Karen Ringhofer of Owatonna, died Jan. 4, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.
On the same day Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the governor’s race, state Rep.
Please join us as we celebrate the well-lived life and uplifting spirit of John McEnaney.
Ilene Faye Yanke shared a birthday with the state of Minnesota, albeit 85 years apart.
Judith (Judy) Gauthier passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Arlean June Pritchard, 88, of Owatonna, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Owatonna Hospital.
John “Jack” Fredrick Crawford, age 89, of Owatonna, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Susan J. Hackerson, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away Dec. 28, 2025, at Cedar Lodge.
Jeralene Dorothy Staska (Stavenau) passed away Jan. 1, 2026, in Medford.
Philip “Phil” James Velzke, age 84, of Owatonna, passed away on Jan.
