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.

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

Jordyn Meskan, 25, of Minneapolis entered Heaven on October 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer, normally found in children.
Jordyn was born November 18, 1995. She grew up in Minneapolis and attended grade school and middle school at Saint Mark’s Catholic School. Jordyn graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall (CDH) High School and went on to attend North Dakota State University (NDSU) where she earned her degree in civil engineering. She was a civil engineer at Black & Veatch, a company she dearly enjoyed being a part of.

The Funeral Service for Vernon John Alt, long time Elysian area resident, will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021, 10:30 AM, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Elysian, MN.
Vernon passed away at the age of 95 on December 8, 2020 in Owatonna, MN. He is survived by his daughters –Marlene Alt, Minneapolis; Leanne Alt and husband Gary Johnson, Owatonna; and Amy Alt Emm and husband Derek Emm, Cape Town, South Africa.
Condolences can be sent to Leanne Alt, 1130 N Elm Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060.

Wade Scott Welch, known to many as “Gilligan”, age 61 of Waseca, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Laurel’s Peak Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

Our faithful servant, Rodney, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the age of 72 at his home in Elysian.
The Celebration of Life will be Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott, 901 Raintree Road, Mankato from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with a prayer blessing at 12 noon (lunch provided). In lieu of flowers, memorial are preferred to donor’s choice.

Rose Marie Mariska, age 95 of Waterville died on Monday, September 27, 2021 at The Estates of Delano.

Amy Joann Domonoske, age 52 of Waterville died on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Larry G. Ahlman, age 77, of Morristown, died on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester peacefully surrounded by his family.
Larry, the son of Betty and Martin J (Cap) Ahlman was born on December 25, 1943, in Morristown. He graduated from Morristown High School in 1961 and served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid before returning home and marrying Irma Schmidtke on July 22, 1966.

Jean Kae Wetzel, age 62 of Waterville, died at Traditions of Waterville on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

David E. "Pappy" Arnold, age 71 of Waterville died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Born on July 8, 1950 in Owatonna, Minnesota, he was the son of Robert and Marie (Noske) Arnold. David lived on a farm near Medford with his family and graduated from Medford High School in 1969. On September 7, 1973 he married the love of his life, Barbara Rae Wester in Westbook, MN. Together they lived in Owatonna and Washington, Iowa before recently moving to Waterville. David worked for the Wenger Corp. and Schwan’s Ice Cream for most of his life.

Steven James Meyer, age 63 of Waterville, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Phyllis Mae Grubish, age 79 of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Water’s Edge Assisted Living in Mankato.

Edward Henry Schmidtke, age 69, of Morristown died on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home after a short battle with lung cancer.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Morristown on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Juan Palm, officiating. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery, North Morristown at a later date.
Visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the services on Sunday.

Daniel H. Stangler, age 61 of Elysian, passed away in Rochester surrounded by his family on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Daniel was born in Mankato on December 30, 1959 to Ione (Dehn) Eustice and Charles Stangler. Dan graduated from Waterville HS in 1978. He then worked at Morton Buildings and was a Union Laborer until he retired. On May 11, 1991 he was united in marriage to LoryAnn M. Wolff.

John David Sandquist, age 78 of Elysian, MN and Mesa, AZ, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Rochester following a brief illness.
Born in Ames, IA on April 11, 1943, John was the son of David and Lorraine (Hutton) Sandquist of Cambridge, IA. After attending school at Iowa Wesleyan College, John began employment for Farmland Industries (later Agriliance). He continued his career in that company until his retirement in 2003. John took pride in his work and received recognition for his sales in fertilizer and chemicals and in his management with people.