Obituaries
Dennis McVicker
Jan 2, 2022
Dennis J. “Denny” McVicker, 75, of Mankato lost a two-year battle from cancer on January 2, 2022 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Mankato Golf Club. Private burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers or donor’s choice....
Brian Robert Herrity
Jan 1, 2022
June 20,1956-January 1,2022.
Brian lived a remarkable life. He was born in Québec and grew up in the majestic northeast kingdom playing sports and driving fast cars. He served in the Air Force, where he was described as an intensely loyal and dedicated officer who abounded with energy and enthusiasm. Immensely gifted in mathematics, he took his logistical skills to...
Herbert Davis
Dec 31, 2021
Herbert “Herb” I. Davis, age 90, of Lake Crystal passed away peacefully December 31, 2021 at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Herb was born at home May 22, 1931 to Idris and Mary (Evans) Davis in Lake Crystal. He graduated from Lake...
Robert "Bob" P. Chamberlain
Dec 30, 2021
Robert Paul Chamberlain, age 79, of Mankato, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN. Visitation will be one hour before service on Thursday. Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Jack Lee Christiansen
Dec 27, 2021
Jack Lee Christiansen, age 94, of St. Peter, died Monday, December 27, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.
Private graveside service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Mankato. Please share a memory of Jack with his family online at www.mankatomortuary.com. Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato.
Jack was born September 1,...
Danny Joe Cavett
Dec 26, 2021
Danny Joe Cavett, age 79, of Mankato, MN, passed away on December 26, 2021 after a 25+ year battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and further complications exacerbated by a recent battle with COVID. A celebration of life will be held at later date. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Danny was born on November 11, 1942...
Loree Olson
Dec 26, 2021
Loree “Ree” Ann Olson, 72, of North Mankato, died December 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Messiah Lutheran Church in North Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a late date. Livestreaming will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary...
Curtis Luke Eichers
Dec 25, 2021
Curtis Luke Eichers of Mankato passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service at the church. Burial will be at...
Paul Jacob Neubert
Dec 23, 2021
Paul Jacob Neubert, age 91, of Mankato, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Mankato.
A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato at a later date. Please share a memory of Paul with his family at www.mankatomortuary.com.
The family prefers memorials be directed to either Loyola Catholic School, SS. Peter...
Phyllis M. Groehler
Dec 23, 2021
Phyllis Marie Groehler, 85, of Mankato went to be with the Lord and her beloved Marv on December 23, 2021, at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River, MN after suffering complications from a stroke in August.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held...
Arline M. Gillson
Dec 23, 2021
Arline M. Gillson, age 94, of North Mankato, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at Grace Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato. Memorials maybe given to Grace Lutheran Church. Northview...
Anna Mae Irvine
Dec 23, 2021
Anna Mae Irvine, 90, of Sterling Township, passed away December 23, 2021 at Ecumen Pathstone Living.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N Riverfront Dr., in Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Sterling Cemetery.
Anna Mae is survived by her sister, Frances Wishart and...
Warren A. Riese
Dec 22, 2021
Warren Albert Riese, age 88, of Eagle Lake, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
The Family Service will be livestreamed 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Warren’s obituary page, https://www.mankatomortuary.com/obituary/warren-riese. Interment in Smith’s Mill Cemetery. Northview – North Mankato, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN.
Warren was born February 28, 1933 to Ruben and Mina (Randall) Riese in Mankato. ...
Kenneth P. Larson
Dec 22, 2021
Kenneth P. Larson, age 92, of Mankato, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Private funeral services were held. A Celebration of Life will be later this spring.
Kenny, son of Louis and Mildred Grace (Craig) Worrell was born February 1, 1929 in Blue Earth County. He served in the United States Army during...
Paul J. Butzer
Dec 22, 2021
Paul J. Butzer, 93, of North Mankato, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.
A celebratory wake will be held Thursday, December 30th, 1-4pm at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN.
Paul Joseph Butzer was born October 8, 1928 in Mankato, the third of twelve children to Dr. John A. and Frances (Rock)...
Anthony James Leverette
Dec 22, 2021
Anthony James Leverette, age 26 of Mankato, died Wednesday 22, 2021.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday (February 26, 2022) from 12 pm - 4pm, at the Morson Ario VFW Post #9713 - 1900 North Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Anthony James Leverette was born April 24,1995 to Kevin Leverette and...
Jack "Eric" "Rupe" Rupert, Jr.
Dec 21, 2021
Jack “Eric” “Rupe” Rupert, Jr.
Jack Eric Rupert, Jr., age 46, of Rosemount, formerly of the New Ulm, Mankato area died unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 of an aortic dissection.
A Sharing of Memories will be at 1:30 p.m., with visitation starting at 1 p.m., and continuing after the sharing of memories, Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Morson-Ario-Strand...
Walter "Walt" Irvin Groskurth
Dec 21, 2021
Walter "Walt" Irvin Groskurth, age 80 of Mankato passed away at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Memorial service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN at a later date. Livestreaming...
Richard Roy Allen
Dec 21, 2021
Richard Roy Allen was born January 5, 1933 near Claremont, MN to Roscoe (Mike) Allen and Lillian (Isabelle) Verness and passed peacefully with his family at his side on December 21, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, North...
Raymie Ryan Benjamin
Dec 21, 2021
Raymie Ryan Benjamin, age 43 of Eagle Lake was found unresponsive at his home Tuesday evening, December 21, 2021. Authorities were notified and he was pronounced deceased of natural causes. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5,...