Obituaries
Robert L Hammond
Apr 23, 2025
Robert L Hammond Jr., age 76, of Spirit Lake, IA, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Keelson Harbour following a long battle with lung disease.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Spirit Lake. The visit will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Patton...
Allen Nuessmeier
Apr 16, 2025
Allen Nuessmeier, age 70, of Blue Earth, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at United Hospital District. In a final act of kindness and generosity, Al chose to donate his body to science, continuing his lifelong legacy of care and compassion.
Al was born on March 16, 1955, at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, to Valoris (Gaard) and Harold...
Josephine Geraldine Carlson
Jan 14, 2025
Josephine Geraldine Huisman Carlson, 95, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Blue Earth United Hospital. Josephine was born February 26, 1929, to John and Grace (Kuhlman) Huisman in Winnebago County, Iowa. She moved with her family to Frost, MN in 1935, and graduated from Frost High School in May 1946. After graduating she attended a summer teacher’s training at...
Ronny Dean Klein
Apr 27, 2025
Ronny Dean Klein, age 71 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Mapleton Community Home. A Funeral Service for Ronny is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Elmore United Methodist Church with Pastor Janelle Jacobsen officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Patton Funeral Home and one...
Willis Eberline
Apr 7, 2025
Willis was born February 17, 1948 to Victor and Veanna (Stoner) Eberline in Blue Earth. He lived and farmed the family homestead for over 50 years. He retired on 2020. He also served in the National Guard.
On July 2, 1983, he married Carol Ogilvie and together they farmed and raised their 2 children, Matthew and Heather.
He...
Evelyne Mae Bell
Apr 4, 2025
Evelyne Mae Bell, 95, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Blue Earth United Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Evelyne was born on January 30, 1930 in Huntley, Minnesota to Owen and Ruth (Hall) Swant. She attended and graduated from Blue Earth Public Schools. Evelyne married Homer Bell on June 8, 1949 and they were together for 67...
Sharon Pausewang
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Pausewang, age 76 died peacefully on Tuesday March 11, 2025 in Mankato after a stroke. Sharon was a life-long resident of Blue Earth, born January 30, 1949 to Ewald and Ester (Ehrich) Koestler. She was their second to youngest child.
She graduated from Blue Earth Area High School in 1967. She gave birth to her only child, Robert Anderson, in...
Scott Verdoorn
Mar 5, 2025
Scott Richard Verdoorn passed away on March 4, 2025 at his home in Blue Earth, MN. He was born on October 4, 1955, to Richard and Norma (Martinson) Verdoorn in Mankato, MN. He grew up in Delavan, MN where he graduated from high school in 1973. After graduating from Mankato State University, he attended the Naval Officer Training School in...
Ruth Ann Schaper
Feb 28, 2025
***DUE TO THE WEATHER, visitation for tonight is canceled and will be from 9-11am at the church Thursday morning***
Ruth Ann Schaper passed away peacefully the evening of February 28, 2025, with the love of her family surrounding her. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in...
Ross Kempf
Feb 27, 2025
It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce the passing of William Ross Kempf, fondly known as "Uncle Ross," who left us peacefully on February 27, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on June 16, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, to William J. and Lennie (Nichols) Kempf, Ross led a life full of adventure, love, and cherished connections....
Bonnie Gartzke
Feb 6, 2025
Bonnie Lynn Gartzke, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at the age of 82 at the Mapleton Community Home. Funeral services will be at 10AM Tuesday, February 11th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth, with Rev. Dr. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM Monday, February 10th at Patton Funeral Home. A...
Leatrice Anne Edwards
Jan 29, 2025
Leatrice Matheson Edwards, age 90, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at Innisfree Senior Living in Rogers, AR.
Leatrice Anne Hauskins was born May 27, 1934 in Blue Earth, MN, the daughter of Elsie Soost and Myron Hauskins. Baptized in 1934 at North Blue Earth Lutheran Church, she was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1949. Leatrice’s childhood was filled with cherished...
Paulette Patricia Prescher
Jan 25, 2025
Paulette Patricia (Aulger) Prescher passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.
Born March 8th, 1947, in Wells, MN, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Lois Aulger. Paulette graduated from Miami Norland High School, Florida in 1965. She returned to Minnesota to take care of her late Grandmother Elsie Roesler and began nursing school....
Allen Maloney
Jan 21, 2025
It is with both sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Allen Dean Maloney, a beloved husband, friend, and vibrant member of the Blue Earth community. Al left us on January 21, 2025, with his loving family by his side, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and a generous spirit. Born on May 6, 1951, in Fairmont, MN,...
Harley Edwin Skogen
Jan 21, 2025
Long term Blue Earth resident, Harley Skogen, 96, died peacefully Tuesday January 21, 2025 at St. Luke’s in Blue Earth, Minnesota. A Funeral Service for Harley Skogen is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Internment follows...
David John Olivo
Jan 19, 2025
David John Olivo, age 78 of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center on January 19, 2025. Funeral services with military honors will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11AM at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial...
Larry George Lynn Hard
Jan 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Larry George Lynn Hard, who left this world on January 19, 2025, at the age of 69. We invite you to join us as we celebrate Larry's remarkable life from 12p-4p Sunday January 26 at the Elmore Legion. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com
Born on...
Laura Colvin
Jan 15, 2025
Laura Mae Colvin passed away on January 15, 2025 at the Fairmont Hospice in Fairmont, MN. She was 92 years old. Laura, daughter of Arthur Hare and Mina Bailey Hare, was born on January 6, 1933, in Fayette, IA. She attended school in West Union IA.and graduated in the class of 1949. After helping her father on the farm, she...
Maria Torres de Granados
Jan 2, 2025
Maria Teresa de Jesús Torres de Granados
May 5, 1946 - January 2, 2025
Maria Teresa de Jesús Torres de Granados, 78, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by family and prayers in her hometown.
Teresa was born on May 5, 1946, in San Pedro de Las Colonias, Coahuila, Mexico, to Maria Luisa and...
Stanley Johnson
Dec 29, 2024
Stanley Joseph Johnson, age 80 of Blue Earth, MN died Sunday, December 29th following a battle with cancer.
Described by his sister as a giant of a man, Stan was born January 19, 1944 in Mankato, Elsie (Cowger) Johnson and Joseph Johnson. The family moved to Vernon Center when Stan was 5, and his natural curiosity and intelligence were evident at...
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