Michael D. Talley
Dec 5, 2008
Michael Dean Talley, 56, of Owatonna, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at his home. He was born July 14, 1952 in Owatonna the son of Melvin and Beatrice (Stransky) Talley. Michael graduated from Marian High School in 1970. He married Corinne Hoban October 30, 1970 at the United Methodist Church in Owatonna. He worked for many years at Von Ruden...
Earl G. Gedicke
Dec 5, 2008
Earl George Gedicke, 71, of Sturgeon Lake, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. He was born April 18, 1937 in Merton Township the son of Paul and Alvera (Dunker) Gedicke. Earl farmed for several years, drove rendering truck and later was a machinist for OTC. Earl retired from OTC in 1999. In 2002, Earl and...
Robert L. Miller
Nov 30, 2008
Robert L. Miller, 44, of Faribault, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at his residence. Robert was born November 9, 1964 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Bernard and Betty (Riesing) Miller. Robert graduated from Owatonna High School in 1983. He then attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics. He moved to Chicago, IL...
Donald D. Nelson
Nov 29, 2008
Donald Dean Nelson, 80, of Owatonna, formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. He was born March 28, 1928 in Inkster, North Dakota the son of Benhard and Hilda (Kubal) Nelson. Graduated from Inskter High School in 1946. He served in the US Army from 1946 to 1951. Donald was a meat cutter for...
Corlyn 'Cory' Christenson
Nov 26, 2008
Corlyn 'Cory' Christenson, 60, of Faribault, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born April 16, 1948 to her adoring parents Dalmar and Margaret (Davis) Christenson. During her childhood Cory was raised in a loving home and since her parents enjoyed traveling and photography she was able to visit our Country''s National Parks and other points...
Claudia C. Thomas
Nov 26, 2008
Claudia C. Thomas, 90, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at Cedarview Care Center. She was born March 25, 1918 in South Fork Township, Iowa the daughter of Fred and Myrtle (Boyer) Vesey. Claudia married Floyd M. Thomas on February 16, 1943 in Rochester. Floyd died on January 29, 1980. Claudia was a homemaker who loved spending time with...
Ella Hope Hauschildt
Nov 21, 2008
Ella Hope Hauschildt, 7, of Lakeville passed away peacefully after a courageous 11 1/2 month battle with Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma(DIPG) a rare brain tumor. Ella was proceeded in death by her sister Emmerson Joy and her Nana Lola Curtis. She will be missed by her loving parents John and Erika , her little brother Caden, her Papa Bill Curtis,...
Darlene E. Benson
Nov 21, 2008
Darlene E. Benson, 81, of Kenyon, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Kenyon Sunset Home. Darlene was born April 8, 1927 in Tulare, South Dakota the daughter of Melford and Murriel (Hadley) Hagen. She was raised in Rockham and attended school in nearby Redfield, SD. She continued her education receiving her teacher's certification. Darlene then taught school in Park Township...
Emil F. Rieck
Nov 16, 2008
Emil F. Rieck, 76, of Medford, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Residence. He was born August 11, 1932 in Lemond Township, the son of Erick and Edna (Schroeder) Rieck. Emil attended school at District 35 in Lemond Township, and then started farming on the family farm. Emil married Lorraine Miller October 19, 1968 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Steve D. 'Worm' Wilson
Nov 16, 2008
Steve D. 'Worm' Wilson, 55, of Waterville, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at residence in Waterville. He was born September 12, 1953 in Owatonna, the son of Elmer and Evelyn (Eliason) Wilson. Steve was a master bricklayer who worked for several area construction companies, including some self-employment work. He was a perfectionist in his craft and had a lot of...
Robert L. Rettenmaier
Nov 14, 2008
Robert Louis Rettenmaier, 68, died Friday, Nov. 14 at the Owatonna Hospital after a long struggle with numerous health problems resulting from a surgery in June 2007. He was born in Carroll, Iowa to Larry and Irma (Hannasch) Rettenmaier, and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School. He became the first state champion from that high school when, in 1958, he...
Barbara L. Anderson
Nov 13, 2008
Barbara Lee Anderson, 61, of Rockford, IL, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Swedish American Hospital, of complications following surgery. She was born June 23, 1947 in Owatonna the daughter of Lloyd H. and Dorothy M. (Hatch) Anderson. She was a school teacher for many years, teaching in the Hononegah School District and also in Australia. Member of Bethesda Covenant...
Lucille M. Schroht
Nov 10, 2008
Lucille Marcella Schroht, 85, of Owatonna, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at Cedarview Care Center. She was born March 29, 1923 in Owatonna, the daughter of Michael and Nellie (Batzel) Hintgen. Lucille was a 1941 graduate of Owatonna High School. She married Ralph H. Schroht Sr. on January 21, 1942. Ralph Sr. died on December 23, 1981. Lucille worked at...
Berniece Brush
Nov 8, 2008
Mrs. John R. Brush, formerly of Owatonna, Minnesota, had a gentle journey to rest eternally with her Heavenly Father and Savior on November 8, 2008 Berniece Bixby was born January 28, 1905 in St. Paul, Minnesota, but lived much of her life in Owatonna. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1923 and was a city employee for nineteen years...
Dorothy N. Loquai
Nov 7, 2008
Dorothy N. Loquai, 85, of Dodge Center, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. Dorothy was born June 30, 1923 in Concord Township the daughter of Lou and Lillith (Gibbs) Nelson. She was raised near Concord and then moved with her family to West Concord where she graduated from high school. She then worked for Lawler's Clothing...
Hilman A. Berg
Nov 7, 2008
Hilman A. Berg, 80, of Kenyon, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Kenyon Sunset Home of Alzheimer''s. He was born November 21, 1927 in Wanamingo Township in Goodhue County the son of Ole and Bertha (Krogh) Berg. He was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Aspelund. Hilman graduated from country school after which time he...
Merle H. Rasmussen
Oct 31, 2008
Merle Howard Rasmussen, 89, of Austin, formerly of Owatonna, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Austin Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1919 in Blooming Prairie Township the son of Carl and Sena (Jorgenson) Rasmussen. Merle farmed for several years. He later worked for Wayne Construction and was a buttermaker at the Geneva Creamery. Merle also was a...
Anne J. "Babe" Dutton
Oct 31, 2008
Anne J. (Babe) Dutton, 95,of Owatonna, died Friday, October 31st, 2008 at Owatonna Commons. Born July 8th, 1913 in Randall, MN. Graduated from Little Falls High School in 1931. Anne worked as a telephone operator in Randall, MN. Married Lyle B. Dutton on May 29th, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA Started Married life in Randall, MN...
Beverly M Hinkel
Oct 31, 2008
Beverly M Hinkel, 71, of Owatonna, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born January 20, 1937 in Mankato, Minnesota the daughter of Charles and Doris (Kittleson) Burt. Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Good Council Academy for Girls. She became a LPN from North Iowa Area Community College. Beverly worked in several hospitals between Arizona and...
Raymond J. Massey
Oct 31, 2008
Raymond James Massey, 80, of Dodge Center, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis. He was born May 29, 1928 in Britt, Iowa the son of Walter and Margaret (Kelly) Massey. Raymond moved to Dodge County with his parents at a young age. He farmed on his family farm prior to serving in the US Army...
