Obituaries

Pizza and Preplanning

Pizza and Preplanning

Sep 22, 2026

"Everything you ever wanted to know about funerals but were afraid to ask."

Join us for 90 minutes of education, humor, answers to your questions, and free pizza for supper.

We'll start things off with a short program "ten things you probably didn't know about funeral and cremation" and then we'll open things up to your questions for the remainder of our...

Sharon K. Haugen

Sharon K. Haugen

Sep 4, 2026

Sharon (Rodne) Haugen, age 83, of Mankato, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Sharon was born to Harley and Phyllis Rodne on July 2, 1943. She graduated from Parshall High School in Parshall, North Dakota, and later married the love of her life, Larry Haugen, on September 23, 1962. She worked as a real estate agent in Austin,...

John T. Erdahl

John T. Erdahl

Sep 1, 2026

John Erdahl, 86, of Mankato, passed away on September 1, 2026. John was born in 1940 in Glenville, MN to Hilmer and Sarah (Larson) Erdahl. He grew up on a family farm and went to a country school. After graduation, he served in the Minnesota National Guard. John met his future wife Sally while they were both attending Mankato State...

Marcia A. Fosburgh

Marcia A. Fosburgh

Sep 1, 2026

Marcia Alla Fosburgh, age 88 of St. Peter, went to be with her Savior on September 1, 2026. A funeral service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 26th, at 2:00p.m., with the Rev. Matthew Rauh presiding. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. To watch the service livestream visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Marcia was born on August 24, 1938...

Marvin Leonard Uecker

Marvin Leonard Uecker

Aug 28, 2026

Marvin Leonard Uecker, age 94, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter MN.

Born in Grey Eagle on February 27, 1932, Marvin was the son of Otto & Hildegard (Guse) Uecker. He was baptized on March 20, 1932, at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle and was confirmed at St John’s in...

Kayla Jo Hoffman

Kayla Jo Hoffman

Aug 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Kayla Jo Hoffman

Kayla Jo Hoffman, age 23, of Saint Peter, Minnesota, gained her angel wings on August 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with her loving family by her side.

Kayla was born on October 1, 2002, at ISJ in Mankato, Minnesota. She graduated from Saint Peter High School with the Class of 2021.

Kayla was...

Ronald D. Smith

Ronald D. Smith

Aug 14, 2026

February 11, 1950 - August 14, 2026

Ronald Douglas Smith, age 76, a beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 14, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Ron was born on February 11, 1950, in Willmar, Minnesota, to Ronald and Caroline Smith. He worked for many years as an independent insurance agent before beginning a...

Gary J. Kollmann

Gary J. Kollmann

Aug 13, 2026

Gary John Kollmann, age 86 of St. Peter and formerly of Nicollet, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at his home.

Memorial gathering will be at the Nicollet American Legion on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 2:00pm-5:00PM, with military honors provided by the Nicollet Legion Honor Guard. Memorials are preferred.

Gary John was born March 19, 1940 in Mankato, MN to...

Phyllis Elizabeth Vogel

Phyllis Elizabeth Vogel

Aug 8, 2026

Phyllis Elizabeth Vogel (Honken), age 82, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2026, with her loving husband beside her. Born on June 6, 1944, in St. Peter, Minnesota, Phyllis was the second of nine children of Harold and Lorraine (Ellingson) Honken. She grew up on the family farm outside Nicollet on the shores of Swan Lake, where her "tomboy" nature...

Beverly L. Habeck

Beverly L. Habeck

Aug 7, 2026

Beverly "Bev" L. Habeck, age 89 of St. Peter, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 at the Benedictine Skilled Nursing Care Facility. 

Bev was born on December 11, 1936, to Herbert and Loretta Prail. Raised in Janesville, later attended Mankato Business School and spent over 20 years serving as the dedicated church secretary at St. Peter Lutheran Church. She was...

Randy Lee Menk

Randy Lee Menk

Aug 5, 2026

Randy Lee Menk age 70 of St. Peter, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and special friend. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 21st, 2026 from 4-7pm at St. Peter Funeral Home. Memories will be shared by family and friends at 6pm.

Randy was born on March 29, 1956 in St. Peter,...

Arlen Krugerud

Arlen Krugerud

Aug 1, 2026

Arlen Orean Ferris Krugerud, of St. Peter, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 88 on August 1, 2026.

Funeral service will be 11:00am Monday, August 10, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter with Red Men Honors to follow. Visitation will begin at 10:00am Monday at the church. Burial will be 12:00pm Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Lac qui Parle...

James Lee Kollmann

James Lee Kollmann

Jul 31, 2026

James “Jim” Lee Kollmann, age 81 of North Mankato, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 surrounded by family at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00am Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with Military and Red Men Honors to follow. Visitation is two hours prior at church. Private family burial will...

Nancy A. Block

Nancy A. Block

Jul 26, 2026

Nancy A. Block, age 87 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Oak Terrace in Le Sueur.

Memorial service will be 11:00am Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Cleveland with visitation at 10:00am. Memorials can be directed toward the church, or the Cleveland American Legion Auxiliary. www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com

Nancy Anne was born December 14, 1938 in St....

Allan Gene Splittgerber

Allan Gene Splittgerber

Jul 24, 2026

Allan Splittgerber was born October 24, 1940 in Norfolk, NE to Esther and Eldor Splittgerber. He lived in Albion, Nebraska until 1958 when he attended the University of Nebraska with a chemistry major.

In 1962 he married Pat McIntyre and they moved to Boulder, Colo. where he completed his PhD in physical and biochemistry. He enjoyed camping and hiking in the...

Roger Dale Johnson

Roger Dale Johnson

Jul 22, 2026

Roger Dale Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Ecumen Prairie Hill in Saint Peter on July 22, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Roger was born on January 27, 1953, in Marshall, Minnesota, to Melvin and Maxine (Jensen) Johnson. In 1968, the family moved to Saint Peter, where Roger graduated from Saint Peter High School...

Barbara Ellen Simpson

Barbara Ellen Simpson

Jul 22, 2026

Barbara Ellen Simpson, PhD, 83, of St. Peter died Wednesday, July 22 at Oak Lawn in Mankato. Services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter on Saturday, September 26 at 11:00, with visitation beginning at 9:30; urn placement for both Barbara and her late husband Justin will be at the Gustavus Columbarium at 2pm for all who wish...

Joy Struck

Joy Struck

Jul 19, 2026

Joy Carol (Anthony) Struck, age 77 of rural St. Peter, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Sunday, July 19, 2026 surrounded by her loving sons and daughters-in-law.

Funeral service will be 11:00am Friday, July 24, 2026 at Norseland Lutheran Church, Norseland. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, July 23 and 10:00am Friday all at the church. Memorials are preferred to Norseland...

Kasandra "Sandy" Ann Swenson

Kasandra "Sandy" Ann Swenson

Jul 18, 2026

Kasandra “Sandy” Ann Swenson, age 85, of St. Peter passed away on July 18, 2026 at Ecumen Prairie Hill, St. Peter.

Private graveside services will take place at a later date. St. Peter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandy was born and raised in St. Peter, MN. She graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in education. Sandy...

Verlin Dennis Carlson

Verlin Dennis Carlson

Jul 18, 2026

Verlin Dennis Carlson, 95, of St. Peter, MN, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born May 13, 1931, in Renville, Minnesota, the eldest of seven children of Elvin & Elsie (Seehusen) Carlson, and grew up on a farm in Big Stone County. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, earning three bronze service stars. He graduated summa cum...