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Steven Eric Anderson
Jan 7, 2025
Steven Eric Anderson, age 59, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home in Austin.
Services are pending with Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin.
Maureen Mary Ator
Jan 6, 2025
Maureen M. Ator, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.
At the request of Maureen, no services are planned. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Karen "Kelly" Dorr
Jan 2, 2025
Karen “Kelly” Dorr, age 59, of Stockton, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 2, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. Kelly was born on June 14, 1965, in Austin, Minnesota, to her loving parents, Dawnya (Walsh) Day and Monte Hegna. She graduated from Austin High School in 1983. Throughout her life, she had various jobs, including...
Judy Ann Jacobsen
Dec 31, 2024
Judy Ann Jacobsen, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Judy was born July 11, 1948, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy (Bender) Lee. She graduated from Austin High School in 1966 and then went on to attend Austin Vo-Tech for cosmetology. Following college, Judy...
Phillip "Phil" James Olson
Dec 30, 2024
Phillip "Phil" James Olson, age 31, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Phillip was born on December 30, 1993, in Austin to Alfred “Al” and Maxine “Mickey” (Hansen) Olson. He lived in Austin for most of his life, apart from a few years in Browning, Montana. While growing...
Lori Lee Rauen
Dec 30, 2024
Lori Lee Rauen, age 66, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Lori was born November 20, 1958, to Oris and Sally (Jensen) Anderson, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated with the class of 1978 from Albert Lea High School. On October 28, 1978, she married Philip Rauen in Hayward,...
Larry Herbert Sheely
Dec 29, 2024
Larry Herbert Sheely, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on the 29th of December, 2024 at his residence.
He was born in October of 1942 in Ollie, Iowa, to Charles Arthur (Art) Sheely and Pearl (Davis) Sheely. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Sheely (2023), and his six elder siblings, Laverne, Lowell, William, Eloise, Eleanor, and...
Larry Eugene Ulland
Dec 29, 2024
Larry Eugene Ulland, age 70, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home in Austin.
Larry was born on March 23, 1954, to Ellsworth and Eileen (Jolson) Ulland in Austin, Minnesota. Larry was a graduate of Blooming Prairie High School and then Minnesota State University, Mankato. After graduation, he spent his career...
Gil Lee Wambeam
Dec 27, 2024
Gil Lee Wambeam, age 56, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home in Lansing, Minnesota. Gil was born on October 28, 1968, in New Prague, Minnesota. In 1970, he got his forever home in Austin with Rodger and Judy (Tidemanson) Wambeam and his big sister, Denise. He was a lifelong member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church,...
Norma Agnes Keller
Dec 25, 2024
Norma A. Keller, age 100, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Norma Agnes Murphy was born on June 17, 1924, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bernard and Lela (Walsh) Murphy. She spent her childhood years in the Lyle area, graduating from Lyle High School. Upon graduation she moved to Austin,...
Sally Adell Kratchmer
Dec 23, 2024
Sally Adell Kratchmer, age 85, of Osage, died peacefully December 23, 2024, at Suite Living Senior Care in Maple Grove, MN with her loving family by her side.
Sally was born on October 16, 1939, in Pine Island, MN. She graduated from Pine Island High School in Pine Island, MN. Sally was united in marriage with Vernon Kratchmer on June 11,...
Marlys Jean Minnich
Dec 17, 2024
Marlys Minnich, age 86, met her Savior on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home in Austin, Minnesota. The Lord brought to a close many decades of blessings. She was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandma, ggma, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend.
Marlys was born April 11, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Alvin and Hazel (Ingvalson) Cooling.
On October 20, 1961, she...
Andrea Jane Oelkers
Dec 16, 2024
Andrea was born on June 3, 1974, to Roger and Nancy (Braithwaite) Oelkers, their second child of three and only daughter. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dexter, Minnesota, in July of 1974. She attended grade school in Brownsdale, Minnesota, and then graduated from Hayfield High School in 1992. While attending Hayfield High School, Andrea was a cheerleader...
Ronny James Slowinski
Dec 15, 2024
Ronny James Slowinski, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ronny was born on January 15, 1962, in Austin, Minnesota, to Anthony and Patricia Slowinski. He grew up in Lyle and enjoyed farming. On July 13, 1985, Ronny was...
Linda Jo Johnson
Dec 13, 2024
Linda Jo (Page) Johnson, age 77, of Austin, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on May 27, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to Francis and Ardella Page and graduated from AHS Class of 1965.
Her husband, Wayne, was smitten after "just one look" when he saw Linda in Junior High...
George Alfred Teats
Dec 12, 2024
George Alfred Teats, age 86, of West St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home. George was born January 22, 1938, in Butte, Montana, to Cleo and Caroline (Grovo) Teats. He attended Burr Oak Grade School, Austin High School, Austin Junior College, and Lea College. George enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 and...
Suzanne (Hanf) Kuether Roberts
Dec 11, 2024
Suzanne (Hanf) Kuether Roberts, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Umatilla, Florida.
Suzanne Alteen Hanf was born November 3, 1940, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. She spent her years of school at Columbus Grade School, Villa Maria Academy in Frontenac and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1958. She went to Minneapolis where...
Lola Mae Erickson
Dec 11, 2024
Lola M. Erickson, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin. Lola Mae was born on March 24, 1930, in rural Lyle, Minnesota, to John and Alma (Gordon) Johnson. Lola attended country school and went on to graduate from Austin High School. In May of 1948, she was...
Dale Eugene Underwood
Dec 10, 2024
Dale Underwood, a cherished member of the Blooming Prairie community, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by family on his farm, the place he loved most.
Born on April 18, 1941, to Gerald and Borghild Underwood, Dale grew up on the family farm in Dodge County. He attended Westfield Country School just...
James "Jim" Dean Vietor
Dec 10, 2024
James “Jim” Dean Vietor, age 63, of Elkton, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Elkton. Jim was born June 17, 1961, in Austin, Minnesota to Lambert “Red” and Margie (Ross) Vietor. He attended Austin High School. On September 16, 2000, he married Sally Hammermeister. Jim dedicated many years of his life to the automotive...
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