Obituaries
Hilbert C. Bergemann
Jan 21, 2021
Hilbert C. Bergemann, age 92, of Mankato, died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at New Perspective.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mankato. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Good Thunder at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice. Mankato Mortuary is assisting...
Kelly J. Stenzel
Jan 20, 2021
Kelly J. Stenzel, age 58, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Marysburg. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m., Sunday at Mankato Mortuary, 1001 N. Riverfront Drive,...
Susan Hammar
Jan 14, 2021
Susan “Susie” Justina Hammar, 72, of Mankato, passed away January 14, 2021 at her home after a long illness.
A private service will be held at a later date. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Susie was born May 9, 1948 to Frank and Luella (Ewert) Mead in Mankato. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1966. Susie attended Mankato...
Earl Reid
Jan 14, 2021
Earl M. Reid, age 88, of Lake Crystal, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Crystal Seasons after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
A private family Memorial Service will be held. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Earl was born on December 20, 1932 in New Castle, Nebraska to Melvin and Winnifred (Bird)...
Norma Jean Deegan
Jan 13, 2021
Norma passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her children, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021; exactly where she asked to be. Her beloved husband of 55 years, who passed away almost exactly 6 months prior, was patiently waiting for her, holding open the door of his bright blue 1950 Chevy Deluxe, ready to help her in and go for...
David Oscar Anderson
Jan 12, 2021
David Oscar Anderson, age 57, of Mankato, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Mankato, on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. David will be interred at the Christ Chapel Memorial Garden at Gustavus Adolphus College.
David, son of Dr. Oscar...
Clare Celeste Holkestad
Jan 12, 2021
Clare Celeste Holkestad (nee Gearheart) died peacefully 1-12-2021 at the age of 94.
Born in Minden, Iowa, 7-31-1926, she moved with her family during the depression to Temple City, CA. After two years at Santa Barbara college Clare received an emergency teaching credential during the post WWII baby boom, taking on a 5th grade class of more than 40 students....
Frederick 'Fritz' Ensign
Jan 11, 2021
Frederick "Fritz" Ensign age 88, of Mankato died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hillcrest Health Care Center. An outdoor burial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery in Wabasso. You may sign the guestbook and leave a condolence at www.mankatomortuary.com.
Frederick Joseph Ensign was born May 20, 1932 in Marshall to Fred...
Bruce V. Tibbetts
Jan 11, 2021
Bruce V. Tibbetts, age 73, of Lake Crystal, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
Memorial Service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery.
Bruce was born March 1, 1947 to...
Maxwell Andrew Donald Moorhouse
Jan 11, 2021
Maxwell Andrew Donald Moorhouse was born on January 11, 2021 at 8:06 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Max was 12 inches and 1 pound 3 ounces. He was the cherished son of Andrew and Kristin (Meyer) Moorhouse. Their precious angel died on Monday, January 11, 2021 and will be deeply missed by his parents; sister, Evelyn;...
Arthur "Art" Frank Coopman
Jan 11, 2021
Arthur “Art” Frank Coopman, age 84, of rural Mankato, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.A public visitation will be held from 12pm-2pm, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Clair. Private funeral Mass will follow. Burial will take place at Decoria Cemetery in rural Mankato. Please share a memory of...
Shirley Ann Chrest
Jan 10, 2021
Shirley Ann (Nelson) Chrest, 87 of Winthrop, MN died on January 10, 2021. Shirley was born February 28, 1933 in New Sweden township to Marvel (Brenke) Nelson and Sheldon Nelson.
She attended District 6 Nicollet County country school, St. Peter High School and Gustavus Adolphus College. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church, Norseland, Mn.
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Edward "Ted" Grant Ward Jr.
Jan 10, 2021
Edward “Ted” Grant Ward Jr., age 100 passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in the Garden City Cemetery.
Ted lived a long and...
Marie Legg
Jan 8, 2021
Marie Legg, age 87, of Lake Crystal, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home.
A Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Private family interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
Marie was born...
Darwin Allen Sorenson
Jan 8, 2021
Darwin Allen Sorenson sadly passed away at home into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 8, 2021, following an accidental traumatic brain injury at home on Christmas Day. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Noel, and their children and their spouses.
Darwin was born in Mankato, MN, on May 15, 1944, to Francis and Joyce...
Janice "Jan" Mae Klages
Jan 6, 2021
Janice Mae Klages passed away peacefully at home in the care of her loving children on January 6, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jan was born in Mankato, MN on December 6, 1937 to Jean Wallace and Olive Mae (McCargar) Owen. She graduated from Mankato High School with...
Robert C. Morrow
Jan 5, 2021
88, lifelong Mapleton area resident, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Mapleton Community Home.
Graveside Service 2 p.m., Friday at Beauford – Morrow Cemetery, rural Mapleton, MN. Olson Tichenor Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Robert was born February 6, 1932 to Archie E. and Laura A. (Chase) Morrow in Mankato. A 1951 graduate of Pemberton High School, Robert farmed with...
Karen K. (Mather) Palmer
Jan 4, 2021
Karen Kay Palmer, age 70, of Mankato, passed away January 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and friends after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements by Mankato Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mankatomortuary.com. Cards may be sent...
Brandon Terrell
Jan 4, 2021
Brandon Terrell, 42, loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, friend, and the author of nearly 100 books for children, died January 4, 2021, surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with cancer.
Brandon grew up in Eagle Lake, Minnesota. As a kid, he loved the Hardy Boys, comics, and Stephen King novels. That passion as a reader laid the...
William Eugene Borchardt
Jan 3, 2021
William (Bill) Eugene Borchardt, age 87, of North Mankato, passed away January 3, 2021 at his home.
Bill was born December 11, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to William and Alice Mae (Simmons) Borchardt. Bill is survived by one brother, Edward Borchardt (Ann). Three children, Paul William Borchardt (Nan Christensen), Jeanne Louise Finch (Jeff VonHoltum), and Christopher Jon Borchardt (Kelly...
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