Obituaries

Violet Anderson

Violet Anderson

Mar 7, 2019

Violet Anderson, age 92, of Blue Earth, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth, with her son, Randall, and granddaughter, Carissa, holding her hands. A public celebration of Vi’s long and well-lived life will be held in the summer – once the grass turns green and the flowers are in bloom....

Robert K Holmseth

Robert K Holmseth

Feb 14, 2019

Robert K. Holmseth, age 87, of Frost, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Thorne Crest Senior Living in Albert Lea.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019, at 11:00 AM, at United Lutheran Church in Frost, with Rev. Arne Halbakken officiating.  Burial will be in South Blue Earth Cemetery, Seely Township, Minnesota.  Visitation time will be from...

Tom Carr

Tom Carr

Feb 9, 2019

Tom Carr, age 85, of Blue Earth, died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center, with his family at his side.

Visitation time will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm Friday, February 15, 2019 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth, and one hour prior to the service.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 16,...

ElRose Thina Anderson

ElRose Thina Anderson

Feb 3, 2019

ElRose T. Anderson, age 87 of Blue Earth Passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Funeral services will be Monday February 11, 2019 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Visitation will be Sunday February 10 4-6PM at Patton Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Judy Mae Spencer

Judy Mae Spencer

Feb 2, 2019

Judith Mae Spencer, age 70 of Elmore passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 at the Mayo Health Systems-Mankato. A memorial service will be held Friday February 8, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Elmore with Rev. Russ Jacobsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at a later date....

Nancy Ellen Lent

Nancy Ellen Lent

Jan 28, 2019

Nancy Ellen Lent, age 88 of Delavan passed away at home Monday January 28, 2019. A funeral service will be held 10:30AM Saturday February 2, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Delavan with Pastor Todd Substad officiating. Visitation will be Friday February 1 from 5-7PM at Faith Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at...

Helen Lorraine Reko

Helen Lorraine Reko

Jan 28, 2019

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 1:30 PM, at Hope United Methodist Church in Blue Earth, with Rev. Russ Jacobsen officiating. Visitation time will be from One hour before the service at the church.

Helen Lorraine Scearcy Reko was born January 9, 1922 to Ollie Belle (Smith) Scearcy and Jesse William Scearcy at...

Bruce L Gore

Bruce L Gore

Jan 24, 2019

Bruce L. Gore passed away with his loving family by his side, Thursday January 24, 2019 at St, Mary’s hospital in Rochester. A private family funeral service will be held Monday January 28, 2019. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com

Bruce was born February 27, 1929, in Webster City, Iowa. His parents were Wesley Wayne Gore and Zepha Marie...

Terry Lee Barber

Terry Lee Barber

Jan 24, 2019

Terry Lee Barber 62 of Elmore passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his home.

Arrangements are pending with Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth.

Terry is survived by his siblings; Joy Barber of Waseca, Glen (Cathy) Barber of Owatonna, Dale Barber of Los Angeles, CA.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents.

Leo Dennie Helland

Leo Dennie Helland

Jan 21, 2019

Leo Helland, 91, formerly of rural Huntley died peacefully in his sleep January 21, 2019 at Parkview nursing home in Wells, MN.  On Friday January 25 there will be a Celebration of Life visitation from 4 to 7pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth.  Funeral service will be 10:30am Saturday January 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeanette...

Richard (Dick) Pryor Sunderlin

Richard (Dick) Pryor Sunderlin

Jan 20, 2019

Richard (Dick) Sunderlin, age 78 of Elmore passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday January 20, 2019 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A memorial service will be held Saturday February 2, 2019 at 11am at Shiloh Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Roettger officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church....

Merlin "Merle" Gene Larson

Merlin "Merle" Gene Larson

Jan 19, 2019

Merlin "Merle" Gene Larson suddenly passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 67. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Patton Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 PM with Rev. Brent A. Walker officiating. Additional visitation one hour prior. Patton Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com

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Gary Eugene Worden

Gary Eugene Worden

Dec 29, 2018

Gary Eugene Worden, age 68, of Sleepy Eye, (formerly of St. Paul and Blue Earth), passed away on December 29, 2018, at Sleepy Eye Care Center, at the age of 68. 

A Celebration of Gary's life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11 AM at the Life Family Church, 111 S. Ramsey Street, Blue Earth with Rev. Jim Johnson...

Richard "Dick" Rudolph Wilhelmi

Richard "Dick" Rudolph Wilhelmi

Dec 19, 2018

Richard "Dick" Rudolph Wilhelmi, age 80, of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Mayo Health Systems in Mankato, surrounded by his loving family. 

Dick was born on January 20, 1938, in Devils Lake, ND, to Ralph and Helen (Sullivan) Wilhelmi.  He was raised on a farm in the Loma-Alsen, ND, area.  Dick graduated from...

Merna Violet Karels

Merna Violet Karels

Dec 14, 2018

Merna Violet Karels, age 90, of Blue Earth died Friday December 14, 2018, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at St Lukes Lutheran Care Center Chapel in Blue Earth, with Rev. Russ Jacobsen and Rev. Jan Redman officiating, visitation will be one hour prior to the service. ...

Nina Jean Kriewall

Nina Jean Kriewall

Dec 6, 2018

Nina Kriewall, age 87 of Arnolds Park, IA and formerly of Blue Earth, MN passed away Thursday December 6, 2018 at the United Hospital District. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Monday, December 10 at Patton Funeral Home 400 E. 14th St. Visitation will be 11-1 on the same day. Reverend Matthew Lorfeld and Reverend David Simonson will officiate...

Mark Stewart Barker

Mark Stewart Barker

Nov 30, 2018

Mark Barker, age 61 of Blue Earth passed away Friday November 30, 2018 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 1pm Friday December 7 at the Ag Center Atrium 425 S. Grove St. Blue Earth.  Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com.

Mark is survived by his wife, Anita, his children; Cody, Daniel, Gage and Forrest,...

Arlyne Mae Barnard

Arlyne Mae Barnard

Nov 24, 2018

Arlyne Mae Barnard, age 90, of Blue Earth formerly of St. Cloud, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at United Lutheran Church in Frost, with Rev. Arne Halbakken officiating.  Burial will be Thursday, November 29, 2018, at 11:05 AM, at Ft. Snelling...

Natalie Kate Hunt

Natalie Kate Hunt

Nov 22, 2018

Natalie Kate (Mueller) Hunt, 89, of Blue Earth, went to be with her Lord on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Bloomington Lutheran Church, 9350 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington with Pastor Scott Spaulding officiating. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Sarah Jane Winters

Sarah Jane Winters

Nov 15, 2018

Sarah Winters (Pauline Kenne) died Thursday November 15, 2018 at Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living in St. Peter. A memorial service to celebrate her life is planned for Monday November 19, 2018 at 1 PM at Patton Funeral Home, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  www.PattonFH.com Sarah was born August 3, 1941...