Obituaries

Rohn Duane Halvorson

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...

Melvin Robert Appel

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,...

Darwin John Lochner

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

Charles “Chuck” Everett Furr

Charles “Chuck” Everett Furr

Oct 8, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Everett Furr, of Kailua, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2024, in his home, at the age of 86.

Chuck was born on May 23, 1938 to Loretta Marie and Charles Everett in Waseca, Minnesota. He was one of 17 children living on a dairy farm. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. 

Chuck attended the University of Minnesota...

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...

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...

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...

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