Mankato Free Press | Obituaries

Gladys CarterGladys (Buendorf) Carter

1940 - 2026

Gladys (Buendorf) Carter, 85, passed away with family present on February 13, in her home, after a courageous 5-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Gladys grew up in Alden, MN and went on to earn her bachelor degree from Mankato State College. After being a stay-at-home mom for many years she worked at Johnson...

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Ellen GilbertsonEllen Gilbertson

1940 - 2026

Ellen Gilbertson, age 85, of Mankato, died on February 8, 2026 at her home.
A private family service will be held. Public Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive).
Ellen was born on October 17, 1940 in Alton Township, Waseca County to Erick...

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LaVonne LoefflerLaVonne K. Loeffler

1966 - 2026

LaVonne Kay Loeffler, age 59, of St. Peter, died Monday, January 26, 2026, from early onset Alzheimer's Disease.
Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., February 21, 2026, at the St. Peter Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-11:00 a.m., at the funeral home.
LaVonne was born August 24, 1966, to Wayne P. and Karen R....

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Jane ThibaultJane Thibault

Sister Jane Thibault, SSND, 90, died January 24, 2026, in Shakopee. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 16, 2026, at Windermere Chapel, 1705 Windermere Way, Shakopee, with Visitation at 10:00; Sharing of Memories at 10:30; and a Funeral Liturgy at 11:00. Livestreaming will be available at...

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