Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Jill M (Heimkes)  Ernst

Jill M (Heimkes) Ernst

Mar 27, 2023

Jill Marie Ernst, age 60, passed away at her home on March 27, 2023. Jill was born on April 16, 1962 to Ray and Mavis (Oelke) Heimkes. She grew up in Green Isle, MN with her parents and siblings. She was the only daughter with four brothers.

As a child Jill was wild, which continued into her...

Tammy Ann Westphal

Tammy Ann Westphal

Mar 23, 2023

Tammy Ann Westphal, age 53 of Belle Plaine, formerly of Chaska and Prior Lake, passed away on March 23, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee, MN. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Pastor Martin Bentz will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church...

Ronald W. Muehlhausen

Ronald W. Muehlhausen

Mar 17, 2023

The family of Ron Muehlhausen is saddened to announce Ron’s passing on March 17, 2023 in The Villages FL, under the care of the Cornerstone Hospice House for his challenges with Parkinson’s Disease.

Ron was born July 12, 1941 in St Peter, MN to Warren and Lila (Sohm) Muehlhausen. He grew up on the family farm in...

David J. Powers

David J. Powers

Mar 13, 2023

David John Powers, age 81, of Le Sueur, died on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Benedictine Living Center in St. Peter, MN.  Memorial Mass will be on Thursday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Le Sueur, MN.  Visitation will be at the church starting with a 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will...

Daniel James Carlson

Daniel James Carlson

Mar 6, 2023

Daniel James Carlson died at age 45 on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis. Peace at the last. Born to Ann and James Carlson, he first greeted the light of day on a Sunday night at Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, MN, on July 10, 1977. He grew up in Lake Lillian, Hendricks, and Arlington, all in...

Otto Pries

Otto Pries

Mar 6, 2023

Otto Pries, age 79 of Belle Plaine, passed away on March 6, 2023 at his home in Belle Plaine.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.  Interment with Military Rites will be at 9:30a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

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Theresa J. Doherty

Theresa J. Doherty

Feb 28, 2023

Theresa J. Doherty, age 82 of Le Sueur passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at French Meadow in Le Sueur, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m. St. Anne’s Church, Le Sueur, MN.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 beginning with a 3:45 C.C.W. Rosary and concluding at 7:00...

David M. Weber

David M. Weber

Feb 26, 2023

David M. Weber age 50, of Le Sueur, died at his home after a long illness on Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Funeral Service will be on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur, MN.  Rev. Rosemary Rocha will officiate the services.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. ~ 8:00...

Todd Allen Trcka

Todd Allen Trcka

Feb 26, 2023

Todd Allen Trcka, age 57 of rural Belle Plaine, died at his home following his third battle with cancer on Sunday evening, February 26, 2023.  A celebration of his life and time of sharing will be on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine from 3:00 p.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.

Todd was...

E. Dean Jones Sr.

E. Dean Jones Sr.

Feb 23, 2023

E. Dean Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, MN. He was 85 years old. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.  Chaplain Helmar Heckel will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Randy Runge

Randy Runge

Feb 20, 2023

Randy Lee Runge, age 55 of Belle Plaine, formerly of St. Michael, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.  Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine.  Fr. Michael Kaluza will officiate.  Visitation will be...

Donald R. Simpson

Donald R. Simpson

Feb 17, 2023

Donald R. Simpson, age 80 of Le Sueur passed away on February 17, 2023. Services are pending.

He is survived by his son, Scott Simpson.

Richard R. Stoffel

Richard R. Stoffel

Feb 15, 2023

Richard “Dick” R. Stoffel, age 83, of Le Sueur passed away on February 15, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. followed by Military Honors at church. Father Chris Shofner will officiate. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 3 to 7 p.m.,...

Paul J. Stier

Paul J. Stier

Feb 14, 2023

Paul J. Stier, age 78, of Rosemount, formerly of Belle Plaine passed away on February 14, 2023. Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine.  Rev. Mark Johnson will officiate.  Visitation will be from 9-11a.m. prior to the service at church on Monday morning. A private...

Taylor P. Price

Taylor P. Price

Feb 7, 2023

Taylor P. Price, age 39, of Le Sueur passed away at his home on February 7, 2023 after a heroic battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Taylor was born on June 6, 1983 in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Paul and Julie (Dinius) Price. He attended and graduated from Eastview...

Lajoy P. Hansvick

Lajoy P. Hansvick

Feb 4, 2023

With deep sadness we announce the passing of LaJoy Paula Hansvick, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and friend. She passed away at the age of 78 on February 4, 2023.

LaJoy was born June 21, 1944 in Herscher, Illinois to Mildred and Paul Kruse. She grew up on her parents’ farm in Dwight, Illinois with her...

Shirley Ernst

Shirley Ernst

Feb 2, 2023

Shirley Ernst, 86 of Belle Plaine died on February 2, 2023, at her home. Memorial service will be 11a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine.  Rev Martin Bentz will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at church.  Lunch will follow the service followed by interment in Oakwood Cemetery...

Joan Bardon

Joan Bardon

Feb 1, 2023

Joan Sullivan Bardon, age 92 of Le Sueur died on February 1, 2023 peacefully at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur, MN. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 starting with C.C.W. Rosary at 3:45 p.m., then continued 4-8...

Irene G. Casey

Irene G. Casey

Jan 31, 2023

Irene G. Casey, age 91 of Mankato, formerly of Le Sueur died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato.  Funeral Mass will be on Monday, February 6, 2023, 10:30 a.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Le Sueur, MN. Visitation will be on Sunday February 5, 2023 beginning with a 2:45 p.m. C.C.W. Rosary followed by the...

Sharon Lee Nagel

Sharon Lee Nagel

Jan 30, 2023

Sharon Lee Nagel, age 77 of Le Sueur, formerly of Henderson died at Ridgview Hospital in Waconia on Monday, January 30, 2023.  Private burial will be in the Spring at Woodland Hills Cemetery in Mankato, MN.  She was born on October 2, 1945 to Ronald and Caroline (Hummel) Guth.

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