Obituaries

David  Ervin Marzinske

David Ervin Marzinske

Jul 2, 2022

DAVID ERVIN MARZINSKE, age 76, of rural Waldorf died on July 2, 2022, at the New Richland Care Center. Born on February 25, 1946, in Waseca to Robert and Marie (Klampe) Marzinske. David was baptized as an infant on March 17, 1946 and confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 15, 1960 all at St. John Evangelical Lutheran...

Janice  Mae Zimmermann

Janice Mae Zimmermann

Jul 2, 2022

JANICE MAE ZIMMERMANN, age 79, of Waseca died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca. Born on December 22, 1942, in Sleepy Eye to Clarence and Mildred (Jensen) Kuelbs. She grew up on a farm near Sleepy Eye and attended Sleepy Eye Public School, graduating with the class of 1960. Following her education, she worked...

Deborah Kaye Tesch

Deborah Kaye Tesch

Jun 28, 2022

DEBORAH KAYE TESCH, age 68 of Le Sueur, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia. Born in Waseca on November 17, 1953, Deb was the daughter of Stewart and Lila (Brooks) Fell. She attended school in Waseca before beginning her working years. In 1972 Deb married Jerry Tesch in Waseca. She liked crafting and used...

Daniel Robert Timlin

Daniel Robert Timlin

Jun 26, 2022

DANIEL ROBERT TIMLIN, age 60 of Mankato, earned his heavenly wings when his ALS journey came to an end on Sunday, June 26, 2022 in the comforts of his home surrounded by his wife and children. Born on March 27, 1962 in Waseca. Dan was the son of James and Margaret “Peggy” (Murphy) Timlin. Dan attended several schools growing up,...

Janice Marie Kaupa

Janice Marie Kaupa

Jun 23, 2022

JANICE MARIE KAUPA, age 79 of Waseca, passed away on the morning of Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Born on December 30, 1942 in Waterville, Janice was the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Waugh) Klatt. As a young woman she attended school in Waterville before beginning her life with her husband, John W. Kaupa, whom...

Elaine  Rae Westrum

Elaine Rae Westrum

Jun 19, 2022

ELAINE RAE WESTRUM, age 90 of Waseca, died on the morning of Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Foxdale in Waseca. Born in Adams, Minnesota on February 19, 1932, Elaine was the daughter of Ewald and Hattie (Lewison) Tuchtenhagen. She grew up in Howard Lake and Albert Lea, graduating from Albert Lea High School with the class of 1949. She attended...

Relou A. Schwichtenberg

Relou A. Schwichtenberg

Jun 17, 2022

ReLou A. SCHWICHTENBERG, of Mankato, formerly of Elysian, died on Friday, June 17, 2022, from Alzheimer’s Disease at The Pillars of Mankato. ReLou was born at her grandparent’s home and delivered by her paternal grandmother in Douglas County, to Eddie and Evelyn (Benson) Gylsen on May 22. She attended Oscar Lake Elementary School and graduated from Kensington High School with...

Paul Jasper Frantum

Paul Jasper Frantum

Jun 17, 2022

PAUL JASPER FRANTUM, age 36, of rural Pemberton, died on Friday, June 17, 2022, due to a sudden accident. Born on March 18, 1986, in Wells, to David and Kathleen (Coy) Frantum. He received his education at St. Clair Public School. Paul worked various jobs before working for Crystal Valley in 2017, where his current role was Lead Grain Operations....

Carolyn "Carol" Sheehy

Carolyn "Carol" Sheehy

Jun 16, 2022

Carolyn Mary Sheehy nee (Davison)) died at Carriage House Senior Living in Le Center on June 16, 2022 at the age of 96. Carolyn Mary Sheehy is survived by her children Susan Lymburn (Thomas), Mary Jo Theilig (Mitch), John Michael Sheehy (Elaine), Patrick Earl Sheehy, 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65...

Judith "Judy" Lou  Greeney

Judith "Judy" Lou Greeney

Jun 13, 2022

JUDITH LOU GREENEY, age 80 of Waseca, passed away peacefully at her home on the afternoon of Monday, June 13, 2022. Born on September 2, 1941 in Waseca, Judy was the daughter of Nels and Ruth (Phelps) Fostveit. She attended school in Waseca, and graduated with the class of 1959. Shortly after graduation, on July 18, 1959, Judy married Jon...

Inez Louise Meyer

Inez Louise Meyer

Jun 11, 2022

INEZ LOUISE MEYER, age 100 of Waseca died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on March 20, 1922, in Waterville, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Henry and Emma (Hiller) Stoering. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterville. Inez graduated from Waterville High School in 1939. She then attended Mankato...

Deborah L. Wesley

Deborah L. Wesley

Jun 11, 2022

DEBORAH L. WESLEY, age 72 of Faribault died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Homestead Hospice at Owatonna. Born on June 21, 1949 in Faribault, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Gerald and Deloris (Jensen) Wesley Sr. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1967 and went on to attended Faribault Vo-Tech for accounting. She worked at various places through...

Nicolas A. Poehler

Nicolas A. Poehler

Jun 11, 2022

NICOLAS ANTON POEHLER, age 50 of Waseca died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home in Waseca. Nick was born on October 20, 1971 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was the son of Robert and Doris (Johnson) Poehler. He graduated from Waterville-Elysian/Morristown High School in 1990. He attended the University of Minnesota-Waseca and graduated from there in 1992 with...

Delwin "Del" Arnold Brouwers

Delwin "Del" Arnold Brouwers

Jun 11, 2022

DELWIN “DEL” ARNOLD BROUWERS, age 64 of Janesville, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albert Lea on July 8, 1957, Del was the son of Henry and Laura (Wynia) Brouwers. He attended elementary school in Hollandale and later graduated from high...

David William Timmerman

David William Timmerman

Jun 10, 2022

DAVID WILLIAM TIMMERMAN SR; age 69 of Waseca, died at his home on Friday, June 10, 2022. Born in Waseca on February 15, 1953, Dave was the son of Donald Harland and Jean Fern (Gerdts) Timmerman. He graduated from high school in New Richland. He was married to Lonnie Hoy in Otisco and although they later divorced, three beloved children...

Orlen Harry Davidson

Orlen Harry Davidson

Jun 10, 2022

ORLEN HARRY DAVIDSON, age 98, of Janesville died on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Whispering Creek in Janesville. Born on October 17, 1923 near Elko in Scott County, Minnesota, he was the son of Adolph and Inga (Bergstrom) Davidson. Dave, as he was known since high school, served in the Navy until WWII ended. He married Lorraine Sammon on May...

Virgil A. Olson

Virgil A. Olson

Jun 8, 2022

VIRGIL A. OLSON, age 81 of Owatonna died on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his residence at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna. Born on March 8, 1941 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Adolph and Ruth (Miller) Olson. Virgil grew up on the family farm near Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1959. He later attended vocational...

Richard Allen Possehl

Richard Allen Possehl

Jun 6, 2022

RICHARD ALLEN POSSEHL, age 70 of Waseca, died on the evening of Monday, June 6, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born in Waseca on June 30, 1951, Richard was born to Walter and Gloria (Knudson) Possehl. He attended Waseca schools before beginning to work. Over the years he was employed with Johnny Oliver tiling fields, at Waseca’s...

Eleanor "Elie" Mae Stangler

Eleanor "Elie" Mae Stangler

Jun 5, 2022

ELEANOR “ELIE” MAE STANGLER, age 89 of Waterville, passed away at her home on the afternoon of Sunday, June 5, 2022. Born in Norwalk, Wisconsin on November 5, 1932, Elie was the youngest child of Christ and Esther (Trachsel) Pfuhl. She attended school in Norwalk and graduated with the class of 1951. On March 1, 1952 Elie was married to...

Jean Marie Byron

Jean Marie Byron

Jun 4, 2022

JEAN MARIE BYRON, age 93, of Waseca, died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, with her family by her side. Born on December 26, 1928, in Waseca to Carl and Mary (Rohde) Rykhus. Jean was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her Catholic faith in her youth both at Sacred Heart Cathoilc Church in Waseca. She attended Sacred Heart...