Obituaries
Myrna Ann Winkelman
Mar 23, 2025
MYRNA ANN (DABY) WINKELMAN, age 92, of St. Clair, died, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
She was born on December 8, 1932, in Mankato, a daughter of Ben and Marvel (Jessup) Daby. She graduated from Mankato High School – Class of 1952. On September 19, 1953, she married James A. Winkelman at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran...
Delores Minnie Rader
Mar 21, 2025
Dee enjoyed 95 years of life and would often say that she was here until God was ready for her. On March 21, 2025, God wanted her and set her free.
Delores Minnie Rader was born on January 26, 1930, in West Bend, Iowa to Ernest and Tillie Rabe Bleuer. She was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in West...
Nelda M. Metz
Mar 20, 2025
NELDA MARIE METZ, age 70 of Waseca died on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Born on August 16, 1954 in Willmar, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Verner and Elaine (Lietz) Johnson. She graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1972 and married John Metz on September 9, 1972 in Granite Falls. Following John’s...
Richard Lee Gorell
Mar 18, 2025
Richard Lee Gorell, 87, of Waterville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2025.
Richard was born on July 21, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to John and Bernice Gorell. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Electrical Engineering, Richard lived a life marked by his strong will, deep love for family, and warm, friendly...
Everett Allen Brown
Mar 18, 2025
EVERETT ALLEN BROWN, age 68 of Faribault, died on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Emeralds in Faribault.
Everett and his twin sister, Beverly, were born in Mankato on February 10, 1957, to parents Everett Earl and Nancy Elizabeth (Beaver) Brown. As a child he attended Roosevelt Elementary school in Mankato and later Waterville Schools before graduating from...
David Kent Hruska
Mar 17, 2025
DAVID KENT HRUSKA, age 87, of Waterville passed away surrounded by family on the morning of Monday, March 17, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born on August 31, 1937, in Faribault, Minnesota, David was the son of James and Ada (Stacke) Hruska. At the age of two, he was raised by his father and Dorothy (Gartemaker) Hruska. David graduated from...
Curtis M. Carlson
Mar 16, 2025
Curtis (Curt) Martin Carlson, 83, passed away peacefully at Colony Court (Foxdale) Memory Care in Waseca, MN on March 16, 2025.
Curt was born on October 19, 1941 to Vernon and Lorraine (Cummins) Carlson. Curt attended District 13 Country School, Waseca Central High School and graduated from the Southern School of Agriculture in 1959. Following he joined the Army National Guard...
Lyle Alan Waldron
Mar 15, 2025
LYLE ALAN WALDRON, age 76 of Waseca, died on the evening of Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Lyle was born in Waseca on February 6, 1949, to parents William and Marion (Wetzstein) Waldron. Lyle attended school in Waseca and while there he was a class officer, and participated in track, football, and basketball. He graduated from Waseca...
Diane Marie Chambers
Mar 14, 2025
DIANE MARIE CHAMBERS, age 66, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her special caregivers, Cris and Dee, while at Mayo Clinic’s St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Diane was born on April 8, 1958, in Mankato to Richard and MaryAnn (Miller) Chambers. She graduated from Waterville High School with the class of 1977. She held numerous jobs...
Cleo "Jo" Gagnon
Mar 11, 2025
CLEO “JO” GAGNON, age 93 of Waseca, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca.
Jo was born in Fargo, ND, on September 8, 1931, to parents Conrad and Blanche (Bushee) Lysne. After graduating from Cathedral High School in Crookston (she earned her Associate’s Degree at Inver Hills Community College) she...
Angie Schultz
Mar 11, 2025
Angeline “Angie” Schultz, age 96, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Angie was born on June 5, 1928, in Faribault County, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Rathai. She graduated from Pemberton High School and went on to work at Saint Joseph Hospital in Mankato, until her marriage to Francis Schultz of Wells Minnesota...
Jerry Douglas Earhart
Mar 11, 2025
JERRY DOUGLAS EARHART, age 58 of Waseca, formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Foxdale Assisted Living Facility in Waseca.
He was born on October 8, 1966, a son of the late George Blair and Dora Irene (Campbell) Earhart. Jerry worked in construction for most of his life. He loved horses, camping and anything outdoors.
He is survived by...
Bonnie Jean White
Mar 9, 2025
BONNIE JEAN WHITE, age 78 of Waseca, died on the evening of Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home in Waseca surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born in Waseca on December 22, 1946, to parents Kenneth and Jean (Nock) Johnson. She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1964, then continued her education at Mankato State University. She...
Kathleen Ann Ulmen
Mar 8, 2025
Kathleen Ulmen, 72, of Janesville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on March 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 15th, 1952, in Long Beach, California, Kathie led a life full of love, adventure, and service. She spent 26 years in the United States Marine Corps, where she dedicated herself to her work...
Shane Anthony McDonough
Mar 8, 2025
SHANE ANTHONY McDONOUGH, age 63, of Waldorf, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 24, 1961, in Wells, Minnesota, he was the son of Mark and Darlene (Munch) McDonough. Shane grew up in Waldorf where he was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his youth at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He proudly graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton...
Lisa Jean Hayes
Mar 8, 2025
LISA JEAN HAYES, age 59, of Waseca passed away the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.
Born on March 24, 1965 in Waseca, Lisa was the daughter of James and Dianne (Bauman) Bartelt. She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1983. Lisa married James Hayes on January 23, 1998, at Grace Lutheran...
Robert Harold Hoffman
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Harold Hoffman, known affectionately as Bob, passed away peacefully at home in Waseca on March 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, leadership, and deep connections with those he influenced throughout his life. Born on May 14, 1944, in Granite Falls, Minnesota, Bob's journey began in a small town where he would eventually set forth on a...
Janet Kay Nafe
Mar 6, 2025
Janet K. Nafe, age 81, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.
Janet Kay Myers Nafe was born into the Robert and Margaret Myers family on June 4, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD. She joined her sister, Judy, before welcoming Susan and Rick to the family. The...
George Brendan McCarthy
Mar 5, 2025
GEORGE B. MCCARTHY, age 94, of Albert Lea passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Born on May 15, 1930, in Waseca, George was the son of George J. and Esther (Gear) McCarthy. He graduated from Waseca Central High School with the class of 1949 and from DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago...
Betty Ann Caya
Mar 1, 2025
BETTY ANN CAYA, age 95 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Betty was born in Waseca on March 8, 1929, to parents Louie and Lillian (Schleusner) Lewis. She was confirmed into her Christian faith at St. John Lutheran Church on May 23, 1943. She attended school in Waseca and...
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