Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Dean Allen Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, in Austin, MN. Born to George and Helen (Swank) Johnson on July 23, 1933, Dean led a full life with family, friends, and an expansive community of neighbors and colleagues. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Ingrid “Nini” Johnson, who preceded him in death...

Apr 16, 2023

Rosemary K. Naatz, age 92, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota. Rosemary Kunigunda Schleret was born October 14, 1930, in Havana Township, Steele County, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Martha (Stancl) Schleret. She graduated in 1949 from Owatonna High School. Following graduation, Rosemary worked for some time...

Apr 16, 2023

Everett Rush, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at St. Mark’s Living of Austin. Everett was born March 25, 1935, in rural Austin, Minnesota, the son of George and Mary (Skov) Rush. He graduated from Austin High School in 1954. Everett was a lifelong Austin resident and held various work positions throughout the area,...

Apr 15, 2023

Stacey Marie Lunning, age 42, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Stacey was born on May 5, 1980, in Mason City, Iowa, to Darrel and Wanda (Corbin) Lunning. After completing high school, Stacey went on to attend Riverland Community College in Austin, studying psychology. Stacey grew up in...

Apr 15, 2023

Leinora Sailas, age 56, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Pohnpei, Micronesia, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus. Leinora Dakanno was born on June 23, 1966, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, to Epiner and Eliji (Welles) Dakanno. She attended Micronesian Occupation College and graduated with a degree in Business. Following graduation, Leinora worked as...

Apr 12, 2023

Shirley Kae Nelson, age 67, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Shirley was born October 14, 1955, to Elmer and Dorothy (Bender) Lee in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School in 1974 and went on to attend the Austin Vo-Tech. In her early years, Shirley worked in data...

Apr 12, 2023

Barbara Jane Buck, of Austin, age 77, passed away April 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Barbara Jane (Olson) Buck was born August 30, 1945, to Joseph and Mildred Olson in Austin. She enjoyed growing up shooting archery, ice skating, and biking around town. She was an Austin High School graduate. She married Terry Buck on September...

Apr 10, 2023

Zoey Catherine Heskett, passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents, Amy and Justin, on April 10, 2023. We were blessed to hold our Zoey for two hours and five minutes before she passed gently into Heaven. Zoey was showered with so many hugs and kisses from her family and was told “I love you” an uncountable number of...

Apr 6, 2023

Charles William Moline, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home in Austin. Charles was born in Wabasha, Minnesota, on February 24, 1955, to George and Marie (Milliren) Moline. In 1963, his family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he graduated from Austin High School having earned the honor of being the Minnesota State Chapter...

Apr 5, 2023

George Wesley Shaw, of Ventura, California, was called up to his Lord in Heaven on April 5, 2023. Mr. Shaw was 90+ when he passed at Ariannah’s Place, an assisted care home, in Thousand Oaks, CA, where he had been battling pancreatic cancer for 18 months. Mr. Shaw was married to Goldie (Dugstad) Shaw for almost 40 years, and she...

Apr 5, 2023

Marilyn Wanous, age 73, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was an incredible woman who was happiest surrounded by family and friends, tending her flowers and home, and stepping in to help others. 

Marilyn grew up on her parents’ farm near Ellendale riding horses, keeping her younger sister in line, razzing her brothers, challenging her school’s dress code and doing...

Apr 4, 2023

Trevor Lee Correa, age 24, of Golden Valley, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He loved riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson, fishing, cars, animals, children, Star Wars, and Naruto. Trevor also enjoyed eating ramen and Mexican food, especially carne asada. Above all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Trevor will be dearly missed by all...

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Dale Holgate, age 95, passed away with dignity and peace into God’s arms at Cedars Nursing Home in Austin, MN, on April 3, 2023. He was surrounded by family and a loving medical staff.

Richard was born to George and Catherine Holgate on January 7, 1928 in Austin, MN. He attended school through the 8th grade....

Apr 1, 2023

Marion Ardell (Hovland) Travetto, age 98, passed away on April 1, 2023, after suffering injuries from a fall. Marion was born in Austin, Minnesota in 1925, and spent her childhood there as the oldest daughter in a family of nine.  As a teen, Marion worked at Hormel Foods and eventually moved to Highwood, Illinois where she began her long career...

Apr 1, 2023

Jacqueline Leah Friesner, age 66, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She valiantly fought a battle with cancer which ultimately took her life. Her courageous determination to persevere through trials was an inspiration to those around her. Cooking and baking brought Jackie much joy. Her job at Casey’s gave her many opportunities to do so...

Apr 1, 2023

Terry Douglas Chance, age 75, of Waltham, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his home. Terry was born July 4, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Douglas and Judith (Hinck) Chance. He married Barbara Leichtnam on December 12, 1975.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Josh (Sherrie) Leichtnam, Cory (Trisha) Chance, Kristin (Rodrigo) Quintana, and Terrye (Brian) Butts;...

Mar 31, 2023

Donald William Hameister passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, MN at the age of 81 years from kidney and heart failure. Donald was born February 2nd, 1942, to Rudi and Melba Hameister in Rochester, MN and lived in Minnesota his entire life. He attended Rochester schools. Don married Carolyn Ida Traff on July...

Mar 31, 2023

Margaret “Peg” Lee Johnson, age 98, of Austin, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Good Samaritan Comforcare in Austin.

Peg was born December 7, 1924 in Osage, Iowa to Ray and Margaret Cummings. She grew up and graduated in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

On December 7, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harold Johnson. They...

Mar 30, 2023

Kim Ollien Naatz, age 66, of Glenville, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born September 8, 1956, to Jeanette Olsen Venema and David Naatz in Austin, Minnesota. Kim graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He married Annette Brekke on June 29, 1991. He enjoyed farming, driving his trucks, and showing his draft horses. Kim also loved spending...

Mar 29, 2023

Peter Khor Paul, age 37, of Portland, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 14, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin...