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Lorraine Hazel Morlan
Aug 14, 2023
Lorraine Hazel Morlan passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin, Minnesota. Lorraine was born on October 16, 1929, to Donald and Hazel Stahl in Le Sueur, Minnesota. She attended and graduated from Le Sueur High School and began her career in the banking field at National Citizens Bank in Mankato, Minnesota. She...
Joseph "Joe" Leroy von Oy
Aug 14, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Leroy von Oy, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Joseph was born in Morton, Washington, on December 15, 1939, to Eberhard and Margaret (Etlefson) von Oy. He grew up on a farm and spent most of his life in Washington. He graduated from Morton High School...
Donald Gregor May
Aug 14, 2023
Donald Gregor May, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, with his loving family by his side at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Donald was born December 2, 1938, to Alfred and Pauline (Brown) May in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Rose Creek High School and served his country in the United States Army from...
Maureen Jane Schmit
Aug 13, 2023
Maureen Baker Stroup Schmit, age 100, of Rose Creek Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Arnold and Frankie (Walden) Baker in Pomeroy, Iowa on December 12, 1922. The Baker family eventually moved to Mallard, Iowa where Maureen went to a country school. She graduated from Mallard High School...
Judy Ann Thimsen
Aug 12, 2023
Judy Ann Thimsen, age 68, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Judy was born on July 17, 1955, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Earl and Christine (Sorensen) Thimsen. Judy attended Blooming Prairie schools and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1973. Following graduation Judy attended Rochester Community and Technical...
Michelle Lee Gawienowski
Aug 7, 2023
Michelle Lee (Simonson) Gawienowski, age 53, passed away surrounded by her family on August 7, 2023.
Michelle was born in Austin MN, in July 1970 to Kent and Georgiann Simonson.
Daughter, Sister, Friend, Pastor, Wife and Mother, Michelle excelled in surprising and wonderful ways in every role she played. She grew up in Austin, MN, she loved family trips and playing...
Jennifer "Jenny" Lyn Johnson
Aug 7, 2023
Jennifer “Jenny” Johnson, age 38, of Farmington, MN, passed away at her parents’ home in Prior Lake on August 7, 2023. She is now with her Lord, Savior and best Friend. Her faith in God was inspirational, second to none. Jenny was born in Burnsville, MN to parents, Bruce and Susan (Bock) Johnson on January 14, 1985. In 2003, she...
Norma Ruth Price
Aug 6, 2023
Norma R. Price, age 93, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home. According to her family, the earth’s axis has shifted. Norma Ruth Fossey was born June 25, 1930, near Mona, Iowa, to Mense and Amy (Rustad) Fossey. She grew up near Mona, Iowa, where Norma and her siblings never knew they were poor....
Glenn D. Yocom Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Glenn “Blackie” D. Yocom Jr., age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare in Austin. Glenn was born on December 1, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Glenn and Bernice (Downs) Yocom. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949. Following graduation, Glenn enlisted in the United States Army and served in...
Norma Jean Derr
Jul 31, 2023
Norma Jean Derr, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Norma Jean was born April 9, 1928, to William Holzer and Martha (Holien) Holzer in Ossian, Iowa. She spent her childhood there and graduated high school in Ossian, Iowa. After moving to Austin, she married Robert Harold Derr on November...
Ken William Halliday
Jul 31, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ken Halliday
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” William David Halliday, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Kenneth departed this world on July 31, 2023, at his home in Austin, MN, leaving behind a legacy of resolve combined with generosity, and unwavering love for his family.
Ken...
Terrance Lea Bodensteiner
Jul 29, 2023
Terrance Lea Bodensteiner was born in Austin, MN, on May 28, 1951, to Mildred Marie (Dibble) and William Henry Bodensteiner. He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1969, and later attended Austin Vocational School, receiving a certificate as a machinist. He apprenticed and became a top-notch tool and die maker, finishing his career at Boeing in Port Angeles, WA....
Daylen Craig Peterson
Jul 29, 2023
Daylen Craig Peterson, age 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home in Austin. Daylen was born on December 14, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to William C. and Melda Jean (Grant) Peterson. He graduated from Austin High School. Daylen owned his own wedding photography business; this stemmed from his passion for photography. He was an...
Loren Robert Klaehn
Jul 29, 2023
Loren “Doc” Klaehn, currently of Adams, MN and previously of Dexter, MN, passed into God’s eternal peace and comfort on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born March 24, 1930, to Freddie and Fern Klaehn of Dexter, MN. He attended Elkton Elementary and High School, where he graduated in 1948, actively participating and excelling in...
John Henry Mickelson
Jul 28, 2023
John Henry Mickelson, age 74, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home in Adams, surrounded by his family. John was born July 10, 1949, in Starbuck, Minnesota to Berger and Alice Mickelson. He attended school in Starbuck, Minnesota. John served as a Lance Corporal with the United States Marine Corp beginning in 1969 until...
Todd Anthony Decker
Jul 27, 2023
Todd Anthony Decker, age 60, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Todd was born on August 18, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota to Ferris and Patricia (Kading) Decker. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. Following graduation, he went to work milking cows with his dad. On August 5, 1989, Todd...
Harry Allan Davis
Jul 27, 2023
Harry Allan Davis, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Harry was born June 9, 1943, to Russell and Arlien (Webb) Davis in Austin, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Austin High School and attended the Austin Vo-Tech, taking classes in parts training and graphic arts. From 1962-1964, Harry...
Beverly Jean Quinn
Jul 27, 2023
Beverly Jean Quinn, age 98, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living of Rochester. Beverly Jean Gribble was born October 12, 1924, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Roy and Ollie (Finch) Gribble. Her childhood years were spent in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she graduated from Fort...
Cynthia Villanueva Langstaff
Jul 25, 2023
Cynthia Villanueva Langstaff, 74, of Austin, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, after a long battle with lung disease, surrounded by the love of her children. Born in Beeville, TX, to Alicia Lopez and Felix Villanueva on March 3, 1949. She was the second to the youngest surviving child, of 9 siblings. She graduated from A.C....
Dolores Marie Jech
Jul 25, 2023
Heaven has gained another angel - it is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear, much loved Mother, Dolores Marie Jech (aged 94 years young), who passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2023.
Dolores Kopet was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota, and moved with the family to Austin when her father, Joe, got a job...
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