Obituaries

Obituaries

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

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 Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Funeral Arrangements are pending. 

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...

Terence James Leonhardt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.