Obituaries
Frederick Irving Ventura
Feb 12, 2025
FREDERICK IRVING VENTURA, age 80, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on February 12th at Good Samaritan Society after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 17, 1944, in Bronx, New York to Hyman and Betty (Feldlaufer) Ventura. He graduated from William Howard Taft High School in 1962 and went on to further his education at New York University. He earned...
Irene Lamont
Feb 8, 2025
IRENE J. LAMONT, age 95 of Waseca died on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands.
A private graveside service will be held at Sakatah Cemetery in Waterville at a later date.
Robert Eugene Johnson
Feb 8, 2025
ROBERT “BOB” EUGENE JOHNSON, age 85 of Waseca, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center with his wife of 61 years, Gwen, by his side.
Bob was born April 15, 1939, to Lester and Beulah (Schaumkessel) Johnson at Waseca Memorial Hospital. He was baptized at Pontoppitan Lutheran Church in Lemond and confirmed at First Congregational Church in...
Douglas Jon Leet
Feb 8, 2025
DOUGLAS JON LEET, age 76, of Waseca, passed away in the early morning of February 8th, 2025. Despite battling health problems for years, Doug maintained positivity, a sharp wit, and a great outlook on life. He found joy in numerous pursuits including fishing, watching grandchildren’s activities, card games with family, and time with friends.
Doug was born on March 15, 1948...
David Harold Kruse
Feb 6, 2025
DAVID HAROLD KRUSE, age 77, of rural Janesville, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family, following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on April 29, 1947, in Mankato, he was the son of Raymond and Elsie (Hollmichel) Kruse. He grew up in St. Clair and graduated with the class of 1965. Following his education,...
Hazel Bethke
Feb 6, 2025
Hazel Eldora Bethke, age 103 passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 06, 2025 at Foxdale Memory Care.
Hazel was born April 2,1921 in Waseca to Arthur & Alveda (Johnson) Palm. Married to Wally Bethke Feb 20th 1941 at Vista Convent Church in New Richland. She worked at Birdseye for many years. She loved spending time with family. She also loved baking,...
Sherry Larson
Feb 5, 2025
SHERRY LYNN LARSON, age 54, of Waseca, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, following a yearlong battle with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer at Lake Shore Inn Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Born on December 18, 1970, in Edina to Robert & Karen (Lewis) Volling. Sherry grew up in Pemberton and graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School with the class of 1989....
Bruce Possehl
Feb 4, 2025
BRUCE MICHAEL POSSEHL, age 70, of Waseca, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.
Born on June 27, 1954, in Waseca to Walter and Gloria (Knudson) Possehl. He attended Waseca Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1972. Bruce was united in marriage to Kathy Magee in 1976 and together they lived in Waseca, later...
Darwin Neal Winter
Feb 2, 2025
DARWIN NEAL WINTER, age 71, of Lake Crystal passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
Born on July 21, 1953, in Morris, Minnesota, Darwin was the son of Clarence and Arllette (Stahldorf) Winter. He graduated from Janesville High School and began his career driving truck for various companies, a job he held until health...
Betty Lois Zell
Feb 2, 2025
BETTY LOIS (POSSIN) ZELL, age 95, of Janesville passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born on March 25, 1929 in Freedom Township, rural Janesville, Betty was the daughter of Otto and Bertha (Schendel) Possin. She was baptized on April 21,1929 and confirmed in her faith on March 29, 1942 by Rev. H.C....
Gordon "Grump" Greenwald
Feb 1, 2025
Gordon "Grump" Greenwald, born on February 10, 1945, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, on February 1, 2025, in Mankato, Minnesota, just days before his 80th birthday.
On July 8th, 1972, he married Sharon, his cherished wife of 52 years. Together, they built a close-knit family that includes their two daughters, Nancy (Greg) Swedin and Rachel (Pam)...
Harriet Elaine Eaton
Jan 30, 2025
HARRIET ELAINE EATON, age 97 of Waseca, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault surrounded by her family.
Harriet was born in New Richland on July 5, 1927, to Leonard and Doris Peterson. She graduated from New Richland High School in 1945. She met the love of her life, Kenneth Eaton,...
Mary Louise Hutton
Jan 27, 2025
MARY LOUISE HUTTON, age 79, a resident of Waseca, MN passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025.
She was born on August 18, 1945, in Ohio, a daughter of Roy and Norma Loth. Her birth name was Mary Louise Loth. She had an older brother named John Hamilton who preceded her in death in 2023. Mary and her mother lived in...
Michael Gerard Collins
Jan 25, 2025
MICHAEL GERARD COLLINS, Age 67, of Waseca passed away on January 25, 2025, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.
Michael was born on October 6, 1957, in Waseca, MN, to Joseph M. Collins and Maureen A. (Connors) Collins. Michael attended Sacred Heart School, graduated from Waseca High School in 1976, and went on to St. Cloud Vocational Technical College in 1977....
Edward Felix Kubat
Jan 25, 2025
EDWARD FELIX KUBAT, age 81, of Waseca passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato after a silent two-year battle with cancer.
Born on October 11, 1943, in Owatonna, Ed was the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Kubichek) Kubat. He graduated from Marian High School with the class of 1961. Following high...
Mahlon Charles Grubish
Jan 24, 2025
MAHLON CHARLES GRUBISH, age 95, of Waterville, died peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Faribault
Born to Charles Stephen and Marie Clare (Stangler) Grubish on August 24, 1929, at Waseca Hospital, he was the oldest of 8 children. Mahlon attended a one-room country school south of Waterville which was on his home farmland. He farmed with his father and eventually...
Beatrice Elaine O'Brien
Jan 23, 2025
BEATRICE ELAINE (MAASS) O’BRIEN, age 81, of Waseca passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 after a 3 year battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Up until the end Bea maintained her love for everyday life. Despite frequent trips to the doctor, she continued to stay active visiting and talking with her siblings, attending to her family, following grandkids and...
James Francis Byron
Jan 22, 2025
JAMES FRANCIS BYRON, 103-year-old resident of Waseca, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Born on October 17, 1921, in St. Mary Township, Waseca County, he was the son of William E. and Elmira (Conway) Byron. Jim was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Mary Township. He began his education at the Gallagher country...
Jessica Cruz Lunar
Jan 19, 2025
JESSICA CRUZ LUNAR, age 37, of Waseca, died unexpectedly on January 19, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
She was born on December 5, 1987, in California. She was the daughter of Frank and Ruby (Adame) Lunar. She graduated from Montclair High School – Class of 2006. She worked for ICAN in Waseca for many years where she made lasting relationships within...
Douglas Jeffrey Sasse
Jan 18, 2025
DOUGLAS JEFFREY SASSE, age 80, of Waseca died on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
Born on September 16, 1944 in Anoka, Doug was the son of Daniel and Valeera (Moll) Sasse. He grew up on a turkey farm north of Sleepy Eye and attended Sleepy Eye Public Schools. Doug proudly served in the United States Army and...
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