Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Arlington, Belle Plaine, Le Sueur, and surrounding areas.

Michael John Koenig

Michael John Koenig

Jan 6, 2026

Michael John Koenig, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Tagbilaran City, Philippines, after bravely battling cancer. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM, Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment will be in Sts. Peter...

Mary Ann Kreger

Mary Ann Kreger

Feb 19, 2026

Mary Ann Kreger, age 93, of Green Isle, passed away the morning of Thursday, February 19, 2026, at French Meadows in Le Sueur. A funeral service for Mary Ann will be Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Green Isle at 11 a.m. with Fr. Chris Shofner, presiding. Visitation will occur one hour prior to the service...

Michael John Lynch

Michael John Lynch

Feb 17, 2026

Michael J. Lynch, age 75 of Le Sueur, passed away on February 17, 2026, in the home that he loved, surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur at 11 A.M. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Kolden Funeral Home from 4-7 P.M. A luncheon...

Mary Ann M. Marquardt

Mary Ann M. Marquardt

Feb 15, 2026

Mary Ann M. Marquardt, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and selfless devotion to her family and community. Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Henderson, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the...

Jeannette Lee Miller

Jeannette Lee Miller

Feb 10, 2026

Jeannette Lee (Oldenburg) Miller, age 79, of Belle Plaine, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee. A funeral service for Jeannette will be held Monday, February 16, 2026, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine at 11 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Slaughter presiding. Visitation will be Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3-6p.m., at Kolden...

Craig W. Hink

Craig W. Hink

Feb 9, 2026

Craig W. Hink, age 65 of Le Sueur, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The United Methodist Church in Le Sueur, MN at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be that morning at the church from 9-11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Craig’s memory...

Mary Joe Edberg

Mary Joe Edberg

Feb 6, 2026

Mary Joe Edberg, 67, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in her home. She was the daughter of Dale and Mary Agnes (Devine) Edberg and spent her childhood and early years in Belle Plaine before moving to Apple Valley. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law, Duane Gerdes and her niece, Shannon...

Marlene Nye

Marlene Nye

Feb 3, 2026

Marlene M. Nye, age 86 of Henderson, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Henderson, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Brown Cemetery, Henderson, MN.

Marlene was born August 18,...

Allen Merrill Willmsen

Allen Merrill Willmsen

Feb 2, 2026

Allen Willmsen, age 92 of Arlington, passed away on February 2, 2026 at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia, MN. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held from 9-11 A.M. at the church. Private Interment at a later date at Arlington Public Cemetery.

Allen was born on...

Clarice Leona Alsleben

Clarice Leona Alsleben

Feb 1, 2026

Clarice Leona Alsleben, age 90 of Green Isle, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the VA home in Minneapolis. Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle, MN. Visitation will be held that morning at the church from 9-11 A.M. Interment will be in High Island...

Shirley Ann Edblom

Shirley Ann Edblom

Jan 24, 2026

Shirley Schmidt Edblom, age 80 of Arlington passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Memorial service will be at 11a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. Rev. Matthew Rauh will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place in the church...

Craig John Colling

Craig John Colling

Jan 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of, Craig John Colling, 56, of Le Sueur, Minnesota, who died peacefully in his home surrounded by family after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer on January 24th, 2026. No funeral services will be held per wish. There will be a celebration of life, date yet to be determined.

He was born in Shakopee...

Norman "Norm" Blair

Norman "Norm" Blair

Jan 21, 2026

Norman “Norm” Blair, age 88, of Le Sueur, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., concluding with a short prayer service at Kolden Funeral Home in LeSueur, Minnesota. Interment will take place at a later...

Elaine E. Nuessmeier

Elaine E. Nuessmeier

Jan 21, 2026

Elaine E. Nuessmeier,, age 94 of Le Sueur passed away on January 21, 2026. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

Elaine was born on July 7, 1931 in Columbus, NE to Theodore and Antonia (Twiestmeyer) Rosendahl. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, and attended grades 1-8 there at St. John’s Parochial County School.

She attended...

Patricia Irene O'Laughlin

Patricia Irene O'Laughlin

Jan 11, 2026

Patricia Irene O’Laughlin, age 80, of Belle Plaine, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Eden Prairie on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. After a short luncheon following Mass, Patricia will be interred at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Belle...

Joseph Theodore Peerboom

Joseph Theodore Peerboom

Jan 9, 2026

Joseph Theodore Peerboom, age 97, of Le Sueur, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, Papa, and friend whose quiet strength and kind spirit will be deeply missed.

Joseph was born on September 29, 1928, in Benson, MN, and grew up with three sisters and two brothers. He was a proud father...

Charles James Foskett, Jr.

Charles James Foskett, Jr.

Jan 7, 2026

Charles “Charlie” James Foskett, Jr, age 87 of Le Sueur, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026 at Oak Terrace in Le Sueur. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Kolden Funeral Home in Le...

Robert Merton Carter

Robert Merton Carter

Jan 3, 2026

Robert Merton Carter (August 29, 1928 - January 3, 2026)

Rev. Robert Merton Carter, age 97, of Belle Plaine, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026. A funeral service for Pastor Carter will be held Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine at 2 p.m. with Rev. Daniel Slaughter, officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour...

Roger Maurice Wilkinson

Roger Maurice Wilkinson

Jan 2, 2026

Roger M. Wilkinson of St. Peter, age 87, died on January 2nd, 2026 surrounded by family at his home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter, MN. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow immediately after.

Roger was born on November 6th, 1938 to...

Mark Steven Schaefer

Mark Steven Schaefer

Jan 1, 2026

Mark Steven Schaefer, age 68 of Le Sueur, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Cura of Le Sueur. Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 11th, 2026 from 4-7 P.M., with a Masonic Service at 7 P.M. at Zion...

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