Obituaries
Phillip Martin Deegan
Jul 14, 2020
Phil passed away at his home, in his chair, surrounded by his family – just like he wanted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.He was born in Mankato on December 17, 1946 to James Clyde and Francis Deegan. A native of Mankato and surrounding areas most of his life, he graduated from Rapidan High School in 1964. Shortly before graduation, he...
David Pearson
Jul 12, 2020
David Stanley Pearson, 70, of Mankato and lifelong resident of North Mankato, passed away July 12, 2020, at his home.
Funeral Mass will be 11 am, Saturday, July 18, 2020, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. The family prefers memorials be...
Elaine L. Peterson
Jul 11, 2020
Elaine L. Peterson, age 84, left you on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Lake Crystal Mortuary. Masks are encouraged, but not required. Lake Crystal Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Elaine was born December 30, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Alice C. Charland...
Gorden D. Koopmann
Jul 11, 2020
Gorden D. Koopmann age 74 of Kasota, died Saturday July 11, 2020 peacefully with his wife Carol by his side.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Friday. Burial at Lake Crystal Cemetery,
Gorden was born September 19,...
Roger Kellogg Coomes
Jul 11, 2020
Roger Kellogg Coomes left this world suddenly on July 11 at age 88.
Roger was born May 17, 1932 to Royston Gerald and Lucille Carpenter Coomes in Chicago, IL. Roger married Sally Payne August 1, 1959 in Chicago. They had three children: Brian Arthur born in Beloit, Wi; Barbara Lynn and Bradley Daniel born in Auburn, NY.
Roger graduated from...
Mary E. Buschkowsky
Jul 10, 2020
Lifelong Madison Lake resident Mary (Kortuem) Buschkowsky passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home with her oldest son, Brian, by her side in the early morning hours of July 10th, 2020. Her health had been slowly declining since suffering a stroke a year prior.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., July 25, 2020 at All Saints Catholic Church...
Sister Thelma (Mary LeRoy) Vetsch, SSND
Jul 9, 2020
Our beloved Sister Thelma (Mary LeRoy) Vetsch, 97, died peacefully at noon in the presence of her SSND sisters on July 9, 2020, in Notre Dame Health Care, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato, Minnesota. Until just recently, she could often be found near the nurses’ station in Notre Dame Hall greeting sisters and staff.
The Funeral Liturgy for Sister...
Bonita Mae Krueger
Jul 7, 2020
Bonita Mae Krueger, age 72, of Lake Crystal, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James.
A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Lincoln Baptist Cemetery, rural Lake Crystal. Lake Crystal Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bonita was born on February 12, 1948 in Madelia to Marius and Ruth...
Robert J. Reutzel
Jul 7, 2020
Robert J. Reutzel, long-time pharmacist and business owner passed away, July 7, 2020 after an extended illness.
Robert was born in a small farmhouse near Swea City, Iowa, on September 29, 1934. He was the fourth of seven children born to Henry and Anna (Mathias) Reutzel.
Born with a strong work ethic and excellent study skills, Robert sought a better...
Sister Andrea M. Zelenak, SSND
Jul 4, 2020
You are my shepherd, O God;There is nothing I shall want.” Psalm 23
Our beloved Sister M. Andrea Zelenak, 90, died peacefully at 7:00 p.m. on July 4, 2020, in Notre Dame Health Care, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato, Minnesota. Sisters had been keeping vigil with her in the days prior to her death. Family members felt badly that...
Josie B. Lander
Jul 2, 2020
Josie B. Lander, age 90 of Mapleton died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at The Beacon in Mapleton, Minnesota.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at Union Cemetery in Mapleton. Olson- Tichenor Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Josie was born November 8, 1929 to Robert and Josie (Byrum) Morris in Rocky Hock, NC. Josie was united in...
Chanler Edward Denn
Jul 2, 2020
Chanler Edward Denn, the world’s best hand holder, cuddler, and dirt eater, was greeted at the gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus in Rochester.Visitation will be held from 4-8pm, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mapleton. Throughout the visitation, social distancing will be practiced and the...
Lai Van Nguyen
Jul 1, 2020
Lai Van Nguyen of Mankato was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at the age of 90. He was born December 28, 1929 in Ha Nam, Vietnam, and married Khuou on October 6, 1948. Soon after, Lai served in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam for 25 years as the warrant officer...
Janet Barry
Jul 1, 2020
Janet Marie (Heinze) Barry, 71, of Mankato, passed into God’s healing majesty on July 1, 2020 after 11 years of battling cancer.
Funeral service will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N Riverfront Dr., in Mankato and one hour prior to...
Beau Alan Kruckeberg
Jun 30, 2020
Beau Alan Kruckeberg passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on June 30, 2020 at the East Bank Hospital - M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.
A graveside service to honor his life will be held at 10:30am, Monday, July 6, 2020 at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato. Please share a message of...
Elwin "Pete" W. Sanders
Jun 27, 2020
Elwin “Pete” Sanders, 82, of Mankato, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before service. Private family interment will be in Mt. Lake Cemetery.
Pete was born March 3, 1938...
David Allyn Stegora
Jun 25, 2020
David Allyn Stegora, age 32, of Mankato, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home.
No services will be held. Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
David was born on January 19, 1988 in Burnsville, MN to Therese (Loberg) Stegora. He graduated from Mankato East High School in 2006. David was currently working for Thrifty White Pharmacy. David...
Kathryn Wigdahl
Jun 25, 2020
Kathryn Marcella Wigdahl, 90 of Lake Crystal and formerly of Buffalo, passed away peacefully June 25, 2020 at Crystal Seasons Assisted Living in Lake Crystal, Minnesota.
A private family burial will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on July 10th at 9:30 AM.
Katie was born April 4, 1930 to Mathias and Marie (Tschida) Grilz in St....
Gregory "Greg" Paul Hansen
Jun 25, 2020
Gregory “Greg” P. Hansen, age 67, passed away on Thursday June 25, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Greg was born September 11, 1952 to Woodrow “Woody” and Louise (Marquardt) Hansen. He was a graduate of Mankato High School. In 1975 Greg started the business of Hansen Sanitation, Inc., in which he enjoyed working alongside his two children...
Jesse Thomas Kroenke
Jun 22, 2020
Jesse Thomas Kroenke, age 41, of St. Clair, MN passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2020. Memorial Mass will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Clair, with visitation one hour prior. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jesse was born on October 2, 1978 in Mankato, MN...
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