Obituaries
Dessie Jean Ibanez
Mar 8, 2026
Dessie Jean Ibanez, 86 years old, lived her early years in Elmore, MN and later years in North Mankato, MN. She passed away March 8, 2026.
Dessie was born to Arlene Rippentrop and Harold Larsen October 8th, 1939 at home. She married the love of her life, Jose Luis Ibanez (Pepe), December 2, 1961 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Dessie lived a life centered...
Edna Mae Martin
Mar 5, 2026
Edna Mae Martin was born on September 7,1927 in Elmore, Minnesota to Ernest and Bertha (Richter) Meissner. She was baptized October 23, 1927 by Rev. O. J. Kitzmann and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore by Rev. O. J. Kitzmann on June 8, 1941. Edna graduated from Elmore High School in 1945 and then graduated from Minneapolis School of Business....
Brendan Barry McNellis
Mar 2, 2026
Brendan McNellis passed away at his home on March 2nd after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 11am at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Blue Earth, MN. Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, he moved to Elmore, Minnesota in 2000 with the love of his life, Raquel. Brendan found his greatest joy in spending...
Elsie Olson
Feb 27, 2026
Elsie Alice Olson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, MN.
Elsie was born in Delhi, Iowa on April 29, 1934 to Lynn and Alice (Holdridge) Pulver. She moved to Swea City, Iowa in 1943 with her family and was later married to Richard Hesvik in 1950. Together they lived...
Bernice Eileen Murra
Feb 22, 2026
Bernice Eileen Murra, age 89 of Blue Earth, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System, Waseca, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, with Pastor Darrin Barnett officiating. A time for visitation will be...
Tyler Allen Wendt
Feb 21, 2026
Tyler Allen Wendt, beloved son and devoted father, was born on February 1, 1994, in Mankato, MN, to Allen and Colleen (Thompson) Wendt. He spent his childhood in Amboy and graduated from Maple River High School in 2012. Tyler was a man of many talents and had a diverse work history in the area, always bringing his unique energy and...
Shirley Jean Hilpipre
Feb 20, 2026
Shirley Jean Hilpipre, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1933, to Roy and Anna Mae (Read) Mino in Grant Township, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Elmore United Methodist Church in Elmore, with Rev. Janelle Jacobsen officiating. Visitation will be from...
Keith Amundson
Feb 16, 2026
***DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER, AND TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE, THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR KEITH IS BEING POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE***
Keith Daniel Amundson was born on October 17, 1977, eleven minutes after his mother arrived at the hospital. By rights, this would turn out to be a fitting entrance for a personality that was...
Gina LaNay Prescher
Feb 2, 2026
Gina LaNay Prescher, age 67 of Blue Earth, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the United Hospital District in Blue Earth. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6th at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be from 11AM-1PM prior to the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth.
Gina LaNay...
Darvin Hilpipre
Feb 1, 2026
Darvin Hilpipre, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Services will be held at 2PM Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Darvin Dean Hilpipre, son of Dean and Janet (Zufall) Hilpipre was born May 10,1953. He grew up on the family farms, first near...
Mina Folven
Jan 28, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Hermina F. Folven, affectionately known as Mina, who departed this life on January 28, 2026, at the age of 92. Born to Herman and Florence (Klatt) Loge in Blue Earth, Minnesota, Mina brought light and joy to all who knew her. She grew up surrounded by her loving siblings, developing bonds that...
Gary Meyer
Jan 20, 2026
Gary E. Meyer of Blue Earth passed away January 20, 2026, at the age of 84. A visitation will be held from 1-3pm on Sunday January 25th at Patton Funeral Home. The family invites those who would like to share memories and stories of Gary to stay for a brief memorial service at 3pm.
Born on June 28, 1941, in Los...
Betty Snyder
Jan 19, 2026
Betty Lou Huber Snyder, age 87 of Blue Earth, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth.
Betty Lou was born January 14, 1939 to Ray and Rhoda (Honstad) Evans in Waseca, MN. In 1955, she married Bob Huber and together, they raised three children, Rocky, John, and Tamy in Elmore, MN. In 2007, Betty married...
Dennis Hanson
Jan 15, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Hanson, Blue Earth, MN, passed away January 15th, 2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis Earl Hanson was born February 10, 1945, to Harold Hanson and Jean Dussome Hanson. He grew up on the family farm near Munich, ND. He attended school in Clyde, ND, graduating in 1963. He always loved bragging that he...
Richard Engesser
Jan 7, 2026
Richard "Dick" Engesser passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026 at the age of 96. He was born on December 23, 1929 to Frank and Lenora Engesser, the youngest of two older brothers, Buss and Bob and his sister, Gen. He was raised on farms near Blue Earth and following graduation from B.E.H.S. in 1947, served in...
Melvin Place
Jan 5, 2026
Melvin Place, age 90 of Blue Earth, passed away on Monday, January 5th, at his home.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Donnita of 51 years; his children: Gayle (Charlie) Hander, Diane Wiltse, Michael (Ally) Erpelding, and Jon (Kelly) Erpelding, grandchildren; Ryan (Kathy), Jon (Jena), Brooke, Jack and fiancé Molly, Maxwell, Cole, Shelly, Lexie, Rochelle (Bob), and Michael...
Shirley Ann Teems
Dec 30, 2025
Shirley Teems 87, of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at St Luke's Care Center in Blue Earth, MN. Visitation will be from 4-6PM Sunday January 4, 2026 at Patton Funeral Home and continue one hour before the funeral. Funeral service will be Monday January 5, 11AM at Patton Funeral Home. Burial will be at Riverside...
Thomas William Steinke
Dec 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas William Steinke of Blue Earth. Tom left us on December 26, 2025, at the age of 73. A memorial visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 5-7pm. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Tom was born on September 9,...
Leanna Casias
Dec 21, 2025
Leanna Casias, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished daughter, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at the age of 37, with her family by her side, after a long and courageous seven‑year battle with cancer. Born on September 15, 1988, to Stephen Powell and Marie Maksymik, Leanna lived a life defined by resilience, kindness, and a deep, unwavering...
Memoriam Event
Dec 2, 2025
We invite you and your family to our Memoriam Event on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Patton Funeral Home; 2PM-4PM.
This special event is centered on keeping memories of your loved one alive. It is our hope that this event offers you a sense of comfort and strength. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the event.
Please call 507-526-2102 to...
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