Obituaries
Bennett David Loosbrock
Apr 17, 2024
Bennett David Loosbrock, age 21, of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems.
Public visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary from 4 - 7 p.m.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mankato East Choir.
Born on August...
James E. Mertesdorf
Apr 16, 2024
James E. Mertesdorf, age 78, formerly of Pine Island and Vernon Center died on April 16, 2024, at Birchwood Cottage in North Mankato.Jim was born November 7, 1945, in Mankato to Dean and Shirley Mertesdorf. He was raised on the family farm near Vernon Center. He graduated from Garden City High School in Garden City and South Central Technical School...
Ronald Latson Maynard
Apr 14, 2024
Ronald Latson Maynard was born on June 26, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas, the fourth child of Herman and Mary Lavelle Faulkner Ponder. He passed away surrounded by his family April 14th, 2024. His father was serving at the time of his birth in the U. S. Marine Corp in the Philippines, fighting in WWII. When Ron was a...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Hansen
Apr 12, 2024
Gerald Duane Hansen, age 94, of North Mankato, MN, went to his eternal rest with Jesus on April 12, 2024.
He was born March 3, 1930, in Cherokee, Iowa, the only child of Henry and Ann (nee Langholz) Hansen. He was made a child of God at his baptism on March 23, 1930, at Zion Lutheran Church, Paulina, Iowa. He was...
Marlene Doris Oachs
Apr 11, 2024
Marlene D. Oachs, age 90, of Mankato, died on April 11, 2024 at Laurel’s Edge.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the service at Mankato Mortuary. Burial will be at Sterling Cemetery.
Marlene was born on August 17, 1933 in Mankato...
Jean D. Thompson
Apr 11, 2024
Jean D. Thompson, age 99, of Mankato, died April 11, 2024.
Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Jean was born August 3, 1924, to Albert and Hazel...
Robyn Lynne Lundsten
Apr 10, 2024
Robyn Lynne Lundsten, devoted wife and mother, was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 11a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at River Ridge Church in North Mankato, with a visitation beginning at 9 a.m.
Robyn was born in St. James, MN, on October 2nd, 1966, to Raymond F....
Bonita "Bonnie" J. Torgerson
Apr 10, 2024
Bonnie J. Torgerson, age 77, of Mankato, passed away on April 10, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born on November 14, 1946 to Otto and Lillie (Papke) Hanke of Le Center. Bonnie was welcomed by two sisters, Sharon and Carole and two years later, started sharing her birthday with her brother, Loren. Bonnie graduated from McKinley High School...
Martin (Marty) Dean Lowe
Apr 9, 2024
Martin Dean Lowe (Marty) 80, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 9,
Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. at New Creation Church, 1124 N. River Dr., North Mankato. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., and lunch will follow the service. Burial will follow at Kerns Oak Grove Cemetery. Northview-North Mankato...
Myrna A. Yenter
Apr 7, 2024
Myrna (Michels) Yenter, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 7, 2024 at Ecumen Sand Prairie, St. Peter.Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Friday, April 26, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.mankatomortuary.com.Myrna was born March...
Allen “Al” Mark Leibbrand
Apr 7, 2024
Allen “Al” Mark Leibbrand, age 66, of Mankato passed away due to complications from CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Hosanna Highland, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Research at www.cmtrf.org.
Al was born...
Thomas "Tom" S. Hamberg
Apr 6, 2024
Thomas Scott Hamberg passed away April 6, 2024, in Mankato, MN. Tom was born on March 7, 1957, in Albert Lea, MN to Archie and Phyllis (Parks)Hamberg where he attended school and graduated from Albert Lea High School. He studied accounting at Riverland College.
On July 28, 1979, Tom wed his beloved wife, Cindy Dudley. Tom lovingly embraced his role of...
Beverly "Bev" La Von Bartsch
Apr 4, 2024
Beverly “Bev” La Von Bartsch, age 88, of Mankato passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Rapidan. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to donor’s choice. Mankato Mortuary is in...
Phyllis A. Schneider
Apr 3, 2024
Phyllis A. Schneider, age 80, of Mankato passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 3rd, 2024, after a 5 year battle with ALS.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., April 19th, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Mankato. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. prior to mass at the church. Burial to follow at Calvary...
Joloyce Ann Falgren
Apr 2, 2024
Joloyce Ann Falgren of Mankato passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family.
Jo was born on October 19, 1937, in Hudson, SD, to Floyd and Mabel (Hagen) Larson. She was raised on a farm near Canton, SD, and loved her baby lambs and cows. She attended country school and high school...
Charlotte L. Rogers
Apr 1, 2024
Charlotte L. Rogers, age 88, of rural Lake Crystal, died peacefully with family by her side at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal, where she had been a resident because of declining health.
A Service Celebrating Charlotte’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., April 27, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., at the...
Pauline Anne Luther
Mar 30, 2024
Pauline (Pollie) Anne Luther, 68, of North Mankato, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1956, in Gaylord, Minnesota, to the late Don and Ione Burroughs.
Pollie graduated from Gibbon High School in 1974 and went on to earn her degree from North Dakota State University in 1979. On October 15, 1988, Pollie was...
Collins David Rief Jr.
Mar 30, 2024
Collins D. Rief, Jr., age 73, of North Mankato, formerly of Chaska, MN, died on March 30,
2024 at home.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church (901 E 90th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420) at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery directly after the service.
Collins was born...
Paul G. Hanson
Mar 30, 2024
Paul Hanson life-long resident of rural Lake Crystal, MN, died March 30, at age 72. Cancer claimed his body, but the Lord welcomed his soul.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Lake Crystal Mortuary with a service following at 6:00pm. Paul will be buried at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Lake Crystal. In lieu of flowers,...
Jacob Daniel Wilson
Mar 29, 2024
Jacob Daniel Wilson, age 26, of North Mankato, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home.
Celebration of life will begin at 11am, Friday, April 5, 2024 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary led by Pastor John Odegard. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Please share a memory of Jacob with his family and view his video...



