Obituaries
Sharon Lynne Anderson
Aug 12, 2026
Sharon Lynne Anderson, age 92, of Ellendale, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale.
A memorial service for Sharon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting...
Gregory "Greg" Charles Brown
Sep 13, 2026
Gregory Charles Brown passed away in the early morning on September 13, 2026, with his girls at his side after a long struggle with interstitial lung disease.
Greg was born in Rochester, Minnesota, to Charles and Geraldine Brown on July 24, 1949, and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1967. Greg had the best time growing up in Rochester, making lifelong...
Leone Arlis Peterson
Sep 13, 2026
Leone Arlis Peterson, age 89, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, after four days in the ICU at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.
Leone was born on June 2, 1937. Her parents were Cyril and Opal Pirkl. She had one sister, Bonnie. She was raised on a small farm west of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She...
Irene Elizabeth Schammel
Sep 12, 2026
Irene Elizabeth Schammel, age 94, of Owatonna, Minnesota, formerly of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Cedar Lodge Assisted Living in Owatonna.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Fr. Jim Berning officiating. The visitation will...
Brian Keith Richardson
Sep 11, 2026
Brian Keith Richardson, age 60, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, in Wabasha, Minnesota.
The memorial service for Brian will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements....
Kalewana Omot Abela
Sep 6, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved Kalewana Abela, who was born on February 2, 2000, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Akuata Opiew and Omot Abela. Kalewana spent the first couple of years of his life living in Minnesota. At a young age, Kalewana and his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri,...
Dale Rodvold Erickson
Sep 4, 2026
Dale Rodvold Erickson, of Austin, Minnesota, was born September 4, 1947, and died 79 years later on the same date. Dale was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Rudy and Borghild (Rodvold) Erickson. He graduated from Central High School in Duluth in 1965. Following graduation he attended the University of Minnesota – Duluth and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. While...
Frances "Fran" Margaret Njos-Bramstedt
Sep 4, 2026
Frances “Fran” M. Njos-Bramstedt, age 91, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.
Frances Margaret O’Connor was born on June 9, 1935, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Thomas and Mary (Kruger) O’Connor. She attended country school and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1953. She later attended Austin Vo-Tech...
Ann Marie Virchow
Sep 2, 2026
Ann Marie Virchow, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society, Comforcare, in Austin, Minnesota. Ann was born on April 24, 1942 in Gordonsville, Minnesota, to Arley and Bertha (Ness) Virchow. Elementary school was attended at the country school, and she graduated from Glenville High School. Over the years, she worked many jobs...
Robert "Bob" Weis
Sep 2, 2026
Robert Leo Weis, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home. Robert was born in Austin, Minnesota, on August 9, 1948, to Leo Charles and Mary Helen (Dolan) Weis. He graduated from Pacelli High School and attended Austin Community College. On a beautiful day in 1975, he was united in marriage to Carol...
Jim John Struyk
Sep 1, 2026
Jim "Spanky" Struyk, age 74, of Austin, passed away surrounded by his family on September 1, 2026, at Our House in Austin, after he faced a battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer for over 5 years with incredible strength and dignity. Adrianus John Struyk was born on March 7, 1952, in Albert Lea, MN to Adrianus and Amy (Bure) Struyk. He graduated...
Daniel Patrick Butler
Aug 31, 2026
Daniel "Danny" Patrick Butler, a man with a heart of gold and an immense love for everyone, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Mankato, MN. He was 60 years old.
Born on August 11, 1966, in Long Beach, California, Danny was a truly special individual, known for his childlike innocence...
Corinne Mary Lenort
Aug 30, 2026
Corinne Mary Lenort, age 85, passed away on August 30, 2026, at Select Senior Living in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Corinne was born on June 4, 1941, to Christian and Louise (Siglowski) Wick in Wells, Minnesota, as the second of twelve children. Those early years were full of family relocations with different schools, friends, and responsibilities.
She graduated from Wells High School...
Wayne Douglas Nystel
Aug 29, 2026
Wayne Douglas Nystel, age 68, of Mapleview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Wayne was born on November 6, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Virginia (Mauer) Nystel. He grew up in the Austin area and attended Austin High School. Wayne made his home in Mapleview and worked for several years at Super Fresh.
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Wayne Paul Goodnature
Aug 29, 2026
I was born November 28, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. I left behind my beloved Cate, as well as the family and friends I held so dear, on August 29, 2026. Our family settled in Austin where I went to school and grew up. My parents, Dave and Eileen Goodnature, were amazing people and role models in every way possible....
Doris "Dody" Mae Krebsbach
Aug 28, 2026
Doris “Dody” (Kos) Krebsbach, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.
Dody was born on June 22, 1933, to James and Agnes (Sistek) and grew up alongside her older brother, Richard. She proudly graduated from Austin High School and became a lifelong resident of Austin building a beautiful life...
Jamie Ellen Franks
Aug 27, 2026
Jamie Franks, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Bozeman, Montana, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, while in hospice care at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota. Jamie was a graduate of Fairfield, Montana High School and Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington. She was a secretary to the Superintendent of Fairfield Schools, taught Weight Watchers classes and...
Everett Wayne DeYoung
Aug 27, 2026
Everett Wayne DeYoung, age 96, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at The Homestead at Rochester. Everett was born on July 17, 1930, in Dexter, Minnesota, to Ralph and Ina (Prickett) DeYoung. He attended Elkton School through the eighth grade. In 1951, Everett joined the United States Navy. He served during the...
Dennis "Denny" James Bahl
Aug 22, 2026
Dennis “Denny” James Bahl, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Denny was born on August 12, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Signa (Hanson) Bahl. He was a lifelong resident of Austin, Minnesota, and graduated from Austin High School in 1964. After high school, he joined the...
Norma Jean Klaehn
Aug 21, 2026
Norma Jean Klaehn, age 95, of Adams, formerly of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Cedar Court Care Center in Adams. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends during the final days of her life.
Norma Jean Plymate was born on January 8, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Oliver and LeVon Plymate. She graduated...
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