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
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
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
Jan 21, 2026
Elaine E. Nuessmeier, age 94 of Le Sueur, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Funeral Arrangements are pending.
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Terence James Leonhardt
Jan 1, 2026
Terence James Leonhardt “Terry” of Belle Plaine, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1-3 pm at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine, MN (219 N. Willow Street, Belle Plaine, MN). Following the visitation a luncheon and time of fellowship will be held from 3pm- 5pm at the Belle...
Leon Charles Astleford
Dec 31, 2025
Leon “Lon” Charles Astleford
June 13, 1936 – December 31, 2025
Leon “Lon” Charles Astleford of Lakeville, entered into God’s Kingdom on December 31, 2025 and was joyfully reunited with our mother and the love of his life, Elaine Summa Astleford. He was 89 years old. With strength, courage, and deep resolve, Lon faced a 2½ year journey with multiple myeloma. Lon...
Betty Ruth Ross
Dec 31, 2025
Betty Ruth Ross, age 93 of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Per Betty’s request, no services are planned at this time.
She was born in Tracy, Minnesota on January 6, 1932, to Roger and Madeline (Drumm) Knowles. She grew up in Tracy and graduated from Tracy High School. She married Richard “Dick” Ross on July 3, 1954,...
Joan Pinske
Dec 27, 2025
Joan Doris Pinske, 94, of Arlington, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Ridgeview Medical Center- Waconia. Visitation will be held at Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington, MN on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 4 to 7p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday the 2nd at 11a.m. at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church with the Rev. Matthew Rauh officiating. Interment...
Marge Berg
Dec 21, 2025
Margret (Marge) Ann Berg, age 89 of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 21, 2025. A celebration of Margret’s life will be held at a later time; details will be shared with family and friends.
Marge was born on April 12, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in the Minneapolis area and graduated from Central...
Donald Pomplun
Dec 20, 2025
Donald Pomplun, 80, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Memorial Service will be at 11a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Rev. Ed Fredrich will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday morning. Interment will follow the...
Richard Peterson
Dec 16, 2025
Richard “Dick” Peterson, age 84, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at The Emeralds of St. Paul. A memorial service for Dick will be Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine at 11 a.m. with Pastor Sherri Otto, officiating. Visitation will be Monday, December 22, 2025, at Kolden Funeral Home in...
Gerald J Krogman
Dec 13, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) J. Krogman, age 82, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Apple Valley, passed away on December 13th, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Sharon, Child: Wendy (Chuck) Vest, Grandchildren: Nicole (Micheal) Schmidt, Lee (Renee) Vest, and Megan Krogman and Great Grandchild: Harrison Vest.
He was the loving son of Louise and Eleanor Krogman, a loyal brother...
Marlene Jeanette Bertrang
Dec 13, 2025
Marlene J. Bertrang died unexpectedly on December 13, 2025. She was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota on April 12, 1935 to Alex and Eva (Schela) Kuntz. She graduated from Sebeka High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis and worked in various administrative positions. She always talked fondly of the years she lived there with her girlfriends....
Randy Gene Engelby
Dec 10, 2025
Randy Gene Engelby, age 65, of Gaylord, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2025, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Arlington. Funeral services for Randy will be private.
Randy was born on October 4, 1960, to Roy and Vera Engelby in Wells, MN. He was baptized in West Freeborn Lutheran Church on April 6, 1961, in Hartland, MN. He went to school...