Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 25, 2026

Lyle Arthur Meschke, 81, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026.

Lyle was born on August 17, 1944, in Morristown, Minnesota, to Eleonora and Sidney Meschke. He graduated from Morristown High School in 1962 and went on to build a life rooted in hard work, faith, family, and community. Following graduation, Lyle proudly served in...

Mar 20, 2026

Edmund D. Draheim, 84, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 20, 2026, at his winter home in Ft. Myers, Fla. of sudden heart failure. He was a long-time teacher and coach in the Owatonna Public Schools, a husband, father, grandfather, athlete, avid sports fan, reader, golfer, fisherman, volunteer and traveler.

He was born Jan. 20, 1942,...

Mar 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Charles R. DeVries, who died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 65.

Charles was born on August 3, 1960, to Robert and Pauline (Parker) DeVries in Muskegon, MI and was a cherished brother, uncle, and good friend. Known for his humor, kindness, dedication,...

Mar 15, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Matthew Russell Beck, age 21, who left us far too soon on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He is a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, with a presence about him that brought light, laughter, and love to all who knew him.

Born on August 2, 2004, Matthew grew...

Mar 14, 2026

Dreama May Bearfield was born to Bobby and Freda (Pyett) Bearfield on July 6, 1958, in Charleston, WV. She married Harland A. Blume on August 23, 1990.

She is survived by her husband Harland; siblings, Robert Pyett, Dianna Mitchell, James Bearfield, Freeman Bearfield, and Freddie Bearfield; two nieces, eight nephews, and many other family and friends.

Mar 11, 2026

Alice Mae Kruckeberg Wobbrock, 94, of Claremont, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Alice grew up in Claremont and graduated from Claremont High School in 1950. After graduation, she was employed by Josten's in Owatonna. Alice was united in marriage to Lloyd Wobbrock on May 29th, 1952, in Owatonna. They...

Mar 11, 2026

Carol Faye Zetah, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Valora Senior Living in Orono, Minnesota. She was a longtime resident of Owatonna and devoted much of her life to public service and community involvement.

Carol was born in Webb, Iowa, on January 9, 1938, to Russell and Gladys (Johnson) Hovinga. She graduated from Minnesota...

Mar 11, 2026

Sheila Jean Benda, 60, of West Concord, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born May 3, 1965, in Owatonna, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Chelmo) Round. Growing up in West Concord, Sheila graduated from West Concord High School and attended the University of Minnesota Rochester location where she graduated with...

Mar 7, 2026

Dorothy Ada Mueller, 90, of Owatonna, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Dorothy was born December 19, 1935, on the family farm near Hetland, South Dakota, minutes after her twin brother, Donald, to parents Hertha (Rusch) and G. Adolph Weiss. Dorothy attended a country school for grade school, going on to graduate from Lake Preston...

Mar 6, 2026

Norman Verlyn Buck, 93, of Owatonna, died on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Timberdale Trace.

He was born March 24, 1932, in Arlington, Minnesota, the son of John and Odile (Schnackenberg) Buck. Norman grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School. During school, he played on the football team and was the captain. After he...

Mar 3, 2026

Ruth Margaret Russell, age 92, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Funeral arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will be made available when finalized.

Feb 27, 2026

Keith Alan Sexter, 67, of Owatonna, died on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. He was born January 11, 1959, in Owatonna, the son of Robert and Evangeline (Nix) Sexter. Growing up, Keith lived on the generational family farm in Somerset Township where he started his work ethic early as he helped with daily dairy duties...

Feb 25, 2026

Robert Dean Aakre, 80, of Kenyon, died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Zumbrota Care Center with his family by his side.

He was born April 16, 1945, in Faribault, the son of Selmer and Selma (Grinstad) Aakre. Bob grew up in rural Kenyon and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1963. He then went on to...

Feb 22, 2026

LaVon Jean Underdahl, 96, of La Crosse, WI and formerly of Kenyon died at the home of her daughter Lynn, surrounded by her children.

She was born November 27, 1929, in Brush Creek Township in the county of Faribault, MN to Jesse Amundson and Alma Kvale Amundson. One of 5 children, LaVon and her family moved to...

Feb 20, 2026

David Leonard Wetzstein, 85, of rural West Concord, died on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

He was born July 9, 1940, in Owatonna, the son of Leonard and Olive (Strandemo) Wetzstein. He attended school in West Concord and graduated from Waseca Ag School.

David was united in marriage to Nancy Lou...

Feb 17, 2026

William W. "Bill" Oldenburg, age 85, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday February 17th, 2026, at the Owatonna Hospital.

Bill was born on March 29, 1940, in Rochester, MN, the son of Ray and Ruth (Lambrecht) Oldenburg. Bill grew up on the family farm in Haverhill Township, Olmsted County, MN and was the oldest of seven children. He...

Feb 13, 2026

Lorraine Lent, age 91, of Owatonna, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at Owatonna Hospital.

Lorraine Delores Olson was born on October 31, 1934, near Hartland, Minnesota. Her parents were Narvin and Gunda (Rugroden) Olson. Soon after, the family moved to their farm in Berlin Township, Steele County. Lorraine attended country school right up the hill in Berlin....

Feb 12, 2026

John Paul Jacobson of rural Ellendale passed away at the Owatonna Hospital on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 66 after a 13-month long battle with pancreatic cancer.

John was born on January 6, 1960, in Owatonna to Helmer and Jeannette (Johnson) Jacobson and grew up on the family farm in rural Ellendale. He attended...

Feb 12, 2026

Cathleen (Cathy) Karen Rogers, 83, of Owatonna, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home in the comfort of friends and family.

She was born August 20, 1942, in Monticello, Minnesota at the family home, to Clifford Sr. and Bernice "Bonnie" (Ruff) Knutson. Her family names her the "Miracle Baby" due to her having a severe...