Obituaries

Mark L. Miller

Mark L. Miller

Feb 1, 2025

Mark L. Miller, age 73, of Mankato, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, at his home.

Memorial Service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Centenary United Methodist Church, Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, February 7, at Centenary United Methodist Church and will continue one hour before the service on Saturday. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...

Phyllis Cole

Phyllis Cole

Jan 29, 2025

Phyllis Cole, age 95, of Mankato, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her children. 

Phyllis Maxine was born at the family home in Spencer, SD on June 27, 1929 to J. Dwight and Ora (Wharton) Morrow. She graduated from Watertown, SD High School in 1947. She attended South Dakota State University where she met the love...

Eugene "Gene" Duane Brunmeier

Eugene "Gene" Duane Brunmeier

Jan 26, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Brunmeier, age 82, died on January 26, 2025 at Oak Terrace Autumn Lane in North Mankato after a long illness. 

Eugene was born on June 10, 1942 in Austin, MN to Eugene and Hazel (Venem) Brunmeier. He graduated from Austin High School in 1960. On July 26, 1969, Gene was united in marriage to Rosemary “Rosie” Ferris. Gene worked...

Delores "Dee" Jean Thompson

Delores "Dee" Jean Thompson

Jan 26, 2025

Delores “Dee” Jean (Weimar) Thompson, age 94, of Eagle Lake left us peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Mankato Mortuary, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

Dee was born on June 20, 1930 to Hedwig and Frank Weimar in Mankato. She...

Georgia Hottinger Fasnacht

Georgia Hottinger Fasnacht

Jan 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Georgia Rose Hottinger Fasnacht age 87, a cherished mother and grandmother who peacefully left this world on January 25th, 2025 following a short illness. Georgia’s life was defined by devotion, hard work, and an unyielding love for her family.

Georgia lived a life full of faith and resilience. She was...

Charles A. Dahline

Charles A. Dahline

Jan 24, 2025

Charles Albert Dahline, age 85 of Mankato passed away on January 24, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at the Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato Hospital.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before services at the church. Funeral services will be at Christ The King...

Mike Milbrath

Mike Milbrath

Jan 24, 2025

Mike Milbrath, 77, of North Mankato passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Please join the family for visitation from 3:30-4:30p.m., on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, with Memorial Service to follow.

Mike Milbrath was born September 18, 1947 to Minnie (McMurlyn) and Donald Milbrath. Mike attended Elysian Grade School and a graduated...

Dr. Fred Clinton Bock II

Dr. Fred Clinton Bock II

Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Fred Clinton Bock ll, 92 of Mankato, died January 23, 2025.

A Celebration of Fred’s life will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon with a time of family sharing at 11 a.m. at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, North Mankato, MN.

Fred Clinton Bock ll was born October 5, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Fred C. and...

James Paul Wachtel

James Paul Wachtel

Jan 22, 2025

James P. Wachtel, age 63 of Lake Crystal MN, passed away at his home on January 22, 2025.

He was born June 2, 1961 in Mankato MN. James attended Mankato Public Schools. After high school, he enlisted in the US Army. James married Bonnie Lieferman on October 9, 1981. They had 1 daughter, Stacy born in 1982. James worked for Winnebago...

Amelie "Emmy" R. C. Butler

Amelie "Emmy" R. C. Butler

Jan 21, 2025

Amelie Rose Christine Butler, age 76, of North Mankato, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Funeral Service 12:00 p.m., (Noon), Friday, January 31, 2025, with visitation two hours before the service at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

Amelie “Emmy” was born June 6, 1948. She was the tenth child out of eleven...

Terry C. Lloyd

Terry C. Lloyd

Jan 21, 2025

Terry Cecile (Jones) Lloyd, 97, passed away Jan 21, 2025 at her home in Mankato. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 8 at 11:00AM at Crossview Covenant Church, North Mankato, with visitation at 10:00AM. Burial Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato.

Terry (originally named Betty) was born May 29, 1927 to Neil and Ruth (Saalwachter) Jones in Los Angeles, California at 1+¾ pounds...

Ronald D. Sillman

Ronald D. Sillman

Jan 19, 2025

Ronald Sillman, age 75 of St. Clair, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mankato Mortuary, with visitation starting at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Ronald Dale Sillman was...

Joshya Dantemere Juberian

Joshya Dantemere Juberian

Jan 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshya Dantemere Juberian, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend, who left this world far too soon on January 18, 2025, at the tender age of 15. Joshya suffered injuries in a skiing accident, and his spirit, characterized by warmth, curiosity, and humor, will be profoundly missed by all...

Shirley Louise Bowen

Shirley Louise Bowen

Jan 18, 2025

Shirley L. Bowen, age 85, of Mapleton, died on January 18, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. 

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at United Church of Mapleton. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Union Cemetery, Mapleton. Mankato Mortuary is assisting...

Emmanuel Olusegun Oluwadoromi

Emmanuel Olusegun Oluwadoromi

Jan 17, 2025

Emmanuel Olusegun Oluwadoromi, age 65, died Friday, January 17, 2025 in Mankato. Complete obituary is pending.

Kimberley Ann Schmidt

Kimberley Ann Schmidt

Jan 17, 2025

It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Kimberley Ann Schmidt, who left this world peacefully at her home in North Mankato, MN, on January 17, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by her beloved daughter, Amanda Panning. As Kimberley’s health began to decline, she chose to move in with Mandy, which allowed her...

Margaret "Marge" A. Orness

Margaret "Marge" A. Orness

Jan 17, 2025

Margaret “Marge” A. Orness, age 89, of Mankato, passed away, January 17, 2025.

Memorial Service 2:00 p.m., February 1, 2025, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before service. Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements. 

Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mankato or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Margaret was born January 14, 1936, to Glen and Thelma (Olson) Elletson. Marge...

Howard "Lee" Williams

Howard "Lee" Williams

Jan 16, 2025

Howard “Lee” Williams, age 88, of Mankato, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church, Mankato. There will be time immediately following services to visit with the family.

Memorials preferred to the First Presbyterian Church library, Blue Earth County Historical Society, or Scouting America, Twin...

Adrian Kay Person

Adrian Kay Person

Jan 16, 2025

Adrian Kay Person, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2025.

She was born on September 5, 1941, in Britton, South Dakota, to Kenneth and Jennie Dugdale. Adrian’s early years were spent moving frequently until her family eventually settled in Mankato, Minnesota, where she grew up and planted roots.

Adrian attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from...

Daniel A. Hanel

Daniel A. Hanel

Jan 16, 2025

Daniel A. Hanel, age 89, of Mankato, died on January 16, 2025 at Pathstone Senior Living. 

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato (421 N. 2nd St.). Visitation will be Friday from 9:30-11:00 at church. Burial will be at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Daniel...