Obituaries
James Edward Grap
Aug 19, 2023
James Edward Grap, age 63, of Onamia, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. James was born October 19, 1959, to Gerald and Rita (Gauthier) Grap in Mower County, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Austin High School and served his country in the United States Air Force. James was a truck driver and worked in outdoor amusement for many...
Zayden Kingston Richardson
Aug 19, 2023
Zayden Kingston Richardson, age 1, of Le Roy and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Zayden was born on January 22, 2022, in Austin, Minnesota, to Esmeralda Renteria and Darrion Richardson. Zayden loved the Minions, food, people, and music. He was such a talker and had so...
Peter Montague Molland
Aug 18, 2023
Peter Montague Molland, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus on Friday, August 18, 2023. Peter was born on February 17, 1935, in Instow, N Devon, England to Montague and Annie Jane (Pidler) Molland. As a youngster, he kept chickens and bees and was always involved in things having to do with farming. Upon leaving school, he...
Bernadine "Bernie" Theresa Schmidt
Aug 18, 2023
It is with great sadness and loving affection that we announce the passing of our Mother, Bernadine "Bernie" Theresa Schmidt, age 89, on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center, surrounded by her family.
Bernadine was born June 25, 1934, in Adams, MN, the daughter of Anna and Anthony Braun. She graduated from Adams High School in 1952,...
Phyllis Kathleen Laite
Aug 18, 2023
Phyllis K. Laite (Wolter), age 84, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Timberdale Trace Assisted Living.
Survivors include her husband, Ray; children, Dawn Cerbana, Jody Ihle, Shelly Carlson, and Chip Sunken; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Campe, Roger (Cindy) Wolter, Rosalie (Jack) Newville, and Mary (Gerry) Giorgio; and many other loving relatives....
Joyce Fern Bates
Aug 18, 2023
Joyce Fern (Montgomery) Bates, 95, of Austin, Minnesota passed away August 18th, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living Center, Austin MN. She was born November 2nd, 1927, the daughter of William and Merle (Smout) Montgomery in Faulkton South Dakota. In 1936, Joyce and her family moved to Minnesota and settled in the rural area of Pine River, Minnesota. She attended country...
Kristi Kae Tracy
Aug 17, 2023
Kristi Kae Tracy, age 73, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Kristi was born on November 12, 1949, in Austin, Minnesota, to Edward and Madeline (Lysne) Boettcher. She graduated from Austin High School in 1967 and went on to attend Austin Vo-Tech. Following college, Kristi was employed with Sterling Bank for...
Magdalena "Maggie" Moreno Suarez
Aug 17, 2023
Magdalena “Maggie” Moreno Suarez, age 95, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Legacy of Brownsdale. Maggie was born on March 15, 1928, in Luling, Texas, to Jesus Vargas and Maria Jimenez. In 1943, she was united in marriage to Albino L. Moreno. In 1997, Maggie married Teodoro Suarez. She resided in Albert Lea and Rochester....
Lucille Mary Hanson
Aug 15, 2023
Lucille M. Hanson, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Lucille Mary Schaefer was born April 22, 1931, on the family farm in Taopi, Minnesota, to Matthew and Mary (Heimer) Schaefer. She attended Rose Creek country school. On January 16, 1954, Lucille was united in marriage to Harry...
Lorraine Hazel Morlan
Aug 14, 2023
Lorraine Hazel Morlan passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin, Minnesota. Lorraine was born on October 16, 1929, to Donald and Hazel Stahl in Le Sueur, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Le Sueur High School and began her career in the banking field at National Citizens Bank in Mankato, Minnesota. She...
Joseph "Joe" Leroy von Oy
Aug 14, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Leroy von Oy, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Joseph was born in Morton, Washington, on December 15, 1939, to Eberhard and Margaret (Etlefson) von Oy. He grew up on a farm and spent most of his life in Washington. He graduated from Morton High School...
Donald Gregor May
Aug 14, 2023
Donald Gregor May, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Donald was born December 2, 1938, to Alfred and Pauline (Brown) May in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Rose Creek High School and served his country in the United States Army from...
Maureen Jane Schmit
Aug 13, 2023
Maureen Baker Stroup Schmit, age 100, of Rose Creek Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Arnold and Frankie (Walden) Baker in Pomeroy, Iowa on December 12, 1922. The Baker family eventually moved to Mallard, Iowa where Maureen went to a country school. She graduated from Mallard High School...
Judy Ann Thimsen
Aug 12, 2023
Judy Ann Thimsen, age 68, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Judy was born on July 17, 1955, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Earl and Christine (Sorensen) Thimsen. Judy attended Blooming Prairie schools and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1973. Following graduation Judy attended Rochester Community and Technical...
Michelle Lee Gawienowski
Aug 7, 2023
Michelle Lee (Simonson) Gawienowski, age 53, passed away surrounded by her family on August 7, 2023.
Michelle was born in Austin MN, in July 1970 to Kent and Georgiann Simonson.
Daughter, Sister, Friend, Pastor, Wife and Mother, Michelle excelled in surprising and wonderful ways in every role she played. She grew up in Austin, MN, she loved family trips and playing...
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
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.
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
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
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...
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