Obituaries

Charles Lawrence Dibble

Charles Lawrence Dibble

Apr 13, 2024

Charles Lawrence Dibble, age 50, of Hastings, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home in Hastings. Charley was born on October 5, 1973, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota to Charles John Dibble and Cynthia Young. He graduated from Austin High School in 1992 and went on to receive his certificate from Austin Community College in graphic design....

JoAnn Tufte

JoAnn Tufte

Jan 28, 2024

JoAnn Tufte, age 90, of Greeley, Colorado, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Windsong at Northridge in Greeley where she was a resident. JoAnn was born November 6, 1933, in Mower County, the daughter of Harry and Eleanor Sheedy. She later married Richard Tufte. JoAnn was a homemaker and farmer. 

JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Debra...

Ann Dixon

Ann Dixon

Jan 12, 2024

Ann Dixon, age 98, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. Ann Coggins was born on December 1, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota to parents, Earl and Harriet (Neus) Coggins. She attended Austin Senior High School, where she was active in extracurricular activities such as drama club and orchestra. She graduated in 1944 and...

Jeanette Annie Clark

Jeanette Annie Clark

May 9, 2024

Jeanette A. Clark, age 97, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Traditions of Owatonna.

Services are pending with Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie.

Kim Jonathan Berry

Kim Jonathan Berry

May 9, 2024

Kim Berry, age 70, formerly of Largo, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Waltham Cemetery. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family...

Vernon Arthur Schneider

Vernon Arthur Schneider

May 9, 2024

Vernon Arthur Schneider, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea. Vernon was born on May 17, 1935, in Albert Lea to Arthur Emil and Martha Amanda (Flugum) Schneider. He attended country school and graduated from Austin High School. Vernon was united in marriage to June Elaine Ruesink on...

Clair Francis Allen

Clair Francis Allen

May 6, 2024

Clair Francis Allen, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa. Clair was born on April 2, 1930, in Grand Meadow Township to Charles and Laura (Overkamp) Allen. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1948. In 1951, Clair enlisted in the United States Army. He served...

Jon Lynn Canterbury

Jon Lynn Canterbury

May 6, 2024

Jon Lynn Canterbury, age 74, passed away from Alzheimer's on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Cedar Court in Adams, Minnesota. Jon was born on July 6, 1949, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Harold and Georgianna (Scharf) Canterbury. Growing up he helped his dad farm. Jon graduated from Bowling Green High School in Ohio in 1967. He graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel...

Patrick Michael Schmitt

Patrick Michael Schmitt

May 5, 2024

Patrick Michael Schmitt, age 29, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Owatonna. Patrick was born on May 12, 1994, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bonnie Ruedebusch and Kevin Schmitt. Growing up Patrick was active in the Boy Scouts and was proud to have won first place in the Pinewood Derby. He graduated with the class of 2013...

Rosella Doreen Nash

Rosella Doreen Nash

May 5, 2024

Rosella Doreen Nash, age 86, of Mapleview, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family and her precious Kitty by her side on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin, Minnesota. Rosella was born November 1, 1937, to Charles and Hazel (Wood) McAlister in Austin. She grew up in Mapleview and attended Austin Public Schools. Rosella married Walter Hall...

Anna Marie "Anne" Hager

Anna Marie "Anne" Hager

May 2, 2024

Anna Marie “Anne” Hager, age 87, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Nisswa, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Anna was born October 21, 1936, to Alfredo and Mildred (Robinson) Giovannetti in Austin, Minnesota. She was a 1954 graduate of Pacelli High School. Throughout her working career she held various jobs as a dental assistant,...

Lois Jean Penning

Lois Jean Penning

May 1, 2024

Lois J. Penning, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Highland Path Assisted Living in St. Paul. Lois Jean Gieser was born September 20, 1932, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Flatten) Gieser. Upon graduation from Austin High School in 1950, she worked at Kresge’s Dime...

Donald "Don" Lewis Tebay

Donald "Don" Lewis Tebay

Apr 29, 2024

Donald “Don” Tebay, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, peacefully entered Heaven on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Donald Lewis Tebay was born on August 16, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota at St. Olaf Hospital. He graduated from Austin High School in 1965. Don married his best friend, Colleen Miller on December 6, 1969, at Grand Meadow...

Martha Ann Hagan

Martha Ann Hagan

Apr 28, 2024

Martha Ann Hagan, age 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Martha was born November 24th, 1932, in Rose Creek Minnesota, to Nick and Anna (Meinert) Fink. She attended St. Rest Grade School and graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1950. Martha worked as a bookkeeper at Golden Dairy for four years, where she met her...

A. Maxine Lundene

A. Maxine Lundene

Apr 28, 2024

A. Maxine Lundene, age 100, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Onalaska Care Center. Maxine was born on February 2, 1924, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Benjamin and Stella (Juelson) Exe. She was raised in Hayfield, Minnesota and graduated from Hayfield High School. Maxine then attended Mankato Business School. Following school,...

Kou Viramonh

Kou Viramonh

Apr 23, 2024

Kou Viramonh, age 67, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Kou was born in Yougkam, Laos on October 3, 1956, to parents, Buntong and Khammone Khamvongsa. He graduated from high school in Laos. In 1980, he married Khamsavanh Soumponpackdy in Laos. The couple moved to the United States and...

Renaye Lori Palmersheim

Renaye Lori Palmersheim

Apr 22, 2024

Renaye L. Palmersheim, age 66, of Austin, MN, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Renaye was born on July 22, 1957, in Austin, MN to Leland and Bernice (Nereson) Falch. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1975. Renaye was...

Father John F. Traufler

Father John F. Traufler

Apr 22, 2024

Father John F. Traufler, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota. Father Traufler was born August 28, 1931, to John Traufler and Edna (Coty) Traufler in Chatfield, Minnesota. He attended Chatfield Public School, graduating in 1949. He then entered St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota for studies in Philosophy and the Classics...

Herman Henry Miller

Herman Henry Miller

Apr 21, 2024

Herman Miller, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin. Herman was born on February 11, 1928, at home in rural Johnsburg, Minnesota to Matt and Katie Miller. He graduated from Adams High School, Adams, Minnesota in 1946.  On September 13, 1950, he married Valeria May at Sacred...

Norman Oliver Schwartz

Norman Oliver Schwartz

Apr 18, 2024

Norman Oliver Schwartz, age 100, of Eagan, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at New Prospective Senior Living in Eagan. Norman was born on November 3, 1923, in rural Dexter, Minnesota, to George and Elsie (Studer) Schwartz. He attended Elkton High School. After school he worked on a farm and at a meat locker...

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