Obituaries
Jon Gary Behnken
Nov 19, 2023
His love for his family and friends, his cats, Harley Davidson, and the Minnesota Vikings was never-ending. Jon Gary Behnken passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
Jon was born in Austin, MN on July 18, 1968. He resided in Blooming Prairie, MN until he graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1986. He then went on to attend Winona...
Barbara Jean Maly
Nov 17, 2023
Barbara Jean Maly, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home in Rochester.
A service for Barbara will be held in the summer of 2024. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Andrew K. Anhorn
Nov 15, 2023
Andrew K. Anhorn, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Andrew was born July 12, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Andrew and Marie (Risdall) Anhorn. He graduated with the class of 1952 from Austin High School and went on to attend Austin Community...
Harold L. Gomer
Nov 14, 2023
Harold Gomer, age 100, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Orange, California on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, where he had resided since 2016. Harold was born October 20, 1923, to Hugo and Ethel Gomer. When Harold was only 7 years old, his father passed away. His mother Ethel later met and married Lawrence Todd...
Bradley Duane Hall
Nov 13, 2023
Bradley D. Hall, age 57, of Minneapolis, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away November 13, 2023. Bradley valued beauty, and he valued connecting with other people. Through his professional life in the restaurant industry, he helped create beautiful dining experiences for the public which helped countless people enjoy life and strengthen their relationships. When he wasn’t working, Bradley was helping create...
Royce Ralph Helmbrecht
Nov 13, 2023
Royce Ralph Helmbrecht, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Royce was born December 7, 1947, to Ralph and Phyllis (Wyttenbach) Helmbrecht in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was raised on a farm in southeastern Minnesota and attended country school through the 6th grade. Royce graduated...
Joyce Elaine Wobschall
Nov 13, 2023
Joyce Elaine (Olson) Wobschall, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, has been reunited with her beloved husband, Marvin, and two grandchildren on Monday, November 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce enjoyed breakfast at the Sterling Café where she had a “reserved” chair. She loved baking cookies and sweets for her family. Joyce and Marvin used to...
Alaïa Jhené Rajaphone
Nov 12, 2023
Alaïa Jhené Rajaphone, 5 months, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home in Austin. Alaïa was born on June 7, 2023, in Austin, Minnesota, to Alycia Estrada and Keyshawn Rajaphone. She was such a happy baby who loved milk and her favorite baby food, carrots. Alaïa loved playing with her sisters and jumping in...
Janet Julia Karthaus
Nov 11, 2023
Janet Julia Karthaus (née Blonigan), passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. John’s on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, one week after her 92nd birthday. Janet was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota, on November 4, 1931, to Henry and Susan Blonigan. Janet attended Wahpeton High School and while there, she earned money working at the Gilles Theatre, taking...
Darrell Lee Johnson
Nov 9, 2023
Darrell Lee Johnson, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.
A graveside service for Darrell will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Suzette "Sue" Kay Leighton
Nov 9, 2023
Suzette “Sue” Kay Leighton, age 76, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. Suzette Kay Goetcsh was born on February 27, 1947, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Arlene Goetcsh and Earl Berg. Sue was raised by her parents, Arlene and Lee “Lefty” Closs and graduated from Austin High School....
Marcia Kay Lunt
Nov 8, 2023
Marcia Kay Lunt, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home in Austin. She was born July 17, 1946, in Ames, Iowa, to Donald and Reva (Kirby) Ritland. Marcia graduated from Austin High School and went on to attend Austin Community College. On August 29, 1970, she was united in marriage to Gary Lunt...
Timothy "Timmy" Michael Bartlett
Nov 6, 2023
Timothy “Timmy” Michael Bartlett, age 37, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2023, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Tim was born January 9, 1986, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota, to Mike and Shawn Bartlett. Timmy graduated from Austin High School in 2004 and in that same year, earned an AA degree in liberal...
Orrin "Butch" Roger Lerum
Nov 6, 2023
Orrin “Butch” Roger Lerum, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Butch Lerum was born on October 22, 1946, to Roger and Hazel (Tollerud) Lerum in Austin, Minnesota.
Butch graduated from Austin High School prior to enlisting into the US Army. ...
Marvin Pater
Nov 5, 2023
Marvin Pater, age 98, of Lansing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota. Marvin was born on June 13, 1925, in Ashton, Iowa, to Gerrit and Gertrude (Vlaustuin) Pater. He was united in marriage to Kathleen “Katie” Higgins on August 31, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa....
Harriett "Dusty" Ilee DeLaney
Nov 2, 2023
Harriett “Dusty” Ilee DeLaney, age 87, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Legacy of Brownsdale. Dusty was born September 15, 1936, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Verna (McCafferty) Grice. Her childhood years were spent in Ohio, where she graduated high school and attended cosmetology school. On August 25, 1962, Dusty married William...
Mitsuko Fuller
Oct 31, 2023
Mitsuko Fuller, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home in Austin. Mitsuko Nagase was born on March 20, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan, to Yoshitaka and Teru (Oke) Nagase. In 1958, Mitsuko came to the United States and became a citizen in 1961. She worked as a dental assistant in Hayward, California, until...
David Cruz Sandoval
Oct 30, 2023
David Cruz Sandoval, age 15, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin....
Joan Marie Cheney
Oct 29, 2023
Joan Marie Cheney, age 70, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin. Joan was born on March 10, 1953, to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson in Mabel, Minnesota. She graduated from Mabel High School in 1971. Later that year Joan married Henry “Hank” Cheney on August 14, 1971, at Bethel Lutheran Church...
Arthur Nicholas Shawback
Oct 28, 2023
Arthur Nicholas Shawback, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Arthur was born on November 26, 1934, to Henry Sr. and Gitta (Gilbertson) Shawback. He attended surrounding area schools. Arthur married LaVonne Christenson on March 16, 1957. To their union four children were born, Cynthia, Arnold, Robert, and Arthur Jr. Arthur...
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