Obituaries
Ann Marie Virchow
Sep 2, 2026
Ann Marie Virchow, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society, Comforcare, in Austin, Minnesota. Ann was born on April 24, 1942 in Gordonsville, Minnesota, to Arley and Bertha (Ness) Virchow. Elementary school was attended at the country school, and she graduated from Glenville High School. Over the years, she worked many jobs...
Robert "Bob" Weis
Sep 2, 2026
Robert Leo Weis, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home. Robert was born in Austin, Minnesota, on August 9, 1948, to Leo Charles and Mary Helen (Dolan) Weis. He graduated from Pacelli High School and attended Austin Community College. On a beautiful day in 1975, he was united in marriage to Carol...
Jim John Struyk
Sep 1, 2026
Jim "Spanky" Struyk, age 74, of Austin, passed away surrounded by his family on September 1, 2026, at Our House in Austin, after he faced a battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer for over 5 years with incredible strength and dignity. Adrianus John Struyk was born on March 7, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN to Adrianus and Amy (Bure) Struyk. He graduated...
Daniel Patrick Butler
Aug 31, 2026
Daniel "Danny" Patrick Butler, a man with a heart of gold and an immense love for everyone, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Mankato, MN. He was 60 years old.
Born on August 11, 1966, in Long Beach, California, Danny was a truly special individual, known for his childlike innocence...
Wayne Paul Goodnature
Aug 29, 2026
I was born November 28, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. I left behind my beloved Cate, as well as the family and friends I held so dear, on August 29, 2026. Our family settled in Austin where I went to school and grew up. My parents, Dave and Eileen Goodnature, were amazing people and role models in every way possible....
Jamie Ellen Franks
Aug 27, 2026
Jamie Franks, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Bozeman, Montana, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, while in hospice care at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota. Jamie was a graduate of Fairfield, Montana High School and Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington. She was a secretary to the Superintendent of Fairfield Schools, taught Weight Watchers classes and...
Everett Wayne DeYoung
Aug 27, 2026
Everett Wayne DeYoung, age 96, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at The Homestead at Rochester. Everett was born on July 17, 1930, in Dexter, Minnesota, to Ralph and Ina (Prickett) DeYoung. He attended Elkton School through the eighth grade. In 1951, Everett joined the United States Navy. He served during the...
Dennis "Denny" James Bahl
Aug 22, 2026
Dennis “Denny” James Bahl, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Denny was born on August 12, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Signa (Hanson) Bahl. He was a lifelong resident of Austin, Minnesota, and graduated from Austin High School in 1964. After high school, he joined the...
Norma Jean Klaehn
Aug 21, 2026
Norma Jean Klaehn, age 95, of Adams, formerly of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Cedar Court Care Center in Adams. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends during the final days of her life.
Norma Jean Plymate was born on January 8, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Oliver and LeVon Plymate. She graduated...
Sylvia "Sally" Ann Gerhart
Aug 18, 2026
Sylvia “Sally” Gerhart passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sally was born in St. Paul, MN, on February 16, 1934, the daughter of Austin and Evelyn (Shave) Hanson. After spending most of her childhood in Austin, MN, she graduated from Owatonna High School in 1952. Sally met Gene at the Terp Ballroom...
Susan "Sue" Kay Zwiener
Aug 17, 2026
Susan “Grama Suzie” Kay Zwiener, age 73, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Susan Kay Klemmensen was born June 20, 1953, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Richard “Dick” and Elaine (Jacobson) Klemmensen. Sue graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1971 and was proud to be a lifelong Awesome Blossom.
On June...
LuAnn Elizabeth Hahn
Aug 16, 2026
LuAnn Hahn, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at home on August 16, 2026.
LuAnn was born April 22, 1950, in Carroll, Iowa, to William and Louise Eich. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1968 and married James Hahn on December 27, 1969.
LuAnn was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Active in her church, she lived...
Karen Ann Diaz
Aug 13, 2026
Karen Ann Diaz, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 31, 1964, in Austin to John and Janet (Arett) Hultgren.
Karen grew up in Austin and attended Neveln, Ellis Middle School, and Austin High School, where she was part of...
Sharon Lynne Anderson
Aug 12, 2026
Sharon Lynne Anderson, age 92, of Ellendale, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale.
A memorial service for Sharon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting...
Vanessa Marie Miller
Aug 11, 2026
Vanessa Marie Miller, age 44, of Blooming Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota. She was born on January 8, 1982, in Austin, to John and Deb (Campbell) Newman.
Vanessa graduated from Austin High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She worked in several roles...
Shirley Marie Wickoren
Aug 11, 2026
Shirley Marie Wickoren, age 98, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her daughter’s home. Shirley was born on June 9, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Fred and Martha (Hemman) Smith. She grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine’s High School. She then attended college in Austin for secretarial work.
Shirley met Donald “Wick” Wickoren at a...
David "Dave" Leroy Tucker
Aug 10, 2026
David “Dave” Leroy Tucker, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.
In following with Dave’s wishes, no service will be held. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.
Ryan Thomas Fawver
Aug 8, 2026
Ryan Thomas Fawver, 52, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on August 8, 2026, in LaClaire, Iowa.
Ryan was born on March 17, 1974, in Gonvick, Minnesota, to Jacob and Joyce (Nichols) Fawver. He graduated from Gonvick High School and spent his working years doing a variety of jobs, most recently enjoyed doing home improvement projects with friends and family. Ryan was known...
Kathleen "Katie" Erickson
Aug 6, 2026
Kathleen “Katie” Erickson passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 96. A longtime resident of Elgin, Illinois, she was a woman of deep faith, steady kindness, and a smile that never seemed to run out.
Born in Austin, Minnesota, alongside her twin brother, Kenny, on December 10, 1929, Kathleen was one of nine children of Martin and Loretta...
Lew Carl Schaar
Aug 6, 2026
Lew Carl Schaar, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin.
A private family burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
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