Obituaries

Billy Dean Bleasdell

Billy Dean Bleasdell

Mar 3, 2024

Billy Bleasdell, age 91 of Mankato passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Pathstone in Mankato.Private family burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor’s choice.  Mankato Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.Billy was born on August 29, 1932, in Ida County, Iowa...

Barbara Bjorklund

Barbara Bjorklund

Mar 2, 2024

Barbara Bjorklund age 91, died Saturday, March 2, 2024, at her North Mankato home.There will be a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at Mankato Mortuary on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A family graveside service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The ALS Association or...

Dale Lester Becker

Dale Lester Becker

Mar 2, 2024

Dale Lester Becker died on Saturday, March 2nd, at his cabin near Aitkin, surrounded by his family.

Dale was born in Mankato on September 15, 1938, to Anna and Conrad Becker, joining his brothers George and Robert (Bob), and sisters Jean (Lutz) and Lois (Strobel). He married Lorraine Sheryl Allen in 1964 and they were married 40 years and had 3...

Mary Catherine McComb

Mary Catherine McComb

Mar 1, 2024

Mary Catherine McComb, 77, of Mankato, Minnesota passed away on March 1, 2024. Mary was born to William and Louise McComb on July 10, 1946 and grew up on a farm outside of St. Clair, Minnesota. After attending Mankato State University, Mary went on to serve as the librarian and German teacher in the St. James School System. Upon retirement,...

Mary Ann Lancaster

Mary Ann Lancaster

Mar 1, 2024

Mary Ann Clair Lancaster of Northfield passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024 at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. 

 

Mary Ann was born May 2nd, 1943 to Walter and Helen (Vondell) Busse and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1961. She married Jerry Lancaster in 1970 and was married 36 years prior to his passing. 

 

She spent the majority of her...

Janet Louise Jones

Janet Louise Jones

Feb 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Janet, a truly remarkable soul whose presence graced our lives in ways words cannot capture. Janet Louise Jones, age 61, gained her angel wings on February 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Janet was born on November 6, 1962...

Dennis G. Volk

Dennis G. Volk

Feb 29, 2024

Dennis “Denny” Volk, 71, of Mankato, died Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at his home in Mankato.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church Hall, 423 W 7th St, Mankato. Burial of his ashes will take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.

Dennis was born April 15,...

John Charles Splinter

John Charles Splinter

Feb 29, 2024

John Charles Splinter

John C. Splinter died on February 29,2024 at Hillcrest Care Center, Mankato, at the age of 78.   Mankato Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

John was born on May 19, 1945 to Lyle and Agnes Splinter in Mankato, Minnesota, the second of four siblings.  He graduated from St. Clair high school in 1963.  He was a Mankato City Police...

Crystal Suzanne Dawley

Crystal Suzanne Dawley

Feb 28, 2024

Crystal Suzanne Dawley passed suddenly on February 28, 2024. Her death brings great sadness to her family and friends. 

 

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service.  

 

Crystal was born on May 15, 1979 in Mankato, Minnesota to Gary and Cheryl Dawley. Although she...

Paul M. Ellingworth

Paul M. Ellingworth

Feb 28, 2024

Paul M. Ellingworth, age 62, of Le Sueur, died on February 28, 2024, at his home.  

 

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Hosanna Lutheran Church.  Burial will be at Sakatah Cemetery, Waterville.   Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials are preferred to Hosanna Youth...

Robert Lee Hagemann

Robert Lee Hagemann

Feb 28, 2024

Robert Lee Hagemann, 63, of Mankato, MN passed away suddenly on Wednesday the 28th of February, 2024 of natural causes.

 

Bob was born August 21, 1960 to Lloyd and Lillius “Lil” Hagemann in Mankato, MN. After attending high school at Mankato East, he joined the US Army Reserves. During this time, he also attended classes in automotive repair. Later, he decided...

Barbara Jean Fink

Barbara Jean Fink

Feb 28, 2024

Barbara Fink, age 74, of Mankato, Minnesota died Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Oaklawn Health Care Center in Mankato.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in  Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.

Barbara Jean was...

Michael J. Burkhardt

Michael J. Burkhardt

Feb 28, 2024

Michael Joseph Burkhardt, age 77, of Mankato, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. Born on February 19, 1947, in Charles City, Iowa, to Frank and Eileen Burkhardt, who instilled in him the values of hard work, dedication, and the importance of family, Mike grew into a man of strong character and warmth.

After graduating from Charles City High School,...

Vivian V. Thomas

Vivian V. Thomas

Feb 27, 2024

Vivian Violet Thomas, 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a long life as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.    Viv’s greatest joy was her family and she was never happier than when a baby was in her arms.

Viv was born on May 22, 1922, in Butternut Township to Roy and Elma (Rollings) Etherington, delivered...

Cheryl Anne Olson

Cheryl Anne Olson

Feb 27, 2024

Cheryl Anne Olson, age 65 of rural St. Peter passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home.  

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Northview – North Mankato...

Ellen "Ellie" F Klugherz

Ellen "Ellie" F Klugherz

Feb 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ellen “Ellie” F. Klugherz (Mulrooney). 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ellie, a remarkable soul whose presence graced our lives in ways that words can scarcely capture. Ellie gained her angel wings on February 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and inspiration that will...

Ann Louise Blasing

Ann Louise Blasing

Feb 24, 2024

Ann Louise Blasing (Erickson), age 85 of Lake Crystal, passed away on February 24, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation to be held an hour and a half prior at the church as well. Burial will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Marvin Ray Glemming

Marvin Ray Glemming

Feb 23, 2024

In celebrating Marvin's life,

a time to share stories and memories

with family and friends

11am-4pm, May 19th, 2024 at 

Rockwoods

 9100 Quaday Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330

Marvin Ray Glemming was born October 28, 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota to Arnold and Melva (Pearson) Glemming. He was the third of seven children, graduated from Tower City High School and attended the University of North Dakota...

Roberta Ann Holcomb

Roberta Ann Holcomb

Feb 22, 2024

Roberta Ann "Granny" Holcomb (Blume), 84, of Mankato, MN, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Mankato, MN. She was born on April 13, 1939, in Mankato, MN.

Roberta, known affectionately as "Granny," was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married Donald Nordskog and they had 2 children before divorcing. She married George Holcomb on May 8th 1964, they had...

Michael "Spike" Bernard Griffin

Michael "Spike" Bernard Griffin

Feb 19, 2024

Michael Griffin of Mankato, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be 11am, Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior. Livestreaming will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com. Donations to your...

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