Obituaries
Ila Mae Billings
Jul 21, 2026
Ila Mae Billings, age 53, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.
Ila will be laid to rest with her mother and grandparents at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Nashville Cemetery, rural Truman, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Karen Ann Diaz
Aug 13, 2026
Karen Ann Diaz, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 31, 1964, in Austin to John and Janet (Arett) Hultgren.
Karen grew up in Austin and attended Neveln, Ellis Middle School, and Austin High School, where she was part of...
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...
Vanessa Marie Miller
Aug 11, 2026
Vanessa Marie Miller, age 44, of Blooming Prairie, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota. She was born on January 8, 1982, in Austin, to John and Deb (Campbell) Newman.
Vanessa graduated from Austin High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She worked in several roles...
Shirley Marie Wickoren
Aug 11, 2026
Shirley Marie Wickoren, age 98, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her daughter’s home. Shirley was born on June 9, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Fred and Martha (Hemman) Smith. She grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine’s High School. She then attended college in Austin for secretarial work.
Shirley met Donald “Wick” Wickoren at a...
David "Dave" Leroy Tucker
Aug 10, 2026
David “Dave” Leroy Tucker, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.
In following with Dave’s wishes, no service will be held. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.
Ryan Thomas Fawver
Aug 8, 2026
Ryan Thomas Fawver, 52, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on August 8, 2026, in LaClaire, Iowa.
Ryan was born on March 17, 1974, in Gonvick, Minnesota, to Jacob and Joyce (Nichols) Fawver . He graduated from Gonvick High School and spent his working years doing a variety of jobs, most recently enjoyed doing home improvement projects with friends and family. Ryan...
Kathleen "Katie" Erickson
Aug 6, 2026
Kathleen “Katie” Erickson passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 96. A longtime resident of Elgin, Illinois, she was a woman of deep faith, steady kindness, and a smile that never seemed to run out.
Born in Austin, Minnesota, alongside her twin brother, Kenny, on December 10, 1929, Kathleen was one of nine children of Martin and Loretta...
Lew Carl Schaar
Aug 6, 2026
Lew Carl Schaar, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin.
A private family burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Hastings, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.
Madaline Mary Burzinski
Aug 6, 2026
Madaline Mary Burzinski, age 100, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Madaline was born February 24, 1926, in Rose Creek to William and Teresa (Ulwelling) Schammel. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minnesota. Madaline initially attended a small country school before transferring...
Theodore "Ted" Joseph Janning
Aug 3, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Joseph Janning, age 60, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was born on December 13, 1965, in Owatonna to Henry and Carole (Zeiner) Janning.
Ted grew up in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. On July 28, 1990, he married Shelly Becker at the Hormel Nature Center...
Janet Kay Marsden
Aug 3, 2026
Janet Kay Marsden, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin. Janet was born September 4, 1943, in Milaca, MN, the daughter of Lennart and Louisa (Bork) Stark. She graduated from Milaca High School. She was united in marriage to Charles Marsden in Austin. Janet loved sewing, cross stitching, needle...
Barbara Jean Sheely
Aug 1, 2026
Barbara Jean Sheely, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.
Barbara was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Harriett (Rudlong) Iverson. She attended and graduated from Austin High School. Barbara married Dean Sheely on July 26, 1986, at First United Methodist Church in Austin. She worked various...
Courtney Lynn Dudley
Jul 30, 2026
Courtney L. Dudley, age 30, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Mankato after a hard-fought struggle with addiction. Courtney Lynn Thompson was born on August 29, 1995, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bradley Thompson and Teresa Haines. She attended high school in Hayfield and Austin. After high school she worked at the gas station in Brownsdale and...
Clifford "Cliff" Leo Sadler
Jul 30, 2026
Clifford Leo Sadler, age 84, of Rose Creek and formerly Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Cliff was born on October 29, 1941, in Monticello, Iowa, to Joe and Laurene (Koob) Sadler. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Monticello. On September 10, 1966,...
William "Bill" N. Wilde
Jul 30, 2026
William Norman "Bill" Wilde, Jr., age 63, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Austin, Minnesota.
Bill was born on January 22, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota, to William Norman Wilde, Sr. and Marjorie Miller. He attended Austin High School and spent more than 40 years working as a machine operator for IFP/Zumbro River Brand.
On...
Donna Mae Haas
Jul 29, 2026
Donna M. Haas, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by love and at peace. Mother and daughter were able to spend precious time together during Donna’s last year.
Donna Mae Miller was born on January 7, 1932, in rural Lyle, Minnesota, to William and Bessie (Smalley) Miller....
Harold Victor Gaul, Jr.
Jul 27, 2026
Harold Victor Gaul, Jr., age 69, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at his home. Harold was born November 15, 1956, in Austin to Harold Sr. and Sinnie (Konken) Gaul. He attended Austin Public Schools and graduated from Austin High School in 1975. Harold married Debbie Drake on March 13, 1976; the couple later divorced. Harold worked...
Sidney "Sid" Raymond DeBoer
Jul 25, 2026
Sidney “Sid” Raymond DeBoer, age 64, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home. Sid was born on November 15, 1961, to Merton and Vernetta (Klapperick) DeBoer. He was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota, and graduated from Austin High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the Marines. After serving his country, he worked as...
Ora Rae Payne
Jul 21, 2026
Ora Rae Payne, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Our House Senior Living.
A celebration of Ora's life will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin.
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