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Carol Jean Freid, 67 - UPDATED

UPDATED to include information on Celebration of Life
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 27 for Carol Freid, who passed away February 28, 2020. A visitation will be held at the Montgomery American Legion from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. A service will be held at 3 p.m. Lunch will follow.

Delores Louise Gregor, 91

Delores Louise Gregor, age 91 of Waterville, died on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Foxdale in Waseca.

Bernard Royal Schwanke, 93

Bernard Royal Schwanke, age 93 of Morristown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Traditions of Waterville. 
Bernard was born in Faribault, Minnesota on May 16, 1927 to Royal and Larratta (Korsch).  He was raised on a farm in Iosca Township south of Waterville, Minnesota.  Bernard married Margaret (Betty) Morris on October 10, 1953 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Waterville.  Bernard and Betty lived their entire lives in the Waterville and Morristown area.

Geraldine F. Hrdlicka, 92

Geraldine F. Hrdlicka, age 92 formerly of Waterville died of natural causes on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca.

Neil Patrick "Pat" Baker, 52

Neil Patrick “Pat” Baker, age 52, of Elysian was tragically killed in a boating accident at his Ottertail Lake home.

Joseph (Joe) Frank Scheffler, 98

Joseph (Joe) Frank Scheffler, age 98, of rural New Prague, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Traditions of Montgomery, where he and Evelyn have resided for nearly two months.   Joe was born on April 7, 1922, on a farm in Helena Twp., Scott County, MN to George and Anna (Jacques) Scheffler.   His loving wife, Evelyn and his children, are gratefull to have been able to spend days and nights with him until he passed.  

Joseph (Joe) Frank Scheffler, 98

Joseph (Joe) Frank Scheffler, age 98, of rural New Prague, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Traditions of Montgomery, where he and Evelyn have resided for nearly two months.   Joe was born on April 7, 1922, on a farm in Helena Twp., Scott County, MN to George and Anna (Jacques) Scheffler.   His loving wife, Evelyn and his children, are gratefull to have been able to spend days and nights with him until he passed.  

Marann Esther Dehn, 82

Marann Esther Dehn, age 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Born on January 30, 1938 in Waterville Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Carl and Evelyn (Leffler) Dehn. Marann enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved crafts, playing bingo, shopping, and listening to Elvis Presley. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and celebrating the birth of our Lord. Her beautiful soul will never be forgotten.

Mary Claire Rooney, 74

Mary Claire Rooney, age 74, of Toledo, succumbed to Covid-19 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1945 in Waseca, MN to Charles and Marie (Stangler) Grubish. Mary was a graduate of Waterville High School in Waterville, MN and Mankato State University. She was employed as a Social Worker for the Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services for 28 years, retiring in 2003.

George Dee McIntosh, 62

George Dee McIntosh Sr., age 62, of Waterville, died on Monday, August 10, 2020.