Obituaries

Dr. Fred Clinton Bock II

Dr. Fred Clinton Bock II

Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Fred Clinton Bock ll, 92 of Mankato, died January 23, 2025.

A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon with a time of family sharing at 11 a.m. at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, North Mankato, MN.

Fred Clinton Bock ll was born October 5, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Fred C. and...

James Paul Wachtel

James Paul Wachtel

Jan 22, 2025

James P. Wachtel, age 63 of Lake Crystal MN, passed away at his home on January 22, 2025.

He was born June 2, 1961 in Mankato MN. James attended Mankato Public Schools. After high school, he enlisted in the US Army. James married Bonnie Lieferman on October 9, 1981. They had 1 daughter, Stacy born in 1982. James worked for Winnebago...

Amelie "Emmy" R. C. Butler

Amelie "Emmy" R. C. Butler

Jan 21, 2025

Amelie Rose Christine Butler, age 76, of North Mankato, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Funeral Service 12:00 p.m., (Noon), Friday, January 31, 2025, with visitation two hours before the service at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

Amelie “Emmy” was born June 6, 1948. She was the tenth child out of eleven...

Terry C. Lloyd

Terry C. Lloyd

Jan 21, 2025

Terry Cecile (Jones) Lloyd, 97, passed away Jan 21, 2025 at her home in Mankato. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 8 at 11:00AM at Crossview Covenant Church, North Mankato, with visitation at 10:00AM. Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato.

Terry (originally named Betty) was born May 29, 1927 to Neil and Ruth (Saalwachter) Jones in Los Angeles, California at 1+¾ pounds...

Ronald D. Sillman

Ronald D. Sillman

Jan 19, 2025

Ronald Sillman, age 75 of St. Clair, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mankato Mortuary, with visitation starting at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Ronald Dale Sillman was...

Joshya Dantemere Juberian

Joshya Dantemere Juberian

Jan 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshya Dantemere Juberian, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend, who left this world far too soon on January 18, 2025, at the tender age of 15. Joshya suffered injuries in a skiing accident, and his spirit, characterized by warmth, curiosity, and humor, will be profoundly missed by all...

Shirley Louise Bowen

Shirley Louise Bowen

Jan 18, 2025

Shirley L. Bowen, age 85, of Mapleton, died on January 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. 

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at United Church of Mapleton. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Union Cemetery, Mapleton. Mankato Mortuary is assisting...

Emmanuel Olusegun Oluwadoromi

Emmanuel Olusegun Oluwadoromi

Jan 17, 2025

Emmanuel Olusegun Oluwadoromi, age 65, died Friday, January 17, 2025 in Mankato. Complete obituary is pending.

Kimberley Ann Schmidt

Kimberley Ann Schmidt

Jan 17, 2025

It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Kimberley Ann Schmidt, who left this world peacefully at her home in North Mankato, MN, on January 17, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by her beloved daughter, Amanda Panning. As Kimberley’s health began to decline, she chose to move in with Mandy, which allowed her...

Margaret "Marge" A. Orness

Margaret "Marge" A. Orness

Jan 17, 2025

Margaret “Marge” A. Orness, age 89, of Mankato, passed away, January 17, 2025.

Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., February 1, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before service. Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements. 

Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Margaret was born January 14, 1936, to Glen and Thelma (Olson) Elletson. Marge...

Howard "Lee" Williams

Howard "Lee" Williams

Jan 16, 2025

Howard “Lee” Williams, age 88, of Mankato, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church, Mankato. There will be time immediately following services to visit with the family.

Memorials preferred to the First Presbyterian Church library, Blue Earth County Historical Society, or Scouting America, Twin...

Adrian Kay Person

Adrian Kay Person

Jan 16, 2025

Adrian Kay Person, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2025.

She was born on September 5, 1941, in Britton, South Dakota, to Kenneth and Jennie Dugdale. Adrian’s early years were spent moving frequently until her family eventually settled in Mankato, Minnesota, where she grew up and planted roots.

Adrian attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from...

Daniel A. Hanel

Daniel A. Hanel

Jan 16, 2025

Daniel A. Hanel, age 89, of Mankato, died on January 16, 2025 at Pathstone Senior Living. 

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato (421 N. 2nd St.). Visitation will be Friday from 9:30-11:00 at church. Burial will be at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Daniel...

Michael Logan Hager

Michael Logan Hager

Jan 16, 2025

“May God keep you in the palm of his hands, till we meet again.”

Michael Logan Hager passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00am Saturday, January 25, 2025 at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Mapleton with visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Mapleton. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00pm on Friday, January 24, 2025...

Larry Jacob Miller

Larry Jacob Miller

Jan 16, 2025

Larry Jacob Miller, age 76 and lifelong resident of Mankato, died Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato surrounded by his family.

Memorial service will be held at 2:30pm, Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary with visitation starting at 1pm. Military honors will be provided by Mankato Area Veterans Memorial Rifle Squad. Memorials are...

Helen E. Schauer

Helen E. Schauer

Jan 15, 2025

Helen E. Schauer, age 83, of Mankato, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Pathstone Living in Mankato.

Memorial Service 1:30 p.m., June 7, 2025 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1735 E. Main Street, Mankato, MN 56001.

Memorial gifts should be directed to the Resurrection Lutheran Church memorial fund.

Helen Emily was born August 26, 1941, to Hilton E. and Nina B. (Smith) Miller in...

Kenneth L. Nordby

Kenneth L. Nordby

Jan 14, 2025

Kenneth Lee Nordby, age 78 of Mankato, passed away on January 14, 2025 at home, surrounded by family.

Celebration of life will be 11:00am-2:00pm Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the home of Jean Nordby for family and friends. To leave a condolence for the family, or see updated service information visit www.mankatomortuary.com.

Kenneth Lee was born September 27, 1946 in St. Paul...

Charlene Joyce Ubl

Charlene Joyce Ubl

Jan 14, 2025

Charlene J. Ubl, age 88, of Mankato, died on January 14, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living, Mankato. 

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family...

Earl A. Hansen

Earl A. Hansen

Jan 13, 2025

Earl A. Hansen, age 95, of Garden City, died Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., January 25, 2025, at Lake Crystal Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., January 24, at Lake Crystal Mortuary and will continue one hour before the service. Family interment will be in Garden City Cemetery. 

Earl was...

Maximilian Cengiz Orient

Maximilian Cengiz Orient

Jan 11, 2025

Maximilian Cengiz Orient, age 23, currently of Mankato and formerly from Phoenix, AZ, died Saturday, January 11, 2025. Celebration of Max’s life will be held at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 3-5pm. The family prefers memorials be directed to tfsphx.org or soles4souls.orgMax, the middle of three children, was born February 27, 2001 in Phoenix, AZ...