Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

Dale Erwin Akkerman, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Dale was born December 12, 1928 in Pleasant Valley Township, Stewartville, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Gesine (Ellingrod) Akkerman. He graduated in 1946 from Austin High School. In June of 1947, Dale began...

Apr 22, 2021

Gary Phillip Gondreau, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Gary was born September 10, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota, to Elmer and June (Jaeggi) Gondreau. He attended Austin schools and graduated from Pacelli High School. In October of 1966, Gary married Jeanne Hall at...

Apr 22, 2021

James M. (Jim) Fuller, age 97 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home in Austin. He was born on September 12, 1923, in Madison, SD, the second-born son of Harrison Fuller and Carrie (Reames) Fuller. When he was 18 months old, the family moved to Austin, MN, where his father...

Apr 19, 2021

Craig Clarence Byam, age 49, passed away Monday April 19, 2021 at home.

Craig was born on February 8, 1972 in Austin, Minnesota to Lowell and Lorraine (Kemna) Byam. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1990.

Craig was most recently a SMART Transit driver...

Apr 18, 2021

Belva A. Heine, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at The Cedars of Austin. Belva Ardelene Rudlong, daughter of Harry and Alida (Engrud) Rudlong was born March 15, 1926 in LeRoy, Minnesota. She attended rural LeRoy schools. On April 15, 1945, Belva was united in marriage to Douglas Heine...

Apr 16, 2021

Calno Ardon Klassy, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Calno was born on October 26, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harrison W. and Esther L. (Schmidt) Klassy. He graduated from Austin High School in 1956. Following graduation, Calno enlisted into the United States Marine...

Apr 16, 2021

Timmy “Tim” Lee Burkey, age 51, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Tim was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Dillen and Lois (Brady) Burkey on August 4, 1969. He graduated from Martin County High School in Sherburn, Minnesota and went on to attend...

Apr 15, 2021

Wallace (Wally) Malchow, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at The Cedars of Austin. Wallace was born November 23, 1929 in Lakefield, MN, to Walter and Lydia (Bretzman) Malchow. He attended Austin Central High School in Austin, MN. On December 17, 1950, Wallace was united in marriage to Helen...

Apr 15, 2021

Paul Allen Klingfus, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. Paul was born March 1, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Anna (Barnhauser) Klingfus. He grew up on the family dairy farm near Austin and attended Ellis Middle School and Austin High School. On...

Apr 14, 2021

Linda A. Jakobson, age 76 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her home in Blooming Prairie. Linda Ann Holmes was born June 23, 1944 in Linwood, Kansas, to Charles and Leah (Bailey) Holmes. She was a graduate from Crookston High School. Linda then went on to attend college in Mankato,...

Apr 14, 2021

Arlene M. Hotson, age 94, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Arlene Mae Weber was born August 10, 1926 in Oakland Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ben and Bertha (Hansen) Weber. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. Arlene attended country...

Apr 13, 2021

Charles Van House, passed away peacefully at The Cedars of Austin on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 90 years old. Charles was born March 14, 1931 in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Agnes (Steen) Van House. He was a 1949 graduate of Cresco High School and proudly served his country in the...

Apr 13, 2021

John Thomas Jette, age 85, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home after an eleven month battle with pancreatic cancer.

John was born October 28, 1935 in Tracy, Minnesota to Orville and Alice (Silver) Jette.  He graduated from high school in 1954 with the title of Athlete of the Year.  John enjoyed a variety...

Apr 6, 2021

Aaron James Loverink, age 49, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home in Austin. Aaron was born June 15, 1971 in Austin, Minnesota to John and Margaret “Peg” (Maas) Loverink. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. Following high school, Aaron worked as a cook...

Apr 5, 2021

Barbara Jean Haugstad, age 68, of Hayfield, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born September 15, 1952 in Austin, Minnesota, to Sylvester and Dorothy (Osbern) Halsey. On December 30, 1975, she was united in marriage to Gary Haugstad at the Sargeant...

Apr 4, 2021

John Francis Beckel, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. John was born July 30, 1924 in Kasota, Minnesota, the son of Jacob and Mary (Tambornino) Beckel. He attended District 100 Blue Earth/Le Sueur school through the 8th grade and then in...

Apr 1, 2021

Genevieve Marie (Berning) Arends, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Genevieve was born January 25, 1929 along with her twin sister Geraldine Berning on the 26th to Herschel and Geneva Berning in Wykoff, Minnesota. She grew up in the Filmore County area....

Apr 1, 2021

Coniah Emmerson Horton, age 36, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home. Coniah was born October 10, 1984 to Darla Dahmen and Terry Dillon in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School. Coniah had a passion of breeding Pitbulls and had three of...

Apr 1, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Louden, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Betty DeShaw was born to William and Luella (Ristow) DeShaw on January 20, 1939, in Farmington, Minnesota. She attended country school then Rosemount Schools and obtained her GED. On February 18, 1956, Betty...

Mar 31, 2021

Lori Ranee Arthaud, 61, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota. Lori lost her short battle with cancer and was called home on March 31, 2021, her dad’s birthday. She was surrounded by her loving family and best friends. She was born October 1, 1959 to Lloyd and Helen Rieken of Austin. Lori attended...