nn Rosella Grund, 85, died on September 21, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Home after a short illness.

Ann Grund was born in Austin, Minnesota, on March 12, 1927, to Barney and Katherine (Schumacher) Hangge. She grew up on a dairy farm in the Austin area. Ann attended Catholic Schools in the Austin area and worked at Hormel Foods until her marriage to Lewis Grund in April of 1953. She then moved to the Emmons, Minn., area and spent the next 20 years raising her family. After her family was grown, she worked at the Lake Mills Nursing Home until health issues forced her into early retirement. Ann was a very devoted homemaker and mother. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed gardening and canning. Ann was active in St. James Catholic Church in Twin Lakes, Minn., receiving the Bishops award from the Diocese of Winona.

Survivors include her husband, Lewis of Northwood, Iowa; children, Craig (Allaire Anderson) Grund of Austin, Steve (Ambre) Grund of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Heidi (Kim) Emmert of Maize, Kan.; grandchildren, Vincent Grund, Derek Emmert and Avery Emmert; sister, Lucille Cress; brother, Ed Hangge.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Vera Bissen and Alberta Gavin; and brothers, George, Barney and Frank Hangge.

Memorial services for Ann Grund will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home, Albert Lea, Minn. Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment was held at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

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Marian Agnes Reding, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

Marian was born Marian Thommes on April 27, 1928, to A.J. and Agnes Thommes in Austin, Minnesota. On October 27, 1949, she married Leo John Reding and began a long full life filled with children, Leo’s political career, her faith and her St. Augustine parish community, and caring for people whether they were sick or lonely or shut in.

Marian was community-minded. She was involved with the St. Augustine parish and the women’s unit. She was an ambassador for her husband in his political career as alderman, mayor, and later as a state representative in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was often joked that many people voted for Leo because Marian was such a positive influence. Always impeccably dressed (and making sure Leo was too), she loved hosting community events and being part of the state’s political world. There are numerous photos of the two of them with such Minnesota notables as Walter Mondale and Hubert Humphrey of which she was extremely proud. Being impeccably dressed is a trait that was still very evident to the end when she would even accessorize before going to a meal at the rehab facility.

Being a wife and mother was very important to Marian. She taught her children to do their best, to care about others, to be responsible and to be involved in their community. She modeled that caring as she visited the elderly at Sacred Heart Hospice and wrote cards to those who were sick, hospitalized, or had lost a loved one.

She was preceded in death by her parents and both of her siblings, Dorothy Grimley and Glen Thommes. She leaves behind her five children, Colleen Reding (Mark Matthiesen), Maureen Hallett, Terry Reding (Mary Covington), Laurie Reding, and Tom Reding; five grandchildren, Alex Darke (Matt), Amy Hankinson, Elizabeth Reding, Andrea O’Byrne (Ben), and Lindsey Reding; as well as her sister in law Lenore Thommes and many nieces and nephews and their families.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Augustine Church or Mayo Clinic Health System in Marian’s name.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Charles Quinn officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Oct. 15, 2012

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Robert John Johansen, 66, was sent to live with our Heavenly Father on October 13, 2012.

Robert was born June 14, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota. He was the son of Andrew and Maxine (Henderson) Johansen. Robert served in the United States Navy after completing High School and worked many years in boiler operations. He had a knack for keeping his mid-century values in an ever-changing world. A hard-working man who often gave more than he received. He was a husband, brother, father, grandfather and a friend to many. He was fiercely patriotic, and a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan.

Robert is survived by his wife, Sonita Johansen; sister, Gayle Peterson; brother, Ron Johansen; sons and daughters, Mary (Tom) Blohm, Matthew (Stacey) Johansen, Micah (Kate) Johansen, Michael Carlson, Lisa (Andrew) Pergeau and Jeremy (Jennifer) Farnes; 12 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and loving companions Molly and Rokko.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Maxine, and brother Darrel Johansen.

Remembered always, with memories tucked in our hearts, we shall endure. It gives great peace knowing that one day we will be greeted at the gates, by Robert, when we make our own journey home

Private Burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Robert and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook at www.horancares.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

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Marvel Mae Carstenbrock of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, October 15, 2012, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Minneapolis in 1927 to Ralph and Florence Croft. Marvel attended Patrick Henry High School and Bethel College, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. degree. She married Walter Carstenbrock in 1948 and moved to Austin in 1964, when Walt became executive director of the Austin YMCA.

While in Austin, Marvel worked for Dr. Herman Miller and volunteered at the St. Olaf Auxiliary Coffee Shop. She later worked as an aide at Sumner and Oakland schools. Marvel was a part of the Y’smenettes and active in her church (Grace Baptist Church in Austin). She also served as church secretary for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter.

Marvel is survived by her son Ronald (Mary) Carstenbrock of Nipomo, California; son Jay (Barbara) Carstenbrock of Wheaton, Illinois; daughter Beth (Charles) Peters of Austin; granddaughter Adrienne (A.J.) Dombeck of Bemidji, Minnesota; granddaughters Stephanie Peters, Molly Carstenbrock and Emily Carstenbrock of Wheaton; granddaughter Megan (Adam) Butters of Coldwater, Michigan; grandson Justin Peters of Austin.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 20 at Grace Baptist Church in Austin. There will be a visitation time for friends to greet the family at the church starting one hour before the service. Burial will be at a later date at Fort Snelling alongside her husband. The family would prefer memorials to either the Austin YMCA or Grace Baptist Church in Austin. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Oct. 17, 2012

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(October 21, 1917 - October 17, 2012)

William M. Schneider, 94 of Adams, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, Stacyville, Iowa.

William was born on his grandparent’s farm in Meyer, Iowa on October 21, 1917 to Joseph and Theresa (Koenigs) Schneider. He attended school at Sacred Heart School in Adams and at St. John’s School in Johnsburg. He was drafted into the United States Army in April 1941 and was discharged in September 1945. He served during World War II and spent time in England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, France and North Africa in the field artilleries.

On October 15, 1947, Bill married Margaret Rauen at St. John’s Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minnesota. Bill farmed near Adams and moved into town in 1980.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Adams American Legion Post 146. Bill enjoyed fishing, woodworking, playing cards, touring the farm communities to check out the crops and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, son Duane, infant grandson Matthew, brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Dorothy Schneider, Leo and Martha Schneider, sisters and brothers-in-law Mildred Simon, Elizabeth and Gilbert Fasbender, Sylvan and Angela Winkels.

Bill is survived by his wife Margaret Schneider, Adams; daughters: Carol (Dean) Murphy, Rose Creek, Joyce Emanuel and special friend Gordy Alden, Rochester; son: Tom (Carrie) Schneider, Taopi; daughter-in-law: LeeAnn Schneider, Adams; grandchildren: Debbie Blomquist, Austin, Penny Murphy, Austin, Pat (Holly) Murphy, Austin, Chris Emanuel, Milwaukee, Jenny (Clint) Weiss, Grand Meadow, Jason Emanuel, Eagan, Jason Schneider, Adams, Tom Schneider, Jr., Taopi, Melissa Schneider, Rochester, James (Amber) Schneider, LeRoy, Katie Schneider, Rochester, Shari Schneider, Adams; great grandchildren: Tyler and Ryley Blomquist, Logan Murphy, Patrick and Tanner Murphy, Jessica Emanuel, Taylor, Cole, Travis, Heidi and Holly Weiss, Cheyenne Schneider, Corbin Schneider; brother and sister-in-law: Joseph (Audrey) Schneider, Taopi; brother-in-law: Marvin Simon, Waterloo, Iowa; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 20th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with military rites by Adams American Legion Post #146. There will be a 4:00 PM Rosary on Friday at the Adams Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

Adams Funeral Home 300 West Main Adams MN 55909 (507) 582-3461

Source: http://www.clasenjordan.com/fh/obituaries/
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Lawrence Hertle, 78, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and formerly of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on September 30, 2012.

He is survived by loving partner Marlene Rassatt; twin sister Florence (Earl) Hagstrom; brother Everett (Bud) Hertle; children Bryon Hertle, Bonnie (Bill) Ryther; Kathy (Bill) Walton; Jeff Quam; Marlene’s family; nieces; nephews; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Lawrence was preceded in death by wife Ramona Hertle (Heydt), parents Henry and Elsena Hertle and brother Willis Hertle.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Brownsdale, Minn. The Rev. Sharon Goetzinger will officiate. After the service, the family invites friends to join them for lunch to remember and celebrate Lawrence’s life. Interment of the ashes will follow at the Waltham Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 18, 2012

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Wilfred F. Schaefer, 85, of Adams, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Bill was born October 14, 1927, in Adams, Minnesota, to Joseph Schaefer and Celestine Winkels Schaefer. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947, spending time in Japan. In 1947 he married Isabel Giles. He worked for Hormel as a mechanic in Austin for 41 years. Bill enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He loved listening to old time music and dancing with Isabel.

Bill and Isabel were well known in Austin for their dedication to being the best hockey fans. He and his brother Ray, upon returning from the military, started organized hockey in Austin. Bill and Isabel received a trophy for raising the most money toward the Riverside Arena. He was also known to be a man about town, riding his stingray bike every day and finding his treasures.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Isabel; a son, Bruce; parents; brothers Raymond and Leo; sisters Dorothy, Margaret and Rosie.

He is survived by his children David (Connie), Roger (Jan), Joe (Penny), Nancy (Brad) King, Lori (Ron) Jacobs; brothers Sy and Bernard; sister Helen of Austin, 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass for Wilfred F. Schaefer will be celebrated on Friday, October 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to Mass. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 18 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Mayer Funeral Home chapel. Mayer Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 18, 2012

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Horst Franz Eggert, 90, Waltham

Horst Franz Eggert, 90, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 17, 2012, at his home in Waltham, Minnesota.

Horst was born on August 20, 1922, the son of Franz and Helene (Knoop) Eggert in Ruschirtz, Germany. He helped on the family farm while learning his trade as a machinist. He served in World War II, during which he was captured just off the coast of Tunisia and became a prisoner of war for five years, most of which he spent in Egypt. He then immigrated to the United States on August 5, 1951, to live with his uncle Ben and aunt Clara Eggert. He worked with his uncle in his blacksmith shop until 1959, when he bought the blacksmith shop and built his own business, Eggert Farm Service.

He married Erika Griese on May 29, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham, and they had one son, Norbert Eggert. Horst retired in 1996, but continued to work as a part time welder until he was 80 years old. He served as Trustee and Head Usher at church for several years. He was Mayor of Waltham for 10 years and on the City Council for 16 years.

Horst loved fishing, bowling, dancing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was known for always having a piece of candy for anyone he met. He celebrated his 90th birthday in August during his weekly Saturday coffee party with family and friends, and was overjoyed with all of the well wishes he received. Shortly after his 90th birthday party, he became ill. He spent a few weeks rehabilitating before his final wish of going home was granted.

On October 17, 2012, in his home of 59 years, Horst said, “Home, Sweet Home!” and peacefully left the loving embrace of his family to be welcomed into the loving arms of those close family and friends waiting for him.

Horst is survived by his wife, Erika Eggert, Waltham; son, Norbert (Jean) Eggert, Waltham; granddaughters, Emily and Amy Eggert; several cousins; and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

The funeral service for Horst Franz Eggert will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church 57043 300th St., Waltham, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jeffrey Kuddes officiating. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Waltham. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on October 19 at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home 501 Second St. NW, in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

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June Ardith Bauman, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota died Friday afternoon, October 19, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born June 30, 1941, in Cresco, Iowa the daughter of Lloyd Henry and Pearl Luella (Knutson) Fenske. She attended school in Cresco, before attending Austin Vo-Tech for cosmetology. She worked as a hairdresser in Austin at Austin Beauty Shop and South Side Beauty Shop.

On December 26, 1980, she was united in marriage to Warren Lee Murphy in Austin. Warren died on February 4, 1996. June also worked for Kmart for twenty-one years until her retirement. During her retirement, June babysat for friends and family. On June 30, 2001, she married George Blade in Austin. He died on July 13, 2005. June enjoyed doing crafts, scrap booking, crocheting and tending her flower garden, until her health made them difficult to do. On June 21, 2008, June married Joseph Bauman in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

June wrote, “My greatest gifts from God are my daughter and son-in-law, my three granddaughters and my three precious great-grandsons.”

Survivors include her, husband, Joseph Bauman of Albert Lea; daughter, Shurree (Tim) Arett of St. Paul; three granddaughters, Shantel Arett of Farmington, Ashley (William) Hood of Ft. Riley, Kansas and Katie Arett of Mankato; three great-grandsons, Luis “Chito”, Dylan and Timmy; brothers and sisters, Billy (Barb) Fenske of Cresco, Iowa, Judy (Steve) Davidson of Chatsworth, California, Jane (Jim) Brandt of Decorah, Iowa, Jim (Vicki) Fenske of Goldfield, Iowa and Larry Fenske of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Jean Fenske of Pineville, Louisiana; her special family of forty-six years, Linda Waller of Austin and her children, (June’s God Children) B.J. (Becky) Waller of Austin, Betsy (Kevin) Moriarty of Minneapolis and Brian Waller of Austin; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Warren Murphy and George Blade and two brothers, Bobby and Tommy Fenske.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Forbes, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23rd and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
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Rita Adella DeRemer (Schwartz), 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, October 18, 2012, at home after a short illness.

She was born October 12, 1919, in Windom Township (Rose Creek) to Charles and Elizabeth Schwartz. Rita attended school in Rose Creek and Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1937. After meeting Lynn DeRemer on a double date they were married on February 20, 1939.

When World War II broke out, she followed Lynn to Buckley Airfield in Denver, Colorado, and worked various jobs while he was stationed there. She loved cooking and taking care of her nine children. She happily welcomed 27 grandchildren, traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe for many of their births. Rita considered her 14 great-grandchildren an added blessing. She also enjoyed gardening, dancing, cross stitching and volunteering for Meals on Wheels for 35 years. She was actively involved at Queen of Angels Church and School and the Mower County ARC. She and Lynn were members of the American Legion, VFW and the Eagles Club for many years.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband Lynn; parents; brothers, Clarence and Chuck; sisters, Alice and Florence; grandson, Scott Beimdiek; and granddaughter, Sara Bellrichard. She is survived by her nine children, Sharon (Roland) Piller of Wausau, Wis., Janice (Bill) Beimdiek of Park Rapids, Minn., Richard (Carol) DeRemer of Mendota Heights, Minn., Deanna (Dee) Hanson of Wheat Ridge, Colo., Kathie (Gregg) Bellrichard of San Antonio, Texas, Mary (Michael) Zehner of Maple Grove, Minn., Suzanne “Suzie” Wagner of Austin, Debra “Debbie” DeRemer of Fairbault, Minn., Regina “Gina” (Ed) Budde of St. Michael, Minn.; 25 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother Larry Schwartz; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass for Rita DeRemer will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to service time. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mayer Funeral Home in Austin, with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. and rosary at 6 p.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery of Austin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mower County ARC. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Sat., Oct. 20, 2012

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Luella Mildred Perry, 95, died October 9, 2012, at Good Samaritan ComforCare, of natural causes.

Luella was born July 7, 1917, in Martin County, Minnesota, to August Weidenback and Minnie (Drager) Weidenback. She married Robert Perry on July 7, 1938. After graduating from the 12th grade, Luella went on to become part owner and operator of Bud N’ Bob’s Market. In her free time, Luella liked to sew, quilt, play cards, dance and spend time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by Juann and Paul Green, Langmont, Colorado; Phyllis and Richard Sorenson, Sun City, Arizona; Warren and Marcia Perry, Austin, Minnesota; Lloyd and Pam Perry, Hopkins, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Perry; infant daughter, Judy Ann Perry; six brothers; four sisters; and her mother and father.

Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Minnesota. Service will be private, with Theresa Turnball officiating. No visitation. Thank you to Comforcare staff for Luella’s care.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Sat., Oct. 20, 2012

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Marilyn Lea Newman, 78, of Austin, Minn., died at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home, Austin, Saturday, October 20, 2012.

Marilyn was born April 6, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Harvey and Pauline (Halvorson) Joseph. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin Public Schools. On June 21, 1952, Marilyn married John W. “Jack” Newman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Marilyn worked at Ankeny’s Mini Mart and at Lansing Corners Supper Club in Austin. She was a member of Crane Chapel in Austin. Marilyn enjoyed traveling, especially train rides and cruises. She loved to walk and spend time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marilyn always dressed nicely and loved being with Jack.

Survivors include her husband, John “Jack” Newman, Austin; children, Becky (Gary) Rector and John (Deb) Newman, both of Austin, Bill (Joanne) Newman, Blooming Prairie, Minn., Glenn (Babs) Newman, Austin; son-in-law, Greg Thompson, Austin; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Harlan Joseph, Kentucky; sister, Linda (Les) Hemann, Austin; sisters-in-law, Bettie Ricketts, Rose Creek and Diane Joseph, Austin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Thompson; parents, Harvey and Pauline Joseph; brothers, Glenn, Don, and Gary Joseph; sisters, Beverly Ann Joseph and Ruth Hughson; sister-in-law, Sandy Joseph.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Crane Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home of Austin from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012, and for one hour prior to the service at Crane Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

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Marion Louise (Mollenhauer) Grass, 94, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at her house in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Marion was the fourth child of Louis and Martha (Utpadel) Mollenhauer born on September 15, 1918, in Lemond Township in Steele Center, Minn. She attended country schools, Owatonna High School, and was active in the Rural Youth Organization where she met her husband, John. On March 27, 1940, they were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, Minn. They moved to a farm near LeRoy, Minn., where they raised two sons. Marion resided on the farm for 61 years before moving into her town home in LeRoy.

For many years, Marion, together with her husband John, was a 4-H Leader and Project Leader for the LeRoy Wide A Wake 4-H. Marion was a homemaker and enjoyed sharing her baking talent and her preservation of fruits, jams, vegetables and pickles with others.

During Easter week of April 1952, Marion experienced a rebirth in the saving grace of Jesus who she accepted as her lord and savior. The greatest joy was sharing her life’s personal testimony from Romans 8:28. At the age of 6, her first Christmas program piece memorized was the first verse from a 1535 Hymn written by Martin Luther and she could still recite to this day.

“Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child, Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled; Within my heart, that it may be, a quiet chamber kept for Thee!”

Marion is survived by her two sons, John Jr (Sharon) Grass and Richard (Bonnie) Grass of LeRoy, Minn; 12 grandchildren and their spouses; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin Mollenhauer of Minneapolis and Glenn (Marge) Mollenhauer of Michigan; one sister, Jeannie Knight of LeRoy; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special care givers Clyde and Merry Olson of LeRoy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John M. Grass Sr.; an infant sister, Loretta; one brother, Lowell Mollenhauer; and two sister-in-laws, Delma (Lowell) and Martha Mollenhauer.

Funeral services for Marion (Mollenhauer) Grass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Charles Phelps and Pastor Steve Huecker officiating. Burial will be at LeRoy Cemetery. Friends may gather from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Bethany Bible Church and one hour prior to the service at church.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneral homes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

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Funeral notice: LaDonna C. Johnson, 82, Austin

LaDonna C. Johnson, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday morning, October 20, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Austin with Pastor Marilee Benson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at the Worlein Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, October 26 and for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment: Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

The family prefers memorials to the Mower County Humane Society or to First United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

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LaDonna Charmaine Johnson, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday morning, October 20, 2012, at Meadow Manor Care Center in Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

LaDonna was born September 11, 1930, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harvey A. and Bernice E. (Cleveland) Johnson. She attended Austin Public Schools, graduating from Austin Junior College in 1949. She continued to educate herself throughout her life. A dictionary was her constant companion and she frequented many libraries. As a voracious reader, she often had three books going at a time. LaDonna was an office employee at the Hormel Corporation from 1947-1952, and operated her own dance studio in Owatonna, Minn., from 1954-1964. She worked for Federated Insurance for 37 years, becoming the second woman in Minnesota to earn the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. LaDonna was also named the Minneapolis Insurance Women’s Association Insurance Woman of the Year in 1961. Not averse to trying new things, LaDonna learned to drive, use the computer, and play the organ, all after her retirement in 1990.

An active member of First United Methodist Church, LaDonna taught Sunday school and edited the church newsletter. She was a talented pianist and accompanist, also sharing that gift with her church. Her other interests were watching basketball, football and baseball on TV. Her favorite was baseball, and she often attended Twins games at the old Metropolitan Stadium. An advocate for animals, LaDonna had a cat for most of her adult life. She had a knack for training family pets, and was entertained by the birds at her birdfeeders.

LaDonna took pride in designing her flower gardens and reveled in their beauty. As a creative crafter, she used mediums such as decoupage, quilling, foil tooling, glass painting and cutting, rug hooking and candles. Her forte was Austrian rhinestone Christmas ornaments and jewelry Christmas tree pictures which grace the homes of many family members, friends and co-workers. She was also a collector of many items, including matchbook covers, copper items, figurines, and vintage glassware, especially clear-pressed American glass creamers. It pleased LaDonna to entertain friends and family with well thought out gatherings, and she savored dining out, seeing old movies, musical theatre, and listening to big band music.

Survivors include her brother Clestine Johnson of Austin; niece Sunnee (Jerry) Flink of Austin; great nieces Julene Flink of St. Paul, Minn., Krista (Troy) Heinz of Mount Sterling, Wis., Jillian Flink of Fridley, Minn.; great-great-nephews Tyler and Tanner Heinz, both of Mount Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Bernice Johnson; sister Crystale in childhood; sister-in-law Millie Johnson; nephew Mark C. Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Austin with Pastor Marilee Benson officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held at the Worlein Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. The family prefers memorials to the Mower County Humane Society or to First United Methodist Church. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily herald,
Oct. 24, 2012

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Norene B. Sundal, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at the Cedars of Austin.

Norene Bee Marshall Sundal was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, on August 12, 1923. She was the oldest child of three born to Bernard and Georgia Gephart Marshall. She had two younger brothers, Clifford and Dale. Norene’s dad worked in the oil fields of Oklahoma and Norene’s mom was a cook at the naval hospital during World War II. Later, her mother started her own book bindery business which she did for several years before becoming a secretary at the County Extension Office in Norman, Oklahoma. The family moved to accommodate Bernard’s job so Norene attended three different high schools, graduating as Valedictorian in 1941.

It was during her childhood Norene fell in love with music. She began playing the violin and became an accomplished musician. Not only was she a talented violinist, but she learned to play many other instruments and became an excellent oboe player, as well. After high school graduation, she attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman and she paid for her schooling by playing violin for weddings, funerals, symphony orchestras and various occasions. After college graduation, one of her professors went on a leave of absence and she got the opportunity to teach violin to students at the University of Oklahoma. It was at this point in her life that she decided to get her master’s degree in music. After she received it in 1947, she sent out job applications and received a telegram from Sam Neveln, the superintendent of schools in Austin, Minnesota, asking her to come teach music at Austin Public Schools. Norene left the south and bravely traveled north to accept her first teaching assignment.

Norene enjoyed her teaching job, and met many new friends. A few of these friends set Norene up on a blind date with a handsome young man who had moved from Brookings, S.D., to work at the Hormel Company. It was through this blind date that Norene met the love of her life.

She married Orin Sundal on August 6, 1950, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Together they had four beautiful children: three sons and one daughter.

Music was always central to her persona. Norene taught music in the Austin Public School system and taught private string lessons for many years. She loved classical music and enjoyed attending concerts. She was a founding member of the Austin Symphony Orchestra where she was concert mistress for 21 years. She played in the orchestra until 1997. Her influence in the music community is still felt today. She was passionate about music, especially strings, and her legacy lives on through the many students she taught.

In 1994, Norene’s life changed when her dear Orin was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was through this difficult time, that she showed us all her steel resolve and her courage as she helped Orin through treatments and his two year battle with cancer. Orin died Nov. 8, 1996. Through it all, it was her faith that gave her strength. She looked for ways to help others and share her love.

Norene worked in her son’s privately owned printing business as a graphic designer. She was very artistic and creative and enjoyed helping people with their printing needs. She started helping David in 1986 and continued until 2011. Norene worked until she was 88. She was proud of the fact the she was the oldest employee in Mower County as stated in an article done about her in the Austin Daily Herald. She took pride in the fact that she was able to continue working well into her 80s.

Norene had recently moved into the Cedars of Austin, in May, having to leave her home of 42 years. As with everything else, Norene graciously accepted changes in her life without complaint. She was the eternal optimist and was sweet and kind to everyone. Her faith, gratitude, loyalty, sense of responsibility and work ethic, along with her love of family were the things that shaped her and positively impacted those around her. She was very family oriented and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

How we face our finality, in many ways, is our last gift to our families. We thank Norene for showing us such grace at the end. As Norene’s health deteriorated in the past month, she maintained a gentle, loving and caring attitude. In her final days, she was longing to “go home” and be with her beloved Orin. She spoke of her gratitude for the life she lived and the beautiful family she had. As we grieve her loss, we rejoice in the fact that she has made that final journey and is reunited with those who have gone before her. We praise God for her life and cherish the beautiful memories imprinted on our hearts.

She is survived by her three sons, David (Ann) of Austin, Kevin (Wendy) of Mankato, Minn., and Marlin of Ely, Minn.; and one daughter, Karen (Ralph) Bartz of Austin; eight grandchildren, Cara, Tim, Christy, Cheri, Jennifer, Daniel, Andrew, and Emily; seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, or Austin Symphony Orchestra. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. The Rev. Michael Olmsted will officiate.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Tuesday, Oct.23, 2012

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Norene B. Sundal, 89, Austin

Norene B. Sundal, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at the Cedars of Austin.

Norene Bee Marshall Sundal was born in Cushing, Oklahoma, on August 12, 1923. She was the oldest child of three born to Bernard and Georgia Gephart Marshall. She had two younger brothers, Clifford and Dale. Norene’s dad worked in the oil fields of Oklahoma and Norene’s mom was a cook at the naval hospital during World War II. Later, her mother started her own book bindery business which she did for several years before becoming a secretary at the County Extension Office in Norman, Okla. The family moved to accommodate Bernard’s job so Norene attended three different high schools, graduating as Valedictorian in 1941.

It was during her childhood Norene fell in love with music. She began playing the violin and became an accomplished musician. Not only was she a talented violinist, but she learned to play many other instruments and became an excellent oboe player, as well. After high school graduation, she attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman and she paid for her schooling by playing violin for weddings, funerals, symphony orchestras and various occasions. After college graduation, one of her professors went on a leave of absence and she got the opportunity to teach violin to students at the University of Oklahoma. It was at this point in her life that she decided to get her master’s degree in music. After she received it in 1947, she sent out job applications and received a telegram from Sam Neveln, the superintendent of schools in Austin, Minn., asking her to come teach music at Austin Public Schools. Norene left the south and bravely traveled north to accept her first teaching assignment.

Norene enjoyed her teaching job, and met many new friends. A few of these friends set Norene up on a blind date with a handsome young man who had moved from Brookings, S.D., to work at the Hormel Company. It was through this blind date that Norene met the love of her life. She married Orin Sundal on Aug. 6, 1950, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Together they had four beautiful children: three sons and one daughter.

Music was always central to her persona. Norene taught music in the Austin Public School system and taught private string lessons for many years. She loved classical music and enjoyed attending concerts. She was a founding member of the Austin Symphony Orchestra where she was concert mistress for 21 years. She played in the orchestra until 1997. Her influence in the music community is still felt today. She was passionate about music, especially strings, and her legacy lives on through the many students she taught.

In 1994, Norene’s life changed when her dear Orin was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was through this difficult time, that she showed us all her steel resolve and her courage as she helped Orin through treatments and his two year battle with cancer. Orin died Nov. 8, 1996. Through it all, it was her faith that gave her strength. She looked for ways to help others and share her love.

Norene worked in her son’s privately owned printing business as a graphic designer. She was very artistic and creative and enjoyed helping people with their printing needs. She started helping David in 1986 and continued until 2011. Norene worked until she was 88. She was proud of the fact the she was the oldest employee in Mower County as stated in an article done about her in the Austin Daily Herald. She took pride in the fact that she was able to continue working well into her 80s.

Norene had recently moved into the Cedars of Austin, in May, having to leave her home of 42 years. As with everything else, Norene graciously accepted changes in her life without complaint. She was the eternal optimist and was sweet and kind to everyone. Her faith, gratitude, loyalty, sense of responsibility and work ethic, along with her love of family were the things that shaped her and positively impacted those around her. She was very family oriented and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

How we face our finality, in many ways, is our last gift to our families. We thank Norene for showing us such grace at the end. As Norene’s health deteriorated in the past month, she maintained a gentle, loving and caring attitude. In her final days, she was longing to “go home” and be with her beloved Orin. She spoke of her gratitude for the life she lived and the beautiful family she had. As we grieve her loss, we rejoice in the fact that she has made that final journey and is reunited with those who have gone before her. We praise God for her life and cherish the beautiful memories imprinted on our hearts.

She is survived by her three sons, David(Ann) of Austin, Kevin (Wendy) of Mankato, Minn., and Marlin of Ely, Minn.; and one daughter, Karen (Ralph) Bartz of Austin; eight grandchildren, Cara, Tim, Christy, Cheri, Jennifer, Daniel, Andrew, and Emily; seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, or Austin Symphony Orchestra. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. The Rev. Michael Olmsted will officiate.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Oct. 24, 2012

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Doreen M. Grant, 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2012, at Life Care Center.

She was born on April 11, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bill and Edith Grant who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her siblings Wm. J. Grant Jr. (Judi), Janet Gamboa and Bonnie (Pete) Peters, all of Las Vegas; Jeanne Hagan, Gary Grant (Kathy) of Austin and her special love, Mark Regans; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Doreen graduated from Las Vegas High School and attended CCSN and UNLV. She was appointed director of Corporate Association of Chiropractic Physicians, a position she held for 20 years. She was also named in the “Who’s Who of Nevada Business Women.”

She was a good Christian woman and was the happiest helping others. She was always there for her family, especially her beloved nephews and nieces. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed making floral arrangements, shopping, ceramic painting and listening to music, especially jazz.

She will be missed so much by her family and her dear friends, who will miss her beautiful smile, her generosity and her wonderful Irish sense of humor. All who knew her were blessed to have her in their lives. Doreen is now at peace with the Lord and her dad and mom.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S Jones (Jones and Oakey). A reception to follow in the Palm Hospitality Room.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Tuesday, Oct.23, 2012]

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Doreen M. Grant, 57, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 7, 2012, at Life Care Center in Las Vegas.

She was born April 11, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bill and Edith Grant, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her siblings, William J. Grant Jr. (Judi), Janet Gamboa and Bonnie (Pete) Peters, all of Las Vegas, Jeanne Hagan and Gary Grant (Kathy), all of Austin; her special love, Mark Regans; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Doreen graduated from Las Vegas High School and attended Community College of Southern Nevada and UNLV. She was appointed director of the CACP (Corporate Association of Chiropractic Physicians), a position she held for 20 years. She was also named in the "Who's Who of Nevada Business Women." She was a good Christian woman and was the happiest when helping others. She was always there for her family, especially her beloved nephews and nieces. She was an avid reader, enjoyed making floral arrangements, ceramic painting, listening to music, especially jazz and she loved shopping.

She will be missed so much by her family and by her dear friends. We will miss her beautiful smile, her generosity and her wonderful Irish sense of humor. How blessed we all were to have had her in our lives. Doreen is now at peace with the Lord and her dad and mom.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. A reception to follow in the Palm Hospitality Room.

From: http://obits.reviewjournal.com/

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Obituary--

Birth: May 5, 1841
Stanley, New Brunswick, Canada

Death: Nov. 21, 1902, Taopi, Mower County, Minnesota

George N. Campbell, late postmaster at Taopi, was born at Stanley, York County, New Brunswick, Canada in 1841. At the age of 31 he left New Brunswick and came to the United States, settling at Pawpa, Ill. From there he removed to Hydesville, Wis. In 1876 he came to Taopi, Minn., where he resided until the day of his death. December 3, 1881, he was married to Nina Munson of Bailey, Iowa, and on April 15, 1882, his wife died, leaving him a daughter Mabel, born March 30, 1882. In 1890 he was united in marriage to Jane Wright of Bailey, Iowa, and on April 25, 1895, a daughter, Hazel, was born, and on March 24, 1902, the daughter died.

Mr. Campbell died November 21, 1902, after being a long sufferer from asthma and lung trouble. A wife, daughter, seven sisters and two brothers remain to mourn the loss. Two of his sisters reside in Portland, Maine, and in Lyon Massachusetts, and three sisters and two brothers live in Canada. One sister, D. W. Phillips, residing in Farmington, Minn., was in attendance at the funeral which was held Saturday, November 22, at the church in Taopi.

He was buried beside his wife and little daughter in the Taopi cemetery.

Mr. Campbell was a highly esteemed citizen of Taopi, and had many friends all over the county, who deeply regretted his death. He was an upright, honorable man. – Austin Register.

SOURCE: From The Adams Review, 1902

Credit: Janet Stephenson

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH--

George N. Campbell was born in Frederickton, New Brunswick, May 2, 1841, there received his education and grew to manhood. At a suitable age he took up the blacksmith trade, thoroughly mastering that branch of industry.

In 1875 he came to Mower county and located at Taopi, where he took up his trade as blacksmith, which he followed until 1897, when he was appointed postmaster, a position he retained until his death, November 21, 1902. Mr. Campbell was a Republican in politics and served as a member of the village council, always taking an active part in the progress and betterment of the village of which he was one of the earliest settlers.

He was married October 7, 1891, at LeRoy, this county, to Jane Wright, and to this union was born one daughter, Hazel M., who died March 24, 1902, at seven years of age. Mrs. Campbell was appointed to succeed her husband, and has held the position ever since.

SOURCE: From the History of Mower County, 1911

-Submitted by Janet Stephenson

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Born in Mehoe County, Ireland
Died November 27, 1902 in Taopi, Mower, Minnesota

The subject of this sketch, died at his home in Taopi, Thursday morning, Nov. 27, 1902, in the 78th year of his age. The remains were taken on Friday morning to the Wapsie church where services were held and the remains laid at rest in the church cemetery.

Edward Jordan was born in Mehoe county, Ireland, and came to America at the age of 14 years, gradually drifting to the western country and for the past forty years had been a resident of northwest Iowa. He established the first dry goods and grocery store ever run in Cresco, Iowa, and had also taught school in an early day at Osage. After selling out his store in Cresco, he moved to LeRoy, thence to Osage and from there to Taopi. In 1871 he married Miss Maggie Cavanaugh, at Charles City, Iowa. For a number of years after moving to Taopi he conducted a saloon. His wife, one daughter and five sons survive him.

Mr. Jordan was a man of bright intellect and had been a successful and prominent citizen of the communities in which he had lived.

From The Adams Review, 1902.

[Credit: Janet Stephenson]

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Lyle, Minn. - Minnie Bernette Scheffel, 89, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, 87332 Stateline Road, Glenville, Minnesota, with the Rev. Ronald D. Myers officiating. Interment will be at the Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin, Minnesota, and at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

[Mason City (Iowa) Globe Gazette,
October 24, 2012]

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Minnie Bernette Scheffel, 89, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 21, 2012, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Minnie was born May 1, 1923, on the Helle Farm in Winnebago County, Lake Mills, Iowa, to Ole and Lena (Turtedahl) Helle. She was baptized at the Lime Creek Christian School on May 20, 1923. She attended the Lime Creek Christian Day School until the fifth grade, when the family moved to rural Lyle. She attended country school at the Nevada and Ames schools. Minnie was confirmed on May 29, 1938 by the Rev. William Milbrath at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. She graduated from Austin High School in 1942 and was employed at the Geo. A. Hormel Co. for three years.

Minnie was married to Richard C. Scheffel on June 2, 1943, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. She and Richard were members of the London Lutheran Church where she served as Sunday School superintendent and teacher. She was an active member of the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church of Glenville, Minn., where she sang in the choir and was a member of Lois Circle.

Minnie was known as a great cook and her lefse was always in demand during the holidays. She enjoyed having company and serving her good food to friends and family. Minnie and Richard spent several winters as snow-birds with their friends from the London area. She later attended classes to become a home health aide and took great pride in caring for those less fortunate.

In 2002, the Scheffels’ moved to Austin. They were residents at Pickett Place and the Cedars of Austin until declining health found them living at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Lena Helle; in-laws, Herbert and Nettie Scheffel; son, Arnold Scheffel; brothers, Orville, Melvin and Hans Helle; and sister Anna Helle Benson; and granddaughter Amy Lynn Scheffel.

Minnie is survived by her husband, Richard Scheffel, Hayfield; daughter, Judy Stark, Atwater, Minn.; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and DeAnn Scheffel, Lyle; grandchildren, Matt (Sue) Stark, Suzanne (Anthony) Holtz, Mindee (Joe) Hemann, Scott (Dani) Scheffel, Patty (Mark) Conradt, Jennifer Scheffel, Michelle (Rod) Lange and Candice (Randall) Lahann; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillian Brady, Austin, Ruth (Sheldon) Lukes, Austin; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Jacobson, Lyle, Fern Johnson, Austin; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, 87332 Stateline Road, Glenville, with the Rev. Ronald D. Myers officiating. Interment will be at the Woodbury Cemetery, in Lyle. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin and at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Oct. 24, 2012]

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Georgia Kathryn Oxley, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on October 20, 2012, at the Albert Lea Medical Center.

Georgia was born on February 22, 1917, in Freeborn County to Arthur and Frances (Cafourek) Baley. Georgia was a 79-year member of Czech Lodge No. 38, which she joined in 1933. On June 6, 1936, she married Allen Oxley at the United Methodist Church parsonage. They made their home in Austin and raised two children, Darlene and Paul. They took many trips and collected salt and pepper shakers from the states that they visited. They also visited many pen pals. She loved to garden and raised vegetables and many different flowers.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Allen Oxley; her daughter, Darlene VanAlstine; her sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Chuck Kos; sister-in-law, Donna Baley; brother, Archie Baley; and son, Randy Baley; along with many other relatives.

A special thanks goes to Pat and Roger Olson, her caretakers for the past few years.

Georgia is survived by her son Paul (Marilyn) Oxley and their sons Steven (Barb) Oxley and their children Joshua and Janine; Scott (Lorri) Oxley and their children Stephanie and Kyle; son-in-law Frank VanAlstine Sr. and his children Vanessa VanAlstine and her fiancé Paul Ashman; Frank VanAlstine Jr. (Vicki) and their daughter Cate; brother Robert Baley Sr. and his four children; sister-in-law Mildred Baley and her two children and grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Georgia Oxley will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin with Pastor Dale Christianson presiding. There will be visitation one hour before services and also Thursday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Oct. 24, 2012]

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Chaffee, Richard

Richard “Dick” Chaffee, 82, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 21, 2012.

Dick was born December 17, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Ellen (Lien) and John Chaffee. Dick graduated from Austin High School in 1948. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, for two years and then joined the U.S. Navy where he eventually became a member of the West Coast Navy Dance Band. After his discharge, he continued his musical endeavors, playing with such bands as the Bill May Band, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Ralph Marterie and the Dorsey Brothers’ Band.

He returned to Austin, and married Elaine Zimmerman in 1957. They had two daughters, Suzanne and Nancy, while living there. In 1964, they moved to Decorah and purchased Nob Hill Supper Club, where Dick was able to continue his love of entertaining whether on the stage with his bands or serving his customers. After they sold Nob Hill in 1976, Dick and Elaine eventually moved to La Crosse in 1979, where they returned to the restaurant business, running the Pettibone Boat Club for several seasons. Dick continued his involvement with various bands.

Following Elaine’s death in 1991, he continued playing trumpet in various bands including his Stardust Big Band, Al Townsend’s Wonderful World of Jazz and the Grumpy Old Men, as well as several reunion concerts of the Navy Band. In 1995, he married Jane Lee Rohrer.

Dick is survived by his wife, Jane; two daughters, Suzanne (Jack) Swanson of Menasha, Wis., and Nancy Chaffee of Durham, N.C.; three grandchildren, Katie Swanson of Minneapolis, Kurt Swanson of Iowa City, Iowa, and Kari Swanson of Northfield, Minn.; a brother, Robert (Julie) Chaffee of Missoula, Mont.; sisters-in law Sally (Bill) White, Susan (Larry) Gant, Mary (Dennis) Sink; and brother-in-law Scott (Judy) Lee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Elaine.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 29 at North Presbyterian Church, 1327 N Salem Road in La Crosse. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to the time of service. Burial will take place in Austin at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to North Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice. Information and online condolences may be given to the family at www.dickinsonfuneralhomes.com.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 25, 2012]

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Elizabeth “Betty” Chihak Whalen, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Sacred Heart Health Care in Austin.

She was born November 29, 1916, in La Junta, Colorado, to Ralph and Irene (Sullivan) Coppin. At age 2 she moved to Illinois with her mother, and later moved to Lourdes, Iowa, at age 5, where she was raised along with her brother by Charles and Nora Walters. Betty was a member of St. Augustine parish in Austin since 1943. She was a generous, kind, faith-filled loving and wonderful mother, grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by husband Clarence Chihak to whom she was married in 1936 until his death in 1968; husband Thomas Whalen, to whom she was married in 1974 until his death in 1999; brother Bill Coppin; son Jack Chihak; son-in-law Arden King; grandsons Matthew Veverka and Brian Chihak; step-grandchildren Lisa Whalen and Mark LaVelle.

Betty is survived by her children, Kathleen Veverka of Lombard, Illinois, Mary King of Austin, Bill Chihak of Lakewood, Calif., Beverly (Tom) Brown of Aberdeen, Washington, Colleen (Joe Urbassick) Chihak of Palo Alto, California; stepchildren, Connie (Casey) LaVelle of Naples, Fla., Sharlene (John) Remmel of Naples, Florida, and Mike (Sue) Whalen of Edgewood, Ky.; 21 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, with Father James Steffes presiding. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 26 at Mayer Funeral Home from 4 until 7 p.m. with the rosary recited at 4 p.m. The family of Betty Whalen suggests memorial contributions to St. Augustine Church. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 25, 2012]

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Marlene Josephine Gebhardt, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at her home in Waltham, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on October 26, 1932, in rural DuPage County, Illinois, to Edward and Frances (Rehs) Armbrust. Marlene grew up in Wheaton, Illinois, where she graduated from Wheaton High School in 1950. After high school, she married William Gebhardt on August 22, 1953, in West Chicago, Illinois. They were happily married for 59 years. After marrying, Marlene spent the next two years in Colorado with William, while he served in the army, then they returned to West Chicago where they farmed and raised their family. In 1974, Marlene, William and family moved to their current residence in Waltham.

Marlene was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Waltham. She enjoyed listening to country music, following NASCAR racing, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings and helping operate the family farm. Marlene’s greatest joy in her life was the time she spent raising her four children and adoring her seven grandchildren. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Frances Armbrust; her brother, Glenn Armbrust; and an infant son.

Marlene is survived by her husband, William of Waltham; her sons, Michael (Barbara) Gebhardt of Waltham, Robert (Lois) Gebhardt of Waltham, James Gebhardt of Waltham and David (Melissa) Gebhardt of Shoreview, Minn; her grandchildren, Rick, Randy and Ryan Gebhardt, Kate and Dan Gebhardt, and Alexandra and Thomas Gebhardt; and her nephews and nieces, Glenn Armbrust Jr., Gary Armbrust, Debbie Bernau, Denise Sellevold and Diane Rhinerson.

Visitation will be held at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW, Hayfield, Minn., from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 57043 300th St., Waltham at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Burial will follow at the cemetery of Trinity Lutheran Church. The family requests that any memorial donations be made to charities of the contributor’s choice.

Blessed be her memory. www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 25, 2012]

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Victoria “Vickie” Mayer, 65, passed away October 3, 2012, in Aurora, Colorado.

Vickie was born January 8, 1947, to Richard H. and Olive Miller.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Bruce J. Mayer; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Chalmers and Tami Collin; five grandchildren; five siblings and their spouses, Richelle (Ricky) and Gordon Johnson, Mike and Debbie Miller, Debbie and Tim Krachmer, Ronnie and Laura Miller, and Kevin Miller; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Olive Miller; paternal grandparents Alec and Amanda Miller; and maternal grandparents, Richard and Mary Hisset.

She will always be remembered by all, and none will forget her.

A private internment of ashes will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Lansing, Minn., cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 25, 2012]

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Funeral notice: Dolores B. Dopita, 92

Dolores B. Dopita, 92, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin, Minn.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held on Friday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday morning.

Interment: Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., Oct. 25, 2012]

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Dolores Betsy (Larson) Dopita 1920-2012

(August 21, 1920 - October 23, 2012)

Dolores B. Dopita, 92 died Tuesday October 23, 2012 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center, Austin, Minnesota.

Dolores was born August 21, 1920 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Esther (Wisberg) Larson. After graduating from high school Dolores worked in the in the Geo. A Hormel Co. office and the R & D Department for 37 years. She was married Carl Henry Dopita on April 7, 1940 Osage, Iowa.

Dolores and Carl were charter members of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin, MN. During the summer they enjoyed at their cabin on the Mississippi River at Wabasha, MN. The highlight of their summer was sharing their time with their grandchildren and the great dinners that she cooked for all.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Roger Berg, St. Charles, MN; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Beverly Dopita, Park City, Utah; Grandchildren, Mike (Pam) Berg, St. Charles, MN, Susan (Jon) Hoefs, Isanti, MN, Dan (Janae) Dopita, Park City, Utah, Dave (Tawnya) Dopita, Park City, Utah, Doug (Angela) Dopita, Corona Del Mar, CA; Great grandchildren, Gabby Hoefs, Chloe Hoefs, Lilly Dopita and Madison Dopita; Nieces and Nephews.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Carl, and infant daughter, sister, Ardella and Viola and brothers, Ray, Howard, Keg and Laverne.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday October 27, 2012 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4:30 to 7:30 Pm and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday morning. A very special thank you to all of her caregivers at the Primrose Retirement Community and Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

[Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
website, 10/25/2012]

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Birth: Oct. 13, 1901
Death: Jan. 16, 1903

Tuesday evening the 15 months' old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Oli Gullickson was taken suddenly sick with a severe attack of pneumonia. Medical aid was hastily summoned and everything possible done to relieve the little one. Wednesday morning about 1 o'clock death claimed all that was mortal of Little Bernie and his spirit was taken into the heavenly fold.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning in Little Cedar church, Rev. Rasmussen conducting the services.

Mr. and Mrs. Gullickson have the sympathy of all in their bereavement and while it is hard to have to part with a loved child and especially one with the bright, sunny disposition possessed by little Bernie, the sorrowing parents can find consolation in the thought that the Saviour has said "Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

From The Adams Review, 1903

[Credit: Janet Stephenson]

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Birth: Nov. 17, 1855, Norway.
Death: Jan. 10, 1903, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

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TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.

A. R. ANDERSON OF MARSHALL, TAKES POISON IN AN AUSTIN HOTEL. HE WAS MIXED UP IN AN UNFORTUNATE CASE AND WAS WORRIED TO SUICIDE.

From The Adams Review, 1903

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The city has been having quite a good deal of excitement with a suicide following closely on a murder trial. On Saturday evening Andrew R. Anderson of the town of Marshall, a well-to-do and prominent farmer, quietly ended his life in a room at the Grand Hotel. On Saturday he drove from his home to Dexter and took the S. M. train for Austin. On arriving in the city he went to a drug store and bought twenty cents worth of carbolic acid.

Going to the hotel about 4:30 o'clock he asked for a room and told the clerk to call him at 6:30 the same evening. At the hour named the clerk went to the room and called Anderson but he received no response to his repeated efforts. On entering Anderson was found lying on the bed, apparently asleep, but it was soon ascertained that he was sleeping the sleep that knows no waking.

Sheriff Johnson was notified and he arrived at the hotel promptly and began an investigation. When he reached the body of Anderson his pulse was still feebly beating, but he was too far gone to hope for resuscitation. He had bought and taken two ounces of carbolic acid, and judging from his unusually quiet death from this violent poison, some think he first took a dose of chloroform, which had a soothing effect.

The bed on which he was lying was not disturbed, and there were no evidences of violent convulsions. When he entered the room he removed his overcoat, overshoes and hat and laid down in the bed as if to rest. The empty bottle which contained the carbolic acid was found in the room.

Sheriff Johnson at once notified Coroner Hollister, but he did not deem an inquest necessary. The coroner searched the body and found a watch, a purse containing $17.75, but later on the sheriff found $40 more away down in a section of the purse the coroner had overlooked.

His remains were removed to Earl & Rustad's undertaking rooms, where they were placed in a coffin and held awaiting the arrival of the members of his family. On Sunday his two sons, son-in-law and nephew arrived and took the remains to the deceased's former home in the town of Marshall, where the funeral was held on Thursday of this week. Anderson was 47 years of age.

What caused him to take his own life was undoubtedly worrying over the trouble he had with a young girl, about 17 years of age. He came to the city two weeks ago to consult with an attorney as to what was best to do in the case, and was advised to settle with the girl. Other friends advised him to marry her and end the matter. To this advise he replied that it would be only taking another child to bring up.

A week ago last Friday and Saturday he was in Austin again, this time on the order of the county attorney. At this time he entered into a verbal agreement what the contract should be.

Hans P. Hanson, with whom the girl stays, was notified and all parties interested met here on Monday, January 5th when a contract was executed. This contract agreed to pay the girl $1,600 at the rate of $100 per year, providing that the child should be born alive, but on the death of the child payments should cease. This contract was found on his person by Sheriff Johnson at the time he took his life.

The deceased undoubtedly worried over this unfortunate affair and rather than bear the ills he had, he chose to fly to those he knew not of.

Deceased was born in Norway, November 17, 1855. When 13 years old he came to this country with his parents and located near Decorah, Iowa. When 19 he went to Dakota, but shortly after, in 1874, settled in Mower county, in the town of Marshall on a farm. In 1879 he married Elizabeth Rasmussen, a daughter of one of the pioneers of the town of Adams, by whom he had five children, three sons and two daughters.

He taught school in this county, and for several terms was assessor of his town. In 1890 he was a candidate for the legislature before the Republican county convention but was defeated by Mr. Nolan. Mr. Anderson was well known throughout the county, and the family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad bereavement.

The funeral services were held at the late home of the deceased, Rev. Rasmussen conducting the services.

Austin Register, Jan. 10, 1903.
[Credit: Janet Stephenson]

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A.R. Anderson

A day or two after the death of A. R. Anderson, who drank a quantity of carbolic acid with suicidal intent in the Grand hotel in Austin the evening of January 10, a letter was found at his late home north of Adams. The letter had been written only a day or two before he committed the rash act. In this letter Mr. Anderson stated that he had periodical spells of loss of memory and believed that his mind was affected; that for night after night he would be unable to sleep and many times while conscious unable to control his actions.

He states further that he had by superhuman effort only been able to keep up and felt that he was surely losing all control of his mind and would eventually go insane. While he does not fully state the full cause of this mental decay, he tells of many things of both personal and business matters that have caused him to probably unnecessarily worry.

The contents of the letter prove beyond all doubt that A. R. Anderson was laboring under one of these temporary fits of aberration when he took his own life.

[Credit: Janet Stephenson]

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NOTES:

Wife: Elizabeth Marie Rasmussen Anderson (1857-1891)

Burial: Little Cedar Cemetery, Adams, Mower County, Minnesota. (Credit: Kathy Pike)

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Obituary

Charlotte Ruth Miller, age 88, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at her home. She was born January 11, 1924 in Austin, Minnesota to Hans and Irene (Smith) Paulson. After attending Austin Public Schools, she married Harold Shaman in 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Two children, Nora and Harold (Joe) were born to this union. The couple was later divorced. In 1953 Charlotte married Roger Miller at the St. Olaf Parsonage in Austin. Roger passed away September 27, 2006.

Charlotte enjoyed travelling, especially to Laughlin, playing bingo, crocheting, and oil painting. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, the V.F.W. Auxiliary since 1944, and the Eagles Club since 1950.

Survivors include her children Nora (Duane) Mattick of Lyle, Harold ‘Joe’ (Kaye) Shaman of Concord, CA, James Miller of Spencer, IA, Beverly ‘Bev’ Miller of Owatonna, Leslie Miller of Austin, Kimberly Barnes of Belle Plain, MN, John Miller of Austin; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Hans and Irene, her husband Roger Miller in 2006, one brother and eight sisters.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be directed to the Eagles Cancer Telethon. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[From Worlein.com website, 10/25/2012]

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Birth: Feb. 25, 1830, Ireland
Death: Feb. 25, 1903
Martin Meehan, Sr.

Martin Meehan, Sr., one of the pioneer settlers of Stacyville township, Mitchell county, Iowa, passed away at his late home, at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, Feb. 25, 1903, of Bright's disease.

The deceased was an upright and honest citizen and a devout member of the Catholic church. Always ready to bow in submission to the will of God, the end was peaceful. He left to mourn his loss, his wife, four sons and two daughters, one brother and a sister.

The funeral services were held Friday morning, Feb. 27, 1903, from St. Patrick's church, conducted by his pastor, Father O'Brien, the interment being in the church cemetery.

May he rest in peace.

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Martin Meehan, Sr., one of the pioneer residents of this section, died at his home 6 miles southeast of Adams, Wednesday night, the cause of death being Bright's Disease. The funeral was held this morning (Friday) at the Wapsie church. The deceased was a brother of John Meehan of this place. Three sons and two daughters survive.

From The Adams Review, 1903
Contributed by Janet Stephenson

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Bradley John Turner, 52, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the hospital.

Brad was born August 1, 1960, in Austin to Norm and Hilda Turner. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing.

He looked forward to holiday celebrations and his mom’s cooking. Brad always found humor in any situation.

Survivors include his parents, Norm and Hilda Turner, Austin; three sisters, Terry Rutherford, California, Jane (Tom) Cummings, Rochester, Minn., Becky (Carl) Ciani, Colorado; a brother, Greg (Sue) Turner, Austin; six nieces and four nephews.

Private services will be held.

Austin Daily Herald, 10/27/2012

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Sylvia J. Schuster, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday afternoon, October 25, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Sylvia Juliette Prestegaard was born August 3, 1920, at home in Deer Creek, Minnesota, to Edward and Olga (Hendrickson) Prestegaard. After graduating from Otranto High School in 1938, Sylvia married Louis Schuster on October 8, 1939, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Austin, where they were charter members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Sylvia was a member of WELCA.

Sylvia worked at St. Olaf Hospital, Sterling Drug and at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home, retiring as dietician from St. Mark’s in 1982 after 30 years. She enjoyed Bible study at church, fishing trips up north with family and trips to Arizona with friends. Sylvia had a good sense of humor and was an excellent cook who liked to make lefse. She loved her family and family get-togethers.

Survivors include her four children; son Mike (Deb) Schuster of Austin; daughters Karen (Larry) Wilson of Austin, Darlene Falconer (Robert Rickle) of Littleton, Colo., and Judy (Harry) Reshetar of Sioux Falls, S.D.; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Ethel (Eldon) Norland of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Olga Prestegaard, her husband Louis in 2010, her daughter Marilyn, and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday October 28, 2012, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

The family prefers that memorials be directed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Austin, St. Mark’s Lutheran Home or to recipient of donor’s choice. Services are prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald 10/27/2012

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Max Earl Ellis, 85, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids.

Max was born on August 29, 1927, in Centerville, Iowa, to Clarence and Nellie (Passell) Ellis. At the age of 1, Max moved with his parents to the Austin, Minnesota, area. He attended country school in the Red Rock Township. Max grew up learning the value of good hard work while working long days on his parent’s livestock and crop farm. At the age of 15, Max gained employment working for Hormel in Austin. At 16, Max ventured to Portland, Oregon, where he worked in the ship yards during World War II. While in Portland, Max bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle which he motored up and down the coast.

Max returned to Minnesota in 1944 and resumed his career with the Hormel Company. On January 31, 1947, Max was united in marriage to Arvilla Marie Hanson. This union was blessed with five children: Rosemary, Ronald, Carl, Sandra and Todd. During the 36 years he invested in Hormel, he also owned and operated a concrete company. In 1959, Max purchased a farm west of Lyle, Minn., where he dairy farmed. Max enjoyed working with his sons and caring for his livestock and raising the crops needed for his stock. In 1981, they sold the farm and moved to a home on Straight Lake near Osage.

Max and Arvilla made their home on the lake until the early 2000s, when they moved to Park Rapids. Max’s life was forever changed by the death of his wife in 2005. Max loved the great outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting antelope and mule deer in Wyoming and Montana. He also made many pheasant hunting trips into Iowa. Throughout his lifetime, Max enjoyed fishing the Park Rapids area and the Canadian waters. In his spare time, Max enjoyed repairing small engines and doing wood carvings. He was a long time member of the Grace Community Church in Osage, the Osage Lions, the Osage Sportsmans Club and the Park Rapids Eagles Aerie No. 879.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Rosemary Shutt of Austin, Ronald (Lonna) of Lyle, Carl (Linda) Ellis of Lyle, Sandy (Marvin) Haara of Hutchinson, Minnesota, and Todd (Tammy) of Cherry, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marjorie Cullen of Little Canada, Minn.

Max was preceded in death by his wife, Arvilla in 2005; his parents; five brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Grace Community Church in Osage, Minn. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Grace Community Church in Osage and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Osage. To leave online condolences, please visit www.jonespearson.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Oct.26, 2012]

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Death: Jun. 23, 1903

Killed by the Cars.

Louis O. Knutson, aged about 26 years, was struck by what is known as the meat train, and instantly killed about 11:25 Tuesday night. The accident occurred at the railroad crossing on Fourth street and from all indications Knutson was sitting down on the south side of the track and east end of the crossing. The engineer saw him sitting on the rail but thought it was a dog until almost onto him.

He was horribly mangled and death must have been instant. Knutson had been in town nearly all day and was considerably under the influence of liquor when he started for home about 11 o'clock p. m. It is surmised that he sat down and fell asleep and did not awaken until the train was nearly upon him, as the engineer stated he was apparently getting on his feet when first seen.

The man killed was the youngest son of Simon Knutson, who still resides upon the family homestead three miles west of town. For the past two years Lewis O. had been working on one of this father's farms southwest of Adams.

He was married about two years ago to Miss Julia Tuftedahl, who survives him. There are no children. The funeral was held this afternoon at Little Cedar church, Rev. Rasmussen conducting the services.

From The Adams Review, 1903:

(Credit: Janet Stephenson)

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Gladys S. Blake, age 86, of Stacyville, died Sunday, October 28, 2012, surrounded by her family, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Msgr. John Hemann officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery at Meyer, Iowa. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Gladys was born July 19, 1926, in Johnsburg, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Mullenbach) Smith. She graduated from Visitation Catholic High School in Stacyville.

On October 21, 1947, she married Othmar Blake at Johnsburg, Minnesota. Gladys worked as a CNA at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home for over 30 years. She was a member of Visitation Catholic Church, the Thread Clippers and various card clubs. Gladys enjoyed quilting, cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, gardening, cooking, baking, and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made in memory of Gladys to the Stacyville Community Nursing Home Roofing Fund.

Gladys is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joan Blake of St. Ansgar, her children, John (Mary) Blake of Cottonwood, Minnesota, Jean (Dennis) Hemann of Osage, Janet (Jeff) Chapman of Marshall, Minnesota, Dan (Sue) Blake of Stacyville, David (Kathy) Blake of Osage, Tim (Kathie) Blake of Osage, 24 grandchildren, Lynn Scott, Mike Muller, Larry Muller, Jason Blake, Chad Blake, Aaron Sheehan, Amanda Blake, Anna Blake, Adam Blake, Ben Blake, Nick Hemann, Kelly Adams, Mary Bodensteiner, Melissa Haynes, Jessica Fay, Joseph Chapman, Courtney Blake, Kayla Blake, Madi Blake, Stephanie Blake, Steve Blake, Ryan Blake, Spencer Blake and Shelby Blake; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ruth Shotliff of Jordan, Minnesota, Ralph (Beverly) Smith of McIntire, Louise (Virgil) Juenger of Stacyville, Jerry (Joan) Smith of Adams, Minnesota; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vera (Jim) Adams of Stacyville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Othmar in 1999; daughter, Ruth Ann; sons, Tom and Dean; brother, Cyril Smith; brother-in-law, Bob Shotliff; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gene and Mildred Blake; nephews, Gary and Mark Smith; and niece, Susan Shotliff.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home, 641-732-3706

[Champion-Bucheit obituary, 10/30/2012]

NOTE: See Mitchell county IAGenWeb obituaries board for additional information and photo of Gladys. Mitchell Obit

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