Obituaries
Dorothy "Dottie" Cerven
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...
Sean Alen Mckay
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...
Bruce Oliver Long
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...
Florence Draheim
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...
Kenneth R. Leet
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...
Franklin Lee Miller
Nov 29, 2022
FRANKLIN LEE MILLER, age 77 of Janesville, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Born in Carroll, Iowa on May 20, 1945, Franklin was the son of Chester and Eva (Bromert) Miller. After graduating from Audubon High School, he served his country in the United States Navy. On June 9, 1978,...
Matthias "Pete" Adams
Nov 29, 2022
Matthias “Pete” Adams (75) of Janesville, MN passed away Tuesday evening November 29, 2022, peacefully at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna with his wife by his side.
Pete was born November 17, 1947, to Margaret (Denn) and Leon Adams in Mankato, MN. Pete graduated from Janesville High School in 1965. After graduating he continued to farm, including custom spraying and numerous...
Marvin Dale Kormann
Nov 29, 2022
MARVIN DALE KORMANN, age 92, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Colony Court in Waseca.
Born on August 12, 1930, in Medo Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota to Roger and Verna (Anton) Kormann. Marvin grew up in Janesville for a short time before his family moved to Waseca where he received his education through 8th grade. In 1950,...
Sharon Rose Radke
Nov 27, 2022
SHARON ROSE RADKE, age 75 of Janesville joined her Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Whispering Creek in Janesville following a long battle with diabetes.
Sharon Rose Beelow was born on March 23, 1947 in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Orville and Harriet (Pagel) Beelow. She attended Trinity Parochial School before graduating from Janesville High School. Sharon worked in banking...
Dee Schuttloffel
Nov 24, 2022
DEE SCHUTTLOFFEL, age 78 of Waterville, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Born in Mankato, Minnesota, on July 24, 1944, Dee was the daughter of Joseph and Joyce (Anderson) Walser. On August 24, 1978, she married Robert Schuttloffel, who preceded her in death on October 17, 2015. She enjoyed playing cribbage, going to garage and craft sales,...
Wayne G. Roemhildt
Nov 24, 2022
WAYNE G. ROEMHILDT, age 85, of Waseca, Minnesota passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Wayne was born to Ted and Clara Roemhildt in Waseca on July 11, 1937. He attended schools in St. Peter and graduated from Minnesota State College - Mankato, receiving a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He was a teacher, wrestling/...
Charles Grant "Mike" Mcneil
Nov 24, 2022
CHARLES GRANT “MIKE” McNEIL, age 97 of Waseca, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Foxdale Assisted Living in Waseca.
Born in Waseca on March 1, 1925, Charles was the son of Earl and Elizabeth (Grant) McNeil. He attended school in Waseca before serving his country in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. Following his honorable discharge, Mike...
Donald Merlyn Wagner
Nov 23, 2022
DONALD MERLYN WAGNER, age 81 of Waterville, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the morning of Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Bridgewater in Janesville.
Born in Mitchell, South Dakota on December 4, 1940, Donald was the son of Nick and Garnett (Sperlich) Wagner.
Donald is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Connie of Waterville; two sons, Kevin Wagner of Apple...
Anita June Southwick
Nov 21, 2022
ANITA JUNE SOUTHWICK, age 80 of Janesville, was called home by her savior during the night on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born in Waseca on June 21, 1942, Anita was the daughter of Elmer and Edna (Kath) Bartz. She attended school in Waseca and graduated with the class of 1960 before continuing her education...
Ryan John Bruhn
Nov 18, 2022
RYAN JOHN BRUHN, age 47 of Waseca, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on November 18, 2022.
Born on September 28, 1975, in Detroit Lakes to Steve and Diane (Schwandt) Bruhn. Ryan grew up in Vergas, Minnesota and attended Frazee Public School, graduating with the class of 1994. After graduating, Ryan worked alongside his dad on the family...
Glenda Hoppe
Nov 16, 2022
GLENDA WILMA HOPPE, age 53, of Waseca, formerly of St. Paul, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Waseca.
Born on February 10, 1969, in Mankato to Glenford and Mary (Marshall) Hoppe. She received her education from Owatonna Public School. In 1989, Glenda met the love of her life, Reginald Byers and together they made there home in St. Paul and...
Michelle Lynn Ewest
Nov 15, 2022
MICHELLE LYNN EWEST, age 51, of Waseca passed away after a battle with ALS on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.
Born on April 12, 1971 in Estherville, IA, to Ronald and Vickie (Dalen) Thornburg. Michelle received her education from Owatonna Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1989. On April 27, 1996, she was united in...