Sonja K. Middendorf, age 90 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Galeon Community Home in Osakis, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with a prayer service beginning at 4 p.m. with Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. A private inurnment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Browns Valley, Minnesota.
Sonja Kathleen Jacobson was born October 9, 1936 in Parker, South Dakota to Lawrence and Vadna Jacobson. She was united in marriage to Walter Middendorf in 1974. She was a homemaker for years caring for their large blended family. Sonja became a home care worker after Walter’s accident so she could care for him at home. Sonja enjoyed family, friends, crocheting and casinos.
Survivors include her children, Jason (Sandra) Saulsbury, Jesse (Tricia) Saulsbury, Marin (Connie) Madsen, and Kathleen Anderson; eight stepchildren; 30 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Gail Honkomp; and many loving family and friends.
Sonja was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Middendorf; son, Keith Madsen; son-in-law, Craig Anderson; stepsons, John and Robert Middendorf; brothers, Lawrence, Clarence, Robert, and Gary Jacobson; and sister, Loa Meyer.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
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