Obituaries
Tamara "Tammy" Jane O'Connor
Nov 28, 2025
Tamara “Tammy” Jane O’Connor, age 61, received her heavenly reward on Thursday, November 28, 2025, while residing at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home in St. Paul.
Tammy was born on July 22, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Viola (Harrington) O’Connor. Tammy and her twin brother Timothy became the final installment in the O’Connor clan joining their six older siblings....
Diane May Maxwell
Nov 28, 2025
Diane M. Maxwell, age 64, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on July 27, 1961, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Clarence and Betty (Bradley) Mattson, alongside her cherished “womb mate,” Debra. Diane grew up in Plum City, Wisconsin, where she attended Plum City Elementary...
Judith "Judy" Kay Brown
Nov 27, 2025
Judith “Judy” K. Brown, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Austin. Judy Kay Johnson was born on February 26, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota to Frank and Geneva (Pedersen) Johnson. She was a lifelong member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, where she was baptized and confirmed. Judy graduated from Austin...
Lon Arthur Bakke
Nov 25, 2025
Lon Arthur Bakke, age 73, of Inver Grove Heights, previously of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights. Lon was born on July 2, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota to Arthur and Mildred (Weber) Bakke. He graduated from Lyle High School in 1969. Following his graduation he joined the United States...
Phyllis Delores Wiedemann
Nov 24, 2025
Phyllis Delores Wiedemann, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Phyllis was born on November 9, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to parents, Paul E. Sr., and Alma O. (Anderson) Haynes. She attended and graduated from Austin High School. On June 10, 1956, she married Robert Weidemann at St. Olaf Lutheran...
Martin August Fox
Nov 23, 2025
Martin August Fox, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Marty was born on August 16, 1935, in Rosemount, MN, to John and Clara (Conzemius) Fox. He attended country school in district 108 and graduated from Hastings High School where he was a state finalist wrestler. Following...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Schreiner
Nov 22, 2025
Robert “Bob” Joseph Schreiner, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Robert was born on January 23, 1936, in Eden Valley, Minnesota, to Christian and Hilaria (Klein) Schreiner. He was raised in a farming family with his seven brothers and sisters. At a young age, he began attending Saint...
Barbara Jean (nee Clark, Markl) Donkers
Nov 21, 2025
Barbara Jean (nee Clark, Markl) Donkers, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at Sacred Heart Care Center.
Barbara Clark was born on September 25, 1941, in Morrow, Ohio, and later moved with her family to Toms River New Jersey, where she spent her childhood and formative years. In 1959, she met and married Irvin Markl, and together...
Kenneth "Butch" John Kruckeberg, Jr.
Nov 20, 2025
Kenneth “Butch” John Kruckeberg, Jr., age 73, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, formerly of Ellendale, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Ken was born on May 29, 1952, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Edith (Fiebiger) Kruckeberg. He was a graduate of Blooming Prairie High School and proud Awesome Blossom, where he...
Ryan Alexander Huinker
Nov 15, 2025
Ryan Alexander Huinker, age 28, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. Ryan was so much more than a son, brother, and husband. He was a steady support system, a source of laughter, and a truly kind soul, who cared deeply for the people in his life. His absence has created a void that will be felt...
Randy Joe Wurst
Nov 14, 2025
Randy Joe Wurst, age 69, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home. Randy was born June 20, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to Joseph and Shirley (Cox) Wurst. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School and spent many years working as a mechanic and an over-the-road truck driver. Randy was known for his love...
Irene Bernice Paape
Nov 12, 2025
Irene Bernice Paape, age 90, formerly of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee. Irene was born on October 7, 1935, in London Township, Minnesota, to Otto and Bernice (Cipra) Ziebell. Irene attended District 51 country school and graduated from Austin High School in 1954. She continued her education at Austin Vo-Tech,...
Truman Claire Olson
Nov 12, 2025
Truman Claire Olson, age 91, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Truman was born on October 21, 1934, in Woden, Iowa to Christ and Lillian (Heaney) Olson. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. Truman grew up on a farm and spent the rest of his life...
Juan Manuel Gonzalez (Manolo)
Nov 11, 2025
Juan Manuel Gonzalez (Manolo), age 70, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home in Austin. Born on May 22, 1955, in Jalisco, Mexico. Juan was the son of Eustacio Gonzalez Jauregui and Ramona Reynoso Reynoso.
Survivors include his wife, Olivia Gonzalez; sons, Emanuel (Sandra Chirino) Gonzalez and Israel (Mayra Diaz) Gonzalez; daughter, Mariana (Enrique) Camarena; grandchildren, Daniela,...
John "Jack" Wesley Newman
Nov 9, 2025
John “Jack” Wesley Newman, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on the evening of Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Sacred Heart Assisted Living with family by his side. On October 22, 1930, Jack made his entrance to this world early and at home in Austin, weighing in at less than three pounds to parents, John Wesley and Hilda (Olsen) Newman....
Judith “Judy” Ann Johnson
Nov 8, 2025
Judith “Judy” Ann Johnson, age 87, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.
Judy was born on December 4, 1937, to Ervin and Edrie (Thompson) Bakkedahl and grew up on her parents’ dairy farm, where she learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and...
Darlene Fern Erickson
Nov 5, 2025
Darlene Fern Erickson, age 93, of Kasson, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep, November 5, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living. Darlene was born June 26, 1932, in Austin, MN, the daughter of Wilburn (Ted) and Florence Johnson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1950, marrying Ernest Lechnir, Jr., January 7, 1951. They later divorced. Darlene and Robert...
Jesse Michael Boelman
Nov 4, 2025
Jesse Michael Boelman, 34, of Austin, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after navigating the storms of mental health and addiction.
Jesse was born on June 5, 1991, to Patty and Tony Boelman in Rochester, MN. He grew up in Walker, MN, and later moved to Austin, MN, where his quick wit, loyal heart, creative nature and big smile...
Jon Richard Horstmann
Nov 3, 2025
Jon Horstmann, age 63, of Austin, MN, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at Nurturing Hands in Kellogg, MN. Jon was born September 1, 1962, in St. Petersburg, FL. Jon graduated from Austin High School and served in the US Army, where he was a tank turret mechanic. Jon was an avid outdoorsman who spent his time hunting and fishing. He was...
Barbara "Jeanette" Peterson
Nov 3, 2025
Barbara “Jeanette” Peterson, age 91, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home. Jeanette was born on August 3, 1934 in Albany, Georgia to Luther and Maggie (Cartledge) Lokey. She married Donald Peterson on July 2, 1953 in Albany, Georgia and they later moved to Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
Jeanette was a member of First Lutheran Church...
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