Obituaries

Gloria Irene Bielen

Gloria Irene Bielen

Dec 7, 2021

Jesus reached out his hand to take Gloria Irene (Elrichs) Bielen home to Heaven on Tuesday, December 7, 2021! She endured a long battle with Dementia and lived at Water’s Edge Memory Care Unit in Mankato, MN for the last 14 ½ months.

Gloria was born on June 21, 1932 in Schaller, Iowa to Harry and Ethel (Ersfield) Elrichs. Two...

Edwin "Ed" W. Jobe

Edwin "Ed" W. Jobe

Dec 7, 2021

Edwin Wayne Jobe, 75, of Lake Crystal passed away on Dec 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Dec. 19th 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Mankato Eagles Club. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ed was born June 18, 1946 to Alvin and Darleen (Hemmelrick) Jobe in Mankato, MN. He...

Thomas Bruegger

Thomas Bruegger

Dec 6, 2021

 Thomas Charles Bruegger, 73, of Mankato, Minnesota and formerly of Onawa, Iowa, died December 6, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring of 2022 in Onawa, Iowa. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family. Please share a memory of Tom at www.mankatomortuary.com. 

Tom was born December 14, 1947 to...

Artha Jean Witt

Artha Jean Witt

Dec 5, 2021

Artha Jean Witt, age 87, of Mankato, died on December 5, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. 

Burial was in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in St. Clair.  

Janice Alice Fredericksen

Janice Alice Fredericksen

Dec 2, 2021



Janice Alice Fredericksen, age 88, of Lake Crystal, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Marys Campus in Rochester.Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm, Friday, December 17, 2021 at Lake Crystal Mortuary. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Crystal. Prior...

Judith Anne Neitge

Judith Anne Neitge

Dec 2, 2021

Judith A. Neitge passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.She is survived by children, Mary E. “Meg” Gorzycki, Teresa Pala (Todd Leuthe), Louise Grilley (Vincent), Martha G. Gorzycki, T. Joseph Gorzycki (Kimberly), and Anthony J. Gorzycki; granddaughter, Molly Schaefer; former husband, Thomas F. Gorzycki; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.Judie is preceded in death by parents, B. Donald and Harriet; and...

Michael David Cornish

Michael David Cornish

Dec 1, 2021

Michael "Old Tracks" Cornish age 72, of Mankato died Wednesday, (12-1-2021) at Autumn Grace Assisted Living, Mankato. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Vernon Center. Visitation one hour before and immediately following the service. Burial later in Vernon Center Cemetery. Memorials to Mayo Health Care Hospice or to an organization of the donor's choice.Michael David was...

Jack Landkamer

Jack Landkamer

Nov 30, 2021

John “Jack” Charles Landkamer, 72, of Mankato, died November 30, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.

Jack was born September 14, 1949 to Charles and Georgia (Zapalac) Landkamer in Mankato. He graduated from Loyola Catholic School in 1967. He graduated...

Bradley Paul Barnard

Bradley Paul Barnard

Nov 29, 2021

Bradley Paul Barnard, age 39 of Mankato passed away unexpectedly at his home, November 29, 2021.

Private service will be held. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., Monday December 6, 2021 at Northview North Mankato Mortuary. Burial will be at Barnard Valley View Cemetery in Good Thunder.

Bradley was born in Mankato, MN on January 24, 1982,...

Kathleen (Katie) Marie Roozen

Kathleen (Katie) Marie Roozen

Nov 28, 2021

Kathleen “Katie” Roozen, age 92, of Mankato, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, died Sunday, November 28, 2021.Katie was born July 13, 1929 to William and Frances Laven in Mankato, MN. Katie is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Don) Gosch and Debra Woitas; grandchildren, Angela (Eric) Casteel, Brooks (Kali) Gosch, Emily (Robyn) Gosch, Millicent Lawson, Sean (Madeline) Roozen,...

Karen Paulson

Karen Paulson

Nov 28, 2021

Karen Patricia (Osborne) Paulson passed away on November 28, 2021, holding the hands of her loved ones, at home.  After several years of declining health, her family finds comfort in knowing that she is now free of pain and already playing a game of cards in heaven, with her loyal kitty, Amber, on her lap.

Visitation will be from 5-7p.m., Thursday,...

Marcella J. (Pomerenke) Black

Marcella J. (Pomerenke) Black

Nov 27, 2021

Marcella J. (Pomerenke) Black, age 86, of Mankato, died on November 27, 2021 at Oaklawn Health Care Center. 

Celebration of Life will be held December 12, 2021 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Mankato Eagle’s Club. 

Marcella was born on March 1, 1935 in Lake Crystal, MN to Donald and Dorothy (Lewis) Heiser.  She graduated from Mankato High in 1953.  Marcella...

Sister Rosemary Schuneman, SSND

Sister Rosemary Schuneman, SSND

Nov 25, 2021

“Life is a profound, mysterious, sacred and joyful dance.” Our beloved Sister Rosemary (George Ann) Schuneman began her autobiography with those words. During the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021, Sister Rosemary completed her dance, when she died unexpectedly at her St. Paul home.

The Funeral Mass for Sister Rosemary will be held at 10:30 a.m., December...

Lois J. Kodet

Lois J. Kodet

Nov 24, 2021

Lois J. Kodet of North Mankato has completed her mission on earth. The Lord has a room prepared for her in her heavenly home. She passed away on November 24, 2021 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00...

Gary "The Reaper" Coopman

Gary "The Reaper" Coopman

Nov 24, 2021

Gary “The Reaper” Coopman, age 65, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on November 24, 2021 following a brief illness.

Please join us for services on December 11, 2021 at the Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato with visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. and a brief service at 3 p.m. Private family...

Audrey P. Johnson

Audrey P. Johnson

Nov 23, 2021

Audrey Pauline Johnson, age 83, of Mankato, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family and longtime friends on November 23, 2021 at The Pillars of Mankato.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be held for one hour prior...

Jerome Koberg

Jerome Koberg

Nov 17, 2021



Jerome William Koberg, 81, of North Mankato, died November 17, 2021 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2021 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Mankato, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Out of respect for our family, masks are encouraged. ...

Ted Henry Prange

Ted Henry Prange

Nov 17, 2021



Ted Henry Prange, age 82, of Mankato, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center.Memorial service will be held at 11am, Monday, November 22, 2021 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary with visitation held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. The service will be livestreamed and available on Ted’s obituary page at www.mankatomortuary.com.Ted...

Jerome "Jerry" Paul Klein

Jerome "Jerry" Paul Klein

Nov 17, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Paul Klein, age 79 of Mankato died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.

 

A private graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Jerry’s Life at the VFW Morson-Ario-Strand (1900 North Riverfront Drive in Mankato) from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday...

Patricia Mulford

Patricia Mulford

Nov 16, 2021



Patricia Lois (Ashing) Mulford, passed away peacefully, November 16, 2021 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Dr., in North Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials may be...