Obituaries
Marian Anderson
Jan 26, 2021
Mankato Artist, Marian Anderson, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato.
Marian Anderson was born to Elvin & Rose (Fischer) Spiess on November 5, 1936 at Nicollet, MN and lived on the shores of Swan Lake. Later the family moved to rural Madelia where she graduated from Madelia High School. Marian’s art...
John Patrick Scheidel
Jan 25, 2021
John Patrick Scheidel of Mankato passed away peacefully on January 25 with his family by his side at Pathstone Living.
Born on May 15, 1937, in Mankato Minnesota, John graduated Loyola High School in 1955 where he made many lifelong friends. John attended Notre Dame University and graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1962. He served...
James John Schweiss
Jan 25, 2021
James John Schweiss, 83, of Mankato, passed away January 25, 2021 at his home.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is...
Judith Ann McGregor (nee Rautio)
Jan 24, 2021
On January 24th, 2021, Judith Ann McGregor (née Rautio), loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 75. In her final days, Judie spent time surrounded by her family. She was born on December 11th, 1945 in Cloquet, Minnesota to Rudolph and Eunice Rautio. She fondly remembered spending her childhood at her family’s cabin and with...
Beth E. Norman
Jan 23, 2021
Beth Mather Norman lived a long happy life, born in April 29, 1921 in Madelia Minnesota, and died January 23, 2021 in Eagan at her daughter’s home, blessed on her final days by phone calls and visits from her seven children, 18 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service Celebrating Beth’s Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June...
Alex David Durenberger
Jan 23, 2021
Alex David Durenberger, lifelong Mankato resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his home in Mankato at the age of 42.A visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Friday, January 29, 2021 at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato). Memorial Mass will be 11am, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato....
Karen Lynn McMonagle
Jan 23, 2021
Karen Lynn McMonagle, 65, of Lake Crystal, passed away January 23, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. A private service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lake Crystal. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family.
Dustin Gene Wiley
Jan 22, 2021
The live stream service is completed, a recording of the service will appear below. Thank you.
Dustin Gene Wiley, age 38, of St. Peter, died suddenly on Friday, January 22, 2021 while doing what he loved.
Public visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060...
Dennis Leroy Auringer
Jan 22, 2021
Dennis L. Auringer, age 80, of Eagle Lake, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Oaklawn Health Care Center.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service at Northview. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring...
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...