Obituaries

Oct 2, 2019

Hildegarde M. Golden, age 103, of Austin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Hildegarde was born January 29, 1916 in Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa to Anthony and Christina (Duclos) Huinker. She came to Austin at an early age and worked at the Hormel plant until marrying Charles F. Golden on March 26,...

Oct 2, 2019

Richard Leroy Steinblock, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Richard was born in Lake City, Iowa, to Almond and Helen (Barr) Steinblock on August 3, 1945. He went to grade school in Lake City, Iowa, then moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he attended Austin High School....

Sep 29, 2019

Clark Wilford Nelson, age 85 of Austin, passed away peacefully Sunday Morning, September 29, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN. Clark was born on August 5, 1934 in Geneva, MN to Wilford and Verna (Jensen) Nelson. He grew up in Geneva and attended Ellendale schools. On May 6, 1955, Clark was united in marriage...

Sep 29, 2019

Verner J.  “Bud” Harrington, age 95 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his apartment in Lake City, Minnesota. Verner was born December 7, 1923 in Red Rock Township, Minnesota, the son of Verner and Iva (Noffsinger) Harrington. On October 5, 1942, he entered the United States Navy serving during WWII. He was honorably...

Sep 26, 2019

William Boyd Diederich, age 93, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Riceville Family Care Center. He was born December 1, 1925 to Ernest M. and Erma (Boyd) Diederich in Austin, Minnesota. Bill attended Pacelli and Austin Public Schools. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the US Navy on June 12, 1943 and served aboard the USS Mendocino as a Signalman...

Sep 26, 2019

James Winfield Hayden, Jr., of Austin, Minnesota passed away September 26, 2019 in a way most befitting, working outdoors in his beloved woods. Born March 7, 1937 to James Winfield Hayden, Sr. and Margaret (Cress) Hayden, he was a proud graduate of Queen of Angels and St. Augustine High School (Class of 1955). After attending Austin Junior College, he joined...

Sep 25, 2019

Randy Gene Arnold, age 58 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Donna (Hanson) Arnold on September 12, 1961. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School, graduating in...

Sep 24, 2019

Elizabeth M. (Maloney) Vaith, age 92, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Betty was born February 10, 1927 in Preston, Minnesota to Eugene and Mary (O’Connor) Maloney. She moved to Austin, Minnesota at a young age and attended St. Augustine Grade School and graduated from Austin High School in 1945. On October 25,...

Sep 23, 2019

Gary Andrew Lunt, age 75 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, September 23, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born June 15, 1944 in Austin, the son of Andrew and Bertha (Peterson) Lunt. His father passed away when Gary was a very young boy. He...

Sep 23, 2019

Ardell Ramah Lindquist, age 91 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. Ardell Ramah Hagna was born August 2, 1928 in Mower County, Minnesota, the daughter of Nels and Annie (Johnson) Hagna. She graduated in 1947 from Blooming Prairie High School. On October 26, 1947, Ardell was united...

Sep 22, 2019

Harold Lloyd Stansbury, age 58 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Adams Health Care Center. Harold was born April 8, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Harold and Reba (Davis) Stansbury. He attended Southeast High School in Oklahoma City. On July 12, 1991, he married Treva Graybill in Fort Smith, Arkansas at a...

Sep 20, 2019

Eugene Joseph Leif, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, Friday, September 20, 2019, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Gene was born on October 6, 1931, in Wilton, ND, to John and Frances (Feyen) Leif. After graduating from St. Augustine High School, Gene graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, IA, where...

Sep 18, 2019

Suzette Dawn Loverink-Wilde, 62, of Lyle, MN went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2019. Suzette was born October 20th, 1956 in Austin, MN to Harm and Lola (Culbert) Loverink. She graduated from Lyle Public School in 1975. Suzette married Bruce A. Wilde in Austin, MN on August 13th, 1976. They were married for 34...

Sep 18, 2019

Nina C. Ingvalson, age 96 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her home in Austin. Nina Charlotte Kittelson was born to Carl and Nilanna (Wigtil) Kittelson on July 21, 1923 in Austin, Minnesota. She attended country school near Corning, Minnesota and graduated from Austin High School. On July 31, 1941, Nina was united...

Sep 17, 2019

Delores Marie Dahlback, age 89 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home in Austin. She was born January 26, 1930.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Services are prearranged and performed with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Sep 16, 2019

Donald (Don) Anthony Igou, age 87, of Dexter, passed away on Monday September 16, 2019 at home. Don was born April 22, 1932 in Sioux City, Iowa to George and Alice (Honrath) Igou and the family later moved to Salem, SD where he met the love of his life, Geneva Bies. On January 22, 1952 he was united in marriage...

Sep 15, 2019

Ronald J. Bradford, age 62 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.

Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Sep 15, 2019

Kevin Duane Reed, age 56 of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his home in Rose Creek. Kevin was born December 15, 1962, in Charles City, Iowa, to Frank and Esther (Joslin) Reed. He graduated from Austin High School in 1981. He then went on to attend Austin Vocational Technical College for...

Sep 12, 2019

David Allan Pillar, age 38 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at his home in Austin. David was born April 19, 1981, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Cynthia Pillar. He attended Hyland High School. David was an avid sports fan of wrestling and football, and enjoyed the Minnesota sports teams.

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Sep 11, 2019

Donald (Donnie) Duane Dray, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Don was born on September 28, 1936, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to William and Jane (Long) Dray. He was baptized and confirmed at the Community Lutheran Church in Geneva. He attended school in Blooming...