Obituaries

Jennifer "Jenny" Lyn Johnson

Jennifer "Jenny" Lyn Johnson

Aug 7, 2023

Jennifer “Jenny” Johnson, age 38, of Farmington, MN, passed away at her parents’ home in Prior Lake on August 7, 2023.  She is now with her Lord, Savior and best Friend.  Her faith in God was inspirational, second to none.  Jenny was born in Burnsville, MN to parents, Bruce and Susan (Bock) Johnson on January 14, 1985. In 2003, she...

Norma Ruth Price

Norma Ruth Price

Aug 6, 2023

Norma R. Price, age 93, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home. According to her family, the earth’s axis has shifted. Norma Ruth Fossey was born June 25, 1930, near Mona, Iowa, to Mense and Amy (Rustad) Fossey. She grew up near Mona, Iowa, where Norma and her siblings never knew they were poor....

Glenn D. Yocom Jr.

Glenn D. Yocom Jr.

Aug 4, 2023

Glenn “Blackie” D. Yocom Jr., age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare in Austin. Glenn was born on December 1, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Glenn and Bernice (Downs) Yocom. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949. Following graduation, Glenn enlisted in the United States Army and served in...

Norma Jean Derr

Norma Jean Derr

Jul 31, 2023

Norma Jean Derr, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Norma Jean was born April 9, 1928, to William Holzer and Martha (Holien) Holzer in Ossian, Iowa. She spent her childhood there and graduated high school in Ossian, Iowa. After moving to Austin, she married Robert Harold Derr on November...

Ken William Halliday

Ken William Halliday

Jul 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ken Halliday

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” William David Halliday, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Kenneth departed this world on July 31, 2023, at his home in Austin, MN, leaving behind a legacy of resolve combined with generosity, and unwavering love for his family.

Ken...

Terrance Lea Bodensteiner

Terrance Lea Bodensteiner

Jul 29, 2023

Terrance Lea Bodensteiner was born in Austin, MN, on May 28, 1951, to Mildred Marie (Dibble) and William Henry Bodensteiner. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1969, and later attended Austin Vocational School, receiving a certificate as a machinist. He apprenticed and became a top-notch tool and die maker, finishing his career at Boeing in Port Angeles, WA....

Daylen Craig Peterson

Daylen Craig Peterson

Jul 29, 2023

Daylen Craig Peterson, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home in Austin. Daylen was born on December 14, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to William C. and Melda Jean (Grant) Peterson. He graduated from Austin High School. Daylen owned his own wedding photography business; this stemmed from his passion for photography. He was an...

Loren Robert Klaehn

Loren Robert Klaehn

Jul 29, 2023

Loren “Doc” Klaehn, currently of Adams, MN and previously of Dexter, MN, passed into God’s eternal peace and comfort on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 93.  He was born March 24, 1930, to Freddie and Fern Klaehn of Dexter, MN. He attended Elkton Elementary and High School, where he graduated in 1948, actively participating and excelling in...

John Henry Mickelson

John Henry Mickelson

Jul 28, 2023

John Henry Mickelson, age 74, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home in Adams, surrounded by his family. John was born July 10, 1949, in Starbuck, Minnesota to Berger and Alice Mickelson.  He attended school in Starbuck, Minnesota. John served as a Lance Corporal with the United States Marine Corp beginning in 1969 until...

Todd Anthony Decker

Todd Anthony Decker

Jul 27, 2023

 

Todd Anthony Decker, age 60, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Todd was born on August 18, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota to Ferris and Patricia (Kading) Decker. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. Following graduation, he went to work milking cows with his dad. On August 5, 1989, Todd...

Harry Allan Davis

Harry Allan Davis

Jul 27, 2023

Harry Allan Davis, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Harry was born June 9, 1943, to Russell and Arlien (Webb) Davis in Austin, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Austin High School and attended the Austin Vo-Tech, taking classes in parts training and graphic arts. From 1962-1964, Harry...

Beverly Jean Quinn

Beverly Jean Quinn

Jul 27, 2023

Beverly Jean Quinn, age 98, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living of Rochester. Beverly Jean Gribble was born October 12, 1924, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Ollie (Finch) Gribble. Her childhood years were spent in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she graduated from Fort...

Cynthia Villanueva Langstaff

Cynthia Villanueva Langstaff

Jul 25, 2023

Cynthia Villanueva Langstaff, 74, of Austin, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, after a long battle with lung disease, surrounded by the love of her children. Born in Beeville, TX, to Alicia Lopez and Felix Villanueva on March 3, 1949. She was the second to the youngest surviving child, of 9 siblings. She graduated from A.C....

Dolores Marie Jech

Dolores Marie Jech

Jul 25, 2023

Heaven has gained another angel - it is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear, much loved Mother, Dolores Marie Jech (aged 94 years young), who passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2023.

Dolores Kopet was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota, and moved with the family to Austin when her father, Joe, got a job...

Elmer "Lee" LeRoy Rathjen

Elmer "Lee" LeRoy Rathjen

Jul 22, 2023

Elmer “Lee” LeRoy Rathjen, age 80, of Lyle, Minnesota, went to meet the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by his family and faithful canine companion. He was born January 12, 1943, in Iowa City, Iowa. His adoptive parents, Elmer and Maxine Rathjen, took him home on January 22, 1943, to their farm in Granville, Iowa. The family moved...

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Wear

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Wear

Jul 21, 2023

Daniel “Dan” Thomas Wear, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61, on Friday, July 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Dan was adventurous. He enjoyed activities including camping, kayaking, motorcycling, spending time with his children, and working on cars. Dan had a way of making friends and making people laugh wherever he went. He will be deeply missed by...

Phyllis Joanne Langr

Phyllis Joanne Langr

Jul 15, 2023

Phyllis Joanne (Foster) Langr, 93, passed away at home July 15, 2023, one week from her 94th birthday.

Phyllis was born July 22nd, 1929, to Clarence Jay and Maude Matilda (Dube) Foster at University Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up on the family farm in Randolph, MN. Phyllis was valedictorian of her high school class and later graduated from...

Tammy Lynn Hansen

Tammy Lynn Hansen

Jul 13, 2023

Tammy Lynn Hansen, age 61, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Tammy was born on May 28, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota, to Charles and Jo Ann (Parsons) Hansen. She graduated from Austin High School.

Tammy is survived by her brother, Axel (Renea) Hansen of Austin; nieces, Stephanie Hansen of Whitehall,...

Audrey Ann Murphy

Audrey Ann Murphy

Jul 12, 2023

Audrey Ann (Block) Murphy, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Audrey, the daughter of Edward and Gladys Block, was born on May 16, 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The Block family moved to Owatonna, Minnesota in 1941, where Audrey graduated from Owatonna High School in 1949. She...

Imogene Watson Symes

Imogene Watson Symes

Jul 10, 2023

Imogene Watson Symes, age 81, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home in rural Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She was born July 1, 1942, to Dillion and Edna (Oberhelman) Strait in Fairmont, Minnesota. Because she was an only child, her cousin, Patti and her close girlfriends were like sisters to her and she stayed in...