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Robert Johnson
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...

Hazel Bethke
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...
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...
Born September 6, 1942 in Waseca, MN, Ruth was a lifelong teacher and learner. She lived as a Franciscan sister for 9 years. She received a BA in Music from St. Theresa’s College in Winona and an MA in Choral Conducting from the University of Minnesota. She taught music and led choirs at multiple...

Josh Landrum

Josh David Landrum, age 44 of North Mankato passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born on January 14, 1980 in Mankato, Josh was the son of Mike and Kay (Meister) Landrum.  He attended Waterville-Elysian-Morristown school along with Waseca High School.  Josh married Angie Rosenthal...

Diane Ford

Diane Ford In the world of comedy, there are stars, and then there are icons. Diane Marie Ford, with her razor-sharp wit, lightning-fast humor, and unwavering spirit, was undoubtedly the latter. On April 30, 2024, the comedy world bid farewell to one of its brightest, bawdiest, and most...

Bob Abbe

Robert "Bob" M. Abbe, age 74, of Owatonna, MN, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024. Bob was born on December 2, 1949, in Waseca, MN, to Melvin and Ordena (Schley) Abbe. He attended Owatonna High School and graduated with the Class of 1967. Bob earned the prestigious American Farmer Degree...

Patricia Born

Patricia Ann (Schwinghammer) (Jensen) Born, age 82, of Waseca, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato, from her year-long battle with cancer.  Pat was born on February 10, 1942, in St. Cloud. She was the oldest of ten children born to Walter and Leona (Hiemenz...

Dick Wallace

Dick Earl Wallace, age 78, of Waseca passed away on the morning of Monday, May 28, 2024 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca. Born on July 4, 1945 in Iowa City, Iowa, Dick was the son of Marcella Wallace. He and his family traveled throughout his life until planting roots in Waseca. He...

Neoma Johansen

Neoma Jean Johansen, age 88, of New Richland passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at New Richland Care Center. Born on February 20, 1936 in New Richland Township, Neoma was the daughter of Orland and Carol (Weed) Hagen. She graduated from New Richland High School with the...

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