Obituaries

Kathleen Marie Pearson

Kathleen Marie Pearson

Jan 30, 2022

Kathleen M. Pearson, age 72, of St. Peter, died on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her home. 

Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Cathedral High School in New Ulm and lived most of her adult life in St. Peter.  She received an Associate in Applied Science degree as a lab technician.  Much of her career was spent at St. Peter...

Leona Evelyn Miller

Leona Evelyn Miller

Jan 20, 2022

Leona Evelyn (Schultz) Miller, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 after a two year battle with cancer.

Leona was born June 14, 1936 in Belle Plaine Township to Andrew Schultz and Evelyn (Kahle) Schultz. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1954. Leona married Karl Miller on July 14, 1957 and together they...

Mary Lou Erickson

Mary Lou Erickson

Jan 16, 2022

Mary Lou Erickson age 88, of St. Peter, MN (formerly Victoria, MN) passed away on January 16, 2022.  She is survived by her husband, Donald D. Erickson; children Debby Dodds and Carol (Jerry) Seitzer; grandchildren James (Joni) Seitzer; Erica (Brett) Boyum; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Born March 7, 1933 in St. Cloud, MN, Mary Lou was the...

William "Bill" Anthony Rohlfing

William "Bill" Anthony Rohlfing

Jan 10, 2022

William “Bill” Anthony Rohlfing, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Central Health Care in Le Center.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Church of the Nativity in Cleveland with visitation at 10:00am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland. To view a livestream of the service, or leave a...

Beverly Ruth Gustafson

Beverly Ruth Gustafson

Jan 8, 2022

Longtime resident of Nicollet County, Beverly Ruth Matson Gustafson, age 87, died on January 8, 2022, at her farm home near St. Peter.

Bev was born October 11, 1934, the elder child of Ruth and Victor Matson, in Stanley, North Dakota. Shortly after the death of Victor, Ruth moved the family to Pelican Rapids, MN to live with her parents...

Marlene Rose Brown (nee Heck)

Marlene Rose Brown (nee Heck)

Dec 29, 2021

Marlene R. Brown, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Private family services will be held. In leiu of flowers, memorial are preferred to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com, or sent to 807 Bassford Street, St. Peter MN 56082.

Marlene Rose was born November 2,...

Howard Allen Putz, Sr.

Howard Allen Putz, Sr.

Dec 26, 2021

Howard Allen Putz, Sr., age 73, of St. Peter, died on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.

Howard will be laid to rest during a combined graveside service with his daughter, Amy Putz, in Kasota Hill Cemetery at 1:30 p.m., on Friday, December 31, 2021, with Father Timmerman officiating. A gathering and memory...

Amy Martina Putz

Amy Martina Putz

Dec 20, 2021

Amy Martina Putz, age 46, of St. Peter passed away after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. She passed away finally free from pain in the arms of her sister at 2 p.m., on Monday, December 20, 2021. Amy was receiving care from the wonderful caregivers at Ecumen Prairie Hill, with the guidance and care from compassionate members of...

Elizabeth A. Mostrom

Elizabeth A. Mostrom

Dec 18, 2021

Elizabeth A. Mostrom, age 90 of St. Peter MN, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Elizabeth was born in Cresco, IA, to Lester and Ella Barnes, attended schools in Harmony, MN, and Decorah, IA. She married Spencer Mostrom in 1951. She was employed by Culligan and South Minnesota Oil in Albert Lea, MN. Elizabeth loved...

Michael R. Fiebelkorn

Michael R. Fiebelkorn

Dec 15, 2021

Michael R. Fiebelkorn, age 56 of Shakopee, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Services will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Michael was born June 9, 1965 in Morris, MN to Ramon and Dorothy (Baumgard) Fiebelkorn. He graduated from Le Sueur High School and began working at Anchor Glass in...

Mary Margaret (Wendinger) Olson

Mary Margaret (Wendinger) Olson

Dec 13, 2021

Mary Margaret Olson, age 82, died Monday, Dec 13, 2021 at her home in St. Peter. Private graveside service will be given at the burial site of Swan Lake Lutheran Church in Nicollet County on Wed., Dec 15, 2021.

Mary was born on January 15, 1939, in New Ulm, Minnesota to Arthur and Erna (Huelskamp) Wendinger. She was baptized and...

Paul "Pickle" Hammer Schwichtenberg

Paul "Pickle" Hammer Schwichtenberg

Dec 9, 2021

Paul “Pickle” Hammer Schwichtenberg, age 64, of St. Peter passed away unexpectedly at home of a probable cardiac arrest on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the St. Peter Funeral Home. Interment will be held in the spring of 2022 at Fort Snelling with full military honors.

Paul was...

Russell "Russ" Oliver Johnson

Russell "Russ" Oliver Johnson

Dec 7, 2021



Russell “Russ” Oliver Johnson, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Memorial service will be 12:00noon Monday, December 20, 2021 at River of Life Lutheran Church, St. Peter. Visitation will begin at 10:30am at the church. A livestream of the service can be found with his obituary at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com. In lieu...

Edward "Jr." Anthony Walter

Edward "Jr." Anthony Walter

Dec 7, 2021



Edward “Jr.” Anthony Walter, age 89 of St. Peter passed away on December 7, 2021 at River’s Edge Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the St. Peter Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, St....

Frederick "Fred" E. Pehrson

Frederick "Fred" E. Pehrson

Dec 1, 2021

Frederick “Fred” E. Pehrson, age 80 of St. Peter, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Private family services will be held. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Frederick Eugene was born December 31, 1940 in Nicollet County to Franklin Sr. and Kathryn (Sear) Pehrson. He is a 1960 graduate of St. Peter High School. Fred was...

James "Jim" Henry Gallagher

James "Jim" Henry Gallagher

Nov 25, 2021

James (Jim) Henry Gallagher, age 81, of Saint Peter, passed away peacefully at Mayo Methodist Hospital, Rochester surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 25, 2021. 

A lifelong Minnesotan, he was born to Jake and Anna (Schultz) Gallagher in Blue Earth on September 4, 1940, and raised in Albert Lea, MN, before graduating in 1958. After graduation, he served...

Dennis M. Strand

Dennis M. Strand

Nov 23, 2021

Dennis Michael Strand, age 69, of Saint Peter, Minnesota died Tuesday, November 23rd after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year.

Dennis was born February 24, 1952 to Bud and Revee Strand. He graduated from St. Peter High School in 1970. A proud veteran, Dennis served in the U.S. Army from 1970-1972. On May 5th, 1973 he married Catherine Albrecht at...

Duane Raymond Peterson

Duane Raymond Peterson

Nov 16, 2021

Duane R. Peterson, age 78 of St. Peter, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Funeral service will be 3:00pm Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery. Masks are required at the church. Condolences for the family can be left at...

Kathleen Elizabeth Peters

Kathleen Elizabeth Peters

Nov 14, 2021

Kathleen Elizabeth Peters age 84 of St. Peter, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Church of St. Peter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday starting at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be...

Lillian C. Guenther

Lillian C. Guenther

Nov 12, 2021

Lillian Clara Guenther, age 87, of St. Peter, died, Friday, November 12, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, St....

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