Obituaries

Shirley Mabel Kawell

Shirley Mabel Kawell

Aug 25, 2021



Shirley Mabel Kawell, 86, of Mankato, beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, and friend, was called home to be with her Lord, August 25, 2021 at St. Marys Campus in Rochester. She passed away with the grace and dignity of only she could do.

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mankato...

Gwendolyn Ann Tjernagel

Gwendolyn Ann Tjernagel

Aug 24, 2021



Gwendolyn Ann (Muenkel) Tjernagel, age 79, of North Mankato, passed away Monday, August 24, 2021 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Mankato.

Gwen was born January 19, 1942 to Rev. Herbert F.F. and Myrtle (Ehlert) Muenkel in Wabasha, Minnesota. She was baptized at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wabasha in 1942. Gwen attended elementary school in Dexter, Minnesota, from...

Judy A. Olson

Judy A. Olson

Aug 24, 2021

Judy A. Olson, age 71, of Winnebago, died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the United Church of Mapleton. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Olson-Tichenor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The...

Linda Marie Holman

Linda Marie Holman

Aug 22, 2021



Linda Marie Holman, age 75, of North Mankato, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2021, from medical complications of congestive heart failure and kidney disease.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Crossview Covenant Church, 2000 Howard Drive West, North Mankato. Visitation will be held at the church...

Mary Kotthoff

Mary Kotthoff

Aug 21, 2021

Mary (King) Kotthoff, age 90, passed away on August 21, 2021 at Water’s Edge Assisted Living. 

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.   Visitation will be Wednesday, August 25 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview and will continue one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Memorials are...

Derek Michael Lindely

Derek Michael Lindely

Aug 21, 2021



Derek Michael Lindely, age 30, of Mankato died on Saturday, August 21st due to injuries sustained from a UTV accident.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 632 South Broad St., in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Northview – North...

Kimberly R. Van Brunt

Kimberly R. Van Brunt

Aug 21, 2021

Kim passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato, Saturday, August 21, 2021, with her parents at her side.

A Graveside Service will be held at Garden City Cemetery, at a later date. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.

Kim was born, December 13, 1960, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  She spent many years working...

Mary Louise Karels

Mary Louise Karels

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Louise Karels, age 72, of Saint Clair, died on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home from complications of COVID-19 and cancer.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saint Clair. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Northview – North Mankato...

Joshua M. Gustavson

Joshua M. Gustavson

Aug 20, 2021

Joshua M. Gustavson, age 33, of Rochester, formerly of Mankato and Saint Clair, died on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home.

Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Mankato...

James "Jim" L. DeWitte

James "Jim" L. DeWitte

Aug 18, 2021

James “Jim” L. DeWitte, age 80, of Mankato, died on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato.

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Northview.  Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.

James was born on January 14,...

Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Rathai

Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Rathai

Aug 16, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Anthony Rathai, age 95, of Mankato passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Private funeral service will be held at Mankato Mortuary on Monday, August 23, 2021. Burial will be in Medo Central Cemetery with military honors. Lawrence was born at home to Joseph and Mary (Dusa) Rathai on March 7, 1926 in Pemberton, Minnesota. He served in...

Craig David Bartelt

Craig David Bartelt

Aug 15, 2021



Craig David Bartelt, age 65, of Mankato, passed away on Sunday, August 15th, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. We will be forever grateful to family and friends for the prayers and support we received during this difficult time.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary....

Joan Lucille Hurry

Joan Lucille Hurry

Aug 13, 2021

Joan Lucille Hurry died on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN. She was 89 years old.

Joan Lucille Guth was born on May 31, 1932, in Faribault, MN, to Henry “Bud” Guth and Lucille (Gutknecht) Guth. She grew up very close with her family and extended family while living in Faribault, Waseca, New Ulm,...

Gladys L. Drake

Gladys L. Drake

Aug 11, 2021



Gladys L. (Attenberger) Weber Drake, 95, of rural St. Peter, died August 11, 2021 at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Belgrade United Methodist Church in North Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N Riverfront Dr., in Mankato and...

Orion Carlson

Orion Carlson

Aug 11, 2021

Orion Carlson, age 89, of Mankato, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be Kasota Hill Cemetery in Kasota. The service...

Chris J. Karels

Chris J. Karels

Aug 11, 2021

Chris J. Karels, 80, passed away, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Lake Crystal, after a long illness.

A Private Family service will be held. Lake Crystal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Born November 3, 1940 to Chris and Martha (Mangelsen) Karels. A native of Blue Earth County, he honorably served in the U. S. Air Force. Chris worked as...

Dr. Joe Hogan

Dr. Joe Hogan

Aug 7, 2021

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Joe Hogan, age 99, of North Mankato, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato.Visitation will be from 4-7pm, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 10am, Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Northview with visitation one hour prior. Burial with full military...

Mark A. Brooks

Mark A. Brooks

Aug 7, 2021



Mark Andrew Brooks, age 64, passed away at his home in rural Lake Crystal on August 7, 2021.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Dr., in North Mankato with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Minneopa Cemetery. In lieu of...

Fayeann Dorn

Fayeann Dorn

Aug 7, 2021

Fayeann Dorn passed away peacefully on August 7, 2021 in North Mankato.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 12 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service.  Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Faye was...

Rick John Ristau, Sr.

Rick John Ristau, Sr.

Aug 7, 2021



Rick John Ristau Sr., age 72, of Mankato, died on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato. Interment will be at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Mankato with military honors provided by the Mankato Area Veteran Memorial Squad....