Obituaries in Kenyon, MN

Joshua Franklin Nystuen, 44, of Kenyon, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.Joshua Franklin Nystuen was born on January 6, 1981, in Rochester, MN, the second child born to Brian and Jane Nystuen. He spent his early years in Dodge Center where his family ...

Otto Leo Roneker, age 65, of Waterville, MN, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community of Owatonna.Born on September 12, 1960, in Yuma, Arizona, to Mikiko Mori and Earl Roneker. Otto was known for his outgoing, intelligent, witty, and loving personality. Otto e...

John “Jack” Fredrick Crawford, age 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born at home near Blackduck, Minnesota, Beltrami County, on May 15, 1936, to John W. and Inez (Dickison) Crawford.As a young boy, he explored the woods, lakes and streams surrounding his home. He learn...

Judith Marie Hansen, age 80, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on June 20, 1945, in Albert Lea, she was the daughter of Lemoyne and Doris (Raben) Jensen. Judy attended grade school in Ellendale, graduated from Blooming Prairie High Schoo...

Helen Lyman, 88, of Owatonna passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Ecumen Brooks in Owatonna surrounded by her family. Helen was born Hedwig Irmgard Fischer on January 10, 1937, in Nurnberg, Germany, daughter of Karl and Marie (Reinfrank) Fischer. Growing up in wartime and post-war Germany...

Raymond Siebold, 44, of Owatonna, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2025.He was born May 15, 1981, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Paul Siebold and Nancy Hogate. Ray moved to Owatonna, Minnesota, in 1984. He attended Owatonna High School and graduated in 2000. He then went on to proud...

Richard “Dick” Joseph Schneider, 92, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.He was born February 2, 1933, in St. Peter, Minnesota, the son of John “Jack” and Emily (Von Esson) Schneider. He met the love of his life, Shirley Rishavy at Saint Augustine High School. A...

Audrey Faith Smith, 87, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.Audrey was born July 6, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Jack and Faith (Schleusner) Breitzman. She graduated from high school in Menomonie in 1956.She was united in marriag...

Michael R. Rietmann, age 64 of Kenyon, died Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his residence.Interment with Military Honors will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Carol Louise Hornstein, age 88, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on February 16, 1937, in Waldorf, MN, Carol was the daughter of Howard and Orvella (Besser) Cooper. Carol was baptized in April of 1937 and confirmed on May 20, 1951, both at the ...

Marlys Lillian Fischer, 96, of Owatonna, went home to Heaven to be with her “Precious Lord”, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato.Marlys was born April 2, 1929, in Sibley, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harvey and Kate (Kruger) Johns. She grew up and attended school i...

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Schmidt, age 66, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on April 6, 1959, in Waseca, she was the daughter of Norbert and Hilda (Krenke) Schmidt. Sandy attended Owatonna schools and graduated in 1977.Sandy dedicated 42 year...