Obituaries
Barbara Sue Cook
Oct 28, 2024
Barbara Sue Cook, age 73, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Our House Senior Living – Austin Memory Care. Barbara was born January 21, 1951, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Jay and Olive (Hanson) Simonson. She graduated with the class of 1969 from Austin High School. She worked in several different occupations, spending the last...
Dorothy Elizabeth Phipps
Oct 28, 2024
Dorothy E. Phipps, age 102, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and passed away on October 28, 2024, at Highview Hills Senior Living in Lakeville. Dorothy Elizabeth Hanson was born on July 17, 1922, in Decorah, Iowa, to her parents, Helmer and Julia (Harter) Hanson. She graduated from Decorah High School in 1940 and received her teacher training. She...
Anthony Francis Slowinski
Oct 27, 2024
Anthony Francis Slowinski, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Lyle, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea. Anthony was born November 28, 1927, in Armstong, Iowa to John and Stella Slowinski. During his childhood he resided in Iowa and southern Minnesota.
On September 7, 1953, he was united in marriage to Patricia Mary...
Larry John Priebe
Oct 26, 2024
Larry John Priebe, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Larry was born on July 8, 1939, in Superior, Wisconsin, to John and Lila (Walker) Priebe. He grew up in Hannaford, North Dakota and graduated from Hannaford High School in 1957. In 1962, Larry graduated from Minot State...
Donna Mae Whelan
Oct 25, 2024
Donna Mae (Wilson) Whelan, (91) born May 19, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Whelan Jr., and daughter, Kristine Kay Whelan. She passed away into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ, on the morning of October 25, 2024.
As an executive secretary for Hormel’s, she had the opportunity to meet the Ethiopian Emperor,...
James Hubert Taylor
Oct 23, 2024
James Hubert Taylor, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.
James is survived by his loving caregivers and friends at St. Mark’s.
The committal shelter service for James will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston.
Corey Patrick Kaercher
Oct 23, 2024
Corey Patrick Kaercher, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Corey was born on January 2, 1953, in Langdon, North Dakota, to Roy and Patricia (Barker) Kaercher. He attended Pacelli Catholic Schools in Austin. Throughout his life Corey held various jobs in sales and construction. He excelled...
Baby Lian Andon
Oct 21, 2024
Baby Lian Andon, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Lian was born on October 21, 2024, to Verlyann Leopald and Andreas Andon.
The funeral service for Lian will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m.on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with...
Dennis Lee Stephenson
Oct 21, 2024
Dennis Lee Stephenson, age 64, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester - Saint Marys Campus. Dennis (Denny) was born October 14, 1960, to Stanley and Jane (Srnec) Stephenson in Rochester, Minnesota. He attended Austin High School and graduated in 1979; from there he continued his education at Austin Vocational Technical School.
Denny married Ann Tubbs...
Gaylen Laverne Lastine
Oct 15, 2024
Gaylen Lastine, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at South Grove Lodge in Austin. Gaylen was born on November 14, 1931, in Rose Creek, Minnesota to Orville and Rhoda (Anderson) Lastine. He graduated from Austin High School in 1950. In 1951, he entered the US Army and received...
Mary Jo Miller
Oct 14, 2024
Mary Jo Miller, age 72, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Cedar Court Assisted Living in Adams, Minnesota. Mary Jo was born on August 27, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, to Carter and Maxine (Lange) Christianson. She was married briefly and divorced. Mary Jo lived in Austin her entire adult life with her beloved dogs. She...
Douglas "Doug" Dean Peterson
Oct 13, 2024
Douglas Dean Peterson, age 87, of Austin, MN, passed away at St. Mark's Living, on Sunday evening, October 13, 2024.
He was born on July 3, 1937, in Worthington, MN to Orvin M. Peterson and Hilda M. (Meir) Peterson. During his childhood he lived in both Luverne, MN and Worthington. In 1956, he graduated from Worthington High School.
In 1957, following high...
Delores Rae Moe
Oct 12, 2024
Delores Rae Moe, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed into her heavenly home on October 12, 2024, at the age of 86. She now joins her beloved husband, Ronald Charles Moe, who preceded her in death—a reunion she longed for since his passing.
Born on March 27, 1938, to Esther (Buehner) and Raymond Christofferson in Austin, MN, Delores...
Karen Lee Brown
Oct 12, 2024
Karen Lee (Tangen) Brown, age 79, of Delano, former long-time resident of Austin, MN peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 12th, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1945, to Harold and Irene (Lillefloren) Tangen in Albert Lea, MN.
Karen graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1963. She attended the University of Minnesota before deciding that secretarial coursework...
Dennis "Denny" Keith Ryan
Oct 11, 2024
Dennis “Denny” Ryan passed away from cardiac death at his farmhouse in St. Ansgar, Iowa on October 11, 2024. At 79 years old, he lived a life filled with family, friends, and passionate dedication to his work and many personal pursuits.
Denny was born in Austin, Minnesota to Glen Ryan and Bonita (Kruempel) Ryan; he was their fourth child of six...
Maxine Halbach
Oct 11, 2024
Maxine Halbach, was born on January 8, 1927, to John and Elizabeth (Thome) Mueller. She peacefully passed away at Stacyville Community Nursing Home on October 11, 2024, at 97 years of age.
She grew up in the Meyer, Iowa, area; attended school through 8th grade (receiving an in-school award), and proudly earned her GED in 1975. Maxine was married to Leo...
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Schuna
Oct 10, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” M. Schuna, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Comforcare in Austin. Kathleen Marie Vomacka was born on August 22, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Mary (Henderson) Vomacka. She attended country school and graduated from Pacelli High School. In 1965, Kathy was united in marriage to Keith Schuna....
Sandra Marie Carroll
Oct 7, 2024
Sandra Marie Carroll, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on July 4, 1942, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Bruce and Evelyn Andrews, she brought joy and light to everyone around her.
Sandra was married to John Carroll at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on July 21, 1962, and together they...
Tammy Lynn Quam
Oct 5, 2024
Tammy Lynn Quam, age 50, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Tammy was born April 18, 1974, to Larry and Judith (Goodmanson) Quam in Austin, Minnesota, where she spent her entire life, creating a home filled with love and warmth. She graduated...
Donald "Donny" Joseph Glynn
Oct 2, 2024
Donald “Donny” Joseph Glynn, age 85, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Donny was born December 31, 1938, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Eugene and Mary (Conway) Glynn. He graduated high school in Janesville, Minnesota and in 1956 entered into the United States Navy, proudly serving his country until...
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