Obituaries

Judith 'Judy' Rasmussen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bea Warling

Bea Warling

Aug 4, 2020

Beatrice Warling passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Graveside services will be 2pm, Saturday, August 15, 2020 at LaSalle Cemetery with Rev Sarah Taylor officiating. We are asking those attending to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. Beatrice 'Bea' Darlene Stine was born in Comfrey, Minnesota on July 22, 1941 the daughter of Duard...

Joan Haas

Joan Haas

Aug 4, 2020

Joan Clara Haas age 80 of North Mankato, MN was called home by her Savior on Tuesday August 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born to Martin Pagenkopf and Clara (Krueger) Pagenkopf in Winthrop, MN on November 24, 1939. After high school she graduated with a Registered Nursing Degree from Navy Hospital in...

Victor Eugene Coleman

Victor Eugene Coleman

Jul 30, 2020

Victor Coleman, age 87, of St. James, died on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Funeral services will be 2pm, Monday, August 3, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Andy Hermodson-Olsen and Rev. Matthew Seegert officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Hope Cemetery in St. James with full...

Shirley Simonson

Shirley Simonson

Jul 29, 2020

Due to Covid-19, there will be a private family service held at a later date. Shirley Ann Flaig was born November 2, 1928 to parents Ralph B. and Estella (Schouweiler) Flaig at their family farm in Charlestown Township, Redwood County. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn. Shirley attended Sanborn Public School and graduated...

Rowena "Ronnie" Axford

Rowena "Ronnie" Axford

Jul 29, 2020

Rowena Ronnie' Axford passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato at the age of 78 years. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated and no public service held. She is survived by her children; Tracey Bishop, Keith (Mimi) Axford of St. James, Jeffrey Axford of Idaho, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,...

Thomas Allen Wiborg

Thomas Allen Wiborg

Jul 28, 2020

Tom Wiborg, age 69, of St. James passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota. Funeral services will be 4:00pm, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James with Pastor Lyla Klee officiating. Burial will be 10:30am, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery with full military...

Betty Lou Thurston

Betty Lou Thurston

Jul 28, 2020

Betty Lou (Johnson) Thurston born March 5, 1942, in Madelia, MN to Aleen (Chasteen) and Clifford Johnson Sr. passed away at Living Meadows in Madelia, MN on July 28, 2020 due to complications from COVID 19. Betty had resided here for over fourteen years. Betty graduated from Madelia High School in 1960 as the salutatorian. She also played saxophone...