Karen J. “Katie” Carolan was born June 16, 1956 to Robert and Carol Stephenson in Milwaukee, WI. She died of complications from cancer on April 9, 2023 in Rochester, MN, at peace and surrounded by her husband and children. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved friends Glenn Schroeder and Beth Bliss. She is survived by her husband, Mike Carolan; children Jake (Jenny) Carolan, Ben (Jess Dorschner) Carolan, Molly (Joe) Moon; grandchildren Dexter and Simon; brother Scott (Shirley) Stephenson and sister Gail (John) Firer.

Shari Rae Quast, age 78, of Waterville passed away from complications of COPD and lung cancer on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Traditions of Waterville, surrounded by her family. 

Constance “Connie” K. Wagner, age 81, of Waterville, formerly of Apple Valley, died on the morning of Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.
Born in White Lake, South Dakota on July 20, 1941, Connie was the daughter of Earl and Mildred (Gales) Fredericksen. Playing games with her granddaughters was her favorite thing to do – she loved them with all her heart! 

JoAnn C. (Cate) Verdev, age 90, of Morristown, died on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Foxdale Senior Living, Waseca, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be at Peace United Methodist Church, Morristown on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Elden Eklund, officiating.  Interment will be at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault.
Visitation will be held 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service on Monday.
Arrangements are being completed by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.

Carl W. Vollbrecht, Sr., age 93, of Waterville, died on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Piper’s Good Tidings for Seniors.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Morristown on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Juan Palm officiating. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery, North Morristown.
Visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m. and also at church for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

John W. Krause, age 91, of Morristown, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Three Links Care Center, Northfield.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Morristown. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery, Morristown.
Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Eugene Charles “Chuck” Wann, 77, of New Prague, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in Fort Myers, FL. Chuck was born on January 25, 1946 in New Prague, to Eugene C. and Lois (Suel) Wann. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and was a 1964 graduate of New Prague High School. After attending the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, he graduated from Mankato State University. On February 10, 1968, he was married to Barbara (Franz) Wann in New Prague. They had two children.

Eugene Charles “Chuck” Wann, 77, of New Prague, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in Fort Myers, FL. Chuck was born on January 25, 1946 in New Prague, to Eugene C. and Lois (Suel) Wann. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and was a 1964 graduate of New Prague High School. After attending the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, he graduated from Mankato State University. On February 10, 1968, he was married to Barbara (Franz) Wann in New Prague. They had two children.

Margaret Weaver, age 85 of Waterville, died on Thursday, March 9, 2023.