Obituaries

Carl Robert Houdek

Carl Robert Houdek

Oct 10, 2024

CARL ROBERT HOUDEK, age 65, of Owatonna, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Owatonna. 

Born on November 29, 1958, in Owatonna to Robert and Virginia (Frank) Houdek. Carl attended Owatonna Public Schools. In 2001, Carl was united in marriage to Lynette Baier. He worked for Cedar Valley Services. Carl enjoyed going to the State Fair, Renaissance Festival, casinos, and the...

Stanley "Stosh" Dimmel

Stanley "Stosh" Dimmel

Sep 27, 2024

STANLEY (STOSH) DIMMEL, of Janesville, died at the age of 81, on Friday, September 27, 2024, one day after his 55th wedding anniversary. Stan was born on July 29, 1943, to Victor and Dorothy (Worrell) Dimmel. 

Stan is survived by his wife, Marlene; son, Derek (Tabitha); three grandchildren: Brendan, Darrian, and Draven; three great grandchildren: Jayda, Paisley and Nova; other relatives...

Christine M. Anderson

Christine M. Anderson

Oct 8, 2024

CHRISTINE MARY ANDERSON, age 70 formerly of Waseca, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Born on November 25, 1953 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen (Roeglin) Suemnick. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca. Christine graduated from Waseca High School in 1972 and...

Robert Lawrence Grundhoffer

Robert Lawrence Grundhoffer

Oct 7, 2024

ROBERT LAWRENCE GRUNDHOFFER, age 86, of Waterville, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.

Born on November 11, 1937, in New Prague. He was the son of William Francis and Elsie Elizabeth (Duffney) Grundhoffer. When he was 18, Robert enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his service, on February 11, 1961, he married Shirley Ann...

Mayone Ann Byron

Mayone Ann Byron

Oct 5, 2024

MAYONE ANN (MILLER) BYRON, age 96 of Waseca, died on the evening of Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home at Oak Terrace in North Mankato.

Born December 23, 1927, Mayone was the oldest child of George and Gertrude (Garrigan) Miller. Growing up, Mayone enjoyed helping her father on her family’s farm. In 1945 she graduated from Waterville High School and...

Les Allen Moat

Les Allen Moat

Oct 4, 2024

LES ALLEN MOAT, age 69, of Waseca, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on August 20, 1955, he was the son of Lester Dean and Letta Ann (Rosen) Moat. Les received his education at Russell Public School, graduating with the class of 1973. Following his education, he enlisted into...

Edward Leo Wheelock

Edward Leo Wheelock

Oct 4, 2024

EDWARD LEO WHEELOCK, of Janesville, died unexpectedly on October 4, 2024, at the age of 60. 

Born on September 6, 1964, he was the youngest child born to William and Theresa (Klug) Wheelock. Ed attended Janesville Public Schools where he participated in football and wrestling, graduating with the class of 1983. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota in...

Donald Joseph Kewatt

Donald Joseph Kewatt

Oct 2, 2024

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DONALD JOSEPH KEWATT, age 85, of Kilkenny, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Central Healthcare in Le Center. 

Born on October 12, 1938, in Kilkenny Township, Le Sueur County, he was the son of Theodore and Helen (Boldt) Kewatt. Donald attended Le Center High School, graduating with the class of 1956....

David John Fogal

David John Fogal

Sep 28, 2024

DAVID JOHN FOGAL, age 68 of Waseca, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on April 20, 1956, in Wells, a son of John and Rosa (Tesch) Fogal. He graduated from Owatonna High School – Class of 1974. Following school David began working for the railroad, a part of the “tye gang” where he’d work for two...

Susan Jean "Sue" Casper

Susan Jean "Sue" Casper

Sep 27, 2024

SUSAN “SUE” JEAN CASPER, age 69 of Madison Lake, died Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.

She was born on November 5, 1954, in Mankato, a daughter of Roger and Joyce (Glackler) Rauchman. She graduated from Mankato West High School. Cooking and baking were her passion. She loved her scratch off tickets and playing the lottery,...

Carl Norris Hutchison

Carl Norris Hutchison

Sep 26, 2024

CARL NORRIS HUTCHISON, passed away peacefully on September 26th, 2024, at the age of 75 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN. Carl was born in Woodland, CA on November 30th, 1948, to Marrietta “LaVerne” (Odom) & Register Hutchison. He lived in Orangevale, CA until age 13 when his family returned to southeast MO where he resided until he...

John Clemons

John Clemons

Sep 25, 2024

JOHN MARTIN CLEMONS, age 66, of Mankato, died on September 25, 2024, at the St. Mary Campus of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. 

Born on September 13, 1958, in Waseca, he was the eighth of ten children of Lawrence and Leta (Root) Clemons. John was raised in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School in 1977. On April 25, 1980, John was...

Gary Wayne Berg

Gary Wayne Berg

Sep 25, 2024

GARY WAYNE BERG, age 77 of Waseca, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Oaklawn Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.  

Gary was born in Albert Lea on August 9, 1947, to parents Oscar “Buddy” and Betty (Anderson) Berg. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from New Richland High School with the class...

Dorothy Marie Kenyon

Dorothy Marie Kenyon

Sep 21, 2024

DOROTHY KENYON, age 99, of Mankato, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Pathstone Living in Mankato. 

Dorothy Marie (Ehmke) Kenyon was born on March 23, 1925, to John and Rose (Sautter) Ehmke in Lexington Township, Le Sueur County. She graduated from McKinley High School with the class of 1943. On September 15, 1945, Dorothy was united in marriage to Kenneth...

Rita Ann Slama

Rita Ann Slama

Sep 21, 2024

RITA ANN SLAMA, age 83, of Janesville, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Rita was born on November 27, 1940, in Hays, Kansas to Richard and Anna Marie (Hoffman) Fries. She attended Ellis High School in Ellis, Kansas, graduating with the class of 1958. Rita was united in marriage to Mark Edward Slama on April 4, 1970 at Fitzsimmons Army Chapel...

Emery William Weber

Emery William Weber

Sep 18, 2024

EMERY WILLIAM WEBER, age 98, of Waseca, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Benedictine Living in Owatonna.

Born on May 24, 1926, in Waseca, he was the son of Rudolf and Lydia (Kruetz) Weber. Emery attended rural Waseca Country School until the eighth grade. On December 11, 1944, Emery joined the United States Army and served his country during...

Barbara Lynn Phillips

Barbara Lynn Phillips

Sep 18, 2024

BARBARA LYNN PHILLIPS, age 65 of Waseca, died peacefully at her home on the morning of Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Barb was born in Hutchinson on June 29, 1959, to parents Robert and Donna (Lindemeier) Phillips. She graduated from Perham High School in 1976. She was married to Jerry Horton for a time before their divorce. Later she spent time with...

John Richard Bruender

John Richard Bruender

Sep 17, 2024

JOHN RICHARD BRUENDER, age 86, of Madison Lake, passed away on September 17, 2024, following a short illness at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Born on September 9, 1938, in Mankato, John was the son of Henry and Thora (Sorensen) Bruender. He grew up in Eagle Lake, starting his education at a country school before attending Franklin Elementary School and Union...

Marcia Ann Priebe

Marcia Ann Priebe

Sep 16, 2024

MARCIA ANN PRIEBE, age 79, of Waseca, passed away following a short illness on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Owatonna Hospital.

Born on September 10, 1945, in Waseca, Marcia was the daughter of Henry and Marie (O’Riley) Paulson. She attended Waseca Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1963. On December 19, 1964, Marcia married John E. Priebe at First...

Robert Charles "808" Schostag

Robert Charles "808" Schostag

Sep 13, 2024

ROBERT CHARLES “808” SCHOSTAG, age 77, of Waterville, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.

He was born on September 6, 1947, in Mankato, a son of Albert and Ellen (Anderson) Schostag. After graduating high school in Prescott, Arizona, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. On September 29, 1980, he married Audrey Wilson at Trinity...

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