Jan 28, 2021

LIDIA MARIE RIECK, age 92 of New Hope, formerly of Waseca and New Richland, died on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Saint Therese Home in New Hope. Lidia was born in Bologna, Italy on January 27, 1929. As a young woman she attended school there before taking on an important role as a caretaker in the many active bomb...

Jan 28, 2021

Jan 27, 2021

ARLENE LEONA THORESON, age 101 of Rochester, formerly of Waseca died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Meadow Lakes Assisted Living in Rochester. Born on August 10, 1919 in Wilton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Max and Agnes (Holtz) Schoenfeld. She attended rural Waseca County School District #90. Arlene married Kenneth Thoreson on June 11, 1941...

Jan 26, 2021

GORDON HARVEY KRITZER, a Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2021 at the age of 87. His family is so grateful that he was able to be home thanks to hospice and home care who assisted in caring for him. Gordon was born on May 3, 1933 to Harvey and Esther (Krueger) Kritzer of Waterville,...

Jan 22, 2021

MARIE JOYCE TESCH, age 91, of Janesville, died peacefully on Friday morning, January 22, 2021, at Bridgewater at Janesville. Born on October 19, 1929, in Minneapolis to James and Marion (Hansen) Brown. She was baptized on April 18, 1930, in Litchfield. When Marie was two years old her family moved to Janesville where she was confirmed on April 18, 1943...

Jan 22, 2021

NORMAN FRANK BERNDT, age 74, of Waseca died unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on May 17, 1946 in Faribault to Herman and Esther (Gehrke) Berndt. He attended country school. In 1980, Norman was united in marriage to Colleen Schlie, together they had two sons and were later divorced. On February 19,...

Jan 16, 2021

BARBARA KAY GEHLOFF, age 73, of Farmington, formerly of Waseca, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Born on February 3, 1947 in Mankato to Francis and Kathleen (Delyea) Hanf. She grew up on the family farm in Iosco Township, Waseca County. Barb attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1965. On...

Jan 16, 2021

Rita Jean Stangler, age 84, of Kilkenny, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault. Visitation will follow CDC health guidelines and be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:30 PM. Private interment will follow...

Jan 16, 2021

RITA KAY GRUBISH, age 65 of Waterville, passed away at her home on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021 following a difficult battle with cancer. Born in Faribault on November 24, 1955, Rita was the daughter of Donald and Catherine (Henderscheidt) Schwartz. After graduating from Waterville-Elysian High School she continued her education at the St. Cloud Business College. Rita...

Jan 11, 2021

Robert Melvin Wendt, Age 81, of Grand Rapids, MN and formerly of Waseca, MN, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. Robert was born in 1939 to Melvin and Christine (Johansen) Wendt in Waseca, MN. He graduated from Waseca Central High School in 1957. Robert enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country...

Jan 8, 2021

HILDA “JEAN” PEREZ, age 77 of Waseca died on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her residence. Born on March 14, 1943 in Sauk Center, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Frank Olson and Madeline Snodgrass. Jean was raised by Archie and Madeline (Snodgrass) Hauskins. She attended school in Albert Lea and later received her GED. Jean married William Witter and...

Jan 8, 2021

LOWELL CHARLES QUIRAM, age 84 of Waterville died on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. Born on January 30, 1936 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Everett “Pete” and Eva (Francisco) Quiram. He graduated from the Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca and went on to serve in the US Army. Lowell married Janet Carlson and they...

Jan 8, 2021

MARY ANN LUCILLE DUSBABEK, age 96 of Waterville died on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Whispering Creek in Janesville. Born on June 28, 1924 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, she was the daughter of William and Dora (Frigaard) Stucky. She attended school in Cannon Falls before graduating from Waterville High School in 1942. Mary Ann went on to graduate from St....

Jan 7, 2021

David A. Adams (79) of Janesville passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by family on January 7, 2021. David was born July 9, 1941 to Margaret (Denn) and Leon Adams in Blue Earth County. David attended school in Mapleton and in Minnesota Lake before moving to Janesville in 1955. He graduated from Janesville High School in 1959. After...

Jan 1, 2021

STEVEN LEE EUSTICE, age 83, of Waldorf, died on January 1, 2021, at District One Hospital in Faribault. Born on Christmas Day of 1937, to Raymond and Eva (Wallace) Eustice in Albert Lea. He was raised in rural Waldorf, attending Waldorf Public School. Steven enlisted into the United States Army where he honorable served his country. On January 28, 1967,...

Dec 31, 2020

DONALD FRANK SOUTHWICK, age 81, of Janesville, died on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Whispering Creek in Janesville. Born on August 2, 1939, in rural Mapleton to Frank and Gertrude (Wilson) Southwick. Don attended Pemberton High School and graduated with the class of 1958. On February 11, 1961, Don was united in marriage to Anita Bartz at St. John Lutheran...

Dec 30, 2020

HENRIETTA MARY GAHLER, age 101 ½ +1 day of Waseca died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home. Henrietta was born during the flu epidemic of 1919 and lived to witness the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. She was born June 29, 1919 and was the daughter of former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Henry M. Gallagher and Maude (Klug)...

Dec 30, 2020

ARDIS MARIE STEEL, age 93, of St. Clair, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Laurels Peak in Mankato. Born on April 30, 1927, in New Ulm, to Alexander and Elizabeth (Dahlmann) Seifert of Springfield. Ardis graduated from Springfield High School in 1945 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from the College of...

Dec 29, 2020

LEO ALLAN STREATOR, age 78 of New Richland, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the New Richland Care Center. Born in Heron Lake on December 28, 1942, Leo was the son of William Orley and Lucille Pauline (Luft) Streator. He attended school in Heron Lake and graduated with the class of 1960. Leo was married to Barb Byrne and...

Dec 28, 2020

SHEILA OLIVE (GLYNN) RADMER, age 78, of Janesville, died peacefully on Monday morning, December 28, 2020 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born on April 5, 1942, at home in Alton Township, Waseca County to Willard and Olive (Eustice) Glynn. Sheila attended District 62 Country School and Janesville High School. Sheila enjoyed all animals, collecting stuffed animals, doing crafts, playing...