Obituaries
Bruce O. Barklow
Feb 22, 2021
Bruce O. Barklow, age 84 of Mankato, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, with his three daughters by his side.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church on...
Timothy F. Brown
Feb 21, 2021
Timothy “Tim” F. Brown Timothy Francis Brown, age 71, went peacefully into the arms of the angels to help guide him on his journey to heaven. He passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, February 21, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. John the Baptist...
Dick Renfroe
Feb 20, 2021
Charles Richard "Dick" Renfroe, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be held at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Dick was born on December 22, 1930 in El Dorado, Kansas to Charles Enoch...
Dolores "Dee" Ruth Kent
Feb 20, 2021
Dolores “Dee” Ruth Kent, age 95 of North Mankato passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Funeral service will be 3:00pm, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mankato with visitation one hour prior at the church as well. Burial will be in Woodland Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Mankato. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Northview – North...
Donald E. Roth
Feb 19, 2021
Donald E. Roth, age 70, of Lake Crystal, died February 16, 2021 at his home.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held July 31, with a casual service at Cornerstone Methodist Church, Lake Crystal at 2:00 p.m., followed by a time for family and friends to visit at his home, 212 North Crystal St., Lake Crystal. In lieu...
Evan Douglas Harrenstein
Feb 19, 2021
Evan Douglas Harrenstein, 7, of North Mankato, was ushered from this life to the next by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 19th, 2021. Evan died at home surrounded by his family from complications of Leigh syndrome. Those who met Evan came to know a brave little warrior who shared joy, sweetness, and strength beyond measure.
Evan most...
Ellsworth M. Kelly
Feb 16, 2021
Ellsworth M. Kelly, age 95 of Lake Crystal, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal.
A Celebration of Ellsworth’s Life will be held from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Lake Crystal American Legion, 600 County Road 20, Lake Crystal. Family interment will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, rural Lake Crystal. In lieu of flowers,...
Betty J. Thompson
Feb 15, 2021
Betty J. Thompson, age 98, of Mankato, died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date. Mankato...
Bobbi Jean Kuball
Feb 15, 2021
On February 15, 2021 Bobbi Jean Kuball, age 45 of Mankato, MN passed away at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN while receiving medical care for complications related to Covid-19. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Northview ~ North Mankato Mortuary from 4-7pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:30am at Our...
Jennifer "Jen" Ann Braam
Feb 14, 2021
Jennifer “Jen” Ann Braam, age 47 of North Mankato passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive. Masks and social distancing are required. A private service will be held for the family. A celebration of life...
Alvin Arnold Birr
Feb 13, 2021
Alvin Arnold Birr of Good Thunder passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Emmons, MN.
Alvin was born on May 28, 1940, to Joseph and Marcella (Doering) Birr in Winnebago, MN. He graduated from Good Thunder High School in 1958, where he participated in basketball and baseball. In 1962, Alvin enlisted in the US Navy. ...
Shannon M. Ehlers
Feb 13, 2021
Shannon M. Ehlers, age 50, of Mapleton, died unexpectedly on February 13, 2021.
Memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato.
Shannon Moss, the son of Donald Ehlers and Carole (Welch) Ehlers, was born on April 23, 1970 in Worthington. In 1988, he graduated...
Leland Jacobs
Feb 13, 2021
Leland “Lee” Floyd Jacobs, age 89, of Madison Lake, died February 13, 2021, at Ecumen Pathstone Care Center in Mankato.
Funeral Service will be 1:00p.m., Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Dr., in North Mankato. Visitation will be from 11:00a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Madison Lake,...
Loren Dubke
Feb 12, 2021
Loren Arthur Dubke passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 94, in his hometown of North Mankato.
Loren was born on January 25, 1927 and was the son of Carl and Bernice (Huntress) Dubke. He went to Mankato High School and was married to his wonderful wife, Elda (Bulow) Dubke on January 8, 1949. Loren worked...
Dr. Kent Jose Cova-Suarez
Feb 11, 2021
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Dr. Kent Jose Cova-Suarez, age 71, of Mankato, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.Kent was born June 24, 1949 in Maracay, Venezuela to Jose Cova Rey and Olga Suarez. His family immigrated to the United States when...
Eleanor "Ellie" Marie Vandermoon
Feb 9, 2021
Eleanor “Ellie” Jacobson Vandermoon, 97 years old, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Oaklawn Care Center. She was the daughter of Paul and Hannah (Holm) Jacobson.Eleanor graduated from St. James High School in 1941. She married Curtis Vandermoon in 1946. They moved to Mankato in 1948. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at First Lutheran Church, St. James....
Lorena Peters
Feb 9, 2021
Lorena June Peters, born November 24, 1929 in Tower, Minnesota, died peacefully February 9, 2021 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato.
Lorena is survived by her sons, Bruce (and Kaye) Aho of Bloomington, Minnesota and Steven Aho of North Mankato and his friend, Brenda Leiding of Lake Crystal; grandchildren, Darik (and Joy) Aho, Jennifer (and Andrè) Boucher, and...
William "Bill" Douglas Johnson
Feb 8, 2021
William “Bill” Johnson, age 81, of Mankato, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the summer with his closest family and friends. Please share your favorite memory of Bill online at www.mankatomortuary.com.
Bill was born October 22, 1939 in Luck, Wisconsin to Raymond and...
Clyde Clifford Haslip
Feb 8, 2021
Clyde Clifford Haslip, age 89, of Mankato, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at Hillcrest Healthcare & Rehab after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.The family would like to thank the staff at Hillcrest for the wonderful care they provided.
Violet Emma Haedt
Feb 6, 2021
Violet Emma Haedt, age 98, of Mankato, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Martin Lutheran Care Center in Bloomington, MN.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato with Pastor John Petersen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Burial...
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