Obituaries

Cora I. Cavett

Cora I. Cavett

Aug 26, 2023

Cora Irene Cavett, age 79, of Mankato, MN, passed away on August 26, 2023, after a 6+ year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurologic disorder that robs a person of the control of body and mind.

Cora was born on October 17, 1943, to Jesse and Marie Douglas, in Macomb, Illinois.  She graduated from high school in...

Kathryn Marie Beyer

Kathryn Marie Beyer

Aug 25, 2023

Kathryn Marie Beyer, age 95, of Mankato passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 11, 2023, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1103 N. Broad Street, Mankato, with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Mankato.

Born May...

Gale "Ike" Robert Eichhorst

Gale "Ike" Robert Eichhorst

Aug 23, 2023

UPDATE:

Gale Robert Eichhorst, 75, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 24 in the Fellowship Hall of Our Savior Lutheran Church located at 1103 North Broad Street, Mankato, MN with food and fellowship to follow. Burial will take place Monday, September 25...

Donna Marie Veroeven

Donna Marie Veroeven

Aug 21, 2023

Donna Marie Veroeven, age 82, of North Mankato passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Crossview Covenant Church, North Mankato, with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Burial will be in Kern’s Oak Grove Cemetery.

Donna Marie Veroeven married Raymond David Veroeven at Immaculate...

Liz Keepers

Liz Keepers

Aug 20, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Keepers was born May 15, 1934, in Marshall, Minnesota, to Odell and Lillian (Rogen) Halverson. She was the eldest of three children, the mother of four, and the wife of a devoted husband. Liz was a true Norwegian: unsentimental, uncomplaining, hard-working, and always faithful.  

In 1952, Liz was working as a roller-skating carhop at Stu’s Drive-In in Marshall,...

William "Bill" Harlow Beise

William "Bill" Harlow Beise

Aug 19, 2023

William “Bill” Beise, age 85, of Bass Lake Winnebago passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 in his sleep by his wife’s side.  Bill suffered heart and kidney failure and an 18 year battle with heart disease.

 

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church of Mapleton with Pastor Jackie...

Andrew A. Redig

Andrew A. Redig

Aug 18, 2023

Andrew A. Redig, age 72, of North Mankato, died on Friday, August 18, 2023 at his home.

Private celebration of life will be held at a later date for the family with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

Andrew was born in Wells, MN on June 30, 1951 to Francis and Rose (Huebl) Redig. Before moving to Mankato, Andrew previously...

Dean Richard Willrett

Dean Richard Willrett

Aug 16, 2023

 

Dean Willrett, age 80, of Mankato, MN passed into the arms of his loving Savior on August 16, 2023, at his home with family by his side following a 3½ year battle with cancer.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in North Mankato. MN with a visitation one...

William "Bill" James Ring

William "Bill" James Ring

Aug 16, 2023

William “Bill” James Ring, age 72, of Mankato, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

 

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.  Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at church.  Northview-North Mankato...

Wineva "Wendy" Moret

Wineva "Wendy" Moret

Aug 14, 2023

Wendy Moret died peacefully at age 88 at River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter on August 14. Until the end, she was laughing with family, friends and caretakers, listening to music, watching the birds outside her window and Westerns on TV, and enjoying life.

 

Memorial Service is Friday, August 25 with visitation at 9:30 a.m. and the service...

Norman L. Sieling

Norman L. Sieling

Aug 14, 2023

Norman L. Sieling, age 88, of Lake Crystal, died Monday, August 14, 2023.

A Celebration of Norman’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal.  Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., Saturday at the church.  Private family interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...

Mary Margaurite Eckhardt

Mary Margaurite Eckhardt

Aug 14, 2023

Mary Margaurite Eckhardt, age 84, of Mankato, died on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato surrounded by family.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Mankato. The service will be livestreamed and available below the obituary. Military honors will be provided by...

Bernard A. Koenigs

Bernard A. Koenigs

Aug 12, 2023

 

Bernard “Bernie” Anthony Koenigs, age 85 of Eagle Lake, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023 at Birchwood Cottages, North Mankato.Bernie was born November 14, 1937 in Osage, IA to Arnold and Regina (Bissen) Koenigs. Growing up on the small family farm in Meyer, IA, Bernie developed the obedience, unwavering faith, strong work ethic and self-discipline that served him...

Margaret Louise McQuiston

Margaret Louise McQuiston

Aug 11, 2023

Margaret Louise (King) McQuiston was born December 7, 1929, in Mountain Lake, MN, to proud parents, William and Bernice King. On August 11, 2023, she left this world the same way she lived her life: with dignity, honor, and grace.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN, with visitation...

Myron G. Sandstrom

Myron G. Sandstrom

Aug 11, 2023

On the morning of August 11th, 2023, the good Lord took Myron’s hand and led him home. His wife comforted him as he passed. He was 65 years old.

 

A funeral to mourn Myron’s passing and celebrate his life is planned for 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 18th, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lake Crystal, MN with preceding...

Eloise Eleanor Ward

Eloise Eleanor Ward

Aug 10, 2023

Eloise Eleanor Ward (Oltmann), 95, died at Brookdale Senior Living, in Mankato, August 10, 2023 from natural causes.She was born in Vernon Center on December 1, 1927 at home.She married George Ward, Jr. at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church in Vernon Center on August 26, 1944. They farmed together in rural Good Thunder. Besides farming, she served on church groups as...

Terry Lloyd

Terry Lloyd

Aug 8, 2023

Terry "T-Ball" Arthur Lloyd, age 82, of North Mankato, Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Visitation will be 2:00-4:00pm Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Mankato Mortuary. Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Hooligan’s in Mankato. To leave a condolence for the family, visit his...

John Sydney St. Peter

John Sydney St. Peter

Aug 8, 2023

John Sydney St. Peter, age 85, of Mankato passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Private burial will be held at a later date.

John was born to Earl and Ida (Zierwick) St. Peter on June 25, 1938, in Mankato, MN. He...

Bill Hart

Bill Hart

Aug 7, 2023

Bill Hart, age 74, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Pillars. 

 

Bill is survived by his wife, Deb; daughters, Nicole (Kevin) Graves and Shannon (John) Peliska; grandson, Hayden.

 

A private service will be held at a later date. 

Jocelynn Jayne Ann Passon

Jocelynn Jayne Ann Passon

Aug 4, 2023

Jocelynn Jayne Ann Passon, age 12, of Waseca, died on Friday, August 4, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Crossview Covenant Church, 2000 W. Howard Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service will...