Dayna Besser

Dayna M. (Stenzel) Besser, age 55 of Owatonna, MN passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026 at Prairie Senior Cottages in Owatonna surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 from 3:00pm-7:00pm  at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN. Please see nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.

 

Dayna Marie was born July 13, 1970 to Maynard and Syvilla (Mills) Stenzel in Wells, MN. She graduated from Alden High School in 1988 before perusing her passion for art and design at Brown College; where she earned her degree in graphic design in 1993.

 

On December 21, 1996, she married Christopher (Chris) Besser. Together they welcomed two daughters; Mikayla born February of 1998 and Morgan born November of 2002. Family was the center of Dayna’s world. She rarely missed a horse show, cheerleading event, band concert or basketball game for her daughters. She was their biggest supporter and took immense pride in every accomplishment, no matter how big or small.

 

Dayna had a remarkable gift for making people feel welcome. She never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone she met. She cherished lifelong friendships. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures in crafting, thrifting, listening to rock music, traveling to multiple states and spending time with the people she loved the most. Whether surrounded by family or friends, Dayna’s life was filled with laughter, love and countless memories which will continue to bring comfort to those who knew her.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her former husband Chris Besser; her great-nephew, Jeremiah Meza; father-in-law Kenneth Besser; uncles Roger Mills, Tommy Mills and Vern Olson.

 

Dayna is survived by her daughters: Mikayla Besser of New Richland and Morgan (Devin) Stankiewicz of Janesville; siblings: Dawn (Gary) Strohman of Makinen, MN, Jarrod (Kelly) Stenzel of Rosemount, MN, Donna (Darryl) Chamberlin of Sarasota, FL and Jason (Stacy) Stenzel of Waseca, MN; two aunts: Janice Olson of New Richland, MN and Kay (Tom) Sherratt of Le Sueur, MN; uncle: Howard (Pat) Stenzel of Blaine, MN; and many nieces, nephews and their families.