All Obituaries

Duane R. Smith, age 97 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July15, 2019 at Our House Memory Care, Austin. Duane was born in ­­­­Rock Dell Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota on February 15, 1922 to Noel and Olga (Thorson) Smith. He attended country school in Olmsted County. On October 23, 1948 he was united in marriage to Darlene Jeglum at East St. Olaf, Rock Dell, Minnesota. After marrying the couple lived in Rochester and moved to Austin in 1951. Duane was enlisted in...

Randy Dean McAlister, age 61 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Randy was born January 7, 1958, to Donald and Delores (Klingfus) McAlister in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 1976 and he also received a degree in Mechanics from the Austin Vo-Tech. He worked many years as a welder both for McNeilus in Dodge Center and Tandem in Blooming Prairie before retiring due to poor health. Randy married Kim Kominek...

  Kenneth Carlson, age 88 of Austin, Minnesota passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Aurora on France in Edina, Minnesota. Ken was born September 7, 1930 to Ruth and Fred Carlson in Austin, MN. While still in high school, he worked part time in the Hormel Foods Corporation invoice department. Ken graduated from Austin High School in 1948, Austin Community College in 1950, and from the University of Minnesota in 1953. On May 2, 1953, he married Signe Larsen in Fosston, MN. They both...

Audrey Corrine Roberts, age 95 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.  Audrey was born September 11, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to George and Helga (Holman) Larson and graduated from Roosevelt High School.  On January 15, 1944, she married Lyle W. Roberts in Temple, Texas.   As a military wife, she followed Lyle’s 20+ year military career all over our country as well as Germany.  Thereafter,...

David “Dave” Sanford Gaines, age 66 of Cherry Valley, Illinois, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home in Cherry Valley. Dave was born April 8, 1953 in San Diego, California, to Harold and Lois (Haverstock) Gaines. He graduated from Morris High School in 1972. Following graduation, Dave enlisted into the United States Army and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1978. On February 7, 1981, he married Mary Ann Weber in...

Nina Audra-Jean Hendrickson, age 91 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Our House Assisted Living in Austin. Nina was born July 19, 1927 in London Township on the farm, to Earl Dunffee and Estle Earles. She graduated from Lyle High School in 1947. On September 24, 1951, Nina married Ernest Hendrickson at the United Bretheren Church in London, Minnesota. Nina was a hard worker and loved to crochet, knit, and work on word search games. She had a green thumb and loved her...

Darleen M. Pacovsky, age 81 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Darleen Mavis Morken was born August 9, 1937, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, to Arnold and Helen (Stensgard) Morken. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Darleen attended school in Spring Grove and graduated in 1955. She then went on to attend Luther College and completed her Elementary Education degree, graduating in 1960. She taught school...

Michael Earl Harber age 69, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning July 6, 2019 at his home. Michael was born on May 31, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Doris (Mellem) Harber. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1968. On April 7, 1979, Michael was united in marriage to Deloris Nelson. Michael farmed for many years and the last ten years before retiring he worked at Tandem Products in Blooming Prairie. A member of St. John’s...

Elva V. Thorn age 101 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her home. Elva Valeria Buttshaw was born on April 20, 1918, in Aldrich, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Dora (Draves) Buttshaw. She graduated from Staples High School in 1936. On September 6, 1937, Elva was united in marriage to Harold Thorn in Wadena, Minnesota. In 1942, the couple moved to Austin and had two daughters, Patricia and Nancy. Elva enjoyed her role as homemaker, wife, and mother. A member of...

Scott Frank Nash, age 60 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Scott was born October 5, 1958, in Austin, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Frances (Myers) Nash. He grew up and attended school in Austin. Scott proudly served his country in the United States Army. On March 5, 1978, he married Darlene Larson at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Together they had three children,...