Obituaries

Harley Duane Paschke

Harley Duane Paschke

Mar 31, 2021

Harley Duane Paschke, 88, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St. Luke’s Care Center. Harley was born on October 3, 1932 to Clarence and Gertrude (Prescott) Paschke and graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1950. He attended Westmar College in Iowa before coming back home to Blue Earth to farm and be part...

Terry Barnes

Terry Barnes

Mar 24, 2021

***UPDATE***

Dearest Friends and Neighbors,

Your outpouring of love and sympathy after Terry’s death overwhelmed and strengthened us, and your stories have kept us smiling.

Since we did not get to see any of you in person, we would love to have you join us on Friday, August 6, 2021, for a brief committal service at Riverside Cemetery at 4:00p.m.,...

Roy Truman Douglas

Roy Truman Douglas

Mar 18, 2021

Roy Douglas, of Delavan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 18 th, 2021 at the age of 75. Visitation will be Friday, March 26 th, from 5-8pm at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth. There will be no service at this time. Patton Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.  www.pattonfh.com

Roy Truman Douglas was born December 3 rd ,...

James Luther Laue

James Luther Laue

Mar 8, 2021

James Luther Laue, age 83, was called to eternal rest by his Heavenly father at Heartland Senior Living, Truman, Mn., on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Jim was born the eldest child of Adolph and Mary (Hardinger) Laue on December 13, 1937.

He attended the 1 room schoolhouse near his rural Elmore home and graduated from the 8th grade. He was...

Wanda Ruth Helland

Wanda Ruth Helland

Mar 6, 2021

Wanda Helland, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 6, 2021, at her home, St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, at the age of 99 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, at 11 AM at Patton Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Jeanette Bidne and Pastoral Intern Sarah Krolak officiating. Visitation one...

Susan Lynn Berndt

Susan Lynn Berndt

Mar 5, 2021

Susan Berndt, of La Crosse, WI, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester on Friday, March 5, 2021 she was 58. 

Funeral service will be held at a later date, Patton Funeral Home ins entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com

Susan Lynn Berndt, was the youngest of 5 daughters born to Arnold...

James Petersen

James Petersen

Feb 28, 2021

James “Jim” Orville Petersen, age 79 of Blue Earth, formerly Albert Lea, passed away unexpectedly at home February 28, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 13 at 10:30 at the Community Covenant Church in Huntley with Rev. Rodney Yates officiating. Visitation will be Friday March 12 from 4-7pm at Patton Funeral Home. Burial will be at the...

John "Jack" T. McNerney

John "Jack" T. McNerney

Feb 26, 2021

John T. “Jack” McNerney, age 82 of Blue Earth, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, March 5, 2021 at SSPP Catholic Church in Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-7pm at Patton Funeral Home and one hour...

Douglas A. Spencer

Douglas A. Spencer

Feb 10, 2021

Douglas A. Spencer, age 77 of Blue Earth, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Parkview Care Center in Wells. A memorial service and burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com

Douglas Arthur Spencer was born May 24, 1943 to Fred and Evelyn (Anderson) Spencer in...

Shirley Mae Mueller

Shirley Mae Mueller

Feb 9, 2021

Shirley Mae Mueller, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN.  Public visitation will be Friday, February 12 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic guidelines, masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. A private family funeral service for Shirley will be held at 2...

Jeremy A. Schutrop

Jeremy A. Schutrop

Feb 7, 2021

Jeremy A. Schutrop, age 40, of Estherville, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021 unexpectedly at home. A celebration of Jeremy’s life will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Jeremy was born on August 15, 1980 in Minneapolis,...

Brian Noel Hedland

Brian Noel Hedland

Feb 5, 2021

Brian Noel Hedland, age 72 of Blue Earth passed away Friday February 5, 2021 at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11AM Wednesday February 10 at Patton Funeral Home with Chaplain Russ Steele officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will...

Janis Rosella Northwick

Janis Rosella Northwick

Feb 2, 2021

Janis Rosella Northwick, age 87 of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth.

A public visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth from 12-2pm on Monday, February 8, 2021. A private family memorial service will follow, at 2pm. Guests are invited to watch the service live...

Greg Eggert

Greg Eggert

Feb 1, 2021

Greg Eggert, age 62 of Elmore passed away Monday February 1, 2021 at his home. A private burial service will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Kathleen Marie Thompson

Kathleen Marie Thompson

Jan 26, 2021

Kathleen Marie ThompsonApril 17, 1950 – January 26, 2021

Kathleen Marie Thompson, age 70, was called home to eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening at United Hospital District in Blue Earth.

A visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on Monday, February 01, 2021, at United Lutheran Church, 310 Howard Street, Frost, MN....

Hazel Marie Pitcher

Hazel Marie Pitcher

Jan 23, 2021

Hazel Pitcher, age 79, of Blue Earth passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth. There will be a Private Family Service at Patton Funeral Home on Saturday March 27, 2021. Inurnment at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth will follow. Patton Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com

Hazel Marie Pitcher was born...

Marguerite "Peggy" Ellis

Marguerite "Peggy" Ellis

Jan 18, 2021

Blue Earth – Marguerite (Peggy) Ellis, age 90 formerly of Blue Earth passed away Monday, January 18, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul, MN.  Public visitation will be held Monday, January 25th, 2021 from 10-11am at Patton Funeral Home.  Private funeral following at 11am, guests are invited to watch the service live, below Peggy’s obituary at www.pattonfh.com....

Todd Allan Heenan

Todd Allan Heenan

Jan 16, 2021

Todd Allan Heenan, age 50 of Blue Earth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in Blue Earth. Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Patton Funeral Home. Visitation times will be held at Patton Funeral Home from 5-7pm on Friday and one hour prior to the service. Burial will...

Holly Frank

Holly Frank

Jan 12, 2021

Holly Frank, age 83 of Blue Earth passed away Tuesday January 12, 2021 unexpectedly at her home, with her children by her side. A memorial service will be held Saturday January 16, 2021 10AM at Patton Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Lorfeld officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

Holly was born to Albert and Hazelle (Bittrick) Siegrist September 17,...

Edward C. Pirsig

Edward C. Pirsig

Jan 12, 2021

Edward C. Pirsig, age 92 of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, January 16 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. A live stream of Ed’s service will be available at www.pattonfh.com/obituary/edward-pirsig.Visitation times will be held from 4-6pm at Patton Funeral Home on Friday, January...