Obituaries
Jeannine V. Fisher, 79
Blue Earth Jeannine Virginia Fisher, age 79, of Blue Earth passed away at her residence Saturday, June 20, 2020. Visitation will be held at Patton Funeral Home and Cremation in Blue Earth on Monday June 29, 2020 from 4-6 p.m.Jeannine was born on Sept. 20, 1940 in St. Louis Park, to Frank and ...
Betty L. Colby, 96
Rapid City/Easton Betty Lou Colby of Rapid City, South Dakota, formally of Easton, passed away June 18, 2020 at the age of 96. Gravesite services are pending at Lura Cemetery, rural Delevan. Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences.Betty was born March 6, 1924 in Easton, the ...
Margaret Johnson, 88
Blue Earth Margaret Johnson, age 88, of Blue Earth passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at St. Luke's Care Center. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth, Rev. David Fretham officiated. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore.Margaret ...
James E. Wangen, 83
St. Paul James E. Wangen, age 83, of St. Paul died Tuesday, June 16, 2020. James Elton Wangen was born Nov. 24, 1936 in Bricelyn, to Elvin and Marie (Kallestad) Wangen. James "Jim" attended Blue Earth High School. Jim had many fond memories of growing up in a close, loving family.Jim later ...
Gary L. Wetzell, 66
Blackduck We are deeply saddened by the loss of our family member Gary Lee Wetzell who recently passed away in his home in Blackduck. Gary was born on Dec. 12, 1953 in Fairmont, to parents Ralph Leo and Barbara Fae (Foss) Wetzell. Gary resided in Fairmont and Elmore, during his school years ...
Patricia “Pat” L. Coy Skilbred, 68
(Formerly of Elmore) Patricia "Pat" Leslie Coy Skilbred, age 68, returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, after a valiant battle with systemic scleroderma. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.She ...
Alice M. Schimek, 80
Easton Alice Mary Schimek, age 80, of Easton, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center in Blue Earth. A private family funeral Liturgy Service was held on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Father Greg Havel officiated. Interment was at OLMC ...
Darrel D. Hacklander, 93
Blue Earth Darrel Dean Hacklander, age 93, of Blue Earth, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center with his family by his side.A public visitation was held from 10-11 a.m., on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth. Due to COVID-19 ...
David Spencer MD, 88
Formerly of Blue Earth David Spencer, MD, physician, educator and avid sports man, age 88, passed away peacefully following a major stroke on May 29, 2020. He left us just over a year after the death of his beloved bride of 65 years, Beverly.The youngest of a family of five from Blue Earth, ...
LeRoy J. Slama, 91
Mankato/Winnebago LeRoy James Slama, age 91, of Mankato, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.Due to Covid-19 concerns, a memorial mass in celebration of LeRoy's life will be held at a later date at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnebago. Inurnment ...