Obituaries
Donald William Kvasnicka
Dec 31, 2025
Donald “Don” Kvasnicka passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born in 1929 to Joseph and Stella Kvasnicka on the family 40-acre farm south of Owatonna. He was the youngest of eight kids, attended a one-room country grade school and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948. In 1947, Don joined the Army National...
Carol I. Oney
Jan 11, 2026
Carol Irene Oney, age 77 of Mankato, died January 11, 2026, at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held from 1-3 p.m., April 12, 2026, at Mankato Mortuary. Family interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.
Carol was born on March 10, 1948, in Viborg, South Dakota, to Oliver and Ardis (Nelson) Jensen....
Sybil Elaine Solting
Dec 18, 2025
Sybil Solting, 78, of Mapleton, Minnesota died of dementia on December 18, 2025.
Sybil was born in Faribault, Minnesota to Clinton and Henriette (Spiekermann) Wolf and grew up on a farm outside of Medford, Minnesota. Following high school, she attended Mankato State College, where she earned her degree in English Education and Library Science. Sybil married John Solting in the summer...
Robert J. Laven
Mar 31, 2026
Robert John Laven, age 91, died March 31, 2026 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William Laven, Sr and Frances (Keinz) Laven; his brothers, William Laven, Jr and Peter Laven; his sisters, Katherine and Delores; and his wife, Margaret (Manske) Laven.
Robert is survived by his sister, Patricia Westin of New Hampshire;...
Kimberly S. Teig
Mar 31, 2026
Kimberly (Kim) Teig of North Mankato, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at the age of 65, after a brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born in Fairmont, Minnesota on February 20, 1961, the third child of Doris and Robert Gerhardt. She attended Welcome Schools in Welcome, Minnesota, and South Central...
Gabriel Planas, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Gabriel Planas, Jr., age 97, of Mankato and formerly of Jarrell, TX, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 17, 1928, in San Antonio, Tex., to Gabriel and Margaret Twitty “Maggie” (Hudsbeth) Planas and grew up in San Antonio.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1946...
LaVonne Verna Kueker
Mar 29, 2026
LaVonne Verna Kueker, age 83, of Mankato, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mankato, with Pastor Adam Matheny officiating. A visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery at a...
Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes
Mar 26, 2026
Former Mankato resident, Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes, age 90, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Wasilla.
Her memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at Mankato Mortuary. Immediately following the service, there will be time to visit with family and share favorite stories. Family Interment will be in Minneopa Cemetery, rural...
Troy Johnson
Mar 26, 2026
Troy Anthony Johnson, age 42 of Mankato, unexpectedly passed away on March 26, 2026.
Troy was the loving son of Randy and Donna Johnson, and Joyce and Dyle Brower.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Reuban Johnson Jr.; his grandparents, Tom and Arlene Edwards; and his brother, Cory Johnson.
His surviving family members include his grandmother, Beatrice Johnson; siblings Megan Johnson,...
Robert "Butch" A. Loeffler
Mar 25, 2026
Robert Loeffler, age 76, of St. Clair, died on March 25, 2026 at Hillcrest HCC with family by his side.
Robert was born December 15, 1949 in Fairmont, MN to Robert and Donna (Riese) Loeffler. He was drafted into the United States Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1971. On December 16, 1972, Robert was united in marriage to...
Marcus A. Hawker
Mar 25, 2026
Marcus Allen Hawker, age 29, of Lake Crystal, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Marcus’ life will be held at 3:00 p.m., April 11, 2026, at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m.
Marcus was born March 9, 1997, to Robert and Stacy (Armendariz) Hawker...
Verne Austin
Mar 23, 2026
Verne Austin passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama. Verne (LaVerne) was 97 years old.
Verne was born in Bancroft, Iowa on March 19, 1929 to Florence and Verne Austin. Verne graduated from St. John’s High School in 1947 and immediately went on to have a full, life-long career as a musician pianist. He joined the Marines in...
Beverly W. Allen
Mar 23, 2026
Beverly Allen, age 86 of Mankato, MN, died on Monday, March 23 at Pathstone Latitude surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday, March 29 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and also will continue...
Harry Heins
Mar 20, 2026
Harry H. Heins, age 94, of Good Thunder passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on March 20, 2026.
Harry was born June 5, 1931 along with his twin brother Henry to Carl and Lena (Nelson) Heins in Mankato, MN. Harry graduated from Good Thunder High School in 1949. He entered the Armed Services in May 1954 and served...
Carol Edora Volness (Lien)
Mar 19, 2026
Carol Edora Volness (Lien), age 96, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her home in Faribault, Minnesota, surrounded by family.
Carol was born on September 21, 1929, in Halstad, Minnesota. She was a longtime resident of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, where she and her husband, Robert Jennings Volness, established their home, business and raised their family. Robert preceded her in death.
Carol...
Connie Rae Freeberg
Mar 19, 2026
Constance “Connie” Rae Freeberg, age 80, of Mankato, died Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Pheasants Ridge in St. Peter.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Minneopa Cemetery.
Connie was born March 13, 1946 in Mankato to Vernon and Shirley (Miller) Kranz. She was united...
Daniel Jon Scheurer
Mar 18, 2026
Daniel Jon Scheurer, 84, of North Mankato, MN, passed away on March 18 at home surrounded by family. He was born on October 23, 1941, in Mankato, MN.
Daniel dedicated much of his life to his work and community. At Mankato State College, he lettered in football, served as president of Delta Sigma Pi, and earned a triple major in Business...
Gerald "Gerry" Patrick Morris
Mar 18, 2026
Gerald “Gerry” Patrick Morris, age 80, of Mankato, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Mankato Mortuary. Memorial service 2pm, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Military honors will be provided by Mankato Area Veterans Memorial Rifle...
Lynda L. Leiferman
Mar 18, 2026
Lynda “Lyn” Leiferman, 76, of Mapleton, died peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lyn was born in Mankato on March 2, 1950, to William and Louise (Guenther) Birr and grew up in Mapleton, graduating from Mapleton High School with the class of 1968. Lyn married Lee Leiferman at the United Church of Mapleton on August...
Loren Sohre
Mar 16, 2026
Loren A. Sohre, age 76 of Good Thunder, a beloved husband, father, and cherished friend passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of his family.
Loren was born in Mankato on May 12, 1949 to LeRoy and Arladene (Kleinbeck) Sohre. He graduated from Good Thunder High School and was drafted into the US Army on...
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