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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. ...

Cashton Evan Pressley

Cashton Evan Pressley, age 17 months, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. From the moment he was born, Cashton was a fighter. Despite facing countless rare diseases, cancers, and genetic disorders, he carried an incredible strength and spirit ...

Gerald “Jerry” Peichel

Gerald “Jerry” Peichel, age 93, of Fairfax died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home in rural Fairfax, surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, October 6, 11 am. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be two hours prior (9 am.-11 am.) to the service at the church. The Rosary will be prayed at 8:45 A.M. by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Military Honors by the Fairfax Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Schoenstatt on the Lake (Sleepy Eye) or Mary ...