St. Peter Herald

Mark Henry Schuck passed away on March 29, 2024, surrounded by his family after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. Mark was born on February 28, 1947, to Frank and Marie (Bongaarts) Schuck in Nicollet, MN, the eighth of nine children. He graduated from Nicollet High School in 1965, where he competed on the football, basketball and track and field teams. He was very proud to be the first athlete in the history of Nicollet High School to place in a state championship, taking second in the pole vault at 13 feet. The football team was undefeated his junior and senior years. The basketball team was successful as well, advancing to district runner-up to Mankato High for two years in a row...

Former State Representative Howard Swenson (93) of rural Nicollet died peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Norseland Lutheran Church located 10 miles west of St. Peter, MN on State Highway 22. Burial to follow at the Norseland Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Norseland Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 AM, 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Kyle Madson officiating. Condolences for the family can be left at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com Howard was born December 20, 1930 in New Ulm, MN to Maurice and...

Steven J. Zelenka died March 22, 2024 surrounded by family. Steve was born June 24th, 1963 to Roy and Joyce (Hrdlicka) Zelenka . He was a high school track athlete and then worked as a mason for many years. Steve was a fisherman, hunter, and he could fix almost anything. He enjoyed gardening, growing prized tomatoes and okra. Above all, Steve was a kind man who would help anyone he could. Steve is survived by his daughter Mackenna Zelenka, mother Joyce Zelenka, father Roy (Carol) Zelenka, siblings John Zelenka, Kimberly Brinker, and Kelly (Melinda) Zelenka, niece and nephew Molly Brinker and Jack Brinker. Memorial Visitation is 1:00-4:00pm Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Peter Funeral...

Rosie Sickler, age 77, of Kasota, died on March 17, 2024 at The Emeralds at St. Paul. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Kasota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Kasota Hill Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Rosie was born on December 17, 1946 to Charles and Agnes (Johnson) Brazier. She graduated from Le Center High School. Rosie was the city clerk of Kasota for many years. Rosie loved music and baking with her grandchildren. Rosie is survived by her sons, Richard Sickler and Patrick (SkyAnne) Walker; six grandchildren; three...

Donald H. Peterson, age 102, of Shoreview and formerly of St. Peter, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024. A private graveside service was held on March 20, 2024, at Woodlawn Cemetery in St. Peter, MN. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Friday, May 17, 2024 at Union Presbyterian Church, St. Peter, with visitation one hour prior. Memorials to the Union Presbyterian Church are preferred. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Judith "Judy" G. Scholl, age 96 of St. Peter, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Benedictine Court, St. Peter. Memorial service will be 11:00am Friday, April 5, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Peter with visitation beginning at 9:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Nicollet County Historical Society or donor's choice. To leave a condolence for the family, or view a complete obituary, visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com Judith (Judy) Gloria (Askevold) Scholl was born March 21, 1927 to Adolph & Alice (Mathistad) Askevold in Odin Township, Butterfield, MN. Judy was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran...

Darwin L. Bruns, age 79, of St. Peter passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter with Pastor David Christenson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhill Cemetery in St. Peter. Visitation will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service. For a full obituary and service details, visit: www.mvfh.org.

Louise B. Hoogenboom, age 89, of St. Peter, Minnesota, died peacefully the afternoon of Sunday, February 4, 2024. Louise was born April 18, 1934, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to James E. and Sarah (Hervey) Brown. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and attended Depauw University, where she met her future husband, Bernard "Bernie" Hoogenboom. They were married on August 27, 1955, in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Louise completed her bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 1956. In 1958, Louise and Bernie moved to St. Peter, Minnesota with their young family. In addition to raising three sons, she worked for Delta Pi Epsilon and was a librarian for the St. Peter...

Vera "Gale" Kreykes, age 104, of St. Peter, died on February 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024, St Peter Funeral Home with visitation one hour before service. Private family interment, Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato. Memorial gifts are preferred to the Nicollet County Fair Board or Lutheran Social Services for Meals on Wheels. Gale is survived by her 5 children, Koroll "Korky" Schaefer, St Peter, Larry (Donna) Kreykes, Kasota, Karen (Gary Hall) Hibbard, Payson, AZ, Fred "Scott" (Mary) Kreykes, St Peter and Gean "Skip" Kreykes; and extended family. Preceded in death by her husband, Keith; parents, and brother,...

Lawrence "Larry" David Jansen, age 64, of St. Peter, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, Minnesota. Larry was born on March 19, 1959, in Red Oak, Iowa to David Jansen and Doris Halverson. Larry began his school years in Denton, Texas before the family moved to St. Peter in 1973. Larry enjoyed school and excelled in academics, athletics, music, and extra-curricular activities. He cherished many happy memories which he shared with friends during these years. Larry attended St. Olaf College and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a philosophy and humanities degree. Through the years, Larry worked a variety of...

Robert "Bob" Timothy Moline, husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away at the age of 90 on January 23, 2024, after six months of health challenges including dementia. Memorial service was held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at First Lutheran Church, St. Peter with visitation one hour prior. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery. St. Peter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to thank Ecumen Hospice, and the Benedictine Living Community for their wonderful care.

Michele Rusinko, Age 68, of St. Peter, died peacefully in the company of her loving family on January 22, 2024, after living with mesothelioma for nearly a year. Born April 13, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michele dedicated her life to exploring the transcendent power of movement and its capacity to bring people together through creative community. While her initial educational aspirations included pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College, (1977) followed by a foray into teaching high school science at Apple Valley High School, her passion for dance eventually led her to earn an MFA from Arizona State University (1984). Upon graduation, she transitioned to teaching...

Ursula A. McRostie, age 88, of St. Peter, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the home of long time neighbors, Scott and Mary Kreykes. Ursula was born on November 16, 1935, to Arthur L. and Anne M. (Einfalt) Schwieger in Gering, Nebraska. She attended public schools in Gering and graduated from Gering High School. While in high school, Ursula was president of the Latin Club, German Club, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society. Ursula continued her education by attending Western Nebraska Jr. College, the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley, and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She spent time in Sierra Leona, Africa teaching English. Between 1955 and 1966 Ursula taught...

Andrew "Andy" Nelson Dvorak, age 80 of St. Peter, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2024. Memorial service will be 11:00am Friday, January 19, 2024 at Sunrise Church, St. Peter with visitation at 9:30am. Memorials can be directed toward the Royal Family Kids Camp. To leave a condolence for the family, visit his obituary at www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com. Andrew Nelson Dvorak was born July 12, 1943 in St. Peter MN to Joseph F. and Maxine K. (Ludcke) Dvorak. He graduated from St. Peter High School and served in the US Navy. Andy was united in marriage to Linda L. Thompson on September 2, 1967 at Garfield Church in Madison, MN. He received his bachelor's degree from Mankato State...

Judith Ann Flatt, 82, of St. Peter, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 8, 2024. Judy was born August 6, 1941 in St. Peter to Mac and Marcella (Parsons) Miller. She married Everett Flatt in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Everett Flatt, brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Roberta Miller, sister, JoAnne Miller, nephew-in-law, Thomas Deming, and son-in-law Kevin Bowers. She is survived by Everett's children, Sherri Bursell, Michelle Bowers, Kathy (Rich) Busch and Tim(CJ) Flatt- Powell, her nephew, Robin (Kati) Miller, and nieces, Rhonda Deming, and Renee (Mark) Sherman. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She attended...

David A. Wiederich, age 58, of Le Sueur passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2023. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 1 P.M. Visitation will be on Friday, December 22, 2023 from 4-7 P.M. and will continue one hour before the Memorial Service. Both will occur at Kolden Funeral Home in LeSueur. Military Honors and refreshments will follow the service. www.koldenfuneralhome.com

Brian Paul Fremo, age 58, succumbed to heart failure on December 12th, 2023. An auto mechanic for nearly 40 years, he started his career at Dawson Oil and finished at Skrove Automotive. Brian Fremo could fix anything. He built garden benches from scrap wood, a grill pagoda from concrete blocks; he welded broken laundry baskets back together again, and he drove cars that most would call "antiques." He fixed broken washing machines, tractors, and grills. He even fixed broken hearts. But he couldn't fix his own. He loved the Vikings, the Twins, and traveling with his family up north. He was a loving parent to three sons: Winston Taylor, Ellet Taylor, and Cyrus Fremo. He was most proud of...

Robert "Rob" Merritt Gardner, 79, of St. Peter, MN, died on November 27, 2023, followed by his beloved wife of 37 years, Judith "Judy" Morey Gardner, 86, on December 8, 2023. A celebration of life for Rob and Judy will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 in St. Peter, MN. More information can be found https://www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com/obituaries. Rob and Judy are survived by his daughter, Rachel (Keith) Bridges of Plymouth, MN; her children, David (Monica) Sanderson of Concord, MA, Kathy (Mark) Andrews of Oxfordshire, England, Bob (Sawako Nishikawa) Sanderson of Osaka, Japan, and Lisa (Joel) Cox of Leawood, KS; their grandchildren, Madeleine, Elijah, Cady, Bobby, Celia, Tatum, Cory, Rosey...

Joleen Elizabeth Palmquist, age 81, of Kasota passed away on November 19, 2023. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at First Lutheran Church, St. Peter, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com

Janice Manzey of St Peter, MN passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Plymouth, MN. Born in Madison, MN March 25, 1939, daughter of Warren and Gertrude Hoelz. She graduated from Sherburn High School in 1957, attended Business College in Mankato and worked at the Fairmont Daily Sentinel before being married to Duane Manzey on June 14, 1959, in Dunnell, MN. Duane and Janice were blessed with four children. Mom worked at ADC for several years before moving to Iowa where she was active in the Lioness club. Upon returning to MN in 2003 she began part-time cashiering at Econofoods/Family Fresh which she enjoyed for over 10 years. She was active at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Ladies Aid,...

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the St. Peter Funeral Home. Military honors will follow. Memorials are preferred to the St. Peter High School (boys and girls) Athletic Department. www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com