Obituaries

Mary Lillian Townsley

Mary Lillian Townsley

Dec 1, 2023

Mary L. Townsley, age 66, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Mary Lillian Lawson was born on February 23, 1957, to Howard and Betty (Shaw) Lawson at Olmsted County Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated from Stewartville High School in 1975, and following high school she attended nursing school....

Jerome "Jerry" Edward Loew

Jerome "Jerry" Edward Loew

Nov 29, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” Edward Loew, age 92, of Blooming Prairie, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Prairie Manor Care Center, in Blooming Prairie, MN. Jerry was born on September 21, 1931, in Carroll County, Iowa, to Matthew and Emogene (Otto) Loew.  He moved to Minnesota at an early age. From 1950-1953, he served in the U.S. Army during...

Verna Luella Morrison

Verna Luella Morrison

Nov 29, 2023

Verna (Ferrington) Morrison, age 94, of New London, Minnesota, formerly of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at home.  Verna was born June 1, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, to William L. and Sena A. (Nelson) Ferrington.  She grew up on the family farm near Blooming Prairie, attending country school and graduating from Blooming Prairie High School in 1947....

Ronald "Ron" Raymond Filley

Ronald "Ron" Raymond Filley

Nov 29, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Raymond Filley, age 89, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home. Ronald was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Raymond “Bob” and Mabel (DeRaad) Filley on February 4, 1934. His family moved to a farm 2 miles West of Waltham, Minnesota and later purchased a farm Northeast of Blooming Prairie where Ron grew up...

Jan Fay Macal

Jan Fay Macal

Nov 29, 2023

Our beloved mother, Jan Fay Macal, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota.Jan was born on May 17, 1940, to Lloyd and Fay Fennell, and grew up with one brother, Jay, in Austin. She grew up loving waterskiing, the outdoors, and her horse...

Patty Ellen Madison

Patty Ellen Madison

Nov 28, 2023

Patty Ellen Madison, age 91, of Mapleview, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Patty Bowers was born July 9, 1932, in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Spencer) Bowers. She attended country school and high school in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. On October 6, 1949, she was united in marriage...

Robert "Bob" Daigneau Bulger

Robert "Bob" Daigneau Bulger

Nov 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Daigneau Bulger, age 82, of St. Peter, MN, formerly of Austin, MN, died peacefully on November 27, 2023, in St. Peter.  Bob was born May 15, 1941, in Dallas, TX to Robert L. and Margaret Bulger and spent most of his life in Austin.

He married the love of his life, Marilee McMichael, on March 28, 1964, and...

Martha Anne Hauschildt

Martha Anne Hauschildt

Nov 24, 2023

Martha A. Hauschildt, age 48, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Brownsdale, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her home in Austin. Martha Anne was born on May 23, 1975, in Zumbrota, Minnesota to Norman and Jeanette (Post) Hauschildt. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1993. Following graduation, Martha attended Winona State University and earned her...

Gertrude "Gertie" Marie Draayer

Gertrude "Gertie" Marie Draayer

Nov 23, 2023

Gertrude "Gertie" M. Draayer, age 73, of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Edenbrook in Rochester, Minnesota. Gertrude Marie was born on September 5, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bert and Jessie (Henderson) Draayer. She was baptized at Church of Christ in Pleasant Grove, MN. Gertie graduated from Stewartville High School...

Thomas Rudolph Tschida

Thomas Rudolph Tschida

Nov 22, 2023

Thomas R. Tschida, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home in Austin. Thomas was born on April 20, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Eugene and Caroline (Stadnick) Tschida. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1966. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Thomas served our country...

Anthony "Mufasa" R. Baker-Longoria

Anthony "Mufasa" R. Baker-Longoria

Nov 21, 2023

Anthony “Mufasa” R. Baker-Longoria, age 29, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his home in Austin. Anthony Robert was born on November 28, 1993, in Glendora, California, to Angel Longoria. He attended Austin High School and worked for Weiss Inventory Company. Anthony enjoyed the Raiders, fishing, playing Xbox, and watching movies. He had a funny,...

Arlene Mildred St. Arnaud

Arlene Mildred St. Arnaud

Nov 21, 2023

Arlene M. St. Arnaud, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Our House Memory Care in Austin. Arlene Mildred Seavey was born on December 21, 1935, to her parents, Everett and Esther (Badencheir) Seavey, in Brownsdale, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1953.  Arlene married LaVerne St. Arnaud...

Linda Faye Unverzagt

Linda Faye Unverzagt

Nov 21, 2023

Linda F. Unverzagt, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda was born October 25, 1946, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Elaine (Wilde) Pike. She attended Iowa schools and in 1964 graduated from St. Ansgar High School. Linda’s working career included Rose Creek Bank, Hormel Corporate Office, and more...

Joseph Michael VanRyn

Joseph Michael VanRyn

Nov 20, 2023

Joseph Michael VanRyn, age 66, of Northfield, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Northfield. Joseph, known variously by those who loved him as “Van”, “Joe Van”, or simply Joe, was born on June 10, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Christine (Johlke) VanRyn. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School and went on to...

Vincent LuAne Pieper, Jr.

Vincent LuAne Pieper, Jr.

Nov 20, 2023

Vincent LuAne Pieper, Jr., age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Austin. Vincent was born December 24, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Vincent and Viola (Hanson) Pieper. He graduated from Rose Creek High School. On September 5, 1970, Vincent was united in marriage to Carolyn Draayer in Rose Creek,...

Jon Gary Behnken

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

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

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

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

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...