Obituaries

Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski

Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski

Mar 13, 2024

Maverick Lawrence Delaney-Novitski, age 2 months, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Our precious little red-haired baby was born on January 6, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Brandi (Morse) Delaney and Kyle Novitski. Maverick loved cuddles, butt pats, baths, and playing with and sucking on his hands. He...

M. Jane Headington

M. Jane Headington

Mar 13, 2024

M. Jane (Ryan) Headington, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Jane was born on the family farm near Plymouth Rock, Iowa, on December 22, 1926, to Frank and Jule (Daley) Ryan. She was the youngest of ten children. On October 4, 1947, Jane was united in marriage to Ron...

Doralene Deloris Bakke

Doralene Deloris Bakke

Mar 13, 2024

Doralene Deloris Bakke, age 92, of Blooming Prairie, MN, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.  

Doralene Deloris Bakke was born July 10, 1931, in Albert Lea, MN, to Otto and Vera Anderson. Doralene graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. 

Doralene was united into marriage to Donald Bakke at the Community Lutheran Church in Geneva,...

Pearl Joy Swanson

Pearl Joy Swanson

Mar 12, 2024

Pearl Joy Swanson, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at The Cedars of Austin. Pearl was born August 26, 1930, in Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Lola (Hepperly) Mattoon. She spent her childhood years in Britt, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1948. Pearl married Norman Swanson...

Claribel Baker

Claribel Baker

Mar 6, 2024

Claribel Baker, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. She was born June 9, 1932, to Reuben and Ruth (Eckert) Thatcher in Otranto, Iowa. When she was nine years old, Clara’s family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she attended high school. She was united in marriage to August Baker...

Helen Cleopha "Cleo" Bruckmeier

Helen Cleopha "Cleo" Bruckmeier

Mar 5, 2024

Helen Cleopha “Cleo” (Slowey) Charron Bruckmeier, wife of Fred Bruckmeier, died peacefully, surrounded by family on March 5, 2024.  Cleo was a long-time resident of Austin, MN who loved being active in social events in Austin and its surrounding communities. Cleo was a loving, humorous and candid woman who loved people and worked hard while caring for her family.    

Cleo...

Tiffany Anne Loverink

Tiffany Anne Loverink

Mar 3, 2024

Tiffany Anne Loverink, age 48, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. She was born on June 21, 1975, in Austin, Minnesota, to her loving parents, Danny and Carolyn (Dudley) Hoff. She grew up in Austin with her sister, Tonia, where she attended Austin High School and found her love for...

Ruth Collette

Ruth Collette

Feb 23, 2024

Vivian “Ruth” Collette, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Ruth was born on July 11, 1930, in Mitchell, Iowa, to William and Vera (Coon) Robertson. She attended school in Osage, Iowa, and graduated with the class of 1948. Following graduation, Ruth married and had two children, Roger and Pamela...

Peggy Ann Orth

Peggy Ann Orth

Feb 19, 2024

Peggy Ann Orth, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home in Austin. Peggy was born on April 13, 1957, in Austin to Floyd and Lillian (Tolen) Fetterly. Peggy graduated in 1975 from Austin High School. On June 29, 1979, she married Roy Orth in Austin. Their marriage was blessed with four beautiful daughters. Peggy...

Penny Lee Conner

Penny Lee Conner

Feb 15, 2024

Penny Lee Conner, age 62, of Waseca, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Waseca. 

The graveside service for Penny will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Heiber

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Heiber

Feb 14, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Heiber, age 54, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at her home.

A celebration of life for Liz will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Cue Company in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rosemary Hommerding

Rosemary Hommerding

Feb 12, 2024

Rosemary Hommerding, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at her home in Austin. Rosemary Christenson was born on May 16, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ralph and Lillian (Waller) Christenson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1963. On August 21, 1971, Rosemary was united in marriage to Timothy Hommerding at St. Olaf Lutheran...

Bruce Allen Mlenar

Bruce Allen Mlenar

Feb 12, 2024

Bruce Allen Mlenar, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Bruce was born on May 2, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to Clarence and Bernetta “Babe” (Ossawskie) Mlenar. He graduated from Austin High School in 1965. Bruce owned Bruce’s Janitor Service and worked for many years as a bartender at...

Barbara Ann Johnson

Barbara Ann Johnson

Feb 11, 2024

Barbara A. Johnson, age 72, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home in Austin. Barbara Ann Newman was born on July 31, 1951, in Austin, Minnesota, to William and Ardis (Skauge) Newman. She graduated from Austin High School in 1969. On Feb. 22, 1974, Barb married Ronald Dean Johnson Sr. in Austin. They made their...

Dr. Roger W. Boughton

Dr. Roger W. Boughton

Feb 5, 2024

The family of Dr. Roger W. Boughton wish to share the passing of a beloved husband, father, and esteemed community leader.  Roger passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, February 5, 2024, after spending the day with his family.  

It is difficult to put into words the impact Roger has had on his family and on his community....

Robert "Bob" Olie Underdahl

Robert "Bob" Olie Underdahl

Feb 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Olie Underdahl, age 79, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024, of cancer at his home in Adams, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Robert was born on February 7, 1944, in Adams to Donald and Ruby (Haney) Underdahl. He graduated from Adams High School in 1962. Following graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States...

Shelley Rose Naatz

Shelley Rose Naatz

Feb 3, 2024

Shelley Rose Naatz, age 60, of Kenyon, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side.

Shelley was born on July 8, 1963, in Rochester, MN to Palmer and May (Merkel) Vicker, the ninth of their ten children. She grew up in Salem/Rock Dell and graduated from Byron High School in 1981. She was...

Mary Lou Slinde

Mary Lou Slinde

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Lou Slinde, age 89, of St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Cerenity Senior Care Humboldt in St. Paul. Mary was born October 30, 1934, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Cecilia (O’Hearn) Huartson. In 1952, she graduated from Plymouth High School. Mary was united in marriage to Virgil...

Diane "Ma" Adele Trytten

Diane "Ma" Adele Trytten

Jan 29, 2024

Diane “Ma” Adele Trytten, age 85, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Diane was born on May 9, 1938, to Grace and Arthur Brecke in New Richland, MN. She attended school until eighth grade in New Richland. When she finished eighth grade, she stayed home to work on the family...

Brenda Jean Broskoff

Brenda Jean Broskoff

Jan 29, 2024

Brenda Jean Broskoff, age 69, of Dodge Center, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, January 29, 2024. She was born March 1, 1954, to Maynard “Jake” and Betty (Berge) Enright. Brenda was the youngest of three daughters. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1972. Brenda spent many years...

Share by: