Obituaries
Richard Lee Gorell
Mar 18, 2025
Richard Lee Gorell, 87, of Waterville, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2025.
Richard was born on July 21, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to John and Bernice Gorell. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Electrical Engineering, Richard lived a life marked by his strong will, deep love for family, and warm, friendly...
Everett Allen Brown
Mar 18, 2025
EVERETT ALLEN BROWN, age 68 of Faribault, died on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Emeralds in Faribault.
Everett and his twin sister, Beverly, were born in Mankato on February 10, 1957, to parents Everett Earl and Nancy Elizabeth (Beaver) Brown. As a child he attended Roosevelt Elementary school in Mankato and later Waterville Schools before graduating from...
David Kent Hruska
Mar 17, 2025
DAVID KENT HRUSKA, age 87, of Waterville passed away surrounded by family on the morning of Monday, March 17, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born on August 31, 1937, in Faribault, Minnesota, David was the son of James and Ada (Stacke) Hruska. At the age of two, he was raised by his father and Dorothy (Gartemaker) Hruska. David graduated from...
Curtis M. Carlson
Mar 16, 2025
Curtis (Curt) Martin Carlson, 83, passed away peacefully at Colony Court (Foxdale) Memory Care in Waseca, MN on March 16, 2025.
Curt was born on October 19, 1941 to Vernon and Lorraine (Cummins) Carlson. Curt attended District 13 Country School, Waseca Central High School and graduated from the Southern School of Agriculture in 1959. Following he joined the Army National Guard...
Lyle Alan Waldron
Mar 15, 2025
LYLE ALAN WALDRON, age 76 of Waseca, died on the evening of Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Lyle was born in Waseca on February 6, 1949, to parents William and Marion (Wetzstein) Waldron. Lyle attended school in Waseca and while there he was a class officer, and participated in track, football, and basketball. He graduated from Waseca...
Diane Marie Chambers
Mar 14, 2025
DIANE MARIE CHAMBERS, age 66, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by her special caregivers, Cris and Dee, while at Mayo Clinic’s St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Diane was born on April 8, 1958, in Mankato to Richard and MaryAnn (Miller) Chambers. She graduated from Waterville High School with the class of 1977. She held numerous jobs...
Cleo "Jo" Gagnon
Mar 11, 2025
CLEO “JO” GAGNON, age 93 of Waseca, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Lakeshore Inn in Waseca.
Jo was born in Fargo, ND, on September 8, 1931, to parents Conrad and Blanche (Bushee) Lysne. After graduating from Cathedral High School in Crookston (she earned her Associate’s Degree at Inver Hills Community College) she...
Angie Schultz
Mar 11, 2025
Angeline “Angie” Schultz, age 96, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Angie was born on June 5, 1928, in Faribault County, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Rathai. She graduated from Pemberton High School and went on to work at Saint Joseph Hospital in Mankato, until her marriage to Francis Schultz of Wells Minnesota...
Jerry Douglas Earhart
Mar 11, 2025
JERRY DOUGLAS EARHART, age 58 of Waseca, formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Foxdale Assisted Living Facility in Waseca.
He was born on October 8, 1966, a son of the late George Blair and Dora Irene (Campbell) Earhart. Jerry worked in construction for most of his life. He loved horses, camping and anything outdoors.
He is survived by...
Bonnie Jean White
Mar 9, 2025
BONNIE JEAN WHITE, age 78 of Waseca, died on the evening of Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home in Waseca surrounded by her family.
Bonnie was born in Waseca on December 22, 1946, to parents Kenneth and Jean (Nock) Johnson. She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1964, then continued her education at Mankato State University. She...
Kathleen Ann Ulmen
Mar 8, 2025
Kathleen Ulmen, 72, of Janesville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato on March 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 15th, 1952, in Long Beach, California, Kathie led a life full of love, adventure, and service. She spent 26 years in the United States Marine Corps, where she dedicated herself to her work...
Shane Anthony McDonough
Mar 8, 2025
SHANE ANTHONY McDONOUGH, age 63, of Waldorf, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 24, 1961, in Wells, Minnesota, he was the son of Mark and Darlene (Munch) McDonough. Shane grew up in Waldorf where he was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his youth at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He proudly graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton...
Lisa Jean Hayes
Mar 8, 2025
LISA JEAN HAYES, age 59, of Waseca passed away the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.
Born on March 24, 1965 in Waseca, Lisa was the daughter of James and Dianne (Bauman) Bartelt. She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1983. Lisa married James Hayes on January 23, 1998, at Grace Lutheran...
Robert Harold Hoffman
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Harold Hoffman, known affectionately as Bob, passed away peacefully at home in Waseca on March 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, leadership, and deep connections with those he influenced throughout his life. Born on May 14, 1944, in Granite Falls, Minnesota, Bob's journey began in a small town where he would eventually set forth on a...
Janet Kay Nafe
Mar 6, 2025
Janet K. Nafe, age 81, of Albert Lea, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.
Janet Kay Myers Nafe was born into the Robert and Margaret Myers family on June 4, 1943 in Sioux Falls, SD. She joined her sister, Judy, before welcoming Susan and Rick to the family. The...
George Brendan McCarthy
Mar 5, 2025
GEORGE B. MCCARTHY, age 94, of Albert Lea passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Born on May 15, 1930, in Waseca, George was the son of George J. and Esther (Gear) McCarthy. He graduated from Waseca Central High School with the class of 1949 and from DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago...
Betty Ann Caya
Mar 1, 2025
BETTY ANN CAYA, age 95 of Waseca, died in the early morning of Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Betty was born in Waseca on March 8, 1929, to parents Louie and Lillian (Schleusner) Lewis. She was confirmed into her Christian faith at St. John Lutheran Church on May 23, 1943. She attended school in Waseca and...
Luella Mae Root
Feb 27, 2025
LUELLA MAE ROOT, age 90 of Waseca, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Lakeshore Inn and Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Born April 22, 1934, in Waseca, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mabel (Gehring) Cromer. She graduated from Waseca Central High School – Class of 1952. On October 17, 1954, she married Lyle Myrlin Root in Wilton Township, though they were...
Lynda K. Neste
Feb 27, 2025
LYNDA K. NESTE, age 76 of Waseca died on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Foxdale in Waseca surrounded by her family.
Born on August 23, 1948 in Mankato, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Jacob and Donna (Meagher) Longeneker. Lynda graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1966 and married Mark Neste on June 28, 1969. Lynda was a devoted mother and...
Marian Frances Byron
Feb 22, 2025
MARIAN FRANCES BYRON, age 95, of Waseca died peacefully at her Oak Terrace Assisted Living apartment in North Mankato, MN on February 22, 2025 with family by her side.
Marian was born on October 4, 1929 to Gertrude (Huntington) and Otto Frederick in Waseca, MN and grew up on the Frederick family farm west of Loon Lake in Waseca with her...
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