Dorothy M. Lax Obituary
The family of Dorothy M. Lax of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota announces her passing on September 28, 2026. Dorothy, born on June 21, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy M. Lax or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Helget and Mary Helget (Domeier); her husband Albert Lax of George's Ballroom; her siblings, Walter and Arlene; and her grandsons, Christopher Lax and Jamie Gray.
She is survived by: her children, Steven (Jeanette), David (Mary), Judy Schwartz (Joe), Deb Beltz (Scott), Randy (Diane), Rick (Monica), Lisa (Gary Walter), Cindy Marti (Dell), Amy Berg (Dana) and Sara Sand (Karl); her grandchildren, Jeremy (Sheila), Michael, Mark (Katie), Melissa (Jamie), Ted (Krystal), Michelle (Darin), Pat (Erin), Paul, Tim (Cassie), Brian (Abby), Emily (Jeremy Moe), Liza (Brandon), Jake (Cherie), Molly (Andy), Nick (Alicia), Amanda (Chris), Adam, Leah (Aaron), Angie, Nathan (Taylor), Jennifer, Jonny, Joe (Alysia), Holly (Michael), Hannah (Shane), Natalie, McCoy, Cody (Nikita), Cole (Kali), Alex and Belle; and her brother Donald Helget (Delores). She is also survived by 58 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends.
A rosary was held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Sturm Funeral Home - Sleepy Eye (301 3rd Ave SW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085). A prayer was held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 3:45 PM at the same location. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Japanese Martyrs (30881 Co Rd 24, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085). A burial was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at the Japanese Martyrs Catholic Cemetery (30881 Co Rd 24, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085).
