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Jody Ann Ruehling

Jody Ann Ruehling

Jan 10, 2025

Jody Ann (Leverty) Ruehling, age 73, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday January 10, 2025.

Jody was born November 22, 1951, in Owatonna, to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Andrist) Leverty. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1969. She enjoyed being a part of the choir and orchestra and was an OHS Caroler. Jody graduated from...

Georgia Ann Preston

Georgia Ann Preston

Jan 10, 2025

Georgia Ann Preston, 82, of Owatonna, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Owatonna Hospital.

She was born August 31, 1942, in Hampton, IA, to George and DeElda (Hopes) Burns. Georgia grew up in Hampton and graduated from Hampton High in 1960. Georgia and Ronald were united in marriage on December 29th, 1961 in the Presbyterian Church...

Raylynn Jay Deyo

Raylynn Jay Deyo

Jan 10, 2025

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved baby, Raylynn Jay Deyo, who left us too soon on Friday, January 10th, 2025.

At the age of 17 months, born on August 4th 2023, she brought immense joy and light to our lives with her beautiful smile and...

Donald D. Longrehr

Donald D. Longrehr

Jan 6, 2025

Donald Duane Longrehr, 85, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 29, 1939, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Albert and Adeline (Bendorf) Longrehr. He grew up in Havana Township and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1957. He then entered in the United States Army and served...

Thomas  W. Edlund

Thomas W. Edlund

Jan 2, 2025

Thomas Willard Edlund, 73, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home from a heart attack.

He was born February 2, 1951, in Wilmar, Minnesota the son of Willard and Elise (Radunz) Edlund. He grew up and graduated from Swanville High School in 1969. After high school Thomas continued his education in Sartell...

Carol Julia Gayle Lozon

Carol Julia Gayle Lozon

Jan 1, 2025

Carol Julia Gayle Lozon was born in Minneapolis St. Barnabus Hospital on May 25, 1946 to parents Edmund Arthur Lozon, Sr. and Gladys Ione Lozon.

After her dad died from a heart attack in 1953, Carol, Eddie, and Gladys moved to Kenyon. She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1964. Her love of music began with piano...

Maurine Alma Olson

Maurine Alma Olson

Dec 29, 2024

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 2-4 PM for Maurine Alma Olson, 88, of Kenyon, who died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11 AM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenyon with...

Lorraine Katherine Ahrens

Lorraine Katherine Ahrens

Dec 25, 2024

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Lorraine Katherine Ahrens, 95, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center with her family by her side.

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January...

Darlene Lucille Sutter

Darlene Lucille Sutter

Dec 23, 2024

Darlene Lucille Jenkins (Enzenauer) Sutter, age 80, of Owatonna, died peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.

Darlene was born January 7, 1944, in Waseca, to the late Ralph and Ellen (Robinson) Jenkins. She grew up and attended school in Waseca.

She married Wayne Enzenauer in February of 1961 and was...

Jeffrey Scott Schlachter

Jeffrey Scott Schlachter

Dec 20, 2024

Jeffrey Scott Schlachter was born on July 6, 1955, and died peacefully at his home in Claremont, after a battle with cancer on December 20, 2024.

Jeff was born to George and Marie (Romano) Schlachter in Elgin Illinois. The family lived in Algonquin, Illinois, until he was nine years old. They then moved to Minnetonka, MN. He...

Traci Ann Langstaff

Traci Ann Langstaff

Dec 20, 2024

Traci Ann Langstaff, 56, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home.

She was born September 16, 1968, in Austin, Minnesota the daughter of Richard and Norma (Guy) Holton. Traci grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1986. She then continued her education at Austin Community College and graduated...

Karen Lynn Owens

Karen Lynn Owens

Dec 17, 2024

Karen Lynn Jacobson Owens

Born November 25, 1945 and journeyed to heaven December 17, 2024

Karen, beloved wife, mother, Namba (grandmother), great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on December 17, 2024 at her home. Karen confronted her battle with cancers with remarkable courage and grace, never losing hope or her sense of humor....

Irwin S. Arndt

Irwin S. Arndt

Dec 12, 2024

Irwin Steven Arndt, 95, of Owatonna, died Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Owatonna.

He was born December 16, 1928 in Owatonna Township the youngest son of Herman and Francis (Benedict) Arndt. He was the youngest grandson of German immigrants Herman Sr. and Bertha (Rosin) Arndt. Irwin had seven brothers and six sisters. Irwin lived to be the...

Terri Lynn Luthe

Terri Lynn Luthe

Dec 10, 2024

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35

Terri Lynn Luthe passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2024, at the age of 61.

She was born September 9, 1963 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. and

was the youngest daughter of Lester and Charlotte (Campbell) Chisholm.

She is...

Nordis M. Luebke

Nordis M. Luebke

Dec 10, 2024

Nordis Mae Luebke, 81, of Kenyon, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

She was born April 29, 1943, in Faribault, Minnesota to Norman and Myrtle (Simonson) Nelson. She grew up just outside of Kenyon and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1961. Nordis met Curtis Luebke and the couple was united...

William "Bill" Curtis

William "Bill" Curtis

Dec 8, 2024

Adored father and Papa, William "Bill" Dunham Curtis, 85, of Apple Valley, passed away on December 8, 2024, at Hastings Senior Living Center.

Bill was born on January 23, 1939, in Evanston, Illinois, to Paul and Dorothy (Dunham) Curtis. His childhood was spent in the suburbs of Chicago and on Manitou Island in White Bear Lake, Minnesota....

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...

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