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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Violet Rose Beckett-Gessner
Jul 15, 2012
Violet Rose Beckett-Gessner, 90, of Owatonna, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born January 13, 1922 in Towner, ND the daughter of John and Amanda (Anderson) Schiele. After attending school, she married Ronald Beckett in 1939. They ranched until 1956 when they moved to Minot, ND. While there Violet worked at Newberry''s Department Store and...
Orville "Bud" R. Baldus
Jul 14, 2012
Orville 'Bud' R. Baldus, 90, of Owatonna, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Hudson Hospital in Hudson, Wisconsin. He was born June 7, 1922 in Story City, Iowa the son of Walter and Ida (Lienenger) Baldus. The family moved to Oakland, MN. Bud attended Austin High School and received his service connected Honorary High School Diploma on November 11,...
Donald E. Wilker
Jul 10, 2012
Donald E. Wilker, 94, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Park Place in Owatonna. He was born May 19, 1918 in Berlin Township, Steele County, Minnesota the son of Henry and Lena (Wanberg) Wilker. He attended country school District #86 near Ellendale. He married Daisy Cress on September 11, 1942 at the United Methodist Church Parsonage in Ellendale....
Lynn Vernon Tollefson
Jul 8, 2012
Lynn Vernon Tollefson, 85, of Kenyon, died Sunday, at his home. Lynn was born July 25, 1926 in Rushford, Minnesota the son of Roy and Olga (Kjos) Tollefson. He served, in Germany in the army infantry, 63rd Division, during World War II from September 1944 through July 1946. Following the service, Lynn returned to the Lanesboro area and was united...
Steve Thompson
Jul 7, 2012
Steve Thompson, 57, of Little Falls, Minnesota died July 07, 2012 at his home. He was born September 13, 1954 in Virginia Beach, Va., to Marlowe and Betty Thompson of Ellendale. He grew up in Claremont and graduated from Claremont High School in 1973. He continued his education at Minnesota School of Business in accounting. Steve used his varied talents...
Terry L. Lester
Jun 30, 2012
Terry L. Lester, 51, of Minneapolis, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Minneapolis. He was born August 22, 1960 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Larry and Jean (Salisbury) Lester. He graduated from Medford High School in 1978. He attended University of Minnesota Waseca. He married Kris Rions in 1980 in Owatonna. They were later divorced. Terry sold Amway for...
Vernon D. Mcginley
Jun 28, 2012
Vernon D. McGinley, 80, of Owatonna, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born November 30, 1931 in Dodge County, Minnesota the son of Martin and Gertrude (Wencell) McGinley. Vernon graduated from West Concord High School in 1950 and worked at different jobs in the West Concord area. Vern served in the United States Army from...
Jane K. Kleeberger
Jun 27, 2012
Jane Karen Kleeberger, 87, of West Concord, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her home. Jane was born January 12, 1925 in Concord Township, the daughter of Carl 'Freddie' and Ina (Arsers) Hilling. She graduated from West Concord High School. She married Roger Kleeberger on May 23, 1946. Jane''s vocation in life was to care for her family and those...
Christy R. Pitan
Jun 25, 2012
Christy R. Pitan, 60, of Owatonna, died Monday, June 25, 2012 at Methodist Hospital. Christy was born September 16, 1951 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Walter and Christine (Hanson) Pitan. She was raised in Medford and there she graduated from high school. Christy then worked for Bell Telephone in Owatonna before moving to Texas where she was employed as...
Kaylee Rae Borchert
Jun 23, 2012
Kaylee Rae Borchert, 23, of Owatonna, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. On June 25, 1988 Kaylee Rae Borchert joined her parents Joni and Jeff and her big brother Matthew. Two years later they were joined by her little brother Erik. A tiny beautiful girl with big brown eyes, she was a special gift from...
Dawn M. Fellows
Jun 22, 2012
Dawn Marie Fellows, 81, of West Concord, died Friday, June 22, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. She was born March 24, 1931 in West Concord the daughter of LeRoy and Margaret (Osborn) Smith. Dawn graduated from West Concord High School before attending Winona State University. She graduated from Winona State with a Teaching Degree and taught 3rd grade. Dawn...
