Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

Joseph William Kemmerick 98, of Austin, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 24th at St. Mark’s in Austin. Joe was born April 1st, 1919 in Leonore, Il to Frank and Elizabeth (Fluech) Kemmerick. The family moved to Williams, IA when Joe was a baby and to a farm near Stacyville, IA at age 7 where he attended...

Mar 24, 2018

Chester L. Gerhart, age 75, of Austin, died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home. Chet was born March 10, 1943 in Austin to Edward Sr. and Beatrice (Clark) Gerhart. He attended both Queen of Angels and Pacelli High School. Chet later received his GED from the University of Kansas while serving in the Army from 1962 to 1965. In...

Mar 19, 2018

Clifford R. Stoen, Jr., age 82, of Austin, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. Cliff was born April 10, 1935 in Clear Lake, Iowa to Clifford B. and Edna (Bowman) Stoen. He attended school in Clemmons, Iowa. His family called him Junior. They moved to Brownsdale, Minnesota in the late 1940’s. Cliff served in the United...

Mar 17, 2018

Barbara Ann Parmenter, age 63, of Austin, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. Barb was born August 13, 1954 in Le Mars, Iowa to Junior and Darlene (Sanow) Conner. The family moved to Austin in 1967. On September 23, 1995 she was united in marriage to John Parmenter and they made their home in Austin. Barb...

Mar 13, 2018

Mabel M. Foster, age 84, of Austin, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus, from complications of lung cancer.

Mabel Marie Rita Leibold was born on April 16, 1933, in rural Spillville, Iowa, to Arthur and Mary Ann (Wagner) Leibold. She attended country school and graduated from Austin High School in 1951. On Jan. 15,...

Mar 8, 2018

Kathleen (Kathy) Pusch passed away on Thursday, March 8th after a brief illness. Kathleen and her twin brother, Donald were born on December 18, 1925 in Graceville, Minnesota. They were the youngest of 5 children and grew up in Munich, North Dakota. Kathy met the love of her life, Frederick Pusch when she was a student at the College of...

Mar 4, 2018

Lorretta “Lottie” Seira age,91 of Austin died Sunday March 4, at her Cedars home. Lottie was born September 11, 1926 to John and Margaret (Mueller) Keilen. On September 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Frank Seira, they had three beautiful children. This union was later dissolved. Lottie held many jobs, head checker at Tempo, jailer and Reeds 4th...

Mar 2, 2018

No service are planned at this time. Service Information

Feb 19, 2018

Dorothy Jane Heimer, of Sargeant, Minnesota went to join her heavenly family on February 19, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. She was 100 years and 13 days young. Dorothy was born February 6, 1918 in Swann, Iowa to Lloyd and Leila (Walker) Wall. She was the youngest of four girls. In her early years, the family lived in Iowa,...

Feb 16, 2018

Service Information Visitation

Sunday, March 4 2018 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home 600 2nd Street NW Austin MN 55912

Feb 15, 2018

Former Austin Mayor and City Councilman Robert J. Enright, 98 died on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Brightondale Assisted Living in New Brighton, Minnesota. Enright was born on March 18, 1919 in Mower County, the son of William and Marian Enright. He graduated from St. Augustine High School and was a member of the school's basketball team and undefeated football...

Feb 15, 2018

Gloria J. White, age 70 of Mapleview, MN. died on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at home. Gloria was born In Austin to Maynard and Ruth (Sowden) White of Mapleview, she grew up in Mapleview and attended Austin High school. Gloria enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafting and art. She had several jobs, but retired from Austin Public Schools. She was a member...

Feb 5, 2018

Marita Ann Michels, age 97, of Rose Creek, MN died February 5, 2018, at the Adams Health Care Center. Marita was born March 28, 1920, in Adams Township, Mower County, Minnesota to John and Katherine (Gerber) Smith. She attended St. John’s Catholic School in Johnsburg, MN. On November 28, 1944, she married Wilmer “Bud” Michels at St. John’s Church. Marita...

Feb 3, 2018

Steven Ray Tapp (Tapper), age 68, of Austin, died Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at home. Steven was born on January 21, 1950 in Willmar, Minnesota to Maynard and Jeanette (Williamson) Tapp. He grew up in the Brownsdale area and graduated from Austin High School and attended Vocational School. On December 31, 1992 he was united in marriage to Annette “Annie”...

Feb 1, 2018

Leonard Beckel, age 88, formerly of Austin, passed away February 1, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Leonard was born November 29, 1929 in Austin to Harvey and Marian (Phillips) Beckel. He graduated from Austin High School in 1948 and from Austin State Junior College in 1950. He attended the University of Minnesota prior to joining the Air Force in 1951....

Jan 31, 2018

Mary “Monica” Johnson, age 104 of Rose Creek Monica Johnson, age 104, formerly of Rose Creek, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Good Samaritan, Comforcare in Austin. Monica was born April 22, 1913, in Austin, to Martin and Margaret (McBride) Reagan. She grew up on a farm in Rose Creek and graduated from Rose Creek High School, she went on...

Jan 30, 2018

David J. Hall, age 66, of Austin, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home. David was born September 18, 1951 in Austin, Minnesota to Howard and Viola Hall. He was a graduate of Austin High School, attended Austin Community College and Minnesota Bible College. David worked at Hormel and also the Census Bureau and election polls. David was a...

Jan 19, 2018

Raymond Joseph Kolb, 63, of Austin, Minnesota, died January 19, 2018 at home with his mother by his side. Ray was born May 14, 1954 in Austin to Duane and Donna (Schocker) Kolb. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. In 1985 he married Judy Brandt and they were blessed with two children. This union was...

Jan 15, 2018

Daniel Wayne Clayton, age 80, Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Dan was born February 18, 1937 in Ada, Minnesota to Fred and Allet (Gevings) Clayton. He grew up and graduated from Ada High School in 1955, he then came to Austin for a visit and never went back. In December 1955, he was...

Jan 2, 2018

Kenneth Robert Kneeskern 89, died Tuesday January 2, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester. Kenneth was born November 15, 1928 to Dwight and Florence (Runner) Kneeskern in Austin, MN. He graduated from Austin High School. On November 23, 1950 he was united in marriage to Lois Avon (Neutzman). They were blessed with four children. Kenneth was employed at Hormel foods...