Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2023

Eileen "Sid" Strandemo died peacefully at home in Kenyon, Minnesota, surrounded by family, on October 17, 2023, at the age of 98. She was born at home during a snow storm on October 5, 1925, to George and Edna (Lee) Hanson. When she was born her older brother could not say sister but he could say Siddy which was...

Oct 17, 2023

Helen Aase of Kenyon MN, joined her Savior on Tuesday, October 17, shortly after her 102nd birthday.

Helen Arline Knudson was born Oct. 11, 1921, eldest child of Ole and Hilda (Rugroden) Knudson, both children of Norwegian immigrants.

After growing up on the family farm through the depression with siblings Arlys, Ona, Harold and Margaret...

Oct 16, 2023

Joan A. Sethney, 77, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Emeralds of Faribault.

Joan (Jo) Audrey Sethney was born May 5, 1946, to John and Audrey Stavenger in Sioux Falls, SD. She was their only child. She spent most of her youth in Morris, Minnesota, graduating from high school in 1964 and from...

Oct 16, 2023

Evelyn A. Pecore, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday evening, October 16th, in Burnsville.

Evelyn Pecore, the daughter of Andrew and Rose (Anich) Anderson, was born on September 8, 1930 in Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1949 and continued her education at Hamline University majoring in theater.

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Oct 12, 2023

Lois S. Boe, 83, beloved wife and mother, of West Concord, died Thursday October 12, 2023 and will never be forgotten.

She was born December 5, 1939 in Kenyon to Herman and Emma (Neseth) Sahl.

She married Arlo Boe July 23, 1957 in Kenyon, MN.

From 1960 until 1977, she and her husband,...

Oct 10, 2023

Violet Ruth Roemhildt, 89, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully at Bridgewater Assisted Living on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

She was born August 18, 1934, in Morristown, Minnesota the daughter of Emil and Frances (Kuball) Bremer. She was the youngest of the children behind her four brothers. She attended and graduated from Morristown High School.

She...

Oct 5, 2023

Lois Ann Erdman, age 83, of Owatonna, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie

Lois Ann Erdman, the daughter of Richard and Marcella (Brekke) Lustig, was born January 18, 1940, in Owatonna. She grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1958. She was united in...

Sep 30, 2023

Karla Jean Ihrke, 71, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 18, 1952 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Martin "Max" and Lorraine (Helms) Ahrens. She grew up on a farm outside of Owatonna and attended country school through the eighth grade. She attended Owatonna High...

Sep 28, 2023

Lois Lorraine Jensen, 78, of Meriden, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna.

She was born August 18, 1945 in Waseca, Minnesota the daughter of Elmer and Gertrude (Abbe) Kruesel. She grew up on a farm south of Meriden and attended country school through the eighth grade. She went to Owatonna High School and...

Sep 28, 2023

Idella Muriel Nelson, 95, of Ellendale, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Whispering Oaks Place.

She was born December 16,1927 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Isaac and Elna (Nelson) Muri. Idella grew up outside Ellendale by Beaver Lake on the family farm. She attended country school through 8th grade. She then went to Ellendale High School....

Sep 28, 2023

Janet Lea Etherton, 85, of Owatonna, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Benedictine (formerly Koda) Living Community in Owatonna after spending many years battling Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease.

She was born October 24, 1937 to Edgar and Stella Mae (Owens) Bradley in Lincoln, Neb. She attended Carroll High School in Carroll, Iowa where she participated...

Sep 27, 2023

Steven Douglas Mundy, 72, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

He was born October 22, 1950 in Rochester, Minnesota the son of Albert and Carol (Auman) Mundy, the fifth of nine children. He grew up in Hayfield, Minnesota where he graduated from high school.

Steven served in the...

Sep 23, 2023

Kathleen Kay McBride, age 77, died on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Kathy was born on December 9, 1945 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Milton and Evie Westrum.  Kathy attended Albert Lea High School, graduating in 1963.  Kathy was an accomplished student, violinist and piano player.  Following high school, Kathy went to...

Sep 17, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Schaefer, 73, of Owatonna, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Traditions II in Owatonna.

She was born August 15, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota the daughter of Maynard and Betty (Bird) Husemoller. She grew up with her family in Austin and on a farm near Claremont. Susan graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of...

Sep 11, 2023

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Robert Louis Wencl, 90, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community.

He was born February 16, 1933 in Mantorville to Louis and Elsie (Stancl) Wencl. When Robert was three his family moved to Owatonna and attended Havana Township School until eighth grade before graduating from Owatonna High School in 1951. In...

Sep 10, 2023

Debra Lynn Johnson born 9/22 of 1957 passed away unexpectedly on 9/10 of 2023 at Owatonna Hospital with her daughters at her side.

She was born to Kenneth and Sadie Underland of Owatonna, graduated from Owatonna High School and married Alan Johnson in Galt, California at the Lutheran Church on May 28 of 1977. They had three...

Sep 8, 2023

Betty Lou C. Johnson was a beloved great grandmother, grandmother,

mother, and wife in her incredible 94 years of life.

Betty passed away peacefully in Austin, MN on Friday, September 9, 2023.

Betty was born April 6, 1929 and grew up on a small farm with her parents and younger brother. She went...

Sep 7, 2023

Mark C. Johnson, 79, of Owatonna passed away peacefully on Thursday September 7th at Medford Senior Care. Mark was born July 18th, 1944 in Esterville IA, the son of Leslie and Eleanor (Lockridge) Johnson. Mark graduated with the class of 1963 from Kenyon High School. He served in the US Air Force from 1963-1967 as an Airman 1st Class...

Sep 5, 2023

Sue Ann Wencl, 76, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

She was born on March 25, 1947 in Sleepy Eye, grew up in White Bear Lake and graduated from White Bear Lake High School as a member of the 1965 class. During Sue's teen years she worked at...

Sep 5, 2023

Joel Curtis Boerner, 51, of Owatonna passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 5, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Owatonna, Minnesota to Arnold Curtis Boerner and Betty Jane (Pavek) Boerner.

Joel grew up the last of six children. Due to the age difference between the siblings, he grew up very close to his nieces...