Obituaries
Gary Espeland
Jun 3, 2020
Gary Espeland, age 68 of Elmore passed away at his home with his loving family at his side, Wednesday June 3, 2020.
A celebration of life will take place at Saturday June 20 from 2-4pm at the United Methodist Church in Elmore.
Marian Elizabeth Faundeen
May 30, 2020
Marian Faundeen, age 91 of Sioux Falls, SD and formerly of Blue Earth passed away Saturday May 30, 2020 at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Wednesday June 3 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Mulligan officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday June 2 from 5:30-7pm at Patton Funeral...
Vivian Marie Pfaffinger
May 23, 2020
Vivian M. Pfaffinger, age 93, of St. Paul, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, with family by her side.
Vivian Marie was born on April 9, 1927 in Canby, MN to Thomas and Rita (Willette) Zimmerman. Her family moved to Blue Earth in 1939. She graduated from Good Counsel Academy High School in Mankato. Following...
"Mike" M. E. Childs
Apr 26, 2020
M.E. Childs, “Mike”, formerly of Elmore, passed away on April 26, 2020 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne at the age of 93.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services will be held at a later date. A private, family graveside will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth is entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com
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Jerry A. Kabe
Apr 23, 2020
Gerald A. (Jerry) Kabe passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020. A private family burial will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Emerald Township. A public memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Jerry was born on March 29, 1939, in Blue Earth, to Albert and Rachel (Groff) Kabe. He was the first of their five...
John M. Poetter
Apr 21, 2020
John Poetter was born June 22, 1929 in Blue Earth, MN to Erwin and Leone Poetter, the youngest of 3, John had 2 older sisters Eleanor and Betty. He died of natural causes and peacefully on April 21, 2020 surrounded by family in his home. John was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
John lived almost 91...
Craig Jay Thompson
Apr 17, 2020
Craig Jay Thompson, 52 of Elmore, MN passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, April 17, 2020.
Craig was born on June 4, 1967 in Naperville, IL to Dean & Lavonne Thompson of Elmore, MN. Craig graduated Elmore High School in 1985 participating in football, basketball, and golf. Craig was a member of the 1984...
Sharon Gladys Erichsrud
Apr 15, 2020
Sharon Erichsrud, 79 of Blue Earth passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 at Mayo Health System in Mankato. There will be a private family burial and a celebration of life will be at a later date.
Sharon was born March 9, 1941 to Stanley and Gladys (Sandness) Johnson in Frost, MN. She grew up and graduated from Frost High School...
Arnold Karge
Apr 13, 2020
Arnold Arthur Karge, age 87, of Frost, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth, MN. Arnie was born on October 18, 1932 in Miller, South Dakota to Harry and Naomi (Fisher) Karge.
When Arnie was 10 years old he moved with his family from South Dakota to the Blue Earth area in...
Christopher Paul Uecker
Apr 12, 2020
Christopher Paul Uecker, 38, of Blue Earth, passed on late Easter evening at United Hospital District in Blue Earth.
Chris was born March 24, 1982 in Glencoe, MN to Mavis Scheid and David Uecker. Chris graduated from Blue Earth Area High School in 2000. He married Gwen Stauffer in 2003. Out of that marriage came two daughters, Brandi and Elizabeth.
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Betty A. Kuhn
Apr 9, 2020
Betty A. (Ihle) Kuhn, age 85, of Mapleton, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mapleton Community Home.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, a memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Burial will take place at Rosehill Cemetery in Winnebago.
Betty was born on June 25, 1934...
Richard Donald Paschke
Apr 9, 2020
Richard D. Paschke, age 92, a lifelong resident of the Blue Earth community, died April 9, 2020 from complications from a stroke.
Richard was born October 30, 1927 to Fred and Emma (Wehsener) Paschke. He graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1945 and attended the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. Richard returned home after his schooling, farmed with...
Fern Rose Adams
Mar 28, 2020
Fern passed away in Parkview Care Center, Buffalo, MN on March 28, 2020. A private grave side service took place at the Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, MN with Pastor Matthew Lorfeld of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating.
Fern was born June 16, 1929 in Burt IA, a twin daughter of Fred and Bertha (Arndt) Cook.
Fern was baptized and...
Margaret Kuiken
Mar 28, 2020
Margaret Ruth (Schwarz) Kuiken of Blue Earth died March 28, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Lennox, SD. She was born September 13, 1928 on the family farm at Minnesota Lake, MN in Danville Township to John and Esther (Tesch) Schwarz both also born in Minnesota Lake, MN. She was active in her church playing piano and singing...
Harold Duane Furland
Mar 14, 2020
Harold Duane Furland, age 87, of Frost, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Memorial services were held on October 9th.
Harold was born on December 2, 1932 in rural Guckeen to Roy and Myrtle (Beason) Furland. He graduated from East Chain High School in 1951. Harold enlisted in the United States Army and...
Duane Harold Darnell
Mar 11, 2020
Duane Harold Darnell, age 81 of Elmore, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Valleyview Care Center in Armstrong, IA. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth at 10 AM with Rev. Dr. Mark Brickzin officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM Friday, March 13 at Patton Funeral Home. Interment with...
Russell A Schavey
Mar 8, 2020
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Russell A. Schavey, age 90 of Blue Earth passed away Sunday March 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Care Center. Funeral service will be Friday March 13th at 11am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Emerald Township with Rev. Matthew Lorfeld officiating. Visitation will be Thursday March 12 from 5-7pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in...
Susan Carr
Mar 8, 2020
Susan Carr, age 59, of Blue Earth died unexpectedly Sunday March 8, 2020 at United Hospital in Blue Earth, with her family at her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday March 12, 2020 at 1030 AM at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth with Father Bryan Mulligan officiating. Visitation will be from 9AM until...
Kristopher Thomas Krahmer
Mar 6, 2020
Kristopher Thomas Krahmer, age 41, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home in Elmore.
Memorial services will be held at 3:30pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2pm.
Kris was born on October 25, 1978 in Fairmont, to Thomas and Donna...
June Vivian Scheid
Feb 27, 2020
June Vivian Scheid, age 95, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life service for June will be held at 11AM Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Hope United Methodist Church, Blue Earth, MN, with Pastor Russ Jacobsen officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Tuesday, March 3 at Patton...
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