Harlan A. Steberg
Oct 1, 2017
Harlan Alfred Steberg, 90, of Zumbrota, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Kenyon Sunset Home. Harlan Alfred Steberg was born on April 14, 1927 in Minneola Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota the son of Alvin R. and Olga A. (Loken) Steberg. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Harlan graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1945. On...
Joseph B. Mcdilda
Sep 30, 2017
Joseph Ballard McDilda, 89, of Owatonna, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born December 10, 1927 in Lakeland, Florida the son of Edgar and Margaret (Meadows) McDilda. Joe attended school in Lakeland, FL and Martinsville, VA. He later earned his GED at the age of 37. Joe met his wife to be in Florida while...
Donald L. Zeise
Sep 29, 2017
Donald Lee Zeise, 70, of Owatonna, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home at REM Woodvale in Owatonna. He was born August 2, 1947 in Morristown, Minnesota the son of Vernal and Olive (Jorgenson) Zeise. He grew up on a dairy farm in Deerfield Township. He attended Districe #19 Country School and Medford Public School. Donald worked as farmhand...
Dr. James S. Hiner
Sep 21, 2017
Dr. James Sylvester Hiner, 94 of Kenyon went to be with his Lord on September 21, 2017 at the Cannon Falls Hospital. He was born to John and Cornelia Hiner in Osage, Iowa on December 15, 1922. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1940, enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943, and received his wings in 1944...
Florence G. Feldmann
Sep 16, 2017
Florence G. Feldmann, 103, of Kenyon, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. Florence was born May 29, 1914 on the farm in East Chain, MN. She was the daughter of Michael and Pelegeia (Shumski) Kotewa. Florence married Ferdinand H. Feldmann on April 30, 1946 in Fairmont, MN. They farmed in Fairmont, St. James and Kenyon, MN....
Terry G. Wiese
Sep 11, 2017
It is with great sadness the family of Terry Gene Wiese announces his passing after a brief illness on Monday, September 11, 2017, at the age of 74 years. Terry was surrounded by his loving family in his home in Owatonna, MN. Terry was born April 6, 1943 in Osage, IA to Walter and Bernice Wiese. More opportunities presented itself...
Gary D. Sticha
Sep 11, 2017
Gary D. Sticha, 75, of Owatonna, died Monday, September 11, 2017 at Homestead Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born September 2, 1942 in Eagle Bend, Minnesota the son of William and Lila (Farrell) Sticha. The family moved in and around southern Minnesota. Gary attended school at Medford High School and graduated from Owatonna High School...
Gerald H. Elsner
Sep 11, 2017
Gerald Henry Elsner, age 78, of Owatonna, died Monday, September 11, 2017, at Traditions I in Owatonna. He was born on November 10, 1938, in Owatonna the son of Henry and Dorothy (Von Ruden) Elsner. He grew up and attended school in Owatonna. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married Joan Hendrickson and the couple...
Robert M. Laugeson
Sep 10, 2017
Robert Marcus Laugeson, 76, of Owatonna, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Homestead Hospice House. He was born May 12, 1941 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Clarence and Anna (Bowman) Laugeson. Bob was raised in Hackensack where he graduated from High School. While growing up he worked on his family's resort and enjoyed playing football. After high school he...
Rev. Dr. Ward B. Malloy
Sep 8, 2017
Rev. Dr. Ward B. Malloy, age 69, of Faribault, died in Rochester, MN on September 8, 2017 after complications from a fall combined with a lengthy illness called Marfans Syndrome. Ward was born May 5, 1948 in Oakland, California to Edwin and Elizabeth Malloy, raised in communities from California to Oregon. Ward completed his bachelors degree from Pacific University in...
Katharine "Kathy" Champion
Sep 8, 2017
Katharine Kathy Diane Champion, 55, of Lake City, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. She was born April 28, 1962 in Fairfield, California the daughter of Russell and Iris (Nelson) Champion. As a child, she moved to Plainview, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1981. She has lived in...
Gary A. Troff
Sep 5, 2017
Gary Allen Troff, 53, of Faribault, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his home. He was born December 31, 1963 in Owatonna the son of Harold and June (French) Troff. He grew up in rural West Concord. He attended school in West Concord and graduated from West Concord High School in 1982. He continued his...
Jonnette M. Barnhart
Sep 5, 2017
Jonnette Marie Barnhart, 44, of West Concord, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jonnette was born October 28, 1972 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter of John and Victoria (Felt) Geier. She attended Kenyon High School. Jonnette married Steve Barnhart on April 4, 1992 and were blessed with...
Marshall A. Severson
Sep 4, 2017
Marshall Allan Severson, 64, of Owatonna, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He is survived by siblings, Daniel Severson and Jody Severson both of Owatonna; niece, Molly (Shane) Pettis of Owatonna and nephew, Brad (Meg) Severson of Woodbury. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Jeanne (Matejcek) Severson. A Celebration of Life Gathering...
Alvin S. Kvittem
Sep 1, 2017
Alvin S. Kvittem, 93, of Wanamingo, Minnesota died Friday, September 1, 2017 at Kenyon Sunset Home. Alvin was born September 2, 1923 in Cherry Grove Township, Minnesota the son of Adolph and Sophie (Haugen) Kvittem. He was baptized and confirmed at Dale Lutheran Church. He attended country school until the age of 16 when he took over the family farm...
Helen Biren
Aug 25, 2017
Helen Marie Margaret (Stroh) Biren died Friday, August 25, 2017, at Koda Community Living in Owatonna, of complications from Parkinson's Disease. Helen was born May 22, 1936, in Luverne, Minnesota the daughter of Jerry Stroh and Effie (Anderson) Stroh. After graduating high school, she attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls and then began her teaching career in Pipestone, MN. She...
David T. Howieson
Aug 24, 2017
David T. Howieson, 83, of Owatonna, Minnesota died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was greatly loved and a quiet man who made a loud impact on those who knew him. He handled life's challenges with dignity and grace. David said many times God has been so good to me. He was an...
Mary C. Nespor
Aug 22, 2017
Mary C. Nespor, 82, of Owatonna, Minnesota died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Owatonna Hospital. Mary was born May 11, 1935 in Potter County, Pennsylvania the daughter of James and Veronica (Shalkowski) Sirianni. She moved to California where she met William Nespor. They were married in 1972 in Long Beach, CA. In 1994, they moved to Owatonna to be...
Herbert G. Rand
Aug 21, 2017
Herbert Herb G. Rand, 88 of Claremont, MN passed away peacefully Monday, August 21st, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by family. Herbert G. Rand was born July 1st, 1929 near Claremont, MN. He was the son of John and Vida (Gorham) Rand. Herbert was raised and attended school in Claremont, graduating in 1947. Herbert was united...
Marilyn A. Kammerer
Aug 18, 2017
Marilyn Ann Kammerer, 91, formerly of Ellendale, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at St. Mark's Living in Austin. She was born August 5, 1926 in Racine, Wisconsin the daughter of Merrill and Martha (Wayne) Jensen. Marilyn moved with her family from Racine to Clarks Grove and later Geneva. She graduated from Ellendale High School and attended Mankato State University for...
