Debra K. Nelson
Jun 17, 2020
Debra Kay Nelson, 57, passed away in her sleep early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020, at her REM residence. Debbie was born April 17, 1963, at the Owatonna Hospital. The daughter of Harold and Margaret (Arndt) Nelson. Debbie was born with Downs Syndrome at a time when her doctors and medical community said she would not live beyond the age...
Evonne E. Klages
Jun 15, 2020
Evonne Evelyn Klages, 78, of Owatonna, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. She was born March 14, 1942 in Selma Township the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Finger) Wall. Evonne graduated from Comfrey High School in 1960. She married Lynn Klages on September 25, 1960 in Comfrey. The couple lived in various communities until settling in...
Dr. Dean V. Clark
Jun 14, 2020
Dr. Dean V. Clark, age 95, of Owatonna passed away very peacefully while listening to his favorite 40's "Glenn Miller Band" just after sunset, June 14, 2020, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Dean was born March 21, 1925, in Elmore, to John H. and Wilma (Smith) Clark. He was the fourth of five children, Lucille, Doris, & Bud with...
Iris L. Champion
Jun 13, 2020
Iris Lorraine Champion, age 86, of Owatonna, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Iris was born on August 20, 1933, in Woden, IA, the daughter of Lewis and Ida (Kallem) Nelson. In 1945, Iris moved to Clarkfield where she was raised on a farm by her sister Harriet (Olaf) Tolkheim. She attended Clarkfield High...
Daniel S. Severson
Jun 12, 2020
Daniel S. Severson, age 62, of Owatonna, died on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. He was was born on March 10, 1958, the son of Sylvester and Jeanne (Matejcek) Severson. Dan graduated from Owatonna High School in 1976. In December 1977, he was united in marriage to Jane Dettmer. Together they raised their two children, Molly...
Jeanne P. Ellingson
Jun 11, 2020
Jeanne P. Ellingson, 87, of Kenyon, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Three Links Reflections in Northfield surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1932 in Owatonna, the daughter of Kenneth and Lucille (Cawley) Hammel. Jeanne graduated from Owatonna High School in 1950 and attended the College of Medical Technicians earning her certification as a laboratory technician....
Edward "Dick" B. Sanders
Jun 11, 2020
Edward "Dick" Bernard Sanders, 92, of Owatonna, died Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Koda Living Community. He was born October 4,1927 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Lloyd and Elvera (Reul) Sanders. He grew up in Owatonna graduating from Owatonna High School in 1945. He served in the Army from October, 1945 until his honorable discharge in October, 1951. On...
Wilmer A. Grunklee
Jun 9, 2020
Wilmer Albert Grunklee, 87, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 21, 1932 in Steele County, Minnesota the son of Albert and Pauleen (Hargefeld) Grunklee. Wilmer attended country church school. He married Marjorie Naylor on April 28, 1956, at First Presbyterian Church in Claremont. They made their home...
Justin P. Neubauer
Jun 9, 2020
Justin Paul Neubauer, 32, of Hastings, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born September 24, 1987, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of David and Donna (Dohmen) Neubauer. He grew up on a farm near Claremont. He was a 2006 graduate of Triton High School. He continued...
Idella M. Conwell
May 31, 2020
Idella M. Conwell, 89, of Wanamingo, MN, died peacefully Sunday, May 31, 2020, due to complications of a stroke. She was born August 28, 1930, to Theodore and Estella (Wead) Opem in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Upon graduating from Lanesboro High School in 1948, she moved to Rochester, Minnesota, to begin her floral career with Fiksdal Flowers. She worked at Kinsman Floral...
Keith A. Schandorff
May 30, 2020
Keith "Poke" Alan Schandorff, 53, of West Concord, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was born November 25, 1966 in Rochester the son of Claude "Red" and Patricia "Pat" (Rich) Schandorff. Keith was raised in Stewartville until 1978 when his family moved to Dodge Center. He attended school there and graduated from Dodge Center...
Donna J. Hindal
May 29, 2020
Donna J> Hindal, 78, of Dodge Center, Minnesota died Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home. A complete obituary notice with service information will be posted as soon as it is available.
Shirley A. Kubat
May 29, 2020
Live Stream link to the funeral service is : https://www.wearelivetoday.com/celebration-of-life Shirley Ann Kubat (Peterson) Born January 20, 1935 to Charley and Mary (Dutton) Peterson. Mom left this world to be with Jesus on May 29th, with family by her side, holding her hand. Graduated from OHS in June of 1953 and only days later was married to Leo Kubat on...
Rodney L. Nelson
May 29, 2020
Rodney Luverne Nelson, 65, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1955, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Harold and Carol (Giedd) Nelson. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1974. Following his schooling, he worked at Mustang in Owatonna. On July 14, 1984, he married Mary Laust at First Baptist...
Kim M Larson
May 19, 2020
Kim M. Larson, 66, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on May 19, 2020. She entered this world on November 22, 1953 in Oelwein, IA, born to Bernard and Jean (Duffy) Dougherty. Kim graduated from Luverne High School in 1972 and attended Alexandria Technical and Community College. On June 15, 1973, she married the love of her...
Donald "Don" A Hofius
May 17, 2020
Donald "Don" A. Hofius, 89, of Owatonna, died May 17, 2020, at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born February 18, 1931, in Owatonna, the son of Alan and Helen (Reiter) Hofius. Don graduated from Owatonna High School in 1949. On March 6, 1951, he entered into the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. On March 5, 1954,...
Lisa D. Warner
May 16, 2020
Lisa D. Warner, 51, of rural Nerstrand, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. She was born January 18, 1969 in Faribault the daughter of Richard and Diane (Larson) O'Hara. Lisa graduated from Kenyon High School with the Class of 1987. She received her Associates Degree from Dakota County Vo-Tech. She worked for the Orthopedic and Fracture...
Mary J. Kaplan
May 16, 2020
Mary Jean Kaplan, 90, of Owatonna, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Owatonna Hospital. Mary was born February 2, 1930 in Nevada, Iowa the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Cartin) Kotlaba. She was also baptized in Nevada. They moved to Blooming Prairie in June 1930 where Mary attended school from 1936-48. She received her college education from Winona State University...
Elmer C. Wilker
May 12, 2020
Elmer C. Wilker, age 90, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Koda Living Community. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Owatonna, the son of Herman and Ethel (Brocker) Wilker. On July 7, 1951, he married Hazel Sellner in Camp Rucker, Alabama. Elmer dairy and crop farmed in the Meriden area, was a carpenter building houses...
Lois V. Schiavone
May 10, 2020
Lois Verna Schiavone, 86, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Traditions II of Owatonna. She was born September 16, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Mary (Gildemeister) Bitterman. For the past year, Lois has been a resident of Traditions II where the staff and other residents became her family. A special thank you to the...
