James W. Zak
May 9, 2009
James W. Zak, 62, of Owatonna, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. James was born May 4, 1947 in Owatonna the son of Wencl and Mary (Lang) Zak. Here James was raised and also attended Owatonna High School. Following school he continued making his home in Owatonna where he worked for Cedar Valley Services and then...
Harold L. Erler
May 5, 2009
Harold L. Erler, 87, of West Concord, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born February 14, 1922 in Ellington Twsp, Dodge Co., the son of Julius and Emma (Halvorson) Erler. Harold was baptized and confirmed at Moland Lutheran Church. He attended country school in Ellington Township. Harold proudly served his country during WWII from September...
Ada Stendel
May 3, 2009
Ada Stendel, 95, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Owatonna Hospital. Ada was born June 26, 1913 in Vivian Township, Minnesota the daughter of August and Anna (Tesch) Groskreutz. Ada was baptized into faith on August 10, 1913 and confirmed her faith on April 10, 1927. She was raised and attended school in Meriden. She was united in...
Annemarie E. Wallace
Apr 29, 2009
Annemarie Elisabeth Wallace, 84, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Cedarview Care Center. She was born September 7, 1924 in Furth, Germany the daughter of Heinz and Marie (Bugler) Trede. Annemarie met her husband, Marlin, while he was serving in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. They were married August 31, 1947 in Owatonna after...
Tony Sides
Apr 25, 2009
Tony Sides, 43, of Owatonna, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Methodist Hospital after a year long battle with cancer. Tony was born February 18, 1966 in Colorado City, Texas. At the age of four, Tony moved with his family to Port St John, Florida where he grew up and attended school. Tony met Annissa Babcock in Florida December 2002....
Adam S. Anderson
Apr 24, 2009
Adam S. Anderson, 24, of Owatonna, died on Friday, April 24, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Adam was born October 8, 1984 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI the son of Michael and Joleen (Martin) Anderson. In 1987, Adam moved with his family to Freeborn, MN and then in 1989, they moved to Albert Lea. Adam and...
Harold 'Steve' L. Stavenau
Apr 23, 2009
Harold 'Steve' L. Stavenau, 89, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Clare Bridge Cottage. Harold was born February 8, 1920 in Rapidan, Minnesota the son of Louis and Caroline (Bartsch) Stavenau. Following high school, Harold worked as an electrician in Mankato and then for Truth Tool. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Wortman on January 21, 1940...
Clara M. Miller
Apr 22, 2009
Clara M. Miller, 94, formerly of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center. Clara Miller was born July 19, 1914 in Lowville Township, Murray County near Lake Wilson, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm in Lowville Township, and attended country school, Lake Wilson High School and Mankato Commercial College Clara and William Miller were...
Elvina C. Underland
Apr 21, 2009
Elvina C. Underland 74, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Don Marilyn Anderson Hospice Care Center in Madison, WI. She was born October 21, 1934 in Faribault, MN the daughter of Henry and Emma (Siem) Schulz. Elvina graduated from Faribault High School, class of 1952 and she was first employed at the Faribault Hotel in the kitchen,...
Theresa A. Gilman
Apr 19, 2009
Theresa A. Gilman, 39, of Blooming Prairie, died Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Owatonna Hospital as a result of injuries from an automobile accident. She was born August 7, 1969 in Owatonna, the daughter of Dennis and Susan (Sikel) Kubat. She grew up in Owatonna and attended Owatonna High School, and also attended U.W. Stout for one year. Theresa married...
Derek W. Diekman
Apr 16, 2009
Derek W. Diekman, 19, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at his home. Derek was born May 1, 1989 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Gary and Angie (Huff) Diekman. He lived in Ackley, IA and then in 2002, Derek moved with his family to Owatonna and here he was raised and attended school. Derek had a special...
Darleen J. Fischer
Apr 16, 2009
Darleen June Fischer, 82, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born June 23, 1926 in Northfield the daughter of Einar and Olga (Thompson) Larson. Darleen married Orville 'Bud' Fischer Nov. 25, 1945 at Faith Lutheran Church in Walters. The couple farmed and raised their family in the Alden and Walters area. They moved to...
Luverne W. Jacobson
Apr 14, 2009
Luverne W. Jacobson, 87, formerly of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Northridge Care Center, New Hope. She was born September 1, 1921 in Dexter the daughter of Fred and Helen (Schultz) Willey. Luverne attended country school in rural Mower County. She married Everett Jacobson Jan. 19, 1943 in Stewartville. The couple moved to Ft. Riley, KS before returning...
Lavonne I. Avery
Apr 9, 2009
LaVonne I. Avery, 89, formerly of West Concord, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault. She was born June 10, 1919 in Kenyon the daughter of Olie and Ida (Skilbred) Pederson. LaVonne graduated from Kenyon High School. She married Lloyd Avery Sept. 29, 1939 in Truman and the couple lived in the West Concord area....
Alvin J. Clausen
Apr 9, 2009
Alvin J. Clausen, 74, of Blooming Prairie, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1934 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Clifford and Martha (Neigebauer) Clausen. Alvin attended Owatonna High School and then married Marilyn Ditlevson July 2, 1952 in rural Blooming Prairie. Alvin worked for Cliff Grobner Construction,...
David A. Henke
Apr 5, 2009
David A. Henke, 49, of Owatonna, received his Eternal Inheritance on Sunday, April 5, 2009. He was surrounded by family at his home. David was born December 31, 1959 in Blue Earth, Minnesota the son of Gerald and Evelyn (Parks) Henke. David graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1979 and then attended Mankato AVTI where he studied in sales...
Marjorie L. Hoy
Apr 5, 2009
Marjorie L. Hoy, 81, of Owatonna, died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at her home under the care of hospice after battling three years with colon cancer. Marjorie was born July 15, 1927 in Clinton County, Iowa the daughter of Edwin and Ruth (Shipp) Ihde. Marjorie was raised and attended school in Clinton County. She married Irving Sheldon in Iowa and...
Lisa Marie Hilstad
Apr 2, 2009
Lisa Marie Hilstad, 46, of Owatonna, went to heaven on Thursday, April 2, 2009. She was surrounded by family at her home. Lisa, the daughter of Paul and Judi Schwab, was born a gift from God on September 9, 1962 in Owatonna. Lisa graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1981. She attended Mankato State University. Lisa married...
Irene L. Rudolph
Mar 28, 2009
Irene L. Rudolph, 87 died Saturday March 28 at the Owatonna Commons. Irene was born in Otisco Township, Waseca County on October 22, 1921 to John and Nina (Baker) Wood. She graduated from New Richland High School in 1938. Irene married Alfred E. Rudolph on October 7, 1942 at Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland. She farmed with her husband...
Lavonne F. Brunner
Mar 24, 2009
LaVonne Francis Brunner, 73, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Homestead Hospice House surrounded by her loving family after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 20, 1935 in Sanborn the daughter of Willard and Genevieve (Ramsbacher) Hemmingsen. LaVonne brought happiness and a warm sense of humor to those who knew her...
