Barbara A. Ramsey
May 23, 2013
Barb A. Ramsey, 69, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at her home. She was born October 14, 1943 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota the daughter of Oscar and Hilda (Luthe) Lysne. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1961, and worked for the Blooming Prairie Telephone Company as an operator. She then started working at Owatonna State Bank...
Emil Pechacek
May 19, 2013
Emil Pechacek, 90, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home at Realife. He was born December 24, 1922 in Ellendale, the son of Frank and Martina (Meland) Pechacek. He attended Rural School Dist. 82, Steele County and a short time in Ellendale High School until his brothers were drafted into military service. He farmed with his father...
John L. Cole
May 17, 2013
John Leon Cole, 81, of Kenyon, died unexpectedly, Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home in Kenyon. He was born March 22, 1932 in Kenyon, Minnesota the son of John Shirley and Dorothy (Smythe) Cole. He was baptized and confirmed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenyon. He graduated from Kenyon High School in 1950. He entered the United States...
Carl R. Wallin
May 13, 2013
Carl R. Wallin, 70, of Owatonna, Minnesota died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Westside Board and Lodge in Owatonna. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Westside Board and Lodge. Michaelson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Esther Elise Abbe
May 12, 2013
Esther Elise Abbe, 92, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Homestead Hospice House. Esther was born January 6, 1921 in Wadena, Minnesota the daughter of Gotleib and Anna (Scholljegerdes) Zacharias. She attended Deer Creek public schools. As a teenager she moved from Wadena, and worked for several farm families in the Meriden area. She also worked at Roy''s...
Eric Levos
May 11, 2013
Eric Levos, 48, of Owatonna, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home. Eric was born April 30, 1965 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Gaynor and Carol Levos. Eric was raised in Owatonna and attended Owatonna High School graduating in 1983. He then attended Concordia College in Moorhead and later transferred to the University of Minnesota. Eric was a...
Lorraine G. Amazi
May 9, 2013
Lorraine G. Amazi, 87, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born February 15, 1926 in Fletcher, Minnesota the daughter of Arthur and Rosa () Schlegel. Lorraine grew up and attended school in Fletcher, MN. She then was united in marriage to Raymond Amazi on June 5, 1948 in Fletcher, MN. The couple lived...
Marcelyn L. Jacobson
May 9, 2013
Marcelyn Jacobson, 78, of rural Nerstrand, died suddenly Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her home. Marcelyn was born July 3, 1934 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Gifford and Leona (Lindell) Duncan. She was baptized into faith on August 26, 1934 at Vasa Lutheran Church and later confirmed her faith at the age of 14 at St. Ansgar Lutheran...
Charlotte Marie Heers
May 8, 2013
Charlotte Marie Heers, 83, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Koda Living Community. Charlotte was born September 8, 1929 in Owatonna, MN the daughter of Peter and Mildred (Oxley) Brosen. She attended country school through the eighth grade and later graduated from Owatonna High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Wallace Heers on August 12,...
Mary H. Moe
May 6, 2013
Mary Helen Moe, 94, of Bemidji, passed away at Sanford Medical in Bemidji, on Monday, May 6, 2013. Mary was born in Owatonna on September 17, 1918 to Wencl and Mary (Schultz) Krahulec. She graduated from Owatonna High School and worked at the Owatonna Bakery until her marriage to Alvin Moe on July 6, 1943. Their son, Ron, was born...
Orie A. Jensen
May 5, 2013
Orie A. Jensen, 84, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Koda Living Community in Owatonna. He was born July 12, 1928 in Aurora Township, Minnesota the son of Lawrence and Nora (Anderson) Jensen. He attended country school District 71. Orie worked all his life at home on the farm in Aurora Township and also helped the area...
Patricia J. Nelson
May 4, 2013
Patricia J. Nelson, 71, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. Patricia was born March 29, 1942 in Owatonna, the daughter of Al and Helen (Crandall) Probst. She graduated from Owatonna High School and worked for First National Bank as a teller. She married Allen 'Butch' Nelson on...
Ruth Mae Ahlborn
May 1, 2013
Ruth Mae Ahlborn, 98, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Owatonna Hospital. She was born March 17, 1915 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Blowers) Carter. She attended country school in Merton Township and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1933. She then worked at Federated Insurance in Owatonna. Ruth married Clarence Ahlborn in...
Harlan J. Roeker
Apr 29, 2013
Harlan James Roeker, 70, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home. Harlan was born September 14, 1942 in Waseca, the son of Herman and Marie (Amberg) Roeker. His family moved to Owatonna in 1943 where he made his home. He attended St. Mary''s Grade School and graduated from Owatonna High School. He married Judith Gasner on December...
Terry D. Ronning
Apr 29, 2013
Join in the celebration of life for Terry D. Ronning, 67, of Montgomery, who passed away in his home of natural causes on Monday, April 29, 2013. Terry was born August 3, 1944 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Norman and Carol (Mund) Ronning. He graduated from West Concord High School in 1962 when he then attended Mankato State College...
Ricardo Reyes Jr.,
Apr 25, 2013
Ricardo Reyes Jr., 38, of Medford, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at home with his family at his side and under the care of Allina Home Care and Hospice. Ricardo was born May 22, 1974 in San Antonio, TX the son of Ricardo and Carmen (Delgado) Reyes. He was raised and attended school in San Antonio. He moved with his...
Vieno M. Homeier
Apr 25, 2013
Vieno M. Homeier, 94, of Kenyon, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born January 7, 1919 in Stromfield, Canada the daughter of John and Emma (Bykonen) Jackson. Vieno grew up in Canada, and lost both of her parents at a young age, so she and her brother helped raise the rest of the family....
Eric D. Leonhart
Apr 20, 2013
Eric D. Leonhart, 40, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his home in Owatonna. He was born December 23, 1972 in Kenosha, Wisconsin the son of David Leonhard and Deborah (DeSart) Leonhart Johnson. He moved with his family to Owatonna in 1981. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1991. He attended and played football at...
Peter J. Underdahl
Apr 16, 2013
Peter John Underdahl, 87, of Kenyon, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Reflections Home in Northfield, Minnesota. He was born May 9, 1925 in Warsaw Township, North of Kenyon, the son of John and Gilma (Kasa) Underdahl. One of seven children, Peter attended school through the 8th grade at District 128, Warsaw Township. He graduated from Kenyon High School...
Mary M. Tennant
Apr 12, 2013
Mary M. Tennant of Owatonna passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at St. Mary''s Hospital in Rochester. She was 81. Mary Munroe Tennant was born May 17, 1931 in Hibbing, Minnesota the daughter of Yost and Catherine (Collins) Munroe. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1949 and then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she received her teaching...
