Obituaries

Debra M. Burns

Debra M. Burns

Oct 18, 2025

Debra Marie Burns of Mankato passed away peacefully on October 18th 2025 at the age of 66.

Debra was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Burns and her father, Clarence Kuusi. She is survived by her mother, Bonnie Kuusi; brothers, Jeff Kuusi (Michelle) and Terry and Dianne Kuusi, five children, Casey Burns (Leslie), Andy and Amanda Burns, Alex Burns (Jeanie),...

Michael "Mike" Otto Wagner

Michael "Mike" Otto Wagner

Oct 13, 2025

Michael “Mike” Otto Wagner, age 75, of Mankato, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2025. Mike was born on October 7, 1950, in Alexandria Minnesota, and grew up in nearby Osakis.

Mike will be remembered for his dedication to helping persons with disabilities gain successful employment, his passion for baseball, and how much he loved his family.

Mike married...

Shannon Lee Lawrence

Shannon Lee Lawrence

Oct 23, 2025

Shannon Lee Lawrence, 54, of North Mankato, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 23, 2025. Born on November 29, 1970, in Tyler, MN, she was a devoted wife to Brian and loving mother to Brady. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Northview -North Mankato Mortuary in North Mankato,...

Nancy Marie Couden

Nancy Marie Couden

Oct 22, 2025

Nancy M. Couden, age 70, of Lake Crystal, passed away on October 22, 2025 at Laurel’s Peak Rehabilitation Center after a brief battle with cancer.

A private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nancy was born on June 21,...

Richard F. Reddeman

Richard F. Reddeman

Oct 21, 2025

Richard Frank Reddeman passed into the Lord’s presence on October 21, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

He was born to Frank and Ruth Reddeman on December 22, 1930, in St. Peter, MN and grew up on a farm near Cleveland, MN....

DeeAnn Schubbe

DeeAnn Schubbe

Oct 18, 2025

DeeAnn Schubbe, age 88, formerly from Mapleton and currently of North Mankato, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

DeeAnn was born December 8, 1936 in Mankato to Melvin and Velma (Wolff) Wiebold. She graduated from Mapleton High School. DeeAnn married Robert Schubbe on January 12, 1957,...

Doris Joann Peterson

Doris Joann Peterson

Oct 17, 2025

Doris Joann (Dakken) Peterson 90, of Mankato MN, passed away on October 17, 2025 at the Pillars of Mankato.

She was born to Bud and Naomi Dakken on her grandparents’ farm near Lake Mills, Iowa on June 21, 1935.

Doris grew up in Lake Mills, Iowa. After she graduated from high school, she attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls...

Danh Thi Le

Danh Thi Le

Oct 14, 2025

CÁO PHÓ“Trong niềm tin vào sự Phục Sinh của Chúa Giêsu Kitô”Gia đình chúng tôi vô cùng thương tiếc báo tin đến thân bằng quyến thuộc và bạn hữu xa gần:Mẹ và Bà của chúng tôiBÀ ANNA LÊ THỊ DANHSinh ngày 10 tháng 07 năm 1939, được Chúa gọi về lúc 18 giờ 10 phút, ngày 14 tháng 10 năm...

Jerry Depuydt

Jerry Depuydt

Oct 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Jerry Depuydt, who died unexpectedly on October 14, 2025, just days after his 73rd birthday.

Jerry had a gift for making friends everywhere with his gentle nature and kind soul, being born and raised on the farm he learned to fix anything and was a great mechanic, who loved antique tractors and...

Terrence Lee Olsson

Terrence Lee Olsson

Oct 14, 2025

Terrence “Terry” Lee Olsson, age 82, passed away on October 14, 2025.

Terry was born in Cedar Falls, IA on February 9, 1943 to Gordon and Gertrude (Naber) Olsson.

Terry graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1961. He worked at Henry's Standard Station in Waterloo, IA and then worked at Aramark for 31 years until he retired.

Terry married Janice Reints on...

Susan Jane Knowles

Susan Jane Knowles

Oct 14, 2025

Susan Jane (Sullivan) Knowles, age 73, of Kilkenny, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Hillcrest Health Care and Rehab in Mankato.

Susan was born on June 4, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Robert and Luverne (Street) Sullivan. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1971. On October 7, 1969, she was united in marriage to David Knowles in Lake...

Thomas "Putts" J. Piotrowski

Thomas "Putts" J. Piotrowski

Oct 12, 2025

Thomas “Putts” J. Piotrowski, age 72, of North Mankato, died Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., October 30, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Thomas was born July 17, 1953, to Sylvester and Angeline (Szyperski) Piotrowski in Little Falls, MN. Putts served...

Russell George Johnson

Russell George Johnson

Oct 12, 2025

Russel G. Johnson, age 86, of North Mankato, died on October 12, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service at church....

Donald D. Sprague

Donald D. Sprague

Oct 12, 2025

Donald Dean Sprague, age 91 of Mankato, MN died at home on October 12, 2025.

The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato, MN. Visitation will be at church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Mankato Mortuary is handling arrangement.

Donald was...

Ronald B. Larson

Ronald B. Larson

Oct 11, 2025

Ronald B. Larson, 77 of North Mankato, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Ron’s funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church, 325 Sherman Street, North Mankato Minn., with visitation at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer...

Patrick John Landkamer

Patrick John Landkamer

Oct 10, 2025

Patrick John Landkamer With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patrick John Landkamer, who died unexpectedly on Friday, October 10, 2025, just days shy of his 44th birthday.

Born on October 16, 1981, in Mankato, Pat was the beloved son of John “Jack” and Colleen (Kittridge) Landkamer. He attended Loyola Catholic Schools and graduated from Mankato East High School in...

Arlene Joanne Larson

Arlene Joanne Larson

Oct 10, 2025

Arlene Voldahl-Larson, 92 of Mankato died on Friday, October 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October15 at Hilltop United Methodist Church in Mankato. Visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Emerald Cemetery, rural Frost, MN.

Born on September 24, 1933 to Alfred and Gerry...

Josephine "Jo" A. Stokesbary

Josephine "Jo" A. Stokesbary

Oct 10, 2025

Josephine ‘Jo’ Stokesbary, age 85, passed away on Friday Oct 10, 2025, at her home in rural North Mankato surrounded in love.

Funeral Service for Jo will be held Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m., at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation held before the service 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Northview. Private Family Interment will be in the Garden City Cemetery.

Jo was born...

Frank Paul Jung

Frank Paul Jung

Oct 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Paul Jung, who passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, at the age of 61.

Born on May 23, 1964, in Hague, North Dakota, Frank lived a life defined by love, humility, and quiet strength. He was a devoted husband, a proud and loving father, a loyal friend, and...

Robert "Bob" L. Ackerman

Robert "Bob" L. Ackerman

Oct 9, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lemoyne Ackerman, age 89, of Mankato, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2025, at Oak Terrace in North Mankato, MN.

Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., October 21, 2025, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Currie, MN. Visitation will be one hour before service at the church. Interment will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Currie, MN. 

Robert was born...