Obituaries

Apr 4, 2022

Clifford Eugene Eccles, Sr., age 86, of Mankato, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones.Cliff had many careers over his lifetime. He spent 12 years in the Air Force as an A&P Mechanic which took him all around the United States. Cliff was a talented man who owned Eccles Upholstery for...

Apr 3, 2022

Richard Herndon Schuneman, age 86, of Mankato, died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.Memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Hosanna Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior. After the service, full military honors will be provided by the Mankato Area Veterans Memorial Rifle Squad. Burial will take place at...

Apr 3, 2022

Scott Franklin Skidmore died on April 3, 2022 at the age of 70 in Mankato, MN. From his earliest days Scott loved the outdoors – from his days surfing as a kid in California, to bow hunting in the Colorado mountains, and fishing the lakes of Minnesota.

As a young man, Scott served in the Navy as an electronics technician....

Apr 2, 2022

Apr 1, 2022

Gary Donald Grimm, born October 10, 1950, to William “Don” and and Helen Grimm in Duluth, died suddenly April 1, 2022, at his home in Mankato, Minnesota.

Gary was a longtime Mankato resident, however, he grew up on the Duluth hillside near Lake Superior and up north always felt like home to him and his family.  After high school, he...

Apr 1, 2022

Katherine Lee (Salsbery) Koslucher fought her own mental illness bravely throughout her thirty-six years of life. She chose to end her lifelong struggle on April 1, 2022 and is now at peace.

Katie loved fiercely, cared deeply, and spoke passionately about the people, animals and things that were important to her. Born in Mankato, Minnesota to Tom and Cindy (Nothwehr)...

Mar 30, 2022

Faith Carolyn McCuskey, age 86, of North Mankato passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022 with her children by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Mayo Hospice or Northern Iowa Hospice. 

Faith was born in...

Mar 29, 2022

Regina “Jean” Sieberg, age 89, of Mankato, died on March 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Mankato Mortuary is assisting...

Mar 28, 2022

James “Jim” R. Biddle, age 82, of Amboy, passed away on March 28, 2022, at the Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton, Minnesota. James was born on May 15, 1939, to Robert William and Claudia Mae (Whorton) Biddle in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Demopolis High School, Demopolis, AL and then Auburn University with a degree in business. Jim served his...

Mar 25, 2022

Jack Richard Streitz, age 73, of North Mankato and formerly of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2022 at his home.

Jack was born on September 21, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Alfred and Ruth (Holmgren) Streitz, 9th in a family of ten children.  He spent most of his childhood years in Dennison, MN and attended Northfield High School. ...

Mar 24, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” Paul Jenson, age 73, of Madison Lake passed away on March 24, 2022.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family prefers memorials be given to VINE or BENCHS. The service...

Mar 23, 2022

Marian Paulson Vosburgh, our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed peacefully, March 23, 2022 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato. 

Marian was born May 1, 1926 with identical twin sister, Marie in Sioux Falls, S.D. to Merlin and Myrtle (Saugstad) Paulson.  During the Great Depression, the family moved from their S.D. farm to Mankato in her early teen years.  Marian graduated...

Mar 21, 2022

Alice Ann Salfer, age 76, of Mankato, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at Pathstone Living.Visitation will be held from 3-5pm, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato. Memorial service will be held at 11am, Monday, March 28, 2022, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior. Graveside service will be held...

Mar 21, 2022

Daniel Carl Groebner , age 69, of N. Mankato, died on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in N. Mankato.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato, MN, with Rev. Andrew Whiting, IVE officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March...

Mar 20, 2022

Robert “Bob” D. Miller, age 89, of Mankato died peacefully Sunday morning, March 20th, 2022, at home with his daughter, Mary, by his side.

Robert was born July 23, 1932, to Arthur and Elsie (Rodell) Miller in Milaca, MN. He was the youngest of 5 children.  He entered the US Navy in January 1951 and was honorably discharged in December...

Mar 20, 2022

Elaine F. Olson, age 88, of Mankato, died on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family interment...

Mar 19, 2022

Jason Edward Haack, age 49, of Eagle Lake passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Burial will be held at a later date.

Jason was born March 27, 1972 in Kenitra, Morocco where his father was stationed.  He lived in Stewartville for...

Mar 19, 2022

Cindy Wright, age 73, of Madison Lake, died on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Cynthia Anna, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Jordan) Niebaum, was born on January 7, 1949 in Sioux City, Iowa. She graduated from...

Mar 13, 2022

Kathryn T. Hanson, age 94, of Mankato, died peacefully on Sunday, March 13th at Old Main Village. She had family by her side and many who were thinking of her from afar.

Kathryn was born on August 17, 1927 in Eagle Grove, IA. She was the eldest daughter of Tolford and Vesta (Christiansen) Thompson. Despite coming of age during the...

Mar 12, 2022

Lillian Dorothea Zastrow, 101, of Mankato, died March 12, 2022 at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Amboy with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Barnard Valley View Cemetery in rural Good Thunder. Livestreaming will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com. Mankato...