Obituaries

Burdette Ensrud

Burdette Ensrud

Jun 4, 2023

 

Burdette Clarence Ensrud was born on March 14th, 1927 to Clarence Selmer Ensrud and Edna Mae (Babcock) Ensrud in Wells, MN.  His family later moved to Bird Island, MN where he attended school.  The family eventually relocated to Delavan, MN and purchased a farm there.  On Feb. 12th, 1949 he married Shirley Mae Baker and together they raised three...

Marilyn A. Olson

Marilyn A. Olson

May 14, 2023

Marilyn A. Olson, age 93 of Blue Earth, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Time for visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Riverside...

Mike Carlson

Mike Carlson

May 10, 2023

 

Michael Floyd Carlson, age 67 of Frost, MN, passed away at United Hospital District in Blue Earth on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A gathering of friends will be held at MinnIowa Golf Course in Elmore, Minnesota, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 starting at 2pm.

Mike, also commonly known as “Duckboat” was born August 13, 1955 in Belmond, Iowa to...

Margaret Curran

Margaret Curran

May 6, 2023

Margaret Edythe Curran, 93 passed away May 6, 2023, in Janesville, Wisconsin.  She was born January 2, 1930.

A former native of Blue Earth, MN, daughter of Rev, Thomas Lindsay and Lorna Delphine Lindsay. She was a member of the River of Life Worship Center, Blue Earth.

Margaret was predeceased by husband Harry Curran and two sons, Verlon Curran and...

LuAnn Kempf

LuAnn Kempf

Apr 6, 2023

LuAnn Kempf, age 73 of Blue Earth passed away at her home Thursday April 6, 2023. A celebration of her life will be 10:30 Tuesday April 11 at Patton Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Walker officiating. Visitation will be Monday April 10 from 5-7PM at Patton Funeral Home and one hour before the service.

LuAnn Kay was born September...

Gilbert W. Olawsky

Gilbert W. Olawsky

Apr 4, 2023

 

Gilbert W. Olawsky, age 98, of Blue Earth, passed away on April 4, 2023, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth. Memorial service will be held at 11AM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be held from 5-7 PM at St. Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue...

Kenneth LeRoy Mastin

Kenneth LeRoy Mastin

Mar 29, 2023

 

Kenneth LeRoy Mastin, age 87 of Blue Earth, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 peacefully at his home and surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at 11AM on Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. David Schultz officiating. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-7PM...

Nancy Katharine Steele

Nancy Katharine Steele

Mar 29, 2023

Nancy Steele, age 80 of Blue Earth passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023 at the Oaklawn Care Center in Mankato. A memorial service will be held at 11am at Patton Funeral Home on Saturday, June 17, 2023 with Rev. Russ Jacobsen officiating. A time of fellowship will follow until 2pm. Burial took place at Pilot Grove Cemetery.

Nancy Katharine Lowry...

Gary Ehrich

Gary Ehrich

Mar 15, 2023

Gary Ehrich, age 78 of Blue Earth passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A funeral service will be held 11AM Wednesday March 22 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Elmore with Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Visitation will be 5-8PM Tuesday March 21 at Patton Funeral Home and continue one hour before the service....

Norman Kohlmeyer

Norman Kohlmeyer

Mar 14, 2023

Norman Richard Kohlmeyer went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 14, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Lillian. Four children; Terry (Patty) Aukes, Tim (Nancy) Aukes, Michelle (Jose) Mendoza and Staci (Bill) Thompson. Ten grandchildren; Taylor Aukes-Thompson, Olivia (Doug) Collins, Emily Aukes, Kara (Andy) Ristau, Anthony (Missy) Aukes, Andy (Katie) Aukes, Stephanie Huston,...

Maxine Lawrence

Maxine Lawrence

Mar 7, 2023

 

Maxine Lawrence passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023, three days after her 100th birthday with her loving family surrounding her. Funeral services will be 11AM Monday March 13th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. Michael Klatt officiating. Visitation will be Sunday March 12th from 2-4PM at Patton Funeral Home and one hour before the service....

Howie Lange

Howie Lange

Mar 6, 2023

 

Howard Lange, 89

Howard Lange of Blue Earth, MN, died suddenly (on the golf course!) on March 6, 2023 at Sun City in Georgetown, TX, where he had spent the last 26 winters.

Howard William Lange was born on June 11, 1933 to Elenora (Rath) and Bill Lange on the family’s homestead farm in Brush Creek Township, MN. He...

Raymond Hilpipre

Raymond Hilpipre

Mar 6, 2023

 

Raymond Hilpipre, age 86 of Eatonton, GA and formerly Blue Earth passed away Monday March 6, 2023 in Athens, GA. Funeral services will be 11AM Saturday March 11 at Faith Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. Brent Walker officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church and burial with military honors will be at...

Gary Oakland

Gary Oakland

Feb 28, 2023

Gary Oakland, age 68 of Blue Earth passed away February 28, 2023 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A celebration of life will be held 5-7PM Friday April 14 at Patton Funeral Home.

Gary was born November 10, 1954 to Marvin and Lavine (Bertelson) Oakland in Owatonna, MN. After his mother passed in 1959, he was raised by...

Neil Eckles

Neil Eckles

Feb 26, 2023

Neil Eckles, age 84 of Blue Earth passed away peacefully, Sunday February 26, 2023 with his loving family by his side. A funeral service will be held 11AM Friday March 3rd at Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Miller officiating. Visitation will be Thursday March 2nd from 4-7PM at Patton Funeral Home and continue one hour before the service....

Ronald Nauman

Ronald Nauman

Feb 20, 2023

 

Ronald Milton Nauman, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday February 20th 2023, at St Luke’s Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth, MN. A Celebration of life will be gathered for Ronald on Tuesday, February 28th at Patton Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 12:00pm with a Funeral service to follow at 1:00pm. Interment will be held at Riverview...

Larry Dean Pingel

Larry Dean Pingel

Feb 19, 2023

Larry Pingel, age 86 of Ledyard passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 11am on Friday, February 24, 2023 at United Methodist Church in Elmore. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth from 5-7pm and...

Marvel Sippel

Marvel Sippel

Feb 17, 2023

 

Marvel Sippel passed away peacefully early in the morning, Feb 17th with family by her side.  A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11AM Tuesday February 21, 2023 at SS Pater & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth with Fr. Gregory Parrot officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service and burial will be at Our Lady...

Elaine P. Goeke

Elaine P. Goeke

Feb 9, 2023

Elaine Patricia Goeke (Evans) passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa.  Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore at a...

Jerry Snyder

Jerry Snyder

Jan 26, 2023

Jerry Snyder, age 85 of Blue Earth passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at St. Luke's Care Center in Blue Earth. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday May 20, 2023 at the MTS Farm & Event Center (38826 95th St. Blue Earth) from 2-5pm. Burial will be held at a later date.

Jerry was born March...