Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Kathleen Hoelz

Kathleen Hoelz

Jun 1, 2024

Kathleen Mary Hoelz, age 83 of Belle Plaine, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Praha Village in New Prague, surrounded by family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine.  Fr. Michael Kaluza will officiate.  Visitation will be Thursday,...

Quentin Raddatz

Quentin Raddatz

Jun 1, 2024

Quentin Raddatz, age 85 of Belle Plaine, passed away on June 1, 2024 at Oak Terrace in Jordan.  Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine.  Rev. Daniel Slaughter will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be...

Robert "Bob" Lee Loewe

Robert "Bob" Lee Loewe

May 30, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lee Loewe age 81 of Belle Plaine, MN passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Born on July 28, 1942, to Edwin and Hilda (Malz) Loewe in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur Co. MN, baptized at St. Paul’s E & R Church, Henderson, MN and confirmed at Zion UCC, Le Sueur, MN.  He graduated from Henderson High School...

Lynn Richard Dobesh

Lynn Richard Dobesh

May 30, 2024

Lynn Richard Dobesh, age 71 of Le Sueur, died on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, MN.  Memorial service will be on Thursday, June 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur, MN.  Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. and concluding...

Johnathan "John" Ross Klein

Johnathan "John" Ross Klein

May 28, 2024

Johnathan “John” Ross Klein, age 28 of Le Sueur, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 7th, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Le Sueur. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

John, son of Troy and Paula Billingsley, was...

Janis V. Doetkott

Janis V. Doetkott

May 26, 2024

Janis V. Doetkott, age 90 of Arlington, died at her home on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Memorial services will be Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN.  Visitation will be at the church from 10:30 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m. that morning.  Burial will be in Arlington Public Cemetery, Arlington, MN.  Lunch to...

Gary Schmidt

Gary Schmidt

May 20, 2024

Gary Schmidt, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at church prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Gary...

Gerald Anthony Ramaker

Gerald Anthony Ramaker

May 17, 2024

Gerald Anthony Ramaker, age 79, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2024.

An open house to honor Gerald’s life will be held on June 18th from 4-7pm at Kolden Funeral Home, 219 N. Willow St., Belle Plaine, MN.

Gerald (“Gerry”) was born on October 19, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN, to...

Elvera F. Winter

Elvera F. Winter

May 15, 2024

Elvera Frieda Winter, 91 of Arlington, died surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague, MN.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Green Isle, MN.  Visitation will be at the church Tuesday, May 21, from 4:00 p.m....

Harvey A. Jahn

Harvey A. Jahn

May 14, 2024

Harvey Alvin Jahn, age 85, passed away on May 14, 2024, at his farm. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Le Sueur. Lunch to follow at St. Anne’s School....

Mary Ellen Rohloff

Mary Ellen Rohloff

May 12, 2024

Mary Ellen Rohloff, age 79 of LeSueur, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, at Zion United Church of Christ in LeSueur at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held at Mound...

Colette Duffy

Colette Duffy

May 10, 2024

Colette Duffy, age 59 of Arlington and formerly of New Germany, Rosemount, Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights, entered into heaven on May 10, 2024. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington. Rev. Craig McCourt will officiate. Visitation will be from 9-11a.m. at the funeral home prior to...

Jennifer Lynn Johnson

Jennifer Lynn Johnson

May 8, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Johnson, age 54, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the University of Minnesota - Fairview Campus due to sudden cardiac arrest resulting from her chemotherapy treatments during her battle with Leiomyosarcoma.

A celebration and time of sharing will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 4:00 PM to...

Jean Ann Kauffmann

Jean Ann Kauffmann

May 2, 2024

Jean Ann Kauffmann, age 91 of Glencoe, formerly of Arlington, passed away surrounded by her family on May 2, 2024, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arlington, MN. Visitation will be held at Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington on...

Ruth V. Seaver

Ruth V. Seaver

May 1, 2024

Ruth V. Seaver, age 87 of Le Sueur left us on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. to be with her personal Savior, Jesus Christ. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11 A.M. at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, MN. Visitation will be from...

Manley M. Vinkemeier

Manley M. Vinkemeier

Apr 29, 2024

Manley M. Vinkemeier, age 79, of Belle Plaine passed away on April 29, 2024. Funeral Service will be 11:00A.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be 2 hours prior at church on Friday. Rev. Daniel Slaughter will officiate. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Manley was born...

Walter Litzau

Walter Litzau

Apr 27, 2024

Walter Litzau, age 93 years, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024 with his family by his side. Funeral service will be 11:00A.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the First Lutheran Church in Glencoe, MN. Rev. Don Andrix will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Friday. Interment will...

Leo Darryl Ely

Leo Darryl Ely

Apr 25, 2024

Leo Darryl Ely age 69 of Montgomery and formerly of LeSueur died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Mayo Hospital in New Prague, Minnesota.  He was born in Crosby, Minnesota on March 11, 1955 to Sidney and Agnes (Harty) Ely.  He grew up in LeSueur and worked various jobs including the LeSueur Foundry.

Leo is survived...

Gemma Hessian

Gemma Hessian

Apr 19, 2024

Gemma “Phyllis” Marie Hessian

Gemma died peacefully April 19, 2024, at the age of 96.

Gemma was born on August 27, 1927, in Belle Plaine, MN, the daughter of Urban and Mabel Hessian. Her childhood was spent on the family farm where she kept busy with farm chores, school, church and Girl Scouts. She graduated...

Clarice E. Ziebarth

Clarice E. Ziebarth

Apr 18, 2024

Clarice Erma Ziebarth, 92 ½ years young, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, in Le Sueur, MN, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11 A.M. at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Mound Cemetery...

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