Obituaries
Dianne Hanenberger
Oct 15, 2019
Dianne Sue Hanenberger, age 73, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Mary’s Campus. Dianne was born October 1, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa, to Robert and Marjorie Mitchell. She grew up in Graettinger, Iowa, until her family moved to Stewartville, Minnesota, just prior to her senior year...
Beauford Chapman
Oct 15, 2019
Beauford Edward Chapman, age 84 of Austin, Minnesota, joined his heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at his home with his family around him. Beauford was born to John and Lola (Prouty) Chapman in West Union, Iowa, on April 8, 1935. When he was around one year old, he and his parents and siblings moved up...
Lowell Trom
Oct 14, 2019
Lowell Irving Trom, age 90 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, Rochester. Lowell was born April 10, 1929 on the family farm in Dodge County, Minnesota to Elmer and Marie (Wilson) Trom. Lowell lived his entire life on the family farm that he loved. He graduated from...
Evelyn Burtch
Oct 11, 2019
Evelyn Mae Burtch, age 95 of Austin, MN, passed away peacefully while the Bible was being read to her, Friday afternoon, October 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN. Evelyn was born on February 3, 1924 in Austin, MN to Otto and Alvina (Bulson) Smith. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin...
Glenn Mair
Oct 9, 2019
Glenn Edwin Mair, age 80 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin, MN. Glenn was born May 15, 1939 in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Herbert and Clara (Olson) Mair. Glenn graduated from West Allis Central High School in 1957. Glenn then attended Luther College in Decorah, IA, receiving a degree...
Jeanne Lee
Oct 9, 2019
Jeanne D. Lee, 83, lifelong resident of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Jean Diane Christianson was born March 8, 1936 at home on the family farm near Blooming Prairie. The daughter of Almer and Stella (Johnson) Christianson. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove...
Thomas Ator
Oct 7, 2019
Thomas E. Ator, age 86, of Austin, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at Comforcare Good Samaritan. At Tom's request, no services are being planned. Service Information
Loretta Nelson
Oct 3, 2019
Loretta (Patzer) Nelson, age 92 of Austin, Minnesota, slipped quietly into God’s arms on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society – ComforCare in Austin. Loretta Mildred Patzer was born on September 4, 1927 on the family farm in Delmont, South Dakota. She was the second child born to Christian and Emma (Nuss) Patzer. Soon after,...
Hildegarde Golden
Oct 2, 2019
Hildegarde M. Golden, age 103, of Austin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Hildegarde was born January 29, 1916 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa to Anthony and Christina (Duclos) Huinker. She came to Austin at an early age and worked at the Hormel plant until marrying Charles F. Golden on March 26,...
Richard Steinblock
Oct 2, 2019
Richard Leroy Steinblock, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Richard was born in Lake City, Iowa, to Almond and Helen (Barr) Steinblock on August 3, 1945. He went to grade school in Lake City, Iowa, then moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he attended Austin High School....
Verner Harrington
Sep 29, 2019
Verner J. “Bud” Harrington, age 95 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his apartment in Lake City, Minnesota. Verner was born December 7, 1923 in Red Rock Township, Minnesota, the son of Verner and Iva (Noffsinger) Harrington. On October 5, 1942, he entered the United States Navy serving during WWII. He was honorably...
Clark Nelson
Sep 29, 2019
Clark Wilford Nelson, age 85 of Austin, passed away peacefully Sunday Morning, September 29, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN. Clark was born on August 5, 1934 in Geneva, MN to Wilford and Verna (Jensen) Nelson. He grew up in Geneva and attended Ellendale schools. On May 6, 1955, Clark was united in marriage...
James Hayden
Sep 26, 2019
James Winfield Hayden, Jr., of Austin, Minnesota passed away September 26, 2019 in a way most befitting, working outdoors in his beloved woods. Born March 7, 1937 to James Winfield Hayden, Sr. and Margaret (Cress) Hayden, he was a proud graduate of Queen of Angels and St. Augustine High School (Class of 1955). After attending Austin Junior College, he joined...
William Diederich
Sep 26, 2019
William Boyd Diederich, age 93, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Riceville Family Care Center. He was born December 1, 1925 to Ernest M. and Erma (Boyd) Diederich in Austin, Minnesota. Bill attended Pacelli and Austin Public Schools. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the US Navy on June 12, 1943 and served aboard the USS Mendocino as a Signalman...
Randy Arnold
Sep 25, 2019
Randy Gene Arnold, age 58 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Donna (Hanson) Arnold on September 12, 1961. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School, graduating in...
Elizabeth Vaith
Sep 24, 2019
Elizabeth M. (Maloney) Vaith, age 92, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Betty was born February 10, 1927 in Preston, Minnesota to Eugene and Mary (O’Connor) Maloney. She moved to Austin, Minnesota at a young age and attended St. Augustine Grade School and graduated from Austin High School in 1945. On October 25,...
Gary Lunt
Sep 23, 2019
Gary Andrew Lunt, age 75 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, September 23, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born June 15, 1944 in Austin, the son of Andrew and Bertha (Peterson) Lunt. His father passed away when Gary was a very young boy. He...
Ardell Lindquist
Sep 23, 2019
Ardell Ramah Lindquist, age 91 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Ardell Ramah Hagna was born August 2, 1928 in Mower County, Minnesota, the daughter of Nels and Annie (Johnson) Hagna. She graduated in 1947 from Blooming Prairie High School. On October 26, 1947, Ardell was united...
Harold Stansbury
Sep 22, 2019
Harold Lloyd Stansbury, age 58 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Adams Health Care Center. Harold was born April 8, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Harold and Reba (Davis) Stansbury. He attended Southeast High School in Oklahoma City. On July 12, 1991, he married Treva Graybill in Fort Smith, Arkansas at a...
Eugene Leif
Sep 20, 2019
Eugene Joseph Leif, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, Friday, September 20, 2019, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Gene was born on October 6, 1931, in Wilton, ND, to John and Frances (Feyen) Leif. After graduating from St. Augustine High School, Gene graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, IA, where...
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