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Mankato MortuaryLois Gau Obituary
Lois Miriam Gau, age 94, of Mankato and formerly from Mapleton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.
Visitation will be held from 2-4pm, Sunday, December 7, 2025 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Mapleton. Funeral service will be 11am, Monday, December 8, 2025 at church with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mapleton.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
7
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Teresa Catholic Church
102 Central Ave N, Mapleton, MN 56065
Send FlowersDec
8
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Teresa Catholic Church
102 Central Ave N, Mapleton, MN 56065
Send FlowersDec
8
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
St. Teresa Catholic Church
102 Central Ave N, Mapleton, MN 56065
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Mankato Mortuary