Obituaries

Sep 15, 2020

Allie J. Weber, age 88 of Arlington, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home in Arlington, MN.  A mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday, September 18th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arlington, MN.  Due to COVID restrictions, the service will be private, but the family invites all to follow the...

Sep 6, 2020

Ethel Thornburg, age 92 of Le Sueur, died at the Ridgeview Medical Center on Sunday, September 6, 2020.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Visitation will be at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.  Mask and distancing will be required. Burial will follow at Mound...

Sep 5, 2020

Betty Jean Adams, age 95, passed away quietly on Saturday September 5, 2020.  Betty was born February 28, 1925 to the late Ruben and Alvina (Schulte) Wendelschafer of Gaylord, MN.  She grew up on the farm along with her younger sister Virginia (Ginny). Betty was a graduate of Gaylord High School.

On March 24, 1943 Betty married...

Sep 5, 2020

Thomsen, Russell of Hopkins passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, by his parents, Arnold and Alberta Thomsen and brother Bill. He is survived by his daughter: Jennifer (Patrick) Watson and grandsons Maxwell and Andrew.  He is also survived by cousins, notably David (Julie) Thomsen with whom he...

Sep 5, 2020

Diane M. Schmidt, age 67 of New Prague, died on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Mayo Health Systems in New Prague after a battle with cancer.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine, MN.  Visitation will be on Monday, September 14, 2020, 4:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m....

Sep 1, 2020

Paul Joseph Zimmerman

Paul Joseph Zimmerman, 83, died September 1, 2020, at the Benedictine Senior Living Community in Saint Peter, MN.  Private family services will be held at a future date.

Paul was born July 26, 1937 in Greensburg, PA, to John W. and Alice (Mates) Zimmerman. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1955....

Sep 1, 2020

Rosalyn Margaret Klehr, age 80 of Belle Plaine, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. A.M. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine.  Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle...

Aug 29, 2020

Gilbert August “Bud” Soeffker, age 90 of Glencoe passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12 th at First Ev. Lutheran Church in Glencoe. A gathering of family and friends will be observed on Friday, September 11 th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m....

Aug 28, 2020

Rose “Rosie” Elsie Ehlers, age 93 of Hutchinson, formerly of rural Green Isle, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at the Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson, MN.  A public visitation will be Thursday, September 3, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington, concluding with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Eric Rapp.   Due...

Aug 27, 2020

Daniel Norman Toma was born February 9, 1932 to John William Toma, an immigrant from Romania, and Margaret Toth. He was the fourth of what would become five children.

Dan was a self-sufficient and independent kid with wide ranging interests. As an eight year-old, he once took the train all the way from Gary, Indiana to Chicago...

Aug 21, 2020

Lucas John Pfarr, age 37 of Le Sueur, was found deceased on Friday evening, August 21, 2020 after a long heart wrenching 10-day search for him. There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Lucas’ life on Friday, August 28 held at the Henderson Road Haus from 4-8pm.

Lucas was born on October 18,...

Aug 17, 2020

Shirley Ann Laabs, age 85 of Belle Plaine, passed away on August 17, 2020 at Oak Terrace in Jordan.  A visitation will be from 3-6P.M. on Sunday, August 23 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine.  A memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine at 11A.M. on Monday, August 24.  Masks are...

Aug 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Helen “Shorty” Brau of Arlington, Minnesota announces her sudden passing following a brief battle with colon cancer.  Helen died as she wished in her home on Monday morning, August 17, 2020 at age of 88 surrounded by loved ones.  Due to the COVID~19 restrictions, a private Memorial Mass will be...

Aug 10, 2020

Richard Lee Graff, age 72 of Le Sueur, died at his home with his family by his side on Monday, August 10, 2020 after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer of the appendix.  Memorial service will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Le Sueur.  Visitation will be at the church that morning,...

Aug 9, 2020

Nolan Elliott Osborne, 25, a well-loved and kind soul passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He passed away while doing his most loved past-time, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Nolan was born to Ryan Abrahamson and Lisa Quinn and adopted to Dan and Cindy Osborne on December 20, 1994. He was the youngest out of three children...

Aug 6, 2020

Arlys Marie Willis, age 79 of Arlington passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12 th at First Lutheran Cemetery in Glencoe. Rev. Ron Mathison will officiate. Please bring a chair if you wish to be seated and a mask if you...

Aug 5, 2020

Gregory J. Marquette, age 54 of Le Sueur died at his home after a 2-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur, MN. Visitation will be at the Kolden Funeral Home on Monday, 4:00 p.m. ~...

Aug 5, 2020

Lillian Gilson, 90 of Le Sueur, passed away August 5, 2020 at the Ridgeview Nursing Home.  She was born on October 23rd, 1929 in Marion, Indiana to Gust and Helen Cachules.  She moved to Le Sueur in 1961 where she fell in love with the people and the town.  She worked for Green Giant for a number of years....

Aug 4, 2020

Marilyn J. Bigaouette, age 90 of rural Belle Plaine passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence. A private Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11 th at St. John’s Assumption Catholic Church in Faxon Township, Sibley County. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Marilyn June Krueger was born on...

Aug 4, 2020

Jodi Kay Hafemann Boisjolie was born on 1/21/76 to Robert and Lois Hafemann in New Prague, MN.  She passed peacefully at our camper in Waterville surrounded by family.  This was her favorite place to be.  Jodi battled breast cancer three different times since 2015.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:30...