Obituaries

Craig Jay Thompson

Craig Jay Thompson

Apr 17, 2020

Craig Jay Thompson, 52 of Elmore, MN passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, April 17, 2020. 

 

Craig was born on June 4, 1967 in Naperville, IL to Dean & Lavonne Thompson of Elmore, MN. Craig graduated Elmore High School in 1985 participating in football, basketball, and golf. Craig was a member of the 1984...

Sharon Gladys Erichsrud

Sharon Gladys Erichsrud

Apr 15, 2020

Sharon Erichsrud, 79 of Blue Earth passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 at Mayo Health System in Mankato. There will be a private family burial and a celebration of life will be at a later date.

Sharon was born March 9, 1941 to Stanley and Gladys (Sandness) Johnson in Frost, MN. She grew up and graduated from Frost High School...

Arnold Karge

Arnold Karge

Apr 13, 2020

Arnold Arthur Karge, age 87, of Frost, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth, MN.  Arnie was born on October 18, 1932 in Miller, South Dakota to Harry and Naomi (Fisher) Karge.

When Arnie was 10 years old he moved with his family from South Dakota to the Blue Earth area in...

Christopher Paul Uecker

Christopher Paul Uecker

Apr 12, 2020

Christopher Paul Uecker, 38, of Blue Earth, passed on late Easter evening at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. 

Chris was born March 24, 1982 in Glencoe, MN to Mavis Scheid and David Uecker.  Chris graduated from Blue Earth Area High School in 2000.  He married Gwen Stauffer in 2003.  Out of that marriage came two daughters, Brandi and Elizabeth. 

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Betty A. Kuhn

Betty A. Kuhn

Apr 9, 2020

Betty A. (Ihle) Kuhn, age 85, of Mapleton, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mapleton Community Home.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, a memorial service will be held at a later date at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Burial will take place at Rosehill Cemetery in Winnebago.

Betty was born on June 25, 1934...

Richard Donald Paschke

Richard Donald Paschke

Apr 9, 2020

Richard D. Paschke, age 92, a lifelong resident of the Blue Earth community, died April 9, 2020 from complications from a stroke.

Richard was born October 30, 1927 to Fred and Emma (Wehsener) Paschke. He graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1945 and attended the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. Richard returned home after his schooling, farmed with...

Fern Rose Adams

Fern Rose Adams

Mar 28, 2020

Fern passed away in Parkview Care Center, Buffalo, MN on March 28, 2020.  A private grave side service took place at the Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, MN with Pastor Matthew Lorfeld of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating.

Fern was born June 16, 1929 in Burt IA, a twin daughter of Fred and Bertha (Arndt) Cook.

Fern was baptized and...

Margaret Kuiken

Margaret Kuiken

Mar 28, 2020

Margaret Ruth (Schwarz) Kuiken of Blue Earth died March 28, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Lennox, SD. She was born September 13, 1928 on the family farm at Minnesota Lake, MN in Danville Township to John and Esther (Tesch) Schwarz both also born in Minnesota Lake, MN. She was active in her church playing piano and singing...

Harold Duane Furland

Harold Duane Furland

Mar 14, 2020

Harold Duane Furland, age 87, of Frost, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Memorial services were held on October 9th.

Harold was born on December 2, 1932 in rural Guckeen to Roy and Myrtle (Beason) Furland. He graduated from East Chain High School in 1951. Harold enlisted in the United States Army and...

Duane Harold Darnell

Duane Harold Darnell

Mar 11, 2020

Duane Harold Darnell, age 81 of Elmore, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Valleyview Care Center in Armstrong, IA. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth at 10 AM with Rev. Dr. Mark Brickzin officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM Friday, March 13 at Patton Funeral Home. Interment with...

Susan Carr

Susan Carr

Mar 8, 2020

Susan Carr, age 59, of Blue Earth died unexpectedly Sunday March 8, 2020 at United Hospital in Blue Earth, with her family at her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday March 12, 2020 at 1030 AM at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth with Father Bryan Mulligan officiating. Visitation will be from 9AM until...

Russell A Schavey

Russell A Schavey

Mar 8, 2020

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Russell A. Schavey, age 90 of Blue Earth passed away Sunday March 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Care Center. Funeral service will be Friday March 13th at 11am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Emerald Township with Rev. Matthew Lorfeld officiating. Visitation will be Thursday March 12 from 5-7pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in...

Kristopher Thomas Krahmer

Kristopher Thomas Krahmer

Mar 6, 2020

Kristopher Thomas Krahmer, age 41, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home in Elmore.

Memorial services will be held at 3:30pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 2pm.

Kris was born on October 25, 1978 in Fairmont, to Thomas and Donna...

June Vivian Scheid

June Vivian Scheid

Feb 27, 2020

June Vivian Scheid, age 95, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life service for June will be held at 11AM Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Hope United Methodist Church, Blue Earth, MN, with Pastor Russ Jacobsen officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Tuesday, March 3 at Patton...

Tootie Mortvedt

Tootie Mortvedt

Feb 25, 2020

Evangeline Esther "Tootie" Mortvedt, age 87 and a longtime resident of the Blue Earth area, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at The Pillars Assisted Living in Mankato. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Shiloh Lutheran Church in Elmore, with Rev. Robert Roettger officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church Friday...

Irene Kathryn Bassett

Irene Kathryn Bassett

Feb 16, 2020

Irene Bassett, age 94, of Winnebago, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Heartland Senior Living- Parker Oaks in Winnebago.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 PM at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11 AM at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in...

Margaret Marie Hanson

Margaret Marie Hanson

Feb 14, 2020

Margaret Marie (Grebner) Hanson joined her Valentine for their eternal date on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the age of 90.  At the time of her passing, she continued to reside in Guckeen, Minnesota, with the loving care of her son, Peter.

Margaret was born, the third of six children, December 24, 1929 in Faribault, Minnesota to Margaret Loretta (Kennedy)...

Michael David Nelson

Michael David Nelson

Feb 13, 2020

Michael David Nelson, of Blue Earth, passed away on February 13, 2020 at his home, He was 66 years old. There are no services at this time.  

Patton Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

Michael was born on June 29, 1953 to Donald and Dorthy (McClelland) Nelson. He graduated high school and continued his education as an auto mechanic.  He...

Scottie L. Campbell

Scottie L. Campbell

Feb 13, 2020

Scott Campbell, age 71, of Blue Earth passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Memorial services will be held at 11am on Monday, February 17, 2020 at SSPP Catholic Church in Blue Earth with Father Brian Mulligan officiating. Visitation time will be held prior to the service at church, beginning at 9am.

Scottie...

Connie Rae Distad

Connie Rae Distad

Feb 8, 2020

Connie Distad, age 73 of Mankato and formerly of Blue Earth passed away Saturday February 8, 2020 at Mayo Health System-Mankato. A funeral service will be held at 2pm Friday February 14 at Patton Funeral Home 400 E. 14th St. Blue Earth with Rev. Russ Jacobsen officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service. Burial will take place at...