Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Janice Ann Retterath, age 78, of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, after a long illness.

Born February 3, 1943, in Austin to Albert and Monica Swank, Jan was the youngest of four children. She grew up in Austin and attended Pacelli High School.

Oct 11, 2021

Justin Michael Gilbert, age 34, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by love from his family on Monday, October 11, 2021. Justin was born February 9, 1987, to Ronald and Colleen (Johnson) Gilbert in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 2005. He then went to Jackson, Minnesota to earn his certificate in...

Oct 8, 2021

Miguel Jose De Leon, age 57, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Miguel was born on June 3, 1964 in San Miguel Acatan, Huehuetenango, Guatemala to Jose and Magdalena (Juan) De Leon. He attended school in Guatemala. Migue was in the armed force in Guatemala....

Oct 6, 2021

Jeffery S. Ellingson, age 55, formerly of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was born May 21, 1966, the son of Garry and Sharon (Weber) Ellingson. He graduated Austin High School in 1984 and received a certificate of Graphic Design from Austin Technical College. He served his country in the Minnesota...

Oct 5, 2021

Betty Ann Hanson, age 78, of Brownsdale, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home.

Betty was born April 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Erich and Elizabeth Mueller. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Custard High School. On April 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to David Hanson in Milwaukee. The couple moved...

Oct 5, 2021

Lois E. Benesh, age 92, of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

Lois was born in 1929, the daughter of John and Velma (Rutt) Patterson in Mitchell County, Iowa.  She graduated from St. Ansgar High School in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Lois met Walter Benesh at the hardware store...

Oct 5, 2021

Michael “Mike” Paul Langstaff, age 58, of Mapleview, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Mike was born in Osage, Iowa to Paul and Linda (Waller) Langstaff on August 25, 1963. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated...

Oct 2, 2021

Jody Marie McFarland, age 69, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Jody Marie Elward was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Bruce and Carolene (Anderson) Elward on April 6, 1952. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. Jody then...

Oct 2, 2021

Andrew James Engelhardt (known to all as Andy) passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 2, 2021. He is survived by his parents Jon and Ginger Engelhardt and sister Leah, and is preceded in death by his beloved brother Matthew Engelhardt. His spirit is carried on by his three children Lydia, Jeremiah and Malachi and his dearly loved...

Oct 2, 2021

Duane "Dutch" Lawrence Maxfield, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at The Cedars in Austin. Duane was born in Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence and Elsie (Klingfus) Maxfield on August 29, 1934. He attended Austin High School. On December 3, 1953, Duane was united in marriage to Mary Lou Meier...

Sep 30, 2021

Dean Francis Paschke, age 84, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Dean was born at his family home in Fairfax, Minnesota to Alfred and Marjorie (Dahlgren) Paschke on August 4, 1937. After graduating from Fairfax High School in 1955, Dean attended barber school in Minneapolis....

Sep 29, 2021

Roland Edward Nisben, age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Roland was born January 18, 1947, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Roland and Florence (Albrecht) Nisben. He graduated from North St. Paul High School. Roland owned a mechanics shop in North St....

Sep 29, 2021

Charles George Burke, 82 of Brownsdale, MN died September 29, 2021, with loved ones by his side at the family farm near Sargeant, MN.

Chuck was born in Mankato, MN on January 3rd, 1939, to Charles H. and Doris (Roos) Burke. He grew up on a farm near Mankato and loved...

Sep 29, 2021

Kenneth Christopher Stephan, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Kenneth was born April 2, 1932, in New Hampton, Iowa, to Christopher and Grace (Stone) Stephan. In 1950, he graduated from Reinbeck High School in Reinbeck, Iowa. Following graduation, he enlisted into the United...

Sep 28, 2021

Kara Jo Erickson, age 50, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at her home in Austin, surrounded by her loving family. Kara Jo Johnson was born in Gaylord, Minnesota to Randy and Sharon (Bebensee) Johnson on February 19, 1971. She graduated high school in Sartell, Minnesota and went on to attend...

Sep 28, 2021

Marion Louise Zimmerman (nee Tobar) age 100 of Austin, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Marion was born the daughter of John and Anna Tobar on August 20, 1921 in Austin, MN.  Marion celebrated her 100th birthday on August 20th, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Zimmerman; her father, John...

Sep 28, 2021

Ernesto Sanchez Cisneros, age 40, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Ernesto was born September 27, 1981, in Puruandiro, Michoacan, Mexico to Rogelio Sanchez and Silvia Cisneros Moreno. He graduated from Damoso Cordenas in Puruandiro, Michoacan. On July 27, 2002, Ernesto married Maria...

Sep 27, 2021

“Edward Bernard Kehret, Jr, of Marana, Arizona, formerly Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, passed away on Monday, September 27th, 2021, in his home. He was 79. Bernie was born in Austin, Minnesota to his parents, the late Ed and Leona (Padelford) Kehret, on May 25th, 1942. Bernie grew up in Austin, Minnesota. As a child, he could often be found...

Sep 27, 2021

Margaret Anna (McCarthy) Uzlik-Dunn age 80 of Austin, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born on August 24, 1941 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Charles and Edna (Herr) McCarthy.  She attended Pacelli High school. In the late 1950’s, Margaret moved to Sacramento, CA with her...

Sep 27, 2021

Clara Vasey, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at her home in Austin. Clara was born April 11, 1938, in Dexter, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Reka (Hofdman) Vogelsang. She attended Dexter and Elkton area schools and in 1986 attained her GED. On July 26, 1955, Clara was...