Obituaries
Kevin John Kolander
May 20, 2026
Kevin John Kolander, age 67 of North Mankato, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on May 20th, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply, a house full of projects, and multiple “to-do” lists.
Born to Ahrles and Berniece Kolander, Kevin was raised with his brothers on a farm near Lakefield, MN. Kevin met his wife, Terry, at vocational school,...
Richard T. Flynn
May 19, 2026
Richard Thomas Flynn, age 92 of Isle and formerly of St. James, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Services are currently pending.
Richard Thomas was born August 8, 1933 in River Falls, WI to Albert and Margaret (Lovell) Flynn. He enlisted in the US Air Force December 30, 1950 and was honorably discharged October 23, 1953. He worked as a grain...
Frank Fischer
May 18, 2026
Frank Fischer hopped on his Honda and rode off into the sunset for the last time on May 18, 2026. He passed away peacefully at Rochester’s Mary Brigh Building, surrounded by his loving family, taking with him 76 years of life experience.
Heaven has gained an angel—one ready to help melt and pour a new set of pearly (or perhaps iron)...
Vernelda Leona Edwards
May 15, 2026
Vernelda “Nellie” (Lendt) Edwards, age 89, of Mankato, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Ecumen Pathstone of Mankato.
Private graveside service will be held at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Mankato. Public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu...
Thomas "Tom" Carroll
May 15, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Thomas "Tom" Carroll, who left this world on May 15, 2026, at the age of 61. Tom's journey began on May 28, 1964, in St. Paul, Minnesota, born to his beloved parents, James J. Carroll and Elizabeth Lorentz.
Tom's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness. He was a...
Daryl "Bo" Roy Anderson
May 13, 2026
Daryl "Bo" Roy Anderson, age 82, of Mankato passed away on May 13, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-6 p.m., on Sunday, May 31, 2026 inside the clubhouse at Terrace View Golf Course - 19304 State Hwy 22 Mankato, Minnesota 56001.
Daryl was born December 4, 1943 in Lake city, IA to Roy and Ella Anderson. He...
Janis Kay Ek
May 13, 2026
Janis Kay Ek, age 74, of Mapleton, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blu Bair Bar, 100 S Main St, Delavan, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her daughters, Lisa or Abby.
Janis was born on July 30,...
Sheila Marie Kwasniewski
May 10, 2026
There will be no services for Sheila Kwasniewski, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home in Mankato.
Sheila was born on June 12, 1963 in Minneapolis to Dwile Kwasniewski and Mary (Stenzel) Kwasniewski. Sheila and her family moved to Mankato when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Mankato East in 1981 and attended South...
Barbara Joan Furan
May 10, 2026
Barbara Joan Furan (Howell) peacefully passed away on May 10th, 2026 at her home, Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato, Minnesota at the age of ninety-five. Born July 11, 1930, in Pasadena, California, Barbara was the third of four children, and the only daughter of Ronald (Doc) Howell and Ruth (Lamb) Howell. She grew up in the Pasadena/Monrovia area...
Edmund Kinzel Colby
May 9, 2026
Edmund Kinzel Colby, 94, of Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026.
Ed was born on March 19, 1932, in Chicago, IL, to Lester and Elizabeth Colby. The family lived in an apartment in Evanston IL across from Northwestern University until 1937, moving to Missoula, Montana, in 1938. Ed attended Paxson grade school (where he met the love of...
Dennis F. Ballman
May 8, 2026
Dennis Francis Ballman, AKA Denny B, age 77, of Cleveland, MN bellied up to the big bar in the sky on May 8th 2026.
Dennis may be better known by many as Denny B. He was a long time LeSueur County resident, residing in the same farm house for decades right outside the big town of Cleveland. He was a graduate...
Nancy Ann Sullivan
May 7, 2026
Nancy Ann (Mickalonis) Sullivan, a long-time resident of North Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2026. She was 90 years old.
She was born July 25, 1935, to Ralph and Grace (Graham) Mickalonis, in Canton, Illinois. She grew up in Canton, enjoyed dancing and was the baton twirling majorette for the Canton High School Band. After high school...
Roland "Rolly" Utzinger
May 6, 2026
Roland “Rolly” Utzinger, passed away peacefully at home in Mankato, MN on May 6, 2026, at the age of 96.
Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Hilltop United Methodist Church, Mankato, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be held at a later date in Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato. Livestream of the service will...
Maxine M. Davis
May 6, 2026
Maxine “Max” Marie Davis, age 86, of Mankato, died peacefully, May 6, 2026, at her home.
Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11 a.m., Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Maxine was born May 28,...
Tyler Jerome Qualley
May 4, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS – Tyler J. Qualley, age 25, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis from sudden and extreme complications of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos (VED) syndrome, a rare congenital condition. He lived his life to the fullest, cherishing every opportunity to make a difference in other’s lives and enriching himself along the way.
A funeral...
Rolf E. Storvick
May 3, 2026
Rolf Edward Storvick, age 72, of Mankato, MN, died at his home on May 3, 2026.
The son of Olin Storvick and Ruth (Struxness) Storvick, Rolf was born on August 1, 1953, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As a child, Rolf lived in Ann Arbor, Athens, Moorhead and Cincinnati. He was the second of five children. He graduated from Moorhead High school...
Terrance John Barnes
May 3, 2026
Terrance John Barnes, age 78, of Mankato passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Memorial gifts may be directed to the ALS Association or to Prairie Grace Hospice of Mankato.
Terrance was born on July 28, 1947, in Mankato to Eugene and Florence...
Dawn Rae Fromm
May 2, 2026
Dawn Rae Fromm, 71, of North Mankato, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 2, 2026.
Dawn was born on August 4, 1954, in Fairmont, MN, to Eldon and Carol Groshens. She graduated from high school in Jackson, MN in 1972. On March 29, 1974, she married the love of her life, Clete Fromm, in Sleepy Eye, MN....
Rae Eloise Allan
Apr 29, 2026
Rae E. Allan, age 100, passed away on April 29, 2026 at Pathstone in Mankato, MN where she had been a resident for 15 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 (her birthday) with Pastor Jacie Richmond officiating at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 720 S Second Street in Mankato. Services will be conducted in...
Diane Carol Sorenson
Apr 29, 2026
Diane Carol (Krueger) Sorenson, age 79, of Lake Crystal passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Crystal Seasons with her family by her side.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Lake Crystal Mortuary, with visitation one hour prior.
Diane was born to Elmer and Geraldine (Kuehl) Krueger in Mankato on February 2,...
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