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Elmer V. Reseland

Elmer V. Reseland

Aug 17, 2012

Elmer Reseland, 76, of Owatonna, passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at his home. He was born July 17, 1936 in Crookston the son of Elmer and Adeline (Vehle) Reseland. He grew up in Fertile where he graduated from Fertile High School in 1954. He graduated from Minnesota State University-Moorhead with a B.S. degree in Education in 1958 and a...

Nancy Kay Renner

Nancy Kay Renner

Aug 14, 2012

Nancy Kay Renner, 72, of Hayfield, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Field Crest Care Center, Hayfield, Minnesota. Nancy was born September 7, 1939 in Faribault, Minnesota the daughter of Elwin 'Al' and Anna Valeeta (Stussy) Renner. Nancy invited the Lord into her life to be her Savior in 1952 and was baptized. She attended school in West Concord graduating...

Harold A. Nielsen

Harold A. Nielsen

Aug 12, 2012

Harold A. Nielsen, 95, of Blooming Prairie, died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Oaklawn Health Care Center in Mankato. He was born September 2, 1916 in Ringsted, Iowa the son of Albert and Anna (Simmonson) Nielsen. He attended school in Seneca and graduated from Seneca High School. He then began farming near Ringsted, Iowa. He was united in marriage...

Leslie P. Nelson

Leslie P. Nelson

Aug 9, 2012

Leslie P. Nelson, 93, of Owatonna, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Lucas Care Center. Leslie was born June 14, 1919 in Blooming Prairie Township, the son of Peter and Emma (Felske) Nelson. He farmed in Blooming Prairie Township for several years. Leslie worked for Dwaine Dobberstein. He retired and moved to Owatonna in 1976. Visitation will be at...

Frances B. Jensen (Masche)

Frances B. Jensen (Masche)

Aug 9, 2012

She was born March 3, 1918 in Havana Township, Minnesota the daughter of Barney and Antonia (Granowski) Nicklawske. Frances B. Jensen (Masche), 94, of Owatonna, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House. Frances attended country school and graduated from Owatonna High School. She was a homemaker and farm wife in Clinton Falls with her husband Richard and their...

Delmar L. Bartholomew

Delmar L. Bartholomew

Aug 8, 2012

Delmar Lloyd Bartholomew, 76, of West Concord, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born December 6, 1935 in Milton Township, Dodge County, Minnesota the son of Albert and Irene (Strieff) Bartholomew. He was a graduate of West Concord High School. He married Margret Cain on June 3,...

Delmar L. Bartholomew

Delmar L. Bartholomew

Aug 8, 2012

Delmar Lloyd Bartholomew, 76, of West Concord, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born December 6, 1935 in Milton Township, Dodge County, Minnesota the son of Albert and Irene (Strieff) Bartholomew. He was a graduate of West Concord High School. He married Margret Cain on June 3,...

Danny K. Myhre

Danny K. Myhre

Aug 6, 2012

Danny Keith Myhre, 63, of Owatonna, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Danny was born March 20, 1949 in Rochester the son of John and Rosemary (Zink) Myhre. He worked through Cedar Valley Services since 1977. He lived in several group home including Rainbow Residence, MSOC and Cenneidigh Inc. Danny was a people person and loved to...

Kyle Rodney Dekam

Kyle Rodney Dekam

Jul 31, 2012

Kyle Rodney DeKam, 45, of Owatonna, went to heaven on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, peacefully ending a two year battle with cancer. He spent his final moments surrounded by his loving wife, and three sons at his bedside. He was born October 5, 1966 in Pipestone, Minnesota the son of Rodney and LaJean (Raschke)...

Jacob Robert Sikel

Jacob Robert Sikel

Jul 30, 2012

Jacob Robert Sikel, 15, of Claremont, died Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home. He was born February 25, 1997 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Robert and Angela (Blouin) Sikel. Jacob had completed ninth grade at Triton High School where he participated in football and golf and very much enjoyed going to school. He enjoyed working on cars, four...

Esther R. Ortega

Esther R. Ortega

Jul 29, 2012

Esther R. Ortega, 74, of Claremont, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at her granddaughter's home in Claremont. She was born July 22, 1938 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico the daughter of Felipe and Leonor (Salas) Rosales. Esther met Regino Ortega in Edenburg, Texas in 1958 and later moved to Plainview, Texas. In 1984, they moved to Claremont, Minnesota. Regino and...

Michael D. Buck

Michael D. Buck

Jul 26, 2012

Michael David Buck, 36, of Faribault, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 in a car accident. Michael was born November 12, 1975 in Rochester, the son of Jerry and Patricia (Kiffmeyer) Buck. Michael graduated from Kenyon-Wanamingo High School. He worked for Foldcraft for 15 years and part time for Kwik Trip in Faribault. Michael was a loving and caring father....

Harry Ervin Westphal

Harry Ervin Westphal

Jul 25, 2012

Harry Ervin Westphal, 90, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Traditions of Owatonna II. Harry was born August 4, 1921 in Stewart, Minnesota the son of John and Anna (Kranke) Westphal. He was raised and attended school in Stewart and later farmed in Kandiyohi and Renville County. Harry then worked for Kvam Implement in Willmar. He enjoyed hunting...

Judith 'Judy' Peterson

Judith 'Judy' Peterson

Jul 23, 2012

Judith 'Judy' Peterson, 70, of Owatonna, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Judy was born December 14, 1941 in South Minneapolis the daughter of Delmar and Lois (Johnson) Krinhop. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959 and following school, worked for a telephone company in Minneapolis....

Donald Richard Starks

Donald Richard Starks

Jul 22, 2012

Donald Richard Starks, 90, of Owatonna, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his home. Don was born January 7, 1922 in Owatonna the son of Claude and Florence (King) Starks. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1940. He then attended Dunwoody College in Minneapolis. Don was united in marriage to Jane Luedtke on January 26, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran...

John Orville Kvittem

John Orville Kvittem

Jul 20, 2012

John Orville Kvittem, 86, of Wanamingo, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital while surrounded by his loving family from complications following a fall at a restaurant. Johnny was born July 22, 1925, at the family home in Cherry Grove Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, the son of Adolph and Sophie (Haugen) Kvittem. He graduated from Kenyon High School...

Everett W. Berg

Everett W. Berg

Jul 19, 2012

Everett W. Berg, 83, of Owatonna, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born September 20, 1928 in Red Wing, Minnesota the son of William and Esther (Olson) Berg. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1945 and then joined the United States Army. After he returned from the service he attended Tarkio College in...

Marcella A. Mensing

Marcella A. Mensing

Jul 18, 2012

Marcella A. Mensing, 76, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1935 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Peter and Josephine (Skalicky) Chesney. Marcella attended St. Mary''s School in Owatonna. She married Robert Mensing on May 4, 1953 and they were married 58 years. Marcella enjoyed fishing, listening and dancing to country...

Richard E. Dahl

Richard E. Dahl

Jul 17, 2012

Richard Eugene Dahl, 77, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Dick was born January 9, 1935 in Blooming Prairie the son of Albert and Alma (Lewis) Dahl. He was baptized into faith on February 10, 1935 at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie and confirmed his faith on June...

Doris Marie Kern

Doris Marie Kern

Jul 17, 2012

Doris Marie Kern, 82, of West Concord, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Doris was born November 7, 1929 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of Raymond and Daisy (Parker) Schuler. She moved with her family to Ellendale where she attended school. Doris then worked for AW, Josten''s and also at Woolworth''s in Owatonna. She was united...

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