Obituaries

James A. Keller

James A. Keller

Feb 7, 2018

James A. Keller JAMES A. KELLER, age 78 of Waseca died on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born on January 25, 1940 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Arnold and Hazel (Gilhart) Keller.  Jim graduated from Waseca High School in 1958 and through the years remained active in planning class reunions.   He enlisted...

Archie Anderson

Archie Anderson

Feb 7, 2018

Archie C. Anderson ARCHIE CECIL ANDERSON, age 91 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, in his home. Born in Waubun, Minnesota, on July 5, 1926, Archie was the son of Helmer and Dorothy (Blair) Anderson.  After graduating from Waubun High School, Archie enlisted in the United States Army and spent two years serving in Japan as Mess Sergeant. ...

Sharlene Bauman

Sharlene Bauman

Feb 5, 2018

Sharlene Bauman SHARLENE M. BAUMAN, age 82 of Waseca passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.  Private family services with interment at Woodville Cemetery will be held at a later date. Sharlene was born on April 25, 1935 in Waseca, the daughter of Harold and Martha (Schauer) Bauman.  She attended Waseca High School until...

Carol J. Francis

Carol J. Francis

Feb 3, 2018

Carol Francis Carol Joanne Mattson Francis, age 65, of Waseca passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Homestead Hospice House.  She was comforted by the heartfelt love and support from family and friends. She is best remembered for her loving, thoughtful, kind and caring presence. Carol was born on December 7,1952 in St. Peter MN to Conrad and...

Bernard Bud Cole

Bernard Bud Cole

Jan 31, 2018

Bernard 'Bud' Cole BERNARD "BUD" EDGAR COLE, age 90 of Waseca, died at his home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Born in Minnesota Lake on July 1, 1927, Bud was the son of Albert and Lula (Knight) Cole.  He attended rural Waseca County schools, and in 1945 began his service with the United States Army.  Following his honorable discharge, Bud...

Merle L. Grubish

Merle L. Grubish

Jan 25, 2018

Merle L. Grubish MERLE LEO GRUBISH, age 87 of Waterville died on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on November 29, 1930 in Waseca, Minnesota he was the son of Charles and Marie (Stangler) Grubish. He attended country school and graduated from Waterville High School. Merle was drafted into the U.S. Air Force...

Carol Delores Schlosser

Carol Delores Schlosser

Jan 24, 2018

Carol Delores Schlosser, age 85, of Waseca, MN passed away peacefully after battling complications from COPD on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Carol was born in Harvey, North Dakota on December 24, 1932 to George and Marie Gludt. She graduated from Harvey High School in 1951. She attended and graduated from Marcy School of Nursing...

Arthur Art Friday

Arthur Art Friday

Jan 23, 2018

Arthur E. Friday ARTHUR "ART" E. FRIDAY, age 97 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Janesville Nursing Home. Born in Estelline, SD on February 18, 1920, Art was the son of Edward and Augusta (Krenz) Friday.  As a young man he attended school in Ida Grove, IA, and following his graduation he attended Nettleton Community College...

Dorothy Derosa

Dorothy Derosa

Jan 23, 2018

Dorothy DeRosa, 98 year old resident of Waseca, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 23, 2018, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 2 5 pm on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. Interment will take place the following day in...

Susan Ayen

Susan Ayen

Jan 22, 2018

Susan Ayen Susan M. J. Ayen, age 67 of Meriden died Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Koda Living Community in Owatonna after losing her battle with cancer.  A memorial service will be Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Dennis Funeral & Cremation Services in Waseca.  A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Susan...

Thomas Mcmullen

Thomas Mcmullen

Jan 22, 2018

Thomas McMullen THOMAS ROWEN McMULLEN, JR, age 54 of Morristown, died on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his home. Born in Superior, WI on October 25, 1963, he was the son of Thomas and Marietta (Robinson) McMullen. Tom grew up in Brooklyn Park and attended school at Park Center. Following his graduation Tom served his country with the United States...

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Jan 22, 2018

Scott Eastwood SCOTT EASTWOOD, age 46 of Waterville died on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Born on July 26, 1971 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, he was the son of John M. Eastwood Jr. and Jane Schlueter. Scott attended school in Waterville and Faribault and later received his degree from Riverland Community College in Austin. He...

Marvin Marv Pederson

Marvin Marv Pederson

Jan 21, 2018

Marvin Merle Pederson MARVIN "MARV" MERLE PEDERSON, age 59 of Waseca, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born on February 6, 1958 in Forest City, IA, Marvin was the son of Arthur "Art" and Esther (Ekanger) Pederson.  He graduated from Kiester High School in 1976 then went on to college at Albert Lea ATVI where he...

Pearl E. Hoversten

Pearl E. Hoversten

Jan 21, 2018

Pearl E. Hoversten Pearl Elaine (Wolter) Hoversten, age 95 of Waseca, died on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca.  Born to Clara and Clarence Wolter on January 9, 1923, in Iosco Township during a January snowstorm, Pearl grew up on the farm and attended a nearby country school, district #60, for 8 years, followed...

Eric D. Hunter

Eric D. Hunter

Jan 20, 2018

Eric Duane Hunter ERIC DUANE HUNTER, age 42 of Waterville died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at District One Hospital in Faribault. Born on December 30, 1975 in Emo, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Duane Vlcek and Gloria Hunter. Eric had been employed with Greg Wilmes Construction for many years. He loved the outdoors, shooting pool, taking his...

Judith Dahl

Judith Dahl

Jan 19, 2018

Judith "Judee" Dahl, 75 year old resident of Roseville, originally of Janesville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be 1 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Janesville United Methodist Church in Janesville. Interment will be 4 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2018, in Lakewood Cemetery at Albert Lea. Visitation will be for...

Donald Mccain

Donald Mccain

Jan 19, 2018

Donald McCain DONALD PAUL McCAIN passed away peacefully at home after a battle with cancer on January 19, 2018. Don was born in St. Paul, MN on December 15, 1938 to Roy and Lucille (Terch) McCain.  After growing up on the Iron Range of Minnesota and graduating High School in Virginia, Don attended Bemidji State University, where he earned his...

Joyce A. Wobschall

Joyce A. Wobschall

Jan 19, 2018

Joyce A. Wobschall JOYCE A. WOBSCHALL, age 88 of Waseca, died on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born in Valley City, North Dakota on July 27, 1929, Joyce was the adopted daughter of H.W. and Ethel Christensen.  She attended school in Waseca and graduated in the class of 1947.  On October 9, 1948 she...

Irma Irene Flitter

Irma Irene Flitter

Jan 18, 2018

UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!! UPDATE!!!! UPDATE!!! Irma Flitter, 87 year old resident of Freedom Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, died happy and peacefully on Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018 at her residence in Freedom Township. Funeral Service will be 10:30 am on TUESDAY, January 23, 2018 at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church in Alma City with Rev. Keith Bilitz, officiating. Burial will be...

Lennis Lennie Buscho

Lennis Lennie Buscho

Jan 16, 2018

Lennis 'Lennie' LeRoy Buscho LENNIS "LENNIE" LEROY BUSCHO, age 76 of Morristown, died at his home on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Born in Morristown on November 22, 1941, Lennie was the son of Harold and Lois (Knauss) Buscho. He attended school in Morristown before enlisting in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge in 1966, he returned home to...