Obituary Listing

Oct 4, 2024

Gaylord Gossard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on October 4, 2024. Born and raised on a farm near Kasson, Minnesota, Gaylord's life was deeply rooted in family, farming, and community service. His early years were spent helping his father on their family farm, where he became his dad's "right-hand man"...

Oct 1, 2024

Deuel William Potter, 82, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1942, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and was adopted by Raymond and Agnes Potter and grew up in Glendale, California. Deuel enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in October of 1960, and served at several stations on...

Sep 28, 2024

Irmgard "Irmy" Madsen, 82, of Claremont, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born July 24, 1942, in Poland to Emil and Hilda (Nebowski) Schieffelbein. Irmy grew up in Europe until she was nine years old when they moved to the United States. She graduated from Chatfield High...

Sep 23, 2024

Linda Mae Schuler, 75, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at her home.

She was born April 27, 1949, in Owatonna, Minnesota to Everett and Mae (Kubicek) Schuler. Linda graduated in 1967 from Owatonna High School. She then continued her education at Mankato State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in art and...

Sep 21, 2024

Daniel Alan Hohenstein, 54, of Owatonna, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Owatonna, Minnesota

He was born May 1, 1970, in St. Peter to Alan and Jane (Engel) Hohenstein. He graduated from St. Peter High School. He was blessed with five children, Emily, Jasmine, Dylan, Casey, and Caleb. Daniel loved to play all kinds of video games...

Sep 19, 2024

Bernadine Marie Pichner, 95, of Owatonna, died on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Owatonna Hospital.

She was born May 1, 1929, in Page, North Dakota to Harvey and Gladys Milsoe. Bernadine graduated from Owatonna High School in 1947. She was married to Sydney Klemmer, had a daughter Kay and was later widowed. She was united in...

Sep 16, 2024

Colleen Kay Ripka, 79, of Owatonna, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at Owatonna Memorial Hospital.

Colleen was born September 18, 1944 in Albert Lea to the late Wayne Dale and Margie Alyda (Winjum) Moore. She was a member of the Cornerstone evangelical Free Church for many years. She loved to camp with her family and she enjoyed...

Sep 15, 2024

Barbara Lynn Probst, 75, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

She was born on July 11th, 1949 at Naval Station Annapolis in Maryland, the daughter of Leonard and JoyBelle (Carkhuff) Yilek . Barb grew up in various locations, including Cuba and Iceland, as her family moved with her...

Sep 13, 2024

David James Buck, 34, of West Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Faribault, Minnesota.

David was born on December 30, 1989, in Rochester to Jim and the late Lori (Reding) Buck. He grew up surrounded by the love of his family on their cherished farm, where his heart remained throughout his life.

Sep 12, 2024

Marilyn Joan Ebeling, 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Timberdale Trace.

Marilyn Mihlenbeck was born September 14, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Bert and Dorothy (Fox) Mihlenbeck. She graduated from South High School in Minneapolis in 1952. She worked for her parents who owned and operated Bert's Drive-In from 1946-1963...

Sep 6, 2024

Karen Mae Nelson, 75, of Owatonna, died September 6, 2024, at Owatonna Hospital.

Karen was born October 9, 1948, in Albert Lea, to the late Orville and Darleen Larson Fischer. She grew up on the family farm in Alden, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, she went to Waldorf College and Winona earning her Elementary Education Degree....

Sep 5, 2024

Ethel Esther (Jentz) Johnston was born January 14, 1938, the youngest of two girls born to Ernest and Edna (Gregor) Jentz on the Jentz family farm near Pumpkin Hill at the top of the Minnesota River Valley in Tyrone Twp., Le Sueur Co., MN.

She was baptized at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Henderson, MN, March...

Sep 5, 2024

Carmen Perez Garza, 77, of Owatonna, died September 5, 2024, at her residence with her family surrounding her.

She was born on March 11, 1947 in Robstown, TX., to the late Martiriano and Francisca Luna Perez, Sr. She moved from Texas to Owatonna, Minnesota where she was married to the late Jose Gaudalupe Garza for 43 years....

Sep 5, 2024

Faye (McColley) Kanne, 87, of Deerfield Township, died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital Campus in Rochester.

Faye was born December 28, 1936, in Albert Lea to Erven and Emma (Swenson) McColley. At age 6, the family moved to the Swenson farm in rural New Richland. In 1947, the family moved to their own...

Sep 3, 2024

Virginia Mae Fordahl Aase, 94, formerly of Kenyon, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, Minnesota.

Virginia was born June 29, 1930 in rural Kenyon to the late Kenneth and Ila Haugen Fordahl. She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1948 where she was recruited to work for the Kenyon Mercantile and...

Sep 3, 2024

Raymond Edward Walsh, 89, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Owatonna Hospital.

He was born December 14, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of Francis and Loretta (Faye) Walsh. Ray graduated from Northeast Catholic High School. He enlisted in the US Airforce in January 1955, and was honorably discharged in November 1958....

Aug 29, 2024

Robert Kenneth Jones, 62, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family, after a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson's.

He was born September 16, 1961, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Kenneth and Janet (Larson) Jones. Robert was a member of the Owatonna High School graduating class of 1980....

Aug 28, 2024

Jim (James) was a caring man, who enjoyed all sports, and driving through the country throughout the spring, summer, and fall to see the crops and farms. Jim was an avid gardener who enjoyed growing a variety of flowers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash.

Jim passed away peacefully at the New Richland Care Center on August 28th, 2024,...

Aug 21, 2024

Larry Frisbie departed this earth to be welcomed into heaven by his beloved family and friends, who awaited him with open arms. He fought valiantly against multiple terminal blood cancers, ultimately succumbing after a brave battle.

Born on January 28th, 1944, at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Larry was the third child of Harold Leroy Frisbie and...

Aug 21, 2024

Barbara Joy Paustian Benda peacefully left this world from her home on Wednesday, August

21, 2024, and flew on to her next great adventure. Barbara Benda was born on a very cold

night, November 15, 1926, in Ellendale, Minnesota to Carl and Effie (Drum) Paustian in their

home. Born into a family whose...