Obituaries
David Richard Ryan
Jul 5, 2024
DAVID RICHARD RYAN, age 56, of Waseca passed away Friday, July 5, 2024.
David had loved his music, had a knack for tinkering with small engines, motors, models, anything that he had the opportunity to build. Surfing, fishing, riding his motorcycle, cooking, baking, playing Guitar, and most of all spending time with his family.
He spent half of his career as a...
Gerald Mason
Jul 4, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Earl Mason, passed away on July 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota, after battling complications of cancer.
Born on July 14, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa, Jerry was the son of Phoebe (Giles) and Donald Mason. He grew up in Ruthven and graduated from Ruthven High School. Jerry served his country in the Army and...
Karen Noreen Johnson
Jul 3, 2024
KAREN NOREEN JOHNSON, age 66 of Waseca, died naturally although unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
Karen was born in Waseca on January 13, 1958, to parents Richard Chester and Noreen Agnes (Keeley) Bartelt. She attended school in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School. On November 13, 1976, Karen was married to Rodney Johnson. They later divorced...
Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Burke) (Bauernfeind) Roemhildt
Jul 3, 2024
SANDRA KAY “SANDY” (BURKE) (BAUERNFEIND) ROEMHILDT, age 81 of Janesville, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
She was born on May 21, 1943, a daughter of Walter and Lorraine (Kenow) Burke. On February 12, 1994, she married Gary Roemhildt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. Sandy was very kind and joyful, with a contagious laugh....
Samuel "Sam" Frank Smith
Jul 2, 2024
SAMUEL “SAM” FRANK SMITH, age 64 of Waseca, died in the arms of his loving wife on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home, following a long fight with COPD and congestive heart failure.
Sam was born on August 1, 1959, in Fort Belvoir, VA, the third son of Gordon and Marilyn (Buscho) Smith. His father was a career military man...
John Richard Sandberg
Jul 1, 2024
JOHN RICHARD SANDBERG, age 60, of Bloomington, died on July 1, 2024, at his residence.
Born on November 15, 1963, in Mankato, he was the son of Richard and Ann (Boyer) Sandberg. John grew up in Waseca where he attended Waseca Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1982. John continued his education at St. Thomas University and the University of...
Joan Karee Evenson
Jun 30, 2024
JOAN KAREE (McCARTHY) EVENSON, age 84 of Waseca, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Foxdale Memory Care in Waseca.
Joan was born in Waseca on December 27, 1939 to parents Robert Manly and Signa Marie (Johnson) McCarthy. She attended school in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1957. On a very cold December 29th, 1962,...
Mary Lee McCain
Jun 30, 2024
Mary Lee McCain, age 81, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Winsted.
Mary Lee was born on August 17, 1942 in St. Paul.
She is preceded in death by her parents (Frank and Marie), siblings (Cherryl, Lynn, Jerry), and husband Don.
She is survived by her children Kelly (Aaron) Skogen, Pat (Christy) McCain, Scott (Kelly) McCain, Greg (Tami) McCain, and her...
Ralph A. Hagen
Jun 26, 2024
RALPH A. HAGEN, age 85 of Waseca died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home in rural Waseca.
Born on July 9, 1938 in Waseca, Minnesota he was the son of Samuel and Ellen (Seljeskog) Hagen. He attended rural country school before attending Waseca Central High School and graduating from the Ag School in Waseca in 1956. Ralph went on...
Scarlett Ann Renze
Jun 25, 2024
SCARLETT ANN RENZE, age 74, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home in Waseca.
Scarlett was born June 6, 1950, in Carroll, Iowa, to G. Arthur and Florence "Flop" (Pettigrew) Minnich. She grew up in Carroll, where she attended CHS and graduated with the class of 1968. She was known for her red hair, big personality, and...
Donna Mae Harguth
Jun 24, 2024
DONNA MAE (CLAYTON) HARGUTH, age 89 of Waseca died on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Foxdale in Waseca.
Born on December 31, 1934 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Philo and Bernice (Sommers) Clayton. She attended school in Waseca where she was the Homecoming Queen and graduated with the class of 1952. Donna met George Harguth while at a...
Margaret Marie Sack
Jun 22, 2024
MARGARET MARIE (SWEIGER) SACK, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of almost 103.
She was born on September 28, 1921, in Mankato, to David and Mary Sweiger. On October 24, 1939, she married Art Sack. Margaret farmed alongside Art, first near Mankato, until 1952 when they moved to rural Janesville. They built a home on Art’s...
David Garry Thompson
Jun 16, 2024
DAVID GARRY THOMPSON, age 74 of Shakopee, died on June 16, 2024 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.
David was born in Owatonna on February 26, 1950 to Melvin and Loretta (Sleper) Thompson. He graduated from Kenyon High School. He was married to Nancy and together they had one son, Lucas, before they later divorced. David enjoyed fishing in...
Ardie Freeman Schweim
Jun 16, 2024
ARDIE FREEMAN SCHWEIM, age 90, of Janesville passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.
Born on August 21, 1933 in Mankato, Ardie was the son of Louis and Dorothea (Geiger) Schweim. He served his country in the US Army during 1954-1956. Ardie met the love of his life, Barbara Ziegler at the Kato Ballroom....
Lois Kathryn Anderson
Jun 16, 2024
LOIS KATHRYN ANDERSON, age 100 of Waseca, died at her Colony Court Home on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Lois was born in New Richland on February 22, 1924 to parents Helmer and Jessica (Hunt) Anderson. She attended country schools near Otisco before graduating from Waseca Central High School. She was married to Leonard Anderson on October 17, 1944 at Vista Lutheran...
Elaine Verona Malling
Jun 13, 2024
ELAINE VERONA (BRANDMIRE) MALLING, age 84, of Waseca passed away, Wednesday, June 13, 2024 at Colony Court Assisted Living.
Born on March 8, 1940 in Janesville, Elaine was the daughter of Albert and Verona (Pieper) Brandmire. She attended and graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in Janesville. She furthered her education at Concordia College in St. Paul, receiving a certification in education....
Joseph Timothy Sturm
Jun 12, 2024
JOSEPH “JOE” TIMOTHY STURM, age 74, of Madison Lake passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Methodist Campus of Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester.
Born on January 4, 1950 in Mankato, Joe was the son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Berendt) Sturm. He moved to Minneapolis as a child and fondly remembered his days growing up in Robbinsdale...
Merlin Kenneth Fette
Jun 12, 2024
MERLIN KENNETH FETTE, age 72, of Mankato passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the St. Mary’s Campus of Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester.
Born on June 24, 1951 in Waseca, Merlin was the son of Kenneth and Esther (Krenke) Fette. He attended and graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1970. Following his education, he worked at...
Della Ann Stephenson
Jun 12, 2024
DELLA ANN STEPHENSON, age 89, of Waterville, Minnesota, formerly of Cherokee, Iowa, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on April 26, 1935, in Nagle, MO, she was the daughter of Hershal and Beulah (Browne) Evans. Della attended school in Woodward, IA, and graduated from Winterset High School in Winterset, IA with the class...
Doreen Mae White
Jun 11, 2024
DOREEN MAE WHITE, age 99, of Waseca passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at New Richland Care Center.
Born on May 1, 1925, in Sherburn, MN, Doreen was the daughter of Bernard “Ben” and Clara (Eisenmenger) Leibfried. She attended Sherburn High School and graduated as valedictorian with the class of 1943. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in education...
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