Obituaries

May 9, 2021

Melissa “Missy” Anne Ruesink passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in her home with loved ones by her side. Melissa was born on January 6, 1971, to Arthur L. and Susan L. Kuchera.  She was raised in Austin, MN, where she attended Austin High School and graduated in 1989. Upon graduation she joined the...

May 8, 2021

Joris Orland Dallas Kyllo, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Joris was born on May 29, 1936 in Stewartville, Minnesota, to Thiman and Myrtle Kyllo. Joris grew up in Stewartville, Minnesota with his good buddies, Gary and Vic Lee, and graduated...

May 7, 2021

LeMoyne Leslie Kraushaar, age 87, of Hackensack, Minnesota, died Friday, May 7, 2021 in Austin. LeMoyne was born to George and Dora (Klukow) Kraushaar on November 20, 1933 in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm near Oakland. Upon graduating from Austin High School in 1951, LeMoyne began working full time on the...

May 6, 2021

Diane Margaret Hummel, age 65, of Austin, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her home.

Diane was born January 4, 1956 in Austin, Minnesota to Leo and Gail (Mead) Hummel. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1974. From there she attended beauty school and continued her career as a hair stylist....

May 2, 2021

Donald “Don” Derwood Erickson, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Don was born October 19, 1925 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Melvin and Katie (Best) Erickson. He attended Austin High School and while in school started his own dance band. Don entered...

May 2, 2021

Vernon Merrell Davis, age 99, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at The Cedars of Austin. Vernon was born on September 14, 1921 in Barron, Wisconsin, the son of Alfred and Grace (Baldwin) Davis. He attended country school and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1942. Shortly after graduation, Vernon...

Apr 30, 2021

Shirley Cahill was reunited with her husband John, daughter Maureen and baby son Kevin on April 30, 2021 after living a full and rich life until the age of 88. She was born in Red Wing, MN but when she was 9, Shirley and her parents moved to Austin, MN where she attended Columbus and St. Augustine Catholic Schools....

Apr 28, 2021

Urma M. Norland, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Urma Mae Steinbrink was born June 27, 1929 in Clifton, Wisconsin, to Francis and Gertrude (Grant) Steinbrink. At age nine, her family moved to Minnesota, eventually residing in Austin where her parents...

Apr 27, 2021

Dale Erwin Akkerman, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Dale was born December 12, 1928 in Pleasant Valley Township, Stewartville, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Gesine (Ellingrod) Akkerman. He graduated in 1946 from Austin High School. In June of 1947, Dale began...

Apr 22, 2021

James M. (Jim) Fuller, age 97 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home in Austin. He was born on September 12, 1923, in Madison, SD, the second-born son of Harrison Fuller and Carrie (Reames) Fuller. When he was 18 months old, the family moved to Austin, MN, where his father...

Apr 22, 2021

Gary Phillip Gondreau, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Gary was born September 10, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota, to Elmer and June (Jaeggi) Gondreau. He attended Austin schools and graduated from Pacelli High School. In October of 1966, Gary married Jeanne Hall at...

Apr 19, 2021

Craig Clarence Byam, age 49, passed away Monday April 19, 2021 at home.

Craig was born on February 8, 1972 in Austin, Minnesota to Lowell and Lorraine (Kemna) Byam. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1990.

Craig was most recently a SMART Transit driver...

Apr 18, 2021

Belva A. Heine, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at The Cedars of Austin. Belva Ardelene Rudlong, daughter of Harry and Alida (Engrud) Rudlong was born March 15, 1926 in LeRoy, Minnesota. She attended rural LeRoy schools. On April 15, 1945, Belva was united in marriage to Douglas Heine...

Apr 16, 2021

Timmy “Tim” Lee Burkey, age 51, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Tim was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Dillen and Lois (Brady) Burkey on August 4, 1969. He graduated from Martin County High School in Sherburn, Minnesota and went on to attend...

Apr 16, 2021

Calno Ardon Klassy, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Calno was born on October 26, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harrison W. and Esther L. (Schmidt) Klassy. He graduated from Austin High School in 1956. Following graduation, Calno enlisted into the United States Marine...

Apr 15, 2021

Wallace (Wally) Malchow, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at The Cedars of Austin. Wallace was born November 23, 1929 in Lakefield, MN, to Walter and Lydia (Bretzman) Malchow. He attended Austin Central High School in Austin, MN. On December 17, 1950, Wallace was united in marriage to Helen...

Apr 15, 2021

Paul Allen Klingfus, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. Paul was born March 1, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Anna (Barnhauser) Klingfus. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Austin and attended Ellis Middle School and Austin High School. On...

Apr 14, 2021

Linda A. Jakobson, age 76 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home in Blooming Prairie. Linda Ann Holmes was born June 23, 1944 in Linwood, Kansas, to Charles and Leah (Bailey) Holmes. She was a graduate from Crookston High School. Linda then went on to attend college in Mankato,...

Apr 14, 2021

Arlene M. Hotson, age 94, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Arlene Mae Weber was born August 10, 1926 in Oakland Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ben and Bertha (Hansen) Weber. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. Arlene attended country...

Apr 13, 2021

John Thomas Jette, age 85, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home after an eleven month battle with pancreatic cancer.

John was born October 28, 1935 in Tracy, Minnesota to Orville and Alice (Silver) Jette.  He graduated from high school in 1954 with the title of Athlete of the Year.  John enjoyed a variety...