APG Southern MN House Account

Eugene A. Brockton, age 79, of Hastings, peacefully passed away at home on November 30, 2023. Eugene was born on June 7th, 1944 in Bridgewater, MN and grew up in Northfield. Eugene worked for many years as a truck driver and then for Waste Management. He met his wife, Joanne McKillips Schweich, while working there and they were married on May 18, 2012, in Peoria, IL. He loved going to car shows, collecting train memorabilia and had a great interest in the search and find of recyclable metals. He had a group of friends he enjoyed having morning coffee with at Ptacek's in Prescott , WI. Eugene is survived by his wife, Joanne; his children, Steven and Monica; step-children, Tom, Rob...

Robert (Bob) William Bauer (79) of Northfield, MN passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving wife and children after a brief battle with cancer. Bob was born September 17, 1944, in Pine City, MN to John and Loretta (Kunesh) Bauer - the youngest of five children. Bob attended Pine City schools and participated in many school activities including band and football. He graduated in 1962 and went to the University of Minnesota and majored in music education and participated in the marching band until he was unable to afford his education and joined the workforce. At that same time, in March 1966, he enlisted in the 451st Army Band and attended basic training...

Carson Lee "Charlie" Johnson 79, of Litchfield, MN passed away Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Meeker Memorial Hospital. Carson was born December 20th, 1943 in Tyler, MN, the son of Frank and Gretchen (Hassman) Johnson. Carson graduated from Tracy, MN High School in 1961. He joined the National Guard shortly after and served until 1968. He married Linda Parrish, they had two children, Bobbi Jo and Bradley Jay, they later divorced. Over the course of his life he worked at several places in Tracy, Hutchinson, Litchfield and at Tandem Products in Blooming Prairie until his retirement. Carson loved history, he could talk for hours about the Sioux Uprising, or the Civil War and show you the...

James William Lang, a compassionate soul with a heart of gold, passed away on November 14. Born on September 9, 1944, in the small community of Waseca, MN, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Margaret Lang. Jim served his country with honor and dedication as a member of the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1969. A year later, in 1970, he married Mary (Pete) at Christ the King Catholic Church in Medford, MN. After graduating from Mankato State College, Jim went on to be a counselor helping at-risk youths at the Boy's Ranch in Austin. He then moved on and became a social worker for Freeborn County Human Services. Jim's unwavering commitment to helping others extended beyond his...

Julie Ann Bramer, age 74, of Waseca, MN, formerly of Bricelyn, MN, died peacefully Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Nasinec Funeral Home at 11:00AM in Wells, MN. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30-11:00 AM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells. Interment will be in South Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery in Seely Township, Faribault County, MN. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences. Julie was born November 18, 1948, the daughter of Jule and Emmeline (Hove) Henning in Blue Earth, MN. Julie was baptized and...

Charles "Chuck/Butch" Piper, age 85, of Faribault, MN. passed away October 18, 2023. Charles was born on September 6, 1938, in Faribault, MN, to Alcid and Ruth (Headline) Piper. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957. He was married to Linda Kelsey on March 23, 1968. Chuck loved hunting, roller skating and collecting antique clocks. He is survived by his children, Debbie Piper Ajdari, Tammy Piper Saimanese, Valerie Piper Welsh, John Benton (Kathryn) and Justine Piper; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; parents, Alcid and Ruth; brother, Alcid; sister, Josephine; and son; John Piper Deason.

Joseph Francis Jarvis passed away gently October 12, 2023 after fighting cancer, the battle of his life. He was born July 21, 1963 to Harlan Francis and Rita (Otto) Jarvis. Joe was the seventh child of nine raised at the Jarvis home in Faribault. The home was lovingly called "The 7th Street Hatchery." Joe entered the world during a tumultuous time - the buildup of the Vietnam War, civil unrest and assassination of President Kennedy. Despite the unrest in the country, Joe had a carefree childhood playing with friends at Lincoln recreation, White Sands pool and in the neighborhood. He enjoyed fishing, collecting agates and going to Twins games with his Dad and brothers. While camping over...

Rita M. (Sevcik) Jasan Age 91, of Lonsdale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a heart attack the previous Saturday. Rita was able to spend her last days visiting with all of her children and grandchildren. Her family and special friend Brenda took shifts sitting with her so she was never alone. When asked if she was ready to go to Heaven, she nodded and smiled. Rita was born in 1932 on a farm just outside Lonsdale, a place that she thought of as "home" all of her life, although her family moved into town when she was in grade school. Rita graduated from New Prague high school and married Don a couple years later. They...

Gene Reddemann, 87, passed away on October 4, 2023 in Salem, Oregon. He was born on September 11, 1936 in Mankato, Minnesota. He grew up on his family's farm near LeSueur, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Agricultural Education and received his Master's degree in Public Administration from Portland State University in 1987. Gene had a successful career in public administrative positions in Minnesota. After earning his Master's degree, he worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, OR. In 1983, he married his wife, Pat, and they were blessed with their daughter, Heidi. The family later moved to Oregon in 1986. After...

Rebecca Jane (Starks) Johnson, age 69 of Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at her home in Lake Mills, surrounded by her loving family and friends with the comfort of St. Croix Hospice. Becky fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A service to celebrate her life will be on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Salem Lutheran Church, 401 S. Lake St. in Lake Mills, with Pastor Randy Baldwin officiating. There will be a visitation Sunday, October 1, 2023, also at Salem Lutheran Church, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday. Her service will be livestreamed on the Schott Funeral Home website. Go to...

Jane Locke Thompson, age 93, formerly of Columbia, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Riverview Manor in Flandreau, South Dakota. Memorial services were held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Flandreau United Methodist Church. www.skrochfc.com

Sandra Marie Panzram, 75, of Owatonna and formerly of Rochester and Zumbrota, passed away Wednesday evening, September 20, 2023, at Traditions of Owatonna II. She was born March 22, 1948, in Mankato to George and Elverna (Rollins) Panzram. Sandra attended school in the Mankato area and went on to get a degree in Administrative Accounting from South-Central Technical College in Mankato. Sandra worked various jobs in Southeastern Minnesota. She enjoyed watching TV and working on Latch Hooking projects. She especially enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Clausen of Mazeppa, and Jamie Clausen of Minnesota; three...

George P. Kubat, of Rochester passed away on 9/11/2023. The Funeral Service is September 20th, at 10:30am, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester.

Debra Lynn Johnson born 9/22 of 1957 passed away 9/10 of 2023. She passed away unexpectedly at the Owatonna Hospital with her daughters at her side. She was born to Kenneth and Sadie Underland of Owatonna, graduated from Owatonna high school and married Alan Johnson in Galt California, at the Lutheran Church, on May 28th of 1977. They had three children, worked for Truth Hardware, did daycare for 10 years from her home and also worked at the Owatonna hospital for approximately 20 years. Deb cherished her family, friends and her cats the most. Anyone who met Deb was loved instantly by her, she always put others before herself and she enjoyed making people laugh. Deb is survived by her...

February 7, 1961 - September 7th, 2023. Jeff Gorden, 62, of Owatonna Passed away September 7th at Methodist hospital, Rochester, after a battle with cancer. Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Taylor. He is survived by his four children who meant the world to him: Jonathan, Devon, Jessica, and Andrew. His grandchildren: Alex, Sierra, Ella, Annabelle, and Wade, all of whom he cherished with a passion. His ex-wife, Tina, who was always there to support him on his journey, along with his brothers Bob, Mark and sisters Katrina, Krissy, Melinda and Father Bobby Gorden. Jeff's legacy will forever be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to know him, as he leaves behind a...

Agnes Kratochvil, age 100, of New Prague, died 8-25-2023. Mass of Christain Burial, Friday, Sept. 1st, 11:00 AM, St. Wenceslaus Church, New Prague. Visitation that morning 8:30-10:30, Bruzek Funeral Home. Burial St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. bruzekfuneralhome.com

Alita Cirilla Zora-Cunningham is the daughter of Antonio and Alison Gaalswky of Farmington, MN. She was born on August 24, 2023 and passed away the same day. Alita was greatly loved by her family. She is survived by her parents, Antonio and Allison Gaalswyk; brothers, Blake, Reid and Killian; Sister, Olivia; grandmother, Kimberly Gaalswyk (Horace, ND); great-great grandparents Edward and Shirlee Cunningham (Owatonna, MN); Aunts, Miquela Butz (Devon), Marianna and Emma; Uncles, Isaiah, Nememiah, Kaiden and Kashten; Great Aunts, Great Uncles and many cousins. There will be a private memorial for family. "Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts."...

Lowell H. Mollenhauer, 78, passed peacefully at home surrounded and cared for by his children on August 16, 2023. He was born May 21, 1945, in Owatonna, The son of Lowell Sr and Delma (Caspari) Mollenhauer. Mully graduated from OHS, class of 1963. Following graduation, he married Gayle Matson and they had 3 children (they later divorced). Mully attended trade school for Tool and Die. He worked at Josten until retirement. He made many friendships there that would last a lifetime Mully retired from Jostens and began working for Cybex and finally IBM. Mully started a business, Crossroads Labs, breeding field trial pedigreed dogs. He sold puppies to people all over the world, even...

One the loveliest women you'll ever meet died this week. Ina White, age 97 of Faribault, peacefully passed away on August 14th, surrounded by her family. Ina was born on July 27th 1926 in Alexandria, Minnesota. In 1945 she married her elementary school sweetheart from Alexandria, Pat White, and traveled around the country with Pat who was a pilot in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. Pat and Ina moved to Faribault in 1955 where he taught industrial arts and she was school secretary at Jefferson Elementary School for many years. Ina enjoyed her family, reading and playing bridge. When her children were small she read to them every night... Make Way for Ducklings, Mrs....

Gregg Anthony Kruse, 85, formerly of Mankato, died peacefully in Iowa City, IA. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 surrounded by his wife and daughter. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Iowa City, with Rev. Marsha Smith officiating. The Iowa City Fire Department will honor Gregg at his service. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City, where a Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 PM. Graveside Services will be held at 3 PM, Friday, August 25, 2023 at Woodland Hills Memorial Park in Mankato, MN. with Rev. Arlen Lloyd officiating, followed by fellowship and food. In lieu of...