Betty J. Anderson
Jul 10, 2026
Betty Jean Anderson, 87, of Blooming Prairie, died peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at her home that she loved so dearly.
Betty was born March 8, 1939, in Owatonna, the daughter of Hubert and Adeline (Boettcher) Jiroushek. She was a 1957 graduate of Ellendale High School. Betty was united in marriage to Duwayne C. Anderson on July 5, 1959, at...
Susan Marie Terpstra
Jul 2, 2026
Susan Marie Terpstra,74, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home with family by her side.
She was born on June 8, 1952, in Crookston, to Lloyd and Helen (Gust) Bruley. Susan grew up in Crookston and graduated from Crookston High School in 1970. She then worked at Roberts Restaurant and also on the family dairy farm....
Louella Bjoraker
Jul 2, 2026
Irma Louella (Jensen) Bjøraker — known to all as "Lou" — was born on July 26, 1930, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Danish immigrants Oskar and Ellen Jensen. Danish was her first language, and she cherished her heritage throughout her life. In 1983, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by visiting Denmark and meeting many of her relatives there. She graduated...
Joy L. Davison
Jun 30, 2026
Joyce “Joy” L. Davison, 73, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after a valiant fight with brain cancer at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Joy was born July 11, 1952, in Centerville, IA to Richard and Emma “Joyce” (Clark) McCrory. She was a 1970 graduate of Moravia High School in Moravia, IA. Joy attended Midwestern School of Evangelism in...
Margaret M. Ryg
Jun 29, 2026
Margaret “Marge” Mary Ryg of West Concord, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Campus in Rochester after losing a battle to cancer. Marge was born on October 9, 1934, to Fred and Frances (Pester) Spinler and attended country school in Merton Township.
She was united in marriage to Nels “Johnny” Ryg on June 4, 1955, at St....
Alan W. Struss
Jun 29, 2026
Alan “Al” Wayne Struss, 73, of Owatonna, died on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community.
He was born February 15, 1953, in Tyler, Minnesota, the son of Cyril Struss and Evelyn (Nielsen) Larsen. Al grew up in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. He then went to Mankato State University and graduated with a degree in accounting. Soon...
Marilyn E. Walker
Jun 26, 2026
Marilyn Elizabeth Walker, 99, of Owatonna, died on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born January 23, 1927, in Albert Lea, the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Berglund) Dick. Marilyn was a graduate of Leroy High School and attended nursing school in Albert Lea.
She is survived by her son, Richard Walker of Owatonna; daughter, Charlene Bly of...
Charles L. Mosher
Jun 25, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Mosher, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
Charles Ludvig Mosher was born on Palm Sunday, April 6, 1941, in Faribault, Minnesota to Lee and Laura (Hammer) Mosher. He was baptized by his grandfather, the Reverend Ludvig Hammer at First English Lutheran Church in Faribault, MN and confirmed on May 1,...
James R. David
Jun 23, 2026
James Robert David, 83, of Ellendale, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Traditions of Waterville.
He was born November 6, 1942, in Waseca, Minnesota, the son of James and Agnes (Hoffman) David. James was united in marriage to Carolyn Marie David on Saturday, December 2, 1967, in Clarks Grove. They were blessed with three children together. They later divorced. James...
Paul H. Arnfelt
Jun 18, 2026
Paul passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 18, 2026.
Paul will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, businessman, and community leader whose love for Owatonna never wavered. Paul never forgot the people who helped him throughout his life. He valued friendship, loyalty, and community, and was always willing to lend a helping hand when someone...
David Stern
Jun 12, 2026
David R. Stern, 72, of Owatonna, died peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community.
He was born June 27, 1953, in Rapid City, SD, the son of Gerald and Mildred (Hamel) Stern. David was a 1972 graduate of Austin High School, Austin, MN. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1976, in Guam, the Philippines and...
June Jeanette Sweet
Jun 7, 2026
June Jeanette Sweet, 99, of Owatonna, died on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 31, 1926, in Albert Lea, the daughter of John and Lydia (Case) Stofer. Growing up, June's family lived in Elko, Albert Lea and Northfield, Minnesota. On April 19, 1946, June married the love of her life,...
Arlene Diane Gleason
Jun 5, 2026
Arlene Diane (Olson) Gleason, 87, of Owatonna, ended her battle with Acute Leukemia peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 5, 2026, in Owatonna, MN.
She was born on March 1, 1939, in Tracy, MN, to Gilbert and Elvina (Holten) Olson. She graduated from Tracy High School in 1957, and started her accounting career at Tri-County Oil Association shortly...
Marlys J. Koeckeritz
Jun 4, 2026
Marlys Jane Koeckeritz passed away peacefully at Care Suites of Edina on June 4, 2026.
She was born on July 19, 1938, in Ortonville, MN. to the parents of Raymond and Ilene (Bonn) Brandt. She graduated from Big Stone City High School, Big Stone City, SD with the class of 1956. She continued her education to be a rural schoolteacher and...
Bernhard "Pete" Ellingson
Jun 4, 2026
Bernhard “Pete” Ellingson, 94, of Northfield, died on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Pete was born on November 3, 1931, in Waseca, the son of Arthur and Valborg (Johnson) Ellingson. Pete grew up in the Hope area where his father purchased and operated the Hope Bank for many years, inspiring his son’s future endeavors....
Delmer A. Borwege
Jun 3, 2026
Delmer Arthur Borwege, 73, of Medford, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his residence.
He was born December 13, 1952, in Owatonna, the son of Elmer Borwege and Arlene (Johns) Concannon. Delmer attended school in Medford. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1971 and also served in the Army National Guard for over 20 years.
Delmer was united in...
Marlin R. Behne
Jun 1, 2026
Marlin Rudy Behne, 81, of Owatonna, died on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born February 27, 1945, in Blooming Prairie, the son of Herman and Mabel (Meyer) Behne. Marlin grew up on the farm and was one of six children. Growing up, he learned how to work hard for what he wanted. He met...
David K. Woker
May 30, 2026
David K. Woker, 71, of Owatonna, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Mayo Health System - Mankato.
He was born June 6, 1954, in Owatonna, the son of Ervin and Louise (Abbe) Woker. David was a 1972 graduate of Owatonna High School. He began working for Owatonna Home Decorations and later became the owner. David was united in marriage to...
Lori Ann Nelson
May 27, 2026
Lori Ann Nelson, 65, of Ellendale, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at New Richland Care Center with her family and beloved dog Ginger by her side.
She was born August 8, 1960, in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Clinton and Margaret (Kuntze) Gruzebeck. Lori graduated from Owatonna High School in 1979 and then went to Albert Lea for travel...
Vilna Lyda Maradiaga Altamirano
May 26, 2026
Vilna Maradiaga Altamirano, age 40, of Jalapa, Nicaragua, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
A private service will be held and interment will be at Cementerio Municipal de Jalapa in Nicaragua.
