Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Jose Luis Zamarripa
Jan 14, 2026
Jose Luis Zamarripa, age 66, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus.
A private service will be held. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.
Randall "Randy" Edwin Qualey
Jan 12, 2026
Randall Edwin Qualey, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 12, 2026, of natural causes, due to a massive heart attack in June 2025. Born September 21, 1951, in Austin Minnesota, to Alden and Doris (Hage) Qualey. An Austin High School graduate, along with an associate’s degree from Austin Jr. College. Employed by Anderson Construction and Hage Construction....
Marti-Lynn Marie Rickerl
Jan 12, 2026
Marti-Lynn Rickerl, age 70, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare.
Marti-Lynn Marie Berg was born on February 17, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, to Evelyn and Herbert Berg. She was born and raised in Austin and loved her charming small town and the life she built there.
Marti attended Catholic school throughout her...
William "Bill" George Nelson
Jan 10, 2026
William “Bill” George Nelson, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Bill was born on May 18, 1951, in Austin, Minnesota, to Raymond and Loretta (Patzer) Nelson. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1969. He went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Applied...
Nolan Clair Christianson
Jan 9, 2026
Nolan Clair Christianson, age 76, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, peacefully at home and surrounded by family. Nolan and his family endured the long goodbye, after his six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Nolan was born on January 10, 1949, in Blooming Prairie to Lawrence and Mildred (Peterson) Christianson and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School Class...
Bettie Jane Mills
Jan 7, 2026
Bettie J. Mills, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Bettie Jane Greene was born on December 21, 1929, in Spencer, Iowa, to Sanford and Esther (Heinsen) Greene. She attended school in Greenville and graduated from Greenville-Rossie High School in 1947. On February 4, 1949, Bettie was united...
Valerie Ann Burns
Jan 4, 2026
Valerie Ann Burns, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. She was born February 13th, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Leslie and Lorene (Wollenburg) Hinks.
On May 5, 1951, Valerie was united in marriage to Marlyn E. Burns, Sr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Waltham. A lifelong resident of...
Marilyn Jean Day
Jan 3, 2026
Marilyn Jean Day, age 86, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Marilyn was born on November 8, 1939, to Delbert and Doris (Bloom) Arbuckle. She graduated from Winona High School. After graduation, Marilyn resided in many different rural Minnesota towns while raising her children. She ended up settling in Brownsdale, Minnesota where she...
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