Obituaries
Donald Lee Williams
Feb 19, 2026
Donald Lee Williams, age 81, of Lake Crystal, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato following a brief illness.
Funeral service will be held at 11am, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Crystal with visitation one hour prior. Military honors will be provided by the Lake Crystal American Legion Post 294....
Patricia Martha Knewtson
Feb 18, 2026
Patricia Martha Knewtson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher and friend passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the age of 87.
She shared a lifelong love with her husband Dale, her high school sweetheart. Their relationship was a beautiful example of true love, devotion, and friendship.
Family was always her greatest priority. She was a proud and loving mother to...
Earl LaMoyne Gildemeister
Feb 18, 2026
Earl Gildemeister, 86, of North Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Faribault with his family by his side.
A funeral service for Earl will be held at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 110 N 4th St, Mankato, at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026 with Pastor John Odegard presiding. Burial will be held at Tivoli Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Sarah Jean (Oates) Taylor
Feb 18, 2026
Sarah Jean Oates Taylor, 95, of Mankato, Minnesota passed away on February 18, 2026.
Jean was born July 23, 1930, in Timonsville, SC , daughter of Mae Elizabeth Rogers and Roland Mahoney Oates. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Ted Taylor, who passed away in 2016.
A true Southern belle, her selfless acts of charity, warmth...
Gladys (Buendorf) Carter
Feb 13, 2026
Gladys (Buendorf) Carter, 85, passed away with family present on February 13, in her home, after a courageous 5-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Gladys grew up in Alden, MN and went on to earn her bachelor degree from Mankato State College. After being a stay-at-home mom for many years she worked at Johnson Worldwide Associates until her retirement in 2020....
Don R. Marben
Feb 12, 2026
Don Robert Marben, age 83, of Lake Crystal, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Lake Crystal, MN.
The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lake Crystal. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Memorials may be given to the...
Philip Lee Patterson
Feb 10, 2026
Philip Lee Patterson passed away peacefully with his wife Nancy by his side at the age of 70 on Tuesday February 10th, 2026 in Mankato, Minnesota.
Phil was born on July 26th, 1955 to Phyllis and Ned Patterson in Webster City, Iowa. The youngest of three children, he grew up alongside his sister, Linda Schrader, and his brother, Mike Patterson. He...
David William Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of David William Johnson, beloved son, father, and cherished friend, who left us on February 9, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Born on July 28, 1984, in Mankato, MN, to Timothy and Barbara (VanBrunt) Johnson, David lived a life...
Ellen Gilbertson
Feb 8, 2026
Ellen Gilbertson, age 85, of Mankato, died on February 8, 2026 at her home.
A private family service will be held. Public Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive).
Ellen was born on October 17, 1940 in Alton Township, Waseca County to Erick and Lottie (Spoor) Witt. She graduated from Rapidan High...
Jerry Lee Kopischke
Feb 8, 2026
Jerry Lee Kopischke passed away, February 8, 2026, at the age of 74 in Mankato, MN after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Lake Crystal. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 13, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at...
Janet Helen Strobel
Feb 7, 2026
Janet Helen Strobel, age 93, of Mankato, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at The Pillars of Mankato.
Janet was born in Minneapolis on December 11, 1932 to Kenneth and Ruth (Terrio) McKee. She was the middle child with an older and younger sister. She attended Fulton Elementary School and Southwest High School in Minneapolis. After high school, she went to...
Mary Louise Topp
Feb 7, 2026
Mary Louise Topp of Mankato, Minnesota, an educator, an explorer, and traveler left on her final journey on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church in Mankato in the lower level, Hickory Street entrance. Please use the Door 5 entrance on Broad Street, or the Door 1 entrance...
Timothy J. Jaeger
Feb 6, 2026
Timothy John Jaeger, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6th, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday at Northview. A light lunch will follow the service.
Tim was born on May 25, 1953, in...
Khoai Van Huynh
Feb 6, 2026
Khoai attended Arts and Vocational School in Binh Duong. He became a skillful carpenter like his father. He also helped teach elementary school in his village. He married Nhung Thi Tran in 1949. After serving in the South Vietnam army for several years, he moved to Saigon and worked for the South government until 1975. He spent over five years...
Lloyd Thrun
Feb 5, 2026
Lloyd “Butch” Thrun, age 78 of rural Mankato, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 5, 2026. Private family services will be held.
Butch is survived by his wife, Cora; children: Henry (Susan), Oliver, Perry, and Rose; grandchildren: Christopher, Juliet, Rose, Daniel, Ethan, Harvey, and Chip.
Joan Mary Phillips
Feb 4, 2026
Joan (O’Herin) Phillips (also known as JoAnn)
Joan Phillips, originally of Mankato, MN, died in Golden Valley, MN on February 4, 2026, surrounded by family.
Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation at the Church one hour prior. Burial will take place later at Fort Snelling...
Victoria "Vickie" Lynn (Larson) Haugesag
Feb 3, 2026
Victoria “Vickie” Lynn (Larson) Haugesag, age 71, of Mankato, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Marys Campus in Rochester. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially her family and friends.
Vickie was born on March 16, 1954, in Saint Paul, MN, to Harold and Donna (Nielson) Larson. Growing up...
Lawrence Saeed Oyoyo
Feb 1, 2026
Lawrence Saeed Oyoyo, age 55, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home.
Celebration of Lawrence's life will begin at 11am, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.
Donna Mae Weber
Jan 30, 2026
Donna Weber, age 83, of Good Thunder, died on January 30, 2026.
Memorial Service will be held on February 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, rural Good Thunder with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donna was born on January 3, 1943 to Fred and Ida (Medenwaldt) Weber. She was...
Ollie Leo Sieberg
Jan 28, 2026
Ollie Leo Sieberg, 92, of Mankato, died on January 28, 2026 at The Pillar’s in Mankato.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato with military honors. Mankato Mortuary is assisting family with arrangements. In lieu of...
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