Obituaries

Terry Pooley

Terry Pooley

Mar 25, 2019

Terry L. Pooley, age 71, of Janesville died peacefully on Monday morning, March 25, 2019 at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 30, at Faith Lutheran Church in Janesville with Pastor Kris Anderson officiating. Interment will be in Janesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday, March 29, at Starkson...

Ray E. Mudgett

Ray E. Mudgett

Mar 25, 2019

Ray Eldon Mudgett RAY ELDON MUDGETT, age 71 of rural New Richland, died on Monday, March 25, 2019 in Steele County. Born in Sandstone, Minnesota on January 9, 1948, Ray was the son of George and Maxine (Briggle) Mudgett.  Following his schooling Ray entered the United States Marine Corps in June of 1967.  After serving in Vietnam he met the...

Alice Slechta

Alice Slechta

Mar 23, 2019

Alice Slechta ALICE MARTHA SLECHTA, age 91 of Waterville died on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Owatonna Hospital. Born on January 30, 1928 in Waseca, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Frank and Martha (Volkman) Maas.  Alice was baptized and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville.  She attended rural country school near the family farm in rural...

Loren Bronstad, Sr.

Loren Bronstad, Sr.

Mar 23, 2019

Loren P. Bronstad Sr., age 88, of Waseca, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Bridgewater of Janesville. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, March 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville with Rev. Larry Griffin and Rev. Paul Muther, officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Woodville Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to...

David Cole

David Cole

Mar 20, 2019

David Cole DAVID EDWARD COLE, age 66 of Waseca died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Born in Waseca on October 5, 1952, David was the son of Bernard "Bud" and Lois (Goeritz) Cole.  He graduated from Waseca High School in 1971 and then attended St. Paul Barber School.  In 1972 David married Debra...

David Harvey

David Harvey

Mar 17, 2019

David B. Harvey DAVID BRIAN HARVEY, age 49 of Elysian died peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home in Elysian. Born on September 5, 1969 in Farmington, Minnesota, he was the son of Albert and Shirley (Domeier) Harvey.  He grew up in Farmington and Lakeville.  David married Colleen M. Langerman on August 6, 2011 on LaJolla Beach in...

Helen Schultz

Helen Schultz

Mar 12, 2019

Helen Schultz Helen Clares (Iverson) Schultz was born August 11, 1929 & stepped into Jesus arms on March 12, 2019 at the age of 89. She was on the farm with her family. Helen was fondly known by most as the "egg lady".   She was also an incredible pie baker! Helen attended country school in Blooming Grove Township through eighth...

Patricia Viskocil

Patricia Viskocil

Mar 10, 2019

Patricia Viskocil We lost our best friend today. Our Mom, Patricia Jean Viskocil, passed away Sunday March 10th 2019 while holding our hands at her home in Waseca MN after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. She was 74. Born on June 25th 1944 at the New Prague Hospital, she dreamed as a little girl of becoming a Nun...

Delores A. Mulcahy

Delores A. Mulcahy

Mar 8, 2019

Delores Ardis Mulcahy, age 82, of Waseca passed away peacefully March 8, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM on Friday, March 15, at Church of the Sacred Heart in Waseca with Fr. Gregory Leif as Celebrant. Spring burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 14, at Starkson &...

Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Mar 8, 2019

Craig Allen Smith CRAIG ALLEN SMITH, of Waseca died peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2019 at the age of 62. Craig was born on May 10, 1956 in Menomonie, Wisconsin the son of LaVern "Smitty" and Audrey (Breitzman) Smith.  Craig graduated from Waseca Senior High School in 1974. He immediately joined the Army and served in Hawaii. Upon...

Wayne Tesch, Sr.

Wayne Tesch, Sr.

Mar 8, 2019

Wayne Tesch Sr. WAYNE MICHAEL TESCH SR., age 72 formerly of Waseca, died on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Central Health Care Center in Le Center. Born on May 4, 1946 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Eldor and Hildegard (Kreuger) Tesch.  Wayne was employed at Brown Printing Co. in Waseca for many years before moving to...

Jerry Rutledge

Jerry Rutledge

Mar 7, 2019

Jerry E. Rutledge Jerry Rutledge always felt that actions spoke louder than words. It motivated his collection of silent films and unsung composers, his travels around the globe, his years of service to organizations in his beloved hometown of Waseca, Minn., and his efforts on behalf of his clients during his nearly 50-year career as an insurance-company executive. Rutledge, who...

Vicky L. Gleason

Vicky L. Gleason

Mar 5, 2019

Vicki L. Gleason VICKI LYNN GLEASON, age 69 of Waterville passed away Tuesday March 5, 2019 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, surrounded by loved ones. Vicki was born July 6, 1949 in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Lloyd H. and Mildred A. (Anderson) Drews. She graduated from Waseca High School in 1967.  Vicki was united in marriage to Robert...

Ryan Scott Reinfeld

Ryan Scott Reinfeld

Mar 3, 2019

Ryan Scott Reinfeld RYAN SCOTT REINFELD, age 61 of Kilkenny, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home. Born in Duluth on February 12, 1958, Ryan was the son of Robert and Pauline (Okins) Reinfeld.  He went to Edina East High School and graduated with the class of 1978.  He has worked for Ace Hardware in Faribault in 17...

Robert Bob Freeman

Robert Bob Freeman

Mar 3, 2019

Robert 'Bob' Eugene Freeman ROBERT "BOB" EUGENE FREEMAN, age 83 of Waseca, died at his home on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Born in Waseca on January 17, 1936, Robert was the son of Eugene and Mary (Downie) Freeman.  Following his graduation from Waseca Central High School he enlisted in the US Army in 1954.  While he was enlisted he married...

Nova Marie Proechel

Nova Marie Proechel

Feb 28, 2019

Nova Marie Proechel, age 56 of Waseca, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Waseca. A Time of Gathering for friends and family will be from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Starkson and Steffel Funeral Home ~ McRaith Chapel in Waseca. Nova was born on June 8, 1962 in Canton, SD to Lindy and Myla (Edblom)...

Orville Krienke

Orville Krienke

Feb 28, 2019

Orville Krienke ORVILLE OTTO KRIENKE, age 82 of Waseca died peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Lake Shore Inn in Waseca. Born on April 11, 1936 in Alton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, he was the son of Otto and Delia (Roeker) Krienke.  He attended school in rural Le Sueur County before graduating from Waterville High School in 1954. ...

Daniel David Wheelock

Daniel David Wheelock

Feb 28, 2019

Daniel David Wheelock, age 45 of Janesville, died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home due to heart failure. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7th at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Janesville with Fr. Michael Cronin officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 at the Starkson and Steffel Funeral Home in Janesville...

George R. Harris

George R. Harris

Feb 25, 2019

George Harris, age 97, formerly of Madison Lake, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at Silver Bay Veterans Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake with Fr. Robert Schneider as Celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...

Marna L. Bauer

Marna L. Bauer

Feb 23, 2019

Marna Bauer MARNA LEE BAUER, age 83 of Waterville, died on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Born in Erin Township, Rice County, Minnesota on February 14, 1936, Marna was the daughter of Alva and Evaline (Roemhildt) Jackson. She was baptized into the faith on April 5, 1936 in Kilkenny and was later confirmed at Trinity...