Obituaries

May 10, 2020

Willard Kruschke, age 80 of Belle Plaine, passed away on May 10, 2020 at All Saints Senior Living, Specialty Care Unit in Shakopee.  Because of the Covid-19 pandemic and following cremation, a graveside and interment service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine.  Rev. Martin Bentz of Trinity Lutheran will officiate.

Willard Manley Kruschke was...

May 8, 2020

Cynthia Rae Braun died on Friday, May 8, 2020 at her rural LeSueur home.  She was born July 25, 1935 to Russell and Norma Eikenberry in Worthington, MN.  She graduated from LeSueur High School and also attended nursing school.  Cynthia married Kenneth William Braun September 10, 1955.  They had four children: Keith, Lee (Dona Jo),  Rebecca and Gary (Melissa)...

May 7, 2020

John E. LaFond, age 76 of Le Sueur died at his home on Thursday morning, May 7, 2020.  Burial services with Military Rites will be at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021, assembly area #6, Ft .Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

John was born on September 16, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Eugene & Mildred (Ebert)...

Apr 27, 2020

Allen E. Mollenhauer, age 93 of Le Sueur died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Mayo Health System Hospital in Mankato.  He was born on February 15, 1927 in Le Sueur to Louis and Amanda (Kahle) Mollenhauer.  Allen attended Le Sueur Public Schools. Allen entered the U. S.Army-Air Force on February 15, 1945 and was an M.P. in Germany...

Apr 26, 2020

Lois Mae Willmsen, age 88 of Arlington died on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at The Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, MN. Private memorial service will be on Saturday, June 27, at the United Methodist Church, Arlington, MN followed by burial at Arlington Public Cemetery.  Pastor Michael Baker will officiate the services.  We invite you to follow live on facebook.com/arlingtonunitedmethodist/live...

Apr 24, 2020

Gerold D. Shepherd, (Gary) age 71 of St. Paul, died on Friday, April 24, 2020 at The Estates of Excelsior.  Due to the restrictions with the CDC and Dept. of Health, services will be family only due to the limited attendance, (Burial at Brown Cemetery, Henderson, MN)...

Gary was born on August 23, 1948 in Ohio to...

Apr 21, 2020

Wendi Denise Haugberg, age 53 of Henderson died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN.  Memorial services will be on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m, Kolden Funeral Home, Le Sueur, visitation will be one hour prior. Mask and distancing will be required.

Wendi was born on February 21, 1967 to...

Apr 21, 2020

Jo Kruger, age 64 of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2020.  A celebration of her life will take place at a later date due to health restrictions by the Department of Health.

Jo Marie Helander was born in Wadena, MN on October 16, 1955, to Vernal and Louise (Lattman) Helander.  Jo...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...