Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral Homes and Crematory

09/18/2025

Evelyn "Evie" Buecksler

EVELYN L. “EVIE” BUECKSLER, of Mankato, formerly of St. Clair, passed away September 16, 2025, at the age of 91.Evelyn was born on October 23, 1933, to Elmer and Nettie (Olson) Radke. She grew up in rural Mapleton and was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at the Lutheran Church in Mapleton. Evelyn graduated from Mapleton High School in 1951 and continued her education at Mankato Commercial College. She married Lawrence “Bix” Buecksler December 20, 1952, in Pomona, CA....

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09/18/2025

Throwback Thursday - Did you know there was once a school at Trowbridge Park?

It was the Oak Grove School and you can learn more about the school along with some teachers and former students at the Woodville Cemetery Walking Tour on September 28th!

To register - please use the link at the funeral home website (dsofuneral.com) or call the funeral home at 507-835-2190.

09/17/2025

Gary Michael "Mike" McDonough

GARY MICHAEL “MIKE” McDONOUGH, age 83 of Owatonna, formerly of New Richland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the afternoon of September 15, 2025.Born on February 25, 1942, to Arthur and Roxanne “Bunny” (Gaughn) McDonough, Mike grew up in Waseca, and graduated from Waseca High School. On February 13, 1965, Mike married the love of his life, Sue. Together, they built a warm and welcoming home in New Richland, where they raised four children and shared a...

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09/16/2025

JoAnn Kelling

JoAnn Kelling met her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2025, surrounded by her family and her loving friends whom she considered her family after a short-lived, terminal battle with liver cancer.JoAnn was the kindest, most giving, and most compassionate person who lived to serve our Lord and others.JoAnn was born on July 26, 1950 to Allan and Gloria (Hamson) Borglum in Easton, MN. JoAnn graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1968. After graduation, she married (later divorced) and started...

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09/15/2025

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Comfort at the Table. Join us for a nourishing meal and conversation as you travel on your grief journey. Please call Jillene at 507-308-4283 to register.

09/12/2025

Have you joined the cemetery photo hunt yet?

Grab the three historic photos, head out to Woodville Cemetery, and see if you can track down the exact spots as they look today.

Find them all and you could win prizes—but hurry, the deadline to enter is coming fast!

Registration for the Woodville Cemetery Tour is open! Don't miss your chance to walk through history.

09/10/2025

Carol Jean McCoy

CAROL JEAN McCOY, age 81, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 5, 2025.Carol was born in Mankato on May 18, 1944, to parents Elmer and Ruth (Allen) Maass. She grew up on a farm outside of Pemberton, MN and graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1962. This is where she met her future husband, Bob McCoy. From high school, she moved to the “big city” of Mankato where she started her career working for the telephone company as...

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09/09/2025

Sandra M. Flitter

SANDRA M. FLITTER, born to Margaret B. and Merrill Carson on September 8, 1945, she passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025 at her home in Elysian MN. It was just shy of her 80th birthday. Sandra grew up in Minnesota and graduated with Waseca High School class of 1963.Sandra was married to the love of her life Ivan T. Flitter of Janesville and they were married for 49 years. Together they shared a devoted partnership marked by kindness, quick...

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09/05/2025

Registration is live! Please join us on Sunday, September 28th for another informative and interesting tour at Woodville Cemetery. You can sign up using the link at the top of the funeral home website or give us a call at 835-2190. Seating on the shuttle bus is limited so sign up early!

09/04/2025

Grief can make even everyday tasks feel heavy. Sometimes, a warm meal and good company can help lighten the load.

Comfort at the Table - a new grief support group begins on Tuesday, September 9th. Please RSVP to Jillene Gallatin by 10:00 AM on Monday.

Join us as we gather around the table for comfort and connection.

09/04/2025

Want a chance to win $600 in Chamber Bucks? It's not too late!

In anticipation of the Woodville Cemetery Walking Tour on September 28, we invite you to take part in a Cemetery Photo Search. Three historical photos were found in the Historical Society archives. Head out to Woodville Cemetery, find the current locations, snap a picture, and email it to woodvillewaseca@gmail.com

Each photo is one entry—three chances per person to win. Winners will be announced at the Walking Tour on the 28th: $300, $200, and $100 in Chamber Bucks.

If you prefer physical copies of the photos, stop by the Historical Society or the Third Street Chapel of DSO Funeral Home and pick up a sheet.

09/03/2025

John Michael Sexton

John Michael Sexton was born in Mankato Minnesota on February 28, 1948. John died from West Nile virus at the University of Minnesota hospital on September 1, 2025.John attended Loyola high school and graduated from Mankato High school in 1966. He attended the University of Minnesota. John served in the Marines and achieved college degrees in engineering. John was a talented linguist, avid outdoor adventurer, and world traveler. He lived for 30 years in Jerusalem while working as the head...

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