Obituaries
James "Jim" Lee Ruckle
Jan 9, 2026
James Lee Ruckle, age 79, of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully from brain cancer on January 9, 2026, at the Pillars of Mankato.
James was born on September 15, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, to Norman and Dorothy (Borgerson) Ruckle. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Architecture, in 1978 and received his architectural license in 1983 in the state...
Judith D. Ebeling
Jan 9, 2026
Judith Diane (Cragoe) Ebeling was born on February 17, 1942, to William "Bert" and Grace (Erickson) Cragoe. She attended country school in Magnolia, MN, and graduated from Magnolia High School in 1959. Judy attended Mankato State College for two years. She was united in marriage to Arvid Ebeling on August 26, 1961, in Luverne, MN. Their first child, Wayne, was...
Sue Ann Rustman
Jan 8, 2026
Sue Ann Rustman, age 76 or Lake Crystal, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2026.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Lake Crystal Mortuary with burial to follow at Lake Crystal Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm.
Sue Ann was born May 31, 1949 in Canby, MN to Duane and Elizabeth (Oellien) Benson and attended Canby Schools....
Wendell Herbert Wenner
Jan 8, 2026
Wendell Herbert Wenner, 89, of Nicollet, died Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home in Nicollet.
Visitation will be held from 4-7pm, Thursday, January 15, 2026 at St. Paul’s Church of Nicollet (410 5th Street, Nicollet, MN 56074). Mass will be 11am, Friday, January 16, 2026 at church with visitation one hour prior. Burial following at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in...
Peter Herbert Wachtel
Jan 7, 2026
Peter “Pete” Herbert Wachtel, age 61, of Mankato, Minnesota, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, with family by his side, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after complications from pneumonia and an 8-year, hard-fought battle with prostate cancer.
Pete was born on September 17, 1964 in Mankato, Minnesota to Edward and Geraldine Wachtel, also of Mankato. Pete attended Mankato...
Melvin Vernon Craig
Jan 7, 2026
Melvin Vernon Craig age 92, passed away in his family's care at his home on the Judson Bottom Road outside of North Mankato on Jan. 7, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 2-5pm, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and also one hour prior to the service. Funeral will be 12pm, Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Northview with a...
Donna Claire Haefner
Jan 7, 2026
Donna C. Haefner, age 98, died on January 7, 2026 at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson.
A private family service will be held. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.
Donna was born on August 5, 1927 to Anthony and Melda (Cashman) Koll. She graduated from Good Counsel Academy. Donna was a telephone operator in Mankato before getting married. She was united...
Cheryl Lynn Browning
Jan 4, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Hanson Browning, 62, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota passed away on January 4, 2026, at the Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca, following an extended battle with brain cancer.
After surviving breast cancer in the late 2000’s, her second fight began the fall of 2024 when she began to have health changes, and was later diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor...
Timothy Lloyd Rasmussen
Jan 1, 2026
Tim L. Rasmussen, age 64, of Blue Earth, died on January 1, 2026 at Hillcrest Health Care Center after complications from a stroke in 2023.
Tim was born on November 5, 1961 in St. Peter, MN to Gary and Patricia (Guth) Rasmussen. He graduated from St. Peter High School in 1980 and Minnesota State University in 1990. On April 20, 1991,...
Dennis B. Kipp
Jan 1, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Bernard Kipp, age 77, of North Mankato, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in North Mankato, with Pastor LeRoy LaPlant officiating. A military honors ceremony will be held...
Robert "Bob" Pahl
Jan 1, 2026
It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of
Robert “Bob” Pahl—a legendary cowboy, horseman, and deeply beloved family man. Bob went peacefully on New Year's Day, surrounded by family, into the arms of his Lord and Savior after a brief but courageous battle with the challenges that accompany a long and well-lived life. He would have...
Donald William Kvasnicka
Dec 31, 2025
Donald “Don” Kvasnicka passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, and on Monday, one hour prior at Saints Peter and...
Eugene "Geno" Marshall Schwarz
Dec 31, 2025
Eugene "Geno" Marshall Schwarz, farmer and lifelong resident of Blue Earth County passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Vernon Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9 from 4:00-7:00 pm...
Edwin "Ed" Farris
Dec 30, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Farris, age 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Edwin was born on September 26, 1956 in...
Michael H. Weir
Dec 30, 2025
Michael Harry Weir, 83, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
The family is being assisted by Mankato Mortuary, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael was born on April 21, 1942, in Mankato, MN, to Harry and Chloris (Sayre) Weir. The sixth son of seven boys and 3...
Joan D. Struck
Dec 28, 2025
Joan Diane Struck, age 73, of Mankato, died Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, rural Le Center, MN. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Joan was born July 17, 1952, Wilmar V. and...
Patsy Ellen Fleming
Dec 27, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Ellen Fleming (née Morrow), age 76, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Mankato, Minnesota.
Born on March 11, 1949, in Mankato, Minnesota, Patsy was the daughter of William Morrow and Dorothy Yates. She remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. She graduated from Mankato West High School in 1967. Patsy went on to attend Mankato...
George Raymond Meyer
Dec 26, 2025
George Raymond Meyer, age 96½, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Mankato. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be held...
James Arthur Mertens, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
James "Jim" Arthur Mertens, Jr., age 78, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at The Beacon of Lake Crystal.Celebration of life is pending and will be announced at a later date.
Dale W. Sandborg
Dec 19, 2025
Dale W. Sandborg, age 89, died Friday, December 19, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2026. Day and Time to be announced later.
Dale Wayne Sandborg was born in St. James, MN to Alfred and Mabel (Holmquist) Sandborg on June 1, 1936. He attended Pemberton Schools graduating in 1955, he worked as a farm hand for...
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