Obituary Listing

Nov 19, 2025

Beverly Jean Coyour, 92, of Medford, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Medford Senior Care surrounded by family.

Bev was born September 28, 1933, in Stanchfield, MN to Alphin and Hazel (Selin) Olson. She was united in marriage to Leo E. Coyour on May 22, 1954, in Stanchfield. They moved to...

Nov 18, 2025

Carol Ann Carpenter, 83, living at Cedar Lodge (formerly Traditions of Owatonna) passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2025, after a long journey following a stroke in 2005.

Carol was born on December 6, 1941, to Asa and Leona Carpenter in Owatonna. After Carol graduated from Owatonna High School in 1960, she went on to earn a degree at the Minnesota...

Nov 17, 2025

Phyllis Elvera Urch, age 82, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born August 5, 1943, in Owatonna, the daughter of Lloyd and Elvera (Reul) Sanders. In 1961, Phyllis graduated from Owatonna High School and was united in marriage to the love of her life, Duane Urch, on November 4, 1961,...

Nov 12, 2025

Kimberly Ann Garza, 44, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

She was born July 1, 1981, in McAllen, Texas, the daughter of Isidro and Otila (Alaniz) Garza. She grew up in Texas and moved to Minnesota in 2000. Kimberly was blessed with three beautiful children whom she was very proud of. She met John...

Nov 10, 2025

Janet Ann Friesen, age 58, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025. On August 30, 1967, Janet and her twin sister, Janel, were born in Rochester, only living a short time in the city until the family moved to Owatonna while the twins were in fifth grade. Janet graduated from Owatonna High School in 1985 and...

Nov 5, 2025

Elaine Jeanette Sanders, age 98, of Owatonna died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

Elaine was born on April 4, 1927, in Owatonna, the daughter of William and Rose (Prokop) Pachl. On June 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Edward "Dick" Sanders. The couple farmed west of Owatonna. Upon retirement from...

Oct 20, 2025

Larry E. Schmoll, age 76, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cedar Lodge Assisted Living in Owatonna. He was born on November 30, 1948, in Goodhue County, Minnesota, to the late William E. and Martha T. (Ehrich) Schmoll. Larry grew up in Kenyon and was one of 16 children.

For most of his...

Oct 20, 2025

Laurel "Laurie" Beth Ehrich, age 83, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on November 9, 1941, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the daughter of Leo and Blanche (Buffington) Orthel. Laurie graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1959, and married her husband of 55 years, Willard Loren...

Oct 18, 2025

The world lost its sparkle on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and gave it to the heavens. Lana Condill West, whose warmth and kindness touched so many, at the age of 80 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Lana was born on October 30, 1944, in Owatonna, MN. She graduated from North Branch Area High...

Oct 11, 2025

Marilyn Ann (Wilson) Voss, born on July 3, 1935, to DeRoy and Wylda (Springer) Wilson, on a farm near Giltner, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care Facility in Owatonna. A devoted wife, mother, and community member, Marilyn's life was characterized by her love for family, music, and service to others.

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Oct 9, 2025

Nancy Lee Reyant, 85, of Owatonna, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community.

She was born March 22, 1940, in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Ludwig and LaVerne (Mahler) Dahl. She graduated from Waseca High School in 1958 and went on to receive an associate degree from Mankato. Nancy moved to Owatonna in 1959. She...

Oct 3, 2025

James "Jim" Wayne Buck, 67, of West Concord, MN, passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born on January 20th, 1958, in Rochester, MN, to Duane and Marcella (Briggs) Buck. On July 13th, 1991, he married Lori Redding of Zumbrota, MN. They...

Oct 1, 2025

Neil Lewis Martin, 86, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

He was born January 29, 1939, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Gladys (Olsen) Martin. Neil was raised in Claremont, Minnesota and graduated as Valedictorian of Claremont High School in 1957. He then went on to further his education at the University of Minnesota...

Sep 28, 2025

Gary Joe Niles, 88, of Owatonna, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, Minnesota.

He was born on August 29, 1937, in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Dave and Helen (Lambrecht) Niles. He graduated from Blue Hill High School in 1956. After a few years of working, Gary enlisted in the United...

Sep 25, 2025

Jack David Olds, 93, of Owatonna, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by family.

He was born December 14, 1931, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the son of George and Leona (McIntosh) Olds. Jack was united in marriage to his best friend and partner, Charlotte Helen Olds on July 24, 1958, in Bertha, MN. Throughout his life,...

Sep 25, 2025

Raymundo Ramirez, age 88 of Kenyon, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Emeralds of Faribault.

Raymundo was born March 15, 1937, in Cd. Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico. He was the son of Jose and Dorotea (Uribe) Ramirez.

Raymundo was united in marriage to Maria Elena Reyna in 1963. They lived in Cd. Acuna, Mexico before moving...

Sep 25, 2025

Robert "Bob or Bobby" Herman Nelson, age 95, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Born on July 19, 1930, Bob was one of five children to the late Clarence and Elsie (Dolgner) Nelson of Meriden. He grew up in the Meriden area where he helped construct and build their family home, with his father, on the...

Sep 24, 2025

Andrew Voxland, age 62, of Kenyon, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. On April 25, 1963, Andrew P. Voxland was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, to a loving spirited couple, Paul and Margaret Voxland, as their second child. Within the family, Margaret noticed early on that Andrew was competitive, dependable, persistent, and, at times, quietly reflective. In school,...

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Lou Hanson, age 84, of Kasson died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson.

Mary Lou was born July 11, 1941, in Kasson to Paul and Joy (Osborn) Urch. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1959 and attended Mankato State University for one year.

Mary Lou was united...

Sep 21, 2025

Marie Evelyn Armstrong, age 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1936, to the late Fredrick and Evelyn (Schutte) Alexander in Northfield. Marie attended school until she had to leave to care for her sick mother. She would later meet her future husband, Leonard, during one of his leaves returning...