All Obituaries

Phyllis Jean Johnson, age 94, of Austin, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Cedar Court in Adams. Phyllis was born June 24, 1928 in Austin to Paul and Lena Koenig.  She was united in marriage to LaVerne Johnson.  Phyllis was a long time employee of Hormel Foods. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and watching Jeopardy. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lena Koenig; husband, LaVerne Johnson; daughter, Patricia Huper; grandsons, Jason Loucks and Jamie...

Ted S. Getchell, age 84, of Austin, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Ted was born November 1, 1938 in Austin, Minnesota to Harold and Sylvia Getchell.  He lived in Florida for part of his life, but moved to Austin where he married his wife, Carol J. Twedell and raised a family. Ted worked at Elk River Concrete for over thirty years.  He loved his wife, family and friends. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and just spending time with...

Helen Henrietta Wilson Keating, age 90, of Austin, MN died on Thursday, January 26, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Helen was born on August 22, 1932 in Austin, MN to Frank and Marie (Bigelow) Wilson.  She grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1950 She was united in marriage to Richard Keating on February 3, 1951.  Except for a couple years in Barstow, CA they spent their lives together in Austin.  After high school she worked at the First...

Ernest LeRoy Baldus “Roy”, 92, of Austin, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Roy was born December 5, 1930 to Leo Baldus and Mildred Faye (Corbin) Baldus of New Hampton, IA.  They settled southwest of Grand Meadow, MN in 1941.  At the age of 19, with the passing of his father, he took over the management of the family farm. He loved his career! Roy graduated from Elkton High School.  On November 26, 1955, he married Theresa Werner.  They...

Florence Catherine Ostergaard, 94, of Austin, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.   Florence “Flo” was born May 4, 1928 in St. Cloud to George and Marion Bursch.  She was the youngest of six children. Flo graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud before attending St. Cloud Teachers College. She went on to teach Physical Education at Cathedral, Pine City, and Henderson, MN before teaching at Pacelli in...

David D. Rosenthal, 59, formerly of Austin and currently of Roseville, MN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness. Dave was born to Darrell and Lorraine (Cornelius) Rosenthal on July 30, 1963, in Austin, MN. He graduated in 1981 from Pacelli Catholic High School and, immediately following graduation, began working alongside his dad selling and installing flooring at Rosenthal's Flooring & Decorating. Dave...

Douglas Allen LeBarron, age 82, of Austin, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Comforcare Good Samaritan.   Doug was born April 28, 1940 in Austin, Minnesota to Wesley and Reene (Lafferty) LeBarron. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School.   On December 23, 1963 he was united in marriage to Renata Gieser and had two children, but later divorced.   He served in the United States Army from 1963-1965 at Fort Hood, Texas as an infantry sharpshooter. He held...

Eldean Milan Erickson, age 81, of Austin, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Saint Mark's Living.  Eldean was born September 14, 1941, in Boone, Iowa to Ernest and Myrtle Erickson. He grew up outside of Stanhope, IA on the family farm and graduated from Iowa State, studying art and interior design. He moved to Austin, MN in 1964 where he met Margaret Tousignant and they were married on December 27, 1974. He spent 35-plus years as an interior designer, establishing countless...

Delores Mae (Belshan) Tschann passed away suddenly and peacefully after a day of celebrating with her family on Christmas, her favorite holiday. Delores, age 84, was born on August 12, 1938, in Albert Lea, MN, to Louis and Alice (Plevka) Belshan. She grew up on the family farm outside of Myrtle, MN, and graduated from Albert Lea High School. Delores met the love of her life, David Tschann, at a Terp Ballroom dance. They were united in marriage on April 27, 1957, at the Church of St....

Ryan J. Baldus, 32, was born October 16, 1990 to parents, James and Teresa (Schenk) Baldus.  He attended St. Augustine grade school and graduated from Austin High School.  Ryan was employed locally at Quality Pork Processors.  He loved to fish, hunt, longboard, spend time at the family cabin with his dog Lucy, and was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his dog, Lucy; parents, James and Teresa Baldus; son, Connor and daughter, Emma Baldus; sister, Brianna (Baldus)...