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.

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The nation marked 100 years this week since women finally won the suffrage battle. A key player in getting women the right to vote hailed from Cloquet, Anna Dickie Olesen.
She was the first female nominee of a major party for the U.S. Senate and was a celebrated orator and passionate social reformer who became one of the most prominent Democratic women of the early 20th century.

A new, colorful exhibit at Montgomery’s Arts and Heritage Center
The colorful and historic pieces all came together.
A collection of aprons created by apron enthusiast, historian, and renowned storyteller Yvonne Cory of Easton is now on display at the Arts and Heritage Center of Montgomery. The free exhibit will be available for viewing during the center’s regular hours until October 10.

The Morristown Gun Club,located behind the Ahlman’sGun Store and Range, has been making improvements.
Not only are they making improvements, but they are open two times a week for the public to enjoy the facility.
According to Gun Club President Troy Marquardt, the club has been open since 1966.
According to the PULL USA magazine, the club has under-gone a number of changes since its opening.
The main club house was moved to a more centralized location behind the ranges.
A grant was recently received and a fourth trap house was added.

New Le Sueur County Veterans Service Officer Mark Roemhildt was asked to provide some helpful information for county veterans. Veterans Service Office Le Sueur County
The Le Sueur County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) is a county government department of Le Sueur County, located in Le Center, Minnesota.
The CVSO consists of the director who is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners as the County Veteran Service Officer, one professionally accredited Veteran Benefits Counselor, and an administrative assistant.

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

A Faribault man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday, September 1, along Dodd Boulevard, southwest of Sheildsville, and a Kilkenny man has been hospitalized.
According to a news release issued by Sheriff Troy Dunn, the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, Kilkenny Fire and Rescue and North Ambulance were dispatched to a personal injury vehicle crash in the 8000 Block of Dodd Boulevard at about 1 p.m.

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

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, 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, 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.

Trista Hering, a 2020 WEM graduate, finished off her outstanding high school softball career by pitching in the Senior Salute Sunday in Waterville. Hering, an All State selection, among 17 seniors of the Gopher and Valley Conference teams who played in the seven inning game, commemorating players who did not have a chance to play in the spring of 2020.
Jay Schneider Photo

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.

Charlet Hasner Allen Oser, age 95 of Waseca died on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at LakeShore Inn in Waseca.
Charlet was born in a log cabin in Montana on February 5, 1925 to Frank and Elma (Cadwell) Hasner. Her parents moved to Waseca in 1927 where Frank was employed by the State of Minnesota at the University farm in Waseca.

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

Steven Henry Sexton, age 70, of Janesville, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.