Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

Norma Jean Simonson, 89 of Austin, MN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2020 while a resident of St. Marks in Austin, MN, where she had resided since 2017.

Norma Jean Lamp was born September 5, 1930, to William J. and Cora F. (Champlin) Lamp in Austin,...

Jun 17, 2020

Becky Jo (Ahles) Anderson (64) of Austin, MN passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin after a courageous battle of cancer on June 17, 2020. She was born in Austin, MN to Jerome and Cleo (Hansen) Ahles on September 30, 1955. She married Dale M. Anderson on January 25, 1975 and together they raised their two...

Jun 16, 2020

Robert H. Helfritz, age 90, of Austin, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020 at St. Mark’s Nursing Home Hospice in Austin. Robert was born April 2, 1930 and raised in Lyle, MN. After graduation, he served in the national guard and was sent to Korea for active duty in 1951. After serving almost 2 years, he was honorably discharged...

Jun 11, 2020

Dennis Dean “Denny” Berhow, age 78 of Pleasant Grove, Minnesota, was called home to be with the Lord for all eternity on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. He was born February 23, 1942 in Austin, Minnesota, to Carrol and Mathilda (Krantz) Berhow. He lived most his life in Pleasant Grove....

Jun 11, 2020

Kathleen Bernadette (Platz) Frisk, age 100, of Austin, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. Kathleen was born November 4, 1919 in Langdon, North Dakota to Bernard Henry Platz and Josephine Emily Wimmer. She was the oldest of ten children, all of whom preceded her in death. Kathleen grew up in...

Jun 11, 2020

Ruth M. Olson, age 94, of Austin, died Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Comforcare after a short illness. Ruth was born June 25, 1925 in Austin, Minnesota to Ernest and Helene Iverson. She was a lifelong resident of Austin. In July of 1946 she married Robert D. Olson in the family home of Robert’s parents. To this union five children...

Jun 10, 2020

John Dean Knudtson, age 21 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home in New Prague, Minnesota. John was born December 4, 1998, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Joseph and Wendy (Miller) Knudtson. He enjoyed skateboarding, hanging out with friends, playing Magic card games, and video games, especially Call of Duty and...

Jun 7, 2020

Gwendolyn “Betty” Boysen, age 97 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Gwendolyn Betty Latcham was born in April of 1923 in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Robert and Florence (Kerr) Latcham. In Betty’s early years her family moved often. In 1940, she graduated from Preston High School. On...

Jun 4, 2020

Richard Lee Anderson, age 72, of Austin, passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at his home after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was born at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin on January 9th, 1948 to Reuben and Mildred (Thompson) Anderson. Rich met his future bride, Jeanne Judd, on March 23rd, 1974 at the B & J...

Jun 3, 2020

Joyce Schmit Lerum, age 74, of Austin, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. Joyce was born October 24, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence and Dorothy (Bisbee) Schmit. She was united in marriage to Craig E. Lerum. Joyce was such a joy to everyone she ever came in contact with. She spread her love and her infectious smile....

Jun 2, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Ilet Opsahl, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ray was born May 2, 1927 in Houston County, Minnesota, to Roy and Ida (Nelson) Opsahl. He attended school in Fillmore County, Houston County and in Austin, Minnesota. In 1945, Ray was drafted into...

Jun 2, 2020

Nathan “Nate” Sylvester Magnuson, age 88 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Nathan was born February 4, 1932 on the family farm in Newry Township, Freeborn County. He was the son of Selmer and Gertrude (Paulson) Magnuson. Nathan attended country school at the Magnuson School...

May 29, 2020

Ernest D. Betlach, age 96 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 29, 2020, at Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, Minnesota. Ernie was born January 12, 1924 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota to Edward J. and Anna (Nymon) Betlach. He grew up in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1942. Ernie, along...

May 29, 2020

Tha Dah, age 64 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away May 29, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.

Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

May 29, 2020

Shirley Ann DeYoung, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at Mayo Health System – St. Marys Campus in Rochester Minnesota. Shirley was born February 3, 1936 in Grand Meadow, Minnesota to Minar and Mina (Kruger) Bussell. She grew up in Grand Meadow and graduated from...

May 28, 2020

Michael Alan Lechner (5’Er, Lex), age 59, of Austin, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Michael was born August 13, 1960 in Austin, Minnesota to Dean and Marlene (Mudra) Lechner. He attended Austin High School and graduated with the Class of 1979. Michael’s career of 38 years was at Crenlo in Rochester. He got laid...

May 25, 2020

Leslie Howard Jensen, age 102 of Mapleview, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Leslie was born June 20, 1917 in Freeborn County, Minnesota, the son of Walter and Anna (Nelson) Jensen. On June 29, 1940, he was united in marriage to Irene Marie Moen in Osage, Iowa. The couple lived...

May 24, 2020

Virginia L. Babb age 94 of Austin, MN died peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Cedars of Austin, MN. She was born in Jackson, MN on January 20, 1926. Virginia married Norman Babb on September 5th, 1953 in Jackson, MN. Virginia retired from Hormel after 35 years of service. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ....

May 20, 2020

Joseph A. Miller, age 78, of Austin, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Adams Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born March 6, 1942 in Austin to George and Mattie (Newman) Miller. He worked at Land O Lakes in Albert Lea for 25 plus years. Joseph loved antiques, gardening, and he was an awesome cook. He was...

May 18, 2020

Boo Paw, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.  He was born in Burma on January 1, 1931.  Growing up in Burma, he worked in agriculture his whole life.  Boo married Hue Day, and the two were married for over 60 years.  In 2006, Boo and Hue moved...