Obituaries
Claire Marie Mcdowell
Oct 5, 2020
Claire Marie McDowell, formerly Claire Marie Hittesdorf, aged 71, passed away in her sleep October 5th, 2020. Claire was born in Sleepy Eye, MN, on September 29, 1949, to Magnus and Ruby (Clasen) Hittesdorf. She grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from St. Mary's High School, graduating in 1967. She met and fell in love with David, a...
Helen Ensey
Oct 5, 2020
Helen 0 Ensey, 88 of St James passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St James. Memorial services will be 1:00pm, Friday, October 9, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church in St. James with Rev David Lick officiating. Covid guideline with masks and social distancing will be followed. Burial will follow at Bass...
Monica "Mickey" M. Geschwind
Oct 3, 2020
Monica "Mickey" M. Geschwind was born on May 20, 1929 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Albert and Rose (Losleben) Thome. She grew up in Sleepy Eye and attended St. Mary's School where she graduated in 1947. She married Jack "Tex" Geschwind on February 20, 1950 in Searles, MN. Mickey worked many different jobs, Del Monte, Furniture Store...
Len Dalen
Oct 3, 2020
Leonard Arvin Dalen, 95 years old, died on October 3, 2020 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN. He was born on November 23, 1924 in Chippewa County, MN to Leonard and Agnes (Andrews) Dalen. He has one sister, JoAnn Schliemann (husband Dale) of Yakima, WA. Leonard was raised on a farm near Milan, MN. He was baptized...
Donovan Hopman
Oct 2, 2020
Donovan Hopman, age 93, of Madelia, Minnesota died on October 2, 2020, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia. A private graveside service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery, Madelia, on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The clergy will be Rev. Karen Koeder. Military rites by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements are with the...
Brian Dempsey
Oct 1, 2020
Brian Dempsey, age 65, of St. James passed away at his home on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Due to the covid-19 situation a private family service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James on October 10, 2020. A public celebration of life for Brian Dempsey will be October 10th, 2020, from 3-5 P.M. at 67782 340TH...
William "Bill" Wintheiser
Sep 30, 2020
William "Bill" Henry Wintheiser was born on October 31,1935 in Morgan, MN at home to Wenzel & Clara Josephine (Steffensmeier) Wintheiser. Bill received his primary education in Morgan at St. Michael's Grade School and graduated from Morgan High School in 1953. In July, following graduation, Bill went to Moler Barber College where he learned a trade that would shape...
Joann Plumhoff
Sep 28, 2020
JoAnn Plumhoff, age 86, of St. James passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church in St. James with Father Timothy Hall as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. James. Covid 19 guidelines...
Lorna Bernice Ramsay
Sep 27, 2020
Lorna Bernice Schoon was born on February 22, 1932 in Pocahontas County, near Pomeroy, Iowa the daughter of Fred and Hilda (Hofman) Schoon. She attended school through the 8th grade and later worked for Woolworth's. She owned and operated the Midwest Cafe for many years. Lorna was united in marriage to Herbert Ramsay at St. John's Lutheran Church in...
Raymond Gorder
Sep 26, 2020
Raymond Gorder age 79, of Lamberton, MN died on September 26, 2020, at Valley View Manor Care Center in Lamberton, MN. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 1, 2020, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lamberton. Due to Covid 19, this visitation will be a "walk through" visitation and will be limited...
Elaine Joyce Rademaker
Sep 26, 2020
Elaine Joyce Rademaker age 84, of Madelia, MN, died on September 26, 2020, at her home. A graveside service will be held at the Lake Crystal Cemetery, on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The clergy will be Pastor Tony Comer. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia. Online condolences may be left for...
Melvin Wilmer Dirks
Sep 25, 2020
Melvin W. Dirks was born on July 17, 1932 to Abraham and Adeline Dirks in Waldheim, Saskatchewan, Canada. He grew up in the Waldheim and Delmony area and attended country school and Delmony Bible School. Upon confession of faith, he was baptized at the EMB Church at Delmany in August of 1945. In December 1959 he moved to Omaha,...
Gerald Dale Nelson
Sep 23, 2020
Hey all you Hornswogglers. On Wednesday September 23rd Jerry Nelson, aka Superman, was reunited in heaven with his parents, brothers and sister after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 84 years old. Jerry was born on July 19, 1936 to Ervin and Myrtle Nelson in South Branch township. He graduated from St. James High School in 1954 where...
Sherry Kay Purrier
Sep 21, 2020
Sherry Purrier, age 62, of St. James died at her home in St. James on Monday, September 21, 2020. Graveside services will be 9am, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Please check back for a complete obituary notice Survivors include her children; Tina (Dennis) Stevermer of Wells, Joseph (Jessica) Samstad of St. James, Jeremy Samstad...
Dorothy Gransee
Sep 19, 2020
A live stream of the service can be viewed at www.facebook.com/spfldmnumc Dorothy Anna Crippen Gransee was born at the Redwood Falls, MN hospital on September 7, 1933 to Franklin Peter Crippen and Mildred Vassel Davis. She graduated from Sanborn Public School in 1951 and the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture in 1953. She married Dean Gransee of Hayfield...
John L. Vait
Sep 18, 2020
John L. Vait, age 70, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on September 18, 2020, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. Funeral Service will be held at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at...
Gary Don Hesse
Sep 15, 2020
Due to COVID restrictions, please use the west entrance (parking lot door) for visitation and the funeral service to enter the church. Signs will be posted. Social distance guidelines will be followed. Masks will be required. Gary Don was born April 5, 1956, in New Ulm, MN, to Don and Elaine (Jensen) Hesse. He was baptized in Christ and...
Eileen Radtke
Sep 14, 2020
Eileen Radtke was born on June 20, 1918 to George and Bertha (Hoffman) Schultz in Sanborn, MN. She attended Zion Lutheran School and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Sanborn. Eileen was united in marriage to Lowell Radtke on Sept. 15, 1937. The marriage was later dissolved. Eileen and her children resided in the Lamberton area where...
Kerry Jenzen
Sep 14, 2020
Kerry Jenzen, age 65, of Springfield passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. Kerry was born on July 18, 1955 in Springfield, MN where he lived through his high school years. After that he spent several years in the Willmar area and then eventually returned to his hometown. He met his wife Barbara (Fest) while living in the Willmar...
James Clifford Roberts
Sep 14, 2020
Jim Roberts, age 91 of St. James, Minnesota, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A cherished husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jim will be deeply missed. Jim was born March 21, 1929 to Ray and Mabel (Anderson) Roberts in St. James. He was baptized and confirmed at First...
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