Obituaries

Oct 8, 2020

Mary Lou Swanson, a devoted and beloved wife, sister, aunt, and godmother, died October 8, of respiratory failure in hospice at the Mayo Hospital in Austin, MN. She was 84. Her family was not allowed to be by her side due to state COVID-19 restrictions.

Born Mary Louise Dauk on December 20, 1935...

Oct 8, 2020

Merton Myron Meineke, age 96 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Sacred Heart Care Center. Merton was born May 20, 1924 in Iowa, the son of Cecil John and Clarice (Lord) Meineke. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. Following his graduation, Merton enlisted into the United States Navy...

Oct 7, 2020

Pearl India Nolt was welcomed into Jesus’ arms October 6, 2020. She was born October 7, 2020 at 6:13 AM. Her parents, Allen and Krysta Nolt lovingly held her for a day surrounded by family and loved ones.

Pearl was loved and cherished her entire life. She now is in a perfect home where she will face...

Oct 7, 2020

Richard “Dick” Wayne Christenson, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at The Cedars of Austin. He was born on July 14, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Elmer and Vivian (Lee) Christenson. Dick attended Austin High School and graduated in 1957. On October 4, 1961, he enlisted into the United States Army,...

Oct 6, 2020

Eugene Edwin Wollschlager, age 89 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away from heart failure on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. Eugene was born January 7, 1931, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Edwin and Amilda (Kime) Wollschlager. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949. Following graduation, Eugene enlisted into...

Oct 6, 2020

Shirley M. Sistek, age 70 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home in Austin. Shirley Mae Cook was born February 28, 1950, to Charles and Mae Etta (Moen) Cook in Freeborn County, Minnesota. She grew up in London, Minnesota and attended school in Lyle, Minnesota. Shirley lived in Austin most of her...

Oct 6, 2020

Amy Elizabeth Schied nee Fath, age 53 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Amy was born September 24, 1967 in Trimont, Minnesota, to Jerome and Shirley (Christian) Fath. She grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota and graduated from Bloomington Jefferson High School in 1986. Amy worked in various retail positions in Austin, Minnesota...

Oct 6, 2020

Armeada “Jean” Boverhuis, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at Sacred Heart care facility.  Jean was born in Austin, MN during the infamous Armistice day snow storm on November 11th, 1940 to Myron and Olga Yanzer.  She attended Lansing Elementary School and graduated Austin High School in 1959, later receiving her LPN degree.

Oct 5, 2020

Jeanne D. Gondreau, age 72 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at her home in Austin. Jeanne Dianne Hall was born to Charles and Helen (Anderson) Hall on October 15, 1947 in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin and graduated with the class of 1965 from Austin High School. Jeanne then took classes...

Oct 5, 2020

Virginia M. (Ginny) Lindquist, age 92 of Waterville, formerly of Blooming Prairie, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 at her lake home in Waterville. Virginia Mae Motle was born June 1, 1928 to William J. and Viola Mae (Gummow) Motle in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.  She grew up in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School...

Oct 4, 2020

John Kevin Crape, age 52, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2020. John was born on June 10,1968, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents John Pharr and Mattie Webb. He attended high school at Custard High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he enjoyed playing football. In 1989 he enlisted in the United States Navy...

Oct 4, 2020

Dolores M. "Pete" Judd, age 91, of Austin, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Born July 18, 1929 to Henrietta (Scott) Peterson and William E. Peterson in Laredo, TX. Her family moved back to Austin shortly after her birth. Pete was confirmed from St. Olaf Lutheran Church and graduated from Austin High...

Oct 3, 2020

Larry LaRue Dahmen Sr., age 71, of Austin, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home.

Larry was born June 15, 1949 in Austin to Earl and LaVonne (Skauge) Dahmen.  He attended school in Austin and later received his GED.  Larry got involved with the Carnival and traveled across the United States.  Larry was fascinated with antiques...

Oct 1, 2020

Astrid L. Brown, age 93 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Gables of Boutwells Landing – Senior Living in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Astrid Linnea Svedlund was born November 1, 1926 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Emmanuel and Vendla (Johnson) Svedlund. She grew up in Denver and graduated from East Denver High...

Sep 29, 2020

David “Popop” Edgar Swenson, age 76 of Albert Lea, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home in Albert Lea. David was born April 27, 1944 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota to Russell and Pearl (Madson) Swenson. He graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. Following high school, he enlisted into the United States Air Force serving...

Sep 26, 2020

Charles Martin Coughlin, age 89 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie. He was born November 30,1930, to his parents Thomas and Mary (Martin) Coughlin at home in Freeborn County. He was raised and confirmed in St. Columbanus Catholic Church. He attended country school through 8th...

Sep 25, 2020

Catherine M. Lewis, age 85 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Austin. Catherine Mary Ross was born on April 24, 1935, to her parents Fred and Clara (Malley) Ross in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Lansing School District and Austin High School. On April 10, 1954, Catherine married Robert C....

Sep 25, 2020

Judith (Judy) Ann Johnson, age 72 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Judith was born to Leon and Lucille (Milbrandt) Werner, on March 24, 1948, in Osage, Iowa. She grew up on a farm outside of Meyer, Iowa and lived there until she graduated from Stacyville...

Sep 24, 2020

Douglas Duane Edwards, age 62, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home in Austin, MN. Doug was born December 4th, 1957 in Austin, MN to Howard and Grace (Pettit) Edwards. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. After graduating, he joined the US Army under the buddy system with a friend. After his time in...

Sep 22, 2020

Arthur James Goembel, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin after a 7-year battle with Bone Marrow Cancer and Leukemia. Arthur was born August 16, 1938 in Moline, Illinois to Donald and Frances (Spieker) Goembel. He grew up...