Charles “Chuck’ David Beardsley, 85, of Aitkin, MN, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Brainerd, MN, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 25, 1938. Chuck, a caring father and husband, will be remembered by his family for his dedication to and love for his family and friends. Although he may not have told you every day how much he loved and cared for you, his actions spoke louder than words.

Wayne Loren Knauss, 79, of Hawley, MN, went to his heavenly home on July 11, 2024, at SMP Health - St. Catherine North, Fargo, ND. Wayne was born in Watertown, MN, on January 1, 1945, the oldest of six children to Loren and Dorothy (Busby) Knauss. A farm boy, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany from August 1967 to 1969. Wayne married “his jewel” Julia Ann Goettl on May 18, 1971, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca, MN. Working for A.O.

Gerald “Jerry” Earl Mason, passed away on July 4, 2024, at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota, after battling complications of cancer.
Born on July 14, 1950 in Spencer, Iowa, Jerry was the son of Phoebe (Giles) and Donald Mason. He grew up in Ruthven and graduated from Ruthven High School. Jerry served his country in the Army and Army National Guard, where he was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

Ruth Ernestine Aanas, age 103, of Elysian, died on the evening of Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Ralph A Hagen, age 85, of Waseca, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home in rural Waseca.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life honoring Darrell Jeffrey Haslip on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Waterville Event Center, 120 E Main St, Waterville, MN, 56096.

Elizabeth “Betty” (Pelant) Dahle, age 92 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

David Esten Rye, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2024.

Elizabeth “Betty” (Pelant) Dahle, age 92 of Waseca, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.