Obituaries

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...

Mar 17, 2023

Irene Rose Kruger, age 89, loving mother of four and loving grandmother of three passed away peacefully in the early hours of 17th of March, 2023.

Irene loved to be called "Mima" by her grandchildren.  She shared the same birthday as her granddaughter, Kayla.

She was born in Cherokee, Iowa on October 10, 1933 to...

Mar 16, 2023

Wanda J. Dunham, age 68 of Elgin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Wanda Jean Chrismon was born June 25, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Larry and Mildred (Noah) Chrismon. She grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, then moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she graduated from Austin High School in 1972....

Mar 14, 2023

Richard Loren Spinler, age 71, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Richard was born on July 26, 1951, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Loren and Donna (Olsen) Spinler. He grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and in 1968, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Army....

Mar 13, 2023

Gwyn Lee Morse, age 61, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at her home. Gwyn was born January 18, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota, to Grant and Helen (Branvold) Tuttle. She graduated with the class of 1980 from Austin High School. Following high school, Gwyn started her career with the State of Minnesota at Faribault State Hospital....

Mar 11, 2023

Arvilla Evelyn Lovlein, age 102, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Arvilla Colvin was born February 12, 1921, in Van Hook, North Dakota, the daughter of Ernest and Mabel (Roehrborn) Colvin. She attended schools in and near Marshfield, Wisconsin through the 10th grade. Arvilla married Marvin Elroy Lovlein on...