Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

John Schilz, age 68, died on January 4th, 2025.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine.  Fr. Michael Kaluza will officiate.  Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continue one hour...

Jan 3, 2025

Shirley Mae Hillstrom, beloved daughter of Verner and Esther (Sellnow) Hillstrom, was born on June 8, 1943, in Carver, Minnesota. Life presented Shirley with unique challenges, as she became a ward of the state at a young age and spent much of her life in group homes. Despite these circumstances, Shirley lived a life full of joy, faith and...

Jan 3, 2025

Beverly Jean Lee Anderson Brickzin  passed away peacefully  Jan 3, 2025 at Oak Terrace Senior Housing.

Jeanie was born November 16, 1937 in Keyport Washington to Bertha and Axel Anderson. Her parents and siblings moved to rural Forman , where she grew up on the family farm. Jeanie was united in marriage to Ferdinand Brickzin on June...

Jan 1, 2025

Lynette “Netski” E. Harrington, age 61 of St. Peter, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025 at Rivers Edge Hospital in St. Peter, MN. A Celebration of Life is planned for April 19, 2025 at The Gathering 1042 Old Minnesota Ave Suite 400, St Peter, MN 56082 from 12-5 P.M. Lynette loved tie-dye so her girls are requesting to...

Dec 29, 2024

Debra Ann Moen January 22, 1963 – December 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debra Ann Moen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Debra passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.

Debra was...

Dec 28, 2024

Allen Dennis Koepp, age 65 of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on December 28th, 2024, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, MN. Rev, Diane Goulson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. at Kolden Funeral...

Dec 23, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Jerome Novosad, 62, of Arlington, MN died unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024 as a result of a truck accident in Iowa. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington at 1 P.M. Visitation will be that morning at the church from 11-1. Interment will be at a...

Dec 19, 2024

Trevor William Farnsworth, age 47, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 19th, 2024.

Trevor was born in Austin, MN on April 25th, 1977 to Darwin and Wendy (Peterson) Farnsworth. He grew up in Austin and Montrose, MN. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1996.

Trevor took great pride in being an ironworker...

Dec 19, 2024

Darlene Lois Stock-Hogeboom age 87 formerly of Belle Plaine, died on December 19, 2024 in St. Peter, MN. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on December 27, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Friday. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery. Rev. Diane...

Dec 15, 2024

Robert J. Bigaouette, age 87 of rural Henderson, (Jessenland Township), died at his home on Sunday morning, December 15, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 10 A.M. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4-7 P.M. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur,...

Dec 14, 2024

Toya Lashone Hart passed away on December 14, 2024 in Lakeville Minnesota. Celebration of life will be held at South Fork Town Homes(17956 Jubilee Way, Lakeville, MN 55044), January 4, 2025 at 10AM.

Toya was born in Chicago, IL on October 5, 1971 to Randle and Bonnie (Breland) Mahaffey. She grew up in Chicago and attended Englewood...

Dec 14, 2024

Theodore "Ted" John Welter, age 88 of Le Sueur, died on Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, at Oak Terrace Senior Living Facility in Le Sueur, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, December 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Peter in St. Peter, MN, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery in St. Peter.  Visitation...

Dec 11, 2024

Arline (Nuessmeier-von Lehe) Karels was born Nov 16, 1925 in Sharon Township, Le Sueur County and died Dec. 11th, 2024 in Le Sueur at age 99. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Henderson, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at...

Dec 9, 2024

On December 9, 2024, heaven gained a beautiful soul.  Bertha “Bert” (Mueller) Pederson, also lovingly known as Tootie, age 90, of Arlington, lived a full life, and now has been welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior.  Funeral service will be on Saturday, December 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN.  Visitation will...

Dec 7, 2024

Kevin G. “Sky” Nyblom, age 72, passed away on December 7, 2024. Memorial Service will be on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Reception and lunch will follow service at the Vet’s Club.

Sky was...

Nov 28, 2024

Ronald M. Ruhland, age 87 of Bloomington, formerly of the Union Hill area, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his home in Bloomington.  Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Union Hill, MN.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at church.  Burial...

Nov 26, 2024

Allan P. Sunderman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Oak Terrace Living Facility in Le Sueur, MN.  Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Le Sueur, MN.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in...

Nov 26, 2024

Robert L. Hewitt, age 57 of Arlington, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Gaylord American Legion from 2:30 – 5:30 P.M.

Rob was born on April 9, 1967 to Robert and Mae (Lee) Hewitt in Council Grove, Kansas. He graduated from Gaylord...

Nov 21, 2024

Larry Paul Lehman, age 68 of Le Sueur, died suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Le Sueur. Memorial services will be on Monday, December 2, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Church of Christ in Le Sueur. Visitation will be at the church that morning, one hour prior. Burial will be at a later...

Nov 21, 2024

Harland “Butch” Ward, age 80 of Le Sueur, MN passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Oak Terrance Senior Living in Le Sueur with his wife by his side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Anne’s Church in Le Sueur. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 24,...