Arlene S. Pfarr, age 76 of Le Sueur died at her home after a short illness Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020.  Due to restrictions and recommendations with the CDC and Minnesota Dept. of Health a memorial service will be held at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur, MN at a later time.  Arlene was born on December 12, 1943 to Melvin H. and Lydia (Denzer) Stier in St. Peter, MN.  She grew up in rural Scott County and graduated from Belle Plaine High School.  She...

Linda E. Quinn, age 77 of Winsted, MN formerly of the Jessenland Township area, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at The Gardens at Winsted, (a.k.a. Garden House of St. Mary). Due to restrictions with the CDC and the Dept. of Health, services will be private. Linda was born on August 15, 1942 in Big Fork, MN in Itasca County to Chancy & Adella (Mc Clellan) Adams.  She grew up in the Dora Lake and later married James “Jimmy” Quinn in Jessenland, MN.  The couple lived...

  Michael L. Blaha, age 52 of Shakopee, MN died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Due to the restrictions with the CDC & Minnesota Dept. of Health, graveside services will be planned later.  Michael was born on July 1, 1967 to Robert and Lois (Ciminsky) Blaha in Le Sueur, MN.  He grew up with several brothers and sisters on a farm near Blakeley, MN.  He attended and graduated from Belle Plaine High School. Michael worked several jobs but...

Doris Rose Petzel was born on March 14, 1933 in Arlington to Edward and Clara (Oldenburg) Pomplun. She was baptized on April 9, 1933 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord. Doris’ mother Clara passed away while Doris was a toddler. Doris’ father married Ella Oldenburg and Ella loved and raised Doris as her own. Doris was confirmed on March 30, 1947 at St. Paul’s of Gaylord. She married Earl Petzel on January 20, 1955 also at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...

Lyle W. Laabs, (Laaby) age 65 of rural Le Sueur died March 16, 2020, at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur with dear friends by his side. Due to the ever-changing circumstances and concerns with the COVID-19 Virus, services and celebration will be at the Caribou Gun Club at a later time.  Lyle was born on May 15, 1954, to William and Wilma (McPadden) Laabs in Arlington, MN.  He grew up in Le Sueur and attended Le Sueur Schools.  After graduating from Le Sueur High...

Gilbert Fries, age 82 of Belle Plaine, passed away on March 16, 2020 at his home in Belle Plaine.  A private burial will be held.  A public memorial service and lunch will be held at a later date yet to be determined. Gilbert was born in Henderson on August 21, 1937 to George and Anna (Studerman) Fries.  He grew up in Henderson and attended Henderson High School.  He spent 9 years serving his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1963.  On October 10,...

Martin “Marty” Gordon Walsh, age 27, of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly on March 13, 2020, near Jordan, MN.  Due to the ever changing circumstances and concerns with the COVID-19 Virus, services on March 17, 2020 will be immediate family only and no visitation.  There will be a public celebration at a later time…  Please feel free to reach out to the family individually. Martin was born on June 12, 1992, in South Bend, Indiana, and adopted 3...

  Orval William Schauer, age 89 of Green Isle, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the New Ulm Medical Center.  Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle.  Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.  Interment will be in the church cemetery. Orval was born on the family farm on December 5, 1930 to William and Frieda (Jahnke) Schauer in New Auburn Township in the house that his father...

Mary Jane O'Brien, age 85 of Belle Plaine met the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1934 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport. She married the love of her life Donald O’Brien on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1953 at St. John’s Berchmans in Shreveport, Louisiana. After Donald completed his military service the couple moved back to Minnesota.  She worked for many years raising her 10 children and working in...

Jane F. Manke, age 67 of Le Sueur died suddenly at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation and time of sharing will be on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur, 3:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. Jane was born on October 15, 1952 to Wilfred and Mary Theresa (Meyer) Kloeckner in Austin, MN.  She grew up in Adams, MN and graduated from Adams High School in 1970.  She graduated with a teaching degree from St. Catherine’s...