Obituaries

Harold Merlin Overton

Harold Merlin Overton

Jul 24, 2018

Harold Merlin (Harry) Overton was born on July 31, 1928 in Pleasanton, Iowa to Harrison and Nona (Putnam) Overton.  He was the youngest of six children, he had three sisters and two brothers.  When he was six, his father died.  In sixth grade the family moved to Leon, Iowa.  Growing up he had several part-time jobs before and after school. ...

James Arthur Hoppe

James Arthur Hoppe

Jul 4, 2018

James Arthur Hoppe, 45, of Delavan, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home, 400 E. 14th St. Blue Earth, MN.  Visitation will be from 4-7PM on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home and one hour prior to the...

Nathan Swen Wander

Nathan Swen Wander

Jul 1, 2018

Nathan Swen Wander, 24, of Elmore, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018.  Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Elmore United Methodist Church (311 Mondale St. Elmore, MN) with Rev. Mark Brickzin presiding. Visitation from 5-7:30PM on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service (400 E. 14th St., Blue...

LeRoy Walter Thomas

LeRoy Walter Thomas

Jun 23, 2018

LeRoy Thomas passed away on June 23, 2018 at the age of 71, with his family by his side.  A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 1-3 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth.          LeRoy “Lee” Thomas was born on August 28, 1946, to Herbert and Dora (Witthuhn) Thomas in...

Dorothy Ann Nassen

Dorothy Ann Nassen

Jun 20, 2018

Dorothy Ann Nassen, 88, of Blue Earth, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center.  Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Blue Earth with Rev. Katie Rohloff presiding.  Visitation will be held from 3-6PM on Sunday, June 24, at Patton...

Carroll Dean Elwood

Carroll Dean Elwood

Jun 20, 2018

Carroll Dean Elwood, 79, of Blue Earth, passed away at Parkview Care Center of Wells, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2PM on Monday, June 25 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th St, with Rev. Vic Vriesen presiding.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will...

Glen Arlo Krosch

Glen Arlo Krosch

Jun 19, 2018

Glen Arlo Krosch, age 77, of Blue Earth formerly of Elmore, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, with Rev. Joel Lintner officiating.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Minnesota.  Visitation time will be one hour before...

Steven Allen Karge

Steven Allen Karge

Jun 15, 2018

Steven Allen Karge, 61, of Frost, passed away at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on Friday, June 15, 2018.  Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at United Lutheran Church of Frost, MN, where Steve was a lifelong member.  Rev. Arne Halbakken and Rev. Robert Roettger presiding.  Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Tuesday,...

Samuel Allen Matteson

Samuel Allen Matteson

Jun 14, 2018

SAMUEL A MATTESON, age 63, of Blue Earth, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at St. Mary’s in Rochester. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, with Pastor Jan Redman officiating.  Burial will be in Medo Cemetery, Medo Township.  Visitation time will be 1 hour before the service,...

Lonnie Trasamar

Lonnie Trasamar

Jun 12, 2018

Lonnie R. Trasamar, age 63, a husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Lonnie was born on November 22, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN and adopted by Milton and Dolores Trasamar of Elmore, MN. He graduated from Elmore High School in 1973 and received his Master’s in Business...

Loretta Delores Schock

Loretta Delores Schock

Jun 10, 2018

Blue Earth, MN — Loretta Delores Schock, age 85, of rural Blue Earth, MN died Sunday June 10, 2018 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 16 at 2PM and visitation at 1PM. Visitation will also be on Friday, June 15, from 5-7PM. All services held at Hope United Methodist Church at 12080...

Constance Marian Helgeson

Constance Marian Helgeson

Jun 9, 2018

Constance “Connie” Mundale Helgeson, 99, of Blue Earth, passed away at the United Hospital District on Saturday, June 9, 2018.   Connie was born on January 3, 1919 to Isaac and Ida (Peterson) Mundale in rural Frost, MN.  She graduated from Bricelyn High School in 1935.  Following normal training in Blue Earth she began her teaching career in a country school...

Milo Dean McGranahan

Milo Dean McGranahan

Jun 7, 2018

Milo Dean McGranahan, 64, of Blue Earth, passed away at his home on June 7, 2018.  There will be a Private Family Service. Milo is survived by his two children, Jared (Jennifer) McGranahan and Trisha Humphrey; grandchildren, Jermayne Humphrey, Demetrius Humphrey, Jack McGranahan, and Conner McGranahan; sister, Debra (Curly) Mason; brother, David (Ann) McGranahan; sister-in-law, Paula McGranahan; and many loving...

Judith Lorraine Nordaas

Judith Lorraine Nordaas

Jun 2, 2018

Judith Lorraine Nordaas, age 97, of Blue Earth, passed away June 2. Lorraine was born September 10, 1920 in Lakefield, Minnesota.  She was the second of four children born to Rev. Severin and Irene Gjerde.  She graduated from Elmore High School.  Following high school she spent a year working as a maid in Pasadena, California.  She spent the spring term...

Janice C Goraczkowski

Janice C Goraczkowski

May 31, 2018

Janice Clarice Goraczkowski, age 76, formerly of Blue Earth, died Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee. Visitation time will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth, and one hour before the service at the church.  Funeral services will be held on...

Charles George Baker

Charles George Baker

May 29, 2018

Charles George Baker was born on October 15, 1937 to Charles Clayton and Florence (Tenny) Baker in Minneapolis. He attended Hopkins schools before graduating from Vocational High School in Minneapolis. He then served a 4-year apprenticeship with Hopkins Wood Products and became a journeymen cabinet maker. In 1962, he married Barbara Hovland of Bricelyn, MN. They built a house in...

Ellwood Francis Bentley

Ellwood Francis Bentley

May 26, 2018

Ellwood Francis Bentley, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Ellwood was born on October 8, 1939 to Elwood and Thelma (Heidick) Bentley in Webster City, IA.  He graduated from high school from Webster City, IA.  Ellwood attended junior college in Webster City before St. Cloud State University, where he received...

Veanna Elizabeth Eberline

Veanna Elizabeth Eberline

May 23, 2018

Veanna Elizabeth Eberline, age 100 years 10 months 10 days Of Blue Earth, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth with Rev. Joel DeNeui officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth. Visitation will...

Fern Edna Campbell

Fern Edna Campbell

May 20, 2018

Fern Edna Campbell, age 92, of Blue Earth, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at The Lodge at Deadwood, SD. Visitation time will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Friday,...

Charles Oliver Willette

Charles Oliver Willette

May 16, 2018

Charles Oliver Willette, age 77, of Delavan, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his home. Visitation time will be from 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth and one hour before the service at the church. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at 2:00...