Obituaries

Vera L. Brack

Vera L. Brack

Apr 15, 2025

Vera Leona Brack, age 100, was born to Henry and Mary Brandt on May 6, 1924 on the family farm in Enterprise Township in Jackson County, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Church in Kimball Township. She received her education at District 20 and graduated from Jackson High School in 1942.

In 1945 she moved to California where she...

Samuel James Schutt

Samuel James Schutt

Apr 15, 2025

Samuel James Schutt, age 42, of Amboy passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato on April 15, 2025.

Visitation will be Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4-7 pm at the Lake Crystal Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11 am with a visitation at 10 am at Cornerstone United Methodist...

Shyrll G. Lindteigen

Shyrll G. Lindteigen

Apr 13, 2025

Shyrll G. Lindteigen, age 84, of Bismarck, ND, died Sunday, April 13, 2025.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., April 24, 2025, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Memorials may be given to...

Casie Jo Reiner

Casie Jo Reiner

Apr 12, 2025

Casie Jo Reiner, 41, of Mankato, Minnesota, died of natural causes on April 12th, 2025.

Casie was born October 27, 1983 to Kenneth and Brenda (Mastel) Reiner in Ashley, ND. Casie grew up in Zeeland and Strasburg, ND where she graduated from Strasburg Public School. She went on to attend VCSU and later transferred to NDSU earning both a Bachelor’s degree...

Jason Allan Westerlund

Jason Allan Westerlund

Apr 11, 2025

Jason Allan Westerlund, 53, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Friday, April 11, 2025 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Visitation will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 2 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1103 Broad Street, Mankato, MN, with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM. Burial will be immediately after...

Julie Ann Schoettler

Julie Ann Schoettler

Apr 9, 2025

Julie Ann Schoettler, R.N., passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 69 after a short battle with an aggressive cancer. Born on February 20, 1956, to Cyril (John) and Dorothy Drummer of North Mankato, Minnesota.

Julie’s proudest achievements were undoubtedly her six children and ten grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Her grandchildren will always remember...

William "Bill" Tellijohn

William "Bill" Tellijohn

Apr 7, 2025

William “Bill” Tellijohn, age 80, of Mankato, died on April 7, 2025.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12. 2025 at 11:00 at Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church, North Mankato. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Ottawa Cemetery, Le Sueur. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Bill is survived by...

Arnold James Ranum

Arnold James Ranum

Apr 5, 2025

Arnold James Ranum, 81, passed away April 5, 2025 at The Pillars of Mankato.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, April 26, 2025, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10am-11am. Burial and Military honors to follow the service at Calvary Cemetery. Service will be livestreamed at www.mankatomortuary.com

Arnold was born May 27, 1943 in Tyler, MN to...

Judi Mae Thiesse

Judi Mae Thiesse

Apr 2, 2025

Judi Mae (Ahlborn/Hughes) Thiesse, age 80, of Lake Crystal passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, with visitation continuing one hour...

Christopher Michael Schmidt

Christopher Michael Schmidt

Mar 31, 2025

Christopher “Chris” Michael Schmidt, age 47, of Mankato, passed away on March 31, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Chris is survived by his parents, Greg and Diane Schmidt; brother, Anthony Schmidt, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Chris was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, an uncle, and a cousin.

Dale A. Hawker

Dale A. Hawker

Mar 31, 2025

Dale Hawker age 77 of St. Clair, died on March 31, 2025 at Ecumen Pathstone Nursing Facility in Mankato. 

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dale was born on January 24, 1948 in Mankato to Alvin and Elenora (Maass) Hawker. He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1966 before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After...

James M Schumacher

James M Schumacher

Mar 30, 2025

James “Jim” Schumacher, 63, of Mankato, MN passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer at Oaklawn surrounded by family.

Private family services are entrusted to Northview- North Mankato Mortuary. Memorials are preferred to Andreas Cancer Center or Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center.

Jim was born January 16, 1962 in Mankato, MN to Robert and Loretta Schumacher (Weingartz). He...

Gary S. Kremer

Gary S. Kremer

Mar 29, 2025

Gary S. Kremer, age 75, of Mankato, died surrounded by family, Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at the church. Interment with military honors will be in...

Dean P. Hoechst

Dean P. Hoechst

Mar 22, 2025

Dean P. Hoechst, age 87, died on March 22, 2025 at Mapleton Community Home.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at East Lutheran Cemetery, rural Delavan. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements....

Raymond August Seys

Raymond August Seys

Mar 21, 2025

Raymond Seys, age 84, of Mankato, died on March 21, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Clair. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, St. Clair. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary...

Florence G. Sassenberg

Florence G. Sassenberg

Mar 19, 2025

Florence Sassenberg, 90, beloved sister and aunt, died on March 19, 2025 at Pathstone Landing in Mankato.

Memorial service will be 11:00am April 10, 2025 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or donor's choice.

Florence was born November 28 1934to William and Laura (Sinell) Sassenberg on the family farm in...

Stanley E. Walrath

Stanley E. Walrath

Mar 18, 2025

Stanley Edward Walrath, age 71, of North Mankato, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. His love for life and compassion for people were unmatched, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Stan was truly irreplaceable, and while we mourn his loss, we find comfort in the memories we cherish and look forward to...

Elaine Ardene Norma Rabenhorst

Elaine Ardene Norma Rabenhorst

Mar 18, 2025

Elaine Ardene Norma Rabenhorst, age 78, of Mankato, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our...

Joan "Joni" H. Miller

Joan "Joni" H. Miller

Mar 16, 2025

Joan “Joni” H. Miller, age 78, of Mankato, died March 16, 2025.

A Private Service was held with interment in Holy Family Cemetery, Lake Crystal, MN.  Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Joan “Joni” H. was born July 11, 1946, to William O. “Bill” and Adeline M. (Phillips) Miller in Mankato.

She graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1964 and then...

Amanda Nusser and Ross Fredrickson

Amanda Nusser and Ross Fredrickson

Mar 16, 2025

Amanda Nichole Nusser, 33, and her unborn child Ross James Fredrickson (due April 1, 2025) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Northview- North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior.

Amanda was born on February 17, 1992 to Douglas and Theresa (Moldestad) Nusser in Mankato, MN. She was...