Irene M. Warner, age 95 of Waterville died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at District One Hospital in Faribault.

Lorna Marvel Sexton, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester on the morning of Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the age of 98. She was a long time Waseca resident, spending her last years under the excellent care and friendships at Colony Court in Waseca.

Stuart James Preston, age 79 of Faribault died on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Rodney James Wehr, the son of Merle and Arlene (Drinken) Wehr, was born on December 29, 1974 in Waseca, Minnesota. He died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at his home in Swea City at the age of 46 years.
A Celebration of Rod’s Life will be held on March 20, 2021 at the Swea City Fire Hall from 3-6pm.
Rod worked for Brand FX in Swea City for 9 years, and recently for Aluma Trailers in Bancroft as a welder.

Martin Jeffery Baker, age 57, of Elysian died in a farming accident at his home on March 14, 2021.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Marysburg (27528 Patrick St. Madison Lake, MN). Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, March 21, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN, and will continue one hour before service at church on Monday. Masks and social distancing will be followed at both venues. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Steven Lee Roemhildt, age 54 of Mankato died on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Le Sueur County.
Born on January 23, 1967 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Aaron and Dorothy (Wendt) Roemhildt. Steven graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School in 1985. He was employed with Gear & Broach in Waterville and later Kato Engineering in Mankato. He was currently employed with Winegars Inc. in Waseca. He loved playing darts, hunting and fishing, and gardening. Steven was a member of the Silver Lakers Sportsmans Club.

ROGER WILLIAM KEWATT, age 93, of Waterville, formerly of Kilkenny died peacefully on Friday evening, March 5, 2021 at Traditions in Waterville.

Linda Brink (Ward), 71, formerly of Silver Bay, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Joan Warner, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.  Joan was born on June 13, 1933 in Mankato to William and AnnaJane (Fuller) Ward.  She attended Mankato High School and married the love of her life, Merle J.

Joan Warner, age 87, of New Prague, died peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.  Joan was born on June 13, 1933 in Mankato to William and AnnaJane (Fuller) Ward.  She attended Mankato High School and married the love of her life, Merle J.

Gordon Harvey Kritzer, a Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2021 at the age of 87. His family is so grateful that he was able to be home thanks to hospice and home care who assisted in caring for him.

Norman Frank Berndt, age 74, of Waseca died unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Rita Jean Stangler, age 84, of Kilkenny, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault. Visitation will follow CDC health guidelines and be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:30 p.m.. Private interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Kilkenny for the family only. A recording of the funeral will be available on the Dennis Funeral & Cremation Services website (dennisfuneralhomes.com) after the service.

Milton J. Johnson, 82, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Born December 21, 1938 in Elysian, MN to the late John (Jack) and Renetta (Frodl) Johnson, he served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed a long career as an Engineer for Whirlpool Corporation in Danville, KY. He was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church in Lancaster, KY and served as a member of the Knights of Columbus in Danville, KY. Milton's greatest joy was making others smile and making sure everyone knew how proud he was of his family.

Rita Kay Grubish, age 65 of Waterville, passed away at her home on the morning of Saturday, January 16, 2021 following a difficult battle with cancer.

Mary Ann Lucille Dusbabek, age 96 of Waterville died on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.