Evelyn M. Karna
Nov 2, 2016
Evelyn M. Karna, age 94, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, November 02, 2016 at Koda Living Community. She was born on August 22, 1922 in Brocket, North Dakota the daughter of Frank and Mary (Pesek) Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, Albert (2002) and son, Darrel. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Linda)...
Karen M. Beadell
Nov 1, 2016
Karen M. Beadell, age 75, of Owatonna, MN, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Karen Marlys Lovald was born on December 27, 1940 in Tracy, Minnesota the daughter of Astor and Helen (Kruse) Lovald. She attended school in Wabasso where she graduated from high school in 1958. Karen continued her education at Mankato State University....
Roger E. Dahle Jr.
Nov 1, 2016
Roger E. Dahle Jr., 59, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Owatonna. Roger was born September 5, 1957 in Waseca, Minnesota the son of Roger Dahle Sr. and Darlene (Richard) Steinberg. He attended school in Waseca. He served in the United States Navy on board the USS Independence from September 12, 1975 until April 28, 1977. Roger was...
Jerry H.Grayson
Oct 19, 2016
Jerry Howard Grayson, 72, of Medford, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Owatonna Hospital. Jerry was born September 14, 1944 in Braham, Minnesota the son of Ernest Dale and Ruth Dorothy (Lindstrom) Grayson. He grew up in Braham where he attended school and met his high school sweetheart Beverly Swanson. They were King and Queen of their high school prom...
Richard G. Keller
Oct 15, 2016
Richard G. Keller died peacefully on October 15, 2016 in Owatonna, MN at the age of 79. Richard was born on July 16, 1937 in Owatonna. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Keller and his daughter Laurie Keller. He is survived by his daughter Linda Keller, Mankato: three stepsons, Thomas and Dagne Kedrowski of Greenville, SC. Terrence...
Florence H. Rye
Oct 13, 2016
Florence H. Rye, 95, of Owatonna, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota. She was born June 15, 1921 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Wilker) Ahlers. Florence graduated from Owatonna High School in 1939. She worked as a secretary for Josten's for 15 years. She was united in marriage to O.W....
Gladys E. Steuernagel
Oct 12, 2016
Gladys Elaine Steuernagel, 91, of Woodbury, formerly of Owatonna died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her residence. Gladys Elaine Schmidt was born November 15, 1924 in Altura, Minnesota the daughter of Fred & Elma (Erickson) Schmidt. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1942. On March 23, 1946, she was united in marriage to Eldon Steuernagel at St. John's Evangelical...
Berneice M. Eichman
Oct 11, 2016
Berneice M. Eichman, 101, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Koda Living Community in Owatonna, Minnesota. Berneice Eichman was born on August 18, 1915, in Lyon County, Iowa, to Christian and Reka De Groot. The youngest of seven children, she grew up on a farm and attended school in the area. As a young woman she held...
Syd J. Hanson
Oct 11, 2016
Syd J. Hanson, 24, of Lake Crystal, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Syd Joseph Hanson was born June 5, 1992 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Todd and Maria (Guerriero) Hanson. He grew up in Medford where he attended school graduating with the Class of 2010. Syd continued his education at Mankato State...
Jane Lanier Story
Oct 2, 2016
Jane Tyler Lanier was born March 10, 1936, to William and Leila (Terry) Lanier in Jacksonville, Florida. At 80, she died October 2 at Rice County District One Hospital in Faribault, Minnesota. She was the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Buckner and Terry; and sisters Dorothy and Virginia. She is survived by...
Goodwin Boyum
Oct 2, 2016
(Alden Allen) Goodwin Boyum, 85, of Kenyon passed away at North Ridge View in Kenyon on Sunday, October 2, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Goodwin was born on April 25, 1931 in Freemont Township at home to Ida (Brattegjerde) and Andrew George Boyum in Winona County, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Arendahl Lutheran Church. He...
Jon P. Homuth
Oct 1, 2016
Jon Paul "Cookies" Homuth, 37, of Owatonna, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at his family's farm. He was born August 24, 1979 in Owatonna the son of Myron and Karen (Kelly) Homuth. Jon graduated from Owatonna High School with the Class of 1998. Shortly thereafter he began his career with Fastenal as well as continuing to help on the family...
Charles M. Rappe
Sep 30, 2016
Charles Michael Rappe, 72, of Owatonna, died Friday, September 30, 2016 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota. Chuck was born July 7, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota the son of Irvin and Edna (Laudert) Rappe. He graduated Faribault High School in 1962 and attended Mankato State where he earned his Accounting degree. He married Julie Ann Velzke on August 28,...
Deloris M. Olson
Sep 29, 2016
Deloris May Olson, 78, of Ellendale, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her home. She was born May 9, 1938 in Summit Township the daughter of Louis and Mary (Smith) Olson. She attended school in Ellendale where she graduated in 1958. She then started working at the Owatonna Canning Company (Lakeside Foods) where she worked for 47 years. Deloris was...
Timothy Lee Grems
Sep 28, 2016
Timothy Lee Grems, 56, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota. Tim was born October 21, 1959 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Leroy and Grace (Hedstrum) Grems. He was employed at Cybex for over 31 years and was a long time member of the Eagles and American Legion. He is survived by...
Douglas William Buan
Sep 26, 2016
Douglas William Buan, 57, of Owatonna, formerly of Kenyon, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Central Health Center in Le Center, Minnesota. The youngest son of Ellsworth and Mary (Odegaard) Buan he was born February 28, 1959 in Faribault. Douglas was baptized and confirmed at Hauge Lutheran Church in Kenyon. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from...
Alice E. Meyer
Sep 24, 2016
Alice Elaine Meyer , 86, of Owatonna, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born April 12, 1930 in Owatonna, Minnesota the daughter of Roy and Hollis (Lundberg) Von Wald. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna where she was a life-long member. She attended school in Owatonna and graduated...
John M. Idstrom
Sep 17, 2016
John Martin Idstrom, 86, of Owatonna, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his home. He was born November 10, 1929 in Triumph, now Timont, the son of Lechard and Anna (Monson) Idstrom. John graduated from Northfield High School and later St. Olaf College. He served in the US Army from 1951-1953 and the reserves until 1959. While in the service...
Howard O. Schroht
Sep 15, 2016
Howard Otto Schroht, 89, of Owatonna, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at his home. He was born June 6, 1927 in Berne the son of Otto and Uneita (Streiff) Schroht. Howard married Eleanor Spiekermann August 14, 1949 in Owatonna. The couple has lived in the Owatonna area since their marriage. Howard owned and operated the Conoco Gas Station in downtown...
Arlene "Pat" Erickson
Sep 13, 2016
Arlene "Pat" Erickson, 85, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Traditions II. She was born May 30, 1931 in Minneapolis the daughter of Emil and Lois Roepke. She was given the name, Pat, by her sisters and has been known as Pat for 75 years. On July 5, 1956, Pat married Gerald Jerry Erickson. It took him six...
