Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Roger A. Laabs

Roger A. Laabs

Apr 16, 2020

Roger A. Laabs, age 87 of Le Sueur, died with his wife and family at his bedside, at Mayo Health Systems in Mankato on Thursday evening, April 16, 2020.  Due to the restrictions with the CDC and Dept. of Health, services will be at a later time.

Roger was born on May 17, 1932 in New Prague,...

Steven Mckinnon

Steven Mckinnon

Apr 15, 2020

Steven D. McKinnon passed away on April 15, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in New Prague.  A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Lutheran Home Chapel in Belle Plaine.

Steven was born in Shakopee on December 8, 1981 to Douglas and Nancy (Siemers) McKinnon. Steven grew up in Shakopee with his...

Joyce L. Laabs

Joyce L. Laabs

Apr 15, 2020

Joyce Louise (Vogt) Laabs, Age 78, passed away peacefully at her home at Oak Terrace in LeSueur on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Joyce was born the oldest of 4 children on January 27, 1942.  She was born in St. Louis Park MN to Fred and Lillian Vogt. In her younger adult life, Joyce enjoyed being active in...

Anne P. Schmidt

Anne P. Schmidt

Apr 9, 2020

Anne P. Schmidt, age 87 of Le Sueur left the Comfort Residence on April 9, 2020 in Le Sueur and was welcomed into the loving embrace of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Anne was born on May 2, 1932 to George and Margaret (Murphy) Luskey on the family farm near St. Thomas in LeSueur County.  She...

John A. Halloran

John A. Halloran

Apr 9, 2020

With his family at his side on April 9, 2020,  John A. Halloran (age 95) died peacefully in the house he built on his farm in Belle Plaine Township.  Due to the restrictions with the COVID~19 Virus, services will be private.

John was born to John P. and Grace (Schoell) Halloran on October 20, 1924 in Belle...

William E. Schultz

William E. Schultz

Apr 5, 2020

William “Bill” Schultz, age 89, of Montgomery (formerly of Belle Plaine, Aitkin, and Eagan) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 5, 2020.

Bill was born April 17, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Edna Schultz. After High School he proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Bill married Marlene Wiesner on...

Bernice Strobel

Bernice Strobel

Apr 4, 2020

Bernice Bernarda (nee Pass) Strobel, age 92 of Arlington passed away on Saturday,  April 4, 2020 at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arlington with interment to follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Bernice was born on...

Linda E. Quinn

Linda E. Quinn

Apr 1, 2020

Linda E. Quinn, age 77 of Winsted, MN formerly of the Jessenland Township area, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at The Gardens at Winsted, (a.k.a. Garden House of St. Mary). Due to restrictions with the CDC and the Dept. of Health, services will be private.

Linda was born on August 15, 1942 in Big Fork, MN...

Arlene S. Pfarr

Arlene S. Pfarr

Apr 1, 2020

Arlene S. Pfarr, age 76 of Le Sueur died at her home after a short illness Wednesday morning, April 1, 2020. Memorial services will be on Monday, August 3, 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur, MN.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church.  Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery, Le...

Michael L. Blaha

Michael L. Blaha

Mar 28, 2020

Michael L. Blaha, age 52 of Shakopee, MN died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Graveside services will be on Monday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Belle Plaine, MN.

Michael was born on July 1, 1967 to Robert and Lois (Ciminsky) Blaha in Le Sueur, MN.  He grew up with several...

Doris Rose (Pomplun)  Petzel

Doris Rose (Pomplun) Petzel

Mar 18, 2020

A memorial service for Doris is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 7th at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington, with interment in the Arlington Public Cemetery. There will be no formal gathering of family and friends prior to the service. A catered lunch will be served following the interment. No donated food can be accepted at this time. Reduced...

Gilbert Fries

Gilbert Fries

Mar 16, 2020

Gilbert Fries, age 82 of Belle Plaine, passed away on March 16, 2020 at his home in Belle Plaine.  A private burial will be held.  A public memorial service and lunch will be held at a later date yet to be determined.

Gilbert was born in Henderson on August 21, 1937 to George and Anna (Studerman) Fries. ...

Lyle W. Laabs

Lyle W. Laabs

Mar 16, 2020

Lyle W. Laabs, (Labby) age 65 of rural Le Sueur died March 16, 2020, at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur with dear friends by his side.  Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m,  Sunday, June 28th  at the Caribou Gun Club south of Le Sueur.  Visitation will be at the Gun Club one hour prior to the service...

Martin G. Walsh

Martin G. Walsh

Mar 13, 2020

Martin “Marty” Gordon Walsh, age 27, of Belle Plaine, died unexpectedly on March 13, 2020, near Jordan, MN.  Due to the onset of COVID-19 virus, memorial services were delayed.  Restrictions have been loosened and a Celebration of Marty’s Life will take place at the Union Square Park(BBQ Days Park)  on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 1pm.  A short service...

Orval W. Schauer

Orval W. Schauer

Mar 11, 2020

Orval William Schauer, age 89 of Green Isle, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the New Ulm Medical Center.  Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle.  Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Orval was...

Mary Jane O'Brien

Mary Jane O'Brien

Mar 7, 2020

Mary Jane O'Brien, age 85 of Belle Plaine met the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1934 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport. She married the love of her life Donald O’Brien on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1953 at St. John’s Berchmans in Shreveport, Louisiana. After Donald completed...

Jane F. Manke

Jane F. Manke

Mar 5, 2020

Jane F. Manke, age 67 of Le Sueur died suddenly at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation and time of sharing will be on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur, 3:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.

Jane was born on October 15, 1952 to Wilfred...

Jeremiah  'J.J.' James Saatzer

Jeremiah 'J.J.' James Saatzer

Mar 5, 2020

Jeremiah 'J.J.' Saatzer, age 39 of Le Sueur, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 at New Creation World Outreach Church in Mankato. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13 at the church, with a one hour prior visitation.

J.J. was born on February 16,...

Robert "Bob" Dahl

Robert "Bob" Dahl

Mar 5, 2020

Robert (Bob) Dahl, age 74 of Arlington, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord.  Funeral service will be March 10th, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington MN.    Visitation will be on Monday, March 9th, 2020, 4:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 pm and one hour prior to service at Kolden...

Lester Edward Otto

Lester Edward Otto

Feb 16, 2020

Lester Edward Otto, age 91 of Belle Plaine, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.  Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 29 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, February 28 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine, and also one hour...

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