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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...

Pearl Mae Bode

Pearl Mae Bode

Dec 20, 2013

Pearl Mae Bode, 84, of Owatonna, died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Traditions of Owatonna. Pearl was born January 14, 1929 in Nicollet, Minnesota the daughter of Wilbert and Emma (Becker) Bode. At a young age, she moved with her family to Dodge Center and there she attended school. She was united in marriage to A. Duane Petersburg in 1949...

Edna Marie Boreen

Edna Marie Boreen

Dec 19, 2013

Edna Marie Boreen, 89, of Owatonna will be spending Christmas in heaven. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at her home. Edna was born January 30, 1924 in Grasston, Minnesota the daughter of Arvid and Emma (Carlson) Sandberg. She attended Grasston High School graduating in 1942. After graduating from high school...

Dale L. Louks

Dale L. Louks

Dec 14, 2013

Dale Lavern Louks, 61, of Owatonna, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his home in Owatonna. He was born January 13, 1952 in Rochester, Minnesota the son of Caroll and Shirley (Smith) Louks. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1971. He worked at Tubco for two years. He then worked at the Owatonna Canning Company for 19 years and...

Carol R. Nelson

Carol R. Nelson

Dec 8, 2013

Carol Ruth Nelson, 81, of Owatonna, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Countryside in Owatonna. She was born May 29th, 1932 in Avon, SD the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Schroder) Giedd. She moved to Owatonna with her family in 1945. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1949. She went to Southern State Teachers College in Springfield, SD....

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