riscilla A. Haines Redding, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at St. Anthony Health Center in St. Anthony, Minnesota, after celebrating Christmas with family.

Priscilla Ann Haines was born September 15, 1915, in Rockford, Illinois, to Anthony and Elizabeth (Schuster) Haines. In her early years, she lived in Rockford, Winnetka, and Chicago, Illinois, as well as Jackson, Michigan, where she met her future husband. She graduated from Lake Forest High school in 1933. Priscilla attended college at the University of Missouri, where she was Gamma Phi Beta.

She remained a part of this sorority for more than 50 years. She also attended the University of Arizona and the University of Wisconsin, studying history and religion. Employed at Pennsylvania Central Airlines and Marshall Fields, Priscilla served her country in the United States Navy as a payroll officer and nurse’s aide during World War II.

After her marriage to William Redding on Jan. 21, 1944, on Lakeshore Drive in Chicago, the couple lived in Jackson and Rockford, and later moved to Austin in April 1954. They raised their children and Priscilla remained in the same home until 2009 when she moved to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

During her life, Priscilla loved to swim, walk and ride bike. She biked many miles up until the age of 88. She enjoyed Bible study, rummage sales, traveling, staying in elder hostels and learning. She was a huge reader and spent a lot of time at the Austin Public Library. She loved to stay active and involved. She enjoyed playing cribbage and cards, especially bridge. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Priscilla was also active in AAUW and the Art and Travel Club. Other organizations in which she was a member include the Austin Country Club, the American Legion and Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include her children, Ann (Bob) Bowman of Hollandale, Minn., Mary Helen (Gary) Munkholm of Ramsey, Minn., William Redding Jr. of Bloomington, Minn., Anthony (Ann) Redding of Minneapolis, Kathryn (Renato) Parada of Tucson, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Elizabeth Haines; her husband, William on July 6, 1978; and one sister.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service at St. John’s. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion Post 91. Memorials are preferred to the church. 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,
  December 28, 2012

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Donald Hultquist Loucks, 87, passed away on December 20, 2012, in Dallas.

Donald was born July 1, 1925, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Fred and Ethel (Hultquist) Loucks. He grew up on a farm in Spring Valley, Minnesota, and graduated from high school there. He held a variety of jobs throughout his life he was an iceman, a milkman, mason, worked at George A. Hormel meatpacking plant, plowed snow in the winter and was a carpenter and cabinetmaker.

He married Charlotte E. Asher on June 1, 1947, and they were married for 27 years. In 1967, the family moved to Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where they owned and managed the Hereford Motel.

From there, they relocated to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where they owned and managed apartments. In 1970, they moved to Balch Springs, Texas, where Donald worked for Graybilt Construction company and later was self-employed doing woodworking and other construction jobs. He was married four more times to Lois Tillary, Mary Canning, Beverly Holmes and his current wife, Claretta Evans. Don was honest, dedicated, hard working, loyal to family and friends, and didn’t know the meaning of can’t. He enjoyed old Westerns, comedies and game shows on TV, going to the Winstar Casino, eating out, walking his beloved little Pepper, fixing things and being in charge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George F. Loucks and Gordon B. Loucks; and wives, Charlotte, Lois and Mary.

He is survived by two sisters, Merle (Loucks) Sample of Mesa, Arizona, and Elaine (Loucks) Stockdale of Ostrander, Minn.; his wife, Claretta (Evans) Loucks; children, Cindy (Loucks) D. Zisner of Mesa, Shale D. Loucks of Mesquite, Texas, Jodie (Loucks) L. Khan of Garland, Texas, and Wade A. Loucks of Balch Springs, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be left at localcremation.com. A celebration of his life occurred Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 22, 2012

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Pending notice: Harold E. Halvorson, 77

Harold E. “Sonny” Halvorson, 77, formerly of Austin, passed away on Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, 2012, at Fairview Nursing Home in Dodge Center, Minn. Services are pending with Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield, Minn.

 Source: Austin Daily Herald,
 Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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Harold Eugene "Sonny" Halvorson 1935-2012

(May 10, 1935 - December 18, 2012)

The memorial service for Harold Eugene "Sonny" Halvorson will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at the American Legion Post 330, 7 Main Street East in Hayfield, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 p.m. at the Legion. Inurnment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Austin, Minnesota.

Harold Eugene "Sonny" Halvorson, 77, passed away on December 18, 2012, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, Minnesota.

Harold was born on May 10th, 1935, the son of Melvin and Hilda (Scharberg) Halvorson in Rock Dell Township, Minnesota. He attended Austin Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1958-1964 with time spent in Germany. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Tieden on January 20, 1962, and together they had four children. They were later divorced. He also was married to Maria Garver and divorced. In 2001, he met Lucille Cook and they were together until her death in 2005.

In Harold's lifetime he had worked at Stiver's Nursery and construction as a young man. He also worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, the Austin Public Library and Austin YMCA. He enjoyed going for long car rides, enjoying nature, animals and feeding the geese, fishing, spending time with his family and decorating for holidays.

Sonny is survived by his children, Brenda (Jim) Wagoner, Kasson, Minnesota; Peggy (Gregg) Gunderson, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin; Terry Halvorson, Tucson, Arizona; Robert (Teresa) Halvorson, Brownsdale, Minnesota; ten grandchildren, Carrie Ness, Brandon Nelson, Chelssy Wytaske, Samantha Bahl, Alan Wagoner, Katelin Bahl, Paige Gunderson, Elly and Lily Halvorson and Beth Ternes; and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Ann Moen.

 SOURCE:
 www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com,
 12/18/2012

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Geraldine Mary Althoff Craig, 83, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died Friday, December 7, 2012, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Gerry was born November 18, 1929, in Mankato, Minnesota, to John and Katherine Schaak Bachmeyer, the second youngest of 11 children. She married Dennis A. Althoff on February 5, 1949, in Mankato, and they settled in Austin, Minnesota, to raise their large family. Between 1956 and 1986, all 13 of their children attended Queen of Angels Elementary School and Pacelli High School.

Gerry’s main focus was being a mother, nurturer and provider. She also found joy in the songs of birds, musical performances and lots of laughter. When the last of her children entered kindergarten, she herself returned to school to obtain a cosmetology license. She operated the Belle Beauty Salon in Austin for about 15 years before she and Denny retired to Bella Vista in 1986. Dennis passed away in December 1988. On June 4, 2005, Gerry married longtime companion Ted L. Craig.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 40 years, Dennis Althoff; an infant daughter; daughter, Tammy; grandson, Patrick; six brothers: Norbert, Raymond, Walter, Lawrence, Norman and Gilbert Bachmeyer; and three sisters: Marcella Benning, Pauline Heiser and Catherine Pierce.

Gerry is survived by her husband, Ted L. Craig, Bella Vista; four sons: Rick (Mary) Althoff, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Randy (Gloria) Althoff, Jordan, Minnesota; Terry (Deb) Althoff, Luverne, Minnesota; Larry (Kim) Althoff, Wausau, Wisconsin; nine daughters: Nancy (Scott) Petersen, North Mankato; Ginny Althoff, Bismarck, North Dakota; Wendy (Dave) Murphy, Adams, Minnesota; Kathy (Steve) Hughes, Kasson, Minnesota; Cindy Toby, Elkton, Maryland; Lorry (Victor) Adkins, Knoxville, Iowa; Kelly (Dan) Cheramy, McFarland, Wisconsin; Tracy Ramsey, Madison, Wisconsin; Becky Quisenberry, Bentonville, Arkansas; one brother: Clem (Linda) Bachmeyer, Mankato; 41 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Gerry is also survived by her husband’s offspring: Robert (Sharon) Craig, Yukon, Oklahoma; Nathan (Janice) Craig, Edmond, Oklahoma; and their children and grandchildren.

She has always been, and will continue to be, an angel watching over us.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1001 Oakland Ave. E, Austin, Minnesota. A Mass of Celebration will be held at 2 p.m., followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. In eternal thanks for great education and moral values for her family, memorials may be directed to the Althoff Fund at Pacelli Catholic Schools, 511 4th Ave. NW, Austin, MN 55912, or to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.funeralmation.com, or cards may be sent to Althoff Family, c/o Wendy Murphy, Lyle Post Office, Lyle MN 55953.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 25, 2012

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Born: December 1, 1970
Died: December 18, 2012

Michael Joe Stephenson, age 42, of Plymouth, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the North Memorial Hospice Residence in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Michael was born December 1, 1970 at Spring Valley, Minnesota, the son of Randy and Barbara (Dietrich) Stephenson. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and he attended Southland Special Education classes from 1973 to December of 1975. In January 1976, he moved to Worthington, Minnesota, where he attended Lakeview School. Michael graduated from Worthington High School in 1991 and went on to attend Southwest State University attaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. In 1995, he moved to the Twin Cities where he was a volunteer with the Minnesota Timberwolves and worked on a number of political campaigns. Michael served as president on the Board of Directors of United Cerebral Palsy.

As a young child, Michael enjoyed attending his dad’s softball games and has been an avid softball fan since that time. He followed Twin Cities softball teams where he made many friends. He enjoyed these friendships over the years attending many events and traveling with them to one of their cabins in northern Minnesota, and he went to softball games in Chicago and Florida. Everyone enjoyed giving Michael a hard time and he loved to give it right back.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Franklin and Dorothy Stephenson, Archie and Lois Dietrich, uncles and aunts, Richard Hanson, Kenneth Ama, Joanie Stephenson, Roger Stephenson, Edna Mae Dietrich, Richard Dietrich and Walter Dietrich.

He is survived by his parents, Randy and Barb Stephenson, Dexter, Minnesota; sisters and brothers-in-law, Stacy and Justin Forthun, Dexter; Alison and Peter Hanlin, Red Wing, Minnesota; nieces and nephews, Hannah Unverzagt, Ethan and Cameron Forthun, Addison, Eli and Morgan Hanlin; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 22nd at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elkton, Minnesota, with the Reverend Liz Erickson officiating. Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and at the church on Saturday morning for one hour before the service.

 SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary
 website.

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Michael Joe Stephenson, 42, Plymouth

Michael Joe Stephenson, 42, of Plymouth, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at the North Memorial Medical Center Hospice in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Michael was born December 1, 1970, at Spring Valley, Minnesota, the son of Randy and Barbara (Dietrich) Stephenson. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and he attended Southland Special Education classes from 1973 to December 1975. In January 1976, he moved to Worthington, Minn., where he attended Lakeview School. Michael graduated from Worthington High School in 1991 and went on to attend Southwest State University, attaining his bachelor’s degree in political science. In 1995, he moved to the Twin Cities where he was a volunteer with the Minnesota Timberwolves and worked on a number of political campaigns. Michael served as president on the board of directors of United Cerebral Palsy.

As a young child, Michael enjoyed attending his dad’s softball games and has been an avid softball fan since that time. He followed Twin Cities softball teams where he made many friends. He enjoyed these friendships over the years, attending many events and traveling with them to one of their cabins in northern Minnesota. He went to softball games in Chicago and Florida. Everyone enjoyed giving Michael a hard time and he loved to give it right back.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Franklin and Dorothy Stephenson, Archie and Lois Dietrich; uncles and aunts, Richard Hanson, Kenneth Ama, Joanie Stephenson, Roger Stephenson, Edna Mae Dietrich, Richard Dietrich and Walter Dietrich.

He is survived by his parents, Randy and Barb Stephenson, Dexter, Minnesota; sisters and brothers-in-law, Stacy and Justin Forthun, Dexter; Alison and Peter Hanlin, Red Wing, Minn.; nieces and nephews, Hannah Unverzagt, Ethan and Cameron Forthun, Addison, Eli and Morgan Hanlin; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elkton, Minnesota, with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating. Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday morning for one hour before the service.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 20, 2012

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Funeral notice: Michael Joe Stephenson, 42, Plymouth

Michael Joe Stephenson, 42, of Plymouth, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at the North Memorial Medical Center Hospice, Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elkton, Minnesota, with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday morning for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 21, 2012

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Jill Marie Swank, 55, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 17, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jill was born January 2, 1957, to Theodore and Joan (Kratley) Oelfke. She grew up in Minneapolis where she graduated from South West High School. On August 20, 1977, she married Kevin Swank in Austin. Jill did day care for a number of years before going to work at Cashwise Foods in Austin and then transferring to New Prague where she spent her last years with Coborns. Jill enjoyed following her four sons in all their sporting events, especially baseball games at Marcusen Park. She also loved going to her parents’ lake cabin and spending time relaxing with family.

Survivors include her husband, Kevin Swank, Austin; four sons, Garrett (Rachel) Swank, Lansing, Minnesota, Benjamin Swank, Austin, Daniel Swank, Austin, Andrew Swank (special friend Michelle), Austin; two grandchildren, Cameron and Jace; parents, Ted and Joan Oelfke, Waconia, Minnesota; siblings, Jackie (Rod) Anderson, Houston, Texas, Jeff (Jane) Oelfke, Edina, Minnesota, John (Diana) Oelfke, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Julie (Jeff) Lee, Farmington, Minnesota; mother-in-law, Theresa Swank, Austin, Minnesota; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Doug Swank, Placitas, New Mexico, Debra (Dale) Mullenbach, Austin, Nathan (Shawn) Swank, Austin, Tammy (Scott) Wilson, Austin, Mary (Leo) Niehues, Red Wing, Lisa (Bob) Cummings, Lenexa, Kansas, Tonja (Randall) King, Red Wing, Michael (Stacy) Swank, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Vera Kratley and Louise Oelfke; great grandmother, Lenna Meilkey.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper and Deacon John Kluczny officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home - www.mayerfh.com .

  Austin Daily Herald,
  Thur., December 20, 2012

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Funeral notice: Jill Marie Swank, 55, Austin

Jill Marie Swank, 55, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 17, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Service: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper and Deacon John Kluczny officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Funeral Home: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 21, 2012

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Doris J. Hulet, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Doris June Fardella was born June 16, 1943, in the Bronx, New York, to Daniel and Antoinette (Suppa) Fardella. After attending James Monroe High School in New York City, she attended classes at NYU. She worked as a secretary at an advertising firm in New York City, where she met John Charles Hulet while he was in the Navy. They were married on October 29, 1967, in New York City, and lived there for a while before moving to Austin. Doris worked in Austin in retail sales, attended Crane Community Chapel, enjoyed gardening and collecting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed spoiling them.

Survivors include her husband, John “Charlie” Hulet of Austin; children Michelle (Jeff) Bos of Austin, John Daniel (Amy) Hulet of Jordan, Minnesota, Jennifer (Michael) Schwertfeger of Mankato, Minnesota; her mother, Antoinette Fardella of New York; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Shelby, Jack, Joseph, Autumn, Emaleigh, Grace, Faith and Joshua; siblings, Dan (Sylvia) Fardella and Iris (Ralph) Prager, both of New York, and Joe (Adrienne) Fardella of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Fardella.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, Minnesota, with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  Thur., December 20, 2012

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Lawrence P. Kimpell, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died December 26, 2012, at St. Johns Lutheran Home.

Lawrence grew up in Austin and served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Afterwards, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Klaus of Fort Dodge and was employed with Hormel.

He is survived by his sister, Delores Murphey of Austin. He was the father of eight children: Rochelle Martin of Otho, Iowa; Richard Kimpell of Taylor, Arizona; Lori Corriea of Austin; Jackie Stauffer of Fort Dodge; David Kimpell of Bonita Springs, Fla.; Jim Kimpell of Fort Dodge; Diane Eli of Safford, Arizona; and Marti Donaire of Castle Rock, Colorado.

His 16 grandchildren were the love of his life, along with sports, especially football and the Minnesota Vikings. Lawrence also loved gardening tomatoes and was celebrated as Tomato King in Albert Lea, Minnesota, for many years.

A service will be held at a later date.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 2, 2013

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Deashae Marie Tabor, age 4 weeks, of Austin, Minnesota, died on December 21, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Deashae Marie Tabor was born November 23, 2012, to Jordan Tabor and Devonte Pitchford in Austin.

Deashae is survived by her mother, Jordan Tabor, Austin and father, Devonte Pitchford, Austin and other family members.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Karen Behling officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minn. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 24, 2012

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Dustin Jay Sheeley, 41, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Chaska Hospital, Chaska, Minnesota.

Dustin was born September 21, 1971, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Phillip and Janet (Bjorgo) Sheeley.

He is survived by his daughters, Izabella and Sophia of Wentzville, Missouri; his mother, Janet (Bjorgo) Sheeley of Austin, Minnesota; his brothers Steve (Teri) Sheeley of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Scott of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, Sister Sandra (Ross) Ohman of South St. Paul, Minnesota; a special friend, Lisa Millard; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Phillip in 2012, his sister Stacy in infancy, his grandparents Vernon “Barney” and Clarice Bjorgo.

He served his country in the US Army. He had a deep love for his family. His treasures were his two daughters, Izabella and Sophia, and he enjoyed spending time with family whenever possible. He will be missed by all.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. December 22, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Jeff Forbes officiating. A memorial service will be held at Fort Snelling at a later date.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  Thur., December 20, 2012

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Dustin Jay Sheeley, 41

Dustin Jay Sheeley, 41, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Chaska Hospital, Chaska, Minn.

Dustin was born Sept. 21, 1971, in Aurora, Ill., the son of Phillip and Janet (Bjorgo) Sheeley. He is survived by his daughters, Izabella and Sophia of Wentzville, Mo.; his mother, Janet (Bjorgo) Sheeley of Austin, Minn.; his brothers Steve (Teri) Sheeley of St. Cloud, Minn., Scott of Vadnais Heights, Minn., Sister Sandra (Ross) Ohman of South St. Paul, Minn.; a special friend, Lisa Millard; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Phillip in 2012, his sister Stacy in infancy, his grandparents Vernon “Barney” and Clarice Bjorgo.

Dustin loved any kind of sports. He wrestled and played football and baseball in high school and played football in college. He served his country in the US Army. He had a deep love for his family. His treasures were his two daughters, Izabella and Sophia, and he enjoyed spending time with family whenever possible. He will be missed by all.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 22, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Jeff Forbes officiating. A memorial service will be held at Fort Snelling at a later date.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 21, 2012

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Grace Marie Hillier, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Grace was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on August 9, 1921, to Frank and Olga (Mack) Wheeler. She grew up in the Sargeant area and graduated from Austin High School. On May 3, 1941, she married Oliver Hillier in Hayfield, Minnesota. Grace worked as a clerk, assistant and secretary at several businesses in the Austin Area.

She was a member of the Church of Christ. Grace enjoyed people, whether it was playing games, visiting or just having coffee. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Oliver, son Ronald, one brother and one sister.

Grace is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Oliver Jr. and Joanne Hillier, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, David and Carolyn Hillier, Austin; grandchildren, Craig and Kelly Hillier, Lakeville, Minnesota, Christopher and Kathleen Hillier, Woodbury, Minnesota, Cindy and Travis O’Neil, Stanwood, Washington, Jon and Jody Hillier, Austin, Annette and Prince Ekoue, Austin; great-grandchildren, Derrick Hillier, Abby Hillier, Riley O’ Neil, Noah O’ Neil, Aidan O’Neil, Jenaya Ekoue and Jenna Hillier.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012, at the Church of Christ with Pastor David DeFor and Pastor Stephen DeFor officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 Thur., December 20, 2012

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Funeral notice:

Grace Marie Hillier, 91, Austin

Grace Marie Hillier, 91, of Austin, Minn., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Service: Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the Church of Christ with Pastor David DeFor and Pastor Stephen DeFor officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 21, 2012

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Melvin Rieken, 86, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Melvin Rieken was born March 13, 1926, to Michael and Kate Rieken in Brownsdale, Minnesota. He was united in marriage to Laura Schmidt in Austin on Dec. 30, 1950, and served in the military from January 1951 until September 1951. Mel worked as a farm laborer for Sue Dugan, Bill Gross, Dick and Gary Graft and Libby’s. He enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes, Stock car racing, camping, the Minnesota Twins, Playing the Wii at the Nursing home and Spending time with his family. Mel volunteered at the nursing home before becoming a resident there in 2007.

He is survived by his children, Jim Rieken of Stewartville, Marilyn (Brian) Radloff and Allen (Brenda) Rieken both of Grand Meadow; stepchildren Clair (Bonnie) Harvey of Jackson, Michigan, Larry (Linda) Harvey of Lake City, Minnesota, and Betty Harvey of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Dick and Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Laura; one son, Kevin; five brothers, Lloyd, Ben, George, Bill and Hank; four sisters Ollie, Minnie, Betty and Susan.

Funeral services for Melvin Rieken will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karen Pahl officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 21, 2012

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Funeral notice:

Eleanor Peters, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 20, 2012, at her home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Bayview and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 21, 2012

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Funeral services for Eleanora Dorothy Kuchera will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. Rev. Andrea Myers will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home.

Eleanora passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 20, 2012.

Eleanora Dorothy Kuchera was born to Lester and Elva (Bertelson) Knutson on August 22, 1920 on a farm near Glenville, Minnesota. She attended Albert Lea Schools and married Charles Kuchera in 1940. Together they were blessed with three children: Harold Kuchera, Charlotte Nelson and Arthur Kuchera. They later divorced. On June 28, 1957 Eleanora was united in marriage to Clarence Peters in South Dakota.

Eleanora’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, playing cards and putting jigsaw puzzles together, as well as decorating for the holidays. Her Christmas raisin stuffing was a favorite with her family! She was an avid reader and loved camping with her son Art’s family at Beaver Trails. She was also excited to travel with them to Branson, MO and after her trip to Las Vegas she was absolutely thrilled with her first experience flying in a jet. The Nelson granddaughters have particularly fond memories of their sleepovers and then going home and finding a “suitcase surprise” that grandma had left for them. She had a zest for life that is hard to match. She found her trips to the casino to be an interesting and fun adventure, as she loved to people watch. Eleanora will be remembered by everyone she encountered for her great sense of humor and feisty nature. She believed in remaining positive and she passed along that mind-set to many of her family members and friends.

She is survived by her children, Harold (Deanne) Kuchera, Charlotte Nelson and Arthur (Susan) Kuchera; 10 grandchildren, Melissa Minnich, Michelle Kuchera, Kirk Kuchera, Susie (Scott) Wangen, Deanne (Steve) Peterson, Debbie (Kevin) Terpstra, Allan (Sarah) Kuchera, Alisa (Nate) Nieson, Angela (Gordon) Stout and Brian Kuchera; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Eleanora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings, Norton and Floris and son-in-law, Dwaine Nelson.

Over the course of Eleanora’s life she developed some very special relationships with people, some of whom survive her as well: Virginia Kuchera, Maxine Jacobs and Sandy (Roger) Baker who “adopted” her as their mother.

 Source: Bayview Funeral Home
 http://www.bayviewfuneral.com/

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#1:

Death Notice: Marilyn A. Lipke, 62

Marilyn A. Lipke, 62 of Austin, died at her home on Friday, December 21, 2012.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be on from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 22, 2012

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Marilyn Alice Lipke

(October 20, 1950 - December 21, 2012)

Marilyn A. Lipke, 62 of Austin, died at her home on Friday, December 21, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 29th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and on Saturday for one hour before the service.

  Source: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary
  website 12/23/12

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Marilyn A. Lipke, 62, Austin

Marilyn A. Lipke, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Friday, December 21, 2012.

Marilyn was born October 20, 1950, in Minneapolis to Helmuth and Lorraine Lipke. Marilyn was a hard worker with Cedar Valley Services, where she was most recently working on the pepperoni contract. She enjoyed the staff and her housemates at Elmwood. Marilyn was known to go from being cantankerous to quickly being the life of the party. She loved coffee and loved to color. Her favorite time of the year was from her birthday to Christmas as she enjoyed all of the holidays in between. Marilyn seemed to have a song for every occasion, including a coffee break song and “ Happy Toes” for when she was happy. She also loved polka, especially “In Heaven There is No Beer.”

She is survived by her housemates and co-workers.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and on Saturday for one hour before the service.

 Austin Daily Herald,
  December 27, 2012

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Esther L. Hoag, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin.

Esther Louise Beatty was born November 18, 1917, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Thomas and Addie (Schoemaker) Beatty. She went to Muscatine High School and graduated from Iowa State College with a bachelor’s degree in home economics. Esther taught for two years at Ogden High School, Ogden, Iowa. On April 13, 1941, Esther married John Hoag in Muscatine, Iowa. They lived on a farm in Muscatine County until 1950, and moved to a farm south of Austin, Minnesota, where they lived for 23 years. Later they lived near Lyle, Minnesota, for 31 years. The couple joined First Baptist Church in Austin, where Esther taught Sunday school for many years.

Survivors include her three sons, Ronald (Pat) Hoag of Oakland, Minnesota, Ernest (Joyce) Hoag of Lonsdale, Minnesota, and Robert Hoag of Parachute, Colo; two daughters, Margaret (Mark) Schellhase of Waverly, Iowa, and Ruth (William) Ostrander of Sandwich, Illinois; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Addie Beatty; husband, John Hoag; two brothers, Carl and Ernest Beatty; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Hoag; two great-grandsons, Timothy and Zachary Hoag.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Austin with Pastor Charles Phelps officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 24, 2012

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Michael G. Adams, 48, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at the Fairbault Care Center.

Michael was born May 1, 1964, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Bruce and Aileen (Pettiecord) Adams. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School and later from Austin Area Vocational School with a two-year degree in automotive mechanics. Michael worked at the K-Mart Auto Center and later at South Main Auto. He later received the certification of master mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars (a 1970 Roadrunner) and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, maternal and paternal grandparents, nephew Dominic, and uncle Gerald Adams. Survivors include his father Bruce Adams; stepmother Jaye (Howe) Adams; sister Kristine Adams; sons, Alan, Jesse, Zachary and Joshua; stepsister Kelli Aguilar; stepbrother Derek Leichtnam; nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts.

A memorial service for Michael Adams will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Meyer Funeral Home in Austin. Visitation will be held two hours prior to services. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 26, 2012

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Elizabeth “Betty” Wempe, 92, beloved mother of Margaret Vogel and grandmother of Megan Vogel, on died December 24, 2012, at Adams Health Care Center.

Elizabeth was born February 2, 1920, in Bancroft, Iowa, to Hugh and Mae Lattimer. She married James “Jim” Wempe on April 13, 1944. They had three children: Meg, Bill and Jane. Betty belonged to St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Her joys were doing needlepoint and helping others. She worked as a telephone operator for AT&T for 30 years. She did voluntary work at the Philomathian Gift Store, Sacred Heart and St. Edward’s.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim of 65 years, daughter Jane Goggin and sister Marjorie Lattimer. Betty is survived by a daughter, Meg Vogel of Rochester, Minnesota; son, Bill of California; a granddaughter, Megan Vogel; and sister Helen Ringsdorf.

Funeral services for Betty Wempe will be held at 10:30a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin, with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Raptor Center: 1920 Fitch Ave., St. Paul, MN 55706, or the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minn., or visit someone in a nursing home.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Our House Memory Care and Adams Health Care for all of their kindness and care. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 Austin Daily Herald,
 December 27, 2012

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Obituary

Kelly A. Deike, age 58 of Austin, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

He was born May 20, 1954 in Austin, Minnesota, to Leonard and Dorothy (Severson) Deike. Kelly grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1972. He then attended the Albert Lea Vocational Technical Institute, graduating in 1976 in Mechanical Drafting. After working in Albert Lea, Red Wing, Texas, then Salt Lake City, Utah, Kelly returned to Minnesota and worked as a Contract Draftsman.

He enjoyed shooting, canoeing, travelling, tinkering, and fixing things. Kelly belonged to a group called La Compagnie des Hivernants de la Riviere Saint Pierre (the Company of the Winterers of the Saint Peter’s River). This group took part in historical reenacting. Kelly enjoyed seeing different things in his travels.

Survivors include one brother, Scott (Luz) Deike of Ogden, KS; special friends Gayle Wyant, Marjorie Feinberg, Julie M.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Dorothy Deike.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Lindsay Stolen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor’s choice.

 Source: Worlein Funeral Home
 website, December 27, 2012

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Nina Mae Swoboda, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Nina Mae Dahlback was born June 1, 1927 in Austin, the daughter of Esten and Mabel (Mathieson) Dahlback. She attended Austin Public Schools and was married to Donald Swoboda on May 31, 1947. For 10 years, Nina worked for the Geo. A. Hormel, Co. She then worked as a meat cutter at the Northwest Market in Austin for 25 years. Nina was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and an active member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed making trips to area casinos as well as spending time visiting with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald; brothers, Arthur, Edwin, Donald and Victor; and sisters, Christina, Olga and Esther.

Nina is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Glen Gullickson, Austin; son and daughter-in-law, David and Mary Jo Swoboda, Austin; grandchildren, Eric and Beth Gullickson, Waseca, Minn., Shannon Gullickson, Austin, Michael Swoboda and Emily Anderson, Rochester, Luke Swoboda, Austin; great-grandchildren, Alex Gullickson, Kiele Gullickson, Ryan Gullickson; great-great-grandson, Keaton Cade Al-Kaissy; sister, Deloris Dahlback, Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service on Monday.

 Austin Daily Herald,
  December 28, 2012

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Josephine “Josie” Kuhns, 84, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at LeRoy SLS where she resided.

Josie was born on May 22, 1928, to Ben and Francis Kuhns in Austin, Minnesota. She lived at Cambridge State Hospital from 1937 to 1970, and from there moved to Ah-Gwah-Ching and lived there 1970 to 1973. She was a resident at Madden’s Nursing Home from 1973 to 1980, and a resident of Hilltop Nursing Home from 1980 to 1982. She moved to Adams Group Home in Adams, Minn., and resided there from 1982 to 1991. Since Aug. 26, 1991, Josie has resided in LeRoy at LeRoy SLS. She loved music; she listened to all kinds of music.

Josie is survived by a sister Bonnie of California. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Josephine Kuhns will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy with the Rev. Karen Grandall officiating. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at LeRoy Cemetery in LeRoy. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

 Austin Daily Herald,
  December 28, 2012

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(May 23, 1920 - December 27, 2012)

Ruth Kuechenmeister, 92, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at The Cedars of Austin.

Ruth was born May 23, 1920 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Edith and Earl Metcalf. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and met her future husband Hugo “Bud” Kuechenmeister. Ruth married Hugo on August 2nd, 1942, a few days before his entering the U.S. Army. Shortly after the end of World War II, Ruth moved to Austin, Minnesota, where Hugo had landed a job with the George A. Hormel Company. Eventually they built their dream home in a wooded country setting next to Otter Creek just outside of Lyle where they lived for over 30 years.

Ruth was an active contributor to the community throughout her life in both Austin and Lyle and was an active member of many local clubs and organizations. In the early years she volunteered as a Sunday school teacher at the Congregational Church, helped establish and became a long-time active member of the Red Cross Grey Ladies at St. Olaf Hospital (now the Austin Medical Center).

In later years Ruth served on the Southeastern Regional Healthcare Council, was an active member and one time President of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) as well as the Austin Floral Club. Ruth was also instrumental in the revitalization of the Lyle Township Hall, establishment of the Lyle Public Library and knitted over 600 stocking caps which she donated through her church to the needy. Ruth loved raising African Violets as well as Springer Spaniels and would often be seen with a Springer by her side.

Ruth is survived by her sons David and Phillip. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugo and her brother Earl “Sherm” Metcalf.

Ruth’s wishes were that people remember her as they knew her and she did not want any visitations or a formal funeral. Interment will be conducted privately by her surviving family.

In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, Ruth would have wanted contributions to go to the Upper Midwest Chapter of the English Springer Rescue America, Inc., organization.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
website, December 29, 2012

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#1:

Funeral notice--

Helen Marie Hovland, 89, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Service: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Austin on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 11 a.m.

Further details will be forthcoming from Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald

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#2:

Helen Hovland

Date Of Birth: March 30, 1923
Date Of Death: December 9, 2012

A funeral Mass for Helen Marie Hovland will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Austin. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website, 12/29/12

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OBITUARY:

Helen Marie (Schlichter) Hovland, 89, passed away peacefully at Adams Health Care Center on December 9, 2012, surrounded by her family.

Helen was born in Hillsboro, North Dakota, to Carlena and William Schlichter and attended school in Hastings, Minnesota. Most of her life was spent in Austin. She worked at Hormel Foods for 10 years. She married Orlo Hovland in 1950 and they had three children: Gail (Greg Wires), Stillwater, Minn.; Jill Hovland, Willmar, Minn.; and Jack (Annette Matjucha), Muscatine, Iowa. Her grandchildren are Allison (Wires) Matthies (Jake), Natalie Wires, Kerstin Hovland, Nils Hovland and great-granddaughter, Kennedy Matthies.

Helen was a devoted wife for 60 years and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Over the years, Helen volunteered at St. Edward's Catholic Church and School. Throughout her life she enjoyed singing in church choir, bowling, dancing with Orlo at the Terp Ballroom, baking pies, shopping for family, playing bridge, family trips and spending time with family and friends.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband Orlo; brothers Urbin, Norbert, Ansgar, William Jr., Theodore and Paul; and sisters Beatrice Baxter, Genevieve Nygren, Angeline Hageman and Frances Wofford.

In addition to her children and grandchildren, Helen is survived by her sister Gertrude Hannam, West Bend, Wisconsin; brother Vincent, Phoenix, Arizona; several loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and numerous nephews and nieces.

The family wants to thank the entire staff at Adams Health Care Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at St. Edward's Catholic Church. There will be a private interment. Friends are invited to join family at a luncheon following the service. Memorials are preferred to daughter Jill's resident group home. Checks can be made to: Jill Hovland, MSOCS 208 Terrace Drive, Willmar, MN 56201.

Austin Daily Herald, JAN. 9, 2013

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Obituary--

Doris H. Akkerman, age 93 of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Doris Helen Seavey was born on November 23, 1919 in Westfield Township, Dodge County, Minnesota, to Arthur W. and Helen (Josephson) Seavey. She attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School. On June 22, 1941, Doris was united in marriage to Edward Akkerman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham, Minnesota. Two children were born to them.

As a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin for 55 years, Doris belonged to Ladies Aid and the Altar Guild. She was a key 4-H leader for 10 years. Doris worked very hard on the farm over the years, and enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and baking. She was an expert pie maker and was noted for her applesauce ‘funeral’ cake. In 1985, the couple moved into Austin. Her husband Edward passed away on February 24, 2003. Doris moved to Sacred Heart Assisted Living in 2009, and then recently to Comforcare.

Survivors include her daughter Helen Drews of Ogallala, Nebraska, her son John Akkerman of Austin; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister Harriet Hill of Circle Pines.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Helen Seavey, her husband Edward, two grandsons, one son-in-law, two brothers, two sisters, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Brian Krueger officiating. Interment will follow at Lansing Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family prefers that memorials be directed to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

  Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
  December 29, 2012

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David Anthony Yerhart, 56, of Lansing, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died December 22, 2012, at his home.

David was born November 23, 1956, in Austin, to Donald and Darlene (Yanzer) Yerhart. David graduated from Austin High School and attained college certification as a heating and cooling technician. He was a local Golden Gloves Champion. He loved NASCAR and stock car racing.

David is survived by sons, David (Keri) Yerhart of Austin, James Yerhart (Jessica) of Brownsdale, Minn.; two grandchildren; mother, Darlene Yerhart of Lansing; sisters, Pam (Dewey) Reineke of New Richland, Minn., and Angie (Lane) Hall of Hayfield, Minn.; brothers, Paul (Linda) Yerhart of Wapeton, North Dakota, and Steve Yerhart of Richfield, Minnesota; special friend Melissa Jost of Shoreview, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for David Yerhart will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 31, 2012

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Lloyd Raymond "Sarge" Hilden, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Lloyd was born June 22, 1926, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Ray and Pearl (Miller) Hilden. He moved to Minneapolis as a boy and attended Central High School. Lloyd spent 20 years in US Army, where he served in the Korean War. After serving in the army, Lloyd worked for 20 years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Austin. He enjoyed the Vikings, Twins and most of all playing cards daily with his friends.

He was preceded in death by parents; wife of more than 50 years, Evelyn; and brother, Ken. Lloyd is survived by his children, Sally (Keith) Beckel, Dubuque, Iowa, Mike (Diane) Hilden, Pardeeville, Wisconsin, Russ (Linda) Wensole, Lima, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother John Hilden, Minneapolis.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary chapel. Military rites will be held by Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216 VFW and Austin Post No. 91 American Legion. A luncheon will be served at the VFW immediately following the service. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 31, 2012

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Lloyd "Sarge" Raymond Hilden, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary chapel. Military rites by Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216 VFW and Austin Post No. 91 American Legion.

Visitation: A luncheon will be served at the VFW immediately following the service.

Interment: Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 1, 2013

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Mildred Marie Thatcher, 101, of Austin, Minnesota, recently residing at Our House, 1313 15th Ave. NW, passed away on, Saturday, December 29, 2012.

Mildred was born on February 6, 1911, in Le Grand, Iowa, to George and Mary (nee Skoch) Coffin. Mildred was the third of seven children. She graduated from Le Grand High School in 1928 and on Nov. 2, 1929, she married Jerry Thatcher. Mildred worked at the Woolworth’s Department Store in Marshalltown, Iowa, where she resided with her husband until they moved to Austin.

In 1938, Mildred and her husband, Jerry, opened the TenderMaid Sandwich Shop, which they managed until retirement. The couple had a home on Cass Lake, Minn., where they enjoyed being at their cabin in the summer months. Mildred was active in the Austin Garden Club and was famous for her home-made pies and cakes, which she originally made for the TenderMaid.

Mildred is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob (Helen) Thatcher, Austin, Dick (Eleanor) Thatcher, Rochester, Minnesota; and daughter and son-in-law, Patty (Tim) Montgomery of Port Charlotte, Florida; as well as six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and four sisters.

A private family memorial was held. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 31, 2012

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Arlyn F. Vedder, 59, died peacefully at his home in Tempe, Arizona, of natural causes, on December 19, 2012.

Arlyn was born July 14, 1953, to Wilmer (Tiny) and Burnice (Redwing) Vedder. He graduated in the Austin High School class of 1971, and got a degree in pharmacy at the University of Minnesota in 1976. He received his master’s in 1982. Arlyn retired from Eli Lilly and Co. in 2007 and was presently employed by Humana Company. He enjoyed photography and traveling.

He is survived by his brother, Wayne (Sue) of Owatonna, Minnesota; sisters, Donna (Kim) Whiting of Stewartville, Minnesota, and Ellen (Tim) Kruger of Rochester, Minnesota; nieces and nephews, Lindsay (Ryan) Thomas, Tim (Oona) Vedder, Kaylan (fiance Matt Wilson), Jake (Sarah) Whiting and Ike (Maggie) Whiting; and great-nieces and -nephews, Mara, Mason, Miles, Evie, Abraham and Ruth.

Tempe Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. There will be no services. Arlyn requested to have his ashes scattered in some of his favorite places. "I had a good run on earth, and would like to be remembered for that."

  Austin Daily Herald,
  December 31, 2012

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NOTE: His middle name was Frederick.
(Credit: K. Kittleson, 3rd cousin)

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#2:

Francis Joseph Carroll, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died January 1, 2013, at the Cedars of Austin.

Francis was born January 1, 1916, in Chicago, Illinois. As a young boy, after the death of his mother, he and his brothers Edward, James and Raymond moved to Austin and were raised by two aunts and one uncle. He graduated from St. Augustine High School.

Francis married Frances N. Graves on August 31, 1940, in Austin. Together they raised three children. Francis was an active member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He retired from Geo. A. Hormel Co. in 1974 after 44 years of service. Francis served in the Army in 1944-1945. He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles.

Francis enjoyed bowling, traveled throughout the United States and was a big fan of the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Gopher football.

Survivors include his children, Patrick (Elaine) Carroll, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Martha (Jacob) Rietsema, Austin; daughter-in-law, Patty Carroll, Cloquet, Minnesota; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Florence Carroll, Albert Lea, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Florence; granddaughter, Tonya; sister, Katherine; brothers, Raymond, Edward and James; son, James "Jim" Carroll.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. rosary on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. The family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 2, 2013

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Francis Joseph Carroll, 97, Austin

Francis Joseph Carroll, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died January 1, 2013, at the Cedars of Austin.

Francis was born January 1, 1916, in Chicago, Ill. As a young boy, after the death of his mother, he and his brothers Edward, James and Raymond moved to Austin and were raised by two aunts and one uncle. He graduated from St. Augustine High School.

Francis married Frances N. Graves on Aug. 31, 1940, in Austin. Together they raised three children. Francis was an active member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He retired from Geo. A. Hormel Co. in 1974 after 44 years of service. Francis served in the Army in 1944-1945. He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles.

Francis enjoyed bowling, traveled throughout the United States and was a big fan of the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Gopher football.

Survivors include his children, Patrick (Elaine) Carroll, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Martha (Jacob) Rietsema, Austin; daughter-in-law, Patty Carroll, Cloquet, Minnesota; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Florence Carroll, Albert Lea, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances; granddaughter, Tonya; sister, Katherine; brothers, Raymond, Edward and James; son, James "Jim" Carroll.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. rosary on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. The family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91.

Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, JAN 4, 2013

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Roy L. Hamilton, 83, of Stewartville, Minnesota, and formerly of Elkton, Minn., passed peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2012, at the Stewartville Care Center.

Roy Lee Hamilton was born September 8, 1929, at LeRoy, Minnesota, the son of Roy G. and Nora (Felper) Hamilton. Roy graduated from Elkton High School and was married to Carol Kraft on Sept. 10, 1950, at the Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, Minn. Roy worked for the Hormel Foods Company for 21 years. In 1959, they moved to the farm north of Elkton where Roy farmed as well as worked at the Hormel Company. Roy also operated a used car sales business on the farm. In 2004, the Hamilton's moved to Stewartville.

Roy was an avid sports fan and played softball and was a bowler. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing, making several trips to Canada with his sons, family and neighbors. Roy loved farming and raising beef cattle. He enjoyed playing cards, and later in life he and Carol traveled a great deal, spending winters in Arizona and traveling to Europe, Hawaii and enjoying a number of cruises.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Norbert Hamilton.

Roy is survived by his wife, Carol Hamilton of Stewartville, Minnesota; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron Hamilton, Elkton, Minn., Randy and Kris Hamilton, Preston, Minn., Russ and Joanne Hamilton, Dexter, Minn.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother and sisters-in-law, Earl and Ruth Hamilton, Dexter, Peggy Hamilton Queensland, Elkton, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Elinor Hertle, Austin, Verna Kraft, Rochester, Minn.; brother-in-law, Wilbur Kraft, Bemidji, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 4, 2013, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with the Rev. Susan Rector Li officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minn. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service at the church on Friday morning. Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Roy will be missed greatly by all.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 3, 2013

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Gail Bundy, 90, a long time Spring Valley, Minnesota, resident, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born August 3, 1922, in Ames, Iowa to Columbus and Maude (Zook) Bundy. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1940. During World War II, Gail served in the Merchant Marines. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Tangen on May 10, 1947, and together they lived in Spring Valley until her death. Gail was later united in marriage to Catherine Horseman in June 1978 in Russellville, Arkansas.

Gail worked for many years at Hormel in Austin, Minnesota. He was an avid reader and bowler, bowling on several leagues for as long as he was able. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, and also enjoyed visiting with friends.

He is survived by one daughter, Kris (Rick) Patten, and one son, Gary Bundy, both of Lakeville, Minn.; two grandchildren, Amber Langley and Chane (Leanne Russell) Fate; and four great-grandchildren, Allison Langley, Nathaniel Burns, Wynter Burns and Conner Fate.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, a daughter-in-law Jineen, a grandson Aaron, a brother Glenn and a sister Faye.

Funeral services for Gail Bundy will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley with the Rev. Beth Perez officiating. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 3, 2013

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Luella Henrietta Sophia Baumgartner, 104, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota.

Luella Schumann was born September 12, 1908, at Lake City, Minnesota, the daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Ehlers) Schumann. She was married to Edward Baumgartner on November 28, 1929, in Lake City. After their marriage, they lived on the family farm near Waltham, Minnesota. To this union two children were born, Kathleen and Melvin. Luella and Edward built a home in Brownsdale and resided there until Edward’s death on March 27, 1976, when Luella moved to Austin.

In May of 2011, Luella became a resident of Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, where she resided until her death.

Luella was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Waltham. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, baking, gardening/farming and spending time with family and friends.

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

Luella is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and E. Duane Gullickson, Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Anne Baumgartner, Rochester; eight grandchildren, Julie (Rick) Willmert, Janice (Weston) Wright, Jeanine (Jim) Nelson, Bradley (Lisa) Baumgartner, Karin (Kenny) Neuvirth, Bruce Baumgartner, Steven (Tammy) Baumgartner, Amy Baumgartner; 11 great-grandchildren, Amanda Green, Andy and Katie Willmert, Kyle Nelson, Ian Wright, Devan and Miles Neuvirth, Anthony and Nathan Baumgartner, Aaron and Amber Baumgartner; two great-great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Savanah; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, rural Waltham with the Rev. John Heruth officiating. Interment will be in the St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday morning. Memorials are preferred to St. Michael’s Lutheran Church or Sacred Heart Care Center.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Honorary bearers will be her grandchildren. Casket bearers will be Bruce Baumgartner, Anthony Baumgartner, Nathan Baumgartner, Jim Nelson, Andy Willmert and Weston Wright.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 3, 2013

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(September 15, 1925 - January 1, 2013)

Dorothy Mae Mullenmeister, 87 of Austin, Minnesota, died January 1, 2013 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

A service will be held at a later date.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

  Austin Daily Herald,
  January 3, 2013

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Judy Mae (Schaub) Andersen, 65, of Winton, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas, from complications of pneumonia.

Judy was born on June 23, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Robert and Donna Schaub. She graduated from Austin Senior High School in 1965 and attended Austin Community College before meeting Roland Andersen of Glenville, Minn., at the roller-skating rink in Brownsdale, Minn. After a brief courtship, they married on April 15, 1966, and raised three daughters in Austin, Minn.

Judy returned to college later in life and completed her associate's degree at Austin Community College in 1987, where on occasion she found herself in class with two of her daughters, and even her mother once. Judy and Roland later retired to Roland’s family farm near Glenville, and started spending the winter months in Mission, Texas. They eventually settled into life in northern Minnesota where they built a home on beautiful Fall Lake, watching the eagles soar and listening to the call of the loons. Judy enjoyed the scenic view of the lake while reading from her favorite chair and during her treasured pontoon rides with many different family and friends.

Throughout her life, traveling the United States was a favorite pastime, as was getting together with their many family and friends to play games and visit.

She is survived by her parents, Bob and Donna Schaub, and her loving husband, Roland, whom she was married to for 46 years. They had three daughters, Tammie Andersen (Mike Smith) of Sanibel, Fla., Tonya (Doug) Simpson of Eau Claire, Wis., and Nikki Caliri (Brian Arnold) of Winton. She felt blessed to have six grandchildren: Austin Andersen, Madeline and Andrew Simpson, and Sam, Jacob and David Caliri. She also had two siblings: Gene (Barb) Schaub and Alan (Bernadette) Schaub. She enjoyed spending time with her many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is soaring with the eagles now.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Round Prairie Church, 12881 75th St., Glenville, MN 56036, with Pastor Kent A. Otterman officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from noon until service time. Her body will be cremated and the family will have a private ceremony at a later date. Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 E Main St. in Lake Mills, is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, JAN 4, 2013

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Audrey A. Meyer, 82, of Owatonna, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the Faribault Care Center.

She was born June 8, 1930, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Dean and Irene (Hopperstead) Hemmer. Audrey graduated from Austin High School in 1948 and married Durwood Meyer January 27, 1951, and the couple lived in Austin before moving to Owatonna in 1964. The couple later divorced. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Audrey enjoyed reading and watching TV.

She is survived by her son, Richard Meyer of Owatonna; cousin Betty (and Carlton "Bud") Cook of Bloomington; and nieces, nephews and other cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Joan Dammen.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Monday, January 7, 2013, from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home with Pastor Barb Streed officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, JAN 4, 2013

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#1:

Pending notice: Jason Thomas Blowers, 40, Austin

Jason Thomas Blowers, 40, of Austin, Minn., died at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 7 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Father Raul Silva officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be on Monday morning for one hour before the service.

Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, JAN 4, 2013

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#2:

Jason Thomas Blowers

September 25, 1972 - January 2, 2013

Jason Thomas Blowers, 40 of Austin, died at his home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

Jason Thomas Blowers was born September 25, 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Michael and Charlene (Heimer) Blowers. He also had a sister Jenny who will never forget sitting and talking with him even though she could never get a word in. He graduated with honors from Riverland Community College with an Industrial Maintenance degree. Jason also worked at Streaters. He was the proud father of four children, Ryan, Calin, Brodi and Olivia.

Jason loved going to the movies and going on bike rides with the kids. He was an avid fan of the Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed giving people crap and if you ever needed to know something, he was the one to ask. He always gave his mother a hard time about being a democrat and he always talked about the military with his father and Uncle Paul.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa Cletus Heimer, grandma Marcella Heimer, grandma Beverly Blowers and nephew Christian.

Jason is survived by his children: Ryan Carstens, Calin Blowers, Brodi Blowers and Olivia Blowers; two grandsons, Daniel and Michael; his father: Mike Blowers; his mother: Charlene Blowers; a sister, Jenny Beckel (Steve); two nieces, Whitney Blowers, and McKenzie Beckel; a nephew, Quinton Grimley; a great niece, Kaya Ackland; his significant other, Patsy Koontz; Patsy's sons, Michael Koontz, and Daniel (Carrie) Koontz; Patsy's daughter, Maggie Oleson; his ex-wife Kris Blowers; grandpa, Raymond Blowers; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 7th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Father Raul Silva officiating. Visitation will be on Monday morning for one hour before the service.

Honorary bearers will be Ryan Carstens, Calin Blowers, Brodi Blowers, Olivia Blowers, Jenny Beckel, Peter Merten, Nick Heimer, Paul Pawluk, Troy Leeper, Tony Merten, Steven Bahl, Becky Finney, Lora Youngmark, Tiffany Farrell and Brandy Dirksen.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, Friday, JAN 4, 2013

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