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 Frank M. Johnson, 83, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his home. 

Frank Marvin Johnson was born October 21, 1932 in Albert Lea, Minnesota the son of Lloyd and Elsie (Pfeifer) Johnson.  He grew up in Ellendale where he attended school and graduated from Ellendale High School, Class of 1950.  Following his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged on June 19, 1954.  On June 26, 1955, Frank was united in marriage to Jo Ann Smith at the Congregational Church in New Richland.  The couple made their home in Owatonna where they raised their family.  Frank worked at Jostens for 44 years and as a courtesy driver for Ford in Owatonna for 14 years, which he credited for helping to keep him busy and healthy following Jo Ann’s death in 2003.  

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Maryellen M. Miller of Owatonna died September 6, 2016 at Park Place senior living in Owatonna. A memorial service is set for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Brick–Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Rd, Owatonna.) Friends may greet the family one hour before the time of service. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery at Litomysl.

Mary Ellen Marie was born the daughter of Soren C. and Nicholina (Anderson) Norgaard in Summit Township. She attended school in Ellendale and was a member the graduating class of 1952. Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Raphael “Ray” Miller on October 25, 1952 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Litomysl. The couple made their home on a farm in rural Steele County and Mary Ellen worked alongside of her husband in all aspects of farming. Her life interests include knitting, baking, cooking for her family. Mary Ellen was the neighborhood day care for many years.

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 The funeral for Arlene Margaret (Wiek) Christenson is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson, Minnesota. Visitation at 11 a.m. prior to the service. Reverends Dana O’Brien and Barb Streed will officiat the service. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery near Mantorville.

Arlene died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, where she had been for nearly two weeks. 

Arlene was born February 7, 1926 in rural Steele County to Martin and Mollie Wiek. She was baptized and confirmed in Aurora Lutheran Church in Havana Township near Owatonna. In 1943, she graduated from Owatonna High School. On July 2, 1943 she married James Christenson of New Richland, Minnesota, where they farmed for many years. Following Jim’s later employment with IBM, she settled permanently with her family in Kasson. 

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 Michael Steven Raymo, 67, of Mankato, passed away on August 30, 2016.

Visiation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2016 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Mankato. Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the church with visitation one hour prior with Rev. John Petersen officiating. Mankato Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

Michael was born January 1, 1949 in Waseca, MN to Myrna Isabel (Arnold) and Carrell William Raymo. Carrell and Myrna had three other children, Carrell LeRoy “Sonny”, Darlene Elsie “Dee”, and Bonnie Jean. He graduated from New Richland High School in 1966, and attended Austin Community College. After graduating college, he worked various jobs before starting his career at Motion Industries for 24 years.