Marshall M. Olson
Aug 9, 2009
Marshall M. Olson, 65, died of natural causes at his home in Apple Valley. Marshall was born June 6, 1944 in Waseca, Minnesota the son of Milton and Margaret (Sotebeer) Olson. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1962 and Mankato State University in 1966. In 1967 he enlisted in the Navy and was sent to the U.S. NTC in...
Gladys Ericson
Aug 8, 2009
Gladys Ericson, 83, of Owatonna, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at New Richland Care Center. Gladys was born April 23, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph and Carola (Ciupka) Matuzny. She attended Holy Cross Parochial Grade School and Sheridan High School. Gladys was united in marriage to Richard A. Ericson on June 25, 1949 in Minneapolis. The started...
Donald E. Peterson
Aug 7, 2009
Donald E. Peterson, 80, of Hurst, TX, formerly of Medford, MN, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 at St. Mary''s Hospital, Rochester, MN. Donald was born Nov. 28, 1928, in Nicollet County, the son of Dewey and Luella (Ginkel) Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed in Bernadotte Lutheran Church. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1946. Don then enlisted in...
Robert A. Seykora
Aug 4, 2009
Robert A. Seykora, 88, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House. Robert was born March 29, 1921 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Anton "Tony" and Marie (Hammel) Seykora. He attended and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1940. Bob then went to Gregg Business College in Chicago, IL and Drake University in Des Moines, IA....
Evelyn B. Wandrey
Aug 4, 2009
Evelyn B. Wandrey, 76, of Owatonna, died Tuesday morning, August 4, 2009 at her home. She was born February 10, 1933 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Wencl and Clara (Arnold) Dushek. Evelyn attended country school, and school in Medford and St. Mary''s in Owatonna. After school Evelyn and her father did share crop farming for her uncle. She married...
Dorothy A. Kruckeberg
Jul 31, 2009
Dorothy A. Kruckeberg, 90, of Owatonna, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Cedarview Care Center. She was born August 29, 1918 in Aurora Township the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Kuntz) Pittman. Dorothy attended country school in Steele County. She married Floyd Kruckeberg September 22, 1937 at St. John Lutheran Church. The couple farmed together for many years. Dorothy moved...
Joan Moeckly
Jul 28, 2009
Joan Moeckly, 68, of Medford, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House. Joan was born February 6, 1941 in Ripley Township, Dodge County, the daughter of Wilford and Mildred (Matzke) Schmoll. She was raised in the Rice Lake area and attended school in Claremont and then finished her schooling in Owatonna. She was united in marriage to Gaylord...
Cynthia L. Vierling
Jul 24, 2009
Cynthia L. Vierling, 52, of Owatonna, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at her home. She was born June 30, 1957 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of LaVerne and Marlene (Wencl) Hansen. Cindy graduated from OHS in 1975. She worked at the AW Root Beer stand and Happy Chef in Owatonna, and then married Francis Vierling July 7, 1979, and the...
Edith I. Oeltjenbruns
Jul 24, 2009
Edith I. Oeltjenbruns, 76, of Owatonna, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Edith was born June 2, 1933 in Ellendale, Minnesota the daughter of Agnes Nelson. She graduated from Ellendale High School in 1951 and married Walter Oeltjenbruns on March 11, 1951 in Ellendale. The couple farmed together in Meriden and later in Claremont. Edith...
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...
