Elizabeth F. Becker
Feb 27, 2019
Elizabeth Freda Becker, 97, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was born June 2, 1921 to August and Freda (Utecht) Reiter, at their farm home in Steele County. A lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church of Owatonna, she was baptized June 26, 1921, and confirmed June 2, 1935. She attended District 43 rural...
David L. Erickson
Feb 25, 2019
David Lawrence "Dave" Erickson, 78, of Kenyon, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Dave was born July 24, 1940 in Willmar, MN, the son of Lawrence and Doris (Nelson) Erickson. He graduated from Madelia High School, and then obtained a Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College. He was an accomplished wrestler and cross country runner...
Phyllis A. Engbard
Feb 24, 2019
Phyllis Athalene Engbard, 80, of Owatonna, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato. She was born July 28, 1938 in Breckenridge, Minnesota the daughter of Paul and Adeline (Bolstad) Syverson. She attended country school at Ibsen #5 in Richland County, North Dakota, graduated from Wahpeton High School, and earned her four-year degree at Concordia College. She...
Ben G. Hiniker
Feb 24, 2019
Ben G. Hiniker, age 89, died Feb. 24 at his home in Owatonna. A family service will be held at a later date. Ben was born in Mankato in 1929 and was raised with a brother and four sisters on farms near several southern Minnesota communities. He graduated from Northfield HS in 1947 and served for two years in the...
Ruth E. Koehler
Feb 22, 2019
Ruth Elsa Koehler, 95, of Owatonna, died Friday, February 22, 2019 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born January 5, 1924 in Red Rock Township the daughter of Arthur and Louise (Schwartz) Smith. Ruth graduated from Austin High School. She worked for Hormel before enrolling in Nurses training. Ruth completed her nurses training in Rochester and began her long career which...
Kathryn L. Grovdahl
Feb 21, 2019
Kathryn Lynn Grovdahl, 64, of Owatonna, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Birchwood Cottages. Kathryn was born May 12, 1954 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Orso) Grovdahl. She lived a life full of love for her family. Kathryn enjoyed arts and crafts, decorating, and the music of several genres. She also had a fascination of...
Robert D. Gasner
Feb 20, 2019
Robert D. Gasner, 88, of Ellendale, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at New Richland Care Center. He was born November 26, 1930 in Deerfield Township the son of Christ and Mabel (Dartt) Gasner. Robert graduated from Owatonna High School in 1949. He worked on the family farm after graduation and then served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953...
Arlene M. Peters
Feb 18, 2019
Arlene M. Peters, 83, of Owatonna, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at her daughter's home. Arlene Mavis was born July 13, 1935 in Owatonna, the daughter of LaVerne and Dorna (Bartz) Reiter. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1954. Arlene united in marriage to Robert L. Peters on July 13, 1957 at Associated Church. She was an in-home daycare...
Darlene G. Noyce
Feb 14, 2019
Darlene (Boettcher) Noyce, 84, of Owatonna, MN, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna after a brave battle with Alzheimer's disease. Darlene was born on February 24, 1934, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Augusta Boettcher. As a toddler, Darlene's love for all animals became obvious. She adopted many cats and dogs and enjoyed...
Robert L. Nesbit
Feb 7, 2019
Robert "Bob" Lee Nesbit, 84, of Owatonna, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Birchwood Cottages. He was born April 3, 1934 in Winona, Minnesota the son of William and Agnes (Blank) Nesbit. He grew up in St. Charles, Minnesota. He attended school in St. Charles where he excelled in sports; baseball, basketball and football. He graduated from St. Charles High...
Adam J. Knopik
Feb 2, 2019
Adam James Knopik, 45, of Owatonna, died Saturday, February 2, 2019. Adam was born and raised in Rice County. He went to school in Faribault, Minnesota and graduated high school, Class of 1992. Adam enjoying fishing and being surrounded by oak trees while camping. He loved building things and working with his hands. He was a dedicated Machinist at TruVue...
Marian Evans Schull
Jan 31, 2019
Marian F. Evans Schull, 89, of Owatonna, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Owatonna Hospital. She was born July 9, 1929, in Faribault, Minnesota the daughter of John and Lillian (Cruikshank) Walker. She grew up on various farms in Steele and Rice Counties. She attended school in Medford and graduated from Medford High School in 1947. She continued her...
Sharon L. Johnson
Jan 26, 2019
Sharon Luella Johnson, 63, of Owatonna, died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born June 29, 1955 in Owatonna, the daughter of Elmore and Lucille (Wilker) Sorenson. Sharon married Bruce Johnson on June 30, 1984. The couple was blessed with one son, Cody. Sharon worked as a hospital secretary and then later as a paraprofessional at...
Lois M. Holzerland
Jan 24, 2019
Lois Marie Holzerland, 88, of Owatonna, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at home at Park Place Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1930 in Milaca, Minnesota the daughter of Roy and Elvie (Becklin) Isaacson. She graduated from Milaca High School as the salutatorian of the Class of 1948. She continued her education at Gustavus...
Cynthia D. Delong
Jan 20, 2019
Cynthia Dianne "Cindy" Delong, 66, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Koda Living Community. Cindy was born July 2, 1952 in North Carolina the daughter of Harley and Elaine (Shay) Hicks. In 1952, Cindy moved to Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Bloomington Lincoln High School. Cindy married Ross Johnson, and the couple had one child together, Cory...
Darlene A. Hunt
Jan 16, 2019
Darlene Ann Hunt, 80, of Claremont, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home. She was born July 3, 1938 in Waseca, Minnesota the daughter of Henry and Wileminia "Minnie" (De Raad) Mollé. She grew up on a farm near Waseca and attended school in Waseca. On January 3, 1956, she married Richard Hunt in Owatonna. The couple lived in...
Ralph E. Brown
Jan 11, 2019
Ralph Ervin Brown, 85, of Owatonna, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at Birchwood Cottages. He was born November 21, 1933 in Austin the son of Justin and Grace (Dawley) Brown. Ralph attended country school District 85. He entered into the U.S. Army in October of 1954 and was honorably discharged in October of 1956. On October 6, 1957 Ralph married...
Craig D. Cook
Jan 10, 2019
Craig D. "Cookie" Cook, 58, of West Concord, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 unexpectedly at his home. Craig Donovan Cook was born January 29, 1960 in Farmington, the son of Robert and Glenys (Stoerzinger) Cook. Craig graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1978. He worked as a farmer and worked for Interstate Mills in Kenyon for over 10 years....
Viola I. Schafer
Jan 8, 2019
Viola Irene Schafer, 89, of New Richland, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at New Richland Care Center. She was born February 26, 1929 in Freedom Township, Minnesota the daughter of Edgar and Agnes (Beck) Possin . Viola was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Janesville. She spent 2 years of high school in Waldorf, then moved to Janesville...
Judy Gunhus
Jan 5, 2019
Judy A. Gunhus, 74, of Apple Valley, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1944 in Faribault, Minnesota the daughter of John and Ella (Steinberg) Cordes. She grew up in Kenyon where she attended school. On August 27, 1960, she married Leroy Gunhus at Gol Lutheran Church. The couple made...
