Obituaries
Norma Agnes Keller
Dec 25, 2024
Norma A. Keller, age 100, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Norma Agnes Murphy was born on June 17, 1924, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bernard and Lela (Walsh) Murphy. She spent her childhood years in the Lyle area, graduating from Lyle High School. Upon graduation she moved to Austin,...
Sally Adell Kratchmer
Dec 23, 2024
Sally Adell Kratchmer, age 85, of Osage, died peacefully December 23, 2024, at Suite Living Senior Care in Maple Grove, MN with her loving family by her side.
Sally was born on October 16, 1939, in Pine Island, MN. She graduated from Pine Island High School in Pine Island, MN. Sally was united in marriage with Vernon Kratchmer on June 11,...
Marlys Jean Minnich
Dec 17, 2024
Marlys Minnich, age 86, met her Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home in Austin, Minnesota. The Lord brought to a close many decades of blessings. She was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandma, ggma, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend.
Marlys was born April 11, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Alvin and Hazel (Ingvalson) Cooling.
On October 20, 1961, she...
Andrea Jane Oelkers
Dec 16, 2024
Andrea was born on June 3, 1974, to Roger and Nancy (Braithwaite) Oelkers, their second child of three and only daughter. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dexter, Minnesota, in July of 1974. She attended grade school in Brownsdale, Minnesota, and then graduated from Hayfield High School in 1992. While attending Hayfield High School, Andrea was a cheerleader...
Ronny James Slowinski
Dec 15, 2024
Ronny James Slowinski, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ronny was born on January 15, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota, to Anthony and Patricia Slowinski. He grew up in Lyle and enjoyed farming. On July 13, 1985, Ronny was...
Linda Jo Johnson
Dec 13, 2024
Linda Jo (Page) Johnson, age 77, of Austin, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on May 27, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to Francis and Ardella Page and graduated from AHS Class of 1965.
Her husband, Wayne, was smitten after "just one look" when he saw Linda in Junior High...
George Alfred Teats
Dec 12, 2024
George Alfred Teats, age 86, of West St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home. George was born January 22, 1938, in Butte, Montana, to Cleo and Caroline (Grovo) Teats. He attended Burr Oak Grade School, Austin High School, Austin Junior College, and Lea College. George enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and...
Suzanne (Hanf) Kuether Roberts
Dec 11, 2024
Suzanne (Hanf) Kuether Roberts, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Umatilla, Florida.
Suzanne Alteen Hanf was born November 3, 1940, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. She spent her years of school at Columbus Grade School, Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1958. She went to Minneapolis where...
Lola Mae Erickson
Dec 11, 2024
Lola M. Erickson, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin. Lola Mae was born on March 24, 1930, in rural Lyle, Minnesota, to John and Alma (Gordon) Johnson. Lola attended country school and went on to graduate from Austin High School. In May of 1948, she was...
Dale Eugene Underwood
Dec 10, 2024
Dale Underwood, a cherished member of the Blooming Prairie community, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family on his farm, the place he loved most.
Born on April 18, 1941, to Gerald and Borghild Underwood, Dale grew up on the family farm in Dodge County. He attended Westfield Country School just...
James "Jim" Dean Vietor
Dec 10, 2024
James “Jim” Dean Vietor, age 63, of Elkton, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Elkton. Jim was born June 17, 1961, in Austin, Minnesota to Lambert “Red” and Margie (Ross) Vietor. He attended Austin High School. On September 16, 2000, he married Sally Hammermeister. Jim dedicated many years of his life to the automotive...
Kent Jimmie Osboe
Dec 9, 2024
Kent J. Osboe, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Kent was born on September 17, 1946, in Webster City, Iowa to Jimmie and June (Caquelin) Osboe. He grew up in Fort Dodge and graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1964. Kent continued his education at the University of...
Frederick "Freddy" J. Krofta
Dec 9, 2024
Frederick “Freddy” J. Krofta, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. Freddy was a kind, loving and generous man who loved to be surrounded by family. He was born in Austin on February 23, 1939, to his parents, Anton and Catherine (Dankert) Krofta. Freddy enlisted with the U.S....
Bruce Allen Grover
Dec 8, 2024
Bruce Allen Grover, age 67, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home. Bruce was born on May 2, 1957, to Lester and Theresa Grover in Austin. He graduated from Austin High School. Bruce married Margaret Schumacher on August 7, 1993. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Bruce was a...
Jayne Ann Nash
Dec 6, 2024
Jayne A. Nash, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Cedars of Austin. Jayne Ann Leidal was born on August 6, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to Quinten and Imogene (Cafourek) Leidal. Jayne was united in marriage to Gary Nash. She worked for many years as a caregiver for individuals with disabilities. Her caring...
Mary Janice Gentle
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Janice Gentle, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Mary was born to Vivian and Joseph Gentle in West Concord, MN, on March 11, 1938. She was the second in a family of four children, with older brother, Joseph, and younger siblings, Margaret and Michael. The family moved to Austin in 1939, where Mary started...
Ernest "Ernie" Joseph King
Dec 4, 2024
Ernest Joseph King, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Ernie was born on November 3, 1935, in Taopi, Minnesota, to John and Rose (Wettstein) King. He attended Catholic school in Adams and graduated from Adams High School in 1953. Following graduation, Ernie enlisted in the United States Army in...
Kay Lena Barnhart
Dec 2, 2024
Kay Lena Barnhart, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at Good Samaritan Comforcare in Austin with family by her side. She was born on April 1, 1964, in Austin to parents, Edwin and Gladys (Nielsen) Swenson. Kay attended school at Southland High School in Adams. She worked various jobs in her life, including Hayfield Window...
Eugene Richard Jelinek
Nov 28, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Jelinek, age 100, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, 19 days after his 100th birthday. He passed peacefully in his sleep, in his home, surrounded by his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandson.
Gene was born on November 9, 1924, to his parents, Richard and Elsie (Lukes) Jelinek. He was married on May 1, 1965, to Polly Madison. He spent a...
Carl Frank Jech
Nov 27, 2024
Carl Frank Jech, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, Minnesota. Carl was born on May 22, 1939, to Martin and Marie (Wulf) Jech in Elkton, Minnesota. He attended school in Elkton and graduated in 1957. Following high school, Carl enlisted in the United States Army in February...
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