Obituaries

Marjorie Evelyn DeRaad

Marjorie Evelyn DeRaad

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.

Maxine Ruth Schneider

Maxine Ruth Schneider

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...

Virginia Anne Bly

Virginia Anne Bly

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,...

Virgil Anthony Lieske

Virgil Anthony Lieske

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...

Randy Kvam

Randy Kvam

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...

James Conrad Lugar

James Conrad Lugar

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...

Walter Owen Britton

Walter Owen Britton

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...

David Charles Schaefer

David Charles Schaefer

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...

Robert "Bob" Allen Lindhart

Robert "Bob" Allen Lindhart

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...

Susanne Kay Tindal

Susanne Kay Tindal

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.

Dolores "Laurie" Ann Berg

Dolores "Laurie" Ann Berg

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...

Trevor Roland Harber

Trevor Roland Harber

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...

Douglas Truman Thompson

Douglas Truman Thompson

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...

Carlton "Tommy" Eugene Thomson

Carlton "Tommy" Eugene Thomson

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...

Carol Ann Anderson

Carol Ann Anderson

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...

Robert "Bud" Earl Lange

Robert "Bud" Earl Lange

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...

Lorimer "Lem" Eldon Nelson

Lorimer "Lem" Eldon Nelson

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...

Sean Michael Maher

Sean Michael Maher

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...

Larry F. Wilson

Larry F. Wilson

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...

Robert Milford Alm

Robert Milford Alm

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...