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Darlene Alice Elizabeth Wendelschafer, age 88 of Cannon Falls and formerly of Waterville, passed away on Thursday morning, May 28, 2020 at Norris Square Care Center in Cottage Grove, where she has been residing since February.
Darlene was born on July 25, 1931 in Washington Township in Le Sueur County, the daughter of Arthur W. and Alice E. (Hager) Wendelschafer. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1949 and went on to Le Center Teachers Training in 1950. She graduated from Mankato State University with degrees in Elementary Education, Social Studies, and Science.

Gregg Alan "Bubba" Bauer, age 56, of Faribault passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 10, 2020.
Gregg was born in Faribault on the windy morning of January 25, 1964, to Dennis and Karen (Conklin) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Catherine Mensing, on June 23, 1984.
He graduated from Faribault High School in 1982 and continued his education at Faribault Vocational School where he graduated in 1984 in Small Engine Mechanics. He worked at Ahlman’s Marine before starting his dream of owning his own business, Quality Marine.

LeRoy “Pete” Wolff, was born on November 22, 1932 in rural Madison Lake to Clarence and Kathleen (Smith) Wolff. He attended school in Janesville and graduated in 1952 and then enlisted in the service following high school and was honorably discharged two years later. Pete married the love of his life, Mary Jean Phillips, on September 3, 1955 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Clair, MN and they were blessed with six children.

Bernard “Benny” Hinderscheid Jr., age 67, of Faribault, MN, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, with Bernadette Tatge, pastoral minister of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, officiating. For those unable to attend, you can view the service through a link on Benny’s obituary page.
Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 – 11 a.m. the funeral home.

Brian Gary Pittmann, age 52 of Waterville, died on Sunday, June 21, 2020 in South Dakota.

Arlis Evelyn Wallace, age 91, of Waseca, formerly of Waterville, died peacefully on June 10, 2020 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.
Born on April 24, 1929, in Winnebago to Ben and Vera (Coale) Kantack. Arlis attended Mapleton High School. Arlis was united in marriage to Curtiss Wallace on March 22, 1947 in Mapleton. Together they shared 57 year of marriage before Curtiss passed away in 2004.

Arlis Evelyn Wallace, age 91, of Waseca, formerly of Waterville, died peacefully on June 10, 2020 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.
Born on April 24, 1929, in Winnebago to Ben and Vera (Coale) Kantack. Arlis attended Mapleton High School. Arlis was united in marriage to Curtiss Wallace on March 22, 1947 in Mapleton. Together they shared 57 year of marriage before Curtiss passed away in 2004.

Darlene Margaret Elizabeth Geisler, passed away peacefully at age 95 of natural causes on April 27, 2020 at Ramsey County Care Center in Maplewood, MN.
She was united in marriage to Robert Geisler June 4, 1944 in Morristown, MN.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Robert; grandsons, James and Joseph Eliason and Daniel Hedin; brothers Bill, Otto, Elmer, Ernie, Leonard and Vernon Krueger; sisters Orvilla Brunmeier and Adeline Kloss; son in law Robert Eliason.

Marian L. Wagner went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 1, 2020, at the age of 92 years, 7 months, and 27 days. She had been a resident at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home for the past few months.
Funeral services will be held at North Morristown Fourth of July Grounds on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Juan Palm, officiating. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery, North Morristown.
A gathering will be held at the Grounds for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are being completed by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.

Jack Webster, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN, following a well-fought battle with cancer.
Webster was born in rural Pottawatomie County, Kansas on March 11, 1934 near the small town of Cleburne, to James and Bessie (Harter) Webster. He attended the one-room Belgrade Rural Grade School for six years, then graduated from Cleburne Elementary School in 1948. Webster attended, and graduated from, Cleburne Rural High School in 1952.

Jack Webster, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020, at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, MN, following a well-fought battle with cancer.
Webster was born in rural Pottawatomie County, Kansas on March 11, 1934 near the small town of Cleburne, to James and Bessie (Harter) Webster. He attended the one-room Belgrade Rural Grade School for six years, then graduated from Cleburne Elementary School in 1948. Webster attended, and graduated from, Cleburne Rural High School in 1952.

Margaret "Vicky" Rew, age 76 of Waterville died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home.

Della Mae Sanders, age 87, of Mankato, formerly of Elysian died peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Pathstone Living in Mankato.
Della was born on December 22, 1932 in Mankato to Lloyd and Ruth (Johnson) Foster. She began her education at Perry Foster School District 133 in Madison Lake and later graduated from Mankato High School. On September 19, 1959, Della was united in marriage to Claude Sanders at Eagle Lake United Methodist Church. Together they had four children. Although they were later divorced, they maintained a lasting friendship.

Bonnie Marie Smith, age 54, of Kilkenny, died on May 9, 2020 at her home.
Born on June 1, 1965, in Mankato to Windelin and Sharon (Smith) Hill. Bonnie grew up in Elysian and attended Waterville-Elysian Public School, graduating with the class of 1984. Bonnie married Sam Smith and together they had one daughter. They were later divorced. Bonnie worked as a bartender at Fishers Corner Bar for many years. She loved her dog Mickey. Bonnie enjoyed fishing, playing games on her phone, bonfires, crocheting, and especially talking about her grandson. She will be dearly missed.

Anthony “Tony” Andrew Braziel, 76, of Levita, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020

Todd Alan Fox, age 51 of Waterville passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato from numerous health complications.
Born on July 13, 1968 in Mankato, Minnesota, he was the son of Frank Fox and JoAnne McConnell. Todd was a big kid at heart. He loved fishing, building and flying remote planes, RC cars, hanging out with friends and family and his hot tub. He was a funny guy and loved making people laugh. He worked as a cook at several local bars and establishments. Everybody loved Todd and he will be missed by many.

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