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Alda L. Rydin

March 2, 1931-Sept. 12, 2025 SLEEPY EYE—Alda L. Rydin, age 94 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on Friday, September 12, 2025, at River Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Redwood Falls, Minnesota surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, from ...

Melvin Eckstein

FAIRFAX—Melvin Eckstein, husband of Mary, 75 of Fairfax, died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Advent Health Orlando hospital. Services are pending. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of the Journal.

Robert M. Krambeer

Robert M. Krambeer, age 73 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 21, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4 pm until 7 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel, with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 3:30 pm and a prayer service at 3:45 pm prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on Friday from 10 am until 11 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – North Entrance in Sleepy Eye. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Interment ...

Edward H. “Spud” Soukup

Edward H. “Spud” Soukup, age 96 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Divine Providence Community Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel, with Knights of Columbus ...

Gary Ralph Zimmerman

Gary Ralph Zimmerman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, following a sudden stroke over Labor Day weekend. He was 84 years old. Memorial service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, ...

Jean Elizabeth (Gewerth) Hillesheim

Jean Elizabeth (Gewerth) Hillesheim, born March 22, 1949, in Belview, Minnesota, was the daughter of Joseph Francis and Helen Mae (Kohls) Gewerth. She was baptized at St. John’s Catholic Church in Morton and confirmed at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan. Jean attended St. ...