Obituaries

Deanna Murra

Deanna Murra

Nov 9, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deanna Jeanette Murra, of Buffalo Center. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on November 9, 2026, at the age of 77. Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday November 13 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. Eric Hullstrom officiating. Visitation will be one hour before...

Doris Kay Paschke

Doris Kay Paschke

Nov 7, 2026

Doris Kay (Goetz) Paschke, 87, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away at United Hospital (UHD) in Blue Earth on Saturday, November 7, 2026. A public visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth on Tuesday, November 24 at 10 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM.

Doris was born in Swea City, Iowa on July 6,...

Warren Long

Warren Long

Nov 5, 2026

Funeral services for Warren Lee Long, 77 of Blue Earth will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 21,2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Warren was born October 4,1949 to Cecil “Baldy” and Dorothy (Evenson) Long. He was one of thirteen...

Willard Amundson

Willard Amundson

Nov 3, 2026

Willard Amundson, age 84 of Blue Earth went to be with the Lord November 3, 2026, at Parker Oaks in Winnebago, with his loving family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11am Saturday November 14, 2026, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will take place at...

Florin Jordahl

Florin Jordahl

Oct 26, 2026

Florin Theodore Jordahl, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2026.

Visitation will be Friday, October 30, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 31, at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior.

Florin was born on April 5, 1940, in Stevens, Iowa, to Theodore...

Eileen Mensing

Eileen Mensing

Oct 18, 2026

Eileen Mensing, 91 of Blue Earth passed away Sunday October 18, 2026 at United Hospital District. A funeral service is planned for Tuesday October 27, 11AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. 

Eileen Ann (Gartzke) Mensing was born on June 11, 1935 to...

Jon Gregory

Jon Gregory

Oct 9, 2026

Jon Jay Gregory, 63, passed away on October 9, 2026. Family services will be held at a later date. Final arrangements have been entrusted with Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, MN.

Jon was born May 19,1963 to Orland (Tuffy) and Margret (Marge) Gregory, in Fairmont, MN.

He attended Fairmont schools, graduating with the class of 1981.

Jon met the love of his...

Jerry Bruce

Jerry Bruce

Oct 6, 2026

Jerome (Jerry) Bruce was born in Red Wing MN on June 30th, 1952, to Donald and Beverly (Bacon) Bruce. He passed away October 6, 2026, at his home after 1 1/2-year battle with cancer.

Jerry served in the US Army. When he was honorably discharged, he returned home and had a full life.

Jerry had a diverse career he worked many years...

Clarann Sayre

Clarann Sayre

Sep 30, 2026

Clarann Sayre passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 93.

She grew up in Humboldt, South Dakota, and later graduated from South Dakota State University, where she met her beloved husband, Bill. They married and shared nearly 70 years together. They eventually made their home in Blue Earth, where they built a life rooted in family, community,...

Donald James Asmus

Donald James Asmus

Sep 29, 2026

Donald James Asmus, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on June 20, 1959, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Robert and Donna (Gustafson) Asmus. Growing up, he attended Frost Public School, where he developed a lifelong passion for sports as a proud athlete who played basketball, football, and baseball.

In...

Marianne Mullaly

Marianne Mullaly

Sep 23, 2026

Marianne Ross Mullaly, 73, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by those who loved her, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Marianne was born in Mankato, Minnesota, to Jane and Allen Ross. She attended Our Lady of Good Counsel growing up, where her warm spirit helped her build many lasting friendships. In 1975, she married the love of...

Ramona Ehrich

Ramona Ehrich

Sep 22, 2026

Ramona Gloria Ehrich, 88 of Blue Earth, passed away on September 22, 2026 at Parker Oaks Advanced Care Center of Winnebago. Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, October 1 at Hope United Methodist Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will start at 10am and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. Online condolences can be left at...

Bryan Schultz

Bryan Schultz

Sep 21, 2026

Bryan Schultz, age 78 of Blue Earth passed away Monday September 21, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea with his loving family by his side. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11am Wednesday September 30 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth. Visitation will start at 9:30am and burial will be at...

Ray Henry Wigern

Ray Henry Wigern

Sep 20, 2026

Ray Wigern, age 84 of Winnebago and formerly Blue Earth passed away Sunday September 20, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held at 11am Tuesday September 29 at the First Presbyterian Church in Winnebago with Pastor Jill Emery officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be...

Irma Franke

Irma Franke

Sep 19, 2026

Irma Laura (Ehrich) Franke, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was 95 years old. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, September 25, 2026 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Pastor David Fretham officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour...

Earl Lemuel White

Earl Lemuel White

Sep 14, 2026

Earl Lemuel White, age 94, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026 at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 19th at Living Word Mankato, 20013 Stoltzman Road, Mankato, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery,...

Joy Ann Swanson

Joy Ann Swanson

Sep 8, 2026

Joy Ann Swanson, 82, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in hospice care on September 8, 2026.

Joy was a strong and independent woman. She received a heart transplant in 1992 and survived 34 years beyond, far surpassing any projections made at the time by her transplant team. She worked as a registered nurse at the Fairmont Medical Center and...

Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson

Sep 7, 2026

Gary passed away September 7, 2026 at home, with people he loved by his side. The public is invited to greet the family for visitation from 3-5pm Tuesday September 22 at Patton Funeral Home. There will be a private family service to follow and a private burial at a later date. Patton Funeral Home of Blue Earth is assisting the...

Muriel Eve Narum Hanna

Muriel Eve Narum Hanna

Aug 26, 2026

Muriel Eve Narum Hanna, age 97, formerly of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully at her home at Copperfield Hill Assisted Living in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Muriel was born December 13, 1928, in Barnesville, Minnesota, to Clarence and Alice (Brandt) Narum. Her family moved to Blue Earth in January 1944, where she graduated from Blue Earth High School...

Roger Peterson

Roger Peterson

Aug 12, 2026

Roger Theodore Peterson, age 87, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11AM Wednesday, August 19 at Patton Funeral Home. There will not be a time for visitation. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Roger was born in Winnebago County, Iowa, to Theodore and Myrtle (Verlo) Peterson...