Obituaries
Anthony "Tony" Arnfelt
Jul 12, 2023
ANTHONY “TONY” L. ARNFELT, age 95 of Waseca, died on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Benedictine Care Center in Owatonna.
Tony was born on his family’s farm in Waseca County on January 19, 1928, to parents Corbie and Esther (Sampson) Arnfelt. He attended school in New Richland and graduated with the class of...
Helen Beverly Molkenthin
Jul 11, 2023
HELEN BEVERLY MOLKENTHIN, age 85 of Waseca, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the Lakeshore Inn in Waseca.
Helen was born in Waseca on June 8, 1938 to parents Edward and Loretta (Schultz) Molkenthin. She graduated from Waseca High School, and spent most of her working years at the E.F. Johnson Company...
Robert D. Joyce Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
ROBERT D. JOYCE JR., age 49, of Janesville passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 in Waseca County.
Born on November 7, 1973 in Aurora, IL, Robert was the son of Robert and Cheryl (Morris) Joyce. He graduated from Dixon High School. On May 4, 2002, he was united in marriage to Amber Merritt in St. Louis, MO. Robert...
Ronald Dean White
Jul 10, 2023
RONALD “RON” DEAN WHITE, age 72 of Waseca, died on the morning of Monday, July 10, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Ron was born in Austin, MN on December 14, 1950 to parents Maynard and Ruth (Sowden) White. He attended and graduated from school in Austin, MN. On December 3, 1971 he was married to Randee Diane...
Janet Dee Johnson
Jul 7, 2023
JANET DEE JOHNSON, 81, of New Richland, died on July 7, 2023, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN.
She was born on November 5, 1941, in Waterloo, IA, to Howard and Irene (Eaker) Hanson. She moved with her family to rural Ellendale and was baptized in Hope, MN. Janet was a 1959 graduate of Ellendale High...
Alex Donald Stewart
Jul 7, 2023
ALEX DONALD STEWART, 37 years old, son of Barbara Erwin-Perkins & Duane Perkins and son of Larry Stewart passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, after suffering a heart attack as a result of a severe asthma attack.
Alex was born in Mankato, MN on December 18, 1985. He graduated from Waseca High School. Alex spent his childhood growing...
Wayne Alan Lee
Jul 7, 2023
WAYNE ALAN LEE, age 66, of Waterville died on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his cabin.
Wayne was born on March 21, 1957, in Mankato to Earl and Lorene (Groh) Lee. When he was born, Wayne’s father was serving in the United States Air Force which moved their family to Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma until the family landed...
Roland George Berry
Jul 6, 2023
ROLAND GEORGE BERRY, age 88 of Waseca died on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna.
Born on August 30, 1934 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of George and Goldie (Armstrong) Berry. Roland was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his youth, both at St. Mary Catholic Church in rural Waseca. He attended...
Bernard Anthony Hausen
Jul 4, 2023
BERNARD ANTHONY HAUSEN, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2023, at his home in Waterville Minnesota.
Bernie was born to Francis and Erlis Hausen on July 21, 1958, in Rice County Minnesota. He spent most of his life living in Minnesota. He attended High School in Brainerd, Minnesota and then joined the Marine Corps. He then...
Julie Ann Ziemke
Jul 4, 2023
JULIE ZIEMKE, age 72, of Waseca died following a 7-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at her home in Waseca surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 9, 1951, in Waseca, she was the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Powell) Broughton. Julie was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her youth, both at...
Ruth Margarethe Christiane Walther
Jul 4, 2023
RUTH MARGARETHE CHRISTIANE (EWERT) WALTHER, age 99, of Janesville passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Whispering Creek Nursing Home in Janesville.
Ruth was born on July 25, 1923 in Alton Township, Waseca County to Erich and Hulda (Nicolai) Ewert. She attended county school through the sixth grade then attended Trinity Lutheran School for seventh and eighth grade....
Anita Ester Swift
Jul 2, 2023
ANITA ESTER SWIFT, age 76 of Waterville, died at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on the morning of Sunday, July 2, 2023, shortly after being diagnosed with an aggressively advancing cancer.
Anita was born in Waseca on July 23, 1946, to parents Robert and Janette (Seljeskog) Byrne. She attended school in Waterville before continuing her education at...
Chris Arthur Chaddock
Jun 26, 2023
CHRIS ARTHUR CHADDOCK, age 70, of Waseca, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and friends following his diagnosis of stage four cancer on June 15th.
Born August 8, 1952, in Rochester, a son of the late Willard and Maxine (Lahmers) Chaddock. On April 3, 1993, he married Patty Harguth in Dodge Center. They had...
Barbara Renee Bittrich
Jun 24, 2023
BARBARA RENEE BITTRICH, age 73 of Waterville, died on the evening of Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Barb was born in Duluth on July 15, 1949, to parents William and Frances (Asp) Schminski. She graduated from high school in Floodwood before continuing her education to become a licensed nurse practitioner. On March 17, 1972...
Belvy Jean Kaiser
Jun 24, 2023
BELVY JEAN KAISER, age 94, of Janesville died on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Mapleton Community Home.
Belvy was born on February 12, 1929, to Bert & Myrtle (Groth) Root in New Richland Township, Waseca County. She grew up for a time on St. Olaf Lake and cherished the memories she had yodeling, roller skating, playing baseball, swimming, and...
Veronica Elizabeth Kormann
Jun 23, 2023
VERONICA ELIZABETH KORMANN, age 74, of Waseca died on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Foxdale in Waseca.
Veronica was born on March 8, 1949 in Mankato to Raymond and Monica (Hinton) Phillips. She attended Minnesota Lake High School, graduating with the class of 1967. On May 5, 1984, Veronica was united in marriage to David Kormann in...
Carol Jean Lafayette
Jun 22, 2023
CAROL JEAN LAFAYETTE, age 82, of Waseca, formerly of Janesville died on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Carol was born on March 14, 1941, in St. Clair to Hubert and Ludgart (Baumgartner) Hodapp. She attended St. Clair Public School. On June 8, 1963, Carol was united in marriage to Harlan Lafayette at...
Bonnie Jean Neilsen
Jun 20, 2023
Bonnie Jean Neilsen 66 of Janesville MN passed away June 20, 2023 with her family by her side.
Bonnie was born July 24,1957 to Claire and Jean Tabor in Austin Minnesota. Bonnie graduated from Rochester Mayo High School in 1976. Bonnie was happily married to Neil Neilsen for 44 years.
Bonnie raised her children with love and dedication....
Daniel Glen Swanson
Jun 19, 2023
DANIEL “DAN” GLEN SWANSON, age 70, of rural Janesville died peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his home.
Dan was born on June 14, 1953, in Tracy to Elmer and Phyllis (Nott) Swanson. He attended Balaton Public School where he excelled in football, graduating with the class of 1971. Dan continued...
Ricky LeRoy Browning
Jun 17, 2023
Rick Browning, age 67, passed away at St. Mary’s in Rochester, MN. on June 17, 2023.
Rick was born to John and Margaret Browning in Mankato, MN, on February 4, 1956. He was raised in Kasota and educated in St. Peter. Rick then graduated in 1974 from St. Peter High School. Rick earned his culinary degree from Mankato...
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