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On February 4, 2023 Diane Marie (Janowitz) Meyer passed away surrounded by family at her home in Amboy, MN. She was 62.
Diane was born July 16, 1960. She graduated from New Richland-Hartland High School, worked at Vivian’s Cafe in Hartland, Corrugated Box Company in Mankato, was a fabulous Day Care Provider, CNA, and finally worked at Wakefield Pork for over 20 years. On June 24, 1978 she married Danny (Whitey) Meyer. They raised two daughters, Leah Marie and Tina Danielle.
Diane had a passion for kiddos, especially her grandchildren. She collected old toys and enjoyed reading, shopping, and hanging out with her friends –especially the Friday night group.
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Marcella Rae Goette of New Richland, passed away at the New Richland Care Center on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the age of 91 years and 21 days. A funeral service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Marcella Rae (Hansen) Goette was born on December 20, 1931 in Burt, Iowa to Elmer and Eleanor (Koestler) Hansen. She attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Bricelyn High School. Following graduation, she worked at a local Drug Store/Soda Fountain. She was introduced to Marvin “Pat” Goette by mutual friends and family and it was love at first sight; they were wed nearly one year later on December 3, 1950. They were blessed with two children, Craig and Cindi. Marcella and Marvin moved to the New Richland area where they began farming and raising their family.
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On December 30, 2022, David (Dave) Richard Wentland died peacefully after ongoing medical issues in Minneapolis. David was 44 years old. David was supported by his mother, Lori Wentland, and her partner, Sam Gordon, until his passing.
David is survived by his mother, Lori Wentland, of Rochester and her partner, Sam Gordon, of Eyota. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Melanie and Paul Hoppenworth, of Rochester, and cousins, Ashton Jacob and Ethan Hoppenworth, both of Byron. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale and Janette Wentland.
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Jacqueline "Jackie" Winzenburg, 75, of Owatonna, died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis.
She was born March 23, 1947 in Owatonna, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Evelyn (Ribbe) Karaus. She grew up on a farm by Hope and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1965.
On February 5, 1966, she married Edward “Eddie” Winzenburg at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Meriden. The couple lived in Ellendale, Owatonna, Hope and eventually settled back in Owatonna.
Jackie was a homemaker and worked part-time at OTC. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Owatonna and was active in the Hospital Auxiliary.
She loved and adored her grandchildren. She kept in close contact with them, sending them cards or notes for any occasion. She eagerly shopped for her grandchildren at Christmastime. Spending time with family and friends was very important to Jackie. She embraced technology and utilized social media to keep connected with everyone.
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Cheryl Lynn (Wayne) Kalakian, 75, of Madison Lake, MN, passed away with her daughter at her side on January 5, 2023 at Birchwood Cottages in North Mankato after a long battle with dementia.
Cheryl was born May 9, 1947 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Eunice and Loren Wayne. She grew up in Geneva, MN with her parents and brother, Howard. Cheryl graduated from Ellendale High School in 1965 and entered Mankato State College that fall. After graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Mankato State in 1969, Cheryl taught at the Wilson Campus School for several years. When that facility closed, she became one of the newly established Student Relations Coordinators who represented each of the colleges at Mankato State. Cheryl played a crucial role in supporting students enrolled in the College of Education. She was wholly dedicated to the students she served and to her fellow faculty members in the College of Education. As a lifelong learner, Cheryl earned her Master’s Degree, and later, a Specialist Degree in Education.