Obituaries
Lowell R. Mathiowetz
Aug 30, 2020
Lowell was born November 5, 1947 to Clarence W. and Loretta (Reiner) Mathiowetz. He grew up on the family farm located 10 miles North of Sleepy Eye. He attended St. Mary's School, graduating in 1965. After High School he joined the Minnesota National Guard. He worked for Monsanto Fertilizer. In 1970 he started farming with his father in his...
Clemens Orville 'Clem' Boeck
Aug 27, 2020
Clemens Orville "Clem" Boeck age 93, of Madelia, MN died on August 27, 2020, at Madelia Community Hospital in Madelia, MN. Service will be held at the REM, ICF at 226 Drew Ave SE in Madelia, on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm. This will be an outdoor service, those who attend are encouraged to wear masks and...
Joel Earl Gappa
Aug 24, 2020
Joel Earl Gappa, age 61 of Madelia, Minn, passed away on August 24, 2020. Following a 10 year battle with numerous cancers, Joel decided to spend his last precious days in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the ones who loved him most. Joel was born on February 27th, 1959 in Madelia to Mary (Rich) & Earl...
Cary Fredrickson
Aug 24, 2020
Cary George Fredrickson was born on November 1, 1962 to Carl and Janet (Goodrich) Fredrickson in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Moundsview High School in 1981 and served in the US Army. He married Deb Rogotzke on June 4, 1988. They had three children from their marriage. Cary enjoyed his time working at Deutschland Meats. He also enjoyed...
James Schultz
Aug 22, 2020
James Lee "Jim" Schultz, 83, of Springfield died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Home. Due to current restrictions, a private family service will be held. Jim was born December 8, 1936, to Elmer and Delores Schultz in Springfield. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1954 and married Jeanelle Matheson on August 17, 1955. They raised...
Keith Richard Bast
Aug 20, 2020
Keith Richard Bast was born in Springfield, Minnesota on December 13, 1942 to Richard and Arleen (Schwartz) Bast. He died on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the age of 77 years old. Keith was a 1960 graduate of Springfield High School. After graduation he completed Army Reserve basic training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He started farming, drove cattle...
Father Robert Peter Goblirsch
Aug 19, 2020
Father Bob was born on the Goblirsch family farm (nine miles south of Sleepy Eye) on November 24, 1933 to Frank and Clara Goblirsch. The doctor was summoned for the home delivery but lost his way to the farm; Father Bob's dad was left with the honor of delivering him. Father Bob grew up on the family farm, involved...
Judith 'Judy' Rasmussen
Aug 18, 2020
Judith Lillian "Judy" Rasmussen age 71, of Madelia, MN died on August 18, 2020, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Madelia, on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 11:00 am, visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. All who attend are asked to wear masks and maintain...
Bernice Alice Augustin
Aug 18, 2020
Bernice Alice Augustin died Tuesday August 18th at the age of 96 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Bernice was born on August 12th, 1924 in Leavenworth, MN to John and Martha (Meyer) Ludwig. She graduated from school district 32 in June of 1938 ending her education after 6th grade. She married Leo Augustin Jan. 11, 1944 at the...
William "Bill" Gentz
Aug 17, 2020
William Gentz, age 90 died on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. William "Bill" Gentz, was born on July 22, 1930 in Springfield, MN to William F. and Bertha (Krueger) Gentz. He attended school in Springfield and entered the U.S. Army. He worked for Fering Chevrolet, Pelzel Implement, the City of Sleepy...
Janet Lou Todd
Aug 17, 2020
Janet Lou Todd age 61, of Madelia, Mn died on August 17, 2020, at her home. A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 10:00 am, visitation one hour prior to the service. All who attend must wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. The clergy will be Pastor Salim Kaderbhai....
Tamie Trapp
Aug 16, 2020
Tamie Trapp was born on July 5, 1964 to David and Betty (Cooley) Johnson in Springfield, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Sundown Lutheran Church. Tamie graduated from Sanborn High School with the class of 1982. On August 25, 1984, Tamie was united in marriage to Rae Trapp at Sundown Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Sanborn where...
Eltha Lucile Schulz
Aug 16, 2020
Eltha Lucile Schulz age 96, of Madelia, MN died on August 16, 2020, at the Madelia Community Hospital. A graveside service will be held privately. A celebration of life that is open to all friends of Eltha will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia. Online condolences may be...
Celestine 'Sally' Jonson
Aug 14, 2020
Celestine Sally' Jonson, age 95, formerly of St. James passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2020 at the Minnehaha Senior Living Center in Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am, Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Timothy Hall as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. James. In...
Leo Lang
Aug 11, 2020
Leo Frank Lang was born on October 19, 1932 to Frank and Cecilia (Vogel) Lang in Springfield, MN. He lived his entire life in Springfield where he attended country school and St. Raphael's Catholic School. From 1951 to 1952 Leo served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Margaret Meyer on November 17, 1953. He farmed southwest...
Linus Bierl
Aug 10, 2020
Pete Bierl, age 73, of Wanda, MN died on August 10, 2020, at Edgemont Place Assisted Living in Blaine, MN. A private family Memorial Mass will be held on Friday. If you would like to show your support for the family, you are invited to observe the procession as we drive from St. Mathias Catholic Church through down town...
Irma Margaret Wendland
Aug 8, 2020
Irma Margaret Wendland, age 95, of Madelia, MN died on August 8, 2020, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia. A funeral service and visitation, abiding by COVID 19 guidelines, will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church-Madelia, on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. The clergy will be Rev. Krista...
Dorothy Mae Olson
Aug 6, 2020
Dorothy Olson age 87, of Madelia, MN died on August 6, 2020, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia. A funeral service abiding by COVID 19 guidelines, will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church-Butternut, on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 3:00 pm. The clergy will be Pastor Salim Kaderbhai. Interment will be at the Butternut Valley Cemetery. Arrangements...
William C. Haseleu
Aug 5, 2020
William (Bill) Clarence Haseleu was born January 21, 1929 in Springfield, MN to parents William Haseleu and Leona (Wendt) Haseleu. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church and graduated High School in Springfield, MN. On January 30, 1949 Bill was united in marriage to Leola Friedrich at St. John's Lutheran Church in Morgan, MN. They made...
Goldie Arlene Kintzi
Aug 4, 2020
Goldie Kintzi passed away on August 4, 2020 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Funeral services will be 2pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James, with Rev. Bob Springer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. We are asking those attending to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Goldie...
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