Obituary Listing

Apr 9, 2025

Matthias James Meester, Beloved Child of God, passed away from SUIDS—Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Owatonna, MN.

Matthias was born January 19, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Chris and Laurel (Midthun) Meester. Matthias' first caregivers were the staff of the Methodist Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit....

Apr 8, 2025

Norma Jean Krell, 86, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence.

Norma was born April 29, 1938, in Owatonna to the late Elmer F. and Lillian Marie Larson Linse. She was raised in Owatonna where she graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956. Norma enjoyed gardening, traveling out West with her family, baking and...

Apr 6, 2025

Nancy Jean Broin died peacefully on April 6, 2025, at Goodhue Senior Living in Goodhue, Minnesota.

Nancy was born on March 26, 1943, in Stewartville, Minnesota to Ernest and Verna (Schroeder) Reich. She grew up in Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1961.

On April 26, 1963, Nancy married John Shatford. They lived...

Mar 31, 2025

Kathryn Sue (Gillen) Ness, age 46, of West Concord, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1978, to George and Deborah (Dressel) Gillen, the second of four daughters. Katie graduated from Kenyon – Wanamingo High School and continued her education at Rochester Community and Technical College where she followed her passion, earning an...

Mar 29, 2025

Shane Lamar Wutschke, 50, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home.

He was born February 17, 1975, in Owatonna, Minnesota to LaMar and Janet (Verplank) Wutschke. Shane graduated from Medford High School in 1994. Shane worked for his grandpa JC at his painting company, Verco Painting, and eventually took over the business...

Mar 29, 2025

Trudith Lyn Pierce went home peacefully on Sunday, March 30th, surrounded lovingly by her family.

She was born to Arthur and Rose Olsen on Oct. 2, 1943, in Algona, Iowa and was raised in nearby Sexton. She attended the local one-room schoolhouse in her elementary years but graduated from Algona High school in 1961.

Trudy...

Mar 24, 2025

Robert W. "Bill" Foreman, 91, of Owatonna, MN, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Randolph Health Services in Randolph, Wisconsin.

He was born May 8, 1933, in Paris, Missouri, the son of William Eugene and Dora Isabelle (Wills) Foreman. Bill grew up in Mexico, Missouri, and was famous for saying "he was born in Paris...

Mar 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" John Buan, 69, of Medford, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Medford Senior Care.

He was born January 4, 1956, in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Ellsworth and Mary (Odegaard) Buan. Bob was baptized in 1956 and confirmed in 1971 at Hauge Lutheran Church in Kenyon. He grew up on the family...

Mar 23, 2025

Bruce Ordean Madson, Age 70, Passed away on March 23, 2025, at his home after a 6 year battle with cancer.

Bruce was born May 11, 1954 to Obed and Daisy (Bjork) Madson. grew up in rural Blooming Prairie on a farm along with his seven siblings. He enjoyed wrestling and helped dig graves for extra income...

Mar 18, 2025

Philip Kyle McIntyre, 83, of Waseca, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waseca.

Born on November 6, 1941, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Philip was the beloved son of Dr. John A. McIntyre and Margaret (McFarland) McIntyre. He spent his formative years in Owatonna, where he graduated from Owatonna...

Mar 17, 2025

Carol J. McColley, 84, of Richfield died Monday March 17, 2025. She was born September 13, 1940 in Owatonna, Minnesota. The daughter of the late Elsworth "Pat" and Helen (Wemple) Stoos.

Carol was married to Lenard McColley on October 28, 1961 in Owatonna and was married for over 44 years before his passing in 2005. She worked...

Mar 16, 2025

Jane Jeanette Rudolf, age 88, died Sunday, March 16, 2025, in the SpringHills Memory Care Unit, in Middletown, Ohio.

Jane was born in Minneapolis on August 6, 1936, and adopted by Fred and Ida Buenzow, through Lutheran Social Services.

Jane was baptized on October 13, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN and confirmed at Mansfield Lutheran Church east of Kiester, MN in 1949. She...

Mar 7, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Gilbert Peterson, 89, of Owatonna, died Friday, March 7, 2025, in Owatonna.

He was born February 26, 1936, in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Gilbert and Ruth (Warsinski) Peterson. Gene grew up on the family farm and lived there for 89 years and attended country school at the end of his driveway. After school he...

Mar 7, 2025

Raymond C. Placencia, 34, of Owatonna, MN passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2025 at his home.

Raymond was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 1st, 1990 to Angela Placencia. He was then later raised in the southern Minnesota area. Some of the things that Raymond enjoyed the most were writing and creating music, creating artwork...

Mar 5, 2025

Kathleen Mary Gunderson, 82, of Owatonna, died peacefully at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born May 29, 1942 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Earl and Anna (Carlson) Patten. She grew up in Medford and was active in the marching band and served as accompanist for the school choir...

Mar 3, 2025

Ralph Andrew Nelson, 80, passed away at his home on March 3, 2025.

Ralph was born November 14, 1944 in St. Peter, Minnesota to Andrew and Lena (Deling) Nelson. While growing up, Ralph helped working on the farms in the Winona and Altura, Minnesota areas. After entering the manufacturing workforce, he worked at a few different companies...

Feb 27, 2025

Jacob Lamon Simonson, 98, of Owatonna, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Traditions of Owatonna.

He was born April 15, 1926, near Sargeant, MN to George and Ragnild (Nesheim) Simonson. He attended Hayfield Schools and worshiped at Evanger Lutheran in Mower County.

He was united in marriage to LaVonne Eaker on December 15, 1949 at...

Feb 25, 2025

Donna Lea Anderson

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025 our lives were changed forever with the unexpected passing of Donna Lea Anderson of Owatonna, MN. Donna was born Sunday, January 26, 1958 to Harry & Verna Prins in Worthington, MN. For 67 years she blessed everyone with her memorable laugh, her quick wit, insurmountable love & compassion. Donna...

Feb 24, 2025

Claremont, MN - Joel E. Thomas, age 85, passed away in Claremont, MN on February 24, 2025.

He is survived by his children: Barb (Tim) Streeter of Vassar, MI; Lee (Kathy) Thomas of Tulsa, OK; Nanci (Richard) Emmans of Owatonna, MN; Carolyn (Tim) Foss of Spokane, WA; Kim (Kevin) Schandorf of Mantorville, MN; Terry (Heidi) Thomas of...

Feb 24, 2025

Jean died peacefully February 24, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community, Owatonna, MN one week after she celebrated her 93rd birthday with family and dear friends, many from her church.

Jean Ann Greenville Pederson was born February 16, 1932 to Charles and Bertha (Hullander) Greenville of Canon City at St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault. Jean grew up in...