Jody C. Buscho
Feb 12, 2026
Jody Christine Buscho, 68, of Minneapolis, died on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Bryant Cottage in Burnsville.
She was born June 18, 1957, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Eldon and Gwendolyn (Krippner) Buscho. Jody graduated from Owatonna High School as a member of the 1975 class. She then continued her schooling before working as first a...
Pearl T. Oeltjenbruns
Feb 11, 2026
Pearl Oeltjenbruns, age 94, of Claremont, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of the late George and Laura (Bye) Henkle.
Pearl was united in marriage to William Oeltjenbruns on August 6, 1988, in Mantorville and moved onto his...
Shirley Lavonne Baumgartner
Feb 10, 2026
Shirley LaVonne Baumgartner, 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Mayo Hospital in Austin.
She was born on February 22, 1936, on the family farm in Richland Township, to Bennie and Augusta (Ista) Flom. She graduated from Medford High School in 1954. Shirley was united in marriage to Mr. Willard Dean Baumgartner on...
Thaddeus "Thad" Tuttle
Feb 9, 2026
Thaddeus "Thad" Tuttle, age 50, of Ellendale, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born on December 28, 1975, in Spencer, Iowa, Thad was the son of Earl Tuttle and Margie Poss Tuttle. He grew up in Milford, Iowa, and graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1993. From a young age, Thad embraced hard work and independence....
Todd A. Braulik
Feb 7, 2026
Todd Allen Braulik, age 65, of Owatonna, died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born May 1, 1960, in Owatonna, the son of John and Jacquolyn (Haushahn) Braulik. In 1994, Todd moved into an apartment building where he would meet his future wife, Sallie Newbowers and they would...
Willie Dahl
Feb 6, 2026
Wilferd "Willie" Duane Dahl, 84, of Faribault, formerly of Kenyon, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna of multiple long-term illnesses.
He was born December 25, 1941, in Kenyon, Minnesota to Milferd and Dorothy (Smith) Dahl. Willie graduated from Kenyon High School in 1960, before joining the United States Navy in...
Barbara J. Scheiber
Jan 27, 2026
Barbara Joanne Scheiber, 90, of Dodge Center, formerly of West Concord, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center with her family by her side.
She was born March 21, 1935, in Jackson, Minnesota, to Marvin and Audrey (Tursky) Kienietz. Barbara attended school in Lakefield before being united in marriage to Arlyn...
Erika Buse
Jan 27, 2026
Erika Buse, 77, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
She was born July 22, 1948, in Bevensen, West Germany to John and Hanna (Kosterke) Buse. Erika and her parents immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1952. They lived in Good Thunder and Mapleton before settling in Owatonna...
Dennis A. Engel
Jan 24, 2026
Dennis Arthur Engel, 81, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1944, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Leona (Krause) Engel. Dennis graduated from Stevens Point High School in 1962 and attended UW – Stevens Point where he majored in biology and chemistry, taking...
Lavila Kay Enzenauer
Jan 21, 2026
Lavila Kay Enzenauer, 86, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Emeralds of Faribault.
She was born December 16, 1939, in Burt, Iowa, the daughter of Garry and Nila (Burtis) Behrends. Lavila lived in Iowa until the age of nine before moving to Missouri, and later came to Minnesota, where she would build...
Sharon "Shari" Buchta
Jan 21, 2026
Sharon "Shari" Buchta, 82, of Dennison, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 6, 1943, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Robert and Ethelwyn (Hussey) Kline. She was raised in Bloomington, Minnesota, quickly finding her love of the outdoors – spending countless hours swimming and fishing...
William "Bill" Nespor
Jan 18, 2026
Bill Nespor, age 81, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his family by his side.
A complete obituary will be made available when finalized.
A private family burial will take place and Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife, Mary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may...
Selma F. Reb
Jan 18, 2026
Selma Fern Reb, 95, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Timberdale Trace.
Selma was born October 10, 1930, in Janesville, the daughter of Walter and Augusta (Volkmann) Berndt. She graduated from high school in Janesville. Selma was united in marriage to Paul E. Reb on November 10, 1948, at Waldorf Lutheran Church.
Selma...
Daniel James Stockwell
Jan 16, 2026
It is with tremendous sadness to share the news that Daniel or Danny as he was known to many loved ones, tragically lost his fight with mental illness at the age of 38. He was a kind soul with the biggest heart and had a great love for his family. As was his stubborn nature, he never wanted to...
Lila I. Patterson
Jan 8, 2026
Lila Irene Patterson, 99, of Kenyon, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Faribault Senior Living.
Lila was born April 16, 1926, in Rochester, the daughter of Herbert and Hannah (Sathre) Cordes. She attended Skyberg country school. Lila was united in marriage to Forrest L. Patterson on April 16, 1955, at Hegre Lutheran Church in rural Kenyon.
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Sue M. Armstrong
Jan 7, 2026
Sue Armstrong, age 68, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, Sue's life was defined by her dedication to those she held close and the strength she showed throughout her journey.
She was the beloved...
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Schmidt
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Schmidt, age 66, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on April 6, 1959, in Waseca, she was the daughter of Norbert and Hilda (Krenke) Schmidt. Sandy attended Owatonna schools and graduated in 1977.
Sandy dedicated 42 years of her life to NCS/Pearson before retiring on...
Samniang Amara Dybevik
Jan 5, 2026
Samniang Dybevik, age 74, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
No services will be held for Samniang at this time.
Audrey F. Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Audrey Faith Smith, 87, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Audrey was born July 6, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jack and Faith (Schleusner) Breitzman. She graduated from high school in Menomonie in 1956.
She was united in marriage to LaVern N. Smith on January 14,...
Philip "Phil" James Velzke
Jan 3, 2026
Philip "Phil" James Velzke, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the New Richland Care Center after a brief illness. He was born on April 14, 1941, the son of the late Gerhard and Bertha (Sorgatz) Velzke. Phil attended and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1959.
On July 28, 1962, Phil married...
