Marlin R. Behne
Jun 1, 2026
Marlin Rudy Behne, 81, of Owatonna, died on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born February 27, 1945, in Blooming Prairie, the son of Herman and Mabel (Meyer) Behne. Marlin grew up on the farm and was one of six children. Growing up, he learned how to work hard for what he wanted. He met...
David K. Woker
May 30, 2026
David K. Woker, 71, of Owatonna, died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Mayo Health System - Mankato.
He was born June 6, 1954, in Owatonna, the son of Ervin and Louise (Abbe) Woker. David was a 1972 graduate of Owatonna High School. He began working for Owatonna Home Decorations and later became the owner. David was united in marriage to...
Lori Ann Nelson
May 27, 2026
Lori Ann Nelson, 65, of Ellendale, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at New Richland Care Center with her family and beloved dog Ginger by her side.
She was born August 8, 1960, in Waseca, Minnesota, the daughter of Clinton and Margaret (Kuntze) Gruzebeck. Lori graduated from Owatonna High School in 1979 and then went to Albert Lea for travel...
Vilna Lyda Maradiaga Altamirano
May 26, 2026
Vilna Maradiaga Altamirano, age 40, of Jalapa, Nicaragua, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
A private service will be held and interment will be at Cementerio Municipal de Jalapa in Nicaragua.
William "Billy" Van Epps
May 23, 2026
William “Billy” L. Van Epps, 85, of Wanamingo, died on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 1, 1940, in Winner, SD, the son of William and Elsie (Armbruster) Van Epps. From an early age, Billy lived with an impairment that impacted his life, but he never let...
Dorean E. Mucha
May 16, 2026
Dorean Elsie Mucha, 86, of Owatonna, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community.
Dorean was born August 15, 1939, in Rosemount, the daughter of George and Elsie (Schmidthuber) Schindeldecker. She was a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield.
Dorean was united in marriage to Andrew J. Mucha on August 10, 1963, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield....
Larry R. Rasmussen
May 16, 2026
Larry Rasmussen, 81, of West Concord, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his home.
He was born March 12, 1945, in Claremont, the son of Russell and Deloris (Erickson) Rasmussen. Larry started his life in Byron until the Rasmussen family moved to West Concord. He attended West Concord High School where he met the love of his life, Arla Baumgartner,...
Marian J. McGowan
May 12, 2026
Marian Joy McGowan, 99, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community.
She was born November 10, 1926, in Faribault, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Stella (Radel) Wang. Marian was one of five children. She grew up working on the family farm east of Medford and went to country school. One of her first jobs was...
Jean Regentz
May 11, 2026
Jean Regentz, age 81, of Owatonna, died on Monday, May 11, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Forest Hill Cemetery where Jean will be laid to rest.
Shirley D. Erickson
May 10, 2026
Shirley D. Erickson, age 90, ascended to heaven on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, at Ecumen Brooks, Owatonna.
Shirley Dianne, daughter of Victor Olson and Myrth Boyum Dietz was born December 21, 1935, in Saratoga Township, Winona County, Minnesota. She was baptized at North Prairie Lutheran Congregation and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna. She and her brother, R.E. “Bud” Olson,...
Franklin Delano Peterson
May 10, 2026
Franklin Delano Peterson of Kenyon, MN, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at Cannon Rivers Assisted Living at the age of 93.
He was born to John and Myrtle Peterson on November 11, 1932, in Maple Ridge Township near Braham, Minnesota. He was one of eleven children. In his words, “They were poor but never hungry.”
He attended country school through...
James Edward Fischer
May 9, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Fischer, 84, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 5, 1941, in Faribault, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Mabel (Friesen) Fischer.
Jim grew up in Kenyon, Minnesota, and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1959. He went on to attend Mankato State University,...
Sharon L. Anderson
May 6, 2026
We are heartbroken to share after a difficult battle with thyroid cancer, Sharon Anderson passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born on October 31, 1950, in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. In 1961, she moved with her family to Dodge Center, Minnesota, where she later graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1969....
Jane Christenson
May 6, 2026
Jane Christenson, age 62, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Jane was born on March 10, 1964, in Austin, MN, to Juan Sr. and Jovita (Lumbreras) Villarreal. She grew up in Maple Island, MN, and attended Hollandale Elementary School. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1982.
On October...
Katherine "Kat" Rose Finne
Apr 30, 2026
Katherine “Kat” Rose Finne, 84, of West Concord, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at W.A.L.T Home in Rochester.
Kat was born November 26, 1941, in Owatonna, the daughter of Raymond and Myrtle (Phelps) Dengler. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1959. She met Lynn Finne cruising the streets of “Finne-ville” in West Concord and the two were married...
Wendy Jacqueline Evenson
Apr 29, 2026
Wendy J. Evenson, 75, of Faribault, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Mill City Senior Living after a long fight with dementia. The world lost a very gracious women, she will be missed by all who knew her.
She was born September 10, 1950, in Owatonna, the daughter of Jack and Jo Ann (Prestegard) Etherton. She graduated from Owatonna High...
Henry "Hank" Joseph Falcone, Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Henry Joseph Falcone, Jr., age 79, of Nevis, MN, passed away from vascular dementia on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on August 25, 1946, in Chisholm, MN, son of Henry, Sr. and Caroline Falcone. As first-born son in a family of nine, he was honored with taking his father's name Henry Joseph, and throughout his life...
John Wayne Busby
Apr 25, 2026
John Wayne Busby, 72, of Medford, died unexpectedly on April 25, 2026.
John was born in Aledo, Illinois to James & Olevia “Lee” (Varner) Busby. He moved with his family to Minnesota from Illinois when he was five years old, growing up on the family farm near West Concord, MN. As a teenager, John worked every summer for the canning company...
Ruth Ann Hartle
Apr 25, 2026
Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Hartle, 89, of Owatonna, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Owatonna Hospital after a short illness. She was born March 26, 1937 in Owatonna, the daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Pickett) Hartle. She grew up on School Street as the middle of three sisters very close in age, attending Owatonna public schools, riding her bike,...
James Anthony Berning Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
James Anthony Berning Sr., 90, of Owatonna, died on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Fairview Care Center.
He was born on the family farm southwest of Lismore on July 27, 1935, to the late Henry and Louise (Farwick) Berning, the youngest of seven children. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Lismore until the 8th grade, when he then stayed home...
