Obituaries

Marie Frances Quast

Marie Frances Quast

Mar 27, 2024

Marie F. Quast, age 97, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Heritage Assisted Living in Eau Claire. The funeral service for Marie will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to...

Alice Marie Harrington

Alice Marie Harrington

Mar 25, 2024

Alice M. Harrington, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Alice Marie Quam was born on September 27, 1927, in Austin, Minnesota, to Christian and Cora (Thompson) Quam. She graduated from Austin High School in 1946. Following graduation, she worked at a telephone company. On September 4, 1948,...

Kaye Anna Schultz

Kaye Anna Schultz

Mar 24, 2024

Kaye Anna Schultz, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.

The memorial service for Kaye will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a...

Myron Ernest Dammann

Myron Ernest Dammann

Mar 24, 2024

Myron Ernest Dammann, age 89, passed away on March 24, 2024. 

Myron was a lifelong farmer and livestock breeder in rural Elkton, Minnesota. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1953. In 1957, he graduated with High Distinction from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. degree in Animal Science and Plant Industry. He was a member of the University of Minnesota...

Wayne Howard Anderson

Wayne Howard Anderson

Mar 24, 2024

Wayne Howard Anderson, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Wayne was born to Howard and Katie (Nelson) Anderson on June 21, 1937, in Centuria, Wisconsin where he attended and graduated from Centuria High School in 1956. Following high school he continued his education at University of Wisconsin, River Falls where...

Hdoe Meh

Hdoe Meh

Mar 23, 2024

Hdoe Meh, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born on January 1, 1936, in Shadaw, Burma, to her parents, Nga Reh and Pray Meh. Hdoe married Leh Reh in Burma. The couple raised their three children Kee, Ku and Say. She loved cooking and caring for...

Clifford "Zip" Matthew Blaser

Clifford "Zip" Matthew Blaser

Mar 21, 2024

Clifford “Zip” Matthew Blaser, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Clifford was born in Stacyville, Iowa, to Matt and Julia (Diedrich) Blaser on June 1, 1930. He proudly served his country from 1950 until 1954. Following his honorable discharge, Clifford dedicated 36 years, working for Floor Crafters, where he...

Patricia Jane Hall

Patricia Jane Hall

Mar 20, 2024

Patricia J. Hall, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Mark's Living in Austin. Pat was born June 14, 1935, and was a cherished only child. She talked often of her life on her parents’ farm near Albert Lea. She loved her pony and her dog, Tippy. For 35 years she worked at St....

Dean Rossiter Heiny

Dean Rossiter Heiny

Mar 16, 2024

Dean Rossiter Heiny, age 76, of New London, Minnesota (formerly of Austin) passed away on March 16, 2024, at Apache Junction Healthcare Center, Apache Junction, Arizona.  Dean was born on February 13, 1948, to Ivan Heiny, Jr. and Marjorie (Wangen) Heiny in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin Central High School in 1966. He served as Student Council President, and was...

Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski

Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski

Mar 13, 2024

Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski, age 2 months, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Our precious little red-haired baby was born on January 6, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Brandi (Morse) Delaney and Kyle Novitski. Maverick loved cuddles, butt pats, baths, and playing with and sucking on his hands. He...

M. Jane Headington

M. Jane Headington

Mar 13, 2024

M. Jane (Ryan) Headington, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Jane was born on the family farm near Plymouth Rock, Iowa, on December 22, 1926, to Frank and Jule (Daley) Ryan. She was the youngest of ten children. On October 4, 1947, Jane was united in marriage to Ron...

Doralene Deloris Bakke

Doralene Deloris Bakke

Mar 13, 2024

Doralene Deloris Bakke, age 92, of Blooming Prairie, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.  

Doralene Deloris Bakke was born July 10, 1931, in Albert Lea, MN, to Otto and Vera Anderson. Doralene graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. 

Doralene was united into marriage to Donald Bakke at the Community Lutheran Church in Geneva,...

Pearl Joy Swanson

Pearl Joy Swanson

Mar 12, 2024

Pearl Joy Swanson, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at The Cedars of Austin. Pearl was born August 26, 1930, in Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Lola (Hepperly) Mattoon. She spent her childhood years in Britt, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1948. Pearl married Norman Swanson...

Claribel Baker

Claribel Baker

Mar 6, 2024

Claribel Baker, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. She was born June 9, 1932, to Reuben and Ruth (Eckert) Thatcher in Otranto, Iowa. When she was nine years old, Clara’s family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she attended high school. She was united in marriage to August Baker...

Helen Cleopha "Cleo" Bruckmeier

Helen Cleopha "Cleo" Bruckmeier

Mar 5, 2024

Helen Cleopha “Cleo” (Slowey) Charron Bruckmeier, wife of Fred Bruckmeier, died peacefully, surrounded by family on March 5, 2024.  Cleo was a long-time resident of Austin, MN who loved being active in social events in Austin and its surrounding communities. Cleo was a loving, humorous and candid woman who loved people and worked hard while caring for her family.    

Cleo...

Tiffany Anne Loverink

Tiffany Anne Loverink

Mar 3, 2024

Tiffany Anne Loverink, age 48, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born on June 21, 1975, in Austin, Minnesota, to her loving parents, Danny and Carolyn (Dudley) Hoff. She grew up in Austin with her sister, Tonia, where she attended Austin High School and found her love for...

Ruth Collette

Ruth Collette

Feb 23, 2024

Vivian “Ruth” Collette, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Ruth was born on July 11, 1930, in Mitchell, Iowa, to William and Vera (Coon) Robertson. She attended school in Osage, Iowa, and graduated with the class of 1948. Following graduation, Ruth married and had two children, Roger and Pamela...

Peggy Ann Orth

Peggy Ann Orth

Feb 19, 2024

Peggy Ann Orth, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home in Austin. Peggy was born on April 13, 1957, in Austin to Floyd and Lillian (Tolen) Fetterly. Peggy graduated in 1975 from Austin High School. On June 29, 1979, she married Roy Orth in Austin. Their marriage was blessed with four beautiful daughters. Peggy...

Penny Lee Conner

Penny Lee Conner

Feb 15, 2024

Penny Lee Conner, age 62, of Waseca, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca. 

The graveside service for Penny will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Heiber

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Heiber

Feb 14, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Heiber, age 54, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home.

A celebration of life for Liz will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Cue Company in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements.

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