Francene M. Dornack, age 79 of Mankato, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Mankato. Private family services will be held. Woodland Hills Funeral Home of Mankato is assisting the family with arrangements. www.woodlandhillsfh.com

Larry Arthur Thompson, age 75, of Mankato, MN died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born on January 26, 1948 in Minneapolis. He grew up on a farm and attended high school in the small town of Storden, MN. After graduation in 1966, Larry went on to barber school in St. Paul, MN. He worked the majority of his 44 year career at Y Barbers in Mankato. He enjoyed building lifelong friendships with coworkers, clients, and his mentor Bernie Koenigs. Larry...

David B. Gimmer, age 58 of Garden City, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home. Private family services will be held. Woodland Hills Funeral Home of Mankato is assisting the family with arrangements. www.woodlandhillsfh.com David lived with his family his whole life.  He was deeply loved by his family. David graduated high-school, he also participated in the Special Olympics when he was younger, where he won several gold medals. David loved being with family, he...

Carolyn Jean Eschmann, 78, North Mankato, died Friday December 1, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.  Graveside services will be held at 1pm Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at Barnard Valley View Cemetery in Good Thunder. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Al Eschmann; her son, Steve Eschmann; and her daughter, Kim Lorenz; and her grandchildren, Brook Lorenz, Kory Eschmann, Tyler Eschmann and Jared Eschmann. She is preceded in death by her son, Brian Eschmann; and her...

Michael Joseph Platt, age 92, of Mankato, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Mankato Lodge. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Mankato with Fr. Tim Reker, officiating.  Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at church.  Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the VA in Michael’s name.  Michael was born July 15, 1931...

Sarah Louise Hewitt, 81, Mankato, died November 28, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.  A Celebration of Sarah’s Life is planned for the summer of 2024.  Interment will be at Woodland Hills Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, please support the Alzheimer’s Association in Sarah’s name. Sarah was born January 24, 1942 to Milton and Elaine Simmons in Mankato.  She graduated from Mankato High School class of 1960.  Sarah and Edwin...

In Loving Memory of Dale Martin Hennek   Dale Martin Hennek, age 90, passed away peacefully, Surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2023. Born on October 24, 1933, in Hasty, Minnesota, Dale was the son of Roxie Dalman and Martin Sonsteby. He dedicated his life to his family, leaving a legacy of love and kindness.   While in high school, Dale played hocKey for the North Mankato Fighting Vikings, with good friend and mentor, Augie Schueneman. Dale graduated from Mankato...

Lolita “Tatah” Beauregard, 59, of New Ulm, MN died Monday, November 13, 2023 at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato, MN.  Memorial visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 16 at Woodland Hills Funeral Home in Mankato. Tatah was born May 14, 1964 to Dometillo and Maria Luzviminda Lacson. She married Robert Krause November 6, 2021 in New Ulm.  She worked as a soybean inspector and enjoyed traveling, cooking, singing and dancing and gardening. She also liked to attend...

Milo “Mike” Cheney age 82 of Mankato passed away on Nov 7th at the age of 83.  Mike was born 7-24-41 to Archie and Audrey (Ward) Cheney in Mapleton MN.  He grew up on a farm and graduated from Mapleton High School. After graduation, Mike proudly served his country with the US Marines as a helicopter mechanic.   In 1963 he married Caron Kranz and built their home in Mankato and raised their family together.  He worked for many years for Honeymead as the...

Woodland Hills Funeral Home (507) 387-5504       Donna Johannsen, 95, of Mankato, MN died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Old Main Village.   Memorial services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Woodland Hills Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.   Donna is survived by her children and their spouses: Chuck and Jan Johannsen, Don Johannsen, Jerry and Laurie Johannsen, Cathy and Jim Haroldson, Jane and Steve Cray and John and...