Obituaries
Randolph Tuma
Apr 10, 2020
Randolph James Tuma, 71, of Madison Lake, died April 10, 2020 at his home.
Randy was born July 5, 1948 to William and Marion (Simon) Tuma in St. Peter, Minnesota. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1966. Following high school, Randy served in the US Navy in Puerto Rico. He married Rita Erickson in 1971. Together, they raised three...
Charles Francis Frost, Sr. (UPDATED)
Apr 10, 2020
UPDATED - Charles Francis Frost Sr, 97, long time resident of North Mankato/Mankato passed away in his sleep on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center.
A celebration and memorial mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Rev. John Kunz officiating. There will be a brief time...
Clarence "Red" Herbst
Apr 9, 2020
Northview-North Mankato Mortuary
2060 Commerce Drive
North Mankato, Minnesota
507-388-2288
Clarence “Red” Herbst, age 93, passed away at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center on April 9, 2020.
A private family graveside service will be held at Woodland Hills Cemetery in Mankato. We look forward to sharing and remembering stories when we are able to be together at a future date and...
Dennis Gene Tischer
Apr 9, 2020
Dennis Gene Tischer, age 84, of Good Thunder, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Pathstone Living in Mankato.
Private graveside service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Good Thunder. Please share a memory of Dennis with his family at www.mankatomortuary.com.
Dennis was born October 24, 1935 in Mankato to Clarence and Verona (Gutenschwager) Tischer. On...
Stanley Healy
Apr 8, 2020
Stanley Gene Healy, age 90, of Mapleton, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Mapleton Community Home.
Due to restrictions on public gatherings, a private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mapleton. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Stanley was born March 26, 1930 in Faribault County to Charles and Viola (Klint)...
Sister Mary Emmanuel Fallenstein, SSND
Apr 6, 2020
On Monday of Holy Week, April 6, 2020, in the midst of the corona virus pandemic, our beloved Sister Mary Emmanuel Fallenstein, 92, died peacefully at 8:55 p.m. in Notre Dame Health Care, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato, Minnesota. Her condition had declined steadily in the preceding weeks, and sisters were praying with her up to the time of...
Rita Schoenstedt
Apr 6, 2020
Born in Mankato on May 11, 1937 to MayBelle (Olson) and Raymond “Ray” Krause, Rita grew up in front of the camera, as her father was a photographer and proprietor of Krause Studio in Mankato. She had a magical childhood and remained a lighthearted, fun-loving person. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1955 and high school friends remained very...
Orval Patrick Marquardt, Jr.
Apr 6, 2020
Orval Patrick Marquardt, Jr., age 87, of North Mankato, died Monday, April 6, 2020.
Due to restrictions on public gatherings related to the Coronavirus, a private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Please share a memory of Orval with his family online at www.mankatomortuary.com.
Orval was born October 19, 1932 in New Ulm...
Lorraine June Schultz
Apr 4, 2020
Lorraine June (Bluhm) Schultz, age 88 of Beauford, MN passed away April 4, 2020 at The Beacon of Mapleton where she was a resident.
Lorraine was born to Ruben and Lillie (Schull) Bluhm April 9, 1931 in Decoria Township. She was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she was baptized on May 17, 1931 and confirmed on...
Annabelle Giroux
Apr 2, 2020
Annabelle Marie Giroux, 92 of North Mankato, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Due to the current circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Annabelle’s career was dominated by the many years that she served as Office Manager for the Robert Carlstrom...
Quentin Peterson
Apr 1, 2020
Quentin Ruben Peterson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Quentin was born in Belgrade Township, North Mankato, MN on September 9, 1922 to Emma (Tillman) Peterson and Ruben Peterson. He grew up on the family farm and attended Kern’s Country School. He farmed with his father until entering the military service. He served in the U.S. Army...
Marlan "Butch" Pitts
Mar 31, 2020
Marlan “Butch” Pitts, age 82, of Judson, died on March 31, 2020 at his home.
A private family graveside service will be held at Cambria Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Marlan was born on May 20, 1937 in Madelia to Herman and Gretchen (Hill) Pitts. He attended school in Madelia and Rochester. On July 11, 1970, Marlan...
Paul Jirik
Mar 27, 2020
Paul Andrew Jirik, age 53, of St. Peter, died on Friday, March 27, 2020.
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Paul’s death, a memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato.
Paul Andrew, the son of Leonard and Charlotte (Schefter)...
Gwyn Etta Sankey - Updated
Mar 27, 2020
Gwyn Etta (Heflin) Sankey was born on June 19, 1978 at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and passed away at age 41 on March 27, 2020 in Mankato, Minnesota.She was the mother of 5 children. She raised them with strength, facing many battles while doing so. Including serving as a proud Army wife for...
Darlene Melvin
Mar 27, 2020
Darlene “Dolly” Marie (Peterson) Melvin, 78, of Mankato, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, after a long battle with breast cancer. A private burial was held at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato with a celebration to be held later. To sign guestbook and leave a condolence, use www.mankatomortuary.com.
Darlene was born October...
Mary Ann Greenwald
Mar 23, 2020
Mary Ann Greenwald, 70 of Mankato, died March 23, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Due to the current circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Mary Ann was born April 16, 1949 to Fokko and Catherine (Caspers) Muller in Willmar, Minnesota. She graduated from Clara City...
Norma Jane Goodrich
Mar 22, 2020
North Mankato Mortuary
2060 Commerce Drive
North Mankato, MN 56003
507-388-2288
Norma Jane Goodrich gracefully went home to her Heavenly Father on March 22, 2020 at the age of 82, after a very long and brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, and held by her soulmate Byron as she passed.
A private funeral service will...
Kathleen M. Dehning
Mar 21, 2020
Kathleen Mary Dehning, age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21 in her home at the Pillars of Mankato Senior Living facility in Mankato, Minnesota.
Because of current restrictions on gatherings, no Mass will be held. A private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato with Father Paul van de Crommert presiding. Please share a memory of Katy...
Ross R. Wilder
Mar 19, 2020
Ross Roy Wilder, 79, of rural Mankato, died Thursday, March 19, 2020.
A Service will be held at a later date to be announced. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Ross was born February 15, 1941 to Fayette and Evelyn M. (Davey) Wilder in Mankato. He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1959. Ross served his country with...
Howard Vern Easton II
Mar 19, 2020
Howard V. Easton II, age 64, of Mankato, died unexpectedly on March 19, 2020.
Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.



