Obituaries
David Michael Schmitz
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...
Beatrice Janet Roscoe (NEE Webster)
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,...
Phyllis Ann Smith
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...
Carrie Jo Wick
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...
Gretchen M. Bray
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...
Bruce Allan Gray
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,...
Margie Mae Cooney
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...
Eileen M. Ryan
Feb 18, 2026
Eileen Margaret Ryan, 88, passed away on February 18, 2026 in Mankato, Minnesota. Eileen was born on August 27, 1937 in Rockville Township, Minnesota to William Henry Pauly and Clara Elizabeth (Faber) Pauly.
Eileen graduated from high school in Kimball, Minnesota in 1955, and graduated from the St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing in 1958. After graduation as a registered nurse,...
Carol Ann Swanson
Feb 18, 2026
Carol Ann Swanson, 91, passed away on February 18, 2026 in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Carol was born on February 18, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan to Francis Harold Sypher and Ruth Caroline Baumgras.
Carol graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, MI in 1953. Before she graduated, she married Jack Edward Lynde on August, 7, 1952. After Jack’s passing, she re-married to...
Dennis Lawrance Palmquist
Feb 9, 2026
A Funeral Service for Denny Palmquist will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 20, at the St. Peter Funeral Home in St. Peter. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter.
Dennis L Palmquist, 77, of Le Center, MN passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026....
Kathy Vereker
Feb 3, 2026
Kathy Vereker, age 74 of Le Sueur, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Services will be held at a later date, yet to be determined.
Kathy was born July 31, 1951 in Hamburg, MN to William F. and Hazel M. (Doheny) Flannery. She was raised rural Hamburg and graduated from Norwood – Young America High...
Ramona Marie Malecha
Feb 1, 2026
Ramona Malecha, age 59 of rural Madison Lake, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00pm Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Marysburg with visitation beginning at 10:00am. To leave a condolence, please visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.
Ramona was born April 30, 1966 in New Prague to Raphael Thomas and Eva Eleanor (Kabes)...
Gayle Anderson
Jan 30, 2026
Mrs. Gayle Faith Anderson, age 86, passed away on January 30, 2026. Gayle was born in Mankato, Minnesota and attended St. Clair High School. Gayle was a graduate of Mankato State University and taught English and German at St. Peter High School for most of her career. She was a devoted grandmother and a passionate reader who often read a...
LaVonne K. Loeffler
Jan 26, 2026
LaVonne Kay Loeffler, age 59, of St. Peter, died Monday, January 26, 2026, from early onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., February 21, 2026, at the St. Peter Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
LaVonne was born August 24, 1966, to Wayne P. and Karen R. (Rieke) Loeffler in Mankato, MN. She graduated from Cleveland...
Lydell "Fred" Keith Struck
Jan 22, 2026
Lydell “Fred” Keith Struck, of rural St. Peter, passed to his heavenly home on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Funeral service will be 11:00am Monday, February 2, 2026 at Norseland Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 2:00-5:00pm Sunday, February 1st at Traverse des Sioux Garden Center, St. Peter, and 10:00am Monday at church. Memorials are preferred to...
Harold Duane Rodning
Jan 11, 2026
Harold Rodning, age 95 of rural Nicollet, passed away on January 11, 2026 at the Benedictine Living Center surrounded by his family. He lived a remarkable life and was a lifelong member of his beloved Norseland Community in rural Nicollet County.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23 at Norseland Lutheran Church. Visitation will be...
Janie M. Mead
Jan 6, 2026
Janie M. Mead, age 80 of St. Peter, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Ecumen Prairie Hill, St. Peter.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with visitation at 10:00am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter. To leave a condolence for the family, or...
Ann Mae Uecker
Jan 3, 2026
Ann Mae Uecker, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at the Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter MN.
Born in Round Prairie on October 31, 1934, Ann was the daughter of William (Bill), Sr., & Eva (Smith) Kaun. She was baptized on December 9, 1934, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, and was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church...
Mary Kathryn Trnka
Jan 2, 2026
Mary Kathryn Trnka, age78, formerly of Burnsville MN, passed away in the early hours of 2 January 2026 at home with family. She had recently moved to Saint Peter MN in her sister’s home after a diagnosis of metastasized pancreatic cancer.
Mary was born on 11 March 1947 to Emil A. Trnka Sr. and Agnes R. (Sweda) Trnka at the St....
Eva Eleanor Malecha
Dec 31, 2025
Eva Eleanor (Kabes) Malecha, age 83 of Madison Lake, passed away on December 31, 2025 surrounded by family at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Marysburg with visitation beginning at 9:00am. Burial will be at the church cemetery following Mass.
Born January 24, 1942 in New Prague...
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