Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Mongeau, 73, of Owatonna, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Methodist Hospital, Mayo Campus, in Rochester.

Ron was born July 1, 1951, and raised in Farmington, to the late Darrel and Doris Ruud Mongeau. He graduated from Farmington High School Class of 1969. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army from...

Apr 23, 2025

Robert C. Solum, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 23, 2025. He was hit hard and fast with Leukemia and gave it a good fight but lost his battle and headed to heaven to join his goldendoodle, Charnay, and his daughter-in-law Tracie. They were waiting for him with a wagging tail and a huge...

Apr 20, 2025

Nadine Jines died on April 20, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Nadine Mae Kriesel was born on May 31, 1926, in Merton Township, Steele County, Minnesota to Paul and Muriel (Yule) Kriesel. After graduating from Owatonna High School in 1944, she traveled to Washington D.C. to work at the U.S. Navy Department. While working...

Apr 19, 2025

Penny L Olbekson, age 64, unexpectedly passed away in her home in Medford, Minnesota.

Penny lived most of her life and was from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was a Christian woman who enjoyed the companionship of her cats and a hot cup of coffee.

She is survived by daughters Jeanna, Kelly and Hannah; grandchildren Corral Ree,...

Apr 18, 2025

Lloyd Norval Kunde, 92, of Kenyon, MN, died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul after a brief illness.

Lloyd was born in Goodhue, MN, on January 1, 1933, to Edward E. Kunde and Hilda A. (Berg) Kunde.

He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1950, but his school path took...

Apr 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steven Robert Nesbit

May 13, 1961 – April 17, 2025

With deep love and heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Steven Robert Nesbit — a devoted husband, proud father, cherished "Boppa," veteran, and true friend to all. Steve passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 63, leaving...

Apr 16, 2025

Harlan Earl Peters, 62, of Kenyon, MN, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2025, of a massive heart attack while driving home in his tractor. Born in District One Hospital, Faribault, MN, on October 11, 1962, he graduated from Kenyon High School in 1981. Harlan married Heather Gellert on August 4, 1984, and have been married for over 40...

Apr 14, 2025

Kevin M. Fisher, age 59, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025. On March 20, 1966, Kevin was born and raised in Owatonna, to Richard and Mary (Smith) Fisher, being a lifelong member of the community. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1984, and married his best friend, Amy in 1988. Together they would have...

Apr 14, 2025

Roger Bruce Broin, Sr., age 80, of Kenyon, passed away on April 14, 2025, only six days from his 81st birthday. He was born on April 20, 1944, to the late Julius and Elma (Thompson) Broin in Kenyon, where he grew up and was a lifetime community member until recently. Roger grew attending school in a one room schoolhouse...

Apr 9, 2025

Matthias James Meester, Beloved Child of God, passed away from SUIDS—Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Owatonna, MN.

Matthias was born January 19, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Chris and Laurel (Midthun) Meester. Matthias' first caregivers were the staff of the Methodist Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit....

Apr 8, 2025

Norma Jean Krell, 86, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence.

Norma was born April 29, 1938, in Owatonna to the late Elmer F. and Lillian Marie Larson Linse. She was raised in Owatonna where she graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956. Norma enjoyed gardening, traveling out West with her family, baking and...

Apr 6, 2025

Nancy Jean Broin died peacefully on April 6, 2025, at Goodhue Senior Living in Goodhue, Minnesota.

Nancy was born on March 26, 1943, in Stewartville, Minnesota to Ernest and Verna (Schroeder) Reich. She grew up in Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1961.

On April 26, 1963, Nancy married John Shatford. They lived...

Mar 31, 2025

Kathryn Sue (Gillen) Ness, age 46, of West Concord, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1978, to George and Deborah (Dressel) Gillen, the second of four daughters. Katie graduated from Kenyon – Wanamingo High School and continued her education at Rochester Community and Technical College where she followed her passion, earning an...

Mar 29, 2025

Shane Lamar Wutschke, 50, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 17, 1975, in Owatonna, Minnesota to LaMar and Janet (Verplank) Wutschke. Shane graduated from Medford High School in 1994. Shane worked for his grandpa JC at his painting company, Verco Painting, and eventually took over the business...

Mar 29, 2025

Trudith Lyn Pierce went home peacefully on Sunday, March 30th, surrounded lovingly by her family.

She was born to Arthur and Rose Olsen on Oct. 2, 1943, in Algona, Iowa and was raised in nearby Sexton. She attended the local one-room schoolhouse in her elementary years but graduated from Algona High school in 1961.

Trudy...

Mar 24, 2025

Robert W. "Bill" Foreman, 91, of Owatonna, MN, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, Wisconsin.

He was born May 8, 1933, in Paris, Missouri, the son of William Eugene and Dora Isabelle (Wills) Foreman. Bill grew up in Mexico, Missouri, and was famous for saying "he was born in Paris...

Mar 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" John Buan, 69, of Medford, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Medford Senior Care.

He was born January 4, 1956, in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Ellsworth and Mary (Odegaard) Buan. Bob was baptized in 1956 and confirmed in 1971 at Hauge Lutheran Church in Kenyon. He grew up on the family...

Mar 23, 2025

Bruce Ordean Madson, Age 70, Passed away on March 23, 2025, at his home after a 6 year battle with cancer.

Bruce was born May 11, 1954 to Obed and Daisy (Bjork) Madson. grew up in rural Blooming Prairie on a farm along with his seven siblings. He enjoyed wrestling and helped dig graves for extra income...

Mar 18, 2025

Philip Kyle McIntyre, 83, of Waseca, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.

Born on November 6, 1941, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Philip was the beloved son of Dr. John A. McIntyre and Margaret (McFarland) McIntyre. He spent his formative years in Owatonna, where he graduated from Owatonna...

Mar 17, 2025

Carol J. McColley, 84, of Richfield died Monday March 17, 2025. She was born September 13, 1940 in Owatonna, Minnesota. The daughter of the late Elsworth "Pat" and Helen (Wemple) Stoos.

Carol was married to Lenard McColley on October 28, 1961 in Owatonna and was married for over 44 years before his passing in 2005. She worked...