Ward Edward Hering, age 84, of Waterville, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Regions Hospital, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 64 years.
Marlin “Marlie” Albert Kritzer, age 88, of Waterville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Traditions of Waterville.
Marlie was born on November 3, 1937, in Waterville to Harvey and Esther (Krueger) Kritzer. He attended Waterville High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. Following high school, Marlie honorably served his country in the United States Army.
Arthur William Sorgatz, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, at Allina Hospital in Owatonna, surrounded by his loved ones.
Art was born on February 8, 1933, in rural Waterville, the son of William and Minnie (Preuss) Sorgatz. He was raised on the family farm with two sisters and one brother, attending school in rural North Morristown.
William C. Hoehn, age 93, longtime resident of Good Thunder, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 29, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Good Thunder with visitation starting at 11 a.m. Military honors will follow at church. Complete obituary and livestreaming: www.mankatomortuary.com
Roger Dean Howland, age 87, of Forest City, IA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side under the care of hospice.
Kimberly Schwenke-Cram, 59, Madison, SD, passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, on Saturday, January 10, 2026 after battling pneumonia, blood clots, and Valley Fever.
