Dolores R. Sowden, age 92, passed away January 15, 2017 at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, Minnesota. She had been a resident at Medford Senior Care Center in Medford, Minnesota since April, 2015. Dolores was born in Webster, South Dakota to Leo and Cecelia Boik. She attended school in West Concord, MN and graduated in 1943. After graduation, she attended a business school in Minneapolis, MN. She married Leonard Sowden in April, 1946. They lived on a farm north of West Concord before moving to Owatonna in 1955. After moving to Owatonna, she worked at Federated Mutual for a short time before starting work as a deputy county auditor in 1956 for Steele County. She retired in 1986. After retirement, she worked as a volunteer for the Owatonna Hospital. She was also a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Dolores is survived by her daughters, Sharon (John) Polifka of Mapleton, IA and Mary (Rusty) Fee of Winchester, TN; two grandchildren, Chad (Adina) Glende of Minot, ND and Elisa Glende of Murfreesoro, TN; daughter-in-law, Candida Sowden of Mt. Juliet, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, Leonard; and her son, Larry. Dolores will be remembered as a strong, independent, and caring person. She often cared more about the welfare of her family and friends than she did about herself. She enjoyed visiting with others, having a cookie with her coffee or tea, following the news (especially the weather), and completing word searches. We will all miss her. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna and one hour prior to the service. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Owatonna with The Reverend Kevin Connolly officiating. There will be a luncheon in Joseph Hall followed by burial at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in West Concord, MN. Visitation: 01/18/2017 16:00 01/18/2017 19:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church 01/19/2017 10:30