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Frederick Henry Brandt, 87

Frederick Henry Brandt, 87, of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City.  He was born on July 3, 1934, at Hinckley, Minnesota, the only son of Henry and Helen (Stumpf) Brandt. Fred was raised and educated in the Hinkley, Minnesota area. After Fred graduated from high school in 1953, he played semi-professional baseball with the Thomasville Dodgers in New York and was the pitcher. 

Marvin "Curt" Wetzel, 69

Marvin”Curt” Wetzel, age 69 of North Mankato, MN and Yuma, AZ died on the morning of Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.

Elea Kay Frank. 10

Elea Kay Frank, age 10 joined the angels on Sunday, November 21, 2021 leaving her earthly pain behind.
Elea was born on January 11, 2011 to Derek and Vicki (Wendt) Frank. She thrived in academics and was very active with her church and 4-H. In her short life, Elea brought sunshine to everyone she met.

Lawrence James O'Brien, 65

Lawrence James O'Brien, age 65, of Waseca died on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.

David Graff, 62

David Graff, age 62 of Lonsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at the Northfield Hospital.

David Graff, 62

David Graff, age 62 of Lonsdale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, November 15, 2021, at the Northfield Hospital.

Marlene “Marti” Zimprich, 90

Marlene “Marti” Zimprich, 90, of Elysian, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her home in Elysian.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Elysian. Visitation will be held on Thursday, one hour before services at the church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian. While not required, masks are encouraged at the visitation and service.

Carol Morris, 82

Carol Morris, age 82 of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato. She was born December 10, 1938 to Paul and Theresa (Roemhildt) Dehn of Elysian. She was a lifetime member of German Lake Lutheran Church, where she was united in marriage to Eugene Morris on March 19, 1956.

Ashley Robinson, 32

Ashley Robinson, age 32, of St. Clair, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Bruce Loren Smith, 66

Bruce Loren Smith, age 66 of Waterville went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.