All Obituaries

Carl L. Hanson, age 78, of Austin, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home.             Carl was born December 17, 1942 in Austin, Minnesota to Carl P. and Mildred (Kraus) Hanson.  He grew up in rural Rose Creek and graduated from Rose Creek High School.  Carl enlisted in the Navy in October 1960 and was honorably discharged in December 1963.             On July 25, 1964...

David J. Schneider, age 82, of Austin, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Gunderson Health System in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. David has donated his body to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Memorial services will be planned later this summer.

James John Schulte age 94 of Austin, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, MN. No services are planned at this time. The family of James will be having his services at a later date.

Barbara Lucylle Langan, 86 of Austin peacefully passed away March 12, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was born to the late Fred and Thelma (Tabor) Hill, December 1st, 1934 in Little Cedar, Iowa. She married the late Robert Langan on October 28th, 1950 and they lived together in Austin for 48 years. Barb had seven children: Marcia (John) Tobar of Austin, MN; Maureen (Ed) Frein of Battle Creek, Michigan; Marjorie (Lynn) Reich of Apple Valley, MN; Bradley (Cheryl) Langan of Blooming...

Debra Kaye DeRemer, age 59 of Faribault, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home.  No services are planned at this time. The family of Debra will be having her services at a later date.  www.mayerfh.com

  Viola Jane O’Connor, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Austin, MN. Viola was born on November 18, 1931 in Red Rock Township, Mower County to Verner and Iva (Noffsinger) Harrington.  They moved to a farm near Taopi, MN when she was four years old.  She graduated from LeRoy High School in 1949.  She married Lawrence M. O’Connor on October 20, 1951 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.  She was a homemaker...

Larry (Pee Wee) Dale Anderson age 74, of Austin, MN died Monday, February 22, 2021, at his home. Pee Wee was born November 3, 1946 in Austin, MN to Alvin and Laurene (Dahl) Anderson. Pee Wee graduated from Austin High School in 1964 and then went on to graduate from Winona State University in 1969. The Army drafted him on June 26, 1969 and he proudly served in Vietnam. While serving he received medals in sharpshooting and expert marksmanship. He was honorably discharged in June of 1971. On...

Barbara Janet Adams, age 82, of Austin, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Barbara was born April 25, 1938 in Mower County, Austin, the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Weber) Adams.  She went to school in Austin and graduated in 1956 from St. Augustine High School. Barbara worked at St. Olaf Hospital for 25 years.  She did volunteer work at the hospital after retirement.  Barbara was an avid Twins fan and she enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include her...

Wayne C. Paulson, 79, passed away at home on February 12, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.   Wayne was born on March 20, 1941, to Allen and Bernice Paulson in Riceford, Minnesota.  He was raised in Austin, MN, and graduated from Austin High School. He was united in marriage to Ruth Neisen on February 17, 1962, at St. Augustine Church. They remained in Austin and raised three daughters. Wayne had many accomplishments. He was a member of St....

James Vincent Mentz, age 74, of Austin died Thursday February 11, 2021 at home.   He was born September 17, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota to Ezra and Marion (Ankeny) Mentz.  He grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1964.    He graduated in 1966 with an associate of arts degree at Riverland Community College (formerly known as Austin Junior College).  On June 28th 1966, John Mentz was born to James and Mary Ann Lueders, his former spouse. ...