Jack D. Boots
Aug 2, 2023
Jack Denton Boots of rural Claremont passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 2, 2023.
Jack Denton Boots was born on August 7, 1928, and was raised in the small town of DeSoto, Iowa. After graduating high school, Jack began a career as a signalman on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad...
Kelly R. Taylor
Jul 30, 2023
Kelly Rae Taylor, 52, of Medford, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born July 22, 1971, in Staples, Minnesota the daughter of Harold and Nancy (Keeling) Shinabarger. She grew up in Owatonna where she attended school graduating from Owatonna High School in 1989.
Kelly worked for...
Michael Harley Pierce
Jul 26, 2023
Michael H. Pierce, age 76, of Owatonna, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Michael Harley Pierce was born August 30, 1946, to Rollin and Opal (Work) Pierce in Swea City, Iowa. There he was raised by his grandparents Harley and Emma Work, having the privilege of living a...
Harriet K. Matchan
Jul 23, 2023
Harriet Kathleen Matchan died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at The Pillars of Mankato Senior Living Community in Mankato, MN.
Harriet was born in Blooming Prairie on April 22, 1928, and was the third of five children born to Konard and Signe Wold. She graduated a "Blossom" from Blooming Prairie High School and studied to become a teacher...
Kenneth "Ken" Meyers
Jul 1, 2023
On July 1, 2023, Kenneth J. Meyers, age 84, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. He was conscientious, kind, reliable, and had an active Christian faith.
Ken was born on March 18, 1939, in Rochester, Minnesota. He grew up in Rochester when it was a much smaller town. He loved to share memories of hanging...
Lauretta A. Gasner
Jun 28, 2023
Lauretta Ann Gasner, 74, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna following complications from a stroke.
She was born January 21, 1949 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Theodore and Lorinda (Guse) Spiekermann (step-father Michael Lucas).
On May 2, 1970, she was married to the love of her life...
Ellen A. Wehrman
Jun 23, 2023
Ellen Anna Maria Blakeway was born to Mary (Paulson) Blakeway and John Weatherly Blakeway in a farmhouse near Hawley, Minnesota, on January 22, 1920. Within a couple of years, Mary left John and took Ellen and her older brother Roy and moved to Owatonna, a small town in the southern part of the state. Legend has it that Mary...
Donald Walter Sutter
Jun 18, 2023
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Donald Walter Sutter, 79, of Owatonna died peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Traditions II in Owatonna.
Donald was born the son of John and Lucille (Polsfuss) Sutter on January 21, 1944, in Waseca. He grew up in and attended school in Waseca, graduating from Waseca high School in...
Jhovani Garcia
Jun 17, 2023
Jhovani Garcia Pina (Gio), was born in Mexico, age 21. Gio is a loving, caring, unique and most hardworking person. He likes to work out and spend time with his family. Always living life to the fullest and loves to listen to music. He has the most beautiful soul, the most precious smile that is like a star in...
Judy Ann Zilm
Jun 17, 2023
Judy Ann (Olson) Zilm, age 63, passed away June 17, 2023, due to complications from a stroke.
Judy was born April 9, 1960, in Zumbrota, Minnesota. Of the many activities that kept Judy busy while growing up she especially enjoyed playing saxophone in the high school band, camping with the girl scouts, 4-H and a wide variety...
Marjorie O. Zimmerman
Jun 14, 2023
Marjorie Olive Zimmerman, 92, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born July 18, 1930 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Olevai and Myrtle (Hanson) Lokke, and grew up in Mapleton. In 1947 Marjorie married Everett Lantz, then they later divorced. She graduated from Mankato State University two-year elementary program....
Barry Gene Carlson
Jun 14, 2023
Barry Gene Carlson, 52, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Barry was born the son of Billy and Linda (Wilkerson) Carlson, on April 9, 1971, in Minneapolis. He grew up in Hibbing and attended school there until 5th grade when he moved with his family to Owatonna. He graduated from Owatonna High School...
Paul R. Voxland
Jun 13, 2023
Paul Richard Voxland, age 84, of rural Kenyon, died at his home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 29, 1938 in Red Wing, Minnesota the son of Manton and Terra (Young) Voxland. He grew up on a farm in Holden Township, graduated from Kenyon High School in 1956 and...
Vicky Martinez
Jun 13, 2023
Maria "Vicky" Victoria Martinez, 54, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at University of Minnesota Medical Center following a courageous fight against leukemia.
She was born December 24, 1968 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico the daughter of Pedro and Maria (Puga) Martinez. She grew up in Piedras Negras, Coahuila and attended school through the eighth grade....
Christopher Kapp
Jun 7, 2023
It is with great sorrow to announce Christopher "Chris" J. Kapp of Owatonna, Minnesota passed away on June 7, 2023.
Chris was born on February 9, 1956, and was lovingly received into the home of his parents Chris and Jean Kapp, in Westbrook, Minnesota. Chris was baptized and confirmed at Saint Anthony Catholic Church. While growing up,...
Larry James Kunkel
Jun 7, 2023
Larry James Kunkel, 76, of Owatonna, was perfectly healed by Jesus Christ, taking him home on Wednesday June 7, 2023. He died peacefully at his home in Owatonna.
He was born in Brainerd, Minnesota, on September 21, 1946, the son of Ross and Ethel (Schultz) Kunkel. He grew up in Brainerd and graduated from Brainerd High School....
Oryle V. Davis
Jun 5, 2023
Oryle Vaughn Davis, 91, of Medford, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community.
He was born December 12, 1931 in Madelia, Minnesota the son of Virgil and Elnora (Hamann) Davis. He grew up in Lake Crystal, Minnesota where he graduated from high school in 1949. He joined the United States Navy on February 26, 1951...
Kathleen Ann Gordon
Jun 5, 2023
Kathleen Ann Gordon, age 72, of Owatonna, died early Monday, June 5, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
Kathleen Ann Gordon, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Edberg) Vasseur, was born in East Chicago, Indiana, on August 31, 1950. At the age of 4, her family moved to Winter, WI. She graduated from Winter High School...
Lavonne K. Fenske
Jun 5, 2023
Lavonne K. Fenske, 90, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born January 27, 1933 in Artas, South Dakota to George and Katherine (Kusler) Orth. She grew up and attended school there, and shortly after school she worked as a waitress in Herreid, South Dakota. While working in the...
David W. Mueller
Jun 4, 2023
David William Mueller ('Millie' to many who loved him) died from cancer and its many complications on Sunday morning, June 4, 2023. And man, do we miss him.
Dave was happiest on a lawnmower with his headphones.He was happiest watching his grandchildren shoot hoops. He was happiest hitting the road to see the world beyond Minnesota. He...
