Lila I. Patterson
Jan 8, 2026
Lila Irene Patterson, 99, of Kenyon, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Faribault Senior Living.
Lila was born April 16, 1926, in Rochester, the daughter of Herbert and Hannah (Sathre) Cordes. She attended Skyberg country school. Lila was united in marriage to Forrest L. Patterson on April 16, 1955, at Hegre Lutheran Church in rural Kenyon.
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Sue M. Armstrong
Jan 7, 2026
Sue Armstrong, age 68, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, Sue's life was defined by her dedication to those she held close and the strength she showed throughout her journey.
She was the beloved...
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Schmidt
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Schmidt, age 66, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on April 6, 1959, in Waseca, she was the daughter of Norbert and Hilda (Krenke) Schmidt. Sandy attended Owatonna schools and graduated in 1977.
Sandy dedicated 42 years of her life to NCS/Pearson before retiring on...
Samniang Amara Dybevik
Jan 5, 2026
Samniang Dybevik, age 74, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.
No services will be held for Samniang at this time.
Audrey F. Smith
Jan 4, 2026
Audrey Faith Smith, 87, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.
Audrey was born July 6, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jack and Faith (Schleusner) Breitzman. She graduated from high school in Menomonie in 1956.
She was united in marriage to LaVern N. Smith on January 14,...
Philip "Phil" James Velzke
Jan 3, 2026
Philip "Phil" James Velzke, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the New Richland Care Center after a brief illness. He was born on April 14, 1941, the son of the late Gerhard and Bertha (Sorgatz) Velzke. Phil attended and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1959.
On July 28, 1962, Phil married...
Judith Marie Hansen
Jan 3, 2026
Judith Marie Hansen, age 80, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on June 20, 1945, in Albert Lea, she was the daughter of Lemoyne and Doris (Raben) Jensen. Judy attended grade school in Ellendale, graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1963, and then from her nursing program in Austin....
John "Jack" F. Crawford
Jan 2, 2026
John "Jack" Fredrick Crawford, age 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born at home near Blackduck, Minnesota, Beltrami County, on May 15, 1936, to John W. and Inez (Dickison) Crawford.
As a young boy, he explored the woods, lakes and streams surrounding his home. He learned to hunt and fish at...
Raymond Alvin Six
Dec 29, 2025
Raymond Alvin Six, 87, of West Concord, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at Benedictine Living Madonna Towers, Rochester, Minnesota.
Ray was born August 5th, 1938, in Knoxville, Iowa, while his parents Harold Alvin Six and Mary Belle (Wright) Six were visiting his grandparents in Dallas and Melcher, Iowa.
He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in June 1956. He attended Grandview...
Helen I. Lyman
Dec 26, 2025
Helen Lyman, 88, of Owatonna passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Ecumen Brooks in Owatonna surrounded by her family. Helen was born Hedwig Irmgard Fischer on January 10, 1937, in Nurnberg, Germany, daughter of Karl and Marie (Reinfrank) Fischer. Growing up in wartime and post-war Germany, she attended school in Nurnberg and later Ansbach. She was recognized...
Leroy Raymond Holthus
Dec 26, 2025
Leroy Raymond Holthus, 74, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, suddenly at his home due to medical complications.
He was born July 20, 1951, in Waseca, to Lloyd and Lois (Krassin) Holthus. The family moved to Owatonna when Leroy was in grade school. Leroy graduated from Owatonna High School in 1969 and started working...
Otto L. Roneker
Dec 25, 2025
Otto Leo Roneker, age 65, of Waterville, MN, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community of Owatonna.
Born on September 12, 1960, in Yuma, Arizona, to Mikiko Mori and Earl Roneker. Otto was known for his outgoing, intelligent, witty, and loving personality. Otto earned his GED, served in the Army for a year, and, upon returning...
Michele Rae Walker
Dec 25, 2025
Michele Rae Walker, age 63, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
A private burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, where Michele will be laid to rest with her mother, Teresa.
Wallace Francis Caron
Dec 25, 2025
Wallace (Wally) Francis Caron, 70, of Kenyon, died Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home due to a farm accident.
He was born September 7, 1955, in Faribault, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Helen (Sanborn) Caron. Wally attended school in Kenyon before joining the United States Army and completing his high school education. Serving in the Army from...
Marianne Mauer
Dec 22, 2025
Marianne Mauer, 77, of Owatonna, Minnesota died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
Marianne was born December 3, 1948, in Moorhead, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Joseph and Cecilia (Dow) Stech and graduated from Marian High School in 1967. Marianne was united in marriage to Rodney Mauer on July 26,...
Marlys L. Fischer
Dec 17, 2025
Marlys Lillian Fischer, 96, of Owatonna, went home to Heaven to be with her "Precious Lord", Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.
Marlys was born April 2, 1929, in Sibley, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harvey and Kate (Kruger) Johns. She grew up and attended school in Sibley and often liked...
Eugene "Gene" O. Zeise
Dec 16, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Otto Zeise, 87, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home after a year long battle with cancer.
He was born on October 20, 1938, in Owatonna, to Ernest and Amelia (Brockmiller) Zeise. Gene was united in marriage to Judy Baumgartner on March 7, 1959, in Owatonna. He was a self-employed...
Richard "Dick" J. Schneider
Dec 16, 2025
Richard "Dick" Joseph Schneider, 92, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
He was born February 2, 1933, in St. Peter, Minnesota, the son of John "Jack" and Emily (Von Esson) Schneider. He met the love of his life, Shirley Rishavy at Saint Augustine High School. After high school, he went on...
Joan Ruth Keller
Dec 15, 2025
Joan Ruth Keller, age 92, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on September 17, 1933, at her home on Rice Lake Road in Owatonna, the daughter of Erick and Ruth (Hass) Eschenbach. Joan spent her entire life in Owatonna, attending kindergarten at the Little Red...
Arlean June Pritchard
Dec 13, 2025
Arlean June Pritchard, 88, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Owatonna Hospital.
She was born March 20, 1937, in Rural Freeborn County, Minnesota the daughter of William and Martha (Brix) Kendrick. Arlean graduated from Freeborn High School in 1955 before working at Bowages in Wells. Arlean was united in marriage to Curtis...
