Obituaries

LaVonne "Vonnie" Ethel McGowan

LaVonne "Vonnie" Ethel McGowan

Apr 23, 2023

LaVonne Ethel McGowan, age 94, of North Mankato, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Monarch Meadows in North Mankato.

 

Memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Crossview Covenant with visitation one hour prior. Following light refreshments, burial will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please share a memory of Vonnie, view her video tribute,...

Lowell James

Lowell James

Apr 19, 2023

Lowell Elmer James, 91, of Mankato, died April 19, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. The family prefers memorials be...

B. Hope Redlin

B. Hope Redlin

Apr 19, 2023

 

Hope Redlin - A Beautiful Gift from God

 

Beaula Hope Redlin, was given to Bennett and Helen Olmanson on March 30, 1937, the third of 7 children.  She was welcomed into God’s Kingdom and Family through baptism on September 9, 1937.  She has reflected the love of Christ in her life ever since.  Hope was confirmed at Norseland...

David Michael Neubert

David Michael Neubert

Apr 18, 2023

Beloved father and husband, David Michael Neubert, 69, of North Mankato, MN died April 18, 2023 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis surrounded by his family.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato. Visitation will take place from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary,...

West (Megan) Elizabeth Scheel

West (Megan) Elizabeth Scheel

Apr 18, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved daughter, West (Megan) Scheel.  West was the oldest of our three children, raised in our loving home in Madison Lake, MN.

 

Our quiet daughter would have wanted this to be simple.  She would not have wanted all this attention.  We’ll try to honor that,...

Wilma Jean Madden

Wilma Jean Madden

Apr 17, 2023

Wilma Jean Madden was born on June 22, 1928 and died Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 94, at Mankato Lodge with family by her side. Private family services.

Mankato Mortuary assisting the family with arrangements. 

Survived by her six children, Betsy (David McFarland) Madden-McFarland of Mansfield, Texas, Sally Madden of Venice, Florida, Molly (Pat Rogers) Madden of...

John Samuel Olson

John Samuel Olson

Apr 12, 2023

 

John Samuel Olson, age 63 of Mankato died Wednesday April 12, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems.

 

A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m., Thursday April 20, 2023, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Please come as you are, no black clothing. A celebration of life will be held later this summer.

 

John was born August...

David Allen Brave Heart

David Allen Brave Heart

Apr 11, 2023

David Allen Brave Heart, age 65, of Mankato, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at home after a courageous journey with ALS.

Visitation will be held from 4-6pm, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary. Prayer service will begin at 6pm, led by Father John Robertson, and a meal will follow until 8pm. Please...

Faye Arlene Strong

Faye Arlene Strong

Apr 10, 2023

Faye Arlene Strong (Ramey) of Mankato passed away on April 10 at her home surrounded by her family.

 

Faye was born on September 18, 1939, in Redwood Falls, MN, and will always be remembered fondly. Faye was a dedicated nurse at the Mankato Clinic who enjoyed using her free time to travel, read, quilt, and pursue her passion for...

Huong Thi Tran

Huong Thi Tran

Apr 7, 2023

Huong Thi Tran, 41, of Mankato, died April 7, 2023 after courageously fighting against cancer.

A visitation will take place from 2-6 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N Riverfront Dr., in Mankato.

Dennis E. Hansen

Dennis E. Hansen

Apr 6, 2023

Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary2060 Commerce DriveNorth Mankato, MN 56003507-388-2288

Dennis E. Hansen, age 61 of Kasota, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health, Mankato.

Graveside Service is 11:00 am Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Minneopa Cemetery in Mankato followed by a Celebration of Life at First Presbyterian Church in Kasota from 12:00-2:00pm. Memorials are preferred to...

Virginia "Gin" Clara Ratcliff

Virginia "Gin" Clara Ratcliff

Apr 6, 2023

Virginia “Gin” Ratcliff, age 101, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Ecumen Pathstone Memory Care. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato, with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Burial with Military Honors will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary...

Richard H. Lueck

Richard H. Lueck

Apr 6, 2023

Richard H. Lueck, age 79, of North Mankato, died Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato.  Visitation will be one hour before service.  Interment will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Mankato.  Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or...

Samuel Leamon Browman

Samuel Leamon Browman

Apr 4, 2023

 

Samuel L. Browman was born October 7, 1936 to Ella Mae (Duryee) and Rudolph Browman. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and began working for the Rock Island Railroad. On September 20, 1958 Sam married Patricia Keane of Owatonna, MN, his wife of 60 years.

 

Sam was a traveling man and found satisfaction in his work in...

Clayton Wolf

Clayton Wolf

Apr 4, 2023

Clayton Wolf, age 81, of North Mankato, died on April 4, 2023, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.  

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

Clayton was born on July 18, 1941 in St. Peter,...

David P. Zender

David P. Zender

Apr 3, 2023

David P. Zender, age 62, of Mankato, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home.

 

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.  Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be...

Curtis "Curt" John Zupfer

Curtis "Curt" John Zupfer

Apr 2, 2023

Curtis “Curt” John Zupfer, age 95, of North Mankato passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation is from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Burial with Military Honors is at 1:15 p.m. in Woodland...

Gene Roman Schreyer

Gene Roman Schreyer

Mar 31, 2023

 

Gene was God’s gift to Roman and Irma (nee Fritsche) Schreyer, born on January 6, 1938, in New Ulm, MN. He became God’s child by faith through baptism on the same day. The family moved to Mankato in 1948, beginning Gene’s lifelong connection with Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church and Schools. He attended Immanuel elementary school, and in 1952 confirmed...

Lonnie O. Honstad

Lonnie O. Honstad

Mar 31, 2023

Lonnie O. Honstad, age 75, of Lake Crystal, died on Friday, March 31, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

 

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal.  Visitation will be Friday, April 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Lake Crystal Mortuary and...

Martin Robert Jones

Martin Robert Jones

Mar 31, 2023

 

Martin Robert Jones age 86 of Mankato died Friday, March 31, 2023, at Laurels Edge in Mankato.

 

Martin was born August 16, 1936, to Robert and Olive (Martin) Jones in Mankato, Minnesota. During Martin’s senior year of high school in Lake Crystal his father died. He finished the harvest with help of neighbors and family. His mother then...