Obituary Listing

Jun 24, 2025

Dennis J. Meillier, 76, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Prairie Cottages in Owatonna, formerly Traditions II.

He was born December 4, 1948, in Faribault, Minnesota the son of Donald and Julia (Dwyer) Meillier. Dennis grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy in 1967. He married his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline...

Jun 23, 2025

Macel Rae (Schrader) Eschenbach, 98, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed peacefully into our Lord's arms on June 23, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Marlin Stoltz, Moyock, North Carolina. Macel was born on January 22, 1927, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, to the late John Patrick and Mamie (Cogar) Schrader. She was one of...

Jun 14, 2025

Jeffrey Adolph Borchert was born on March 31, 1958 in Owatonna, MN, to parents, Beverly (Kopischke) Borchert and Adolph (Butch) Borchert. At age 67, he passed away peacefully at home in Owatonna, MN, after a 7-month courageous battle with cancer.

Jeff graduated from the Owatonna High School in 1977. He had many fond memories of those high...

Jun 10, 2025

Michelle L. Gerholz, age 73, of Kenyon passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Michelle was born on March 4, 1952, in Red Lake Falls Township to Henry and Genevieve (Drees) LaCourse. She was a graduate of Shakopee High School and later received cosmetology training. She owned Michelle's Family Hair Care in...

Jun 9, 2025

Eugene Leo Krell, age 94, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, just a few days before his 95th birthday. Born on June 12, 1930, Eugene was one of the four children to the late Leo and Lydia (Kruger) Krell. Growing up in the Blooming Prairie area, he graduated from Blooming Prairie High School and enlisted into...

Jun 7, 2025

Barbara Ann Flicek, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Circle Drive Manor, where she had resided since January 2025. Barb was born on September 9, 1939, in Berne, Minnesota, to Ralph and Elnora Zeller. She grew up on the family farm, where she helped raise her younger sisters. She attended country school in Berne through...

Jun 5, 2025

Sandra L. Spinler, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 9, 1943, in Waseca, to the late Harold and Leona (Wolfe) Minske and was an only child. Sandra attended Morristown Schools until the sixth grade, when her family moved out to Colorado. Eventually, the Minske family moved back...

Jun 4, 2025

Marce Burzinski, age 99, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Per her wishes, there will be a short graveside service for Marce at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Owatonna.

Jun 3, 2025

Dorothy Marcella Wendler, age 99, of West Concord, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The youngest of eight children, Dorothy was born on December 14, 1925, to the late Henry and Augusta (DeCoyer) Van Den Hemel in Madison, SD. Growing up, the family was farming until moving into town, where Dorothy would find part-time...

May 28, 2025

Born April 3, 1956 – Passed May 28, 2025

Bernardo Segura Jr. was born on April 3, 1956 — the day he was welcomed into this world and into life. He was born in Weslaco, TX down in the tip of south Texas known as the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). Dad was a former Marine — a...

May 27, 2025

JoAnn Arlene Jenson Oppegard passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Faribault, Minnesota. She was born on December 20, 1933, the only child of Irma and Alfred Jenson, and grew up on the family's century-old farm.

From a young age, JoAnn took on great responsibility, managing the household as a teenager...

May 24, 2025

Rafael "Uncle Wile" or "Whistle" Perez, age 68, of Owatonna, formerly of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 17, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas, raised by his mother, Guadalupe (Garcia) and stepfather, Jesus Flores. During his children, the family would travel the United States as the jobs evolved....

May 24, 2025

Donna Lianne Iverson - Kasson, MN

September 19, 1954 ~ May 24, 2025; age 70

On May 24, 2025, Donna passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's home in Kenyon with her granddaughter, Nachole, and loyal dog, Ogima, at her side.

Donna was born in Minneapolis, MN, and was adopted when she was one...

May 19, 2025

RuthAnn Bertha (Hofius) Indykiewicz, 75, of Owatonna, died Monday, May 19, 2025 at her home.

She was born February 25, 1950 in Owatonna Minnesota, to Lloyd and Frances (Rosenau) Hofius. She attended school in Owatonna Minnesota. RuthAnn met David and fell in love. They were married on March 23, 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Medford Minnesota....

May 17, 2025

Richard "Dick" Carroll, 97, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

He was born January 22, 1928, in Huron, South Dakota the son of Ralph and Helen (Rea) Carroll. Dick joined the United States Navy and served from 1946-1947. He married Lorraine Wobschall on July 8, 1950, at Zion...

May 14, 2025

Lizzie A. Meixner, age 93, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Traditions Assisted Living in Owatonna. She was born on August 15, 1931, to the late Arlie Earl and Olive R. (Westberg) Benson in Bouton, Iowa. The Benson family moved to Pine City, Minnesota where Lizzie would attend country school. Growing up, she would often...

May 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Allen Peterson, 78, of Kenyon, MN, who died on May 13, 2025 at his residence. Born to Milo and Jean (Rauk) Peterson on February 22, 1947, in Faribault, MN.

Don was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed cooking meals for his family, fishing trips...

May 7, 2025

Jon Albert Berg, age 73, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025. Born on January 27, 1952, he was the son of Albert and Helen (Rice) Berg.

Jon was a successful entrepreneur who served as the co-owner and CEO of North Central Plastics where he played a pivotal role in the company's growth and...

May 6, 2025

Harvey "Harv" G. Peglow, age 86, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on October 11, 1938, to the late Glen and Ella (Eaton) Peglow, Harv was born in Emmetsburg, IA. After graduating high school and attending a few semesters of college, Harv had decided to enlist into the United States Air...

May 2, 2025

Todd Galen Deming, age 65, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1960, the third son of Sterling and Shirley Deming (née Krause). He grew up on the family farm in Claremont, MN, and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1978.

Todd was a proud...