Obituaries

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...

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....