Josephine M. Hart, 93, of Austin, died at Sacred Heart Care Center Friday morning, April 22, 2011.

She was born Aug. 29, 1917, to Joseph and Albina (Shubert) Hanzlicek in rural Steele County, Minn. She received her elementary education at a country school and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1935. She married Robert F. Hart Aug. 22, 1938, in Blooming Prairie. They made their home in Austin where they raised three children. Robert passed away on Oct. 7, 2001. Josephine enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and sewing. In earlier years she enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Hart of Rochester, Thomas (Kathleen) Hart of Northfield; daughter, Jean Badger of Rochester; four grandchildren, Connie, Andrea, Scott and Mike; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Donald Hanzlicek; and son-in-law, Daniel Badger.

Private family services and burial at Oakwood Cemetery of Austin will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.