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.

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.

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 .