Obituaries

Erik Holmgren

Erik Holmgren

Oct 24, 2013

Erik Holmgren June 18, 1976 - October 24, 2013 Erik Holmgren, age 37, of Waseca, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at his home. A Celebration of Erik''s Life will be held at the McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Waseca on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The family will receive visitors at 3:00 p.m. with a time of sharing...

Douglas Doug E Gerdts, Sr

Douglas Doug E Gerdts, Sr

Oct 23, 2013

Douglas 'Doug' E. Gerdts Sr. January 12, 1952 - October 23, 2013 Douglas "Doug" Gerdts Sr., age 61, of Freedom Township, Waseca County, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, in rural Waseca. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Janesville, with Rev. Chinnappa Pothireddy,...

John Kenneth Stopski

John Kenneth Stopski

Oct 19, 2013

John Kenneth Stopski October 30, 1956 - October 19, 2013 John K. Stopski, age 56 of Prior Lake, MN and formerly of Faribault, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2013 as a result of a construction accident in Minnetonka, MN. A memorial gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013, from 12:00 - 4:00...

Hugh J Hanlon

Hugh J Hanlon

Oct 19, 2013

Hugh J. Hanlon April 5, 1919 - October 19, 2013 Hugh Hanlon, of Faribault, 94, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, surrounded by family at Rice County District One Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m., at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be held at St. Patrick''s Cemetery...

Deeann L Harvala

Deeann L Harvala

Oct 19, 2013

DeeAnn L. Harvala July 17, 1964 - October 19, 2013 DeeAnn L. Harvala, age 49, of Waseca, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at her home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. Private family interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Memorial visitation...

Mary Jane Lynch

Mary Jane Lynch

Oct 16, 2013

Mary Jane Lynch February 14, 1927 - October 16, 2013 Mary J. Lynch, age 86, of Faribault and formerly of Waseca, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Keystone Communities of Faribault. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca, with Father Gregory Leif, officiating....

Michael Mike Meillier

Michael Mike Meillier

Oct 16, 2013

Michael 'Mike' Meillier November 4, 1949 - October 16, 2013 Michael "Mike" Meillier, age 63, of Faribault, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the family Cannon Lake cabin in Faribault, following an extended illness. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church,...

Nancy Jane Hansen

Nancy Jane Hansen

Oct 13, 2013

Nancy Jane Hansen September 18, 1947 - October 13, 2013 Nancy J. Hansen, age 66, of rural Janesville, passed away peacefully into everlasting glory with her Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Mayo Health Systems ~ Mankato, after courageously battling cancer for the past seven months. Nancy was a loving wife, amazing mother, and doting Grandma and Nana. Private...

Lester Lefty Erdman

Lester Lefty Erdman

Oct 12, 2013

Lester 'Lefty' Erdman December 16, 1923 - October 12, 2013 Lester "Lefty" Erdman, age 89, of Janesville, died peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the Janesville Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Griffin and Rev. Paul Muther, officiating. Interment...

Beatrice Blue Ryan

Beatrice Blue Ryan

Oct 3, 2013

Beatrice 'Blue' Ryan August 30, 1941 - October 3, 2013 Beatrice "Blue" Ryan, age 72, of Waseca, died peacefully while being surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at the Mayo Health Systems ~ Mankato, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the McRaith Funeral Home...

Rose Ann Miller

Rose Ann Miller

Sep 28, 2013

Rose Ann Miller December 10, 1943 - September 28, 2013 Rose Ann Miller, age 69, of Waseca, died peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at her home following a recent illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca, with Father Gregory Leif officiating....

Kenneth G Becker

Kenneth G Becker

Sep 27, 2013

Kenneth G. Becker May 26, 1937 - September 27, 2013 Kenneth G. Becker, age 76 of Dundas, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at his home following a sudden illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault, with Fr. Kevin Finnegan, pastor,...

Charles H Chuck Chapman

Charles H Chuck Chapman

Sep 27, 2013

Charles (Chuck) H. Chapman December 10, 1942 - September 27, 2013 Charles (Chuck) Chapman, age 70, of Faribault, MN and formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at Ivy Hills Senior Care Home in Faribault, MN, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m....

Anthony J Smits

Anthony J Smits

Sep 27, 2013

Anthony J. Smits January 31, 1921 - September 27, 2013 Anthony J. Smits, age 92 of Faribault, died surrounded by his family, Friday, September 27, 2013 at St. Lucas Nursing Home in Faribault, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive,...

Shirley J Kolan

Shirley J Kolan

Sep 25, 2013

Shirley J. Kolan September 1, 1924 - September 25, 2013 Shirley J. Kolan, age 89 of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Three Links Reflections Care Suites in Northfield, MN. Private family services will be held. Funeral arrangements were completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault, MN. Shirley J. DeGrass was...

Mary C Miller

Mary C Miller

Sep 24, 2013

Mary C. Miller March 26, 1922 - September 24, 2013 Mary C. Miller, age 91, of Blooming Grove Township, Waseca County, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca, MN, with Father...

Rene Ann Heggedahl

Rene Ann Heggedahl

Sep 24, 2013

Rene Ann Heggedahl September 30, 1954 - September 24, 2013 Rene A. Heggedahl, age 58, of Faribault, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the District One Hospital in Faribault. Funeral arrangements are being completed with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault and will be announced later.

Patricia Patsy Neymeyer

Patricia Patsy Neymeyer

Sep 23, 2013

Patricia 'Patsy' Neymeyer March 14, 1954 - September 23, 2013 Patricia "Patsy" Neymeyer, age 59, of Faribault passed away, Monday, September 23, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault....

Ardis Van Wychen

Ardis Van Wychen

Sep 22, 2013

Ardis Van Wychen March 24, 1922 - September 22, 2013 Ardis Van Wychen, age 91 of Faribault, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at her daughter''s home following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Interment will be at...

Benjamin Ben Waknitz

Benjamin Ben Waknitz

Sep 20, 2013

Benjamin 'Ben' Waknitz July 3, 1927 - September 20, 2013 Benjamin "Ben" Waknitz, age 86, of rural Waldorf, died peacefully on September 20, 2013, at his home following a recent illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, with the Reverend Michael Mathews, officiating. Interment will be...