Obituaries
Elizabeth Jean Johanson
Sep 28, 2018
On April 26, 1929, the fifth daughter of Elizabeth and John McAlister was born at their home farm in Thompson, Iowa; they named her ELIZABETH JEAN. Jean, as she was called, embraced her life on the farm, caring for her favorite chicken, Fern and her many dogs and cats. Jean graduated from Thompson High School and immediately moved to Fairmont,...
Leo Paul Killion
Sep 25, 2018
Leo P. Killion, age 92 died Tuesday September 25, 2018. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday September 29 2:30 PM at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Easton. Leo was born August 27, 1926 in Walnut Lake...
Kathryn Marie Tagatz
Sep 24, 2018
Kathryn Marie Tagatz, 93 of Blue Earth passed away Monday September 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Care Center.
Visitation will be Friday September 28 from 4:30-7 PM at Patton Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Funeral service will be Saturday September 29, 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Online condolences can be left at...
James Drexel Firkins
Sep 13, 2018
James Firkins, age 88 passed away Thursday September 13, 2018 at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11AM Monday September 17, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com. James D. Firkins was born March 2, 1930...
Charlotte Olson
Sep 13, 2018
Charlotte Olson of Blue Earth passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 93. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 18, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Additional visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Her funeral service will be at 11am on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Nicole Marie Oelke
Sep 11, 2018
Nicole Marie (Mensing) Oelke age 35 of Blue Earth died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a 2-year battle with cancer.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm Monday, September 17, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth and one hour prior to the service at the church. Mass of...
Robert Gustav Wegner
Sep 8, 2018
Robert Gustav Wegner, 89 of Elmore died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com.
Robert was born November 7, 1928 to Gustav and Sue (Nelson) Wegner. After high school, he joined the Army and served in...
Patricia Ann McCabe
Sep 6, 2018
Patricia Ann McCabe died Thursday September 6, 2018 as a result of a rare peritoneal mesothelioma, diagnosed in 2016. A celebration of her life will be held with visitation at Patton Funeral Home, Friday September 21, 2018 from 5-7 PM and one hour prior to the memorial service at Trinity Lutheran Church Saturday, September 22 at 11 AM.
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Jane Martha Simon
Sep 6, 2018
Jane Martha Simon 73 of Blue Earth passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at St. Luke’s Care Center in Blue Earth. A visitation will be held Monday September 10, 5-7pm at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth and one hour prior to the service Tuesday September 11, 2018 at 2pm at First United Methodist Church in Winnebago. Online condolences may...
Mark Arlin Frahm
Aug 23, 2018
Mark Arlin Frahm, 61, of Blue Earth passed away Thursday August 23, 2018. Visitation will be Wednesday August 29, 2018 from 4-7pm at Patton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday August 30, 2018 at 11am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth.
Mark was born May 1, 1957 in Cherokee, IA to Eldred and Marvis (Madison) Frahm. He graduated from...
Velma Olive Griggs
Aug 22, 2018
Velma Olive Griggs, aka “The Pie Lady” died Wednesday August 22, 2018 at the age of 96. A memorial service will be held Friday August 31, 2018 2pm at Hope United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Velma was born January 27, 1922 to Myron and Olive (Crouch) Baker in Mason City, IA. She was one...
Merle Amund Olson
Aug 19, 2018
Merle Amund Olson, 92, of Blue Earth, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19 with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church (235 East 7th St. Blue Earth, MN), with Rev. Jeanette Bidne presiding. Visitation will be from 6-8PM on Friday, August...
Bill A Hanson
Aug 11, 2018
William “Bill” A. Hanson, 78 of Blue Earth passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at UHD in Blue Earth. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from 5-7 PM at Patton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Additional visitation one hour prior. Patton Funeral Home is entrusted with...
Reece Daniel Oswald
Aug 9, 2018
Reece Daniel Oswald, age 37, of Frost, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018, at University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation time will be Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4:00pm-7:00pm, at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral...
Justus Irving Amundson
Aug 4, 2018
Justus Irving Amundson, 101, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018. A Memorial Service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Rev. Arne Halbakken officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at South Blue Earth Cemetery. Patton Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com
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Raymond Marvin Bell
Jul 26, 2018
Raymond Marvin Bell, 79, of Blue Earth, died July 26, 2018 at his home as a result of a stroke. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Monday, July 30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 E 5th St, with Rev. Matthew Lorfeld presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will...
Harold Merlin Overton
Jul 24, 2018
Harold Merlin (Harry) Overton was born on July 31, 1928 in Pleasanton, Iowa to Harrison and Nona (Putnam) Overton. He was the youngest of six children, he had three sisters and two brothers. When he was six, his father died. In sixth grade the family moved to Leon, Iowa. Growing up he had several part-time jobs before and after school. ...
James Arthur Hoppe
Jul 4, 2018
James Arthur Hoppe, 45, of Delavan, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home, 400 E. 14th St. Blue Earth, MN. Visitation will be from 4-7PM on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home and one hour prior to the...
Nathan Swen Wander
Jul 1, 2018
Nathan Swen Wander, 24, of Elmore, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Elmore United Methodist Church (311 Mondale St. Elmore, MN) with Rev. Mark Brickzin presiding. Visitation from 5-7:30PM on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service (400 E. 14th St., Blue...
LeRoy Walter Thomas
Jun 23, 2018
LeRoy Thomas passed away on June 23, 2018 at the age of 71, with his family by his side. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. LeRoy “Lee” Thomas was born on August 28, 1946, to Herbert and Dora (Witthuhn) Thomas in...
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