Obituaries
Patricia Ann Peterson
Nov 10, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Ann Peterson, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at The Cedars of Austin. Patty was born in Austin, Minnesota, on June 17, 1939, to Orland and Tonette (Tollefson). She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1957. After high school, she attended Mankato State University for two years before moving to California to work...
Aaron Jay Martin
Nov 9, 2026
Aaron Jay Martin, age 64, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.
No services will be held at this time. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.
Marlys Ann (Asper) Peterson
Nov 8, 2026
Marlys Ann (Asper) Peterson, age 90, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away with her children by her side on Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1936, in Brownsdale, Minnesota, to Bernard and Joyce (Wetherbee) Asper. Marlys graduated from Austin High School in 1954. In 1989, she earned her LPN license from Austin Vocational College and began...
Paul Christopher Hjelmen
Nov 7, 2026
Paul Christopher Hjelmen, age 52, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026. Paul was born on June 15, 1974, in Owatonna, Minnesota to Mary Hjelmen. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother and friend.
Paul is survived by his wife, Brittney; children, Destinee, Ashleigh, Zoey and Frank; and siblings, Erin, Megan, Josh and Rachel. He was preceded...
Mark Douglas Ladd
Nov 6, 2026
Mark Douglas Ladd, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2026.
Mark was born on March 21, 1966, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was lovingly adopted by his parents Doug and Winnie Ladd that year. He spent the early part of his childhood in Jamestown, ND before the family moved to New Ulm, Minnesota. Mark attended and was...
John Richard Wanous
Oct 30, 2026
John Richard Wanous, age 78, passed away on October 30, 2026, at Legacy of Brownsdale after a brief battle with cancer.
John was born on April 26, 1948, in Hayfield, Minnesota, to Richard and Helen (Jukes) Wanous and liked to recount how Ma kept him warm in a shoebox on the stove. He attended school at District 56 and graduated from...
Steven Burnell Garness
Oct 28, 2026
Steven Burnell Garness, age 78, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his home. He was born January 7, 1948, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Edwin and Ruth (Nash) Garness. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1966, was drafted, and valiantly served in Vietnam from 1968-1970. He earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star...
Kelly Marie Olson
Oct 28, 2026
Kelly Marie Olson, age 44, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Full obituary pending. Memorials for the family can be sent to Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota.
Sammy "Sam" Ray Koopal
Oct 28, 2026
Sammy Ray Koopal, age 89, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 7, 1937, in Sheldon, Iowa, to Cornelius “Case” and Jennie (Buss) Koopal. Sam’s family later moved to Lyle, where they farmed. He graduated as valedictorian from Lyle High School in 1955. On June 5, 1976, he married...
Katherine "Kathy" Skjeveland
Oct 28, 2026
Katherine (“Kathy”) Skjeveland, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Cedars of Austin following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Kathy was born on May 20, 1937, in Montevideo Minnesota, to John Joseph and Rose Katherine (Thissen) Thein. She graduated from Clara City High School, then attended the College of St. Benedict and St. Cloud State University,...
Nanette Beth Ladd
Oct 27, 2026
Nanette Beth Ladd, age 51, also known as Nan, Nannerz, and Memaw (her favorite), passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota. Though her time here was short, Nan lived her life her way, the best way she could, not always right and not always wrong, but always full of love.
Nanette Beth Leger was born on February 8, 1975,...
Jon Terry Patterson
Oct 27, 2026
Jon Terry Patterson, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on October 27, 2026. Jon was born on March 27, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Earl Patterson and Peggy Terry. He attended high school and later continued his education while serving in the United States Navy. Throughout his working years, Jon worked as a pilot and engineer while in the...
Nancy Jo Iverson
Oct 26, 2026
Nancy Jo Iverson, 77, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Wells, Minnesota. Nancy was born on August 10, 1949, in Olney, Oklahoma, to C.D. and Eulena (Wallace) Piearcy. She earned her GED and worked various jobs, including as a machine operator, at Red Owl in the deli, and at Kwik Trip. Nancy enjoyed spending time...
Corrinne Marie Meling
Oct 25, 2026
Corrinne Marie Meling, age 44, of Blooming Prairie, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 25, 2026, after a seven-month battle with colon cancer at Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato. She was strong and determined to win that battle up until the end of her beautiful life.
Corrinne was born on August 16, 1982, in Faribault, Minnesota. Corrinne graduated in 2001 from...
Randolph "Randy" Dean Siewert
Oct 22, 2026
Randolph “Randy” Dean Siewert, age 72, of rural Dexter, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, following health complications.
Randy was born on May 16, 1954, to Dean and Lavonne (Peach) Siewert. He grew up in Dexter and attended Elkton High School, graduating in 1972. Throughout his life, Randy followed his own path, developed his own interests, and built a...
Thomas Jean Farnsworth
Oct 21, 2026
Thomas Jean Farnsworth, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at his daughter’s home. Tom was born on February 13, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, to Jean and Genevieve (Smith) Farnsworth. He graduated from Austin High School. Following graduation Tom met the love of his life, Billie Karen Wilkinson. The couple was married on May 16, 1960....
Michael William Herrian, Sr.
Oct 20, 2026
Michael “Mike” William Herrian, Sr., age 68, of Wells, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Parkview Care Center in Wells. Mike was born on April 13, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to O.W. “Lefty” and Marie (Boedigheimer) Herrian. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis with the class of 1977. Mike was blessed with one son, Michael W....
Sheryl Ann Borgstrom
Oct 16, 2026
Sheryl Ann (Gilbertson) Borgstrom, age 73, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away at her home on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Sheryl was born on September 1, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Gerald and Darlene (Boldt) Gilbertson. She was a 1971 graduate of Austin High School and went on to complete her training at the Austin Area Vocational Technical College in 1972. On...
Mitzi Marie Schenk
Oct 14, 2026
Mitzi Marie (Meyer) Schenk, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, with her daughter by her side.
Mitzi was born on August 5, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Reinhart "Bill" and Margaret (Zensen) Meyer. She graduated from St. Augustine Catholic School and went on to receive her associate’s degree in bookkeeping....
LaMona Lucille Preuss
Oct 14, 2026
LaMona Lucille Preuss, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on October 14, 2026.
LaMona was born on October 19, 1942, in Minneapolis and raised by her mother, Lucille Lienemann. LaMona lived a life filled with family, friendship, music, and laughter. She married Dennis Preuss on June 20, 1969, in Watertown, South Dakota. She worked in housekeeping at North...
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