Obituaries

Margie E. Haga

Margie E. Haga

Apr 19, 2025

Margie E. Haga, age 84, of North Mankato, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home.

Memorial Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., May 2, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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Timothy Lee Schwartz

Timothy Lee Schwartz

Apr 17, 2025

After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Timothy Lee Schwartz, age 57, of Mankato, MN, died peacefully at home on April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on November 18, 1967 in St. Cloud, MN to John and Karlyn (Glatzmaier) Schwartz. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 1986 and Gustavus Adolphus College in 1990, where he played...

Ardis June Keller

Ardis June Keller

Apr 16, 2025

Ardis June Keller, age 91, of Mapleton, MN died April 16, 2025.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday May 9, 2025 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Mapleton, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Mayo Clinic Cancer Research and Care – https://give.mayoclinic.org/. Northview –...

Dan Lee Rundle

Dan Lee Rundle

Apr 16, 2025

Dan Lee Rundle peacefully went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 after suffering a stroke.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary.

Dan was born to Tom and Marie Rundle on July 31, 1949 in Perry, Iowa. Dan was raised in Dana, Iowa and later Ellsworth, Iowa. In...

Charlene LuAnn Zimmerman

Charlene LuAnn Zimmerman

Apr 16, 2025

Charlene L. Zimmerman, age 84, died April 16, 2025 at Benedictine Regina Assisted Living, Hastings.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at church. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charlene was born on June 2, 1940 in Rake, IA to...

Julie Ann Hagemann (Renne)

Julie Ann Hagemann (Renne)

Apr 16, 2025

Julie Ann Hagemann (Renne), 66 of Mankato, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

Julie was born March 29, 1959. She graduated from Loyola High School on June 8, 1977 and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from Mankato State University on March 11, 1983.

Julie met her husband, Bob, in...

Doris Marilyn Hansen

Doris Marilyn Hansen

Apr 15, 2025

Doris Marilyn Hansen, 73, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 15, 2025. She was born November 30, 1951 to Raymond and Lillian (Wendt) Linsmeier in Fairfax, MN where she grew up as the youngest of four on the family farm near Fairfax.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00a.m., May 3, 2025 at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N Riverfront Drive, Mankato,...

Vera L. Brack

Vera L. Brack

Apr 15, 2025

Vera Leona Brack, age 100, was born to Henry and Mary Brandt on May 6, 1924 on the family farm in Enterprise Township in Jackson County, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Church in Kimball Township. She received her education at District 20 and graduated from Jackson High School in 1942.

In 1945 she moved to California where she...

Samuel James Schutt

Samuel James Schutt

Apr 15, 2025

Samuel James Schutt, age 42, of Amboy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato on April 15, 2025.

Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4-7 pm at the Lake Crystal Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11 am with a visitation at 10 am at Cornerstone United Methodist...

Shyrll G. Lindteigen

Shyrll G. Lindteigen

Apr 13, 2025

Shyrll G. Lindteigen, age 84, of Bismarck, ND, died Sunday, April 13, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., April 24, 2025, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Memorials may be given to...

Casie Jo Reiner

Casie Jo Reiner

Apr 12, 2025

Casie Jo Reiner, 41, of Mankato, Minnesota, died of natural causes on April 12th, 2025.

Casie was born October 27, 1983 to Kenneth and Brenda (Mastel) Reiner in Ashley, ND. Casie grew up in Zeeland and Strasburg, ND where she graduated from Strasburg Public School. She went on to attend VCSU and later transferred to NDSU earning both a Bachelor’s degree...

Jason Allan Westerlund

Jason Allan Westerlund

Apr 11, 2025

Jason Allan Westerlund, 53, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Friday, April 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 2 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1103 Broad Street, Mankato, MN, with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM. Burial will be immediately after...

Julie Ann Schoettler

Julie Ann Schoettler

Apr 9, 2025

Julie Ann Schoettler, R.N., passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 69 after a short battle with an aggressive cancer. Born on February 20, 1956, to Cyril (John) and Dorothy Drummer of North Mankato, Minnesota.

Julie’s proudest achievements were undoubtedly her six children and ten grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Her grandchildren will always remember...

Susan M. Funfsinn

Susan M. Funfsinn

Apr 9, 2025

MANKATO – Mankato resident Susan M. (Jones) Funfsinn, age 79, died April 9, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato, MN, surrounded by members of her loving family.

Memorial Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., June 16, 2025, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 105 N. 5th St., Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in Calvary...

William "Bill" Tellijohn

William "Bill" Tellijohn

Apr 7, 2025

William “Bill” Tellijohn, age 80, of Mankato, died on April 7, 2025.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12. 2025 at 11:00 at Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church, North Mankato. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Ottawa Cemetery, Le Sueur. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Bill is survived by...

Arnold James Ranum

Arnold James Ranum

Apr 5, 2025

Arnold James Ranum, 81, passed away April 5, 2025 at The Pillars of Mankato.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, April 26, 2025, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10am-11am. Burial and Military honors to follow the service at Calvary Cemetery. Service will be livestreamed at www.mankatomortuary.com

Arnold was born May 27, 1943 in Tyler, MN to...

Judi Mae Thiesse

Judi Mae Thiesse

Apr 2, 2025

Judi Mae (Ahlborn/Hughes) Thiesse, age 80, of Lake Crystal passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, with visitation continuing one hour...

Christopher Michael Schmidt

Christopher Michael Schmidt

Mar 31, 2025

Christopher “Chris” Michael Schmidt, age 47, of Mankato, passed away on March 31, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Chris is survived by his parents, Greg and Diane Schmidt; brother, Anthony Schmidt, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, an uncle, and a cousin.

Dale A. Hawker

Dale A. Hawker

Mar 31, 2025

Dale Hawker age 77 of St. Clair, died on March 31, 2025 at Ecumen Pathstone Nursing Facility in Mankato. 

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dale was born on January 24, 1948 in Mankato to Alvin and Elenora (Maass) Hawker. He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1966 before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After...

James M Schumacher

James M Schumacher

Mar 30, 2025

James “Jim” Schumacher, 63, of Mankato, MN passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer at Oaklawn surrounded by family.

Private family services are entrusted to Northview- North Mankato Mortuary. Memorials are preferred to Andreas Cancer Center or Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center.

Jim was born January 16, 1962 in Mankato, MN to Robert and Loretta Schumacher (Weingartz). He...