Obituaries in West Concord, MN

Joan Ruth Keller, age 92, of Owatonna, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on September 17, 1933, at her home on Rice Lake Road in Owatonna, the daughter of Erick and Ruth (Hass) Eschenbach. Joan spent her entire life in Owatonna, atte...

Arlean June Pritchard, 88, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Owatonna Hospital.She was born March 20, 1937, in Rural Freeborn County, Minnesota the daughter of William and Martha (Brix) Kendrick. Arlean graduated from Freeborn High School in 1955 before working at Bowag...

Kenneth Alfred Ess, 98, died peacefully with family around him on Dec. 10 at Whitefish at the Lakes in Cross Lake, Minn.“Kenny” was born the youngest of a brother and two sisters on August 27, 1927, in St. Bonifacius, Minn. Kenny spent his early life hunting and fishing in the area surrounding the T...

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.

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 ...

Kellie was absolutely singular. It was truly my pleasure to have met her, and to see and feel the bond between her and her daughter. I’m sure she’s still dancing in heaven.

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 ...

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...

It is with tremendous sadness to share the news that Daniel or Danny as he was known to many loved ones, tragically lost his fight with mental illness at the age of 38. He was a kind soul with the biggest heart and had a great love for his family. As was his stubborn nature, he never wanted to burd...

Kenneth Alfred Ess, 98, died peacefully with family around him on Dec. 10 at Whitefish at the Lakes in Cross Lake, Minn.“Kenny” was born the youngest of a brother and two sisters on August 27, 1927, in St. Bonifacius, Minn. Kenny spent his early life hunting and fishing in the area surrounding the T...

Erika Buse, 77, of Owatonna, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.She was born July 22, 1948, in Bevensen, West Germany to John and Hanna (Kosterke) Buse. Erika and her parents immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1952. They lived in Good Thund...

Lila Irene Patterson, 99, of Kenyon, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Faribault Senior Living.Lila was born April 16, 1926, in Rochester, the daughter of Herbert and Hannah (Sathre) Cordes. She attended Skyberg country school. Lila was united in marriage to Forrest L. Patterson on April 16, 1955...