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Abe Askevold passed away in Peoria, Ariz. on December 5, 2021.

Fern Louise Branstad, 91, of St. James died on July 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St.

Edward Jacob “Jake” Hodgkinson passed away peacefully at the age of 69 in his home in Hayward, Wis. Jake was born May 24, 1953 in Petoskey, Mich., the son of Harry and Loretta (Rogers) Hodgkinson. At a young age Jake’s family moved to St. James where he grew up and graduated from high school. This is where he established many of his lifelong friendships. In his adult life he settled in Hayward.

A Celebration of Life Service for Carol Jensen, 79, of Windom was held Sunday, July 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, with Reverend Pamela Prouty officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.

Mavis Jean Warling, 76, of Springfield passed away on May 16, 2022. Mavis was born July 13, 1945 in St. James. A devout Christian, she was baptized at East Sveadahl Lutheran Church, and was confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church, St. James.

Darlene Hilda Irene Miller, 81, of Wells died July 2, 2022, at UHD Hospital in Blue Earth of natural causes. Darlene is survived by her daughters: Diane (David) Crimmins of Brooklyn Park, Dalene (Joel) Annen of Winnebago, and Dawn Westermann of Alexandria; sisters: Laura Greiner of Fairmont and Avis (Raymond) Roiger of New Hope, brother: Melvin (Lola Johnson) Miller of Madelia, nine grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

Gary Goldschmidt, 67, of St. James died on June 29, 2022, near Slayton as the result of an automobile accident.

Mary Shupe, 75, of St. James passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.