Obituaries
Sofia Camille Minelli, 8, of Kasson, died peacefully at home with her parents by her side on Sept. 11, 2015 due to an inoperable brain tumor, (DIPG). Sofia was surrounded by loved ones and visitors in the days and weeks prior to passing. She touched many people with her kindness, bravery, ...
Gavin Nicholas Quimby, 5, of Winona, died
peacefully at home with his parents by his side on
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 due to complications from
a transplant for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
(MLD).
Gavin was born Feb. 22, 2010 at Winona
Health to Nicholas and Shanna (Lueck) Quimby.
He enjoyed...
Robert “Bob” H. Peterson, age 60, of Dodge Center, died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5, 2015, at his home surrounded by his familyand friends. Robert was born on Sept. 29, 1954, in Waseca, and is the son of Harvey and Florence (Krueger) Peterson. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1973. On Dec....
Julia Beth Oswald passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2015, at the age of 23.
Julia was a vivacious, feisty and bright young woman. She brought light and happiness to everyone she met. She could be whatever you needed at any given time; an advocate, a defender, a shoulder to cry on, a truly rare...
Harriet Orlanda Carlson, age 86 of Goodhue, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2015. Harriet was born on January 15, 1929 in Albert Lea, MN the daughter of Martin and Emma (Fremo) Westing. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1947, and married Elmer Carlson on July...
Lorene V. Gosewisch died Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, 2015, at Maple Manor Nursing Home after a short and sudden battle with Leukemia. She was born to Adena and J.R. Christenson in Blooming Prairie on Jan. 3, 1925. Lorene began a 35 year career with Prudential Insurance Company in the Twin Cities. She...
Joseph “Joey” Patrick Ptacek, age 78, of rural Owatonna, passed away Sept. 6, 2015, at the Homestead Hospice House.
Joey was born to Joseph and Irene (Wanous) on March 17, 1937, on the family farm in rural Steel County. He attended country school and graduated from OHS in 1955. Joey had various...
Donald Charles Kasper, age 83 of rural Owatonna, passed away Sept. 3, 2015, at Homestead Hospice House. Don was born June 3, 1932, in Owatonna, to parents Charles and Marie Kasper. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1950. After high...
Harland P. Peterson, age 88 of rural Blooming Prairie, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 10, 1926, in Austin, to Osen and Ida (Thompson) Peterson. After he attended country school, Harland graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1944. On Nov. 9, 1954, he was united...
Marsha Ann Pacolt (Nana), 67, of Mantorville, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, at the Methodist Hospital, Rochester from cancer.
Marsha was born on Aug. 8, 1948, in Owatonna to Edward and Virginia Lindquist. Marsha graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1966. From there, she continued her...