All Obituaries

Kevin Duane Reed, age 56 of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his home in Rose Creek. Kevin was born December 15, 1962, in Charles City, Iowa, to Frank and Esther (Joslin) Reed. He graduated from Austin High School in 1981. He then went on to attend Austin Vocational Technical College for auto mechanics. In 1980, Kevin enlisted into the United States Army and proudly served his country until 1986. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching movies...

Ronald J. Bradford, age 62 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.   Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

David Allan Pillar, age 38 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home in Austin. David was born April 19, 1981, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Cynthia Pillar. He attended Hyland High School. David was an avid sports fan of wrestling and football, and enjoyed the Minnesota sports teams.   Survivors include his daughter, Vanessa Wilcox; one grandchild, Bentley; two sisters, Christine Pillar and Shawn Marie Stellmach; two nephews, Ray Carothers and DeShawn...

Donald (Donnie) Duane Dray, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Don was born on September 28, 1936, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to William and Jane (Long) Dray. He was baptized and confirmed at the Community Lutheran Church in Geneva. He attended school in Blooming Prairie and was on the high school wrestling team. In his younger years, he was involved in 4-H and showed at the Freeborn County Fair....

Dawn Marie Moseng (Hulbert), age 49 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Our House Senior Living – Austin Memory Care in Austin. Dawn was born January 3, 1970, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Ervin and Christine (Pennig) Moseng. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Over the years she lived in Pine City, Minnesota, then moved to Hinckley, Minnesota, where she raised her children. Dawn then moved to Sandstone, Minnesota, Elk...

Mary Kay Boysen, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 9, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born December 6, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Daniel and Patricia (Geise) Wiseman. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1962. Mary then went on to attend Mankato State University for two years. On December 7, 1965, she married Robert Boysen in...

Florence Ruby Naatz, age 102 of Austin, Minnesota. Florence passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 8, 2019, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, MN, surrounded by her loving family and outstanding caretakers. Florence, daughter of Emil and Mathilda (Koehn) Naatz, was born on June 21, 1917 in Udolpho Township, Minnesota. Florence attended Trinity Lutheran Church School. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham, MN. Florence dedicated her life to taking care of...

David Million McCoy, age 68 of Fountain Hills, Arizona, formerly of Austin and Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. David was born November 14, 1950, in Mesa, Arizona, to Donald and Kathleen (Million) McCoy. He graduated from high school and attended two years of college. He then studied and worked as a butcher.  On March 30, 1996, he married Lyn Johnson. Later in life he worked as a CNA and...

Norma J. Long, age 85, of Blooming Prairie, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Norma Jean Vrieze was born May 1, 1934 in Spring Valley, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy and Grace (Lingbeck) Vrieze.  She attended school in Spring Valley and graduated from Austin High School in 1952. On November 29, 1953, Norma married Robert Long in Austin, Minnesota. The couple lived on their farm until 1998 when they moved to Blooming Prairie....

Orline Martha Magdalena Peterson, age 95 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.  She was born August 9, 1924 in Waltham Township, Mower County, Minnesota to Henry and Magdalena (Prochnow) Ruhter.  Orline attended country school.  On October 29, 1950, Orline was united in marriage to Eldred Peterson at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Waltham, Minnesota.  The couple...