Obituaries
Daniel Karl Nelson
Jan 27, 2023
DANIEL KARL NELSON, age 65 of Waseca, died on the evening of Friday, January 27, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Dan was born on June 15, 1957 in Ely to parents Lester Nelson and Lillian Hicks. He went to Ely schools before continuing his education at Albert Lea Vo-Tech where he studied to become an electrician. On July 26,...
David Ross Richtsmeier
Jan 26, 2023
DAVID RICHTSMEIER, 61, of Waseca, MN, owner of 100 Beatles T-shirts and over 1,000 music CD’s and albums of all genres of music, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on January 26, 2023.
Growing up in Babbitt, MN was a wonderful childhood, with lots of fishing and camping, surrounded by loving family and friends. Following his graduation in...
Dorothy Lydia Mager
Jan 25, 2023
DOROTHY (SOLYNTJES) MAGER, age 102, passed away on January 25th, 2023. Dorothy was born in Faribault, MN on July 5, 1920 to Peter and Bertha (Bongers) Solyntjes. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1939 and married Leon Mager on June 15, 1941. They owned and operated the Gambles store for 34 of the 89 years of her Waterville life....
David Edward Morsching
Jan 25, 2023
DAVID EDWARD MORSCHING, age 68 of Waterville, died on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
David was born in Mankato on May 15, 1954 to parents Willis Edward and Thelma Faye (Sutter) Morsching. He was baptized as a child at St. Peter’s “Bell” Lutheran Church, and was later confirmed at Christ the King...
Donald James Wynnemer
Jan 25, 2023
DONALD JAMES WYNNEMER, age 94, of Waseca died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.
Born on December 8, 1928, in Waseca to Frederick and Rose (Holtz) Wynnemer. Don received his education at Waseca Public Schools before furthering his education at Augsburg College in St. Paul and the University of Minnesota where he graduated with a PhD...
Marie Theresa Kapaun
Jan 24, 2023
MARIE THERESA KAPAUN, age 75, of Janesville died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Whispering Creek in Janesville, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 1, 1947, in Waseca to Raymond and Marion (Fogel) Vaughan. Marie was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her Catholic faith in her youth both at St. Ann Catholic Church in Janesville. She received her...
Darlene Evelyn Larson
Jan 23, 2023
DARLENE EVELYN LARSON, age 81 of Waseca, died at Foxdale Memory Care in Waseca on the evening of Monday, January 23, 2023.
Darlene was born in Waseca on August 25, 1941, to Leonard and Bernice (Lau) Brase. She attended school in Waseca. She was married to Keith James Larson at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca on August 20, 1965. They...
Kay Elma Poppler
Jan 17, 2023
KAY ELMA POPPLER, age 83, of Waseca gained her angel wings on January 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Born on September 19, 1939, in Waseca to Frank and Elma (Cadwell) Hasner. Kay attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Waseca Central High School with the class of 1958. On June 2, 1973, Kay was united...
Linda Lou Miller
Jan 13, 2023
LINDA LOU MILLER, age 76, of Kilkenny passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Traditions of Waterville surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on November 20, 1946 in Faribault to Dale and Lois (Hoban) Seibel. She grew up at Best Point Resort in Waterville. She graduated from Waterville High School. She furthered her education at Mankato Commercial College, graduating in...
Judith Jane Remington
Jan 13, 2023
JUDITH JANE REMINGTON, age 73, of rural Janesville, died on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.
Born on August 18, 1949, in Waseca, to John and Helen (Leggett) Howieson. Judy received her education at Claremont Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1967. On June 11, 1976, Judy was united in marriage to Harlan Douglas Remington...
Richard Henry Pride Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
RICHARD HENRY PRIDE JR., age 67, of Waldorf passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home.
Richard was born to Richard H. Pride and Klouina A. Stevens on May 24, 1955, in Bigfork, MN. He graduated from Staples High School in 1973. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army. Rich was stationed in Germany until he was discharged in...
James Mann
Jan 9, 2023
JAMES MANN, age 81, of Mankato formerly of Waseca, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home.
Born on February 25, 1941, in Mandan, North Dakota to John and Elizabeth (Klein) Mann. He attended Church of St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Mandan High School with the class of 1959. Jim enlisted into the United States Marine Corp...
Leona Frances Pittmann
Jan 8, 2023
LEONA FRANCES PITTMANN, age 103, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 at Whispering Creek in Janesville after residing there for three weeks.
Leona was born on March 29, 1919, in rural Waterville to Thomas and Lena Slechta and lived her entire life in the area. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1937. On August 8, 1939, at an 8:00...
Karen Ann Meyer Ring
Jan 8, 2023
Karen Ann (Meyer) Ring, age 70, of Elysian, MN, passed away on January 8, 2023, in Lehigh Acres, FL.
Karen was born in Albert Lea, MN, on November 20, 1952. Karen is survived by her husband of 46 years, Daryl; children Amy, James (Katherine) and Molly; and grandchildren Natalie, Paige, Morrigan, Alexandra and Mary.
Karen was passionate about gardening and maintained several...
Robert Gerald Kipp
Jan 1, 2023
ROBERT GERALD KIPP, age 75 of Waldorf died on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic-Methodist Campus.
Born on February 4, 1947 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, he was the son of Gerald and Ethel (Roberts) Kipp. Bob graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1965. Following his schooling, Bob served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. Bob...
Beverly Lenore Barrie
Dec 31, 2022
BEVERLY LENORE BARRIE, age 85, of Waseca died on Saturday evening, December 31, 2022, at her home.
Born on October 17, 1937, in Fedora, South Dakota to Wendell and Mabel (Naser) Mahoney. She attended Plano High School in Fulton, South Dakota, graduating with the class of 1955. Beverly continued her education at Miller Beauty School in Sioux Falls. Following her education,...
Dawn Marie Summer
Dec 28, 2022
DAWN MARIE SUMMER, age 53, of Waseca passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Mayo Health Systems – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
Dawn was born on July 13, 1969 to William and Joy (Barber) Maxwell in Covina, California. She lived all through out California before moving to Minnesota. Dawn was joined in marriage to Brice Summer on March 25,...
Steven John Wallace
Dec 27, 2022
STEVEN JOHN WALLACE, age 67 of New Richland passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home.
Steven was born to John Wallace and Vivan Miller on September 23, 1955 in Albert Lea. He enjoyed being with his family and watching wrestling. He was a father, brother, uncle, grandpa, brother-in-law, and friend. He will be missed.
Steven is survived by daughter, Alicia...
Donald Gene Witt
Dec 25, 2022
DONALD GENE WITT, age 91 of Janesville, passed away on the evening of December 25, 2022 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Donald was born on his family’s farm on December 3, 1931, to Victor and Irene (Ewert) Witt. He attended country school before beginning to work as a young man. On June 5, 1952, Donald was married to Shirley Ann Linde...
Phyllis Ada Devens
Dec 24, 2022
PHYLLIS ADA DEVENS, age 89 of Janesville, passed away on December 24, 2022 at her assisted living apartment at Bridgewater in Janesville, following complications after a fall.
Phyllis (or Phyl as many called her) was born in Lake Mills, IA on June 22, 1933, to Clinton and Ada (Peterson) Stokesbary. She was the youngest of nine children. She attended school in...