Ronald J. Ross
Jun 17, 2024
Ronald Jerome Ross, 89, of Claremont, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at Seasons Hospice Home in Rochester.
He was born July 12, 1934, in Nicollet County, Minnesota the son of Carl and Edna (Rydeen) Ross. Ron moved with his family in 1946 from St. Peter to their farm located in rural Claremont, where he lived until his...
Debra Trom Sands
Jun 16, 2024
Debra Trom Sands, 69, of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, June 16,
2024. Debbie was born in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota on September 11, 1954 to
Richard and June (Underwood) Trom. Deb was one of ten children and grew up
on the family farm. In 1972, she graduated from Blooming Prairie High School...
Carolyn D. Walker
Jun 16, 2024
Carolyn Dora Walker, 77, of Kenyon died peacefully on June 16th 2024. She was born on July 1st, 1946 in Faribault, the daughter of Manton and Dora (Carlsen) Wallaker. Carolyn graduated from Kenyon High School in 1964. She married Larry Walker on January 25th, 1964 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenyon.
Carolyn did in-home daycare for...
Berlyn W. Staska
Jun 14, 2024
Berlyn William Staska passed away on June 13, 2024. He was 96 years of age. In his last weeks of life, he was visited by many friends and family at his home, at the hospital, at Koda, and Bridgewater Assisted Living. There were many compassionate caregivers that are appreciated by his family. He recently enjoyed many birthday cards from...
Roman Carl Macht
Jun 13, 2024
Roman Macht, 90, of Owatonna, MN died June 13, 2024 at Birchwood Cottages.
Roman was born July 2, 1933 in Willow Lake Township, Minnesota, son of Michael and Marie (Hengel) Macht.
On June 6, 1956, he married Beverly Ann Donahue in Jeffers, Minnesota. Roman worked for G & K Towel and Garment Service, Inc. for...
Douglas Hanson
Jun 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Douglas Arlyn Hanson, 56, on Monday, June 10th, 2024. Doug was a long-term resident of Nevis, Minnesota and most recently resided in Cannon Falls, MN. Doug was born February 2, 1968 in Owatonna, MN, to Roger and Sharon (Reynolds) Hanson of Kenyon, MN.
He attended Kenyon High...
Diane Kay Froehlich
Jun 9, 2024
She was born January 12, 1963 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Carl and Gertrude (Krell) Klemmensen.
Diane worked at Truth for 20+ years and enjoyed her co-workers immensely & friends became part of her family. Since she retired, in her free time, she enjoyed their dog Duke, making all kinds of cards, from birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday cards....
Delores A. Schuette
Jun 5, 2024
Delores Ann Schuette, 92, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born October 24, 1931 in rural Rice County to Vincent and Agnes (Dedina) O'Malley. Delores grew up in Faribault and graduated from Faribault High School in 1950. After school she work at Schmaus Fashion in Faribault as a seamstress. On...
Thomas A. Trotter
Jun 3, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Alan Trotter passed away peacefully on Monday June 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Tom was born on February 18, 1965, in Juneau, Alaska to Thomas E. and LaVonne Trotter. His brother Mark completed their family two years later. After moves throughout the US in his younger years, the...
Margaret "Maggie" A. Klaus
Jun 3, 2024
Margaret "Maggie" Ann Klaus, 77, of Owatonna, died Monday, June 3, 2024 at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living after a courageous battle against Frontal Temporal Dementia and ALS.
She was born November 25, 1946 in Mankato, Minnesota to Ervin and Helen (Schultz) Olson. She was a graduate of Mapleton High School in 1964 and Mankato State College in...
Marcella J. Gaasedelen
Jun 1, 2024
Marcella June Gaasedelen, 78, of Kenyon, died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at her home.
She was born on March 12, 1946 in Faribault the daughter of Theodore and Hilda (Shelstad) Helgeson. Marcie graduated from Kenyon High School in 1964. She married Charles Gaasedelen on November 26, 1966 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenyon. Marcie worked for...
Doug A. Pirkl
May 31, 2024
Douglas A Pirkl, 72, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 31, 2024 after a seven month battle with stage four pancreatic cancer.
He was born January 7, 1952 in Owatonna the son of Martin and Carol (Johnson) Pirkl. Doug graduated from Owatonna High School in 1970 and went on to obtain his Associates Degree in Fluid Power Technology...
Joan J. Dalen
May 31, 2024
Joan J. Dalen, 88, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.
She was born June 14, 1935 in Mankato the daughter of Benjamin and Goldie (Gitter) Kubishak. Joan graduated from Mankato High School. She worked as the housekeeping supervisor for 20 years at the Owatonna Hospital. Joan enjoyed flower gardening and having...
Rosemarie A. Hoffman
May 30, 2024
Rosemarie Ann Hoffman, 87, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Owatonna Hospital.
She was born October 9, 1936 in Owatonna the daughter of Louis and Amelia (Rysavy) Sobrek. Rosemarie graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1955. She began working at Josten's where she met Ray Hoffman. Rosemarie Sobrek married Raymond Hoffman October...
Carl J. Martin, Jr.
May 29, 2024
Carl James Martin Jr., 75, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Pine Island.
He was born February 21, 1949 in Brainerd the son of Carl and Dorothy (Wheeler) Martin. Carl graduated from West Concord High School with the Class of 1967. After serving as a minister for a short time he became...
Margaret L. Randall
May 26, 2024
Margaret Louise Randall, 93, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at The Estates of Bloomington in Bloomington.
She was born March 8, 1931 in Clinton Falls Township the daughter of Raymond and Viola (Johnson) Nelson on the Walter Schaefer farm. She attended District 35, 28 & 4 country schools and later attended Owatonna High School. Margaret...
James E. Marcuson
May 20, 2024
James Erling Marcuson, 66, of Kenyon, died Monday, May 20, 2024 in Kenyon.
He was born November 25, 1957 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Spurgeon "Sparkie" and Elizabeth "Bette" (Showalter) Marcuson.
On May 20, 1989 he was united in marriage to Faye Marie Weinrich, whom he met through a personal ad that he had...
Robyn R. Britt
May 19, 2024
Robyn Renee Britt, 52, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born August 1, 1971 in Charlottesville Virginia, to Reverend Hugh and Delores (Johnson) Wilson. Robyn grew up in Culpeper, Virginia and graduated as a member of the 1989 class. After high school she joined the...
Olivia Kay Marie Flores
May 19, 2024
Olivia Kay Marie Flores, 18, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
She was born November 22, 2005 in Owatonna, to Carlos and Stephanie (Oleson) Flores. Growing up Olivia knew that she wanted to be a cheerleader, and she was her brother Christian's personal cheerleader in every sport that...
Evelyn R Bernet
May 17, 2024
Evelyn Ruth Bernet, 89, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Owatonna.
She was born on August 19, 1934, in New Ulm the beloved daughter of Kurt and Erna (Harms) Sauer. Her early education at St. Paul's Lutheran School was the cornerstone of her deep and abiding Christian...
