Obituaries
Kenneth R. Leet
Dec 1, 2022
KENNETH “KENNY” LEET, age 79, of Waseca died on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on January 20, 1943 in Fairmont to Herbert and Lois (Small) Leet. Kenny grew up in Fairmont and attended Fairmont High School, graduating with the class of 1961. On December 31, 1963, Kenny was united in marriage to Jeanne Wolter...
Franklin Lee Miller
Nov 29, 2022
FRANKLIN LEE MILLER, age 77 of Janesville, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Born in Carroll, Iowa on May 20, 1945, Franklin was the son of Chester and Eva (Bromert) Miller. After graduating from Audubon High School, he served his country in the United States Navy. On June 9, 1978,...
Matthias "Pete" Adams
Nov 29, 2022
Matthias “Pete” Adams (75) of Janesville, MN passed away Tuesday evening November 29, 2022, peacefully at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna with his wife by his side.
Pete was born November 17, 1947, to Margaret (Denn) and Leon Adams in Mankato, MN. Pete graduated from Janesville High School in 1965. After graduating he continued to farm, including custom spraying and numerous...
Marvin Dale Kormann
Nov 29, 2022
MARVIN DALE KORMANN, age 92, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Colony Court in Waseca.
Born on August 12, 1930, in Medo Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota to Roger and Verna (Anton) Kormann. Marvin grew up in Janesville for a short time before his family moved to Waseca where he received his education through 8th grade. In 1950,...
Sharon Rose Radke
Nov 27, 2022
SHARON ROSE RADKE, age 75 of Janesville joined her Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Whispering Creek in Janesville following a long battle with diabetes.
Sharon Rose Beelow was born on March 23, 1947 in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Orville and Harriet (Pagel) Beelow. She attended Trinity Parochial School before graduating from Janesville High School. Sharon worked in banking...
Dee Schuttloffel
Nov 24, 2022
DEE SCHUTTLOFFEL, age 78 of Waterville, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Born in Mankato, Minnesota, on July 24, 1944, Dee was the daughter of Joseph and Joyce (Anderson) Walser. On August 24, 1978, she married Robert Schuttloffel, who preceded her in death on October 17, 2015. She enjoyed playing cribbage, going to garage and craft sales,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...