Jackie Ann Bergeron
Dec 2, 2021
Jackie Ann Bergeron, 17, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by her family. She was born in Rockford, Illinois to Jeremy Bergeron and Jessica Northway on January 7, 2004. Jackie attended Washington Elementary, Owatonna Middle School and the Owatonna High School. When she was 5 years old, she was diagnosed...
Theodore "Ted" Lorch
Nov 30, 2021
Theodore Michael Lorch, known to most as Ted, was released from his earthly body, on November 30, 2021 and is now free to share his boundless wisdom and optimism with those in heaven. Ted was born on December 22, 1942 to Clarence Theodore Lorch and Luella Marie (Pagel) Lorch in Rochester, Minnesota. The oldest of five children, he was preceded...
Doris Christeson Henry
Nov 28, 2021
Doris Christeson Henry, age 95, of Bloomington died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the Presbyterian Home in Bloomington. A Memorial service will take place at a later date. Doris Christeson, the daughter of Ernest and Annie (Erickson) Christeson, was born on February 13, 1926, in Clinton, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school there, graduating from Clinton High School....
Mildred M. Kubat
Nov 25, 2021
Mildred Mae Kubat, 92, of Claremont, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born April 16, 1929 in Owatonna Township, Steele County, Minnesota the daughter of Adolph and Libbie (Junek) Standke. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Mildred graduated from Owatonna High School in 1947. She worked at Jostens for a...
Kathleen Ruth Mahlman
Nov 23, 2021
Kathleen Ruth Mahlman, age 95, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. A private family service at Michaelson Funeral Home and interment at Forest Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date Kathleen Thurnau was born August 23, 1926 the daughter of George and Anna (Liebrenz) Thurnau in Merton Township, Steele County,...
Eunice M. Stenbakken
Nov 23, 2021
Eunice Stenbakken, 91, of Kenyon, passed away Tuesday, November 23, due to complications with pneumonia, having tested negative for Covid-19 two days prior. She was born in Pine City, May 21, 1930. "Euny," to her friends, graduated from West Concord High School in 1948. She was married to the late Edwin Koberstein in 1950 and later married to Marlin Stenbakken...
Marlene F. Stiernagle
Nov 23, 2021
NOTE: CHANGE IN ADDRES FOR LIVESTREAM. Livestream Marlene's service at: www.tlcowatonna.org/funerals Marlene Frances Stiernagle, 86, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. She was born September 5, 1935 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Harry and Bernice (Jacobsen) Harlicker. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Marlene graduated from Owatonna High School in...
Marillyn Beverly Lundquist
Nov 22, 2021
Marillyn B. Lundquist, age 92, of Owatonna, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Benedictine Living Community. Marillyn was born on May 8, 1929 in Minneapolis and was the eldest child of Wilbur and Margaret Lundquist. She grew up fishing, boating, and spending time with her sister, Barbara Christenson and brother, Gary Lundquist. Over the years, Marillyn lived in Minneapolis,...
Douglas George Spinler
Nov 19, 2021
Douglas G. Spinler, age 73, of Zimmerman died on November 19, 2021, at the Buffalo Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Celebration Church in Lakeville. Family and friends may gather from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service for visitation. Interment will take place at a later date...
Shirley Jean Giesler
Nov 17, 2021
Shirley J. Giesler, of West Concord died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, on her 88th birthday, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. Shirley Jean Vangness was born on the Vangness family farm behind the cemetery on November 17, 1933 in West Concord to Jacob and Julia (Phillips) Vangness. She grew up on the farm with her ten older siblings, and...
Kay I. Peterson
Nov 12, 2021
Kay Ila Peterson, 61, of Owatonna, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born March 14, 1960 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Kenneth and Ila (Clausen) Wavrin. She grew up in Owatonna where she attended school graduating from Owatonna High School in 1978. Kay continued her education at Austin Community College. On September...
Janice Arlene Spatenka
Nov 8, 2021
Janice A. Spatenka, age 85, of Blooming Prairie, died Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home. Janice Arlene Myers was born on October 11, 1936 in Claremont to Carlos and Alice (Faylor) Myers. She grew up on a farm in rural Claremont with her two brothers and was a 1954 graduate of Claremont High School. On July 14, 1954, she...
Susan C. Petersburg
Nov 8, 2021
Susan Christian Petersburg, 66, of Waseca, died Monday, November 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 26, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy (Johnson) Lerberg. As a military child, she lived in a number of places growing up. She graduated from high school in Hutchinson, MN. During her high school years,...
Carol M. Peterson
Nov 7, 2021
Carol M. Peterson, 91, of Owatonna, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at The Brooks in Owatonna. She was born May 5, 1930 in Austin, Minnesota the 3rd oldest of 11 children born to Thomas and Mayme (Kline) Gaddis. She graduated from Austin High School in 1948. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis earning a degree...
Dennis P. Hess
Nov 5, 2021
Dennis Paul Hess, 77, of Owatonna, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He was born July 18, 1944 in New Ulm, Minnesota the son of Kenneth and Sarah (White) Hess. He graduated from Fairfax High School and then entered the United States Airforce. Dennis married Faye Steffen and had three children; Darcie, Dana, and Danny....
Phillip A. Mickelson
Nov 4, 2021
Phillip A. Mickelson, 93, of Owatonna, died November 4, 2021, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna. Phillip was born in Lynn Township, Day County, South Dakota, November 19, 1927. He attended rural school until moving into Webster, S.D. at age 10. Upon graduation from Webster High school, he was drafted into the Army and earned his paratrooper's wings during his...
Mel
Nov 4, 2021
Robert "Mel" Nelson, age 59, of Carver, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 4,2021 in a tragic car accident. Robert Charles Nelson was born on June 10, 1962 in Owatonna, to Kenneth and Lois (Schuler) Nelson. He grew up in Owatonna with his four siblings and enjoyed playing baseball and football, and spending time outdoors. He was a 1980 graduate of Owatonna...
Jeff
Nov 4, 2021
Jeffrey "Jeff" Wertish, age 55, of Ellendale, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 4, 2021 in a tragic car accident. Jeffrey Joseph Wertish was born on October 29, 1966 in Robbinsdale to Joseph and Donna (Grejtak) Wertish. He grew up in Chaska and Victoria and was a 1985 graduate of Waconia High School. On March 8, 1996, he was united in marriage...
Susan M. Mcdonald
Nov 3, 2021
Susan Marie McDonald , 77, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community of Owatonna. Livestream available at https://wearelivetoday.com/susan-mcdonald or the link below. She was born February 22, 1944 in Mauston, WI to John and Ethel (Amlaw) Pfrom. Susan attended school in Minneapolis. She was united in marriage on January...
Jerome David Jacobsen
Nov 2, 2021
Jerome "Jerry" "Jake" Jacobsen, age 84, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Traditions II. Jerome David Jacobsen was born on August 5, 1937 in Blooming Prairie Township, to Harry and Helen (Kruger) Jacobsen. The oldest of six children, Jerry served as his sisters' protector and always looked out for them. He was a talented hunter from a young...
