Obituaries
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
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...
Donald W. Adams
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...
Bernard "Bernie" Charles Fasnacht
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....
Peter A. Kruize
Oct 30, 2025
Peter A. Kruize, age 71 of St. Peter, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Benedictine Living, St. Peter.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with a visitation to follow from 1:30-4:00pm. The celebration will continue at 5:00pm at the Red Men Club, St. Peter. To leave a condolence for...
Melvin "Mel" Lee Pettersen
Oct 30, 2025
Melvin "Mel" Lee Pettersen, age 89, longtime resident of Lake Crystal, died Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home.Public visitation will be held from 12-2pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Lake Crystal Mortuary with a private service to follow. Burial will take place at North Lincoln Cemetery in rural Lake Crystal.
Complete obituary is pending.
Lacy Keith Wilkins
Oct 29, 2025
Lacy Keith Wilkins, 75, of Mankato, MN, passed away on October 29, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lacy spent much of his life in Savannah, Georgia, before moving to Texas, Florida, and eventually calling Mankato home. A 13-year U.S. Army veteran, he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star for...
Merle Jurden Brinkman
Oct 28, 2025
Merle Jurden Brinkman, age 105, longtime resident of Belgrade Township, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living - Autumn Lane Memory Care.
Service details and complete obituary are pending.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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