Obituaries

Janice Cleo Chouanard

Janice Cleo Chouanard

Jun 2, 2026

Janice Chouanard, age 90, passed away on June 2, 2026 after a decline in health at the Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at the Catholic Church of St. Peter in St. Peter. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the church in St. Peter....

Reinhard Donald Burg

Reinhard Donald Burg

May 12, 2026

Reinhard “Reiny” Burg, age 79, entered eternal rest on May 12, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Mankato. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:00, with interment and a reception following the Mass.

Reiny was born on September 23,...

Joann L. Witty

Joann L. Witty

Jun 11, 2026

Joann “Jo” L. Witty, age 91 of St. Peter, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm Monday, June 15, 2026 at Sunrise Church, St. Peter with visitation beginning at 1:00pm. Private family burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery, St. Peter. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Joann Lois was...

Kenneth J. Wenner

Kenneth J. Wenner

Jun 6, 2026

Kenneth Wenner, 91, beloved Husband, Uncle, and Brother was called to his eternal resting place on June 6, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Saturday, June 13, 2026 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nicollet with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 10:30am. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, Nicollet. Visitation is 4:00-7:00pm Friday June 12th, and 9:30am...

Sharon Kaye Kendall

Sharon Kaye Kendall

May 28, 2026

After bringing love, kindness, and light into the world for 83 years, Sharon Kaye Kendall passed away peacefully at her home in St. Peter, Minnesota on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Sharon was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Herbert and Ida Eisenbraun on February 23, 1943. She was one of seven children, including her twin sister, Shirley. She and Shirley...

Merle Eileen Hedeen

Merle Eileen Hedeen

May 27, 2026

Merle E. Hedeen, age 97, of St. Peter died on May 27, 2026 at Benedictine Living Community.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Peter Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter.

Merle was born on March 10, 1929 in Havard County, near Maple...

Larry Dean Hinden

Larry Dean Hinden

May 23, 2026

Larry Dean Hinden passed away peacefully May 23, 2026 at the age of 82 leaving behind a family who loved him, a garden that needed planting, multiple projects to be completed and stories left untold.

Larry was born July 3, 1943 in Bagley, MN to Edgar and Amanda Hinden. He grew up in Gonvick, MN, receiving his education from Gonvick Public...

Mary Louise Thieman

Mary Louise Thieman

May 19, 2026

Mary Louise Thieman, age 92 of St. Peter, passed away on May 19, 2026 at her home.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with visitation at 9:30am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter. To leave a condolence, see a complete obituary, or view the service livestream visit...

Ann Louise Friederichs

Ann Louise Friederichs

May 18, 2026

Ann L. Friederichs was born on November 8, 1947, in St. Peter to Bernice (Peterson) and Ogden Olmanson. She graduated from St. Peter High School in 1965 and attended St. Cloud State. On July 26, 1969, Ann married James Friederichs at Norseland Lutheran Church. The first three years of their marriage were spent in California while Jim served in the...

Margaret Wenner

Margaret Wenner

May 12, 2026

Margaret Ann (Johnson) Wenner, 93, died on Tuesday, May 12 in her home at Ecumen Prairie Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter in St. Peter. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, and one hour prior to service at...

Henry H. Sadler

Henry H. Sadler

May 11, 2026

Henry “Hank” Harvey Sadler was born October 7, 1941, in Pearsall, Texas, to Marshall Bey and Gladys L. (White) Sadler. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Duluth, Minnesota. He then entered the U.S. Air Force in February 1961, serving on active duty for over 21 years and retiring as a Master Sergeant on October 31, 1982.

His assignments while...

Ann M. Vaughn

Ann M. Vaughn

May 1, 2026

Ann Marie Vaughn, a vibrant soul and a true force of joy, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 8, 1961, to Joseph and Mary(Palermo)Vaccaro, Ann Marie brought light and laughter wherever she went.

She graduated from Pearl River High in 1979 and...

Daniel W. Archer

Daniel W. Archer

May 1, 2026

Daniel "Archie" W. Archer, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Memorial service is 3:00pm Friday, May 8, 2026 at Sunrise Church, St. Peter with visitation beginning at 1:00pm. Private family burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, St. Peter. To view livestream, see a complete obituary, or leave a condolence, visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Willis Archer was born...

Rosemarie Ykema Skoog

Rosemarie Ykema Skoog

Apr 26, 2026

Rosemaie Ykema Skoog, 67 of Saint Peter, completed her adventure on April 26, 2026.

Rosemarie was born on November 17, 1958 in New Prague, MN to William and Katheleen (Samlaska) Ykema.

She is survived by her sons: Ryon (Yolanda) Ykema and James Skoog of St. Peter; Siblings: David (Judy) Ykema of Le Center, Carole (Dick) Judge of Hastings, John Ykema of Montgomery,...

Richard "Dick" Weisgerber

Richard "Dick" Weisgerber

Apr 21, 2026

Richard “Dick”, David Weisgerber, age, 98, of St. Peter, MN passed away of heart failure on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in his home surrounded by family.

A remembrance of Dick’s life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Red Men Club in St. Peter from 12 – 3.

Dick was born March 1, 1928 at the Mayo Clinic in...

Felicia J. Dhaene

Felicia J. Dhaene

Apr 15, 2026

Felicia J. Dhaene, age 97 of St. Peter, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Pathstone Living, Mankato.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with visitation at 9:30am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter. For a complete obituary or to leave...

Lori Jean Haley

Lori Jean Haley

Apr 9, 2026

Lori Jean Haley (Willaert), age 62, of St. Peter, passed away on April 9, 2026. A visitation and time for sharing will be held on April 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Peter Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. Peter.

Lori  was born on November 15, 1963, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Leon...

Dennis Clare Swenson

Dennis Clare Swenson

Apr 7, 2026

Dennis Clare Swenson, born June 25, 1944, passed away on April 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and lasting impact.

Dennis was the beloved son of the late Merrill and Edna Menk Swenson.

He devoted over 35 years of his life to education, teaching fifth grade at Jordan Elementary School. Throughout his long career, he shaped the lives of...

Danny Carl Wiedow

Danny Carl Wiedow

Apr 7, 2026

Danny passed away April 7, 2026 at Oaklawn Nursing Home, Mankato, MN.

Burial will be 3:00pm Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Minneopa Cemetery, rural Mankato. 

Danny was born to Carl and Viola (Janke) Wiedow on March 22, 1953. He graduated from high school and was employed by Midwest Electric. After he left there, we was employed at various businesses in Mankato. 

Danny is...

Daniel Lee Rued

Daniel Lee Rued

Apr 5, 2026

Daniel Lee Rued, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, April 5, 2026. 

Services: 12:00 noon with visitation at 11:00am at the St Peter Community Center (600 S 5th St., St Peter, MN) Community Room #219 on April 18, 2026 followed by fellowship until 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. 

Daniel was born in Oshkosh...