Anna Curry Obituary

Age - 97

October 8, 2023

Comfrey, MN

Anna Mae Curry, age 97, of Saint James, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, October 6, 2023, at Living Meadows at Luther in Madelia. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, at First Presbyterian Church in St. James. Funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in St. James on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in St. James. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. sturmfh. com.

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