James Steffen's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Backus, Minnesota

James Steffen

July 30, 1962 - November 2, 2025 (63 years old)

Backus, Minnesota

James Steffen's obituary , Passed away on November 2, 2025 in Backus, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brenny Funeral Chapel

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James Steffen

July 30, 1962 - November 2, 2025 (63 years old)

Backus, Minnesota

James Steffen Obituary

The passing of James Steffen of Backus, Minnesota, born in Spencer, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 2, 2025 at the age of 63. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Steffen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his son Lenny; his sister Shawn; his brother-in-law Tim; and his parents, Orlyn and Myra.

He is survived by: his wife Lorraine; his children, Orlyn (Liz), Hank (Chelsey), Dallas (Jess) and Loretta (Bill); his grandchildren, Kaiden, Myra, Marcus, Maverick, Ford and Bennett; and his siblings, Cliff (Sara), Dean (Sandy), Shelly (Bruce) and Shannon (Jon). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Backus Church of the Nazarene (618 State 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435).

Memorials are preferred to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brenny Funeral Chapel



Sat

Nov 22

Celebration of life

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Backus Church of the Nazarene
618 State 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

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