Obituaries
Mona Grace Rush
Sep 11, 2025
Mona Grace (Swank) Rush, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Austin. Mona was born on November 1, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to Donald and Mildred (Browning) Swank. She attended Catholic schooling and graduated from St. Augustine’s High School (now Pacelli).
Donnie Rush wandered into Mona’s life when she was a young 14-year-old...
LaVonne Helen Betsinger
Sep 8, 2025
LaVonne Helen Betsinger, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Monday, September 8, 2025, at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy, Minnesota. LaVonne was born one of twelve children to Robert and Helen (Engholm) Helmers in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on April 26, 1939. Over the years, LaVonne worked for various department stores, including Wallaces, Woolworths, and Younkers, before spending her later years...
Mary Ann Gallaher
Sep 8, 2025
Mary Ann Gallaher, age 94, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota. Mary was born on December 4, 1930, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, to Franklin and Helen (Estby) Swanson. She grew up on a farm near Byron, Minnesota, and attended country schools. She graduated from Byron High...
Wayne Harvey Brandt
Sep 8, 2025
Wayne Harvey Brandt, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Wayne was born May 26, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harvey and Anna (Stender) Brandt. He graduated in 1961 from Austin High School and worked in engineering for 29 years at Austin Public Utilities prior to earning an early...
Robert "Bob" Keith Barnes
Sep 5, 2025
Robert “Bob” Keith Barnes, age 63, died in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, September 5, 2025, when the pain of life became too difficult to bear. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on December 2, 1961, he became the son of Keith and Sharon (Christofferson) Barnes of Austin.
Bob attended Austin elementary school and graduated from Austin High School in 1980. He then went...
Jonathan "Jonny" Michael Holtorf
Sep 3, 2025
With heavy hearts and far too soon, we announce the unexpected passing of Jonathan “Jonny” Michael Holtorf, age 43, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Jon was born on November 1, 1981, to Michael “Mike” and Cynthia “Cindy” (Wiechmann) Holtorf, in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 2000 and later earned his associate degree from Riverland Community College in...
Lucille Barbara Mills
Sep 2, 2025
Lucille B. Mills, age 101, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Lucille Barbara Laufle was born on December 13, 1923, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Cora (Wright) Laufle. She graduated from St. Augustine’s Catholic High School in 1942 and was the oldest living graduate of the school. On October...
Keith H. Emiliusen
Sep 1, 2025
Keith H. Emiliusen, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on September 1, 2025, at his home. Keith was born on June 3, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota, to BettyJean (Hackensmith) Emiliusen. Keith grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. Following graduation, he attended Austin Vo-Tech, where he studied carpentry. He built a lifelong career of hard work...
Terry Thomas Sydnes
Aug 29, 2025
Terry Thomas Sydnes, age 69, of Elmore, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Elmore Assisted Living in Elmore. Terry was born on March 13, 1956, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Irving and Blanche (Kelly) Sydnes. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and attended college at Winona State University. Terry served our...
David "Gravy" Eugene Giles
Aug 23, 2025
David “Gravy” Eugene Giles, age 61, of Kasson, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his sister and brother-in-law’s home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Gravy was born April 3, 1964, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Darrell and Shirley (Barber) Giles. He spent his life working as a cook in various restaurants, cafes, and bars,...
Rebecca "Beckie" Jean O'Grady
Aug 23, 2025
Rebecca “Beckie” J. O’Grady, age 38, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away at her home in Blooming Prairie on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Rebecca Jean Law was born on August 5, 1987, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Lori (Singleton-Law) Kinny. Beckie attended Blooming Prairie Public Schools and graduated with the class of 2005. Beckie enjoyed going to a variety of concerts and...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Krull
Aug 21, 2025
Kathryn Ann Krull (Golden), of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 83 years old at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus, on August 21, 2025. Kathy was born to Charles and Hildegarde Golden on June 16, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota. Kathy graduated from Austin High School and then went on to get a business degree at the Humboldt...
David George Ressler
Aug 17, 2025
David George Ressler, 78, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away at his home on August 17, 2025.
He was born on May 28, 1947, to George and Tillie Ressler. David graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1965 and went on to study for two years at the University of Minnesota where he was a member of the Gopher bowling team and...
Betty Ann Bush
Aug 16, 2025
Betty Ann Bush, age 78, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Betty was born June 30, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Peder and Inez (Williamson) Madson. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School and began her working career as a nurse’s aide before dedicating herself to being a...
Jean Carol Haubenschild
Aug 12, 2025
Jean C. Haubenschild, age 80, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home in Blooming Prairie. Jean was born January 12, 1945, to Robert Newton and Gladys Katherine (Falck) Ramsey in Westfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota. She attended country schools in Westfield Township and then continued her schooling at Blooming Prairie High School, graduating in...
Mary Kay Sweiven
Aug 11, 2025
Mary Kay Sweiven, age 70, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Mary was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on November 16, 1954.
She is survived by her three sons, Jason (Wendy), Neil, and Larry Jr.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Gail; and brother, Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Nathan Reinhardt; her sister,...
Wayne Allen Eastman
Aug 8, 2025
Wayne Allen Eastman, age 58, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home. Wayne was born August 18, 1966, to Adry and Sharon (Swancutt) Eastman in Oroville, California. He attended Albert Lea High School and worked in maintenance at the Austin Country Club for 8 years. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in hunting,...
Donald "Don" Wayne Thompson
Aug 7, 2025
Donald “Don” Wayne Thompson, age 77, of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home. Don was born to Lester Thompson and Lois Nelson on August 25, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Rochester Public Schools and went on to earn his Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Austin Vo-Tech. He proudly served...
Donald "Don" Dean Schocker, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Donald “Don” Dean Schocker, Jr., age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The Cedars of Austin. Don was born June 9, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota, to Charleen (Pike) Reed. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Richard Reed. Don graduated from Austin High School and went on to serve his country in the United...
Ronald "Ron" Lester Anderson
Aug 6, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Lester Anderson, 90, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis.
Ronald was the second of five sons born to Lester and Luella (Hohenstein) Anderson. He was born on August 22, 1934, in Lakefield, Minnesota, and graduated from Lakefield High School in 1952. He then served in the U.S. Navy until 1956, achieving the rank...
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