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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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DENNIS SHELLUM

Dennis Shellum, 67, of St. James died on January 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in St. James. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Sturm Funeral & Cremation Services where the funeral will be held at 1 p.m. The clergy will be Rev. Andy Hermodson-Olsen. Interment will be at St. Olaf Church Cemetery-Odin in rural Odin. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

DIANE (SANDMEYER) MISSLING

Diane (Sandmeyer) Missling, 74, of St. James died on January 23, 2023, peacefully of natural causes. A Memorial service was held at Augustana Lutheran Church-St. James on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. The clergy was Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at a later date in Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James. Arrangements were with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Diane Sandmeyer was born September 27, 1948, in St. James to parents Bernard “Ben” and Elvera “Vera” (Nelson) Sandmeyer. She was one of two children her older sister, Eunice, died in infancy. She was a proud student attending District 28 country school with many of her cousins. She graduated from St. James High School in 1966 and went on to attend classes at Mankato State University. She married Gary Missling on September 18, 1971. They lived in Brooklyn Center where they started their family. In 1977, they relocated back to St. James on the Sandmeyer family farm and began their farming career together. Diane was a dedicated mother and farm wife - supporting her family in all that they did. Diane was the church secretary for 18 years at Augustana Lutheran Church where she was also the treasurer and active in many groups. Diane farmed alongside Gary. Tillage, cultivating and coordinating errands, kept the operation running like a good business should. She loved her four boys and the daughters she inherited. Her grandchildren were very special to her and she cherished the times she could cook and bake their favorite things. Diane was one of those people that listened to Christmas music from June to May and didn’t care what people thought about it. Diane will be remembered for her independent spirit, caring nature and compassion for all. Diane is survived by her sons, Brad (Jody), Eric, Matt (Michelle), and Paul (Heather) Missling; and seven grandchildren: Derek, Allyson, Katelyn, Trey, Adr

Conference Wins Remain Elusive for Saints Boys

Big South Conference opponents New Ulm and Pipestone posed strong challenges for St. James Area, taking victories by scores of 93-65 and 7569 respectively. Brennan Kern averaged 20 points a game in the two contests with Bennett Flohrs adding 16 points each night.

Grants for clean and efficient energy

As the state and federal government continue to dedicate money towards energy efficiency and clean energy, there are two grants that could be beneficial to the St. James area businesses and residents. If you have any questions regarding these grants, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Brianna at 507-375-1289.

St. James pig farmer reaching all the way to Northern MN

Students in every school love going on field trips. I bet you have a favorite one, I know I do. Now that we have the general idea besides pig farming (based on the headline) of what I am going to talk about, let me tell you about how a field trip has brought the two areas of MN together.