Obituaries
Homer Eugene Hickok
Oct 24, 2023
Homer Eugene Hickok, age 86, a longtime resident of Austin, Minnesota, went home to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at St. John’s on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Homer was born in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Eugene and Vivian (Gorham) Hickok and at the age of ten...
Hung Doai Dinh
Oct 22, 2023
Hung Doai Dinh, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home in Austin. Hung was born on January 1, 1945, in Vietnam to Tuan and Hue Dinh. In April of 1992, Hung left Vietnam and moved to Bataan, Philippines, for six months to learn about the American culture. He then traveled to California....
Alfred Paul Vomacka
Oct 22, 2023
Alfred Paul Vomacka, 75, of Austin, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2023, with his family by his side. After a long, courageous battle with COPD.
Al was born September 26, 1948, to Frank Vomacka and Mary Edythe (Henderson) Vomacka. He was born in Rochester, MN and lived in Coggin, IA for some of his...
Kent Cole Draayer
Oct 22, 2023
Kent Cole Draayer, age 63, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home in Austin. Kent was born on November 12, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota to John and Arlene (Cole) Draayer. He graduated from Austin High School in 1978. On September 15, 1979, Kent married Kay Frances Mullenbach at St. Augustine...
Gary Robin Ziegler
Oct 22, 2023
Gary R. Ziegler, age 66, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital. Gary was born on June 3, 1957, at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage, Iowa to Don and Dona (Johannsen) Ziegler of Stacyville, Iowa. Gary met his beloved wife, Cindy (Ricke) Ziegler, through mutual friends after...
Karan Jeanette Heather
Oct 21, 2023
Karan J. Heather, age 79, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home. Karan Jeanette Prantner was born June 2, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota, to Edward and Barbara (Hartley) Prantner. She grew up on a farm north of Myrtle and attended country school. Karan graduated from Glenville High School. On October 16, 1965, she married...
Toni Rae Granle
Oct 20, 2023
Toni R. Granle, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. Toni was born July 31, 1948, to Jerome and Cleo Ahles. She grew up in Austin, MN, and married Ronald Underdahl and had two children, Randell and Nicole. Toni graduated from cosmetology school in the 70’s and worked at several salons throughout Austin until the early...
Karen Ann Pirkl
Oct 20, 2023
Karen Ann Pirkl, age 77, of Blooming Prairie, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023, at a nursing home in Faribault. She had a fall at her home requiring hospitalization and transitioned to a nursing home for rehab. Karen was born on March 19, 1946, in Rochester, MN to Ray and Mabel (Scherger) Wehrs. She grew up in...
John Alan Stearns
Oct 15, 2023
John Alan Stearns, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. He was born in Austin, Minnesota on July 1, 1952, to Glendon and Margaret (Everson) Stearns. John was a quiet, thoughtful man, known to few but dearly loved by those close to him. He was an esteemed “Uncle John” to...
Robert "Bob" Edward Belden
Oct 14, 2023
Robert “Bob” Edward Belden, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Bob was born May 15, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to Chester and Marie (Stefani) Belden. He attended Queen of Angels Catholic School and then obtained his GED. On August 20, 1960, Bob was united in marriage to Marlene...
Jerry Dean Read
Oct 14, 2023
Jerry Dean Read, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Jerry was born on June 27, 1946, in Austin, MN to Merwin and Leona (Hamilton) Read. He grew up on farms in Mona, IA, Sargeant, MN and Dexter, MN. He has always been a huge sports fan. His first love...
Arleigh Duane Austinson
Oct 12, 2023
Arleigh Duane Austinson, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at his home in Lyle, Minnesota. Arleigh was born on September 12, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lavern and Mildred (Heard) Austinson. He grew up on a farm east of Lyle with his brother, Carroll. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Six...
George Thomas Finnegan
Oct 9, 2023
The family of George Finnegan announces his birth into Eternal Life. His soul passed unto Heaven Monday, October 9th, 2023. We know his Beloved Lord Jesus and His Mother, Blessed Mary, could not wait to welcome him home.
George was born to Samuel Augustus and Susie Marie (Sawyer) Finnegan. His siblings were Ina Mae (John) Burns, (Irene) Sr. Mary Karee,...
Charles "Chuck" William Folk
Oct 6, 2023
Charles “Chuck” William Folk, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Chuck was born at home in Galesburg, North Dakota on July 22, 1937, to William and Mildred (Quaife) Folk. He completed his high school education at Hunter High School in Hunter, North Dakota, graduating in 1955. Following high...
Tammy Linn Pineau
Oct 4, 2023
Tammy Linn Pineau, age 63, of Glenville, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on August 30, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa to her parents, Roger and Donna Spencer. She graduated from North High in Phoenix, Arizona, and continued her education at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg,...
Rosann Marie Meyer
Sep 29, 2023
Rosann M. Meyer, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home in Austin. Rosann Marie Retterath was born on February 4, 1936, in Dexter, Minnesota, to Joseph and Effie (Buringa) Retterath. She grew up in Staceyville, Iowa, and attended school at Visitation Catholic School in Staceyville. On June 26, 1952, Rosann was united...
Elaine Helen Koetz
Sep 28, 2023
Elaine H. Koetz, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Elaine Helen Kleiner was born in Alma, Wisconsin, on July 29, 1932, to Eldon and Esther (Mueller) Kleiner. Elaine grew up and attended high school in Winona. On May 29, 1953, she was united in marriage to Arnold...
William "Bill" Gordon Barnett
Sep 28, 2023
William “Bill” Gordon Barnett, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home. Bill was born July 5, 1935, to George and Florence Barnett in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was raised on a ranch in Wyoming until the age of 15. Bill loved living out there. He married Lauretta Karsjens on November 21, 1970, at the...
Cheryl Maxine Plotts
Sep 27, 2023
Cheryl Plotts, age 78, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. She attended Lake Mills High School and went on to college at Mankato State University. Shortly thereafter she was united in marriage to Robert Chose. To this union, two children were born, Annette and Ryan. They later divorced. She married...
Judy Ann Seljeseth
Sep 27, 2023
Judy Ann Seljeseth, age 77, of Owatonna, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born December 13, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, to Alonzo and Phyllis (Barber) Jester. Judy attended Rose Creek High School and while she was there, she proudly earned the Top Intermediate Woman Bow...
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