Obituaries

Nov 11, 2025

Donna Lee Rausch, age 92, of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous journey through illness.

She was born on September 26, 1933 in Albert Lea, MN. After marrying Billy Schue, she moved to the family farm where they raised four children together and built a life grounded in love, laughter and hard work. She especially loved...

Nov 10, 2025

Thomas James Holmes was born March 10, 1948, in Mankato, He was the youngest of seven children of Robert Mitchel and Edna Louise Holmes nee Kehner. He died on Nov. 10, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center. Tom grew up in North Mankato and graduated from Mankato High School in 1966. He attended Mankato State College for two semesters, then dropped...

Nov 10, 2025

Kent Stuart Bigbee, 95, of North Mankato, Minnesota passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato.

Memorial service will be held at 11am, Friday, November 14, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Burial and full military honors will take place at later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Redwood Falls....

Nov 9, 2025

Mary Gay Hlavac (née Schewe), 67, of North Mankato, MN tragically passed away on November 9th, 2025.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., November 22, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Northview.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Hoover Elementary PTA.

Mary...

Nov 8, 2025

Remembering Donna Kay Fjoser

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. — Helen Lowrie Marshall

Donna Kay Fjoser (née Hewitt) was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on January 14,...

Nov 8, 2025

Marlys Ellen Evenson, age 78, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, and one hour prior to the service at the...

Nov 8, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

Karen Faye (Wacholz) Courrier was born on June 6, 1939, to William and Erma Wacholz in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Mansfield Lutheran Church. She passed away peacefully in her home on November 6, 2025.

She graduated from Kiester High School in 1957. She earned her BS degree in Education from Mankato State College. She taught...

Nov 5, 2025

Marjorie F. Sargent, age 93, died on November 5, 2025 at Generations Memory Care.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Garden City Cemetery.

Marjorie was born on January 15, 1932 in Lake Belt Township, IA to Gordon and Myrtle (Showers)...

Nov 5, 2025

Larry Dean Dalluge, 88 of North Mankato, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ on November 5, 2025.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm Friday, December 5, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will also be from 10-11am on Saturday, December 6 2025, with Memorial service immediately following at 11am at Our...

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

James Rossow passed away peacefully November 1st at the age of 90.

Jim was born on February 3, 1935, to Alfred and Myrtle (Adolphson) Rossow in Windom, MN. Jim graduated high school in 1953 and then attended Dunwoody Institute and later was drafted into the Army, serving in Germany from 1957 to 1959. Upon returning from service, he worked for the...

Nov 1, 2025

Donald W. Adams, age 84 of Madison Lake, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Marysburg. Visitation will begin at 9:00am at the church. To leave a condolence for the family or view the service livestream, please visit www.mankatomortuary.com.

Donald was born May 15, 1941 in St. Peter...

Oct 31, 2025

A Man. A United States Marine. A Husband. A Father. A Grandfather. A Brother. A Friend. A Neighbor.

Bernard "Bernie" Charles Fasnacht, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the home he built in Madison Lake (Washington Township), MN. Bernie was born on November 3, 1949 in Mankato, MN to Anthony "Tony" J. and Margaret C. (Sipple) Fasnacht....

Oct 30, 2025

Peter A. Kruize, age 71 of St. Peter, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Benedictine Living, St. Peter.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with a visitation to follow from 1:30-4:00pm. The celebration will continue at 5:00pm at the Red Men Club, St. Peter. To leave a condolence for...

Oct 30, 2025

Melvin “Mel” Lee Pettersen passed away peacefully at his home on his farm in rural Lake Crystal, Minnesota, on October 30, 2025, at the age of 89. He was surrounded by his family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12:00–2:00p.m. at Lake Crystal Mortuary. A private burial will take place afterward at North Lincoln Cemetery in...

Oct 29, 2025

Lacy Keith Wilkins, 75, of Mankato, MN, passed away on October 29, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lacy spent much of his life in Savannah, Georgia, before moving to Texas, Florida, and eventually calling Mankato home. A 13-year U.S. Army veteran, he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star for...

Oct 28, 2025

Update from 4:15pm, January 21, 2026:Due to anticipated cold weather on Saturday, January 24, the visitation for Merle will be postponed. The new gathering time will be 1-4pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary (2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003)

Merle Jurden Brinkman, 105, lifetime resident of Belgrade Township, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from natural causes.

Merle...

Oct 23, 2025

Shannon Lee Lawrence, 54, of North Mankato, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 23, 2025. Born on November 29, 1970, in Tyler, MN, she was a devoted wife to Brian and loving mother to Brady. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Northview -North Mankato Mortuary in North Mankato,...

Oct 22, 2025

Nancy M. Couden, age 70, of Lake Crystal, passed away on October 22, 2025 at Laurel’s Peak Rehabilitation Center after a brief battle with cancer.

A private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nancy was born on June 21,...