Cynthia "Cindy" R. Schuller
Dec 4, 2016
Cynthia Cindy R. Schuller, 63, of Owatonna, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Cindy was born July 15, 1953 in Cloquet, Minnesota the daughter of Viljio and Evelyn (Harp) Johnson. She grew up in McGregor, Minnesota. In 1981, Cindy moved to Owatonna and raised her two daughters. She also worked at Federated Insurance for...
Mary A. Bickford
Nov 27, 2016
Mary A. Bickford, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Koda Living Community in Owatonna, Minnesota. Mary was born on August 28, 1921, in Mankato, Minnesota, daughter of James Joseph and Mary (Harris) Albert. She lived in Madison and Brookings, South Dakota, and attended Brookings High School where she played string bass and was captain of...
Helen M. Karsten
Nov 25, 2016
Helen Marie Karsten, 86, of rural Waseca, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at her home. She was born August 2, 1930 in Waterville, Minnesota the daughter of Henry and Anna (Hollinger) Hager. At the age of 13, she moved with her family to Blooming Grove where she completed her schooling, attending District #422 Country School. Following her schooling, she worked...
Salvatore Travaglio
Nov 23, 2016
Salvatore Travaglio, 90, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his daughter's residence in Ohio. Sal was born on April 3, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Anna (Datillo) Travaglio. He enlisted in the Army and served in both the Philippines and Hawaii in World War II and was a well decorated soldier in the artillery division. After...
Elvera "Gerri" Kriesel
Nov 23, 2016
Elvera Gerri Kriesel, (94) died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Traditions I in Owatonna. Elvera was born April 3, 1922 on the family farm in Meriden Township in rural Steele County, the eldest daughter of Ewald and Lena (Abbe) Schroeder. On May 5, 1946 she married Eugene J. Kriesel at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Meriden, MN. Gerri and Gene...
Joseph N. Gartner
Nov 23, 2016
Joseph Norbert Gartner, 82, of Claremont, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, Minnesota after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Joseph was born April 25, 1934 in Mapleton, Minnesota the son of Francis and Flossie (Chandler) Gartner. He graduated from Loyola Catholic School in Mankato. Following graduation, he moved with his family to Claremont. Joseph...
Esther M. Tolzman
Nov 22, 2016
Esther Minnie (Sorgatz) Tolzman, 89, of Waterville, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Redeemer Health and Rehab in Minneapolis. Esther was born January 20, 1927 on the family farm in Waterville Township, LeSueur County, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Minnie (Pruess) Sorgatz. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Morristown. On September 3, 1946 she married...
Michael E. Wilkemeyer
Nov 21, 2016
Michael Eugene Wilkemeyer, 60, of Inver Grove Heights, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at his son's home in Owatonna following a courageous fight against cancer. He was born April 5, 1956 in Austin, Minnesota the son of Raymond and Carol (Graves) Wilkemeyer. He attended school in Austin and Rushford. He joined the United States Marines on January 12, 1976 and...
Donald M. Anderson
Nov 15, 2016
Donald Mandt Anderson, 88, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota. Donald was born April 16, 1928 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the only child of Frank and Ruby (Mandt) Anderson. After graduating from high school he enlisted into the United States Army Air Force. He was honorably discharged on June 7, 1948...
Paul "Kevin" Burgett
Nov 2, 2016
Paul Kevin Burgett, 59, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home in Owatonna after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born September 17, 1957 in California the son of Elmer and Coral (Gravelle) Burgett. Paul married Veronica Weatherley in California. They moved to Owatonna in 1989. He worked at Hydroax, which later became Catapillar, for 23...
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...
