Obituaries
Robert Lee Chaffin
May 16, 2022
Robert Lee Chaffin (he’d politely ask you to call him “Bob”), age 98, passed away May 16, 2022, in Waseca Area Memorial Hospital after a great life and a brief illness. Bob was born to Thomas Benton Chaffin and Jessie Stratten Chaffin on February 13, 1924. He was raised with his three brothers in the small, southern town of Ozark,...
Florence Burmeister
May 14, 2022
FLORENCE MARIE BURMEISTER, age 102, formerly of Waldorf, died on May 14, 2022 at Vista Prairie’s Monarch Meadows in North Mankato. Born on May 3, 1920, in rural Waldorf to Oscar and Anna (Larson) Swenson. Florence received her education at Country School #81 in rural Waldorf. Following her education, she helped her parents on the family farm. On November 20,...
Douglas John Bruender
May 14, 2022
DOUGLAS JOHN BRUENDER, age 73 of Waseca died on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna. Born on September 25, 1948 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Martin and Gertrude (Knapp) Bruender. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1967 and Mankato Technical College in 1970. Doug was united in marriage to Audrey Tesch on...
Michael Loren Hecht
May 10, 2022
MICHAEL LOREN HECHT, age 67 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born on April 3, 1955 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Loren and Sigri (Gunderson) Hecht. Michael graduated from Waseca High School in 1973 and later graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College. He was employed with Birds Eye and the...
James Joseph Saleda
May 8, 2022
JAMES JOSEPH SALEDA, age 59, of Janesville, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on July 28, 1962, in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Francis and Theresa (Regan) Saleda. He attended Tri County Regional High School in Franklin, Massachusetts, graduating with the class of 1980. Following his education, he enlisted in the United State Navy...
Marilyn Ann Sandquist
May 8, 2022
We said “goodbye” to our mom, MARILYN ANN SANDQUIST, age 77 of Elysian on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022, following a brief illness. Born in Des Moines, IA on March 25, 1945, Marilyn was the daughter of Leon and Jane (Bell) Golden of Nevada, IA. Marilyn was a life-long learner and attended college at the University of South Dakota in...
Jeffrey Charles Lane
May 8, 2022
JEFFREY CHARLES LANE, age 78, of Waseca died on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home. Born on November 5, 1943, in Minneapolis to Charles and Norma (Blood) Lane. He attended Edina Public School and graduated with the class of 1961. Jeff furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, and left to enlist in the Air Force. He served...
Joseph "Joe" Miller
May 6, 2022
JOSEPH ROGER MILLER, age 63 of Waseca passed away from leukemia at his home on Friday, May 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born at the Waseca Memorial Hospital on November 7, 1958, Joe was the son of Roger and Rochelle (Coon) Miller. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1978. On September 19, 1981 he was united in marriage...
Calvin "Cal" Below
May 5, 2022
CALVIN “CAL” JOEL BELOW, age 72, of Waseca, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague. Born on January 22, 1950, in Waseca to Charles and Lucille (Schlaak) Below. He grew up in Waseca and attended Waseca Central High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Following his education, he honorably served his country...
James Arthur Winkelman
May 1, 2022
JAMES ARTHUR WINKELMAN, age 93 of St. Clair died on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born on June 25, 1928 in Springfield, Minnesota, he was the son of Arthur and Johanna (Apple) Winkelman. Following high school, he attended Bethany College in Mankato. Unable to serve in the military due to health reasons, Jim honored the...
Uriel Morales
Apr 29, 2022
URIEL MORALES, age 28 of New Richland, passed away at his home on the evening of Friday, April 29, 2022. Born in Edinburg, Texas on September 20, 1993, Uriel was the son of Oswaldo Morales, Sr. and Teresa Martinez. His family moved to Waseca Minnesota in 1998 where he attended elementary school through high school. Uriel wrestled and played football...
Stanford Rognley Nelson
Apr 27, 2022
STANFORD “SHINER” ROGNLEY NELSON, died at home in Waseca, Minnesota on April 27, 2022. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 9, 1950 to Anna Evelyn (Rognley) and Joseph Nelson. On the family homestead near Hills, he farmed, herded, was a carpenter and furniture builder, and fostered wildlife habitat. He attended the University of Minnesota, Morris and...
Duane H. Engel
Apr 26, 2022
DUANE HUGO ENGEL, age 89, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Bridgewater in Janesville. Born on October 29, 1932, to Hugo and Arline (Doss) Engel in their farmhouse at 34419 3rd Street, rural Janesville by Dr. Hottinger. He attended a country school and then Pemberton High School, graduating with the class of 1950. Duane continued his education...
Grant Edgar Roemhildt
Apr 23, 2022
GRANT EDGAR ROEMHILDT, age 80, of rural Elysian, died on Saturday April 23, 2022, at his home with his son by his side. Born on March 28, 1942, at the family farm to Ortwin and Mary (Wendt) Roemhildt. Grant was baptized as and infant and confirmed in his youth both at St. Peter “Bell” Lutheran Church. He attended St. Peter...
Leo Earl Ripka
Apr 15, 2022
LEO EARL RIPKA, age 80, died on April 15, 2022 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea. Born on his family’s farm in Dodge County on May 15, 1941, Leo was the son of Anton “Tony” and Alma (Schwenke) Ripka. He attended school in Dodge Center as a young man. Leo was married to Colleen Moore and two...
Maynard Richard Stensrud
Apr 14, 2022
MAYNARD RICHARD STENSRUD, age 67 of Waseca, died on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born on November 1, 1954 in Forest City, Iowa, he was the son of Rick and Barb (Teigen) Stensrud. He graduated from high school in Lake Mills, Iowa and Iowa State University. Maynard’s life was grounded in Jesus and centered around his family. He worked in aviation...
Alan James Burns
Apr 14, 2022
ALAN JAMES BURNS, age 37 weeks, was born and passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. On his birthday he weighed six pounds three ounces, was 20 inches long, and had red-blonde hair. Alan is survived by his parents, Tim and Kirstin (Goltz) Burns of Janesville; three sisters, Maggie, Quinn, and Amelia; his...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sinn
Apr 10, 2022
ELIZABETH “BETTY” LEE SINN, age 82, of Waseca died on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca. Born on June 14, 1939 in Bemidji, Minnesota. On July 20, 1950, Betty was adopted by Gisle and Ollie (Porten) Johnson of Deerfield Township in Steele County. She attended Medford Public School, graduating with the class of 1957. Betty...
Alvin Martin Coon
Apr 9, 2022
ALVIN MARTIN COON, age 77, of Elysian passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 9, 2022. Born on August 31, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The son of Thomas and Ellen (Nikl) Coon. He attended Waseca and Waterville public schools. Al furthered his education at Mankato VoTec, graduating in 1969 with a machinist and...
David John Haberman
Apr 9, 2022
DAVID JOHN HABERMAN, age 76, of Janesville died on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Born on May 12, 1945 in Ellendale, Minnesota to Edward and Margaret (Kubicek) Haberman. He received his education at Ellendale Public School. Following his education, David enlisted into the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1968. On December...
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