Death Notices

Becky Lynn (Kopischke) Clasen, Age 66, of Eureka MT., formerly of Aitkin, Isanti and Janesville MN. Passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. Survived by her Husband Mark, family and many friends. Celebration of life, full obituary and memorial information to follow.

Nancy Ann (Mickalonis) Sullivan
Age 90, of North Mankato, died May 7. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29, at 1:30 pm, visitation one hour prior, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Burial will be at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, IL. www.mankatomortuary.com

age 90, of Mankato, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Arrangements are pending with Mankato Mortuary. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. www.mankatomortuary.com

Anderson, Mark H. 82, of St. Peter, died 11/5/2025. Former Dean of Admissions at Gustavus Adolphus College. Celebration of Life, Christ Chapel at Gustavus 1pm Nov. 21. Survived by wife, Frani & daughter, Lindsey (Eric) Carlson. www.koldenfuneralhome.com

Shirley Ann Ashpole, 88, of Mankato, died November 21, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Woodland Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. woodlandhillsfh.com

Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes

Former Mankato resident, Sheryl (Knutson) Barnes, age 90, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Wasilla.

Her memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at Mankato Mortuary. Immediately following the service, there will be time to...

Timothy Ray "Blackie" Black, age 63, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Tim's life will be held at a later date. woodlandhillsfh.com

Age 88, of Mankato, died Sunday, 11-23-2025. Funeral 11am, Monday, 12-15-2025 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Military honors to follow. Burial at Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato.
Complete obituary and livestreaming: www.mankatomortuary.com

Fred Brandt (Jr) died July 3rd at home surrounded by family. Funeral July 11th 10:30 visitation 10:00 prior to service at Immanuel Lutheran Church Mankato

Due to anticipated cold weather on 1/24/2026, the visitation for Merle has been rescheduled for 1-4pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary.
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Carl Milton "Milt" Brostrom, died on July 30 at River's Edge Hospital in St. Peter. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter. www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com

Margaret Burman, 98, of Mankato, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, with visitation one hour prior, at Grace Lutheran Church in Mankato. www.mankatomortuary.com