Obituaries

Steven Kenneth Michael

Steven Kenneth Michael

Jun 15, 2023

Steven Kenneth Michael, 73, of Mankato, died unexpectedly at his home in Mankato on Thursday, June 15, 2023.Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements – www.mankatomortuary.comSteve was born November 2, 1949 in Hutchinson, MN to Kenneth and Margaret (Quirk) Michael. He...

Donald Clarence Adams

Donald Clarence Adams

Jun 15, 2023

Donald “Don” Clarence Adams, age 96, of Mankato passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Belgrade United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will be in Tivoli Cemetery.

Don was born on February 26, 1927, to Kenneth and Beulah Adams in Mankato. He...

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Jun 14, 2023

Jarrett “Jerry” Lynn Lewis, age 83, of Mankato, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Mankato Lodge Senior Living.

 

Private services will be held. Family and friends are invited to a public celebration of Jerry’s life from 3-7pm, Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Morson-Ario-Strand VFW Post 950, 1900 North Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. In lieu of flowers,...

Maureen Helen Fenrick, PhD.

Maureen Helen Fenrick, PhD.

Jun 13, 2023

 

Maureen Fenrick died peacefully on June 13, 2023, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato following a long progression of frontal temporal dementia.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Marysburg Immaculate Conception Cemetery rural Madison Lake. Immediately following the burial, there will be a time to visit with family and a light...

Donald (DJ) Weller

Donald (DJ) Weller

Jun 12, 2023

 

Donald (DJ) Weller, age 86, passed away on June 12th, at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato where he resided since 2020. 

 

Don was born to Lester T and Marcella (Neidecker) Weller in New Ulm, Minnesota on February 24, 1937.   He was raised and educated in New Ulm and Springfield, Minnesota, graduating from Springfield in 1955.  ...

Adeline Clara Sieberg

Adeline Clara Sieberg

Jun 12, 2023

Adeline Clara Sieberg, age 90, of Eagle Lake, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Pathstone Living in Mankato.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake led by Fr. John Kunz. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Calvary...

Kirsten Nicole Donahue

Kirsten Nicole Donahue

Jun 11, 2023

Kirsten Nicole Donahue, age 33, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home in Waterville, MN.

There will be a private service for close family members, her dearest friends, and co-workers only. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Kirsten was born on September 20, 1989, in Germany...

Richard "Rick" Allen Oachs

Richard "Rick" Allen Oachs

Jun 10, 2023

 

Richard “Rick” Allen Oachs, age 69 died peacefully on June 10, 2023, at Mayo Health Systems.

 

Rick was born on March 31, 1954, to Leslie and Marcella (Frederickson) Oachs in Mankato, MN. He was lifetime resident of Mankato and attended Mankato High School.

 

He worked long hours at Southern Minnesota Construction for many years before his retirement.

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Mark F. Frasher

Mark F. Frasher

Jun 8, 2023

Mark F. Frasher, age 67, of Mapleton, died, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his home.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 23, 2023, at Hosanna Highland Campus Chapel, Mankato.  Visitation will be one hour before service at the church. Please wear Iowa Hawkeye apparel to the service in honor of Mark. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Mark...

Shirley Ann Elizabeth Benning

Shirley Ann Elizabeth Benning

Jun 8, 2023

 

Shirley Elizabeth Benning, age 80 of Mankato passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Pathstone Landing.

 

Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with visitation two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Mankato Mortuary in charge of...

Terry Chesney

Terry Chesney

Jun 6, 2023

Terry D. Chesney, age 79, of Lake Crystal, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be at Lake...

Curtis John Kopp

Curtis John Kopp

Jun 5, 2023

Curtis J. Kopp, age 82, of Madison Lake, died on Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home.

 

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Madison Lake.  Visitation will be Friday, June 9 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the...

Margaret M. Buss

Margaret M. Buss

Jun 5, 2023

Margaret M. Buss, age 81, of Lake Crystal, died Monday, June 5, 2023.

Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Lake Crystal.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday (TODAY) at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato and will continue one hour before service on Thursday at the church. ...

Michael Gerard Kennedy

Michael Gerard Kennedy

Jun 3, 2023

Michael Gerard Kennedy was a kind and generous man with an adventurous spirit.  He made his final journey on June 3rd, 2023.  A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5-8 p.m., at the Mankato Mortuary on Riverfront Drive. 

Michael was born October 9, 1958 to Richard and Marjorie (Downing) Kennedy in Blue Earth,...

Jeremiah "Jer" Brand

Jeremiah "Jer" Brand

Jun 3, 2023

Jeremiah “Jer” Brand, age 42, of Lake Crystal, died on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center, Mankato from results of a long term brain aneurysm.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lake Crystal. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church....

Duane Jay Garbers

Duane Jay Garbers

Jun 3, 2023

Duane Jay Garbers, age 72, of Mankato, passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2023, at the Mapleton Community Home.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1123 Marsh Street, Mankato. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 6, 2023,...

Sarah L. Springer

Sarah L. Springer

Jun 3, 2023

Sarah L. Springer, age 89 of Mankato, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Pathstone Crossing. To leave a condolence for the family, visit her obituary at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Sarah Lucretia was born September 9, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to Warden and Helen (Metz) Deeter. They lived in Merrillville, IN where she graduated from high school. While attending school, she...

Janice Richards

Janice Richards

May 31, 2023

Janice Lynn Richards, age 74, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her home.Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, at Northview North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003. A prayer service led by Chaplain Alan Hairsine will begin at 7pm.Memorials are preferred to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (www.ocrahope.org).Jan was born April 12, 1949,...

Jeremy M. Wyrowski

Jeremy M. Wyrowski

May 31, 2023

Jeremy M. Wyrowski, age 44 of North Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, North Mankato, with visitation at 10:00am. To leave a condolence for the family or view the service livestream, visit www.mankatomortuary.com.

Jeremy Michael was born July 20, 1978 in Rochester to Thomas...

Kathleen "Kathy" Sue (Wikoff) DeWitt

Kathleen "Kathy" Sue (Wikoff) DeWitt

May 28, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” DeWitt, age 76, of North Mankato, died on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at her home.

 

A Celebration of Life in Minnesota will be planned.  Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon, IL.  In lieu of memorials, you can honor Kathy by remembering her as you plant flowers in your garden or when you...

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