Obituaries

Raymond Glen Rosacker Jr.

Raymond Glen Rosacker Jr.

Jul 12, 2024

RAYMOND G. ROSACKER JR., 83, of Waseca, MN, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on July 12, 2024, under the care of his daughter Tracie, and St. Croix Hospice. 

Raymond Glen Rosacker was born on April 28, 1941, in Waseca, MN to Raymond Sr. and Hazel (Root) Rosacker. He was the oldest of 5 siblings. Ray grew...

Willie Junior Eichhorst

Willie Junior Eichhorst

Jul 9, 2024

WILLIE JUNIOR EICHHORST, age 86 of Waldorf, died on the morning of Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Willie was born in Waseca County on December 24, 1937, to parents Wilhelm and Alma (Schwarz) Eichhorst. He attended school in Waldorf and graduated with the class of 1955. Willie was married to Barbara M. Standke on September 20,...

John "Jack" Edward Denz

John "Jack" Edward Denz

Jul 7, 2024

JOHN “JACK” EDWARD DENZ, age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Cross Plains, Wisconsin.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 9, 1947, Jack was the son of Charles and Viola (Stoeber) Denz. Jack graduated from Brookfield Central High School in Wisconsin and earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1973. He was drafted to...

Margie Frances Arndt

Margie Frances Arndt

Jul 7, 2024

MARGIE FRANCES ARNDT, age 97, of Waseca passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Foxdale Memory Center in Waseca.

Born on March 3, 1927 in Waseca County, Margie was the daughter of Arnold and Mary (Sommers) Arndt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca. She graduated from Waseca High School. Following her education, she worked...

Ruth Ernestine Aanas

Ruth Ernestine Aanas

Jul 6, 2024

RUTH ERNESTINE AANAS, age 103 of Elysian, died on the evening of Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Ruth was born in Elysian on November 19, 1920, to parents Ernest Everett and Hazelle Francine (Brossard) Nichols. Her family moved north not long after her birth, and Ruth attended school in McGrath, MN. Ruth lived in San...

David Richard Ryan

David Richard Ryan

Jul 5, 2024

DAVID RICHARD RYAN, age 56, of Waseca passed away Friday, July 5, 2024.

David had loved his music, had a knack for tinkering with small engines, motors, models, anything that he had the opportunity to build. Surfing, fishing, riding his motorcycle, cooking, baking, playing Guitar, and most of all spending time with his family. 

He spent half of his career as a...

Gerald Mason

Gerald Mason

Jul 4, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Earl Mason, passed away on July 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota, after battling complications of cancer.

 Born on July 14, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa, Jerry was the son of Phoebe (Giles) and Donald Mason. He grew up in Ruthven and graduated from Ruthven High School. Jerry served his country in the Army and...

Karen Noreen Johnson

Karen Noreen Johnson

Jul 3, 2024

KAREN NOREEN JOHNSON, age 66 of Waseca, died naturally although unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

 Karen was born in Waseca on January 13, 1958, to parents Richard Chester and Noreen Agnes (Keeley) Bartelt. She attended school in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School. On November 13, 1976, Karen was married to Rodney Johnson. They later divorced...

Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Burke) (Bauernfeind) Roemhildt

Sandra Kay "Sandy" (Burke) (Bauernfeind) Roemhildt

Jul 3, 2024

SANDRA KAY “SANDY” (BURKE) (BAUERNFEIND) ROEMHILDT, age 81 of Janesville, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.

She was born on May 21, 1943, a daughter of Walter and Lorraine (Kenow) Burke. On February 12, 1994, she married Gary Roemhildt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. Sandy was very kind and joyful, with a contagious laugh....

Samuel "Sam" Frank Smith

Samuel "Sam" Frank Smith

Jul 2, 2024

SAMUEL “SAM” FRANK SMITH, age 64 of Waseca, died in the arms of his loving wife on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his home, following a long fight with COPD and congestive heart failure.

Sam was born on August 1, 1959, in Fort Belvoir, VA, the third son of Gordon and Marilyn (Buscho) Smith. His father was a career military man...

John Richard Sandberg

John Richard Sandberg

Jul 1, 2024

JOHN RICHARD SANDBERG, age 60, of Bloomington, died on July 1, 2024, at his residence. 

Born on November 15, 1963, in Mankato, he was the son of Richard and Ann (Boyer) Sandberg. John grew up in Waseca where he attended Waseca Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1982. John continued his education at St. Thomas University and the University of...

Joan Karee Evenson

Joan Karee Evenson

Jun 30, 2024

JOAN KAREE (McCARTHY) EVENSON, age 84 of Waseca, died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Foxdale Memory Care in Waseca.

Joan was born in Waseca on December 27, 1939 to parents Robert Manly and Signa Marie (Johnson) McCarthy. She attended school in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1957. On a very cold December 29th, 1962,...

Mary Lee McCain

Mary Lee McCain

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Lee McCain, age 81, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Winsted. 

Mary Lee was born on August 17, 1942 in St. Paul. 

She is preceded in death by her parents (Frank and Marie), siblings (Cherryl, Lynn, Jerry), and husband Don. 

She is survived by her children Kelly (Aaron) Skogen, Pat (Christy) McCain, Scott (Kelly) McCain, Greg (Tami) McCain, and her...

Ralph A. Hagen

Ralph A. Hagen

Jun 26, 2024

RALPH A. HAGEN, age 85 of Waseca died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home in rural Waseca.

Born on July 9, 1938 in Waseca, Minnesota he was the son of Samuel and Ellen (Seljeskog) Hagen. He attended rural country school before attending Waseca Central High School and graduating from the Ag School in Waseca in 1956. Ralph went on...

Scarlett Ann Renze

Scarlett Ann Renze

Jun 25, 2024

SCARLETT ANN RENZE, age 74, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home in Waseca. 

Scarlett was born June 6, 1950, in Carroll, Iowa, to G. Arthur and Florence "Flop" (Pettigrew) Minnich. She grew up in Carroll, where she attended CHS and graduated with the class of 1968. She was known for her red hair, big personality, and...

Donna Mae Harguth

Donna Mae Harguth

Jun 24, 2024

DONNA MAE (CLAYTON) HARGUTH, age 89 of Waseca died on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Foxdale in Waseca.

Born on December 31, 1934 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Philo and Bernice (Sommers) Clayton. She attended school in Waseca where she was the Homecoming Queen and graduated with the class of 1952. Donna met George Harguth while at a...

Margaret Marie Sack

Margaret Marie Sack

Jun 22, 2024

MARGARET MARIE (SWEIGER) SACK, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of almost 103.

She was born on September 28, 1921, in Mankato, to David and Mary Sweiger. On October 24, 1939, she married Art Sack. Margaret farmed alongside Art, first near Mankato, until 1952 when they moved to rural Janesville. They built a home on Art’s...

David Garry Thompson

David Garry Thompson

Jun 16, 2024

DAVID GARRY THOMPSON, age 74 of Shakopee, died on June 16, 2024 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

David was born in Owatonna on February 26, 1950 to Melvin and Loretta (Sleper) Thompson. He graduated from Kenyon High School. He was married to Nancy and together they had one son, Lucas, before they later divorced. David enjoyed fishing in...

Ardie Freeman Schweim

Ardie Freeman Schweim

Jun 16, 2024

ARDIE FREEMAN SCHWEIM, age 90, of Janesville passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter.

Born on August 21, 1933 in Mankato, Ardie was the son of Louis and Dorothea (Geiger) Schweim. He served his country in the US Army during 1954-1956. Ardie met the love of his life, Barbara Ziegler at the Kato Ballroom....

Lois Kathryn Anderson

Lois Kathryn Anderson

Jun 16, 2024

LOIS KATHRYN ANDERSON, age 100 of Waseca, died at her Colony Court Home on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Lois was born in New Richland on February 22, 1924 to parents Helmer and Jessica (Hunt) Anderson. She attended country schools near Otisco before graduating from Waseca Central High School. She was married to Leonard Anderson on October 17, 1944 at Vista Lutheran...

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