In Memoriam

Jessie Ware, age 62, died August 19, 2022 while hiking in Oregon. Raised in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Jessie graduated from Oberlin College and William Mitchell College of Law, and clerked for MN Supreme Court Justice, Rosalie Wahl. While raising three boys, Jessie began a distinguished 20-year career as a mediator and parenting consultant. She could …

Jessie Ware Joncas ’90

John W. Gibson was born on December 20, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama to  parents of Attorney John W. Gibson and Myrtice Lang Gibson. Always the adventurer, John joined the U. S. Army at the age of 16; with his parent’s consent. John spent over nine years in military service; including five years in the U. …

John W. Gibson ’92

On May 29, 2021, Lee J. Keller passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. He is survived by his wife, Sue Abderholden, and daughters Ona and Eva; siblings Jim (Patricia), Jeanne (Mike), Robbie, Mimi, and Joel (Betty) and his brothers-in-law Ed, Frank (Sue), Jim (Linda), Guy (Juliann) and sister-in-law Anne Marie; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. He …

Lee J. Keller ’86

Thomas “Tommo” Eggert, age 61 of St. Paul, died suddenly on Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022, following a short battle with congestive heart disease. Thomas Frederick, the son of Thomas and Jeannine (Eix) Eggert, was born on August 15, 1960, in St. Paul. Tom attended Hastings High School where he was an all-conference athlete. Following …

Thomas Eggert ’87

Born on December 4, 1935 Jim died on February 15th, at the age of 86 – two days before his 60th anniversary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Frederich and Cecelia Kilbane Neher, step-father Harry Nonnemacher, brother Dr. Fred Neher, step-brothers Vincent and Harry Nonnemacher, Jr., uncle Arthur Neher and aunts Frances …

James Neher ’72

Margaret Kay Koberoski peacefully passed away at her home on February 4th, 2022.  Margaret was born on February 12, 1969 in Madelia, Minnesota. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School through sixth grade and graduated from the Madelia Highschool. She attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a degree in Political Science and Spanish.  Margaret went on …

Margaret Koberoski ’95

Lauris A. Heyerdahl died January 10, 2022 at the age of 58. Lauris was born on December 15, 1963. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Heyerdahl & brother Galen Heyerdahl. Survived by his sons Isaac and Ethan, mother Rose Heyerdahl, Nephew Justin, several cousins and many friends. Lauris attended Carleton College, B.A., 1986, and …

Lauris Heyerdahl ’91

Mark Halverson passed away on November 6, 2021 in a motorcycle accident. Mark practiced law in Mankato, MN for 40 years and served as a bankruptcy trustee for many years. Mark served his community and state as a DJ on KMSU, a public radio station in southern MN, an officer in Save the Kasota Prairie …

Mark Halverson ’80

Jessie Lynn Berns  passed away on July 10th.  

Jessie Lynn Berns ’11

Charlie passed away after suffering  from  myelofibrosis on February 27, 2021, in Sebastian FL. Most of his legal career was spent doing legal defense work for health care systems.

Charles Kirby ’76