For Immediate Assistance: (507) 433-5000
Obituaries
Ruth Fletcher
Jul 30, 2011
Ruth Margaret (Clark) Fletcher, age 95, of Austin, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Primrose Ruth was born November 12, 1915 in Hayfield, Minnesota to Carl and Katherine Clark. She went to rural grade school in Dodge County, first through eighth grade. She then went to Kasson High School, ninth through twelfth grade, graduating in 1934. Ruth moved to Austin...
Leonard Winn
Jul 27, 2011
Leonard V. Winn, age 64, of Austin, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in Austin. Interment was in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home. Service Information
Lena O'Leary
Jul 22, 2011
Lena Olive O'Leary, age 105 of Austin, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at her home on the farm where she lived all of her life. Lena was born March 18, 1906 to George and Ollie (Block) Hangge on the farm. On June 28, 1933 Lena was married to Thomas O'Leary and to this union was born a son, Kenny. Kenny...
Wesley Viktora
Jul 21, 2011
Wesley L. Viktora, 89, of Austin, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Mayo Health Systems, Albert Lea, MN. He was born at home near Elkton, MN on November 1, 1921 to Joseph and Anna Viktora. He completed 8th grade in Elkton. Wesley served in the Army Air Corp from 1942-1946. Wesley was married to Mildred Chrz. She died in 1957....
Clayton Meyer
Jul 17, 2011
Clayton F. Meyer, 90, died peacefully on July 17, 2011 in Austin, MN. Clayton was born on January 16, 1921 in Clear Lake, MN to Ben and Henrietta Meyer. After graduating from Princeton High School and helping run the family farm, Clayton joined State Farm Insurance as an agent in Elk River, MN in 1945. He married the love of...
Margaret "Peg"Â Leighton
Jul 15, 2011
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Leighton, 93, died Friday, July 15, 2011 at her home. Peggy was born August 13, 1917 in Austin to George and Sarah Jane (Lewis) Fisch. She graduated from St. Augustine High School in Austin in 1935. She married Charles William Leighton on August 18, 1938 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He preceded her in death...
Hazel Sater
Jul 14, 2011
Hazel Jeanette Sater, age 91, of Austin, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Hazel was born September 15, 1919 in Alamakee County, Iowa to Martin and Anna Monson. She graduated from Spring Grove High School. On September 4, 1942 she was united in marriage to Arnold Sater in Olympia, WA. He preceded her in death on...
Urban Hemann
Jul 8, 2011
Urban John Hemann, age 79, of Austin, died Friday, July 8, 2011 in Lanesboro. Urban was born March 14, 1932 in Meyer, Iowa to William and Christina (Koenigs) Hemann. He grew up in Meyer and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. Urban left school to help on the family farm and he worked for Bob Dunnley outside of the family farm...
Lee Getchell
Jul 2, 2011
Lee Francis Getchell, age 62, of London, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his home. Lee was born November 24, 1948 in Austin to Harold and Clara (Peck) Getchell. He married Judy Ann Broitzman. She preceded him in death on December 28, 1974. Lee worked construction. He was a member of International Word Fellowship and enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing, camping,...
Jon Perl
Jun 24, 2011
Jon Thomas "Perlie" Perl, age 57, of Austin, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester of cancer. Jon was born February 16, 1954 in Austin to Norman H. and Mildred S. (Peterson) Perl. He attended Pacelli and Austin High Schools. Jon also attended Southwest Community College in Mankato and received an Associate Degree in Art. He enjoyed...
Ardel Gorman
Jun 24, 2011
Ardel James Gorman, age 71, of Austin, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Ardel was born July 28, 1939 in Austin to Gerald and Rosalia (Elsbernd) Gorman. On May 12, 1962 he was united in marriage to Yvonne Valley at St. Augustine Church in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Ardel served in the United States Navy. He worked...
Robert Lewis
Jun 21, 2011
Robert E. Lewis, age 81, of Austin, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Bob was born April 18, 1930 in Austin to Palmer and Viola (Handke) Lewis. He graduated from Austin High School in 1948 and then went on to Austin Vocational School for welding. On May 1, 1951 he married Iris Helebrant in Austin. She...
Richard Arnold
Jun 18, 2011
Richard "Dick" Arnold, 76, formerly of Austin passed away peacefully on June 18 after a short battle with cancer. Born on July 6, 1934 in Austin, MN to parents Ray and Wanda Arnold. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School. After high school, he served in the United States Navy where one of his duties was as...
Russel Robinson
Jun 18, 2011
Russel W. Robinson, 94, died on Saturday, June 18, 2011. He was born Nov. 30, 1916 in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Washburn High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Minnesota. Russ served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. He married Marian Robinson (nee Baudler)...
Marilyn Hogan
Jun 18, 2011
Marilyn Jean (Hoerter) Hogan, age 74, of Austin, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Austin Medical Center after a year long battle with Alpha 1 lung disease. Marilyn was born July 25, 1936 in Stacyville, Iowa to Edward and Wilhelmina (Meyer) Hoerter. She was an only child. She attended Queen of Angels grade school and graduated from St. Augustine...
Kenneth Bowe
Jun 10, 2011
Kenneth E. Bowe, age 98, of Austin, died Friday, June 10, 2011 at Prairie Meadow in Kasson. Ken was born March 22, 1913 in Owatonna to Byron and Olive Bowe. He graduated from Owatonna High School and was married to Hermia Boysen on June 5, 1937. Ken was employed at the Hormel Meat Packing Company for 44 years. Ken enjoyed...
Nordeen Williamson
Jun 8, 2011
Nordeen Clinton Williamson, age 88, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Lakewood Healthcare System in Staples, Minnesota. Nordeen was born March 7, 1923 on a farm near Corning, Minnesota to William and Ada (Guttormson) Williamson. On January 13, 1945 he was united in marriage to Shirley Jorgenson. Nordeen lived in Austin most of his life. He...
Kevin Dammen
Jun 7, 2011
Kevin Forrest Dammen, age 20, of Austin, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. Kevin was born October 5, 1990 in Austin to Mike Dammen and Dana (Bishop). He graduated from Austin High School in 2009 and was a student at Winona State University. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, co-founder of...
Wayne Miller
Jun 7, 2011
Wayne E. Miller, age 81, died peacefully at the farm home in rural Oakland on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, after a lifelong association of medical problems. Wayne was born April 24, 1930 in Austin to Edward and Evelyn "Dora" (Torrens) Miller. On June 21, 1958 he married Leona M. Haberman in St. Joseph. Wayne was a farmer. His love included...
Lorraine Arens
Jun 4, 2011
Lorraine Doris Arens, age 86, of Austin, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her home. Lorraine was born December 21, 1924 in Forest City, Iowa to Clifton and Lila (Olson) Baker. On November 30, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lawrence J. "Bud" Arens at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. He preceded her in death on May...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.
About Us
Obituaries
Services
Planning Ahead
Grief Support
Resources
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.