Gary Anderson-Beckman
Feb 28, 2023
Gary Beckman passed away suddenly on February 28th at the age of 74.
Born June 2, 1948 to Walt and Rose Beckman, he grew up in Fulda, Minnesota. Gary trained as a teacher at the University of Minnesota – Morris, where he met his wife and life-long love Jan. They shared a fierce and passionate love for...
Cecelia A. Lauer
Feb 24, 2023
Cecelia Ann (Matejcek) Lauer, 82, of Owatonna, died Friday, February 24, 2023 at New Perspective Senior Living in Faribault.
She was born November 23, 1940 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Spindler) Matejcek.
After graduating from Owatonna High School, she married Caryl Lee from Medford on September 12, 1959. They had five...
Dexter B. Northrop, Phd
Feb 21, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dexter Northrop announces his passing away in the very early morning of Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the age of 82 years.
Dexter Brunswick Northrop was born in Faribault, Minnesota, March 23, 1940, son of the late Dr. Harson and Tessie (nee: Oftedahl) Northrop of Owatonna and was...
Romayne Moore
Feb 20, 2023
Romayne Moore, 94, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Timberdale Trace.
She was born February 13, 1929 in Rochester, to Elmer and Reva (Brock) Houghtelin. Romayne graduated in 1947 from Minnesota State Academy for the Blind. She then attended and graduated from Anderson University with a Music Major. Romayne moved to Sidney, Ohio...
Arthur Roy Stoltz
Feb 19, 2023
Arthur Roy Stoltz, age 84, of Owatonna died on February 19, 2023, at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna.
He was born the son of Henry and Laura (Kruesel) Stoltz on November 7, 1938, in Owatonna. He grew up in the Owatonna area living several places before the family settled on a farm northwest of Hope. He...
Agnes M. Vanhoff
Feb 18, 2023
NOTE:
DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER ....
FUNERAL HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 AT 11:00 AM AT GOL LUTHERAN CHURCH WITH VISITATION ONE HOUR PRIOR.
Agnes Mae VanHoff, age 100, passed away on February 18, 2023, at her home in New Perspective Assisted Living in Faribault, MN with her daughter, Carol...
Everett J. Fletcher
Feb 16, 2023
Everett John Fletcher, 97, a longtime resident of Kenyon, MN died Thursday February 16, 2023, at home.
Everett was born on September 25, 1925, to Ernest and Alice Fletcher in Bloomington, MN. He grew up in the Rosemount area and attended school through the 8th grade. Everett served in the Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged...
Nancy W. Benjamin
Feb 15, 2023
A service celebrating the life of Nancy Wenger Benjamin will be held at the United Methodist Church in Owatonna, Minnesota, on Saturday, May 13, 2023. An extended organ prelude by Catherine Rodland, artist in residence at St Olaf College, will begin at 12:30 pm. The Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary, followed...
Karen Jean Hines
Feb 15, 2023
Karen Jean Hines, 76, of Owatonna died February 15, 2023 at her home in Owatonna.
She was born November 2, 1946, in Owatonna, the daughter of Allen and Viola (Sette) Utpadel. Karen attended country school 761 and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1964. After high school attended Minnesota School of Business in the medical secretarial program....
Patricia A. Blum
Feb 15, 2023
Patricia Ann Blum, 90, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Traditions of Owatonna.
She was born August 12, 1932 in Hospers, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Mary (Block) Wilhelmi. On December 30, 1953, she married Marvin J. Blum at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in LeMars, Iowa. The couple had eight children and later divorced....
Lavay D Mccool
Feb 13, 2023
LaVay D. McCool, age 84, of West Concord passed away on February 13th, 2023, at Madonna Summit Assisted Living Memory Care in Byron, MN.
She was born April 4, 1938, along with her twin brother Leon, to Edmund and Frances (Behrends) Beyer of Ramona, South Dakota. The twins were born premature and were a miracle of their...
Shirley L. Peterson
Feb 13, 2023
Shirley Louise Peterson of Kenyon, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13th, 2023, in Northfield.
Shirley was born on November 14th, 1940 to Sigurd and Lillian (Brekke) Helland. Shirley grew up in West Concord and graduated from West Concord High School in 1959. In March of 1965 she met and fell head over heels in love with...
Kathleen Ann Broughten
Feb 12, 2023
Kathleen A. Broughten, age 65, of Owatonna died in her home on February 12, 2023
Kathleen Ann Broughten, the daughter of Burdette and Joan (Grubish) Broughten, was born on July 27, 1957, in Faribault. She grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1975. She worked for several years at the Owatonna Nursing Home...
Phyllis A. Binkley
Feb 10, 2023
Phyllis Ann Binkley,74, of Owatonna, passed-away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN with her family at her side.
She was born July 6, 1948 in Fairmont, MN, to Telmar and Dorothy Abel. Phyllis grew up in Warsaw and Faribault and graduated in 1966 from Faribault High School. She met...
Joann S. Buck
Feb 8, 2023
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Joann Stella Buck, 90, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna.
She and twin sister, Joyce were born March 22, 1932 in Owatonna the daughter of Clarence and Elsie (Dolgner) Nelson. Growing up on the 160 acre Nelson family farm in rural Owatonna, she and...
Bradley "Brad" L. Bishop
Feb 6, 2023
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Bradley "Brad" Bishop, 42, of Owatonna, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna surrounded by his family.
He was born January 20, 1981 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Bill and Susan (Severtson) Bishop.  He grew up in Owatonna...
Evelyn Hershberger
Feb 6, 2023
Evelyn Rayma Hershberger, 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Owatonna Hospital with her family at her side.
She was born December 1, 1933 in Owatonna, to Thomas and Lillian (Horn) Moe. Evie grew up in Owatonna and graduated in 1952 from Owatonna High School. Shortly after graduating she enlisted in the...
Frederick J. Pithey
Feb 5, 2023
Fred James Pithey Jr. age 91 of Kenyon, passed away on February 2nd, 2023.
Fred was born November 25th, 1931 in Norcross, MN, to Fred and Agnes (Keane) Pithey. The Family later moved to Verona, ND. He graduated from Herman High School in 1949. He attended St. John's University at Collegeville, MN. He joined the U.S. Air...
Ruby D. Johnson
Feb 5, 2023
Ruby Doris Johnson, 100, of Goodhue, formerly of Wanamingo, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 7, 1922 in Roscoe, Minnesota the daughter of Martin and Marie (Greseth) Goplen. She grew up in Wanamingo where she graduated from high school in 1940. She moved to Chicago to...
Craig Duryee
Jan 26, 2023
Craig L. Duryee, 76, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul.
He was born to Kenneth and Opal (Decker) Duryee on December 12th, 1946, in Riceville, Iowa. Craig Graduated from Mound High School as a member of the 1965 class. He would be united in Marriage to Karen Anderson...
