Obituaries

Elizabeth Betty Wall Strohfus

Elizabeth Betty Wall Strohfus

Mar 6, 2016

Elizabeth 'Betty Wall' Strohfus November 15, 1919 - March 6, 2016 Elizabeth "Betty Wall" Strohfus, 96 years young, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Milestone Senior Living in Faribault, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic...

Jeanne Welna

Jeanne Welna

Mar 4, 2016

M. Jeanne Welna October 1, 1929 - March 4, 2016 Margaret Jeanne Welna, age 86, of Waseca died on Friday, March 4, 2016 surrounded by family at her home. Born on October 1, 1929 in Minneapolis, she was the daughter of Jerome and Margaret (O'Brien) Sauber. She was a 1947 graduate of Benilde-St. Margaret's in Minneapolis. Jeanne married Jerome Welna...

Evelyn E Malecha

Evelyn E Malecha

Mar 3, 2016

Evelyn E. Malecha October 20, 1926 - March 3, 2016 Evelyn E. Malecha, age 89 of Faribault, died on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, in...

Ronald Wobschall

Ronald Wobschall

Mar 1, 2016

Ronald Wobschall October 22, 1963 - March 1, 2016 Ronald Wobschall, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory in Janesville. Events MAR 6 Memorial Service 01:00PM Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home 107 North Skookum P.O....

Jimmie J Jorgenson

Jimmie J Jorgenson

Mar 1, 2016

Jimmie J. Jorgenson June 9, 1938 - March 1, 2016 Jimmie J. Jorgenson, age 77, of Faribault, MN, passed away March 1, 2016, at home following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault with the Rev. Craig Breimhorst, officiating. Interment will...

Alma Bosacker

Alma Bosacker

Feb 28, 2016

Alma Bosacker ALMA LILLIE BOSACKER, age 97 of Kilkenny, died on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her granddaughters home in North Morristown. Born on May 30, 1918 in Elysian Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Edward and Alma (Roemhildt) Steinberg. She was baptized on July 7, 1918 and confirmed on March 29, 1931 at St. Peters...

Veronica C Thomas

Veronica C Thomas

Feb 28, 2016

Veronica C. Thomas May 22, 1929 - February 28, 2016 Veronica C. Thomas, age 86, of Faribault, MN, passed away February 28, 2016, at the District One Hospital in Faribault, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment...

Robert Blowers

Robert Blowers

Feb 28, 2016

Robert Blowers ROBERT EVERT BLOWERS, age 71 of Waseca, died on Sunday, February 28, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, at his home in Waseca. Born on December 26, 1944 in Waseca, he was the son of Robert and Elvira (Evert) Blowers.  He attended Waseca High School.  Bob married Diane Matz on September 20, 1976 at St. John Lutheran Church in...

Jane F Sybilrud

Jane F Sybilrud

Feb 26, 2016

Jane F. Sybilrud September 30, 1932 - February 26, 2016 Jane F. Sybilrud, age 83, of Waseca, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2016 at her home in Waseca, following an extended illness. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca, with...

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...