Owatonna People's Press

Barbara "Barb" J. Born, 65, of Owatonna, died Saturday, October 23, 2021 surrounded by her family at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester. She was born September 18, 1956 in Mankato, to Donald and Betty Ulman. In 1974, she graduated in the first class from Mankato East. After Graduation, Barb moved to Waseca and worked at E.F. Johnsons. While working there she met Bruce Born and they married shortly after on April 23rd 1977. They made their home in rural Owatonna where they raised their three children and were able to enjoy 44 years at each other's side. Barb was a homemaker and enjoyed raising their children for many years. She later worked as a cook at Maplewood...

Mary E. Peterson, age 75, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Birchwood Cottages surrounded by her family. Mary Ellen Thompto was born on September 1, 1946 in Mason City, Iowa, to Elmer and Hazel (Flatness) Thompto. She grew up in Northwood, Iowa with her brother and sister, and spent her teenage years working at their mother's caf?. Mary was united in marriage to Richard Peterson on August 9, 1997 in the couple's backyard. Mary and Richard owned and managed Owatonna Physical Therapy for many years. She also worked at Cedarview Nursing Home for a number of years, where she would bring her children to visit. Mary was a kind, fun loving soul who enjoyed being outdoors, whether it...

Mary Katherine King, 75, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born October 16, 1946, in Owatonna the daughter of Vern and Elizabeth (Wagner) McGregor. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1966. Mary's spicy personality afforded her many opportunities to pull practical jokes on her family and friends. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting and embroidery, was an excellent cook and loved to eat. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joshua (Stacy) McGregor of Chesapeake, VA and Amy King of Owatonna; grandchildren, MacKenzie and Amber; step-grandchildren, Erica and Kyle; siblings, Janet Wright of Owatonna, June (Kevin)...

Joseph Anthony Adelmann, Jr., age 74, of Owatonna, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the Homestead Hospice House, Owatonna. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Owatonna on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Richfield. A memorial visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Joseph Anthony, the son of Joseph "Pete" and Ruth (Hultgren) Adelmann, Sr., was born on May 28, 1947, in Minneapolis. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves. He married JoAnn Christian on August 5,...

Allan D. Terpstra, age 93, of Owatonna, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at New Richland Care Center. Allan Dirk Terpstra was born on April 10, 1928, in Waseca Township, to Dirk and Laura (Brune) Terpstra. He grew up on the family farm with his siblings where he enjoyed skating and caring for the animals. After graduating from Owatonna High School in 1948, Allan served his country in the United States Army where he became a Master Sergeant of the Company F Unit 135th Infantry of the 47th Division. He later fell in love with Gladys Miller, and on August 2, 1952, with only $200 and a car to his name, made her his wife. The couple was blessed with six children which they raised on...

Deloris M. Glynn, age 82 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Deloris May Proulx was born September 17, 1939, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Jenny (Behrands) Proulx. She grew up in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1958. Deloris was united in marriage to Donald Glynn on April 20, 1963, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Owatonna. Their union was blessed with four children. Deloris worked as a receptionist for Owatonna Tool Company until her first child was born and then became a homemaker. From 1980 until 1985, the couple lived in Arkansas before making their home...

Julie Ann Jensen, age 61, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her home after a long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Julie Ann Kelling was born on July 31, 1960 in Owatonna to Jerry and Janet (Gochnauer) Kelling. She grew up on a farm outside of West Concord where she enjoyed taking care of the cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, and a rabbit. She was a 1978 graduate of West Concord High School and continued her education at the University of Minnesota, Waseca with a degree in horticulture. After marrying Dennis Jensen in 1983 Julie moved to Owatonna, where she has continued to live since. She later divorced in 2003. Julie got a second degree from Riverland Community College in...

Kent M. Nelson, age 64 of Owatonna passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in Walker, MN. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 16th, 2021 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Kathy Ulland-Klinkner officiating. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org. Kent is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Javan) Drugg; son, Daniel (Kasey) Nelson; granddaughter, Harper Kent Nelson; his mother, Dale Nelson; sister, Nancy (Erich) Martens; brother, Scott (Betty Lou) Nelson and his nieces,...

Burdette "The Great Bird" William Riley Broughten peacefully passed away at the age of 90, on October 8th, 2021, at Birchwood Cottage in Owatonna. Burdette was born February 16th, 1931 to Lars and Etta (Soule) Broughten, at his parents' home in Waseca and graduated with the class of 1949. On November 6th, 1952, he was united in marriage to his wife of 65 years, Joan Grubbish, at Holy Trinity Church in Waterville. He started work farming before moving to Owatonna. Once Burdette and Joan settled into town, he started working at Owatonna Tool Company, and later for the Owatonna Public Schools as a janitor. Working at the schools is where he earned the nickname "The Great Bird" from the kids...

Donald Eugene Schiltz passed away in his home on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was 83. Don was born September 13, 1938 to Carl and Elizabeth (Schroer) Schiltz in Brownsdale, Minnesota. He was their youngest son. As a boy, Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He attended rural country school through eighth grade and then graduated from Austin High School in 1956. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. After his military enlistment, Don began working at the Owatonna Tool Company where he would be employed for 41 years. Shortly after moving to Owatonna, Don met his future bride, Donna Helgeson. They were married on May 6, 1961.D They had five children. Don was a...

Jacqueline Margaret Elton, 70, of Owatonna, passed away Thursday, October 7 at Cottage Wood Hospice Care in Mankato, Minnesota. Jackie was born May 22, 1951 in Owatonna to Clinton and Catherine (Mens) Elton. She graduated from Owatonna High School, class of 1969. A true artisan from the 1960s era, Jackie could find true beauty and solitude both in nature and metropolitan areas. Having lived in the Twin Cities area, Salem, Oregon and the backwoods of Arkansas, and truly loved the pacific northwest adventure. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Brian Elton, and will be missed by her sister Mary and Scot Deno, brothers Mike and Judy Elton and Mark Elton, nieces Ali and...

Lee Schwartz passed away at the age of 53 years, on October 6, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Lee Michael Schwartz was born on April 11, 1968, to Donald and Marjorie (Heffele) Schwartz, at the Windom Hospital in Windom, MN. He graduated from Owatonna High School in Owatonna, MN, in June 1989. Lee was a kindhearted gentleman that always was quick to make friends with everyone he came across. Lee was loved by everyone that knew him. He touched many lives with his good-natured humor and charismatic personality. Lee was best friends with many people, and he was known for his infectious smile and big hugs! Lee was a man of great faith. He was baptized on May 26, 1968, at...

Geraldine (Gerry) Ann (Kusick) Dublin age 82 of Owatonna, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Geraldine Ann, the daughter of Marland Francis Kusick and Mary Bernadine (Newville) Kusick, was born on March 23, 1939 in Fairmont, MN. She attended Fairmont High School, class of 1957. In 1961, she was married to Gene Dublin and his job led them to travel and enjoy the beauty of this country for many years. After settling down in Fairmont, MN, she began her many years of volunteer work with Martin County Cares & St John Vianney Catholic Church, substitute teaching, choir, Cub Scout leader and heading up many fundraisers. She led a...

Of OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN Bea Van Demark Isaak, 84, died on October 6, 2021, at Boutwells Landing. Born in Minneapolis and raised in Owatonna, Mrs. Isaak graduated from Owatonna High School, St. Catherine University and Northwestern University (Master of Music: Piano). She married Donald J. Isaak in 1963 and raised her family in Evanston, Illinois where she taught piano for over 30 years. She was an accomplished piano teacher and performer giving concerts wherever she lived and often with her husband. She is survived by her two daughters, Katie and her husband Peter of New York, and Meg and her husband Matteo of Italy; three grandchildren: William (and his wife Maddy), Maeve and...

Linda Lee Grunwald, 75, passed away Oct. 4, 2021, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 4, 1945, to Florence Weakland and Lester Grunwald in Waseca, Minn. On Aug. 9, 1963, she married Lawrence Wiuff and they made their home in Owatonna. They later divorced. On Sep. 13, 1999, she married Gerald Murphy in Rochester, Minn. They later divorced. Linda enjoyed family gatherings, baking and cooking for her family, camping, puzzles, and was devoted to her faith. Her family enjoyed many adventures with her including many trips to Alma, Wis. Family was important to her, and she will be missed dearly. She is survived by her children, Duane Wiuff (Linda Nelson) of...

Nereus "Beto" Montemayor Sr., age 61, of Hayfield, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Nereus Roberto Montemayor was born on May 12, 1960, in Laredo, Texas to Juan Montemayor and Marianela (Perez) Molina. He grew up in Laredo where he married Sandra Escobedo in 1982, and the couple was blessed with four children. He worked as a gardener and a horse trainer in Texas and Minnesota. In his free time, Beto enjoyed shopping, fishing, and music; particularly playing his guitar. He was a lover of food and enjoyed cooking tamales. Beto was a very social man, and frequently called and Facetimed with his family and friends. He also had a fondness for...

Portia Mae Johnson, 92, of Owatonna, died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Homestead Hospice House. She was born May 25, 1929 in Graceville, Minnesota the daughter of Clarence and Lucita (Cramer) Johanson. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1946 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College with a music major. On June 11, 1950 She married Stanley Johnson in Wheaton. Together they lived in Chicago, Kasota MN, Crookston MN and Owatonna MN. In addition to raising five children, Portia was a gifted musician. She taught piano lessons for 60 years and played organ in the churches where her husband was pastoring. She was a founding member of the Music Guild...

William V. "Billy" Oppegard, age 82 of Owatonna, MN passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Owatonna Hospital. William Vernon, the son of Walter and Margaret (Dudley) Oppegard was born on October 10, 1938 at the family farm in Forest Township, Rice County, MN. Bill attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1956. Following high school Bill served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. On May 12, 1962 he was united in marriage to Catherine Jindra at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, MN. Bill worked for many years at Thermo King in Bloomington and later worked in Faribault at the Cheese Caves and Faribault Foods. Bill also enjoyed farming,...

Benedict James Wencl, age 73 of Owatonna, passed away at home on October 3, 2021. Ben was born on February 17, 1948, the son of Joseph and Marie (Miller) Wencl in Owatonna. He attended country school at St. Isadore in Litomysl. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he returned to Minnesota and began working for a short time at Truth Hardware. He later pursued a life of farming. On April 25th, 1980, he was married to Nancy Schuler. Together they had four children. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, watching the Vikings and playing cards. He also enjoyed watching westerns and wrestling, attending gun shows and spending time at his cabin in...

Patricia M. Bradley, 85, of Owatonna, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at Benedictine "Koda" Living Community. She was born March 8, 1936 to Edgar and Stella Mae (Owens) Bradley in Lincoln, Neb. She attended Carroll High School in Carroll, Iowa where she participated in choir and band, and was elected Queen of the Military Ball during her senior year in 1955. She graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught briefly in the Harlan Community School District, before moving to Owatonna in the early 1960s. She taught middle school Science and English in Medford Public Schools for 36 years before retiring in 1999. Pat was a member of...

Cleone "Connie" (Wanous) Novotny, of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away Oct 1. at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her husband Francis J. Novotny, her brother Clarence J. Wanous, Jr, and her parents, Clarence and Florence Wanous of Owatonna. Survived by her daughters, Candice (Richard) Nyberg, and Chrisann (Blake) Foster; six grandchildren, Matthew, Stacey, David, Beth, Wilson (BJ) and Kelliann and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation at 10 a.m.; service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8 at Thurston Deshaw Funeral Home: 13817 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304 (763)767-7373