Obituary Listing

Apr 8, 2024

Gary Lavern Froehlich, 69, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 8, 2024 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

He was born August 5, 1954 in Austin, Minnesota to Arthur and Donna (Lambert) Froehlich. Gary grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. After high school he joined the United States Army, where he served 3 years...

Apr 4, 2024

Floyd William Duncan, 94, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.

He was born June 30, 1929 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of William and Abbie (Floyd) Duncan. He grew up in Le Center, Minnesota and graduated from Le Center High School, Class of 1947.

Floyd...

Apr 4, 2024

Patricia Anne Ekelund, 95, formerly of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, WI.

She was born April 14, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Reynold and Dorothy (Carlson) Lundquist. She was united in marriage to John Ekelund on October 12, 1950 at Lebanon Lutheran Church in Minneapolis....

Apr 3, 2024

Keith Alan Bakken, 67, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1957 in Rochester, Minnesota to Orin and Betty (Long) Bakken. Keith grew up in Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School. Shortly after high school Keith moved to Owatonna working at various jobs before working at...

Apr 2, 2024

LaVerne Charlie Miller, 80, of rural Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 30, 1943, at home on the farm in Lemond Township the son of Charles and Virginia (Fischer) Miller. He attended country school and high school in Owatonna through the 10th grade.

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Apr 1, 2024

Lester "Bud" Everett Buecksler, 99, of Owatonna, died Monday, April 1, 2024 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.

He was born November 16, 1924 in Meriden, Minnesota the son of Oscar and Esther (Fette) Buecksler. The family moved to Waseca and lived there until 1936 when they moved to Owatonna. Bud helped his father on the...

Mar 31, 2024

Maxine E. Finnesgard, 92, of Kenyon, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 30, 1931 in Harmony, Minnesota to Max and Lillian (Oftedal) Elliott. The family lived for a short time in Harmony before moving to St. Paul and finally settling in Kenyon, where Maxine graduated in 1949. After high...

Mar 31, 2024

Robert Wayne Broughten age 70 of Le Roy MN died at Wildwood Groove nursing home on Sunday, March 31st, 2024.

Robert Wayne Broughten the son of Burdette and Joan (Grubish) Broughten. Robert was born on December 6th, 1953, in Faribault MN.

Robert is survived by his: Daughters Jennifer (Sammy) Matlock of Puyallup WA and Brandy...

Mar 29, 2024

Nathan John Avery, 46, of Wanamingo, died Friday, March 29, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital as the result of a head injury.

He was born December 2, 1977 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Mark and Vicky (Hanson) Avery. He grew up in West Concord and attended Triton School.

At a young age, he began...

Mar 27, 2024

Ernest Fred Zeise Jr., beloved father and grandfather, passed away on March 27, 2024, at the age of 87.

Ernie, as he was affectionately known, was born on March 26, 1937, in Owatonna to Ernest and Amelia Zeise. He grew up in Owatonna, MN, where he developed a deep love for sports and the great outdoors.

Mar 16, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Voxland, age 77, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1946 in Faribault, MN to Walter and Leona (Ramstad) Voxland. Chuck grew up on his parent's farm and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1964. Following graduation, he attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth. There he played college football and joined AFROTC,...

Mar 16, 2024

Adeline Doris Schletty, 83, of West Concord, passed away peacefully as the result of complications from a stroke on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born April 14, 1940, the daughter of Wilhelm and Theresa (Napp) Dohrmann. She attended country school in the communities of West Concord and Pine Island. She...

Mar 15, 2024

Betty LoRae Schultz, 87, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community.

She was born December 29, 1936 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Albert and Alyce (Wellhausen) Borwege. Betty grew up and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1955. She was the 1954 Homecoming Queen and a Majorette in the marching band. Shortly...

Mar 13, 2024

Marilyn Reistad, age 84, of Otsego died on March 13, 2024, at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River.

Marilyn Reistad, the daughter of Howard and Irene (Eaker) Hanson, was born on April 21, 1939, in Waterloo, Iowa. They moved to Ellendale where she attended school graduating from Ellendale High School and met the love of her...

Mar 12, 2024

Terrence (Terry) Christian Maki, 81, of Owatonna, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

He was born May 28, 1942, in Stambaugh, Michigan to Henry and Mae (Sjogren) Maki. Terry grew up in Amasa, Michigan with his Uncle Earl, Aunt Millie (Sjogren) Cornelia, and brother Jim (Dedo) Maki. He graduated...

Mar 10, 2024

Eugene "Gene" R. DeBus, age 83, of Owatonna died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Mayo Mankato Hospital.

Eugene DeBus, the son of Edward and Anita (Kakeldey) DeBus, was born on February 25, 1941, in Welcome, Minnesota. He graduated from Welcome High School in 1959, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After serving four years he returned...

Mar 8, 2024

Vera Emmily Meixner, 98, of Owatonna, died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna.

She was born March 6, 1926 in Samsø, Denmark the daughter of Nels and Agnes (Sorensen) Liin. At three years of age, she moved with her family to Owatonna where she grew up. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1944....

Mar 6, 2024

Nancy Linda Tuerk, 75, of Owatonna, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, lost her short, but courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. She was surrounded by family and love.

Nancy was born on August 28th, 1948 in Seattle, Washington to parents Raymond and Magnild Rousseau. She was raised in Seattle, often visiting family in...

Mar 5, 2024

Richard "Rick" William Walker, 55, of Kenyon, died of natural causes Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home.

He was born December 9, 1968 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of William and Darlene (Klatt) Walker. He attended school in Kenyon and graduated from Kenyon High School, Class of 1987.

Shortly after high school, Rick enlisted...

Mar 5, 2024

John Edward Shelstad passed from his earthly life at Luther Haven Nursing Home in Montevideo, Minnesota on March 5, 2024, at the age of 98 years and 9 months. John Shelstad was born at home in Doran, Minnesota on June 3, 1925, to Edward and Myrtle (Kerch) Shelstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Vukku Lutheran Church in Foxhome,...