Obituaries

Janice Marie Kelly

Janice Marie Kelly

Jun 6, 2023

Janice M. Kelly, age 92, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, with her husband, Warren Kelly by her side in Austin, Minnesota. Janice was born March 4, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Paul and Dorothy Nelson.

Survivors include her husband, Warren Kelly of Austin, Minnesota; son, Gary (Mary) Kalland of Lacey, Washington; grandchildren, Jennifer Lau of Duluth, Minnesota, Adam Kalland,...

Suzanne E. Lennberg

Suzanne E. Lennberg

Jun 6, 2023

Suzanne E. Lennberg, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, Minnesota. Suzanne was born to George and Ida (Moltz) Parsley on January 28, 1942, in Adams, Minnesota. She attended school in Brownsdale, Minnesota through the 8th grade and graduated in 1960 from Austin High School. Following graduation, Suzanne went on...

Ronald Duane Jensen

Ronald Duane Jensen

Jun 6, 2023

Pastor Ronald Jensen died in his home surrounded by his wife and three children on June 6, 2023. He lived a life full of service and adventure while living with cancer for the last 17 years.

Ronald Duane Jensen was born in Rochester, MN on February 22, 1951, to Duane and Nerita Jensen. Living on his grandparents’ farm in Rock...

Marcella Marie Thompson

Marcella Marie Thompson

Jun 4, 2023

Marcella M. Thompson, age 103, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Marcella Marie Goehtz was born to Wilhelm and Wilhemine (Laack) Goehtz on March 20, 1920, in Lansing, Minnesota. She graduated in 1938, from Austin High School. Marcella was united in marriage to Kenneth Thompson on September 2,...

Lorraine Helen Kyllo

Lorraine Helen Kyllo

Jun 3, 2023

Lorraine Kyllo, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on June 3, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House. Lorraine was born January 9, 1939, to Leonard and Pearl Grothe in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin and graduated in 1957 from Austin High School. Lorraine met her future husband, Joris, at the Brownsdale Roller Rink. Although she stood him up...

Jerry Salisbury Sr.

Jerry Salisbury Sr.

Jun 3, 2023

Jerry Arthur Salisbury Sr. , age 83, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota. Jerry was born on September 6, 1939, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota to Clifford H. Salisbury and Edna Louise (Gilliland) Berry. Jerry graduated from Austin...

Paul Bruce Haubenschild

Paul Bruce Haubenschild

Jun 2, 2023

Paul Bruce Haubenschild, age 83, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna, Minnesota. Paul was born on June 29, 1939, in Circle, Montana, to Paul and Matilda (Job) Haubenschild. He was raised by his aunt, Frances Ressler, from age two after his mother died giving birth to him. At the age...

Patricia "Pat" Heiny-Miller

Patricia "Pat" Heiny-Miller

Jun 1, 2023

Patricia “Pat” C. Heiny-Miller , age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Patricia Caroll Sigurdson was born on June 5, 1945, in Mason City, Iowa, to Ralph and Gladys (Leidel) Sigurdson. Following high school Pat moved to Austin, Minnesota, to attend cosmetology school at...

Roger Jennings

Roger Jennings

May 31, 2023

Roger Thomas Jennings, age 89, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Shorewood Senior Living in Rochester. Roger was born March 3, 1934, in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Lois (Nauman) Jennings. He graduated from Pacelli High School. He enlisted in the...

Patricia "Patty/Pat" Geraldeen Clark

Patricia "Patty/Pat" Geraldeen Clark

May 25, 2023

Patricia “Patty/Pat” G.  (Johnston) Clark, age 77, passed away in Austin, MN on May 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones and went peacefully.

Patty was born on July 16, 1945, to Francis and Anna (McConnell) Johnston in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She had three older sisters, Bernice, Rosie, and Marge. She was...

Jayden Gregory Howe

Jayden Gregory Howe

May 24, 2023

Jayden Gregory Howe, age 26, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Jayden was born January 4, 1997, to Greg Howe and Caroline Bilger in Owatonna, Minnesota. He attended Southland High School in Adams, Minnesota. Jayden worked various jobs in construction, including siding and home improvements. In 2019, he met Teresa Chandy and the couple was blessed...

Robert "Rob" Emil Naatz

Robert "Rob" Emil Naatz

May 24, 2023

Robert “Rob” Naatz, age 57, of Glenville, Minnesota, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Rob was born July 8, 1965, in Austin, Minnesota, to Emil and Ione (Heikes) Naatz-McAnally. He loved classic cars, tractors, and pigeons.

Survivors include his wife, Rachael Naatz; four children; many grandchildren; and one brother, David (Carol) Naatz. Rob was preceded in...

Duane Thomas Tabor

Duane Thomas Tabor

May 23, 2023

Duane Thomas Tabor, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. Duane was born on December 21, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to Wayne and Viola (Janning) Tabor. He was baptized at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Duane was a lifelong resident of Austin and raised his three...

William Leslie Herrick

William Leslie Herrick

May 22, 2023

William L. Herrick, age 92, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.

A private family graveside will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

DuWayne Arthur Skov

DuWayne Arthur Skov

May 21, 2023

DuWayne Arthur Skov, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

DuWayne was born in the bedroom of the family farm, homesteaded by his grandfather in 1901, the same bedroom his mother was born in, the same bedroom he would share with his wife, LaVonne June (Noble) Skov after their marriage in 1955 for 67 years....

Catherine Mary Shawback

Catherine Mary Shawback

May 17, 2023

Catherine Mary Shawback, age 86, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota. Catherine was born September 21, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota, to Donald and Catherine (Ollman) Teachout. On November 22, 1958, she was united in marriage to Leslie Shawback, Sr. in Mason City, Iowa. Catherine worked in the...

Deanna Rae Weiss

Deanna Rae Weiss

May 17, 2023

Deanna R. Weiss, age 77, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Deanna Rae Crousore, the daughter of Chris and Oma (King) Crousore, was born August 28, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota. She spent her childhood years in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1963. Deanna was united in marriage...

James "Jim" Edward Edge

James "Jim" Edward Edge

May 14, 2023

James “Jim” Edward Edge, age 91, of Hayfield, Minnesota, and formerly of Grand Meadow, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Crest View Villa Apartments in Hayfield. Jim was born May 16, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Maurice and Louise (Tesch) Edge. He attended country school. On February 13, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to Marian Lourene...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Hovland

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Hovland

May 12, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” K. Hovland, age 72, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home in Austin. Sandy Kay Jacobson was born September 26, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harold and Maxine (Quam) Jacobson. She attended school in Austin and graduated in 1968 from Austin High School. Sandy was united in marriage to Bruce Hovland on...

Joann Elizabeth Dombrock

Joann Elizabeth Dombrock

May 4, 2023

Joann Elizabeth Dombrock, age 70, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home in Austin. Joann Shatek was born April 27, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Doug and Elizabeth (Nelson) Shatek. She was a graduate of Austin High School and a lifelong Austin resident. Joann worked as a waitress for various restaurants over the years....