Obituaries

Dorothy "Dottie" Lawson

Dorothy "Dottie" Lawson

Nov 18, 2024

Dorothy “Dottie” Lawson age of 90, formerly of Winnebago, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Pillars Senior Living in Mankato. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7pm at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, and...

Shirley Millmann

Shirley Millmann

Nov 13, 2024

Shirley Millmann, age 88 of Delavan, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Mankato, MN and was surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Patton Funeral Home with Decan Gene Paul officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be...

Shirley Ensrud

Shirley Ensrud

Nov 12, 2024

Shirley Mae Ensrud was born on February 28, 1929 at Mankato, MN to Bixler and Leona (Buzick) Baker. She was raised on a farm and attended District 21 rural, one-room school in Nicollet Co. for eight years. She graduated Mankato High School while working for room and board. She was bookkeeper/receptionist for Evans Equipment Co. in North Mankato until her...

Jonathan Gotti

Jonathan Gotti

Nov 9, 2024

In loving memory of Jonathan Gotti, he was born on February 14, 1975 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He unexpectedly went Home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  Jon grew up in North St. Paul, Minnesota until moving to Blue Earth, Minnesota in 2010. His passions were art, music, and hanging out with family and friends. He...

Delores Jean Schavey

Delores Jean Schavey

Nov 1, 2024

Delores Schavey, age 90 of Blue Earth passed away Friday November 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s Care Center with her devoted family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 11AM Tuesday November 5 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at...

Lorraine Stewart

Lorraine Stewart

Oct 28, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorraine Betty Stewart, age 97, who died peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2024, at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A funeral service will be held at 11AM Friday November 1 at the Eagle Center in Lakota, IA. Visitation will be from 9:30-11AM before the service Friday....

Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson

Oct 22, 2024

Linda Kaye Anderson, a resilient and compassionate soul, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Pathstone Nursing Home in Mankato, MN, surrounded by loved ones. A celebration of her life will be held at 11AM Monday November 11 at Faith Lutheran Brethren Church in Blue Earth with Rev. Elroy Vesta officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8PM Sunday November 10 at...

Carol Marie Westby

Carol Marie Westby

Oct 14, 2024

A memorial service will take place 11AM on November 2, 2024 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service time. An Interment will take place after the service at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, MN. 

Born on July 18, 1948, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Carol Marie Westby was the beloved daughter of Marvin and Ruth...

Larry K Anderson

Larry K Anderson

Oct 13, 2024

 

Larry was born on Election Day, 1944, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was the youngest child of Ernest N.J. Anderson and Alice Olive (Olsen) Anderson.

He was baptized by the Rev. H.O. Mosby at Frost Lutheran Church and confirmed by the Rev. Myrwood Bagne at United Lutheran Church of Frost. He married Sonja Stangebye June 19, 1971 at Augustana Lutheran Church,...

Wayne August Feder

Wayne August Feder

Oct 6, 2024

A few years ago, I happened to ask my dad why he always read non-fiction books instead of novels. He cupped his hands over his head and said, “I know, I know, I should read more fiction. But there’s just so much to learn!”

While no one person can ever be summarized by a single sentence, in this case, “There’s just...

Gordon "Michael" Enger

Gordon "Michael" Enger

Oct 5, 2024

Gordon "Michael" Enger, age 74 of Rochester and formerly of Blue Earth passed away Saturday October 5, 2024 at the Edenbrook Care Center in Rochester. A funeral service will be held 11AM Saturday October 12 at Patton Funeral Home with visitation an hour before the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. 

Gordon Michael Enger was born on April 5, 1950,...

Marian Martha DeLeon

Marian Martha DeLeon

Oct 1, 2024

Marian Martha DeLeon was born May 24,1938, in Blue Earth to Albert and Alta (Ehrich) Renkly. Marian was baptized, confirmed and later united in marriage to Arnold (Arnie) DeLeon at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Blue Earth.

 Marian was very creative and giving of her time and talents to the activities of her 5 children as a scout leader and also a...

G. Neil Christopherson

G. Neil Christopherson

Sep 6, 2024

Gerald “Neil” Christopherson of Blue Earth was born to Halbert and Mae (Pickerill) Christopherson on a farm near Ostrander, MN on July 2, 1931. He attended rural schools near and in Ostrander, high school in Spring Valley, Luther College in Decorah, IA and received his BA from Concordia College in Moorhead. He attended Luther Seminary in St Paul from where...

Sharon Ogilvie

Sharon Ogilvie

Sep 2, 2024

Sharon K. Ogilvie, age 82 of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at United Hospital District.

Sharon lived a life filled with love, kindness, and grace. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and generosity, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and goodwill. Her presence will be deeply missed by all who had the...

Orville Frandle

Orville Frandle

Aug 14, 2024

Orville Eugene Frandle, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 14, 2024, just one day shy of his 94th birthday at UHD in Blue Earth, MN. 

Born an only child in Ledyard, IA, to John and Lena (Hendrickson) Frandle August 15, 1930. Orville lived a life full of love and service to his family, community, and country. Orville married...

Donald J. Beckendorf (88) and Frances C. Beckendorf (87)

Donald J. Beckendorf (88) and Frances C. Beckendorf (87)

Aug 6, 2024

With heavy hearts but thankfulness for peace, the Beckendorf family shares the passing of Donald and Frances Beckendorf, formerly of Blue Earth. Donald, age 88, passed away on July 31, 2024, and Frances, age 87, passed away on August 6, 2024. Both died at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN.

Donald John Beckendorf was born on October 9, 1935,...

Jerry Sonich

Jerry Sonich

Aug 5, 2024

Jerome D. Sonich, 81, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Monday August 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, in Blue Earth, MN.

Jerome (Jerry) was born on December 21, 1942, in Rockford, IL, the son of Lt. Col. John J. and Marjorie P. Sonich. Jerry grew up as an "Army Brat" traveling with his parents...

Ellie Ziegler

Ellie Ziegler

Jul 23, 2024

Elnora “Ellie” Marvel Ziegler, age 87 of Shakopee and formerly of Elmore, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday August 3 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Rev. Jerry David officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service and burial will be at...

Janet Rose Reko

Janet Rose Reko

Jul 18, 2024

Janet Rose Reko was born October 28, 1942 in Blue Earth, Minnesota. She was the first child born to Herbert & Helen (Scearcy) Reko. 

Jan grew up attending Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church located 4 miles East of Blue Earth. She was baptized & confirmed there. It later became Immanuel United Methodist Church in 1968. 

She attended school at Blue Earth and...

Lorrie Jean Davis

Lorrie Jean Davis

Jul 14, 2024

Lorrie Davis passed away the early morning of Sunday July 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her family.

Lorrie was born in Olympia, Washington but her family soon moved to Audubon, Iowa. She graduated from Audubon High School and she briefly attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville Missouri. She was known as an extremely hard worker, someone who rarely sat...

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