Obituaries
Ruth Schwichtenberg Nyquist
Apr 23, 2023
Ruth Schwichtenberg Nyquist, 104 years of age, left this earthly life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Oak Terrace in North Mankato in the presence of her family.
Ruth was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on April 13, 1919. She attended school and lived in Mitchell, Nebraska. In 1929 she moved to Waterville, Minnesota with siblings Elmer Lamont, Delia Lamont, Rodney Lamont...
Michelle Christensen
Apr 20, 2023
MICHELLE CHRISTENSEN, age 54, passed away at her home in Plainview, Nebraska on April 20, 2023.
Michelle “Micki” was born in Minneapolis on September 10, 1968, to parents Dennis and Linda Christensen. Her school years began in Fridley, MN, and then her family moved to Waseca in 1974. Michelle graduated from high school with the class of 1986. During...
Wayne C. Hursh
Apr 16, 2023
WAYNE C. HURSH, age 97, of Waseca, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born in Valley County, Hinsdale, MT on April 17, 1925, he was the son of Lynn L. and Rebecca A. (Riddle) Hursh. He graduated from Anaconda High School, Anaconda, MT. After serving in the U.S....
Janice Harriet Wadd
Apr 11, 2023
JANICE HARRIET WADD, age 88, of Waseca died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Colony Court in Waseca.
Born on March 17, 1935, in St. Peter, she was daughter of Viola Geyer. Janice spent most of her childhood years being raised by her beloved uncles, Edgar and Leonard Geyer and aunt, Mabel Geyer. She attended Waterville Public Schools, graduating with the...
Gertrude Ann Schubbe
Apr 8, 2023
GERTRUDE ANN SCHUBBE, age 92 of Pemberton died on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Foxdale in Waseca.
Born on June 24, 1930 in Mankato, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Verner and Stella (Geary) Crane. She graduated from Pemberton Public School in 1948 and went on to attend Mankato Commercial College. Gert was united in marriage to Darrell Schubbe on August...
Shari Rae Quast
Apr 8, 2023
SHARI RAE QUAST, age 78, of Waterville passed away from complications of COPD and lung cancer on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Traditions of Waterville, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 28, 1944, she was the daughter of Raymond and Delores (Keogh) Smith. She received her education at St. Mary Parochial School and graduated from McKinley High School in Le...
Lester "Les" Barbknecht
Apr 8, 2023
LESTER “LES” WAYNE BARBKNECHT, age 83, of Waseca died on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family, following a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Born to Helmuth and Clara (Klinger) Barbknecht on April 18, 1939, in Waseca. Les attended Waseca Country School and Waseca Central High School. On August 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to...
Alan Mark Bethke
Mar 31, 2023
ALAN MARK BETHKE "BIG BLOCK AL", age 62, of Waseca died on March 31, 2023 at his home, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on November 2, 1960, in Waseca to Donald E. and Sharon (Calcutt) Bethke. He received much of his education at Waseca Public Schools. In his younger years, he enjoyed raising pigeons and rabbits, riding horses, playing...
Constance "Connie" K. Wagner
Mar 30, 2023
CONSTANCE “CONNNIE” K. WAGNER, age 81 of Waterville, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the morning of Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born in White Lake, South Dakota on July 20, 1941, Connie was the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Gales) Fredericksen. Playing games with her granddaughters was her favorite thing to do – she loved them...
Thomas Strand Ewing
Mar 26, 2023
THOMAS “TOM” EWING, age 83, of Waseca passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Tom was born on August 28, 1939, to Thomas and Stella (Strand) Ewing, in Minneapolis. He graduated from Central High School, in Minneapolis. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota and University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. He proudly...
Jeffrey Francis Hagen
Mar 24, 2023
JEFFREY FRANCIS HAGEN, age 70 of Janesville, Minnesota, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
Jeff was born September 15, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of James Hagen and the late Marion (Rogers) Hagen. On June 18, 1993, he married Marjorie (Compart-Zuehlke) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville, MN, who survives at...
Queen Esther Johnson
Mar 20, 2023
QUEEN ESTHER JOHNSON, age 59 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Monday, March 20, 2023 at Ecumen Pathstone Living in Mankato.
Born in Chicago on February 13, 1964, Queen was the daughter of Jesse and Zealo (Johnson) Williams. She attended DuSable High School in Chicago before picking up and moving to Waseca to offer her family a better life....
Michael John Patterson
Mar 20, 2023
MICHAEL JOHN PATTERSON, age 50 of Waseca, died at his home on the morning of Monday, March 20, 2023.
Mike was born in New Prague on June 3, 1972 to parents John and Violet (Fink) Patterson. He grew up on a hobby farm where his father ran a family business, and he attended school in New Prague. He married Wendy Getting...
Malerie Jo Danberry
Mar 19, 2023
Malerie Jo Danberry, age 33, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home in Waseca.
Born on December 27, 1989 in Mankato to Tim and Amy (Bollman) Danberry. She attended JWP and Waseca Public Schools. Mal enjoyed working at Jobs Plus with all her friends. She was a great athlete for the Special Olympics, participating in bowling, softball and...
Margaret J. Krassin
Mar 18, 2023
MARGARET J. KRASSIN, age 81, of Waseca passed away at her home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born to Roy and Helen (Gibson) Wendland on February 28, 1942 in Waseca, MN. She graduated from Waseca Public Schools. On September 10, 1960, she was joined in marriage to Kenneth Krassin, and together they raised four children....
Alice Marie Bennie
Mar 18, 2023
ALICE MARIE BENNIE, age 89, of Waseca died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at LakeShore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Born on September 10, 1933, in Canton, Illinois to Edward and Carrie (Neff) Walljasper. She attended Canton Senior High, graduating with the class of 1951. On June 14, 1952, Alice was united in marriage to James Bennie at St. Mary Catholic Church...
Todd Michael Johnson
Mar 16, 2023
TODD MICHAEL JOHNSON, age 56, of Waseca, died on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his home.
Born on February 28, 1967, in Waseca to Franklin and Dianna (Danberry) Johnson. He received his education from Waseca Public School. Todd was blessed with two daughters whom he cherished, and was a hard-working single dad. Todd worked for All American Food in Waseca and...
Todd Loren Gerdts
Mar 15, 2023
TODD LOREN GERDTS, age 56 of Waseca died on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Laurel’s Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Born on November 13, 1966 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Loren and LaVonne (Bushlack) Gerdts. He attended Waseca High School and graduated in 1985. Todd was employed with Birdseye Division of General Foods in Waseca for 27 years....
Thomas Edward Grothe
Mar 11, 2023
TOM GROTHE, age 66, of Madsion Lake, Minnesota, died, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home.
Born in Mankato, Minnesota, on September 1, 1956, a son of the late Roger Grothe and Joyce (Olsen) Grothe. Tom loved being outdoors and snowmobiling. He was a genuine, good guy, and would always be there to lend a hand to someone in need and...
Louis Marvin Kampen
Mar 10, 2023
LOUIS MARVIN KAMPEN, age 85 of Mankato, formerly of Waseca, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, March 10, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Louis was born in Waseca on February 20, 1938 to parents Louis Sr. and Margaret (Kujath) Kampen. He attended country schools near Otisco before graduating from New Richland High...
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