Obituaries
Lee "OB" Allen Smock
Sep 30, 2024
Lee “OB” Allen Smock, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Comforcare in Austin. OB was born to Edmund and Fay Smock in Maryland on August 8, 1947. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On May 6, 1995, he married Sue Sorenson at the Hormel Nature...
Edith Holly Firestone
Sep 29, 2024
Edith Holly Firestone, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of York, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home in Austin. Edith was born on November 13, 1944, in York, Pennsylvania, to James Russell and Gertrude Lamanda (McFadden) Firestone. She graduated from William Penn High School in York in 1964. Edith worked as an assistant manager...
Patricia Marie Berg
Sep 26, 2024
Patricia M. Berg, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Patricia Marie Macal was born on September 13, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Mary (Raymond) Macal. Pat attended country school and graduated from Rose Creek High School. On December 1, 1962, Patricia was united in...
Karen Kay Wilson
Sep 25, 2024
Karen K. Wilson, age 83, of Holmen, Wisconsin, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin.
Karen was born on May 22, 1941, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1959. Following high school, Karen pursued her passion...
Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman
Sep 24, 2024
Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman passed away after a lengthy illness on September 24, 2024, in McKinney, TX, where she had resided the last 14 years. Pat was born May 9, 1943, to Jessie Vonnie (Davisson) and Howard Milton Tiffany in Dumont, Iowa. She attended Chapin, Iowa, community schools until her senior year, when her school-teacher mother was forced to change...
Whin Gay
Sep 24, 2024
Whin Gay, age 17, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in a car accident near Lyle, Minnesota.
Whin is survived by his mom and dad, Thay Paw and Klo Wah; sister, Julia Moo; and brother JoJo Wah.
The funeral service for Whin will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin....
Elodia Yolanda Lopez Hernandez
Sep 22, 2024
Elodia Yolanda Lopez Hernandez, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home. Elodia was born May 6, 1945, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to Victor Lopez and Manuela Hernandez. She attended school in Piedras Negras and lived in various places throughout her life such as San Antonio, Dallas, and Michigan before she resided in...
Richard "Dick" Harold Lees
Sep 21, 2024
Richard “Dick” Lees, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Richard was born September 14, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Austin High School’s class of 1951. During high school, Dick participated in baseball, basketball, and was a member of the two-time state championship football team....
Dale "Rosie" Edward Rosenthal
Sep 15, 2024
Dale “Rosie” Edward Rosenthal was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He left us September 15, 2024, at age 90.
He was born to Rollo and Myrtle (Ous) Rosenthal on March 29, 1934. After graduating from Austin High School in 1954, he continued working at R&E Food Market. On January 11, 1958, he married Shirley Coreen Norris. Together they...
David Allen Mortensen Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
David Allen Mortensen, Sr., age 79, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Cedar Court, Adams, Minnesota. David was born on August 31, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Glenn Mortensen, Sr. and Mildred (Paulson) Mortensen. He attended school in Austin. David married Mary Diane Brunner in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1965. They had one son,...
Ruth "Rose" Ann Robbins
Sep 13, 2024
Ruth “Rose” Ann Robbins, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Austin.
Rose is survived by her loving caregivers at Our House Senior Living. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Genee Christian, in 2019.
The graveside service for Rose will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18,...
David Gollen Johnson
Sep 10, 2024
David Gollen Johnson, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his home in Austin, Minnesota. David was born on December 12, 1944, to Cleo and Betty (Hanson) Johnson in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 1962 and went on to attend Austin Vocational Technical College for two years in the carpentry...
Marlett "Pete" Peter Hines
Sep 9, 2024
Marlett “Pete” Peter Hines Jr., age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home in Austin surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born July 9, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Marlett and Alma (Christofferson) Hines. Pete attended Austin High School and graduated in 1965. He was drafted into the United States Army in...
Elijah Eldridge Riley
Sep 8, 2024
Elijah Eldridge Riley, age 31, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his home. Elijah was born July 23, 1993, to Phillip “Ricky” and Amy (DeFor) Riley in Arlington, Texas. He graduated from Austin High School in 2011 and went on to attend Riverland Community College. Elijah was a talented artist and...
Melvin David Kvam
Sep 6, 2024
Melvin David Kvam, age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at his home. Mel was born on March 6, 1950, in Austin to Martin and Elizabeth “Betty” (Hall) Kvam. He graduated from Austin High School in 1969. Mel enlisted in the Navy in 1970 to serve our country. He spent time on the USS America...
JoAnn Horkey
Sep 3, 2024
JoAnn Horkey, age 87, of Albert Lea, Minnesota formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was born on April 11, 1937, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota to Otto Horkey and Helen (Butler) Horkey. JoAnn attended and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. She was a faithful member...
Robyn Kay Halverson
Aug 29, 2024
Robyn Kay Halverson, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at her home on Thursday August 29, 2024. Robyn was born August 17, 1956, to Odis and Kay (Tuchek) Halverson in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Bigfoot High School in Walworth, Wisconsin, and worked as a waitress for many years. She enjoyed singing, reading, dancing, and watching game shows in her free...
Hue Day
Aug 29, 2024
Hue Day, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home in Austin.
The funeral service for Hue will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.
Becky Marie Enright
Aug 28, 2024
Becky Marie Enright, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, from natural causes. Becky was born August 30, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to Everett “Red” and Helen (Kuhlmann) Enright. She graduated from Northwestern School District near Sciota, Illinois and dedicated many years as a legal secretary. Throughout...
Bonnie Lou Wright
Aug 28, 2024
Bonnie Lou Wright, age 68, of Canton, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Bonnie was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on November 20, 1955, to Mary Elizabeth (Moran) Simbeck and Thomas Joseph Simbeck. She grew up and attended school in Albert Lea, Minnesota, before moving to Lead, South Dakota, where she continued her...
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