Obituaries
Joshua Dale Wiedemann
Jul 21, 2025
Joshua Dale Wiedemann, age 35, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Austin. Josh was born on September 22, 1989, in Austin, Minnesota, to Rhonda Wiedemann and Timothy Flicek. He graduated from Austin High School in 2009. Josh met the love of his life, Brooke Hostetler, in 2005. Together they had their son,...
Donald Henry Quirin
Jul 20, 2025
Donald Henry Quirin, age 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home in Austin, MN. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1950. Don proudly and honorably served in the United States Army. He worked as a teacher, in the insurance industry and again served his country working for the United States government FEMA division....
Maynard Carl Akkerman
Jul 19, 2025
Maynard Carl Akkerman, age 69, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on November 26, 1955, in Austin, MN, to Don and Marlys (Dunker) Akkerman, Maynard grew up in rural Brownsdale with two sisters and two brothers. He was active in 4-H...
Henry "Sonny" Lewis Williams, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Chateau Speedway has lost another of its former drivers. Chateau veteran driver, fan, friend, and volunteer, Henry “Sonny” Lewis Williams, Jr., of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. The driver of car #69, Sonny had just turned 69 this past May, after dealing with a few different health issues over the years.
Sonny was born...
Daryl Alan Champlin
Jul 8, 2025
Daryl Alan Champlin, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Austin on October 15, 1946, Daryl spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved.
Affectionately known as “Champ,” Daryl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a magnetic personality, a quick wit, and the...
James Lawrence Schmit
Jul 8, 2025
James Lawrence Schmit, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. James was born April 2, 1944, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Bisbee) Schmit in Austin. He graduated in 1962 from Rose Creek High School. In 1964, James enlisted into the United States Navy where he served until his...
Ashley "Ash" Edwin Herry
Jul 3, 2025
Ashley “Ash” Edwin Herry, age 43, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. Ash was born in Chuuk, Micronesia, to Junie Daunny and Edwin Herry on April 22, 1982. He attended school in Micronesia and in 2002, moved to the United States, settling in Las Vegas, Nevada, before eventually making his home in Austin,...
David William Finley
Jul 1, 2025
David William Finley, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Dave was born on February 17, 1946, in Lake City, Iowa. The first son of twin boys by 15 minutes to Kenneth and Helen (Snodgrass) Finley. When Dave was 3 years old, his dad bought a farm near Rose...
Barbara Ann Roberts
Jun 30, 2025
Barbara Ann Roberts, age 78, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin. She was born on September 24, 1946, in Albert Lea to Harry and Beverly (Spurr) Modderman. She attended school at Albert Lea High School and received her two-year degree in medical secretary and legal secretary. In 1963 she...
Leroy Allen Doe
Jun 30, 2025
Leroy Allen Doe, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his home. Leroy was born April 23, 1942, in Adrian, Minnesota, to Harold and Elsie (Wittrock) Doe. He graduated from Worthington High School in 1960 and went on to attend the Austin Vo-Tech for two years. Leroy worked as a machinist for many years at...
Jacob William Miller
Jun 29, 2025
Jacob William Miller, age 27, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Jacob was born September 20, 1997, to Justin Kamp and Michelle Miller in Austin. He attended Austin Public Schools. During high school, Jacob worked at Knauers Food Market and was currently employed as a cook at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.
Jacob enjoyed a variety of...
Lyle "Sunny" Charles Williams, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Lyle “Sunny” Charles Williams, Jr., age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Sunny was born to Lyle Sr. and Arline (Ford) Williams on February 2, 1941, in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He graduated from Adams High School in 1960. Sunny was united in marriage to Cheryl Nelson on...
James Herman Saman
Jun 24, 2025
James Herman Saman, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. James was born on April 15, 1949, in Austin, Minnesota James and Alice (Steinke) Saman. He graduated from Austin High School. James worked for many years at QPP in Austin.
A graveside service for James will be held at...
Richard Joseph Lang
Jun 24, 2025
Richard “Dick” Joseph Lang, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Dick was born on August 23, 1939, to Florence VonFedlt and Ray Gorman in Austin, Minnesota. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Herman Lang.
Dick spent his life serving people. At the age of 17, Dick enlisted in the U.S....
Dennis Allen Larson
Jun 22, 2025
Dennis Allen Larson, age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at The Emeralds at Faribault. Dennis was born January 21, 1951, the son of Lloyd and Effie (Cooley) Larson in Comfrey, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 1969 and dedicated most of his life to working as a caregiver and handyman. Dennis loved...
Sherri Lynn McCarty
Jun 18, 2025
Sherri Lynn McCarty, age 70, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her home. Sherri was born on August 14, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota to Phyllis and Leonard. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1972. She later met the love of her life, Mike, in Ft. Myers, Florida, while on...
Leah Ann Konken
Jun 15, 2025
Leah Ann Konken, age 75, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at The Cedars of Austin. Leah was born October 23, 1949, the daughter of Kermett and Mary (Etherton) Mahlman in Owatonna, Minnesota. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1968. Leah was united in marriage to Donald Konken on June 10, 1973, in Owatonna. The couple...
Delbert Allen Lawrence
Jun 15, 2025
Delbert Allen Lawrence, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. He was born on August 29, 1942, to Raymond and Ethel (Rudd) Lawrence in Fillmore County. He attended and graduated from LeRoy High School. Following his graduation, he began his 20-year career in the United...
Cleabert "Bert" Frank Bridgeman
Jun 13, 2025
Cleabert “Bert” Frank Bridgeman, age 86, of St. Ansgar, Iowa formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, Iowa. He was born on February 5, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota to Victor and Blanche (Rud) Bridgeman. He graduated from Austin High School in 1958 and went on to join the United...
Evonne Rose Hickok
Jun 12, 2025
Evonne Rose Hickok, age 85, widow of the late Homer Hickok, and longtime resident of Austin, MN, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025, while at St. John’s on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, MN.
Evonne was born October 28, 1939, in Blue Earth, MN, the daughter of Robert and Carolyn (Dobson) Hawley. The...
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