Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

Alice L. Fageroos, age 94 formerly of Aitkin and Henderson, Minnesota died on Sunday, November 16 at Oak Terrace Senio Living at LeSueur, Minnesota. She was born on February 6, 1931 in Aitkin, Minnesota to Victor and Alma (Brown) Way. She graduated from high school and attended nursing school. Alice was a nurse at the Aitkin nursing home and hospital...

Nov 16, 2025

Steven Lee Nesgoda Sr., age 71 of Le Sueur, MN , died shortly before dawn on November 16, 2025, after a 5-year battle with cancer, Steve quietly slipped away to heaven. Steve spent the previous day surrounded by loved ones and serenaded, by grandson Cecil, on the piano. A traditional Irish wake* will be held Thursday November 20th, from 4...

Nov 12, 2025

Carol Louise Dial, a devoted caregiver and beloved mother, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord, Minnesota. She was born on August 21, 1948, in Crystal, Minnesota, a place that held many cherished memories for her and influenced the kind-hearted nature that defined her life. No services are planned at this time.

Throughout her years, Carol...

Nov 12, 2025

Matthew Adrian Hennen, age 44 of Le Sueur, formerly of Jordan, passed away on November 12, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine, MN. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025...

Nov 10, 2025

Jack William Beacom, a beloved brother and cherished uncle, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Cardinal Ridge in Belle Plaine. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jack’s life with a visitation at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine on November 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM. He will...

Nov 10, 2025

Carol Jean Woodruff, age 97 of Prior Lake, formerly of the Le Sueur area passed away on November 10, 2025 at McKenna Crossing in Prior Lake, MN. Memorial service will be at a later time.

Carol was born on March 23, 1928 to Willard and Marie (Brechler) Biddick in Platteville, WI. She grew up in Livingston, WI and graduated from high...

Nov 10, 2025

Michael “Mike” Dooner, age 91, of Gaylord (formerly of rural Arlington), passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord.

Mike was born near Morgan, Minnesota, on December 28, 1933, to Michael and Martha (Johnson) Dooner. He graduated from Bird Island High School in 1951 and farmed with his family for several years.

On January 20, 1955, Mike was...

Nov 6, 2025

Dorothy Louise “Dory” Renn, age 79 of Lakeville, and formerly of Belle Plaine and Clearwater, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Moments in Lakeville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Nov 6, 2025

John Vincent Timothy Brugnoli, age 59, of Arlington, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on November 6, 2025, at his residence. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

John was born on September 30, 1966, in Hackensack, New Jersey and adopted by Albert Brugnoli and Maryann Brugnoli. He was raised in New York and New Jersey, but his...

Nov 5, 2025

Mark Henry Anderson, 81, of St. Peter, MN died on November 5th, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Mark was born on September 18, 1944 in Cokato, MN, the third and youngest child of Andrew and Irene (Lueders) Anderson. Always an outgoing and active person, while growing up he enjoyed participating in baseball, basketball, football,...

Nov 3, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” Otto Duenow, age 95, of Glencoe, formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Grand Meadows in Glencoe. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, with Pastor Craig McCourt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...

Nov 1, 2025

Joan Kay Kubes, age 74 of Belle Plaine, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Hope Residence in Belle Plaine, MN. Memorial service will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery...

Oct 26, 2025

Bradley Scott Christensen, age 35, of Belle Plaine, passed away on October 26, 2025, at his residence. A memorial service for Brad will be held Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine at 11 a.m. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. A...

Oct 24, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Fouks, age 90 of Le Sueur, passed away on October 24, 2025 at French Medow Place in Le Sueur, surrounded by her loving family. A private service will be held at a later date. All memorials may be sent to the Fouks-Norlander family, PO Box 81, Le Sueur, MN 56058.

Dot was born in Butte, MT, on June 2nd,...

Oct 22, 2025

Jesse Jordan Liebhard, age 26, of Waconia, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at home. A celebration of life for Jesse will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. A visitation will be held from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Jesse...

Oct 18, 2025

Joyce Louise Butler, age 62 of Hope Residence, Belle Plaine, MN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, October 18, 2025. The funeral service will be held at the Kolden Funeral Home Chapel in Belle Plaine, MN on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.  Visitation one hour prior to the service...

Oct 16, 2025

Linda Mae Sinell, age 82 of Glencoe, formerly of Arlington, died on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Glenfield Living Center in Glencoe, MN.  Memorial services will be on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in Arlington, MN at 11:00 a.m.   Visitation will be that morning at the church from 9:30 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.  Lunch will...

Oct 14, 2025

Zacharias, or Grandpa Zach, was born in Rose Isle, Canada, to Pr. Jacob and Sarah Wollman. He had 10 siblings. In 1936, when he was 5 years old, his family moved to Jamesville Colony, South Dakota in the back of a truck. In 1945 at the age of 14, he moved to Huron Colony.

Zach met Rachel...

Oct 14, 2025

Orville (Ollie) Albert Heitkamp of Belle Plaine passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held on October 21, 2025 at 11 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be held on October 20, 2025 4-7 p.m. at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and will continue one...

Oct 13, 2025

James “Jim” Adam Hamilton, age 84, was called home to heaven on October 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 17, at First Lutheran Church in Le Sueur. Visitation and prayer service will begin at 9:00 am.

Jim was born on July 5, 1941, in Langdon, North Dakota, to Ken and...