Willie Dahl
Feb 6, 2026
Wilferd "Willie" Duane Dahl, 84, of Faribault, formerly of Kenyon, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna of multiple long-term illnesses.
He was born December 25, 1941, in Kenyon, Minnesota to Milferd and Dorothy (Smith) Dahl. Willie graduated from Kenyon High School in 1960, before joining the United States Navy in...
Gregory Donald Von Ruden
Jan 27, 2026
Gregory Donald Von Ruden, age 73, a longtime resident of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in New Prague, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Greg passed away on his 73rd birthday. Greg was born on January 27, 1953, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Raymond Edward Von Ruden and Delores Dorothy (Mertinke) Von Ruden,...
Barbara J. Scheiber
Jan 27, 2026
Barbara Joanne Scheiber, 90, of Dodge Center, formerly of West Concord, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center with her family by her side.
She was born March 21, 1935, in Jackson, Minnesota, to Marvin and Audrey (Tursky) Kienietz. Barbara attended school in Lakefield before being united in marriage to Arlyn...
Erika Buse
Jan 27, 2026
Erika Buse, 77, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
She was born July 22, 1948, in Bevensen, West Germany to John and Hanna (Kosterke) Buse. Erika and her parents immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1952. They lived in Good Thunder and Mapleton before settling in Owatonna...
Dennis A. Engel
Jan 24, 2026
Dennis Arthur Engel, 81, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1944, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Leona (Krause) Engel. Dennis graduated from Stevens Point High School in 1962 and attended UW – Stevens Point where he majored in biology and chemistry, taking...
Lavila Kay Enzenauer
Jan 21, 2026
Lavila Kay Enzenauer, 86, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Emeralds of Faribault.
She was born December 16, 1939, in Burt, Iowa, the daughter of Garry and Nila (Burtis) Behrends. Lavila lived in Iowa until the age of nine before moving to Missouri, and later came to Minnesota, where she would build...
Sharon "Shari" Buchta
Jan 21, 2026
Sharon "Shari" Buchta, 82, of Dennison, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 6, 1943, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Robert and Ethelwyn (Hussey) Kline. She was raised in Bloomington, Minnesota, quickly finding her love of the outdoors – spending countless hours swimming and fishing with her siblings, Charlie...
William "Bill" Nespor
Jan 18, 2026
Bill Nespor, age 81, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his family by his side.
A complete obituary will be made available when finalized.
A private family burial will take place and Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife, Mary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may...
Selma F. Reb
Jan 18, 2026
Selma Fern Reb, 95, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Timberdale Trace.
Selma was born October 10, 1930, in Janesville, the daughter of Walter and Augusta (Volkmann) Berndt. She graduated from high school in Janesville. Selma was united in marriage to Paul E. Reb on November 10, 1948, at Waldorf Lutheran Church.
Selma...
Daniel James Stockwell
Jan 16, 2026
It is with tremendous sadness to share the news that Daniel or Danny as he was known to many loved ones, tragically lost his fight with mental illness at the age of 38. He was a kind soul with the biggest heart and had a great love for his family. As was his stubborn nature, he never wanted to...
Lila I. Patterson
Jan 8, 2026
Lila Irene Patterson, 99, of Kenyon, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Faribault Senior Living.
Lila was born April 16, 1926, in Rochester, the daughter of Herbert and Hannah (Sathre) Cordes. She attended Skyberg country school. Lila was united in marriage to Forrest L. Patterson on April 16, 1955, at Hegre Lutheran Church in rural Kenyon.
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Sue M. Armstrong
Jan 7, 2026
Sue Armstrong, age 68, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, Sue's life was defined by her dedication to those she held close and the strength she showed throughout her journey.
She was the beloved...
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Schmidt
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Schmidt, age 66, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on April 6, 1959, in Waseca, she was the daughter of Norbert and Hilda (Krenke) Schmidt. Sandy attended Owatonna schools and graduated in 1977.
Sandy dedicated 42 years of her life to NCS/Pearson before retiring on...
Samniang Amara Dybevik
Jan 5, 2026
Samniang Dybevik, age 74, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
No services will be held for Samniang at this time.
Audrey F. Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Audrey Faith Smith, 87, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Audrey was born July 6, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jack and Faith (Schleusner) Breitzman. She graduated from high school in Menomonie in 1956.
She was united in marriage to LaVern N. Smith on January 14,...
Philip "Phil" James Velzke
Jan 3, 2026
Philip "Phil" James Velzke, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the New Richland Care Center after a brief illness. He was born on April 14, 1941, the son of the late Gerhard and Bertha (Sorgatz) Velzke. Phil attended and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1959.
On July 28, 1962, Phil married...
Judith Marie Hansen
Jan 3, 2026
Judith Marie Hansen, age 80, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on June 20, 1945, in Albert Lea, she was the daughter of Lemoyne and Doris (Raben) Jensen. Judy attended grade school in Ellendale, graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1963, and then from her nursing program in Austin....
John "Jack" F. Crawford
Jan 2, 2026
John "Jack" Fredrick Crawford, age 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born at home near Blackduck, Minnesota, Beltrami County, on May 15, 1936, to John W. and Inez (Dickison) Crawford.
As a young boy, he explored the woods, lakes and streams surrounding his home. He learned to hunt and fish at...
Raymond Alvin Six
Dec 29, 2025
Raymond Alvin Six, 87, of West Concord, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at Benedictine Living Madonna Towers, Rochester, Minnesota.
Ray was born August 5th, 1938, in Knoxville, Iowa, while his parents Harold Alvin Six and Mary Belle (Wright) Six were visiting his grandparents in Dallas and Melcher, Iowa.
He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in June 1956. He attended Grandview...
Helen I. Lyman
Dec 26, 2025
Helen Lyman, 88, of Owatonna passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Ecumen Brooks in Owatonna surrounded by her family. Helen was born Hedwig Irmgard Fischer on January 10, 1937, in Nurnberg, Germany, daughter of Karl and Marie (Reinfrank) Fischer. Growing up in wartime and post-war Germany, she attended school in Nurnberg and later Ansbach. She was recognized...
