Obituaries
R. Peter Madel Jr.
Nov 22, 2023
With his wife of 66 years at his side, R. Peter (“Pete”) Madel Jr., 93, of Waseca, passed away on November 22, 2023. Pete left an enduring impact on his family, friends, and the broader community.
Born in Evanston, Illinois on August 29, 1930, Pete moved to Waseca with his parents on July 4, 1937. Because his father...
Gene Henry Deppe
Nov 22, 2023
GENE HENRY DEPPE, 81, of Waseca, MN, died at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN, on November 22, 2023.
He was born in Waseca on January 22, 1942, to William F. and Frieda Amelia (Neils) Deppe. Gene was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca. Gene graduated from Waseca...
Jerry Alan Kastner
Nov 21, 2023
Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Jerry Alan Kastner, geared-up for his next adventure on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 at the age of 57. Jerry was born in Springfield, MN on September 16th, 1966 to Kenneth and Laurice (Weber) Kastner.
Music was always pivotal in Jerry’s stories and adventures. Stacks of LP’s, cassettes, CD’s, and hard drives...
Brandon Lee Bluhm
Nov 16, 2023
BRANDON LEE BLUHM, age 49 of North Mankato, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his home.
He was born, March 9, 1974, in Waseca, a son of Erwin Francis and Cheryl Lynn (Stankey) Bluhm. Brandon enjoyed playing pool, darts, video games, camping, and fishing with his family, and was dearly loved by his family and friends.
He is survived by...
Darlene Tesch
Nov 15, 2023
Darlene Tesch, age 92 of rural Waldorf, MN was called to her heavenly home on November 15, 2023.
Darlene Dorothy, the first-born child of Leonard and Tillie (Gilster) Proehl entered this world on October 16, 1931, on their farm north of Waldorf in Freedom Township, Waseca County. She was baptized on November 29, 1931, and later confirmed in her...
Donna Mae Lytle
Nov 13, 2023
DONNA LYTLE, age 74 of Vermillion formally from Waseca, passed away at The Emeralds in Faribault on November 13, 2023. Donna was born in Waseca on June 2, 1949, the daughter of William and Viola (Tetzloff) Gehloff. She grew up on the family farm in rural Wilton Township and graduated from Waseca Central High School in 1967. Donna married...
Ralph Edward Hanks
Nov 12, 2023
RALPH EDWARD HANKS, age 64 of Waseca, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Ralph was born in Waseca on October 31, 1959, and grew up on the family farm in rural Waseca. He attended Waseca High School and graduated with the class of 1977. He stayed busy...
Leona Quast
Nov 12, 2023
LEONA J. QUAST, age 86, of Waseca, formerly of Waterville, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Leona was born on February 11, 1937, in Vivian Township, Waseca County, to Louis and Anna (Fogal) Groskreutz. She attended rural country school in Waseca County. On October 17, 1964, Leona was united in marriage...
Esther Millicent Dietrich
Nov 9, 2023
ESTHER MILLICENT (SWENSON) DIETRICH, age 94, of Waseca passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.
Born on August 31, 1929 in Waseca, Esther was the daughter of Carl Oscar and Hilda (Larson) Swenson. She grew up on a farm southeast of Otisco. Following her mother’s passing at a young age, she was...
Robert & Teri Pearce
Nov 7, 2023
ROBERT “Bob” EDWARD PEARCE died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home in Waseca, surrounded by his family. TERI JEAN PEARCE died on November 9, 2023 at St. Mary’s Campus of Mayo Clinic in Rochester surrounded by her family.
Bob was born in Santa Monica, California on May 12, 1944, to Gene Edward and Jeanne Ellen (Halsey) Pearce....
Ronald James Seitzer
Nov 7, 2023
RONALD JAMES SEITZER, age 80, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on February 17, 1943, in St. Peter, he was born to George and Lillian (Peterson) Seitzer. Ron grew up on the family farm outside of Cleveland, Minnesota and attended Cleveland Public School. At the age of...
Sue Ann Barbknecht
Nov 7, 2023
Sue Ann Barbknecht age 79, of Waseca, MN, passed away on November 7, 2023, at Three Links Reflection Care Center in Northfield, MN.
Born on July 2, 1944, in Blue Earth, MN, Sue was the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Martin) Johnson. She attended Waseca Central High School. On August 12, 1961, Sue was united in marriage to...
Craig Stephen Berberich
Nov 6, 2023
CRAIG STEPHEN BERBERICH, age 75, of Waseca, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, November 6, 2023, due to a massive stroke he had on November 3, 2023.
Craig was born on October 18, 1948, in Mankato to Clifford and Mildred (Dukerschein) Berberich. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1967. After high school Craig...
Twyla Mae (Oldfather) Bennett
Nov 1, 2023
TWYLA MAE (OLDFATHER) BENNETT, age 81 of Waseca, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mayo Health System – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.
She was born on December 15, 1941, in Keister, a daughter of the late Charlie and Martha (Goette) Oldfather. She graduated from Kiester High School, Class of 1960. Following school, she went to work for J.C. Penney’s...
Tara Ann Schwartz
Oct 29, 2023
TARA ANN SCHWARTZ, age 44 of Montgomery, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Health Systems – Mankato.
Born on January 24, 1979, in Faribault, a daughter of Steve and Vicky Schwartz. She graduated from Faribault Senior High School, Class of 1997. Tara had sold insurance and worked as a nurse’s aide throughout her life. She was a member...
James Staloch
Oct 28, 2023
JAMES M. STALOCH, age 76 of Waseca, died at his home on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
James was born in Winnebago, Minnesota, on September 27, 1947, to parents Henry and Marcella (O’Keefe) Staloch. After graduating from Huntley High School with the class of 1965, he went on to Mankato State University, where he earned a degree in law enforcement. He...
Dorothy Roma Prahl
Oct 25, 2023
DOROTHY ROMA PRAHL, age 90 of Faribault, died during the early morning of Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault.
Dorothy was born in Waterville on June 3, 1933 to parents Albert and Bernice (Prehn) Meyers. She attended school in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School with the class of 1951. She was married...
Robert Allen Amsrud
Oct 24, 2023
ROBERT ALLEN AMSRUD, age 68, of Waseca died peacefully on October 24, 2023 at his home.
Born on May 19, 1955, in Waseca, he was the son of George and JoAnn (Wilker) Amsrud. Bob received his education at Waseca Public School. On May 18, 1974, Bob was united in marriage to Mary Ann Flintrop at St. Ann...
Donna Mae Pittman
Oct 20, 2023
DONNA M. PITTMAN, age 92 of Waterville, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, October 20, 2023 at Traditions of Montgomery.
Donna was born in Faribault on March 6, 1931, to parents Albert and Celia (Hermel) Stoering. She attended country school before graduating from Waterville High School at the age of 16. She worked for the telephone company in...
Judy Ann Blatter
Oct 20, 2023
Our dear mother, Judy Blatter, age 80, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.
The last of four children, Judy was born to Leonard and Lucille Bauman in Waseca MN. She married in 1960, moved around southern MN in support of her husband’s farming profession, and had three children. Shortly after the birth of her third child, Judy divorced...
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