Obituaries
Ardys Ione Schultz
Feb 18, 2024
Ardys Ione Schultz, age 94, of North Mankato passed away on Sunday, February 18. She was a precious mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren.
Ardys was born in Hector, MN in 1929. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1948 and married her husband, John, later that year.
Ardys was a determined and hard...
Bonita Jean Lundgren
Feb 18, 2024
On February 18, 2024, we lost the heart of our family. You have earned your rest, Mom. After years of compromised health, you will no longer struggle. Delight in seeing family and friends again. And rejoice in walking the gardens of heaven with Dad and Cheryl. Give them our love.
Bonita “Bonnie” Jean Tarpy was born October 8, 1942, to Clayton...
Richard "Coach Mac" Makela
Feb 18, 2024
Richard “Coach Mac” Makela, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2024.
Richard was born May 23, 1939, in Duluth, MN to Eino Makela and Ann (Susnik) Makela.
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years receiving an honorable discharge. Richard was an accomplished athlete, coach, and was inducted into the MAYBA Hall of Fame. He loved...
Marcus Romaine Cargill, Jr.
Feb 15, 2024
Marcus Romaine Cargill, Jr. left us too soon on Thursday, February 15, 2024.Marcus was the oldest of 3, born October 19, 2004 in Minneapolis, MN to Evett Nance and Marcus Cargill, Sr. Growing up in Minneapolis before moving to Mankato in 2018 to be near family. Marcus attended East High and Central Community Center. He was very talented and loved...
John Michael Murphy
Feb 13, 2024
John Michael Murphy, 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, in his Madison Lake, Minnesota home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 26, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa, John was the son of Hazel (Beck) and Joseph P. Murphy. He graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from his...
Karen Marie Bergner
Feb 11, 2024
Karen Marie Bergner, age 73, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2024.
A memorial service will be at 12:00pm on Friday, March 22nd, 2024, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Karen was born on October 20th, 1950 to Eugene ”Duke” and Myrtle (Hatle) Tukua in Albert Lea, MN. She was raised in...
Richard Alexander Turtle
Feb 10, 2024
Richard Turtle, age 83, of Mankato, died February 10, 2024, at Mayo Health System-Mankato.
Visitation will be from 11-1 pm, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Mankato Mortuary with a graveside service at Woodland Hills Memorial Park immediately following. Memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Richard Alexander and his twin sister, Donna Mae, were born September 25, 1940, in...
Ronald D. Cutler
Feb 10, 2024
Ronald Dean Cutler, age 63, of Lake Crystal, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will held at a later date to be announced. Private family interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. Lake Crystal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald was born June 4, 1960, the third youngest of nine children, to Edmund and Maxine...
Mark Gerard Weingartz
Feb 8, 2024
Mark Weingartz, age 72, of Burnsville, died in his stateroom cruising off the coast of Cabo San Lucas on February 8, 2024.
Mark was born on September 25, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota to Louis and Katherine (Marka) Weingartz. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1969. On March 17, 1973, Mark was united in marriage to Mary Morrow. He worked...
Larry Phillip Buckholtz
Feb 8, 2024
Larry Phillip Buckholtz, age 72, died at home on February 8, 2024.
Larry was born in Mankato on August 31, 1951 to Phillip and Muriel (Anderson) Buckholtz. He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1969. Larry married Frances (Graf) at Medo Baptist Church in rural Mapleton on May 6, 1972. Together, they raised five children on their family farm in rural...
Laurie "Joy" Lutzi
Feb 7, 2024
Laurie “Joy” Lutzi, age 100 of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Ecumen Hospice, or Blue Earth...
Judy O'Brien
Feb 5, 2024
Longtime Madison Lake resident, died February 5, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato at the age of 84.
Judy was born November 10, 1939, in Mankato to Earl C. and Esther M.(Baker) Schmidt. She graduated from high school and later attended a few college classes. While working at Madsen’s Grocery in Mankato, she met Roger O’Brien. They were united in marriage...
Dean Jeremy Juliar
Feb 5, 2024
Dean Jeremy Juliar age 48 of rural Mankato and St. Clair died unexpectedly Monday February 5, 2024.
Memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., (Noon) Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., Saturday until the service at 12:00 p.m., all at church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers the family prefers...
Dave "Obie" Oberle
Feb 5, 2024
Dave Oberle, age 81, of Mankato, died on February 5, 2024.
Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dave...
James "Jim" Brozik
Feb 5, 2024
James David Brozik, 89, of Mankato passed away on February 5, 2024 from complications of congestive heart failure.
A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Full military honors immediately following the service outside the church. Private family burial at a...
Leroy Clayton Olson
Feb 5, 2024
Leroy Clayton Olson, age 80, of Lake Crystal, MN passed away on his farm on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, February 9, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Lake Crystal with Rev. Jeanne Kumbalek presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church as well. Private burial will...
Diane Randolph Deeren
Feb 4, 2024
Diane R. Deeren, age 72, of Mankato, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Ecumen Pathstone Living after a brief struggle with ALS.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Visitation will be Friday, February 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.
Diane was born on April 16, 1951 in Arlington,...
Kristopher C. Miller
Feb 4, 2024
Kristopher "Kris" C. Miller, age 71 of Mapleton, passed away suddenly on Sunday February 4, 2024.
Funeral Mass is at 11:00am Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Mapleton. Visitation will be at the church from 4:00-7:00pm Thursday February 8, and an hour before Mass on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be given to Maple...
Marcus Scott Leuze Williams
Feb 1, 2024
Marcus Scott Leuze Williams, age 24, of North Mankato passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery at a later date. In honor of Marcus, the family requests that...
Debi Jean Straube
Jan 31, 2024
Debi (Anton) Straube 67, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems surrounded by her family.
Memorial service will held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be held one hour before the service on Saturday.
Debi was born February 16, 1956, to Joseph and Rita (LeBrun) Anton in Mankato. She graduated from...
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