Obituaries

Patricia Ann Born

Patricia Ann Born

May 26, 2024

PATRICIA ANN (SCHWINGHAMMER) (JENSEN) BORN, age 82, of Waseca, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato, from her year-long battle with cancer. 

 

Pat was born on February 10, 1942, in St. Cloud. She was the oldest of ten children born to Walter and Leona (Hiemenz) Schwinghammer. She attended a small country school for elementary school, then...

Brian Scott "Massey" Ewest

Brian Scott "Massey" Ewest

May 25, 2024

BRIAN SCOTT “MASSEY” EWEST, age 66, of Waseca, died with his family by his side, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester.

 

He was born on March 6, 1958, in Waseca. He was the son of Harold and Leona (Meyer) Ewest. He graduated from Waseca High School, Class of 1976. On November 20, 1987, he...

Josh David Landrum

Josh David Landrum

May 22, 2024

JOSH DAVID LANDRUM, age 44 of North Mankato passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

 

Born on January 14, 1980, in Mankato, Josh was the son of Mike and Kay (Meister) Landrum.  He attended Waterville-Elysian-Morristown school along with Waseca High School.  Josh married Angie Rosenthal on April 30, 2005, and together they had two beautiful daughters, Kiera (17)...

Cesilia "Sheila" Ruedas Guerra

Cesilia "Sheila" Ruedas Guerra

May 20, 2024

CESILIA “SHEILA” RUEDAS GUERRA, age 72 of Waseca, died on the morning of Monday, May 20, 2024, at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

 

Sheila was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 26, 1951, to parents Miguel and Francisca (Gracia) Ruedas.  As a young girl she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Dolores and Jose Vasquez.  She graduated from...

Elmer Robert Kath

Elmer Robert Kath

May 20, 2024

ELMER ROBERT KATH, age 87 of Owatonna, formerly of Waseca, died on Monday, May 20, 2024.

 

Elmer was born on the family farm in Waseca on March 27, 1937, to parents Albert and Marge (Studer) Kath.  He attended country school in Waseca while working on the family farm.  Elmer met the love of his life and married LuAnn Olson on October...

Roger Leon Hanson

Roger Leon Hanson

May 19, 2024

ROGER LEON HANSON, age 91, of Waseca, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar, MN. 

 

Born on August 26, 1932, in Minneapolis, he was the son of Holger and Louise (Sutter) Hanson. Roger graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis with the class of 1950. Roger was united in marriage to Helen Jean Postler on July 24,...

Ronald Kenneth Maas

Ronald Kenneth Maas

May 17, 2024

RONALD KENNETH MAAS, age 57, of Mapleton, died on Friday, May 17, 2024, in rural Waseca County. 

 

Born on June 7, 1966, in Waseca, he was the son of Kenneth and Lois (Erdman) Maas. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville. Ron began his education at Trinity Lutheran School for eight...

Neoma Jean Johansen

Neoma Jean Johansen

May 16, 2024

NEOMA JEAN JOHANSEN, age 88, of New Richland passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at New Richland Care Center.

 

Born on February 20, 1936 in New Richland Township, Neoma was the daughter of Orland and Carol (Weed) Hagen. She graduated from New Richland High School with the class of 1953. After graduating, she began working for Roundbank...

Susan Marie Bruegger

Susan Marie Bruegger

May 16, 2024

SUSAN MARIE BRUEGGER, age 73, of Janesville, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Mary Campus of Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester. 

 

Susan Marie Hadac was born on January 12, 1951, to George and Marion (Havlicek) Hadac in New Prague. She was a 1969 graduate of New Prague High School. Later in life she continued her education at Mankato Technical College,...

LaVon Marie Robeck

LaVon Marie Robeck

May 16, 2024

LaVon Marie Robeck, lifelong resident of Janesville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Whispering Creek in Janesville at the age of 91. 

 

LaVon was born on February 1, 1933, in Waseca to George and Luella (Rux) Tetzloff. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her faith in her youth, both at Trinity Lutheran...

David Lee Williams

David Lee Williams

May 12, 2024

DAVID LEE WILLIAMS, age 74, of Owatonna passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home. 

 

Born on January 16, 1950 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, David was the son of James and Hazel (Berardi) Williams. He graduated from Florence High School in Colorado with the class of 1968. On June 5, 1971, Dave was united in marriage to...

Scott Wayne Trickey

Scott Wayne Trickey

May 8, 2024

SCOTT WAYNE TRICKEY, age 66 of Baudette, formerly of Waseca died, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family in Waseca.

 

Born December 31, 1957, in Minneapolis. He was the son of Edward Trickey and Barbara (Wright) Bourassa. He graduated from Waseca High School – Class of 1976. On November 19, 1994, he married the love of his life Christine (Chrissy)...

Steven William Palm

Steven William Palm

May 8, 2024

STEVEN WILLIAM PALM, age 64 of Waseca died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.

 

Born November 12, 1959, in Waseca. He was the son of Richard and Marjorie (Hunt) Palm. He graduated from Waseca High School, Class of 1978. Steve was a life-long employee of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, sports, fantasy football, biking, and donating to...

Douglas Arthur Moldenhauer

Douglas Arthur Moldenhauer

May 3, 2024

DOUGLAS ARTHUR MOLDENHAUER, age 65, of Waseca passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Waseca. 

 

Born on December 5, 1958 in Wilmington, Delware, Doug was the son of Arthur and Sara (Dillard) Moldenhauer. He graduated from Wicomico High School in Salisbury, Maryland. Doug worked various jobs prior to moving to Minnesota where he began a long career at Wenger’s...

Jeanne Marie Hofmeister

Jeanne Marie Hofmeister

May 3, 2024

JEANNE MARIE HOFMEISTER, age 96, of Waseca passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Foxdale Memory Care.

 

Born on November 29, 1927, in Waseca, Jeanne was the daughter of Frank and Della (Johnson) Rohde. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Following her education Jeanne began working at Herters where she met Robert Hofmeister and they...

Megan Bailey Lynch

Megan Bailey Lynch

May 2, 2024

MEGAN BAILEY LYNCH, of Waseca passed away on May 2, 2024, in Mankato at the age of 40. 

 

Megan was born on April 23, 1984, in Northfield to Kevin and Stephanie (Bailey) Cunningham. She grew up in Waseca and began her education at Sacred Heart Catholic School through 4th grade before attending Waseca Public School and graduated from Alexandria High School....

Rev. Raymond Peterson

Rev. Raymond Peterson

May 2, 2024

REV. RAYMOND HANS PETERSON, age 94 of Waseca, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Colony Court in Waseca.

 Born on December 28, 1929, in Mobridge, South Dakota, he was the son of Henry and Julia (Russeth) Peterson.  He graduated from Bryant High School in 1947 and went on to attend Augustana and Augsberg College....

Nadine Mary Wilmes

Nadine Mary Wilmes

Apr 27, 2024

NADINE MARY (WEEDMAN) WILMES, age 88, of Janesville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato.

 

Born on December 3, 1935 in Lamberton, she was the daughter of Jesse and Bertha (Enger) Weedman. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1953. She met Roger Wilmes shortly after high school and the...

Sandra Diane "Daisy" Daniel

Sandra Diane "Daisy" Daniel

Apr 26, 2024

SANDRA DIANE “DAISY” DANIEL, age 76 of Waseca, entered her heavenly home surrounded by her family, Friday, April 26, 2024, at her home in Waseca.

 

She was born, August 3, 1947, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Joe and Alice (Price) Johnson. Sandy attended Bemidji High School. She was on the student council, a Hi-Fi Queen, a cheerleader,...

Stanley Alfred Stiernagle

Stanley Alfred Stiernagle

Apr 24, 2024

STANLEY A. STIERNAGLE, age 79 of Waseca, died on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Colony Court in Waseca.

 

Stan was born in Waseca County on May 11, 1944, to parents Ervin and Ethel (Gehring) Stiernagle.  He attended school in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School before beginning to work.  Stan was married to Carol Hartema on October...