Obituaries
Raleigh John Schroeder
Feb 9, 2024
RALEIGH JOHN SCHROEDER, age 75, of Waseca, died peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home.
Born on August 26, 1948, in Waseca, he was the son of Ervin and Florence (Neigebauer) Schroeder. Raleigh graduated from Waseca Central High School with the class of 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1971 where he served on the...
Christine Anna Schultz
Feb 8, 2024
CHRISTINE “CHRIS” ANNA SCHULTZ, age 74, of Waseca peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Waseca. Born on May 4, 1949 in Faribault, she was the daughter of Vernon and Loretta Schwartz. She graduated from Waterville High School with honors in 1967. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Schultz on October 12, 1968 at...
Lucille Gregor
Feb 8, 2024
LUCILLE GREGOR, age 94 of Waseca passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 in Waseca with her family by her side.
Born on September 8, 1929 in rural Waterville, Minnesota, Lucille was the daughter of Alfred and Esther (Stoering) Haase. She was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at St. Peter’s “Bell” Lutheran Church in rural Waterville. She graduated from...
Mary Louise Schnepf
Feb 4, 2024
MARY LOUISE (OSKEY) SCHNEPF, age 83, of rural Janesville, died on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Mankato with her family and friends by her side.
Born on January 5, 1941, in Milaca, Minnesota, Mary was the daughter of Lloyd and Margaret (Hayes) Oskey. She attended school in Milaca, and completed her schooling at Mankato High School. She moved to Waseca where...
AnneMarie Burgess
Feb 3, 2024
ANNEMARIE BURGESS, age 61 of Janesville, died on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her home.
Born on December 22, 1962, in Mankato, she was the daughter of Steve and Ethel (Johnson) Sens. She graduated from Janesville High School Class of 1981. In 2013, she graduated from Minnesota State University – Mankato with her master’s degree. AnneMarie spent her life in the...
Cindy "Cy" Sue Yess
Feb 1, 2024
CYNTHIA “CY” SUE YESS, died on the morning of Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca.
Cy was born to Marvin and Milly (Holtz) Yess on July 26, 1949. She was their second child and was an amazing sister to her big sister Carolyn and her baby brother Curt. Cy was baptized into Christ’s family and confirmed her...
Mildred Leone Gerlach
Jan 31, 2024
MILDRED LEONE GERLACH, age 77, of Waseca passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2024 at Colony Court Senior Living.
Born on March 8, 1946 in Long Prairie, Mildred was the daughter of Raymond and Myra (Gatz) Gerlach. She went throughout her life being known as “Mildie” to her family and “Millie” to her friends. She graduated from Waseca Central High School...
Gerald "Ger" Duane Stanke
Jan 30, 2024
GERALD “GER” DUANE STANKE, age 71, of rural Janesville, died unexpectedly while vacationing in Texas on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Ger was born on September 16, 1952, in Waseca, to Marvel “Bud” and Janice (Bull) Stanke. He received his education at Janesville Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1970. On August 11, 1973, Ger was united in marriage to Lois Ann...
Charlene Louise Briese
Jan 30, 2024
CHARLENE LOUISE BRIESE, age 50 of Waseca, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home.
Charlene was born on May 1, 1973, in Mankato. She was the daughter of David and Cathy (Fortney) Briese. She attended school at South Central High School. She was a very kindhearted, creative, caring, and personable person, who always put others before herself. She had...
Brady Ross Anderson
Jan 27, 2024
BRADY ROSS ANDERSON, age 43 of Waseca, died unexpectedly although peacefully at his home on the afternoon of Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Brady was born in Waseca on September 24, 1980, to parents Mark Anderson and Janice “Jan” Ross. He attended school in Waseca before beginning a lifetime of hard work that he loved. He began by working in the...
Carol Anne Anthony
Jan 26, 2024
Carol A. Anthony age 78, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center, Waseca, MN.
Born July 16, 1945, in Rolla, North Dakota, she was raised in Floodwood, MN, and spent a great deal of time at Lake Pokegama. She graduated from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN, with an education degree and earned a Master of Arts degree...
Brent Thomas Possin
Jan 26, 2024
BRENT THOMAS POSSIN, age 50 of New Richland died on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Cancun, Mexico.
Born on April 18, 1973 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Richard and Sharon (Owens) Possin. He graduated from NRHEG High School in 1991. While in high school Brent was active with FFA. He went on to graduate from South...
Betty Jane Larson
Jan 26, 2024
Betty Jane Larson, age 96, died peacefully at her home with family by her side on January 26, 2024.
Betty was born on May 6, 1927, in Deer Park, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alfred and Nellie (Webb) Boe. Betty grew up on a dairy farm, graduating from Amery High School in 1945. She then attended University of Wisconsin, River Falls receiving...
Dale Lawrence Fell
Jan 25, 2024
DALE LAWRENCE FELL, age 79, of Waseca passed away at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Born on July 28, 1944 in Waseca, Dale was the son of Lawrence and Ida (Kath) Fell. He attended country school. He worked various jobs as a mason, most notably working for Clint Sommers. He loved to read, tinker, and create wonderful pieces with...
Norma Joy Rogers
Jan 22, 2024
Norma Joy (Clipper) Spahr, Bailey, Rogers was the second daughter born to Gordon and Vera Clipper in Lake Benton, Minnesota on November 21, 1925, and passed away on January 22, 2024. Norma’s family will host a Memorial Service at First Baptist Church in Waterville, MN on February 24, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM and the service will be...
LeAnn Kathleen Marzinske
Jan 21, 2024
LeAnn K. Marzinske, age 82, of rural Janesville, died peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home.
Born on December 7, 1941, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Leo and Frances Sonntag. LeAnn was baptized on December 21, 1941 and confirmed in her faith in April of 1955, both at St. John Lutheran Church in Two Rivers....
Jill Lynn Roemhildt
Jan 18, 2024
JILL LYNN ROEMHILDT, age 56 formerly of Elysian died on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Maple Grove.
Born on May 3, 1967 in Mankato, Minnesota, Jill was the daughter of James and Barbara (Krenik) Roemhildt. She graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School in 1985. During high school, Jill worked as a lifeguard at the Elysian Beach and at the Mini Mall...
Ileen Lois Rieck
Jan 14, 2024
ILEEN LOIS RIECK, age 89, of Waseca, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care in Owatonna.
Born on October 9, 1934, in Waseca, she was born to Walter and Gertrude (Scholljegerdes) Voss. Ileen attended Steele County country school and Owatonna High School. On January 10, 1953, Ileen was united in marriage to Henry Rieck...
Marjorie Lou Gores
Jan 12, 2024
MARJORIE LOU GORES, age 94 of Golden Valley, formerly of New Richland died on Friday, January 12, 2024 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.
Born on March 4, 1929 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Nelson) Swenson. Marjorie graduated from New Richland High School in 1946 and Gustavus Adolphus College in St....
Gerald Roger Rietfort
Jan 12, 2024
GERALD ROGER “JERRY” RIETFORT, age 85 of Reeds Lake, died at his home on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Jerry was born in Waseca on June 30, 1938, to parents John and Esther (Praxl) Rietfort. He attended school in Waseca before serving with the US Army where he was stationed both in Korea and at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. ...
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