Obituaries
Carla Jean Stoa
Jan 21, 2026
Carla Jean Stoa, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Carla was born on September 18, 1957, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Morris and Arletta (Olson) Woods. Carla grew up in Glenville, Minnesota, where she graduated from high school before attending Austin Vo-Tech for cosmetology. On August 2, 1980, Carla...
Robert "Bob" George Kraushaar
Jan 17, 2026
Robert George Kraushaar, age 97, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in his senior living apartment, at St. Therese Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. His family was by his side. Robert “Bob” Kraushaar was born July 16, 1928, to George and Dora (Klukow) Kraushaar in Freeborn County, Minnesota. He grew up with four siblings on the family farm....
Virginia Eileen Kehret
Feb 3, 2026
Virginia Eileen Kehret, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Virginia was born on August 10, 1941, in Northwood, Iowa to Truman and Evelyn (Dahlby) Thoen. She lived on a farm near Kensett, Iowa until age 10 and then moved to a farm near Austin for four...
Michael David Hansen
Feb 2, 2026
Michael David Hansen, age 74, of Hayward, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike was born on December 29, 1951, in Austin, Minnesota, to Richard and Sharlene (Ellison) Hansen. He graduated from Pacelli High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army on July 17, 1970, and...
Chasper Melvin Ruhter
Feb 2, 2026
Chasper Melvin Ruhter, age 93, formerly of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.
Services are pending. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.
Franklin "Frank" Howard Vorlicek
Jan 31, 2026
Franklin “Frank” Howard Vorlicek, age 80, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Frank was born on May 20, 1945, to Howard and MaryAnn (Urban) Vorlicek in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He attended high school in Silver Lake, Minnesota, graduating as valedictorian of his class in 1963. Frank went on to...
Jacqueline Ann Olson
Jan 31, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Olson, age 95, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care in Owatonna, Minnesota. Jackie was born on March 21, 1930, to Harvey and Rose (Bisch) Oliver in Waseca, Minnesota. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic Schools in Waseca, Minnesota, in 1948. She was employed at Northwestern Bell Telephone...
Mau Thi Huynh
Jan 31, 2026
Mau Thi Huynh
June 8, 1960 – January 31, 2026
Mau Thi Huynh, age 65, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota.
Mau was born on June 8, 1960, in Vietnam. In 1987, she emigrated to the United States, where she built a life grounded in hard work, perseverance, and devotion to her family. She was a devoted wife, a...
Edwin "Ed" Thomas Kuether
Jan 28, 2026
Edwin “Ed” Thomas Kuether, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Ed was born on June 23, 1935, to Edwin Kuether and Bernadean Steinbarger in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 1953. On September 28, 1957, he married Rosemary Yarwood in the living room of the...
Joyce Ann McKee
Jan 27, 2026
Joyce Ann McKee, age 89, of Fairmont, Minnesota, formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Fairmont. Joyce was born December 26, 1936, to Hollis and Esther (Rud) Flatten in Spring Grove, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School. For many years, she worked as an office manager at Husco Foods and at...
Jeremy Lee Arens
Jan 26, 2026
Jeremy Lee Arens, age 47, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home. Jeremy was born on February 20, 1978, in Austin to James and Lori (Wiedemann) Arens. He attended Southland Public Schools. Jeremy worked in food production and most recently was employed at QPP for many years. He loved disc golfing, playing card games at...
Judith "Judy" Clarine Hansen
Jan 26, 2026
Judith “Judy” Clarine Hansen, age 96, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. Judy was born on February 24, 1929, in Jackson County, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Lakefield High School in 1948. Following high school, she worked at Wilson Foods doing clerical work. On October 8, 1950,...
Kathryn "Kady" Mary Roof
Jan 25, 2026
Kathryn “Kady” Mary Roof, age 64, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time. Kady was born October 30, 1961, to Ronald and Sheila (Johnson) Roof in St. Paul, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school in the St. Paul area, later living in Hastings and LeRoy, Minnesota....
Clinton John Eliason
Jan 24, 2026
Clinton John Eliason, age 56, passed away on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at the family home in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Clinton, known to most as “Clint”, was born on the McClellan Air Force Base near Sacramento, California to John “Jack” Fredrick and Nancy “Nanny” Ruth (Lightvoet) Eliason on June 7th, 1969. Clint was raised in Elmhurst, Illinois and graduated from York High...
Mervin "Merv" Elliott Nelson
Jan 24, 2026
Mervin Elliott Nelson, age 102, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Heather Haus Assisted Living in Blooming Prairie after a long and fulfilling life. Merv was born on February 22, 1923 at his home about five miles north of Walnut, Iowa to Tony and Dagmar (Rold) Nelson. He grew up in southwest Iowa as his father farmed and raised...
Lisa Mae Barker
Jan 21, 2026
Lisa Mae Barker (Greenlee), age 61, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her home. She was born January 6, 1965, in Austin, Minnesota.
Lisa graduated from Austin High School and dedicated her working years to caring for others as a certified nursing assistant, as well as serving in scheduling and staffing roles. She was known for her...
Ginger Caroline Barclay
Jan 19, 2026
Ginger Caroline Barclay, age 48, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at her parents’ home. Ginger was born on February 12, 1977, in Chisago, Minnesota, to Matthew “Charley” Bina and Ellen Caroline. Charley later married Kimberly Jeane Synoground, and the couple raised Ginger together. She graduated from Austin High School in 1995. In 1996, Ginger married Jeremy...
Robin Earl LaFontaine
Jan 16, 2026
Robin Earl LaFontaine, age 73, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home. Robin was born October 18, 1952, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Robert and Ruth (Langford) LaFontaine. He worked as a maintenance man and an apartment manager for many years. In his leisure time, Robin found joy in working with computers, riding motorcycles,...
Karen Marie Olson
Jan 15, 2026
Karen Marie Olson, arrived into this world on May 22, 1938, the first child and only daughter to the Reverend Ernest and Marie Olson in Duluth, Minnesota. Her childhood years were anchored in the churches her parents served in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1956 and went on to graduate from Gustavus Adolphus in 1960...
Michael "Mike" John Srock
Jan 14, 2026
Michael John Srock, age 71, of rural Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 25, 1954, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Edwin and LaVonne (Hegge) Srock. He was the second oldest of five siblings. Mike graduated from Austin High School (class of 1973). He went on to join the US Army...
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