James Lee Studer, age 79, of Mankato, died at his home in Mankato, on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Darlene Mae (Simons) Adams, age 91, of Waterville, MN, passed away on August 11, 2026.

Born on March 21, 1936, at her family home in rural Elysian, she was the daughter of Perry and Clarice (Klang) Simons. She attended grade school in Elysian and later graduated from Waterville High School in 1954.

William Ernest Friedner, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph Edward Gregor, age 76, of rural Waterville, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home.

Dorothy Esther Zellmer, age 97, of Waseca, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Colony Court in Waseca.

Life is a Gift. That Gift is comprised of a body endowed with an immortal soul made to the image and likeness of God’s Spirit of Love. That Spirit must eventually return to its source. Pat’s spirit has been called to return June 21, 2026. While her spirit has entered a new life, its share of God’s Love remains as a legacy to dwell among her family, friends, colleagues, and all other beneficiaries to use as synergy for their own respective share of God’s Love. 

Donald “Don” Lawrence Kelm, age 87, of Waterville, passed away while working in his beloved woodshop on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Sharon Elizabeth (Schramm) Kelm of Waterville, age 79, passed away at her home on June 13, 2026.

Sharon was born on April 22, 1947, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Rueben Schramm and Emma (Keso) Schramm. She attended Kilkenny Grade School and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1965.

Joan “Jody” Marie Gregor, age 94, of Waterville, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.