Obituaries

Jeanette Rosenthal

Jeanette Rosenthal

Nov 2, 2019

Jeanette Rosenthal JEANETTE EVELYN ROSENTHAL, age 93 of Waseca died on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca surrounded by her family. Born on November 28, 1925, in Steele County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Erwin and Amanda (Naske) Wicklow.   Jeanette graduated from Waseca Central High School in 1944.  She married Lavern Rosenthal on November 5,...

Lane Francis Kracht

Lane Francis Kracht

Oct 30, 2019

Baby Boy, Lane Francis Kracht, beloved first son of Lucas Kracht and Betsie Collins-Kracht, was born sleeping on October 30, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and was 20 " long. Our lives and our hearts were touched by his presence and each minute was cherished that we spent together. He is survived...

Vicki Jo Gross

Vicki Jo Gross

Oct 23, 2019

Vicki Jo Gross VICKI JO GROSS, age 75 of Elysian, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter after a short battle with lung cancer. Born in Owatonna on June 18, 1944, Vicki was the daughter of Robert & Joyce Cassem.  She graduated from Owatonna High School and went on to pursue...

Alexus Rose Lexi Tiegs

Alexus Rose Lexi Tiegs

Oct 23, 2019

Alexus 'Lexi' Rose Tiegs ALEXUS "LEXI" ROSE TIEGS, age 15 of Waseca, was a beautiful girl inside and out.  A happy, helpful, kind-hearted person who loved her family and friends more than anything else, Lexi passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 following an automobile accident. Born in Owatonna on April 26, 2004, Lexi was the daughter of Jacqueline (LaMont)...

Lucille Lu Thomas

Lucille Lu Thomas

Oct 21, 2019

Lucille 'Lu' Thomas LUCILLE "LU" AGNES THOMAS, age 81, died at Traditions of Waterville on Monday, October 21, 2019. Born in Chicago, IL on January 20, 1938, Lu was the daughter of Karl and Agnes (Benson) Eskildsen.  After attending high school she worked part-time at Western Electric.  She married Jason Thomas on March 5, 1956 in Chicago, where they lived...

Alpha Stanke

Alpha Stanke

Oct 15, 2019

Alpha Stanke, age 97, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019, at Colony Court in Waseca. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, at Salem Lutheran Church in Eagle Lake with Pastor George Dummann officiating. Interment will be in the Smiths Mill Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM...

Verla Conway

Verla Conway

Oct 9, 2019

Verla Conway, age 89, of Waseca died peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 9, 2019 at Colony Court in Waseca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, October 18, at Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Thursday, October...

J. Louis Lou Guilliams

J. Louis Lou Guilliams

Oct 9, 2019

J. Louis 'Lou' Guilliams J. LOUIS 'LOU' GUILLIAMS, age 85 Lake Crystal died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Services and burial will be held in Durango, Colorado.

Merton Schwarz

Merton Schwarz

Oct 8, 2019

Merton Schwarz The Mankato Free Press has made an unfortunate mistake in their article regarding services for Merton Schwarz. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am NEXT Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. MERTON VICTOR SCHWARZ, age 100 of Waseca died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on November 7,...

Michael Henry Mike Myers

Michael Henry Mike Myers

Oct 7, 2019

Michael "Mike" Myers, age 69, of Waseca died Monday morning, October 7, 2019, at his home in Waseca. A graveside service will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Calvary Cemetery in Waseca with military honors performed by the Waseca American Legion and Waseca VFW. www.wasecafuneral.com Michael Henry Myers was born on June 6, 1950, to Henry and...

Lou Ella Quast

Lou Ella Quast

Oct 7, 2019

Lou Ella Quast, age 86, of Mankato, formerly of Janesville, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at Pathstone Living in Mankato. Funeral Service will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. Interment will follow at Smiths Mill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until the time of the service all at the...

William G. Braun

William G. Braun

Oct 6, 2019

William G. Braun WILLIAM GEORGE BRAUN, age 89 of Waseca, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Latham Place Assisted Living in Waseca. Born in Alton Township, Waseca County on May 27, 1930, Bill was the son of Otto and Alwine (Sievert) Braun.  He attended rural Waseca County schools before moving on to Trinity Lutheran School in Janesville.  Bill married...

Gertrude Baer

Gertrude Baer

Oct 2, 2019

Gertrude Baer, age 95, of Pemberton, died Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, at her home. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Freedom Township, Waseca County. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. www.janesvillefuneral.com Gertrude Evelyn Baer...

Myrna F. Wright

Myrna F. Wright

Oct 2, 2019

Myrna F. Wright MYRNA FLORENCE WRIGHT, age 88, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Northfield Retirement Care Center in Northfield. Myrna was born in Waseca on January 5, 1931 to Thomas J. Wright and Florence (Koehler) Wright.  She graduated from Waseca High School in 1949.  Her first job was in Minneapolis working for the Federal Reserve Bank.  In...

Tony Schnoor

Tony Schnoor

Oct 2, 2019

Tony Schnoor ANTHONY "TONY" WAYNE SCHNOOR, age 38, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Born on December 21, 1980, Tony was the son of Steve and Marni (Wood) Schnoor.  He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterville and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elysian. He graduated from Waterville-Elysian-Morristown high school and recently worked at...

Anthony M. Hodge

Anthony M. Hodge

Oct 1, 2019

Anthony M. Hodge ANTHONY M. HODGE, age 30 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca as a result of a bicycle-car accident. A gathering will be held to celebrate Anthony's life on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Comfort Inn in Owatonna (2345 43rd St. NW) from 2-4 PM.

Edgar Felske

Edgar Felske

Sep 29, 2019

Edgar Felske, age 95, of Janesville, died on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Bridgewater at Janesville. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. Interment will be in the Janesville Cemetery with military honors performed by the Waseca VFW and Waseca American Legion. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...

Theodore W. Ted Matz

Theodore W. Ted Matz

Sep 22, 2019

Theodore 'Ted' W. Matz THEODORE "TED" WILLIAM MATZ, age 99 of Waseca, died on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Heath System – Mankato, one week shy of his 100th birthday.  Born in Waseca County, Minnesota on September 29, 1919, Ted was the son of William and Mary (Erwin) Matz.  He graduated from Waseca High School and served in...

Jane Lowry

Jane Lowry

Sep 22, 2019

Jane Lowry, age 93, of Waseca, died on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center in Wyoming, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, October 11, at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. To...

Helen M. Born

Helen M. Born

Sep 21, 2019

Helen Margaret Born, age 95 of Janesville, MN, died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Janesville Nursing Home. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Janesville United Methodist Church, with Pastor Kathy King officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Janesville...

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