Obituaries

Feb 25, 2019

Paul Joseph Johnston, age 77, of Austin, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Paul was born September 9, 1941 in Rochester to A.J. “Loy” and Emily (Ellingson) Johnston. Paul was a sweet and gentle soul. He enjoyed being a jokester and a smart alec and his friends loved him for it. He was very artsy...

Feb 24, 2019

James “Jim” William Stough, age 62 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 6, 1956, in Jackson, Minnesota, to Roger and Shirley (Bechtel) Stough. He was baptized on July 6, 1956 and confirmed on May 24,...

Feb 23, 2019

Myrtle L. Schleusner, age 97 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living of Austin. Myrtle Lillian was born on January 4, 1922 to August and Clara (Engelmeier) Maas in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Myrtle was baptized and confirmed at the rural Johnsonville Trinity Lutheran Church. Myrtle graduated in 1940 from high school in Walnut...

Feb 23, 2019

Duane “Dewey” Harold Hanson, age 91 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living of Austin. Dewey was born on September 13, 1927 to Clarence and Hazel (Olson) Hanson in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated in 1946, from Austin High School. On September 11, 1946, Dewey enlisted into the United States Army. He...

Feb 20, 2019

Leona A. Schwartz, age 101, formerly of Austin, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota.

Survivors include her children, Janice Prescher of Ellendale, MN, Merle Stensrud of Freeborn, MN, Lowell (Toni) Larson of Dent, MN, Joyce Stenzel of Albert Lea, MN, Ken (Wendy) Larson of Austin, MN,...

Feb 20, 2019

David Ronald Nelson, age 76 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, February 20th, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester.  He was born July 17th, 1942 in Austin, Minnesota to Kenneth C. and Harriet M. (Yocom) Nelson.  He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High school.  After high school, David proudly served his...

Feb 20, 2019

Diane Spiess (Kouba) Orchard, age 79, of Zumbrota (formerly of Albert Lea), gained her wings on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Diane was born in Austin, MN on July 28, 1939, to Cyrol Spiess and Theresa (Uzlik) Greene. She spent her younger years in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. One of Diane’s early ventures...

Feb 18, 2019

Karen E. Larson, age 76 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Karen Emily Harris was born on September 14, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Edward and Selma (Paulson) Harris. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School...

Feb 18, 2019

Jo Anne E. Ulwelling, age 64, of Rose Creek, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Jo Anne was born December 11, 1954 in Sandwich, Illinois to Lyle and Iva (Walters) Elleby. She grew up in Newark, IL. She attended Lisbon elementary and graduated from Lisbon High School. Jo Anne became involved in many sports, however...

Feb 16, 2019

Jeanette Auer, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus-Rochester.Jeanette was born on Feb. 17, 1929, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Leonard and Inez (Horning) Wold. She attended Austin High School. Jeanette married Duane Klingerman on Feb. 22, 1948. The couple later divorced. On Jan. 9, 1965, she...

Feb 16, 2019

Teresa “Momma T” Marie Tschann, age 55, passed away February 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Teresa was born to David and Delores Tschann on April 10, 1963 in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin Senior High School in 1981, and went on to obtain her LPN degree from...

Feb 13, 2019

Michael Barren, Sr., age 67 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Michael was born on March 28, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Samuel and Margret (Patterson) Barren. He grew up and attended school in Philadelphia. On December 5, 1993, Michael married Gertrude “Trudy” Allen in Austin, Minnesota. The couple...

Feb 13, 2019

Timothy Allen Ruble, age 66 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Our House Senior Living – Austin Memory Care in Austin. Timothy was born on April 4, 1952 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Harry Ruble and Joann Berntson. He attended Brown Institute, a broadcasting school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he chose a career path that...

Feb 10, 2019

Penter Opet Edgar, age 52 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Penter was born on December 20, 1966 in Pohnpei, Micronesia, to Bensis Edgar and Esiri Obed. He was raised by Saimon Edgar and Merly Dakanno. On January 4, 1994, he married Colleen Julios during the Year of the Coconut,...

Feb 9, 2019

Scott Luverne Reyant, owner of Reyant Painting and Restoration and resident of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019 of a massive heart attack at the age of 56 doing what he loved, ice fishing. Scott was born on November 2, 1962 in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Nancy (Dahl) Reyant. He attended Owatonna High School...

Feb 8, 2019

Shannin R. Morse, age 48 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Edenbrook of Rochester – Rochester, Minnesota. Shannin Rachelle Morse was born on December 11, 1970 in Brownsdale, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerry E. and Marlene R. (Schroeder) Morse. Shannin was born and raised in the Brownsdale area and was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in...

Feb 8, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Anne Gilson, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare, Austin. “She put up a fight that Muhammad Ali would be proud of.” Becky was born on August 21, 1944 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to LaRoyce and Maxine (Stene) Gilson. She attended Austin High School and graduated in...

Feb 5, 2019

Virgil L. Anderley, age 94 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Virgil was born September 11, 1924 in Le Sueur, Minnesota to William and Margaret (Leftau) Anderley. He grew up in Le Sueur and graduated from Le Sueur High School. After high school,...

Feb 4, 2019

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Feb 3, 2019

Ut Nguyen, age 68 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ut was born on June 12, 1950 near Nha Trang, Vietnam to Thu Nguyen and Lu Thi Tron. In 1975, she came to the US and has lived in Minnesota for over 40 years. She retired from Hormel...