Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Michael D. Winkels, 62 of Prescott Valley, AZ passed away on November 2, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on November 10, 1957 in Austin, MN to Benjamin and Donna (Bauch) Winkels. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1976 and went to Alexandria Technical School to earn an...

Nov 2, 2020

Donald “Don” John Morgan, age 83 of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday evening, November 2, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota. Don was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to John and Goldie (Johnson) Morgan on August 9, 1937. He grew up in the Alden Conger area and graduated from Alden High...

Nov 1, 2020

Wayne Arlo Swanson, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and godfather, died November 1 from pneumonia while in hospice with his family by his side at the Mayo Hospital in Austin, MN. He was 86 and died just 24 days after his wife of 62 years passed away.

He was a humble...

Oct 30, 2020

Gregory Lee Johnson, age 66 of Minneapolis, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, MN passed away October 30th, 2020. Greg was born February 20, 1954 in Austin, Minnesota, to James and Avis (Leidall) Johnson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1972, where he excelled in academics and football. He then attended Mankato State University and Carlton College completing...

Oct 29, 2020

Jeanne A. Meany, age 88, of Austin, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Jeanne Alice Meany was born November 8, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Lyle and Agnes (McGuire) Paulson. She graduated from Benson High School in 1949. She then attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. The...

Oct 29, 2020

Marleen M. Creighton, age 88, of Austin, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home Memory Care.

Marleen was born October 24, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in White Bear Lake.  On May 16, 1959 she was united in marriage to Fred Creighton at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in...

Oct 28, 2020

Beverly J. Ingersoll, age 73 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at her home in Austin. Beverly Jean Bowe was born August 2, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to William and Alice (Peterson) Bowe. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On September 3, 1994, Beverly was united in marriage to...

Oct 28, 2020

Marian Helen (Epping) Holdgrafer, age 92, of Austin, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Sacred Heart Care Center Assisted Living.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Hazel Epping; brother, Raymond Epping; husband, Earl “Tony” Holdgrafer; infant son; son, Mark Holdgrafer; granddaughter, Andrea Vipond; grandson, Ryan Holdgrafer.

She is...

Oct 27, 2020

Bambi Lynn Graves, age 61 formerly of Walters, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Parker Oaks Senior Living in Winnebago, Minnesota. Bambi was born to Garland and Marlene (Ruser) Graves in Olivia, Minnesota. She grew up in Blue Earth, Alden, and finally in Walters. She graduated from Kiester High School. Following graduation, Bambi...

Oct 27, 2020

David Mendoza, Jr., of Austin, Minnesota, was called home to our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at age 68. David was born September 11, 1952 in Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico and was raised in Mission, Texas. He moved to Austin, Minnesota in 2012 to be with family. David worked at Holiday Cars as an...

Oct 26, 2020

Virginia K. Sibenaller, age 73 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at her home in Austin. Virginia Kaye Ege was born to Robert and Betty (Herring) Ege on March 27, 1947, in Sioux City, Iowa. She grew up and attended high school in Sioux City, graduating in 1965. While living in Sioux City, Virginia...

Oct 25, 2020

Virginia Ann Chezick , age 60, of Austin Minnesota passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Arrangements are pending with Worlein Funeral Home.

Oct 25, 2020

Lorraine “Joan” Deyo, age 92 of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Prairie Senior Cottages of Albert Lea. Joan was born in Mankato, Minnesota, to Bernie and Jennie (Jorgensen) Skjeveland on June 3, 1928. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin Schools. On March 30, 1946, Joan was united in marriage to...

Oct 24, 2020

Thomas “Tom” J. Benson, age 64 of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Tom was born August 20, 1956 in Austin, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Johnson) Benson. He attended school and graduated in Austin. Tom was a talented autobody repairman who spent hours working on cars. He...

Oct 23, 2020

Marlene Joan Krieger, age 86 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin with family at her side. Marlene Stellwagen was born November 17, 1933, at home in Lewiston, Minnesota, to Walter and Clara (Uecker) Stellwagen. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1951. After graduation, Marlene worked at Mayo...

Oct 21, 2020

Reverend Minocrookonbull ScabbyRobeParnett past away in his home on Oct. 21, 2020. He was born Leonard James Mueller on Mar. 12, 1953 to Lloyd Mueller and May (Hamilton) Mueller in Albert Lea, MN. He lived in Albert Lea for all of his school life until he graduated.  He spent his youth interested and nature and the...

Oct 20, 2020

Anita L. Schriever, age 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Anita was born March 14, 1931 in Taopi, Minnesota to Raymond and Elizabeth (Kasel) Weis.  She was the eldest girl of seven siblings. Anita graduated from St. Augustine High School.  She married James Jennings in June of 1949 and to...

Oct 19, 2020

Inez E. Schmidt, age 87 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Inez Elizabeth Winkle was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Leo and Irene (Graves) Winkle on March 3, 1933. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin Public Schools. On December 15, 1951, Inez was united...

Oct 19, 2020

Susan Marie Smock, age 56 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Susan Sorenson was born to James and Ann Marie (Mehmen) Sorenson in Austin, Minnesota on March 14, 1964. She grew up in Austin and graduated with the class of 1982 from Austin High School. On...

Oct 18, 2020

Agatha (Aggie) Emily Pedersen, age 81, of Rose Creek passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, October 18th, 2020.

Aggie was born on October 3rd, 1939 in Austin, MN to Milton and Stella (Carstens) Norton. She graduated from Austin High School in 1958.

On August 28th, 1965, she was united in marriage to Richard (Dick)...