Obituaries
Peter Maurine Dayer
Mar 21, 2024
Peter Maurine Dayer, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Our House Memory Care in Austin. Peter was born August 19, 1928, in Conway, Arkansas, to Joseph and Philomeno “Mary” (Dayer) Dayer. He grew up and attended school in Arkansas. From 1950 until 1952, Peter served his country in the United States...
Patricia Jane Hall
Mar 20, 2024
Patricia J. Hall, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Mark's Living in Austin. Pat was born June 14, 1935, and was a cherished only child. She talked often of her life on her parents’ farm near Albert Lea. She loved her pony and her dog, Tippy. For 35 years she worked at St....
Dean Rossiter Heiny
Mar 16, 2024
Dean Rossiter Heiny, age 76, of New London, Minnesota (formerly of Austin) passed away on March 16, 2024, at Apache Junction Healthcare Center, Apache Junction, Arizona. Dean was born on February 13, 1948, to Ivan Heiny, Jr. and Marjorie (Wangen) Heiny in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin Central High School in 1966. He served as Student Council President, and was...
Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski
Mar 13, 2024
Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski, age 2 months, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Our precious little red-haired baby was born on January 6, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Brandi (Morse) Delaney and Kyle Novitski. Maverick loved cuddles, butt pats, baths, and playing with and sucking on his hands. He...
M. Jane Headington
Mar 13, 2024
M. Jane (Ryan) Headington, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Jane was born on the family farm near Plymouth Rock, Iowa, on December 22, 1926, to Frank and Jule (Daley) Ryan. She was the youngest of ten children. On October 4, 1947, Jane was united in marriage to Ron...
Doralene Deloris Bakke
Mar 13, 2024
Doralene Deloris Bakke, age 92, of Blooming Prairie, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.
Doralene Deloris Bakke was born July 10, 1931, in Albert Lea, MN, to Otto and Vera Anderson. Doralene graduated from Blooming Prairie High School.
Doralene was united into marriage to Donald Bakke at the Community Lutheran Church in Geneva,...
Pearl Joy Swanson
Mar 12, 2024
Pearl Joy Swanson, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at The Cedars of Austin. Pearl was born August 26, 1930, in Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Lola (Hepperly) Mattoon. She spent her childhood years in Britt, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1948. Pearl married Norman Swanson...
Duane "Duke" John Schaefer
Mar 11, 2024
Duane “Duke” John Schaefer, age 88, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. Duane was born August 3, 1935, in Taopi, Minnesota, to Matthew and Mary (Heimer) Schaefer. He grew up and attended country school in the Rose Creek area. From 1957 until 1959, Duane proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was united in...
Theresa Louise Swank
Mar 10, 2024
Theresa Louise Swank, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by family at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin where she had resided since October 2023. Theresa Louise Amundson was born on October 1, 1933, to Oscar and Margaret (Tobar) Amundson in Austin. She attended Queen of Angels grade school and graduated from St. Augustine...
Claribel Baker
Mar 6, 2024
Claribel Baker, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. She was born June 9, 1932, to Reuben and Ruth (Eckert) Thatcher in Otranto, Iowa. When she was nine years old, Clara’s family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she attended high school. She was united in marriage to August Baker...
Helen Cleopha "Cleo" Bruckmeier
Mar 5, 2024
Helen Cleopha “Cleo” (Slowey) Charron Bruckmeier, wife of Fred Bruckmeier, died peacefully, surrounded by family on March 5, 2024. Cleo was a long-time resident of Austin, MN who loved being active in social events in Austin and its surrounding communities. Cleo was a loving, humorous and candid woman who loved people and worked hard while caring for her family.
Cleo...
Louise "Rita" Brandenburg
Mar 5, 2024
Louise “Rita” Brandenburg, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Rita was born in 1926, to Francesco and Dorina Rossi in Framingham, Massachusetts. She was united in marriage to Donald Brandenburg in Framingham. The couple moved to Austin where Rita was employed with Hormel Foods for 35 years. She was a...
Tiffany Anne Loverink
Mar 3, 2024
Tiffany Anne Loverink, age 48, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born on June 21, 1975, in Austin, Minnesota, to her loving parents, Danny and Carolyn (Dudley) Hoff. She grew up in Austin with her sister, Tonia, where she attended Austin High School and found her love for...
James "Jim" Edward Retterath
Mar 3, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Retterath, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.
Jim was born November 20, 1941, in Dexter, Minnesota to Joseph and Effie Retterath. He was the third of eleven children. Jim grew up in Stacyville, Iowa and attended school at Visitation Catholic School.
On August 20, 1960, Jim was...
Ruth Collette
Feb 23, 2024
Vivian “Ruth” Collette, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Ruth was born on July 11, 1930, in Mitchell, Iowa, to William and Vera (Coon) Robertson. She attended school in Osage, Iowa, and graduated with the class of 1948. Following graduation, Ruth married and had two children, Roger and Pamela...
Peggy Ann Orth
Feb 19, 2024
Peggy Ann Orth, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home in Austin. Peggy was born on April 13, 1957, in Austin to Floyd and Lillian (Tolen) Fetterly. Peggy graduated in 1975 from Austin High School. On June 29, 1979, she married Roy Orth in Austin. Their marriage was blessed with four beautiful daughters. Peggy...
Penny Lee Conner
Feb 15, 2024
Penny Lee Conner, age 62, of Waseca, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca.
The graveside service for Penny will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Heiber
Feb 14, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Heiber, age 54, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home.
A celebration of life for Liz will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Cue Company in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rosemary Hommerding
Feb 12, 2024
Rosemary Hommerding, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home in Austin. Rosemary Christenson was born on May 16, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ralph and Lillian (Waller) Christenson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1963. On August 21, 1971, Rosemary was united in marriage to Timothy Hommerding at St. Olaf Lutheran...
Bruce Allen Mlenar
Feb 12, 2024
Bruce Allen Mlenar, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Bruce was born on May 2, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to Clarence and Bernetta “Babe” (Ossawskie) Mlenar. He graduated from Austin High School in 1965. Bruce owned Bruce’s Janitor Service and worked for many years as a bartender at...
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