Obituaries

Dr. Kent Jose Cova-Suarez

Dr. Kent Jose Cova-Suarez

Feb 11, 2021

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Dr. Kent Jose Cova-Suarez, age 71, of Mankato, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.Kent was born June 24, 1949 in Maracay, Venezuela to Jose Cova Rey and Olga Suarez. His family immigrated to the United States when...

Eleanor "Ellie" Marie Vandermoon

Eleanor "Ellie" Marie Vandermoon

Feb 9, 2021

Eleanor “Ellie” Jacobson Vandermoon, 97 years old, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Oaklawn Care Center. She was the daughter of Paul and Hannah (Holm) Jacobson.Eleanor graduated from St. James High School in 1941. She married Curtis Vandermoon in 1946. They moved to Mankato in 1948. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at First Lutheran Church, St. James....

Lorena Peters

Lorena Peters

Feb 9, 2021

Lorena June Peters, born November 24, 1929 in Tower, Minnesota, died peacefully February 9, 2021 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.

Lorena is survived by her sons, Bruce (and Kaye) Aho of Bloomington, Minnesota and Steven Aho of North Mankato and his friend, Brenda Leiding of Lake Crystal; grandchildren, Darik (and Joy) Aho, Jennifer (and Andrè) Boucher, and...

William "Bill" Douglas Johnson

William "Bill" Douglas Johnson

Feb 8, 2021

William “Bill” Johnson, age 81, of Mankato, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

 

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the summer with his closest family and friends. Please share your favorite memory of Bill online at www.mankatomortuary.com.

 

Bill was born October 22, 1939 in Luck, Wisconsin to Raymond and...

Clyde Clifford Haslip

Clyde Clifford Haslip

Feb 8, 2021

Clyde Clifford Haslip, age 89, of Mankato, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Hillcrest Healthcare & Rehab after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.The family would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest for the wonderful care they provided.

Violet Emma Haedt

Violet Emma Haedt

Feb 6, 2021

Violet Emma Haedt, age 98, of Mankato, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Martin Lutheran Care Center in Bloomington, MN.

 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato with Pastor John Petersen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Burial...

Duane Robert Baumgartner

Duane Robert Baumgartner

Feb 5, 2021

Duane Baumgartner, age 86, of Mankato, died on February 5, 2021 at Oaklawn Health Care Center. 

A private family service will be held.  Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.  Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Duane was born on June 29, 1934 in Mankato to George and Edith (Haslip) Baumgartner.  He was a carpenter and was a...

Sister M. Justin Wirth, SSND

Sister M. Justin Wirth, SSND

Feb 4, 2021

SISTER M. JUSTIN WIRTH, SSND “Come home to me.” Hosea 2:14

Our beloved Sister M. Justin Wirth, 92 died unexpectedly in her sleep at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, in Notre Dame Health Care, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato, Minnesota. Until the day of her death she had participated in the daily activities of Notre Dame Health...

Bryan P. Klages

Bryan P. Klages

Feb 4, 2021

Bryan Philip Klages, 88, passed away February 4, 2021 in Mankato, MN.

There will be a small private celebration of Bryan’s life this spring.

Bryan was born May 31st 1932 in Montgomery, MN to Bryan and Martha Barger. After the death of her first husband, Martha married Theodore Klages (best stepfather ever) in 1941 and they moved to Mankato, MN.

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Eleanora "Ellie" Frank

Eleanora "Ellie" Frank

Feb 3, 2021

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Eleanora Marie “Ellie” Frank, age 94, of Mankato, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Oak Terrace Senior Living of Le Sueur.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.  on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at...

Richard A. Timm

Richard A. Timm

Feb 3, 2021

Richard A. Timm, age 74, went to be with his son, Jeffrey in heaven on February 3, 2021.

A private family service will be held.  Burial will be at Kern’s Oak Grove Cemetery in the spring.  A Celebration of Life will be announced and held this summer.  Northview-North Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

Richard was born on March...

Lloyd D Miller

Lloyd D Miller

Jan 30, 2021

MANKATO - Longtime Mankato resident, Lloyd D Miller, age 90, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Oak Terrace in North Mankato.

A family memorial will be held at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with burial following at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. A community celebration of Lloyd's life will be held later. If you wish to leave a condolence for the family or...

Rev. John Moldstad

Rev. John Moldstad

Jan 29, 2021

Rev. John Arthur Moldstad Jr., 66, of Madison Lake, MN, was called to his Heavenly Home unexpectedly on Friday, January 29, 2021. He died with the sure hope of eternal life through his Savior Jesus Christ, who promised, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even if he dies.” (John 11:25)

He was born...

Valerie Jean Vogel

Valerie Jean Vogel

Jan 29, 2021

Valerie Vogel left this world Jan 29, 2021 from complications of COVID-19.  She was 90.

Valerie was born April 21, 1930 to Martin and Regina Sandvik.  In 1946, she and her mother and brother barely escaped the Green Gables tornado.  She realized that little in life is assured, so when she shortly thereafter danced her way into the heart of...

Debra Hecht James

Debra Hecht James

Jan 28, 2021

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Debbie died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 28th, 2021, succumbing to a multi-year battle with cancer.

She was born in Mankato on April 15th, 1954 to parents Frank and Margaret Hecht.

Debbie will be remembered as a loving mother, a beloved grandmother, a little sister, and a...

Prudence Patricia "Pat" John

Prudence Patricia "Pat" John

Jan 27, 2021

    Prudence Patricia "Pat" John, was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Minnesota Lake, MN, to Richard P. Shuck and Nevah Belle Deeter Shuck.  Attended school in Alma City and Mapleton Public Schools, graduating in 1947.  A graduate from Nursing School at Mercy Hospital, Nampa, ID – 1950. On September 9, 1950 she was married to Hugo H John of Nampa,...

Jeffrey Gaare

Jeffrey Gaare

Jan 27, 2021

Jeffrey Warren Gaare, 56, of Mankato, passed away January 27, 2021 at his home.

Memorial service will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jeff was born September 12, 1964 to Warren and Judy...

Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

Jan 26, 2021

Mankato Artist, Marian Anderson, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato.

Marian Anderson was born to Elvin & Rose (Fischer) Spiess on November 5, 1936 at Nicollet, MN and lived on the shores of Swan Lake.  Later the family moved to rural Madelia where she graduated from Madelia High School.  Marian’s art...

John Patrick Scheidel

John Patrick Scheidel

Jan 25, 2021

John Patrick Scheidel of Mankato passed away peacefully on January 25 with his family by his side at Pathstone Living.

 

Born on May 15, 1937, in Mankato Minnesota, John graduated Loyola High School in 1955 where he made many lifelong friends. John attended Notre Dame University and graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1962. He served...

James John Schweiss

James John Schweiss

Jan 25, 2021

James John Schweiss, 83, of Mankato, passed away January 25, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato.  Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is...