All Obituaries

Doreen Romona Johnson, age 88, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2021. Her complete obituary will be posted soon.

Cory Lee Cassidy, age 36, of Dodge Center, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 31, 2020. His complete obituary will be posted soon.

Janet A. Hope, age 89 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Janet Ann Sauke was born to Herman and Grace (Sauer) Sauke at home near Walters, Minnesota, on August 13, 1931. She attended Walters Grade School and then Kiester schools. In 1947 her family moved to Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, where Janet graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1949. She then went on to attend Winona State University for teaching. On June 24,...

Cornelia Barbara Johnson, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Mayo Health System, Austin Campus. Arrangements are pending with Worlein Funeral Home.

Dee Ann Earl, age 73 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday morning, January 18, 2021, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Dee was born on February 3, 1947 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Rayburn and Dorothy (Kuhneman) Earl. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1965. Following graduation, Dee earned a scholarship to attend the Minneapolis Institute of Art. She finished her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Sonoma State University in Santa Rosa,...

Lois M. Paulson, age 86 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Primrose Retirement Community of Austin. Lois Margene Grangaard Paulson was born on August 31, 1934 in Waukon, IA, the daughter of William Conrad and Inger Thygesen Grangaard. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1952 and Luther College, Decorah, IA in 1955 where she met her husband of 46 years, Keith Paulson. They were married in 1956. Lois taught in Madison, WI and in Decorah, IA before they moved...

Jayne Jorgenson Noble, age 73, of Austin, died Friday afternoon, January 15, 2021.  Jayne Carol Jorgenson was born August 25, 1947 in Austin, MN, the daughter of Eugene and Betty Jorgenson.  She graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1965. Jayne was married to Larry Noble on August 4, 1967 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. They were blessed with 4 children, sons Sean, Jason, and Dustin, and daughter Tiffany. Jayne and Larry lived in Fridley, MN for many years...

Wilson Richard Bollinger, Jr., age 70 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Wilson was born to Wilson Sr. and Elizabeth Bollinger in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on February 5, 1950. He grew up and attended school in Pennsylvania and New York. In 1967, Wilson enlisted into the United States Air Force, serving until his honorable discharge. In December of 1976, he met the love of his life, Judy Nelson in the Twin...

Mary Jane Olson (Thorn), age 91 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mary Jane was born March 18, 1929. She was united in marriage to Robert P. Olson on December 10, 1955 in Northwood, Iowa. Mary was employed for many years with Owatonna Tool Company. Mary enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, camping, traveling and trips to the casino. She is survived...

Gordon “Gordy” Barnes, age 57 of Austin, Minnesota, lost his nearly 11 month battle of AML on January 6, 2021. He went to Heaven while at his home surrounded by loved ones. Gordy was born on July 17, 1963, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Lois (Lockwood) and Gordon Barnes. He graduated from Sibley High School, and then enlisted in the Army later receiving an Honorable Discharge due to a terrible accident leaving Gordy with a broken neck. It was supposed to be a...