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Amy Anne Arndt

Amy Anne Arndt

Dec 8, 2024

Amy Anne Arndt, 46 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home in White Bear Lake, Mn.

Amy was born April 2, 1978 in Owatonna the daughter of Daniel and Roxanne (McGuire) Arndt. Amy graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1996. She was a proud member of the OHS marching band. She...

Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh

Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh

Nov 30, 2024

Daniel Glenn Ebenhoh, 74, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital.

He was born August 18, 1950, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Glenn and Donajean (Vosburgh) Ebenhoh. Dan graduated from Claremont High School in 1968 and pursued agricultural studies at Ag School in Austin, graduating in 1970. After completing his...

Dennis "Denny" Ahlman

Dennis "Denny" Ahlman

Nov 30, 2024

Dennis "Denny" Ahlman, age 79, of Medford, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Owatonna Hospital.

Denny was born November 20, 1945, in Owatonna, to the late Louis and Dorothy (Karow) Ahlman. He attended Medford Public School and graduated in 1963. While in school, Denny was active in basketball, football and baseball, where he was the captain...

Ron  F.  Ness

Ron F. Ness

Nov 29, 2024

Ronald Floyd Ness, died unexpectedly November 29, 2024. He was born August 19, 1951 and was the son of Floyd and Helen Ness.

Ron was an explorer with a sense of wonder and curiosity that brought him all kinds of experiences. He loved sharing his adventures with others, making those trips special for everyone. He loved hiking...

Lavern E. Benson

Lavern E. Benson

Nov 25, 2024

Lavern E. Benson, 97 of Kenyon, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Faribault Senior Living.

He was born on November 19, 1927 in Faribault, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Esther (Gunhus) Benson. He was baptized and confirmed at Gol Lutheran Church. Lavern graduated from Kenyon High School in 1945. He served in the US...

Robert S. Thommes

Robert S. Thommes

Nov 22, 2024

Robert Stanley Thommes, 81, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Milestone Senior Living in Faribault.

He was born May 29, 1943, in Morton Grove, Illinois to Stanley Thommes and Dorothy (Lang) Thommes. Bob grew up in Morton Grove and graduated from Niles Township High School in 1961. He attended Northern Illinois University receiving...

Mary Lou Nordby

Mary Lou Nordby

Nov 22, 2024

Mary Lou Nordby went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Mary Lou was born in 1940 to Robert and Mildred (Kruckeberg) Kubista and she grew up near Bixby Mn with her siblings. Mary Lou attended a country school and graduated from Dodge Center High School. She then...

James L. Wincell

James L. Wincell

Nov 13, 2024

James Lloyd Wincell, 79, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

He was born October 29, 1945, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Lloyd and Berthina (Ransom) Wincell. Jim grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1964. He married his high school sweetheart Susan...

Phyllis M. Bahr

Phyllis M. Bahr

Nov 8, 2024

Phyllis Mae Bahr, beloved Mother and 'Grannie', went home to her Lord on November 8, 2024 on her 100th birthday.

She was born November 8, 1924 in Lynn Township, McLeod County, MN. She was the daughter of Harry & Mabel (Johnson) Christensen. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith at Vineyard Methodist...

Lyle Leroy Lyke

Lyle Leroy Lyke

Nov 8, 2024

Lyle Leroy Lyke, 90, of Claremont, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born on March 1, 1934, to Gustave and Alice (Fogelberg) Lyke. Lyle graduated from Dover High School in 1952. He met the woman of his dreams, Ida Brekke, and together they had five children. Lyle led a fulfilling life as a dedicated truck...

Arlene M. Rhodes

Arlene M. Rhodes

Nov 7, 2024

Arlene Mae Rhodes, 86, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

She was born November 1, 1938, in Douglas, MN to Raymond and Kathryn (Harms) Patchin. The family lived on a farm in rural Douglas before moving to Rochester where she graduated from John Marshall High School. Arlene met...

Kollyns Marie Prins

Kollyns Marie Prins

Nov 5, 2024

Kollyns Marie Prins was born at the Allina Health Northfield Hospital and was born a beautiful sleeping angel and was welcomed home by her older sibling. She was surrounded by love and comfort of her family her entire life. Kollyns is the daughter of Zachary & Kayla Prins and is the sister of Baby P in heaven and big...

Joan E. Paulson

Joan E. Paulson

Oct 27, 2024

Joan Paulson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born on February 28, 1939 in Cheyenne Wells, CO.

She was the eldest of five children born to Wally and Josephine Bruce and raised in Haxtun, CO with her siblings John, Barb, Carol and...

Ruth Iris Schmidt

Ruth Iris Schmidt

Oct 24, 2024

Ruth Iris Schmidt, 85, of Crosby, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 25, 1938, in Rosemount, Minnesota the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Johnson) Gilman. Ruth grew up and graduated from Ellendale High School. Ruth and Donald Schmidt were united in marriage on September 14,...

Rose Maring

Rose Maring

Oct 23, 2024

Rose Susan Ryan Maring, 97, of Wanamingo, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Northfield Retirement Center in Northfield, Minnesota.

Rose was born July 23, 1927 in Hampton Township, Dakota County, to the late Francis and Catherine Glynn Ryan. She was raised in Cannon Falls, where she graduated from high school in 1946. Rose was...

Dr. Melvin F. Kirchhoff, Dvm

Dr. Melvin F. Kirchhoff, Dvm

Oct 22, 2024

Dr. Melvin Friedrich Kirchhoff, DVM, of Kenyon, died peacefully on October 22, 2024 at The Pillars of Lakeville in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Melvin was born April 21, 1933, on the family dairy farm in Gibbon, Minnesota. He was the son of Fred A. and Bertha Emma (Bethke) Kirchhoff. His early grade school education was at the nearby Moltke...

Myrna Manti

Myrna Manti

Oct 14, 2024

Myrna Manti, 98, of Owatonna, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Benedictine Living Community.

She was born June 1, 1926 in New Ulm, to the late Leo and Alice Thomas Williams. She was a life long member of St. John Lutheran Church. She graduated from New Ulm High School. Floyd and Myrna were united in marriage...

Larry R. Larson

Larry R. Larson

Oct 11, 2024

Larry Raymond Larson, 75, of Claremont, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato.

He was born March 7, 1949, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Raymond Ole and Helen (Selthun) Larson. He grew up and farmed the family farm in rural Claremont. Larry attended grade school at District 13 and attended...

Curtis Mark Sage

Curtis Mark Sage

Oct 10, 2024

Curtis Mark Sage, 59, of Bloomington, formerly of Owatonna, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Curt was born June 4, 1965 to the late Walter Wayne and Mabelene Annette (Hanson) Sage. He grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School. Curt loved rooting for the Vikings and enjoyed...

Brian "Fuzzy" Bohlman

Brian "Fuzzy" Bohlman

Oct 8, 2024

Brian "Fuzzy" Bohlman passed away on October 8, 2024, after a more than 2-year battle with cancer.

Brian was born on May 5, 1958, to Lyle and DeLoris (Neuman) Bohlman in Owatonna. Brian grew up in Owatonna and graduated from OHS in 1976. He started his lifetime career as a meat cutter when he was a teenager...

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