Obituaries

Nov 27, 2025

Harvey Frank Schulz, born on Sep 4th, 1948 in Winona, MN, to Herb and Virgina Schulz entered into his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Nov 27th, 2025. 

His Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00pm Friday, May 1, 2026 in the Pavillion at Minnesota Square Park in St Peter, MN with Military Honors. After the service,...

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,...

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 Rochester...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 3, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Pauline Mary Wieland (Anderson), beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away March 27, 2026 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church near Norseland. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will be at Scandian Grove Lutheran Cemetery.

Pauline...

Mar 26, 2026

Donald Duaine Erickson, age 94, of St. Peter, Minnesota (formerly of Victoria, Minnesota), passed away on March 26, 2026.

Donald was born on August 28, 1931, in Litchfield, Minnesota, to Arthur and Mildred Erickson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of more than 65 years, Mary Lou; his sisters Clarice Koch, Elaine Obinger, and Lois Johnson; and his...

Mar 24, 2026

Michael “Weber” Holden, age 58, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, following a brave fight against cancer, surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary.

Mike was born on August 12, 1967, to John and Judith Holden. He was the...

Mar 6, 2026

Phyllis Ann Smith, age 89, died Friday, March 6, 2026 at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.

Phyllis was born January 14, 1937 in St. Peter, MN. She graduated from Good Counsel Academy in Mankato, MN and also graduated from the LPN nursing program in Mankato, MN. She worked at the Community Hospital in St. Peter under the supervision of Connie...

Mar 3, 2026

Robert Darnall Mayhew, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2026.

Robert was born on June 11, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Edward Howard Mayhew and Jean Ellingson (Graham) Mayhew. He was the eldest of three children. Robert graduated from Minnehaha Academy, where he competed in track and field, including shot put. He was also proud of...

Feb 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Carrie Jo Wick, age 47, on February 26, 2026 at her home in St. Peter.

Carrie was born on August 17, 1978 in St. Peter to John Wick and Julie Dvorak. Carrie was full of life, loved the outdoors and her fur babies, Jasper, Jax, and Charlie. She was...

Feb 25, 2026

Beatrice “Bea” Roscoe, age 82 of Saint Peter, MN died February 25, 2026 at Rivers Edge Hospital in St. Peter. 

Memorial Service is 12:00pm Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter MN. Visitation is 4:00-7:00pm Friday, March 13th and 11:00am Saturday all at the church. To view livestream or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

A wife,...

Feb 25, 2026

Gretchen Marie Morrow Bray breathed her last on February 25, 2026 and will be inurned at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Peter, Minnesota. She now rests in the arms of God.

Born on June 3, 1958 in Armour, SD, Gretchen was quickly declared “the last hatch of the season” by her parents Ronald and Darline Morrow who operated the chicken hatchery in...

Feb 25, 2026

Bruce Allan Gray was born on October 13, 1936 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, and passed away on February 25, 2026. He spent his childhood in Sauk Centre where he graduated from high school in 1954. He excelled in sports at school, especially track and basketball. Bruce and his father shared a love of circuses and stamp collecting. After high school,...

Feb 20, 2026

Margie Mae (Ponwith) Cooney passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 in St. Peter, MN. She was 102 and ¾ years old.

Visitation will be from 2-5pm, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at St. Peter Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11am, Monday, March 2026 preceded by a visitation from 10-11am and followed by a lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Feb 19, 2026

David Michael Schmitz, 67, of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, after many years of health challenges. Though a stroke made communication difficult in recent years, his sense of humor and love for life never dimmed—often shining through in a smile, a look, or a perfectly timed gesture that said everything without needing words. Those who loved...