Obituaries

Dec 30, 2024

Lyle Lynn Kettner, age 73, of rural Nicollet, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at The Pillars in Mankato.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Music Fund or Moments Hospice.

Lyle was born...

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Grace Cluff, age 69, of Mankato, passed into Jesus’ arms on Wednesday November 27, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.  

Memorial service will be held at New Creation World Outreach Church in North Mankato on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11 am. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Internment will be at Calvary Cemetery in St....

Jan 5, 2025

Dorothy "Dode" Agnes Ziegler, age 89, of rural Mankato, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at New Perspective Senior Living in Mankato.Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary (2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003). Funeral Mass 10am, Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Mankato with visitation...

Jan 5, 2025

Myra Ardella (Bode) Truebenbach, age 83, of North Mankato was called to her eternal home on January 5, 2025 surrounded by her family at Vista Prairie at North Pointe Senior Living.

Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN with visitation two hours prior from 9-11 a.m. Burial will be...

Jan 5, 2025

Carmen Gonzales Kirksey, age 79, of Mankato, Minnesota, died January 5, 2025.

A Private Family service will be held. Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Carmen was born July 10, 1945, to Inocente H. and Paula (Prado) Gonzalez in Pearsall, Texas. She graduated from Pearsall High in 1963.  Carmen was employed by Johnson Outdoors, Mankato, MN for many years.  Carmen was a loving...

Jan 4, 2025

Mikel S. Stratton, age 69 of Mankato, passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Arrangements are currently pending.

Check back for updates and a complete obituary. 

Jan 4, 2025

Donald William Wolff, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at Ecumen Pathstone in Mankato, MN. 

Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mankato, with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at...

Jan 3, 2025

Lake Crystal farmer, Diana Lantz, age 87 died January 3, 2025 at Ecumen Pathstone Living, Mankato. 

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal. Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lake Crystal with visitation one hour prior. The Reverend...

Jan 3, 2025

Delpha Jean Skelly, 94, passed away on January 3, 2025 in Mankato, MN. Delpha was born on September 3, 1930 in Mankato to Andrew and Berniece (Moore) Holmgren. 

Memorial service will be held 11:00a.m, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will take place at Woodland Hills Memorial Park at a...

Jan 3, 2025

Adele Schoenfeld Harlow, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, after a heroic battle with cancer. She lived her final days in Mankato receiving hospice care, surrounded by dozens of family and friends.

Adele was born January 10, 1971, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She grew up in New Orleans attending K-12 school at The Academy of the Sacred Heart. After high...

Jan 2, 2025

Judy Koenen, age 90, of Mankato, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 11am, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Mankato with visitation starting at 9:30am. Following the service, food and fellowship will be held in the lower level of church. Burial will follow...

Jan 2, 2025

RaeNita Marie Austad, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the age of 86.

Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., January 11, 2025, at Mankato Mortuary, Mankato, MN. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m., Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Mankato, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org

RaeNita was born December...

Jan 1, 2025

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Dana was born on June 15, 1963, in Wells, MN to Byron and Norma Goodrich. She was raised on the family farm along with her brothers and sister in rural Easton, MN. She attended 1st through 8th grade at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Easton. She graduated from Delavan High School in...

Dec 31, 2024

Dorothy Jean Jensen (Ferguson) was born on December 15, 1930, to Donald and Betsy Ferguson in Luverne, MN. Dorothy went home to be with Jesus on December 31, 2024.

Dorothy enjoyed tending her beautiful flower gardens, dancing along to Elvis, and many performances at Bethany Lutheran College.

Dorothy is survived by son Steve (Gail) Jensen, daughter Karen Roeschlein, son Robert (Debbie) Jensen,...

Dec 31, 2024

Marlene Mae Holtz, age 79 of Stewart, died December 31, 2024 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. 

A Memorial Service will be held at Noon on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Community Center in Stewart. Visitation and lunch will take place following the service until 2pm. Interment will be at a later date in the Lakeside Cemetery in Stewart. 

Marlene...

Dec 30, 2024

William O. Penkert, age 74, of Nicollet, died on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. 

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 on Monday at Northview. Interment will be at Minneopa Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to...

Dec 27, 2024

Marlene Marie Hanel went to her home in heaven on Friday, December 27, 2024, with her family by her side. She was 83 years old.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour before services. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Marlene was born June 21, 1941, to Edmund and Gertrude (Maurer)...

Dec 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Weiss, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 23, 2024. 

A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials can be directed to the family. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Born on July 22,...

Dec 22, 2024

William “Bill” Rollin Cutts, Jr, age 77, passed away at his home, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

A Private service was held. Northview – North Mankato Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Bill was born August 3, 1947 in Yankton, SD, to Bill and Kathryn (Sission) Cutts. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1965. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army from...

Dec 20, 2024