Obituaries

Rick "Frederick" Ridgeway

Rick "Frederick" Ridgeway

Dec 19, 2020

Rick “Frederick” Allen Ridgeway, age 53, passed away peacefully after a tough battle with cancer on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home in Blue Earth. No services will be held at this time.

Frederick was born on May 22, 1967 in Marion, Indiana to James and Jane (Maple) Ridgeway. He graduated from Chamberlin High in Tampa, Florida. On May...

Dorothy Linn

Dorothy Linn

Dec 9, 2020

Dorothy I. Linn, age 76, of Battle Lake, Minnesota passed away on December 9, 2020 at the Evansville Care Center, Evansville Minnesota. A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday September 18 at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake with Rev. Doug Rokke officiating. Burial will be at East Cemetery in Rake and visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the...

Gerry Gansmoe

Gerry Gansmoe

Dec 5, 2020

GERALDINE “GERRY” GANSMOE, age 90, of Blue Earth, died peacefully Saturday, December 5, 2020, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth. She was surrounded by her loving family and received excellent care from Dr. Aaron Johnson and the nursing staff. A private family funeral service will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation...

Doris Klein

Doris Klein

Dec 3, 2020

Doris Klein, age 94 of Elmore passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday December 3, 2020 at St. Luke’s Care Center in Blue Earth. Due to COIVD restrictions, a private family service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Jacobsen officiation. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore. Online...

Eleanor Doris Selvig

Eleanor Doris Selvig

Dec 1, 2020

***DUE TO CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES, THE VISITATION AND SERVICE HAVE BEEN CANCELED. THERE WILL ONLY BE A GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT RIVERVIEW CEMETERY IN ELMORE AT NOON DECEMBER 7.***

Eleanor Doris Selvig, passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at the Sistercare Home in Blue Earth at the age of 95.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic guidelines attendance at the service will...

JoAnn M. Schaumburg

JoAnn M. Schaumburg

Nov 28, 2020

JoAnn M. Schaumburg passed away on November 28, 2020 after a long battle with cancer at All Saints Assisted Living in Shakopee, Minnesota. She was born to Ira and Myrtle (Krosch) Naumann on December 13 and attended Elmore High School where she was a cheerleader, played softball and was Homecoming queen.  Her first job was at First National Bank in...

John William Daly

John William Daly

Nov 23, 2020

John Daly, age 80 of Blue Earth passed away Monday November 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Care Center. A private family Mass will be Friday November 27 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Gregory Parrot officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

John William Daly was born April 2, 1940 to William and Greta Daly in Fairmont,...

Richard R. Rochefort

Richard R. Rochefort

Nov 23, 2020

Richard Robert Rochefort, Sr., age 81 of Delavan, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. A public visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth on Friday, November 27, from 4-7pm. Another visitation will also be held at a later date in Munising, Michigan. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery...

Harold E. Hutchins

Harold E. Hutchins

Nov 18, 2020

Harold Erwin Hutchins was born in Wisconsin on May 30, 1923 to Merle and Hazel (Burtch) Hutchins. At the age of three, he was taken to Blue Earth, Minnesota by his aunt Lila, who was the wife of Rev. Kennedy. Harold’s mother had died. Harold attended school in Blue Earth until the age of 13. They then moved to Duluth,...

David C Peterson

David C Peterson

Nov 18, 2020

Funeral services for David Clare Peterson, 85, of Blue Earth, MN will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Life Family Church in Blue Earth, MN.  Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, MN.  David went to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon November 18,...

Ruth Marie Pirsig

Ruth Marie Pirsig

Nov 12, 2020

Ruth Marie Pirsig, age 92 of Elmore, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth.

A public visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home. We ask that guests wear masks and be mindful of social distancing guidelines to best...

Chuck McGrady

Chuck McGrady

Nov 10, 2020

Chuck McGrady, age 78 of Buffalo Center passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side Tuesday November 10, 2020. Funeral services will be held Monday November 16 at 11am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. Mark Neumann officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be...

Mae Jean Zierke

Mae Jean Zierke

Nov 1, 2020

Mae Jean Zierke, 91 of Blue Earth, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. Funeral services will be held at Patton Funeral Home on Thursday, November 5th at 1:30pm with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Mae Jean Zierke, daughter of Carl and Alice Leach...

Harold Renkly

Harold Renkly

Oct 31, 2020

Harold Renkly, age 76, of both Blue Earth and Vista, CA, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. A celebration of life will be held from 1-4pm at Riverside Town & Country Club on Friday, December 4, 2020. 

Harold Elvin was born on April 18, 1944 in Blue Earth to Albert and Alta (Ehrich) Renkly. He attended Blue Earth schools...

Grant Boatman

Grant Boatman

Oct 30, 2020

Grant Boatman, age 86, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, after a long battle with complications from COPD and Emphysema. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions, there will be no service at this time. He will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, in Minneapolis, at...

Thomas John Alleven

Thomas John Alleven

Oct 30, 2020

Tom Alleven, age 53 of Blue Earth passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at his home. A private family Mass will be held at 10:30 Saturday November 7, 2020 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Greg Parrott officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Winnebago. Following burial, all are invited to attend a public...

Mary A. Fenske

Mary A. Fenske

Oct 28, 2020

Mary A. Fenske, age 86 of Bricelyn, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A private family graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery.

Mary was born on August 15, 1934 in Verona Township to Carl and Alice (Marquardt) Leach. She attended school in Blue Earth. Mary then worked as a switchboard operator...

Terry Classon

Terry Classon

Oct 27, 2020

Terry Lavern Classon, age 78, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with leukemia on October 27, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions and guidelines, there will be a family service held on Thursday, November 19, 2020.  Those not in attendance in person are invited to attend via live stream on the funeral...

E. Jane Olson

E. Jane Olson

Oct 27, 2020

A private family service for E. Jane Olson, 95 of Blue Earth, MN will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, MN on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at 11am with Rev. Dr. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Due to COVID guidelines, those not able to be in attendance are encouraged to...

Frederic "Frog" Ora Anderson

Frederic "Frog" Ora Anderson

Oct 26, 2020

Frederic “Frog” Anderson, age 85, of Blue Earth, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. 

Memorial services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with visitation held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Web tributes...