Obituaries

Reggie Worlds

Reggie Worlds

Jul 3, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Reggie Worlds, a devoted, loving husband, loving father, cherished Poppy, beloved son, dear brother, and proud Veteran.

Reggie lived a life defined by honor, service, and unwavering love for his family. As a Veteran, he proudly served his country with courage and integrity. He continued that commitment to others through...

Arlene M. Bergemann

Arlene M. Bergemann

Jul 3, 2026

Arlene M. Bergemann, age 92, died July 3, 2026, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, North Mankato.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11 a.m., at the church. Interment will be at a later date in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Good Thunder. Mankato...

Carolynn Elizabeth Kraus

Carolynn Elizabeth Kraus

Jul 1, 2026

Carolynn Elizabeth Kraus, 75, of Garden City, passed away on July 1, 2026, at Sleepy Eye Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Northview–North Mankato Mortuary, with visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Private burial will take place at Lake Crystal Cemetery. Memorials are preferred...

Timothy John Wlasiuk

Timothy John Wlasiuk

Jun 29, 2026

Timothy John Wlasiuk, age 67, of Winthrop passed away June 29, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held October 24, 2026. Details to be posted later.

Timothy was born June 10, 1959 in Wadena, MN to John and Patricia (Rohr) Wlasiuk. He attended school in Brainerd, and continued his education at VoTech in Hutchinson. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline...

Marvel Peterson

Marvel Peterson

Jun 29, 2026

Marvel Florence (Johnson) Peterson, age 93, of Mapleton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort knowing she is once again in the arms of her beloved husband, Loren, after a lifetime defined by unwavering love, quiet devotion, and extraordinary grace.

Marvel was born...

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Jun 27, 2026

Thomas Charles Moore, age 80, died peacefully on June 27, 2026 at Laurels Peak in Mankato with Donna, wife of 60 years and constant companion, by his side. 

Tom was born March 16, 1946 to Charles and Elaine (St Peter) Moore in Mankato, MN. 

After graduating from Loyola High School, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force. While training in Cheyenne,...

Riley Steven Biehn

Riley Steven Biehn

Jun 25, 2026

Riley Steven Biehn, 29, of Mankato, Minnesota died on June 25, 2026. A Send-Off Celebration will be held at 5pm at Mankato Mortuary on Wednesday, July 22nd, and continue until 7pm. 

Riley was born on April 1st, 1997 in Mankato to Steve Biehn and Lisa Scribner. Riley enjoyed spending time outside, especially hunting, fishing and hiking. He enjoyed spending time at...

William Frank Hruby

William Frank Hruby

Jun 25, 2026

William Frank Hruby, age 95, of North Mankato passed away on June 25, 2026. Private family services will be held at a later date. 

Earl Vernon Peterson

Earl Vernon Peterson

Jun 23, 2026

Pastor Earl Vernon Peterson, age 99, was born at home on the farm outside Maple Plain, Minnesota, on February 7, 1927, to Ernest and Georgia Martha (Gustafson) Peterson. He went to be with our Lord on June 23, 2026, at the Mapleton Community Home, ten miles from where he started ministry 73 years ago.

Near the end of WWII, following High...

Jay Christopher Mooney

Jay Christopher Mooney

Jun 19, 2026

Jay Christopher Mooney, age 59, of Mankato, MN died on June 19, 2026. 

A memorial service at 1 p.m. will be held at Mankato Mortuary on Friday, July 3, 2026 with a visitation 1 hour prior. 

Jay was born on July 13, 1966 to Michael Mooney and Candace Childs in Mankato, MN. He lived in Tennessee and California before returning to Mankato,...

Eleanor C. Caven

Eleanor C. Caven

Jun 18, 2026

Eleanor C. Caven, age 99, of Mankato and formerly of rural Amboy, died Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Funeral Mass 12 p.m., September 19, 2026 at Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Mankato. 

Visitation at the church beginning 10:30 a.m.

A complete obituary will be updated once it is complete.

Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Michael J. Hoffman

Michael J. Hoffman

Jun 13, 2026

Michael "Mike" John Hoffman, 77, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2026.

Born on November 26, 1948, to Alvin and Dorothy Hoffman, Mike grew up with a strong sense of family, community, and service that would define his life. He was the beloved brother of Judith Robeck and Charles Hoffman and carried the values instilled in him throughout his...

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bastian

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bastian

Jun 13, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Bastian passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Jerry was born on March 24, 1940, in Ipswich, SD to Andreas and Erna (Vietzke) Bastian. After participating in the ROTC program at South Dakota State University and graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Education, Jerry immediately...

Jeff Davey

Jeff Davey

Jun 11, 2026

Jeff Davey, age 40, of Mankato, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home in North Mankato on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after his fight against metastatic melanoma.

Jeff was born on July 6, 1985, in Mankato to Bernie and Pam Davey. He grew up alongside his older brother, Chad, and graduated from Mankato East High School in 2004....

Georgine Anderson

Georgine Anderson

Jun 10, 2026

Georgine Anderson of Good Thunder, MN died on June 10, 2026.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Good Thunder, with a visitation one hour prior. Mankato Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Georgine was born on December 6, 1921, in Garden City, MN to Harvey and Emma (Baumgard) Schickling. She...

Dean V. Rasmussen

Dean V. Rasmussen

Jun 10, 2026

Dean V. Rasmussen, age 80 of Mankato, passed away June 10, 2026. 

Family graveside services will be held. A complete obituary will be available once complete.

Timothy Jon Derksen

Timothy Jon Derksen

Jun 8, 2026

Timothy Jon Derksen, 53, of Mankato passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 at his home.

He was born May 7, 1973 in New Ulm, Minnesota, a son of David and Eloise (Johnson) Derksen. A graduate of New Ulm High School in 1991. He went on to live and work in Mankato.

To know Tim was to know a man full of...

Maxine Schull

Maxine Schull

Jun 8, 2026

Maxine Marie Schull, age 87 of St. Clair, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in St. Clair, with Rev. Jeff Enderle officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Memorials may be given to donor’s...

Delores Ann Kaufman

Delores Ann Kaufman

Jun 8, 2026

Delores Ann Kaufman, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.

Delores was born on January 21, 1933, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Harold Polchow and Marcella Landkamer. She grew up in Mankato and graduated from Good Counsel High School. Following graduation, she attended the Good Counsel School of Nursing for one year, beginning a career dedicated to caring for others.

She...

James Cornish

James Cornish

Jun 7, 2026

James Leslie Cornish, age 78, life-long farmer and long-time resident of Vernon Center, Minnesota and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and more recently Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 7, 2026, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Grace United Methodist...