Obituaries

Donald Marshall Halverson
May 20, 1957 - June 7, 2026

Donald Marshall Halverson, 69, passed away on June 7, 2026.

Don was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and community leader whose life was defined by service to others. He dedicated countless years to helping youth through foster...

Terrance Patrick Hammel, age 72, of Mankato, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on September 23, 1953, in Mankato, he was the son of James Emmett and Dolores (Bruss) Hammel. Terry grew up in Janesville where he attended Janesville High School finished his schooling in Beach,...

Delores Ann Kaufman, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.
Delores was born on January 21, 1933, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Harold Polchow and Marcella Landkamer. She grew up in Mankato and graduated from Good Counsel High School. Following graduation, she attended the Good Counsel School of Nursing for one...

Mary Ann Tichenor (Pleiss) 94. Who passed away December 13, 2025, will be honored at a memorial service on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. the service will be held at the Mapleton Community Center. Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories.

Lester (Les) Bernard Dittrich, age 86, of Mankato, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Eagle's Nest in Eagle Lake, Minnesota.
Les was born September 22, 1939, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to John and Emma (Kretsch)...

On eagles' wings and surrounded by family, Bob passed at home Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 27, 1951. He moved to the Mankato area during the 3rd grade and graduated from Mankato West High School in 1969. He served in the US Army Reserves.
Bob graduated from the Jackson...

Born Aug 26, 1927 to Arnold and Muriel (Dobie) Haberer in Mapleton, MN. Graduated from Mapleton HS in 1945. Married Paul Annis Nov 30, 1945.
She was a homemaker until she started working at the Mapleton Enterprise taking Blossom Spaulding's place. Active in the community: Mapleton Chamber of Commerce secretary for...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Donna Verlaine Butler, on May 21, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born on December 16, 1935, in Lake Mills, Iowa, Donna was the eldest daughter of Orville and Palma Laugen. She was sister to Phyllis and Howard,...

David passed away on March 6, 2026 surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Bray Park Campground (22214 Oriole Rd, Madison Lake, MN 56063, at the cabin in the back of the park) from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

David was born in Mankato, MN on January 11, 1953. He was the son of...

Natalie A. Dahl

Natalie A. Dahl, age 81, of Elysian, Minnesota, completed her journey and passed away peacefully, September 5th, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Natalie was a dedicated spouse and loving partner to her cherished husband, Don Dahl. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter,...

Mary Louise Thieman, age 92 of St. Peter, passed away on May 19, 2026 at her home.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00am Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter, St. Peter with visitation at 9:30am. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter. To leave a condolence, see a complete obituary, or view the...