Vaughn F. Kispert
Jun 25, 2019
Vaughn Fredrick Kispert, 87, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Owatonna Hospital. He was born January 23, 1932 in Nerstrand the son of Carl and Ruth (Ress) Kispert and raised by his dad and step mom, Martha (Heath) Kispert. Vaughn was active in wrestling and football at Faribault High School graduating with the class of 1951. He then...
James R. Haugen
Jun 25, 2019
James Robert Haugen, 87, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. He was born December 30, 1931 in Dennison, Minnesota the son of Emil and Viola (Hofdahl) Haugen. He was a Kenyon High School graduate, Class of 1950. He served two years in the Unites States Army and was honorably discharged. Following his military...
Margie A. Moore
Jun 23, 2019
Margie A. Moore, 94, of Medford, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Koda Living Community. She was born May 19, 1925 in Albert Lea the daughter of Peder and Alyda Winjum. Margie attended school in Albert Lea. She married Wayne Moore on June 16, 1944 in Northwood, IA. The couple farmed in Freeborn County where they also owned and operated...
Edward S. Block
Jun 22, 2019
Edward Steven Block, 93, of Owatonna, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born November 19, 1925, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin the son of Edward and Gladys Block. He attended school in Eau Claire until his senior year when he transferred to Owatonna High School and graduated. He served in the United States Air...
Dennis E. Lloyd
Jun 18, 2019
Dennis Eugene Lloyd, age 73, of Verona, Missouri, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at his home. He was born March 10, 1946, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Donald John and Pauline Gladys (Poffenburger) Lloyd. Dennis was a graduate of Byron High School in Byron, Minnesota. He was a machinist and also farmed. In his...
Dorothy E. Springer
Jun 11, 2019
Dorothy Elizabeth Springer, 91, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at The Emeralds of Faribault. She was born on August 30, 1927, in Owatonna the daughter of Albert and Mary (Kvasnicka) Kruger. She spent many years on the farm. When her parents moved into town, she moved to Mankato and worked in factories. She married Joseph H. Johnson in...
Maurene M. Grunwald
Jun 10, 2019
Maurene May Grunwald, 94, of Blooming Prairie, died Monday, June 10, 2019, surrounded by her family. She and her twin sister were born at home in Blooming Prairie Township on December 12, 1924, the daughters of Frank and Alma (Eaker) Borchert. She grew up on the Borchert family farm and attended country school next to Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Blooming...
Helen L. Scott
Jun 10, 2019
Helen Louise Scott, 87, of Owatonna, entered into her eternal home surrounded by her loving family and friends at Birchwood Cottages on Monday, June 10, 2019. Helen was born May 26, 1932, in Chadron, Nebraska, the daughter of Waldo and Irene (Parker) Goff. Helen married Raymond William Scott on January 20, 1951, in Chadron, NE. Helen's early life was centered...
Dean W Imm
Jun 9, 2019
Dean William Imm, 85, of Owatonna, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his home from Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 7, 1933 in Manson, Iowa the son of Andrew and Altye (Wiese) Imm. Dean farmed with his family in Iowa prior to moving to Minnesota in 1955. Dean married Eunice Thofson on July 7, 1957 at Hayward Lutheran Church....
Ronald C Wesely
Jun 7, 2019
Ronald Charles Wesely, 70, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Owatonna, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND. He was born January 25, 1949 in Owatonna the son of Charles and Bernice (Balzer) Wesely. Ron attended Southern Agricultural School in Waseca. He began his service in the US Army in 1969 and was stationed at Ft....
Janice M. Sathrum
Jun 4, 2019
Janice Sathrum, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th at Reflections- End of Life Care in Northfield. Janice was born at home in Dodge County, MN on January 11, 1927 to Ruth (Lehnherr) and Walter Buehler. After attending Normal Teachers Training in Cannon Falls, MN, Janice began her teaching career at the Concord, MN country school. In September...
Connie L. Holter
Jun 3, 2019
Connie Lynn Holter, 71, of Owatonna, passed away, surrounded by her family, on June 3, 2019 at Owatonna Hospital. Connie was born on September 9, 1947 in Princeton, Illinois. She grew up in Wyanet, Illinois and Laurel, Montana. She moved to Owatonna in 2004. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Bible Studies from Pillsbury Baptist College in 1970. She...
Timothy J. Miller
Jun 2, 2019
Timothy J. Miller, 55, of Owatonna, earned his wings and passed away under hospice care at his home on Sunday, June 2, 2019 after an 8 ½ year battle with brain cancer. He was a loving husband and father. Timothy was born October 22, 1963 in Grundy Center, IA to John and Phyllis (Meyer) Miller. Tim graduated from Luther College...
Gretchen R. Heil
May 31, 2019
Gretchen Renee Heil, 61, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home. She was born December 22, 1957 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Alfred and Dorothy (Roesler) Heil. She grew up in Owatonna where she attended school graduating with the Class of 1976. She continued her education at Rochester Community College where she earned an...
Seth J. Strusz
May 28, 2019
Seth Joel Strusz, 43, of Hartland, formerly of Owatonna, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born October 3, 1975 in Zumbrota the son of Vernon and Judith (Bamesberger) Strusz. Seth graduated from Owatonna High School in 1994. He attended Heavy Equipment School and Truck Driving School. Seth worked for Crane Creek Construction and Ryan Construction...
Gladys J. Barsness
May 28, 2019
Gladys Jeanette Barsness, 97, of Kenyon, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Northfield Hospital Long Term Care. She was born April 18, 1922 in Roscoe Township in Goodhue County the daughter of Richard and Mabel (Swenson) Greseth. She grew up on a farm, attended country school and graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1940. On June 30, 1942, she married...
Theodore J. "Ted" Staley
May 26, 2019
Theodore Joseph Staley, 87, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Koda Living Community. He was born April 26, 1932 in Owatonna the son of George and Anna (Skalicky) Staley. Ted attended country school near Steele Center. As a young man, Ted worked for his dad's garbage hauling business before working at the Owatonna Canning Company. While working at...
Ricki M. "Rick" Moeckly
May 24, 2019
Ricki Mark Moeckly, 57, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Homestead Hospice House. Rick was born February 6, 1962 in Owatonna, the son of Gaylord and Joan (Schmoll) Moeckly. Rick attended grade school in Owatonna before the family moved to Medford. He graduated from Medford High School. After graduating, Rick took electrical training courses and began his career...
Sidney P. Brosen
May 22, 2019
Sidney Peter Brosen, 86, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna. He was born January 19, 1933 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Peter and Mildred (Oxley) Brosen. He was a life-long resident of Steele County. He grew up on the Brosen family farm in Merton Township and attended country school. On June 4, 1954,...
Evelyn L. Kaplan
May 22, 2019
Evelyn Louise Kaplan, 93, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Koda Living Community. She was born April 18, 1926 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Prospal) Martinek. As a child, Evelyn enjoyed going to dance halls with her parents and dancing to their music. They were members of the Little Joe Martineks Band. Immediately after...
