ELMORE — Dessie Jean Ibanez, 86 years old, lived her early years in Elmore, Minn. and later years in North Mankato, Minn. She passed away March 8, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Patton Funeral Home, Blue Earth. A time for visitation will be on Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Blue Earth.