Obituaries

Maxine Halbach

Maxine Halbach

Oct 11, 2024

Maxine Halbach, was born on January 8, 1927, to John and Elizabeth (Thome) Mueller. She peacefully passed away at Stacyville Community Nursing Home on October 11, 2024, at 97 years of age.

She grew up in the Meyer, Iowa, area; attended school through 8th grade (receiving an in-school award), and proudly earned her GED in 1975. Maxine was married to Leo...

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Schuna

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Schuna

Oct 10, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” M. Schuna, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Comforcare in Austin. Kathleen Marie Vomacka was born on August 22, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Mary (Henderson) Vomacka. She attended country school and graduated from Pacelli High School. In 1965, Kathy was united in marriage to Keith Schuna....

Sandra Marie Carroll

Sandra Marie Carroll

Oct 7, 2024

Sandra Marie Carroll, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on July 4, 1942, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Bruce and Evelyn Andrews, she brought joy and light to everyone around her.

Sandra was married to John Carroll at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on July 21, 1962, and together they...

Tammy Lynn Quam

Tammy Lynn Quam

Oct 5, 2024

Tammy Lynn Quam, age 50, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Tammy was born April 18, 1974, to Larry and Judith (Goodmanson) Quam in Austin, Minnesota, where she spent her entire life, creating a home filled with love and warmth. She graduated...

Donald "Donny" Joseph Glynn

Donald "Donny" Joseph Glynn

Oct 2, 2024

Donald “Donny” Joseph Glynn, age 85, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Donny was born December 31, 1938, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Eugene and Mary (Conway) Glynn. He graduated high school in Janesville, Minnesota and in 1956 entered into the United States Navy, proudly serving his country until...

Lee "OB" Allen Smock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...