Marian J. McGowan
May 12, 2026
Marian Joy McGowan, 99, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born November 10, 1926, in Faribault, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Stella (Radel) Wang. Marian was one of five children. She grew up working on the family farm east of Medford and went to country school. One of her first jobs was...
Jean Regentz
May 11, 2026
Jean Regentz, age 81, of Owatonna, died on Monday, May 11, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Forest Hill Cemetery where Jean will be laid to rest.
Shirley D. Erickson
May 10, 2026
It hurts the heart to post that Shirley D. Erickson, 90, of Owatonna, passed away on Mother’s Day after a long day of visits/fellowship with loving family and friends. She was a wonderful Mom and genuine friend to so many. But she was ready for Heaven after her long health battle.
It is comforting to know she is back to her...
Franklin Delano Peterson
May 10, 2026
Franklin Delano Peterson of Kenyon, MN, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at Cannon Rivers Assisted Living at the age of 93.
He was born to John and Myrtle Peterson on November 11, 1932, in Maple Ridge Township near Braham, Minnesota. He was one of eleven children. In his words, “They were poor but never hungry.”
He attended country school through...
James Edward Fischer
May 9, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Fischer, 84, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 5, 1941, in Faribault, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Mabel (Friesen) Fischer.
Jim grew up in Kenyon, Minnesota, and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1959. He went on to attend Mankato State University,...
Sharon L. Anderson
May 6, 2026
We are heartbroken to share after a difficult battle with thyroid cancer, Sharon Anderson passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born on October 31, 1950, in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. In 1961, she moved with her family to Dodge Center, Minnesota, where she later graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1969....
Jane Christenson
May 6, 2026
Jane Christenson, age 62, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Jane was born on March 10, 1964, in Austin, MN, to Juan Sr. and Jovita (Lumbreras) Villarreal. She grew up in Maple Island, MN, and attended Hollandale Elementary School. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1982.
On October...
Katherine "Kat" Rose Finne
Apr 30, 2026
Katherine “Kat” Rose Finne, 84, of West Concord, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at W.A.L.T Home in Rochester.
Kat was born November 26, 1941, in Owatonna, the daughter of Raymond and Myrtle (Phelps) Dengler. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1959. She met Lynn Finne cruising the streets of “Finne-ville” in West Concord and the two were married...
Wendy Jacqueline Evenson
Apr 29, 2026
Wendy J. Evenson, 75, of Faribault, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Mill City Senior Living after a long fight with dementia. The world lost a very gracious women, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was born September 10, 1950, in Owatonna, the daughter of Jack and Jo Ann (Prestegard) Etherton. She graduated from Owatonna High...
Henry "Hank" Joseph Falcone, Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Henry Joseph Falcone, Jr., age 79, of Nevis, MN, passed away from vascular dementia on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on August 25, 1946, in Chisholm, MN, son of Henry, Sr. and Caroline Falcone. As first-born son in a family of nine, he was honored with taking his father's name Henry Joseph, and throughout his life...
John Wayne Busby
Apr 25, 2026
John Wayne Busby, 72, of Medford, died unexpectedly on April 25, 2026.
John was born in Aledo, Illinois to James & Olevia “Lee” (Varner) Busby. He moved with his family to Minnesota from Illinois when he was five years old, growing up on the family farm near West Concord, MN. As a teenager, John worked every summer for the canning company...
Ruth Ann Hartle
Apr 25, 2026
Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Hartle, 89, of Owatonna, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Owatonna Hospital after a short illness. She was born March 26, 1937 in Owatonna, the daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Pickett) Hartle. She grew up on School Street as the middle of three sisters very close in age, attending Owatonna public schools, riding her bike,...
James Anthony Berning Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
James Anthony Berning Sr., 90, of Owatonna, died on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Fairview Care Center.
He was born on the family farm southwest of Lismore on July 27, 1935, to the late Henry and Louise (Farwick) Berning, the youngest of seven children. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Lismore until the 8th grade, when he then stayed home...
Jennifer Ann Parsons
Apr 15, 2026
Jennifer Ann Parsons, age 40, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Margaret "Marge" D. French
Apr 14, 2026
Margaret “Marge” Deanne French, 83, of West Concord, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home.
She was born June 15, 1942, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Russell and Deloris (Erickson) Rasmussen. Marge was united in marriage to Dennis Allen French on October 31, 1959, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Marge was a manager at GAP...
Henry E. "Hank" Stange
Apr 14, 2026
Henry E. “Hank” Stange, 97, of Owatonna, died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Hank was born on January 21, 1929, to Rudolph Henry Stange, son of a German, Steele Center pioneer immigrant family, and Anna Helena Wiebking who was born in Germany. He attended Roosevelt Elementary and Owatonna High School, class of 1946 leaving prior to graduation....
Donna L. Froman
Apr 2, 2026
Donna L. Froman, born April 27, 1942, in Deerfield Township, Minnesota, to Franklin and Florence (Wilkowske) Beese, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at New Richland Care Center.
Donna was a proud 1960 graduate of Owatonna High School. In her younger years, Donna enjoyed spending time on the golf course, softball field, and volleyball court. She also had a lifelong...
Ronald Boe
Apr 1, 2026
Ronald Boe passed from this life to his eternal reward on April 1, 2026. Ron was born into a Norwegian American family in Isle, Minnesota on September 4, 1931, and graduated from Isle Public School in 1950. Ron defined his life by three core pillars: his service as a Navy veteran, his devotion to God, and his dedication to his...
Josephine E. Wilson
Mar 31, 2026
Josephine Elaine Wilson, 93, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at her home.
She was born December 4, 1932, in Madison, South Dakota, the daughter of Paul and Hilda (Beyer) Klamm. Jo grew up in Meridan and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1950. On May 24, 1952, she was united in marriage to Laverne Raymond Wilson at...
Dean H. Von Ruden
Mar 29, 2026
Dean Harold Von Ruden, 91, of Owatonna, died on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Timberdale Trace.
He was born March 24, 1935, in Owatonna, the son of Stuart and Irene (Kruckeberg) Von Ruden. Dean was raised in Owatonna, graduating from the Owatonna High School in 1953. After graduating, he joined the Army and served for two years. Once he left the...
