Audrey Margaret (Hengel) Braun, 88, passed away at Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital in Mesa, Ariz. on February 7, 2023. Services in Mesa were February 13, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. in Studio 55 at “The Resort”. Services in Alexandria will be June 23, 2023,
Lorraine M. Seifert, 81, of Clements passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home in Clements. A Requiem Latin Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan with a Rosary at 11:15 a.m., all at the church in Morgan. A luncheon will follow the Mass at the church before going to the burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Clements. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan. Family prefers memorials to St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Morgan or St. Mary’s
Richard “Dick” Rasmussen passed this life to greet the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1940 in Sleepy Eye to the late Agnes (Spaeth) and Art Rasmussen. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margie (Olsen) Rasmussen, children Randy (Mary) Rasmussen, Tim (Kathryn) Rasmussen, Molly (Brad) White, seven grandchildren: Karley (Chris) King, Anna and Jillian Rasmussen, Hunter, Jake, Parker, and Maggie White, sisters Carol Thompson, Judy (Keith) Lange, and brother Don (Candy) Rasmussen. Dick graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville. Upon graduation he was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Army. He retired as a Captain after 12 years of service. He worked in the agriculture business as plant manager for International Multi Foods, Minneapolis, and Vigortone Ag Products, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Throughout his Army and business careers, Dick and his wife lived in eight states and 14 different cities, recently moving to Canton, Ohio this past year. Dick enjoyed his family, grandchildren and friends and being involved in their activities. He also liked making improvements around the inside and outside of the house. Spending time outdoors was a favorite pastime and also golfing with friends. Repairing and woodworking were relaxing times spent in his work shop. Dick lived in Marion, Ohio for 38 years and was active in the Marion community. He was a former Marion Township Trustee for 12 years serving the residents of Marion Township. He was active in the Marion CanDo Organization and served on that board several times. He also served on the Marion Chamber of Commerce board and was chairman of the Chambers Manufacturer’s council for two terms. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Elks, VFW, and volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul and usher at St. Mary’s Church in Marion. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church in Sleepy Eye. Inurnment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Sleepy Eye
At their meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 14, for the third month in a row, at the request of Matt Ibberson, the Sleepy Eye City Council held a discussion on the allowable size for out-buildings on residential lots.
Angels Among Us are the people in our community who work to touch lives, help the less fortunate, make a difference for others. We all know someone that describes.
SLEEPY EYE CHURCHES Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave. SW, calvary-answers.org Sunday Service - 10:45 a.m.
Superintendent John Cselovszki presented Minnesota School Board Recognition Month certificates to the school board members at their Feb. 8 meeting and expressed his appreciation for the work they do on the board and various committees.
The Season of Epiphany is ending and the Season of Lent is beginning. Epiphany is about discernment—or wisdom.
The New Ulm Figure Skating Club is excited to present their 35th annual ice skating show titled “Alice on Ice” which will take place on Saturday, March, 4 at 1 pm and 6 pm and Sunday. March 5 at 1 pm.
is a senior at Sleepy Eye High. She is active in FFA and 4-H, serving as treasurer of her club, the Sleepy Eye Wide Awakes. Her area of interest is horses and she does Endurance Riding and enters competitions. Sophie works at Port-Haven Dairy Farm, feeding calves and milking.