Obituaries

Arlene J Huss

Arlene J Huss

Feb 26, 2016

Arlene J. Huss August 21, 1926 - February 26, 2016 Arlene J. Huss, age 89, of Faribault, MN, passed away February 26, 2016, at the Abbott- Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Faribault, with Rev. Sarah Nietz, pastor,...

Vernon J. Besser

Vernon J. Besser

Feb 25, 2016

Vernon Besser VERNON JAMES BESSER, age 81 of Waterville went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato. Born on July 22, 1934 in Vivian Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, he was the son of Alvin and Louise (Neitzel) Besser.   On April 7, 1956, Vernon was united in marriage to Darlene Schultz.   Vernon...

Ordella L. Yess

Ordella L. Yess

Feb 24, 2016

Ordella L. Yess Ordella Luella Yess, age 90 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Janesville Nursing Home. Born on March 27, 1925 in Alton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Otto and Emma (Rux) Rudolph.  She attended school in Alton Township.  Ordella married Roy Andrew Yess on June 16, 1948 in Smiths Mill. ...

Janet J. Hansen

Janet J. Hansen

Feb 23, 2016

Janet J. Hansen JANET J. HANSEN, age 80 of Kilkenny, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Mayo Health Systems-Mankato. Born on October 3, 1935 in Kilkenny, Minnesota she was the daughter of Rudolph and Grace (Peach) Ebert.  She attended rural Le Sueur County school, attended Pillsbury College in Owatonna and graduated from Mankato State University with a degree in...

Gladys E. Richter

Gladys E. Richter

Feb 23, 2016

Gladys E. Richter GLADYS E. RICHTER, age 99 of Waterville died on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on March 4, 1916 in Elysian Township, LeSueur County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Roemhildt) Zellmer. She attended St. Peters Parochial School and high school before attending art school in Mankato. Gladys...

Rosella Roe Gleason

Rosella Roe Gleason

Feb 23, 2016

Rosella 'Roe' Gleason September 18, 1916 - February 23, 2016 Rosella "Roe" Gleason, age 99, of Waseca, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca, with Fr....

Elaine A. Schwarz

Elaine A. Schwarz

Feb 21, 2016

Elaine A. Schwarz ELAINE AUDREY SCHWARZ, age 96 of Waseca died on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Born on October 9, 1919 in Crosby, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Charles and Hannah (Berglund) Peterson.  She graduated from Mora High School in 1936 and St. Olaf College in 1940.   Mrs. Schwarz went on to receive...

Don E. Hodge, Jr.

Don E. Hodge, Jr.

Feb 21, 2016

Don E. Hodge Jr. DON ELLIOTT HODGE JR., age 60 of rural Janesville died on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Freedom Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. Born on December 1, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of Don and Edna Ruth (Langford) Hodge Sr.  He graduated from Coronado High School in California in 1973.  Don moved to Hawaii where...

Thora M Peterson

Thora M Peterson

Feb 21, 2016

Thora M Peterson May 30, 1914 - February 21, 2016 Thora M. Peterson, age 101, of Wells and formerly of Waseca and Hartland, MN passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at West Freeborn Lutheran Church in Freeborn County with...

Leo P Breyer

Leo P Breyer

Feb 20, 2016

Leo P. Breyer October 2, 1930 - February 20, 2016 Leo P. Breyer, age 85 of Faribault, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2016, surrounded by his family, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy...

Donald Gregor

Donald Gregor

Feb 18, 2016

Donald E. Gregor DONALD EDWARD GREGOR, age 90 of Waterville, died at his home on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Born on January 13, 1926 on his familys farm in Morristown Township, Rice County, Don was the son of Frank and Amelia (Kuntz) Gregor. He attended Rice County country school. On May 12, 1948 Don married Delores Harriman at Holy Trinity...

Gary G Dumdei

Gary G Dumdei

Feb 17, 2016

Gary G Dumdei January 16, 1957 - February 17, 2016 Gary G. Dumdei, age 59, of Palmer, AK died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at St. Mary''s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory in Janesville. A private family service will...

Rita M Dickie

Rita M Dickie

Feb 16, 2016

Rita M Dickie September 27, 1931 - February 16, 2016 Rita M. Dickie, age 84, of Waseca passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca with Father Gregory Leif officiating. Interment...

Donald E Fehn

Donald E Fehn

Feb 12, 2016

Donald E. Fehn November 28, 1943 - February 12, 2016 Donald E. Fehn, age 72, of Faribault, MN, passed away February 12, 2016, at his home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the Faribault Church of Christ, with Pastor Garry Rosenau, officiating. Interment will be at the Maple...

Veda M. Skogen

Veda M. Skogen

Feb 12, 2016

Veda M. Skogen Veda Skogen, 89, of rural Morristown passed away at the Homestead Hospice House on Friday, February 12, 2016. Born in Meriden, MN on July 14, 1926, she was the daughter of Albertus Elwood Sharp and Agnes (Rae) Sharp. Veda graduated from District 42 country school in 1939. She married Harrison "Harry" Skogen on November 27, 1949 at...

Sandra S Boulais

Sandra S Boulais

Feb 11, 2016

Sandra S Boulais July 18, 1952 - February 11, 2016 Sandra S. Boulais, age 63, of Janesville passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her home in Janesville. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry Griffin officiating. Memorial visitation will be held for one hour prior...

Maedean Larson

Maedean Larson

Feb 9, 2016

MaeDean Larson MaeDean Clara Larson, age 94 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Mankato.  Born May 28, 1922 in Waseca County, MaeDean was the daughter of Frank and Rosa (Fritsche) Klinger.  She attended rural Waseca County school before marrying Johnny Larson in 1945.  They were later divorced.  She worked for Pastor Soldner...

Mylo Dvm Col M

Mylo Dvm Col M

Feb 8, 2016

Col. Mylo M. Hagberg Ret. (DVM) October 10, 1930 - February 8, 2016 Col. Mylo M. Hagberg, Ret. (DVM), age 85, of Faribault, MN, passed away suddenly at the District One Hospital in Faribault. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Faribault, with Rev. Joy Bussert, pastor,...

Myrtle C Brandenburg

Myrtle C Brandenburg

Feb 7, 2016

Myrtle C Brandenburg September 23, 1921 - February 7, 2016 Myrtle C. Brandenburg, age 94, of Pemberton passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February...

Dixie L. Strand

Dixie L. Strand

Feb 6, 2016

Dixie L. Strand DIXIE LAVONNE STRAND, age 84 of Waseca died on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Born on June 6, 1931 in Janesville, Minnesota she was the daughter of Walter and Esther (Wobschall) Schafer.  Dixie attended Trinity Lutheran School in Janesville before graduating from Janesville High School.  She married Donald C. Strand on...