Obituaries

Lois Wood

Lois Wood

Apr 17, 2019

Lois E. Wood LOIS ELAINE WOOD, age 90 of Waseca died on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on April 30, 1928 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of John and Lydia (Grunwald) Papke.  She was baptized on May 20, 1928 at Trinity Lutheran Church-Wilton by Rev. E.F. Wachholz and later confirmed on June...

Mary Bennett

Mary Bennett

Apr 15, 2019

Mary Bennett Mary Zlabek Liberte Bennett died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Lakeshore Inn with her children by her side. There is no way a newspaper obit can describe a full life of 93 years, as Mary knew well from writing obituaries for the LaCrosse, WI, Tribune for many years.  But, to begin: Mary Louise Missel was born June 28,...

Sharon L. Atkin

Sharon L. Atkin

Apr 14, 2019

Sharon L. Atkin SHARON LORENE ATKIN, age 80 of New Richland, died on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the New Richland Care Center. Born in Aitkin, Minnesota on July 11, 1938, Sharon was the daughter of John and Alvida (Brooton) Mickelson.  She graduated from Aitkin schools before marrying Wayne Fossum in 1956.  Throughout her life she enjoyed living in several...

Claudia A. Mccarthy

Claudia A. Mccarthy

Apr 13, 2019

Claudia McCarthy, age 63, of Waldorf, died on April 13, 2019, at home in Waldorf. Private family services will be held. www.janesvillefuneral.com Claudia Ann (Hall) McCarthy was born on March 20th, 1956, to John and Janet (Read) Hall in Mankato. She attended St. Clair High School and graduated in 1974. She was united in marriage to Gary McCarthy on June...

Brian Bartz

Brian Bartz

Apr 12, 2019

Brian S. Bartz BRIAN SCOTT BARTZ, age 61 of Waseca, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 12, 2019. Born in Waseca on March 25, 1958, Brian was the son of Marvin and Deloris (Hondel) Bartz.  He was married to Diane Fette on February 9, 1990 in Las Vegas. Brian is survived by his wife, Diane of Waseca; two...

Mary Jean Somers

Mary Jean Somers

Apr 12, 2019

Mary Jean Somers MARY JEAN SOMERS, 90 of Waseca passed away April 12, 2019 after suffering a stroke. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca, with Father Gregory Leif, Celebrant. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Waseca. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to...

Verdis Flaten

Verdis Flaten

Apr 8, 2019

Verdis Flaten VERDIS ARLO FLATEN, age 71 of Morristown died on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home in Morristown. Born on January 4, 1948 in Halma, Minnesota, he was the son of Melvin and Violet (Wicklund) Flaten.  He attended school in Faribault before graduating from Waterville High School in 1966.  He then went on to serve in the National...

Paul Moore

Paul Moore

Apr 4, 2019

Paul 'Pimo' Richard Moore PAUL "PIMO" RICHARD MOORE, age 64 of Waseca died on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his home. Born on October 27, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was middle of five children born to John and Helen (Nettell) Moore.  He attended St. Ferdinand Catholic Grade School in Florissant, MO before graduating from Hazelwood High School in...

George Amsrud

George Amsrud

Apr 3, 2019

George Amsrud GEORGE ALLEN AMSRUD, age 89 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault. Born in Austin on February 9, 1930, George was the son of Henry and Alma (Darrud) Amsrud.  Following his schooling he served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953.  He married Jo Ann Glee Wilker in...

Kenneth Earl Hamilton

Kenneth Earl Hamilton

Apr 2, 2019

Kenneth Hamilton, age 94, of Waseca, died peacefully Tuesday evening, April 2, 2019, at Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca. Funeral Service will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca with Rev. John Omans officiating. Arrangements are with Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. www.wasecafuneral.com...

Robert Swan Tollefson

Robert Swan Tollefson

Apr 2, 2019

Robert "Swan" LeRoy Tollefson, age 82, of New Richland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019, at the New Richland Care Center. Funeral Service will be 11 AM on Monday, April 8, at Pontoppidan Lutheran Church in Lemond with Rev. Richard Hegal, officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Sunday,...

Elroy Roy Berg

Elroy Roy Berg

Mar 29, 2019

Elroy 'Roy' Edward Berg ELROY "ROY" EDWARD BERG, age 74 of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Traditions in Waterville. Born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on July 24, 1944, Roy was the son of Milo and Evelyn (Hable) Berg.  He was baptized in Franklin on October 15, 1944 and was later confirmed into his faith on May 17,...

Bonnie Connor

Bonnie Connor

Mar 28, 2019

Bonnie Leah Connor BONNIE LEAH CONNOR, age 66, lifelong resident of Waseca, died at her Maple Terrace home on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born in Waseca on November 22, 1952, Bonnie was the daughter of Lee and Mildred (Brooks) Connor.  She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School until its closing, and then graduated from Waseca Central High School.  She went on...

Terry Pooley

Terry Pooley

Mar 25, 2019

Terry L. Pooley, age 71, of Janesville died peacefully on Monday morning, March 25, 2019 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 30, at Faith Lutheran Church in Janesville with Pastor Kris Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Janesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday, March 29, at Starkson...

Ray E. Mudgett

Ray E. Mudgett

Mar 25, 2019

Ray Eldon Mudgett RAY ELDON MUDGETT, age 71 of rural New Richland, died on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Steele County. Born in Sandstone, Minnesota on January 9, 1948, Ray was the son of George and Maxine (Briggle) Mudgett.  Following his schooling Ray entered the United States Marine Corps in June of 1967.  After serving in Vietnam he met the...

Alice Slechta

Alice Slechta

Mar 23, 2019

Alice Slechta ALICE MARTHA SLECHTA, age 91 of Waterville died on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Owatonna Hospital. Born on January 30, 1928 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Frank and Martha (Volkman) Maas.  Alice was baptized and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville.  She attended rural country school near the family farm in rural...

Loren Bronstad, Sr.

Loren Bronstad, Sr.

Mar 23, 2019

Loren P. Bronstad Sr., age 88, of Waseca, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Bridgewater of Janesville. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, March 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville with Rev. Larry Griffin and Rev. Paul Muther, officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Woodville Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to...

David Cole

David Cole

Mar 20, 2019

David Cole DAVID EDWARD COLE, age 66 of Waseca died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born in Waseca on October 5, 1952, David was the son of Bernard "Bud" and Lois (Goeritz) Cole.  He graduated from Waseca High School in 1971 and then attended St. Paul Barber School.  In 1972 David married Debra...

David Harvey

David Harvey

Mar 17, 2019

David B. Harvey DAVID BRIAN HARVEY, age 49 of Elysian died peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home in Elysian. Born on September 5, 1969 in Farmington, Minnesota, he was the son of Albert and Shirley (Domeier) Harvey.  He grew up in Farmington and Lakeville.  David married Colleen M. Langerman on August 6, 2011 on LaJolla Beach in...

Helen Schultz

Helen Schultz

Mar 12, 2019

Helen Schultz Helen Clares (Iverson) Schultz was born August 11, 1929 & stepped into Jesus arms on March 12, 2019 at the age of 89. She was on the farm with her family. Helen was fondly known by most as the "egg lady".   She was also an incredible pie baker! Helen attended country school in Blooming Grove Township through eighth...