Obituaries

Lorine "Rene" Potter

Lorine "Rene" Potter

Mar 30, 2020

Service will be held at a later date. Lorine "Rene" Potter was born on April 21, 1926 to Horace (H.L.) and Erma (Nelson) Macnamara in Minneapolis. Her family moved to Willmar when she was a young girl. After graduating from Willmar High School, she attended Hamline University for 2 years. In October of 1947, Rene was united in marriage...

Janice Rae Mavis Heller

Janice Rae Mavis Heller

Mar 28, 2020

Janice Rae Mavis Heller age 83, of Saint James, Minnesota died on March 28, 2020, at Living Meadows at Luther, Madelia, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held at a later date due to the current situation. A full obituary will be published at that time. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota. Online condolences may...

Lorena M. Jenniges

Lorena M. Jenniges

Mar 28, 2020

Lorena Monica (Bierl) Jenniges was born on November 4, 1932 to Joe and Mary (Borte) Bierl in Vail Township in Redwood County, MN. Lorena was baptized at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Wabasso on November 13, 1932. She attended and graduated from Lamberton High School. On September 11, 1951, Lorena was united in marriage to Roman Jenniges at St....

Delores Mae Wahlborg

Delores Mae Wahlborg

Mar 26, 2020

Obituary of Delores Mae Wahlborg Beloved Wife and Mother Delores Wahlborg, 91, of Sleepy Eye, formerly of Detroit Lakes, died on March 26, 2020 at the Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, MN. Delores Mae (Schaale) Wahlborg was born on January 31, 1929 in Winona, MN, and at age 9 was lovingly adopted by Miriam (Morford) Schulz and...

Marlene Ann Windschitl

Marlene Ann Windschitl

Mar 26, 2020

Marlene Ann Roiger Windschitl was called Home to her Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center surrounded by her family at the age of 84. Marlene was born on July 5, 1935 to Arthur and Florence (Saffert) Roiger. She graduated from Springfield High School. She married Gilbert Windschitl on September 1, 1954. Marlene was...

Kermit Richard Johnson

Kermit Richard Johnson

Mar 22, 2020

Kermit Johnson, age 97, of St. James passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Graveside services will be 11:00AM, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at East Sveadahl Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. Lyla Klee officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, July 25,...

Steven Thram

Steven Thram

Mar 19, 2020

A private family service will be held. Steven "Thramy" Robert Thram was born on May 8, 1950 to Gordon and Shirley (Leopold) Thram in Springfield, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. After graduating from Lamberton High School in 1969, Steve went on to study Auto Mechanics at Willmar Tech graduating in 1971. On June 19,...

Ronald Dietz

Ronald Dietz

Mar 17, 2020

Ronnie Dietz was welcomed home in Heaven on March 17th 2020 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Almost 92 years ago, Ronnie was born in Nebraska, growing up with 11 brothers and sisters on the farm. Ronnie and his wife Shirley raised sons Neal and Cory in suburban St. Paul. After Shirley passed away, Ronnie married Joan Pauluk a...

Deloris June Madison

Deloris June Madison

Mar 15, 2020

Deloris Madison, 79, of St. James passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato. Private Funeral services will be Friday, March 20, 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. In lieu of flowers...

Susan Jane Klatt

Susan Jane Klatt

Mar 14, 2020

Susan Jane Klatt was born on March 15, 1946 in Bertha MN. She was the daughter of Carl and Clara Nelson. On July 24, 1965 she was united in marriage to Wallace Klatt as members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Madelia. They made their home in Madelia MN and were blessed with three children, James, Paul and Emily. They...

Mildred W. Augustin

Mildred W. Augustin

Mar 14, 2020

Mildred "Millie" Wilhelmina Augustin was called home to her heavenly Father on Saturday, March 14th 2020 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center surrounded by loved ones at the age of 89. She was born on August 30th, 1930 to Henry and Bertha (Haala) Helget in Leavenworth Township. She was the only one in her family to graduate, and attended...

Leo Heinrichs

Leo Heinrichs

Mar 13, 2020

Leo Heinrichs, age 86, of St. James died on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society Pleasant View in St. James. Services and burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date. Leo Heinrichs was born on the family farm just outside Butterfield on July 31, 1933, the son of Jacob and...

Wilmer Herrejon Hernandez

Wilmer Herrejon Hernandez

Mar 13, 2020

Wilmer Herrejon Hernandez, Sr, age 41, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. James. Private Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 19, 2020 at St. James Catholic Church in St. James with Father Timothy Hall as celebrant. Wilmer Herrejon Hernandez was born on March 13, 1979 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico...

John Oglesby

John Oglesby

Mar 13, 2020

On Friday March 13, 2020 John Oglesby passed away in Minneapolis at Abbott Northwestern Hospital at the age of 72 with his wife, daughters, and niece by his side. Due to recent COVID-19 health concerns, a celebration of life for John will be held at a future date. Notice and invitations to follow at that time. A private funeral...

Sidney Lloyd Ewert

Sidney Lloyd Ewert

Mar 11, 2020

Sidney Lloyd Ewert was born on April 20, 1927 to Abram and Linda (Harder) Ewert in Dale Township, Cottonwood County, MN. On May 27, 1961 Sidney was united in marriage to Marcella Klassen at the Assembly of God Church in Windom. Sidney farmed with his dad until 1960. He was a mechanic for Penner Implement for three years and...

Duane Allen Stevensen

Duane Allen Stevensen

Mar 10, 2020

Duane Allen Stevensen age 80, of Madelia, MN passed away on March 10, 2020 at the Madelia Community Hospital from his battle with lung cancer, myelodyplastic syndrome and COPD. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. Duane was born on February 28, 1940 to Jacob and Arlene Stevensen in Madelia, MN. He grew up...

Oscar Martin Olson Jr.

Oscar Martin Olson Jr.

Mar 10, 2020

Oscar Martin Olson Jr. was born on December 4, 1929 in Mankato, Minnesota to Oscar A. Olson Sr. and Mathilda J. (Mickelson) Olson. Oscar grew up in Butternut Valley Township and attended a small country school in Butternut Valley until his sophomore year when he transitioned to Madelia schools. He married Dorothy Mae Knowles on February 26, 1950 in...

Stella Frances Sellner

Stella Frances Sellner

Mar 9, 2020

Stella Frances Sellner was born on October 3, 1927 in Sleepy eye, MN the daughter of John and Veronica (Grabinger) Dietz. On July 25, 1951 Stella married Alvin Sellner and they moved to their home on Maple Street, Sleepy Eye where Stella lived for over 65 years. Stella enjoyed gardening, Sunday drives through the countryside with Alvin, fishing and...

Ruby Anna Larson

Ruby Anna Larson

Mar 5, 2020

Ruby Anna Larson, aged 99, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Plymouth, MN with family at her side. Funeral services will be 11am, Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Visitation will be one hour before services on Thursday. Burial will follow at Butterfield City Cemetery in Butterfield. Memorials...

Adeline Florence Anderson

Adeline Florence Anderson

Mar 5, 2020

Adeline Florence Anderson was born on April 19, 1928 in Moscow Township, rural Langdon, ND to Henry and Sarah (Buller) Bartel. The youngest of six children, she attended country school and Langdon High School. She was valedictorian of her class. She attended Grace Bible Institute, Omaha, NE and after graduating taught at Bethany Christian High School in Munich, ND....