Obituaries

Jul 7, 2023

Dale Vernon VanDenover, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home in Austin, surrounded by his family. Dale was born on April 17, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Shirley (Earl) VanDenover. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949. On September 29, 1950, Dale was united in marriage to Phyllis Lembrick at...

Jul 5, 2023

Hjordes Marie Ebeling, age 79, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Hjordes was born on June 3, 1944, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of Palmer and Ora (Hanson) Johnson. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1962. On September 14, 1963, Hjordes married Bruce Ebeling at the First Lutheran...

Jul 5, 2023

Linda Lee Wehner, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Linda Lee Hall began her life of faith and friendship on January 22, 1941, born to Arthur and Lavonne (Somage) Hall in Austin, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Austin High School and married her hometown sweetheart, Joseph...

Jul 5, 2023

Francis Joseph Rockers, age 96, passed away July 5, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin, MN.

Francis was born on August 30, 1926, the 10th of 11 children born to Leopold J. Rockers and Mary (Mersmann) Rockers in Scipio, KS.

He moved to Austin, MN, in 1940, living with his brother Bob and family. Francis worked for a farmer...

Jul 2, 2023

Patricia (Patti) Ann Hanson, age 55, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023, in Rochester MN, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mom, grandma, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She was always thinking of everyone else first, even in the end. She was born on August 15, 1967, to Vernon and Barbara (Mullenbach) Tracy in Austin,...

Jul 2, 2023

Edythe Mae Dittmer, age 100, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at The Cedars of Austin.

She was born May 3, 1923, on the family farm in Red Rock Township near Brownsdale, Minnesota, to Edward and Lura (Lonergan) Pinkava. Edythe’s education consisted of Pioneer School District #41, Austin High School, teacher training, and Mankato State University....

Jun 30, 2023

Ramona Kerling, age 93, passed from this life on June 30, 2023, at St. Mark’s Assisted Living in Austin, Minnesota. She was born on March 4, 1930, in Stewartville, Minnesota and lived in Minnesota all her life. Ramona was married to the love of her life, Leo, in 1949, and they were blessed to share each other’s love and friendship...

Jun 26, 2023

Milton Herbert Anderson, age 65, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home in Austin.

A celebration of Milton’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Lavinda’s home, 1802 1st Ave. SE, Austin. Milton’s cremated remains will be interred at sea in a Naval service...

Jun 25, 2023

Barbara "Barb" C. Molland, age 84, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home in Blooming Prairie.

Barb was born August 6, 1938, in Rochester, MN, to Homer and Dorothy (Willey) Megraw. They moved to Austin, MN, where she became a big sister to her two siblings. Barb graduated from Austin High School...

Jun 22, 2023

Ethan Malcolm Woodworth, age 17, of Le Roy, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by family and close friends at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ethan was born on March 20, 2006, in Austin, Minnesota to Malinda Winkels and Mark Woodworth. He spent most of his childhood attending Austin Public Schools and the family later moved...

Jun 20, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Arden Anderson, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Jerry was born on February 19, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Ole and Ruth (Larson) Anderson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1950 and entered the United States Army shortly after, serving during the Korean...

Jun 20, 2023

June E. Oswald, age 98, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, Minnesota. June Elizabeth Ward was born June 7, 1925, to Walter and Mary (Dyer) Ward in Wesley, Iowa. She graduated from high school in Corwith, Iowa in 1944 and went on to attend beauty college in Mason...

Jun 20, 2023

Darlene Ann Henderson, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Darlene was born February 2, 1940, the daughter of Clifford and Josephine (Viktora) Chrz in Austin, Minnesota. She attended school in Austin. She worked at Magic Scissors as a beautician and was a restaurant manager for Mark’s Family...

Jun 18, 2023

Maria Louisa Perez, age 79, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Maria Louisa Sanchez was born on March 12, 1944, in Poteet, Texas, to Antonio and Theresa (Herrera) Sanchez. She wed Rudolpho Rivera and the couple was blessed with two children, Ruby, and Rudy. Maria moved to Blooming...

Jun 17, 2023

David Clyde Oliver, age 76, of Lake City, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Emeralds Nursing Home in Faribault, Minnesota. He was born May 22, 1947, in Lake City, Minnesota to Clyde and Mildred (Stelling) Oliver.

He is survived by his two sons, Matthew and Patrick, and five grandchildren.

Lord, my divine redeemer, you are the way...

Jun 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Jewell Frances Weeks announce her passing on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Jewell was born on December 17, 1933, to Helen Weeks, nee Uglum, and George V. Weeks in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  She was a rosy-cheeked smiley child who loved to laugh. While her father...

Jun 14, 2023

Sharon Ann Halligan , age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Sharon Ann Fischer was born minutes before her twin brother, Brian, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota, to Wilbur “Dud” and Marcella (Sattler) Fischer. She grew up in Austin and graduated...

Jun 11, 2023

Emery Price Jr., age 94, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Emery was born March 20, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Emery and Gladys (Ofstedahl) Price. As a kid, he was responsible for helping his mother, raising his young siblings, and helping financially. Emery graduated from Austin High...

Jun 10, 2023

Richard “Rick” Duane Owens Sr., age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Rick was born on February 7, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Gladys (Salisbury) Owens. He attended Austin Public Schools. Rick joined the United States Army as part of the Radio Corps. Following his time in...

Jun 9, 2023

Gumdel Nygare Gilo, age 25, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Austin, Minnesota.  

The funeral service for Gumdel will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral...