Obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

Robert Jessie Allen, age 81 of Mapleview, Minnesota, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, June 17, 2019. Bob was born on September 26, 1937 in northern Minnesota, to Ernest and Nina (White) Allen. He married Suzzane Johnson in Austin, Minnesota on October 10, 1964. The couple moved to Donna, Texas in 1972 and moved back...

Jun 17, 2019

Diana K. Medgaarden, age 67 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota. Diana Kay Hoy was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Eugene and Donna (Jech) Hoy on August 2, 1951. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1969. Diana...

Jun 16, 2019

Virgil Otto Waltz, age 83 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away suddenly early Sunday afternoon, June 16, 2019. Virg, son of Caleb and Della (Johnson) Waltz, was born on October, 10, 1935 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. In 1958, Virg enlisted into the United States Army where he served until his honorable discharge in 1960. He was united in marriage to...

Jun 12, 2019

Robert (Bob) Leon Goff, age 90 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born January 13, 1929 in Bristol, South Dakota, the son of Leon and Margaret (Hawkinson) Goff. Bob attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1947. Bob enlisted into the Army National Guard and proudly served his...

Jun 12, 2019

Gerald Martin Landherr, 89, of Austin, died suddenly of natural causes Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home in Austin. Jerry was born on May 22, 1930, in Austin, a short distance from the family home in Rose Creek, and was the oldest of three children. Jerry played football at Rose Creek High School and was one of 10 students...

Jun 8, 2019

Robert W. Ulwelling, 84, of Rose Creek joined his beloved Jo Anne on June 8, 2019. Robert was born on May 29, 1935 in Dexter, Minnesota to Isidore (Genevieve) Ulwelling. He grew up on the family farm near Rose Creek, graduated from Rose Creek High School, and lived on the farm all his life. Robert proudly served his country during...

Jun 8, 2019

Douglas Eugene Schroeder, age 66 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 8, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin, surrounded by his loving family. Douglas was born on June 15, 1952 in Alameda, California to Donald and Norma Jean (Henaman) Schroeder. He graduated from Austin High School in 1969. Doug served his country in...

May 31, 2019

Marjorie Joyce (Hill) Bartholmey, age 61 of Adams, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home. Marj was born to John and Gloria Hill in Austin Minnesota on November 4, 1957. She grew up on the family dairy farm outside of Adams, Minnesota where she learned the value of hard work. From her experiences, she...

May 31, 2019

Donald Wray Thayer, age 88 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Don was born on April 21, 1931 in Valley City, North Dakota, the son of Lester and Opal (Burcham) Thayer. He graduated from high school in Glenwood, Minnesota in 1949. Don went on to attend Hamline University...

May 28, 2019

Tony Christopher Green, age 52, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at home in Austin, Minnesota. Tony was born January 16, 1967 in Austin, Minnesota to Bryan and Carol (Greenameyer) Green. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. He graduated from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and worked in IT for several years before becoming disabled and unable...

May 27, 2019

Diane M. Whipple, age 65 of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home. Diane Marie Newell was born in Rochester, Minnesota, to Lauren and Merna (Kleiber) Newell on July 31, 1953. She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Central Junior High and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971. Diane then went on to...

May 27, 2019

LaRayne M. Jochumsen, age 79 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 27, 2019 at her home. LaRayne was born on February 19, 1940 in rural Lyle, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Hazel (Means) Lomholt. She grew up in Lyle and graduated from Lyle High School in 1958. On June 29,...

May 22, 2019

Gertrude Caroline “Gert” Retterath, age 89, of Austin, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home. Gert was born June 25, 1929 in Stacyville, Iowa to George and Theresa (Biederer) Firsching. She grew up in Stacyville and graduated from Visitation High School. On September 4, 1948 she married Fred Retterath at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. They moved to Austin...

May 22, 2019

Douglas “Doug” Frank Winter, age 71 of Ellendale, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home. Doug was born January 28, 1948 in Morris, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Arllette (Staldorf) Winter. He went to high school in Janesville, Minnesota, and graduated with the class of 1967. On August 3, 1968, Doug was united...

May 22, 2019

Rosemary Klapperich, age 86, of Austin was called home to the Lord, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Rosemary was born June 11, 1932. She grew up on the family farm just miles from town. She was united in marriage to Raymond Klapperich at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer. They moved to Austin and raised their family. Rosemary’s children describe their...

May 20, 2019

Marcella M. Meeker, age 99 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague, Minnesota. Marcella Marjorie Baldner was born in Adams, Minnesota, to Roy and Clara (King) Baldner on October 13, 1919. She attended Shaw School and graduated from Austin High School in 1937. Following high school,...

May 20, 2019

Reuben Otto Krieger, age 91 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. He was born on November 12, 1927 in rural Elba, Minnesota, the son of Adolph and Alice (Maier) Krieger. He attended Plainview High School and graduated in 1946. Following high school, Reuben enlisted into the US Army...

May 18, 2019

Betty Elaine Meyer, age 85, of North Mankato, MN, formerly of Waltham, MN, died peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato, MN.

Betty Elaine (Ziemer) Meyer was born February 12, 1934 to Harold & Margaret (Musolf) Ziemer in Mower County, Waltham, MN.  She was baptized on...

May 16, 2019

JoAnn Stella (Wolf) Holgate, age 87, of Austin, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. JoAnn was born April 13, 1932 in Stacyville, Iowa to Albert and Katherine (Snyder) Wolf. She was baptized at Visitation Catholic Church. JoAnn married Richard Holgate on October 7, 1950. They enjoyed 69 ½ years of marriage. Together they had six children,...

May 16, 2019

Carlton “Jim” J. Olswold, age 90 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Jim was born at home in Lyle, Minnesota, to Christian and Mina (Gunderson) Olswold on December 12, 1928. He attended Lyle and Austin schools and graduated from Austin High School in 1946. Jim then went...