Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Allen Roll

Richard "Dick" Allen Roll

Aug 24, 2026

Richard “Dick” Allen Roll, 91, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, friendships and more than a little mischief.

Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Lake Crystal Mortuary, with military honors taking place at 2:30 p.m., outside the mortuary. Private family burial will be in the Lake...

Gloria Jean Tetzloff

Gloria Jean Tetzloff

Aug 22, 2026

Gloria "Jean"' Tetzloff, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. She was born on June 18, 1942 in St. Peter to John and Frances (Schoeb) Rehome. First and foremost, Jean loved her husband Bill of 63+ years, spending time with him & holding his hand throughout their life together, her boys,...

Darlene Kay Nelson

Darlene Kay Nelson

Aug 22, 2026

Darlene Kay Nelson, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, in St. Peter, Minnesota. She was born on November 8, 1949, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Norman and Audrey Bachmeyer. Darlene graduated from Mankato High School in 1967 and later attended cosmetology school in Alexandria, Louisiana.

She was a loving wife to her husband, Daniel Nelson of 57 years, and...

Jeffrey "Jeff" N. Jordan

Jeffrey "Jeff" N. Jordan

Aug 21, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” N. Jordan, age 54, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Mankato after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born on February 6, 1972, in Mankato to LeRoy and Anita (Gunderson) Jordan. In each stage of his journey, from childhood through adulthood, Jeff’s boundless love and gentle strength created a legacy that will not be forgotten.

Jeff’s devotion to family...

Steve "Bean" T. Mosher

Steve "Bean" T. Mosher

Aug 20, 2026

Steven “Bean” T. Mosher, age 74, of Lake Crystal, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home.

A Celebration of Steve’s Life will be held September 12, 2026, at the Lake Crystal American Legion from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Steven Thomas was born September 19, 1951, in Mankato to Maynard H. and Verna A. (Sauter) Mosher. He graduated from Lake Crystal...

Rosalia Ann Molski

Rosalia Ann Molski

Aug 19, 2026

Rosalia Ann Molski, age 83, of Mankato, passed away on August 19, 2026. She was born on September 24, 1942, in Mankato to Raymond Schumacher and Rosalia (Schulte) Schumacher.

Rosalia graduated from Mankato Loyola High School and later attended Mankato Commercial College. She began her career as a secretary at The Insurance Center before joining James R. Weir, where she worked...

Barbara H. Manske

Barbara H. Manske

Aug 18, 2026

Barbara H. (Sheehan) Manske, age 86, of Mankato passed away peacefully, August 18, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., September 4, 2026, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., September 3, at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at the church.

Memorials may be...

Erma J. Wick

Erma J. Wick

Aug 18, 2026

Erma J. Wick, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Mankato Lodge Senior Living.

Erma was born on June 13, 1926 to Dick and Tena (Kruse) Bruns at their home in Rushmore. She was the second youngest of ten children. Erma grew up and attended school up until the 8th grade in the Rushmore area. She was...

Wanda Mae Schuneman

Wanda Mae Schuneman

Aug 18, 2026

Wanda Mae (Schug) Schuneman, age 91, passed away August 18, 2026.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, where she will join her husband, Richard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given...

Amy Jo Grams

Amy Jo Grams

Aug 17, 2026

Amy Jo Grams, 56, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by love. Amy lived with ALS, facing it with remarkable strength, courage, and grace-but ALS was only a small part of her story. Amy was so much more than her diagnosis. She was a wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, friend, listener, crossword enthusiast, family game night competitor, music...

Donald A. Dahl

Donald A. Dahl

Aug 15, 2026

Don Dahl, age 97, of Elysian died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home.

A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held October 3rd, 2026, at the American Legion in Elysian, Minnesota from 2 – 4 pm.

Don was born March 2, 1929, to Oscar and Mollie (Larson) Dahl in Milaca, Minnesota. He graduated from Milaca High School and then went on...

Anton "Tony" Thomas Riha

Anton "Tony" Thomas Riha

Aug 11, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Anton “Tony” Riha, at the age of 80. Tony passed away on August 11, 2026, at Oak Terrace Autumn Lane in North Mankato. He was born on February 17, 1946, in Vinton, Iowa, to Josef W Riha and Anna (Spevak) Riha, both immigrants from...

Daryl W. Holzinger

Daryl W. Holzinger

Aug 11, 2026

Daryl W. Holzinger, age 80, of North Mankato passed away on August 11, 2026.

Private graveside service will be held at a later date.

He will be greatly missed.

Vince T. Pentico

Vince T. Pentico

Aug 10, 2026

Vince T. Pentico, age 81 of Vernon Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 10, 2026 at Mayo Health System-Mankato.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00am on Wednesday August 19th at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Vernon Center with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will take place after the funeral service at St. Matthew’s Catholic...

Benjamin "Ben" John Kettner

Benjamin "Ben" John Kettner

Aug 10, 2026

Benjamin “Ben” John Kettner, age 47, of Nicollet, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026 following a courageous 8-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Ben was surrounded by family until his final breath.

A celebration of Ben’s life will be held from 3-7pm on Sunday, August 16th at the Nicollet Conservation Club. Guests are asked to celebrate in casual attire, camouflage, or...

Wayne Anthony Higgins

Wayne Anthony Higgins

Aug 10, 2026

Wayne Anthony Higgins died on August 10, 2026. Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11am with a visitation starting one hour prior.

Wayne was born May 18, 1947 to James and Genevieve (LeBeau) in Duluth, MN. Wayne graduated from Cathedral High School in 1965. He learned to play...

Donna Lee Mae Evans

Donna Lee Mae Evans

Aug 8, 2026

Donna Lee Mae Evans, age 87, passed away at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal on August 8, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1939, to John C. and Ethel Smith (Vanderhoof) in St. Paul, MN.

Donna Lee grew up in St. Paul and obtained her Professional Modeling Certification from Stephan Schools in 1957. She later graduated from St. Paul Public...

James "Jim" Lee Morris

James "Jim" Lee Morris

Aug 6, 2026

James Lee Morris, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the age of 65 in Eagle Lake, Minnesota. He was born on May 15, 1961, in Mankato, Minnesota to Victor and Mary (Slaymaker) Morris, where he grew up surrounded by the love of his family and the community at Grace Baptist Church.

James spent...

Dean Edward Brudwick

Dean Edward Brudwick

Aug 6, 2026

Dean Edward Brudwick, longtime resident of Mankato, died peacefully August 6, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato surrounded by family. He was 87 years old.

A Memorial Service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran, Mankato, MN on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Visitation and refreshments to follow the service in the community room at Christ the King...

Quentin LeRoy Beadell

Quentin LeRoy Beadell

Aug 5, 2026

Quentin LeRoy Beadell, age 93, of Mankato passed away on August 5, 2026 with family by his side after a short battle with cancer. Family was at the center of everything Quentin did and achieved.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior....