Obituaries

Thomas Rudolph Tschida

Thomas Rudolph Tschida

Nov 22, 2023

Thomas R. Tschida, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home in Austin. Thomas was born on April 20, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Eugene and Caroline (Stadnick) Tschida. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1966. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Thomas served our country...

Anthony "Mufasa" R. Baker-Longoria

Anthony "Mufasa" R. Baker-Longoria

Nov 21, 2023

Anthony “Mufasa” R. Baker-Longoria, age 29, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his home in Austin. Anthony Robert was born on November 28, 1993, in Glendora, California, to Angel Longoria. He attended Austin High School and worked for Weiss Inventory Company. Anthony enjoyed the Raiders, fishing, playing Xbox, and watching movies. He had a funny,...

Arlene Mildred St. Arnaud

Arlene Mildred St. Arnaud

Nov 21, 2023

Arlene M. St. Arnaud, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Our House Memory Care in Austin. Arlene Mildred Seavey was born on December 21, 1935, to her parents, Everett and Esther (Badencheir) Seavey, in Brownsdale, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1953.  Arlene married LaVerne St. Arnaud...

Linda Faye Unverzagt

Linda Faye Unverzagt

Nov 21, 2023

Linda F. Unverzagt, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Linda was born October 25, 1946, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Elaine (Wilde) Pike. She attended Iowa schools and in 1964 graduated from St. Ansgar High School. Linda’s working career included Rose Creek Bank, Hormel Corporate Office, and more...

Joseph Michael VanRyn

Joseph Michael VanRyn

Nov 20, 2023

Joseph Michael VanRyn, age 66, of Northfield, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Northfield. Joseph, known variously by those who loved him as “Van”, “Joe Van”, or simply Joe, was born on June 10, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Christine (Johlke) VanRyn. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School and went on to...

Vincent LuAne Pieper, Jr.

Vincent LuAne Pieper, Jr.

Nov 20, 2023

Vincent LuAne Pieper, Jr., age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home in Austin. Vincent was born December 24, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Vincent and Viola (Hanson) Pieper. He graduated from Rose Creek High School. On September 5, 1970, Vincent was united in marriage to Carolyn Draayer in Rose Creek,...

Jon Gary Behnken

Jon Gary Behnken

Nov 19, 2023

His love for his family and friends, his cats, Harley Davidson, and the Minnesota Vikings was never-ending. Jon Gary Behnken passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Jon was born in Austin, MN on July 18, 1968. He resided in Blooming Prairie, MN until he graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1986. He then went on to attend Winona...

Barbara Jean Maly

Barbara Jean Maly

Nov 17, 2023

Barbara Jean Maly, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home in Rochester.

A service for Barbara will be held in the summer of 2024. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Andrew K. Anhorn

Andrew K. Anhorn

Nov 15, 2023

Andrew K. Anhorn, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Andrew was born July 12, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Andrew and Marie (Risdall) Anhorn. He graduated with the class of 1952 from Austin High School and went on to attend Austin Community...

Harold L. Gomer

Harold L. Gomer

Nov 14, 2023

Harold Gomer, age 100, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Orange, California on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, where he had resided since 2016. Harold was born October 20, 1923, to Hugo and Ethel Gomer. When Harold was only 7 years old, his father passed away. His mother Ethel later met and married Lawrence Todd...

Bradley Duane Hall

Bradley Duane Hall

Nov 13, 2023

Bradley D. Hall, age 57, of Minneapolis, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away November 13, 2023. Bradley valued beauty, and he valued connecting with other people. Through his professional life in the restaurant industry, he helped create beautiful dining experiences for the public which helped countless people enjoy life and strengthen their relationships. When he wasn’t working, Bradley was helping create...

Royce Ralph Helmbrecht

Royce Ralph Helmbrecht

Nov 13, 2023

Royce Ralph Helmbrecht, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Royce was born December 7, 1947, to Ralph and Phyllis (Wyttenbach) Helmbrecht in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was raised on a farm in southeastern Minnesota and attended country school through the 6th grade. Royce graduated...

Joyce Elaine Wobschall

Joyce Elaine Wobschall

Nov 13, 2023

Joyce Elaine (Olson) Wobschall, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, has been reunited with her beloved husband, Marvin, and two grandchildren on Monday, November 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce enjoyed breakfast at the Sterling Café where she had a “reserved” chair. She loved baking cookies and sweets for her family. Joyce and Marvin used to...

Alaïa Jhené Rajaphone

Alaïa Jhené Rajaphone

Nov 12, 2023

Alaïa Jhené Rajaphone, 5 months, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home in Austin. Alaïa was born on June 7, 2023, in Austin, Minnesota, to Alycia Estrada and Keyshawn Rajaphone. She was such a happy baby who loved milk and her favorite baby food, carrots. Alaïa loved playing with her sisters and jumping in...

Janet Julia Karthaus

Janet Julia Karthaus

Nov 11, 2023

Janet Julia Karthaus (née Blonigan), passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. John’s on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, one week after her 92nd birthday. Janet was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota, on November 4, 1931, to Henry and Susan Blonigan. Janet attended Wahpeton High School and while there, she earned money working at the Gilles Theatre, taking...

Darrell Lee Johnson

Darrell Lee Johnson

Nov 9, 2023

Darrell Lee Johnson, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.

A graveside service for Darrell will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Suzette "Sue" Kay Leighton

Suzette "Sue" Kay Leighton

Nov 9, 2023

Suzette “Sue” Kay Leighton, age 76, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Our House Senior Living in Austin. Suzette Kay Goetcsh was born on February 27, 1947, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Arlene Goetcsh and Earl Berg. Sue was raised by her parents, Arlene and Lee “Lefty” Closs and graduated from Austin High School....

Marcia Kay Lunt

Marcia Kay Lunt

Nov 8, 2023

Marcia Kay Lunt, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home in Austin. She was born July 17, 1946, in Ames, Iowa, to Donald and Reva (Kirby) Ritland. Marcia graduated from Austin High School and went on to attend Austin Community College. On August 29, 1970, she was united in marriage to Gary Lunt...

Timothy "Timmy" Michael Bartlett

Timothy "Timmy" Michael Bartlett

Nov 6, 2023

Timothy “Timmy” Michael Bartlett, age 37, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2023, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Tim was born January 9, 1986, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota, to Mike and Shawn Bartlett. Timmy graduated from Austin High School in 2004 and in that same year, earned an AA degree in liberal...

Orrin "Butch" Roger Lerum

Orrin "Butch" Roger Lerum

Nov 6, 2023

Orrin “Butch” Roger Lerum, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.  Butch Lerum was born on October 22, 1946, to Roger and Hazel (Tollerud) Lerum in Austin, Minnesota.

Butch graduated from Austin High School prior to enlisting into the US Army. ...

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