Obituaries

Cameron "Cam" Wayne Haug

Cameron "Cam" Wayne Haug

Apr 1, 2024

Cameron “Cam” Wayne Haug, age 65, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Grand Meadow Senior Living in Grand Meadow. Cam was born on September 21, 1958, to Donald Curtis and Helen Marie (Pederson) Haug in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Leroy High School. Following High School, he worked in farming, until beginning his 26-year career at QPP...

David Richard Anderson

David Richard Anderson

Apr 1, 2024

David Richard Anderson, age 84, of Adams, Minnesota, died on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home. David was born on June 13, 1939, to Albert and Olga Burnetta (Hanson) Anderson in Austin, Minnesota. He attended Adams High School. On August 14, 1960, David married Charlotte Marie Rosvold at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minnesota. He worked as a farmer,...

Joseph "Joey" Ernest Houff

Joseph "Joey" Ernest Houff

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph “Joey” E. Houff, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024, after a brief illness. Joey lived his whole life in Austin. He enjoyed going shopping, bowling, trips to McDonald’s, and loved family visits.

He is survived by his sisters, Debbie (Pat) Fryer of Winona, MN, and Sandy McAlister of Winona, MN; brothers, Tom Houff...

Marie Frances Quast

Marie Frances Quast

Mar 27, 2024

Marie F. Quast, age 97, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Heritage Assisted Living in Eau Claire. Marie Frances Butts was born on August 14, 1926, in Wells, Minnesota, to George and Gertrude (Stenzel) Butts. She attended Wells area schools and graduated from Lyle High School in 1943. After...

Geraldine "Gerry" Jeannette Oswald

Geraldine "Gerry" Jeannette Oswald

Mar 26, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” J. Oswald, age 95, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at The Cedars in Austin. Geraldine Jeannette Johnson was born on August 26, 1928, to Elmer and Edna (Dennis) Johnson on the family farm just north of Blooming Prairie. Gerry went to country school and then came into town to attend Blooming Prairie High...

Sainolina Henry

Sainolina Henry

Mar 26, 2024

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Sainolina Henry, age 48, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after bravely battling uterine cancer for three arduous months. The news of her diagnosis came as a shock, and the rapid spread of the cancer was relentless. Despite the challenges, she fought courageously...

Alice Marie Harrington

Alice Marie Harrington

Mar 25, 2024

Alice M. Harrington, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Alice Marie Quam was born on September 27, 1927, in Austin, Minnesota, to Christian and Cora (Thompson) Quam. She graduated from Austin High School in 1946. Following graduation, she worked at a telephone company. On September 4, 1948,...

Myron Ernest Dammann

Myron Ernest Dammann

Mar 24, 2024

Myron Ernest Dammann, age 89, passed away on March 24, 2024. 

Myron was a lifelong farmer and livestock breeder in rural Elkton, Minnesota. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1953. In 1957, he graduated with High Distinction from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. degree in Animal Science and Plant Industry. He was a member of the University of Minnesota...

Wayne Howard Anderson

Wayne Howard Anderson

Mar 24, 2024

Wayne Howard Anderson, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Wayne was born to Howard and Katie (Nelson) Anderson on June 21, 1937, in Centuria, Wisconsin where he attended and graduated from Centuria High School in 1956. Following high school he continued his education at University of Wisconsin, River Falls where...

Hdoe Meh

Hdoe Meh

Mar 23, 2024

Hdoe Meh, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born on January 1, 1936, in Shadaw, Burma, to her parents, Nga Reh and Pray Meh. Hdoe married Leh Reh in Burma. The couple raised their three children Kee, Ku and Say. She loved cooking and caring for...

Clifford "Zip" Matthew Blaser

Clifford "Zip" Matthew Blaser

Mar 21, 2024

Clifford “Zip” Matthew Blaser, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Clifford was born in Stacyville, Iowa, to Matt and Julia (Diedrich) Blaser on June 1, 1930. He proudly served his country from 1950 until 1954. Following his honorable discharge, Clifford dedicated 36 years, working for Floor Crafters, where he...

Peter Maurine Dayer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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