All Obituaries

Lucille M. Leachman, 97, of Austin died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home.   Lucy was born March 26, 1925 in Austin, Minnesota to Mahlon and Clara (Cota) Sargeant.  She was the youngest child in her large family.   Her father died when Lucy was very young.  Lucy would often recall how her many siblings and mother spoiled her with love. She loved to tell how her mother would tease her that she was so small because they ran out of material when making...

Rose Marie Francis, age 83, of Austin, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Rose was born April 18, 1939 to Aaron and Evelyn Thompson in Austin, Minnesota. She was a hard working and independent woman who put her all into her job which included Burr Oak Manor and the donut shop. Rose walked everywhere, nothing could stop her and good luck keeping up. She loved traveling and was a social butterfly. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. But...

Charmaine (Doumel) Raber, age 85, formerly of Austin, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Park River Estates in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Private graveside services were held.

Troy Joseph Cunningham, age 60, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, August 5, 2022. Troy was born 8 weeks premature on March 10, 1962 to Alvin and Ilene Cunningham at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Catching up in size and development was the first of many feats that Troy made quick work of, whether it be a feat of strength or any other personal goal. He attended school in the Austin Catholic School System, first at Queen of Angels for Middle School before...

Lucella (Sally) Michels has joined her family in Heaven on July 31, 2022.  Sally was born on April 22, 1930, in Meyer, Iowa to Alban and Kathren Hemann.  She grew up on a farm east of Meyer.  On May 4, 1949, she married the love of her life, Jerome "Jerry" Michels, at Sacred Heart Church in Meyer.  They shared their love with three daughters, Judy, Mary Jane, and Julie. Sally worked at the Normandy Cafe in Austin, owned the Melody Cafe in Osage, IA,...

Sunny Khaoone, age 56, of Austin, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland, Minnesota. Sunny was born October 18, 1965 in Vientiane, Laos to Doungdy and Bounyu Phommachanh. She grew up in Laos and finished 12th grade and also did 2 years of college.  Sunny enjoyed spending time with her family. She had 6 siblings, 4 children, and 9 grandkids. Who Sunny all loved dearly.  There will be a visitation for Sunny from 12-2 pm on Monday, August 1,...

Larry Luverne Hall, age 72, of Austin, died Sunday, July 24th, 2022 at Mayo Health systems-Rochester. Larry was born December 27th, 1949 in Austin, Minnesota to Hollis & Irene (Shorey) Hall.  He grew up in Rose Creek, Minnesota, later moved to Austin, Minnesota until his passing. Larry worked for Cedar Valley Services up until his retirement, he loved work, always wanted to keep busy and enjoyed his fellow workers there. Larry enjoyed a rich happy life, growing up with 9 brothers...

Donna Mae (Herr) Thomas, age 89 of Austin, passed away Sunday July 17, 2022 at her home. Donna was born March 4, 1933 in Austin, MN to Leo and Irene (Holdgrafer) Herr. She grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine (Pacelli) High School. On February 14, 1953 she was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Thomas at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Donna worked in the corporate office at Hormel Foods for 19 years and retired in 1986. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic...

Phyllis Elaine (Bender) Lee passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 at Austin Medical Mayo Hospital.  Phyllis was born on her parents Carl and Leola (Stiech) Bender farm on May 5, 1931.  She attended the Wykoff grade school and is a graduate of Wykoff High School.  Phyllis was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wykoff and worked at Libby's Canning Factory.  On February 14, 1981, Phyllis married Elmer Lee.  Together they enjoyed their cabin which they built in...

Robert Wesley Pettitt, age 95, of Austin, passed away with family at his bedside on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Bob was born September 13, 1926 to parents, Albert and Hazel (May) Pettitt in Otranto, Iowa. He married Mercedes Carmen Paniagua in San Francisco, California in 1948.  They spent 73 years together.  To this union came six children, twenty seven grandchildren, and thirty great grandchildren. Bob served in the United States Army during...