Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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)...

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...

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...