Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Jewell Frances Weeks announce her passing on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Jewell was born on December 17, 1933, to Helen Weeks, nee Uglum, and George V. Weeks in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  She was a rosy-cheeked smiley child who loved to laugh. While her father...

Jun 14, 2023

Sharon Ann Halligan , age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Sharon Ann Fischer was born minutes before her twin brother, Brian, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota, to Wilbur “Dud” and Marcella (Sattler) Fischer. She grew up in Austin and graduated...

Jun 11, 2023

Emery Price Jr., age 94, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Emery was born March 20, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Emery and Gladys (Ofstedahl) Price. As a kid, he was responsible for helping his mother, raising his young siblings, and helping financially. Emery graduated from Austin High...

Jun 10, 2023

Richard “Rick” Duane Owens Sr., age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Rick was born on February 7, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Gladys (Salisbury) Owens. He attended Austin Public Schools. Rick joined the United States Army as part of the Radio Corps. Following his time in...

Jun 9, 2023

Gumdel Nygare Gilo, age 25, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Austin, Minnesota.  

The funeral service for Gumdel will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral...

Jun 6, 2023

Janice M. Kelly, age 92, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, with her husband, Warren Kelly by her side in Austin, Minnesota. Janice was born March 4, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Paul and Dorothy Nelson.

Survivors include her husband, Warren Kelly of Austin, Minnesota; son, Gary (Mary) Kalland of Lacey, Washington; grandchildren, Jennifer Lau of Duluth, Minnesota, Adam Kalland,...

Jun 6, 2023

Suzanne E. Lennberg, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, Minnesota. Suzanne was born to George and Ida (Moltz) Parsley on January 28, 1942, in Adams, Minnesota. She attended school in Brownsdale, Minnesota through the 8th grade and graduated in 1960 from Austin High School. Following graduation, Suzanne went on...

Jun 6, 2023

Pastor Ronald Jensen died in his home surrounded by his wife and three children on June 6, 2023. He lived a life full of service and adventure while living with cancer for the last 17 years.

Ronald Duane Jensen was born in Rochester, MN on February 22, 1951, to Duane and Nerita Jensen. Living on his grandparents’ farm in Rock...

Jun 4, 2023

Marcella M. Thompson, age 103, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Marcella Marie Goehtz was born to Wilhelm and Wilhemine (Laack) Goehtz on March 20, 1920, in Lansing, Minnesota. She graduated in 1938, from Austin High School. Marcella was united in marriage to Kenneth Thompson on September 2,...

Jun 3, 2023

Lorraine Kyllo, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on June 3, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House. Lorraine was born January 9, 1939, to Leonard and Pearl Grothe in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin and graduated in 1957 from Austin High School. Lorraine met her future husband, Joris, at the Brownsdale Roller Rink. Although she stood him up...

Jun 3, 2023

Jerry Arthur Salisbury Sr. , age 83, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota. Jerry was born on September 6, 1939, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota to Clifford H. Salisbury and Edna Louise (Gilliland) Berry. Jerry graduated from Austin...

Jun 2, 2023

Paul Bruce Haubenschild, age 83, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota. Paul was born on June 29, 1939, in Circle, Montana, to Paul and Matilda (Job) Haubenschild. He was raised by his aunt, Frances Ressler, from age two after his mother died giving birth to him. At the age...

Jun 1, 2023

Patricia “Pat” C. Heiny-Miller , age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Patricia Caroll Sigurdson was born on June 5, 1945, in Mason City, Iowa, to Ralph and Gladys (Leidel) Sigurdson. Following high school Pat moved to Austin, Minnesota, to attend cosmetology school at...

May 31, 2023

Roger Thomas Jennings, age 89, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Shorewood Senior Living in Rochester. Roger was born March 3, 1934, in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Lois (Nauman) Jennings. He graduated from Pacelli High School. He enlisted in the...

May 25, 2023

Patricia “Patty/Pat” G.  (Johnston) Clark, age 77, passed away in Austin, MN on May 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones and went peacefully.

Patty was born on July 16, 1945, to Francis and Anna (McConnell) Johnston in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She had three older sisters, Bernice, Rosie, and Marge. She was...

May 24, 2023

Jayden Gregory Howe, age 26, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Jayden was born January 4, 1997, to Greg Howe and Caroline Bilger in Owatonna, Minnesota. He attended Southland High School in Adams, Minnesota. Jayden worked various jobs in construction, including siding and home improvements. In 2019, he met Teresa Chandy and the couple was blessed...

May 24, 2023

Robert “Rob” Naatz, age 57, of Glenville, Minnesota, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Rob was born July 8, 1965, in Austin, Minnesota, to Emil and Ione (Heikes) Naatz-McAnally. He loved classic cars, tractors, and pigeons.

Survivors include his wife, Rachael Naatz; four children; many grandchildren; and one brother, David (Carol) Naatz. Rob was preceded in...

May 23, 2023

Duane Thomas Tabor, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. Duane was born on December 21, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to Wayne and Viola (Janning) Tabor. He was baptized at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Duane was a lifelong resident of Austin and raised his three...

May 22, 2023

William L. Herrick, age 92, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.

A private family graveside will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

May 21, 2023

DuWayne Arthur Skov, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

DuWayne was born in the bedroom of the family farm, homesteaded by his grandfather in 1901, the same bedroom his mother was born in, the same bedroom he would share with his wife, LaVonne June (Noble) Skov after their marriage in 1955 for 67 years....