Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Did you know that wearing green started because of a legend that the color makes you invisible to mischievous leprechauns? What fun facts do you know about St. Patrick's Day?

03/17/2026

Doris Virginia Samuelson

Doris V. Samuelson, age 97, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Doris Virginia Hanson was born on December 10, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Aldine and Aura (Berg) Hanson. She was raised on the family farm near Blooming Prairie. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. Doris graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1946. She then attended and graduated from business school in Mankato. Doris worked in San Diego, California, and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

On May 4, 1963, Doris was united in marriage to Rolyn Erling Samuelson at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. After marriage, Doris and Rolyn lived in Dodge Center and Rochester, Minnesota. The couple raised their five daughters in Elbow Lake, Minnesota. During this time, Doris worked for West Central Community Action. In 2017 she moved back to Blooming Prairie and enjoyed spending winters in Arizona. She loved to travel and spent a lot of time reading and doing crossword puzzles. Doris was an active member of United Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake, Dorcas Society, the ULCW, and later joined the First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Study Club. More than anything, Doris was very proud of her grandchildren.

Doris is survived by her five daughters, Kathleen Samuelson, Carol Samuelson, Sandra (Peter) Roverud, Karen (Jason) Isgrig, and Amy (Todd) Haigh; ten grandchildren, Caleb, Ethan, Gabriel (fiancée Lauren), Joshua (Anna), Ashley, Jesse (Kaitlyn), Tyler, Noah (Alissa), Samuel, and Summer; great-grandson, Henry; sisters-in-law, Gloria Hanson, Austra Hanson, Glendra Tuller; brother-in-law, David (Carol) Samuelson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aldine and Aura; husband, Rolyn; sister, Lorna Hanson; and brothers, Kasper (Norma) Hanson, Lyle (Evelyn) Hanson, Norman “Luther” Hanson, and Dale Hanson.

The memorial service for Doris will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. An interment will be held at a later date in Ness Cemetery, Elbow Lake, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie or Ness Cemetery in Elbow Lake. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie is assisting the family with arrangements.

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03/17/2026

Ojoye Okello Akane

Ojoye Okello Akane, age 50, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus.

Ojoye was born in a small village in South Sudan. During the split of Sudan, he made his way to Kenya to avoid becoming one of the Lost Boys. At a young age, he began building a life for himself in Kenya, which eventually led to the opportunity to come to the United States.

Intelligence, wisdom, resilience, and grit are words that describe Ojoye. He was a man of many trades and a true people’s person. He loved unconditionally and always set aside his own needs to support the success of others—especially children, youth, and young adults in every community he was part of.

Ojoye embodied the message of the day he was born, June 20—World Refugee Day—and always believed in God as his refuge. He showed up wholeheartedly for those around him. Throughout his life, he accomplished many things, from owning shops in Kenya to helping families obtain the necessities they needed. No matter a person’s race, gender, or culture, Ojoye was always there to help. He never judged anyone. His spirit was kind, generous, and always willing to serve others.

Ojoye’s legacy lives on through the many people he impacted—from the communities of Mankato and Austin, to people across the United States and around the world. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his wife, Achan; and his children, Jwokamer, Ajuda, Yiamino, Ochan, and Opiew; along with many other family, friends, and community members across the world.

The funeral service for Ojoye will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Faith Church in Austin. The visitation will take place from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. A visitation will also be held from 11:00-1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials will be used to support Ojoye’s family. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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03/17/2026

Kenneth Frederick Silvey

Kenneth Frederick Silvey, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Kenneth was born on November 8, 1929, in Manson, Iowa to George and Elma (Meier) Silvey. He graduated from Havelock High School in 1947. Kenneth then went on to attend Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, Northwestern Electronics Institute in Minneapolis, and the University of Minnesota. On February 4, 1951, he married Margaret Laidley in Laurens, Iowa. The couple was blessed with two children, Michael George and Cheryl Lynn.

The family moved to Blooming Prairie in 1953 and then moved to Kentucky, New York, and Massachusetts while Ken was in the Army. During his time in the service, Ken played tenor sax in the Army Marching Band at Camp Drum, New York, and Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

Ken began working at Honeywell in 1956 in the Engineering Evaluation Lab. He worked at several locations in the Minneapolis area and retired in 1988. During his time at Honeywell, Ken worked on several large government projects including the Space Shuttle and the SR71 Blackbird airplane. At this time Ken and Margaret lived in New Brighton. They were members of Messiah Lutheran Church in Mounds View. Ken sang in the choir and was a member of the board of Elders.

The couple moved to Sugar Lake near Glen, Minnesota, in 1992 and spent 13 years there while enjoying their winters in Tampa, Florida. Finally, they made their home in Austin in 2004 at Oak Park Village. Ken was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Ken is survived by his wife of over 75 years, Margaret; children, Michael Silvey of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and Cheryl Healy of Anoka; five grandchildren; eight-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elma; and brother, Don Silvey.

The memorial service for Ken will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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03/17/2026

03/15/2026

Barb Hylle’s service tomorrow is postponed!

03/14/2026

Maybe it's time to consider whether funeral preplanning is right for your family. Check out this informative article about how preplanning can actually make a time of loss a little easier on your family.

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03/13/2026

Carol Marie Belden

Carol M. Belden, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin, with her children by her side. Carol Marie Augustin was born on December 25, 1940, at home in Austin, to Rinhold and Frances (Stevens) Augustin. She attended St. John’s School until 9th grade and then graduated from Austin High School in 1958. On June 24, 1961, Carol was united in marriage to Orpheus Wallace Belden at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple was blessed with two children, Cathy and David. Carol worked for St. Olaf Hospital, now Mayo, for many years. She worked in physical therapy, as a nursing assistant on 2nd floor, and finally worked in dietary until her retirement. She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and being outdoors. Carol spent many weekends at their trailer on Jefferson Lake after retirement. Most of all, Carol enjoyed the time she spent with her family.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Mike) Minor of Austin; son, David (Sherry) Belden of Austin; brother, Paul (Mary) Augustin of Charles City, Iowa; grandchildren, Ryan Barnes, Jayden Minor, Daniel Minor, Sean Minor, Chad (Melissa), Ben (Pam), Kate (Tyler), Jane (Josh), and Greg (Brita); great-grandchildren, Emara Barnes, Kya, Mikah, Ryik, Rory, Ethan, Kaylie, Cassity, Riley, and Ash; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rinhold and Frances; husband, Orpheus; granddaughter, Sarah Barnes; sister, Louise Lingbeck; and brothers, Fred and Arther Augustin.

The funeral service for Carol will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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03/13/2026

Thank you so much for everyone’s support! Please watch what your donations did! You won’t see the incredible impact you have made to grieving families in this video but you will see a few frozen frungers and some chicken chuckers!

Please take a few minutes to enjoy!

Your impacts will be realized at our next camp starting April 11th. As always if you don’t want to freeze but would like to see what camp is all about please volunteer at camp.

Thank you to Aurora Web Solutions for being an amazing sponsor and jumping with us!

They get to pick next years costumes!

We’re still in awe of what this incredible community made possible at our 17th Annual Frunge event!This year, together, we didn’t just meet our previous reco...

03/12/2026

Barbara Kay Hylle

Barbara Kay Hylle, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home with family by her side after a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 13, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Bernard and Doris Hylle. Barb grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1973. Barb then attended Golden Valley Lutheran College and Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She also earned advanced degrees in Long Term Care. She held several successful positions; her most recent was Director of Nursing for the Benedictine Living Community of Minneapolis. She was also very active in the Minnesota Director of Nursing Association earning the Nurse Administrator of the year in 2005.

When Barb was not working, she enjoyed spending time with family, fishing trips to Whitefish Lake, attending dog trials with her sister, trips to Yellowstone National Park and vacationing with her sister out west. Barb will be missed by her family, including brothers and sister, nieces and nephew, cousins, and countless coworkers and friends who visited Barb during her illness.

Barb is survived by her brother, Paul Hylle of Grand Meadow; sister, Denise Hylle of Sheridan, Wyoming; brother, John (Melody) Hylle of Owatonna; nephew, Sam Hylle and fiancée, (Gigi Behun) of New Brighton; and nieces, Lauren Hylle of St. Louis Park, and Audrey Hylle of Minneapolis. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Doris.

A memorial service for Barb will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin are assisting the family with arrangements.

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03/11/2026

It's not easy to deal with grief and loss on a daily basis, but funeral directors and morticians do it! Today, we recognize each and every one of our employees and funeral profession colleagues for their hard work, deep compassion, and dedicated commitment to helping families honor the lives of loved ones in a meaningful way. Thank you!

03/11/2026

We made such an impact in the lives of grieving families! Our team raised almost $45,000 for Healing Hearts Connection and we smashed our old record of $129,000 by raising $192,000 this year!

We could not do it without the support of fantastic organizations like the Austin Eagles Club who so graciously donated $10,000 to our campaign this year! You are all so awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Jess Moujouros is also thankful you helped her jump into lake waconia by breaking the record!