Obituaries

May 1, 2023

Robert Donald Bertilson, age 75, of Austin, passed away May 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 16, 1947, to Donald and Eldora (Goodwin) Bertilson in Austin, where he grew up and graduated from Austin High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. He married his childhood sweetheart, Darla Iverson...

Apr 29, 2023

Jeanine Anderson of Adams, Minnesota, passed peacefully into the next life surrounded by family members on April 29, 2023, while being cared for at the Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota.  

Jeanine was born on November 1, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota to William (Bill) and Emma (Haack) Albright.  Jeanine graduated from Austin High School in 1952.  After high school,...

Apr 29, 2023

Alan Charles Srp, age 75, of Oakland, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home. Alan was born on August 23, 1947, to Charles and Alice (Levy) Srp in Austin, Minnesota.

From 1966 until 1968, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 23, 1968, Alan married the love of his life, Diane Sutlief,...

Apr 28, 2023

Willa Jan (Marquesen) Keech Bicknase, age 67, of Eagle Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Mankato, Minnesota. Willa Jan Marquesen was born on May 5, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, to Byron and Betty (Neilson) Marquesen. Willa graduated from Austin High School in 1973 and then attended Vo-Tech in Austin and received her beautician license. In 2004,...

Apr 26, 2023

Dale Robert Tufte, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Glendalough of Austin. Dale was born April 16, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Margaret (Mertens) Tufte. He was a lifelong Austin resident and was employed with Cedar Valley Services in their Top Flight Program, where he often enjoyed his...

Apr 25, 2023

Louise Elizabeth Lingbeck, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Legacy of Brownsdale. Louise was born April 1, 1938, to Reinhold and Frances (Stevens) Augustin in Austin, Minnesota. In 1957, she graduated from Austin High School. Louise was united in marriage to Delbert Lingbeck on January 18, 1958. She worked as a hairdresser...

Apr 24, 2023

Lonnie Marie Houff, age 65, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Lonnie was born June 20, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota, to Virgil and Shirley (Teepell) Houff. She grew up in Austin and went on to graduate from Marshall University High School in Minneapolis. Lonnie worked for several years at...

Apr 24, 2023

Marion H. Sorenson, age 95½ of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Arbors at Ridges in Burnsville. Marion grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota, received her B.A. in English and music at St. Olaf College, and taught music, English, physical education, and health in several southern Minnesota school districts. On April 3,...

Apr 24, 2023

Jeanne Ellen Westphal of Austin, MN passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center with her family by her side. Jeanne was born March 1, 1947 in Austin, MN to Lewain and Regina Stephens. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1965.  On September 24, 1966, Jeanne was united in...

Apr 22, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” Ruth (Tatro) Olson died peacefully at 95 years of age on April 22, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born November 24, 1927, to Marjorie and Edward Tatro in Hibbing, Minnesota. She graduated from Hibbing High School and was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Hibbing. Summers were spent at the family’s cabin at Side...

Apr 22, 2023

Sharon K. Tollakson, 76, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Grand Meadow Senior Living in Grand Meadow, Minnesota. Sharon Kay Stevens was born on November 14, 1946, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Russell and Kathleen (Fanning) Stevens. She attended Austin High School and earned her degree in Cosmetology at Vo-Tech in Austin, MN. Sharon...

Apr 22, 2023

Genevieve O. McNiff passed away on April 21, 2023, at her home at The Cedars of Austin.

Genevieve was born on February 2, 1931, to Charles R. Stockdale and Lillian M (Kintz) the eight of nine children at home in York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota.  Her parents farmed in different places, mainly the Cresco, Lime Springs and...

Apr 21, 2023

Patricia Ann, age 86, died April 21, 2023 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Austin, Minnesota.

Pat was born October 1, 1936 in Owatonna, Minnesota to John and Amelia (Marchwick) Marsolek.  She grew up in Claremont, MN and then moved to Austin, MN in 1942.  After graduation from Pacelli Catholic School in 1954 she was united in...

Apr 19, 2023

Dean Allen Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, in Austin, MN. Born to George and Helen (Swank) Johnson on July 23, 1933, Dean led a full life with family, friends, and an expansive community of neighbors and colleagues. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Ingrid “Nini” Johnson, who preceded him in death...

Apr 16, 2023

Rosemary K. Naatz, age 92, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota. Rosemary Kunigunda Schleret was born October 14, 1930, in Havana Township, Steele County, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Martha (Stancl) Schleret. She graduated in 1949 from Owatonna High School. Following graduation, Rosemary worked for some time...

Apr 16, 2023

Everett Rush, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living of Austin. Everett was born March 25, 1935, in rural Austin, Minnesota, the son of George and Mary (Skov) Rush. He graduated from Austin High School in 1954. Everett was a lifelong Austin resident and held various work positions throughout the area,...

Apr 15, 2023

Stacey Marie Lunning, age 42, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Stacey was born on May 5, 1980, in Mason City, Iowa, to Darrel and Wanda (Corbin) Lunning. After completing high school, Stacey went on to attend Riverland Community College in Austin, studying psychology. Stacey grew up in...

Apr 15, 2023

Leinora Sailas, age 56, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Pohnpei, Micronesia, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Leinora Dakanno was born on June 23, 1966, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, to Epiner and Eliji (Welles) Dakanno. She attended Micronesian Occupation College and graduated with a degree in Business. Following graduation, Leinora worked as...

Apr 12, 2023

Shirley Kae Nelson, age 67, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Shirley was born October 14, 1955, to Elmer and Dorothy (Bender) Lee in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School in 1974 and went on to attend the Austin Vo-Tech. In her early years, Shirley worked in data...

Apr 12, 2023

Barbara Jane Buck, of Austin, age 77, passed away April 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Barbara Jane (Olson) Buck was born August 30, 1945, to Joseph and Mildred Olson in Austin. She enjoyed growing up shooting archery, ice skating, and biking around town. She was an Austin High School graduate. She married Terry Buck on September...