Obituaries

Susan "Shuzy" Laura Enzenauer

Susan "Shuzy" Laura Enzenauer

Nov 15, 2022

SUSAN “SHUZY” LAURA ENZENAUER, age 59, of Waseca died on November 15, 2022, at her home in Waseca.

Born on March 24, 1963, in Owatonna to Herbert William Enzenauer and Ella Rachel (Dale) Carlson. She attended Owatonna Public Schools where she was active with the band as a trumpet player. She graduated with the class of 1981. Susan continued her education...

Lucille Harriet Grose

Lucille Harriet Grose

Nov 11, 2022

LUCILLE “CELIE” HARRIET GROSE, also lovingly known as “Grandma Lucy” of Waterville passed away on the morning of Friday, November 11, 2022, at Traditions of Waterville. She was 94 years old.

Born in Waterville on January 12, 1928, Lucille was the daughter of William and Gertrude (Hoffman) Poehler. She was the third of six children. She graduated from Waterville High School...

Earl Thomas Tarter

Earl Thomas Tarter

Nov 11, 2022

EARL THOMAS “TOM” TARTER, age 83 of Waterville passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, November 11, 2022, in Waterville.

Born in Kentucky on April 13, 1939. The family relocated to Arizona in 1950. Tom was the oldest son of Roe and Emma (Lindsey) Tarter. After school, Tom went into the Navy where he served his country for five years...

Isla Dawn Wolfe

Isla Dawn Wolfe

Nov 8, 2022

Isla Dawn Wolfe, daughter of Joel and Jacklyn Wolfe, was born silent on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, at 6:28 PM at the Owatonna Hospital. Isla weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Isla was carried for every second of her life, only knowing the feeling of love. Her long eyelashes, gentle hands and tiny toes are just a...

Gerald "Jerry"  Slattery

Gerald "Jerry" Slattery

Nov 4, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Slattery passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 in Shakopee, MN at age 83.

Jerry was born in Waseca, MN on February 28, 1939 to Robert William and Luella Margaret Slattery (neé Miller) and raised on the family farm with an older sister and two younger brothers, William (“Bill”) and John at the end of the Great Depression.

As...

Wendell Joseph Armstrong

Wendell Joseph Armstrong

Nov 3, 2022

WENDELL JOSEPH ARMSTRONG, age 82 of Waseca, died unexpectedly following a short battle with cancer on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home.

Born on July 22, 1940, in Waseca to Benjamin and Agnes (Root) Armstrong. Wendell received his education at Waldorf Public School, graduating with the class of 1958. In 1961, he enlisted into the Army National Guard where he...

Henry C. Kriese

Henry C. Kriese

Nov 1, 2022

HENRY C. KRIESE, age 78 of Janesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Whispering Creek in Janesville.

Henry was born on July 14, 1944, in Mankato, MN. He was a graduate of Janesville High School. Following his education, Henry spent many years driving semi for Quast Trucking in Janesville and Senske Trucking in Waseca. He took a break from...

Gary Ernest Bauman

Gary Ernest Bauman

Oct 31, 2022

GARY “ERNIE” E. BAUMAN, age 74 of Waseca, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home in Waseca.

Born in Waseca on September 6, 1948, to George E. C. and Lois C. (Yess) Bauman. He graduated from Waseca High School. Following his education, Gary worked various construction jobs. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He enjoyed...

Roger Wayne Grothe

Roger Wayne Grothe

Oct 29, 2022

ROGER WAYNE GROTHE, age 87 of North Mankato, died in the early morning of Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Born in Mankato on May 31, 1935, Roger was the son of Albin Leland and Irene Clara (Berge) Grothe. He attended school in Janesville but left school in the 10th grade in order to work the...

Brayer Anthony Morales-Cruz

Brayer Anthony Morales-Cruz

Oct 27, 2022

BRAYER ANTHONY MORALES CRUZ, age 19 of Waterville, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Born in Mankato on August 24, 2003. Brayer was the son of Antonio and Aurelia Morales Cruz. He was a graduate of Waterville High School, class of 2021. After graduation, he went...

Robert  Arthur Mcguire

Robert Arthur Mcguire

Oct 26, 2022

ROBERT ARTHUR McGUIRE, age 96 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.

Born in Waseca on September 8, 1926, Robert was the son of Arthur and Irene (McCarthy) McGuire. Bob received his education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Waseca, graduating with the class of 1944. He worked for Self Service Grocery Store until...

Joanna Rebekah Dolezal

Joanna Rebekah Dolezal

Oct 26, 2022

Psalms 139:1-3 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

Joanna Rebekah (Snell) Dolezal, the youngest of 5 siblings, was born on June 15, 1988...

Judy Ann Cheney

Judy Ann Cheney

Oct 24, 2022

JUDY ANN CHENEY, age 57 of Elysian, died at her home on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Born in Mount Clemens, MI on July 30, 1965, Judy was the daughter of Robert and Janice (Reed) Weinert. She was raised in the communities of Richmond and St. Clair, MI, and attended school in the East China School District of St. Clair County, MI....

John Albert Bokelmann

John Albert Bokelmann

Oct 22, 2022

JOHN ALBERT BOKELMANN, age 68 of Waterville, passed away after a five year long, courageous battle with Kidney Cancer. On the afternoon of Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Born in Morristown on February 2, 1954, John was the son of Albert and Helena (Geisler) Bokelmann. On December 3, 1977, John married Melodee...

Gary Robert  Dahle

Gary Robert Dahle

Oct 20, 2022

GARY ROBERT DAHLE, age 65, of Waseca, died on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester surrounded by his family.

Born on October 27, 1956, in Waseca to Lee and Angeline (Poehler) Dahle. Gary attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1975. In his...

Richard Wayne Kramer

Richard Wayne Kramer

Oct 18, 2022

RICHARD WAYNE KRAMER, age 69 of Waseca passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Born on August 2, 1953, in Waseca, Minnesota he was the son of Francis and Elaine (Gehring) Kramer. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1971 and attended the University of Minnesota for some time. Following his education, he spent over 30 years working...

Robert "Bob"  Jensen

Robert "Bob" Jensen

Oct 18, 2022

Robert “Bob” Allen Jensen fought cancer strong and hard, but was graciously received into his Savior’s arms on October 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.

God fearfully and wonderfully made Robert Allen Jensen. He was born to Arnold and Alvina Jensen on October 9, 1946 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Bob began his love for electronics at age eight and it lasted...

Elizabeth "Bette" Miller

Elizabeth "Bette" Miller

Oct 13, 2022

ELIZABETH “BETTE” MILLER, age 92 of Kilkenny passed into the hands of God on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Faribault, Minnesota.

Born on May 20, 1930 in Mankato, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Joe and Margaret (Cahill) Barden. She attended school in Janesville. On February 24, 1949, Bette was united in marriage to Bud Miller. They started their married life...

Helen  June  Carter

Helen June Carter

Oct 10, 2022

HELEN J. CARTER, age 86 of Waseca, formerly of Waterville, passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.

Born in Heron Lake, Jackson County, Minnesota on October 8, 1936, Helen was the daughter of Art and June (Wright) Aeiling. June was later married to Wesley Waugh, and together they raised Helen...

Bryant John Reese

Bryant John Reese

Oct 10, 2022

BRYANT JOHN REESE, age 25, passed away at his home in Waseca on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Born in Albert Lea on July 5, 1997, Bryant was the son of Darin and Lynn (Kopperud) Reese. He was raised in New Richland and attended NRHEG High School, where he enjoyed playing football and running track. Following school, Bryant worked various jobs in...