Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Gloria Lysne 97, of Austin, MN passed away peacefully at St. Marks Nursing Home on Monday, October 17, 2022 with family by her side.

Gloria was born on May 26, 1925 in Austin, MN to Evelyn and Glenn Sharrow.  Gloria was raised by her maternal grandparents, Jensina and Hans Jorgenson whom she dearly loved.

Gloria...

Oct 15, 2022

Corinne E. Janecke, age 98, of Adams, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Cedar Court Assisted Living in Adams, Minnesota. Corinne Elizabeth Franklin was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Emmanuel and Adla (Dahl) Franklin on February 4, 1924. She graduated from Minnehaha Academy and went on to earn her teaching degree....

Oct 13, 2022

Carroll Fairbanks Brown, age 95, of Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Bickford of Urbandale in Urbandale, Iowa. Carroll was born June 14, 1927, the son of Ozro and Marian (Hanson) Brown in Scobey, Montana. When he was 4 years old, his family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he graduated in...

Oct 13, 2022

Arlene (Maxon) Pike was born in Pine Island, Minnesota on October 28, 1929.  After graduating from high school she married Erling Pike, Sr. on June 27, 1948. Arlene was a 38 year employee of Austin Public School, a long time member of First United Methodist Church, a 30 year girl scout, a 10 year Red Cross Bloodmobile Volunteer, a...

Oct 12, 2022

Marjorie Evelyn DeRaad, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.

Oct 11, 2022

Maxine R. Schneider, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at The Cedars of Austin. Maxine Ruth Wilcox-Miller was born in Clinton, Iowa, to Avon and Sylvia (Robinson) Wilcox-Miller on January 15, 1931. Her childhood years were spent in Clinton, Iowa, where she graduated high school in 1949. Maxine then went on to receive her...

Oct 8, 2022

Virginia Anne Bly, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, after a lengthy illness. She was born April 11, 1936, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Henry and Inez (Jordal) Larson. Virginia grew up in various small towns in Minnesota including Taopi and Austin. On May 24, 1968,...

Oct 8, 2022

Virgil “Pete” Anthony Lieske, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Pete was born August 30, 1930, to Alvin and Annette (Morissette) Lieske in Henderson, Minnesota. He served in the United States Army. Pete enjoyed attending church, spending time with family, sitting in his park and watching wildlife from...

Oct 8, 2022

Randy was born on Friday, March 13th of 1953 to Marion “Penny” (Diggins) Kvam and Delmar “Jack” Kvam. His life was filled with mischievous antics, humor, and constant entertainment. Randy was the life of every party and loved to perform in any capacity. He coached for over 40 years, with players being his children, grandchildren, wife, and nephews as...

Oct 7, 2022

James Conrad Lugar, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. James was born on August 28, 1942, in Hampton, Iowa, to Dorsie and Norma (Ward) Lugar. James graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1961. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served our country...

Oct 7, 2022

Walter Owen Britton, age 80, of Akeley, Minnesota, formerly of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Walter was born September 1, 1942, in Hemingway, South Carolina, the son of Walter and Sybil (Owens) Britton. He attended school in Hemingway, South Carolina before joining the Air Force in 1959. While in...

Oct 6, 2022

David Charles Schaefer, age 66, of Owatonna, Minnesota, formerly of Edina, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Ecumen Brooks Assisted Living in Owatonna. David was born July 21, 1956, in Osage, Iowa, to Amos and Marilyn (Haberman) Schaefer. He grew up on the family farm north of Meyer, Iowa. David graduated from St. Ansgar High School in...

Oct 5, 2022

Robert "Bob" Allen Lindhart, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin. Bob was born July 11, 1941, in rural Pine County, Minnesota, to Harley and Ethel (Wigen) Lindhart. He graduated from Braham High School in 1959 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota. On June...

Oct 2, 2022

Susanne Kay Tindal, age 59, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Services for Susanne are being planned for a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 2, 2022

Dolores “Laurie” Ann Berg, age 94, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Laurie was born in Otranto Township, Iowa to Robert and Anna (Lau) Ewald. She grew up with four siblings in a farming family. Laurie graduated from Albert Lea High School and soon after married the love of...

Sep 30, 2022

Trevor Roland Harber, age 40, of Wells, Minnesota, and formerly of Blooming Prairie, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at his home in Wells. Trevor was born on June 15, 1982, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. On December 20, 1983, he was adopted by Michael and Deloris (Nelson) Harber. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 2001. Trevor was an...

Sep 30, 2022

Douglas Truman Thompson, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Cedars of Austin. He was born August 3, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Louis and Margaret (Jacobson) Thompson. Doug graduated from Austin High School in 1961. He then went on to attend San Diego State University and worked at Rohr industries as an electronic...

Sep 29, 2022

Carlton “Tommy” Eugene Thomson, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Carlton was born on April 18, 1928, in Ridgeway, Iowa to Carl and Leda (Jacobson) Thomson. His early childhood was spent in Preston, MN, where his father owned and ran the Thomson Cafe. The Thomson family then moved...

Sep 29, 2022

Carol Ann Anderson, formerly of Austin, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Rochester.Carol was born just after Christmas 1947, to Howard and Kathryn Madson, in Austin, Minnesota. After graduating from Austin High School in 1965, she began working in the Hormel corporate office while attending Austin Junior College. This was also the year she went on a blind...

Sep 28, 2022

Robert “Bud” Earl Lange, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Cedar Court in Adams, Minnesota. Bud was born on May 6, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota to Wesley and Laura (Kiehne) Lange. He graduated from Austin High School in 1947. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Port...