Mankato Mortuary

Bruce Edward Winter, 68, of Mankato, MN, passed away on Nov. 8, 2024. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after losing his yearlong battle with cancer. A devoted husband, beloved father, and cherished grandfather, Bruce was known for his deep love for his family and his zest for life. Born on September 5, 1956, in St. Peter, MN, Bruce graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1975. He went on to pursue a teaching degree, attending Golden Valley Lutheran College and later the University of Minnesota - Duluth. Bruce dedicated 28 years of his career to All American Foods in Mankato, MN, where he was known not only for his hard work but for the friendships and community he built...

James L. Gibson, age 82, of Mankato, died peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Memorial Service will be held Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary and Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at church. Jim was born on Oct. 20, 1942 in Middleville, MI to Paul and Ethel (Prentice) Gibson. He graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville, MI. He received his master's degree and PhD from Michigan State University. On Jun. 15, 1968, Jim was united in marriage to Kenna Middleton. He taught agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership, and...

Paul E. Stewig Paul E. Stewig, 77, of Good Thunder, MN, passed away September 28, 2024, at Mayo Health System in Mankato. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Belgrade Ave. United Methodist Church, North Mankato. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday and will continue one hour before the service on Thursday all at the church. Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Paul was born in Redwood Falls, MN, to Ben and Ethel (Anderson) Stewig on March 14, 1947. Over the years, Paul's interests and occupations let him wear a variety of hats. Paul moved to Mankato and met his wife, JoAnn Sternitzke, at a job interview. They were blessed...

November 15,1937-September 22, 2024, A longtime resident of Newton, MA, and a dedicated member of University Lutheran Church in Cambridge, MA. Floyd's warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on all he met. After earning his Masters at the University of Minnesota and PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he delighted in professorial roles at MIT and later Tufts University. He was highly regarded in the field of electro-optics, contributing to several patents while working at Micro-bit, Control Data Corporation and Diversified Technologies. Floyd will be remembered for his generosity, intelligence and the interest he extended to all with his warm smile. Floyd is survived...

Carol Hoehn, age 82 of Edina, died Monday, August 26, 2024, at Yorkshire of Edina. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive North Mankato, Minnesota 56003. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community, 4573 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419. Burial later in Calvary Cemetery, Madison Lake, Minnesota. www.mankatomortuary.com Carol Jean was born on January 18, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota to Thomas Eugene and Catherine Cecelia (Crilly) McCloskey. After graduating from high school, she studied religion, music, and education at the College of St....

Carol Hoehn, age 82 of Edina, died Monday, August 26, 2024, at Yorkshire of Edina. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive North Mankato, Minnesota 56003. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community, 4573 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419. Burial later in Calvary Cemetery, Madison Lake, Minnesota. www.mankatomortuary.com Carol Jean was born on January 18, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota to Thomas Eugene and Catherine Cecelia (Crilly) McCloskey. After graduating from high school, she studied religion, music, and education at the College of St....

Azad Mesrobian, age 79, of St. Peter, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Visitation will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 7 at Christ The King church in Mankato, followed by an 11 am service. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 6, from 5 - 7 pm at Northview Mortuary in North Mankato. Azad was born in an Armenian refugee camp in Aleppo, Syria on October 9, 1944, to Harotoun and Mary Mesrobian. His parents, fleeing violent deportation from Turkey following the Armenian genocide in 1918, settled in the refugee camp, married, and started a family there. The youngest of four children, Azad's siblings were Sam, Ara, and Lucine. Azad was named by his father; his name...

Roger J. Scheurer, age 77, of Kasota, died July 28, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Roger's Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday at Northview. Family interment will be in Barnard Valley View Cemetery, rural Good Thunder. Memorials may be given to St. Croix Hospice or the donor's choice. www.mankatomortuary.com

Talia Michelle Otto, 38, of Mankato, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-6 pm, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the Sibley Park Pavilion in Mankato. A short commemorative message will begin at 1:30 pm. All whose lives Talia touched are invited to attend. www.mankatomortuary.com Talia was born on March 11, 1986, in Worthington, MN. After Talia graduated from Aitkin High School in 2004, she attended Fergus Falls Community College where she played on the Women's Volleyball Team. She later went on to complete her CNA in Phoenix, AZ, and worked at Freedom Home Care and the Mayo Clinic in Mankato. Talia's biggest passion in life was her boys. For...

Samuel "Sam" Paul Menne, 21, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away July 13th in a motorcycle accident when a car unexpectedly pulled in front of him. Sam was born on May 10, 2003 in Mankato, Minnesota to Paul and Mary Menne. He was the oldest of 10, a natural leader and was always helping others. When God called his family to Colorado, his sister was born. He became a big brother for the first time and immediately embraced the role. He also put on his first pair of hockey skates in the mountains near Pike's Peak, beginning his love of hockey which would continue through high school. Upon returning to Minnesota, he was blessed with his first little brother and he started hockey in...

Bruce Abraham passed away on May 21, 2024. www.mankatomortuary.com

Early on April 29, 2024, Shirley left this earth after 99 years and 28 days. She lived out her days at Ecumen Sand Prairie in St. Peter, Minnesota where she was well cared for by staff and family. A private family burial will be held at a future date to be determined. She was born on March 31, 1925, the oldest child for Isadore 'Izzy' and Bernetha 'Bea' (Leverson) Gravelle. She grew up in St Peter, Minnesota attending Washington Elementary School The family moved to Montgomery, Minnesota and then to Kasota. Shirley attended Kasota High School. She was the mother of two daughters, Pat and Donna and a bonus daughter, Barbara. She was a charter member of the Kasota Legion Woman's Auxiliary,...

Lyle James Hoffman, 77, of Winnebago passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Church, Delavan. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11 am prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at a later date. Livestream of the service will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com

Mark Henry Schuck passed away on March 29, 2024, surrounded by his family after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. Mark was born on February 28, 1947, to Frank and Marie (Bongaarts) Schuck in Nicollet, MN, the eighth of nine children. He graduated from Nicollet High School in 1965, where he competed on the football, basketball and track and field teams. He was very proud to be the first athlete in the history of Nicollet High School to place in a state championship, taking second in the pole vault at 13 feet. The football team was undefeated his junior and senior years. The basketball team was successful as well, advancing to district runner-up to Mankato High for two years in a row...

age 94, of North Mankato, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Oak Terrace in North Mankato. A Celebration of Barbara's Life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato. Visitation will be from 3-4:30 p.m., Tuesday at Northview. Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato Hospice. www.mankatomortuary.com

Brent David Beutler was born on March 31st, 1963 in Moorhead, MN and died on March 27th, 2024 in Mankato, MN. Brent is survived by his parents, David and Elaine Beutler of Le Sueur; his siblings, Gail Wentzlaff (Dan Nelson), Dawn Thilmony, Adam Beutler (Jill Beutler); his nieces and nephews, Nichole "Coly" Intemann (Josh Intemann), Andrew Wentzlaff, Jacob Beutler, and Graesyn Thilmony. He is also survived by his dear friend, Tammy Roemhildt and his many other friends and chosen family at the facilities and homes he has lived and worked at over the years. Brent was born with Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic mutation that can affect a person's intellectual and cognitive abilities. He grew up...

Rosie Sickler, age 77, of Kasota, died on March 17, 2024 at The Emeralds at St. Paul. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Kasota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Kasota Hill Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Rosie was born on December 17, 1946 to Charles and Agnes (Johnson) Brazier. She graduated from Le Center High School. Rosie was the city clerk of Kasota for many years. Rosie loved music and baking with her grandchildren. Rosie is survived by her sons, Richard Sickler and Patrick (SkyAnne) Walker; six grandchildren; three...

Viola M. Pierson, age 93, passed away on March 14, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, Mankato. Visitation will be at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato on Tuesday March 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be at the Mausoleum at Woodland Hills Memorial Park, Mankato. www.mankatomortuary.com Viola was born June 26, 1930, in Welcome, MN, to Henry & Sophia (Graf) Rose. She graduated from Welcome High School in 1948, and Mankato Commercial College in 1949. She married Leonard Pierson on April 16, 1950, and they moved to a...

Mary Ann Clair Lancaster of Northfield passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024 at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. Mary Ann was born May 2nd, 1943 to Walter and Helen (Vondell) Busse and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1961. She married Jerry Lancaster in 1970 and was married 36 years prior to his passing. She spent the majority of her career as secretary of the Good Thunder Elementary School where she supported hundreds of children and staff throughout her tenure. Mary Ann enjoyed spending time with friends and family, gardening, puzzles, collecting coins, collecting blue carnival glass and was an avid reader. Her passion for caregiving was evident as she fostered over...

Mervin William Urban, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Nothview - North Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Celebration of Life will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Snowbird Building in Amboy, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's choice.

Marjorie Mae Sweiger, age 92, of Mankato, died on October 12, 2023 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation after a battle with liver cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 17 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Mankato Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Marge was born on January 20, 1931 to Bernard Benedict and Anna Marie (Schacherer) McGuire in Richardton, N.D. Marge graduated from Mount St. Mary's High School in St. Paul and...