Gladys E. Hopkins
Apr 25, 2020
Gladys Evelyn Hopkins, 91, of West Concord, was called home on Saturday, April 25, 2020 while residing at Circle Drive Manor, West Concord. Gladys was the first-born child to William and Theresa (Napp) Dohrmann on January 12, 1929 in Wasioja Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Pine Island. Gladys was involved in 4-H,...
John M. Tuerk
Apr 24, 2020
John Mark Tuerk, 81, of Owatonna, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was born June 12, 1938 in Owatonna the son of Elmer and Hazel (Paulson) Tuerk. As a child, John spent as much time as he could with his Grandpa John Ludwig Tuerk. He thought the world of his Grandpa, who would leave a...
Leonard A. Johnson
Apr 23, 2020
Leonard A. Johnson, age 92, of Owatonna died on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Koda Living Community in Owatonna. Leonard Alvin Johnson was born on May 2, 1927, in Owatonna, the son of George and Anna (Hendrickson) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Aurora Lutheran Church of Havana. Leonard enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and...
Marie L. Roeker
Apr 20, 2020
Service Update as of 10/5/2020 A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Marie Luetta Roeker, 99, of Owatonna, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owatonna with visitation one hour prior. Facemasks and social distance protocol will be in place in line with the Governor's mandate. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Robert W. Binkley
Apr 15, 2020
Robert William Binkley, 73, of Owatonna, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Koda Living Community. Robert was born January 20, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida the son of Robert Spencer Jr. and Nellis (Buress) Binkley. Robert moved to the mid-west when he was 18 working in the logging industry. When he settled in Owatonna he worked for Grain Terminal Association...
Joyce Ann Melby
Apr 15, 2020
SERVICE UPDATE posted on 9/26/2020: A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna with visitation one hour prior Joyce Ann Melby, 94, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Koda Living Community. She was born August 10, 1925 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Wallace and Myrtle...
Joan C. Larson
Apr 14, 2020
Joan Colleen Larson passed away at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN on April 14, 2020, at the age of 86. Joan was born at home in Thompson, IA, to Joe and Eva Bravick on Aug. 30, 1933. She was raised in Thompson, IA and attended Luther College in Decorah, IA where she received her teaching degree. She married Stanton...
Dean C. Husemoller
Apr 14, 2020
Service update: A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2020 at Michaelson Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Dean Carl Husemoller, 74, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born October 15, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota the son of Maynard and Betty (Bird) Husemoller. He grew up on...
Christine "Chris" M Bouwman
Apr 12, 2020
Christine "Chris" M. Bouwman, age 44, of Albert Lea, died suddenly on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home. Christine Marie Bouwman was born on July 15, 1975, in Willmar, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Honken) Bouwman. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1993. Chris worked as a general manager for Perkins in the Twin Cities area for...
Eleanor M. Schroht
Apr 12, 2020
Eleanor Marie Schroht, 89, of Owatonna, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Koda Living Community. She was born July 24, 1930 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Walter and Helen (Clausen) Spiekermann. She attended school in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948. On August 14, 1949, she married Howard O. Schroht in Owatonna. The couple lived all...
Geneva Mary Ann Canton
Apr 8, 2020
Geneva Mary Ann Canton, age 93, of Kenyon, passed away on April 8, 2020, at the Kenyon Sunset Home surrounded by her family. Geneva Mary Ann Jacobs was born on August 16, 1926, in Mandt Township in Chippewa County, MN the daughter of Leonard and Frances (Molden) Jacobs. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1945. On June 25, 1950,...
Dennis W. Johnson
Apr 8, 2020
Dennis Wayne Johnson, 64, died unexpectedly on April 8, 2020. Dennis, the son of Alton and Lorraine (LaFrance) Johnson, was born on November 5, 1955 in Owatonna and was a lifelong resident. Dennis attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1974 as an Owatonna Indian. Dennis married the love of his life Susan Bauer on November...
Linda M. Jones
Apr 8, 2020
Linda M. Jones, 58, of Hope, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Owatonna Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1961, in Oakland, CA the daughter of Lloyd and Darlene (Tainter) Lembke. She graduated from Waseca High School and Minnesota State University, Mankato with a business degree. On May 17, 2001, she married...
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...
