Obituaries

Nov 9, 2022

Dorothy K. Stern, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Our House Senior Living – Austin Memory Care. Dorothy Kathleen Sukow was born at home in rural Dexter, Minnesota to Karl and Martha (Furstenberg) Sukow on January 3, 1926. She received her education from Elkton High School, graduating in 1943. Dorothy was united in marriage...

Nov 6, 2022

Jeanne Dolan, age 70, died on November 6, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born on May 6, 1952. Jeanne was challenged with many medical issues but held strong with her faith in Christ. She lived in the Twin Cities for 25 years and worked as a checker at Cub Foods.

Many times, her regular customers would...

Nov 6, 2022

LeRoy Koch, Jr., age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Medford Senior Care Center in Medford, Minnesota. LeRoy was born November 14, 1930. He served his country in the United States Air Force. His hobbies included fishing, golfing, and wood carving. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. LeRoy had an unwavering...

Nov 4, 2022

Alan Merle Christensen, age 69, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Alan was born on October 6, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Stanley and Lucille (Iverson) Christensen. May his adventurous spirit and positive outlook on life live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved...

Nov 2, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Novotny, age 73 of Austin, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Betty was born September 28, 1949 in Austin, Minnesota to John and Lucille Novotny. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1968. After graduation, Betty went to work at Coast to Coast...

Nov 1, 2022

Karen Ann Maxfield, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her home in Austin. Karen Ann Rushton was born June 23, 1941, at home in Austin, Minnesota, to Paul “Curly” and Helen (Larson) Rushton. She was baptized and confirmed at Crane Community Chapel in Austin, where she was a long-time member. Karen graduated from Austin...

Oct 30, 2022

Ruth “Ruthie” A. Anderson, age 73, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ruth Ann Jacobson was born May 6, 1949, in Austin, Minnesota, to George and Violet (Otto) Jacobson. She grew up and attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1967. Ruthie was united in...

Oct 28, 2022

Robert Allan Nordstrom, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea.

A private family memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be...

Oct 27, 2022

Michelle Baudler Mergen, age 58, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2022, at home. She was born August 30, 1964, and with her parents Bruce and Anita Baudler lived most of her life in Minnesota. Michelle graduated from Champaign, Illinois High School in 1982 and moved to Bismarck, ND, where she lived and worked for six years. In...

Oct 27, 2022

Eugene Norman Dennis, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing, Minnesota. Eugene was born to Stanley and Eula (Dvorak) Dennis on February 8, 1941, in Austin. Growing up, Eugene was the oldest of five children and took on the guardian role for his siblings. Eugene...

Oct 26, 2022

Judy Kaye Johnson, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Judy Kaye Opsahl was born on November 15, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Theodore and Leona (Johnson) Opsahl. Judy graduated from Austin High School in 1964. On July 24, 1965, she was united in marriage to David Gollen...

Oct 26, 2022

John David Clark, 77, of Austin, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at his home.

John was born May 7, 1945 in Austin to Robert and Inez Clark. He graduated from Austin High School and began his career in the restaurant industry at the Oak Leaf. In 1982, John opened the Main Event Restaurant and later Johnny's...

Oct 25, 2022

Grace E. Van Proosdy, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, went to Jesus on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Cedars of Austin. Grace Ethel Wasmoen was born February 22, 1933, the daughter of Gunlek and Bernice (Leonardi) Wasmoen in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1951. Following high school, Grace went on to receive her...

Oct 25, 2022

Cora Lee June Emanuel, 89, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at St. Mark’s Memory Care in Austin. Cora Lee was born on June 2, 1933, in Hayfield, Minnesota to Ezra (Ike) and Myra Bushman. They soon moved to Austin Minnesota where she graduated from Austin High School in 1951....

Oct 23, 2022

Lucille Evelyn Peterson, 99, was born on October 29, 1922, to Edward and Christina Mable Basness in Freeborn County. She passed from this life at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota on October 23, 2022.

Her childhood years were spent in Newry, Minnesota. When she was 13 years old the family moved their house to a farm near...

Oct 23, 2022

Jean F. Huemann, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Jean Frances Anderson was born October 25, 1935, at home in rural Mower County, Minnesota to Julius and Florence (Frost) Anderson. She attended District 30 Taylor country school, near Corning, Minnesota and graduated from Austin High School in 1953....

Oct 23, 2022

Albert Ralph Wolf of Austin, recently of Spring Valley, MN. Died Sunday Oct. 23, 2022 at his home at Spring Valley Living Center, where he has been residing since Jan. of this year. Albert was born Aug. 4, 1939 in Austin, MN to Albert J. & Catherine (Schneider) Wolf. He grew up in Austin, MN and graduated from Pacelli...

Oct 22, 2022

LaVonne Marie Srock age 86 of Austin, MN died Saturday October 22, 2022 in her home at Heather Haus in Blooming Prairie, MN.  LaVonne was born November 20, 1935 in Rose Creek to Arthur and Hazel (Halstead) Hegge.  She grew up in the Rose Creek area.

On August 12, 1953 LaVonne was united in marriage to Edwin Eugene Srock. ...

Oct 20, 2022

Linda L. Novak, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Linda Lee Clayton was born March 7, 1947, to Fred and Allet (Geving) Clayton in Ada, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School. Linda married Robert Arens on June 12, 1965. Robert passed away on October 26,...

Oct 18, 2022

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, our precious Beverly Dutcher, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother took a walk with the Lord after a long and fierce battle with cancer.

She touched many lives through her whole life, especially kids from young to old. Everyone deserves to be loved and helped. She was born December 10, 1959, to Harold and Betty-Jo Hubbard...