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Gaylen Laverne Lastine
Oct 15, 2024
Gaylen Lastine, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at South Grove Lodge in Austin. Gaylen was born on November 14, 1931, in Rose Creek, Minnesota to Orville and Rhoda (Anderson) Lastine. He graduated from Austin High School in 1950. In 1951, he entered the US Army and received...
Mary Jo Miller
Oct 14, 2024
Mary Jo Miller, age 72, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Cedar Court Assisted Living in Adams, Minnesota. Mary Jo was born on August 27, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, to Carter and Maxine (Lange) Christianson. She was married briefly and divorced. Mary Jo lived in Austin her entire adult life with her beloved dogs. She...
Douglas "Doug" Dean Peterson
Oct 13, 2024
Douglas Dean Peterson, age 87, of Austin, MN, passed away at St. Mark's Living, on Sunday evening, October 13, 2024.
He was born on July 3, 1937, in Worthington, MN to Orvin M. Peterson and Hilda M. (Meir) Peterson. During his childhood he lived in both Luverne, MN and Worthington. In 1956, he graduated from Worthington High School.
In 1957, following high...
Delores Rae Moe
Oct 12, 2024
Delores Rae Moe, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed into her heavenly home on October 12, 2024, at the age of 86. She now joins her beloved husband, Ronald Charles Moe, who preceded her in death—a reunion she longed for since his passing.
Born on March 27, 1938, to Esther (Buehner) and Raymond Christofferson in Austin, MN, Delores...
Karen Lee Brown
Oct 12, 2024
Karen Lee (Tangen) Brown, age 79, of Delano, former long-time resident of Austin, MN peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 12th, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1945, to Harold and Irene (Lillefloren) Tangen in Albert Lea, MN.
Karen graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1963. She attended the University of Minnesota before deciding that secretarial coursework...
Dennis "Denny" Keith Ryan
Oct 11, 2024
Dennis “Denny” Ryan passed away from cardiac death at his farmhouse in St. Ansgar, Iowa on October 11, 2024. At 79 years old, he lived a life filled with family, friends, and passionate dedication to his work and many personal pursuits.
Denny was born in Austin, Minnesota to Glen Ryan and Bonita (Kruempel) Ryan; he was their fourth child of six...
Maxine Halbach
Oct 11, 2024
Maxine Halbach, was born on January 8, 1927, to John and Elizabeth (Thome) Mueller. She peacefully passed away at Stacyville Community Nursing Home on October 11, 2024, at 97 years of age.
She grew up in the Meyer, Iowa, area; attended school through 8th grade (receiving an in-school award), and proudly earned her GED in 1975. Maxine was married to Leo...
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Schuna
Oct 10, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” M. Schuna, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Comforcare in Austin. Kathleen Marie Vomacka was born on August 22, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Mary (Henderson) Vomacka. She attended country school and graduated from Pacelli High School. In 1965, Kathy was united in marriage to Keith Schuna....
Sandra Marie Carroll
Oct 7, 2024
Sandra Marie Carroll, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on July 4, 1942, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Bruce and Evelyn Andrews, she brought joy and light to everyone around her.
Sandra was married to John Carroll at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on July 21, 1962, and together they...
Tammy Lynn Quam
Oct 5, 2024
Tammy Lynn Quam, age 50, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Tammy was born April 18, 1974, to Larry and Judith (Goodmanson) Quam in Austin, Minnesota, where she spent her entire life, creating a home filled with love and warmth. She graduated...
Donald "Donny" Joseph Glynn
Oct 2, 2024
Donald “Donny” Joseph Glynn, age 85, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Donny was born December 31, 1938, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Eugene and Mary (Conway) Glynn. He graduated high school in Janesville, Minnesota and in 1956 entered into the United States Navy, proudly serving his country until...
Lee "OB" Allen Smock
Sep 30, 2024
Lee “OB” Allen Smock, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society- Comforcare in Austin. OB was born to Edmund and Fay Smock in Maryland on August 8, 1947. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On May 6, 1995, he married Sue Sorenson at the Hormel Nature...
Edith Holly Firestone
Sep 29, 2024
Edith Holly Firestone, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of York, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home in Austin. Edith was born on November 13, 1944, in York, Pennsylvania, to James Russell and Gertrude Lamanda (McFadden) Firestone. She graduated from William Penn High School in York in 1964. Edith worked as an assistant manager...
Patricia Marie Berg
Sep 26, 2024
Patricia M. Berg, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Patricia Marie Macal was born on September 13, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Mary (Raymond) Macal. Pat attended country school and graduated from Rose Creek High School. On December 1, 1962, Patricia was united in...
Karen Kay Wilson
Sep 25, 2024
Karen K. Wilson, age 83, of Holmen, Wisconsin, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin.
Karen was born on May 22, 1941, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1959. Following high school, Karen pursued her passion...
Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman
Sep 24, 2024
Patricia Sue Tiffany Hinman passed away after a lengthy illness on September 24, 2024, in McKinney, TX, where she had resided the last 14 years. Pat was born May 9, 1943, to Jessie Vonnie (Davisson) and Howard Milton Tiffany in Dumont, Iowa. She attended Chapin, Iowa, community schools until her senior year, when her school-teacher mother was forced to change...
Whin Gay
Sep 24, 2024
Whin Gay, age 17, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in a car accident near Lyle, Minnesota.
Whin is survived by his mom and dad, Thay Paw and Klo Wah; sister, Julia Moo; and brother JoJo Wah.
The funeral service for Whin will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin....
Elodia Yolanda Lopez Hernandez
Sep 22, 2024
Elodia Yolanda Lopez Hernandez, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home. Elodia was born May 6, 1945, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to Victor Lopez and Manuela Hernandez. She attended school in Piedras Negras and lived in various places throughout her life such as San Antonio, Dallas, and Michigan before she resided in...
Richard "Dick" Harold Lees
Sep 21, 2024
Richard “Dick” Lees, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Richard was born September 14, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Austin High School’s class of 1951. During high school, Dick participated in baseball, basketball, and was a member of the two-time state championship football team....
Dale "Rosie" Edward Rosenthal
Sep 15, 2024
Dale “Rosie” Edward Rosenthal was a caring, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He left us September 15, 2024, at age 90.
He was born to Rollo and Myrtle (Ous) Rosenthal on March 29, 1934. After graduating from Austin High School in 1954, he continued working at R&E Food Market. On January 11, 1958, he married Shirley Coreen Norris. Together they...
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