Obituaries

Elgene “Gene” M. Lund

Elgene “Gene” M. Lund

Oct 18, 2025

Elgene “Gene” Lund, age 101, passed away at her beloved home in St. Peter on Saturday, October 18, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Her memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter on Saturday, November 8 at 11 am, with a meal to follow. Visitation will be at the church on Friday afternoon, November 7, from 4-6...

Kenneth C. Mortenson

Kenneth C. Mortenson

Nov 2, 2025

Kenneth Clayton Mortenson (72) passed away on November 2, 2025 in Saint Peter, MN.

Ken was born and raised in Glenwood MN. He served in the US Air Force notably stationed in Okinawa, Japan, which was the subject of many stories and memories for him. In 1979 he married Melody, together raising three fierce daughters. 

Ken wanted to sample every hobby until...

Michelle Ann Westre

Michelle Ann Westre

Nov 1, 2025

Devoted teacher, wife, mother, friend and prankster, Michelle Ann (Lohman) Westre, age 65, of St. Peter, MN passed away peacefully on All Saints' Day November 1st, 2025 at her home in St. Peter, MN. She was surrounded by her husband and two daughters as she passed into the Lord's presence.

Michelle was born on March 4, 1960 to Jerry and Jackie...

Frank Frederick Osborne

Frank Frederick Osborne

Oct 31, 2025

Frank Frederick Osborne, age 79, of St. Peter, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home.

Frank was born November 5, 1945 to George and Rosetta (Manke) Osborne. He attended John Ireland School and graduated from St. Peter High School in 1964. He served in the MN National Guard from 1963-1969. He operated the family farm for several years and...

Peter A. Kruize

Peter A. Kruize

Oct 30, 2025

Peter A. Kruize, age 71 of St. Peter, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Benedictine Living, St. Peter.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with a visitation to follow from 1:30-4:00pm. The celebration will continue at 5:00pm at the Red Men Club, St. Peter. To leave a condolence for...

Marilyn L. McKee

Marilyn L. McKee

Oct 28, 2025

Marilyn L. McKee, age 75 of Cleveland, passed away surrounded by family and close friends on October 28, 2025.

Private family services are being held.

Marilyn Lois was born December 24, 1949 in St. Peter, MN to Myles and Josephine (Cook) Schmidt. She attended Cleveland Public School graduating in 1967. In May 1969, she was married to Stuart McKee. They had two...

Darlene Wilmes

Darlene Wilmes

Oct 14, 2025

Darlene Wilmes, age 89, of North Mankato, MN, passed away on October 14, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Darlene was born on May 20, 1936 in Mankato, MN to Henry and Margaret (DeVlaeminck) Linde. On May 21, 1955, Darlene married David Wilmes. Together, they shared a life full of love and memories. Together, they farmed near St. Clair and...

Joanne G. Johnson

Joanne G. Johnson

Sep 29, 2025

Joanne G. Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 surrounded by family.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at St. Peter Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, St. Peter.

Joanne was born on April 3, 1934 to Marvin and Irene Dranttel. She graduated from St. Peter...

Marilyn Ruth Siskonen

Marilyn Ruth Siskonen

Sep 24, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Marilyn Ruth Siskonen, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 24, 2025, at Benedictine Court in St. Peter, Minnesota.

Marilyn was born on August 21, 1927, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Joseph August and Arabella (Swanson) Cleys. Her family moved to Robbinsdale MN in 1944. She graduated from...

Kenneth Warren Krenik

Kenneth Warren Krenik

Sep 21, 2025

Kenneth W. Krenik, 79 yrs. of the Lake Washington area died peacefully at home on September 21, 2025 after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born on July 1, 1946 to Delford & Adeline (Fahning) Krenik in St. Peter and grew up on the family farm on the north side of Lake Washington. Ken married Sandy Witty from St....

Larry Earl Fitch

Larry Earl Fitch

Sep 21, 2025

Larry Earl Fitch, age 77.99, of St. Peter passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. 

Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Shoreland Country Club. Burial with military honors will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. 

Larry was born in St. Peter, Minnesota on September 23, 1947. He was...

Russell "Russ" Swenson

Russell "Russ" Swenson

Sep 18, 2025

Russell “Russ” Swenson, 90, Kasota, MN died on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter, MN.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, 1114 Traverse Rd, St. Peter MN 56082, with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Livestream of the service will be available at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Born...

Kenneth Lynn Fuller

Kenneth Lynn Fuller

Sep 10, 2025

Kenneth Lynn Fuller, age 69 from rural Kasota passed to glory Tuesday, September 10th 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held at Sunrise Church in St. Peter Sunday September 21st from 1:30-3:00 p.m. A Celebration Service will follow at 3:30 p.m.

Kenneth was born on February 20, 1956 at the St. Peter Community Hospital to parents Loren Lee...

Cletus W. Wenner

Cletus W. Wenner

Sep 10, 2025

Cletus W. Wenner, age 90, of Nicollet, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nicollet. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Monday, September 15 and will continue one hour before service on Tuesday all at the church. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Nicollet. St. Peter Funeral...

Ronald D Wilken

Ronald D Wilken

Sep 6, 2025

Ronald Douglas Wilken, age 90, of St. Peter, Minnesota and formerly of Milaca, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Ron was born on June 25, 1935, to Dorr and Evelyn (Nelson) Wilken in Osceola Township, Renville County, near Hector, Minnesota. He was the eldest of five children; siblings Mary, Paul, David and Ramona....

Myron E. Kaduce

Myron E. Kaduce

Sep 4, 2025

Myron Kaduce, 86, of St. Peter, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, after a short illness.

Myron was born in Mapleton MN to Ervin and Verna Kaduce on June 1, 1939. Myron graduated from Mapleton High School in 1957. That same year, on August 1, he married his high school sweetheart, Ladonna. Shortly after, the young couple moved to South...

Carol J. Haugdahl

Carol J. Haugdahl

Sep 4, 2025

Carol Jean Haugdahl, 83, of Cleveland, MN passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Carol was born October 31, 1941 to Robert and Irene Meyer (Pelzel) in New Ulm, MN. She was baptized at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, MN. Carol graduated from Saint Peter High School in 1959....

Gina Zurbey

Gina Zurbey

Sep 3, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that Gina Maahs Zurbey, age 40, passed away at home on September 3rd, 2025, surrounded by family after a 3.5 year battle with cancer.

Gina was born October 22, 1984 in Merrill, WI to Christine (Schmidt) and Keith Maahs. She grew up in central Wisconsin in the country as the only girl with 3...

Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" Stark

Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" Stark

Sep 2, 2025

Our Beloved Mother, Mary Kathryn Stark “Mary Kay”, 66, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

Born November 18, 1958 to Donald and Patricia (Burg) Stark in Saint Peter, Minnesota. She was the youngest of six children, who were raised on their family farm in Saint Peter. Mary Kay had always had a strong connection and fond childhood...

Wayne LeRoy Passon

Wayne LeRoy Passon

Aug 31, 2025

Wayne LeRoy Passon, 62, of Saint Peter, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 at home.

Wayne was born on August 2, 1963 in Saint Peter, Minnesota to Delpha and Albert Passon. He grew up in Saint Peter and graduated from Saint Peter High School.

Wayne was known for playing endless games of cards, meticulously cleaning his vehicles, and being the...