Julene "Jo" Bauleke
Jan 28, 2018
Julene Jo Kaye Bauleke, 77, of Owatonna, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 28, 2018 following a long-term illness. Julene Jo was born June 5, 1940 in Albert Lea, MN the daughter of John A. and Viola A. (Powers) Johnson. She attended public school in Albert Lea and was united in marriage to James R. Bauleke. Julene (Jo)...
Daniel J. Bendorf
Jan 26, 2018
Daniel John Bendorf, 63, of Owatonna, MN passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Daniel was born July 28, 1954 at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington to Lavern and Darlene (Thurnau) Bendorf. He was a 1972 graduate of Owatonna High School. Dan married Kathleen Wright on April 27, 1974 in Bloomington, MN. They...
Jeffrey L. Kath
Jan 15, 2018
Jeffrey Lynn Kath, 63, of Owatonna, died Monday, January 15, 2018 of natural causes at his home. He was born December 24, 1954 in Waseca the son of Edward and Kay (Fogarty) Kath. Jeff graduated from Owatonna High School in 1972. He married Cindy Eisert July 28, 1974 and together they had two children, Allyson and Kory. They were later...
Douglas "Doug" L. Seibert
Jan 14, 2018
Douglas L. Seibert, 86, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. He was born March 29, 1931 in St. Peter, Minnesota the son of Jay and Eva Irene (Peterson) Seibert. Douglas graduated from St. Peter High School in 1949. He served on the Frank E. Evans ship with the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1952....
Cecil T. Mincks
Jan 11, 2018
Cecil Thomas Mincks, 55, of Owatonna, died of natural causes Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1962 in Macomb, Illinois the son of Franklin and Mary (Llewellyn) Mincks. Cecil lived in Austin, Adams, and Owatonna, Minnesota and had several friends from all 3 places. He graduated from high school in Scioto, Illinois. He loved...
Norbert W. Schroeder
Jan 8, 2018
Norbert Wilfred Schroeder, 93, of Owatonna, died January 8, 2018 at Homestead Hospice House, Owatonna, MN. Norbert was born on December 26, 1924 at home in Meriden Township. He was the son of Ewald and Caroline Lena (Abbe) Schroeder. He was baptized on January 18, 1925 at home. He went to Sunday School and on May 28, 1939 was confirmed...
Keith B. Colmer
Jan 7, 2018
Keith Burnell Colmer, 53, of Claremont, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Campus due to complications from influenza and pneumonia. Keith was born on November 29, 1964 in Owatonna the son of George and Eunice (Johnson) Colmer. He attended West Concord High School, graduating in 1983. After graduation he joined the Army and was stationed...
James "Jim" R. Schumacher
Jan 7, 2018
James Jim Robert Schumacher, 35, of Hollandale, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Residence. He was born April 1, 1982 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of Kenn and Brenda (Stucky) Schumacher. He grew up on a farm in the Hollandale and Ellendale area and attended school at NRHEG. Jim worked as a cook at the truck stop in Ellendale...
Duane C. Rasmussen
Jan 5, 2018
Duane Clarence Rasmussen, 85, of Owatonna, died Friday, January 5, 2018 at Koda Living Community. He was born July 20, 1932 in Meriden Township the son of Clarence and Sylvia (Rasmussen) Rasmussen. Duane grew up in Hope. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1951. On May 6, 1954 he married Ione Standke in Owatonna. Duane worked at the Ford...
Betty L. Thon
Jan 5, 2018
Betty Louise Thon, 87, of Owatonna, died Friday, January 5, 2018 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born August 11, 1930 in Blooming Grove Township the daughter of Dirk and Laura (Brune) Terpstra. Betty grew up on her family's farm and graduated from Owatonna High School. She went on to attend Medical Technology School in the Twin Cities and worked for...
Ronald J. Jensen
Jan 1, 2018
Ronald J. Jensen, 80, of Owatonna, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis. He was born March 13, 1937 in Owatonna the son of Judeen and Ruby (Hassell) Jensen. Ron attended District 76 country school and grew up on his family's farm. He worked for Steele County for over 37 years before retirement and then worked part...
Harold "Jim" J. Berquam
Jan 1, 2018
Harold Jim James Berquam, 83, of Kenyon, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at District One Hospital in Faribault. He was born March 17, 1934 on a farm in Goodhue County the son of Alfred and Emma (Flom) Berquam. He attended country school and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1952 with his brother Allen. Following his schooling, he began his...
Alan R. Qualley
Jan 1, 2018
Alan Ross Qualley, 62, of Owatonna, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born May 6, 1955 in Dickinson, North Dakota the son of Kenneth and Irene (Harris) Qualley. Alan graduated from Dickinson High School. He received an Associate Degree in Graphic Arts from Wahpeton School of Science. He then worked in the natural gas industry...
Ethna L. Hanson
Dec 31, 2017
Ethna L. Hanson, age 93, of Oronoco, MN, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Rehoboth Adult and Elder Care in Oronoco. Ethna Lorraine Hanson was born on April 27, 1924 in Clay County, South Dakota the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Thompson) Norling. She attended country school and graduated from Beresford High School in 1942. She continued her education for...
Lavern D. Ehlers
Dec 31, 2017
Lavern Delmar Ehlers, 77, of Owatonna, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home. He was born August 22, 1940 in Nevada Township the son of Arnold and Amelia (Denker) Ehlers. Lavern was baptized Sept. 1, 1940 and confirmed June 12, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dexter Township. He farmed with his family on their dairy farm in Mower County...
James "Jim" L. Walker
Dec 30, 2017
James Jim Lowell Walker, 86, of Faribault, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.. He was born July 29, 1931 in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Orven and Leda (Richardson) Walker. He grew up on the family farm near Kenyon, attending country school near Moland and graduating from Kenyon High School in 1949. He served in...
Michael A. Green
Dec 28, 2017
Michael Allen Green, 60, of Owatonna, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home. He was born April 18, 1957 in St. Joseph, Michigan the son of Gerald and Bonnie (Mundt) Green. Mike graduated from West Concord High School in 1975. He began his career of more than 40 years with Energy Economics Inc. in Dodge Center. Mike lived in...
Ethel M. Quimby
Dec 28, 2017
Please note that the service is the week of Jan 8th. Ethel Mae Quimby, 94, of Owatonna, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. She was born May 18, 1923 in West Concord the daughter of Paul and Suzie (Naylor) Farka. Ethel graduated from West Concord High School in 1941. She was a bookkeeper at the West...
Gladys I. Mensing
Dec 25, 2017
Gladys Irene Mensing, 82, of Owatonna, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born January 17, 1935 in Claremont the daughter of Russell and Gertrude (Locke) Howard. Gladys was raised and attended school in Claremont. She married Lester Mensing on April 27, 1952 in Owatonna. The couple farmed together until moving to Owatonna in 1961. Gladys worked...
