Dayna J. Wiese
May 13, 2015
Dayna Joyce Wiese, 61, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Owatonna on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. She was born in Great Falls, MT to George J. and Patricia (Dunlap) Calvert on June 10, 1953. She graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester in 1971 and was employed at Medtronic in Minneapolis. She later earned am esthetician's certificate at Aveda...
Carl A. Swanson
May 10, 2015
Carl Albert Swanson, age 99, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Koda Living Community, Owatonna. He was surrounded by his children, daughter in law, and granddaughters Stacey, Julie, and Lori. Carl was born July 25, 1915 to Carl Albert Julious Swanson and Emma Marie (Nee Chelberg) Swanson in Cannon Falls, MN. Carl graduated from the Cannon...
Dorothy C. Zelinske
May 10, 2015
Dorothy C. Zelinske, 93, of West Concord, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. She was born December 5, 1921 in Milton Township the daughter of James and Amelia (Schweimann) Carney. Dorothy married Charles Zelinske Nov. 18, 1943 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Mantorville. The couple farmed together for many years. Charles preceded Dorothy in death...
June R. (Iverson) Anderson
May 8, 2015
June Rosaline (Iverson) Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Clare Bridge of West Saint Paul-Brookdale. She was 91 years of age. The resurrection service in celebration of her life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna, Minnesota on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Visitation is one hour before the...
Glen James Stoltz
May 8, 2015
Glen James Stoltz, 70, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Glen was born June 8, 1944 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Henry and Laura (Kruesel) Stoltz. Glen was a 1963 graduate of Owatonna High School where he excelled and lettered in baseball, track and field, basketball, and football. He received recognition...
Arlene A. Souvie
May 7, 2015
Arlene A. Souvie, age 84, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her home. Arlene was born August 27, 1930 in Bismarck, North Dakota the daughter of Harvey and Gladys (Juus) Milsoe. She was baptized into faith on November 16, 1930 and confirmed her faith on April 30, 1944. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1948. Arlene was...
Jon Engeseth Stordahl
May 2, 2015
Jon Engeseth Stordahl, 79, of Dennison, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born September 2, 1935 on the family farm in Warsaw Township, Minnesota the son of Maldar and Gunda (Engeseth) Stordahl. He was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church. Jon attended Dennison School and later Kenyon High School, graduating in...
Kathleen K. Kelling
Apr 30, 2015
Kathleen Kathy Kay Kelling, 72, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with ampullary cancer. Kathleen was born October 31, 1942 in Morris, Minnesota the daughter of Leon and Mary (Wille) Staples. She graduated from Morris High School on June 3, 1960 and from Abbott Hospital School of...
Thomas P. Remker
Apr 27, 2015
Thomas P. Remker, 46, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 27, 2015 at his home of natural causes. He was born June 16, 1968 in Rochester, Minnesota the son of Robert and Judy (Tollefson) Remker. Thomas graduated with the class of 1986 from Blooming Prairie High School where he was very active in sports. He then attended college in Albert Lea....
Doris (Larson) Kraay
Apr 26, 2015
Doris (Larson) Kraay, 90, of Owatonna, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Owatonna Hospital. Doris was born November 12, 1924 in Riceland Township, Freeborn Co, Minnesota the daughter of Nels and Hannah (Peterson) Larson. She was raised in Lerdal, Minnesota and graduated from Alden High School. She was united in marriage to Jochem J.C. Kraay on May 22, 1943...
Irene J. Radtke
Apr 25, 2015
Irene J. Radtke, 95, of Kenyon, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born February 13, 1920 in Merton Township, Minnesota the daughter of Peter and Jorgina (Remold) Lee. Irene was baptized and confirmed at Moland Lutheran Church. She attended country school in Merton Township. Irene was united in marriage to Justice Radtke on June...
Priscilla Mary Stewart
Apr 22, 2015
Priscilla Mary Stewart, 85, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her daughter's home in Spirit Lake, IA under the care of hospice and with her family at her side. Priscilla was born February 3, 1930 in Bismarck, North Dakota the daughter of Michael and Agnes (Ducioame) White. She was raised in Walhalla, North Dakota and attended school. Priscilla...
Darrell K. Nuzum
Apr 19, 2015
Darrell K. Nuzum, 78, of Owatonna, died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born June 4, 1936 in Little Sioux, Iowa the son of Harold and Valeria (Gahm) Nuzum. Darrell graduated high school in 1955 from Blencoe, IA. Darrell started working for I-Go van lines. He was united in marriage to Frances Thrift on July 13,...
Ronald Dennis Berg
Apr 18, 2015
Ronald Dennis Berg, 63, of Wanamingo, Minnesota died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault, Minnesota. He was born November 9, 1951 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Donald and Florence (Hagen) Berg. Ron grew up and attended school in Kenyon, Minnesota, graduating in 1970. He eventually moved to Wanamingo. Ron married Diane Kohn on September...
Chauncy Brua
Apr 16, 2015
Chauncy Brua, 81, of Owatonna, MN passed away April 16, 2015. Chauncy was born December 27, 1933, along with his twin brother, in Albert Lea, MN, to Leonard and Minnie Brua. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951 and attended Mankato State University (MSU). After three years he joined the army, and then graduated from MSU in 1958....
Joseph "Joe" L. Erler
Apr 15, 2015
Joseph LaVerne Erler, 60, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born September 25, 1954 in Owatonna the son of Ervin and Beverly Sally (Brown) Erler. Joseph married Barbara Evans April 6, 1974 in Medford. He began working for Truth Hardware June 10, 1975 and would have celebrated 40 years with Amesbury Truth this...
Ferris H. Chladek
Apr 15, 2015
Ferris H. Chladek, 95, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Traditions I of Owatonna. He was born February 14, 1920 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Fred and Mildred (Porten) Chladek. He attended school in Owatonna, and in 1937 joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. He then did miscellaneous work for area farmers. Ferris served in the United States...
Ronald Lee Ellis
Apr 14, 2015
Ronald Lee Ellis, 64, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Owatonna Care Center. Ronald was born April 11, 1951 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Lee and Blanche (Arrington) Ellis. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1969. He then attended the University of Iowa. Ron began working for Mr. Quick Restaurant as a manager in Rockford, IL...
Alex Jorgenson
Apr 13, 2015
Alex Frederick Jorgenson, 15, of Blooming Prairie, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at his home. He was born April 14, 1999 in Owatonna the son of Jamie and Kristi (Bromley) Jorgenson. Alex was a sophomore at Blooming Prairie High School. He participated in the one act play this school year, played in the school band and the Pep Band. He...
Vidta A. Woitas
Apr 13, 2015
Vidta Ann Woitas, 82, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 13, 2015 at Owatonna Care Center. She was born March 2, 1933 in Blue Earth the daughter of Orville and Lily (Willie) Oachs. Vidta grew up near Minnesota Lake. She married Harold Woitas July 11, 1952. The couple lived in various places prior to moving to Owatonna in the late 1960's....
