All Obituaries

Jeanne Ellen Westphal of Austin, MN passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center with her family by her side. Jeanne was born March 1, 1947 in Austin, MN to Lewain and Regina Stephens. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1965.  On September 24, 1966, Jeanne was united in marriage to Roger Douglas Westphal at St. Augustine Church in Austin, MN. They were blessed with 3 children, Scott, Corey and Sarah.  While Jeanne worked a variety of...

Genevieve O. McNiff passed away on April 21, 2023, at her home at The Cedars of Austin. Genevieve was born on February 2, 1931, to Charles R. Stockdale and Lillian M (Kintz) the eight of nine children at home in York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota.  Her parents farmed in different places, mainly the Cresco, Lime Springs and Osage, Iowa area.  Due to her health, she mainly helped her mother prepare all the meals for the large family and hired help.  Genevieve left school...

Patricia Ann, age 86, died April 21, 2023 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Austin, Minnesota.   Pat was born October 1, 1936 in Owatonna, Minnesota to John and Amelia (Marchwick) Marsolek.  She grew up in Claremont, MN and then moved to Austin, MN in 1942.  After graduation from Pacelli Catholic School in 1954 she was united in marriage to James Hansen at Queen of Angles Catholic Church in Austin on April 3, 1965. She became a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church.  She...

Richard Dale Holgate, age 95, passed away with dignity and peace into God’s arms at Cedars Nursing Home in Austin, MN, on April 3, 2023. He was surrounded by family and a loving medical staff.  Richard was born to George and Catherine Holgate on January 7, 1928 in Austin, MN. He attended school through the 8th grade. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in Guam during WWII.  After returning home from the Navy, he attended Brooks Barber School in St. Paul,...

Margaret “Peg” Lee Johnson, age 98, of Austin, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Good Samaritan Comforcare in Austin. Peg was born December 7, 1924 in Osage, Iowa to Ray and Margaret Cummings. She grew up and graduated in St. Ansgar, Iowa. On December 7, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harold Johnson. They lived and worked in Austin. Peg retired from Kmart. Peg was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and Weight Watchers. She loved to crochet, cross stitch,...

Irene Rose Kruger, age 89, loving mother of four and loving grandmother of three passed away peacefully in the early hours of 17th of March, 2023. Irene loved to be called "Mima" by her grandchildren.  She shared the same birthday as her granddaughter, Kayla. She was born in Cherokee, Iowa on October 10, 1933 to Herbert and Sophia Lynn. Irene was mother to Timothy, Patty, Kelly and Michael. She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband Lorin. She was also...

Sadie Eileen Pratt, age 22, of Dexter, was on born April 27, 2000 at Olmsted Hospital in Rochester, MN.  Sadie was born to Joe and Darlene Pratt (Menard).  She grew up in Dexter, MN and graduated from Grand Meadow High School.  She worked most of her life as a caregiver of disabled adults.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, loved camping trips with her family and hobbies included drawing and painting.  Sadie had a kind and loving spirit and her...

Helen Emma Matyas, age 95, died March 10, 2023 at her home at the Cedars of Austin.  Helen was born September 4, 1927 in Montgomery, MN to Frank and Emma (Tuma) Wondra.  She grew up in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1946. On July 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Francis E. Matyas at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague, MN.  The couple lived in Cedar Rapids, IA until 1956 when Francis was transferred to Austin, MN as a sales...

Donna Marie Schocker Kolb, lifelong resident of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota following her courageous battle against multiple illnesses, which included diabetes, congestive heart failure, congestive kidney failure, and a stroke. Donna was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933 to William Wallace Schocker and Edith Daisy Davis Thompson Schocker in Austin.  She was the second of six children,...

Nancy Ann Maloney (Rauh) peacefully passed away on February 27, 2023, the age of 84, at The Cedars of Austin in Austin, MN. Nancy was born in St. Louis, MO on September 18, 1938, to Ruth (Nesslein) and Cecil Rauh. She grew up in St. Louis, MO, Columbus, Ohio, and Perryville, MO. She graduated from St. Vincent’s High school in Perryville, MO with honors. Nancy married Vincent Maloney on October 13, 1956, in Perryville, MO. Nancy was introduced to Vince by her brother, Jim, who served...