Obituaries
Joan "Joanie" Louise Jones
Sep 14, 2026
Joan Jones, a beloved family member and friend, passed away peacefully September 14th, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Ss. Peter & Paul Church on October 22, 2026, at 11am with visitation begining one hour prior in the church foyer. Burial at Calvary Cemetery will immediately follow the...
William "Bill" Paul Becker
Sep 25, 2026
William “Bill” Paul Becker died September 25, 2026, at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Mankato, MN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. A visitation will start one hour prior. Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato, MN.
Bill...
Michael Ramy
Sep 28, 2026
Michael T. Ramy, age 79, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home in Mankato.
A service and celebration of life will be Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with a prayer service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Private burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in...
Mary Elyn Pierce
Sep 30, 2026
Mary Elyn Pierce, 92, of Mankato, died September 30, 2026, at Generations Child & Memory Care with her three children and daughter-in-law by her side in her final hours.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Dr., North Mankato, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial...
Diane Brennan
Oct 14, 2026
Diane Rae Brennan died October 14, 2026. Diane was born in Storm Lake, Iowa in 1935. She moved to Southern Minnesota as a young girl and grew up in Mankato, graduating from Mankato High School. Diane maintained lifelong connections with her many high school classmates, a testament to her warm and enduring relationships.
After high school Diane worked various jobs, including...
Janice Lee Christianson
Oct 10, 2026
Janice Lee (Hance) Christianson, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026.
Janice was born on February 28, 1933, to Robert and Irene (Krueger) Hance in Red Lake County, Minnesota. She was raised in Red Lake County and graduated from Lafayette High School in Red Lake Falls. Following graduation, Janice moved to Minneapolis, where she worked for IDS.
Janice married the...
Geraldine Howieson
Oct 10, 2026
Geraldine “Geri” Howieson passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Faith was always her guiding light, and she lived a life deeply rooted in beauty, centered around her profound love for her family and friends.
Geri's family was her greatest treasure, and she measured the value of life through the love she gave to those closest...
Larry Martin Hagge
Oct 9, 2026
Larry Martin Hagge, age 82, of Lake Crystal passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota.
In accordance with Larry’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. He will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lake Crystal Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to...
Dann "Boomer" Joseph Reichel
Oct 7, 2026
Dann “Boomer” Joseph Reichel, age 74, of North Mankato, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Northview–North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Boom was born May 4, 1952, to Curtis “Growler” and Laverne (Wild) Reichel in Mankato. He graduated from Mankato...
Marion Dianne Brunz
Oct 7, 2026
Marion Dianne Brunz (Thom), age 88, of Mankato, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Pathstone Living in Mankato.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 12, 2026, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mankato at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. A reception and celebration of Marion's life will...
Jo-Ann Mae (Drees) Lynch
Oct 7, 2026
Jo-Ann Mae (Drees) Lynch passed away early on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. She was 78. Per her wishes there will be no visitation or service. Jo-Ann thought funerals were too sad.
Jo-Ann was born in Rochester, MN to Joseph Drees and Lena (Nelson) Drees. She graduated from Rochester high school and Rochester community college. Jo-Ann then graduated from the University of...
Randolph "Randy" J. Voigt
Oct 5, 2026
Randolph “Randy” J. Voigt, age 56, of Hanover, MN, died unexpectedly, October 5, 2026, at his home.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Randy was born May, 2, 1970, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Eugene and Betty (Paulson) Voigt. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord, MN, in July of 1970.
Randy graduated from Sleepy Eye High...
Robert A. Ludvik
Oct 4, 2026
Robert Allen Ludvik, age 91, of Mankato, passed away on October 4, 2026. He was born in LadySmith, Wisconsin in 1934 to Otto “Butch” and Margaret Ludvik, and was one of five children. Robert graduated from LadySmith High School in 1953 before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He later pursued postsecondary education at the University of Eau Claire, where he...
Thomas "Tom" Jon Kopp
Oct 4, 2026
Thomas Jon “Tom” Kopp was born on March 8, 1970. Tom passed away on October 4, 2026 surrounded by his family after an unexpected cardiac arrest. He was 56 years old. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 10, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato, with visitation one hour prior.
Tom was born to Richard...
Jerel (Jake) Charles Lawson
Oct 3, 2026
Jerel (Jake) Charles Lawson, from Eagle Lake, MN, at the age of 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 3, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and the Lord.
Jerel was born in Minneapolis, MN, on May 14, 1953. The son of Kenneth and Margaret (Moore) Lawson, brother to Dana Lawson and Paula Jones and lived the majority of his...
Joyleen "Joy" Gwen Massop
Oct 1, 2026
Joyleen "Joy" Gwen Massop, age 54, of Lake Crystal, passed away on October 1, 2026.
She was born on July 2, 1972. Joy graduated from Mankato West High School in 1990 and went on to earn her associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, and master’s degree. She worked at Alltech for 6 years, where she built a career and connections that were meaningful...
Jared B. Krebsbach, PhD
Oct 1, 2026
Jared B. Krebsbach, age 53, of North Mankato, died Thursday, October 1, 2026, at home from complications of cancer.
Private Family Service will be held. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Jared was born October 21, 1972, to James M. and Diane C. (Johnson) Krebsbach in Mankato. Jared was a graduate of Mankato West High School. He continued...
Edroy J. Anderson
Oct 1, 2026
Edroy James Anderson, age 90, of North Mankato, MN passed away peacefully at Oak Terrace Memory Care in North Mankato on October 1, 2026.
A Celebration of Edroy’s Life will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, which would have been his 91st birthday, at Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service...
Leona Jeannette Hager
Oct 1, 2026
There will be a private family graveside service at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato for Leona J. Hager, age 98, who passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato.
Leona was born on February 2, 1928 to Luther and Jennie (Diemer) Halos in Butterfield, MN. She graduated from Butterfield High School and attended Mankato State...
Stephen Dennis Herz
Sep 30, 2026
Stephen Dennis Herz, age, 66 of Mankato, MN passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2026, surrounded by his wife, daughter, and grandson.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive). Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Calvary All...
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