Obituaries
Carol Edora Volness (Lien)
Mar 19, 2026
Carol Edora Volness (Lien), age 96, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her home in Faribault, Minnesota, surrounded by family.
Carol was born on September 21, 1929, in Halstad, Minnesota. She was a longtime resident of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, where she and her husband, Robert Jennings Volness, established their home, business and raised their family. Robert preceded her in death.
Carol...
Connie Rae Freeberg
Mar 19, 2026
Constance “Connie” Rae Freeberg, age 80, of Mankato, died Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Pheasants Ridge in St. Peter.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Minneopa Cemetery.
Connie was born March 13, 1946 in Mankato to Vernon and Shirley (Miller) Kranz. She was united...
Daniel Jon Scheurer
Mar 18, 2026
Daniel Jon Scheurer, 84, of North Mankato, MN, passed away on March 18 at home surrounded by family. He was born on October 23, 1941, in Mankato, MN.
Daniel dedicated much of his life to his work and community. At Mankato State College, he lettered in football, served as president of Delta Sigma Pi, and earned a triple major in Business...
Gerald "Gerry" Patrick Morris
Mar 18, 2026
Gerald “Gerry” Patrick Morris, age 80, of Mankato, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Mankato Mortuary. Memorial service 2pm, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Military honors will be provided by Mankato Area Veterans Memorial Rifle...
Lynda L. Leiferman
Mar 18, 2026
Lynda “Lyn” Leiferman, 76, of Mapleton, died peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Lyn was born in Mankato on March 2, 1950, to William and Louise (Guenther) Birr and grew up in Mapleton, graduating from Mapleton High School with the class of 1968. Lyn married Lee Leiferman at the United Church of Mapleton on August...
Loren Sohre
Mar 16, 2026
Loren A. Sohre, age 76 of Good Thunder, a beloved husband, father, and cherished friend passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of his family.
Loren was born in Mankato on May 12, 1949 to LeRoy and Arladene (Kleinbeck) Sohre. He graduated from Good Thunder High School and was drafted into the US Army on...
Mitchigo Linter Tolenna
Mar 15, 2026
Mitchigo L. Tolenna was born to Linter and Shrue on May 19, 1969. She was 56 on her sunset date of March 15, 2026.
Margaret Rose "Margo" Wheeler
Mar 15, 2026
Margaret Rose “Margo” Wheeler, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in North Mankato on March 15, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at CHANKASKA WINERY AND RANCH, 1179 E Pearl St, Kasota, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with a brief program at 2:30 p.m. Family would appreciate your RSVP at the following link.
She...
Nancy Ann Mason
Mar 15, 2026
Nancy Mason, age 89, of Mankato, died on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Oaklawn.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park.
Nancy was born on January 27, 1937 in Webster...
Allan Harold Zelinsky
Mar 13, 2026
Allan Harold Zelinsky, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2026.
Allan was born in Columbia, South Dakota to Harold Zelinsky and Ruth Zelinsky on July 14, 1940. Allan married Grace Hoelz of New Richland, MN on September 5th, 1964.
Allan was preceded in death by Harold Zelinsky (Father), Ruth Zelinsky (Mother), and Chuck Zelinsky (Brother). Allan is survived...
James "Jim" Slater
Mar 12, 2026
James Slater, age 82, of Mapleton, died on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home.
Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Union Cemetery in Mapleton, MN with military honors.
James was the son of Donald and Marion (Hainka) Slater. He was born in Racine, WI on April 11, 1943. He moved to Mapleton where...
Kim M. Frederick
Mar 11, 2026
Kim Marie Frederick, age 65, of Eagle Lake, passed away very peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held from 4:00–7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery...
Robert Jennings Volness
Mar 8, 2026
Robert Jennings Volness, age 97, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Robert was born on May 28, 1928, in Perley, Minnesota. On September 11, 1949, he married the love of his life, Carol Edora Volness. Together they shared more than 76 years of marriage and built a...
Hilda "Lou" L. Nutter
Mar 6, 2026
Hilda “Lou” L. Nutter, age 86, of Elysian, MN, died peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026.
A Private Family Service will be held with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Elysian, MN. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Hilda Louise “Lou” was born July 29, 1939, to Rev. Kurt A.W. and Louise L. (Plapp) Koehler in Rock Island, IL. She graduated in 1958...
Harvey Dennis Bjerke
Mar 5, 2026
Harvey D. Bjerke, age 89 of Lake Crystal (formerly of Hadley, MN), passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Mayo Health System, Mankato.
Celebration of life will be 11:00am-2:00pm Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Lake Wilson American Legion Post #285 (127 Broadway Ave, Lake Wilson, MN 56151). Burial will be 3:00pm Saturday, March 21st at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Chandler...
Patricia "Patty" A. Stelter
Mar 3, 2026
Patricia Alma Stelter, 71, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 3, 2026.
Funeral will be held on Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church Mankato. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Patty will be laid...
Veronica "Roni" L. Wangsness
Mar 2, 2026
Veronica “Roni” Wangsness, age 76, passed away on March 2, 2026, at her home in Madison Lake.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Northview-Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Northview-Mankato Mortuary. www.mankatomortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Madison Lake Fire Department Relief Association or...
Bruce Kinsella
Feb 28, 2026
Bruce Kinsella passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Mankato surrounded by his family.
A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at a later date.
Bruce was born on April 20, 1952 in Norway, MI to Robert and Darlene Kinsella. He grew up in Niagara, WI and graduated from Niagara High School in 1970 and the...
Matthew Lyle Miller
Feb 27, 2026
Matthew Miller died unexpectedly on February 27, 2026.
Matthew was born May 19, 1972 to Helen and Lyle Miller and grew up on a farm in Janesville where he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and loyalty. In 1987, the family moved to Mankato a place Matthew would proudly call home for the rest of his life. He graduated from...
Marilyn M. Thompson
Feb 26, 2026
Beloved Mother and Grandmother, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 26, 2026.
Marilyn was born June 19, 1933, to Edward and Mildred M. (Arnold) Knoch in St. Paul, MN.
Marilyn was united in marriage to Marvin Thompson on February 5, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church, South St. Paul. Marilyn and Marvin lived in South St. Paul until moving...
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