Obituaries

Philip M. Hasselquist

Philip M. Hasselquist

Nov 27, 2018

Philip M. Hasselquist PHILIP M. HASSELQUIST, age 94 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on May 22, 1924, in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, he was the son of John and Esther (Reed) Hasselquist.  Phil grew up in Almelund, Minnesota, and graduated from North Branch High School in 1942.  After graduation he farmed...

Robert Leo Sheeran

Robert Leo Sheeran

Nov 26, 2018

Robert Leo Sheeran Robert Leo Sheeran (Bob), 92, died November 26, 2018 with his family at his side. He passed away at his beloved home, Stonegate Cottage, located on the Snoqualmie River in Fall City, Washington, a place he often referred to as a slice of heaven.  Robert Leo Sheeran (Bob) was born January 29, 1926 in Waseca, Minnesota. He...

Duane H. Hoffman

Duane H. Hoffman

Nov 22, 2018

Duane Hoffman age 93, of Pemberton died peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday November 22nd, 2018 at his home in Pemberton, Minnesota. Funeral Service will be 11:30 AM on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alma City with Rev. Keith Bilitz officiating. Interment will be in Alma City Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Richard Dick Chambers, Jr

Richard Dick Chambers, Jr

Nov 22, 2018

Richard 'Dick' Chambers, Jr. RICHARD CHAMBERS, JR, age 70 of Waterville, died surrounded by his family at his home on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Richard "Dick" Chambers Jr, also known as "Red", was raised and lived in Waterville, MN.  He was drafted and served in Vietnam.  We wont forget the sacrifice he made for his country and future family.  Early...

Irene Kahnke

Irene Kahnke

Nov 21, 2018

Irene Kahnke, (wife of the late Vincent Kahnke), age 85, of Waseca passed away on Wednesday morning, November 21, 2018, at the Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Church of the Sacred Heart with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. A visitation will be for an hour...

Donna Remiger

Donna Remiger

Nov 18, 2018

Donna L. Remiger DONNA LAVONNE REMIGER, age 87 of Waterville died on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Traditions in Waterville Born on February 9, 1931 in rural Elysian, she was the daughter of Fred and Olga (Linnum) Seifert.  She graduated from Waterville High School in 1948 and married Gerald "Jerry" Remiger on October 15, 1949 at the Elysian Methodist Church.  ...

Bettye Scholljegerdes

Bettye Scholljegerdes

Nov 16, 2018

Bettye Scholljegerdes BETTYE DORIS SCHOLLJEGERDES, age 91 of Waseca died on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Foxdale in Waseca. Born on March 11, 1927 in Waseca County, she was the daughter of William and Amelia (Rieck) Timmerman.  She attended Waseca High School and married Willard Lawrence Scholljegerdes on December 29, 1946 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland.   Following...

Dean Long

Dean Long

Nov 15, 2018

Dean D. Long DEAN D. LONG, age 72 formerly of Waseca, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Dean Dale Long, born to Edith and Joe Long in Bismarck, ND on April 17, 1946, was the youngest of nine children. Dean grew up in Dawson, ND, and graduated from Steele-Dawson High School in 1964. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S....

Russell D. Good

Russell D. Good

Nov 15, 2018

Russell D. Good RUSSELL D. GOOD, age 83 of Waseca died on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born on January 25, 1935 in Mankato, Minnesota he was the son of Alvah and Delores (Solseth) Good.  Russ graduated from Waseca High School in 1952 and married Marlene Seim on September 2, 1956 in Waseca. ...

Joyce Grothe

Joyce Grothe

Nov 13, 2018

Joyce Grothe, age 84, of Madison Lake, died Tuesday morning, November 13, 2018 at Pathstone Living in Mankato. A Celebration of Joyces Life will be from 11 AM 1 PM on Sunday, November 18, 2018, with a Memorial service following all at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ Arnoldt Chapel of Janesville. Burial will be in Eagle Lake...

Edward Atherton

Edward Atherton

Nov 10, 2018

Edward Atherton EDWARD WILLIAM ATHERTON, age 75 of Elysian died on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home in Elysian. Born on March 10, 1943 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Edward and Dorothy (Hall) Atherton.  He graduated from Waseca High School and joined the U.S. Navy.  He met the only true love of his life, Margaret Ann...

Eddie Eggers

Eddie Eggers

Nov 9, 2018

Eddie Eggers Edgar Eggers was a kind man. He was an honest man. He was a caring man. He was a man of impeccable integrity. He was a good man who led a good life. This was our father, Edgar Eggers, who passed away early on the morning of November 9. Our father focused on what is important in life....

Irene Leach

Irene Leach

Nov 9, 2018

Irene Leach, age 65, of Waseca passed away peacefully with her husband and son by her side on Friday morning, November 9, 2018, following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Memorial Service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. Visitation will be for one...

Travis M. Jordan

Travis M. Jordan

Nov 9, 2018

Travis Jordan, "T.J.", age 36, of Minneapolis, died Friday afternoon, November 9, 2018, at his home. A Service of Remembrance will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 17, 2018, with a Gathering of Family and Friends to follow until 2pm all at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. www.wasecafuneral.com Travis Matthew Jordan was born...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Nov 6, 2018

Robert "Bob" Jones, age 69, of Mankato, formerly of Janesville, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 6, 2018, at Pathstone Living in Mankato. Memorial service will be 2 PM on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 with a visitation for one hour prior to the service all at Janesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy King and Rev. Margery Lisle officiating. Interment...

Allen Eichhorst

Allen Eichhorst

Nov 6, 2018

Allen Eichhorst ALLEN WILLIAM EICHHORST, age 85 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born in Freeborn County on July 10, 1933, Allen was the son of Wilhelm and Alma (Schwarz) Eichhorst.  He was baptized at his familys home in 1933 and was later confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf in...

Harry C. Bittrich

Harry C. Bittrich

Nov 5, 2018

Harry C. Bittrich HARRY C. BITTRICH, age 82 of Waterville died on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna Private services are being held. Burial will be at Sakatah Cemetery in Waterville.

Milan Prechel

Milan Prechel

Nov 5, 2018

Milan Prechel MILAN IVER PRECHEL, age 93 of Waseca, died on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Lakeshore Inn in Waseca. Born on June 17, 1925 in Woodville Township, Waseca County, Milan was the son of Wilfred and Alfrieda (Priebe) Prechel.  Growing up he attended rural Waseca school #24 before going on to graduate from Waseca High School in 1943. ...

Kathryn Fitzsimmons

Kathryn Fitzsimmons

Oct 31, 2018

Kathryn FitzSimmons, age 78, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 31, 2018, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 with a visitation for two hours prior to the Mass all at Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery...

Sandy Purtle

Sandy Purtle

Oct 27, 2018

Sandy Lee Purtle, age 79, of Waseca, formerly of Minneapolis, died on October 27, 2018, in Waseca. Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis. www.wasecafuneral.com...