Obits
David Arndt
David “Ozzie” Arndt, age 84, formerly of Waldorf, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato.
Born on September 22, 1941 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Elmer and Hazel (Taft) Arndt. He graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1961. Ozzie was united in...
Ardell Olson
Ardell Janice Youngberg was born on August 12, 1942 in Waseca, the daughter of Melford and Doris (Johnson) Youngberg. She attended New Richland High School and was thankful to grow up in a rural community. She still referred to their family farm as "down home." She moved with her family from...
Dwayne "Whitey" Hagen
Dwayne “Whitey” Hagen was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, surrounded by his loving family. Whitey lived his life to the fullest, always sharing a smile or a song wherever he went.
Born on June 15,1932 in Waseca, he...
Thad Tuttle
Thaddeus "Thad" Tuttle, 50, of Ellendale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Sat., February 14, 2026 at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. A visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fri., February 13, 2026 at Michaelson Funeral Home in...
Nona Smith
The Lord welcomed Nona Marie (Root) Smith (97) into his loving arms in the promise of everlasting life on February 6, 2026. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
Born on January 7,1929 in Waseca County, Minnesota to Burchard and Esther (Gehring)
Root, Nona grew up on...
Lorraine Lent
Lorraine Lent, age 91, of Owatonna, died Friday, February 13, 2026 at Owatonna Hospital.
Lorraine Delores Olson was born on October 31, 1934 near Hartland Minnesota. Her parents were Narvin and Gunda (Rugroden) Olson. Soon after, the family moved to their farm in Berlin Township, Steele County...
Richard Stenzel
Richard “Rick” P. Stenzel, age 73, of Wells, MN died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Shepherd’s Inn, in Wells, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. A visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026...
Eunice Benoit
Eunice Ruth Benoit, 91, of Moose Lake, formerly of Burnsville, died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born May 25, 1934 in Waseca County to Arty and Ella Hanson. Eunice grew up on the family farm and attended New Richland High...
John Jacobson
John Paul Jacobson of rural Ellendale passed away at the Owatonna Hospital on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the age of 66 after a 13-month long battle with pancreatic cancer.
John was born on January 6, 1960 in Owatonna to Helmer and Jeannette (Johnson) Jacobson and grew up on the family...
Kevin Hamor
Kevin Alan Hamor passed away suddenly at his home on January 20, 2026. He was 70 years old. Kevin was born October 26, 1955 to Jerald and Helen (Lawson) Hamor in Albert Lea. He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1973. He then attended Albert Lea Area Vocational Technical Institute for...