Obituaries

Dec 30, 2024

Darold C. Rupp, age 83, died Monday, December 30th, 2024, at the Pillars of Mankato. Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive with visitation at 10:00 a.m.

Darold was born to Clayton and Emma Rupp in Tracy, Minnesota. After graduating from Tracy High School he attended Augsburg College...

Dec 30, 2024

Lyle Lynn Kettner, age 73, of rural Nicollet, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at The Pillars in Mankato.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Music Fund or Moments Hospice.

Lyle was born...

Dec 30, 2024

William O. Penkert, age 74, of Nicollet, died on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. 

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 on Monday at Northview. Interment will be at Minneopa Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to...

Dec 27, 2024

Nyamuol Koang Them was born on October 27, 1999 in Gambela born in punyiduk Refugee camp near Gambela Ethiopia. She passed away on December 27, 2024, in Mankato, Minnesota. 

She was the cherished daughter of Nyaluak Gony Pur and Jacob Buk Them and a beloved sister to her six siblings: Nyamal Gony Pur, Them Koang Them, Nyaber Koang Them, Nyawany Them,...

Dec 27, 2024

Marlene Marie Hanel went to her home in heaven on Friday, December 27, 2024, with her family by her side. She was 83 years old.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour before services. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Marlene was born June 21, 1941, to Edmund and Gertrude (Maurer)...

Dec 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Weiss, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 23, 2024. 

A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials can be directed to the family. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Born on July 22,...

Dec 22, 2024

William “Bill” Rollin Cutts, Jr, age 77, passed away at his home, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

A Private service was held. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Bill was born August 3, 1947 in Yankton, SD, to Bill and Kathryn (Sission) Cutts. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1965. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army from...

Dec 20, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Jean F. Schramski, age 101, of Mankato, died December 19, 2024.

A Private Family Service was held with interment in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Jean was born November 1, 1923, to Paul and Doris (Abraham) Reynolds in Faribault, MN. She graduated from high school in 1941, and received her R.N. degree from the St. Lucas Deaconess...

Dec 19, 2024

She has begun her magic carpet ride as she ascends into Heaven.

Ruth Elise Hanson, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at noon. Her place of residence was New Perspective Senior Living since 2016. Suffering with Parkinson’s, Ruth required care that her sons could not provide.

Ruth was born a twin on July 14, 1935 to Paul and Marie (Sonnek)...

Dec 18, 2024

Stuart Good, Born February 13th, 1963 traveled to heaven on December 18th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his own home.

In memory of Stuart, memorial services will be held on Monday, December 30th at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church @ 423 W 7th Street, Mankato. Visitation starting at 10:00AM prior to the funeral starting at...

Dec 17, 2024

Delores Mae Raveling, age 92 of Mankato, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home at Old Main Village.

Born on September 19, 1932, in Dexter, Minnesota, Delores was the daughter of Oliver and Ruth (Bollman) Lee. She graduated from Austin High School and went on to lead a life marked by love and dedication to her family....

Dec 16, 2024

Barbara J. Robinson, age 87, Mankato, passed away at home on December 16, 2024, following an illness of several months. 

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato at 11 a.m. on January 10, 2025. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Barbara was born April 6, 1937 in Freeborn County,...

Dec 16, 2024

Duane Erwin Ziegler, age 87, of rural Mankato, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Visitation will be held from 4-7pm, Friday, December 20, 2024 at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato). Funeral Mass 11am, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Military...

Dec 15, 2024

Lake Crystal, MN - Roger Dale Anderson passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2024 at the age of 85.

He was born June 28, 1939 in Elmore, MN to Clifford and Marie Anderson(Dorenbush). He was a beloved husband to Eleanor Kay Anderson(Ogren) and a devoted father and grandfather to four children and their families, including fourteen grandchildren.

A celebration of...

Dec 14, 2024

Joan Mae (Nobles) Schutt entered the joy of heaven on Dec.14th, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be deeply missed. Joan was born to Walter and Una (Hicks) Nobles on Dec. 10th, 1931. She lived for 82 years on the farm that was homesteaded by her grandparents. Joan attended Ceresco Country School through...

Dec 13, 2024

Adriana Belle Cramer Williams passed away on December 13th, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born on December 25th, 1934 in Mapleton, Minnesota to Adrian Burton Cramer and Camilla Stevens Cramer. Adriana grew up on a small farm in the village of Beauford, Minnesota as part of the very large Cramer extended family. During her childhood she lived...

Dec 13, 2024

Gary William Mueller, 73, passed away at home from complications from COPD on 12/13/24.

Born January 2, 1951, in New Ulm, MN to Herbert Joseph and Lucille Alice (Brinkman) Mueller. Gary leaves behind his son, Justin (Julie) Mueller of Waseca, MN and daughter, Sarah Mueller of Gaylord, MN. Gary had 5 siblings, Roger (Mary) Mueller of Mankato, MN, Gene (Carolyn) Mueller...

Dec 11, 2024

Richard (Ric) Anderson passed away December 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ric’s memorial service will be held January 11, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN at 11:00 am with visitation at 10:00 am. A Celebration of Life to follow in the church Fellowship Hall.  Memorials may be made to the Lake Harriet Adaptive...

Dec 11, 2024

Evelyn “Evy” Kay Kietzer, age 75, of Mankato passed away on December 11, 2024.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will be held in Saint John’s Lutheran Willow Creek North Cemetery. Livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Evelyn was...