Obituaries
James "Jim" Brian Hansen
Dec 28, 2025
James “Jim” Brian Hansen, age 83, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin.
Jim was born in Blooming Prairie Township on December 14, 1942, to Anhart and Ina Hansen. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1961. Jim married Patricia Marsolek on April 3, 1965, in Austin, Minnesota.
While Jim was in high school, he...
Curtis Merlin Eastman
Dec 25, 2025
Curtis Merlin Eastman, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. Curtis was born May 5, 1939, in Taopi, Minnesota, to Clyde and Lillian (Tiegen) Eastman. He attended high school and from 1954-1959, served his country in the United States Army. On January 23, 1959, Curtis married Carmen Lindeman at the Church of Christ in...
Fr. Steven James Peterson
Dec 22, 2025
Rev. Steven J. Peterson, a devoted priest of the Diocese of Winona‑Rochester, was born on January 8, 1946, to Raymond Joseph Peterson and Hildegarde Marie Peterson. He entered eternal life on December 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and steadfast pastoral care. Before discerning his call to the priesthood, Father Peterson lived a full and industrious professional life...
Myrtle Esther Bentley
Dec 22, 2025
Myrtle Esther Bentley, age 91, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa. She entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Following her husband’s death in 2019 and as her health declined, she most recently lived with family, where she was lovingly cared for.
Myrtle was born on January 20, 1934,...
Troy Michael Riles
Dec 21, 2025
Troy Michael Riles, age 58, of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away on December 21, 2025. Troy was born on June 11, 1967, in Austin, Minnesota, to Karen Carlson (Jay) and David Riles (Cheryl). He grew up surrounded by family and shared close bonds with his brothers and sisters that lasted throughout his life.
He was a graduate of DeVry Institute and spent his...
Elizabeth "Becky" Fern Josephson
Dec 19, 2025
Elizabeth “Becky” Fern (Lingbeck) Josephson, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at her home on Friday, December 19, 2025. Becky was born October 26, 1957, in Mitchell, South Dakota. She is the middle daughter to James and Frances Lingbeck. Growing up, her family moved from South Dakota to Wisconsin and settled in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated...
Diana Joann Carlson
Dec 14, 2025
Diana Joann Carlson, age 84, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her home with Gary by her side. Diana was born on May 12, 1941, to Arthur and Anabelle (Nielsen) Gilbert in Clear Lake, Iowa. After graduating from high school in Clear Lake, she attended Wartburg College before transferring to Iowa State University.
On July...
Dorothy "Gene" Gullickson
Dec 13, 2025
Dorothy "Gene" (Andersen) Gullickson, age 96, a long-time resident of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Edina, Minnesota. Dorothy was born March 30, 1929, in Pillager, Minnesota at her grandparents’ home. She was the daughter of Hans Andersen and Adeline (Sorg) Andersen of Cushing, Minnesota. Dorothy was the eldest child of four and was brought up on the...
Gerald "Jerry" Orlyn Dunford
Dec 13, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Orlyn Dunford, age 92, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, formerly of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Community Woodlands on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea. Jerry was born March 14, 1933, in Rochester, Minnesota, and was raised by his parents, Allen and Tressie (Prentiss) Dunford. Jerry attended high school in Mantorville, Minnesota.
At age 17...
Connie Fae Priebe
Dec 11, 2025
Connie Fae Priebe, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be reunited with her husband, Larry, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.
Connie was born on January 1st, 1943, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Marvin and Irene Hedin. She grew up in Dickinson, graduated from Dickinson High School and Trinity School of Nursing. On June...
Leonard "Len" Steven Meyer
Dec 8, 2025
Leonard “Len” Steven Meyer, age 73, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.
Please check back for additional information as the family is planning a memorial gathering for spring of 2026. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Richard "Dick" Charles Waldman
Dec 7, 2025
Richard “Dick” Charles Waldman, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community – Rochester Madonna Towers.
Richard was born on January 27, 1935, to John and Irene Waldman at his paternal grandparent's house in Mansfield, Ohio. Richard had four siblings: Marilyn (deceased), Karen (deceased), Judy, and John.
He spent much of his earliest years...
Jose Cupertino Hernandez
Dec 6, 2025
Jose Cupertino Hernandez, age 61, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Jose was born September 18, 1964, to parents, Cupertino Hernandez Saucedo and Jacinta Hernandez Banda in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. On June 27, 1992, Jose married the love of his life, Jackie Miller, at Trinity Lutheran Church in...
Helen Louise Hanson
Dec 5, 2025
Helen L. Hanson, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Helen Louise Neuenschwander was born on August 31, 1929, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Fred and Frieda (Hinrick) Neuenschwander. She graduated from Fairmont High School. On July 4, 1948, Helen was united in marriage to Carl Einard Hanson. The couple...
Tamara "Tammy" Jane O'Connor
Nov 28, 2025
Tamara “Tammy” Jane O’Connor, age 61, received her heavenly reward on Thursday, November 28, 2025, while residing at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home in St. Paul.
Tammy was born on July 22, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Viola (Harrington) O’Connor. Tammy and her twin brother Timothy became the final installment in the O’Connor clan joining their six older siblings....
Diane May Maxwell
Nov 28, 2025
Diane M. Maxwell, age 64, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on July 27, 1961, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Clarence and Betty (Bradley) Mattson, alongside her cherished “womb mate,” Debra. Diane grew up in Plum City, Wisconsin, where she attended Plum City Elementary...
Judith "Judy" Kay Brown
Nov 27, 2025
Judith “Judy” K. Brown, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Austin. Judy Kay Johnson was born on February 26, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota to Frank and Geneva (Pedersen) Johnson. She was a lifelong member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, where she was baptized and confirmed. Judy graduated from Austin...
Lon Arthur Bakke
Nov 25, 2025
Lon Arthur Bakke, age 73, of Inver Grove Heights, previously of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights. Lon was born on July 2, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota to Arthur and Mildred (Weber) Bakke. He graduated from Lyle High School in 1969. Following his graduation he joined the United States...
Phyllis Delores Wiedemann
Nov 24, 2025
Phyllis Delores Wiedemann, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Phyllis was born on November 9, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to parents, Paul E. Sr., and Alma O. (Anderson) Haynes. She attended and graduated from Austin High School. On June 10, 1956, she married Robert Wiedemann at St. Olaf Lutheran Church...
Ryan Alan Iverson
Nov 23, 2025
Ryan Alan Iverson, age 49, of Austin, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home. Ryan was born September 9, 1976, in Austin, Minnesota, to Chester and Nancy (Koontz) Iverson. He joined the United States Army in 1997 and was later stationed in Germany where he met and married Carrie (Griggs) Iverson in 2002, the same year...
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