June Baldridge
Jun 14, 2016
June Elaine Woodward Vangness Baldridge, age 91, was born to Harry and Marie Woodward in rural Dodge County at the home of her maternal grandparents, John and Lavina Dawson, on August 28, 1924. She left this world to join her Savior on June 14, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota. June attended country school in Dodge County District 11,...
Robert "Bob" K. Campbell
Jun 12, 2016
Robert Kenneth Campbell, 83, of Owatonna, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Robert Bob Campbell was born February 15, 1933 the son of Samuel and Florence (Stone) Campbell in Cloquet. After high school Bob served in the U.S. Navy. On June 16, 1956 Robert married former spouse MaryAnn "Toby" Tupy. Bob was a dedicated family man...
David "Dave" L. Jensen
Jun 10, 2016
David Dave L. Jensen, 81, of Owatonna, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Koda Living Community in Owatonna. David was born Oct 13, 1934 to Melvin (Molly) Jensen and Edna (Hofius) Jensen in Owatonna, MN. David attended the "Little Red School" and graduated from Owatonna high School in 1953. After high school, David went into the Army, being stationed at...
David "Fud" Wayne Thomas
Jun 8, 2016
David Fud Wayne Thomas, 58, of West Concord, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016. David was born November 16, 1957 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Ray and Madeline Dolly (Pogones) Thomas. David was a 1976 graduate of West Concord High School. He married Pam Chicos on November 12, 1977 and in their union had four children. They were married 33...
Gail M. Myre Lee
May 31, 2016
Gail M. Myre Lee, 63, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis after a 25 year courageous battle with diabetes. Gail was born December 16, 1952 in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Junior and Margaretta (Forbes) Myre. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Owatonna. Her dad served in the...
Jose "Gordo" Fuentes, Jr.
May 30, 2016
Jose Gordo Francisco Fuentes, Jr., age 33, of Owatonna, MN, died Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Owatonna Hospital. Gordo was born on October 11, 1982 in Corpus Christi, Texas the son of Jose, Sr. and Maribel Fuentes. In 1985, he moved with his family to Minnesota. The family lived in Blooming Prairie, Faribault, and Claremont and settled in Owatonna....
Norma M. Houglum
May 27, 2016
Norma Marian Houglum, 91, of Kenyon, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Kenyon Sunset Home. She was born August 8, 1924 in Kenyon Township the daughter of Albert and Minnie (Schmidt) Burow. Norma married Herbert Houglum July 19, 1941 at St. John's United Church of Christ. The couple farmed together for many years in rural Kenyon. She was a hardworking...
Dorothy L. Turtness
May 27, 2016
Dorothy L. Turtness, 88, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 27, 2016. She was born August 26, 1927 in Fairmont, Minnesota the daughter of George and Alma (Borgen) Turtness. In 1945, she graduated from Waseca Central High School. She attended St. Olaf College and graduated in 1949. She took additional courses at Minnesota State in Mankato. Dorothy taught in Tracy, Worthington,...
Allen E. Rogers
May 23, 2016
Allen Eugene Rogers, 69, of Owatonna, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. He was born October 5, 1946 in Carrollton, Missouri the son of Jimmy and Josephine Rogers. He grew up in Carrollton and graduated from Carrollton High School in 1964. Following his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Navy on May 27, 1964...
Roy Arnold Malm
May 22, 2016
Roy Malm of Malm Jewelers passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville. He was 93. Roy was born on July 19, 1922 in Sugar Bush Township, Becker County, MN, to Emil and Mary (Gaardsmoe) Malm. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In 1946, Roy...
Judith A. Smith
May 16, 2016
Judith Smith, age 78, of Owatonna, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born on February 17, 1938, in Mankato, MN, the daughter of Alvin & Verna (Kienholz) Hohenstein. She grew up in Vernon Center, MN and graduated from Garden City High School, Class of 1955. Judith lived in Hanska until 1963 when she...
Eunice I. Colmer
May 16, 2016
Eunice I. Colmer, 88, of West Concord, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. She was born July 13, 1927, in Lemond Township, Steele County, Minnesota the daughter of Carl and H. Marie (Hanson) Johnson. She graduated from New Richland High School in 1943. Eunice married Paul Stennes in 1946 and they later divorced. On September...
Michael J. Corbin
May 15, 2016
Michael J. Corbin, 46, of Owatonna, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Mike was born January 7, 1970 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of John and Linda (Mischley) Corbin. He was a graduate of Gaylord High School in Michigan, honors graduate of the University of Michigan and of Hamline University School of Law. During his college years, Mike was...
Cleland E. Swanson
May 12, 2016
Cleland Ellsworth Swanson, 93, of Owatonna, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at Homestead Hospice House surrounded by his family. Cleland was born June 3, 1922 in Le Sueur, Minnesota the son of Elmer and Esther (Miller) Swanson. He married Donna Frentz, his high school sweetheart, on August 12, 1942. They lived in San Diego, CA, then...
Elinor "Ellie" Evert
May 10, 2016
Elinor Ellie Evert, age 78, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Elinor Ellie Jeanette Elliott was born on May 8, 1938, in Harmony, Minnesota the daughter of Max and Lillian (Oftedahl) Elliott. She grew up in Kenyon and graduated from Kenyon High School, Class of 1956. Following her schooling, she worked at KDHL...
Roy "Pappy" W. Adkisson
May 8, 2016
Roy William Pappy Adkisson, 77, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home. He was born June 17, 1938 in Brownwood, Texas the son of Thomas and Emma (Byrd) Adkisson. Roy served in the Korean War. He was a crane operator, certified welder, drove truck and worked on the oil rigs in California. Roy was a great father...
Robert "Bob" Chesney
May 8, 2016
Robert "Bob" Chesney, age 94, of Owatonna, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Spokane, WA near his son, Scott. A gathering celebrating Bob's life will be held from 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Elks Club, 126 East Vine Street, Owatonna, MN. A private inurnment with military honors will be held in Forest Hill Cemetery in...
Ryan James Cowell
May 7, 2016
Ryan James Cowell, 32, of Claremont, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. The Donate Life flag was flown at St. Mary's on Monday in memory of Ryan who gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. Ryan was born December 27, 1983 in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Lisa Hein and...
Michael J. Schull
May 7, 2016
Michael Joel Schull, 55, of Owatonna, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Homestead Hospice House after a two year battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1960 in Owatonna, son of Burnell and Shirley (Bennett) Schull. Michael graduated from OHS in 1979. He farmed with his family and also was a truck driver for Nels Sprouls and MCT. He...
Ronald W. Haugen
May 4, 2016
Ronald Haugen, 60, of Kenyon died May 4, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Ron grew up in Wanamingo and attended school there. At the age of nine Ron was nicknamed Worms by one of his father's coworkers. Through his school years his friends stretched that into Wormy which has been with him ever since. To this day some...
