Obituaries

May 25, 2017

Jeanne Francis Hagan, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on May 25, 2017. Jeanne was born on July 23, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1960. On May 11th, 1963 Jeanne married Daniel Hagan at St. Augustine Catholic Church where she was a lifelong member. They were married for almost 41 years when her husband...

May 25, 2017

Ruth Marie Fry age 81 of Austin, died Thursday, May 25,2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin Ruth was born in Nordland Township, Lyon County, Minneota MN on February 21, 1936 to Bjorn (Melvin) and Virginia (Appleby) Benson. She attended school in Minneota, where she graduated from Minneota High School. On November 28, 1953 she married Virgil Fry at St. Eloi...

May 22, 2017

Kenneth John Titus of Austin and Red Wing, passed away surrounded by family on May 22, 2017 after a long illness. Ken was born on February 18, 1963 to Thomas and Janet Titus in Austin. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1981, and Albert Lea Vocational School in 1983. For over 30 years, Ken worked in the restaurant business,...

May 16, 2017

Gary Francis Sathre, age 68, of Austin, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home. Gary was born in Austin, Minnesota and attended Austin High School where he was known as Harv. He never met a stranger and could light up a room with his laugh. Gary loved his family, friends, and golfing. He was a veteran of the United...

May 16, 2017

Margaret Kathryn Tubbs, age 99, of Austin, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Our House Assisted Living. Margaret was born September 10, 1917 in Austin to Martin and Ida (Lysne) Hanson. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin Public Schools. On June 7, 1947 she was united in marriage to Pierce Tubbs at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Margaret and...

May 10, 2017

Joe Nolan, 93 of Austin, died Wednesday May 10th 2017 at his home. He was born September 7th, 1923 in Preston, MN to James and Julia (Farrell) Nolan. They moved to Austin when he was 5 yrs old where he grew up and lived out his life. On October 7th, 1946 he married Judith “Judy” Lewis of Austin at Queen...

Apr 28, 2017

James C. Crowley, age 82, of Lansing, Minnesota died peacefully at his country home on Friday, April 28, 2017. Jim's wish and prayer were to stay in his country home, that Jim and his beloved wife Jackie built in 1958. Jim's sweetheart Jackie died September 1, 2016, she could only wait eight months to see her Jimmy again. Our parents...

Apr 28, 2017

Jerry Allen Olson, age 45, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at his home in Austin, MN. Jerry was born February 16, 1972, in Oconomowoc, Wi to Bonnie McConnell and Dennis D. Olson. He worked as a mechanic in Elk River, MN and graduated from Riverland Community College Truck Driving Program. Jerry loved driving nationwide for ten years up until receiving...

Apr 26, 2017

Moleena Solomon, age 46, of Austin, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held 3 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 1:30 pm until the time of the service. Service Information Visitation

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Apr 23, 2017

Peter T. Winkels, age 69, of Rose Creek, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. A Memorial Service will be held 1 pm on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church and a Celebration of Life will be held 3 pm on Saturday at the Austin V.F.W. Service Information Service ...

Apr 23, 2017

Hazel Bertha Guckeen, age 97, of Austin, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Hazel was born May 4, 1919 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Otto and Bertha (Arndt) Arndt. On June 9, 1939 she married Patrick Guckeen in Winnebago, Minnesota. They later moved to Austin where Patrick was employed as an electrician. After his death in...

Apr 22, 2017

Craig Anthony Huinker, age 65, of Austin, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home. Craig was born August 5, 1951 in Austin to Donald and Mary Huinker. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from Austin High School. On November 7, 2014 he married Linda Solis in California. Craig was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a...

Apr 18, 2017

Adeline Lenore Cochlin, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Addie was born November 29, 1933 to Knut and Ella (Hove) Frondal. She grew up in Oakland on the family farm. Addie attended Austin High School. She married Hubert Michael Cochlin on January 3, 1952. Addie was retired from Kmart. She was a member...

Apr 14, 2017

Sarah Jane Hatten, age 78, of Brownsdale, passed away peacefully Friday, April 14, 2017 at her home. Sarah was born June 29, 1938 in Albert Lea to John and Mary (Markey) Hubbard. She attended country grade school and graduated from high school in Wells. Sarah worked at a variety store in Wells for three years before attending cosmetology school in...

Mar 29, 2017

Clarence Wilfred Henderson, age 91, of Austin, passed away in peace on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimers. Clarence, fondly known as Klink, was born January 12, 1926 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Nels and Helena (Nelson) Henderson, the youngest of six children. On February 14, 1970 he married Darlene Ann Chrz in Northwood, Iowa. Clarence...

Mar 22, 2017

Delores Ann Hemann, age 77, of Austin, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Delores was born January 26, 1940 in New Haven, Iowa to John and Luella (McCann) Foxen. She grew up outside of New Haven and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School there. On October 7, 1961 she married Urban J. Hemann. The couple...

Mar 15, 2017

Herbert Joseph Janning, age 89 of Austin, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home. He was born January 29, 1928 in Newry to Henry and Catherine (Wittrock) Janning. He honorably served in the United States Navy. After his discharge, he worked at Hormel until retirement in 1985. On September 2, 1949 he was united in marriage to Nona (Osland)...

Mar 11, 2017

Betty Ann Seha, age 85, of Austin, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Grand Meadow Care Center. Betty was born June 3, 1931 in Morgan, Minnesota to Victor and Loretta (Cady) Larsen. On May 30, 1952 she was united in marriage to Lawrence R. Seha in Morgan, Minnesota. Betty was a school teacher and later on a home health...

Mar 11, 2017

Loretta Mary Nelsen, age 88, of Rose Creek, died on Saturday, March 11th 2017 at the Cedars Care Center in Austin, MN. She was born April 14th, 1928 to Edward and Frances Schammel on the family farm outside of Rose Creek, MN. She grew up in Rose Creek where she attended grade school and graduated from Rose Creek High School....

Mar 5, 2017

Maurice “Bud” Richard Kroc, age 95, of Austin died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. He was born September 2, 1921 in Mason City, Iowa to Joseph and Loretta (Nugent) Kroc. They moved to Austin, MN when he was a young boy. On November 8, 1941 he was united in marriage to Elinor Kinney. Bud served in...