All Obituaries

               Anita L. Schriever, age 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Sacred Heart Care Center.             Anita was born March 14, 1931 in Taopi, Minnesota to Raymond and Elizabeth (Kasel) Weis.  She was the eldest girl of seven siblings. Anita graduated from St. Augustine High School.  She married James Jennings in June of 1949 and to...

Polly Ann Jelinek, age 87, of Austin, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Polly was born January 12, 1933 in Austin to Ted and Irene (Crandall) Madison.  She attended Whittier Elementary School and graduated from Austin High School in 1951.  Polly went on to attend Southern Minnesota Normal College to complete her teachers training in 1952.  She received a BS from Winona State in 1961 and later earned a Masters in Elementary Education from the...

Agatha (Aggie) Emily Pedersen, age 81, of Rose Creek passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, October 18th, 2020. Aggie was born on October 3rd, 1939 in Austin, MN to Milton and Stella (Carstens) Norton. She graduated from Austin High School in 1958. On August 28th, 1965, she was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Pedersen at the Church of Christ in Austin, MN. She worked at the Hormel Corporate Office for 10 years before leaving to become a full-time homemaker and mother. Through the...

Marcella (Marcie) Nora Mullenbach, age 87, of Austin, passed on to her eternal life on October 17th, 2020.   Marcie was born on October 24th, 1932 to Lee and Margaret (Grant) Tindal. She went on to marry the love of her life, Otto Mullenbach, in June 1953 and had four children (Greg, Dale, Kim, Kay). Throughout their 50 years of earthly marriage they built a life full of family, friends and fun. Marcie loved the outdoors and was an avid camper. She also loved to polka, garden, bake...

Julie “Bunk” Mittag, 67, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 at home after spending her final days surrounded by family and friends. Julie was born on May 4th, 1953 in Austin, Minnesota to Conrad and Jeannette Mittag.  She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1971 where she was Valedictorian of her class. She went on to attend Lakeland Medical and Dental Academy. Julie then pursued various careers in the medical field. Julie enjoyed spending time with her...

Dolores M. "Pete" Judd, age 91, of Austin, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Born July 18, 1929 to Henrietta (Scott) Peterson and William E. Peterson in Laredo, TX. Her family moved back to Austin shortly after her birth. Pete was confirmed from St. Olaf Lutheran Church and graduated from Austin High School in 1947. Her love for the arts started early with tap classes and even a music program on K.A.T.E. radio while in sixth grade. Dolores...

Larry LaRue Dahmen Sr., age 71, of Austin, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his home.             Larry was born June 15, 1949 in Austin to Earl and LaVonne (Skauge) Dahmen.  He attended school in Austin and later received his GED.  Larry got involved with the Carnival and traveled across the United States.  Larry was fascinated with antiques and began a business with Roger Davis for many...

Douglas Duane Edwards, age 62, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home in Austin, MN. Doug was born December 4th, 1957 in Austin, MN to Howard and Grace (Pettit) Edwards. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. After graduating, he joined the US Army under the buddy system with a friend. After his time in the Army, Doug started to work for Unger Car Crushing Company. He also worked at Austin Packaging and the Mower County Shopper prior to retiring. Doug was...

Mary A. Regenscheid, age 73, of Austin, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home. Mary was born August 16, 1947 in Austin to Bernadette Stephens. She grew up and attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School. Mary was a devoted and loving mother to her children. She met Tom Regenscheid and they were married on June 20, 1987. Mary was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, trying new recipes, camping, boating, fishing, and...

John F. “Jack” Dunlop, age 82, of Austin, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family, after battling a rare neurological disease the last three years. Jack was born November 30, 1937 in Austin to Hugh and Engelberta (Winkels) Dunlop. He grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine High School. After graduation, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Marlys A. Ruud on July 11, 1957 and together they raised five daughters,...