Shelly M. Swanson
Apr 8, 2020
Shelly Marie Swanson, 56, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born October 4, 1963 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Douglas and Audrey (Jacobson) Miller. She grew up in Denver, Colorado where she attended school, graduating from Mapleton High School in 1982. She worked with her family at the Holiday Inn...
Mark D. Johnson
Mar 29, 2020
Memorial Service Update as of 8/19/2020 ***A Private Memorial Service, for Mark Johnson of Owatonna, who died in an automobile accident on Sunday, March 29, 2020, will be livestreamed at 2:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2020. To join the livestream, please click on the following link: https://www.wearelivetoday.com/celebration-of-life **In view of current COVID concerns, the family has chosen a private service...
Lana M. Young
Mar 28, 2020
Lana Marie Young, age 60, of Owatonna died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her home following a courageous journey with cancer. She is survived by brother, Alan Young; sister, Sonya (and John) Fitak and companion, Rafael Murillo. She was preceded in death by mother, Virginia Young. Service will be held at a later date. Please check back on Monday's when...
Lester D. Enzenauer
Mar 26, 2020
On October 30, 1947, Lester D. Enzenauer was born in Owatonna, MN to Alfred and Marjorie (Bull) Enzenauer. He would be the 7th child to the couple, eventually being joined by a younger brother. By all accounts, Lester had a typical childhood. Growing up on North Street, he had many friends and like typical boys there were shenanigans. Another part...
Nicklaus L.A. Larson
Mar 26, 2020
Update as of 9/15/2020 A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna with visitation one hour prior. Nicklaus Lewis Arthur Larson, 38, of Owatonna, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 28, 1981 in Owatonna the...
David "Dave" C. Redfield
Mar 26, 2020
David "Dave" C. Redfield, 77, of Nerstrand, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at North Ridge View surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 29, 1942 in Madison, the son of David and Dorothy (McLagan) Redfield Sr. Dave graduated from Kenyon High School in 1960 and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato for business in 1962. On June 22,...
James J. Shoberg
Mar 25, 2020
Livestream of the Memorial Service at 2Pm on Saturday, September 18, 2021 is as follows: https://wearelivetoday.com/james-shoberg James J. Shoberg, 90, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home. James was born August 21, 1929 in Taylor Falls, MN the son of John and Johanna (Nelson) Shoberg. He grew up during the Great Depression on the family farm and...
Timothy J. Grubish
Mar 24, 2020
Timothy John Grubish, 58, died of a heart attack Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home in Owatonna. He was born October 14, 1961 in Owatonna, MN, the son of Wayne and Donna (Fritze) Grubish. He grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1980. Tim attended Mankato State University before joining the United...
Roger J. Waage
Mar 20, 2020
Roger James Waage, 72, of Litchfield, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home. He was born November 26, 1947 in Roseau the son of Enok and Agnes (Olson) Waage. He attended grade school in Greenbush, grades 6-8 in Winger and graduated high school from Lake Park in 1965. Roger worked as an electrician for nearly 45 years. He began...
Pauline M Witt
Mar 19, 2020
Pauline Margaret (Bowe) Witt Majerus, 93, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020. Pauline was born in Chatfield, on June 29, 1926, to William and Margaret (Dwyer) Bowe who were both Irish immigrants. She grew up on the family farm with 10 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Harmony High School. Following graduation, she moved to Rochester. She was married...
David E. Quam
Mar 18, 2020
NOTE: The family of David E. Quam has elected to postpone the memorial service scheduled for Saturday, March 21st at 2:00pm to a later date. A message will be posted here with a new date. David Eugene Quam, 71, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born on February 18, 1949, in Austin, MN,...
Sandra J. Peterson
Mar 13, 2020
Sandra JoAnn Peterson, 58, of Blooming Prairie, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at her home. She was born March 2, 1962 in Dodge Center the daughter of Robert and Renee (Kiefer) Hedberg. Sandra married Jeffrey Peterson January 26, 1980 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. The couple farmed together and were later divorced. She then worked for Krampitz Itco prior...
Marilyn E. Danielson Merseth
Mar 13, 2020
Marilyn E. Danielson Merseth, 80, of Kenyon, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls. She was born July 10, 1939 in Faribault, the daughter of Marvin and Evelyn (Overby) Danielson. Marilyn graduated from Kenyon High School in 1957. On October 22, 1960, she married Fred A. Merseth at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenyon. She received...
Jean E. Olson
Mar 9, 2020
Jean E. Olson, 84, of Owatonna, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born March 21, 1935 in Dundas, the daughter of Everett and Mildred (Schultz) Chester. She attended school through the 8th grade and became the caregiver for her younger siblings. On August 28, 1955, she married Alvin Leonard Olson in Faribault. Jean worked for...
Betty A. Blankers
Mar 7, 2020
Betty Ann (Johnson) Blankers, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly from a severe stroke on March 7, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born on February 22, 1936, to Mike and Dena (Addengast) Johnson in Ashton, IA during the cold snowy winter. She attended country school K-8 at Gilman #4. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1954. She...
Delores A. Hill
Mar 5, 2020
Delores Ann "Laurie" Hill, 95, of Owatonna, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born March 8, 1924 in Waseca the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Yess) Sotebeer. She was the youngest of eight children. Delores grew up on a farm and went to school in Waseca. It was on the farm that she learned her...
Della M. Morley
Mar 4, 2020
Della Mae Morley, 87, of New Richland, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at New Richland Care Center. She was born February 14, 1933 in Lemond Township, Minnesota the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Utpadel) Willert. She graduated from Owatonna High School, Class of 1951. She worked at Jefferson Bus Co. in Minneapolis as a bookkeeper, Jostens during the 1960's, and...
Rose M. O'Connor
Mar 1, 2020
Rose M. O'Connor, 85, of Owatonna, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Pleasant Manor in Faribault. She was born September 22, 1934, in Morristown, the daughter of Charles and Hetty (Witter) Mosher. She attended Owatonna High School. On May 1, 1965, she married James E. O'Connor in Owatonna. They had three children and was a homemaker. She also worked at...
Candice "Candy" E Braaten
Feb 29, 2020
Candice "Candy" E. Braaten, 61, of Kenyon, died after 6-year battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at North Ridge View Assisted Living. She was born September 14, 1958, in Faribault, the daughter of Glen and Constance "Connie" (Rud) Albright. Candy graduated from Kenyon High School in 1976. On November 10, 1979, she married Randy Braaten, at Hauge Lutheran...
William A. Lermon
Feb 28, 2020
William Arthur Lermon, 93, of West Concord, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Madonna Summit of Byron. He was born January 7, 1927 in Geneva, Minnesota the son of Mike and Olive (Billet) Lermon. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War. He had many jobs; farmer, carpenter, construction worker, heavy equipment operator for...
