Obituaries in West Concord, MN

Dennis Arthur Engel, 81, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1944, in Merrill, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Leona (Krause) Engel. Dennis graduated from Stevens Point High School in 1962 and attended UW – Stevens Point ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Lavila Kay Enzenauer, 86, of Owatonna, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Emeralds of Faribault.She was born December 16, 1939, in Burt, Iowa, the daughter of Garry and Nila (Burtis) Behrends. Lavila lived in Iowa until the age of nine before moving to Missouri, and later came to Min...

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...

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...

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...

Bill Nespor, age 81, of Owatonna, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his family by his side.A complete obituary will be made available when finalized.A private family burial will take place and Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife, Mary.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S...