Obituaries

Feb 1, 2022

Dennis Lynn Wickstrom, age 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Dennis was born September 15, 1953, in Austin, Texas, to Maynard and Donna (Martens) Wickstrom.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Donna Wickstrom; and...

Jan 31, 2022

Richard “Dirk” Dirke Stone , age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on January 31, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Dirk was born in Davis, California, to William and Eleanor (Boone) Stone on December 23, 1947. He graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego, California. Dirk then went on to receive...

Jan 29, 2022

Dorothy L. Johnson, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Dorothy LaVonne Johnson was born on March 6, 1937, in Dunnell, Minnesota, to Erick and Lillie (Anderson) Johnson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1956. On October 6, 1959, Dorothy was...

Jan 28, 2022

Suzanne M. Ryks, 72, of Rose Creek, Minnesota passed away on January 28th, 2022, at Cedar Court Assisted Living, Adams, Minnesota.

Born on March 1st, 1949, to Melbourne and Bedelia (Meyer) Nack in Austin, Minnesota, Suzy grew up in town, attending St. Augustine and Pacelli Catholic schools.  She had five siblings whom she...

Jan 26, 2022

Jose Villareal Peña, age 92 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Owatonna Hospital – Allina Health in Owatonna, Minnesota. Jose was born in Floresville, Texas to Jose and Felecia (Villareal) Peña on November 12, 1929. He grew up and attended school in Floresville. Jose married Natividad Garza and made...

Jan 26, 2022

James “Jim” Judd, age 67, of Austin, died Wednesday January 26, 2022, peacefully at his home. Born October 30, 1954, to Keith and Dolores “Pete” Judd in Austin, MN. Jim was born 22 hours ahead of his twin sister, Jeanne, giving them different birthdays. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1973. He attended Vocational training for carpentry and...

Jan 25, 2022

William “Willy” Benjamin Stephenson, age 59, of Austin, Minnesota, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022. He was a bright light in the Austin area and surrounding community who shared his culinary gifts with many throughout his over 25 years of service as Catering Manager and food service employee at HyVee...

Jan 25, 2022

Marion Lorraine Falch, 90, longtime Austin, Minnesota resident passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022. For the last 10 months, she was a resident at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Marion was born near Hayfield, the second daughter of five, to Fred and Bertha (Olson)...

Jan 25, 2022

Richard H. “Dick” Alger, age 89, of Austin went to heaven at Methodist Hospital in Rochester on Tuesday evening, January 25, 2022 following a 17 month battle with cancer.

Dick was born February 24, 1932 to Floyd Erwin and Rachel Clare (Hanson) Alger in Bemidji, Minnesota.  He spent his boyhood in several small towns including Mason City,...

Jan 24, 2022

Sy Khaoone, age 54, of Austin died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Sy was born October 8, 1967 in Laos to Loth and Panh Khaoone. She grew up in Laos and came to America in the early 80s to better her life. She first lived in California, then traveled to Iowa,...

Jan 24, 2022

Demian Hans Enright , age 51, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 after a long and debilitating illness. Demian was born March 20, 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  At four years old, he and his mother moved to California.  Demian returned to Austin to live with his grandparents and his mother followed soon after....

Jan 24, 2022

Susan V. Smith, age 70, of Hayward, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at her home in Hayward. Susan Veronica Sweazy was born in Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence and Donna (Adams) Sweazy on June 7, 1951. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Central High School in Austin. On October 2, 1972,...

Jan 24, 2022

Carol Anne (Jameson) Madsen, age 80, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Mark’s Assisted Living in Austin. Carol Anne was born November 16, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was affectionately called Peachie by her family members and close friends. She was a loving, caring, and giving person. Carol Anne was one of...

Jan 23, 2022

Richard James Cook, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Richard was born on February 3, 1943, in Spring Valley, Minnesota to Edward and Myrtle Cook.  He graduated from St. Mary’s College in 1965 and subsequently received his Master of Science Degree in Education from Winona State...

Jan 23, 2022

Gerald F. Simonson, age 74, of Hayward Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home. Gerald was born May 24, 1947, in Albert Lea Minnesota to Elmer and Marie (Kruger) Simonson. On November 25, 1964, he enlisted into the United States Navy where he served until his honorable discharge on November 24,...

Jan 21, 2022

James Allyn Johnson, 64, of Austin, Minnesota, went to his Eternal home Friday, January 21st, 2022.

He was born on December 19th, 1957, in California to Dale and Winifred (Reed) Johnson. He married Babie Peggy Smith on October 14th, 1995. He loved life and lived his life for God. He loved his boys, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....

Jan 21, 2022

Sandra L. Gaughran, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Legacy of Brownsdale. Sandra Lee Miller was born October 8, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ervin and Ruth (Davis) Miller. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On August 19, 1957, Sandra married Adolph...

Jan 19, 2022

William “Bill” Dale Bell , age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his home in Austin. Bill was born on July 30, 1939, in Austin to Donald and Jeanette (Ingvalson) Bell. He graduated from Austin High School in 1958. On June 24, 1971, he...

Jan 17, 2022

Florence M. Blowers, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Florence May Bartholomew was born to Charles and Dorothy (Rector) Bartholomew on July 27, 1937, in Mason City, Iowa. She attended Lyle, Minnesota schools and graduated from Austin High School. On June...

Jan 17, 2022

Roger Duane Kraft, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home in Austin. He was born on January 14, 1939, in Elkton, Minnesota, to Rudolph and Daphine (Nelson) Kraft in his grandparent’s home. Roger lived his early years on the Elkton farm before his mother moved the family into town....