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Janet Ida Lou Nelson Commers
Sep 7, 2023
Janet Ida Lou Nelson Commers, age 91, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Janet was born April 7, 1932, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Emil and Inez (Baldus) Doggett. She graduated high school in 1950 from St. Augustine Catholic School. Janet was...
Donna Mae Barnett
Sep 6, 2023
Donna M. Barnett, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at South Grove Lodge in Austin, Minnesota. Donna was born to Fred and Ethel (Lehman) Godfredson in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on January 21, 1929. She was the second oldest of four children. On April 10, 1948, Donna married Lloyd “Red” Barnett and their union was blessed with three daughters,...
Juliann Monica Seys
Sep 4, 2023
Juliann Monica Seys, age 92, died Monday, September 4, 2023, at St. Mark’s Memory Care, Austin. Juliann was born April 30, 1931, in Iosco Township, Waseca, MN, to Hector and Mary Ellen (Goebel) Seys. The family moved to Austin in 1942, and Juliann graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1949 (Pacelli High School.) After graduation, Juliann went to work...
Darvin B. Anderson
Sep 1, 2023
Darvin Anderson, age 78, formerly of Austin, died peacefully at Village Shores Senior Community in Richfield, Minnesota, on Friday, September 1, 2023. As he often recounted the story, Darvin was born on the dining room table in Lyle, MN, in October 1944. Two months premature, he earned the lifelong nickname “Tiny,” which became ironic as he grew to a 6-foot-2...
Mary Margaret Stewart
Aug 31, 2023
Mary M. Stewart, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, after a long illness. Mary was born on August 22, 1933, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Erwin and Margaret (Blake) Bowen. She had one sister, Patricia. On January 30, 1951, Mary was united in marriage to Richard E....
David Robert Roberts
Aug 30, 2023
David Robert Roberts, age 59, of Westfield, Massachusetts, formerly of Elkton, Minnesota, passed away on August 30th, 2023.
David was a 1982 graduate of Southland High School. He was a licensed pilot and in his spare time enjoyed tinkering with and working on airplanes. David worked for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. for more than 20 plus years in its customer service...
Charlene M. Otterson
Aug 26, 2023
Charlene M. Otterson, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie. Charlene was born September 1, 1936, near Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She attended country school and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Otterson on October 4, 1957, at Geneva Lutheran...
Brian Donovan Capretz
Aug 26, 2023
Brian Donovan Capretz, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Brian was born on December 29, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, to Floyd and Margaret (Morgan) Capretz. He graduated from Lyle High School and went on to attend barber school. On November 30, 1963, Brian married Marjorie Anderson in Austin,...
Russell Allen Anderson
Aug 24, 2023
Russell Allen Anderson, age 84, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa.
If Dad were here right now, we think he would say: “Well, I’ve had a great life. God has blessed me in many ways. I fell in love with the dimples of a sweet brown...
Karen M. Sheely
Aug 24, 2023
Karen Marie Sheely, age 81 of Austin Minnesota passed away peacefully on the 24th of August at her home after a long battle with cancer.
She was born June of 1942 in Austin Minnesota to Marland (Bud) and Jacqueline (Jackie) Sukow, she was the oldest of four sisters.
Karen attended Burr Oak country school until the 8th grade, the family...
Dawn Marie Taylor
Aug 24, 2023
Dawn Marie Taylor, age 64, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. Dawn was born on January 30, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota to Gerald and Leona (Sargent) Crews. Dawn attended Austin Public Schools and graduated from Austin Community College. She was employed by Hormel Foods Corporation for twelve years before starting a career as a real estate broker...
Donald Ralph Holmen
Aug 23, 2023
Donald “Don” “Donald P” Ralph Holmen, age 98, of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his home in Dexter. He was born on September 11, 1924, in Le Roy, Minnesota, to Elmer and Rosa (Claassen) Holmen. Donald was the oldest of six children and was raised in Forestville, Minnesota, and the surrounding area. He spent his...
Shirley Darlene Westing
Aug 21, 2023
Shirley D. Westing, age 92, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away, Monday, August 21, 2023. Shirley Darlene Dahl was born June 24, 1931, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Harold and Lydia Dahl. Her childhood years were spent in Blooming Prairie where she graduated from high school. On June 26, 1948, Shirley was united in marriage...
Rita Gail Ferrington
Aug 20, 2023
Rita G. Ferrington, age 63, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Rita Gail Schweisthal was born August 28, 1959, in Faribault, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Irene (Katra) Schweisthal. She obtained her GED and worked as an assembler for Bosch in Owatonna, Minnesota. Rita loved shopping, camping, fishing, going to...
Ione Naatz (Heikes) McAnally
Aug 20, 2023
Ione Naatz (Heikes) McAnally was born October 20, 1933, to Carl and Inez (Sash) Heikes in rural Brownsdale, MN. Her parents moved from farming NE of Brownsdale to just west of Lansing and she graduated from Austin High School in 1951. She went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2023, just 2 months shy of her 90th birthday....
James Edward Grap
Aug 19, 2023
James Edward Grap, age 63, of Onamia, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. James was born October 19, 1959, to Gerald and Rita (Gauthier) Grap in Mower County, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Austin High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. James was a truck driver and worked in outdoor amusement for many...
Zayden Kingston Richardson
Aug 19, 2023
Zayden Kingston Richardson, age 1, of Le Roy and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Zayden was born on January 22, 2022, in Austin, Minnesota, to Esmeralda Renteria and Darrion Richardson. Zayden loved the Minions, food, people, and music. He was such a talker and had so...
Peter Montague Molland
Aug 18, 2023
Peter Montague Molland, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus on Friday, August 18, 2023. Peter was born on February 17, 1935, in Instow, N Devon, England to Montague and Annie Jane (Pidler) Molland. As a youngster, he kept chickens and bees and was always involved in things having to do with farming. Upon leaving school, he...
Bernadine "Bernie" Theresa Schmidt
Aug 18, 2023
It is with great sadness and loving affection that we announce the passing of our Mother, Bernadine "Bernie" Theresa Schmidt, age 89, on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center, surrounded by her family.
Bernadine was born June 25, 1934, in Adams, MN, the daughter of Anna and Anthony Braun. She graduated from Adams High School in 1952,...
Phyllis Kathleen Laite
Aug 18, 2023
Phyllis K. Laite (Wolter), age 84, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living.
Survivors include her husband, Ray; children, Dawn Cerbana, Jody Ihle, Shelly Carlson, and Chip Sunken; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Campe, Roger (Cindy) Wolter, Rosalie (Jack) Newville, and Mary (Gerry) Giorgio; and many other loving relatives....
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