Austin Daily Herald

Greg G Grose, 74, passed away peacefully at home in Dundas, MN on May 21, 2022, surrounded by family and his faithful dog, Bennie. He was born on July 18, 1947, in Austin, MN the son of Elder "Bud" Grose and Lois (Christenson) Grose. Greg is sadly missed by his entire family, and survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Diane Ibrahim along with his daughter Samantha (Kande) Ngalamulume; son Sharif (Yvonne) Ibrahim; son Adam (Meredith) Ibrahim; daughter Jacqueline (Doug) Nelson and five grandchildren. Caleb and Cameron Ngalamulume, Karim Ibrahim, Vonn Ibrahim, and Josephine Nelson. He was awaiting the arrival of a sixth grandchild in the fall. Greg is also survived by his sister Sue (Mike)...

Gregg Allen Knotts, 65 of Rochester died Wednesday evening at his home following a courageous 11-month battle with Acute Myelocytic Leukemia. Gregg was born July 25, 1956, in Austin, MN to Galen and Helen (Wallace) Knotts. He grew up in Austin, MN and graduated from Austin high school in 1974. Gregg then attended Bemidji State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Peggy Ahlman on September 6, 1980, in Morristown, MN. After college, he began working at IBM for thirty-one years. Last summer Gregg retired from Mayo Clinic, where he had worked for the past ten years. Gregg loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and...

Ronald Gene Ashton after fighting battle after battle, finally gave up his fight and passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 83. Born to Kenneth and Eileen Ashton in Austin, Minnesota, November 22, 1938, Ron was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Austin High School in 1956 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his service he was severely injured, left the service with a medical discharge. He returned to Minnesota and graduated from Mankato State University. While in college, he met and married Patricia Teff who was by his side for over 59 years. He worked in advertising and property management for Dayton-Hudson Corporation, established the...

Carol Lewis, 78, of Mankato, died March 9, 2022 in Mankato. Celebration of Life will be from 1-4p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary with a memorial service starting at 2:00pm. Livestreaming will be available at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Wilma Jean "Nannie" Peterson, age 75, of Owatonna, died Saturday, February 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Wilma Schabacker was born on March 11, 1946, in Austin, MN, the daughter of the late Frederick and Marcella (Sprauge) Schabacker. She grew up in Austin, MN, and attended Austin High School. She was married to Dennis Peterson on March 27, 1965, in Austin, MN, and made their home in Owatonna, MN. Wilma worked as a daycare provider for over 40 years, retiring in 2013. Wilma was a free-spirited woman who always spoke her mind. She enjoyed going to the cabin on Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN, travelling around the US and the world, going on cruises, and cruising in...

LaVaughn (Bonnie) Osborn, 91, of Rochester died on January 26, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Rochester, MN. She moved to Wykoff, MN after her second birthday, when her father was killed in a farm related accident. She graduated from Wykoff High School in 1948. On April 15, 1950, she married Harold "Harry" Osborn at St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church in Fountain, MN. LaVaughn treasured her husband, family, faith, and friends. LaVaughn worked as a cafeteria monitor at John Adams School in Rochester for thirteen years and had a postal sub-station for three years at Knowlton Department Store. She enjoyed entertaining, knitting, crocheting, dancing, and card games, especially...

Lorraine McInnes, 94, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday September 14, 2021 at Shorewood Senior Living. Lorraine Colleen Start was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1926 at a farm outside of Grand Meadow, MN to Carl and Louise (Slindee) Start. She graduated from LeRoy High School in 1946. On Sunday, October 2, 1949 she married Donald McInnes at the LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy, MN. After they were married, they traveled around setting up new Coast-to-Coast stores. She worked in various stores in Spring Valley, MN. She retired from IBM in 1990. She lived in Spring Valley, MN until she moved to Rochester, MN in 1985. Lorraine was an excellent cook and she loved to travel the world. Her favorite...

Robert Irwin Richardson, 89, of Rochester passed away on September 17, 2021 quietly surrounded by family at Rochester Health and Rehab East. He was born on August 30, 1932 in Austin, MN to Dr. Doyle and Dr. Lois (Irwin) Richardson. Robert graduated from Austin Central High School in 1950 and Carleton College in 1954 where he played basketball, baseball and golf. He served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. He received his Master's Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Ill. Robert taught at Ellis Jr. High and Central High School in Austin. He married Mary Jane Runquist and later divorced. On July 11, 1992 he married Beverly Harms-Jenkin...

Virginia M. Hanson, 78, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. She was born October 4, 1942, in Coronado, California the daughter of Marcella Burt. Virginia grew up in Alaska and moved to Colorado where she made her home for many years. While attending a local dance club, she met the love of her life, Larry Hanson. They were married on October 6, 1972, in Denver, Colorado. In the late 1970's the family then moved to Minnesota. Virginia owned an antique store, where she grew her passion for restoring items. She was a very talented home decorator which showed through her d?cor for each holiday and season. Virginia loved music which was a...

The gentle soul of Ryan Patrick Peterson became one with the Force and entered the Glorious Kingdom of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 4th, 2021. Those honored to be present at vigil, during his passing, agree it was beautiful. As in life, during his transition, Ryan's humble politeness and making sure his loved ones were "okay" remained to the very end. Diagnosed with cancer and facing a shorter time than hoped for, Ryan was serene knowing that he had already accomplished what he treasured the most, raising his three beautiful children with his best friend. He often commented on how very lucky he was to be given the gift of this time. "The rest is gravy," he would remark. A man of...

John Anthony Scheid, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on February 26th 2021 surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law in his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. John was born on August 1, 1934 to Emil and Elaine (McDonald) Scheid in Waseca, Minnesota. He graduated in 1952 from St. Augustine High School in Austin, Minnesota. From Austin, John headed to Ames, Iowa to attend Iowa State University. John was a member of Army ROTC at Iowa State and while there, married the love of his life, Helen Combs, in 1955. In 1956, his oldest daughter Laurie was born. Just a few days after her birth, John would walk in his commencement receiving a bachelor's degree in mechanical...

Autumn Brynn Jacobsen (Akron, OH, formerly of Lyle, MN) passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2021 from complications of epilepsy, at the age of 33. Born September 10, 1987 in Sioux Falls, SD to Rick and Julie Jacobsen. She graduated from Lyle High School in 2006 and attended Rochester Community Technical College. Autumn was a generous and loving spirit. She also adored children, especially her nieces and nephews. A lover of animals, Autumn enjoyed spending time volunteering at the humane society. She thoroughly enjoyed art and was an artist at the Silo Art Studio in Canton, OH. Autumn will be lovingly remembered by her parents Rick and Julie Jacobsen; her sisters Aubry (Wyn) Hall, Lindsey...

Mary Helen (Reinartz) Grunewald, 78 of Rockport Texas, Passed away Thursday December 17, 2020 at her home. Mary was born January 17th, 1942 to Frank and Helen (Ulwelling) Reinartz in Austin, Mn. She grew up in Austin and attended Columbus Elementary School and Pacelli High School. After High School she attended St Mary's School of Practical Nursing. Mary met her husband Phil when she was in 7th grade. They were united in marriage on August 19, 1961, at St Augustine's Church in Austin, Mn. Mary's Career in nursing was spread out over 42 years in a wide range of settings. From long term care to Orthopedic surgery to the public schools, Mary's caring nature was always evident. In her spare...

Gary Lowell Larson, 82, of Hayfield, MN passed away on November 6, 2020. Gary was born on April 9, 1938 in Olmsted County, MN. He was raised by his parents, Luther and Opal (Spiten) Larson, on their family farm, along with his siblings Kenneth, Roger, and LouAnn. He attended District 91, a one room schoolhouse, through 1952, after which he attended Austin High School. In his youth he enjoyed participating in 4-H and outdoor adventures with his brothers and local friends, usually involving hunting and fishing. He enjoyed time with his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who supported and encouraged him. After graduating high school in 1956, he joined the United States Army. Gary was...

David Loren Thompson May 17, 1940 - July 4, 2020 Dr. David Loren Thompson, 80 of Elm City, formerly of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his home. The family received friends Thursday afternoon from 5 - 7 p.m. at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson. Dr. Thompson was an author, ordained minister of the Wesleyan Church, and renowned old Testament Scholar. He was professor emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary where he taught biblical languages and literature for over thirty years. Dr. Thompson also pastored several churches, including Aspen Hill Wesleyan Church, Rockville, Maryland, and New Life Community Church, Lexington, Kentucky....

(nee Crosby), a long-time resident of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 with her family at her side. Virginia was happily married to and survived by her husband of 67 years, Eugene T. Klatt. Virginia is also survived by her daughter, Kari L. Klatt and son, Thomas E. (Mary) Klatt. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Mitchell (Tayrn) Klatt, Kendall (Kia) Namin, Jourdan Miller, Chase Miller and great-granddaughter, Rallee Klatt. A private inurnment will take place at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated. Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory in Cedarburg, WI is assisting the family.

Marcene Marene (Austinson) Pell, age 95 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on May 24, 2020 due to natural causes at Sacred Heart Care Center where she resided for the past six months. Marcene celebrated her 95th birthday on May 17th and she knew it was time to say "goodbye" to her family. We all gathered outside her window that day and she smiled and waved at us. Due to Covid restrictions the family will hold a memorial/graveside service on May 29, 2020. A gathering will be planned at a later date for family and friends, if possible. Please keep the family in your prayers at this time. We will continue to celebrate her amazing life. Marcene Marene was born May 17, 1925 in Nevada...

Donna M. Wilken, 94 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin. Donna was born August 28, 1925 in Faribault, Minnesota to Leonard and Dorothea (Leubke) Gess. She grew up in southern Minnesota having lived in Kenyon, Rose Creek and Brownsdale. Donna was raised on a farm, no stranger to hard work and she instilled that work ethic in her children. She kept an immaculate house, well cared for lawn and spotless car. Donna inherited the love of music from her parents and enjoyed venues of every type. As a young girl she and three of her sisters performed in a vocal quartet for local audiences in Austin and the surrounding area. Donna...

Lorraine S. Hildestad, 88 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin. Lorraine Sylvina was born to Herman and May (Clark) Jacobson on December 13, 1931 in Ostrander, Minnesota, and baptized at Bloomfield Lutheran Church in Ostrander. Lorraine began grade school in Spring Valley. The family then moved to Wykoff, Minnesota where she attended both grade school and high school at Wykoff Public Schools. Lorraine graduated with the Class of 1949. On January 10, 1952 Lorraine was united in marriage to Norman Hildestad in Austin, Minnesota. They spent a couple years in San Antonio, Texas as Norman served in the US Army. They returned to...

Warren Ralph Budd passed away on March 16, 2020 after a long illness. Warren was born on February 9, 1948, to Gerald and Helen (Ulwelling) Budd in Austin, MN. As a little boy, Warren was nicknamed "Cookie". Later on this was shortened to "Cook". Growing up in Austin, Cook's family was very involved in scouting and he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating from high school, Cook voluntarilyjoined the U.S. Army, not wanting to wait for a draft notice. He was sent to Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic and was honorably discharged on September 1, 1973. He soon met the love of his life, Laurel Oredson, while visiting his brother Roger. They were married on July 21, 1973, moved to...

Father, son, husband, brother, "Papa" and friend to all. Our Rock, Robert "Bob" Alen Highet, 54, left our beautiful world on March 1, 2020. Bob was born to Duane Highet and Ione (Helland) Speer on October 19, 1965 in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1984. Overcoming the loss of his father, Bob took on the responsibility of being the head of household. While ensuring the health and welfare of his family remained intact, he attended Rochester Area Vocational and Technical Institute and attained a diploma in Machine Tool Trades in May 1986. Bob married Debbie (Dokken) Highet and had three children together; Robbie (1986), Jeanie (1988), and Sami (1993)....