Obituaries

Nov 9, 2025

Mary Gay Hlavac (née Schewe), 67, of North Mankato, MN tragically passed away on November 9th, 2025.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., November 22, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Northview.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Hoover Elementary PTA.

Mary...

Nov 15, 2025

H. Burton "Burt" Williams, age 96, of Lake Crystal, MN was called home to his Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Living Meadows in Madelia, MN, where he was surrounded with the love of his family as they visited throughout the week.

Visitation will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Crystal, MN from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on December...

Nov 15, 2025

Cheryl Jean Price, age 74 of North Mankato passed away Saturday November 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Cheryl was born on December 1, 1950, in Mankato, Minnesota to Laurell and Addie Boyum. Cheryl graduated from Mankato West High School in 1968. After that she went to cosmetology school in Mankato and graduated in 1969. On May 6, 1972,...

Nov 13, 2025

Bailey Wilson Blethen, 88, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 at the Pillars of Mankato. The family extends its deepest gratitude to the compassionate staff at Pillars, Freedom Home Care, and Moments Hospice, who supported him with kindness, respect, and laughter in his final days.

Bailey was born in Rochester, MN in 1937. His parents, William C. and Corol “Toy”...

Nov 13, 2025

Mark Reinhard Schell, 72, passed away on November 13, 2025, after a courageous 10-year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Mark was born on November 22, 1952, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Reinhard and Leone (Revier) Schell. He graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1972 and went on to pursue a degree in printing press technology.

On May 15, 1982, Mark married the...

Nov 12, 2025

LaVerne “Vernie” Allan Doering, a beloved husband, father, and cherished friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health System, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Mankato, Minnesota on March 4, 1945, to Martin and Dorothy (Missling) Doering, Vernie was a tranquil soul who dedicated his life to faith, family, farming, and community. One...

Nov 12, 2025

Roy Warren Holbrook, age 82, of Mapleton, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mapleton Community Home. 

Roy was a beloved father, grandfather, talented craftsman, and man of quiet strength and humor. Born on March 30, 1943, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Elmer and Wilhelmina (Krueger) Holbrook, Roy graduated from St. Clair High School in 1961. He married the love...

Nov 11, 2025

Donna Lee Rausch, age 92, of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous journey through illness.

She was born on September 26, 1933 in Albert Lea, MN. After marrying Billy Schue, she moved to the family farm where they raised four children together and built a life grounded in love, laughter and hard work. She especially loved...

Nov 10, 2025

Thomas James Holmes was born March 10, 1948, in Mankato, He was the youngest of seven children of Robert Mitchel and Edna Louise Holmes nee Kehner. He died on Nov. 10, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center. Tom grew up in North Mankato and graduated from Mankato High School in 1966. He attended Mankato State College for two semesters, then dropped...

Nov 10, 2025

Kent Stuart Bigbee, 95, of North Mankato, Minnesota passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato.

Memorial service will be held at 11am, Friday, November 14, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Burial and full military honors will take place at later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Redwood Falls....

Nov 8, 2025

Remembering Donna Kay Fjoser

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. — Helen Lowrie Marshall

Donna Kay Fjoser (née Hewitt) was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on January 14,...

Nov 8, 2025

Marlys Ellen Evenson, age 78, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, and one hour prior to the service at the...

Nov 8, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Karen Faye (Wacholz) Courrier was born on June 6, 1939, to William and Erma Wacholz in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Mansfield Lutheran Church. She passed away peacefully in her home on November 6, 2025.

She graduated from Kiester High School in 1957. She earned her BS degree in Education from Mankato State College. She taught...

Nov 5, 2025

Marjorie F. Sargent, age 93, died on November 5, 2025 at Generations Memory Care.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Garden City Cemetery.

Marjorie was born on January 15, 1932 in Lake Belt Township, IA to Gordon and Myrtle (Showers)...

Nov 5, 2025

Larry Dalluge, 88, of North Mankato, died on Wednesday, November 5. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm on Friday, December 5, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will also be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, both at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mankato. www.mankatomortuary.com.

A full obituary will be posted...

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

James Rossow passed away peacefully November 1st at the age of 90.

Jim was born on February 3, 1935, to Alfred and Myrtle (Adolphson) Rossow in Windom, MN. Jim graduated high school in 1953 and then attended Dunwoody Institute and later was drafted into the Army, serving in Germany from 1957 to 1959. Upon returning from service, he worked for the...

Nov 1, 2025

Donald W. Adams, age 84 of Madison Lake, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Marysburg. Visitation will begin at 9:00am at the church. To leave a condolence for the family or view the service livestream, please visit www.mankatomortuary.com.

Donald was born May 15, 1941 in St. Peter...

Oct 31, 2025

A Man. A United States Marine. A Husband. A Father. A Grandfather. A Brother. A Friend. A Neighbor.

Bernard "Bernie" Charles Fasnacht, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the home he built in Madison Lake (Washington Township), MN. Bernie was born on November 3, 1949 in Mankato, MN to Anthony "Tony" J. and Margaret C. (Sipple) Fasnacht....