Obituary Listing

Nov 21, 2025

LeRoy Omund Ashland, age 84 of Kenyon, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.

LeRoy was born June 8, 1941, on the family farm in Cooperstown, Griggs County, ND. He was the youngest of four children of Jens and Myrtle (Lier) Ashland. LeRoy helped on the family farm throughout his...

Nov 21, 2025

Dawn Marie Lunde, 56, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2025, in Owatonna, MN, surrounded by family following a year long journey with pancreatic cancer.

Dawn was born February 26, 1969, in Minneapolis, MN, to Donald C. and Susan M. (Pfrom Gavin) McDonald.

She attended school in Owatonna, MN, through 1984 and graduated...

Nov 20, 2025

Marjorie Ann Christensen, 72, of Owatonna, passed away on November 20, 2025, at New Richland Care Center.

She was born June 27, 1953, in Morristown, to Clarence Voegele and Margaret (Welch) Lewis. Marjorie grew up in Faribault, Minnesota, and attended country school, she later graduated with her GED. She met Dale Christensen in the 1970's and they...

Nov 20, 2025

Barbara Dewey, age 101, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born and raised in Owatonna on March 27, 1924, to the late Henry and Barbara (Lunde) Head, one of four children. Barb graduated from Owatonna High School in 1942, and afterwards she had worked for Dr. Donald Dewey as a medical technician. On November...

Nov 19, 2025

Beverly Jean Coyour, 92, of Medford, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Medford Senior Care surrounded by family.

Bev was born September 28, 1933, in Stanchfield, MN to Alphin and Hazel (Selin) Olson. She was united in marriage to Leo E. Coyour on May 22, 1954, in Stanchfield. They moved to...

Nov 18, 2025

Carol Ann Carpenter, 83, living at Cedar Lodge (formerly Traditions of Owatonna) passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2025, after a long journey following a stroke in 2005.

Carol was born on December 6, 1941, to Asa and Leona Carpenter in Owatonna. After Carol graduated from Owatonna High School in 1960, she went on to earn a...

Nov 17, 2025

Phyllis Elvera Urch, age 82, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born August 5, 1943, in Owatonna, the daughter of Lloyd and Elvera (Reul) Sanders. In 1961, Phyllis graduated from Owatonna High School and was united in marriage to the love of her life, Duane Urch, on November 4, 1961,...

Nov 12, 2025

Kimberly Ann Garza, 44, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

She was born July 1, 1981, in McAllen, Texas, the daughter of Isidro and Otila (Alaniz) Garza. She grew up in Texas and moved to Minnesota in 2000. Kimberly was blessed with three beautiful children whom she was very proud of. She met John...

Nov 10, 2025

Janet Ann Friesen, age 58, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025. On August 30, 1967, Janet and her twin sister, Janel, were born in Rochester, only living a short time in the city until the family moved to Owatonna while the twins were in fifth grade. Janet graduated from Owatonna High School in 1985 and...

Nov 5, 2025

Elaine Jeanette Sanders, age 98, of Owatonna died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

Elaine was born on April 4, 1927, in Owatonna, the daughter of William and Rose (Prokop) Pachl. On June 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Edward "Dick" Sanders. The couple farmed west of Owatonna. Upon retirement from...

Oct 20, 2025

Larry E. Schmoll, age 76, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Lodge Assisted Living in Owatonna. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Goodhue County, Minnesota, to the late William E. and Martha T. (Ehrich) Schmoll. Larry grew up in Kenyon and was one of 16 children.

For most of his...

Oct 20, 2025

Laurel "Laurie" Beth Ehrich, age 83, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1941, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the daughter of Leo and Blanche (Buffington) Orthel. Laurie graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1959, and married her husband of 55 years, Willard Loren...

Oct 18, 2025

The world lost its sparkle on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and gave it to the heavens. Lana Condill West, whose warmth and kindness touched so many, at the age of 80 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Lana was born on October 30, 1944, in Owatonna, MN. She graduated from North Branch Area High...

Oct 11, 2025

Marilyn Ann (Wilson) Voss, born on July 3, 1935, to DeRoy and Wylda (Springer) Wilson, on a farm near Giltner, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care Facility in Owatonna. A devoted wife, mother, and community member, Marilyn's life was characterized by her love for family, music, and service to others.

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Oct 9, 2025

Nancy Lee Reyant, 85, of Owatonna, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community.

She was born March 22, 1940, in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Ludwig and LaVerne (Mahler) Dahl. She graduated from Waseca High School in 1958 and went on to receive an associate degree from Mankato. Nancy moved to Owatonna in 1959. She...

Oct 3, 2025

James "Jim" Wayne Buck, 67, of West Concord, MN, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born on January 20th, 1958, in Rochester, MN, to Duane and Marcella (Briggs) Buck. On July 13th, 1991, he married Lori Redding of Zumbrota, MN. They...

Oct 1, 2025

Neil Lewis Martin, 86, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

He was born January 29, 1939, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Gladys (Olsen) Martin. Neil was raised in Claremont, Minnesota and graduated as Valedictorian of Claremont High School in 1957. He then went on to further his education at the University of Minnesota...

Sep 28, 2025

Gary Joe Niles, 88, of Owatonna, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, Minnesota.

He was born on August 29, 1937, in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Dave and Helen (Lambrecht) Niles. He graduated from Blue Hill High School in 1956. After a few years of working, Gary enlisted in the United...

Sep 25, 2025

Jack David Olds, 93, of Owatonna, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by family.

He was born December 14, 1931, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the son of George and Leona (McIntosh) Olds. Jack was united in marriage to his best friend and partner, Charlotte Helen Olds on July 24, 1958, in Bertha, MN. Throughout his life,...

Sep 25, 2025

Raymundo Ramirez, age 88 of Kenyon, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Emeralds of Faribault.

Raymundo was born March 15, 1937, in Cd. Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico. He was the son of Jose and Dorotea (Uribe) Ramirez.

Raymundo was united in marriage to Maria Elena Reyna in 1963. They lived in Cd. Acuna, Mexico before moving...