All Obituaries

  LaVonne M. Griffin age 96, passed away Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.   LaVonne was born on September 23, 1924 to William and Mary (Cassidy) Griffin in Austin, MN.  She was a graduate of St. Augustine High School.  She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, MN and graduated with a registered nursing degree.  LaVonne then went to the College of St. Teresa in Winona completing her Bachelor of...

James Walter Heimer, age 71, of Austin, passed away Friday, November 20 at his residence in Austin. Jim was born February 19, 1949 in Austin, MN to Marvin A. and Agatha (Halbach) Heimer. Jim graduated from Pacelli High School in 1967.  He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam war.  He began employment for Hormel in 1971, from which he retired after 42 years in 2012.  On February 10, 1981, he was united in marriage to Nancy (Apold) in Stacyville,...

Colleen Elizabeth Bennett age 90 of Austin, Passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Mark’s Nursing Home in Austin.   The Bennett family will be having a private family service for Colleen at a later date.   Please mail cards to: Mayer Funeral Home, 600 2nd Street NW, Austin, Mn 55912.  Thank you.   Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com  

On Friday, November 20, 2020, Clarence J. Merten, passed away at the age of 90.   Clarence was born on November 4, 1930 in McIntire, IA to Edward and Olivia (Mullenbach) Merten.  He couldn’t wait to jump the border and emigrate to Minnesota where he grew up on a dairy farm that valued hard work and family togetherness.   He married Catherine (Katie) Van Esch in 1956 and they raised two sons who survive him; Greg (Charlotte, NC) and Todd (Saint Augustine, FL). Sadly,...

Dolores Frank, age 89, of Austin, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Cedars of Austin. Dolores was born April 9, 1931 in Rose Creek, MN to Martin and Alice (Hansen) Reinartz. She attended St. Peter’s school in Rose Creek and Rose Creek High School. On September 12, 1949 she married Delos Frank of Lyle. They started their life together as farmers in the Lyle and Rose Creek area. In the early years Dolores was a partner in operating the farm whether running for parts or supplies,...

Thelma Sue Auer, age 83, of Austin, died Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Thelma married the love of her life, Robert on June 30th, 1956.  They enjoyed 64 years of a loving marriage with many miles of travelling, spending time with family, fishing and camping. They could tell stories for hours about all the things they have seen over the years.  Thelma loved her family more than anything.  She was a very caring, loving and strong...

Ronald E. Miller, age 83 of Austin, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin.   Ronald was born December 10, 1936 in Osage, Iowa to Robert and Mabel (Kvam) Miller.   On April 29, 1961 he was united in marriage to Judy Larweck at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin.   Ronnie worked hard during his life as a body man and painter. Which most people would say “He was the best in town”.  But he also loved to have fun.  One of...

David Joseph Weis, age 73, of Austin, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his home.             David was born December 24, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota to James F. and Dorothy L. (Walsh) Weis.  He attended Queen of Angels Catholic School, graduated from Pacelli High School, and attended Austin Community College for carpentry.             He served in the United States Army during...

Jeanne A. Meany, age 88, of Austin, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Jeanne Alice Meany was born November 8, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Lyle and Agnes (McGuire) Paulson. She graduated from Benson High School in 1949. She then attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. The following two years graduated from the St. Cloud School of Medical Technology. She began her career in Austin, Minnesota at St. Olaf Hospital Laboratory...

Marleen M. Creighton, age 88, of Austin, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home Memory Care.              Marleen was born October 24, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota and grew up in White Bear Lake.  On May 16, 1959 she was united in marriage to Fred Creighton at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear Lake.             Fred and Marleen...