Obituaries
Cole Jansen
Oct 29, 2025
With heavy hearts yet joyful spirits, we celebrate the life of Cole Jansen, age 44 of Elmore, who passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by family on October 29, 2025. Cole leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. A celebration of a life well-lived will be held at a later date.
Cole was born on...
Jenny Wiltse
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jenny Wiltse, age 77, who left us peacefully on October 24, 2025 at Clark Crossings in Wells, surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth on October 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be an hour...
Brody Anderson
Oct 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brody Anderson, who left us too soon on October 17, 2025, at the age of 21 closely surrounded by his family and friends.
Brody was born on January 25, 2004. After graduating from Blue Earth Area High School in 2022, he started his career at Bevcomm in Blue Earth.
He was...
Dean Hilpipre
Oct 7, 2025
A celebration of life service for Dean Hilpipre, 92, will be held at 11am Saturday October 25, 2025 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore. Dean passed away peacefully, Tuesday October 7, 2025 at Seasons Healthcare in Trimont.
Dean Eugene Hilpipre was born October 14,...
Yvonne Annette Curtis
Sep 30, 2025
Yvonne Annette Shelstad Curtis, age 82, of Elmore, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN.
Yvonne was born in Red Wing, MN on May 29, 1943. She was the daughter of Benroy and Ethel Shelstad. Yvonne graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1961. After high school, Yvonne moved to Elmore to become a...
Carlyle Aadland
Sep 24, 2025
Carlyle (Butch) David Aadland, age 84, of Blue Earth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth where he was surrounded by loved ones.
Butch was born on May 21, 1941 in Hankinson, North Dakota to Cora and Selmer Aadland. After high school, Butch served in the US Army as a sergeant, where he...
Wanda J. Ogilvie
Sep 6, 2025
Wanda Jean Ogilvie, born May 17, 1955, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2025, at St Lukes Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, Minnesota. She was 70 years old. Wanda was one of 5 children to Robert “Bob” and Irene (Pirsig) Ogilvie.
Wanda started working at St Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in 1981, after a brief time working for Telex. She...
Dan Duden
Aug 24, 2025
Daniel Jo Duden, age 73 of Blue Earth passed away Sunday August 24, 2025 at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato. A memorial service will be held at 1pm Saturday September 6th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will be from 5-7PM Friday September 5th at Patton Funeral Home and continue one hour before the service. Online condolences can...
Ronald H. Lawrence
Aug 19, 2025
Ronald H. Lawrence, age 99 of Blue Earth passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center. Funeral services will be 11AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Visitation will be Friday, August 29th from 5-7PM at Patton Funeral Home...
George Matthew Grady
Aug 15, 2025
George Matthew Grady, age 61, of Elmore, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was the 5th child of Bud and Donna (Walsh) Grady, born on September 14, 1963 in Athens, Greece.
Full obituary and service information pending
Karen J Smith
Aug 14, 2025
Karen Jean Smith, age 69, of Winnebago, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born to the late Donald and Marie Smith in Saratoga, NY on December 2, 1955.
No services will be held at this time.
Dirk A. Ringness
Aug 13, 2025
Dirk Anthony Ringness, age 61, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A private memorial will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. There will be no visitation per family request.
Dirk was born on April 18, 1964 in Peoria, Illinois. He was the son of James and Judith (Metz)...
Blanche Emery
Jul 28, 2025
Blanche Jeanette Emery, or as most knew her as, “Toots”, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 at the age of 79.
Toots was born on April 6, 1946 to parents Robert and Irene Ogilvie. She was one of five children with two older brothers and two younger, twin sisters. Her brother Billy is responsible for her...
Denny Bartlett
Jul 13, 2025
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose”
Dennis (Denny) Gene Bartlett, of Winnebago, MN, passed away July 13, 2025 at his home following an extended illness. Denny was surrounded by those he loved. Denny cherished his family, wife, Jonelle, children Zac (Amy) Bartlett, Cassidy Bartlett and his two grandchildren Trafton and Lennen.
Denny was 1 of 13 children...
Audrey Dawson
Jul 10, 2025
Audrey Jean Dawson, age 96 of Blue Earth was called to her heavenly home, peacefully, July 10, 2025 at UHD. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Friday July 25th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will be from 4-6pm Thursday July 24th at Patton Funeral Home and continue one hour before the service at the church....
Karen Frances Fairchild
Jul 8, 2025
Karen Frances Fairchild, 81 of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center.
Karen was born on February 4, 1944 in East Hampton, New York to John and Elizabeth (Wazlo) Smith. She attended Bridgehampton High school and later two years of business school. Karen worked as a personal secretary...
Eldon Steele
Jul 7, 2025
Eldon Laverne Steele died July 7, 2025 at UHD hospital after a 2 year-long battle with MDS. Eldon was born in Pilot Grove Township, Minnesota to Alton and Gladys (More) Steele on May 21, 1937. He attended District #1 country school for grades 1-8 and worked on his parent’s farm for many years.
Eldon met his wife, Reta, in the summer...
Gloria Senenfelder
Jul 6, 2025
Heaven is rejoicing in welcoming one of their faithful servants home. Gloria passed away on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria Ellen Senenfelder was born on October 4, 1942, in Pilot Grove, Minnesota, to Robert and Ida Childs. In 1952, she was lovingly adopted by Harold Richter. Gloria was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore, MN,...
Timothy Leroy Aukes
Jul 5, 2025
Timothy L. Aukes, age 65 of Elmore passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Elmore with Rev. Janelle Jacobsen officiating. A time for visitation will be held one...
Marley Reeves
Jun 30, 2025
Marley Reeves, age 92 passed away Monday June 30, 2025 at Lakeview Methodist Care Center in Fairmont. A memorial service will be held at 11am Friday July 11th at Patton Funeral Home. Visitation will be an hour before the service. A private family burial will be at Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Carlos, MN.
Marley Eldeen (Holt) Reeves. Daughter, sister, mother, aunt,...
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