Obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

Michael “Mike” William Bell, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Mike was born April 12, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ernest and Mary (Cowan) Bell. He graduated with the class of 1962 from Austin High School. In 1963, Mike enlisted into the United...

Aug 4, 2021

James “Jim” Noel Wegner, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. James was born in Paynesville, Minnesota, to Raymond and Marvel (Grover) Wegner on July 25, 1930. He attended school in Paynesville and graduated in 1948. Jim went on to attend the University of Minnesota...

Aug 3, 2021

Steven Allen Carlson age 69 of Austin, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Steve was born on June 18, 1952 the son of Howard and Betty (Omvig) Carlson in St. Paul, MN.

Steve was married to Cheryl Larson, together they had...

Aug 3, 2021

Rose Marie Groh, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her home in Austin with her husband, Gary by her side. Rose Marie Schultz was born June 24, 1938, in Ridgeway, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Sjobakken) Schultz. When Rose was three years old her family moved...

Aug 2, 2021

Russell Elsworth Vaale, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Shakopee Friendship Manor in Shakopee, Minnesota. Russell was born in Lake Mills, Iowa to Edwin and Emma (Otto) Vaale on June 5, 1926. He attended country school Bristol School District #3 and graduated from Lake Mills High School in...

Aug 2, 2021

Margret Mary Voss, age 67, of Austin, died peacefully at St. John’s Lutheran Community on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Margy was born in Austin, Minnesota on June 12, 1954, the second daughter of Don and Katie Voss.  Margy attended school in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School.  Born to...

Aug 2, 2021

Donald “Don” Eugene Barnett, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born March 8, 1936, in Austin to Oscar and Cetha (Wyant) Barnett. He graduated from Austin High School in 1954. Don grew up chasing the love of his life,...

Aug 2, 2021

Russell Anthony Blaser, age 55, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Russell was born on October 8, 1965, in Osage, Iowa to Gervis and Lucina (Freund) Blaser. The term gentle soul described Russell. Sometimes we look for notable achievements to mark someone’s life, however...

Jul 30, 2021

Henry “Hank” Herman Freese, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at his home. Hank was born June 16, 1940, at home in Red Rock Township, Minnesota, to Herman and Marie (Bos) Freese. He attended Minnercka country school and graduated from Lyle High School in 1958. On June 9, 1962,...

Jul 29, 2021

Rachele “Shelly” Faye Nelson , age 57, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus after a long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rachele Faye Kaus was born on March 21, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota, to Dale and Doris (Heinzerling) Kaus. Shelly graduated from Austin...

Jul 29, 2021

Jewel A. Lord, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin. Jewel Ann Gothard was born March 22, 1932, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Cecil and Ann (Velinsky) Gothard. Her childhood years were spent in Bismarck, North Dakota, where she received her education. On September 1,...

Jul 28, 2021

Roger Fahje Nelson, 79, of Lyle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at his home. Roger was born October 25, 1941 in Austin, MN to Francis and Esther (Fahje) Nelson and was one of four children. He grew up on a farm in Lyle and attended Minnereka Country School and graduated from Lyle...

Jul 26, 2021

Shirley J. Sanford, age 67, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus, after a brief battle with cancer. Shirley Jean Lewis was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard, Sr. and Jean (Johnson) Lewis. She grew up in Mound, Minnesota and graduated with the class of...

Jul 26, 2021

Sharon Mae Kruger, 77, of Little Canada, MN, formerly of Blooming Prairie, MN, died Monday, July 26, 2021, at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Sharon was born on December 10, 1943, to Clayton and Clara (Nelson) Kruger in Blooming Prairie. She grew up one of four children. After graduating from Blooming Prairie High School in...

Jul 25, 2021

Reynaldo M. Salinas, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home in Austin. Reynaldo was born January 29, 1926, in Yorktown, Texas, to Eufemio and Maria (Marmolejo) Salinas. He attended school in Texas. On April 21, 1944, he enlisted into the Unites States Army and served as a...

Jul 24, 2021

Lorraine Eldoris Freitag, age 96, passed away Saturday July 24, 2021, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, MN. Lorraine Eldoris Sand was born on January 15, 1925 to John and Lillie (Flattum) Sand in Houston, MN. She grew up in Houston and graduated with the class of 1944.  She moved to Austin by train...

Jul 22, 2021

George “Shorty” Ralph Hoppin, Jr. , age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at his home in Austin. Shorty was born August 11, 1934, in rural Dexter, Minnesota, the son of George, Sr. and Myrtle (Rabine) Hoppin. He attended country school in Dexter and Elkton, Minnesota. George made his living...

Jul 21, 2021

Esther Helen Dalager, age 99, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Esther Helen Lysne was born on November 25, 1921, in Austin, Minnesota to Oscar and Hilda (Luthe) Lysne. She attended country school in Lansing, Minnesota. On January 1, 1941, Esther was united in marriage...

Jul 21, 2021

McHale Jack, age 31, of Mokil, Micronesia died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 surrounded by his small family, Kiumihna Albert, Kevin Sonden, Kiana Sonden; brother, Smithy (Hayward) Jack and his girlfriend, Alyssa Alex at home here in Austin.

McHale was born December 9, 1989 in Pohnpei, Micronesia to Ludick Jim and Madreene Adohlip and was raised by his...

Jul 21, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Hanson, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Ruth was born October 10, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota to Christian and Jennie (Rudd) Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Ruth graduated from Austin High School in...