Obituaries
Monica Ann Lund
May 19, 2026
Monica Ann Lund, age 59, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home. Monica was born on September 18, 1966, to Lowell and Delores (Underdahl) Lund in Rake, Iowa. She was a high school graduate and a long-time employee of Hardees followed by Burger King. Monica was the proud mother of one daughter, Marissa. She...
Raymond "Ray" Eugene Goodew
Jun 26, 2026
Raymond Eugene Goodew, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1933, in Austin to Edward Goodew and Valyda (Eckert) Goodew. On March 5, 1954, Ray married the love of his life, Wilma “Billie” Koster. Together they shared 59 years of marriage...
Wayne "Smiley" A. Nelson
Jun 25, 2026
Wayne “Smiley” A. Nelson, age 78, of Blooming Prairie, formerly of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Smiley was born on March 24, 1948, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Mervin and Marilyn (Hunter) Nelson. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1966. Smiley served in the United States...
John Edward Adams
Jun 20, 2026
John Edward Adams, age 89, of Austin, MN, went home to the Lord on June 20, 2026. John was born in Imogene, MN, the son of Lawrence and Sarah (Ficken) Adams.
He married Doreen Bechtel on May 12, 1958. They lived for a few years in Sheboygan, WI, before moving to Sherburn, MN. After several years, they moved to Brownsdale, MN,...
Terraine Romae Holmen
Jun 20, 2026
Terraine Romae Holmen, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus after a courageous battle with stage four cancer.
Terraine was born on August 11, 1965, in Fillmore Township, Minnesota, to Donald and Thelma (Stockdale) Holmen. Terraine was the oldest of three children and was raised in Dexter, Minnesota. She...
Barbara Ruth Williams
Jun 19, 2026
Barbara “Barb” Ruth (Bell) Williams, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at her family home, surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born in Austin, Minnesota on April 30, 1947, to Albert and Ruth (Thompson) Bell. She grew up in Austin and went to Austin schools. She had 2 daughters, Tammy and Tiffany. In 1987,...
Kenneth Ross Johnston
Jun 15, 2026
Kenneth Ross Johnston, age 69, of Adams, Minnesota, and formerly of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Cedar Court in Adams. Ken was born on February 28, 1957, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Donald and Patricia (Gilbertson) Johnston. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester. Ken worked for many years as a truck driver...
Leonard George Krupicka
Jun 14, 2026
Leonard George Krupicka, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Leonard was born on October 15, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ludvig and Bergit (Odmondson) Krupicka. He graduated from Austin High School in 1947 and later from Austin Junior College. In 2015, he was inducted into the Riverland Community...
Deborah Susan Krachmer
Jun 11, 2026
Deborah Susan Krachmer, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on June 11, 2026, at her home in Austin.
Debbie was born on November 7, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Richard Miller and Olive Hissett. She grew up in Austin and graduated from high school, later completing some college. Deborah dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a caregiver.
Debbie...
Elijah "Eli" Ramin George
Jun 8, 2026
Elijah “Eli” Ramin George, age 27, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, St. Marys Campus, after a long battle with alcohol addiction. Eli was born on October 17, 1998, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Rebecca Charlson and Bradley George. He grew up in the Austin area and attended Austin Public Schools.
Eli...
Barbara Ann O'Connor
Jun 6, 2026
Barbara A. O’Connor, age 92, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home. Barbara Ann Angell was born on August 26, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota, to Perl and Mildred (Vasey) Angell. Barbara grew up in Newry Township, attended country school, and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1951. On January 3, 1952, Barbara...
David Allan Smith
Jun 3, 2026
David Allan Smith, age 77, passed away in Albert Lea, Minnesota at Good Samaritan Society, on June 3, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep. David was born October 29, 1948. His parents were Vernon W. Smith and Evelyn Langfald Smith. He is survived by siblings, Roxann Crane, Pam O’Leary, Gregory Smith, Valerie Rogers, Doug Smith, and Loraine Cole. David...
Kathryn Jean Miller
Jun 3, 2026
Kathryn J. Miller, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at home surrounded by her family in Austin. Kathryn Jean Titus was born on April 15, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Clyde Jr. and Evelyn (Schuiltz) Titus. She graduated from Austin High School in 1959. On January 24, 1960, Kathy was united in marriage to...
JoAnn Pauline Lancaster
Jun 3, 2026
JoAnn Pauline (Voxland) Lancaster, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
JoAnn lived in Austin Minnesota since 2001 and was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, before moving into St. Mark’s Assisted Living in 2022. JoAnn was born on October 25, 1934, in Holden Township, Goodhue County Minnesota, to Walter and Leona (Ramstad) Voxland. JoAnn grew up on her...
Marlys Mae Farris
May 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of one of Austin’s daughters, Marlys Farris. She was born Marlys Bray, of Austin, in May of 1934. While attending Austin High School, she met her future husband, Richard (Dick) Farris as he was known back then. They were married on Christmas Eve in 1951, while he was on...
Donna Mae Kallman
May 29, 2026
Donna Mae (Howe) Kallman, 94, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at The Waters of Kingsley Shores in Lakeville.
Donna was born on March 25, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Marvin and Alice (Baxell) Howe. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1950, where she met the love of her life,...
Kay Janice Miller
May 27, 2026
Kay Janice (Peterson) Miller, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Kay was born June 4, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to Marion and Gladys (Seavey) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1957.
Kay married...
Phyllis Kay Buzzard
May 26, 2026
Phyllis Kay Buzzard, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. She was born June 28, 1940, to Olaf and Maxine Hanson, and was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1958.
Phyllis worked as a nurse’s aide, home health aide, and later for the Mower Council...
Bernice Irene Lindahl
May 25, 2026
Bernice I. Lindahl, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Grand Meadow Care Center. Bernice Irene Weber was born on October 23, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Reinhold and Rosie (Chapek) Weber. She graduated from Austin High School in 1948. Following graduation she began working at Hormel. She worked for Hormel for 43 years...
Cermen Kerry Hadley
May 24, 2026
Cermen Kerry Hadley, age 19, of Saginaw, Michigan, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home in Saginaw.
The funeral service for Cermen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin.
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