Bonnie Jean Wagner
Jul 23, 2009
Mrs. Richard (Bonnie) Wagner, 600 12th St. S.E., died peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, July 23, 2009. She was 83. Bonnie Hollister was born July 10, 1926 to Albert and Ethel (Todd) Hollister in Verndale, MN. She graduated from Verndale High School and then attended a Cosmetology School in Minneapolis. After graduation she moved to Owatonna, where...
John F. Skalisky
Jul 22, 2009
John F. Skalisky, 82, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 21, 1927 in Summit Township, Minnesota the son of John and Elizabeth (Dusek) Skalisky. He attended school district 51, and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1945. John married Deloris Placek on November 28, 1948...
Raymond A. Grunwald
Jul 18, 2009
Raymond A. Grunwald, 94, of Ellendale, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at New Richland Care Center. Raymond was born September 3, 1914 the son of Gottlieb and Mary (Uptadel) Grunwald in St. Mary''s Township, Waseca County. They moved shortly after he was born to Berlin Township in Steele County where he was raised and attended country school. He was confirmed...
David Jon Droog
Jul 14, 2009
David Jon Droog, 58, of Owatonna, was received into the loving arms of his Savior on Tuesday, July 14 surrounded by family and friends. David was born December 23, 1950, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of Vernon and Beverly (Goff) Droog. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1969, the University of Wisconsin in 1976, and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary...
William 'Timer' E. Brooks
Jul 12, 2009
William 'Timer' E. Brooks 84, of Owatonna, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born May 1, 1925 in Morristown, Minnesota the son of William and Martha (Herrley) Brooks. Bill grew up in Morristown, and attended country school there. He then served in the United States Army. Bill married Kathleen Kubicek on September 21, 1963. For...
Frank B. Anderson
Jul 11, 2009
Frank B. Anderson, 92, died peacefully at Clare Bridge Cottage on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Frank is survived by his wife, Arlene of 63years; daughter, Christena "Tena" (and Gene) Hager of Owatonna; son, David (and Carolyn) Anderson of Eagen; grandchildren, Rondol (and Brenda) Hager of Owatonna, Robert (and Dawn) Hager of Owatonna, Daniel (and Bobbie) Hager of Apple Valley; great...
Sheila R. Gentry
Jul 8, 2009
Sheila Rae Gentry, 53, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born October 23, 1955 in Minnesota the daughter of Ervin and Dawn (Hamann) Weiland. Sheila grew up in California and graduated from high school in Kings Beach Lake Tahoe, CA. Sheila returned to Minnesota where she worked for Hydro-ax, OMC, Gopher Sport and...
Janice E. Dornquast
Jul 8, 2009
Janice E. Dornquast, 89, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Valley View of Owatonna. She was born April 2, 1920 in West Concord, Minnesota the daughter of Clifford and Audrey (Holiday) Cornwell. Janice graduated from West Concord High School, and married Orville Dornquast October 25, 1939 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Janice and Orville lived...
Jennette T. Danielson
Jul 7, 2009
Jennette Thelma Danielson, 69, of Kenyon, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born September 24, 1939 in Faribault the daughter of James and Thelma (Strandemo) Danielson. Jennette attended District 140 country school. She lived at home on the family farm until moving to the Riverview Services Home in Wanamingo in 1987. She lived in Wanamingo...
William 'Wimpy' J. Carlson
Jul 6, 2009
William 'Wimpy' J. Carlson, 79, of Owatonna, died Monday, July 6, 2009 at Traditions II of Owatonna. He was born January 4, 1930 in Excelsior, Minnesota the son of Oscar and Ida (Swanson) Carlson. Bill graduated from Excelsior High school in 1949 and then graduated from St. Cloud State with his teaching degree, he then served in the Air Force...
Wanda L. Moore
Jul 5, 2009
Wanda L. Moore, 71, of Kenyon, died on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. Wanda was born June 24, 1938 in Austin where she was raised and attended school. She moved to California where she lived for 20 years and moved to Kenyon in 1989. While in Kenyon, Wanda worked for Fold Craft until her retirement. She...
Marian L. Lowrie
Jun 29, 2009
Marian L. Lowrie, 97, of St. Paul, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at Golden Living Center Lynnhurst. Marian was born June 23, 1912 in Lake City, Minnesota the daughter of Ray and Addie (Belle) Boatman. Marian was raised in Lake City and attended high school. She then attended Winona School of Business. She was united in marriage to Keith Lowrie...
Carole B. Boyles
Jun 28, 2009
Carole B. Boyles, 68, of Owatonna, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at her home. Carole was born August 25, 1940 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Edward and Anne (Kubicek) Antl. Here she was raised and attended school graduating from Owatonna High School in1958. She then married Ernest Albert on June 27, 1960 in Bentonville, Arkansas and later divorced. She...
Ruben W. Brocker
Jun 27, 2009
Ruben W. Brocker, 84, of Claremont, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Cedarview Care Center. Ruben was born February 15, 1925 in Berlin Township, the son of Paul and Clara (Willert) Brocker. He attended country school and then attended Ellendale High School graduating in 1942. Ruben then worked for the Department of Agriculture. In 1950, he entered the United States...
Pauline S. Boe-Richey
Jun 27, 2009
Pauline Susan Boe-Richey, 47, of New Richmond, WI, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at University of Minnesota Medical Center from a rare cancer called Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma of the appendix which metastasized to her peritoneum. It was found in December of 2005. She was born August 17, 1961 in Owatonna the daughter of Norman "Arlo" and Lois (Sahl) Boe....
Delores A. Froehlich
Jun 25, 2009
Delores A. Froehlich, 79, of Owatonna, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Homestead Hospice. She was born December 14, 1929 in Lidgerwood, North Dakota the daughter of John and Edna (Gebro) Hruza. Delores was raised on the family farm near Stiles and Lidgerwood North Dakota. She graduated from Lidgerwood High School and went on to teachers college at Valley City...
Jon A. 'Andy' Geraghty
Jun 21, 2009
Jon A. 'Andy' Geraghty, 42, of Rochester formerly of Owatonna, died Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. He was born January 1, 1967 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Pat and Sandy (Thompson) Geraghty. Andy graduated from OHS in 1985 and from Mankato State in 1989. Andy worked as a store manager for Payless shoes and was currently...
Ruth M. Miller
Jun 20, 2009
Ruth Mildred Miller, 88, of Edina, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Fairview-Southdale Hospital. She was born November 14, 1920 in Dodge County the daughter of Floyd and Mildred (Moreland) Crouch. Ruth graduated from Dodge Center High School. She married Gordon Miller May 15, 1941 in Dodge Center. The couple lived in Dodge Center, West Concord and Mantorville before moving...
Dawn Christine Hanna
Jun 19, 2009
Dawn Christine Hanna, 25, of Santa Monica, formerly of Owatonna, died Friday, June 19, 2009 due to a motor vehicle accident. She was born July 14, 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the daughter of David and Donna (Weber) Hanna. Dawn graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 2001. She attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a...
Joan E. Giese
Jun 18, 2009
Joan E. Giese, 79, of Owatonna, died Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House. Joan was born May 25, 1930 in Heil, North Dakota the daughter of Hayden and Ella (Schultz) Sebastian. Joan was raised and attended school in Elgin, ND graduating from Elgin High School in 1948. She then taught country school in North Dakota. Joan was united...
