Obits
Dean Otterson
Dean died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health systems in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Dean Otterson was born on November 11, 1960 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the only son of Lloyd and Charlene (Lester) Otterson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1979. He married Jolene...
Julius Johnson
Julius P. Johnson, 90, of Duluth, Minnesota, died on January 14, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
Julius was born May 7, 1934, to Carl and Susan Johnson in Mantorville, Dodge County, Minnesota. His family moved to Hartland, Minnesota in 1936 where he attended elementary school...
Harriet Eaton
Harriet Elaine Eaton, age 97 of Waseca, passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault surrounded by her family.
Harriet was born in New Richland on July 5, 1927, to Leonard and Doris Peterson. She graduated from New Richland High School...
Joseph M. Rysavy
Joseph Rysavy of Ellendale, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 24, 2025 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Litomysl (9946 SE 24th Ave,...
Beatrice O’Brien
BEATRICE ELAINE (MAASS) O’BRIEN, age 81, of Waseca passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 after a 3-year battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Up until the end Bea, maintained her love for everyday life. Despite frequent trips to the doctor, she continued to stay active visiting and talking with...
Sharon Ann (Schacherer) Miller passed away on January 12, 2025 at her home in Albert Lea, at the age of 86. She was born and raised in Dawson, Minnesota on August 8, 1938 to the late Herbert and Emmy (Lideen) Schacherer.
After graduating from Dawson High School, Sharon attended Minnesota State...
Donald Byron Lillesve died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home in Sarasota Florida. He was 72 years of age. Don was born Sept 7, 1952 in Polk County, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Violet (Johnson) Lillesve. He was a graduate of High School in New Richland, MN. Throughout his career, Don worked...
Margaret Stewart
Margaret Ann (McColley) Stewart, aged 83, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Augustana Care Center, Hastings, MN.
Margaret was born February 27, 1941 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Kenny and Agnes (Wakefield) McColley of New Richland, Minnesota. Margaret grew up on the family farm in New...
Darlene Mucha
Darlene Diane Mucha, 82, of New Richland, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was a daughter of Rueben and Adeline (Huper) Niebuhr, born on September 7, 1942 in Wells, MN. Throughout her life, Darlene exemplified faithfulness, strength...
CURTIS MELVIN DODGE, age 76, of Rochester passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Methodist Campus in Rochester.
Born on August 17, 1948 in Albert Lea, Curtis was the son of Gene and Sylvia (Tukua) Dodge. He grew up in New Richland, where he...