Obituaries
Katherine "Kathy" Flogstad
Nov 11, 2024
KATHERINE MARIE “KATHY” FLOGSTAD, age 71 of Waseca, died in the early morning hours of Monday, November 11, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Kathy was born in Alexandria, Virginia on February 27, 1953 to parents Clyde O. and Arlene M. (Miller) Alexander. She attended the Immanuel Lutheran School in Alexandria before later graduating from Jefferson High School with...
Phyllis Irene Dumdei
Nov 10, 2024
PHYLLIS “PAT” DUMDEI, age 95, of Waseca passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Born on May 4, 1929 at her home in Brainerd, Phyllis was the daughter of Frank and Clara (Niels) Behm. After the sixth grade, Pat and her family moved to Arizona for her father’s health. They were there for a short...
Melvin Robert Appel
Oct 20, 2024
Melvin Robert Appel was born in Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday October 15th weighing 1lb 3oz and measuring 11.8 inches long. He passed away peacefully on Sunday October 20th in his parents arms.
Though Melvin’s life on earth was far too short his family holds gratitude in their hearts that they were able to see him wiggle his little toes and feet,...
Carrol Ann Banta
Nov 6, 2024
Carrol Ann (Rye) Banta age 83 passed away November 6, 2024. Carrol was born during The Armistice Day blizzard of 1940 when her mom was visiting Carrol’s aunt in Mankato, MN.
Carrol’s parents lived in Park Rapids when she was born but moved to Lake Crystal, MN where she grew up and went to school, elementary through high school. In 1958...
Clifford Warren Tesch
Nov 2, 2024
CLIFFORD WARREN TESCH, age 75, of New Richland, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center.
Clifford was born on March 1, 1949, in Mankato to Harold and Marie (Brown) Tesch. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his faith in his youth, at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. Cliff grew up on a dairy...
Melvin Albert Quiram
Oct 31, 2024
MELVIN ALBERT QUIRAM, age 87, of Elysian passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
To honor Melvin's wishes, a private family service will take place.
Edward Henry Willert
Oct 30, 2024
EDWARD HENRY WILLERT, age 91, of New Richland, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Home in Albert Lea.
Born on October 10, 1933, in rural Ellendale, he was the son of Edward and Ida (Rubenow) Willert. Ed received his education in a schoolhouse in rural Steele County before being called home to help his dad farm. He...
Dennis Leroy Schwichtenberg
Oct 28, 2024
DENNIS LEROY SCHWICHTENBERG, age 83, died October 28, 2024, at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Dennis was born March 17, 1941 in Waterville, Minnesota and baptized at Trinity Lutheran in Waterville. He lived on the family farm northeast of Waterville with his parents, Paul and Ruth Lamont Schwichtenberg. He started school in a one room country schoolhouse near Horseshoe Lake....
Robert "Bob" Louis Roemhildt
Oct 27, 2024
ROBERT “BOB” LOUIS ROEMHILDT, age 81, of Waseca, died on October 27, 2024 in Mankato.
Born on October 28, 1942, in Waseca, he was the son of Alvin and Blanche (Clarke) Roemhildt. He attended Waseca Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1960. Following his education, Bob enlisted into the Minnesota National Guard. He was united in marriage on August...
Mavis Esther Guse
Oct 26, 2024
MAVIS ESTHER GUSE, age 92 of Janesville, died on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Mavis was born May 1, 1932 in Granby Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota to Ernest and Edna (Krohn) Wilking. Mavis was baptized on May 15, 1932 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Nicollet. She was confirmed in her faith on March 25, 1945 at St....
Janice "Jan" A. Steinhaus
Oct 24, 2024
JANICE “JAN” A. STEINHAUS, age 89 of Waterville, died on the evening of Thursday, October 24, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Jan was born on July 17, 1935, in Hayfield to parents Harold and Catherine (Penfield) Swift. She graduated from Waterville High School before attending the Minnesota School of Business where she was trained as a Medical Technician. On...
Joshua Scott Petersen
Oct 24, 2024
JOSHUA "PONYTAIL” PETERSEN, a loyal father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, October 24, 2024 after a very brief stint with cancer at the age of 44. Josh was a well-loved local figure, known for his vibrant personality and adventurous spirit. He leaves a legacy of warmth and laughter throughout Waseca, MN and St....
Norma Deanna Cook
Oct 23, 2024
NORMA DEANNA COOK, age 87 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Norma was born on April 11, 1937, in Artesian, South Dakota to parents Forrest Loren Francis and Anna Marie Miller. She attended Central High School in Madison, South Dakota. On June 5, 1955, Norma was married to LeRoy...
Suzanne Louise Troska
Oct 21, 2024
SUZANNE “SUE” LOUISE (HENRY) TROSKA, age 82 of Albert Lea, died Monday, October 21, 2024, at her home.
She was born on September 19, 1942, in Albert Lea, a daughter of Philip and Mabel (Stoen) Henry. She graduated from Albert Lea High School. On February 8, 1964, she married Robert Eugene Troska, who preceded her in death on December 22, 2012....
Rohn Duane Halvorson
Oct 21, 2024
ROHN DUANE HALVORSON, age 70 of Elysian, died on the morning of Monday, October 21, 2024 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Rohn was born in Madison, Minnesota on March 10, 1954, to parents Clayton and Jenevieve (Moseng) Halvorson. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church, both in Madison. He attended school in Madison...
Darwin John Lochner
Oct 19, 2024
DARWIN JOHN LOCHNER, age 89, of Lakeville, MN, previously of Janesville, MN, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his home.
Born on December 12, 1934 in Sleepy Eye, Darwin was the son of John and Emma (Weilage) Lochner. He attended Cobden Grade School, then Sleepy Eye High School where he graduated with the class of 1952....
Cynthia Renee Darbro
Oct 17, 2024
CYNTHIA RENEE DARBRO, age 64, of Otisco, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.
Born on October 3, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas, she was the youngest of eight children born to Lambert and Wilma (Atkinson) Berry. She grew up in Derby, Kansas and graduated from Derby High School with the class of 1978. Following her education she began raising...
Dayton Dale Roesler
Oct 16, 2024
DAYTON DALE ROESLER, age 91, of Waseca died the morning of Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Born on October 11, 1933 in Waseca, he was the son of Ezra and Ellen (Priebe) Roesler. He attended Waseca High School and graduated with the class of 1951. Following his education, Dayton enlisted in the US Army. He was...
Darlene Emily Seberson
Oct 12, 2024
DARLENE EMILY SEBERSON, age 88 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Darlene was born in Dodge Center, MN on August 4, 1936 to parents Myron and Doris (Crandall) Tainter. She attended school in Owatonna before going to work to help support her family. In June of 1966 Darlene was married...
Phyllis Jeane Bartelt
Oct 10, 2024
PHYLLIS JEANE BARTELT, age 95 of Waseca, died on the afternoon of Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, in Mankato.
Phyllis was born in Bertha, MN, on February 20, 1929, to parents George and Selma (Piere) Johnson. Her family moved to Otisco while she was yet an infant when her father began working as the only buttermaker at...
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