Obituaries
David Allan Knowles
Jun 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Allan Knowles, who left us on June 2, 2025, just a few days shy of his 76th birthday. Born on June 6, 1949, in Madelia, MN, David was a loving husband, a proud father, and a true friend to many. David grew up in Madelia and graduated from...
Margaret "Maggie" A. Oberle
Jun 1, 2025
Margaret Ann Oberle, age 94, of rural Mankato, died June 1, 2025, peacefully at Oak Terrace Senior Living, North Mankato, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour...
Todd J. Miller
May 30, 2025
GRATEFUL TODD Gratefully born to Jerry and Sheila Meagher Miller on December 18, 1971 in Mankato MN.Affectionately raised by his loving parents and five older siblings. Toddy’s youth was spent on the ripples of Lake Washington in the summer with his summer lake friends, and on the ice in the winter with a hockey stick in hand. The hockey passion...
Paul A. Riewe
May 30, 2025
Paul A. Riewe, ago 60 of North Mankato, died Friday May 30, 2025.
Paul was born September 21, 1964, the youngest of 6 children to Elmer W. and Elizabeth (Dackins) Riewe in Mankato. Paul grew up in Lake Crystal and graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1983.
Paul went on to attend South Central College earning a degree in Electronic Technology....
John Dennis Ullrich III
May 27, 2025
John Dennis Ullrich III, age 75, of Mankato passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com.
John D....
NancyLee Caley
May 24, 2025
NancyLee Caley, 64, of Waseca, passed away in Mankato surrounded by her loving family on May 24, 2025.
A private celebration of her life will be held in her home at a later date.
NancyLee was born on September 26, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Laurence W. Simpson and Nancy Simpson (Parrish). A dedicated medical assistant, NancyLee was not only a professional...
Kay M. Midthun
May 23, 2025
Kay M. Midthun, age 71, of Lake Crystal, died Friday, May 23, 2025.
A Celebration of Kay’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., June 14, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before service. Private interment will take place at Lake Crystal Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be given to the Sharing Shelf of the First...
Mary Florence Brose
May 23, 2025
Mary Florence Brose, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Pillars of Mankato. She was born on July 12, 1947, in New Ulm MN, to Linus Schramski and Vivian Macho.
Mary was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm, Minnesota. Her education began at Good Counsel Academy, where...
Nancy L. Heidemann
May 23, 2025
Nancy L. Heidemann, age 70, of Inver Grove Heights and formerly of Mankato, died Friday, May 23, 2025, from cancer.
A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before the service.
Nancy was born October 9, 1954, in Mankato to Donald H. and Averill P. (Hassing)...
Richard D. "Luker" Lewis
May 22, 2025
Richard Dean Lewis, age 74, of Lake Crystal, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Waters Edge Assisted Living in Mankato, MN.
A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Lake Crystal American Legion, 600 County Rd 20, Lake Crystal, MN. Family interment will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato.
Richard was...
Gerald Lowell Johnson
May 21, 2025
Gerald (Gerry) was born on his family farm near Trimont, Minnesota. He graduated from Truman High School in 1950. After graduation he worked for Stokely Van Camp in Fairmont, Pure Oil Gas trucking company, then owned his own Pure Oil Gas truck, and also drove school bus in Truman. In 1956 he joined Chicago North Western Railroad, which was later...
Donna Schroeder
May 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaDonna May Schroeder on May 21, 2025 at the age of 82. Born in St. Peter, Minnesota to Fred and Ione (Schumann) Manteufel, Donna’s early life was shaped by resilience after the loss of her parents at a young age. She was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle,...
Phyllis A. Martinka
May 21, 2025
Phyllis Ann Martinka, age 98, of Mankato, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, Mankato, MN. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis was born, May 8, 1927, to Charles and Veronica (Hoffman) Kraus in New Ulm, MN. She graduated from...
James Richard Osborne
May 20, 2025
On May 20, 2025, James passed away in his home peacefully, surrounded by family. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on May 31, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Minneopa Cemetery.James Richard Osborne was born at home in Madelia, MN on February 23, 1932. He was the...
Rhea Dee Wassman
May 18, 2025
Rhea Dee Wassman, age 46, of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born on September 25, 1978 in Fairmont, MN, the beloved daughter of Janet Wassman and Gary Wassman. Rhea brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her.
She had a special love for puzzles, coloring, crafts, travel, matching games, singing loud, and...
Dorothy Hollnagel Mumma
May 17, 2025
Dorothy Hollnagel Mumma passed away at Ecumen Pathstone on Saturday, May 17, 2025.Born in Mankato on October 4, 1940, she lived her 84 years in Mankato and North Mankato. Dorothy was the wife of the late Al Mumma and the daughter of the late Helene Hoberg Hollnagel and Russell Albert Hollnagel. Five of her seven siblings preceded her in death.
Dorothy...
Kevin Joel Moret
May 12, 2025
Kevin Joel Moret, age 67, of Mankato passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.
A Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025. In honor of Kevin’s love of softball and baseball, attendees of Monday night’s visitation are encouraged...
Dolores Morente Gomez Giefer
May 11, 2025
Dolores Morente Gomez Giefer, age 89, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on May 11, 2025.
A private family service will be held to honor her life and celebrate the warmth, resilience, and love she brought to those around her. Please share a memory of Dolores with her family at www.mankatomortuary.com
Born on September 16, 1935, in Seville,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ardella Odegard
May 9, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Odegard, age 99, formerly from St. James, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on May 9, 2025.
Funeral Service will be held on June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James with Pastor John Odegard officiating. Visitation will be June 9 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at church. Interment will...
James Nick Portz
May 9, 2025
Jim Portz, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, May 9.
Funeral will be on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato, MN. Visitation will begin two hours prior, starting at 9:00 a.m. A luncheon reception will follow immediately after the funeral, with burial at Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the...
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