Obituaries
Donald J. Beckendorf (88) and Frances C. Beckendorf (87)
Aug 6, 2024
With heavy hearts but thankfulness for peace, the Beckendorf family shares the passing of Donald and Frances Beckendorf, formerly of Blue Earth. Donald, age 88, passed away on July 31, 2024, and Frances, age 87, passed away on August 6, 2024. Both died at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN.
Donald John Beckendorf was born on October 9, 1935,...
Jerry Sonich
Aug 5, 2024
Jerome D. Sonich, 81, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Monday August 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, in Blue Earth, MN.
Jerome (Jerry) was born on December 21, 1942, in Rockford, IL, the son of Lt. Col. John J. and Marjorie P. Sonich. Jerry grew up as an "Army Brat" traveling with his parents...
Ellie Ziegler
Jul 23, 2024
Elnora “Ellie” Marvel Ziegler, age 87 of Shakopee and formerly of Elmore, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday August 3 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Rev. Jerry David officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service and burial will be at...
Janet Rose Reko
Jul 18, 2024
Janet Rose Reko was born October 28, 1942 in Blue Earth, Minnesota. She was the first child born to Herbert & Helen (Scearcy) Reko.
Jan grew up attending Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church located 4 miles East of Blue Earth. She was baptized & confirmed there. It later became Immanuel United Methodist Church in 1968.
She attended school at Blue Earth and...
Lorrie Jean Davis
Jul 14, 2024
Lorrie Davis passed away the early morning of Sunday July 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her family.
Lorrie was born in Olympia, Washington but her family soon moved to Audubon, Iowa. She graduated from Audubon High School and she briefly attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville Missouri. She was known as an extremely hard worker, someone who rarely sat...
Donald Haase
Jul 1, 2024
Donald E. Haase, 79 Blue Earth - Donald Haase, age 79, passed away at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, Monday, July 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Blue Earth, Minnesota. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 at Patton Funeral...
Aaron Nordaas
Jun 22, 2024
Aaron Adam Nordaas, born on August 8, 1993 in Albert Lea, to Selmer and Lori (Johnson) Nordaas, a vivacious spirit who cherished every moment under the open sky, embraced his final adventure on June 22, 2024. Known for his unwavering love for the great outdoors, the thrill of fishing, golfing, hiking, camping, and engaging in extreme sports like dirt biking...
Darlene Pilcher
Jun 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Rae Pilcher, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Darlene's journey began on June 16, 1927, and sadly reached its end on June 15, 2024, just one day shy of her 97th birthday.
Funeral services for Darlene will be held at 11AM Tuesday June 25 at Faith Lutheran...
Leona Lyon
Jun 2, 2024
Leona Lyon, age 88, died peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at United Hospital in Blue Earth. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 8, at Patton Funeral Home with Rev. Carol Mapa officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the...
Grayling Ihle
Jun 1, 2024
Grayling Archie Ihle, age 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2024.
Grayling was born September 28, 1951 to Archie and Shirley (Ristau) Ihle in Blue Earth. Grayling graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1969. He worked at Minn- Iowa Golf Course as superintendent until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards with friends.
Grayling is survived...
Vern Zabel
May 27, 2024
Vern Robert Zabel, age 72, of Blue Earth, passed away on May 27, 2024, at United Hospital in Blue Earth, surrounded by his loving family. Per his request, no funeral services will be held. There will be a celebration of life on June 29, 2024, from 2 - 4 PM at the Lembke building in Minnesota Lake, MN.Vern was born...
Ardys Frandle
May 21, 2024
Ardys Frandle, age 96, of Blue Earth MN, passed away at St. Luke's Care Center in Blue Earth, Minnesota, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2PM, Friday, May 31, 2024; at Zion Lutheran Church in Rake, IA. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service on Friday. A private burial will follow the service...
Rick Hesvik
May 20, 2024
Rick Hesvik, age 70, of Fairmont, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the presence of loved ones at Goldfinch Memory Care. A private family service will be held in celebration of Rick’s life Monday June 24. Extended family and friends are invited to greet the family and share in some memories from 1-3PM at United Methodist...
Russell Howard Weber
May 18, 2024
Russell Weber 58, of Elmore Minnesota, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 18th, 2024.A celebration of life will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in Granada MN at 11AM on June 15, 2024.
Arnold Thrond
May 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arnold E. Thrond, a kind and thoughtful soul, who departed from this world on May 14, 2024.
Arnold was born on May 13, 1931 to Anders and Emma (Nicholson) Thrond in Silver Lake Township in Worth County. Growing up on the family farm, Arnold learned early in life the skills he would need...
Howard Paschke
May 8, 2024
The rock of our family soared into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. We rejoice that he is home and reunited with our mother.
Howard Wayne Paschke was born to Clarence B. and Gertrude (Prescott) Paschke on June 13, 1928 in Blue Earth, MN. He and his brother and sister were raised on a farm...
John R. Sapa
Apr 29, 2024
John Raymond Sapa, age 93 of Blue Earth passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 in the presence of loved ones at UHD. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Thursday May 2, 2024 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences can be...
Alberta Greimann
Apr 28, 2024
Alberta Lou Greimann, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 28, 2024. Alberta was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Alberta's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She will be dearly missed and remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM Saturday...
Gerald " Jerry" Johnson
Apr 24, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Johnson, age 84, of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the presence of loved ones.
Visitation will be from 4PM-6PM on Friday August 23 and a memorial service will take place 11AM Saturday, August 24, 2024, both at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth, MN. Patton Funeral Home is assisting the family with...
Geneva L. Prescher
Apr 20, 2024
Geneva Lenora (Haase) Prescher, “Tootie”, age 98 of Blue Earth, passed away on April 20, 2024 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Friday, April 26, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. David Schultz officiating. A time for visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Thursday at...
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