Obituaries

May 9, 2025

Merle Kitzmann, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Mankato, Minnesota, on the evening of Friday, May 9, with his loving family at his side.

Merle Philip Kitzmann was born on June 7, 1938, in Elmore, Minnesota, the eighth child of the Rev. Otto and Mrs. Priscilla Kitzmann. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore in 1952...

May 9, 2025

William “Bill” Statham, age 86, of Mankato, died on May 9, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Minneopa Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bill was born...

May 7, 2025

Dad loved his family, he liked helping people, and he looked forward to being with Jesus. On May 7, 2025, at the age of 89, Dad went to heaven.

Robert "Bob" Dean Wilking was born on April 26, 1936, in the hospital above the bank in Nicollet. He lived on the family farm in rural Nicollet until his high school graduation....

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen K. Fischer, 80, of Waterville, MN, who left this world on May 6, 2025 after a battle against lung cancer. Karen was born on March 18, 1945, in Waseca, MN to Kenneth and Marian (Fox) Hoehn.

Karen attended grade school at All Saints, where she met Duane, and high...

May 5, 2025

Marilyn J. Hagge, age 72, of Mankato, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Laurels Peak. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mankato Mortuary, officiated by Pastor Melanie Wallschlaeger. Burial will follow at Minneopa Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Marilyn Jean (Jorgenson) Hagge was...

May 5, 2025

Sheila Marie (Guetter) Brand, 59 of Lake Crystal died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Community in Mankato after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

A Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22nd with a Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso, MN....

May 4, 2025

Thorild “Tory” K. Nelson, age 94, of rural Nicollet, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., Sunday at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at the church on Monday. Interment will...

May 2, 2025

Mona Mavis Koehler, age 95, of Mankato passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1103 N. Broad Street, Mankato with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be held at a later date in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our...

May 2, 2025

John Jay Foede, loving husband to Nada (married May 6, 1967), and loving father to their daughters, Kaarin K. Foede (husband Ron Middendorf) and Susan M. Weinberger (husband Tom Weinberger), died Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by the people dear to him. He was born April 28, 1944 in Alliance Nebraska to Edwin and Lauretta Foede, and is survived by...

May 1, 2025

Joan Caroline Peterman, age 88, of Mankato went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Mayo Health Systems Mankato surrounded by family.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., May 9, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be two hours prior, starting at 9:00. Private family burial in Zumbrota, MN at a later date. Memorials preferred...

Apr 30, 2025

Patrick Thomas Murray, age 76, of Eau Claire, WI, died Wednesday April 30, 2025, after being in Hospice Care in Owen, WI. Patrick was born June 8, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Frank T. and Joan M. Murray, Lake Crystal, MN.

Pat attended Mankato State University, Mankato, MN as a Theater major. He had major roles in many plays...

Apr 30, 2025

Judy passed on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Pathstone Memory Care. Judy had dementia for 9 years but still traveled and remained at home for 7 years.

Celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 11am, Friday, May 9, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato with visitation starting at 9:30am. Family graveside service will be...

Apr 29, 2025

Claudia F. Sohre, age 79, of Good Thunder, went to be with her heavenly father on April 29, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A private family graveside service will be held at 11am, May 9, 2025, at Decoria Cemetery.

Claudia was born March 19, 1946, in Mankato to Claude A. and Sophia O. (Gilbertson) Ziegler. She was baptized...

Apr 26, 2025

Marlyss “Marley” R. Johnson, 93, of Mankato passed away on April 26, 2025 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Celebration of Life will be 1:00-3:00pm on May 3, 2025 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake, MN. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials preferred to Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake.

Marley was born August 16, 1931 in Lake...

Apr 26, 2025

Beverly Ann Fitzloff, age 86, of Mankato passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.

Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., May 6, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato. Burial at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., May 5, at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before the service at the...

Apr 23, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

David C. Wendelschafer, age 72, of Cleveland, MN, passed away on April 23rd, 2025, surrounded by his family, at his home on West Lake Jefferson, from cancer.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 2-5 p.m., and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 28, both at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Interment will...

Apr 22, 2025

Jerry Etherington, age 83, of Mapleton, died peacefully at his home on April 22, 2025.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Mapleton. Visitation will be Sunday, April 27 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will be at Calvary Cemetery, Mapleton. Mankato Mortuary is...

Apr 21, 2025

David Owen Odegard, age 73, of North Mankato, Minnesota, passed away on April 21st, 2025 peacefully at his home. David was born on March 11, 1952, in Madelia, MN, to Orrie Orlando and Elizabeth Ardella Odegard.

David was the third of six boys. After graduating from St. James High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served...

Apr 20, 2025

Jacob “Jake” R. Farrell, age 21, of Lake Crystal, died April 20, 2025, from injuries of a motor vehicle accident.

A Celebration of Jake’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, April 28, and will continue one hour before the service Tuesday all at...