Obituaries

Robert Bob Freeman

Robert Bob Freeman

Mar 3, 2019

Robert 'Bob' Eugene Freeman ROBERT "BOB" EUGENE FREEMAN, age 83 of Waseca, died at his home on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Born in Waseca on January 17, 1936, Robert was the son of Eugene and Mary (Downie) Freeman.  Following his graduation from Waseca Central High School he enlisted in the US Army in 1954.  While he was enlisted he married...

Nova Marie Proechel

Nova Marie Proechel

Feb 28, 2019

Nova Marie Proechel, age 56 of Waseca, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Waseca. A Time of Gathering for friends and family will be from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Starkson and Steffel Funeral Home ~ McRaith Chapel in Waseca. Nova was born on June 8, 1962 in Canton, SD to Lindy and Myla (Edblom)...

Orville Krienke

Orville Krienke

Feb 28, 2019

Orville Krienke ORVILLE OTTO KRIENKE, age 82 of Waseca died peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on April 11, 1936 in Alton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, he was the son of Otto and Delia (Roeker) Krienke.  He attended school in rural Le Sueur County before graduating from Waterville High School in 1954. ...

Daniel David Wheelock

Daniel David Wheelock

Feb 28, 2019

Daniel David Wheelock, age 45 of Janesville, died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home due to heart failure. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7th at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville with Fr. Michael Cronin officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 at the Starkson and Steffel Funeral Home in Janesville...

George R. Harris

George R. Harris

Feb 25, 2019

George Harris, age 97, formerly of Madison Lake, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at Silver Bay Veterans Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake with Fr. Robert Schneider as Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...

Marna L. Bauer

Marna L. Bauer

Feb 23, 2019

Marna Bauer MARNA LEE BAUER, age 83 of Waterville, died on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Born in Erin Township, Rice County, Minnesota on February 14, 1936, Marna was the daughter of Alva and Evaline (Roemhildt) Jackson. She was baptized into the faith on April 5, 1936 in Kilkenny and was later confirmed at Trinity...

Betty Jo Schuette

Betty Jo Schuette

Feb 22, 2019

Betty Jo Schuette BETTY JO SCHUETTE, age 66 of Waseca, formerly of Waterville died on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home in Waseca. Born on March 8, 1952 in Faribault, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Norval and Mae (Seljeskog) Schuette.   She attended school in Waterville.   Betty was employed with Potential Unlimited for many years assembling and her favorite...

Lois Manthe

Lois Manthe

Feb 20, 2019

Lois M. Manthe, age 91, of Mankato formerly of Pemberton, died on Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2019, at Monarch Meadows in Mankato. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, March 1, at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alma City with Rev. Keith Bilitz officiating. Interment will be in Alma City Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior...

Robert F. Rudolph

Robert F. Rudolph

Feb 20, 2019

Robert F. Rudolph Due to the weather, services have been postponed until 2:00 PM TODAY, Monday, February 25, 2019. ROBERT F. RUDOLPH, age 90 of Waseca died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Colony Court in Waseca. Born on November 27, 1928 in Waseca County, Minnesota, he was the son of Fred and Malissa (Koechel) Rudolph.  He attended school in...

Francis Frank Janda

Francis Frank Janda

Feb 19, 2019

Francis Charles 'Frank' Janda FRANCIS "FRANK" CHARLES JANDA, age 88 of Minnetonka, formerly of Waterville, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Lake Minnetonka Shores in Spring Lake Park. Born in Waterville on February 3, 1931, Francis was the son of Emil and Christine (Schwartz) Janda.  Following his graduation from Waterville High School, he served in the United States Army...

James E. Mckenna

James E. Mckenna

Feb 18, 2019

James E. McKenna JAMES EDWARD MCKENNA, age 93 of Waseca died on Monday, February 18, 2019 at District 1 Hospital in Faribault. Born on February 10, 1926 in Lexington, Missouri, he was the son of George and Aimee Alice (Norton) OConnor.  He attended high school in Lamar, MO and later graduated from Franklin University in Columbus, OH with a degree...

Patricia Ann Rohde

Patricia Ann Rohde

Feb 18, 2019

Patricia Rohde, age 86, of Waseca died peacefully on February 18, 2019, at her home in Waseca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM on Friday, February 22, at Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 with a parish prayer service beginning...

Connie Barrie

Connie Barrie

Feb 17, 2019

Connie Barrie CONNIE RUTH BARRIE, age 76 of Waseca, died on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home in Waseca after her battle with cancer. Born on November 14, 1942 in Slayton, Minnesota she was the daughter of Delbert and Ruth Anderson. Connie graduated from Westbrook High School and then attended business school before working at the First National Bank...

Janice Ann Kulla

Janice Ann Kulla

Feb 16, 2019

Janice Kulla, age 86, of Waseca, died on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM on Wednesday, February 20, at Church of the Sacred Heart with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. Visitation will be for two hour prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday. Interment will...

Harold Frank Tesch

Harold Frank Tesch

Feb 15, 2019

Harold Frank Tesch, age 94, of Waldorf, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, February 15, 2019, at Traditions of Waterville. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf with Rev. Michael Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the...

Richard Scholljegerdes

Richard Scholljegerdes

Feb 12, 2019

Richard W. Scholljegerdes RICHARD WALLACE "SPARROW" SCHOLLJEGERDES, age 91 of Waseca died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Born on June 26, 1927 in Waseca County, Minnesota, he was the son of Arthur and Hilda (Mundt) Scholljegerdes.  He attended Waseca High School, graduating in 1945.  On April 2, 1948, Richard married Delaine Johnson at St. Peters...

Gary David Stiller

Gary David Stiller

Feb 11, 2019

Gary David Stiller GARY DAVID STILLER, age 79 of Waseca died on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on March 29, 1939 in Waterville, Minnesota, he was the son of Louis and Emma (Hruska) Stiller.  He graduated from Waterville High School and married Jeanette Kokoschke on August 27, 1960 in Waterville.   Gary worked at...

Judith De La Fosse

Judith De La Fosse

Feb 11, 2019

Judith De La Fosse JUDITH DE LA FOSSE, age 75 of Waseca, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Albert Lea Good Samaritan Center. Born in Waseca on April 1, 1943, Judith Ann Lee was the daughter of Weldon and Mildred (Reistad) Cutting.  Judy attended school in Waseca and graduated with the class of 1961.  Over the years...

Roland Robert Cram

Roland Robert Cram

Feb 10, 2019

Roland Robert Cram Roland Robert Cram, 92 years old, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the  Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, MN. Born on December 22, 1926, at Waterville, MN in his parents home northwest of Waterville, the only child of William Lester Cram and Esther (Marzahn) Cram. He attended Waterville High School and was married to...

Andrew Andy Lurth

Andrew Andy Lurth

Feb 8, 2019

Andrew "Andy" Lurth, age 62, of Kasota passed away on February 8, 2019, in Mankato. Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM on Monday, February 11, 2019, at Grace Baptist Church in Mankato with visitation one hour prior. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Grace Baptist Church. Andrew Garvin Lurth (A.K.A. The Kasota Kid) was born April 4, 1956 to...

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