Obituaries

Doris "Dee" Falk

Doris "Dee" Falk

Nov 9, 2019

Doris Eileen Eberly was born on January 22, 1932 on the family farm in Wayne County, OH to Daniel and Lina (Amstutz) Eberly. She attended country school though 6th grade and graduated from Delton High School in 1950. Dee attended Goshen College in Indiana for one year. She went to work for Voluntary Services and met Donald Falk. They...

Eunice Marie Sandhoefner

Eunice Marie Sandhoefner

Nov 9, 2019

Eunice Marie (Market) Sandhoefner age 96, of Sleepy Eye, MN, our blessed and beautiful Mother went to heaven from her home on Saturday, November 9th.Eunice was born to Otto and Ella (Zehms) Markert on March 8, 1923 in Knierim, IA. At the age of 4, she moved with her parents to a farm 10 miles north of Sleepy Eye....

Alice Leona Sellner

Alice Leona Sellner

Nov 8, 2019

Alice entered into Eternal Life the evening of Nov 8, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN with her family at her side. Alice Leona Sellner was born on July 29, 1936 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Reiniger) Tauer. After growing up in northeast Albin Township, attending rural school and Sleepy Eye St....

Gerald Albert Weiss

Gerald Albert Weiss

Nov 5, 2019

Gerald Albert Weiss, age 81, of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 5, 2019, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Gerald was born on September 11, 1938 to Roman and Cleopha (Lang) Weiss in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. He attended St. Mary's School in Sleepy Eye. Gerald served his country in the United States Army...

Roger Steven Sellner

Roger Steven Sellner

Nov 3, 2019

Roger Steven Sellner, age 90, of Sleepy Eye, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, MN. Roger was born on April 27, 1929 to John F. and Philomena (Heller) Sellner in Sleepy Eye, MN. He attended St. Marys School in Sleepy Eye. Roger married Marian J. Klein on October...

Valentine George Rathman

Valentine George Rathman

Nov 3, 2019

Valentine George Rathman was born on February 14, 1921 to Edwin and Amelia (Eckstein) Rathman in Comfrey, MN. He served in the US Army from 1944-1946. He trained at Camp Roberts, CA and saw combat service in the South Philippines and then was sent to Korea. After his return, he was united in marriage to Marian Helget on April...

Nancy Lee Larson

Nancy Lee Larson

Nov 2, 2019

On Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, Nancy Larson beloved wife and mother of three passed away at age 71 at Mayo Hospital in St. James, MN. Nancy was born February 3, 1948 in Sioux Falls, SD to Edwin and Delores Pederson. Nancy grew up in Echo, MN with two brothers Jim and Allan. Nancy attended Echo High School graduating in...

Paul G. Schroepfer

Paul G. Schroepfer

Oct 30, 2019

Paul was born on August 25, 1956 to Gerald T. Schroepfer and Joan M. (Braun) Schroepfer in Sleepy Eye, MN. He grew up on the farm in Mulligan Township and attended Country School later graduating from St. Mary's School. On October 15th 1976 he married Linda G. Sellner at St. Mary's Church Sleepy Eye. They together made their home...

Marlys Lavonne Gilbertson

Marlys Lavonne Gilbertson

Oct 27, 2019

Marlys Gilbertson, age 83, of St. James passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James. Visitation will be at the...

Laurel Diane Penn

Laurel Diane Penn

Oct 25, 2019

Laurel Penn, 71, of St. James entered her heavenly home on, October 25, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Funeral service and burial will be Wednesday, October 30 at 11:00 am at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James and will continue at...

Joann Mary Oleson

Joann Mary Oleson

Oct 23, 2019

JoAnn M. Oleson was born on December 3, 1950 in Sleepy Eye, MN the daughter of Engelbert and Evelyn (Mickelson) Moldan. JoAnn grew up on a farm near Comfrey and attended Japanese Martyrs Catholic School. JoAnn graduated from Comfrey Public High School in 1968. On February 4, 1972 she married Leland "Pete" Oleson in Sleepy Eye, MN. JoAnn worked...

Patricia Jones

Patricia Jones

Oct 21, 2019

Patricia Jean Jones was born on December 28, 1945 to William and Wilma (Hawthorne) Jones in Seattle, WA. Pat enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She lived at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield the last several years. Pat died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Home at the age of 73. She...

Barbara Loewen

Barbara Loewen

Oct 20, 2019

Barbara (Jungas) Loewen, affectionately known as Mor Mor to her grandchildren, age 84, of Mountain Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was a shining example of vibrancy, resilience, and intelligence. She found her greatest joy in making her family comfortable and happy through beautiful celebrations and traditions, lively and warm conversations, passionate debates about...

Lorraine Quiring

Lorraine Quiring

Oct 19, 2019

Lorraine Quiring was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Henry C. Peters and Agatha Peters on January 16th, 1922. She was the youngest of 13 siblings. Lorraine lived in Mountain Lake her entire life, where she married the love of her life Irving Quiring. Lorraine had a passion for cooking, and she was amazing at it. She spent many...

Elmer Carl Meine

Elmer Carl Meine

Oct 19, 2019

Elmer Carl Meine was born on September 11, 1925, in rural Springfield, MN, the son of Ernest and Mary (Renner) Meine. Following his schooling, he served in the U.S. Armed Forces and was stationed in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Springfield and ran a greenhouse with his brother - Wally. Elmer was united in marriage to...

Andrew "Gary" Nelson

Andrew "Gary" Nelson

Oct 16, 2019

Andrew Gary Nelson was born on March 24, 1988 in Springfield, MN. He graduated from Lamberton High School with the class of 2006. After high school, Gary worked as a welder, at Elevator Works, and the grain elevator. He then attended M State Community College in Wadena and achieved an Associate Degree for Power Linesman. Gary was a daredevil...

Dale William Johnson

Dale William Johnson

Oct 15, 2019

Dale William Johnson was born on February 24, 1949 to Einer and Marjorie (Weedman) Johnson in Springfield. After high school, Dale lived in the Twin Cities area and returned to Springfield in 1983 to farm. In 1993, he went to work for Barron Fabrication for 12 years then went to work for Wayne's Fabrication in Morgan. On May 20,...

Twila Mattison

Twila Mattison

Oct 12, 2019

Twila Mattison was born on August 8, 1941, to William and Johanna (Stadtlander) Sell in Windom, MN. She graduated in 1959 from Storden High School. On July 31, 1960, Twila was united in marriage to Glen Mattison in Windom. Twila and Glen raised four children - Cheryl, Gaylen, Paula, and Gary. Twila later worked for Valley View Manor in...

Arlene Jeanette Eager

Arlene Jeanette Eager

Oct 11, 2019

Arlene Jeanette Eager age 90, of Madelia, MN, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019 at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia surrounded by family. Arlene Jeanette (Johnson) Eager was born to Herman and Dora (Oren) Johnson in Hanska, MN on September 1, 1929. She was a graduate of Hanska High School in 1947. On May 15, 1948 Arlene...

Eileen Fredin

Eileen Fredin

Oct 11, 2019

Eileen Agnes Fredin was born July 24, 1928 to Frank and Louise (Kastner) Meisinger in Springfield, MN. She attended and graduated from Springfield Public Schools. On February 14, 1955, Eileen was united in marriage to Raymond Fredin at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield. Eileen worked prior to marriage at PandM Grocery and then Highway Grocery. She also worked...