Jan 8, 2023

Karen Ann (Meyer) Ring, age 70, of Elysian, MN, passed away on January 8, 2023, in Lehigh Acres, FL.

Karen was born in Albert Lea, MN, on November 20, 1952. Karen is survived by her husband of 46 years, Daryl; children Amy, James (Katherine) and Molly; and grandchildren Natalie, Paige, Morrigan, Alexandra and Mary.

Karen was passionate about gardening and maintained several...

Jan 1, 2023

ROBERT GERALD KIPP, age 75 of Waldorf died on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic-Methodist Campus.

Born on February 4, 1947 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, he was the son of Gerald and Ethel (Roberts) Kipp. Bob graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1965. Following his schooling, Bob served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. Bob...

Dec 31, 2022

BEVERLY LENORE BARRIE, age 85, of Waseca died on Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at her home.

Born on October 17, 1937, in Fedora, South Dakota to Wendell and Mabel (Naser) Mahoney. She attended Plano High School in Fulton, South Dakota, graduating with the class of 1955. Beverly continued her education at Miller Beauty School in Sioux Falls. Following her education,...

Dec 28, 2022

DAWN MARIE SUMMER, age 53, of Waseca passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Mayo Health Systems – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Dawn was born on July 13, 1969 to William and Joy (Barber) Maxwell in Covina, California. She lived all through out California before moving to Minnesota. Dawn was joined in marriage to Brice Summer on March 25,...

Dec 27, 2022

STEVEN JOHN WALLACE, age 67 of New Richland passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home.

Steven was born to John Wallace and Vivan Miller on September 23, 1955 in Albert Lea. He enjoyed being with his family and watching wrestling. He was a father, brother, uncle, grandpa, brother-in-law, and friend. He will be missed.

Steven is survived by daughter, Alicia...

Dec 25, 2022

DONALD GENE WITT, age 91 of Janesville, passed away on the evening of December 25, 2022 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.

Donald was born on his family’s farm on December 3, 1931, to Victor and Irene (Ewert) Witt. He attended country school before beginning to work as a young man. On June 5, 1952, Donald was married to Shirley Ann Linde...

Dec 24, 2022

PHYLLIS ADA DEVENS, age 89 of Janesville, passed away on December 24, 2022 at her assisted living apartment at Bridgewater in Janesville, following complications after a fall.

Phyllis (or Phyl as many called her) was born in Lake Mills, IA on June 22, 1933, to Clinton and Ada (Peterson) Stokesbary. She was the youngest of nine children. She attended school in...

Dec 24, 2022

LILLY BERTHA KRAUSE, age 96, of Waseca died on December 24, 2022, at Prairie Home Field Crest Assisted Living in Cottonwood.

Born on January 8, 1926, in Weston-Marathon, Wisconsin to August and Clara (Block) Wetzel. Lilly was united in marriage to Victor Elgin Krause on December 27, 1952, at the Assembly of God Church in Wells. Together they had three children...

Dec 23, 2022

NORMA JEAN BULAND, age 91 of Waseca, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the New Richland Care Center.

Norma was born in Yankton, SD, on December 3, 1931, a daughter of the late Waldo Francis and Helen Susan Elizabeth James Burgi. On May 20, 1952, she married Maynard Glenn Buland, who preceded her in death in 2017. She graduated...

Dec 22, 2022

LORELLE ANN SEXTON, age 70 of Waseca, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the New Richland Care Center.

Lorelle was born in Mankato on February 5, 1952 to Melvin and Dorothy (Kain) Minse. As a girl she attended school in Waldorf, graduating with the class of 1970. She was married to Michael Joseph “Joe” Sexton on...

Dec 20, 2022

LILLIAN THELMA GEHRING, age 98 of Lemond, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 at the New Richland Care Center.

Lillian was born in Waseca on April 7, 1924, the daughter of Harry O. and Ella (Klabo) Quickstad. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Pontoppidan Lutheran Church of Lemond Minnesota. Her husband of 64 years, Emery Gehring, passed away August...

Dec 19, 2022

ROBERT KATTERHAGEN, age 95, of Waseca, Minnesota, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague with his loving family by his side.

Robert Royce Katterhagen was born on November 9, 1927, in Browerville, Minnesota. He spent much of his childhood on the farm of his grandparents, Henry and Catherine Katterhagen. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School...

Dec 17, 2022

MARY SUSAN (SPLETT) OPSAHL, age 59 of Elysian, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Mary was born to Melvin and Kathleen (Biggins) Splett on October 21, 1963, in Faribault, MN. She went to Waterville-Elysian School and graduated in 1982. She was very active in her school years: participating in volleyball, basketball, softball, choir & band. As a...

Dec 15, 2022

MAUREEN AGNES COLLINS, age 92 of Janesville formerly of Waseca, died on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at home.

Born on July 12, 1930 in Waseca, Maureen was the daughter of Raymond and Adeline “Florence” (Wobschall) Connors. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1948. After graduation, she worked at the local bowling alley setting pins, the E.F....

Dec 14, 2022

UPDATED:

Dorothy Cerven, age 93, of Madison Lake passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Mass of Catholic Burial will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake with Fr. Robert Schneider as celebrant. Interment will be in Marysburg Cemetery in rural Madison Lake. A Rosary Service will begin at 9:30 AM followed by...

Dec 6, 2022

SEAN ALEN McKAY, age 43 of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Rochester.

Sean was born in Owatonna on January 29, 1979 to Curtis Guse and Terry McKay.

He grew up in the Austin area. He took truck driving classes at Riverland Community College in the early 2000’s. In 2008 he went to Rochester...

Dec 3, 2022

BRUCE OLIVER LONG, age 91, of Waterville, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home.

Born in Smiths Mill, MN on May 19, 1931, Bruce was a son of the late Harley and Amy (Vandarwarka) Long. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1955. After his military service, he went on to retire from...

Dec 3, 2022

Florence L. Draheim, a beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 88.

Born on July 6, 1934, to Fredolph and Lillian (Nelson) Hultgren. Florence was the salutatorian of her Waseca High School class and continued her education at Mankato Teachers College where she graduated with honors in 1957. She went on to teach...

Dec 1, 2022

KENNETH “KENNY” LEET, age 79, of Waseca died on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Born on January 20, 1943 in Fairmont to Herbert and Lois (Small) Leet. Kenny grew up in Fairmont and attended Fairmont High School, graduating with the class of 1961. On December 31, 1963, Kenny was united in marriage to Jeanne Wolter...

Nov 30, 2022