Obituaries
Norma Darlene Stone
Oct 28, 2025
NORMA DARLENE STONE, age 88 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Owatonna Hospital.
Norma was born in Waseca County on March 8, 1937, to parents Arthur and Emilie (Behr) Gehring. She graduated from Waseca High School. In 1966, she was married to John Stone at Trinity – Wilton Lutheran Church. She held several...
Kenzie Mae Leonardo
Oct 27, 2025
Kenzie Mae Leonardo, age 11, of New Richland, MN, passed away on October 27, 2025, at her home. Kenzie was a bright light whose laughter, energy, and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
A proud 6th grader at NRHEG Schools, Kenzie was having her best year yet—loving every moment of school, especially the friendships and fun that came with it. She...
Loraine A. Menke
Oct 26, 2025
LORAINE AMANDA MENKE, age 98, passed away on the morning of Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Mount Olivet Care Center in Minneapolis.
Loraine was born in Janesville on July 9, 1927, to parents August and Albertine (Abraham) Krienke. She grew up on a farm outside of Janesville, MN and she attended school in Janesville. Throughout her life, Loraine was a capable,...
Delores Donna Berndt
Oct 25, 2025
DELORES DONNA BERNDT, age 92 of Waterville, formerly of Hankinson and Fargo, North Dakota, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, our GG, peacefully entered into her heavenly reward at Traditions Living Center in Waterville on the evening of Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Delores was born in Richland County near Mantador, North Dakota on August 3, 1933, the only child of Arthur and...
Ronald Joseph Poppler
Oct 20, 2025
Ronald Joseph Poppler, age 83, of Waseca, passed away at his home on October 20, 2025.
Born on August 15, 1942, in Victoria, Minnesota, he is the son of Ervin and Julia (Kelzer). He attended St. Victoria Catholic School in Victoria, through tenth grade before leaving to help with work on the family farm. On October 20, 1964, he was drafted...
Christopher Jon Sather
Oct 20, 2025
Christopher Jon Sather, age 52, of Waseca, Minnesota passed away at his home on October 20, 2025.
The son of Ronald and Kathy (Dumdei) Sather, Christopher was born at Hennepin County Hospital on November 29, 1972. Chris grew up in Janesville, Minnesota where he attended and graduated from Janesville schools. Following his graduation, he began working at Viracon in Owatonna, where...
Frances "Fran" Carolyn Hursh
Oct 17, 2025
FRANCES “FRAN” CAROLYN HURSH, age 94 of Waseca, died on the afternoon of Friday, October 17, 2025, at Whispering Creek Nursing Home in Janesville.
Fran was born in Waseca on March 14, 1931, to parents Franklin “Frank” and Elsa (Bartsch) Papke. After graduating summa cum laude from Waseca High School in 1949 she continued her education at Mankato Commercial College where...
Arlys Jane Fell
Oct 17, 2025
ARLYS JANE FELL, age 83 of Waseca, died on the afternoon of Friday, October 17, 2025, at Foxdale in Waseca.
Arlys was born in Comfrey, Minnesota on February 15, 1942, to parents Joseph and Loretta (Mathiowetz) Helget. She attended St. Paul Catholic School before graduating from Comfrey High School with the class of 1960. She then furthered her education in Mankato...
Jeanette Helen Kruse
Oct 14, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jeanette Helen (Ulmen) Kruse, 89, of Mankato, entered into eternal peace on October 14, 2025, surrounded by her family at Mayo Health Systems, Mankato.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Clair with Fr. Robert Schneider as celebrant. Burial will be in the...
Paul Donald Byron
Oct 13, 2025
Paul Donald Byron, age 99, of Waseca, died on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Oak Terrace in North Mankato.
Paul was born on March 31, 1926 to William and Elmira (Conway) Byron in the family farmhouse in St. Mary Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. He was baptized and later confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Mary...
Roger Schwartz
Oct 13, 2025
ROGER HENRY SCHWARTZ, age 78 of Waterville, died at home in the presence of his family on the evening of Monday, October 13, 2025.
Roger was born in Faribault on April 3, 1947, to parents Henry and Helen (Williams) Schwartz. He grew up going to school in Waterville where he excelled in the band and became captain of the wrestling team....
Charlotte (Olson) Lau Anderegg
Oct 5, 2025
Charlotte (Olson) Lau Anderegg
Charlotte Lau Anderegg, a beloved woman known for her kindness, humor, and unwavering love for family and friends, returned to the Lord on the evening of October 5, 2025. Born in Minneapolis on August 2, 1932, Charlotte lived a life filled with compassion, generosity, and devotion to others. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”...
Larry Dean Hansen
Oct 3, 2025
Larry Dean Hansen, 72, of Waseca, MN, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, with family by his side.
Born on July 11, 1953, in Austin, MN, to Edith and LaVerne Hansen, Larry grew up with a strong sense of community and service, values that shaped both his life and career. Following his high school graduation he continued his education at...
Mary Gregor
Oct 2, 2025
MARY JANE GREGOR, age 66 of Elysian died on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on April 9, 1959 in Faribault, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Ernest and Myrtle (Schwartz) Gregor. Mary graduated from Waseca High School in 1977. Early in her working life, she delivered the Waseca County News and Shopper, but her...
LeRoy "Butch" Stiernagle
Oct 1, 2025
LEROY “BUTCH” EDWARD STIERNAGLE, age 83, of Waseca, died at his home on October 1, 2025.
Born on February 24, 1942, in Waseca, Butch was the son of Ervin and Ethel (Gehring) Stiernagle. He began his education at the rural country school in Wilton Township, Waseca County, and graduated from Waseca Central High School with the Class of 1960. Following his...
Ruth L. Eustice
Sep 29, 2025
RUTH L. EUSTICE, age 85 of Janesville died on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on January 21, 1940 in Janesville, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Leonard and Stella (Nelson) Torgerson. Ruth graduated from Waseca High School in 1958. Ruth was employed at several local businesses over the years, including the Busy Bee Café,...
Alden William Patten
Sep 26, 2025
Alden “Pat” Patten, age 91, of Waseca, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born on November 9, 1933 in St. James, Minnesota to Earl and Anna (Carlson) Patten. After graduating from Medford High School in 1952, he entered into the United States Marine Corp serving his country from 1953 to 1956. He attended basic training at Camp...
Karen Fay Pettigrew
Sep 26, 2025
KAREN FAY PETTIGREW, age 80 of Waseca, died at her home surrounded by her family on the morning of Friday, September 26, 2025.
Born in Minneapolis on November 27, 1944, Karen was the daughter of Howard Sumner and Fay Eileen (Bashore) Stiff. She grew up in St. Louis Park and Hopkins, Minnesota. She attended Minnesota State University – Mankato from 1962...
Lyle Clarence Nicolai
Sep 23, 2025
We say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lyle Clarence Nicolai, who passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 23, 2025. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, Lyle's presence enriched the lives of all who knew him, and his absence leaves a deep void in our hearts.
Lyle was born on January...
Herbert Fritz Guse
Sep 21, 2025
Herbert Fritz Guse, age 93 of Janesville, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca, Minnesota.
Herbert was born January 22, 1932 in Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota to Fritz and Hattie (Gahler) Guse. Herbert was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Janesville. Herbert graduated from Janesville High School in 1949.
Herbert served in the...
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