Michael Bohnert

North Mankato Mortuary-Northview
388-2288

Michael Bohnert, age 65, of Mankato, died on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family following a two year battle with lung cancer.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. at North Mankato Mortuary-Northview with Rev. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.

Michael was born on August 31, 1945 in Mankato to Anthony and Helen (Howe) Bohnert. He graduated from Mankato West High School in 1963. Mike served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. On May 25, 1966, Mike was united in marriage to Darlene Leines in Virginia Beach. He worked for Marigold Dairies, Dunlop Meats, and Pepsi Co. which he retired from in 2007. Mike worked part-time at Lowe's during his retirement. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.

Mike is survived by his wife Darlene of Mankato; daughter, Molly (Kevin) Lillo of Stillwater and their children Joseph and Justin Lillo and daughter Melissa (John) Massa of Mankato and their children Kayley and Amanda Massa; twin sister, Vicki (Jim) Goodwater of Battle Creek, NE; brother, Jack (Karyl) Bohnert of Wilmar, MN; father-in-law, Duane Leines; sisters-in-law, Dianne Moore, Caron Michels, and Christine Christenson. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, David and William Bohnert.

The family would like to thank Dr. Piroso and the staff at the Mankato Clinic Oncology Department and Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospice Program for their excellent care and support.