Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Marjorie A. Schroeder

Marjorie A. Schroeder

Jan 27, 2014

Marjorie Arlis Schroeder, 85, of Rosemount, MN, died Monday, January 27, 2014 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN. She was born on March 5, 1928 at home in Lemond Township, the daughter of Rudolph Osmer Anderson and Ethel Olena Anderson. She was baptized on May 6, 1928 and confirmed on June 7, 1942 at Le Sueur River Lutheran Church, New...

Edna H. Frahman

Edna H. Frahman

Jan 19, 2014

Edna H. Frahman, 91, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Valley View of Owatonna. She was born August 27, 1922 in Meriden Township, Steele County, Minnesota the daughter of Paul and Althea (Miller) Gertje. Edna attended School District #36 graduating from eighth grade in 1936. She helped her father do work at Crown Creamery and also worked at...

Forrest "Bud" L. Martin Jr.

Forrest "Bud" L. Martin Jr.

Jan 18, 2014

Forrest "Bud" L. Martin Jr., 74, of Owatonna, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Owatonna Care Center in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was born July 23, 1939 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Forrest and Ada (Phillips) Martin Sr. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1958. From an early age, Bud worked in the food industry. In 1960, he...

Robert "Bob" C. Forbes

Robert "Bob" C. Forbes

Jan 16, 2014

Robert "Bob" C. Forbes, 92, of Owatonna, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Valley View in Owatonna. He was born January 28, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Charles and Martha (Anderson) Forbes. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and attended Chiropractic School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on November 5, 1942 and...

Ruth A. Radel Borwege

Ruth A. Radel Borwege

Jan 16, 2014

Ruth A. Radel Borwege, 97, of Owatonna, passed peacefully with her daughter at her side Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Traditions II in Owatonna. Ruth was born September 7, 1916 in Meriden Township the daughter of Albert and Luella (Mollenhauer) Sorenson. Ruth married Alvin Radel on February 20, 1936. Ruth and Alvin farmed together until 1955 when they moved to...

Mary Alice Baker

Mary Alice Baker

Jan 14, 2014

Mary Alice Baker, 91, of Kenyon, MN passed away on January 14th 2014 at Reflections Hospice Northfield, MN. Mary was born November 14, 1922 in West Concord, MN, the daughter of Alvin W. and Edna (Thomas) Rundquist. She attended school and graduated from West Concord, MN. She was united in marriage to Stanley K. Baker, February 9th 1941. The couple...

Lyle E. Anderson

Lyle E. Anderson

Jan 13, 2014

Lyle E. Anderson, 81, of Owatonna, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Lyle was born February 27, 1932 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Marcus and Beatrice (Moe) Anderson. He attended Country school for eight years at District #13, Aurora Township and was a 1949 graduate of Owatonna High School. Lyle spent four years in...

Gary D. Holien

Gary D. Holien

Jan 11, 2014

Gary Donald Holien, 77, of Owatonna, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Cedardale Homes. He was born April 30, 1936 in Northfield, Minnesota the son of Donald and Bertha (Anfinson) Holien. Been a resident at Cedardale Homes since 1982. Worked at Cedar Valley Services in Owatonna. He is survived by cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral...

Shirley Ann Jones

Shirley Ann Jones

Jan 11, 2014

Shirley Ann Jones, 81, of Owatonna, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Owatonna Hospital. Shirley was born August 7, 1932, in Crookston, Minnesota, the daughter of Bryant and Bertha (Torrison) Hovet. She was raised and attended school in Fargo, North Dakota. Shirley was united in marriage to G. Walter Jones on September 5, 1948. They made their home near...

David R. Yeazle

David R. Yeazle

Jan 11, 2014

Visitation: 01/15/2014 09:30 01/15/2014 10:30 Service: Owatonna 01/15/2014 10:30

Violet Zabel

Violet Zabel

Jan 11, 2014

Violet Zabel, 92, of Kenyon, Minnesota died Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Kenyon Sunset Home. Violet was born August 29, 1921 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred and Veronica (Abris) Ehrich. She was united in marriage to Arnold Zabel on November 19, 1943 in Dodge Center. Together the couple farmed in Richland Township until retiring and moving...

Patricia "Pat" E. Lewis

Patricia "Pat" E. Lewis

Jan 10, 2014

Patricia "Pat" Elaine Lewis, 67, of Prior Lake, formerly of Owatonna died peacefully Friday, January 10, 2014 at her home in Prior Lake. She was born November 21, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Olson) Patterson. Pat graduated from Minneapolis North High School on June 10, 1964, and then attended Pillsbury College in Owatonna; graduating Cum...

Gloria June Anderson

Gloria June Anderson

Jan 8, 2014

Gloria June Anderson, 84, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Homestead Hospice House. Gloria was born June 21, 1929, in Slayton, Minnesota, the daughter of Clarence and Pearl (Gordon) Widboom. She was raised near Westbrook and attended school graduating in 1947. Gloria was united in marriage to James A. Anderson on June 15, 1949, in Westbrook, Minnesota. The...

Rick C. Lee

Rick C. Lee

Jan 8, 2014

Rick C. Lee, 60, of Medford, MN passed January 8, 2014. Born August 14, 1953 to Annabelle Lee. Adopted by George & Esther Lee. Rick graduated Medford Public School in 1972. There he was an all-around athlete; playing football, baseball, basketball, wrestling and track. While attending Medford school he met Marlene Massey. They became husband and wife on November 30th...

Dorothy W. Hoffman

Dorothy W. Hoffman

Dec 30, 2013

Dorothy W. Hoffman, 88, of Owatonna, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault. She was born May 19, 1925 in LeSueur, Minnesota the daughter of Herman and Edith ( Dressel) Seiler. Dorothy graduated from LeSueur High School with the class of 1943 and then she attended St. Catherine's College in St. Paul for three years....

Elaine Idella Halla

Elaine Idella Halla

Dec 28, 2013

Elaine Idella Halla, 90, of Owatonna, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Koda Living Community in Owatonna. She was born August 27, 1923 in Lemond Township, Steele County, Minnesota the daughter of Carl and Marie (Hanson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Pontoppidan Lutheran Church. She attended country school. Elaine married Richard Halla on May 29, 1942 at...

Jimmie A. Jones

Jimmie A. Jones

Dec 25, 2013

Jimmie A. Jones, 89, of Owatonna, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at her home in Owatonna. She was born August 30, 1924 in Iuka MS the daughter of James and Minnie (Maxwell) Yarber. She married her husband William Jones on August 16, 1941 in Iuka MS. The couple lived in Waukegan IL and provided a nursing home ministry in...

Myrtle F. Johnson

Myrtle F. Johnson

Dec 25, 2013

Myrtle Florence Johnson, 95, of Medford, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. She was born August 30, 1918 in Deerfield Township, Steele County, Minnesota the daughter of Norman and Jenny (Lungren) Hanson. She attended country school District #92. She married Monroe Johnson on December 24, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna. They lived in...

Ernest M. Berkas

Ernest M. Berkas

Dec 25, 2013

Ernest Maurice Berkas (Ernie), age 87, died peacefully December 25, 2013 in Michigan. He was born in Hillsboro, North Dakota on February 2, 1926. His father, Sever Berkas, died when Ernie was four years old, and his mother, Cecelia (nee Anonby) then moved the family to Kenyon, Minnesota, where Ernie and his 3 brothers grew up. Times were tough and...

Raymond Langer

Raymond Langer

Dec 23, 2013

Raymond Langer, 84, of Owatonna, died Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. He was born October 23, 1929 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Joseph and Margot (Sneve) Langer. He attended school at Owatonna High School and graduated in 1948. Raymond married his high school sweetheart, Lilias Piepho, in October 29, 1950 at Our Savior's...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.