Judy B. Villwock
Jun 1, 2023
Judy Barbara Villwock, 77, of Owatonna, died Thursday, June 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born June 21, 1945 in New Ulm, Minnesota the daughter of Albert and Rose (Fleck) Schmidt. She was a 1963 graduate of Waterville High School. After high school, she began working at Federated Insurance.
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Thomas G. Baldwin
May 31, 2023
Here is a livestream link for the service on the Trinity Lutheran Church YouTube page
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Thomas G. "Tom" Baldwin, 91, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Owatonna Hospital.
Tom was the first-born son of Galen and Irene (Hardwick) Baldwin. He graduated from Milan High School in 1951 and...
Elde M. Kretlow
May 31, 2023
Elde McCoy Kretlow, 79, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.
Elde was born on 0ctober 17, 1943 in Albert Lea, MN to Earl and Ella (Gillespie) Kretlow. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1962. He attended Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon from 1962-1964. He was in the...
Caleb K. Korpi
May 27, 2023
Caleb Kyle Korpi, 47, of Claremont, died unexpectedly of natural causes, Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley.
He was born February 8, 1976, in Bemidji, Minnesota the son of Bill and Karen Korpi. He grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School, Class of 1995. He continued his education at...
Helen Gilma Grunwald
May 27, 2023
Helen Gilma Grunwald, 89, of Owatonna, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.
Helen was born on May 5, 1934, in Albert Lea to Wilken and Gilma (Warke) Wilkenson. She grew up on the family farm in the New Richland area, attended country school and graduated from New Richland High School in 1952....
Ilene "Rem" Bergh
May 20, 2023
Ilene Remold Bergh of Kenyon passed away on May 20, 2023 at the age of 97.
She was a remarkable woman who "power walked" her way through life, always working, never still. She raised 6 kids, ran the Bergh drugstore in Kenyon 7 days a week, and was deeply involved in a community that flourished in the...
Nancy Ellen Stowe
May 18, 2023
Nancy Ellen Stowe, 64, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 18, 2023.
She was born in Litchfield, IL on March 9, 1959, the daughter of Roy and Lois (Monke) Niemann. She grew up in Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1977. She continued her education at Eastern Illinois University. In 1981, she was united in marriage...
Rene O. Thune
May 16, 2023
Rene O. Thune, 97, of Bloomington, formerly of Kenyon, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Amira Choice.
He was born January 3, 1926 in Kenyon, Minnesota to Enoch and Evelyn (Nesseth) Thune. Rene grew up in Kenyon. During his younger years growing up, he worked at the Kenyon Canning Factory testing corn. Rene also worked...
Douglas "Doug" E. Smith
May 13, 2023
Douglas Edwin Smith, 70, of Le Mars, IA, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
He was born June 16, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of John and Gladys (Jolson) Smith. At age 7, the family moved to a farm near Blooming Prairie where he...
Jennifer "Jenni" M. Thorson
May 13, 2023
Jennifer "Jenni" Marie Thorson, 40, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home.
Jenni is survived by her parents, Francine Montey and Daniel Wear; her children, Mackenzie Vanderlugt and Adan Williams; 4 sisters; 1 brother; 1 grandson and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, Lance...
Elizabeth "Beth" Hammel
May 9, 2023
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Hammel, 92, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.
She was born January 24, 1931 in Troy, Kansas the daughter of Harry and Jane (Brynildson) Jensen. Her family moved to New Richland, Minnesota when she was a child, and she graduated from New Richland High School in 1949....
Vivian A. Samlaska
May 8, 2023
Vivian Alice Samlaska, 3, of Kenyon, passed away on May 8, 2023, at the Children's Hospital in Minneapolis in the loving arms of her parents.
She was born on August 12, 2019 in Northfield, Minnesota to Maurice and Alyssa Samlaska. Vivian was a sassy, funny and loving daughter, sister and granddaughter. She loved movie nights, snuggles, and...
Signora Ann Boe
May 6, 2023
Signora Ann Boe, 88, of West Concord, died Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield.
She was born in West Concord on November 24, 1934, the daughter of Oliver and Dorothy (Jedike) Brekke. She grew up in West Concord and graduated from West Concord High School in 1952. Following school she worked...
Manuel Villareal
May 6, 2023
Manuel 'Manny' Villareal, 72, of Kenyon, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at home on May 6th. Manuel was born July 7th, 1950 in Yoakum, Texas to Joe and Anita Villareal.
Manuel moved to Minnesota in 1967 where he was a Machinist for most of his working years up to his retirement. He enjoyed family gatherings and a good...
Mary Ellen Gillard
May 5, 2023
Mary Ellen Gillard, 95, of Rochester, died Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Rochester Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Mary was born on March 27, 1928, in Springbrook, Wisconsin to Fred and Augusta (Wehmayer) Rhodes. The family moved to the West Concord area in the fall of 1929. She attended rural schools and graduated from West Concord High...
Carol E. Wocelka
Apr 30, 2023
Carol Esther Wocelka, 84, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the Owatonna Hospital.
She was born October 9, 1938 in Winona, Minnesota to Arthur and Esther (Rihs) Salisbury. Carol grew up in Winona and attended Winona High School. She met Lewis Wocelka and the couple was united in marriage on July 1, 1967...
Joseph "Joe" A. Wickman
Apr 20, 2023
Joseph Allen Wickman, 57, of Owatonna, went to be with Jesus Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born April 20, 1966 in Reno, Nevada the son of Harold and Gloria (Johnson) Wickman. He grew up in Waubun and Park Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from Waubun High School, Class of 1984. He...
James "Jim" D. Giesler
Apr 19, 2023
James "Jim" David Giesler, 75 of West Concord, died of natural causes, April 19, 2023, at his home.
Jim was born August 11, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota the son of Gilbert and Florence (Vangness) Giesler. He attended school in West Concord and graduated in 1965. After high school, he was drafted into the Army and served in...
Nancy E. Avery
Apr 18, 2023
Nancy Elaine Avery, 75, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna following a hard fought 14 month battle with cancer.
She was born July 17, 1947 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Marvin and Margaret (Calverley) Heidtke. She was blessed with two children, Matt and Nathan. Nancy married Allan Avery on...
Laverne Raymond Wilson
Apr 15, 2023
Laverne Raymond Wilson, age 90, of Owatonna died on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie.
Laverne was born on June 23, 1932, in Faribault, the son of Raymond and Lillian (Schroht) Wilson. He attended Medford High School and graduated in 1950. He was in the Air Force Reserves while still in high school....
