Obituaries
Keith H. Emiliusen
Sep 1, 2025
Keith H. Emiliusen, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home. Keith was born on June 3, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota, to BettyJean (Hackensmith) Emiliusen. Keith grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. Following graduation, he attended Austin Vo-Tech, where he studied carpentry. He built a lifelong career of hard work...
Ilene Marion Deyo
Aug 31, 2025
Ilene Marion Deyo, 86, passed away at her home in Springfield, Missouri, on August 31, 2025, while being cared for by her son, James Jorgensen. Ilene was born on December 12, 1938, in McGregor, Iowa to Bill and Marion Wilkinson. They soon moved Ilene and her sister, Billie, to Austin, Minnesota. Ilene graduated from Austin High School in 1956. While attending...
Wayne Anthony Gorman
Aug 29, 2025
Wayne Gorman, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, took his last breath on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Wayne Anthony Gorman, the first child and son of Rosalia (Elsbernd) and Gerald Gorman, was born January 17, 1932, at home, on Center Street in Dutch Towne. He was the loyal and much-loved...
Terry Thomas Sydnes
Aug 29, 2025
Terry Thomas Sydnes, age 69, of Elmore, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Elmore Assisted Living in Elmore. Terry was born on March 13, 1956, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Irving and Blanche (Kelly) Sydnes. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and attended college at Winona State University. Terry served our...
David "Gravy" Eugene Giles
Aug 23, 2025
David “Gravy” Eugene Giles, age 61, of Kasson, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his sister and brother-in-law’s home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Gravy was born April 3, 1964, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Darrell and Shirley (Barber) Giles. He spent his life working as a cook in various restaurants, cafes, and bars,...
Rebecca "Beckie" Jean O'Grady
Aug 23, 2025
Rebecca “Beckie” J. O’Grady, age 38, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away at her home in Blooming Prairie on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Rebecca Jean Law was born on August 5, 1987, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Lori (Singleton-Law) Kinny. Beckie attended Blooming Prairie Public Schools and graduated with the class of 2005. Beckie enjoyed going to a variety of concerts and...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Krull
Aug 21, 2025
Kathryn Ann Krull (Golden), of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 83 years old at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus, on August 21, 2025. Kathy was born to Charles and Hildegarde Golden on June 16, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota. Kathy graduated from Austin High School and then went on to get a business degree at the Humboldt...
David George Ressler
Aug 17, 2025
David George Ressler, 78, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away at his home on August 17, 2025.
He was born on May 28, 1947, to George and Tillie Ressler. David graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1965 and went on to study for two years at the University of Minnesota where he was a member of the Gopher bowling team and...
Betty Ann Bush
Aug 16, 2025
Betty Ann Bush, age 78, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Betty was born June 30, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Peder and Inez (Williamson) Madson. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School and began her working career as a nurse’s aide before dedicating herself to being a...
Jean Carol Haubenschild
Aug 12, 2025
Jean C. Haubenschild, age 80, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home in Blooming Prairie. Jean was born January 12, 1945, to Robert Newton and Gladys Katherine (Falck) Ramsey in Westfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota. She attended country schools in Westfield Township and then continued her schooling at Blooming Prairie High School, graduating in...
Mary Kay Sweiven
Aug 11, 2025
Mary Kay Sweiven, age 70, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Mary was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on November 16, 1954.
She is survived by her three sons, Jason (Wendy), Neil, and Larry Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Gail; and brother, Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Nathan Reinhardt; her sister,...
Wayne Allen Eastman
Aug 8, 2025
Wayne Allen Eastman, age 58, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home. Wayne was born August 18, 1966, to Adry and Sharon (Swancutt) Eastman in Oroville, California. He attended Albert Lea High School and worked in maintenance at the Austin Country Club for 8 years. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting,...
Donald "Don" Wayne Thompson
Aug 7, 2025
Donald “Don” Wayne Thompson, age 77, of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home. Don was born to Lester Thompson and Lois Nelson on August 25, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Rochester Public Schools and went on to earn his Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Austin Vo-Tech. He proudly served...
Donald "Don" Dean Schocker, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Donald “Don” Dean Schocker, Jr., age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The Cedars of Austin. Don was born June 9, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota, to Charleen (Pike) Reed. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Richard Reed. Don graduated from Austin High School and went on to serve his country in the United...
Ronald "Ron" Lester Anderson
Aug 6, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Lester Anderson, 90, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.
Ronald was the second of five sons born to Lester and Luella (Hohenstein) Anderson. He was born on August 22, 1934, in Lakefield, Minnesota, and graduated from Lakefield High School in 1952. He then served in the U.S. Navy until 1956, achieving the rank...
Kyrie Marie Voelker
Aug 5, 2025
Kyrie Marie Voelker, age 52, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at The Emeralds at Faribault. Kyrie was born July 17, 1973, in Austin, Minnesota. She possessed a gentle spirit and enjoyed so much helping and caring for her younger sisters from infancy. She was confirmed in her Lutheran faith in 1987 and graduated from Mayer...
Joan "Joann" Marie Hegge
Jul 31, 2025
Joan “Joann” Marie Hegge, age 91, of Adams, Minnesota, formerly of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Cedar Court Independent Living in Adams, with her family by her side. Joann was born October 8, 1933, in Dover, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Buchan) Bloom. She attended country school in Eyota, Minnesota from 1st...
Betty Lou Goff
Jul 29, 2025
Betty Goff, age 91, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born September 7, 1933, in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Mazurek) Wiese. Betty grew up on the family farm near Correll, Minnesota and graduated from Appleton High School. On December 31, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Goff...
LeRoy Walter Brandt
Jul 26, 2025
LeRoy Walter Brandt, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. LeRoy was born August 1, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Tressa (Wradislavsky) Brandt. He was a lifelong resident of Austin and dedicated most of his life to farming. LeRoy loved to drive his mustangs and attend car shows. He enjoyed all sports, but particularly...
Gerald "Jerry" Russell Sampson
Jul 26, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Russell Sampson, age 76, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his home. He was born August 10, 1948, in Osage, Iowa, to Russell and Gladys Sampson. He attended Union 3 District (a one room schoolhouse) through the fourth grade. After that school closed, he attended and graduated from St. Ansgar in 1966. He went...
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