Obituaries
Peter Herbert Wachtel
Jan 7, 2026
Peter “Pete” Herbert Wachtel, age 61, of Mankato, Minnesota, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, with family by his side, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after complications from pneumonia and an 8-year, hard-fought battle with prostate cancer.
Pete was born on September 17, 1964 in Mankato, Minnesota to Edward and Geraldine Wachtel, also of Mankato. Pete attended Mankato...
Melvin Vernon Craig
Jan 7, 2026
Melvin Vernon Craig age 92, passed away in his family's care at his home on the Judson Bottom Road outside of North Mankato on Jan. 7, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 2-5pm, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and also one hour prior to the service. Funeral will be 12pm, Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Northview with a...
Donna Claire Haefner
Jan 7, 2026
Donna C. Haefner, age 98, died on January 7, 2026 at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson.
A private family service will be held. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.
Donna was born on August 5, 1927 to Anthony and Melda (Cashman) Koll. She graduated from Good Counsel Academy. Donna was a telephone operator in Mankato before getting married. She was united...
Lonny "Lon" D. Twait
Jan 4, 2026
Lonny “Lon” Dean Twait, age 80, of Mankato, Minnesota (formerly of Emmetsburg, Iowa), passed away peacefully the morning of January 4, 2026.
Lon was born on May 18, 1945, to Oliver and Dorothy (Chism) Twait in Estherville, Iowa, along with brother Larry as a surprise set of twin boys. He and Larry were the middle children of seven siblings. Lon loved...
Cheryl Lynn Browning
Jan 4, 2026
Updated Service Information – A graveside service will be held on June 6, 2026 at Lake Crystal Cemetery, Lake Crystal, MN at 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow the interment at the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m. In leu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center, or the...
Timothy Lloyd Rasmussen
Jan 1, 2026
Tim L. Rasmussen, age 64, of Blue Earth, died on January 1, 2026 at Hillcrest Health Care Center after complications from a stroke in 2023.
Tim was born on November 5, 1961 in St. Peter, MN to Gary and Patricia (Guth) Rasmussen. He graduated from St. Peter High School in 1980 and Minnesota State University in 1990. On April 20, 1991,...
Dennis B. Kipp
Jan 1, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Bernard Kipp, age 77, of North Mankato, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in North Mankato, with Pastor LeRoy LaPlant officiating. A military honors ceremony will be held...
Robert "Bob" Pahl
Jan 1, 2026
It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of
Robert “Bob” Pahl—a legendary cowboy, horseman, and deeply beloved family man. Bob went peacefully on New Year's Day, surrounded by family, into the arms of his Lord and Savior after a brief but courageous battle with the challenges that accompany a long and well-lived life. He would have...
Donald William Kvasnicka
Dec 31, 2025
Donald “Don” Kvasnicka passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born in 1929 to Joseph and Stella Kvasnicka on the family 40-acre farm south of Owatonna. He was the youngest of eight kids, attended a one-room country grade school and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948. In 1947, Don joined the Army National...
Eugene "Geno" Marshall Schwarz
Dec 31, 2025
Eugene "Geno" Marshall Schwarz, farmer and lifelong resident of Blue Earth County passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Vernon Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9 from 4:00-7:00 pm...
Edwin "Ed" Farris
Dec 30, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Farris, age 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Edwin was born on September 26, 1956 in...
Michael H. Weir
Dec 30, 2025
Michael Harry Weir, 83, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
The family is being assisted by Mankato Mortuary, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Michael was born on April 21, 1942, in Mankato, MN, to Harry and Chloris (Sayre) Weir. The sixth son of seven boys and 3...
Joan D. Struck
Dec 28, 2025
Joan Diane Struck, age 73, of Mankato, died Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, rural Le Center, MN. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Joan was born July 17, 1952, Wilmar V. and...
Patsy Ellen Fleming
Dec 27, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Ellen Fleming (née Morrow), age 76, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Mankato, Minnesota.
Born on March 11, 1949, in Mankato, Minnesota, Patsy was the daughter of William Morrow and Dorothy Yates. She remained deeply connected to her hometown throughout her life. She graduated from Mankato West High School in 1967. Patsy went on to attend Mankato...
George Raymond Meyer
Dec 26, 2025
George Raymond Meyer, age 96½, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Mankato. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will be held...
James Arthur Mertens, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
James "Jim" Arthur Mertens, Jr., age 78, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at The Beacon of Lake Crystal.Celebration of life is pending and will be announced at a later date.
Dale W. Sandborg
Dec 19, 2025
Dale W. Sandborg, age 89, died Friday, December 19, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be from 6:30 p.m, June 10, 2026, at Mankato Mortuary with visitation from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Interment will be in Medo Lutheran Cemetery, rural Mapleton, MN.
Dale Wayne Sandborg was born in St. James, MN to Alfred and Mabel (Holmquist) Sandborg on June 1, 1936. He attended...
Tanya Irene Peterson
Dec 19, 2025
Tanya Peterson, 73, of Madison Lake, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025.
Tanya Irene was born July 20, 1952 in Mankato, MN to Paul and Fern Marienau. She graduated from Blue Earth High School, 1970. Tanya married Al Peterson in 1975. They made their home on beautiful Madison Lake where they raised 3 wonderful children. They later divorced.
Tanya loved entertaining family...
Sybil Elaine Solting
Dec 18, 2025
Sybil Solting, 78, of Mapleton, Minnesota died of dementia on December 18, 2025.
Sybil was born in Faribault, Minnesota to Clinton and Henriette (Spiekermann) Wolf and grew up on a farm outside of Medford, Minnesota. Following high school, she attended Mankato State College, where she earned her degree in English Education and Library Science. Sybil married John Solting in the summer...
RESCHEDULED SERVICE - Rozella E. Ward
Dec 17, 2025
RESCHEDULED VISITATION and SERVICE
Rozella Eloise Ward, age 97, of Mapleton, died December 17, 2025.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., January 12, 2026, at the United Church of Mapleton. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., January 11 at the United Church and will continue one hour before the service. Interment will be in Medo Central Cemetery, rural Mapleton. Mankato Mortuary is in charge...
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