Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Edward Belden

Robert "Bob" Edward Belden

Oct 14, 2023

Robert “Bob” Edward Belden, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Bob was born May 15, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to Chester and Marie (Stefani) Belden. He attended Queen of Angels Catholic School and then obtained his GED. On August 20, 1960, Bob was united in marriage to Marlene...

Jerry Dean Read

Jerry Dean Read

Oct 14, 2023

Jerry Dean Read, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Jerry was born on June 27, 1946, in Austin, MN to Merwin and Leona (Hamilton) Read. He grew up on farms in Mona, IA, Sargeant, MN and Dexter, MN. He has always been a huge sports fan. His first love...

Arleigh Duane Austinson

Arleigh Duane Austinson

Oct 12, 2023

Arleigh Duane Austinson, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at his home in Lyle, Minnesota. Arleigh was born on September 12, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lavern and Mildred (Heard) Austinson. He grew up on a farm east of Lyle with his brother, Carroll. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Six...

George Thomas Finnegan

George Thomas Finnegan

Oct 9, 2023

The family of George Finnegan announces his birth into Eternal Life.  His soul passed unto Heaven Monday, October 9th, 2023. We know his Beloved Lord Jesus and His Mother, Blessed Mary, could not wait to welcome him home.

George was born to Samuel Augustus and Susie Marie (Sawyer) Finnegan. His siblings were Ina Mae (John) Burns, (Irene) Sr. Mary Karee,...

Charles "Chuck" William Folk

Charles "Chuck" William Folk

Oct 6, 2023

Charles “Chuck” William Folk, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Chuck was born at home in Galesburg, North Dakota on July 22, 1937, to William and Mildred (Quaife) Folk. He completed his high school education at Hunter High School in Hunter, North Dakota, graduating in 1955. Following high...

Tammy Linn Pineau

Tammy Linn Pineau

Oct 4, 2023

Tammy Linn Pineau, age 63, of Glenville, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on August 30, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa to her parents, Roger and Donna Spencer. She graduated from North High in Phoenix, Arizona, and continued her education at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg,...

Rosann Marie Meyer

Rosann Marie Meyer

Sep 29, 2023

Rosann M. Meyer, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home in Austin. Rosann Marie Retterath was born on February 4, 1936, in Dexter, Minnesota, to Joseph and Effie (Buringa) Retterath. She grew up in Staceyville, Iowa, and attended school at Visitation Catholic School in Staceyville. On June 26, 1952, Rosann was united...

Elaine Helen Koetz

Elaine Helen Koetz

Sep 28, 2023

Elaine H. Koetz, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Elaine Helen Kleiner was born in Alma, Wisconsin, on July 29, 1932, to Eldon and Esther (Mueller) Kleiner. Elaine grew up and attended high school in Winona. On May 29, 1953, she was united in marriage to Arnold...

William "Bill" Gordon Barnett

William "Bill" Gordon Barnett

Sep 28, 2023

William “Bill” Gordon Barnett, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home. Bill was born July 5, 1935, to George and Florence Barnett in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was raised on a ranch in Wyoming until the age of 15. Bill loved living out there. He married Lauretta Karsjens on November 21, 1970, at the...

Cheryl Maxine Plotts

Cheryl Maxine Plotts

Sep 27, 2023

Cheryl Plotts, age 78, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. She attended Lake Mills High School and went on to college at Mankato State University. Shortly thereafter she was united in marriage to Robert Chose. To this union, two children were born, Annette and Ryan. They later divorced. She married...

Judy Ann Seljeseth

Judy Ann Seljeseth

Sep 27, 2023

Judy Ann Seljeseth, age 77, of Owatonna, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born December 13, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, to Alonzo and Phyllis (Barber) Jester. Judy attended Rose Creek High School and while she was there, she proudly earned the Top Intermediate Woman Bow...

Kent Lee Simonson

Kent Lee Simonson

Sep 24, 2023

Kent Lee Simonson, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home. Kent was born November 17, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Groby) Simonson. In 1959, he graduated from Austin High School and went on to attend Dunwoody College of Technology where he studied. Kent also took continuing education classes at the...

Raymond Tucker

Raymond Tucker

Sep 23, 2023

Raymond J. Tucker, a beloved member of the Dexter community, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born on December 24, 1951, in Adams, Minnesota, to the late Glen and Loretta (Lonergan) Tucker.

With a thirst for knowledge, Raymond pursued his education at Elkton High School, where he laid the foundation for his...

Janice Mary (Gee) Fleiner

Janice Mary (Gee) Fleiner

Sep 20, 2023

Janice Mary (Gee) Fleiner, 95, of Austin, MN passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Care Center on September 20th, 2023.

Janice was born August 9th, 1928, in Denmark, Wisconsin to Dr. Gerald Gee and Ellen (Suster) Gee. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Wisconsin in 1946. She was active in her university sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, and graduated...

Lucille F. Kaye

Lucille F. Kaye

Sep 19, 2023

Lucille F. Kaye, age 88, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Windsong at Eola Hills Care Facility in Salem, Oregon. Lucille was born June 21, 1935, in Austin, Minnesota to Peter and Lucy (Reinartz) Merten.  She graduated from St. Augustine High School and married the love of her life Brian Frederic Fischer on September 25,...

Floyd Charles Matter Jr.

Floyd Charles Matter Jr.

Sep 18, 2023

Floyd Charles Matter Jr., age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Cedars of Austin. Floyd was born on January 31, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Floyd Sr. and Carmen (Kolls) Matter.

Floyd is survived by his brothers, Robert Matter of Glenville, Minnesota, and Ricky Matter of Lyle, Minnesota; and nieces, nephews, relatives...

Bernice I. Konken

Bernice I. Konken

Sep 15, 2023

On September 15, 2023, Bernice Ione Konken (Read), answered Gods call home, took her final breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven.

Bernice was born on July 25th, 1938, in Otranto Township Iowa to Merwin and Leona Read.  She attended school in Mona and Lyle Schools before transferring to Hayfield High School in 1953 when the Read family...

Mary O'Donnell

Mary O'Donnell

Sep 15, 2023

Mary O’Donnell, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Our House Memory Care in Austin.  Mary Agnes O’Donnell was born on December 23,1932 to John W. and Agnes M. (Croatt) O'Donnell in Alta Vista, Iowa. The first 17 years of life she spent helping on the family farm as well as attending St. Williamm’s Elementary...

Lorraine Mary Horvat

Lorraine Mary Horvat

Sep 14, 2023

Lorraine M. Horvat, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at her home. Lorraine Mary Schultz was born on April 10, 1926, in Faribault County, Minnesota, to August V. and Clara Anna (Kulla) Schultz. Lorraine attended Maple Grove Country School through the 8th grade before leaving to begin work. As a teenager and young adult...

Kenneth LaVerne Trom

Kenneth LaVerne Trom

Sep 14, 2023

Kenneth LaVerne Trom, age 88, of rural Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Kenneth was born on the family farm in Westfield Township, Minnesota, to Elmer and Marie (Wilson) Trom on November 10, 1934. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1952. Kenneth served his country for two years in the...