Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Patrick Thomas Sorensen, 47, of Austin, MN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

Patrick was born on December 17, 1974, in Rochester, MN to Charlotte and Donald Sorensen of rural Dexter, MN. He helped his father farm for many years and enjoyed the hunting that they...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert E. “Bob” Berg, age 83, of Austin, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home from cancer and dementia.

Bob was born June 18, 1938, in Grand Meadow, Minnesota to Edwin and Alma (Skaarn) Berg.  He was baptized and confirmed at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church.  Bob was an all-star basketball, baseball, and football...

Jan 13, 2022

Jeanette T. Teigen, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Austin. Jeanette Tonette Fevold was born April 6, 1942, in Van Hook, North Dakota, to Melvin and Lucille (Snyder) Fevold. On May 25, 1958, Jeanette married Clinton Teigen in Berwick, North Dakota. Their marriage was blessed with three children....

Jan 12, 2022

Rick James Kloeckner, age 63, of Austin, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Mayo Health System-Austin.

Rick was born November 28, 1958, in Austin, Minnesota to Sylvester and Frances (Arens) Kloeckner.  He graduated from Austin High School June 1977.

He began his employment with Weyerhaeuser in Austin on January 17, 1978, which later became International...

Jan 12, 2022

Gary E. Uzlik, Jr., age 60, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

The graveside service for Gary will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting with arrangements.

Jan 11, 2022

RoseMary King, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. RoseMary was born in Johnsburg, Minnesota, to Joseph and Julia (Kresbach) Heimer on March 22, 1939. She attended school in Johnsburg through the 8th grade and then attended high school in Adams....

Jan 10, 2022

Kenneth Romaine Dalager, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Kenneth was born November 14, 1929, in Eagle Bend, Minnesota to John and Serena (Braaten) Dalager. He graduated from Austin High School and later in life attended Austin Vocational Technical School. On March 13, 1948, Kenneth married...

Jan 9, 2022

Joan Marie Underwood, at the age of 58, passed away at her home in Rochester, Minnesota on January 9th, 2022, after a battle with cancer.  Born in Owatonna, Minnesota on June 1, 1963, to Howard Gerald Underwood and Veronica “Roni” Lucille Underwood (Kvasnicka). Joan grew up in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and graduated from John Marshall...

Jan 8, 2022

Wayne Harold Helgeson, age 94, of Austin passed away January 8, 2022, at Mayo Health Systems- Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Wayne was born on September 1, 1927, in Nevada Township, Mower County, MN, the third of four sons born to Ole K. and Clara (Hanson) Helgeson. Wayne was baptized and confirmed at Six Mile Grove...

Jan 5, 2022

John Albert Anderson , age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home in Austin. John was born on December 24, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Albert and Florence (Andersen) Anderson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1953. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army. John was united in marriage...

Jan 5, 2022

Madonna Rosella Weis , age 93, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home in Rose Creek. Madonna Schmit was born on November 29, 1928, in Lyle, Minnesota, to George and Christena (Fink) Schmit. She graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1945. Madonna was united in marriage to Maynard Weis...

Jan 4, 2022

Mark Ernest Dennison, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Mark was born at home on the family farm in Dodge County, Minnesota to Ernest and Burdie (Amundson) Dennison on April 6, 1933. He graduated in 1951 from Hayfield High School and...

Jan 4, 2022

Keith Clarence Price 90, was born December 2, 1931, in Austin, MN and passed away in the loving arms of his bride Rosemary (Carey) Price Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Keith was the father of 6 sons and 7 daughters.  He had 72 grandchildren, 86 great grandchildren, and 9 great great grandchildren (181 in all). His favorite time with his...

Jan 3, 2022

Joseph Thomas Murphy, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Joseph was born July 25, 1928, in Lime Springs, Iowa to Goldie V. and Thomas J. Murphy. The family lived on a farm near Preston, Minnesota until 1939, when they moved to Austin, Minnesota....

Jan 2, 2022

Phyllis Mae Knutson, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Phyllis Mae Johnson was born on May 3, 1924, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Stener and Ingeborg (Hoel) Johnson. She attended schools in Austin before graduating in 1943 from Cherokee High School in Estherville, Iowa. Phyllis was...

Jan 2, 2022

Dorothy Mae Nelson , age 98, of Apple Valley, Minnesota and formerly of Lansing, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Augustana Care Center in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Dorothy Mae Meyers was born on July 22, 1923, in Dodge Center, Minnesota, to George and Maude (Pickinpaugh) Meyers. She graduated from Dodge Center High...

Jan 1, 2022

Duane Ivan Johnson, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on January 1, 2022, at his home. Duane was born January 26, 1935, in Steele County, Minnesota, to Ivan and Beatrice (Underdahl) Johnson. He graduated in 1953 from Austin High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army serving during the Korean War from...

Jan 1, 2022

Geraldine Mary Juenger, 99, of Austin, passed away Saturday January 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Gerry was born the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Roth) Spitz on March 17, 1922, in Orchard, Iowa. She graduated class of 1940 from Orchard High School in Iowa. On November 16, 1949, she married...

Jan 1, 2022

Roger Wesley Anderson, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his home in Austin. Roger was born July 11, 1927, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Ole and Ruby (Christianson) Anderson.

Survivors include his four children, Dianne (David) Marx of Branson, MO; Vickie Hansford of Grove, OK; Russ (Jo Lynn)...

Dec 31, 2021

Adeline Dorothy (Wurst) Frey, age 92 of Blooming Prairie, MN, passed away on December 31, 2021, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home, in Blooming Prairie, MN. Adeline was born on July 7, 1929, on a farm in the Blooming Prairie area, to Joseph, Sr., and Anna (Jirele) Wurst.  She attended Blooming Prairie schools and graduated from...