Edward P. Hunt
Dec 16, 2012
Edward P. Hunt, 95, of Owatonna, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Cedarview Care Center. Edward was born October 9, 1917 in Deerfield Township, Minnesota the son of Peter and Emma (Werdein) Hunt. Following school, Ed farmed on the home farm for many years and also worked in the tiling business, at the Owatonna Canning Company and also for 15...
Al Zinter
Dec 16, 2012
Al Zinter, 70, of Owatonna, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Clare Bridge Cottage in Owatonna with family by his side. He was born October 3, 1942 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Ervin and Dorothy (Pederson) Zinter. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1960 and Concordia College, in Moorhead, MN, in 1964. Upon graduating he accepted...
Ruth M. Van Cleave
Dec 15, 2012
Ruth Van Cleave of Owatonna, died Saturday evening, December 15, 2012 at the Cedarview Care Center in Owatonna. Funeral services are being completed with Michaelson Funeral Home.
Blanche W. Rumpho
Dec 10, 2012
Blanche Winifred Rumpho, 86, of Kenyon, died Monday, December 10, 2012. Blanche was born February 9, 1926 in Jackson, MN the daughter of Albert and Winifred (Nourse) Miller. She graduated from Jackson High School, Hamline University, and took masters classes from St. Thomas University to become a biology teacher. Blanche was united in marriage to Morris (Nips) Rumpho on April...
Jack Amundson
Dec 6, 2012
Jack Amundson, 62, of Owatonna died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Regions Hospital, St. Paul. Jack was born January 23, 1950 in Seattle, Washington. He was raised in Rothsay, Minnesota and graduated from high school in 1968. He then attended Fergus Falls Community College and later Moorhead State University where he received his degree in Sociology and Social Work. He...
James D. Gerths
Dec 5, 2012
James D. Gerths, 80, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born June 26, 1932 in Dodge Center, Minnesota the son of Earle and Flossie (Checkel) Gerths. Jim graduated from Dodge Center High School with the class of 1950, and then entered the United States Navy serving from 1951-1955. Jim then attended the University...
Lilymarie 'Mia' Safe
Dec 5, 2012
Lilymarie 'Mia' Safe, 76, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at the Owatonna Hospital. She was born February 19, 1936, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the daughter of Minton and Lily (Pearson) Safe. Lilymarie was baptized and confirmed at Vasa Lutheran Church and attended rural school in Vasa Township, Goodhue County. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School with...
Charlene M. Sanders
Dec 3, 2012
Charlene M. Sanders, 67, of Owatonna, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at Owatonna Care Center. She was born September 26, 1945 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of Harold and Freda (Roman) Kroll. She is survived by her parents; children, John (Namoi) Robinson, Patty Robinson, Robin Robinson, Christopher Birdsall, Jamie Birdsall; sisters, Ellen Bremer, June (Ernie) Valdez; six grandchildren. She was...
Nathan R. Henry
Dec 3, 2012
Nathan R. Henry, 38, of Owatonna, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at his home. Nathan was born February 11, 1974 in Spokane, Washington the son of Maurice and Sandra (Piukkula) Henry. While growing up, he moved with his family to Rossland, British Columbia, Canada and there he attended school. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1995 and received...
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...
