Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center

11/16/2025

𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓 - Michael W. “Mickey” Lutz, 83, of Fairmont, MN, and formerly of Welcome, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Mickey at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center - Welcome, (214 N. Dugan St. Welcome, MN 56181) and will be officiated by Pastor Russ Steele. The service will be recorded, and available live as well as after the service at Mickey’s obituary page at www.sinnfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be held one hour prior to Mickey’s service.

The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center of Trimont, Sherburn, and Welcome, is assisting with arrangements. If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family you can do so at his obituary page at www.sinnfuneralhome.com.

View Michael "Mickey" W. Lutz's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/14/2025

Every life deserves to be honored well.

It was our privilege to support the family of Gary Miller of Fairmont. Thank you, Sarah, for your heartfelt review!

At Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center, we offer care that’s personal, heartfelt, and grounded in this community.

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11/14/2025

Thank you Pastor Steve and Bonnie for all that you have done for our community! You will be missed by many! ❤️

11/13/2025

Thank you to the Trimont Covenant Church for hosting this wonderful event on Thanksgiving Day - mark your calendars! What a great way to serve the community. Free meals are available from 11:30-12:30 at the church.

11/12/2025

𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄 - Todd C. Plumhoff, age 57, of Anchorage, Alaska, and formerly of Welcome, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Todd at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center – Welcome / St. Paul’s Community Church (214 N. Dugan Street, Welcome, MN 56181), with Ean Sinn serving as funeral celebrant.

You’re invited to join Todd’s family and friends in celebrating his life and sharing your favorite memories of Todd. Please arrive between 1:30 and 2:00 PM. Memory sharing will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by a reception.

The Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center of Trimont, Sherburn, and Welcome is assisting the family with arrangements.

Please follow the link below to read Todd's full obituary or leave a message of sympathy for his family.

View Todd C. Plumhoff's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/12/2025

Today at 11:00, hope to see you there!

Join us for the official ribbon cutting for the Trimont Clinic - Windom Area Health at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, ! They are rolling out the welcome mat with Free Blood Sugar Testing, Hot Apple Cider and Treats, and Ole's Gathering Place! Make sure to stop by and welcome them to town AND learn more about the new services in town!

11/12/2025

Wow, check out these Northern Lights!

After we were wrapping up this evenings Veterans Day Program at our Trimont building and heading outside, everyone started noticing how beautiful the sky was!

Thank you to the Trimont American Legion Auxiliary, Foster-Bernhardt American Legion, Pastor Logan Smith, Pastor Cory Germain, and Colby Kuehl, Odin Cafe, and guests for making this a wonderful event!

11/11/2025

Honoring all who served.

Today and every day, we thank our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and service.

One of the small, behind-the-scenes ways we honor the veterans we serve: when a flag arrives for military honors, it often comes with deep wrinkles from storage. Before it’s folded or draped, we carefully iron out those wrinkles - because every detail matters when paying tribute to those who served our country.

11/11/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬

Grief in the military community often looks different. Many Veterans have endured loss while still serving, unable to pause and process the death of a comrade. This delay can surface later in life as delayed grief - feelings of sadness, guilt, or emptiness that may appear long after the loss occurred. It’s not weakness; it’s the natural human response to pain that has to be set aside for survival.

Healing begins with three powerful steps:

𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 — Sharing your story can be the first step toward release. Speak with another Veteran, a trusted friend, or a counselor who understands. You don’t have to carry it alone.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 — Many organizations, such as the National Veterans Foundation, offer crisis support and peer programs to help Veterans navigate grief and trauma. Connection reminds us we are never alone in this journey.

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 — Supporting one another strengthens the community. Whether helping a fellow Veteran access benefits or speaking openly about grief, advocacy turns pain into purpose.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out - support is available, and healing is possible.

💛 Grief E-Books, Videos, and Lending Library available 24/7: https://www.sinnfuneralhome.com/grief-e-booklets

11/07/2025

🦌 5 Ways to Stay Safe this Hunting Season! 🎯

It’s that time of year again! 🦌 Crystal is already reminiscing about her deer from last season and can’t wait to head back out tomorrow for opening day. Whether you’re a first-time hunter or a lifelong one, it’s always important to remember a few basic safety tips before heading out.

From all of us here at Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center, we wish everyone a safe and successful hunting season.

👉 1. Wear bright, highly visible clothing
Always wear blaze orange or another bright color so you’re easily seen by other hunters. This includes a hat, vest, and any other clothing that helps you stand out in the woods.

👉 2. Know your surroundings
Familiarize yourself with the area where you plan to hunt - know where others might be, the trails, and any potential hazards.

👉 3. Use firearm safety measures
Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot, and make sure of your target and what’s beyond it before firing.

👉 4. Communicate your plans
Let someone know where you’ll be hunting and when you plan to return.

👉 5. Respect hunting regulations
Know and follow all hunting laws and regulations set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

🍂 Stay safe out there, enjoy the beauty of the season, and good luck hunting - from Crystal Sinn and the rest of your friends at the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center.

11/06/2025

Two years ago today, we officially opened the Sinn Family Celebration of Life Center!

Ean and Crystal - along with our entire family and staff - are eternally grateful for the open arms with which our community has welcomed us, and for the trust so many families have placed in us during their times of need.

When Ean was 17, he decided he would dedicate his life to caring for his hometown community as a funeral director. Two years into this chapter, that promise remains at the heart of everything we do. We are forever grateful to Greg Wohlhuter for joining us in this journey at our new funeral home!

From the beginning, this venture didn’t unfold quite the way we first imagined. But in the end, everything worked out exactly as it was meant to. What began as a unique idea - purchasing the Methodist Church in Trimont while continuing to host their worship services here - soon evolved into something greater.

Before we knew it, we had branched out to three locations, with locations in Welcome and Sherburn. We’re deeply thankful for the relationships we’ve built with the Trimont Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Community Church in Welcome, and the First Congregational Church in Sherburn throughout this journey. Now, in addition to Greg, we also have Mary Ebeling and Royce Murra assisting us. Ean's family has also played an important part in our business, from helping with renovations, painting, cleaning, helping at community events and at funeral services.

We’ve experienced the highs and lows of construction, with plenty of moments where things went wrong before they turned out right. We never expected to host so many community events, group meetings, and family gatherings in addition to our funeral services - but it’s been an honor to provide a welcoming space for connection in each of our communities.

Through trial, error, and more than a few cups of coffee, we’ve built something we’re truly proud of: a place where families feel cared for, understood, and at home.

Over these two years, we’ve walked beside many families as they’ve said goodbye to their loved ones. We’ve helped others plan ahead with peace of mind and shared laughter and stories with those planning their own services. We’ve worked together to design meaningful monuments that ensure every life is remembered and every story is honored.

Through all the changes to our buildings and our business, one thing has remained constant: our mission to offer local, personal, and affordable care - not corporate, not cookie-cutter, just personal. We are proud to be Martin County's ONLY 100% Family Owned and Locally Operated Funeral Homes. If you have any questions on planning ahead, transferring your preneed from another funeral home, or how we can help you even if we don't have a location in your town, please reach out to us anytime at 507-639-5711!

To every family who’s trusted us with the care of their loved one, and all of the family, friends, and community members who have supported us along the way - thank you for believing in what we’re building - we couldn't do it without you. 💛

Please enjoy this assortment of pictures from the last two years!

11/05/2025

Welcome to Trimont, Windom Area Health!

Don't miss their grand opening - next Wednesday, November 12th at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM! Erika Ask, Jerry McGee, and Ean will be there to represent the Trimont Area Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for the official ribbon cutting for the Trimont Clinic - Windom Area Health at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, ! They are rolling out the welcome mat with Free Blood Sugar Testing, Hot Apple Cider and Treats, and Ole's Gathering Place! Make sure to stop by and welcome them to town AND learn more about the new services in town!