Obituaries

Cheryl Anne Olson

Cheryl Anne Olson

Feb 27, 2024

Cheryl Anne Olson, age 65 of rural St. Peter passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home.  

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Northview – North Mankato...

Ellen "Ellie" F Klugherz

Ellen "Ellie" F Klugherz

Feb 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ellen “Ellie” F. Klugherz (Mulrooney). 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ellie, a remarkable soul whose presence graced our lives in ways that words can scarcely capture. Ellie gained her angel wings on February 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and inspiration that will...

Ann Louise Blasing

Ann Louise Blasing

Feb 24, 2024

Ann Louise Blasing (Erickson), age 85 of Lake Crystal, passed away on February 24, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation to be held an hour and a half prior at the church as well. Burial will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Marvin Ray Glemming

Marvin Ray Glemming

Feb 23, 2024

In celebrating Marvin's life,

a time to share stories and memories

with family and friends

11am-4pm, May 19th, 2024 at 

Rockwoods

 9100 Quaday Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330

Marvin Ray Glemming was born October 28, 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota to Arnold and Melva (Pearson) Glemming. He was the third of seven children, graduated from Tower City High School and attended the University of North Dakota...

Roberta Ann Holcomb

Roberta Ann Holcomb

Feb 22, 2024

Roberta Ann "Granny" Holcomb (Blume), 84, of Mankato, MN, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Mankato, MN. She was born on April 13, 1939, in Mankato, MN.

Roberta, known affectionately as "Granny," was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married Donald Nordskog and they had 2 children before divorcing. She married George Holcomb on May 8th 1964, they had...

Michael "Spike" Bernard Griffin

Michael "Spike" Bernard Griffin

Feb 19, 2024

Michael Griffin of Mankato, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2024.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be 11am, Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior. Livestreaming will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com. Donations to your...

Ardys Ione Schultz

Ardys Ione Schultz

Feb 18, 2024

Ardys Ione Schultz, age 94, of North Mankato passed away on Sunday, February 18. She was a precious mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren.

Ardys was born in Hector, MN in 1929. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1948 and married her husband, John, later that year. 

Ardys was a determined and hard...

Bonita Jean Lundgren

Bonita Jean Lundgren

Feb 18, 2024

On February 18, 2024, we lost the heart of our family. You have earned your rest, Mom. After years of compromised health, you will no longer struggle. Delight in seeing family and friends again. And rejoice in walking the gardens of heaven with Dad and Cheryl.  Give them our love.

Bonita “Bonnie” Jean Tarpy was born October 8, 1942, to Clayton...

Richard "Coach Mac" Makela

Richard "Coach Mac" Makela

Feb 18, 2024

Richard “Coach Mac” Makela, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2024. 

Richard was born May 23, 1939, in Duluth, MN to Eino Makela and Ann (Susnik) Makela.

He served in the U.S. Navy for four years receiving an honorable discharge. Richard was an accomplished athlete, coach, and was inducted into the MAYBA Hall of Fame. He loved...

Marcus Romaine Cargill, Jr.

Marcus Romaine Cargill, Jr.

Feb 15, 2024

Marcus Romaine Cargill, Jr. left us too soon on Thursday, February 15, 2024.Marcus was the oldest of 3, born October 19, 2004 in Minneapolis, MN to Evett Nance and Marcus Cargill, Sr. Growing up in Minneapolis before moving to Mankato in 2018 to be near family. Marcus attended East High and Central Community Center. He was very talented and loved...

John Michael Murphy

John Michael Murphy

Feb 13, 2024

John Michael Murphy, 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, in his Madison Lake, Minnesota home, surrounded by his loving family.  

Born on May 26, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa, John was the son of Hazel (Beck) and Joseph P. Murphy.  He graduated from Reinbeck High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from his...

Karen Marie Bergner

Karen Marie Bergner

Feb 11, 2024

Karen Marie Bergner, age 73, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2024. 

 

A memorial service will be at 12:00pm on Friday, March 22nd, 2024, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary with visitation one hour prior to the service. 

 

Karen was born on October 20th, 1950 to Eugene ”Duke” and Myrtle (Hatle) Tukua in Albert Lea, MN. She was raised in...

Richard Alexander Turtle

Richard Alexander Turtle

Feb 10, 2024

Richard Turtle, age 83, of Mankato, died February 10, 2024, at Mayo Health System-Mankato.

Visitation will be from 11-1 pm, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Mankato Mortuary with a graveside service at Woodland Hills Memorial Park immediately following. Memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor’s choice.

Richard Alexander and his twin sister, Donna Mae, were born September 25, 1940, in...

Ronald D. Cutler

Ronald D. Cutler

Feb 10, 2024

Ronald Dean Cutler, age 63, of Lake Crystal, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will held at a later date to be announced.  Private family interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery.  Lake Crystal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald was born June 4, 1960, the third youngest of nine children, to Edmund and Maxine...

Mark Gerard Weingartz

Mark Gerard Weingartz

Feb 8, 2024

Mark Weingartz, age 72, of Burnsville, died in his stateroom cruising off the coast of Cabo San Lucas on February 8, 2024.  

 

Mark was born on September 25, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota to Louis and Katherine (Marka) Weingartz.  He graduated from Loyola High School in 1969. On March 17, 1973, Mark was united in marriage to Mary Morrow.  He worked...

Larry Phillip Buckholtz

Larry Phillip Buckholtz

Feb 8, 2024

Larry Phillip Buckholtz, age 72, died at home on February 8, 2024.

 

Larry was born in Mankato on August 31, 1951 to Phillip and Muriel (Anderson) Buckholtz. He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1969. Larry married Frances (Graf) at Medo Baptist Church in rural Mapleton on May 6, 1972. Together, they raised five children on their family farm in rural...

Laurie "Joy" Lutzi

Laurie "Joy" Lutzi

Feb 7, 2024

Laurie “Joy” Lutzi, age 100 of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Ecumen Hospice, or Blue Earth...

Judy O'Brien

Judy O'Brien

Feb 5, 2024

Longtime Madison Lake resident, died February 5, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato at the age of 84.

Judy was born November 10, 1939, in Mankato to Earl C. and Esther M.(Baker) Schmidt. She graduated from high school and later attended a few college classes.  While working at Madsen’s Grocery in Mankato, she met Roger O’Brien. They were united in marriage...

Dean Jeremy Juliar

Dean Jeremy Juliar

Feb 5, 2024

Dean Jeremy Juliar age 48 of rural Mankato and St. Clair died unexpectedly Monday February 5, 2024.

 

Memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., (Noon) Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., Saturday until the service at 12:00 p.m., all at church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers the family prefers...

Dave "Obie" Oberle

Dave "Obie" Oberle

Feb 5, 2024

Dave Oberle, age 81, of Mankato, died on February 5, 2024.  

 

Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. 

 

Dave...