Douglas Walter Labs passed away Monday afternoon, May 13, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota.
Douglas was born in Waseca, Minnesota, on January 4, 1948, to Walter and Alice (Tollefson) Labs. He spent his childhood and school years in Waterville, Minnesota, graduating in 1967.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on August 9, 1967, earning the rank of Specialist 4, and serving in Vietnam. Doug was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged on July 31, 1969.

Ione Martha Eustice, 85, of Waterville, died on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home.
Ione was born on November 28, 1938, to Herbert and Martha (Knish) Dehn. Ione was united in marriage to Charles Stangler in 1956 and later divorced. They had three children Michael, Daniel, and Kelly. She married Paul Eustice in 1969 and they had many good years together. Ione worked as a cook for many years at Meyer’s Campground, Gilligan’s, and The Bear’s Den until her retirement. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, reading, playing cards, and listening to music.

Joann “Joanie” Hattie Skluzacek, age 80, of Montgomery, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Montgomery with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Joann “Joanie” Hattie Skluzacek, age 80, of Montgomery, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Montgomery with Fr. Tom Niehaus officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Fredrick Kiner, age 87, of Janesville, MN died on April 16, 2024, in Janesville, MN.  

Robert John Peach, age 77, of Waterville died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by his family.

Darrell Jeffrey Haslip, age 51, of San Francisco, CA, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. 

Patricia Ellen (Nelson) Borst, age 85, of St. Peter, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter.

Dennis Daniel Delaske, Sr., age 78, of Waterville, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. 

Connie (Wesley) Havrilla, age 75, of Rosemount, passed away on March 12, 2024, with family by her side.

Irene Mae (Mlenek) Sutter, age 80, of Morristown, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Colony Court Assisted Living in Waseca.
Irene was born on June 26, 1943, at Meehl’s Maternity Home in Morristown to Frank & Opal (Schwanke) Mlenek. She graduated from Morristown High School in 1961. She married Richard Elmer Sutter on April 2, 1965, in Waterville.
After her graduation, Irene was employed by Herter’s, E.F. Johnson, Truth and Itron.

Paul M. Ellingworth, age 62, of Le Sueur, died on February 28, 2024, at his home. 
     Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Hosanna Lutheran Church.  Burial will be at Sakatah Cemetery, Waterville.  Northview-North Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials are preferred to Hosanna Youth Group and North Mankato American Legion Post #518. 

Raymond "Bud" Miller, age 96 of Kilkenny passed into the hands of God on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Faribault, Minnesota.

Elaine Kathleen Scholer, age 80, of Waterville, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Benedictine Health Care Center in Minneapolis.
Born on August 17, 1943, in New Ulm, Elaine was the daughter of Elwyn and Borghild (Aukrust) Sperl. She graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School with the class of 1961. She worked various jobs throughout her career. Elaine worked for Carlson Craft as an operator on the paste machine for over fifteen years until her retirement. On April 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to Robert Scholer at Waterville Methodist Church.

Jacob Tanner Feneis, age 40, formerly of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Revival on Main, 209 First Street South, Montgomery, MN. Lunch will be served.

Jacob Tanner Feneis, age 40, formerly of New Prague, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Revival on Main, 209 First Street South, Montgomery, MN. Lunch will be served.