Obituaries
Terraine Romae Holmen
Jun 20, 2026
Terraine Romae Holmen, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus after a courageous battle with stage four cancer.
Terraine was born on August 11, 1965, in Fillmore Township, Minnesota, to Donald and Thelma (Stockdale) Holmen. Terraine was the oldest of three children and was raised in Dexter, Minnesota. She...
Barbara Ruth Williams
Jun 19, 2026
Barbara “Barb” Ruth (Bell) Williams, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at her family home, surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born in Austin, Minnesota on April 30, 1947, to Albert and Ruth (Thompson) Bell. She grew up in Austin and went to Austin schools. She had 2 daughters, Tammy and Tiffany. In 1987,...
Kenneth Ross Johnston
Jun 15, 2026
Kenneth Ross Johnston, age 69, of Adams, Minnesota, and formerly of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Cedar Court in Adams. Ken was born on February 28, 1957, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Donald and Patricia (Gilbertson) Johnston. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester. Ken worked for many years as a truck driver...
Leonard George Krupicka
Jun 14, 2026
Leonard George Krupicka, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Leonard was born on October 15, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ludvig and Bergit (Odmondson) Krupicka. He graduated from Austin High School in 1947 and later from Austin Junior College. In 2015, he was inducted into the Riverland Community...
Deborah Susan Krachmer
Jun 11, 2026
Deborah Susan Krachmer, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on June 11, 2026, at her home in Austin.
Debbie was born on November 7, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Richard Miller and Olive Hissett. She grew up in Austin and graduated from high school, later completing some college. Deborah dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a caregiver.
Debbie...
Elijah "Eli" Ramin George
Jun 8, 2026
Elijah “Eli” Ramin George, age 27, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, St. Marys Campus, after a long battle with alcohol addiction. Eli was born on October 17, 1998, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Rebecca Charlson and Bradley George. He grew up in the Austin area and attended Austin Public Schools.
Eli...
Barbara Ann O'Connor
Jun 6, 2026
Barbara A. O’Connor, age 92, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home. Barbara Ann Angell was born on August 26, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota, to Perl and Mildred (Vasey) Angell. Barbara grew up in Newry Township, attended country school, and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1951. On January 3, 1952, Barbara...
David Allan Smith
Jun 3, 2026
David Allan Smith, age 77, passed away in Albert Lea, Minnesota at Good Samaritan Society, on June 3, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep. David was born October 29, 1948. His parents were Vernon W. Smith and Evelyn Langfald Smith. He is survived by siblings, Roxann Crane, Pam O’Leary, Gregory Smith, Valerie Rogers, Doug Smith, and Loraine Cole. David...
Kathryn Jean Miller
Jun 3, 2026
Kathryn J. Miller, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at home surrounded by her family in Austin. Kathryn Jean Titus was born on April 15, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Clyde Jr. and Evelyn (Schuiltz) Titus. She graduated from Austin High School in 1959. On January 24, 1960, Kathy was united in marriage to...
JoAnn Pauline Lancaster
Jun 3, 2026
JoAnn Pauline (Voxland) Lancaster, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
JoAnn lived in Austin Minnesota since 2001 and was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, before moving into St. Mark’s Assisted Living in 2022. JoAnn was born on October 25, 1934, in Holden Township, Goodhue County Minnesota, to Walter and Leona (Ramstad) Voxland. JoAnn grew up on her...
Marlys Mae Farris
May 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of one of Austin’s daughters, Marlys Farris. She was born Marlys Bray, of Austin, in May of 1934. While attending Austin High School, she met her future husband, Richard (Dick) Farris as he was known back then. They were married on Christmas Eve in 1951, while he was on...
Donna Mae Kallman
May 29, 2026
Donna Mae (Howe) Kallman, 94, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at The Waters of Kingsley Shores in Lakeville.
Donna was born on March 25, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Marvin and Alice (Baxell) Howe. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1950, where she met the love of her life,...
Kay Janice Miller
May 27, 2026
Kay Janice (Peterson) Miller, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Kay was born June 4, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to Marion and Gladys (Seavey) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1957.
Kay married...
Phyllis Kay Buzzard
May 26, 2026
Phyllis Kay Buzzard, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. She was born June 28, 1940, to Olaf and Maxine Hanson, and was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1958.
Phyllis worked as a nurse’s aide, home health aide, and later for the Mower Council...
Bernice Irene Lindahl
May 25, 2026
Bernice I. Lindahl, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Grand Meadow Care Center. Bernice Irene Weber was born on October 23, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Reinhold and Rosie (Chapek) Weber. She graduated from Austin High School in 1948. Following graduation she began working at Hormel. She worked for Hormel for 43 years...
Cermen Kerry Hadley
May 24, 2026
Cermen Kerry Hadley, age 19, of Saginaw, Michigan, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home in Saginaw.
The funeral service for Cermen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin.
Eugene "Gene" Richard Myhre
May 23, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Richard Myhre, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Gene was born June 6, 1933, at home on the Minnesota–Iowa border, the only son among four children. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, where his lifelong faith...
Linda Lee Lestrud
May 23, 2026
Linda Lee Lestrud was a wife, mother, grandmother and sister. September 1, 1946 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the Lord blessed the world with her beautiful presence. She was born to Shirley Montgomery and stepfather Jerry Montgomery. Linda Lee Lestrud passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.
She grew up in Austin, Minnesota with her three...
Raymond "Ray" Thomas Custer
May 22, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Thomas Custer, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Raymond was born on June 24, 1957, to Jack and Mary (Davis) Custer in Rochester, New York. He married Jackie McClary on June 14, 1995, and followed her back to her hometown of Austin, Minnesota....
Barbara Ruth Booher
May 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Booher
Barbara Ruth Booher (nee Wehmeyer), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Her life was marked by curiosity, compassion, and a joy for the simple pleasures that made each day meaningful.
Barbara was born on April 24, 1938, in Sibley, Iowa, to John William Wehmeyer and...
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