Obituaries
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...
Nina Winifred Carlson
Jan 18, 2025
Nina W. Carlson passed away on January 18, 2025 at her apartment at Monarch Lakeshore Assisted Living. She was 101 years old.
Nina was born the seventh child of William L. Marshall and Nina M. Marshall (Clarke) in Osage City, Kansas on April 13, 1923. Nina’s father had a full service dairy, so Nina spent part of her early years cleansing...
George Carlson
Jan 16, 2025
George Henry Carlson, 92, formerly of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, passed away from natural causes on January 16, 2025, in Janesville, MN. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he will be remembered for his selflessness and generosity, life of service, and storytelling.
George was born on June 9, 1932, in Cambridge, MN to Herman and Nora Carlson. He grew up on a...
Steven Vernon Melcher
Jan 16, 2025
STEVEN VERNON MELCHER, age 71 of Janesville, passed away from heart complications on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
He was born on March 24, 1953, in Sacramento, California, a son of Ervin and Charlotte (Hutter) Melcher. He graduated from Waseca High School – Class of 1971. On June 15, 1974, he married the love of...
Justin Colby Mueller
Jan 15, 2025
JUSTIN COLBY MUELLER, age 40, of Waseca, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at his home.
Born October 31, 1984, in Mankato to Gary Mueller and Jenn Philips-Schoknecht. Justin lived a life filled with passion, purpose, and a deep love for his family and friends.
Justin’s early years were spent in Janesville, where he developed a strong work ethic, starting...
David John Clausen
Jan 15, 2025
DAVID JOHN CLAUSEN, age 92 died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Mapleton Community Home.
Born on October 25, 1932, he was the son of Herbert and Eveline (Krueger) Clausen. He graduated from Pemberton High School in 1951and married Lorraine Witt on January 2, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville.
David farmed, raised sheep, and had a dairy herd. He...
Ruth Rosalie Smith
Jan 11, 2025
Ruth Rosalie Smith (née Purcell) – or as her friends and family called her “Toddy” – passed away on January 11, 2025. Born on April 3, 1938, Toddy grew up in Waseca, Minnesota. She was a gloriously independent spirit. Toddy met her future husband Kent Smith in the Fifth Grade. She saw some boys playing baseball and she wanted to...
Suzanne Endres
Jan 9, 2025
SUZANNE “SUE” ENDRES, age 69 of Janesville died on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her home in Janesville.
Born on April 5, 1955 in Brainerd, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Turcotte) Endres.
Sue was a loving and doting mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Sue led a life that was always centered on her family. She wanted what was...
Lori Ann Keyes
Jan 8, 2025
LORI ANN KEYES, formerly of Iosco Township, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Centra Care in Redwood Falls, MN. Recently she was a resident of Franklin Restorative Care in Franklin MN.
Lori Ann was born November 27, 1967, to Dale & Goldie Keyes of rural Janesville. She was the first-born child of the couple. She was a joy to the...
Richard Martig Rohne
Jan 3, 2025
RICHARD MARTIG ROHNE, age 81 of Waseca, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton.
He was born on September 21, 1943, in Minneapolis. He was the son of Orville D. and Viola E. (Martig) Rohne. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1962-1968. Following his release from service, he attended the Colorado Barber College. He...
Leon Edward Ritchie
Dec 30, 2024
LEON EDWARD RITCHIE, age 78 of Waseca, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home.
He was born on January 18, 1946, in Faribault. He was the son of Edward Lee and Dorothy Ellen (Fritz) Ritchie. He graduated from Waseca Public Schools – Class of 1964. Leon served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he...
Curtis Melvin Dodge
Dec 26, 2024
CURTIS MELVIN DODGE, age 76, of Rochester passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Methodist Campus in Rochester.
Born on August 17, 1948, in Albert Lea, Curtis was the son of Gene and Sylvia (Tukua) Dodge. He grew up in New Richland, where he attended New Richland High School, excelling in wrestling...
Ronald Martin Steffen
Dec 25, 2024
RONALD MARTIN STEFFEN, age 75, of Waseca, died peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, at his lifelong home.
Born on January 15, 1949, at home in rural Waseca, Ron was the youngest child born to Earl and Grace (Kumerow) Steffen. He received his education at Waseca Central High School, graduating with the class of 1967. Following the unexpected passing of...
Lucille Emma Nelson
Dec 23, 2024
LUCILLE “LUCY” EMMA NELSON, age 80, of Waseca passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at her home.
Born on May 3, 1944 in Springfield, MN, Lucy was the daughter of Fredrick and Grace (Johnson) Zimmerman. She attended Comfrey High School. She was united in marriage to Roger Nelson on April 8, 1961 in Darfur, MN. Together, they raised three sons:...
Arlene Mae Wehr
Dec 21, 2024
ARLENE MAE WEHR, age 87 of Waterville, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland.
She was born on May 28, 1937, in Faribault. She was the daughter of George and Elsie (Schuler) Drinken. On April 9, 1955, she was united in marriage to Merle Edwin Wehr. She loved traveling, and spending winters with Merle...
Stacy Lynn Manning
Dec 20, 2024
STACY LYNN MANNING, age 55, of Faribault, formerly of Owatonna, passed away peacefully Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Emeralds at Faribault.Born on April 14th, 1969, in Waseca, MN. to Gilbert and Vivian (Johnson) Manning, she graduated with the Class of 1988 at Waseca Senior High School. Throughout her life, Stacy faced challenges related to mental illness and intellectual disabilities....
Anthony "Tony" Paul Staloch
Dec 20, 2024
ANTHONY “TONY” PAUL STALOCH, age 71 of Janesville, passed away on the evening of Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident which occurred on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Tony was born in Albert Lea on December 23, 1952 to Quentin and Constance “Connie” (Japp) Staloch. He attended...
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