Doris Lanell Gretz
Jul 29, 2024
Doris LaNell Gretz, 70, formerly of Montezuma, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home in Owatonna, MN.
She was born October 8, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Roa "Maxey" and Billie (Garrett) Hester. She grew up in Montezuma and graduated from Montezuma High School in 1972. She met her future...
Andrea Marie Wood
Jul 26, 2024
Andrea Marie Wood, 34, of Owatonna, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Andrea was born October 25, 1989 in Lewisville, TX. to Deb (Kamp) Wood and Leonard Wood, both of Owatonna. After moving to Owatonna at an early age, Andrea loved cats and dressing up like it was Halloween every day. She enjoyed...
Steven Eugene Anderson
Jul 17, 2024
Steven Eugene Anderson, 56, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, July 17,2024, at his residence.
Steven was born June 5, 1968 in Elk Horn, WI. to the late Robert Eugene Anderson and Carol (Stardy) Anderson Mahlman of Owatonna. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1987 then attended Faribault Community College, where be obtained a nursing certificate, then went...
Dr. Robert T. Hilker
Jul 14, 2024
Dr. Robert Tolan Hilker, 92, of Owatonna, died on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Lakeshore Nursing Home in Waseca.
He was born May 10, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ross and Ethel (Swan) Hilker. Robert attended high school in Washington D.C and later attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. He was united in marriage to...
June Arlene Wilson
Jul 12, 2024
June Arlene Wilson, 68, of Mazeppa, died Friday, July 12, 2024, in Rochester.
June is survived by her husband, Dennis; children, Jessie Wilson, William Wilson and Heather Dahl; grandchildren, Alexander, Branden and Kendal; 1 great granddaughter, Elena; siblings, Diane Bangert, Joyce Klennert, Elmer Holz, Jr., Ellen Klennert.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Bernice E. Klahr
Jul 10, 2024
Bernice Elizabeth Klahr, 99, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Reflections Care Suites by Three Links.
She was born July 4, 1925 in Hampton Township, just south of New Trier, the daughter of Michael and Amelia (Yetzer) Braun. She was the second child of this great family of 11. On September 14, 1949 Bernice married...
Eugene "Gene" Johnson
Jul 10, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Johnson, 87, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul.
He was born on August 25, 1936 in Owatonna, to Palmer and Clara Johnson and was raised on his maternal grandparents, Nels and Martha Johnson's farm near Havana in Steele County. He was an only child in...
George Thomas Medvec
Jul 10, 2024
George Thomas "Tom" Medvec, age 92, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Ecumen Brooks in Owatonna, MN.
Tom was born on July 24, 1931, to George and Ruth (Skoien) Medvec in Minneapolis, MN. Tom attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, where he played baseball, was class president for 3 of his 4 years, and met his...
Janice E. Blazek
Jul 9, 2024
Heaven gained an angel on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 named Janice (Jan) Eileen Blazek. Jan was born on January 13, 1938 to Francis and Garnette (Johnston) Fineran in Denison, Iowa. They later moved to Owatonna where Jan was a proud graduate of the Class of 1955.
Jan married Emil Blazek on July 28, 1973 and they made...
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...
