Obituaries

Elaine Kathleen Scholer

Elaine Kathleen Scholer

Feb 20, 2024

ELAINE KATHLEEN SCHOLER, age 80, of Waterville passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Benedictine Health Care Center in Minneapolis. 

 

Born on August 17, 1943 in New Ulm, Elaine was the daughter of Elwyn and Borghild (Aukrust) Sperl. She graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School with the class of 1961. She worked various jobs throughout her career. Elaine worked for Carlson Craft as an operator on...

Catherine Ann Johnson

Catherine Ann Johnson

Feb 16, 2024

CATHERINE ANN (FINLEY) JOHNSON, age 89, of Edina, formerly of Janesville, died on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home.

 Ann was born on May 12, 1934, to Herbert and Gertrude (Keeley) Finley in Mankato, MN. She attended school at Janesville High School, and while attending Minnesota State University Mankato earning her bachelor’s degree in education, she met her future husband,...

Jeanne M. Cassidy

Jeanne M. Cassidy

Feb 13, 2024

JEANNE M. (GINTER) CASSIDY, of Morristown, died, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Bridgewater Assisted Living in Janesville.

Born on July 19, 1935, in New Prague. She was the daughter of Thomas and Bessie (Picha) Ginter. She graduated from Montgomery High School, Class of 1953. On April 7, 1956, she married Joseph Cassidy. Throughout her life, Jeanne worked at Brown Printing as...

Joni Robin Janovsky

Joni Robin Janovsky

Feb 12, 2024

JONI ROBIN JANOVSKY, age 66 of Owatonna, died in the late afternoon of Monday, February 12, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center.

 

Joni was born in St. James on October 17, 1957, to parents Robert and Martha (Elder) Miller.  She graduated from St. James High School.  Joni was married to David Janovsky on September 23, 1978, and they established their...

Gary Gene Ross

Gary Gene Ross

Feb 12, 2024

GARY GENE ROSS, age 84 of Waseca, died on the evening of Monday, February 12, 2024, at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca.

 

Gary was born in Waseca on July 19, 1939, to parents Orville Charles and Ruth Mae (Lau) Ross.  He attended school in rural Waseca County before beginning to work.  He drove feed trucks for local producers and milk trucks for...

Raleigh John Schroeder

Raleigh John Schroeder

Feb 9, 2024

RALEIGH JOHN SCHROEDER, age 75, of Waseca, died peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home.

 

Born on August 26, 1948, in Waseca, he was the son of Ervin and Florence (Neigebauer) Schroeder. Raleigh graduated from Waseca Central High School with the class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1971 where he served on the...

Christine Anna Schultz

Christine Anna Schultz

Feb 8, 2024

CHRISTINE “CHRIS” ANNA SCHULTZ, age 74, of Waseca peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Waseca. Born on May 4, 1949 in Faribault, she was the daughter of Vernon and Loretta Schwartz. She graduated from Waterville High School with honors in 1967. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Schultz on October 12, 1968 at...

Lucille Gregor

Lucille Gregor

Feb 8, 2024

LUCILLE GREGOR, age 94 of Waseca passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Waseca with her family by her side.

 

Born on September 8, 1929 in rural Waterville, Minnesota, Lucille was the daughter of Alfred and Esther (Stoering) Haase.  She was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at St. Peter’s “Bell” Lutheran Church in rural Waterville.   She graduated from...

Mary Louise Schnepf

Mary Louise Schnepf

Feb 4, 2024

MARY LOUISE (OSKEY) SCHNEPF, age 83, of rural Janesville, died on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Mankato with her family and friends by her side. 

Born on January 5, 1941, in Milaca, Minnesota, Mary was the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Hayes) Oskey. She attended school in Milaca, and completed her schooling at Mankato High School. She moved to Waseca where...

AnneMarie Burgess

AnneMarie Burgess

Feb 3, 2024

ANNEMARIE BURGESS, age 61 of Janesville, died on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her home.

Born on December 22, 1962, in Mankato, she was the daughter of Steve and Ethel (Johnson) Sens. She graduated from Janesville High School Class of 1981. In 2013, she graduated from Minnesota State University – Mankato with her master’s degree. AnneMarie spent her life in the...

Cindy "Cy" Sue Yess

Cindy "Cy" Sue Yess

Feb 1, 2024

CYNTHIA “CY” SUE YESS, died on the morning of Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca.  

Cy was born to Marvin and Milly (Holtz) Yess on July 26, 1949. She was their second child and was an amazing sister to her big sister Carolyn and her baby brother Curt. Cy was baptized into Christ’s family and confirmed her...

Mildred Leone Gerlach

Mildred Leone Gerlach

Jan 31, 2024

MILDRED LEONE GERLACH, age 77, of Waseca passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2024 at Colony Court Senior Living.

 

Born on March 8, 1946 in Long Prairie, Mildred was the daughter of Raymond and Myra (Gatz) Gerlach. She went throughout her life being known as “Mildie” to her family and “Millie” to her friends. She graduated from Waseca Central High School...

Gerald "Ger" Duane Stanke

Gerald "Ger" Duane Stanke

Jan 30, 2024

GERALD “GER” DUANE STANKE, age 71, of rural Janesville, died unexpectedly while vacationing in Texas on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. 

Ger was born on September 16, 1952, in Waseca, to Marvel “Bud” and Janice (Bull) Stanke. He received his education at Janesville Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1970. On August 11, 1973, Ger was united in marriage to Lois Ann...

Charlene Louise Briese

Charlene Louise Briese

Jan 30, 2024

CHARLENE LOUISE BRIESE, age 50 of Waseca, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home.

Charlene was born on May 1, 1973, in Mankato. She was the daughter of David and Cathy (Fortney) Briese. She attended school at South Central High School. She was a very kindhearted, creative, caring, and personable person, who always put others before herself. She had...

Brady Ross Anderson

Brady Ross Anderson

Jan 27, 2024

BRADY ROSS ANDERSON, age 43 of Waseca, died unexpectedly although peacefully at his home on the afternoon of Saturday, January 27, 2024.

 

Brady was born in Waseca on September 24, 1980, to parents Mark Anderson and Janice “Jan” Ross.  He attended school in Waseca before beginning a lifetime of hard work that he loved.   He began by working in the...

Carol Anne Anthony

Carol Anne Anthony

Jan 26, 2024

Carol A. Anthony age 78, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center, Waseca, MN.

 

Born July 16, 1945, in Rolla, North Dakota, she was raised in Floodwood, MN, and spent a great deal of time at Lake Pokegama.  She graduated from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN, with an education degree and earned a Master of Arts degree...

Brent Thomas Possin

Brent Thomas Possin

Jan 26, 2024

BRENT THOMAS POSSIN, age 50 of New Richland died on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Cancun, Mexico.

 

Born on April 18, 1973 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Richard and Sharon (Owens) Possin.  He graduated from NRHEG High School in 1991.   While in high school Brent was active with FFA.   He went on to graduate from South...

Betty Jane Larson

Betty Jane Larson

Jan 26, 2024

Betty Jane Larson, age 96, died peacefully at her home with family by her side on January 26, 2024.

Betty was born on May 6, 1927, in Deer Park, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Nellie (Webb) Boe. Betty grew up on a dairy farm, graduating from Amery High School in 1945. She then attended University of Wisconsin, River Falls receiving...

Dale Lawrence Fell

Dale Lawrence Fell

Jan 25, 2024

DALE LAWRENCE FELL, age 79, of Waseca passed away at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. 

 

Born on July 28, 1944 in Waseca, Dale was the son of Lawrence and Ida (Kath) Fell. He attended country school. He worked various jobs as a mason, most notably working for Clint Sommers. He loved to read, tinker, and create wonderful pieces with...

Norma Joy Rogers

Norma Joy Rogers

Jan 22, 2024

Norma Joy (Clipper) Spahr, Bailey, Rogers was the second daughter born to Gordon and Vera Clipper in Lake Benton, Minnesota on November 21, 1925, and passed away on January 22, 2024.  Norma’s family will host a Memorial Service at First Baptist Church in Waterville, MN on February 24, 2024.   Visitation will begin at 10:00AM and the service will be...

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