Obituaries

Rolf E. Storvick

Rolf E. Storvick

May 3, 2026

Rolf Edward Storvick, age 72, of Mankato, MN, died at his home on May 3, 2024.

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...

Tyler Jerome Qualley

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...

Joshua "Josh" Robert Downey

Joshua "Josh" Robert Downey

Apr 26, 2026

Joshua “Josh” Robert Downey, 52, of Mankato, passed away tragically on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Memorials to the family are preferred.

Josh was born on May 28, 1973, to John Downey and Suzanne Anderson Brimacomb. He...

Cheryl Lynn Browning

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...

Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes

Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes

Mar 26, 2026

Former Mankato resident, Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes, age 90, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Wasilla.

Her memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at Mankato Mortuary. Immediately following the service, there will be time to visit with family and share favorite stories. Family Interment will be in Minneopa Cemetery, rural...

Mary Kathleen (Kay) Fischer

Mary Kathleen (Kay) Fischer

Nov 27, 2025

Mary Kathleen (Kay) Fischer, 76, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the Mapleton Community Home, after a period of health issues. The staff and loving care for Mary Kay was the right place to be in her later years. She was very happy there and would sometimes call it home.

Mary Kay was born to William (Bun) and Betsy Fischer...

Maxine M. Davis

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,...

Terrance John Barnes

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

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

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

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,...

Mary Helen Wersal

Mary Helen Wersal

Apr 29, 2026

Mary Helen Wersal, beloved mother, grandmother and dedicated homemaker, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Memorials are preferred to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Mary was born on...

Douglas Charles Anderson

Douglas Charles Anderson

Apr 28, 2026

Douglas “Doug” Charles Anderson, 87, of Mankato, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Doug was born on September 9, 1938 in Willmar, Minnesota to Donald and Gernhild Anderson. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1956 and Gustavus Adolphus College in 1962. He married Margery Barr in January 1965. Doug enjoyed a long career...

Roger Gene Dahl

Roger Gene Dahl

Apr 28, 2026

Roger Gene Dahl passed away on April 28 at the age of 84 in Mankato, MN. Roger was born on August 23, 1941 to Norvin and Alice Dahl in La Crosse, WI. His parents moved to St. Paul, MN in 1943 where they raised Roger and his 12 siblings.

Roger graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul in 1959. He...

Gregory P. Goebel

Gregory P. Goebel

Apr 26, 2026

Gregory P. Goebel, age 69 of Mankato, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Monday, May 11, 2026 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Mankato. Visitation will be 2:00-5:00pm Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and 10:00am Monday at church. To leave a condolence for the family,...

Duane M. Weaver

Duane M. Weaver

Apr 25, 2026

Duane Weaver, age 65, passed away on April 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Mankato, Minnesota, to Frank and Elaine Weaver, Duane remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved. On June 16, 1990, he married DeAnn Justa in Mankato, beginning a 35-year journey defined by family, love and...

Alan "Al" Meyer

Alan "Al" Meyer

Apr 23, 2026

Al Meyer, age 72, of Mankato, died peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2026.

Memorial Service will be held on May 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 prior to the service. Private family burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to VINE or...

Gary Gene Cooper

Gary Gene Cooper

Apr 23, 2026

Gary G. Cooper, age 81, of Mapleton, died on April 23, 2026 at the Mapleton Community Home.

A private family burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Mapleton.

Gary was born on September 11, 1944 in Mankato to Howard and Orvella (Besser) Cooper. He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1963. On May 5, 1963, Gary was united in marriage to...

Joseph "Joe" W. Gasner

Joseph "Joe" W. Gasner

Apr 23, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Wayne Gasner, age 63, of Madelia, MN, passed away surrounded by his family on April 23, 2026, in New Ulm, MN.

Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the First Baptist Church, New Ulm. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, April 27, at Northview- North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at the...

Robert "Curt" Hanson

Robert "Curt" Hanson

Apr 22, 2026

Robert “Curt” Hanson, age 75, of Good Thunder, died on April 22, 2026 at MCHS, Mankato.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Chapel (329 Ellis Ave., Mankato). Visitation will be at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Dr.) on May 1 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and will continue one hour prior at the church....