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06/01/2026

Bernice Irene Lindahl

Bernice I. Lindahl, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Grand Meadow Care Center. Bernice Irene Weber was born on October 23, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Reinhold and Rosie (Chapek) Weber. She graduated from Austin High School in 1948. Following graduation she began working at Hormel. She worked for Hormel for 43 years before retiring at the top of the entire Hormel Corporation seniority list. On September 14, 1952, Bernice was united in marriage to Doyle Dean Lindahl at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin; they were blessed with three children. The couple later divorced. On April 18, 1981, Bernice accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at a Lowell Lundstrom crusade in Wells, Minnesota.

During Doyle’s time as sheriff, Bernice was a deputy and one of her duties included cooking in the Austin jail. Over the years Bernice received thank you letters from the mothers of inmates thanking her for her care and cooking skills for their children. A few offenders even enjoyed her meals so much they made it a point to be incarcerated over Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Bernice was a wonderful gardener; she had a beautiful garden. She enjoyed baking, making homemade wine, canning, and playing cards. Her favorite card game was “Aunt Bernie’s Rummy.” Bernice also loved fishing, camping, and spending time at the lake. She made beautiful oil paintings, Christmas trees out of jewelry which she gave to her friends and family, and grandfather clocks for her children. Bernice made extravagant wedding cakes with her own secret recipe. During the holidays Bernice would take time off work to bake cookies and make lefse for her family and friends. She won the Christmas light contest for the City of Austin for three years in a row. There was never a dull moment when Bernice was around. Above all, the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant more than anything. She will be greatly missed.

Bernice is survived by her children, Deborah (Richard) Thorson of Alden, Behren 'Bucky' Lindahl and Pamela (Tom Walsh) Lindahl, both of Austin; grandchildren, Troy (Christine) Thorson, Tiffany (Mitchell) Swanson, Shane Thorson, Derek (Nicole) Thorson; great-grandchildren, Tyler Thorson, Julia, Luke, Norah, and Hazel Swanson, and Titus, Mila, and Vera Thorson; sister, Marcella Rockwell; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reinhold and Rosie; sisters, Margaret K***z and Marjorie Halverson; and brother, Raymond Weber; infant sister, Evelyn Weber; and former husband, Doyle Lindahl.

The funeral service for Bernice will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. The interment will be held at a later date in Hayward Cemetery, Hayward, Minnesota. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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06/01/2026

Donna Mae Kallman

Donna Mae (Howe) Kallman, 94, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at The Waters of Kingsley Shores in Lakeville.

Donna was born on March 25, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Marvin and Alice (Baxell) Howe. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1950, where she met the love of her life, David Kallman. Both were active members of the school band, beginning a partnership that would span more than six decades. On June 22, 1952, Donna and David were united in marriage in Minneapolis. During David's military service and early teaching positions, the couple lived in Germany, East Chain, and Plainview, Minnesota, before settling in Austin, where David accepted the position of band director for Austin Public Schools. Austin became the family’s longtime home, where Donna devoted herself to raising their six children and caring for many others through her licensed in-home daycare business, which she operated from 1981 to 1989. Donna had a gift for nurturing others. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose caring nature touched countless lives. She enjoyed sewing and rarely missed an opportunity to attend the activities and events of her children and grandchildren. The Kallmans were faithful members of Grace Baptist Church in Austin. Donna taught Sunday School, participated in AWANA, and found great joy in serving her church community. The couple also enjoyed spending many winters at Siesta Village in Weslaco, Texas. In 2008, they moved to the Village Cooperative of Austin. A natural caregiver, Donna faithfully cared for David throughout his battle with cancer following his diagnosis in 2003 until his passing in 2016. In 2019, she moved to The Waters of Kingsley Shores in Lakeville, where she received compassionate care from the staff and, more recently, from Minnesota Hospice.

Donna is survived by her children, Dorrine (Jeff) Schou of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Daniel (Christine) Kallman of Northfield, Minnesota, Douglas (Kim) Kallman of Danvers, Massachusetts, Dale Kallman of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Deanna (Shawn) Welch of Lakeville, Minnesota, and Dana (Kristine) Kallman of Chaska, Minnesota. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Katherine (Tyler) Krueger, Brittany (Bjorn) Arneson, Laurel (Christian) Kramar, Nicholas (Hannah) Kallman, Samuel (Isabelle) Kallman, Megan Welch, Emma Welch, Andrew (Keena) Kallman, Benjamin (Anna) Kallman, and Matthew Kallman; seven great-grandchildren, Nolan Krueger, Leif and Sonja Arneson, Jackson Kramar, Finnley and Bowden Kallman, and Oakley Kallman; and her brother, Ronald Howe of Sun City, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and lifelong partner, David Kallman; her brothers, Marvin Howe Jr., Gordon Howe, and Donald Howe; and her parents, Marvin and Alice Howe.

A funeral service for Donna will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

Kay Janice Miller

Kay Janice (Peterson) Miller, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Kay was born June 4, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to Marion and Gladys (Seavey) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1957.

Kay married James “Jim” Dean Miller on September 21, 1961, and together raised two daughters, Debbie and Sherry. Kay worked at the Austin Daily Herald for five years, served as a Country Club Manager for 16 years, and later worked at the Hormel Employee Credit Union for 18 years.

She was a charter member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin and was active in the altar guild and quilt club. Kay enjoyed dancing, entertaining, cooking, sewing, and spending time at their cabin on St. Olaf Lake with her family. She was part of a singles club for 10 years, a winter Texan in Mission, Texas since 2001, and loved going to Puerto Vallarta for 16 years. She treasured time with her many friends and never missed a good cup of coffee.

Kay will be remembered for her warmth, her energy, and the joy she brought to family and friends.

Survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Philip) Murry and Sherry (Douglas) Bibus; grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Miller, Alexandra (Brian) Miller, Taylor (Josh) Farm, Andrew (Aubree) Bibus, and Allison Bibus; great‑grandchildren, Wyatt, Beau, Jax, Brody, Morgan, Owen, Addie, Vivi, Ava, and Aiden; siblings, Kathleen Bussian, Galen (Dorothy) Peterson, Marvin Peterson, Bonnie (Calvin) Ripple, and Roger (Dawn) Peterson; and sisters‑in‑law, Mabel Peterson and Rae Ann Peterson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim in 1999; brother, Daryl Peterson; brothers‑in‑law and sisters-in-law, Norman Bussian, Michael (Linda) Miller, Mary Meyer, Delorise Burdine, and Thomas Miller; and her partner of 18 years, Dale Nelson.

A funeral service for Kay will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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05/29/2026

Phyllis Kay Buzzard

Phyllis Kay Buzzard, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin. She was born June 28, 1940, to Olaf and Maxine Hanson, and was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1958.

Phyllis worked as a nurse’s aide, home health aide, and later for the Mower Council for the Handicap. She loved Scrabble, Bingo, casino trips, UNO with friends at the nursing home, and hosting her annual 4th of July party. She cherished time with her kids and grandkids, especially family trips up north. She enjoyed teaching her grandchildren many card games, including poker.

She had a deep love of music, often making up her own lyrics, and occasionally played violin with her sisters. She enjoyed gatherings with her sisters, “the Coven” for themed parties and was known for her humor, sarcasm, and signature eye‑roll. She loved watching the squirrels—Chubby and Little Tail—and the birds eating peanuts outside her window at St. Mark’s.

Phyllis will be deeply missed by all.

Survivors include her children, Tammy Lohrmann of Austin, MN, Phillip (Tina) Buzzard of Waseca, MN, Natalie Plumley of Owatonna, MN, and Arlene (Allen) Engel of Columbia Heights, MN; grandchildren, Todd (Maissa) Hickey, Bridget Hickey, Alan (Alissa) Buzzard, Ashley (Peder) Theiste, Andrew Buzzard, Amanda Buzzard, Phillip Buzzard, Timothy (Lynette) Schmidt, Christopher (Jeni) Schmidt, Chad (Danielle) Plumley, Chase Plumley, Joseph (Carissa) Engel, and Jesse (Bryanna) Engel; 26 great‑grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Barnett, Janet Farrell, Sylvia (Ken) Davis, Wendy (Ken) Larson, Candy Mathison, and Valerie (Ron) Johnson; along with many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Olaf and Maxine Hanson; son, Gary Buzzard; son‑in‑law, Larry Plumley; granddaughter, Cassandra Schmidt; brothers, Harlan and Brian Hanson; nephews, Curtis Barnett and Derek Larson; and her longtime companion, Gordon Trom.

A special thank you to the staff at St. Mark’s Living and St. Croix Hospice.

A memorial service for Phyllis will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. A luncheon will follow the interment at the Mapleview Community Hall, 101 Maple Ave., Austin, MN 55912. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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05/27/2026

Linda Lee Lestrud

Linda Lee Lestrud was a wife, mother, grandmother and sister. September 1, 1946 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the Lord blessed the world with her beautiful presence. She was born to Shirley Montgomery and stepfather Jerry Montgomery. Linda Lee Lestrud passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

She grew up in Austin, Minnesota with her three brothers; Jerry Wing, Rodger and Mark Montgomery. Linda married Conrad Jensen and had a daughter, Cindy. Later, she married Harvey “Jimmy” Lestrud, Jr, who had three children; Michael, Don and Kim. In 1972, Linda and Jimmy had their first child together, Brian James. Two years later, they had Justin Wayne, who was their favorite baby. Later as a toddler, he had the most beautiful blonde curly hair, as wonderful as King David’s son Absalom.

Linda worked at Thorne Crest South on third shift. When she came home in the morning, she would make breakfast for her family. She also would bring M&M’s to her first-born grandson, Kolt and take him to school. She also spent many years working at the Albert Lea Tribune and Southern Minnesota Shopper as a rural carrier for over twenty years before falling ill to colon disease.

She loved her mother, husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After her colon disease, she lived with her daughter Cindy and son-in-law Bobby Kilby. When Bobby was laid off during the winter months, he would make sure she had everything that she needed. Bobby would go buy her rib sandwiches or mashed potatoes for lunch and snacks. Linda loved putting puzzles together with her daughter and granddaughters while people watching through the front window.

Linda leaves behind her daughters, Cindy (Bobby) Kilby and Kim Erickson; sons, Don Lestrud and Justin (Michelle) Lestrud; grandchildren, Kolt (Jill) Krumpos, Vanessa (Joe) Davis, Derek (Brittany) Kilby, Annie (Chris) Plante, Jeremiah Erickson, Donella (David) Meldrum, Michael (Jo) Hall, Dylan (Taylor) Lestrud, Elizabeth Lestrud, and Mackenzie Lestrud; and many great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother Shirley and Jerry Montgomery; her husband, Jimmy Lestrud; brother, Jerry; sons, Michael Lestrud and Brian Lestrud; and great-grandsons, Jeffery and Steven.

The family would like to give special thanks to Bobby and Cindy for loving and caring for her daily, for the last seven years. And a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice for the extra care during her last week.

A funeral service for Linda will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Crane Community Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at Crane Community Chapel. Interment will be in Geneva, at Geneva Cemetery. Services are prearranged and performed with Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes.

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05/26/2026

Barbara "Barb" Jane Highet

Barbara “Barb” Jane (Monahan) Highet, age 83, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Barb was born to Keith and Florence (Severson) Monahan on August 8, 1942, in LaJolla, CA.

Her parents moved back to Austin, MN, when she was young and she graduated from Austin High School in 1960. She went to The University of Minnesota for 1 year. The same year the Ken doll was introduced to the Barbie doll, Kenneth Highet married Barbara Monahan on November 18, 1961, in Austin, MN.

In 1973, the Highet family moved to Moorhead, MN, and Barb attended St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Fargo, ND, and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1980. Barb completed her bachelor’s degree in human services in 1981. While attending nursing school, Barb worked as a unit clerk at St. Luke’s Hospital and following graduation she accepted a position in the Intensive Care Unit as a Registered Nurse. In 1992, Ken and Barb relocated back to Austin, MN, for Ken’s job. Barb worked for St. Mark’s Nursing Home and later became a Long-Term Care Surveyor for The State of Minnesota and retired from Corbell Corporation in 1998.

Barb loved taking care of people. She enjoyed reading, camping, fishing and crafts but especially making stained glass projects. She was a great gardener and grew beautiful Christmas cacti in violet pink.

Survivors include her children, Curtis (Diana) Highet of Apple Valley, MN, Craig (Darlene) Highet of Osakis, MN, and Bryan (Jennifer) Highet of Pequot Lakes, MN; her grandchildren, Rachel Toland, Megan Highet (Kelly Fischbach), Christina (Dane) Halverson, Keith Highet (Lauren Martin), Emily (Shad) Grilli, Kyle Hughes, Ayden Highet, and Isabella Highet; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Derek, and Lillian Toland, Jovie Halverson, Angel, Ken and Enzo Grilli; brother, Ronald (Nancy) Monahan of Rochester, MN; sister-in-law, Glenda Monahan of Columbus, MS; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; her parents, Keith and Florence Monahan; father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Lorraine Highet; and brother, David Monahan.

A memorial service for Barb will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, MN, with Pastor Michael Peuse officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, where she will rest next to her beloved husband, Ken.

The family prefers that memorials be directed to organ donations at donatelife.net. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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05/26/2026

Larry Ray Wilson

Larry R. Wilson, age 84, of Holmen, Wisconsin, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the assurance that he would be in the presence of Jesus and his beloved wife, Karen.

Larry was born on November 9, 1941, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up in Brownsdale and Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1960. He graduated from Barber School in 1962.

On November 17, 1962, Larry married Karen Schuster. Their marriage spanned 61 years.

Larry's deep love for Jesus was the foundation of his faith. He was an active member of First Methodist Church in Austin, Austin Vineyard, Albert Lea Vineyard, and Northside Community Church in La Crosse. He was involved in missions in Mexico and Guatemala.

Larry began barbering in 1962. Over the years he also worked in sales at Shedd-Brown, at Hormel, and owned Great Grips Manufacturing, before returning to barbering. He really missed barbering and his customers after moving to Wisconsin.

Larry loved to hunt and treasured his dogs. He was active in the Austin Jaycees and enjoyed woodworking and carving, trapshooting competitions, and barbering competitions.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Sybil Wilson (Waldron) and wife, Karen Wilson.

He is survived by his sons, Wade Wilson (wife Lynne) and Troy Wilson (wife Ann); 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Larry is also survived by his siblings, Judith Porter and Sandra Earl (husband Mitch).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be sent to Made to Belong, a nonprofit that serves children with developmental differences around the world.

Gifts can be mailed to: Made to Belong 1644 Pine Ridge Dr. Onalaska, WI 54650 or at www.madetobelong.global.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:30-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

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05/26/2026

Dorothy May McCormack

Dorothy May (Cade) McCormack, age 98, went home to the Lord on May 18, 2026. Dorothy was born on February 25, 1928, in Vittoria, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Fred and Eva Cade and the third of their nine children. She was educated in Canada where her upbringing in the Baptist faith formed her lifelong commitment to the Lord. She sang in the church choir and taught Sunday school. She met the love of her life, John McCormack, when she chased him out of his college classroom so that she could complete her cleaning duties. John was a US citizen who moved to Canada with his family in 1932. Dorothy converted to Catholicism before their wedding and left her home country behind to move to the US. John and Dorothy were married on April 7, 1948, at St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe, Ontario. They lived in Norfolk, Virginia for a year, then moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa where all eleven of their children were born. The family was transferred to Austin, MN by the George A. Hormel, Co. in 1965. Dorothy realized her lifelong ambition of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse when she returned to school as an adult, graduating at the top of her class from Austin Vocational School in 1971. She worked at St. Olaf Hospital for 14 years, providing quality care with a compassionate manner. She continued her career as a Home Health Nurse, endearing herself to many of her patients and families, before retiring at the age of 76. She and John were faithful members of St. Augustine Catholic Church and supporters of Catholic education, sacrificing to enable their eleven children to graduate from Pacelli High School.

Dorothy’s life was forever changed when her dear husband, John, went to Heaven in 1985. Her faith in the Resurrection and fidelity to her husband sustained her. Family meant the world to Dorothy, and she hosted and organized numerous reunions, adopting the extended McCormack family as her own. The highlight of many summers was the gathering up North, often renting out the whole lake resort. She excelled at providing enough food to feed an army! Dorothy enjoyed growing a garden into her 90s and her yard was filled with a beautiful array of flowers. Other pastimes were playing cards with the grandkids, numerous games of solitaire and gin, and there was not a crossword puzzle she couldn’t solve. In her later years, she became an avid Twins and Vikings fan; her Vikings sweatshirt was donned on game days, one of the rare times when she did not wear her signature blue.

Dorothy is survived by eight children who are forever grateful for her loving care, Stephen, Brooklyn Park, MN, Michelle (Lance Jacobs), Regent, ND, Mary Elizabeth, Austin, MN, Kelley (Fred) Limberg, Bella Vista, AR, Dennis (Myrleen), Austin, MN, Patrick (Lisa), Edina, MN, David, Aitkin, MN, and Theresa (Greg) Jacobs, Aitkin, MN; a son-in-law, Michael Thompson, Dexter, MI; a daughter-in-law, Betty McCormack, Stewartville, MN; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and two sisters in Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; daughters, Mary Kathleen and Colleen; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Hanh; one sister; and five brothers.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Austin. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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05/26/2026