All Obituaries

Barbara M. Leining, age 81 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, at The Cedars of Austin. Barbara Marion Wright was born June 29, 1939 in Plummer, Minnesota, to William and Florence (Widger) Wright. She graduated from Pershing High School. On July 6, 1958, she was united in marriage to Wayne Leining in Plummer. She worked for some time as a CNA at Mac Manor. Barbara then furthered her education and attended Riverland Community College for electronics. Following college,...

Angela Gilson, age 53, of Austin, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at her home. Arrangements are pending with Worlein Funeral Home.

Larry James Kellum, age 60 of Bixby, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his home.   Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie.

Lucille “Lucy” Sophia Peterson, age 98 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home in Blooming Prairie. Lucille Sophia Hartle was born December 4, 1921 in Somerset Township, Steele County, Minnesota, to William and Mary (Seykora) Hartle. She attended country school District #25 and Owatonna High School, graduating in 1939. Prior to her marriage, Lucy provided bookkeeping services to the Steele County USDA, Steele County Creamery, E.F. Co-op, the...

Darlene Joyce Ulwelling, age 77 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, July 5, 2020, at St. Mark’s Nursing Home in Austin. Darlene was born November 10, 1942 in Milaca, Minnesota, to Elbert and Lavina (Moss) Sheely. She attended elementary school in Dexter and then attended Elkton High School.  In her younger years during school, Darlene was an active member of 4-H.  On August 20, 1960, Darlene married Paul Ulwelling at St. Peter’s...

Maxine Lucille DeVries, age 93 of Austin, Minnesota died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. She was born July 20,1926 in Mitchell County, Iowa to Myron and Edith (VanSyoc) Starry. Maxine grew up in the Riceville and McIntire Area. She attended country school and graduated from Riceville High School with a normal training certificate. She taught 4 years in rural schools and 2 years at McIntire Independent School. On October 25, 1947 she was united in marriage...

Mary Ellen Spinler, age 66 of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Mary Ellen Campbell was born March 5, 1954 in Osage, Iowa, to Roger and Arlene (Qualey) Campbell. Mary grew up in Otranto, Iowa then in 1965, moved to Lyle, Minnesota, where she received her education, graduating from Lyle High School in 1972. Mary was always a daddy’s girl and loved hanging out with him in the garage. At a young age she became interested in...

Roger Leo Epley, age 75 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his residence in rural Austin, Minnesota.  Roger was born to Earl and Margaret (Mueller) Epley on September 16, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota.  He attended Pacelli High School and graduated in 1962.  After high school, Roger attended vocational school.  On June 13, 1970, Roger married Lana Turvold in Austin, Minnesota.  He was a well-known farmer for over 40 years, while also working...

Norma Jean Simonson, 89 of Austin, MN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2020 while a resident of St. Marks in Austin, MN, where she had resided since 2017.   Norma Jean Lamp was born September 5, 1930, to William J. and Cora F. (Champlin) Lamp in Austin, MN. Norma was the oldest of their six children. In 1944, the family moved from Austin to Grand Meadow, MN, where Norma graduated from high school in 1948.   On November 14, 1948, she married Charles B....

Beverly Jean Soderberg, age 91 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at home in Austin. Born April 20, 1929, to Rose T. Daniel in St. Paul, Minnesota. Beverly graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Paul, in 1947. After high school she enrolled in Brown Institute for radio broadcasting and graduated in the first women’s class in 1948. After graduating, Beverly worked at KFJB Marshalltown, Iowa. She married Kenneth Soderberg on June 26, 1948, then living in Muskegon,...