December 2022
Holiday Craziness
Hope everyone had a good and safe Christmas over the weekend. What a crazy few days all of us had with the weather. We have all heard of the famous Halloween blizzard of 1991, for those of you who were here for that Halloween what was it like compared to last week’s blizzard? On the National Weather Service page about the storm, there were pictures of cars being buried by the storm. People shared their stories from the three-day ordeal. One person said they had to wade through waist-deep snow.
Robert Plath
Robert Plath, 86, of St. James died on December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James in St. James. Visitation will be on Friday, December 30, 2022, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church-St. James. Service will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church-St. James, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 1 pm.
I. Ruth “Tulla” (Froiland) Hansen
I. Ruth “Tulla” (Froiland) Hansen was born on August 19, 1923, to Rev. Hjalmar “H.S.” and Clara (Grunhuvd) Froiland in Zumbrota. She died on December 25, 2022, her 100th Christmas. As a daughter of a pastor and a church choir director, Ruth acquired an early love of music, learning, and entertaining.
Van Sickle retires and Asmuses become full owners of Sturm Funeral Homes
The new year can bring exciting changes in our lives. 2023 will bring exciting changes in the lives of our owners of Sturm Funeral Homes, Jay Van Sickle, and Justin Asmus. On December 30, 2022, Jay will officially retire and sell his ownership of the business to Justin and Jennifer Asmus. Jay has been with Sturm Funeral Homes since 1994 when he moved to Sleepy Eye to manage the funeral home. Justin joined the funeral home in 2000 in Springfield after completing his education at the University of Minnesota. Jay and Justin purchased 6 funeral homes including Sleepy Eye, Springfield, St. James, Mt. Lake, Comfrey, and Lamberton from Ron and Sharon Sturm in 2004. In 2009, they acquired and merged Pease Funeral Home in St. James and in 2011, they purchased Pilgrim Funeral Home in Madelia.
Gary Sturm honored at his last council meeting as mayor
The St. James City Council held its last meeting of 2022 last Tuesday.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m.
Theology in the Trenches: And We’re Off—Like a Dirty Shirt
“And we’re off, like a dirty shirt!” These were giddy-up words from dad as he would pull out of our driveway with a station wagon full of kids. And, I gotta say, as a child, it always exciting to go someplace with dad. His exuberance was never lacking as he whistled while he worked, waved at passersby along the highways, and looked forward to any adventure on the horizon.
Business Spotlight: 225 Event Center
St. James Methodist Church has a new service to give to the St.
Deputies Sprenger and Kielas DWI All-Star Honorable Mentions
Deputy Sprenger (on the left) and Deputy Kielas (right) were named DWI All-Star Honorable Mention. Each year the state of Minnesota honors officers and deputies who work hard enforcing the state’s DWI laws.
Artist of the Week
This week’s Artist of the Week is Kindergartner Olivia Brey. Parents Courtney & DJ Brey What is your favorite medium in art? markers Favorite color? pink Favorite work of art created? Polar Bear What do you want to be when you grow up? Artist .