Obituaries

May 15, 2020

Betty J. Olson, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at Our House Senior Living in Austin.

Services are pending.

May 15, 2020

Daniel B. Engelman, age 42 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Friday May 15, 2020, at his home. Daniel Engelman was born on May 30, 1977 in Austin, Minnesota, to Tom and Wanda (Bowe) Engelman. He was a lifelong Austin resident. Daniel was a part of an all-star softball team. He enjoyed playing hockey, hacky-sack, and loved fishing. Daniel...

May 14, 2020

Diane M. White, age 76 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Diane Marie Krofta was born on March 7, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota, to Anton and Catherine (Dankert) Krofta. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School...

May 10, 2020

Madelon M. Collette, age 93 of Austin, Minnesota died Sunday, May 10, 2020, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.  Madelon Mavis Wilson was born March 22, 1927 in Floyd, Iowa to Delbert and Leona (Rowe) Wilson. Madelon and her 2 sisters lost their father when Madelon was three. When Leona remarried Harry Miller of Albert Lea, MN,...

May 9, 2020

Ramon Salinas, age 59, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by many loving family on Saturday, May 9, 2020, after a four-year battle with cancer. Ramon was a fighter and fought cancer on his terms. His family and friends supported him through the battle of cancer. He entered heaven as a champion....

May 8, 2020

Lois E. Johnson, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020, at Villages of Lonsdale in Lonsdale, Minnesota. Lois was born May 20, 1927 in Waseca, Minnesota to Otto and Gertrude (Geldner) Beier. She grew up in Waseca and graduated from Waseca High School in 1945. On June 30, 1946, Lois was united...

May 7, 2020

William Dean Bolinger, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday morning, May 7, 2020, at Adams Healthcare Center in Adams, Minnesota. William was born July 17, 1929 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to John and Belitta (Kramer) Bolinger. He grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota. On August 25, 1948, he enlisted into the United States Army and served...

May 6, 2020

Dawn Christine DeVriendt age 65 of Austin, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 surrounded by her husband, sons and grandchildren. She fought a mighty war in her battle against cancer. Dawn was born January 26, 1955 in Austin, MN to John and Virginia (Mauer) Nystel. She graduated from Austin High School in 1973. Dawn married Bob DeVriendt on November 10, 1973....

May 4, 2020

Lynn Marie Weber, age 64, of Brownsdale, passed away unexpectedly at her home with her daughter by her side on Monday, May 4, 2020. Lynn was born February 6, 1956 in Osage, Iowa to Ellis and Doris (Elliott) Douty. She grew up in Adams, MN and graduated from Southland High School in 1975. She worked at Mayo Methodist Hospital as...

May 3, 2020

Charles Thomas Benner, age 73 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at his home in Austin. Charles was born to Lester and LaVon (O’Rourke) Benner on July 7, 1946 in Britt, Iowa. He grew up in Mason City, Iowa and lived in the Hollandale area, where he attended elementary school. He then attended Albert...

May 1, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Margaret Steinbrink age 90 of Austin, died Friday May 1, 2020 at home with her family by her side. Elizabeth was born August 12, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota to Arthur and Christina (King) Stephoni. She grew up in Adams, and the Taopi area and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Adams in 1947. On August 25, 1948...

Apr 29, 2020

Chuck E. Teigen, age 60 of Glenville, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his home. Chuck Eugene Teigen was born March 29, 1960 in Rugby, North Dakota, to Clinton and Jeanette (Fevold) Teigen. He attended Austin High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Chuck’s career of 40 years was spent as a meat...

Apr 28, 2020

Doris M. Miland, age 84 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

Arrangements and services pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Apr 27, 2020

For being a man of such few words, he always answered the call. As the apple of their eye, Gary Erlandson was born December 28, 1942 in Highmore, SD, to joy-filled parents Hazel and Jim Erlandson. He would go on to be the eldest of their three children, brother to Jackie and Greg. It was here that Gary learned early...

Apr 27, 2020

Thresia Irene Heimerman, age 92 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.  On February 24, 1928, Thresia was born to Joseph & Catherine (Fischer) Schmidt in Stacyville, Iowa.  She attended country school until 8th grade, and on September 25, 1946, Thresia married John Heimerman at St. Peter’s...

Apr 25, 2020

Darell Emory Pries, age 78 of Sargeant, passed away on April 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 28, 1942 in Kankakee, Illinois to Emory and Eleanor (Kannberg) Pries. He was baptized at Immanuel Church, Peotone. He moved with his family at the age of...

Apr 25, 2020

LaVonne A. Siewert, age 87 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Primrose Retirement Community of Austin. LaVonne Ann Peach was born July 22, 1932 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Clara (Tauer) Peach. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1950. On November 22, 1953, LaVonne...

Apr 20, 2020

Linjee Stahl - known as Att who was a long time resident of Austin, MN born on June 6th, 1946 in Bangkok, Thailand, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on April 20th, 2020 at 11:50 a.m.

Survived by her loving husband Kenneth Stahl; married on April 10th, 1967.  They...

Apr 19, 2020

Richard (Ric) Duane Murphy, age 64 of Lanesboro, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home. Ric was born January 24, 1956 in Osage, Iowa, to Richard and Mildred (Helgeson) Murphy. Ric went to Lyle High School, graduating in 1974. He then went on to attend the University of Mankato State, graduating Summa Cum Laude...

Apr 18, 2020

Rose A. Ring, age 71 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2020, at Parkview Care Center in Wells, Minnesota. Rose Ann Espe was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Raymond and Dorothy (Allen) Espe on October 3, 1948. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin...