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08/02/2026

Michael Peter Fischer

Michael Peter Fischer, age 53, of Janesville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by the love of his family, following an arduous and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Mankato, Minnesota, Michael was the son of Peter and Audrey (Davis) Fischer. As the youngest of four children, he grew up with three older sisters. Being the only boy in the family meant Mike was often included in their world...

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08/01/2026

Rhett Aaron Oelke

RHETT AARON OELKE , age 23 of New Ulm, formerly of Janesville, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Rhett was born in Mankato on December 28, 2002, to parents Timothy and Jessica (Sandau) Oelke. He attended JWP schools and graduated with the Bulldog class of 2021. During high school, Rhett participated in football, wresting, and baseball. While playing sports, he was a teammate that supported everyone around him while making sure there was...

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07/28/2026

Dixie Jean Barker

DIXIE JEAN BARKER , age 94 of Waterville died on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Whispering Creek in Janesville. Born on May 16, 1932 in Norborne, Missouri, she was the daughter of James and Catharine (Isaac) Waters. She graduated from high school in Norborne and married Merle Barker Sr. in 1950. They moved to Waterville where Dixie worked for the Waterville Advance and Lake Region Life. She also worked as bookkeeper for her husband’s construction business. She loved singing and...

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07/27/2026

Douglas Raymond Eustice

DOUGLAS RAYMOND EUSTICE, age 76, of Albert Lea, formerly of Cathedral City, CA, passed away on July 24, 2026, surrounded by his family at Thorne Crest Senior Living. Douglas was born on January 18, 1950, to Donald and Esther (Clayton) Eustice. He graduated from Waseca Central High School and later studied at Brainerd Technical School for one year. Doug was an industrious man who enjoyed working with his hands. He owned and operated a landscaping business in Waseca for several...

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07/24/2026

Stanley "Stan" Herbert Krippner

Stanley “Stan” Herbert Krippner, age 84, of Waseca, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Stan was born on December 31, 1941, in Waseca, the son of Herbert and Esther (Lutgens) Krippner. He grew up on the family farm in Deerfield Township, Steele County, where he began his education at the rural country school near his home. He later attended Owatonna Public Schools and graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1960....

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07/24/2026

Kay Jean Anderson

KAY JEAN (BAUMGART) ANDERSON, age 91, of Waseca, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 22 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center. Kay was born on September 27, 1934, in Faribault, to Merel and Esther (Ackman) Baumgart. As the oldest of five children, she grew up on a farm between Waseca and Madison Lake, where she learned the values of faith, honesty, hard work, and family that would guide her throughout her life. As a teenager, Kay moved with her...

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07/16/2026

Elizabeth "Betsy" McIntire

Elizabeth “Betsy” McIntire, age 63, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 13, 2026, at Cedar Lodge Assisted Living in Owatonna. Betsy was born on June 25, 1963, in Rochester, MN, the youngest daughter of Homer “Mac” and Elizabeth “Betty” McIntire of Waseca. She attended school in Waseca, including elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary, middle school at Central, before graduating from Waseca High School in 1982. She graduated from Mankato State University in...

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07/10/2026

Ralph E. Gregor

RALPH EDWARD GREGOR , age 76 of rural Waterville died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at his home. Born on November 16, 1949 in Faribault, Minnesota, he was the son of Donald and Delores (Harriman) Gregor. He graduated from Waterville-Elysian High School in 1967 and went on to serve in the US Army from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1971. Following his discharge, Ralph returned home and married Betty Slechta. They later divorced. Ralph retired from Brown Printing Company...

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07/10/2026

Dr. Wayne Alan Rudolph

DR. WAYNE ALAN RUDOLPH, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on June 13, 2026 in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born on October 10, 1930 in Waseca, Minnesota to Herbert J. And Bernice Stafford Rudolph. Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, and lifelong learner. He believed deeply in the power of education to change lives and spent his career helping others grow, succeed and reach their potential. Known for his intelligence, integrity, quiet...

07/09/2026

Francis J. Schultz

Francis Joseph Schultz, age 99, of Janesville, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Whispering Creek in Janesville. Francis was born on May 22, 1927, in Dunbar Township, Faribault County, Minnesota, to John and Mary (Troska) Schultz. He began his education at St. Casimir Catholic School and graduated from Wells High School. On June 5, 1951, he was united in marriage to Angeline Rathai, the love of his life. Together they farmed in the Wells area before moving to Janesville...

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