Obituaries
Jean Carol Haubenschild
Aug 12, 2025
Jean C. Haubenschild, age 80, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home in Blooming Prairie. Jean was born January 12, 1945, to Robert Newton and Gladys Katherine (Falck) Ramsey in Westfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota. She attended country schools in Westfield Township and then continued her schooling at Blooming Prairie High School, graduating in...
Mary Kay Sweiven
Aug 11, 2025
Mary Kay Sweiven, age 70, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Mary was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on November 16, 1954.
She is survived by her three sons, Jason (Wendy), Neil, and Larry Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Gail; and brother, Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Nathan Reinhardt; her sister,...
Wayne Allen Eastman
Aug 8, 2025
Wayne Allen Eastman, age 58, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home. Wayne was born August 18, 1966, to Adry and Sharon (Swancutt) Eastman in Oroville, California. He attended Albert Lea High School and worked in maintenance at the Austin Country Club for 8 years. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting,...
Donald "Don" Wayne Thompson
Aug 7, 2025
Donald “Don” Wayne Thompson, age 77, of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home. Don was born to Lester Thompson and Lois Nelson on August 25, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Rochester Public Schools and went on to earn his Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Austin Vo-Tech. He proudly served...
Donald "Don" Dean Schocker, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Donald “Don” Dean Schocker, Jr., age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The Cedars of Austin. Don was born June 9, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota, to Charleen (Pike) Reed. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Richard Reed. Don graduated from Austin High School and went on to serve his country in the United...
Ronald "Ron" Lester Anderson
Aug 6, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Lester Anderson, 90, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.
Ronald was the second of five sons born to Lester and Luella (Hohenstein) Anderson. He was born on August 22, 1934, in Lakefield, Minnesota, and graduated from Lakefield High School in 1952. He then served in the U.S. Navy until 1956, achieving the rank...
Kyrie Marie Voelker
Aug 5, 2025
Kyrie Marie Voelker, age 52, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at The Emeralds at Faribault. Kyrie was born July 17, 1973, in Austin, Minnesota. She possessed a gentle spirit and enjoyed so much helping and caring for her younger sisters from infancy. She was confirmed in her Lutheran faith in 1987 and graduated from Mayer...
Joan "Joann" Marie Hegge
Jul 31, 2025
Joan “Joann” Marie Hegge, age 91, of Adams, Minnesota, formerly of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Cedar Court Independent Living in Adams, with her family by her side. Joann was born October 8, 1933, in Dover, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Buchan) Bloom. She attended country school in Eyota, Minnesota from 1st...
Betty Lou Goff
Jul 29, 2025
Betty Goff, age 91, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born September 7, 1933, in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Mazurek) Wiese. Betty grew up on the family farm near Correll, Minnesota and graduated from Appleton High School. On December 31, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Goff...
LeRoy Walter Brandt
Jul 26, 2025
LeRoy Walter Brandt, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. LeRoy was born August 1, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Tressa (Wradislavsky) Brandt. He was a lifelong resident of Austin and dedicated most of his life to farming. LeRoy loved to drive his mustangs and attend car shows. He enjoyed all sports, but particularly...
Gerald "Jerry" Russell Sampson
Jul 26, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Russell Sampson, age 76, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home. He was born August 10, 1948, in Osage, Iowa, to Russell and Gladys Sampson. He attended Union 3 District (a one room schoolhouse) through the fourth grade. After that school closed, he attended and graduated from St. Ansgar in 1966. He went...
Joshua Dale Wiedemann
Jul 21, 2025
Joshua Dale Wiedemann, age 35, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Austin. Josh was born on September 22, 1989, in Austin, Minnesota, to Rhonda Wiedemann and Timothy Flicek. He graduated from Austin High School in 2009. Josh met the love of his life, Brooke Hostetler, in 2005. Together they had their son,...
Donald Henry Quirin
Jul 20, 2025
Donald Henry Quirin, age 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home in Austin, MN. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1950. Don proudly and honorably served in the United States Army. He worked as a teacher, in the insurance industry and again served his country working for the United States government FEMA division....
Maynard Carl Akkerman
Jul 19, 2025
Maynard Carl Akkerman, age 69, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on November 26, 1955, in Austin, MN, to Don and Marlys (Dunker) Akkerman, Maynard grew up in rural Brownsdale with two sisters and two brothers. He was active in 4-H...
Henry "Sonny" Lewis Williams, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Chateau Speedway has lost another of its former drivers. Chateau veteran driver, fan, friend, and volunteer, Henry “Sonny” Lewis Williams, Jr., of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. The driver of car #69, Sonny had just turned 69 this past May, after dealing with a few different health issues over the years.
Sonny was born...
Daryl Alan Champlin
Jul 8, 2025
Daryl Alan Champlin, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Austin on October 15, 1946, Daryl spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved.
Affectionately known as “Champ,” Daryl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a magnetic personality, a quick wit, and the...
James Lawrence Schmit
Jul 8, 2025
James Lawrence Schmit, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. James was born April 2, 1944, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Bisbee) Schmit in Austin. He graduated in 1962 from Rose Creek High School. In 1964, James enlisted into the United States Navy where he served until his...
Ashley "Ash" Edwin Herry
Jul 3, 2025
Ashley “Ash” Edwin Herry, age 43, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. Ash was born in Chuuk, Micronesia, to Junie Daunny and Edwin Herry on April 22, 1982. He attended school in Micronesia and in 2002, moved to the United States, settling in Las Vegas, Nevada, before eventually making his home in Austin,...
David William Finley
Jul 1, 2025
David William Finley, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Dave was born on February 17, 1946, in Lake City, Iowa. The first son of twin boys by 15 minutes to Kenneth and Helen (Snodgrass) Finley. When Dave was 3 years old, his dad bought a farm near Rose...
Barbara Ann Roberts
Jun 30, 2025
Barbara Ann Roberts, age 78, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin. She was born on September 24, 1946, in Albert Lea to Harry and Beverly (Spurr) Modderman. She attended school at Albert Lea High School and received her two-year degree in medical secretary and legal secretary. In 1963 she...
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