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Archie Hanson
Nov 28, 2015
After a brief illness, Archie L. Hanson Jr. passed peacefully on Saturday November 28, 2015 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester Minnesota surrounded by family. He was born July 22, 1924 in Freeborn Country to Archie Sr. and Hattie (Braaten) Hanson. Archie was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army. On December 3, 1948 in Austin, Minnesota he was united...
Alton Petersen
Nov 23, 2015
Alton LeRoy “Pete” Petersen, 87, of Austin, died on November 23, 2015 at his home. Pete was born in Albert Lea on June 14, 1928 to Nels & Mabel (Christensen) Petersen. He grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1947. Pete married Mary Ann Colligan on November 12, 1949. They had two sons; Scott...
Ann Kirchner
Nov 23, 2015
Ann LaRee Kirchner, 78 Ann LaRee Kirchner of Austin peacefully passed away at home Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born in Austin on September 17, 1937, the daughter of Durwood and Hulda (Long) Bardouche. On July 15, 1957 she was united in marriage to Lester Kirchner in Brownsdale, MN. The couple had work related relocations several times through the...
Scott Rasmussen
Nov 19, 2015
Scott James Rasmussen, age 64, of Austin, died Thursday, November 20, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Rochester. Scott was born in Carroll, Iowa on August 4, 1951 to Jim and Delores Rasmussen. He was baptized and confirmed in the catholic faith. Scott attended school in Marshalltown, Iowa and graduated from Austin High School in 1971. He then enlisted in...
Erin Finnegan
Nov 17, 2015
Erin Elizabeth Finnegan The George and Kathleen Finnegan Family announce the rebirth, from death unto Eternal Life in Our Lord Jesus Christ, of our dear Erin Elizabeth Finnegan. Erin lived as a lifelong member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She was a loving daughter, awesome sister, epic auntie and a great friend. Erin was a Speech Pathologist who was...
Myrtle Miller (Tesdahl)
Nov 1, 2015
Myrtle Rosella Miller (Tesdahl), 88, of Austin, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at her home. Myrtle was born in Rose Creek on March 23, 1927 to John and Kathryn (Mullenbach) Fink. She grew up in the Rose Creek area. After her father died when she was only 14, Myrtle and the rest of her family moved to Austin. Myrtle married...
Devonne Ulwelling
Oct 22, 2015
DeVonne Eunice Ulwelling, age 65, died Thursday October 22, 2015 at her home in Austin. She was born September 7, 1950 in Blooming Prairie to Harold and Eunice (Ferrington) Gross. She grew up in Blooming Prairie, where she graduated from high school. On September 9, 1972 she married David Ulwelling in Austin. She attended the University of Minnesota and graduated...
Sally Forstner
Oct 21, 2015
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Austin resident SallyAnn Mary Forstner will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 30 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Fr. James Steffes officiating. Sally, 87, died in her daughter’s home in LaCrosse, Wis., Oct. 21, after a month-long illness. Sally was born January 3, 1928 in Marathon, Wis., the daughter of...
Carol Penkava
Oct 21, 2015
Carol Agnes (Reinartz) Penkava of Lyle, died Wednesday October 21, 2015 at her home north of Lyle. She was born January 26, 1941 in Austin, MN to Andrew and Josephine (Miller) Reinartz. She grew up in the Austin area and was a graduate of Austin Senior High School. On November 28, 1959 she married Donald Penkava at St. Augustine’s Parish....
Arleen Schnorenberg
Oct 15, 2015
Arleen R. (Havens) Schnorenberg, 98, of Rose Creek, (oldest resident of Rose Creek), died on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Adams Health Care Center. Arleen was born June 16, 1917 in Eldon, IA to Jesse and Mary (Rowland) Havens. She lived in Elk River, Brownsdale and then to Austin. Arleen graduated from Austin High School in 1936; being one of...
Margaret Quale
Oct 13, 2015
Margaret Marcella Quale, 95, of Rose Creek, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Adams Health Care Center, of cancer. Margaret was born in Rose Creek on October 29, 1919 to James and Catherine (McIntyre) Cawley. She was baptized, had First Communion, Confirmation and married Hilding Leslie Quale, all from St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek. Margaret graduated...
Leo Reding
Oct 12, 2015
Leo John Reding (age 91) died Monday, October 12, 2015 following a brief illness. Leo was born June 6, 1924 to John and Mathilda Reding on the home place south of Austin. Leo attended school in Rose Creek and graduated with academic and athletic honors. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of St....
Richard Prizler
Oct 11, 2015
Richard Dean Prizler, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Rich was born October 15th, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota to Elmer and Evelyn Prizler. He grew up on a farm near Myrtle, Minnesota with his siblings, David and Gayle, where they rode a horse and buggy to school. Rich later attended Glenville High...
Walter Bauer
Oct 4, 2015
Walter Ellis Bauer was welcomed into the Lord’s arms on Sunday, October 4th at 4:31 am. After an eight month battle against lung cancer he made is journey to Heaven where he rests now at peace. Walt was born in Harvey, North Dakota on June 19, 1943 to Walter and Alma (Braunberger) Bauer and grew up on the Bauer farm...
Elizabeth Walsh
Oct 2, 2015
Betty (Heimer) Walsh, 92 of Austin passed away on Friday, October 2nd at Mayo Health System-Austin. Betty was born September 25, 1923 in Stacyville, Iowa to Anton (Tony) and Julia (Goergen) Heimer. She grew up on a farm on Minnesota and Iowa state border with German as primary language prior to attending school in Johnsburg and Adams, Minnesota. In 1940...
Randy Emiliusen
Sep 25, 2015
Randy Dean Emiliusen, age 55, of Austin, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Randy was born December 7, 1959 in Austin, Minnesota to Earl and Betty Jean (Hackensmith) Emiliusen. He graduated from Austin High School and then the Austin Vocational School as an auto mechanic. On April 25, 1981 Randy married the love...
Joseph Barnett
Sep 22, 2015
Joseph William Barnett, age 80, of Austin, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Joe was born April 19, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alfred and Norma Barnett. He graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School. After high school, Joe and his family moved to Hacienda Heights, California. He later graduated from Cal State Fullerton. On May 16,...
Daniel Braaten
Sep 20, 2015
Daniel “Moe” Ray Braaten, 51, of Austin, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System of Austin. Daniel was born in Austin on April 16, 1964 to Thomas and Lucille (Wehner) Braaten. He attended and graduated from Austin High School in 1982. He then enlisted in the US Army and traveled all over the world during...
Douglas Marsden
Sep 11, 2015
Douglas “Doug” Earl Marsden, 66, of Austin, died September 11, 2015 at Hillcrest Care Center in Mankato. Doug was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 12, 1948 to Charles and Verlette (Mork) Marsden. He grew up in Austin and after his schooling; he enlisted in the US Army and served his country in Vietnam for 4 years. After his military...
Lea Hejl
Sep 9, 2015
Lea M. Hejl, 67, of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin after a bout with cancer. Lea was born on March 6, 1948 in Yankton, SD to Albert and Ella (Carda) Fuks. She attended high school in Tabor, SD and later attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. Lea married...
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