Jane Barbara Perkins

Jane Barbara Perkins, age 90, of North Mankato passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9th at Northview Mortuary in North Mankato. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Private graveside burial will be held at Glenwood Cemetery for family members.

Jane was born on January 12, 1936 to Fred and Sylvia Wolfe in Graettinger, Iowa where she was raised and attended school. She graduated from Graettinger High School in 1954. She was a cheerleader in high school and sang and played piano at many funerals and weddings. She was also a bookkeeper and waitress.

On June 10, 1956 she married the love of her life, Lester Perkins, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They were married 68 years. Jane became a stay at home mom when she had her two children, Cindy and Todd.

Jane enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge groups, and traveling with her family and friends. She also enjoyed spending quality time at her and Les’ lake cabin with her family and winters at their home in Arizona.

Jane is loved and missed by her children, Cindy (Bob) Rothenbuehler and Todd (Kate) Perkins; her grandchildren, Anika Perkins and Abby (Tyler) Grey; and her great-grandchildren, Audra, Elsie and Hudson; sister Vicki Petersen (Dean); and many nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Sylvia Wolfe; and her husband Lester.

Jane will be remembered for her willingness to help others, her caring heart, being a great wife, mother and “mamie”, the countless friendships she made, and the love she shared with those around her.

Her last two years she was at Pillars of Mankato Senior Living in memory care, where she received wonderful care and made numerous friends with residents, their families and staff.

Our heartfelt thanks to the compassionate caregivers at Pillars Dimensions Unit for the wonderful care and kindness they gave our mother.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.

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