Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 19, 2025

Irene Fette, age 95 of Owatonna, Minnesota died Friday, September 19, 2025, at Kaplan Woods Care Home in Owatonna.

Irene was born on October 7th, 1929, to Sarah (Miller) and Gustav Fette. She grew up on a farm in Meriden Township, Steele County. From 1960 – 1973 Irene lived in the State Hospital in Faribault, MN. She...

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Alice Krippner, 82, of Owatonna, died Friday, September 12, 2025.

She was born April 15, 1943, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Ballstadt) Green. Mary was united in marriage to Alfred Robert Krippner on February 14, 1961, in Owatonna. They were blessed with two sons, Robert and David.

Mary started working...

Sep 11, 2025

Gordon C. Bredlow, 73, of Montgomery AL passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.

He was born January 15, 1952, in Owatonna, Minnesota. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and was active until his retirement in 2018.

Gordon was a loving father, son, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle who was...

Sep 11, 2025

Ruby E. Gray, 91, of Claremont, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on August 3, 1934, to the late Melvin and Agnes (Musegades) Rehman, Ruby was the first of four children. Growing up, Ruby was raised on a farm, moving to the Claremont area in 1947, and graduating from Claremont High School in...

Sep 10, 2025

Deanna C. Schwering, age 79, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1946, one of nine children to the late Albert and Carol (Auman) Mundy. The family grew up in the Claremont and Hayfield areas, and Deanna graduated from Hayfield High School. In 1964, she married Joe Schwering and they...

Sep 7, 2025

Mark Edwin Maisio, 63, of Owatonna, died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home.

He was born July 26, 1962, in Orange County, California. The son of Elmer and Donna (Wortham) Maisio. Mark was united in marriage to Lana (Swancutt) on July 3, 2004, in Reno, Nevada. Mark worked for 25 years in the dry-cleaning industry before...

Sep 5, 2025

Sharon Louise Schroeder, age 79 of Hutchinson, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Apple Valley.

Sharon was born December 2, 1945, in Hutchinson. She was the daughter of Hillerd H. and Helen (Dietel) Lepel. Sharon was a 1963 graduate of Hutchinson High School.

Sharon was united in marriage to Jule Schroeder on October...