Brad H. Tufte
Jul 8, 2024
Bradley Harlan Tufte was born on July 5, 1960 to Clifford Tufte and Verona (Randall) Tufte-Winegar in Owatonna, Minnesota. He grew up in rural Ellendale on the family farm, where he helped take care of many chickens and pigs.
Brad met his wife through an awkward courting. Tufte's sold eggs out of their chicken house and every...
Tim "Chico" Ihrke
Jul 4, 2024
Timothy Lon "Chico" Ihrke, 71, of Owatonna, died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern.
He was born October 5, 1952 in Owatonna, son of the late Kenneth and Nadine (Casperson) Ihrke. Tim grew up in Owatonna and spent some time in Medford as well. He attended Owatonna High School and graduated in 1971, having lettered in...
Harold E. Landsman Jr.
Jul 3, 2024
It is with sadness to announce the passing of Harold Eugene Landsman, Jr., on July 3, 2024 at the age of 84. Harold passed away peacefully at the Owatonna Hospital, with his beloved wife, Beverly of 51 years by his side.
He was born at home in Pipestone County, MN on January 8, 1940. Harold grew up...
Christine J. Martin
Jul 2, 2024
Christine Joann Martin, 66, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born June 5, 1958 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of James and Eldora (Flom) Lura. Christine graduated from Owatonna High School in 1976. She then attended Alexandria Technical College for graphic design and artistry. She worked...
Leon L. Kamrath
Jun 28, 2024
Leon Leland Kamrath, 84, of Owatonna, died Friday, June 28, 2024 at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont.
He was born November 29, 1939 in Primghar, Iowa the son of Harold and Ruth (Powers) Kamrath. Leon worked as a farm hand growing up before serving in the US Army with the Military Police. Following his military...
William J. Grunklee
Jun 26, 2024
William "Bill" Grunklee, 92, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in his home at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 29, 1931 in Aurora Township the son of William and Amelia (Kruckeberg) Grunklee. He was raised on the family farm, attended country school and graduated from Blooming Prairie High...
Susan K. Johnson
Jun 26, 2024
Susan Kay Johnson, 72, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.
She was born August 10, 1951 in Rapidan the daughter of Donald and Vivian (Laven) Beadell. Susan was raised in Rapidan where she graduated from high school in 1969. In 1983, Susan moved to Owatonna where she met Doug Johnson. Sue...
Beverly M. Plevke
Jun 24, 2024
Beverly Marie Plevke, 97, of West Concord, died Monday, June 24, 2024 at Fairview Care Center, Dodge Center.
She was born January 25, 1927 in Northfield the daughter of Everett and Mabel (McEathron) Kleeberger. When Beverly was four, her family moved from Northfield to the West Concord area, settling in Ellington Township. She attended various school districts...
Cornelia Brosen
Jun 22, 2024
Cornelia Brosen, 90, of Owatonna, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain, MN.
She was born December 10, 1933 in Albert Lea the daughter of William and Grace (Meelker) Rietveld. Cornelia was raised on a farm near Clarks Grove and attended church at the Hollandale Reformed Church. After losing her mother at a...
Judith Westphal
Jun 21, 2024
Judith Mary Westphal, 87, of Kenyon, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury.
She was born December 21, 1936 in Middleburgh, New York the daughter of James and Ruby (Miller) Hadsell. Judith attended high school in Middleburg, NY. On June 22, 1958 she married Richard Westphal in San Francisco, CA. As a military wife,...
Richard A Fisher
Jun 21, 2024
Richard Allison Fisher, 79, of Owatonna, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at Owatonna Hospital.
He was born March 9, 1945 in Worthington the son of Calvin and Wilma "Kay" (Barclay) Fisher. Richard graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1963. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Dick...
Ronald J. Ross
Jun 17, 2024
Ronald Jerome Ross, 89, of Claremont, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Seasons Hospice Home in Rochester.
He was born July 12, 1934, in Nicollet County, Minnesota the son of Carl and Edna (Rydeen) Ross. Ron moved with his family in 1946 from St. Peter to their farm located in rural Claremont, where he lived until his...
Debra Trom Sands
Jun 16, 2024
Debra Trom Sands, 69, of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, June 16,
2024. Debbie was born in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota on September 11, 1954 to
Richard and June (Underwood) Trom. Deb was one of ten children and grew up
on the family farm. In 1972, she graduated from Blooming Prairie High School...
Carolyn D. Walker
Jun 16, 2024
Carolyn Dora Walker, 77, of Kenyon died peacefully on June 16th 2024. She was born on July 1st, 1946 in Faribault, the daughter of Manton and Dora (Carlsen) Wallaker. Carolyn graduated from Kenyon High School in 1964. She married Larry Walker on January 25th, 1964 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenyon.
Carolyn did in-home daycare for...
Berlyn W. Staska
Jun 14, 2024
Berlyn William Staska passed away on June 13, 2024. He was 96 years of age. In his last weeks of life, he was visited by many friends and family at his home, at the hospital, at Koda, and Bridgewater Assisted Living. There were many compassionate caregivers that are appreciated by his family. He recently enjoyed many birthday cards from...
Roman Carl Macht
Jun 13, 2024
Roman Macht, 90, of Owatonna, MN died June 13, 2024 at Birchwood Cottages.
Roman was born July 2, 1933 in Willow Lake Township, Minnesota, son of Michael and Marie (Hengel) Macht.
On June 6, 1956, he married Beverly Ann Donahue in Jeffers, Minnesota. Roman worked for G & K Towel and Garment Service, Inc. for...
Douglas Hanson
Jun 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Douglas Arlyn Hanson, 56, on Monday, June 10th, 2024. Doug was a long-term resident of Nevis, Minnesota and most recently resided in Cannon Falls, MN. Doug was born February 2, 1968 in Owatonna, MN, to Roger and Sharon (Reynolds) Hanson of Kenyon, MN.
He attended Kenyon High...
Diane Kay Froehlich
Jun 9, 2024
She was born January 12, 1963 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Carl and Gertrude (Krell) Klemmensen.
Diane worked at Truth for 20+ years and enjoyed her co-workers immensely & friends became part of her family. Since she retired, in her free time, she enjoyed their dog Duke, making all kinds of cards, from birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday cards....
Delores A. Schuette
Jun 5, 2024
Delores Ann Schuette, 92, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born October 24, 1931 in rural Rice County to Vincent and Agnes (Dedina) O'Malley. Delores grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School in 1950. After school she work at Schmaus Fashion in Faribault as a seamstress. On...
Thomas A. Trotter
Jun 3, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Alan Trotter passed away peacefully on Monday June 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Tom was born on February 18, 1965, in Juneau, Alaska to Thomas E. and LaVonne Trotter. His brother Mark completed their family two years later. After moves throughout the US in his younger years, the...
