David L. Picha
Nov 6, 2011
David L. Picha, 81, of Mankato, died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Harry Meyering Center, Mankato. David was born November 5, 1930 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Lawrence and Eloise (Gorman) Picha. He attended school in Kenyon until his sophomore year. He then lived in Cambridge and Faribault. David's passion for learning never ceased though later receiving his...
James Fox
Oct 30, 2011
James F. Fox, 79, long time Madelia resident, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Owatonna. Jim was born February 21, 1932 in Wabasso the son of Fred and Esther (Short) Fox. He attended St. Annes Catholic School of Wabasso with the class of 1950. He married Arlene Evers May 6, 1954 at Christ Church near Comfrey. He served in the...
Clifford T. Elmore Sr.
Oct 23, 2011
Clifford T. Elmore Sr., 80, of St. Cloud, died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, MN surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born January 1, 1931 in Anawalt, West Virginia the son of Lewis and Lottie (Rose) Elmore. He enlisted in the Army and met Rosella Elsner, his wife of...
David R. "Joe" Wilday
Oct 19, 2011
David R. 'Joe' Wilday 81, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born April 10, 1930 in Woodville Township the son of Lawrence and Grace (Leslie) Wilday. Joe attended country school in Waseca County, and started working for area farmers before serving in the United States Army. He later married Harriet Harlicker on March...
Susan K. Dixon (Baumgartner)
Oct 17, 2011
Susan K. Dixon, (Baumgartner) 59, of Litchfield, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Meeker County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 3, 1952 in Owatonna, the daughter of Bernard and Evelyn (Papke) Kramer. Susan graduated in 1970 from OHS. She worked for Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Owatonna and then later for Culligan in Owatonna. She met the...
David 'Red' L. Meyer
Oct 17, 2011
David 'Red' L. Meyer, 61, of Kenyon, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. He was born November 28, 1949 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Luverne and Lorraine (Carlson) Meyer. Red attended Kenyon High School and got a job as a line man for the utility company in Kenyon. He married Cindy Peterson on November 27,...
Robert 'Lloyd' Smith
Oct 6, 2011
Robert 'Lloyd' Smith, 92, of Owatonna died on Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Owatonna Care Center. Robert Lloyd Smith was born August 17, 1919 near Ellendale, the son of Robert and Frances (Pechacek) Smith. There he was raised and attended country school. Following school he helped work on the family farm. Lloyd entered the United States Army during WWII and...
Kenneth D. Kuhlman
Oct 2, 2011
Kenneth D. Kuhlman, 76, of Owatonna, died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Clare Bridge. Kenneth Dale Kuhlman was born January 20, 1935 in Madelia, Minnesota the son of Elmer and Amanda (Nafke) Kuhlman. There he was raised and attended school. Ken entered the United State Marines and served during the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge, he moved to Los...
Shirley A. Berg
Sep 30, 2011
Shirley Ann Berg, 82, of Roseville, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Ramsey County Care Center. She was born February 13, 1929 in Pepin, Wisconsin the daughter of Carl and Florence (Canniff) Rude. She is survived by daughters, Joan Berg of St Paul, Michelle (and Steve) Chierello of Roseville; 8 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Shirley was...
Annette M. Engel
Sep 29, 2011
Annette Marie Engel, 56, of Rochester, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at her home. She was born March 4, 1955 in Faribault the daughter of Robert and Elaine (Chavie) Peterson. Annette attended high school in Kenyon. She married Michael Engel on August 12, 1972. She had three beautiful children Chris, Liz, and Katie whom she raised. Her family was the...
Steven J. Blaisdell
Sep 28, 2011
Steven J. Blaisdell, 63, of Jackson, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. He was born May 22, 1948 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of James and Margery (Koronski) Blaisdell. He graduated from West Concord High School with the class of 1966. Steven married Mary Moreland on April 17, 1970. The couple lived in...
Florence "Toots" Neuman
Sep 27, 2011
Florence "Toots" Neuman, 97, of Owatonna died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Owatonna Hospital . She was born April 12, 1914 in Plainview, Minnesota the daughter of Daniel and Amelia (Domrose) Schroht. Florence attended school in Rice County, and then married Earl Neuman January 12, 1932 in Faribault. The couple farmed near Kenyon, and later moved to Owatonna in...
Gene "Geno" B. Nerad
Sep 26, 2011
Gene 'Geno' B. Nerad, 46, of Owatonna, passed away very peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2011 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. He was born September 15, 1965 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of Donald and Barbara (Mowery) Nerad. He grew up north of Myrtle, Minnesota and graduated from Austin High School in 1984. He then attended college at...
Louise A. Potera
Sep 25, 2011
Louise A. Potera, 98, of Kenyon, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born July 4, 1913 in Wanamingo the daughter of Martin and Johanna (Vangestad) Quittem. Louise graduated from Wanamingo High School and attended the Minnesota School of Business. She worked for Security State Bank of Wanamingo and Farmington State Bank. Lou then moved to...
Alma M. (Underdahl) Angelstad
Sep 24, 2011
Alma Marie (Underdahl) Angelstad, 94, of Kenyon, passed away Saturday morning, September 24, 2011 at the Kenyon Sunset Home, due to natural causes. Alma was born on December 15, 1916 in Richland Township to Andrew and Emma (Hofdahl) Underdahl. She was baptized and confirmed at Moland Lutheran Church. Alma attended rural school and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1933....
Gilvia G. 'Gill' Rosenau
Sep 24, 2011
Gilvia G. 'Gill' Rosenau, 98, of Owatonna, died Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Owatonna Care Center. He was born May 23, 1913 in Meriden Township, the son of Herman and Elizabeth (Sexter) Rosenau. Gill moved to Havana Township at a young age and attended District 65 School. Gill then worked for area farmers before starting to farm on his...
Thomas 'Tom' Mcmahon
Sep 23, 2011
Thomas 'Tom' McMahon, 73, of Ellendale, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Tom was born February 22, 1938 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of John and Ella (Jensen) McMahon. He was raised in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956. He then joined the Minnesota National Guard. Tom enjoyed the outdoors and worked as a...
Margaret (Margie) Ann Schroer
Sep 22, 2011
Margaret (Margie) Ann Schroer, 91, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2011 after a brief stay at the Homestead Hospice House. She was a long-time resident of Cedarview Care Center Margie was born to John and Mary (Machutt) Stoltman in Owatonna on June 28, 1920. Her school years were spent at St. Mary's School. She married Laurence (Larry) Schroer on...
Lothar Meisel
Sep 22, 2011
Lothar Meisel, 82, of Owatonna, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Cedarview Care Center. Lothar was born February 21, 1929 in Klingenthal, Germany the son of Kurt and Helene (Meinel) Meisel. Lothar had wanted to become a Forrester growing up, but because of the war he had to give up that dream and became a violin maker. He was the...
Glenda M. Braaten
Sep 22, 2011
Glenda M. Braaten, 92, of Owatonna, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie. She was born August 8, 1919 in Blooming Prairie Township, Airline the daughter of Benjamin and Amanda (Munck) Hansen. Glenda attended country school through the eighth grade and then graduated from Blooming Prairie High School with the class of 1937; she...
