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...
Doris N. Katzung
Oct 31, 2012
Doris N. Katzung, 97, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Sterling House. She was born August 9, 1915 in Badger, Iowa the daughter of Harland and Lena (Larson) Erickson. She and her sister Hazel were raised by foster parents Spencer and Jennie Bjelland. The family moved to the Joice, IA area and Doris graduated from Joice High School...
Mildred L. Dengler
Oct 31, 2012
Mildred Lucille Dengler, 96, of West Concord, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born May 22, 1916 in Olmsted County to William and Ethel (Butlin) Dallman. Millie graduated from Rochester High School in 1934. She worked as a governess prior to marrying Leo Dengler on June 20, 1942 in Rochester. The couple made...
Glenn D. Edin
Oct 31, 2012
Glenn Dewey Edin, 84, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Cedarview Care Center. He was born April 23, 1928 in Staples, Wadena County, Minnesota the son of Dewey and Lauretta (Walkup) Edin. He grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Verndale High School in 1945. He then graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree...
Shirley M. Marik
Oct 29, 2012
Shirley M. Marik, 67, of Owatonna, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at her home. She was born November 12, 1944 in Owatonna the daughter of Hubert and Hanna (Phiefer) Marik. Shirley worked at Cedar Valley Services in Owatonna. She would faithfully attend the Saturday worship service at St. John Lutheran Church. She loved her cats. She is survived two brothers...
Obert T. Musgjerd
Oct 27, 2012
Obert Tosten Musgjerd, 74, of Kenyon, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at his home under the care of hospice and with his family by his side. Obert was born April 12, 1938 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Tosten and Alma (Odegaard) Musgjerd. He was raised in Holden Township and attended school at Kenyon High School graduating in 1956. Obert...
Lillian Irene Vangness
Oct 25, 2012
Lillian Irene Vangness, 86, of Kenyon Township, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island. Lillian was born August 21, 1926 in Zumbrota, Minnesota the daughter of Wallace and Elda (Tiedemann) Whipple. She was united in marriage to Luther Donald Vangness on December 6, 1947. They farmed together in the Kenyon/West Concord area all...
Fern G. Holz
Oct 24, 2012
Fern G. Holz, 89, of Owatonna, formerly of Dodge Center died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Cedarview Care Center. Fern was born March 28, 1923 in Truman, Minnesota the daughter of Fred and Lucy (Engel) Tonne. There she was raised and attended country school. She was united in marriage to Clarence Holz on January 30, 1943. They made their home...
