Obituaries
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,...
Judy Gail Kozan
Sep 22, 2021
Judy Gail Kozan, age 72, of Waseca, MN passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at home in Waseca, MN after surviving metastatic cancer for seven years. Born in Franklin, Minnesota on September 16, 1949, Judy was the daughter of Dale and June (Johnson) Anderson. She attended Kennedy High School in Bloomington, MN and graduated in 1967. She met musician James...
James G Hanson
Sep 20, 2021
JAMES GORDON HANSON, age 86 of Waseca died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on January 2, 1935 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, he was the son of Leonard and Stella (Ottum) Hanson. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1952 and went on to attend Luther College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Following...
Theresa Wolske
Sep 19, 2021
THERESA MARIE WOLSKE, age 68 died on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at The Beacon in Lake Crystal. Born on October 2, 1953 in Mankato, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Dave and JoAnn (Klugherz) Gretz. She graduated from Wilson in Mankato. Theresa married Benjamin Wolske on July 5, 1972 in Manitou Springs, Colorado. They lived in Colorado Springs for several...
Jesús Hernández
Sep 19, 2021
Jesús Hernández a los 44 años de edad de San Luis Potosí, México falleció el domingo 19 de Septiembre del 2021 en Clarksville, Iowa. Nacido en McAllen, Texas EEUU el 31 de Agosto de 1977, Jesús era el hijo de Jesús Benito Hernández e Inez Adela Rodriguez López. De joven, asistió a la escuela del Cevetis 121 en San Luis...
Ivory Raymond Abbe
Sep 19, 2021
IVORY RAYMOND ABBE, age 97, of Elysian, died on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Born on August 15, 1924, in Janesville Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. He was one of nine children born to William and Emma (Kabnick) Abbe. Ivory attended country school through 6th grade, staying home to help on the farm. Ivory was united...
Joyce Anne Lloyd
Sep 16, 2021
JOYCE ANNE LLOYD, age 60, of Waseca died on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s Campus of Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Born on February 6, 1961, in Wilmington, Delaware to William Sr. and Barbara (Griffith) Lloyd. Joyce grew up in Delaware with her two brothers and one sister. They were raised learning the meaning of hard work. She received...
Donald James Clayton
Sep 14, 2021
DONALD JAMES CLAYTON, age 86 of Waseca, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at The Emeralds of Faribault. Born in Waseca on January 27, 1935, Donald was the son of Roy and Marian (Wood) Clayton. He attended school in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1953. Donald was active in both band and choir...
Lois Lillian Foels
Sep 13, 2021
LOIS LILLIAN FOELS, age 91 of Waseca was called to her heavenly home on Monday, September 13, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on June 12, 1930, Lois was the youngest child of Herman and Lillian (Beisner) Bathke. She was raised on a farm in Waseca County along with 2 brothers and 3...
Ronald Leo Brey
Sep 13, 2021
RONALD LEO BREY, age 81, of rural New Richland, appeared before the judgement seat of Almighty God on September 13, 2021. Born on March 9, 1940, in New Ulm to Norbert and Irene (Warta) Brey. He grew up on a farm by Lafayette. Ron was the last 8th grade graduate from District 53 country school. Shortly after his 17th birthday,...
Frank Lajuan Gibson
Sep 12, 2021
FRANK LAJUAN GIBSON, age 42, of Austin, Minnesota died unexpectedly on September 12, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born in Chicago, Ill, to Frank McCain and Leila Gibson-Tucker. He attended Franklin Elementary and E.C. Central High School in East Chicago, Indiana. Survived by his children: Savannah Gibson and Frank Landon Gibson; mother, Leila Gibson-Tucker; father, Frank Lathen...
Delores "Dee" Helen Appel
Sep 11, 2021
DELORES HELEN (Holicky/Harriman) APPEL age 82, of Waseca left this earth and her family to be with her precious Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 surrounded by her family. Delores was born on April 18, 1939, in LeCenter to Alfred and Alida (Tiede) Holicky and, as often told by Dee, in the middle of a snowstorm. She was the first...