Obituaries
Bruce Loren Smith
Oct 25, 2021
BRUCE LOREN SMITH, age 66 of Waterville went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Born on April 3, 1955 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Loren and Pearl (Zimmerman) Smith. He graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School in 1973. Bruce married Lori Taylor on January 14, 1978 in...
Eugene "Gene" August Miller
Oct 21, 2021
EUGENE “GENE” AUGUST MILLER, age 84 of rural Janesville, died at his home on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Born in rural Janesville, on June 23, 1937, Gene was the son of Frank and Margaret (Storjohann) Miller. He was baptized by Pastor Otto Krause at Trinity Lutheran in Janesville on July 18, 1937 and was later confirmed on April 2, 1950...
Marion Verna Ketzeback
Oct 17, 2021
MARION VERNA KETZEBACK, age 89, of Waterville, died on Sunday morning, October 17, 2021 at Traditions in Waterville. Born on April 9, 1932, in Waterville to Aaron and Vera (Von Sien) Shifflett. She received her education at Waterville Public Schools. Marion was united in marriage to Lyle Reid in 1950, having three daughters and they were later divorced. She was...
Brian Dean Gunderson
Oct 17, 2021
BRIAN DEAN GUNDERSON, age 46 of Janesville, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Born in Cresco, Iowa on June 13, 1975, Brian was the son of Leon and Julie (Austin) Gunderson. Brian graduated from Harmony High School, attended college in Winona, MN, and graduated from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Construction Inspector Academy at...
Larry Lee Dukes
Oct 16, 2021
LARRY LEE DUKES, age 80, of Waseca, died on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on August 11, 1941, in Fargo, the son of Everett and Olive (Ruble) Dukes. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1959. Larry was married to Ilona Kollath in Minneapolis in 1968. Together they were blessed with two daughters:...
Jeanne Marie Schneider
Oct 15, 2021
JEANNE MARIE SCHNEIDER, age 93, passed away on October 15, 2021, at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca. Born on October 14, 1928, in Shakopee to Wilbur and Leona (Neunsinger) Mohrbacher. She spent her childhood years in Shakopee until moving to Redwood Falls in 1954, where Jeanne and her husband, John resided for almost 60 years. Jeanne answered to many names: loving...
Norman Eugene Davis
Oct 14, 2021
NORMAN EUGENE DAVIS, age 66, of Waseca, died peacefully on October 14, 2021 at his home in Waseca. Born on October 12, 1955, in Athens, Tennessee to Winston “Clifford” and Lonia (Ellis) Davis. He received his education at Macomber Vocational Technical High School in Toledo, Ohio, graduating with the class of 1973. Following his education, Norman enlisted into the United...
Bonnie Marie Klemmensen
Oct 12, 2021
BONNIE MARIE (MUDGETT) KLEMMENSEN, age 47, of rural New Richland, is now at peace in heaven, passing away on Tuesday morning, October 12, 2021 at her home. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2020, she realized how much more precious faith, love and time with loved ones had become. Her children became her legacy, teaching them a...
Ashley Marie Robinson
Oct 10, 2021
ASHLEY ROBINSON, age 32, of St. Clair, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Born on March 27, 1989, at Children Hospital in Rochester to Mark and Judy (Weinert) Cheney. Ashley Grew up on the family farm outside of Elysian and attended W-E-M schools with the class of 2007. After graduation she moved to...
Lisa Ann Browning
Oct 6, 2021
LISA ANN BROWNING, age 56 of Waseca, died at her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in New Ulm on October 29, 1964, Lisa was the daughter of Charles and Sandra (Nehls) Stoltzman. She attended school in New Ulm and the surrounding area. She met the Jim Browning, the love of her life, and they were married in Mankato...
Wade Scott Welch
Oct 5, 2021
WADE SCOTT WELCH, known to many as “Gilligan”, age 61 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Laurel’s Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born in Faribault on January 22, 1960, Wade was the son of Raymond Welch and Shirley Dehn. After attending school at WEM, he became an ASC Certified Mechanic. He was married to Lynn Nielson and...
Patrick Lee Hinkel
Oct 5, 2021
Patrick Lee Hinkel, son of the late Raymond "Bud" Hinkel and the late Dorothy "Migi" Hinkel, peacefully passed away on October 5th with his two sons (Joshua Hinkel & Jesse Hinkel) and his former partner (Debra Elias) by his side. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Jansen and his brother Tim Hinkel. He is loved and will be...
Sandra Lee Prechel
Oct 3, 2021
SANDRA LEE PRECHEL, age 79 of Waseca, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 3, 2021 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Ghent, Minnesota on November 1, 1941, Sandy was the daughter of Lawrence V. and Marion E. (Clark) Maertens. When she was young she attended Good Counsel High School before continuing her education at Mankato...
Lois Elizabeth Chaffin
Oct 1, 2021
Lois Elizabeth Chaffin, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 1, 2021, at her home in Waseca. She was born July 28, 1926, to Edgar F. Johnson and F. Ethel Johnson and was a resident of Waseca for the greater part of her life. Lois graduated from Waseca High School, attended Stephens College in Missouri, and...
Dean Charles Groskreutz
Sep 29, 2021
DEAN CHARLES GROSKREUTZ, age 51 of Wells, died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. A private family interment will be held at a later date.
Linda Lee Fell
Sep 28, 2021
LINDA LEE FELL, age 67, of Waseca died on September 28, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato following a short fight with melanoma. Born on April 1, 1954, in Mankato to Ronald and Arlene (Kletschka) Monson. Linda grew up in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School in 1972. The fall after graduation she was united in marriage...
Rose Marie Mariska
Sep 27, 2021
ROSE MARIE MARISKA, age 95 of Waterville died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Estates of Delano. Born on March 6, 1926 in Kilkenny, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Elmer and Matilda (Thomas) Stangler. Rosie attended a one room schoolhouse in Kilkenny and later Waterville High School through grade 9 at which time she was needed to help...
William "Bill" George Kemp
Sep 25, 2021
WILLIAM G. KEMP, age 76 of Waseca passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Bill gave all of himself to everything he did and loved everyone with all his heart. He had an abiding faith in the almighty and followed his faith through Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. Bill loved his family...
Katherine "Katie" Buland
Sep 25, 2021
KATHERINE “KATIE” MARIE BULAND, age 54, of Waseca, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at her home. Born on March 30, 1967, in Minneapolis. At a young age, Katie was adopted by the Richard and Barbara (Lueken) Sankovitz family. She grew up in Waseca, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School and later graduated from Waseca Public School, where she excelled at...
Amy Joann Domonoske
Sep 24, 2021
AMY JOANN DOMONOSKE, age 52 of Waterville died on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on May 13, 1969 in St. Peter, Minnesota, Amy was the daughter of John and Susie (Krocak) Smisek. She graduated from Le Center High School before attending Minnesota State University in Mankato. Amy married David Domonske on July 20,...
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