Obituaries

Apr 10, 2023

Zoey Catherine Heskett, passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents, Amy and Justin, on April 10, 2023. We were blessed to hold our Zoey for two hours and five minutes before she passed gently into Heaven. Zoey was showered with so many hugs and kisses from her family and was told “I love you” an uncountable number of...

Apr 6, 2023

Charles William Moline, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home in Austin. Charles was born in Wabasha, Minnesota, on February 24, 1955, to George and Marie (Milliren) Moline. In 1963, his family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he graduated from Austin High School having earned the honor of being the Minnesota State Chapter...

Apr 5, 2023

George Wesley Shaw, of Ventura, California, was called up to his Lord in Heaven on April 5, 2023. Mr. Shaw was 90+ when he passed at Ariannah’s Place, an assisted care home, in Thousand Oaks, CA, where he had been battling pancreatic cancer for 18 months. Mr. Shaw was married to Goldie (Dugstad) Shaw for almost 40 years, and she...

Apr 5, 2023

Marilyn Wanous, age 73, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was an incredible woman who was happiest surrounded by family and friends, tending her flowers and home, and stepping in to help others. 

Marilyn grew up on her parents’ farm near Ellendale riding horses, keeping her younger sister in line, razzing her brothers, challenging her school’s dress code and doing...

Apr 4, 2023

Trevor Lee Correa, age 24, of Golden Valley, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He loved riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson, fishing, cars, animals, children, Star Wars, and Naruto. Trevor also enjoyed eating ramen and Mexican food, especially carne asada. Above all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Trevor will be dearly missed by all...

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Dale Holgate, age 95, passed away with dignity and peace into God’s arms at Cedars Nursing Home in Austin, MN, on April 3, 2023. He was surrounded by family and a loving medical staff.

Richard was born to George and Catherine Holgate on January 7, 1928 in Austin, MN. He attended school through the 8th grade....

Apr 1, 2023

Marion Ardell (Hovland) Travetto, age 98, passed away on April 1, 2023, after suffering injuries from a fall. Marion was born in Austin, Minnesota in 1925, and spent her childhood there as the oldest daughter in a family of nine.  As a teen, Marion worked at Hormel Foods and eventually moved to Highwood, Illinois where she began her long career...

Apr 1, 2023

Jacqueline Leah Friesner, age 66, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She valiantly fought a battle with cancer which ultimately took her life. Her courageous determination to persevere through trials was an inspiration to those around her. Cooking and baking brought Jackie much joy. Her job at Casey’s gave her many opportunities to do so...

Apr 1, 2023

Terry Douglas Chance, age 75, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his home. Terry was born July 4, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Douglas and Judith (Hinck) Chance. He married Barbara Leichtnam on December 12, 1975.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Josh (Sherrie) Leichtnam, Cory (Trisha) Chance, Kristin (Rodrigo) Quintana, and Terrye (Brian) Butts;...

Mar 31, 2023

Donald William Hameister passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, MN at the age of 81 years from kidney and heart failure. Donald was born February 2nd, 1942, to Rudi and Melba Hameister in Rochester, MN and lived in Minnesota his entire life. He attended Rochester schools. Don married Carolyn Ida Traff on July...

Mar 31, 2023

Margaret “Peg” Lee Johnson, age 98, of Austin, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Good Samaritan Comforcare in Austin.

Peg was born December 7, 1924 in Osage, Iowa to Ray and Margaret Cummings. She grew up and graduated in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

On December 7, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harold Johnson. They...

Mar 30, 2023

Kim Ollien Naatz, age 66, of Glenville, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born September 8, 1956, to Jeanette Olsen Venema and David Naatz in Austin, Minnesota. Kim graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He married Annette Brekke on June 29, 1991. He enjoyed farming, driving his trucks, and showing his draft horses. Kim also loved spending...

Mar 29, 2023

Peter Khor Paul, age 37, of Portland, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin...

Mar 28, 2023

Justin Robert Marreel, age 43, of Minneapolis, formerly of Osage, Iowa, passed away March 28, 2023.

Justin was born in 1979 in Osage, Iowa, to Bob and Donna Marreel. He attended kindergarten through 6th grade at Sacred Heart School and graduated from Osage High School in 1998. He was always an honor roll student. After receiving The Guy And Maud...

Mar 24, 2023

Dean Darrel Knutson, age 66, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home in Blooming Prairie. Dean was born on February 28, 1957, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Charles and Shirley (Lea) Knutson. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School with the class of 1975. Farming was the core of Dean’s life. He milked cows, raised...

Mar 23, 2023

Deanna Dee Wagner, age 76, of Rose Creek, MN, formerly of Fremont, NE, died with her family by her side, on March 23, 2023, after a 2-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born January 10, 1947, in Sac City, Iowa, to Oma and Arnold Roper. Deanna attended Rose Creek High School, where she was involved in various activities such as cheerleading...

Mar 23, 2023

Marjorie A. Oxley, age 93, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Willows & Waters Senior Living in Rochester. Marjorie Ann Arndorfer was born in Kossuth County, Iowa, on June 29, 1929, to Michael and Susan (Kellner) Arndorfer. She attended St. Benedict Elementary School and graduated from Corwith High School in 1947....

Mar 23, 2023

Donald R. Stilwell Jr, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.  Donald was born April 15, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, to Donald Sr. and Mary (Laack) Stilwell.  He grew up in Austin and was a proud member of the Austin High School class of 1960. 

On May 12, 1962,...

Mar 20, 2023

John Donald Welch, age 93, of Ellendale, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale. John was born May 25, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Gladys (Lappin) Welch. He graduated from Minneapolis West High School in 1948. Following high school, John enlisted into the United States Navy,...

Mar 17, 2023

Lukas Noel Vogt was born to Heaven on Friday, March 17, 2023, to parents, Jacob and Valerie (Halbur) Vogt, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus.

While they were never able to see him, Lukas's brothers were very excited that he was joining the family. They would ask to see the ultrasound pictures of him and say hi to him...