Obituaries
Helen June Carter
Oct 10, 2022
HELEN J. CARTER, age 86 of Waseca, formerly of Waterville, passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 10, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Born in Heron Lake, Jackson County, Minnesota on October 8, 1936, Helen was the daughter of Art and June (Wright) Aeiling. June was later married to Wesley Waugh, and together they raised Helen...
Bryant John Reese
Oct 10, 2022
BRYANT JOHN REESE, age 25, passed away at his home in Waseca on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Born in Albert Lea on July 5, 1997, Bryant was the son of Darin and Lynn (Kopperud) Reese. He was raised in New Richland and attended NRHEG High School, where he enjoyed playing football and running track. Following school, Bryant worked various jobs in...
Robert Earl Smith
Oct 8, 2022
ROBERT EARL SMITH, age 74, of Staples formerly of Waseca, died peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Born on April 30, 1948, in Wadena to Malcolm and Hazel (Dewald) Smith. He received his education at Staples High School and graduated with the class of 1966. Robert continued his education at the Vo Tech in Staples where...
Delaine Joan Alvira Scholljegerdes
Oct 7, 2022
DELAINE JOAN ALVIRA SCHOLLJEGERDES, age 94 of Waseca died on Friday morning October 7, 2022, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.
Born on January 1, 1928, in Waseca County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Arthur and Dea Christine (Johnson) Johnson. She attended Waseca High School, graduating in 1947. On April 2, 1948, Delaine married Richard Scholljegerdes at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church...
Joan "Jody" (Mitchell) Nelson
Oct 6, 2022
Jody was born on February 10, 1957, to James and Lillian Mitchell in St. Paul.
She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home while surrounded by family as they sang hymns of praise.
As a young girl she accepted Christ as her Lord and...
James K. Killday
Oct 5, 2022
JAMES K. KILLDAY, age 83, of Waseca passed away on October 5, 2022, at Colony Court in Waseca, MN.
James was born to Earl and Ruth Killday (DeBourd) on April 27, 1939, in Waldorf, MN. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School where he was the star halfback. Following his education, he owned and operated a gas station in Waseca for...
Donald J. Schuldt
Oct 5, 2022
DONALD J. SCHULDT, age 77, of rural Elysian, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family after battling cancer.
Don was born on March 29, 1945, in Minneapolis and lived there until he graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1968 with a degree in secondary education. He accepted his first teaching job with Janesville Public...
Bertha D. Dyer
Oct 3, 2022
BERTHA D. DYER, age 91 of Waterville, formerly of Elysian, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, October 3, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Born in Redfield, Iowa on June 11, 1931, Bertha was the daughter of Jesse and Trella (Belcher) Bainter. She attended school in Des Moines when she was young. On July 1, 1948, Bertha was...
Lois Delores Gossman
Oct 3, 2022
LOIS DELORES GOSSMAN, age 93, of rural Janesville, died on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Whispering Creek in Janesville where she was receiving rehabilitation therapy for a planned return home after developing heart trouble in midsummer.
Born on March 2, 1929, at home in Alton Township to August and Mary (Rudolph) Gottschalk. She first attended country school near the family farm...
Thomas Glenn Roycraft
Oct 2, 2022
THOMAS GLENN ROYCRAFT, age 68, of Waseca, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home in Waseca.
Born on October 29, 1953, in Minneapolis to Glenn and Joyce (Engstrom) Roycraft. Tom attended Baldwin Woodville High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin in Green Bay where he received his Bachelor...
Arlene Louise Buker
Oct 1, 2022
ARLENE LOUISE BUKER, age 87 of Waseca, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Born on the family farm in Wasioja Township, Dodge County, Minnesota on December 26, 1934, Arlene was the daughter of Arnold and Rosalie (Ohm) Scherger. She was baptized on January 20, 1935 by Pastor Arndt at Grace Lutheran Church in Dodge Center. She attended...
Lee Albert Morsching
Sep 29, 2022
LEE MORSCHING, age 62 of Waterville, passed away unexpectedly while doing what he loved on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Born in Faribault on March 13, 1960, Lee was the son of Nelmer and Lorraine (Schwichtenberg) Morsching. He was baptized at St. Peter’s “Bell” Lutheran Church as a child, and was later confirmed by Rev. Roth at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterville....
John Bernardo Souza
Sep 27, 2022
JOHN BERNARDO SOUZA, age 85, of St. Clair, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2022 at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
John was born on June 16, 1937, in Tiverton, Rhode Island to Joseph and Marie (Machado) Souza. He received his education at La Salle Academy in New Port, Rhode Island. On November 18, 1954, John enlisted into the...
Debra Ann (Lau) Hanson
Sep 27, 2022
Debra Ann (Lau) Hanson was born September 6, 1956, to Charlotte (Olson) Lau and Wilfred (Bud) Lau. She was raised in Janesville, MN where she attended school and graduated from Janesville High with the class of 1976. Debra’s battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Debra...
Ilona Lutgens
Sep 26, 2022
ILONA “ILI” LUTGENS, age 78 of Waseca, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022.
Born in Hungary on April 17, 1944, Ilona was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Kollath. Her family immigrated to the United States when Ili was 12 years old, and together they all settled in Minneapolis. She attended St. Margaret’s Catholic School before attending business school. Ili...
Delsie (Dehn) Koplen
Sep 25, 2022
DELSIE LOUISE (DEHN) KOPLEN, age 92, of Janesville, received the call to Heaven to see the Lord and her husband on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born on September 2, 1930, to Arthur and Emelia (Roemhildt) Dehn in Waterville. Delsie was baptized into her faith, schooled, and confirmed at St. Peter “Bell” Lutheran Church in rural Elysian....
Debra Jean Mulcahy
Sep 22, 2022
DEBRA JEAN MULCAHY, age 58 of Waseca, passed away at her home in Waseca on the evening of Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
No public services are being planned at this time.
Lucille Emma Dahle
Sep 19, 2022
LUCILLE “LUCY” EMMA DAHLE, age 84, of Waseca, passed away September 19, 2022 at Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca, MN.
Born on December 23, 1937 in Faribault, MN to Thomas and Bessie Ginter. Lucy graduated from Waterville High School. Following her education, she worked at EF Johnson and Brown Printing before spending 51 years working for Lake Shore Inn...
Donald Ervin Garten
Sep 19, 2022
DONALD ERVIN GARTEN, age 82, of Waldorf, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center.
Born on February 26, 1940, in St. James, to Emmett and Laura (Lorenz) Garten. Donald had several siblings and enjoyed his up bringing in St. James. He was an avid sports fan. Donald enjoyed watching the birds at his feeders...
Glen Charles Morris
Sep 18, 2022
GLEN CHARLES MORRIS, age 89 of Waterville, passed away at his home on the morning of Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Born in Medo Township, Blue Earth County on March 28, 1933, Glen was the son of Mike and Charlotte (Bentley) Morris. He attended school in Elysian while he was young. On June 9, 1954 he was married to Velma Bluhm at...
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