Obituaries

Patricia Viskocil

Patricia Viskocil

Mar 10, 2019

Patricia Viskocil We lost our best friend today. Our Mom, Patricia Jean Viskocil, passed away Sunday March 10th 2019 while holding our hands at her home in Waseca MN after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. She was 74. Born on June 25th 1944 at the New Prague Hospital, she dreamed as a little girl of becoming a Nun...

Delores A. Mulcahy

Delores A. Mulcahy

Mar 8, 2019

Delores Ardis Mulcahy, age 82, of Waseca passed away peacefully March 8, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM on Friday, March 15, at Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. Spring burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 14, at Starkson &...

Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Mar 8, 2019

Craig Allen Smith CRAIG ALLEN SMITH, of Waseca died peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2019 at the age of 62. Craig was born on May 10, 1956 in Menomonie, Wisconsin the son of LaVern "Smitty" and Audrey (Breitzman) Smith.  Craig graduated from Waseca Senior High School in 1974. He immediately joined the Army and served in Hawaii. Upon...

Wayne Tesch, Sr.

Wayne Tesch, Sr.

Mar 8, 2019

Wayne Tesch Sr. WAYNE MICHAEL TESCH SR., age 72 formerly of Waseca, died on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Central Health Care Center in Le Center. Born on May 4, 1946 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Eldor and Hildegard (Kreuger) Tesch.  Wayne was employed at Brown Printing Co. in Waseca for many years before moving to...

Jerry Rutledge

Jerry Rutledge

Mar 7, 2019

Jerry E. Rutledge Jerry Rutledge always felt that actions spoke louder than words. It motivated his collection of silent films and unsung composers, his travels around the globe, his years of service to organizations in his beloved hometown of Waseca, Minn., and his efforts on behalf of his clients during his nearly 50-year career as an insurance-company executive. Rutledge, who...

Vicky L. Gleason

Vicky L. Gleason

Mar 5, 2019

Vicki L. Gleason VICKI LYNN GLEASON, age 69 of Waterville passed away Tuesday March 5, 2019 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, surrounded by loved ones. Vicki was born July 6, 1949 in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Lloyd H. and Mildred A. (Anderson) Drews. She graduated from Waseca High School in 1967.  Vicki was united in marriage to Robert...

Ryan Scott Reinfeld

Ryan Scott Reinfeld

Mar 3, 2019

Ryan Scott Reinfeld RYAN SCOTT REINFELD, age 61 of Kilkenny, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home. Born in Duluth on February 12, 1958, Ryan was the son of Robert and Pauline (Okins) Reinfeld.  He went to Edina East High School and graduated with the class of 1978.  He has worked for Ace Hardware in Faribault in 17...

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...