Jane J. Rudolf
Mar 16, 2025
Jane Jeanette Rudolf, age 88, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, in the SpringHills Memory Care Unit, in Middletown, Ohio.
Jane was born in Minneapolis on August 6, 1936, and adopted by Fred and Ida Buenzow, through Lutheran Social Services.
Jane was baptized on October 13, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN and confirmed at Mansfield Lutheran Church east of Kiester, MN in 1949. She...
Eugene "Gene" Peterson
Mar 7, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Gilbert Peterson, 89, of Owatonna, died Friday, March 7, 2025, in Owatonna.
He was born February 26, 1936, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Gilbert and Ruth (Warsinski) Peterson. Gene grew up on the family farm and lived there for 89 years and attended country school at the end of his driveway. After school he started farming and dairy...
Raymond C. Placencia
Mar 7, 2025
Raymond C. Placencia, 34, of Owatonna, MN passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2025 at his home.
Raymond was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 1st, 1990 to Angela Placencia. He was then later raised in the southern Minnesota area. Some of the things that Raymond enjoyed the most were writing and creating music, creating artwork...
Kathleen Mary Gunderson
Mar 5, 2025
Kathleen Mary Gunderson, 82, of Owatonna, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathy was born May 29, 1942 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Earl and Anna (Carlson) Patten. She grew up in Medford and was active in the marching band and served as accompanist for the school choir...
Ralph A Nelson
Mar 3, 2025
Ralph Andrew Nelson, 80, passed away at his home on March 3, 2025.
Ralph was born November 14, 1944 in St. Peter, Minnesota to Andrew and Lena (Deling) Nelson. While growing up, Ralph helped working on the farms in the Winona and Altura, Minnesota areas. After entering the manufacturing workforce, he worked at a few different companies...
Jacob "Jake" L. Simonson
Feb 27, 2025
Jacob Lamon Simonson, 98, of Owatonna, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Traditions of Owatonna.
He was born April 15, 1926, near Sargeant, MN to George and Ragnild (Nesheim) Simonson. He attended Hayfield Schools and worshiped at Evanger Lutheran in Mower County.
He was united in marriage to LaVonne Eaker on December 15, 1949 at...
Donna Lea Anderson
Feb 25, 2025
Donna Lea Anderson
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 our lives were changed forever with the unexpected passing of Donna Lea Anderson of Owatonna, MN. Donna was born Sunday, January 26, 1958 to Harry & Verna Prins in Worthington, MN. For 67 years she blessed everyone with her memorable laugh, her quick wit, insurmountable love & compassion. Donna...
Joel E. Thomas
Feb 24, 2025
Claremont, MN - Joel E. Thomas, age 85, passed away in Claremont, MN on February 24, 2025.
He is survived by his children: Barb (Tim) Streeter of Vassar, MI; Lee (Kathy) Thomas of Tulsa, OK; Nanci (Richard) Emmans of Owatonna, MN; Carolyn (Tim) Foss of Spokane, WA; Kim (Kevin) Schandorf of Mantorville, MN; Terry (Heidi) Thomas of...
Jean Ann Pederson
Feb 24, 2025
Jean died peacefully February 24, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community, Owatonna, MN one week after she celebrated her 93rd birthday with family and dear friends, many from her church.
Jean Ann Greenville Pederson was born February 16, 1932 to Charles and Bertha (Hullander) Greenville of Canon City at St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault. Jean grew up in...
David Joseph Fisher
Feb 21, 2025
David Joseph Fisher passed away on February 21, 2025 at his home.
A private family burial was held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Dennis Rupprecht
Feb 16, 2025
Dennis W. Rupprecht, age 71, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, in Owatonna, Minnesota.
He was born June 3rd, 1953 to Marvin and Donna (Habeck) Rupprecht. Baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church – Silo, of Lewiston MN. Dennis moved to Winona at age 10. Was confirmed at St. Martins Lutheran Church Winona. He joined the United States Army from...
Joan Ruth Musgjerd
Feb 14, 2025
Joan Ruth Musgjerd, 84, of Kenyon, passed away on February 14, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born August 27, 1939, in Faribault, Minnesota to Joseph and Ruth (Pierce) Finnesgard. Joan grew up in rural Nerstrand before moving into Town. She graduated from Kenyon High School and shortly after Joan was...
Barbara Jean Underland
Feb 12, 2025
Barbara Jean Underland, 85, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Birchwood Cottages.
She was born June 26, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota the daughter of Hannible and Katherine (Rowland) Noble. Barb grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1956. She met Gary on a blind date that her sister Janet...
Douglas Alan Stewart
Feb 10, 2025
Douglas Alan Stewart, 58, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Mankato Hospital.
He was born July 16, 1966, in Owatonna, to Donald and Carol (Berger) Stewart. Doug grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1984. Shortly after graduation Doug joined the Minnesota National Guard. He served as an...
Derald E. Grunwald
Feb 9, 2025
Derald Ewald Grunwald, 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis.
He was born March 16, 1935, in Owatonna, Minnesota to Ewald and Blanche (Daniels) Grunwald. He grew up in rural Owatonna and attended school in Owatonna. Upon completion of school, he started working for various companies before working at...
Earl W. Anderson
Feb 9, 2025
Earl W. Anderson, 95 of Owatonna died Sunday morning, February 9, 2025.
He was born January 8, 1930 in Minneapolis to Ernest and Vivian Anderson.
Earl graduated from Minneapolis North High School in 1947. He attended the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State. Earl graduated with a degree in Business. He had successful Sales...
Barbara Ellen Yerhart
Feb 8, 2025
Barbara Ellen (Quaintance) Yerhart was born September 6th, 1938 to Oren and Alice (Joslin) Quaintance, on the farm in Dickson County, Iowa. Barbara loved school, had a passion for reading and letter writing, was a diehard Minnesota Vikings fan, and an avid animal lover. She was always known for her beautiful smile. She attended country schools, including Owatonna High...
Enrique "Beaver" Rodriguez
Feb 5, 2025
Enrique "Beaver" Rodriguez passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Beaver was born on October 24, 1953 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Amalia (Castillo) and Jesus Rodriguez. The family later moved to Owatonna, MN where he attended and graduated from OHS in 1973. After graduation, Beaver went to work as a forklift driver for...
Mary E. Hoelz
Feb 3, 2025
Mary E. Hoelz, age 78, of Ellendale, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at Whispering Oaks Care Facility in Ellendale.
Mary was born October 23, 1946 in the Minneapolis area.
She is survived by her son, Nicholas (Anne) Hoelz of West Concord and several grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Barbara J. Mogen
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara Jane Mogen, 78, of Faribault, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 13, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota to George and Alice (Houseman) Bonser. Barb grew up in Dodge Center and graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1965. After school she married Ronald M. Mogen in 1967. Barb spent...
