Obituaries
Norman L. Sieling
Aug 14, 2023
Norman L. Sieling, age 88, of Lake Crystal, died Monday, August 14, 2023.
A Celebration of Norman’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., Saturday at the church. Private family interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...
Mary Margaurite Eckhardt
Aug 14, 2023
Mary Margaurite Eckhardt, age 84, of Mankato, died on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato surrounded by family.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Mankato. The service will be livestreamed and available below the obituary. Military honors will be provided by...
Bernard A. Koenigs
Aug 12, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” Anthony Koenigs, age 85 of Eagle Lake, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at Birchwood Cottages, North Mankato.Bernie was born November 14, 1937 in Osage, IA to Arnold and Regina (Bissen) Koenigs. Growing up on the small family farm in Meyer, IA, Bernie developed the obedience, unwavering faith, strong work ethic and self-discipline that served him...
Margaret Louise McQuiston
Aug 11, 2023
Margaret Louise (King) McQuiston was born December 7, 1929, in Mountain Lake, MN, to proud parents, William and Bernice King. On August 11, 2023, she left this world the same way she lived her life: with dignity, honor, and grace.
Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN, with visitation...
Myron G. Sandstrom
Aug 11, 2023
On the morning of August 11th, 2023, the good Lord took Myron’s hand and led him home. His wife comforted him as he passed. He was 65 years old.
A funeral to mourn Myron’s passing and celebrate his life is planned for 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 18th, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lake Crystal, MN with preceding...
Eloise Eleanor Ward
Aug 10, 2023
Eloise Eleanor Ward (Oltmann), 95, died at Brookdale Senior Living, in Mankato, August 10, 2023 from natural causes.She was born in Vernon Center on December 1, 1927 at home.She married George Ward, Jr. at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church in Vernon Center on August 26, 1944. They farmed together in rural Good Thunder. Besides farming, she served on church groups as...
Terry Lloyd
Aug 8, 2023
Terry "T-Ball" Arthur Lloyd, age 82, of North Mankato, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Visitation will be 2:00-4:00pm Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Mankato Mortuary. Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Hooligan’s in Mankato. To leave a condolence for the family, visit his...
John Sydney St. Peter
Aug 8, 2023
John Sydney St. Peter, age 85, of Mankato passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Private burial will be held at a later date.
John was born to Earl and Ida (Zierwick) St. Peter on June 25, 1938, in Mankato, MN. He...
Bill Hart
Aug 7, 2023
Bill Hart, age 74, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Pillars.
Bill is survived by his wife, Deb; daughters, Nicole (Kevin) Graves and Shannon (John) Peliska; grandson, Hayden.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Jocelynn Jayne Ann Passon
Aug 4, 2023
Jocelynn Jayne Ann Passon, age 12, of Waseca, died on Friday, August 4, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Crossview Covenant Church, 2000 W. Howard Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service will...
Randall John Schmidt
Aug 4, 2023
Randall “Randy” John Schmidt, age 68 of Mankato died Friday evening.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 19, 2023, from 4–7 p.m. at The Loose Moose Saloon (119 S. Front Street) in Mankato. Arrangements by Mankato Mortuary.
Randy was born on November 13, 1954, in Mankato. Randy enjoyed a successful career in the commercial...
Patricia Cray
Aug 4, 2023
Patricia Ann (Hoffman) Cray, age 88, of Mankato, died Friday, August 4, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.
Funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 12, 2023 at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in North Mankato with visitation two hours prior. Burial will follow at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato. Please share a memory of...
Gregory Martin Meier
Aug 1, 2023
Gregory Martin Meier, age 75 of Mankato, passed away on August 1, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota.Greg was born on March 11, 1948 in Mankato, Minnesota to Martin “Pat” Meier and Arlene (Halverson) Meier.He graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1966.He served in the U S Navy from 1966 until 1970 as a jet engine...
Kenneth "Ken" Everett Nevins
Jul 30, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Everett Nevins, age 79, of Lander, WY passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. No services are planned at this time.
Ken was born on February 22, 1944, to Everett and Mildred Nevins in Hendricks, MN. He attended Canby High School and later served in the United...
Stanley L. Hohenstein
Jul 26, 2023
Stanley Lee Hohenstein, age 80 of Vernon Center, died on July 26, 2023 at his home in Vernon Center.
Stan was born on June 20, 1943 in Mankato, MN, son of Richard and Verna (Butson) Hohenstein, Herrlich. Stan grew up on his family's farm with his sister, Marilyn and brother Dean. He graduated from Garden City High School in 1961...
Marvin H. Leiding
Jul 25, 2023
Marvin Henry Leiding, 94, of Mankato, MN, went to see his heavenly Father on July 25, 2023. Funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, July 31 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato with the Reverend Neal Radichel officiating. Burial will be at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 30 at...
William "Bill" Reemer
Jul 25, 2023
William “Bill” Harold Reemer, age 80, of Mankato, passed away suddenly in his home Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm, Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Christ the King Lutheran Church led by Pastor Melanie Wallschlaeger. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, and light refreshments will follow at church. Private family...
Florence "Flo" Louise Lohmann
Jul 23, 2023
Florence “Flo” Louise (Frederick) Lohmann, age 93, of North Mankato passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages, North Mankato.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Crossview Covenant Church, North Mankato with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Burial will be in Woodville Cemetery, Waseca. In lieu...
Rev. Gloria J. Ayers
Jul 22, 2023
Rev. Gloria Jean Ayers was born March 15, 1936 in Valdosta, GA to Annie Mae Fields and Eddie Fields. She moved to Chicago in 1951. Gloria married Mylus Ayers in 1963, and from this union, she brought Jacqueline, Joyce, Rosalyn, Wayne, Deloris, Chris, and Paul.
She became a minister in 1962 and opened the Spiritual Temple of Divine Mind in...
Lola Mae (Picht/Giese) Phelps
Jul 21, 2023
Lola Mae Phelps, age 85, of Good Thunder, died on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Laurel’s Edge Assisted Living.
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Good Thunder. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior...