Obituaries
Jayne Ann Nash
Dec 6, 2024
Jayne A. Nash, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Cedars of Austin. Jayne Ann Leidal was born on August 6, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to Quinten and Imogene (Cafourek) Leidal. Jayne was united in marriage to Gary Nash. She worked for many years as a caregiver for individuals with disabilities. Her caring...
Mary Janice Gentle
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Janice Gentle, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Mary was born to Vivian and Joseph Gentle in West Concord, MN, on March 11, 1938. She was the second in a family of four children, with older brother, Joseph, and younger siblings, Margaret and Michael. The family moved to Austin in 1939, where Mary...
Ernest "Ernie" Joseph King
Dec 4, 2024
Ernest Joseph King, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Ernie was born on November 3, 1935, in Taopi, Minnesota, to John and Rose (Wettstein) King. He attended Catholic school in Adams and graduated from Adams High School in 1953. Following graduation, Ernie enlisted in the United States Army in...
Kay Lena Barnhart
Dec 2, 2024
Kay Lena Barnhart, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at Good Samaritan Comforcare in Austin with family by her side. She was born on April 1, 1964, in Austin to parents, Edwin and Gladys (Nielsen) Swenson. Kay attended school at Southland High School in Adams. She worked various jobs in her life, including Hayfield Window...
Eugene Richard Jelinek
Nov 28, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Jelinek, age 100, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, 19 days after his 100th birthday. He passed peacefully in his sleep, in his home, surrounded by his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandson.
Gene was born on November 9, 1924, to his parents, Richard and Elsie (Lukes) Jelinek. He was married on May 1, 1965, to Polly Madison. He spent a...
Carl Frank Jech
Nov 27, 2024
Carl Frank Jech, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, Minnesota. Carl was born on May 22, 1939, to Martin and Marie (Wulf) Jech in Elkton, Minnesota. He attended school in Elkton and graduated in 1957. Following high school, Carl enlisted in the United States Army in February...
James Calvin Lastine
Nov 25, 2024
James (Jim) “Red” Calvin Lastine, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on November 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born on September 2, 1941, in Austin, MN, to Kenneth and Palma (Austinson) Lastine. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High...
Richard Clarence Waller
Nov 25, 2024
Richard Clarence Waller, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy, Minnesota. Richard was born April 18, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Geraldine (Christopherson) Waller. He graduated from Austin High School and served his country in the United States Army. On August 15, 1959, Richard was united in marriage...
Seth Alan VanPelt
Nov 25, 2024
Seth Alan VanPelt, age 43, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home in Austin, Minnesota. Seth was born on March 27, 1981, in Austin, to Keith VanPelt and Cheryl (Miller) VanPelt. He graduated from Austin High School in 1999 and following high school he attended Riverland and received a certificate...
Edward Charles Tuchek
Nov 24, 2024
Edward Charles Tuchek, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, Minnesota. Edward was born in Austin, Minnesota to Charles and Esther (Johnson) Tuchek on April 14, 1935. He graduated from Austin High School and served his country in the United States Army. Edward dedicated 26 years of his...
Bradley "Brad" Jon Hines
Nov 23, 2024
Bradley “Brad” Jon Hines, age 66, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with his family at his side. Brad was born on February 27, 1958, in Austin, to Eldon and Berniece (Peterson) Hines. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1976. Brad married the love of his life, Wendy Sue Schewe, on December 3,...
Wilma Gorham Eppen
Nov 22, 2024
Wilma Gorham Eppen, age 79, of Elkton, Minnesota, passed peacefully into her eternal rest on November 22, 2024. Wilma was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York. After graduating from high school, she embarked on a varied and fascinating life journey that included many different jobs and adventures. She worked on cruise ships in the Caribbean and Baltic Seas....
Beverley Darleen Peck
Nov 22, 2024
Beverley “Bev” D. Peck, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 22, 2024, in Austin. Beverley Darleen Scheffel was born on August 2, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, to Roy and Julia (Dvorak) Scheffel. She grew up on a farm near London and attended grade school in London. During her high school years, Bev...
Marcella Audrey Shimmon
Nov 20, 2024
Marcella Audrey Shimmon, age 85, of Fridley, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River. Marcella was born on May 7, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frederick and Audrey (Brandt) Watkins. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from Mankato State University. On August 25, 1960, Marcella married Bryce Shimmon. With their...
Blanche Marie Stadheim
Nov 19, 2024
Blanche Marie Stadheim, age 100, of Rochester, Minnesota formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on the morning of November 19th, 2024. Blanche went to be with her folks, husband and son in heaven. She died in the arms of her daughter which was a familiar place for her.
Blanche was born on May 7, 1924, to Harry George and Agnes Josephine (Junek)...
Dianne Rose Brandt
Nov 18, 2024
Dianne Rose Brandt, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Dianne was born July 31, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Martin and Vivian (Struck) Kuntz. She attended St. John’s School through the 8th grade and in 1961, graduated from Austin High School. Dianne was united in marriage to...
Betsy Ione Retterath
Nov 18, 2024
Betsy I. Retterath, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare of Austin, Minnesota.
Betsy Ione Bjork was born August 2, 1936, the daughter of Fred and Mabel (Thorseth) Bjork. She graduated from Austin High School in 1954. Betsy married John (Huntz) Retterath on May 3, 1956, in Johnsburg, Minnesota. They raised their...
Phyllis Jean Helgeson
Nov 17, 2024
Phyllis Jean (Dockstader) Helgeson, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Rose Creek on Sunday, November 17, 2024, just a few days before her 100th birthday. Phyllis was born on November 22, 1924, in Otranto, Iowa, to Harry and Lucy (Dockum) Dockstader.
Phyllis graduated from Otranto High School in 1942 where she was involved in many activities and...
Linda Lee Langstaff
Nov 17, 2024
Linda Lee Langstaff, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at The Cedars of Austin. Linda was the second of five children born to Alfred and Alice Waller on July 11, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota. She spent most of her life in and around Austin. Linda graduated from Austin High School, where she was a...
David Lee Schubert
Nov 17, 2024
David Lee Schubert, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Dave was born February 3, 1942, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Reuben and Florence (Kotz) Schubert. When he was seven, the family moved to Austin, where he grew up and attended Catholic schools. In March 1976, Dave married...
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