Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Henry Dummer

Richard "Dick" Henry Dummer

Dec 4, 2017

Richard “Dick” Henry Dummer, age 80, of Blue Earth, completed his earthly journey and passed peacefully into the open arms of Jesus on December 4, 2017.  Dick was born August 6, 1937, the 5th of 10 children, to Edward and Gertrude (Posl) Dummer.  Dick enjoyed growing up on the family farm near Bird Island, MN and remained a farmer at...

Jean Besendorf

Jean Besendorf

Dec 3, 2017

Jean (Dickman) Besendorf was born on May 22, 1958 in Blue Earth, MN, the daughter of E. James and Joanne (Reifsteck) Dickman.  She grew up on the family farm, where she helped with chores, played away the days, and spent time with her family.  Jean attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1976.  After high...

Philip Allen Besendorf

Philip Allen Besendorf

Nov 26, 2017

Philip Allen Besendorf was born February 4, 1939 in Frost, the son of Charles and Christena (Johnson) Besendorf. He passed away on November 26, 2017 at United Hospital, Blue Earth at the age of 78. He was a graduate of Frost High School and joined the US Army in March of 1958, serving in France and Germany with two tours in...

Janan Skaar

Janan Skaar

Nov 19, 2017

Janan J. Skaar, age 75 of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Fr. Peter Klein presiding.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services...

Richard Leroy Weiland

Richard Leroy Weiland

Nov 16, 2017

Richard “Dick” Leroy Weiland, 78, of Fairmont passed away November 16, 2017.  Services will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 10 AM at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth, with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will follow in Sherburn City Cemetery with military honors by the Thomas P. Saxton American Legion post 356.   Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com Dick...

Frederick "Fritz" John Wolff

Frederick "Fritz" John Wolff

Nov 15, 2017

Frederick “Fritz” Wolff, age 90, of Winnebago, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 a week after his much anticipated 90th birthday.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 214 Holland St., Blue Earth, MN, with Fr. Peter Klein officiating.  Visitation will be from 4-7PM...

Darold Wayne Tesch

Darold Wayne Tesch

Nov 13, 2017

DAROLD WAYNE TESCH, age 86, of Elmore, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at Parkview Care Center. Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017, at 11:00 AM, at Elmore United Methodist Church in Elmore, with Rev. Mark Brickzin officiating.  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Elmore.  Visitation time will be from 4:00pm 6:00pm Sunday, November 19, 2017, at...

Yankten John Anderson

Yankten John Anderson

Nov 11, 2017

Yankten John Anderson, age 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at United Hospital in Blue Earth. Memorial services will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth, with Rev. Jeanette Bidne officiating.  Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth.  Visitation time will be from 2:00-5:00 PM on Sunday,...

Judith Hawley

Judith Hawley

Nov 9, 2017

Judith Hawley, age 71, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, MN.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, November 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeanette Bidne presiding.  Visitation will be from 4-7PM on Tuesday, November 14 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service and...

Alvin James Martin

Alvin James Martin

Nov 9, 2017

Alvin James Martin, age 83 of Cottage Grove, owner of A & F Auto, passed away November 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at River of Life Church, 1329 S. Ramsey, Blue Earth, MN.  Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home, 1201...

Arlowyn "Waunie" Erdahl

Arlowyn "Waunie" Erdahl

Nov 7, 2017

 Arlowyn “Waunie” Erdahl, age 73, of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at United Hospital in Blue Earth. A private family service will be held at a later date. Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.pattonfh.com. Waunie was born on June 10, 1944 to Arlowe...

Fredrick "Fritz" John Levenhagen

Fredrick "Fritz" John Levenhagen

Nov 7, 2017

Fredrick “Fritz” John Levenhagen, age 87, of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center.   A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, November 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. Jeanette Bidne presiding.  Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Friday, November 10 at Patton...

Clay Everett Mohr

Clay Everett Mohr

Nov 7, 2017

Clay Everett Mohr, age 42, of Minneapolis, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 2:00pm - 5:00pm Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Patton Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 400 E. 14th Street in Blue Earth.  Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017, at...

Nyle Gordon Huston

Nyle Gordon Huston

Oct 30, 2017

Nyle Gordon Huston, age 80, of Blue Earth, passed away after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on October 30, 2017.  A Funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth, MN, with Rev. Doug Rokke presiding.  Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Thursday, November 2...

Paula Marie Willette

Paula Marie Willette

Oct 27, 2017

Paula Marie Willette (Hanisch), age 63, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester.  Visitation will be from 4-7PM on Friday, November 3 at Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service with a brief prayer service beginning at 5PM with President Brian Jeppson presiding.  Online condolences may be left at www.pattonfh.com. Paula...

Joanne Kay Boettcher

Joanne Kay Boettcher

Oct 20, 2017

Joanne Kay Boettcher, 75, passed away Friday, October 20th at 8:30 pm in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24th at Patton Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 25th, 10:00 am at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blue Earth, MN. Joanne was born on April 18, 1942...

Patricia L. Halverson

Patricia L. Halverson

Sep 30, 2017

Patricia “Pat,” Halverson, age 72, of Blue Earth, passed away on September 30, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home, 400 E. 14th St., Blue Earth, MN on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 235 E. 7th St., Blue Earth, MN...

Sharon Mastain

Sharon Mastain

Sep 27, 2017

Sharon Sue Mastain (Mensing), 59, of Spring Park, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Saturday, September 30 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, of Blue Earth, with Fr. Peter Klein officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on...

Donald Roy Scheid

Donald Roy Scheid

Sep 15, 2017

Donald Roy Scheid, age 96, of Delavan, MN, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Mayo Health System- Mankato.  A Celebration of Life for Don will be held at 1PM Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Hope United Methodist Church, Blue Earth, MN, with Pastor Russ Jacobsen presiding.  Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at...

Doris Mae Mikkelson

Doris Mae Mikkelson

Sep 6, 2017

Doris Mae Mikkelson, age 101, of Elmore, Minnesota, passed away on September 6, 2017 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth.  Funeral Service will be at 11AM on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Shiloh Lutheran Church of Elmore, MN, with Rev. Robert Roettger presiding.  Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Patton Funeral Home...