Wallace M. Tripp
Nov 30, 2012
Wallace Melrose Tripp, age 92, of Owatonna passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 30, 2012, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, MN, from natural causes. A charter member of the Greatest Generation, Wallace 'Wally' was born in Ruthven, Iowa, to Chester Arthur and Ina (Rinehart) Tripp. He graduated from Spencer High School in Spencer, IA,...
Crystal C. Peterson
Nov 28, 2012
Crystal C. Peterson, 84, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer at the Heritage House Assisted Living in Faribault. She was born February 1, 1928 in Cherry Grove Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota the daughter of John and Hilma (Larson) Shelstad. She attended country school then attended secretarial school in Faribault. She married George...
Haven D. Wheeler
Nov 27, 2012
Haven D. Wheeler, 96, of West Concord, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. He was born February 2, 1916 in Concord Township, Dodge County, Minnesota the son of Lyle and Vera (Mason) Wheeler. He resided in Concord and West Concord his entire life. Haven married Ruth Olson on May 4, 1938. They were...
Mary Lavonne Horecka
Nov 27, 2012
Mary LaVonne Horecka, 90, of Kingwood, TX, passed away November 27, 2012 as a result of a recent battle with cancer. Her family was by her side when she went home to the Lord. She was born to George and Mary Ella Herrmann on a farm in Manson, Iowa on December 5, 1921. She played the piccolo in the band...
Clarence R. Burr
Nov 27, 2012
Clarence R. Burr, 74, of Medford, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1937 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota the son of James and Vera (McKinley) Burr. Clarence worked construction in the Cannon Falls area. He than began his own business, Burrs'' Roofing and Siding in Red Wing. He later then worked in Owatonna and...
Ila M. Quam
Nov 26, 2012
Ila M. Quam, 89, of Kenyon, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault. She was born October 6, 1923 in Kenyon, Minnesota the daughter of Edwin and Anna (Thone) Wallaker. Ila graduated from Foley high school in 1940, and married Maurice Quam August 29, 1942 and the couple made their home in Kenyon.In her earlier...
Dale F. Kamrath
Nov 26, 2012
Dale F. Kamrath, 62, of Owatonna, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Dale was born October 27, 1950 in Faribault, the son of Harold and Ruth (Powers) Kamrath. He graduated from Kiester High School in 1968. He served four years in the Navy and attended vo-tech school in Mankato. Dale has been employed at SPX for 36...
Donald R. Pichner
Nov 25, 2012
Donald R. Pichner, 78, of Owatonna, died Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna following a recent diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer.. Don was born Oct. 31, 1934 in Owatonna, MN, the son of Hubert J. and Mary (Kubat) Pichner. He graduated in 1952 from Owatonna High School and served in the United States Army from 1955-1957....
Duane G. Lennon
Nov 24, 2012
Duane Lennon, 68, of Merton Township, rural Owatonna, Minnesota died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at his home. Duane was born August 28, 1944 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Myron and Marceline (Krienke) Lennon. He was raised in Merton Township and attended grade school in Owatonna. He then attended Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca where he graduated in 1962....
Marie I. Mckee
Nov 23, 2012
Marie I. McKee, 78, of Owatonna, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House. Marie was born February 6, 1934 in McLeod County, Minnesota the daughter of Harry and Mamie (Johnson) McKee. She grew up in Stewart, Minnesota and at the age of 13, Marie moved to Owatonna with her family and attended school. She then worked at Fred...
Joanne C. Bennerotte
Nov 19, 2012
Joanne C. Bennerotte, 67, of Concord Township, died with her family by her side Monday, November 19, 2012 at her home after a four year courageous fight against cancer. Joanne was born March 12, 1945 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter of Carlyle and Viola (Mensing) Gossard. She was raised and attended school in West Concord graduating from West Concord High...
Jack R. Etherton
Nov 19, 2012
Jack R. Etherton, 86, of Owatonna, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born February 16, 1926 in Pomona, Illinois the son of William and Bess (Westlund) Etherton. Jack graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1944 and then enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1944- 1946 with the 550th Field...
Viola 'Ruth' Bringgold
Nov 16, 2012
Viola 'Ruth' Bringgold, 90, of West Concord, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at her home. Ruth was born December 3, 1921 in Red Wing, and adopted by Clarence and Ella (Betcher) Perret. She graduated from Wanamingo High School. Ruth married Caryl Bringgold on November 29, 1941. Ruth loved to play basketball and even went to Minnesota''s state basketball tournament in...
Barbara J. Ensrude
Nov 15, 2012
Barbara J. Ensrude, 66, of Owatonna, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1946 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Alfred and Eleanor (Thompson) Oaks. She attended White Bear Lake High School and Lakeview Community College for psychology. In 1998, she moved to Owatonna where she continued to raise her family. She loved...
Rudolph "Rudy" G. Stursa
Nov 12, 2012
Rudolph "Rudy" G. Stursa, 83, of Owatonna, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Rudy was born December 17, 1928 on the family farm in Owatonna Township, the son of Steve and Amelia (Herman) Stursa. He attended District 21, Pavek School and later Owatonna High School. On June 27, 1946 Rudy enlisted in the United States Navy and...
Juanita O. Padilla
Nov 6, 2012
Juanita O. Padilla, 81, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Cedarview Care Center. Juanita was born February 28, 1931 in Grulla, TX the daughter of Gregorio and Eduvigenes (Lopez) Ochoa. She married Jose Padilla on May 28, 1945 in Donna, TX. They moved to this area in 1947 and started a family together. Juanita was an excellent baker,...
Willis H. Beich
Nov 6, 2012
Willis H. Beich, 87, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House. Willis was born August 15, 1925 in rural Goodrich, North Dakota the son of John and Hertha (Liedtke) Beich. He attended Cathay High School graduating in 1943. He went to work in a gold mine in California and then attended barber school in Fargo, ND....
Scott D. Hodgman
Nov 6, 2012
Scott D. Hodgman, 50, of West Concord, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Dodge County. He was born April 25, 1962 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Donald and Elaine (Ditch) Hodgman. Scott attended school in Claremont and graduated from West Concord High School in 1980. Scott was united in marriage to Beth...
Mary Ann Lammers
Nov 4, 2012
Mary Ann Spaetgens Lammers, 86, of Owatonna, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Traditions of Owatonna. Mary Ann was born July 19, 1926 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota the daughter of Herman and Agnes (Ginter) Spaetgens. She attended country school through the 5th grade and then attended and graduated in 1944 from McKinley High School in Le Center. Mary Ann...
Kenneth C. Radel
Nov 3, 2012
Kenneth Clarence Radel, 68, of Owatonna, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born September 16, 1944 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son or Harlan and Lorraine (Krause) Radel. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1962. He enlisted into the United States Army Reserve on October 2, 1965 and was transferred into the Retired Reserve on...
