Obituaries

Merle Ellsworth Johannsen

Merle Ellsworth Johannsen

May 9, 2023

MERLE ELLSWORTH JOHANNSEN, age 94, of New Richland, died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.

Merle was born on May 27, 1928, to Harry and Stella (Johnson) Johannsen. He graduated from Freeborn High School with the class of 1946. Merle was united in marriage to Betty Jean Drake on May 28, 1947. Merle and Betty...

Phyllis Ann Broughton

Phyllis Ann Broughton

May 7, 2023

Phyllis Ann Broughton, age 95, of Waseca passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Mayo Health Systems in Mankato.

Born on August 23,1927 in Mason City, Iowa, Phyllis was the daughter of Myron and Amie (Talbott) Atkinson. She attended Waseca Public Schools. She was united in marriage to Mickey Iverson. They spent many wonderful years together, especially at their cabin...

Evangeline Jean Burns

Evangeline Jean Burns

May 6, 2023

EVANGELINE JEAN BURNS came into this world too soon on May 6, 2023. This perfect baby girl was born to Nathan and Ashley (Pentico) Burns, weighing 1 pound 3.8 ounces and measuring 12.5” long. She passed peacefully in her parents arms, spending her one hour on earth being loved and cherished by all those around her.

“We hold you close within...

Samuel Earl Hadley

Samuel Earl Hadley

May 6, 2023

SAMUEL EARL HADLEY, age 77 of Waseca, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his home.

Born June 25, 1945, in Columbia, Kentucky, a son of the late Charlie Anderson Hadley and Willie Roxie (Andrew) Hadley. On October 10, 1969, he married Linda Sue Raider in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Russell Spring Schools. Earl...

Max Eugene Lande

Max Eugene Lande

May 5, 2023

MAX EUGENE LANDE, age 96 of Waseca, Minnesota, died Friday, May 5, 2023, at Colony Court Senior Living Solutions in Waseca.

Born May 16, 1926, in Lost Island Township, Ruthven, Iowa, a son of the late Clarence Cornelius and Olga Pauline (Finley) Lande. On October 16, 1950, Max married Cyrilla Ann Baune at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Sanborn, MN, who...

Lois “Loie” Ann Stangler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...