Birth: August 27, 1856
Erie County, Pennsylvania

Death: July 23, 1935
Austin, Mower County, Minnesota

Mrs. Anna Skinner Myers died at 4:15 Tuesday morning, July 23, 1935, after an illness of several weeks.

She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on August 27, 1856, making her at the time of her death seventy-eight years, ten months and twenty-six days old. At an early age she moved with her parents to St. Ansgar, Iowa, where she grew to young womanhood. On October 11, 1875 she was united in marriage to Russell Skinner of Osage, Iowa.

In 1900 the family moved on a farm near Brownsdale where they lived until 1910 when they came to Austin.

(The following was edited to shorten it.) Mrs. Myers leaves to mourn her death six children: Mrs. Bert Holcomb, Mrs. H. H. Chandler, Mrs. Guy Cunningham, Mrs. William Pappas and Harry and Wilbur Skinner.

Mrs. Myers was a kind and loving mother who was never too busy to help whenever she could. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the home of her son Harry Skinner, and from the Methodist Church, the Rev. R. Coleman officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Spouse: Miner Myers (1849-1934)

Children:
Emma L. Skinner Holcomb (1876-1961)
Marie Adeline Skinner Pappas (1896-1979)

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin Mower County, Minnesota

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by Kathy Pike, 11/2012

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William A. Farrell, 76, of Lansing, Minnesota, died on Friday, October 26, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Austin.

Bill was born Sept. 27, 1936, east of Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Gladys (Cerny) Farrell. He grew up in the Brownsdale, Minnesota, area. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957. After the service, Bill moved to Arizona, where he lived for a year. He returned to Austin where he drove gravel trucks, worked at gas stations, managed a restaurant, was a plumber and drove bus. He graduated from Riverland with a degree in Auto Part Managing.

Bill married Doris L. Grant on May 23, 1959, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Brownsdale. They spent their married life in Lansing. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, playing cards and putting puzzles together.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Gladys Farrell and his brother Robert.

Bill is survived by his wife Doris Farrell, Lansing; daughters Roxanne (Bob) Auger, Austin, Rhonda (Dale) Cochran, Austin, Roberta (Jimmie) Claspell, Austin; sons, Mark (Julie) Farrell, Lyle, Minn., Brian (Shelly) Farrell, Austin, Paul (Donna) Farrell, Austin; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother Keith Farrell, Brownsdale; sisters and brother-in-law Gloria (Norman) Anderson, Brownsdale, Joyce Motzko, Brownsdale, Judy Pike, Brownsdale; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Cornerstone Church with the Rev. Corey Goetz officiating. Friends may greet the family at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Tuesday, October 30, 2012]

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Date of Birth: November 11, 1926
Date of Death: October 31, 2012

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Robert Dean "Bob" Wolfe, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Bob was born November 11, 1926 in Austin. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin High School. He had to leave school to start working, and eventually started working for Hormel Foods in the Austin Plant office.

On July 2, 1949 he was united in marriage to Shirley C. Haffner at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

In the late 1970's, Bob went back to school and received his GED diploma. He was very proud of this accomplishment. He retired from Hormel Foods in January 1993, with 47.5 years of service and was very proud of being an employee there.

Bob was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was also a social member of the American Legion and the Senior Citizen Center. Bob was a very kind and caring person and had the patience of a saint. When he experienced difficulties in his life, he dealt with them with a positive attitude and always worried about others before himself. The staff at Field Crest called him their "little ray of sunshine." He will be truly missed by everyone.

Survivors include his son, Donald Wolfe, Austin; his daughter, Mary Jo Wolfe, Austin; sister-in-law, Dorothy Elward, Fremont, California; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley on August 1, 2012; brothers-in-law, Donald Haffner, Donald Elward; half brother, Kingsley Crampton; daughter-in-law, Sue Wolfe.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4:30 pm wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mayer Funeral Home obituary,
10/31/2012

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Funeral notice: Robert Dean “Bob” Wolfe, 85, Austin

Robert Dean “Bob” Wolfe, 85, of Austin, Minn., died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 4:30 p.m. wake service on Friday 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 Saturday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery

Austin Daily Herald,
November 2, 2012

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Date of Birth: November 10, 1935
Date of Death: October 29, 2012

Howard Francis Greenlee,Jr., 76, of Rose Creek, Mower county, Minnesota, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at his home.

He was born November 11, 1935 in Austin, Minnesota to Howard Greenlee, Sr. and Margaret Lechman Greenlee. Howard enjoyed his morning coffee at The Rose Peddler. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being outdoors, spending time with his boys Dylan and Keenan on their regular golf cart rides. He loved his trips to the Amish to "sugar up" the children and they loved it too. Howard loved life and sharing it with all of you. He especially loved giving his wife a hard time but more so loved to see her smile.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Maynard and Ron Greenlee, sister Marcella Walker and son Chris. He is survived by his wife Barbara "Bobbie", son Heath Greenlee (Darcy), grandsons Dylan and Keenan Greenlee, 4 children by a previous marriage: Doug, David, Dan and Dianna, brother Bob Greenlee (Kathy), sisters Joan (Arnold) Haney and Bev Hungerford, many nieces and nephews and friends.

A funeral mass for Howard Greenlee will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2012 at The Church of St. Peter in Rose Creek, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery in Rose Creek. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 1 at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mayer Funeral Home obituary,
10/31/2012

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Funeral notice:

Howard Francis Greenlee Jr., 76, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Monday, October 29, 2012, at his home.

Service: A funeral Mass for Howard Greenlee will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at The Church of St. Peter in Rose Creek with visitation one hour prior at the church.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin.

Interment: Interment will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Rose Creek.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald,
Nov. 1, 2012

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Esther Wiste, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, died October 28, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Esther Lorraine Hardecopf was born November 29, 1928, in rural Mower County to William & Rachel (Julson) Hardecopf. As members of the Adams High School class of 1947, she and her class mates would hold reunions on almost an annual basis, especially when her good friend Ruth (Walker) Halley would return from Florida. She married Paul Wiste on October 14, 1948, at Marshall Lutheran Church in Adams, Minnesota. They made their home in Adams and later in Austin.

She bowled league and tournaments for many years in Austin and Adams before turning her interest to golf. Many remember Esther from the Cedar River Country Club where she was an avid golfer and helped with many tournaments as well as being the club house manager for a number of years. She was a dedicated member of the Adams American Legion Auxiliary. Esther enjoyed people and was always ready to play cards with fellow residents of the Oaks Condos.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Terry Ross of Austin; sisters, Wilma Weness of Adams and Pearl Finseth of Fountain, Minnesota; brother and sister-in-law Lloyd and Alice Hardecopf, Leroy, Minnesota; brother Neal Hardecopf and friend Ida Weber, Holmen, Wisconsin; brother-in-law Harold (Alice) Wiste; sister-in-law Kathleen Wiste, both of Adams, MN; many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, baby son in 1951, sisters Marion Fossey and Dorothy Kadlec and her parents.

According to her strict wishes there will be no visitation or service. There will be a private burial at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery. She wishes to be remembered by her friends and family with a toast to good health whenever they think of her. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday,
October 30, 2012]

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Steven Michael Toms, 35, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, longtime Personal Trainer at Lifetime Fitness, passed away October 30, 2012.

Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nancy, Dorothy, and Clifford. He was survived by his loving wife, Ashley; beloved son, Jameson; parents, Roger and Lisa Toms; grandfather, Raymond Toms; and also by other loving relatives and many dear friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at River Valley Church, 14898 Energy Park in Apple Valley, Minn. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012, at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. White Funeral Home of Burnsville is in charge of arrangements, www.whitefuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
Oct. 31, 2012

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Steven Michael Toms, age 35, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, longtime Personal Trainer at Life Time Fitness, passed away October 30, 2012.

Preceded in death by his grandparents: Nancy, Dorothy, and Clifford.

Survived by his loving wife Ashley Toms (Danielson), a 2003 graduate of Dassel-Cokato High School, beloved son, Jameson; in-laws, Brian and Jody Danielson, Melia Danielson, Keaton and Lisa Danielson, parents Roger and Lisa Toms, as well as many other loving relatives and many dear friends. Steve was a passionate believer in Jesus Christ, and was eager to change the world by advancing God’s Kingdom. He inspired those around him to live a life of vitality that would glorify God. One of Steve’s greatest blessings was being a father and he cherished time spent with son and family.

His infectious smile and zest for life allowed him to connect and help a variety of people. Steve will be greatly missed, but his impact on the world will be for a lifetime. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952 894 5080 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

[From White Funeral Home Website]

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Personal trainer,
AHS grad dies suddenly at 35

Former Austinite Steven Toms led the epitome of a healthy lifestyle. All who knew the personal trainer could attest: He didn’t drink or smoke, and kept a nutritious diet at all times. “His doctor told him he was the healthiest person he’d ever seen,” said Charlotte Andersen, a Shape Magazine writer who had worked with Steve. “I think that’s why his death was such a shock to everybody … Most of us thought it was a joke.”

Steven Michael Toms, 35, died suddenly at his home in Prior Lake Tuesday. The husband, father and friend was a dedicated trainer with Lifetime Fitness for much of his career, and put those around him first, client or not. Steve had been married less than a year to his wife, Ashley, and was looking forward to raising his 2 year-old son, Jameson, before he died from what may have been heart problems, his mother, Lisa Toms, suspects. “He was in perfect shape,” his mom said. “He did everything. He had so many friends.”

Steve grew up in Austin an only child to Roger and Lisa Toms, and wasted no time indulging in his love for fitness and sports. During his time at Austin High School, he played on the football, baseball and hockey teams, and was a captain on all three, said his cousin Lindsey Pratt. He left Austin after graduating to pursue a football scholarship at Augsburg College in Minneapolis.

In his career, he traveled around, helping set up new fitness centers and providing personal training. For about three years before he got married, he trained the Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders. While lifting weights at the gym one day, Steve met Ashley Danielson. He became her trainer, and then her husband in November 2011.

When Andersen first met him, Steve told her he wanted to see how many pushups she could do in one minute. She got down on the floor and pumped out as many as she could, only to stop amid snickers from the other gym workers. Several minutes had passed, and they wanted to see how long she would keep going. “He was sort of famous for being the gym prankster,” Andersen said.

But packaged along with his sense of humor was a kind heart. Steve made a point of helping out those around him, whether or not it would benefit him personally. One time he helped Andersen find sources for a magazine story, simply because she mentioned needing them. It was just the way he was. “He kept coming up with stories for me, things to write about, people to interview,” Andersen said. He was equally good to his family. “When I was little, he drove me around everywhere,” Pratt said. “He was always so caring.”

Steve was always willing to help someone, even if it was a total stranger. All who knew him said he’d readily give the shoes off his feet to anyone who needed them. He once worked extensively with a woman who had become paraplegic after a car accident in Salt Lake City. With his help, she regained control of her legs and made a full recovery.

“He just wanted to help her get her life back,” Andersen said. “It didn’t matter who you were, he would learn your name and even remember it months later. He made everyone feel special. He made everybody feel like somebody.”

Andersen said Steve used to be a big partier, but he cleaned up his life to be a good role model for his son and his clients. He was an evangelical Christian and active at his church. In his free time, he coached little league football.

Though Andersen had met him less than a year ago, she had come to know Steve so well she wrote a blog entry about his passing. By the time friends and family showed up at Steve’s visitation on Thursday, more than 100 people had commented on Andersen’s post offering their condolences. Many said they were moved to tears by her depiction of Steve, even though they had never met him.

Toward the end of his life, Steve settled in Lakeville so he could be close to his ill mother, Lisa Toms. Lisa has a bad heart, and often Steve would encourage her to get better for her grandson. “Mom, you need to get well to be here for Jameson,” Steve would say, according to Lisa.

Lisa said she believes the same issue arose with her son. Steve’s heart has been sent for testing, but another week will pass before the results are in. In the meantime, his mom expects close to a thousand people to attend Steve’s funeral. The service will be held at 1 p.m. today at River Valley Church, 14898 Energy Park in Apple Valley, with visitation an hour before. Dan Blustin, general manager at Lifetime Fitness in Lakeville, said his gym is holding an event after the funeral where those who knew Steve can spend time together and reminisce.

“If you met him, you’d never forget him,” Lisa said.

Austin Daily Herald, November 2, 2012

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Birth: Mar. 29, 1891, Milaca, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.

Death: May 29, 1960, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

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VITAL STATISTICS - Deaths

EARL L. BAXTER

Earl L. Baxter, 69, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at his home, 18th Ave. and 4th St. NE.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; three sons, Floyd, Gaylord and Richard of Austin; five daughters, Mrs. Raymond Wentzel, Mapleview, Mrs. Haakon Torgerson, Ellsworth, Iowa, Mrs. Hazel Hall, Eldrige, Calif., Mrs. James Barber, Charles City, Iowa, Mrs. Wilson Soper, Glenville; a sister, Mrs. Leslie Klement, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. today at the Meyer Funeral Home, the Rev. Joe Matt officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

AUSTIN HERALD
Thursday, May 31, 1960
Submitted by K. Pike

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VITAL STATISTICS Obituaries

1891 EARL BAXTER 1960

Earl Louis Baxter was born March 29, 1891, at Milaca, Minnesota, the son of Lazarus and Bertha Baxter.

He moved to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, in 1905, then to Medford for a year. For two years, he traveled throughout the northwest, taking various jobs. In 1911, he came to Austin to attend the Southern Minnesota Collage, receiving a degree in mechanical engineering.

He married Mary A. Schaefer, November 29, 1913, in Austin. They bought a home on East Oakland in 1913. From 1917 to 1921, they lived on an acreage on South River Street; from 1921 to 1927, they lived at 607 W. Oakland and 1927, he purchased the 97 acres of woodland, north of Austin, known as "Falling Logs," where he built a home and resided until his death.

Mr. Baxter was employed at Geo. A. Hormel & Co. from 1912 until his retirement in 1950. He was a charter member of the Izaak Walton League and served on the first executive board of Local 9, UPWA.

Mr. Baxter died unexpectedly Saturday evening, May 28, at his home, 18th Ave. 4th St. NE. E. L. as he was known to his friends, was an outdoor man who enjoyed fishing and hunting before his health failed. He loved the home in the woods where he could be close to nature.

Funeral services were held May 31, at the Mayer Funeral Home, the Rev. Joe Matt officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mr. Baxter is survived by his wife, Mary; five daughters, Mrs. Raymond Wentzel (Marcella), Mapleview, Mrs. Haakon Torgerson (Charlotte), Ellsworth, Iowa, Mrs. Hazel Hall, Eldridge, Calif., Mrs. James Barber (Dorothy), Charles City, Iowa, Mrs. Wilson Soper (Ardith), Glenville; three sons, Floyd, Gaylord, and Richard of Austin; 29 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Leslie Klement (Maybelle), Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son and a daughter who died in infancy.

AUSTIN HERALD
Thursday, June 2, 1960
Submitted by Kathy Pike

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Birth: Dec. 31, 1894, Adams, Mower County, Minnesota.

Death: Dec. 13, 1971, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

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Mary Anna Baxter

Mary Anna Baxter was born December 31, 1894 in Adams, Minnesota, the daughter of Mathias and Applonia Schaefer. She attended schools at Meyer, Iowa and Little Falls, Minn. She grew up on farms in Minnesota and northern Iowa.

On Nov. 29, 1913 she married Earl Lewis Baxter in Austin. After marriage, she lived on East Oakland ave. until 1916 when they bought a farm south of Austin. In 1921 they moved to a home at 607 W. Oakland Ave. In 1927 the family moved to the wooded area north of Austin known as Falling Logs.

Mrs. Baxter was a member of Crane Addition Community Chapel, Eagles Axillary No. 703, AMC and BW Local P-9 Axillary, Lincoln PTA. She was a past president of Lincoln PTA and Union Axillary; charter member of Eagles Axillary and of Union Axillary.

She was a member of the Crane Addition Community Chapel and attended the early service there the day preceding her death. She was an active member of the Missionary Society there until failing health prevented her attendance.

Mary Baxter died Dec. 13, 1971 at Raymond's Nursing Home after suffering heart failure. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. December 15, at Crane Addition Community Chapel, Rev. Joe H. Matt officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery with Mayer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Marcella) Wentzel, Mapleview, Mrs. Charlotte Torgerson, Goldfield, Iowa, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Withee, Shady Cove, Ore., Mrs. James (Dorothy) Barber, Charles City, Iowa, Mrs. Wilson (Ardith) Soper, Hartland, Minn.; three sons, Floyd, Gaylord, and Richard, all of Austin; 31 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Leon (Anna) Adams, St. Paul, Mrs. William (Christina) Tatreau, White Bear Lake, Miss Clara Schaefer, Austin; one brother, Joseph Schaefer, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl in 1960, an infant son and daughter, four grandchildren, one great-grandson and a son-in-law.

She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Her home in the woods brought her much joy and she delighted in God's abundant provision of birds, flowers, trees, and all of nature. This delight was shared with her family, along with bounteous love each knew was there.

She leaves many aching hearts comforted by God's message "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things passed away.

Out-of-town people at the funeral came from Shady Cove, Oregon, Sunnyvale, Petaluma and Carson, Calif.; Granite City, Illinois; Witchia, Kansas; Charles City, Ellsworth, Goldfield, Eagle Grove, Iowa; St. Paul, White Bear Lake, Adams, Hartland, Glenville, Minnesota.

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Birth: Apr. 8, 1897, Iowa.

Death: Jun. 15, 1976, Mower County, Minnesota.

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Funerals

SCHAEFER – Funeral services for Joseph P. Schaefer, 1301 6th Ave NE, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mayer Funeral Home, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Austin (Minn.) Herald; Wednesday, June 16, 1976 Page 2
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Obituaries

1897 Joseph P. Schaefer 1976

Joseph Peter Schaefer was born April 8, 1897, at Riceville Iowa, the son of Mathias and Apollonia Schaefer. A lifelong area resident, he had made his home at 1301 6th Ave. NE, Austin, for 44 years at the time of his death, at the age of 79.

On July 15, 1919, Joseph was united in marriage to Celestina Winkels at Adams, Minn. To this union five sons and four daughters were born.

Joseph retired from the Hormel Co. in 1969. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the congregation of Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Joseph P. Schaefer died on Tuesday morning, June 15, 1976, at St. Olaf Hospital, following surgery. He is survived by five sons, Raymond, Sylvester, Wilfred, Bernard and Leo P. Schaefer, Austin; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Whalen, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Sershen, Mrs. Daryl (Rosemary) Danley, Austin, Mrs. Theodore (Dorothy) Schlichter, Albert Lea; 40 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Adams, Mrs. Christina Teaut, St. Paul, Miss Clara Schaefer, Austin. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three sisters, one brother, three grandchildren and one son-in-law.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. June 17, 1976, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Rev. David Rivers officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery with Donald Whalen, Robert Schlichter, Roger Schaefer, Michael Sershen, Randy Sershen and Raymond Schaefer Jr. serving as pallbearers. The Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Austin (Minn.) Herald, Tuesday,
June 29, 1976 Page 2
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Birth: Jan. 21, 1897, Mitchell County, Iowa.

Death: Sep. 18, 1975, Minnesota.

Mrs. Joseph P. Schaefer

Mrs. Joseph P. (Celestina) Schaefer was born January 21, 1897, at Mitchell County, Iowa, The daughter of Francis and Marie Winkels. At the time of her death, she had resided at 1301 6th Ave NE for 43 years.

On July 15, 1919, she married Joseph P. Schaefer at Adams. Mrs. Schaefer was a member of FOE 703, VFW 1216 Auxiliary, WRC. Queen of Angels Catholic Church Rosary Society and St. Winnifred's Unit.

Celestina Schaefer died Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, 1975, at the Comforcare nursing Home following a lingering illness.

She is survived by her husband; five sons, Raymond, Sylvester, Wilfred, Bernard, Leo, and Paul, Austin; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Whalen, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Sershen, Mrs. Daryl (Rosemary) Danley, Austin, Mrs. Theodore (Dorothy) Schlichter, Albert Lea; 40 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Winkels, Adams; two step-sisters, Mrs. Anna Hueman, Taopi, Mrs. Kate Cegelske, Garden Grove, Calif.

She was preceded in death by hr parents, two sisters, five brothers, and two grandsons.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. September 22, 1975, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Ploof officiating. Sister Mary Fritz was the singer. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery with Donald Whalen, Roger Schaefer, Michael Sershen, David Schaefer, Raymond Schaefer Jr. and James Schlichter serving as pallbearers. The Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements

Submitted by Kathy Pike

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Birth: Aug. 12, 1909, Meyer, Mitchell County, Iowa.

Death: Nov. 21, 1977, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

1909 Clara Schaefer 1977

Clara Schaefer, 68, was born on August 12, 1909, at Meyer, Iowa, the daughter of Mathias and Applonia Schaefer. The family moved to Adams, Minnesota, where she attended Sacred Heart School and Adams High School and later Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Rochester. Moving to Austin, she resided at 511 2nd St. NW, and was employed at St. Olaf Hospital until her retirement. Miss Schaefer died at Burr Oak Manor, November 21, 1977.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Anna Adams and Mrs. Christina Tatreau, St. Paul; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; three sisters.

Funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Church with interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Arens, Wilfred Schaefer, Roman Winkels, Gail Baxter, Donald Adams, Clem Hemann.

Austin Daily Herald Austin, Minn.,
Wednesday, December 1, 1977, page 2
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Royal ‘Roy’ Lee Morgan, 60, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

He was born on November 4, 1951, in Austin to Harry and Ora (Anderson) Morgan. After graduating from Austin High School in 1970, Roy attended the Minneapolis Area Vocational Technical Institute. He was employed by Red Wing Shoes in Red Wing, Minn., for many years. Roy enjoyed having a good pizza with a beer. He liked spectator sports, calling himself a spurts junkie. He was a Vikings fan, but was especially devoted to the Minnesota Twins. A charter member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Roy enjoyed bowling and was a past member of the Eagles Club. After living in Red Wing from 1982-2003 and Kenyon, Minn., from 2004-2007, he then moved back to Austin. In August 2012 Roy moved to St. John’s in Albert Lea, Minn.

Survivors include his brother Ralph Morgan of Long Prairie, Minnesota; a sister Rosemary Foulk of Mesa, Ariz.; uncles Kenneth (Sharon) Anderson of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Russell (Linda) Anderson of Austin, Dwayne Anderson (Carolyn Schutz) of Hayward, Minnesota; aunts June Morgan of Blooming Prairie, Jean (Elden) Huemann and Karen Kinny both of Austin; three nieces, Michelle (Tim) Risting and their daughters Meghan and Mackenzie of Elk River, Lana (Troy) Stuhr and their children Adam and Alex of Apple Valley, Kristine Fisher of Minneapolis; nephew Kane Stephens of Honolulu. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Ora and a brother-in-law, Larry Foulk.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Karen Behling officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 2, 2012

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Roger Harold Osmonson, 69, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away early in the morning on Oct. 31, 2012, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He had received new life through the gift of a heart transplant there on July 12, 1996.

Roger was born on October 15, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Denver and Irma (Pope) Osmonson. He started school in Minnereka Country School, continued his education in Otranto, and was in the last graduating class at Carpenter High School in 1962. Roger completed auto/machinery mechanics training through Austin Area Vocational School in Austin.

From a young age, Roger was a hard worker. He helped farmers with fieldwork through his school years, worked at Boyd Implement in Northwood, Iowa, and then was employed as a partsman at Thill Implement in Rose Creek, Minn. Before retiring in 2005, Roger worked as a custodian at St. Ansgar High School for 22 years.

Roger and Sara Louise Pike were married on September 9, 1967, at the Otranto Community Church, they then resided on the family farm east of Otranto. The couple was blessed with two daughters, Jill Elaine and Jana Leigh, who helped their parents celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary this year.

Roger is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sara; daughter, Jill (David) Hill and their children Autumn (13) and Hunter (11) of Mason City, Iowa; daughter, Jana (James) Huebsch and their daughters, Hilary (20), Hannah (15) and Halle (12) of Mitchell, Iowa; sister Ann (Horace) Hendrickson of Northwood; brother-in-law Roland (Kathy) Pike of Rochester; and two nieces, Emily Pike of St. Paul, Minn., and Elizabeth Pike of Minneapolis.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary; mother-in-law and father-in-law Guy and Arlene Pike; brother-in-law Roger Guy Pike; and grandparents Isaac and Lorenca Osmonson and Alfred and Cora Pope.

There will be a gathering of friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at St. Ansgar United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peter Chang officiating. Inurnment in Woodbury Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 2, 2012

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Charles “Wib” Cline, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, at his home in Austin.

Charles Wilbur Cline was born January 8, 1918, at Rockford, Iowa, the son of Alfred Henry and Jennie Grace (Allen) Cline. He was married to Estie Jones on September 11, 1937. “Wib” served in Japan with the U.S. Army during World War II. Charles worked as a truck driver with the Wonder Bread and the Holsum Bakeries. For the majority of his career, he drove a truck for Ankeny Dairy, and he was a gas hauler for the Ankeny family business. He also was the business agent for the Austin AFL-CIO office.

In 1981, Lucile North Cline moved to Austin. She has been his companion ever since. Charles was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 65-year member of the American Legion and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed playing softball, bowling, fishing and golfing.

He is survived by, Lu Cline, Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, Lyle and Sharon Cline, Austin, Fred and Sue Cline, Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and George Bang, Kilkenny, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Judy (Lindeman) Cline, Tracy, Calif.; stepchildren, Barbara and Martin Kramer, Algona, Iowa, Barry and Liz Cline, Clinton, Ariz., Beth and Les Parker, Ionia, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Estie Jones Cline; his parents; two brothers; a sister; son, Chuck Cline; and grandson, Rick Cline.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marilee A. Benson officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion and Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216 Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge of military rites. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning.

Honorary casket bearer will be his best friend Bernard McGee. Casket bearers will be grandchildren Tammy Rysavy, Jackie Carr, Jennifer Ruhnke, Mike Cline, Eric Haney Ryan Cline and Nate Cline.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday,
October 30, 2012]

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Died, at the home of her son, John, in Marshall, December 12, 1904, of old age, Mrs. Christina L., wife of Johannes Rolf, aged 87 years. She was born in Sweden in 1817 and was married there to Mr. Rolf in 1842.

They came to this country in 1872 and settled in Austin where he worked at his trade of tailor for ten years. They then moved to the township of Marshall and their home has since been with their son. Three children were born to them, Mrs. N. F. Sunberg who died in Austin; and John and Fred Rolf of Marshall. The aged husband survives.

Funeral services were held in the Swedish Lutheran church in Marshall, Thursday, Dec. 15, at one o'clock.

From The Adams Review, 1904
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& Kathy Pike)

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A.S. CAMPBELL, 80
DIED JANUARY 24
FUNERAL FRIDAY

WAS FORMER AUSTIN MAYOR
AND BUSINESS MAN FOR MANY YEARS

Alex S. Campbell, well known Austin business man and for years of the official staff of our city, died Tuesday evening shortly after 9:30 in Kahler Hospital in Rochester following an illness of many months.

Two weeks previous to his passing, Mr. Campbell was taken to Rochester for an operation and survived the ordeal in fine condition and seemingly was gaining very favorably. On Saturday the son, Major Alex Campbell left for his post of duty, feeling assured that all as well. The daugther, Mrs. Minnie Woodward and son visited him on Sunday and found him in cheerful mood and gaining. Tuesday evening without warning, Mr. Campbell fell into sleep for his final rest.

Learned Milling Trade

Alex S. Campbell, son of John Campbell, native of Ayershire, Scotland, and Catherine Graham, native of Montreal, Canada, was born in Rice County, December 20, 1859. The family resided on a farm and here attended rural and village schools later attending school in Minneapolis and gaining a splendid knowledge of business rudiments. He returned to work on the parental home farm for some time, then went to Owatonna, where he learned the milling trade which he followed for many years.

On December 20, 1883 he married Mary Hunkins of Owatonna, who died a few years ago. The three children survive, Mrs. Minnie Woodward of the home, who had been with her parents in their last years and giving her life to their comforts, a son, Major Alex Campbell of West Point, N.Y., and Frances, of the school faculty of Cincinnati, Ohio.

There are two grandsons, John Woodward of this city, who also remained in the home to assist in comfort for his loved grandparent and Robert, who, about a year ago was transferred in employ of the Hormel company to Atlanta, Georgia. There is one great grandchild, Joan Woodward of Austin.

Products to Entire Northwest

In 1886 Mr. Campbell, with his brother, A.G. Campbell, engaged in the milling business in Austin, being the owner-operators of the small mill just east of the Milwaukee depot location, at Dobbins Creek and a short distance north of the new highway bridge at East Oakland Ave., and Oakwood street. They did a flourishing business and their product was well established and widely known.

He was the leading merchant miller in this section. In 1890 the brothers bought the mill on Water street at the east bank of the Cedar River, from the Engle brothers, who had retired. The Campbell Mills grew in proportion and again they extended their interests and bought the mill at Blooming Prairie and one in Owatonna. All through the northwest the Campbell Mill products were known as Diamond White, White Rose and Peerless flour and by-products.

50 Years in Civic Life

A busy life and hard work characterized the life of this well known man, civic affairs received his best judgement and support in any event when for upbuilding a community. This support and interest continued for more than 50 years. He came here when Austin boasted 2,500 souls and today is near the mark of 20,000. That his business judgement was fair to all is evidenced by his being sought for some office in city affairs continually and so long as health and his years permitted, he gave his best efforts.

Mr. Campbell served our interests as Mayor of the City of Austin for two terms, in 1899 and 1900 and in 1910 and 1911. He led in a race for State Senator from this district and served well the interests of this community in 1903, 1905, 1907 and 1909. Ten years ago he was elected to the office of city assessor and was again elected at the last election last spring.

Mr. Campbell was of quiet nature, still of a fine sense of humor and his friends knew him as loyal and willing to help another. He was a splendid mathematician, thus making his work as assessor a pleasure, rather than a burden, for he could master any situation. He was fair, served alike to all so far as within his knowledge. His years belied him as few could undertake so responsible a position and carry on the intricate work as he did through the years and when health was fading.

Council Members, Pall Bearers

Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday afternoon, at the Mayer Funeral Home, Rev. R. Coleman in charge. Active pall bearers will be members of the city council.

Honorary pall bearers will be members of the former city council groups and associated in activities connected with the Water and Light Board, with whom Mr. Campbell had worked for many years, namely, ex-mayors, C.F. Cook and A.C. Page; S.A. Smith and L.O. Hollister, associates and assistants in his duties as city assessor; John Gulden, veteran member of the Water and Light Board and Walter Chestnut, neighbor and life-long friend of the family.

Mower County News,
Thursday 1-26-1939,
Front page and page 8, col. 2

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FAY R. SMITH, 80,
RITES FRIDAY

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Jordan Mortuary for Fay R. Smith, well-known retired businessman of Austin, who died Wednesday morning at his home, on North Kenwood Avenue.

Fay R. Smith, 80, was born in Mower county, Minnesota, June 24, 1858, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith of Lansing community. His father was prominent in the banking business in Austin for many years, and also was associated with the real estate business, the firm being Smith, Wilkins and Easton. When Fay was 14, he left his school studies to assist his father in his business projects, and he continued after the death of his father.

Later he went into business as a promoter and owner of a gas company which he followed for many years. Retiring from this business he cared for properties for the late Marcus Dreisner and later was named city recorder which office he held for 20 years, until his years bade him relinguish, three years ago. A few weeks ago a noticeable decline caused him to be confined to his home and the end came early yesterday morning.

The late Sylvester Smith was the first Justice of the Peace of Mower county. The son, likewise, had mastered business interests of various kinds in a most capable manner. He was schooled by every day experience he was an expert accountant and gave freely of his service to many, and without compensation.

The wife and one daughter, Stella, survive. The daughter is an instructor in Vocational high school in Minneapolis.

[Mower Co News, Thursday,
2-02-1939, Front page]

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Margaret Catherine Dieser, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, October 12, 2012, in Peoria, Arizona.

Margaret was born on December 10, 1936, to Steven Kloeckner and Margaret Keiffer. She married Joseph Dieser. Margaret went to Mankato State University and went on to become a teacher and Avon representative.

She enjoyed traveling, speaking Spanish and playing Bingo.

Survivors include her spouse, Joseph; her children, Margaret (Brian) Fasbender, Steven Dieser, Laura (Brian) Bates, David (Haidz) Dieser, Donald (Tracy) Dieser and Lisa (Mark) Gustafson; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. November 3, 2012, at St. Augustine’s Church in Austin, with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Minn. Memorials are preferred to an educational scholarship in Margaret’s name at Pacelli School.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday,
October 30, 2012]

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MRS. MARY DAVISON, FACULTY
MEMBER, DIED HERE FRIDAY, 3RD

Mrs. Mary Davison, nee Frost, Austin resident for her life time, died Friday morning after a long illness. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. Mrs. Davison had been an instructor in the Austin schools in her young womanhood days, and before her marriage to Smith Davison, also well known and, an engineer on the Milwaukee Road. The couple made Austin their home.

One son, Harold, was born to them, who survives a beautiful mother. Mrs. Davison was one of our finest educators. Upon the death of her husband, she resumed her teaching program and before ill health made it emperative that she relinguish her work, she taught for several years in Junior high school, in this city. Previously she had been one of the instructors in the Shaw school grade building.

Funeral services were held monday morning in the Mayer Funeral Home, following which was the service at St. Augustine's church, Rev. Father W. E. F. Griffin said requeim high mass. Prayers at the graveside where she rests beside her husband in Oakwood cemetery were given by Father's Griffin and Harold Hesse. Pall bearers were friends of the family, namely Louis O'Malley, John Hogan, Charles Leighton, E.T. Bemis, Leonard Decker and Elmer Karnetz.

Relatives who came for the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. John Davison of Kansas City; Mrs. Sam Case of Rochester; Earl Kailher, Swansville; Ben Hesse, Cologne, Rev. Harold Hesse, Rev. Steve Adrian, Kenneth Nalty, Mrs. Laura Nalty and Miss Dorothy Campbell, all of St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Swanson, and Mrs. Ted Cordell of Mason City.

Mary L. Frost, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Frost, was born in Austin on September 24, 1872. She attended the Austin schools and graduated in 1891, her first school teaching was in Lansing, later she gave service of teaching in the Lincoln school, then for several years she was of the faculty of the Minneapolis schools.

On July 23, 1901, she was married in this city to William Smith Davison, in St. Augustine's Church. The son, Harold, was born on September 22, 1907.

In 1925, Mrs. M. Davison again resumed her loved work of teaching, as substitute in the local schools and later was enrolled on the regular staff, upon the death of her husband, who died on June 2, 1928, after quite an extended illness. The son, Harold, with his wife, are the direct survivors, beside two brothers, Joe Frost of Los Angeles, Calif., and william of Golden, British Columbia. A sister, Mrs. William Swanson, resides in Mason City.

[Mower County news, Thursday,
2-09-1939, page 8, col. 1]

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Jean Maxine Cipra, 93, of Austin, died peacefully on Saturday evening, November 3, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa.

Jean was born on October 14, 1919, on a farm near Lyle, Minn., the daughter of Elmer and Nora (Enerson) Nelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church near Lyle. She attended school in Lyle and graduated from Lyle High School in 1937. After graduating from beauty school in Mankato, Jean worked at shops in Austin and Janesville, Minn. After her marriage, she opened Jean’s Beauty Shop in Hayward, Minn.

Jean’s favorite dancing partner was Lloyd “Shorty” Cipra, who became her husband on Nov. 27, 1943, at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, Minn. They farmed together in rural Glenville for 40 years.

The Cipras had two sons, Douglas and Clark. Jean and Shorty never missed an athletic event when the boys were involved. Amazingly, Jean would work in the field, prepare a delicious home cooked meal and be all dressed up for every ballgame. Jean loved to watch sports on TV, particularly college basketball and the Minnesota Twins. One of Jean’s passions was flower gardening. Her yard was always in beautiful bloom. Jean was a longtime member of the First Lutheran Church in Glenville and was active in Sunday school, women’s group and circle. After Lloyd’s death in 1983, Jean moved to Austin where she lived until moving to the Lutheran Retirement Home in 2010. “Her family is grateful for the wonderful care she received there.”

Jean is survived by her son Clark (Val) Cipra of Austin; daughter-in-law, Kristine Cipra of Brandon; sister, Ruth Steigerwald of Austin; six grandchildren, Kyle (Suzanne) Cipra, Tena Burnes, Brian Cipra, Suzanne (Todd) Haag, Tracy Masteller and Dan (Sandy) Haviland; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Nora Nelson; in-laws, James and Tena Cipra; husband, Lloyd; son, Douglas in January of 2012; sister, Daphine and brothers-in-law, Rudy Kraft and Lester Jorstad; brother-in-law, Floyd Cipra and wife, Agnes; sisters-in-law, Wava Verdoorn and husband, Bill and Joy Paulson and husband, Rolf.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church of Glenville with Pastor Jim Rushton, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church of Glenville or Lutheran Retirement Home of Northwood. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 5, 2012

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Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Bly will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Burial will be at Spring Valley Cemetery. Friends may gather from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and one hour prior to the service at church.

Robert Thomas “Bob” Bly, 74, of Ostrander, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his family at Seasons Hospice of Rochester, Minn. on Friday, Nov. 2.

Bob was born in Chatfield, Minnesota, on October 5, 1938, to Glenn Jr. and Amber (Rucker) Bly of rural Spring Valley. He attended elementary in the country school and graduated from LeRoy High School in 1956. In the spring of 1958, he met his one and only love, Marjorie Hector. They were united in marriage on August 22, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, Minn. They resided outside of Stewartville, Minn., and eventually moved to rural Spring Valley.

Bob farmed and raised cattle, horses, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. He had a love for music and loved to sing and dance. He was employed at Crenlo, did roofing, restored antique automobiles, and farmed. His favorite past times were riding horses and trail rides, camping, and spending as much time with family as possible. He loved to socialize and befriend a stranger. He had a deep love and spiritual relationship with the good Lord.

Bob and Marge raised seven children and celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this past August. In recent years, Bob and Marge resided in Ostrander, Minn. He was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma cancer in February of 2012. He was deeply loved and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie, seven children Scott (Jeanine) Bly of Spring Valley, Bradley (Teresa) Bly of Spring Valley, Marty Bly of Ostrander, Kelly (Clarke) Nelson of LeRoy, Minn., Trevor (Sue) Bly of Chatfield, Minn., Dennis Bly of Austin, Texas, Heidi Jones of Ostrander, 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brother Jerry Bly of Spring Valley, sisters Evelyn (Ray) Voigt of Taopi, MN, Irene (Bob) Hyland of Austin, MN, Patty (Steve) Davis of Lime Springs, Iowa, Judy Heidtke of Spring Valley, Joan Harang of Lake Mills, Iowa, Deborah (Karl) Hoefs of Spring Valley, and Carolyn (Bob) Omar of Lime Springs, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Carrol. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald,
November 5, 2012

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James Edwin Conner, 80, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in the Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle Township, Mower County, Minnesota.

James Edwin “Jim” Conner was born on February 21, 1932, in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota. He was the son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Konecny) Conner. Jim was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Lyle, Minn., and was a graduate of the Lyle High School Class of 1950. Jim furthered his education at the Junior Tech College in Austin, Minnesota. Jim entered active military service in the Army on November 26, 1952, and served his country as a member of the 49th and the 149th Army Band during the Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge on Nov. 10, 1954.

On December 12, 1959, Jim was united in marriage to Janet Rappe at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Oelwein, Iowa. Jim and Janet resided in Austin, Minn. until 1972, when they moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. Jim and Janet shared more than 52 years of marriage.

Jim was a mechanic by trade and was an instructor at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, Minn. He developed the first Public Motorcycle Mechanics Program in the state of Minnesota, and his program was rated as the best in nation in motorcycle magazines. He retired in 1997.

Jim was a true Renaissance man, a very smart man, a man of many interests and lots of skills both with mechanical things and the written and spoken word. He was a true life-long learner and had an extensive vocabulary. He had the artist’s eye for beauty as demonstrated in his photographic work. Jim was a musician in the 49th and 149th Army Band when he served his country, and played a French horn. At that time, Vienna, Austria, was a four power city and he played in the honor guard when the power was transferred from the British to the U.S. and then again, when it was transferred from the U.S. to Russia. He saw himself on news reels and his band was featured in Life Magazine.

Jim had the enviable ability to walk in the other persons’ shoes and to communicate with people on every societal spectrum on the scale. He loved his fellow man as evidenced by his compassion for others. In his 80 years of life, he was an artist, a singer, a musician, an actor, an entertainer, “facilitator” for his Motorcycle Mechanics students and others who came to him for the knowledge that he possessed; an English Literature major in his college years and his continued interest in the new technologies (computers, networks, etc.). He had the rare quality of taking pride in his students’ accomplishments and was delighted if the student got to be better than he at the things Jim taught them. He was a gourmet chef and enjoyed cooking (and science involved with it) and spreading his talents to his friends and neighbors. He always enjoyed music and the theater.

It was demonstrated best by one of the ICU nurses who inquired “What did he do?” After hearing the above, he said “What didn’t he do?” He had a life fully lived and will be sorely missed by the people whose lives he touched in a positive way- and there are many.

Jim passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minn., at the age of 80 years.

Jim is survived by his: Wife, Janet Conner of Hutchinson, Minnesota; Brother, Joseph Conner of Webster, WI; Brother-In-Law, William Rappe and his wife, Alice of Clear Lake, IA; Nephews, Mark Conner and his wife, Jenifer, Brad Conner and his wife, Julie, Stephen Anderson and his fiancé, Peka Christova, Scott Warrington and his wife, Nancy Eggert, Brian Warrington and his wife, Julie, Michael Warrington; Nieces, Anita Deyo, Gloria Warrington; Great Nephews and Nieces, Josh Conner, Brenden Conner, Sam Hiltner, Kathleen Warrington, Bridget Warrington, Macklin Warrington, Aaron Deyo, Tracy Tindal, Jason Deyo Many other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his Parents, James and Mary Conner; Sisters, Marian Johnson, Kathleen Warrington, Gloria Mahacek; brothers-in-law, Darrel Anderson, Floyd Johnson, Lee Mahacek; Sister-In-Law, Mabel Conner.

Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 5, 2012

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Interment Notice: James (Jim) Conner, 80

James (Jim) Edwin Conner Jr. was born in Austin, Minnesota, on February 21, 1932. He left this life on October 23, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota, at the age of 80 years.

Interment for the ashes of James (Jim) Conner will be held on Monday, September 23, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the Woodbury Cemetery located about 12 miles south of Austin, on Highway 105.

Friends may gather at the Truck Stop on Interstate 90 just west of Austin about 12:45 p.m. We will proceed from there to Highway 105 and to the Woodbury Cemetery. There will be a brief committal service and informally friends may speak of their memories of Jim as a friend, teacher, guru, chef, scoutmaster, photographer, and fixer of all things fixable in his mechanical/troubleshooting service to the London/Lyle/Austin Communities in his early years. Please feel free to join us.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 6 SEP 2013

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James (Jim) D. Weaver, 77, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Dexter.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dexter United Methodist Church, in Dexter. Jim’s wishes were to donate his remains to the Department of Anatomy for research at Mayo Clinic. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Jim was born February 27, 1935, in Gillette, Wyoming. He was one of five children of LaVera and Max Weaver. Jim grew up in Gresham, Oregon, and graduated from Gresham High School. After graduation, Jim entered the Army and was a paratrooper with the Special Forces. After being honorably discharged from the military, Jim married the love of his life, Glenda Walker, on November 21, 1957. The couple had four children. After moving around the United States, Jim and Glenda settled in Dexter, where they finished raising their family. Jim was employed by FISCO in Rochester, retiring in 2002. After retirement, Jim spent his time delivering food from the food shelf to Dexter residents. He also enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and mostly spending time with his family.

Jim will be greatly missed by his wife of 55 years, Glenda, and his four children, James Weaver (Dawn), Richard Weaver (Kay), Cynthia Wollenburg (Dan), and Jeffrey Weaver; grandchildren John O’Grady, Joshua O’Grady, Elizabeth Weaver, Nathaniel Weaver, John Weaver/Allison Benttine, Rebecca Weaver/Dan Nave, Joey Wollenburg, Katie Wollenburg, Justin Wollenburg; great-grandchild Lucas Benttine; brothers Max Weaver, of Washington, and Frank (Ruth) Weaver of Oregon; sisters Eileen Copus and Mary Sandal, both of Oregon.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Max and LaVera Weaver and sister Florence.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 5, 2012

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The funeral service for Larry Gene Blake will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW in Hayfield, Minnesota, with Rev. Matt Fennell officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Larry G. BlakeLarry Gene Blake, 57, died Sunday morning, November 4, 2012, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Larry was born on April 7, 1955, the son of Ervin and Lillian (Elias) Blake in Hayfield, Minn.

Larry had worked for Cedar Valley in Austin for 30 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, Gospel music and his church. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blooming Prairie, Minn.

Larry is survived by his sister, Mary (Richard) Higgins of Bettendorf, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family prefers memorials to Cedar Valley in Austin, Minnesota.

Blessed be his memory.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 5, 2012

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William Christian Jensen, son of Berger and Alta Brown Jensen, was born on January 5, 1936 near Austin, Minnesota. He passed away at St. Olaf hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 1939, at the age of three years and 13 days, his death being due to pneumonia, which followed measles and influenze. He was patient all through his illness and never complained.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Jordan Mortuary, the Rev. L. Sandgren of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

He leaves to mourn his death, his parents; one sister, Elaine; three brothers: Mervil, Calvin and Lee; a grandfather, Frank Brown, of Lyle; a grandmother, Mrs. Chris Jensen of Wolf Point, Montana; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. He will be saldy missed by them all.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, 23 JAN 1939, page 5, col. 2]
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Charles Lavon Pace &
John Pace Dies 3 Days
After Death of Brother

Charles L. Pace, son of James and Mary Flathers Pace, was born on December 6, 1858, at Pleasant Valley, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

When Charles was two years old his parents moved to Mower county. From then until the time of his death he lived in Mower and Freeborn counties.

He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Murane. Three children were born to them: Hattie, who died at the age of nine years, and Sydney and Mae (Mrs. Emmet Gavin) of this city.

His death came unexpectedly at one o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter. his funeral was held from St. Augustine's church Tuesday morning and he was laid to rest beside his daughter Hattie.

His wife, two children, eight grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Rynn, and a host of friends, mourn his passing.

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JOHN PACE DIED 3 DAYS
AFTER DEATH OF BROTHER

John Pace died at 12:35 this afternoon at St. Olaf hospital following a long illness. He was a brother of Charles pace, who died Sunday. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

[From the Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., 1-18-1939, page 12, col. 4]
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Obituary

John L. Pace, son of James and Mary Flathers Pace, was born on May 9, 1861 at Pleasant Grove, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

He came to Mower county with his parents when but a child, and lived here until the time of his death.

Mr. Pace was united in marriage to Kate M. Pike, January 6, 1891. Twin boys were born to them, Elwin, who died in infancy and E. Roy, who died in 1934.

Mr. Pace died at St. Olaf hospital on January 18, 1939 at 12:35, after a long illness.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 o'clock Friday morning at the Goslee Funeral Home, Rev. Harry Poll of the Church of Christ officiating. He was laid to rest beside his son, Elwin, in the Ogden cemetery, in Iowa.

From the Austin Daily Herald,
Monday, 1-23-1939, page 5, col. 2

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JOHN PACE DIED 3 DAYS
AFTER DEATH OF BROTHER

John Pace died at 12:35 this afternoon at St. Olaf hospital following a long illness. He was a brother of Charles pace, who died Sunday. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

[From the Austin Daily Herald,
Wednesday, 1-18-1939, page 12, col. 4]

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Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Jordan mortuary for Mrs. Simon Nelson of Rose Creek, Rev. O.M. Langehough officiating. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.

Anna Johanna Christen was a native of Frederikshaven, Denmark, born there in 1856, and there she received her education and religious training, and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1880 she married Simon Nelson, who preceded her in death. A few years after their marriage, the couple came to this country and came to Rose Creek, 57 years ago, where the home was established and retained through their lives. Two children were born in this home, a daughter, who died many years ago. The son, Nels nelson resides in Rose Creek community. There are relatives residing in the home country.

Mrs. Nelson had passed her 82nd birthday last March. She had kept her own home until the later years. A christian mother who gave to her famiy the best of her life, and to her church, which claimed her interests during her long life. She had gained many friends in the 57 years of continuous residence in our community.

Mower County News,
Thursday, 2-09-1939, page 8, col. 2
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Salathiel Marc Forman, infant son of Marc and Alexis Forman, was stillborn Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Austin.

Survivors include parents Marc and Alexis Forman and twin sister Mary Nakita Forman of Austin; paternal grandparents David (Sherri) Forman of Austin; maternal grandfather Luster (Keri) Green of Sacramento, Calif.; maternal grandmother Clare (Rodney Donis) Combes of Portland, Ore.; paternal great-grandfather Lester Forman of Omaha, Neb.; paternal great-grandmother Mary Kjerstad of Quinn, S.D.; maternal great-grandmothers Mary McGee of Portland and Ann Miller of Los Angeles, Calif.; aunts and uncles McKenzie Forman of Bismarck, N.D., Daniel Forman of Panama City, Florida, Brian Forman of Austin, Dominic Green, Damian Donis, Isaiah Donis, Elijah Donis and Monica Green, all of Portland, Brenden Green and Breauna Green, both of Sacramento.

He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandmother Victoria Forman, paternal great-grandfather Konrad Kjerstad, maternal great-grandfathers Luster Green Sr. and George Combes.

Private family services will be held at a later date. 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,
Thursday, November 7, 2012

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Betty Anne Peterson, 80, of Ostrander, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Ostrander Nursing Home.

Betty was born on April 17, 1932, in Fisher, Minnesota, to Bert and Thora (Leeback) Johnson. She attended country school until eighth grade and later received her GED. She was united in marriage to Howard Peterson on February 2, 1951, and together they farmed in the LeRoy area all of their lives. Betty loved cooking, gardening, bird watching, anything to do with nature and her grandchildren. She also loved the Vikings and playing 500.

Betty is survived by her five children Lynn (Chris) Peterson of Kasson, Minnesota, Lila (Rodney) Pierce of Rochester, Minn., Brad Peterson of LeRoy, Minnesota, Kelly Peterson of Sydney, Australia, and Scott (Jennifer) of LeRoy; five grandchildren Amber Peterson, Ryan Pierce, Justin Pierce, Serena Peterson and Ty Peterson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Howard, two sisters and five brothers.

Funeral services for Betty will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be at LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery in LeRoy. Friends may gather from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and one hour prior to the service at church.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald,
Thursday, November 7, 2012

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Nancy J. Vaughan, 78, of Shakopee, Minnesota, died Monday, November 5, 2012, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Nancy was born April 28, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Harald and Olga (Lerum) Hovland. Nancy married Dale Vaughan June 4, 1955, in Austin. She was a stay-at-home mom and raised their eight children.

She is survived by children and grandchildren, Bob, Carol, Josh, Kalli and Tyler Vaughan; Barb Vaughan; Kathy, Greg, Sam and Sophie Krauth; Joe, Karla, Gracie and Danny Vaughan; Mary, Patrick, Alexandra and Bryn Hager; Carolyn, Patrick, Hannah, Abby and Claire Jones; Mike, Geneve, Anna and Isaac Vaughan; and Susan, Jon, Owen and Ben Vaughan-Fier. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Nathan and Virginia Hovland; sisters and brother-in-law, Marion Travetto and Deanna and Bill LeBarron; many nieces and nephews; and a lot friends who also were her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; grandson, Peter; parents, Harald and Olga Hovland; brothers and sister, Emery, Irene, Henry, George, Arthur, Orlo, Dean and David.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Church of St. Mary, 535 Lewis St., Shakopee. Presiding is the Rev. Peter Wittman. Pallbearers are grandchildren Joshua Vaughan, Tyler Vaughan, Sam Krauth, Gracie Vaughan, Danny Vaughan and Abby Jones. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Church of St. Mary, Shakopee. Interment immediately following Mass will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Because Nancy’s definition of family included the families of her sons and daughters-in-law, she asked that memorials be sent to a fund established for Geneve’s sister Heather and her family. Heather, who is married with three young children, has been battling cancer for seven years. Contributions can be made at The Heather Temte Benefit Fund, U.S. Bank, Pine City Office, 625 Hillside Ave. SW, Pine City, MN 55063, or any U.S. Bank location.

Arrangements with McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee, 952-445-2755. Condolences may be shared at www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 8, 2012

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Pending notice: Camilla L. Farnsworth, 90, Austin

Camilla L. Farnsworth, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 8, 2012

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Norbert “Kirk” Kirkwood, 74, passed away Oct. 15, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kirk was born on May 25, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Clyde and Gladys (Hanson) Kirkwood. He graduated from Austin High School in 1956 and he served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. Upon discharge, Kirk utilized the G.I. Bill to pursue a degree in English and Spanish at Mankato State College. Kirk taught school for a number of years before discovering his true vocation as a firefighter. He served at the Poudre Valley Fire District and The Poudre Fire Authority in Fort Collins, Colo. for more than 22 years, achieving the ranks of captain and company officer before retiring in 1994.

Kirk traveled extensively through most of his life, visiting more than two dozen countries, including: China, Vietnam, Greece, Hungary, Egypt, Thailand, much of Europe and most of Central and South America. Kirk was fluent in Spanish and learned sufficient portions of many other languages to enhance his travel experience. At the time of his death he was learning Korean in preparation for a trip to Korea.

Kirk was also an avid runner and bicyclist who competed in numerous road races and events over the years, including the Boston Marathon. Kirk also rode a bike 850 miles from Ft. Collins, Colorado, to Austin to attend a high school reunion, but as he was quick to admit, one way was enough and he flew home. Right up to the months preceding his death, Kirk was a familiar fixture walking and running the streets and trails of northeast Albuquerque. He spent hours putting in his miles.

Kirk is survived by his son Randy Kirkwood of Orlando, Fla.; daughter Vivian “Liz” Perez of Ft. Collins; granddaughters Amanda Johnson and Misty Van Winkle; great-grandchildren Ryder, Leo and Mae; and his sister Aggie Hendrikson of Austin. Kirk also leaves and extended family of good friends in Albuquerque.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 9, 2012

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Verneel Helen Kramer, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota died Friday afternoon, November 9, 2012, at Primrose.

She was born March 3, 1919, the daughter of John and Emelia (Collmann) Folkerts in Palmer, Iowa. She attended a country school near Palmer, Iowa. On December 7, 1938, she was united in marriage to John Henry Kramer at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Palmer, Iowa. The couple raised four children farming near Palmer, until they moved to a farm south of Austin in 1952. Verneel was a wonderful cook and an award winning pie baker. She was also a collector of unique items. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. John died on February 6, 1998.

Verneel continued to make her home in Austin living at the Chauncey Apartments until moving to Primrose in 2008. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her three daughters, Jean (Charles, “Chuck”) Vlasaty of Austin, Minnesota, Bette (William, “Bill”) Koeff of Orchard, Iowa and Mary (Steven Long) Kramer of Isle, Minnesota; a daughter-in-law, Karla Kramer of Guthrie Center, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Madora Gotsch of Austin; also many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Kramer on February 6, 1998; a son, John; and a brother Wilbert Folkerts.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Dr. Steve DeFor, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 14th at the funeral home.

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Verneel Helen Kramer, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday afternoon, November 9, 2012, at Primrose.

Verneel was born March 3, 1919, the daughter of John and Emelia (Collmann) Folkerts in Palmer, Iowa. She attended a country school near Palmer. On Dec. 7, 1938, she was united in marriage to John Henry Kramer at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Palmer. The couple raised four children farming near Palmer, until they moved to a farm south of Austin in 1952. Verneel was a wonderful cook and an award winning pie baker. She was also a collector of unique items. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. John died on Feb. 6, 1998. Verneel continued to make her home in Austin living at the Chauncey Apartments until moving to Primrose in 2008. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her three daughters, Jean (Charles, “Chuck”) Vlasaty of Austin, Bette (William, “Bill”) Koeff of Orchard, Iowa, and Mary (Steven Long) Kramer of Isle, Minn.; a daughter-in-law, Karla Kramer of Guthrie Center, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Madora Gotsch of Austin; also many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Kramer on Feb. 6, 1998; a son, John; and a brother, Wilbert Folkerts.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dr. Steve DeFor officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, November 12, 2012

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Evangeline June Austinson, age 91 of Austin, died Friday afternoon, November 9, 2012 at Our House Assisted Living.

She was born February 14, 1921 to Theodore and Mary (Martinson) Austinson in Austin, Minnesota. After attending country school, Evangeline graduated from Austin High School in 1939. She lived in California for a short time and returned to Austin. She moved to Brownsdale on October 5, 1995 and to Our House Assisted Living in March of 2011. Evangeline loved doing crossword puzzles and was a big Minnesota Twins fan. She was interested in politics, enjoyed reading and was very proud that she was born on Valentine’s Day.

Survivors include nieces, Lois Reinke of Owatonna and Judy Reinke of Austin; a great nephew, Jeff (Vanessa) Reinke of Brownsdale and their children, Alex, Kiele, Ryan and Logan; great niece Susan Freese of Blooming Prairie and her children, Nicholas and Joshua. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Verna Reinke.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Shari Mason, officiating. There will be no visitation or reviewal.

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Evangeline June Austinson, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday afternoon, November 9, 2012, at Our House Assisted Living.

Evangeline J. Austinson was born on February 14, 1921, to Theodore and Mary (Martinson) Austinson in Austin. After attending country school, Evangeline graduated from Austin High School in 1939. She lived in California for a short time and returned to Austin. She moved to Brownsdale on Oct. 5, 1995, and to Our House Assisted Living in March 2011. Evangeline loved doing crossword puzzles and was a big Minnesota Twins fan. She was interested in politics, enjoyed reading and was very proud that she was born on Valentine’s Day.

Survivors include nieces, Lois Reinke of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Judy Reinke of Austin; a great nephew, Jeff (Vanessa) Reinke of Brownsdale and their children Alex, Kiele, Ryan and Logan; great niece Susan Freese of Blooming Prairie and her children, Nicholas and Joshua. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Verna Reinke.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Shari Mason officiating. There will be no visitation or reviewal. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
November 12, 2012

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