Dennis Funeral Homes

LYDIA OWENS, a servant of Jesus Christ went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Lake Shore Inn in Waseca at the age of 101.

Born on June 26, 1908 in Waseca County, Minnesota she was the daughter of Paul and Augusta (Bathke) Krause.  Lydia graduated from Waseca High School and Mankato Teacher's College.    Following her schooling she taught in various country schools before teaching in East Chain and later Mound.  Lydia married Donald Owens on January 19, 1941 in Minneapolis.  She and her husband farmed in Wilton Township, Waseca County until 1972.  Lydia enjoyed flowers, plants, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church in Waseca where she also taught Sunday School.

She is survived by two children, Gary and Hazel Owens of Waseca and Sharon and Richard Possin of New Richland; five grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter-LaVonne, and 8 siblings.

Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 4-8 PM and continue on Thursday, one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Evangelical United Methodist Church in Waseca.  Burial will follow at Woodville Cemetery in Waseca.