Obituaries

Richard Page O'Brien

Richard Page O'Brien

Jun 6, 2026

Richard P. O’Brien was born in Saint Paul, MN on May 22, 1933, to Leonard “Doc” O’Brien and Alberta S. Page O'Brien. The family moved to North Mankato, MN in 1941, where Doc and Alberta would takeover Page’s Delicatessen on Belgrade Avenue. He later graduated from Loyola High School, and in 1957, he married his spirited wife, Carol M. Austin,...

Janet June Eichers

Janet June Eichers

Jul 19, 2026

Janet June Eichers, age 90, of Eden Prairie formerly Mankato passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026.

Janet was born on June 12, 1936, to Leo and Rachel (McMahan) Hiniker. Janet was united in marriage to Curt Eichers on June 13, 1959. They enjoyed 62 years together.

She is survived by son Greg Eichers; daughters Diane (Eric) Evander and Susan (Mike) Deegan;...

Gina Lee Dahl

Gina Lee Dahl

Jul 17, 2026

Gina L. Dahl, age 38, of Mankato passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home in Mankato.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church, North Mankato, with visitation from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Gina was born...

Quentin LeRoy Beadell

Quentin LeRoy Beadell

Aug 5, 2026

Quentin LeRoy Beadell, age 93, of Mankato passed away on August 5, 2026 with family by his side after a short battle with cancer. Family was at the center of everything Quentin did and achieved.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior....

Scott Anthony Moncelle

Scott Anthony Moncelle

Aug 3, 2026

Scott Anthony Moncelle, age 64, of Elysian, MN passed away on August 3, 2026.

Celebration of Life is pending at this time.

Full obituary to follow. 

Duane Eugene Ahlness

Duane Eugene Ahlness

Aug 2, 2026

Duane went to live eternally with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 2, 2026, one month before his 93rd birthday. 

He was born on September 2, 1933, on the Syverson/Ahlness farm near Hanska, Minnesota, to parents Oscar and Agnes (Wold) Ahlness. He attended country school through fifth grade, then transferred to Hanska Public School where he graduated in 1951....

Kimberly A. Rydeen

Kimberly A. Rydeen

Aug 2, 2026

Kimberly (Kim) Ann Heller Rydeen, age 56, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the people closest to her after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kim was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on April 18, 1970, to parents Judith (Mann) and Gary Heller. She was a part of the first graduating class at Lake Crystal Wellcome-Memorial in 1988, she...

Michael "Doc" Fatis, Ph.D.

Michael "Doc" Fatis, Ph.D.

Aug 2, 2026

Michael “Doc” Fatis, Ph.D., age 81, of Lake Jefferson, MN, passed away on August 2, 2026, following a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Marysburg, 27528 Patrick Street, Madison Lake, MN, 56063, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in...

Glen John Samuelson

Glen John Samuelson

Aug 1, 2026

Glen Samuelson, age 97, of Mapleton, left his earthly home on August 1, 2026 at the Mapleton Community Home.

Memorial Service will be held on August 24th at 11:00 a.m. at United Church of Mapleton with lunch to follow.  Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at church. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Mapleton.

Glen was born on July 27, 1929 to...

Leroy Frederic "Fred" Lindall Jr.

Leroy Frederic "Fred" Lindall Jr.

Jul 29, 2026

Fred, age 88, passed away July 29, 2026 at Pathstone, Mankato, MN.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at a later date at the Westbrook Cemetery.

Fred was born on October 8, 1937 in Westbrook,...

James Frederick Clark

James Frederick Clark

Jul 28, 2026

Full obituary pending

Mark Thomas Frost

Mark Thomas Frost

Jul 25, 2026

Mark Thomas Frost, born on March 18, 1951, passed away on July 25th, 2026 at the age of 75.

He was born to Charles Frost and Katherine Thro. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Ann Sobraski and Jane Burgan.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Jennifer (Dorn) Frost, his high school sweetheart, whom...

Douglas Jeffrey Lorentz

Douglas Jeffrey Lorentz

Jul 24, 2026

Douglas Jeffrey Lorentz, age 57, of Mankato passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2026.

Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4 p.m., on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Eagle Lake American Legion Post 617, with a service beginning at 4 p.m. Private graveside service will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

Douglas was born in Mankato, on January 22, 1969,...

April Kay (Borge) Sullivan

April Kay (Borge) Sullivan

Jul 24, 2026

April Kay (Borge) Sullivan, aged 45, passed away on July 24, 2026, at the Rochester Mayo Hospital—St. Mary's Campus, due to a serious head injury which was complicated by a recent relapse with alcoholism. She was born on September 11, 1980 to Steven and Debra Borge in Mission Hills, CA. At the age of 8, April moved with her family...

Robert "Bob" Philip Dauk

Robert "Bob" Philip Dauk

Jul 21, 2026

Robert “Bob” Dauk, age 83, of rural Madison Lake, died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church, Madison Lake. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11 a.m., Monday at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Madison Lake. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Robert...

Merle H. Moses, Sr.

Merle H. Moses, Sr.

Jul 19, 2026

Merle Harry Moses, Sr., age 92, of Mankato, died on July 19, 2026 at Ecumen Pathstone Living.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Madelia. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements....

Kathryn Ann Byram

Kathryn Ann Byram

Jul 18, 2026

Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Byram, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at the Mapleton Community Home. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9 at United Church of Mapleton from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Memorial Service on Monday, August 10 will begin at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.

Kathy was born on November 8, 1943,...

Audrey Ann Johnson

Audrey Ann Johnson

Jul 18, 2026

Audrey Ann (Meixell) Johnson passed away at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 91 on July 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Blue Earth County, MN on October 16, 1934, to William and Reba (Clark) Meixell. She attended a one-room country schoolhouse, graduated from Lake Crystal High School in...

Adam Michael Johnson

Adam Michael Johnson

Jul 17, 2026

Adam Michael Johnson, 49 of Eagle Lake, MN, died on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his home. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26th, from 4 to 8 PM at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held at the church on Monday, July 27th, and will begin at 11 AM,...

Marcia Anne Pliefke

Marcia Anne Pliefke

Jul 14, 2026

Marcia A. Pliefke, age 94, of Mankato, formerly of St. Paul, died on July 14, 2026 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato.

Marcia was born on November 6, 1931 in St. Paul, MN to Hermann and Myrtle (Pearson) Pliefke. She graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul. Marcia attended Miss Wood’s Training school for Teachers in Minneapolis and received her...