Joan Dalen, 88, Owatonna

Joan J Dalen, 88, of Owatonna, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester.

She was born June 14, 1935 in Mankato the daughter of Benjamin and Goldie (Gitter) Kubishak. Joan graduated from Mankato High School. She worked as the housekeeping supervisor for 20 years at the Owatonna Hospital. Joan enjoyed flower gardening and having coffee with her friends.

She is survived by daughter, Jamie (and Tom) Sweet of Owatonna; sons, Dean Nelson of Owatonna, Kevin Nelson of Owatonna; grandchildren, Amanda (and John) Simon, Mike (and Theresa) Sweet, Chelsey Nelson, Jesse (and Clair) Dushek, Mindy (and Laurence) Hoppa, Kaela (and Joey) Bourg and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Don Dalen; son, Tim Nelson; daughter, Sue Ballstadt; sister, Delores Miller.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home with Pastor Amanda Floy officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Owatonna Crematory in Owatonna.

Michaelson Funeral Homes of Owatonna is handling the funeral arrangements.