Obituaries

Holley Drake Reeves

Holley Drake Reeves

Nov 25, 2017

Holley Drake Reeves, 79, of Mankato, died Saturday, November 25, 2017 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Mankato. Brad and his children welcome you to a visitation from 1-3pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary with a service starting at 3pm. Following the service, the children will host a Celebration of Holley’s life at the Mankato...

William G. "Bill" Barnard

William G. "Bill" Barnard

Nov 25, 2017

Mankato Mortuary1001 N. Riverfront DriveMankato, MN  56001(507) 388-2202William George “Bill” Barnard, age 89, of Good Thunder, died Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Laurel’s Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Good Thunder, with Rev. Andrew Vogel officiating.  Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. prior to...

Richard Seekins

Richard Seekins

Nov 24, 2017

Richard “Dick” Alonzo Seekins of Jamestown, ND went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017 in Mankato, Minnesota.  He moved to Mankato for the winter after spending the summer at Fairy Lake in Sauk Centre, MN, knowing he was ill, he wanted his wife to be near family.  

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to...

Steven Allen Schmahl

Steven Allen Schmahl

Nov 23, 2017

Mankato Mortuary1001 North Riverfront DriveMankato, MN 56001507-388-2202Steven Allen Schmahl, age 67 of North Mankato, died Thursday, November 23, 2017.

 

Memorial service 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation one hour before the service on Thursday. Burial St. John’s Ev. Cemetery in St. Clair.

 

Steven A. Schmahl was born August 1, 1950 in Mankato to...

Wendy Pearson

Wendy Pearson

Nov 23, 2017

Wendy Pearson, 59 of Mankato, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester.

Her memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Hilltop United Methodist Church in Mankato, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. The burial will be at Mound Cemetery in...

Frank Reichel

Frank Reichel

Nov 21, 2017

Frank Anthony Reichel, 73 of North Mankato, passed away November 21, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Dr., North Mankato and one hour...

Marilyn Thomas

Marilyn Thomas

Nov 21, 2017

Marilyn (Stoesz) Thomas, 67 of Rosemount, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna after a brief battle with cancer. Marilyn was born March 12, 1950 in St. James, MN to Cornelius and Marie (Unruh) Stoesz. She graduated from St. James High School and married Bill Thomas on December 10, 1983. Marilyn has lived in Rosemount...

Robert Joseph Curran

Robert Joseph Curran

Nov 20, 2017

Robert Joseph Curran passed away on November 20, 2017 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato with visitation starting at 9:30am. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Memorial donations in memory of Bob may...

Sigvald "Sig" Svendsen

Sigvald "Sig" Svendsen

Nov 19, 2017

Sigvald “Sig” Svendsen, age 96, of Lake Crystal, passed away on Sunday, November 19 at Pathstone Living in Mankato. 

 

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Butternut. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Cemetery. ...

Walter William Herman Beinke, Jr.

Walter William Herman Beinke, Jr.

Nov 18, 2017

Walter William Herman Beinke, Jr., 78, of North Mankato, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.Visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30pm, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Peace Lutheran Church in North Mankato. Memorial service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at church. Memorials are preferred to Peace Lutheran Church or the NRA. Please...

Jeanne Marie Blackman

Jeanne Marie Blackman

Nov 18, 2017

Jeanne Marie (Stoffel) Blackman, 89 of North Mankato, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato from natural causes. Memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Private family graveside services will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. In lieu of...

Fay R. Fallenstein

Fay R. Fallenstein

Nov 17, 2017

Northview-North Mankato Mortuary2060 Commerce DriveNorth Mankato, MN 56003(507) 388-2288 Fay R. Fallenstein, age 83, of Mankato, died on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Pathstone Living due to complications of multiple myeloma.

 

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m....

Jane K. (Huelskamp) Vavra

Jane K. (Huelskamp) Vavra

Nov 16, 2017

It is with great sadness that after a long battle with colon cancer, Jane Kay Vavra, 59, passed away November 16, 2017, peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

A Memorial Service Celebrating Jane’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m....

Marvel Jeanette Hensel

Marvel Jeanette Hensel

Nov 16, 2017

?Marvel Jeanette Hensel, age 95, passed away on November 16, 2017, in North Mankato, Minnesota. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 21 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1706 Lee Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Afterward will be military honors, followed by lunch at the...

Marietta "Liz" Cox

Marietta "Liz" Cox

Nov 15, 2017

Northview-North Mankato Mortuary2060 Commerce DriveNorth Mankato, MN 56003(507) 388-2288 Marietta “Liz” Cox, age 82, of Mankato, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. 

 

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.  Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview.  Burial will be...

Pastor Cleon E. Laughlin

Pastor Cleon E. Laughlin

Nov 14, 2017

Pastor Cleon E. Laughlin, age 89 of North Mankato went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Services are pending. www.mankatomortuary.com .

Pastor Cleon Laughlin

Pastor Cleon Laughlin

Nov 14, 2017

Pastor Cleon Eugene Laughlin, age 89, of North Mankato, went to Heaven on November 14, 2017.  Cleon longed and eagerly desired his homecoming to be in Heaven with Jesus Christ.  Like Abraham, Pastor Cleon was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God (Hebrews 11:10).   Today he is in Heaven and is...

Imogene Mary Zimmerman

Imogene Mary Zimmerman

Nov 13, 2017

Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary2060 Commerce DriveNorth Mankato, Minnesota 56003507-388-2288Imogene “Kitzi” Mary Zimmerman, 82 of Mankato, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

 

Funeral service will be held at 11am, Friday, November 17, 2017 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary with visitation starting at 9:30am. Burial  at Glenwood Cemetery in Mankato. Memorials are preferred...

Raphael M. "Ralph" Kudela, Ph.D.

Raphael M. "Ralph" Kudela, Ph.D.

Nov 11, 2017

Mankato Mortuary1001 N. Riverfront DriveMankato, MN  56001(507) 388-2202Raphael Martin “Ralph” Kudela, age 81, of Mankato, died Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Pathstone Living.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake, with Rev. Robert Schneider officiating.  Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the...

Bennie Walter Gilbertson

Bennie Walter Gilbertson

Nov 11, 2017

Bennie Walter Gilbertson, 80 of Mankato, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 surrounded by family at his home. Bennie’s wish was to be cremated and to have the opportunity to share stories among family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held from 5-7pm, Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary. Please share a memory...