Obituaries
Duane Lewis Champlin
Oct 3, 2025
Duane Lewis Champlin, 70, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at his home in Austin with his loving wife and best friend, Julie by his side.
Duane was born November 1st, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ory Ann and Donald Champlin. A 1973 graduate of Austin High School, Duane devoted many years of his life to working...
Susanne "Sue" Marie Bowman
Oct 4, 2025
Susanne M. Bowman, age 69, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare, in Austin from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Susanne Marie Butler was born on July 29, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota to Robert and Louise (Schradle) Butler. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1974. Sue attended Austin Vo-Tech and graduated...
Barbara Jean Bellrichard
Oct 29, 2025
Barbara Jean (Nord) Bellrichard, age 78, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s on October 29, 2025, with her husband and their three children by her side.
Barb was born November 2, 1946, in Red Wing, Minnesota and raised in Austin, Minnesota, graduating from Austin High School in 1964. In 1964, while attending airline school, later leading to employment...
Betty Jean Bender
Oct 26, 2025
Betty Jean Bender, age 82, of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home in Searcy.
A memorial service for Betty will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin, Minnesota. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in...
Poe Reh
Oct 24, 2025
Poe Reh, age 39, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at his home.
A funeral service for Poe will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.
Karen Irene Majerus
Oct 21, 2025
Karen Irene Majerus, age 72, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. John’s on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea.
Services are pending. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.
Delores Merlene Sorensen
Oct 21, 2025
Delores Merlene Sorensen, age 92, of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Cedars of Austin. Delores was born August 5, 1933, to Merl and Elsa (Braun) Schear in Hayward, Minnesota. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1951. Delores was united in marriage to Myron Sorensen on July 31, 1965. Together, they made their home on...
Joan Kathryn Eidem
Oct 19, 2025
Joan Kathryn Eidem, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Joan was born September 17, 1933, to Otmar and Mae (Johnson) Molde in Kasson, Minnesota.
Joan attended rural schools in Dodge County and graduated from Kasson High School as salutatorian of her class in 1951. She completed the Teacher Training...
Jeremiah MJ Andon
Oct 18, 2025
Jeremiah MJ Andon, age 3, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his mom, dad, and sisters, on October 18, 2025. Jeremiah was born on August 6, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio, to Junny Silbanuz and Michael Andon. Jeremiah was the happiest when he was cuddled in the arms of his family and listening to...
Darlene Lila Miller
Oct 17, 2025
Darlene Lila Miller, age 88, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, peacefully at her home. Darlene was born on January 11, 1937, the middle of five girls, to Albert and Nellie Corson, in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school in Austin. After graduating from Austin High School in 1950, she attended community college for...
Meri Jo Lonergan
Oct 13, 2025
Meri Jo Lonergan passed away peacefully on her 83rd birthday, October 13th, 2025, at Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minnesota. Born Meri Joelle Haugen on October 13th, 1942, in Osage, Iowa, she was the daughter of Gordon and Lois (Dean) Haugen. Meri Jo graduated from Osage Community High School and began her career at Farm Bureau in Osage....
Linda Kay Hemann
Oct 13, 2025
Linda Kay Hemann, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at The Cedars of Austin. Linda was born November 11, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota to Harvey and Pauline (Halvorson) Joseph. She was a 1964 graduate from Austin High School. Linda lived most of her life in Austin and worked at the Austin Medical Center, where she...
Lucy "Cookie" Rodgers
Oct 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lucy "Cookie" LaBrash Rodgers, June 7, 1942 – October 11, 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and friend, Lucy Rodgers, on October 11, 2025. Lucy was born in Kasson, MN on June 7, 1942. She lived her life with kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her...
Chere Lynn Eng
Oct 10, 2025
Chere Lynn Eng, age 68, of Austin, MN, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home. Chere was born August 10, 1957, in Lake Zurich, IL, the daughter of Rudy and Dorothy (Monninger) Kostan. She graduated from Lake Zurich High School and went on to attend Winona State University. Chere continued her education in Albert Lea for Cosmetology.
Chere...
William "Bill" Henry Ryther
Oct 8, 2025
William “Bill” Henry Ryther, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his home. Bill was born on October 13, 1948, in Austin, Minnesota, to Arthur L. and Lois B. (Vasey) Ryther. He was educated and grew up in rural Austin, living here his entire life. Bill graduated from Austin High School in 1966. He...
Annabelle "Anne" Rose Waldman
Oct 8, 2025
Annabelle Rose Bump was born January 15, 1937. She spent most of her formative years in Cleveland, OH alongside her Vaudevillian parents, Victor and Gladys Bump and her sole sibling, Bob Bump. When attending Ohio State, Annabelle met and married the love of her life, Dr. Richard Charles Waldman. She was just 19 years old when she and Richard were...
Tim Colby Krachmer
Oct 7, 2025
Tim Colby Krachmer, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.
Doreen Gladys Adams
Oct 6, 2025
Doreen Gladys (Bechtel) Adams, age 87, of Austin, MN, went home to the Lord on October 6, 2025. Doreen was born in Buffalo Center Iowa, the daughter of William and Louise (Voss) Bechtel and one of ten children. She was a graduate of Sherburn High School and was always known to be “quick with the answers.”
She married John Adams on May...
Jesse Robert Morgan
Oct 6, 2025
Jesse Robert Morgan, age 41, of Wells, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home. Jesse was born on April 30, 1984, in Austin, Minnesota, to Steven and Mary Morgan. He graduated from Austin High School in 2002 and continued his education at Riverland Community College and Mankato State University. Jesse taught elementary physical education and was a high...
Roger Allen Kruger
Oct 6, 2025
Roger Allen Kruger, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 6, 2025. Roger was born on July 4, 1938, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota to Clayton and Clara (Nelson) Kruger. On October 20, 1962, Roger was united in marriage to Karen Kay Lightley in Blooming Prairie. He worked for many years at Hormel Foods...
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