Obituaries
Lois “Loie” Ann Stangler
May 5, 2023
Lois Ann Stangler, 77, passed away May 5, 2023 after many years of chronic illness. She is now free from her failing body and in the glorious and loving presence of God.
Lois, affectionately known as Loie, was born to Leo and Ivis (Stoltz) Stangler on September 15, 1945 in Faribault, MN. She grew up an only child in an idyllic setting...
William John "Fred" Foster
May 5, 2023
WILLIAM JOHN “FRED” FOSTER, age 76 of Waseca, died at his home on Friday, May 5, 2023.
William was born in Des Moines, IA, on June 1, 1946. He was adopted by John William and Dorothy Ann (Hample) Foster. As a child his family moved to Waseca, and he attended Waseca Schools. Following his graduation from Waseca Central High School, Fred...
Deetta Barbara Benedict
May 3, 2023
DeEtta Barbara (Lutz) Benedict, age 83, of Waseca passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Homestead Hospice in Owatonna.
DeEtta was born October 9, 1939 to Richard and Elsie Lutz. DeEtta graduated from Mankato High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Dale Benedict on October 17, 1960. They enjoyed 50 years together and were...
Dorothy Hilda Carpenter
May 2, 2023
DOROTHY HILDA CARPENTER, age 93 of Waseca, died at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca on the evening of Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Born in New Market on July 16, 1929, Dorothy was the daughter of Peter and Anna (Steimens) Thomas. She attended school in New Market. On June 29, 1948, she was married to Albert Carpenter in Faribault. Dorothy worked...
Ralph Henry August Buesing
Apr 28, 2023
RALPH HENRY AUGUST BUESING, of St. Clair passed away on his 83rd birthday, April 28, 2023, at Laurels Edge in Mankato.
Ralph was born on April 28, 1940, in Mankato to Herbert and Violet (Gekeler) Buesing. He attended St. Clair Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1958. Ralph married Winnis Renneke on August 6, 1960, at Scandian Grove Lutheran Church...
Matthew John Matson
Apr 26, 2023
MATTHEW JOHN MATSON, age 52, of Waterville, died on April 26, 2023, at Mayo Clinic’s St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Matt was born on March 1, 1971, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Donald and Nancy (Olson) Matson. He attended school in Bismarck and graduated from High School at St. Cloud Apollo with the class of 1989. Matt met the love of...
Ronald "Ron" David Fuchs
Apr 25, 2023
RONALD DAVID FUCHS, age 74 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Ron was born on November 4, 1948 in Wells to Alvin and Marie (Demmen) Fuchs. He graduated from Wells High School before serving in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Ron received several awards during his...
Connie Kay Campbell
Apr 23, 2023
CONNIE KAY CAMPBELL, age 72 of Mankato, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Born on August 7, 1950, a daughter of the late Floyd and June (Zoch) Timme. On December 23, 1977, she married Ronald Campbell, who survives, although they later separated. She graduated from Mankato High School. Throughout her life, Connie lived in Mankato,...
Robert Donald Kaiser
Apr 23, 2023
ROBERT DONALD KAISER, age 79, of Waseca passed away on April 23, 2023 at Foxdale Senior Living in Waseca surrounded by his family.
Born on December 11, 1943 in Waseca, he was the son of Donald and Ethel (Jeddeloh) Kaiser. He graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1961. Following his education, he worked in construction. He helped build...
Ruth Schwichtenberg Nyquist
Apr 23, 2023
Ruth Schwichtenberg Nyquist, 104 years of age, left this earthly life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Oak Terrace in North Mankato in the presence of her family.
Ruth was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on April 13, 1919. She attended school and lived in Mitchell, Nebraska. In 1929 she moved to Waterville, Minnesota with siblings Elmer Lamont, Delia Lamont, Rodney Lamont...
Michelle Christensen
Apr 20, 2023
MICHELLE CHRISTENSEN, age 54, passed away at her home in Plainview, Nebraska on April 20, 2023.
Michelle “Micki” was born in Minneapolis on September 10, 1968, to parents Dennis and Linda Christensen. Her school years began in Fridley, MN, and then her family moved to Waseca in 1974. Michelle graduated from high school with the class of 1986. During...
Wayne C. Hursh
Apr 16, 2023
WAYNE C. HURSH, age 97, of Waseca, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born in Valley County, Hinsdale, MT on April 17, 1925, he was the son of Lynn L. and Rebecca A. (Riddle) Hursh. He graduated from Anaconda High School, Anaconda, MT. After serving in the U.S....
Janice Harriet Wadd
Apr 11, 2023
JANICE HARRIET WADD, age 88, of Waseca died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Colony Court in Waseca.
Born on March 17, 1935, in St. Peter, she was daughter of Viola Geyer. Janice spent most of her childhood years being raised by her beloved uncles, Edgar and Leonard Geyer and aunt, Mabel Geyer. She attended Waterville Public Schools, graduating with the...
Gertrude Ann Schubbe
Apr 8, 2023
GERTRUDE ANN SCHUBBE, age 92 of Pemberton died on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Foxdale in Waseca.
Born on June 24, 1930 in Mankato, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Verner and Stella (Geary) Crane. She graduated from Pemberton Public School in 1948 and went on to attend Mankato Commercial College. Gert was united in marriage to Darrell Schubbe on August...
Shari Rae Quast
Apr 8, 2023
SHARI RAE QUAST, age 78, of Waterville passed away from complications of COPD and lung cancer on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Traditions of Waterville, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 28, 1944, she was the daughter of Raymond and Delores (Keogh) Smith. She received her education at St. Mary Parochial School and graduated from McKinley High School in Le...
Lester "Les" Barbknecht
Apr 8, 2023
LESTER “LES” WAYNE BARBKNECHT, age 83, of Waseca died on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family, following a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Born to Helmuth and Clara (Klinger) Barbknecht on April 18, 1939, in Waseca. Les attended Waseca Country School and Waseca Central High School. On August 12, 1961, he was united in marriage to...
Alan Mark Bethke
Mar 31, 2023
ALAN MARK BETHKE "BIG BLOCK AL", age 62, of Waseca died on March 31, 2023 at his home, following a brief battle with cancer.
Born on November 2, 1960, in Waseca to Donald E. and Sharon (Calcutt) Bethke. He received much of his education at Waseca Public Schools. In his younger years, he enjoyed raising pigeons and rabbits, riding horses, playing...
Constance "Connie" K. Wagner
Mar 30, 2023
CONSTANCE “CONNNIE” K. WAGNER, age 81 of Waterville, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the morning of Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born in White Lake, South Dakota on July 20, 1941, Connie was the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Gales) Fredericksen. Playing games with her granddaughters was her favorite thing to do – she loved them...
Thomas Strand Ewing
Mar 26, 2023
THOMAS “TOM” EWING, age 83, of Waseca passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Tom was born on August 28, 1939, to Thomas and Stella (Strand) Ewing, in Minneapolis. He graduated from Central High School, in Minneapolis. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota and University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. He proudly...
Jeffrey Francis Hagen
Mar 24, 2023
JEFFREY FRANCIS HAGEN, age 70 of Janesville, Minnesota, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
Jeff was born September 15, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of James Hagen and the late Marion (Rogers) Hagen. On June 18, 1993, he married Marjorie (Compart-Zuehlke) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville, MN, who survives at...
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