Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...