Obituaries

Theodore R. Bolstad

Theodore R. Bolstad

Jul 1, 2020

Theodore Raymond Bolstad, 36, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 1, 2020 from adenocarcinoma colon cancer.

Ted was born on September 5, 1983, to Thomas Ray and Margaret Jane (Steinbauer) Bolstad in St. Peter, Minnesota. Growing up, he was best known for his academic abilities, quick wit, and sarcasm. Everywhere he went, he brought a science fiction novel...

Robert Widdifield

Robert Widdifield

Jun 30, 2020

Robert D. Widdifield, age 84 of St. Peter, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

   Born on August 5, 1935 in Becker County, Minnesota to Walter and Laurel Widdifield. He graduated from Nevis High School and Grand Rapids Technical College.  He married Donna Zeller on March 2, 1957 in Park Rapids, MN.  After...

Lois Jean (Engesser) Roggow

Lois Jean (Engesser) Roggow

Jun 27, 2020

Life-long St. Peter resident Lois Jean (Engesser) Roggow, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community. Her funeral service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation two hours prior (1:00-3:00), also at the church.  NOTE: Face masks will be required in the church...

Blaine C. "Duke" Schultz

Blaine C. "Duke" Schultz

Jun 26, 2020

Blaine C. “Duke” Schultz, age 73 of St. Peter, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 in Grey Eagle, MN.

Visitation will be 12:00pm – 2:00pm on Monday, July6, 2020 at St. Peter Funeral Home. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Blaine Charles was born September 9, 1946 in Little Falls, MN to Wilmer and Gladys (Meyer)...

Dr. Helen Marie Bilhorn Baumgartner

Dr. Helen Marie Bilhorn Baumgartner

Jun 13, 2020

Click here for a video tribute of Helen Baumgartner

Dr. Helen Marie Bilhorn Baumgartner (1932–2020), Dr. Paul Lloyd Baumgartner (1929-2021), St. Peter, MN

Paul Lloyd Baumgartner, son of Grover and Rose (Fankhauser) Baumgartner, was born on February 21, 1929, in Berne, IN. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Heidelberg University (Tiffin, OH); after beginning graduate study at the...

Edith Mae Malloy

Edith Mae Malloy

Jun 9, 2020

Edith Mae (Risk) Malloy, age 79, of Kasota, MN passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020 at the United Hospital in Blue Earth, MN. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Sunrise Church, St. Peter, MN with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place in Kasota Hill Cemetery. Saint Peter Funeral Home is...

Steven Wenner

Steven Wenner

Jun 9, 2020

Steven Robert Wenner, 62 of St. Peter, passed away June 9, 2020 at his home.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter. Visitation will be from 4-6pm, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Church of St. Peter and one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at...

Carol A. Smith

Carol A. Smith

Jun 8, 2020

Carol A. Smith, age 87, of St. Peter passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. A private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Catholic Church of St. Peter. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter. St. Peter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carol was born to Benedict and Helen Green in New...

Catherine Anne King

Catherine Anne King

May 29, 2020

Catherine Anne King, age 87, of Mankato and formerly of St. Peter, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Catherine was born to Louie and Estelle Katzenberger in Seaforth, MN, on June 18, 1932. She married Ronald King on July 27, 1949. Together they had seven children. Catherine enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, watching the Vikings, playing cards, putting...

Craig Skjei

Craig Skjei

May 26, 2020

Craig Skjei, age 75 of St. Peter, passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia on May 26, 2020. A private service will be held. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Craig was born in Dawson MN on September 29, 1944. He attended Madison High School and graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris with a degree...

Nina "Lita" LoLita Peterson

Nina "Lita" LoLita Peterson

May 23, 2020

Nina “Lita” LoLita Peterson age 88 of St. Peter died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter.

A private family burial will be held. Please share a memory of Lita with the family at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com. Cards can be sent to the Peterson family at 1050 Lake Susan Hills Dr., Chanhassen MN 55317.

Lita was born...

Pearl Lorentz

Pearl Lorentz

May 22, 2020

Pearl (Josephson) Lorentz was born July 19, 1924 in McGregor MN to Joseph and Ida (Abrahamson) Josephson.  She graduated from high school in Coleharbor, ND, Northwestern College in Minneapolis and Mounds-Midway School of Nursing in St. Paul.  During her 37 years as a registered nurse, she worked at Mounds Park Hospital, Hastings State Hospital, Mineral Springs Sanatorium and retired from...

Cole Tyler Turrittin

Cole Tyler Turrittin

May 19, 2020



Cole Tyler Turrittin

July 1, 1983 - May 19, 2020

A celebration of life for Cole will be 11:00am Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter with Rev. Bill Nelsen, of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 until the start of the service. Memorials graciously accepted to an account for the children...

Irene A. Sievert

Irene A. Sievert

May 19, 2020

Irene A. Sievert, age 88 of St. Peter and formerly of Belgrade MN, passed peacefully at the Benedictine Living Community following complications of a fall.

Private services are being held with a public service at a later date. The family requests no flowers. Cards and memorials may be sent care of Tim Sievert, 101 Pheasant Dr., Mankato, MN 56001. Memorials...

John Howard

John Howard

May 17, 2020

John Howard, of St. Peter, died Sunday, May 17, 2020. Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with visitation at 10:00am. Lunch will be served. Memorials are preferred. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

John was born to Frank and Mary (Gilles) Howard in 1929 in...

Jerome Anthony Jaeger

Jerome Anthony Jaeger

May 15, 2020

Jerome Anthony Jaeger, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. St. Peter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jerome was born on October 20, 1934 in Geddes, SD, to Tony and Teresa Jaeger. He graduated from Geddes...

Duane "Duke" Walter Becker

Duane "Duke" Walter Becker

May 13, 2020

Duane "Duke" Walter Becker, age 66, of St. Peter passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  St. Peter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and a private memorial.

Duke adored his family dearly, especially his four grandsons.  He loved fishing with Pam, even in the cold winter months in the ice house.  Duke also enjoyed cooking, grilling on...

Robert “Bob” W. Sanderson

Robert “Bob” W. Sanderson

May 4, 2020

Robert “Bob” W. Sanderson, age 90 of St. Peter, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robert Willis was born March 4, 1930 in St. Peter to Selmer and Ula (Jensen) Sanderson. He is a 1948 graduate of St. Peter High School and...

Joseph Leo Pankratz

Joseph Leo Pankratz

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph Leo Pankratz, age 85 of rural Saint Peter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Private services will be held for the family with a memorial service to follow at a later date.

Joseph (Joe) was born March 7, 1935 to Leo and Eleanor (Hughes) Pankratz in Le Sueur, Minnesota. He attended John...

Wade Thomas

Wade Thomas

Apr 21, 2020

Wade R. Thomas, age 57 of St. Peter, passed unexpectedly at River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter.

Wade Robert was born May 23, 1962 in St. Peter to Lawrence “Bud” and Carolyn (Kayser) Thomas. He is a 1980 graduate of St. Peter High School. Wade was married to Lorna VanderHeiden and they later divorced. Wade was a hard worker at...