Adrienne Mae Breiner
Sep 3, 2025
Adrienne Mae Breiner, 95, of Owatonna, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Adrienne Mae Breiner was born in 1929 in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of James and Mae Iversen. After graduation from high school in 1947 she attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in music education in 1950. She spent the next two years...
Morgan G. Chladek
Aug 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Morgan George Chladek, from Claremont, Minnesota. Morgan was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left us on August 30th, 2025. He was 59 years old.
Morgan was born on April 25th,1966, in Owatonna, Minnesota to Terrance George Chladek and Carolyn Jean Chladek (Ohrmann) and...
James "Jim" Allan Nesseth
Aug 29, 2025
James "Jim" Allan Nesseth, age 59, of Menomonie, formerly of Kenyon, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 18, 1966, to the late Audrey (Kindseth) and Orester Nesseth in Kenyon. Jim graduated from Kenyon High School in 1984, and enlisted into the United States...
Dewey Pedigo Jr.
Aug 28, 2025
Dewey Pedigo, Jr., age 86, of Owatonna, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
A private gathering was held with family and friends.
Margery L. Arnold
Aug 26, 2025
Margery Lorraine Arnold, age 92 of Owatonna, Minnesota died peacefully surrounded by her close family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna.
Margery was born March 1, 1933, in Waseca, Minnesota to Milford and Lillian (Bakken) Berg.
She was united in marriage to Alvie L. Arnold Jr. on April 12, 1953, at...
Jeanette L. Fletcher
Aug 26, 2025
Jeanette Lois Fletcher, 96, a longtime resident of Kenyon, MN, died Tuesday August 26, 2025, at Northridge View Senior Living.
Jeanette was born on March 18, 1929, to William and Agnus Braun in St. Paul, MN. She grew up in the Inver Grove Heights area and attended country school through the 8th grade. On October 16, 1948,...
Ellen N. Bremer
Aug 25, 2025
Ellen Nina Bremer, age 75 of Owatonna, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Monday, August 25th, 2025.
She was born on October 22, 1949, in Austin, MN. Ellen married her late husband, Gary L. Bremer, on December 9th, 1967. Together, they raised five boys, shared a love for animals, rode motorcycles, & spent...
Arlyn Alvin Scheiber
Aug 23, 2025
Arlyn Alvin Scheiber, 90, of West Concord, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center with his family by his side.
He was born January 10, 1935, in Verdi, Minnesota the son of Alvin and Alma (Wiese) Scheiber. Arlyn was united in marriage to Barbara Kienietz on March 31, 1955, in...
Larry Melvin Quaale
Aug 23, 2025
Larry Melvin Quaale, 82, of Hayfield, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Timberdale Trace surrounded by family.
He was born May 17, 1943, in Owatonna, to Julius and Iona (Strandemo) Quaale. Larry was united in marriage to Judy Ann Jensen on November 1, 1963, in Owatonna. They had 34 wonderful years together until her passing...
Chad Max Walker
Aug 21, 2025
Chad Max Walker, 51, of Kenyon, died of natural causes on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
He was born July 14, 1974, in Faribault, Minnesota the son of William and Darlene (Klatt) Walker. He attended school in Kenyon and graduated high school as a part of the 1992 class. Chad was able to start his own lawn and...
Reuben Duane Ebeling
Aug 21, 2025
Reuben Duane Ebeling, 96, of Owatonna, died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community.
He was born July 12, 1929 in Meriden Township Steele County, Minnesota, the son of Reuben Paul and Edna (Anderson) Ebeling. He attended school at District #39 in Meriden Township for eight years, at the top of his class, and graduated from...
Karl O. Haugen
Aug 18, 2025
Karl Olaf Haugen, 41, of Forest Township, died Monday, August 18, 2025, unexpectedly at his home.
Karl was born April 16, 1984, in Zumbrota to Harris and Heidi (Peterson) Haugen. He was a 2002 graduate of Kenyon-Wanamingo High School. Karl attended the Law Enforcement Program at Alexandria Technical College and received his Bachelor's Degree from Mankato State...
Allan F. Geyer
Aug 13, 2025
Allan F. Geyer, age 84, of Kenyon, MN, died peacefully after a 19-year battle with Parkinson's Disease on August 13, 2025, at The Homestead of Rochester.
Allan was born on May 13, 1941, in Odebolt, IA, the third child of Esther (Obman) and Fay Geyer. When Allan was 13 years old his family moved to the Kenyon,...
Donna J. Hermes
Aug 6, 2025
Donna J. Hermes, age 73, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Benedictine Living in Owatonna after a long courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on November 17, 1951, to the late Don and Betty (Ramey) Stadler in Iowa Falls, IA. Donna was raised in the area where she was born until her...
Janis M. Ray
Aug 4, 2025
Janis M. Ray, of West Concord, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on June 11, 1928, to Marshall and Carolyn Svee, she is survived by one of her four siblings, Evelyn Lykkegaard; her son, Richard Ray (Catherine Belue Ray - deceased); daughter, Arlene Duenow (Arlyn Cash); and son, Steven Ray (Gloria). She is also...
Luverne L. Wanous
Aug 2, 2025
Luverne Leroy Wanous, 89 of Owatonna, passed away on August 2, 2025, at Ecumen Countryside, with his family by his side.
Born in Owatonna, Minnesota to Harold and Mildred (Racek) Wanous. He grew up near Pratt and attended country school until 8th grade, then attended Owatonna High School and was a member of the 1954 class. He...
James L. Grunwald
Jul 29, 2025
James Lars Grunwald, 91, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home.
He was born June 17, 1934, in rural Steele County near Ellendale, Minnesota the son of Arthur and Pearl (Thompson) Grunwald. He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1952 and began working in the creamery industry. He began driving milk routes for...
Adrian Vela
Jul 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adrian Vela, who departed this life on July 29, 2025, at the age of 63.
Born in Mexico on September 2, 1961, to Juan and Gregoria (Cantu) Vela, Adrian shared his first breath with his identical twin brother, Alfredo — his lifelong best friend. Their bond...
Robert Phillip Pecore
Jul 28, 2025
Robert "Bob" Phillip Pecore passed away July 28th at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, at the age of 92.
Bob was born September 23, 1932, in Menomonie, WI, to Gladys (Roach) and John Pecore. While working as a bellhop one summer at a hotel in Yellowstone National Park, Bob met the love of his life, Evelyn....
Robert A. "Bob" Sorenson
Jul 28, 2025
Robert Allen Sorenson, age 84 of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Owatonna Hospital.
Bob was born August 8, 1940, to Gordon and Jenny (Strand) Sorenson. He was a graduate of Drummond High School in Drummond, WI. Bob received his Master of Science Degree from Wisconsin State University in Superior, WI.
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