Obituaries

Rhea Dee Wassman

Rhea Dee Wassman

May 18, 2025

Rhea Dee Wassman, age 46, of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on September 25, 1978 in Fairmont, MN, the beloved daughter of Janet Wassman and Gary Wassman. Rhea brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her.

She had a special love for puzzles, coloring, crafts, travel, matching games, singing loud, and...

Dorothy Hollnagel Mumma

Dorothy Hollnagel Mumma

May 17, 2025

Dorothy Hollnagel Mumma passed away at Ecumen Pathstone on Saturday, May 17, 2025.Born in Mankato on October 4, 1940, she lived her 84 years in Mankato and North Mankato. Dorothy was the wife of the late Al Mumma and the daughter of the late Helene Hoberg Hollnagel and Russell Albert Hollnagel. Five of her seven siblings preceded her in death.

Dorothy...

Kevin Joel Moret

Kevin Joel Moret

May 12, 2025

Kevin Joel Moret, age 67, of Mankato passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.

A Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025. In honor of Kevin’s love of softball and baseball, attendees of Monday night’s visitation are encouraged...

Dolores Morente Gomez Giefer

Dolores Morente Gomez Giefer

May 11, 2025

Dolores Morente Gomez Giefer, age 89, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on May 11, 2025. 

A private family service will be held to honor her life and celebrate the warmth, resilience, and love she brought to those around her. Please share a memory of Dolores with her family at www.mankatomortuary.com 

Born on September 16, 1935, in Seville,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ardella Odegard

Elizabeth "Betty" Ardella Odegard

May 9, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Odegard, age 99, formerly from St. James, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on May 9, 2025.

Funeral Service will be held on June 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James with Pastor John Odegard officiating. Visitation will be June 9 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at church. Interment will...

James Nick Portz

James Nick Portz

May 9, 2025

Jim Portz, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, May 9.

Funeral will be on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato, MN. Visitation will begin two hours prior, starting at 9:00 a.m. A luncheon reception will follow immediately after the funeral, with burial at Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the...

Merle Philip Kitzmann

Merle Philip Kitzmann

May 9, 2025

Merle Kitzmann, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Mankato, Minnesota, on the evening of Friday, May 9, with his loving family at his side.

Merle Philip Kitzmann was born on June 7, 1938, in Elmore, Minnesota, the eighth child of the Rev. Otto and Mrs. Priscilla Kitzmann. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elmore in 1952...

William "Bill" Statham

William "Bill" Statham

May 9, 2025

William “Bill” Statham, age 86, of Mankato, died on May 9, 2025.

Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Minneopa Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bill was born...

Robert "Bob" D. Wilking

Robert "Bob" D. Wilking

May 7, 2025

Dad loved his family, he liked helping people, and he looked forward to being with Jesus. On May 7, 2025, at the age of 89, Dad went to heaven.

Robert "Bob" Dean Wilking was born on April 26, 1936, in the hospital above the bank in Nicollet. He lived on the family farm in rural Nicollet until his high school graduation....

Karen Kay (Hoehn) Fischer

Karen Kay (Hoehn) Fischer

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen K. Fischer, 80, of Waterville, MN, who left this world on May 6, 2025 after a battle against lung cancer. Karen was born on March 18, 1945, in Waseca, MN to Kenneth and Marian (Fox) Hoehn.

Karen attended grade school at All Saints, where she met Duane, and high...

Marilyn Jean Hagge

Marilyn Jean Hagge

May 5, 2025

Marilyn J. Hagge, age 72, of Mankato, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Laurels Peak. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mankato Mortuary, officiated by Pastor Melanie Wallschlaeger. Burial will follow at Minneopa Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Marilyn Jean (Jorgenson) Hagge was...

Sheila Marie (Guetter) Brand

Sheila Marie (Guetter) Brand

May 5, 2025

Sheila Marie (Guetter) Brand, 59 of Lake Crystal died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Community in Mankato after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

A Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22nd with a Funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m. St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso, MN....

Thorild "Tory" K. Nelson

Thorild "Tory" K. Nelson

May 4, 2025

Thorild “Tory” K. Nelson, age 94, of rural Nicollet, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., Sunday at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at the church on Monday. Interment will...

Mona Mavis Koehler

Mona Mavis Koehler

May 2, 2025

Mona Mavis Koehler, age 95, of Mankato passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1103 N. Broad Street, Mankato with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be held at a later date in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our...

John Jay Foede

John Jay Foede

May 2, 2025

John Jay Foede, loving husband to Nada (married May 6, 1967), and loving father to their daughters, Kaarin K. Foede (husband Ron Middendorf) and Susan M. Weinberger (husband Tom Weinberger), died Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by the people dear to him. He was born April 28, 1944 in Alliance Nebraska to Edwin and Lauretta Foede, and is survived by...

Joan C. Peterman

Joan C. Peterman

May 1, 2025

Joan Caroline Peterman, age 88, of Mankato went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Mayo Health Systems Mankato surrounded by family.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., May 9, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be two hours prior, starting at 9:00. Private family burial in Zumbrota, MN at a later date. Memorials preferred...

Patrick Thomas Murray

Patrick Thomas Murray

Apr 30, 2025

Patrick Thomas Murray, age 76, of Eau Claire, WI, died Wednesday April 30, 2025, after being in Hospice Care in Owen, WI. Patrick was born June 8, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Frank T. and Joan M. Murray, Lake Crystal, MN.

Pat attended Mankato State University, Mankato, MN as a Theater major. He had major roles in many plays...

Judith "Judy" Olson Mosca

Judith "Judy" Olson Mosca

Apr 30, 2025

Judy passed on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Pathstone Memory Care. Judy had dementia for 9 years but still traveled and remained at home for 7 years.

Celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 11am, Friday, May 9, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato with visitation starting at 9:30am. Family graveside service will be...

Claudia Faye Sohre

Claudia Faye Sohre

Apr 29, 2025

Claudia F. Sohre, age 79, of Good Thunder, went to be with her heavenly father on April 29, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A private family graveside service will be held at 11am, May 9, 2025, at Decoria Cemetery.

Claudia was born March 19, 1946, in Mankato to Claude A. and Sophia O. (Gilbertson) Ziegler. She was baptized...

Marlyss "Marley" R. Johnson

Marlyss "Marley" R. Johnson

Apr 26, 2025

Marlyss “Marley” R. Johnson, 93, of Mankato passed away on April 26, 2025 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Celebration of Life will be 1:00-3:00pm on May 3, 2025 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake, MN. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials preferred to Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake.

Marley was born August 16, 1931 in Lake...