Obituaries

Margaret E. Shoemaker

Margaret E. Shoemaker

Jul 14, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Shoemaker, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Mankato, MN after a steadfast battle with cancer.

 Margie was born on March 12, 1958 to Richard and Elizabeth Boyer in Johnstown, PA. She grew up in Clinton, MD with her parents, sister Debbie, brother Ryan, and their tightly...

Nhung Thi Tran

Nhung Thi Tran

Jul 14, 2024

Nhung Thi Tran was born in 1932, in the countryside of Binh Duong, Vietnam. Growing up on a farm, she learned to work hard at a young age. In 1949, she married Khoai Huynh in a nearby village. Two years after, while he served in the army of South Vietnam for nine years, she dedicatedly cared for their children as...

Connie Lee (Warrant) Gullixson

Connie Lee (Warrant) Gullixson

Jul 14, 2024

Connie Lee (Warrant) Gullixson, age 69, died peacefully at home July 14, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held 11am Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7pm. Friday, July 19, 2024 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Mt. Olive...

Samuel "Sam" Paul Menne

Samuel "Sam" Paul Menne

Jul 13, 2024

Samuel “Sam” Paul Menne, 21, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away July 13th in a motorcycle accident when a car unexpectedly pulled in front of him. 

Sam was born on May 10, 2003 in Mankato, Minnesota to Paul and Mary Menne. He was the oldest of 10, a natural leader and was always helping others. When God called his family to...

Bonita Lorene Bequette

Bonita Lorene Bequette

Jul 12, 2024

Bonita Lorene (Craker) Bequette age 91 died July 12, 2024. A private family Christian service is planned by Pastor Matheny of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the Mankato Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Bonita was born May 10, 1933 to Nando and Olga (Krueger) Craker in Fall Creek, WI. She was raised in Fairchild, WI., where she was baptized, confirmed, met her...

Allan Dean Asleson

Allan Dean Asleson

Jul 11, 2024

Allan Dean Asleson, Age 92, of Madison Lake, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the home of Steven and Patty Asleson of Waterville.

Memorial Service will be held July 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be July 26 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service at...

Franklin Paul Wille

Franklin Paul Wille

Jul 10, 2024

Franklin Paul Wille, age 91 of Mankato passed away Wednesday July 10, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Mankato. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Burial will be at Butterfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour before the service on Tuesday.

Franklin was born on December 12, 1932 in Butterfield, Minnesota...

John Scrabeck

John Scrabeck

Jul 8, 2024

John Scrabeck, age 91, of North Mankato, and formerly of Clarks Grove, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Preston. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Prairie River...

Gary J. Gintner

Gary J. Gintner

Jul 7, 2024

Gary J. Gintner, age 70, of Belgrade Township, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home. 

Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Private burial will be at St. Michaels Cemetery, Belgrade Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mayo Hospice. 

Gary was born on September 13, 1953 in...

June Elaine Peterson

June Elaine Peterson

Jul 3, 2024

June Elaine Peterson, age 88 of Mankato, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Grace Baptist Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be at Minneopa Cemetery in rural Mankato.

June Elaine Peterson was born...

Anna Marie Stordahl

Anna Marie Stordahl

Jul 2, 2024

At the age of 87, Anna passed away peacefully at Mankato Mayo Hospital with her loving, wonderful husband Darrell by her side. 

Anna Marie (Earle) Stordahl was born December 6, 1936 to Harry and Lenora (White) Earle in Mankato, MN

She married Leo Ritter and together they had 3 sons, Owen, Keith and Kim. In 1979 she was married to Darrell Stordahl...

John "Bud" Samuel Getta

John "Bud" Samuel Getta

Jun 30, 2024

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John “Bud” Samuel Getta, age 91 of lower North Mankato passed away Sunday June 30, 2024...

Richard Michael Peterson

Richard Michael Peterson

Jun 26, 2024

On Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, Rich passed over to his heavenly home with his family by his side. He was blessed with 72 years of a beautiful life. Rich was born on June 19th, 1952 to Donna and Robert Peterson in Mankato, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday July 3rd 2024 at Northview Mortuary in...

Margaret Louise Ganzel

Margaret Louise Ganzel

Jun 26, 2024

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Margaret Louise Ganzel age 89 of Mankato...

Victoria Jean Meurer

Victoria Jean Meurer

Jun 25, 2024

Victoria Jean Meurer was born November 8th 1946. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN on Tuesday June 25th 2024 at the age of 77 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Victoria is proceeded in death by her parents Dean and Marge Meurer and two grand daughters Danielle Victoria and Mara Kay. 

She...

Yvonne "Karren" Matuska

Yvonne "Karren" Matuska

Jun 25, 2024

Yvonne “Karren” (Dorrian) Matuska, age 84, of Mankato passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m., on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Mankato Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with visitation one...

Peter Lee Murilla

Peter Lee Murilla

Jun 24, 2024

Peter Murilla, of Mankato, MN died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Mayo Hospital in Mankato at the age of 82. 

Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m., on Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Pete Lee Murilla was born on...

Timothy "Tim" L. Volk

Timothy "Tim" L. Volk

Jun 23, 2024

Timothy “Tim” L. Volk, age 64, of Mankato, died Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Memorial Visitation 5-8 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. 

Timothy was born June 29, 1959, to Roger and Marion L. (Rollings) Volk in Mankato. Tim graduated from Mankato West High School in 1979. Tim served his country with the U.S. Marines. He was employed...

Jeffery Urban

Jeffery Urban

Jun 20, 2024

Jeffery Scott Urban was born in Winnebago, MN. on April 5, 1960. His parents were Edmond and Lillian (Miller)Urban. Jeff was the youngest child, having five older sisters. He grew up in Amboy, MN., and lived there 62 of his 64 years. 

Jeff graduated from Amboy - Good Thunder High School in 1978. He attended vocational school in Willmar, MN. for...

Ellsworth Russell Ohm

Ellsworth Russell Ohm

Jun 19, 2024

Ellsworth Russell Ohm, age 77 of Fairmont passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Goldfinch Estates in Fairmont, Minnesota

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday June 26, 2024 at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato. 

Ellsworth was born August 22, 1946 to Wilhelm and Lena (Finkbeiner) Ohm in Albert Lea, Minnesota. After graduating from High School. Ellsworth served his...