Obituaries

Wayne G.  Roemhildt

Wayne G. Roemhildt

Nov 24, 2022

WAYNE G. ROEMHILDT, age 85, of Waseca, Minnesota passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Wayne was born to Ted and Clara Roemhildt in Waseca on July 11, 1937. He attended schools in St. Peter and graduated from Minnesota State College - Mankato, receiving a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He was a teacher, wrestling/...

Charles Grant "Mike" Mcneil

Charles Grant "Mike" Mcneil

Nov 24, 2022

CHARLES GRANT “MIKE” McNEIL, age 97 of Waseca, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Foxdale Assisted Living in Waseca.

Born in Waseca on March 1, 1925, Charles was the son of Earl and Elizabeth (Grant) McNeil. He attended school in Waseca before serving his country in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946. Following his honorable discharge, Mike...

Donald Merlyn Wagner

Donald Merlyn Wagner

Nov 23, 2022

DONALD MERLYN WAGNER, age 81 of Waterville, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the morning of Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Bridgewater in Janesville.

Born in Mitchell, South Dakota on December 4, 1940, Donald was the son of Nick and Garnett (Sperlich) Wagner.

Donald is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Connie of Waterville; two sons, Kevin Wagner of Apple...

Anita June Southwick

Anita June Southwick

Nov 21, 2022

ANITA JUNE SOUTHWICK, age 80 of Janesville, was called home by her savior during the night on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Born in Waseca on June 21, 1942, Anita was the daughter of Elmer and Edna (Kath) Bartz. She attended school in Waseca and graduated with the class of 1960 before continuing her education...

Ryan John Bruhn

Ryan John Bruhn

Nov 18, 2022

RYAN JOHN BRUHN, age 47 of Waseca, passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on November 18, 2022.

Born on September 28, 1975, in Detroit Lakes to Steve and Diane (Schwandt) Bruhn. Ryan grew up in Vergas, Minnesota and attended Frazee Public School, graduating with the class of 1994. After graduating, Ryan worked alongside his dad on the family...

Glenda Hoppe

Glenda Hoppe

Nov 16, 2022

GLENDA WILMA HOPPE, age 53, of Waseca, formerly of St. Paul, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Waseca.

Born on February 10, 1969, in Mankato to Glenford and Mary (Marshall) Hoppe. She received her education from Owatonna Public School. In 1989, Glenda met the love of her life, Reginald Byers and together they made there home in St. Paul and...

Michelle Lynn Ewest

Michelle Lynn Ewest

Nov 15, 2022

MICHELLE LYNN EWEST, age 51, of Waseca passed away after a battle with ALS on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on April 12, 1971 in Estherville, IA, to Ronald and Vickie (Dalen) Thornburg. Michelle received her education from Owatonna Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1989. On April 27, 1996, she was united in...

Susan "Shuzy" Laura Enzenauer

Susan "Shuzy" Laura Enzenauer

Nov 15, 2022

SUSAN “SHUZY” LAURA ENZENAUER, age 59, of Waseca died on November 15, 2022, at her home in Waseca.

Born on March 24, 1963, in Owatonna to Herbert William Enzenauer and Ella Rachel (Dale) Carlson. She attended Owatonna Public Schools where she was active with the band as a trumpet player. She graduated with the class of 1981. Susan continued her education...

Lucille Harriet Grose

Lucille Harriet Grose

Nov 11, 2022

LUCILLE “CELIE” HARRIET GROSE, also lovingly known as “Grandma Lucy” of Waterville passed away on the morning of Friday, November 11, 2022, at Traditions of Waterville. She was 94 years old.

Born in Waterville on January 12, 1928, Lucille was the daughter of William and Gertrude (Hoffman) Poehler. She was the third of six children. She graduated from Waterville High School...

Earl Thomas Tarter

Earl Thomas Tarter

Nov 11, 2022

EARL THOMAS “TOM” TARTER, age 83 of Waterville passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, November 11, 2022, in Waterville.

Born in Kentucky on April 13, 1939. The family relocated to Arizona in 1950. Tom was the oldest son of Roe and Emma (Lindsey) Tarter. After school, Tom went into the Navy where he served his country for five years...

Isla Dawn Wolfe

Isla Dawn Wolfe

Nov 8, 2022

Isla Dawn Wolfe, daughter of Joel and Jacklyn Wolfe, was born silent on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, at 6:28 PM at the Owatonna Hospital. Isla weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Isla was carried for every second of her life, only knowing the feeling of love. Her long eyelashes, gentle hands and tiny toes are just a...

Gerald "Jerry"  Slattery

Gerald "Jerry" Slattery

Nov 4, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Slattery passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 in Shakopee, MN at age 83.

Jerry was born in Waseca, MN on February 28, 1939 to Robert William and Luella Margaret Slattery (neé Miller) and raised on the family farm with an older sister and two younger brothers, William (“Bill”) and John at the end of the Great Depression.

As...

Wendell Joseph Armstrong

Wendell Joseph Armstrong

Nov 3, 2022

WENDELL JOSEPH ARMSTRONG, age 82 of Waseca, died unexpectedly following a short battle with cancer on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home.

Born on July 22, 1940, in Waseca to Benjamin and Agnes (Root) Armstrong. Wendell received his education at Waldorf Public School, graduating with the class of 1958. In 1961, he enlisted into the Army National Guard where he...

Henry C. Kriese

Henry C. Kriese

Nov 1, 2022

HENRY C. KRIESE, age 78 of Janesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Whispering Creek in Janesville.

Henry was born on July 14, 1944, in Mankato, MN. He was a graduate of Janesville High School. Following his education, Henry spent many years driving semi for Quast Trucking in Janesville and Senske Trucking in Waseca. He took a break from...

Gary Ernest Bauman

Gary Ernest Bauman

Oct 31, 2022

GARY “ERNIE” E. BAUMAN, age 74 of Waseca, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home in Waseca.

Born in Waseca on September 6, 1948, to George E. C. and Lois C. (Yess) Bauman. He graduated from Waseca High School. Following his education, Gary worked various construction jobs. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He enjoyed...

Roger Wayne Grothe

Roger Wayne Grothe

Oct 29, 2022

ROGER WAYNE GROTHE, age 87 of North Mankato, died in the early morning of Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Born in Mankato on May 31, 1935, Roger was the son of Albin Leland and Irene Clara (Berge) Grothe. He attended school in Janesville but left school in the 10th grade in order to work the...

Brayer Anthony Morales-Cruz

Brayer Anthony Morales-Cruz

Oct 27, 2022

BRAYER ANTHONY MORALES CRUZ, age 19 of Waterville, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Born in Mankato on August 24, 2003. Brayer was the son of Antonio and Aurelia Morales Cruz. He was a graduate of Waterville High School, class of 2021. After graduation, he went...

Robert  Arthur Mcguire

Robert Arthur Mcguire

Oct 26, 2022

ROBERT ARTHUR McGUIRE, age 96 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.

Born in Waseca on September 8, 1926, Robert was the son of Arthur and Irene (McCarthy) McGuire. Bob received his education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Waseca, graduating with the class of 1944. He worked for Self Service Grocery Store until...

Joanna Rebekah Dolezal

Joanna Rebekah Dolezal

Oct 26, 2022

Psalms 139:1-3 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

Joanna Rebekah (Snell) Dolezal, the youngest of 5 siblings, was born on June 15, 1988...

Judy Ann Cheney

Judy Ann Cheney

Oct 24, 2022

JUDY ANN CHENEY, age 57 of Elysian, died at her home on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Born in Mount Clemens, MI on July 30, 1965, Judy was the daughter of Robert and Janice (Reed) Weinert. She was raised in the communities of Richmond and St. Clair, MI, and attended school in the East China School District of St. Clair County, MI....