Obituaries
David William Johnson
Feb 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of David William Johnson, beloved son, father, and cherished friend, who left us on February 9, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Born on July 28, 1984, in Mankato, MN, to Timothy and Barbara (VanBrunt) Johnson, David lived a life...
Ellen Gilbertson
Feb 8, 2026
Ellen Gilbertson, age 85, of Mankato, died on February 8, 2026 at her home.
A private family service will be held. Public Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive).
Ellen was born on October 17, 1940 in Alton Township, Waseca County to Erick and Lottie (Spoor) Witt. She graduated from Rapidan High...
Jerry Lee Kopischke
Feb 8, 2026
Jerry Lee Kopischke passed away, February 8, 2026, at the age of 74 in Mankato, MN after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Lake Crystal. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 13, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at...
Janet Helen Strobel
Feb 7, 2026
Janet Helen Strobel, age 93, of Mankato, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at The Pillars of Mankato.
Janet was born in Minneapolis on December 11, 1932 to Kenneth and Ruth (Terrio) McKee. She was the middle child with an older and younger sister. She attended Fulton Elementary School and Southwest High School in Minneapolis. After high school, she went to...
Mary Louise Topp
Feb 7, 2026
Mary Louise Topp of Mankato, Minnesota, an educator, an explorer, and traveler left on her final journey on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church in Mankato in the lower level, Hickory Street entrance. Please use the Door 5 entrance on Broad Street, or the Door 1 entrance...
Timothy J. Jaeger
Feb 6, 2026
Timothy John Jaeger, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6th, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday at Northview. A light lunch will follow the service.
Tim was born on May 25, 1953, in...
Khoai Van Huynh
Feb 6, 2026
Khoai attended Arts and Vocational School in Binh Duong. He became a skillful carpenter like his father. He also helped teach elementary school in his village. He married Nhung Thi Tran in 1949. After serving in the South Vietnam army for several years, he moved to Saigon and worked for the South government until 1975. He spent over five years...
Lloyd Thrun
Feb 5, 2026
Lloyd “Butch” Thrun, age 78 of rural Mankato, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 5, 2026. Private family services will be held.
Butch is survived by his wife, Cora; children: Henry (Susan), Oliver, Perry, and Rose; grandchildren: Christopher, Juliet, Rose, Daniel, Ethan, Harvey, and Chip.
Joan Mary Phillips
Feb 4, 2026
Joan (O’Herin) Phillips (also known as JoAnn)
Joan Phillips, originally of Mankato, MN, died in Golden Valley, MN on February 4, 2026, surrounded by family.
Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation at the Church one hour prior. Burial will take place later at Fort Snelling...
Victoria "Vickie" Lynn (Larson) Haugesag
Feb 3, 2026
Victoria “Vickie” Lynn (Larson) Haugesag, age 71, of Mankato, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Marys Campus in Rochester. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially her family and friends.
Vickie was born on March 16, 1954, in Saint Paul, MN, to Harold and Donna (Nielson) Larson. Growing up...
Lawrence Saeed Oyoyo
Feb 1, 2026
Lawrence Saeed Oyoyo, age 55, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home.
Celebration of Lawrence's life will begin at 11am, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.
Donna Mae Weber
Jan 30, 2026
Donna Weber, age 83, of Good Thunder, died on January 30, 2026.
Memorial Service will be held on February 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, rural Good Thunder with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donna was born on January 3, 1943 to Fred and Ida (Medenwaldt) Weber. She was...
Ollie Leo Sieberg
Jan 28, 2026
Ollie Leo Sieberg, 92, of Mankato, died on January 28, 2026 at The Pillar’s in Mankato.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato with military honors. Mankato Mortuary is assisting family with arrangements. In lieu of...
Marian J. Thomas
Jan 28, 2026
Marian Jane Thomas, age 92, of rural Cambria, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., February 12, 2026 at the Cambria Presbyterian Church with Rev. Penny Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., February 12, at the church. Interment will be at the Cambria Cemetery. Lake Crystal Mortuary is handling...
Mitchell Chase Allore
Jan 26, 2026
With a heavy heart, our family announces the passing of Mitchell “Mitch” Chase Allore, age 37, on January 26, 2026. His loss is felt deeply by all who knew and loved him. Mitch was born on June 10, 1988, to Eric and Kim Allore. He graduated from Mankato West High School and went on to receive an associate’s degree from...
Robert "Bob" L. Klesath
Jan 26, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lee Klesath, 85, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026, in the loving arms of his wife, Suz.
Bob was born July 2, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lewis and Doris (Dalton) Klesath and graduated in 1958 from Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs, IA. He married Mary Lou Knotek, and together they had four children: Teri,...
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Cornish
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Cornish, age 86, of Mankato and formerly from Nicollet, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Funeral service will be 11am, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Vernon Center Cemetery. Please share a memory of Kathy with her family and view her service...
William "Bill" Clare Hoehn
Jan 21, 2026
William C. Hoehn, age 93, longtime resident of Good Thunder, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Good Thunder with visitation starting at 11am. Military honors will follow at church. Complete obituary and livestreaming: www.mankatomortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a charity of the...
Ebenezer Olatoregun
Jan 20, 2026
Ebenezer Olulana Olatoregun "Brother Olu" was born 26th October 1938 to Joseph & Deborah Olatoregun. He married Elizabeth Olujoju at St Joseph Anglican Church in Ifon, Owo. Ebenezer died January 20, 2026 in Mankato, MN at age 87
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; Children: Olajumoke Olatoregun, Olayemi Makanjuola (spouse: Gbolahan Makanjuola), Olatilewa Adesina (spouse: Joseph Adesina), Olawepo Sowobi (spouse:...
Edith Elizabeth Murilla
Jan 19, 2026
Edith Elizabeth Murilla, age 90, of Mankato, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.
Visitation will be held from 4-7pm, Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be 3pm, Friday, January 23, 2026 at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Calvary...
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