Obituaries

Sep 25, 2022

Lorimer “Lem” Eldon Nelson, 89, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

Lorimer Eldon Nelson was born November 27, 1932, in Austin, Minnesota to Newell and Bellena Nelson.  He attended Pinehurst Country School and Lyle High School.  Lorimer went on to farm and raise Black Angus cattle.  On...

Sep 24, 2022

Sean Michael Maher, age 35, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his home in his sleep. He was born March 13, 1987, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Theresa (Pitzen) Maher. Sean graduated with the class of 2005 from Austin High School and attended secondary schooling in Albert Lea for welding. Over the years he...

Sep 24, 2022

Larry F. Wilson, age 57, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on September 24, 2022, at his home in Austin. Larry was born on November 8, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Delores (Heller) Wilson. He attended Austin Public Schools and graduated from Austin Senior High in 1983. After graduation Larry joined the Army and after being discharged he joined...

Sep 24, 2022

Robert Milford Alm, age 75, of Oakland, Minnesota, passed quietly on September 24, 2022, after a short battle with liver cancer. Robert was born on February 16, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Lucille (Berhow) Alm of Oakland, Minnesota. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1966-1969 and served his country honorably in Vietnam. Robert married Vicki Nelson...

Sep 24, 2022

William Albert Noble (aka Billy and Santa Claus), of Blooming Prairie died peacefully at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie surrounded by the love and care of his beloved Margaret, his large family, circle of friends and care-givers. Billy is now joined with his identical twin brother, Bobby, in their eternal life.

He was born July 15, 1939, in Blooming Prairie,...

Sep 24, 2022

Rosemary Elizabeth Crowley, 91 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022 with family by her side.

Rosemary was born on December 11, 1930 in York, Minnesota.  She was the youngest of 4 children born to Goldie and Thomas Murphy.  She attended grade school at Queen of Angels and graduated from St. Augustine High School, Austin, MN....

Sep 22, 2022

Jay Erick Magnuson, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at his home in Austin. Jay was born on April 28, 1954, to Erick and Evelyn Magnuson at the Albert Lea Hospital. Jay grew up on the family farm in Hartland, Minnesota. He had many happy memories playing outside with his siblings.

Jay attended grade...

Sep 21, 2022

Another angel went home, John E. Swenson, age 69, of West Valley City, UT, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. John was born September 5, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Carl and Nellie (Yeadon) Swenson. He worked for Triple A Engineering and Drafting out of Salt Lake City for many years, and then for Salt Lake City Bus Company,...

Sep 20, 2022

Evelyn Carol Guentzel, 83, passed away peacefully on September 20 in Sartell, Minnesota.  A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Alice Nelson; daughter, Jo; siblings, Virginia Day, Janet Soltau, Meredith Nelson, and Marcia Proulx. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Guentzel, Sartell, MN; daughters, Melanie Guentzel (Dan Schlagel), St. Cloud...

Sep 16, 2022

Larry D. Lamp, age 72, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home in Austin. Larry was born on June 4, 1950, in Faribault, Minnesota, to Harvey and Lois (Wilcox) Lamp. Larry was loved by many that met him through his many years living in Austin. Larry worked at Cedar Valley then went to Top...

Sep 14, 2022

Linda G. Summers, age 64, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Linda Gail Summers was born May 13, 1958, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Milton and Veronica (Schimanski) Summers. She attended school in Owatonna, Minnesota and lived there during her adult life, then moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she started...

Sep 13, 2022

Lois K. Callahan, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Cedars of Austin. Lois Katherine Callahan was born December 9, 1961, to Walter and Mary (Shatek) Callahan in Austin. She was baptized at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Lois attended Austin High School and went on to receive her LPN degree....

Sep 12, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Schubert, 60, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Cindy was born on December 29, 1961, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota, to Bernard and Dorothy Walter. Cindy grew up on the family farm in Lyle, Minnesota and graduated from Lyle High School. Cindy met Michael Schubert while...

Sep 11, 2022

Judy Ellen Crnkovic, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, Minnesota. Judy was born April 4, 1940, in Austin. She worked in the cafeteria at Ellis Middle School for many years. Judy enjoyed playing games, especially cards, dice, and yard games. She also loved gardening and watching...

Sep 10, 2022

Dona Jean Ziegler, age 93, formerly of Lyle and Owatonna, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Mark's Nursing Home in Austin, Minnesota. Dona Jean Johannsen was born April 13, 1929 in Freeborn, Minnesota to John and Marjorie (Ayers) Johannsen. She attended Freeborn and Lyle Schools and graduated from Lyle High School in 1947. She was...

Sep 7, 2022

Arlene G. Peterson, age 97, of Plainview, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at her home in Plainview. Arlene Georgia Fett was born April 23, 1925, in Dawson, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Anna (Melde) Fett. She graduated from Austin High School in 1943. On February 24, 1946, she was united in marriage...

Sep 6, 2022

Reed Thomas Miller, age 60, of Byron, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his childhood home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Reed was born March 15, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota, to Willis “Bud” and Ruby (Thompson) Miller. He graduated with the class of 1980 from Blooming Prairie High School. Upon high school graduation, despite being advised that he may...

Sep 6, 2022

Wayne Irvin Novak, age 71, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on September 6th at the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. It was a Tuesday. Born in Albert Lea, Wayne grew up in rural Blooming Prairie with his brother, Doug, on a small farm where his love of dogs began. Tiger and Pal were his favorites. A terrible...

Sep 3, 2022

Lucille M. Leachman, 97, of Austin died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home.

Lucy was born March 26, 1925 in Austin, Minnesota to Mahlon and Clara (Cota) Sargeant.  She was the youngest child in her large family.   Her father died when Lucy was very young.  Lucy would often recall how her many siblings...

Aug 30, 2022

Diane C. Srp, age 73, of Oakland, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Austin. Diane Carrol Sutlief was born on September 29, 1948, to Irvin Harold and Berdelle (Olson) Sutlief in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated from Albert Lea Senior High in 1967 after temporarily withdrawing from school for a year to...