Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault in West Concord to Frank and Lyla (Larson) Wilcox She graduated from Mantorville High School and began a lifelong journey rooted in hard work Joy was first united in marriage to Kenneth Whitaker and together they welcomed three children: Vicki Joy married Russell Weir at a small brown church in Iowa blending their families and beginning a partnership marked by deep love and companionship that lasted 55 years they created a warm and welcoming home first in Kasson and then in Waseca she worked in various retail and manufacturing positions over the years always known for her diligence and kind spirit Joy had a deep appreciation for the simple things in life She found joy in caring for horses and chickens and she loved to unwind by watching classic westerns Wes (Terry) Wilcox of Rochester; numerous grandchildren great great-grandchildren and other relatives Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church Interment will follow the service at Woodville Cemetery Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors she was the daughter of Brian and Holly (Herrick) Harguth Quinn was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca She grew up on a farm in rural Waseca with her loving parents and sisters She began her education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Waseca and graduated from Waseca Public Schools with the class of 2014 Quinn continued her education at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management where she double majored in finance and accounting Quinn was proud to accept her first job with one of the Big Four Accounting firms Quinn was a big city girl and her career allowed her to live in Minneapolis for a few years before bringing her to Chicago Throughout her career she was a member of the MN CPA and IL CPA Quinn was a talented athlete and singer; she was eclectic She could accomplish anything she put her mind to Quinn enjoyed living the big city life and relishing all it had to offer Quinn’s favorite hobby was traveling anywhere in the world She valued family time and being with her friends Quinn will be remembered as an independent beautiful young woman who will be forever loved Brian and Holly Harguth of Waseca; sisters: Heather (Jake) Droessler of New Brighton and Eliza (Brandon Dahnert) of Waseca; nieces: Adeline and Elsie Droessler baby boy Tradup arriving any day; grandparents: Bill and Eileen Harguth of Waseca; many aunts Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday Private family burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Waseca Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and will continue until the time of the service at the church on Wednesday memorials are preferred to NAMI – Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness).  (ABC 6 News) – Days after a partial apartment building collapse in Waseca city officials are still unsure of the building’s future asking people to continue to stay outside of barricaded areas Following emergency response to the collapse on April 2 in historic downtown Waseca at 113/115 South State Street electrical and gas services were disconnected According to a press release from the city the City Building Official and a hired private structural engineer evaluated the buildings and determined they could not be occupied Displaced residents have been assisted by Waseca County Emergency Management The sidewalk and parking stalls in front of the buildings on State Street were blocked off and the buildings are boarded up The alley and public parking lot to the east of the collapse area have been barricaded The City of Waseca Building Official is working with the property owner and their hiredstructural engineer and will make further evaluations and recommendations Before the fate of the building can be decided safety and financial factors will need to be considered The city will work with private entities to ensure the building and surrounding area is stabilized andsafe (ABC 6 News) – An apartment complex partially collapsed on South State St but several tenants are now without a place to call home People were taken to the Waseca Public Safety Building while the city’s emergency management team worked with the American Red Cross to find housing for the tenants The collapse caused major disruptions to the city and even closed down a portion of highway 13 for a few hours After it was deemed safe to enter the building fire fighters let people grab their pets and anything they would need for the next few days as they were transported to temporary housing First responders could not confirm what caused the building to partially collapse but Celina Campagna one of the building’s tenants said she documented cracks on the backside of the building since September 2024 “I have called the city about the crack in the building several times I talked to the building inspector and our landlord wasn’t telling us any different,” Campagna said The cracks raised concern for Campagna because they were near a gas meter and she was worried it would blow up Campagna said no one was listening to her and after the collapse she and the rest of the tenants are facing uncertainty “I have no idea what’s next and they aren’t really telling us much right now,” Campagna said As that uncertainty hangs over former tenants Waseca public safety director Kris Markeson said he doesn’t know when people would be able to return to their apartment “I’m doubting it’s going to be anytime in the next day or two and I really don’t have a timeline,” Markeson said “There is a lot of unanswered questions.” fire fighters let people into the building to grab pets and other living essentials before heading to temporary housing locations The building is now boarded up so no one can enter and risk injury Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 ABOVE: Fairmont Cardinals sophomore Anthony Stegge swiftly serves the ball during a singles match against a Waseca Bluejay on Tuesday evening at the Fairmont High School tennis courts the Fairmont Cardinals spring tennis team fell to Waseca 7-0 in a Big South Conference tennis match Anthony Stegge fell to Tyler Jellum in the No while Leo Fortin was defeated by Henry Huttemier 6-4 Jonah Vetter was beaten by Otto Schoenrock 6-0 Dominick Lund-May and Tyler Slama fell to ARmaan Bhatti and Keenan Collins in the No while Wylee Frederiksen and Oliver Thedens fell to Tommaso Scognamiglio in the No Lilly Ortega and Simone Castro fell to Lucas McQuery and Brodyn Hoof 6-4 Fairmont’s next match is at Redwood Valley at 4 p.m Correction – The tennis results published in the Tuesday edition of the Sentinel were incorrectly reported while Tyler Slama defeated Devin Haase 6-2 JAMES – The Fairmont Cardinals defeated the St James Saints 3-1 Tuesday in a Big South Conference baseball game Bicknase struck out 14 through seven innings The Cardinals’ next game is Thursday where they will host Windom for a 5:30 p.m WELCOME – The Martin County West Mavericks fell to Cleveland 9-3 in a Tomahawk-Valley Conference Preston Cepress went 2 for 2 scoring two runs while Lucas Larson struck out two through five innings Jerry Olson came on in relief striking out two through two innings The Mavericks (2-6) head to Fairfax to take on Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop on Friday for a 4:30 p.m PETER – The Fairmont Cardinals boys golf team placed 10th at Shoreland Country Club on Tuesday after shooting a 377 while Macklain Anderson shot a 91 for 33rd while Hudson McKean and Christian Selbrade shot a 101 tying for 50th Jalin Jackson finished 57th after shooting a 105 JAMES – The Martin County West Mavericks participated in a St with the boys placing fifth with 52 points and the girls placing sixth with 29 points Bear Kosbab placed first after running an 11.65 Kosbab placed first in the boys 200-meter dash Brody Cook finished eighth in the boys 3,200-meter race Evelynn Christenson placed third in the girls 3,200 with a time of 13:07.55 and Lixon Forsberg placed third in the boys 4×100 with a time of 47.94 In the girls 4×100 the team of Avery Sanders and Thea Larson placed fourth with a time of 1:02.56 and Menssen took fourth in the boys 4×200 with a time of 1:45.45 In the girls 4×200 the team of Peyton Bryant and Maokhamphio placed fourth with a time of 2:15.17 Perez Marroquin and Christenson placed third with a time of 12:25.14 Hank Olson took fifth with a throw of 36 feet Mylee Larson placed eighth in the girls shot put with a throw of 25 feet Olson took third in the boys discus with a throw of 106 feet Mylee Larson placed third in the girls discus with a throw of 77 feet while Sophia Peterson placed sixth with a throw of 70 feet Forsberg placed fifth in the boys long jump clearing 17 feet Forsberg placed second with a jump of 36 feet The Mavericks next meet is the Sentinel Relays on Friday at 4 p.m FAIRMONT – With the dust settling on the 69th Sentinel Relays the Fairmont Cardinals boys did enough to bring .. FAIRMONT – The Fairmont Cardinals claimed the bronze in the Class A girls division at the 69th annual Sentinel .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Minnesota | https://www.fairmontsentinel.com | 64 Downtown Plaza of Waseca passed away the morning of Saturday Lisa was the daughter of James and Dianne (Bauman) Bartelt She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1983 they shared a life filled with love and memories until her health prevented her from continuing She was known for her passion for family and enjoyed activities such as going on walks Lisa was especially fond of hosting Super Bowl parties where she would gather with friends and family She was proud to expand the footprint of the Waseca Sportsman Club as the self-proclaimed head grounds keeper for the last seven years Becky (Matt Harguth) Sommers; brother-in-law She was preceded in death by both of her parents; sister A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 PM on Friday 2025 at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca Food and celebration of Lisa's life will be held at the VFW after your visit with the family State Street - Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service the only child born to John and Lucille (Johnson) Kramer Butch grew up in Waseca and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School Butch was united in marriage to Merila Allen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca Together they made their home on Butch’s family farm where they raised three children Butch had a 40 year career with Brown Printing In retirement he stayed busy working part time at Winegar’s for the past 12 years operating the family farm until his later years when he began driving combine for Dick Hanson and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca and Knights of Columbus Butch is survived by his loving wife of 59 years April (Jerry) Harguth of Waseca; grandchildren: Alec (Brittany) Dwyer and Garrett Natysin; great grandchildren: Brooks and Johnny Dwyer; sisters-in-law: Carla (Tom) Mullen He is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday 2025 at the Third Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral Homes in Waseca Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Waseca Third Street - Dennis Steffel Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service passed away in the early morning of February 8th Despite battling health problems for years He found joy in numerous pursuits including fishing 1948 to Leslie and Lorraine Leet in Fairmont He grew up on his family farm with his parents and brother (Bob Leet) He graduated from Granada High School where he played football Doug then attended college at Mankato State University After college he married his high school sweetheart His military service started in 1971 in California after which he continued military duty in Florida They then moved to Minnesota where they have spent the remainder of their time together He worked a majority of his career partnering with farmers through agricultural lending with ASCS Doug was adept at building meaningful relationships with anybody He will be deeply missed by his children (Kristi and cheering on their children and grandchildren through life’s many events Memorial Service for Doug will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday 2025 at First Congregational Church in Waseca Burial for Doug will be held at a later date.  memorials are preferred to the Waseca Area Foundation we announce the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Ann (Bosacker) Pehrson surrounded by her family after courageously facing a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer Debbie graduated from Waseca High School in 1970 later earning her degree from South Central College in Mankato for Sales and Marketing The two built a beautiful life together over 54 years raising a family and creating countless memories in Waseca Debbie lived a life defined by unconditional love and a deep commitment to those around her leaving a legacy of kindness and compassion that will forever be remembered Debbie’s professional life was one of quiet dedication she held roles at Brett’s Department Store in Mankato managed Hammer's women’s clothing store in Waseca supported payroll and accounting operations at Birds Eye Foods and at the University of Minnesota for 19 years before retiring She valued her work and held deep gratitude for the wonderful colleagues and friendships she built throughout her career where Debbie shared her passion for crafting and antiques with the community Faith was the foundation of Debbie’s life where she was a devoted member for 67 years Her heartfelt contributions enriched the church community in countless ways shared fellowship as an active member of the quilting group Debbie also inspired and guided young people as the head of the St She also generously dedicated her time to community initiatives including the Waseca United Way and founding the Waseca Wrestling Club alongside Mark and adorning her home with elegant Victorian décor her home reflected her impeccable style and festive spirit coming alive most brilliantly during the Christmas season What Debbie treasured most in life was her family and great-grandmother who never missed a single milestone event Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and sharing her love of travel taking them on unforgettable trips near and far including a cherished family trip to Hawaii last December She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Tanner (Megan) Mallorie and Payton Gehloff; and great-grandson Wally (Laurie) Pehrson; along with her many beloved nieces and extended family of friends and loved ones Debbie’s life was a testament to love Her memory will be carried forward by the countless lives she touched Visitation for Debbie will be from 4 – 7 PM on Friday 2025 at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday The burial will be at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service Pequot Lakes’ Sam Afagwu scored a layup after the seventh-seeded Patriots broke the second-seeded Waseca Bluejays press to make it 45-41 Pequot It looked like the Patriots would win in the quarterfinals for the first time in four years The Bluejays stormed back with an 8-0 run to win the Class 2A Quarterfinals 49-45 Tuesday Waseca’s full-court press forced four straight Pequot Lakes turnovers None more vital than when Carson Ohnstad stole Ethan Quale’s inbounds pass and hit his only 3-pointer of the half to give the Bluejays a 47-45 lead with 48 seconds left After starting the game 0-8 from the free throw line the Bluejays nailed 5-6 in the final two minutes Damarius Russell finished with a game-high 16 points and hit two free throws with 14 seconds left to make it a four-point game “I don’t think we’ve trailed in a game like that,” Bluejay head coach Seth Anderson said “We played from behind and were struggling We had to do some scrambling and catch-up pressing things Our 1-2-1-1 trap led to some really big turnovers for our guys “I wasn’t sure we were going to make a free throw the whole night We survived and we advanced and that’s what they say in March.” The Patriots committed 21 turnovers total with the Bluejays recording 15 steals Damarius Russell finished with six steals and eight assists Waseca scored 20 points off Pequot’s turnovers “The biggest thing was we didn’t take care of the ball tonight,” Pequot head coach Rich Spiczka said Our guys played so hard late in the game we were probably tired and decision-making became a little difficult the game was played the way we needed it to be played The score and tempo was right where we needed it to be We had a lead with two minutes to go and we would’ve taken that on the bus today.” Pequot’s defense held the Bluejays to 19-60 shooting and 8-29 in the second half Harrison Kennen led the way with 10 points Seven different Patriots scored with Kennen the only one in double figures “Those guys are 31-0 now for a reason,” Spiczka said “I can’t ask more from our guys in how we played The game was so physical and guys were playing so hard that the game was more about grit than execution We just couldn’t close the last two minutes.” Pequot shot 5-24 from 3-point and 2-5 from the free throw line The Patriots hit 35.8% from the field and 41.7% in the second half The Patriots grabbed their largest lead of the second half at 39-33 with 6:04 left after a Tollef Birkeland floater Kennen scored a put-back to make it 43-37 Patriots with 3:06 left “The game was a lot of banging up and down,” Kennen said We worked our butts off and can’t complain about that.” Pequot jumped on the Bluejays with a 13-5 lead in the first five minutes after a 9-0 run The Patriots then went over six minutes without scoring which helped the Bluejays gain a 19-18 lead after a Deron Russell 3-pointer Deron Russell finished with 13 points on 6-23 shooting Ohnstad scored 10 points on 3-14 shooting and 2-11 shooting from 3-point “I didn’t think we were capable of having that bad a shooting night,” Anderson said “I thought Pequot did a good job of taking away shooters When you take away shooters and have two big guys guarding the hoop it makes it hard to score.” Quale hit one of his three 3-pointers right before the halftime buzzer The Patriots move to the Class 2A Consolation Bracket for the fourth straight season They have won the consolation bracket the past two seasons but we still get to play again,” Quale said it hits a little bit closer to home that we couldn’t make the semifinals we still get to try to bring home some hardware.” Spiczka added: “Our guys are hurting right now But we have a whale of an opportunity tomorrow They don’t feel the pain we are feeling right now but they also don’t have the opportunity that our guys have.” CONRAD ENGSTROM may be reached at 218-855-5861 or conrad.engstrom@brainerddispatch.com Follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/the_rad34 Key: A late 8-0 run by the Bluejays turned a 4-point Pequot lead into a lossOverall: PL 23-8 Montevideo/Breck loser in Class 2A Consolation Semifinals at Gangelhoff Center Lucille was born on her family’s farm in Wilton Township She was a proud graduate of the Waseca High School Class of 1956 and together they built a life and raised their family in Waseca Lucille enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in banking Kent (Lisa) of New Jersey; grandchildren Kristin (Christopher) of Hawaii and Amanda of New Jersey; Henry of Wisconsin; and Oliver (Kendra) of Minnesota and Katie Bendix Youngberg (mother of Henry & Oliver) of Waseca A public visitation will be held from 12-3 p.m A closing prayer service will begin at 3:00 p.m the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Waseca Lions Club at P.O at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center with his wife of 61 years to Lester and Beulah (Schaumkessel) Johnson at Waseca Memorial Hospital He was baptized at Pontoppitan Lutheran Church in Lemond and confirmed at First Congregational Church in Waseca He graduated from Waseca High School where he was a four-sport athlete and later inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame He attended University of MN and Mankato State University owned Waseca Decorating Center with his wife In his retirement years he enjoyed working for Crystal Valley Co-Op in Elysian Local organizations he was active in were the Lion’s Club and founding member of the Waseca Fellowship of Christian Athletes He was also a founding father of Christ the King Lutheran Church where he served as Treasurer Gwen (Pratt) Johnson; his daughter Jodi (Dan) Kuball of Rochester; grandsons Noah Kuball and Evan Kuball of Rochester; sisters Janice Johnson of Roseville and Sharon Brogan of Rochester; sisters-in-law Eunice Vail of Waterville and Ramona Wilkening of Janesville; nephews Lyle (Anne) Vail of Australia and Brad Brogan of Mankato; nieces Valerie Vail of Waterville and Lora (Todd) Isackson of Owatonna; and several great-nephews and great-nieces In lieu of flowers Bob would like memorials to go to the Mission Fund at Christ the King Lutheran Church 2025 from 5-7 PM at the Third Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church at 11 AM at Christ the King Lutheran Church Bob will be laid to rest at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca passed away peacefully at Colony Court (Foxdale) Memory Care in Waseca 1941 to Vernon and Lorraine (Cummins) Carlson Waseca Central High School and graduated from the Southern School of Agriculture in 1959 Following he joined the Army National Guard and later attended Mankato State University where he met the love of his life they purchased and moved to live on the farm that was established in 1872 by Curt’s grandfather O.M Curt’s passion was raising and showing Morgan horses that carried the bloodline of grandfather O.M.’s Morgans Curt’s pride and joy was building his small cow-calf operation into a rotational grazing system He had an observable kindness and compassion when he worked with the animals He was like the “pied piper.” They recognized his voice and his “grungy” clothes down to earth type of guy—loved to talk and always had a rather infectious smile was a bit of a prankster and tease with a twinkle in his eye He often did the “Minnesota Goodbye.” If you came to visit or help with farm work and Curt was the cook for lunch it would be a concoction of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup with whatever was found in the refrigerator to mix in He especially adored his grandchildren (grand- and great-) he was a Boilermaker in Local 647 out of Minnesota He would be called for repairs at oil refineries One job that stands out was being a part of the team to lower the golden horses from the top of Minnesota State Capital for repair Curt was a life-long member of North Waseca Lutheran Church that sits on top of a hill in the country trustee and ready to serve wherever and whenever there was a need Curt is survived by his devoted wife Gladys of over 60 years; their children Sara Lewer Verna (Barry) Sather; along with many nieces A special thank you to cousin Cindy Jewison Kya Haala of Pathstone Memory Care and Ecumen Hospice for care and assistance provided 2025 from 4-7 PM at the Third Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca 2025 at 2:00 PM at North Waseca Lutheran Church with Pastor Sarah Krolak officiating Private family burial will be at the North Waseca Lutheran Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to North Waseca Lutheran Church Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research or donor’s choice MINNEAPOLIS — Albany is the undefeated champion of Minnesota Class 2A boys basketball The Huskies handed Waseca its first loss of the year Saturday in the title game at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena by a score of 70-63. It is the third year in a row that Albany has won a medal in the state tournament, winning the program's first state title in 2023 and placing third in 2024 Albany (32-0) has trailed an opponent few times this season: on Jan 10 in a 63-58 win over Pequot Lakes (23-9) and in the state final and semifinal games The Huskies had 23 turnovers against the Blue Jays who fought hard to make shots and stay in the game after defensive stops Albany senior captain Eliott Burnett said the team hasn't felt pressure from any other opponent like Waseca brought on offense or defense and that "it took a little bit to get adjusted to it."  "It's different but I feel as a team we could have handled it way better especially since we had lots of lazy passes," classmate Zeke Austin said it was just long passes that we know we can't make."  cutting off passes or slipping a hand behind a Husky dribbler's guard to poke the ball away They had 21 points off turnovers compared to 15 from Albany "We had more turnovers tonight than we probably had in the last month combined," coach Corey Schlagel said We haven't played against anything that fast and it showed We looked like a fifth-grade travel team half the time."  Schlagel said Albany hadn't faced "major adversity" like the Blue Jays brought in either the regular season or the section tournament But Schlagel said the Huskies trusted their experience and didn't doubt their ability to win "I can't tell you how hard they work behind the scenes They are the perfect role models for all the younger players They provided a blueprint for three years for kids in Albany to understand what you need to do in order to compete at the highest level."  State quarterfinal a blowout: Albany boys basketball routs Pelican Rapids in first game of state tournament Huskies win third in 2024: Albany boys basketball wins third place at state for second straight podium finish Albany football makes it to state semis: Albany overcome by Stewartville in Class 3A state football semifinal This season Albany played behind a six-person senior class that is chock full of athleticism who is committed to Jamestown College and Minnesota-Moorhead-commit Sam Hondl who combined for 50 points in the championship two assists and two turnovers to his stat line and Hondl had six assists The pair played all 36 minutes despite facing a trapping full-court press in the second half and double teams in the post Albany's three players off the bench didn't have a point or rebound but as a team the Huskies made 24-of-40 shots — 60% we flipped the script pretty quickly there at the end of the first half Waseca coach Seth Anderson said Albany's most difficult threat is being able to switch every screen on defense and not have mismatches most of Waseca's points were scored by two players senior Damarius Russell and junior Deron Russell ripping the net from three and cutting inside for layups Both were comfortable shooting from well beyond the NCAA three-point arc  — they'd create space with one foot forward just to step directly back into a quick-release three they could also accurately get the ball out to a teammate facilitator but the Russells took 45 of the team's 56 shots "Their shot-making was incredible," Schlagel said Damarius Russell has Division I offers to play football in the fall He was impressed with Austin's shooting too "He was hitting some tough shots," Russell said "Some shots I honestly didn't think he was going to hit Waseca had only two points from the bench and the Blue Jays only drew 11 fouls helped by Ethan Meyer staying out of the foul trouble he was in Friday in the semifinal He was responsible for four in the title game but played for 29 minutes and had 10 rebounds with six points He also had three assists and had two steals we've been playing together since we were little Just to see all that hard work we've done though all the years — it's a pretty great feeling."  This year is the most recent of four Blue Jay state runs since 2015 The team won in 2021 and made the quarterfinals in 2024 Contact reporter Reid Glenn at rglenn@gannett.com 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 she continued to stay active visiting and talking with her siblings Bea’s life can broadly be defined by her two loves: Family and “work” Work is in quotes as she always answered inquiries about her longevity at work with “I don’t think of it as work I love to do it.” During her life she had a major impact on all those she encountered doing what she loved MN to parents Elmer and Ruth (Allen) Maass graduating from Waldorf High School in 1960 she was fiercely proud of her Maass heritage She spent major holidays with them for most of her life only stopping when COVID interrupted the traditions Bea communicated with her siblings and extended “Maass” family frequently and valued the proximity in which they all lived Until recently she continued to meet for birthday lunches with siblings and cousins Bea met Mike O’Brien in 1966 and they were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 10 She spent the next 58 years as a faithful member of the church and Bea’s 15 minutes of local fame came with the birth of her first girl after 7 boys in a row She would add another girl two years later to complete the family You could always find her at mass early on Sunday morning with all 9 kids in tow Her and Mike raised their family with faith as their guide counting offertory or volunteering for the Fall Festival worked at the Food Shelf and would lend a hand to anyone in need Her family sparked a journey that would take her and Mike to gyms ball fields and other activities across southern Minnesota and surrounding states Bea was always front and center cheering and clapping but was back to just “Mom” by the time she arrived home she never lost sight of the true value of it all which was growth through the losses and the victories she continued with the same spirit chasing her grandkids and checking in on her great grandkids Her grandkids adored her as she made them all feel special always acknowledging birthdays and messaging them all during life’s special events Bea and Mike would have celebrated 58 years of marriage on June 10 Her identity tied together by the thing she held most dear After graduating from Waldorf High School Bea landed a job as a legal secretary with Iversen Law Firm at the age of 18 Bea occupied a seat on main street Waseca for 64 years She truly loved her job and received great joy helping people navigate the legal obstacle course they faced and her presence was a great marketing tool for the 3 lawyers that hired her She found energy and strength in her many friends and loved to connect the dots of who is related to whom that left all of us with a smile Her joy of friendships and relationships was always present her identity tied together by the many people she helped during happy and difficult life events Owen O’Brien and Grace Solheid; siblings She was preceded in death by her parents; brother none of this happens without our dad- Her one true love through it all Recently reassuring us all that she was good and that we’d be fine she said “but it will go on.” Giving once again permission to let her go as that huge heart and unbelievable motor went quiet In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the O’Brien Family charity Visitation will be from 3 – 7 PM on Tuesday 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca A rosary for Bea will be at 2:30 PM prior to the visitation at the church Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM on Wednesday in Waseca to Walter and Gloria (Knudson) Possehl Bruce was united in marriage to Kathy Magee in 1976 and together they lived in Waseca Bruce was united in marriage to Carol Mengis Brown Printing and for over 30 years at Design Homes in Waseca Because of his extensive time working at design homes Bruce learned almost every backroad in the state and enjoyed driving around the countryside with his brother Rick He loved nature and would frequently stop during his road trips to take pictures of deer and other wildlife Bruce will be remembered as a big man with an even bigger heart Bruce was a straight shooter who did not mince words but his family knew he did this because he cared for those around him Because he never had any children of his own his nieces and nephews meant the world to him Bruce is survived by his siblings: Paulette (Paul) Born of Waseca and Diane (Jerry) Roeker of Smiths Mill; sisters-in-law and Valerie Possehl of Waseca; brother-in-law nephews other relatives and friends.  Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Chuck and Richard; sister Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday John Lutheran Church in Waseca with Pastor Ashley Kuhlman Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca she was the daughter of Verner and Elaine (Lietz) Johnson She graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1972 and married John Metz on September 9 they moved to Waseca where she began working at the E.F she did home daycare and later began her career with the Waseca Public Schools working in a variety of roles She held numerous summer and part time jobs over the years including at the VFW including playing and calling bingo at the VFW She was a devoted grandmother who loved watching her grandchildren play sports and was an avid supporter of the Bluejays basketball team She had a passion for reading and treasured her many friendships She enjoyed traveling especially her yearly trip to Arizona and Angela (Jason) Bohannon of Waseca; five grandchildren and Trey Bohannon; and five great grandchildren Gary (Linda) Johnson of Rogers; one sister Donna (Todd) Rothenberger of Alexandria; two sisters-in-law Susan Edwards of Milroy and Robin Metz of Marshall; and several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson and Robert Johnson; father-in-law and mother-in-law Walter and Deloris “Tootie” Metz; and brothers-in-law 2025 from 4-7 PM at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca 2025 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca Expect greatness when two unbeaten teams clash for a state championship 1 seed Albany shot 60 percent from the floor and outlasted No in the Boys Basketball State Tournament Class AA championship game Saturday night at Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus.  Albany (32-0) is the first undefeated Boys Basketball state champion since Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa went 33-0 and won the Class A crown in 2012.  who also won the 2023 Class AA championship were last defeated in the 2024 state semifinals by Lake City.  “It’s special,” Albany senior Sam Hondl said “No team has done this before here at Albany we knew the next year we just wanted to get back to the top.”  Hondl scored 23 points and teamed with classmate Zeke Austin (27 points) to form a star scoring duo that kept pace with Deron and Damarius Russell’s total of 54 for Waseca Deron Russell’s long-range 3 tied the score at 57 but Elliott Burnett answered with one of Albany’s seven 3s (on 15 attempts) for a 60-57 lead with 3:25 remaining The speedy Bluejays (32-1) made it tough on Albany with their pressure defense and tough shot-making but the Huskies’ State Tournament experience paid off “We had a couple tough buckets there at the end,” Albany coach Cory Schlagel said They were just getting it out of those traps and busting it and I wasn’t going to stop them.” Burnett and Austin represented Albany on the All-Tournament Team presented by Trustone Financial and Delta Dental Third place: Miles Newton scored 30 points and Mu Muhammad had 26 as Breck won Saturday’s third-place game The Mustangs put up 56 points in the first half to take a 21-point lead Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 passed away peacefully at home in Waseca on March 7 leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication and deep connections with those he influenced throughout his life Bob's journey began in a small town where he would eventually set forth on a remarkable path of service and commitment to education and community Bob graduated from Renville Public School with the class of 1962 before attending Gustavus Adolphus College He later transferred to Mankato State University earning his Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1966 and subsequently obtaining his Master of Science degree in educational administration in 1969 he achieved his Doctorate of Education from Utah State University in 1972 Bob launched his illustrious career in education in 1966 teaching senior high English in Redwood Falls His leadership journey continued as he became the high school principal in Wanamingo then went on to be the Assistant Superintendent in Worthington he took on the role of Superintendent of Schools in Waseca a position he initially thought would last only a couple of years but which became the cornerstone of his life's work and dedication to the community Bob was much more than an administrator; he became a vital part of the community fabric He transitioned to a leadership role in the private sector joining Brown Printing in various leadership roles ultimately becoming the Vice President of Sales and Marketing he joined Taylor Corporation in North Mankato leading operations within the commercial division until his first retirement in 2007 Bob’s commitment to education extended beyond his professional roles He significantly contributed to various boards and organizations that enriched the educational landscape and community initiatives He served on the National Board of Directors for AAL was pivotal in the merger that formed Thrivent Financial and contributed to the Gustavus Adolphus Alumni Association His service with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees (MNSCU) showcased his dedication to enhancing educational opportunities across the state Bob never lost sight of the importance of giving back He actively participated in local organizations such as the Waseca Area Memorial Hospital Board and various service clubs including Kiwanis His commitment to his faith was evident through his active membership at Grace Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday School for many years Bob's passion in life was forging connections with people He greatly enjoyed socializing with friends at Waseca Lakeside Club including "Jet Pilots don't have rear view mirrors" or "Onward and Upward," encapsulated his optimistic outlook but as a fulfilling lifestyle where he sought to mentor and uplift others and he was an unwavering presence in the lives of his family Bob was united in marriage to Judy Larson at Sandhill Lutheran Church in Climax Their marriage was blessed with three children: Kelly No matter how busy Bob was with his career he always took time to be present with his wife and kids he would call home every night to talk to Judy and each one of his children He always found time to take his kids boating or fishing he attended all their activities and most recently has cherished being present in the lives of his grandchildren Bob's legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing him and he will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched Bob is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years of Waseca; children: Kelly (Mark) Thompson of Lee's Summit and Ryan (Sarah) Hoffman of Waseca; grandchildren: Trevor and Amiya Hoffman; siblings: Lowell (Jenny) Hoffman of Belle Plaine and Joan Hoffman of Eden Prairie; as well as brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Linda (Darren) Pahl of Zumbrota He is also remembered by many special cousins with whom he shared close bonds Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday Funeral service for Bob will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday The burial will be in Woodville Cemetery at Waseca He began his education at the Gallagher country school and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1938 He furthered his studies at the School of Agriculture in St Paul and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis He wrestled and lettered at both the Agricultural School and the University of Minnesota (1943) and was a lifelong member of the Gopher M Club.  Jim married Rita Marie Jewison at the Church of St Together they made their home on their farm in St Jim and Rita enjoyed 68 years of marriage until Rita’s passing on July 24 He especially enjoyed his registered Black Angus Cattle and passed on his passion for farming to his children.  and genuine interest in everyone he met sustained him throughout his life and final days He was a charter member of the Bells of St Mary’s 4-H Club and the Irish American Club of Southern Minnesota HOPE (Help Our People Endure) during the farm crisis and Make Today Count Jim enjoyed driving ponies and refurbishing buggies and harnesses He continued to drive and ride horses into his 90s He loved to drive the gator into the pasture to check the cows and the fence line as recently as this fall.  Jim is survived by his children: Tom (Patty) Byron of Ellendale Bill (Mary Ann) Byron; brothers and sisters-in-law and Grace (Rudy) Kopischke; brothers-in-law: Artie (Rita) Jewison Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday followed by a prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral Home in Waseca Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Saturday Memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Catholic School or to the Sisters of St at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.  Cloud Vocational Technical College in 1977 Michael was deeply connected to his community growing up as a member of Sacred Heart Church and living and working around Waseca except for a brief period in California from 1985 to 1992 He worked in a variety of jobs but particularly enjoyed his time at the Waseca Neighborhood Service Center His caring and compassionate nature led him to volunteer at the Waseca Food Shelf and assist with VFW dinners whenever possible Mike’s good heart and dedication to helping others made a lasting impact on all who knew him Mike was known for rescuing injured and unwanted animals His beloved dog “Precious” was his loyal companion and Mike considered his dogs his best friends Mike loved the outdoors and spent his free time hunting and riding dirt bikes in the California deserts Mike had a passion for cars and motorcycles especially watching the Motor Trend channel and he was known for his love of tinkering and trying to fix anything that was broken Mike suffered a catastrophic head injury while working construction showing incredible strength and resilience This same courage and determination carried him through his brief battle with cancer in recent months He remained hopeful and inspired all who knew him with his strength and perseverance Memorials may be directed to the Waseca Food Shelf Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM on Friday Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Waseca 2025 at her home in Waseca surrounded by her family to parents Kenneth and Jean (Nock) Johnson She graduated from Waseca High School with the class of 1964 then continued her education at Mankato State University Stephan served overseas in Vietnam and their family moved around as his position required Bonnie was primarily a mother and homemaker and she loved her time raising her three children and being involved in their lives as a Girl Scout leader and Charlie’s Hardware at different points throughout her life After Stephan passed away in 2002 Bonnie began a new chapter in her life with a loving companion She also became very involved with the Waseca American Legion Auxiliary serving as a past president and past treasurer as well as in the parade marching squad and assisting with the Legion food stand every summer at the Waseca County Free Fair trips to the casino to play slots and Keno especially wintering in Texas and going up north on fishing trips Bonnie is survived by her loving companion and Kelly (Vaughn) Ihrke of Isanti; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two siblings Linda Johnson of Waseca and David (Lisa) Johnson of Waseca; and Doug’s children She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents William and Ella Nock; her paternal grandparents Stephan White; several aunts and uncles; and one grandson Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be held at a later date (ABC 6 News) – The partial apartment building collapse in Waseca sits at a near-identical sight from when it first came crumbling down on April 2 RELATED: Waseca apartment partially collapses leaving tenants facing uncertainty said an initial inspection revealed there was movement on the back wall of the building and he advised the landlord Brent Buysee to hire a structural engineer to design the wall repair and hire a building restoration contractor No action was taken on the building until the city received a phone call from a tenant complaining about the back wall prompting the city to take a closer look legally we have to take action,” Murphy said “Then my investigation revealed further movement.” Murphy said in a letter to Buysee on March 18 that the rear wall “failed structurally” and “poses a threat to the life the tenants from units six and seven in the building were vacated “Those were the ones that were in the most hazardous situation so that was also upon the recommendation of the structural engineer,” Murphy said But building resident Lisa Houston said she was told the residents of unit six and seven moved in and then two days later moved out with no explanation as to why Buysee was compliant throughout the process of getting the wall fixed ABC 6 News reached out to Buysee for an on-camera interview Buysee said walls don’t fix themselves overnight and he just ran out of time “I mean I was in the process of getting it fixed it just didn’t move fast enough,” Buysee said The press release from the City of Waseca states five bits of action were taken in March but only one in January Tenants said the city did not say much about what they were doing in order to remedy the situation in March Houston said she noticed when the city roped off the back wall She texted Buysee about it and he said he had to fix the wall but nothing was planned but should expect power outages Houston then said “so we’re safe right?” to which Buysee responded “yes.” said communication from the city and landlord has been minimal “There really hasn’t been any communication if you text the landlord he will usually reply but he isn’t going out of his way to tell us what’s going on.” Tenants need to leave their temporary housing on Thursday meaning people like Houston are scurrying to find a place to call home “I keep running into ‘there’s a waiting list we’re full right now,'” Houston said “There’s not much around here.” RELATED: Some tenants have nowhere to go weeks after Waseca apartment collapse Tenants were allowed to go into the building on Wednesday to grab some stuff for more long term living City officials also said the incident is an open investigation Two unbeaten teams playing for a state championship is a script that rarely plays out But the Class AA field in 2025 will be remembered for that matchup when No Waseca completed the championship pairing with a dramatic 68-60 victory over No 3 Breck in the Class AA semifinals of the Minnesota State High School League’s Boys Basketball State Tournament on Friday In ending Breck’s one-year reign as the Class AA champion Waseca (32-0) put together two brilliant halves of high-energy play to earn a chance to capture its first championship since 2021 Albany (31-0) had a narrow five-point victory over No Waseca needed a stunning comeback to defeat Pequot Lakes in the quarterfinals just to gain a semifinal berth Junior guard Deron Russell poured in 38 points for the Bluejays in the tense end-to-end battle with Breck (20-11) He was 14 of 23 from the field and 4 of 7 from three-point range He also had four steals on the defensive end he scored 12 consecutive points for the Bluejays yet the Mustangs were seemingly one possession away from either tying the score or taking a lead Waseca gained some breathing room with senior guard Damarius Russell hit a three-pointer and then added two free throws to give the Bluejays a 64-56 lead with 42.6 seconds left in regulation He finished with 14 points and senior guard Carson Ohnstad chipped in 11 Senior guard Miles Newton led Breck with 24 points (ABC 6 News) — Some tenants have been left with nowhere to go after their Waseca apartment building partially collapsed a few weeks ago Related: Waseca apartment partially collapses leaving tenants facing uncertainty Waseca fire and police crews let people into the building again on Wednesday to grab items for more long-term living but nobody has offered any kind of housing yet The former building tenants are being asked to leave their hotels on Thursday others don’t have any idea on where to go or what to do I keep running into there’s a waiting list ‘we’re full right now.’ There’s not much around here,” said tenant Lisa Houston Celina Campagna said she has been living with her mother for the time being and is frustrated with the lack of communication from the city Even the crisis person for the county has not reached out to us since the day … of the collapse,” Campagna said Campagna said she found a place to live but did not go into the building to get her belongings given that she had to sign a waiver The waiver essentially had tenants recognize that the building was found to be structurally unsafe and there was potential risk of injury or even death if they entered it to parents William and Marion (Wetzstein) Waldron Lyle attended school in Waseca and while there he was a class officer He graduated from Waseca High School before continuing his education at Mankato State University where he played football He also served his country in the United States Army before embarking on his fifty-year career as a Real Estate Appraiser licensed in Maryland Lyle was married to Carolyn Kahnke on October 4 He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca and was a past member of the Elk’s Lodge in Rockville and Carol (John) Norton of Monticello; and four grandchildren Isabella and Andrew Wyknocker and Nicholas and Ellery Waldron He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife; and one sister Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m Visitation will be held for one hour before the funeral mass at the church Lyle’s interment will take place at Sakatah Cemetery in Waterville please direct memorials to the national ALS Association or to a veteran’s organization of the donor’s choice Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Services in Waseca is handling the arrangements Waseca, MN (KROC-AM News) - Waseca Police Officers and other emergency personnel responded this afternoon to a partial building collapse in downtown Waseca. The Waseca Police Department indicated the collapse occurred around 1 PM at 113 South State Street A statement from the police department says surrounding buildings were evacuated and a portion of South State Street, which is Highway 13, has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice The Minnesota Department of Transportation has established a detour Information concerning the cause of the collapse and other details have not been released More Minnesota News: Gallery Credit: Minnesota Now No injuries have been reported.\nRead More Waseca, MN (KROC-AM News) - Waseca Police Officers and other emergency personnel responded this afternoon to a partial building collapse in downtown Waseca. MN Building just collapsed at around 1pm 2025-04-02 Please stay away from the back side of this building in down town Waseca A statement from the police department says surrounding buildings were evacuated and a portion of South State Street, which is Highway 13, has been closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice The Minnesota Department of Transportation has established a detour More Minnesota News: