Gary Eugene Miller, 73, of Ely, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his residence.

Gary was born on July 19, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Virgil and Serena Miller. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in Viet Nam and retired, achieving the rank of master sergeant. He was the assistant vice president of the Austin, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and then worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Verna LaPlante, Ardeth Fell and Sharon Priebe.

Gary is survived by daughters Jenna Miller of Tower, Minnesota, Melissa (Andrew) Ortman of Duluth, Minnesota, Christa Riska of Minneapolis, Cathy Benson of Burnsville, Minnesota; son Mike (Mary) Miller of Picton, New Zealand; stepsons Kim Gertz of Hamilton, Missouri, Jim Gertz and Mark Gertz, both of Steele, North Dakota; brother Doug Miller of Rochester, Minnesota.; 10 grandchildren, Serena, Will and Arne Miller, Tessa Krohn, Macie Benson, Ryder O'Hern, Lilly and Isaac Ortman, Kalie and Marie Adkisson; two great-grandchildren: Finn and Asher Krohn.

Services will be held at Chatfield Lutheran Church on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. with visitation an hour earlier. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

Austin Daily Herald - March 15, 2013

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William Pyburn was born April 20, 1873, in Frederic, Wisconsin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pyburn.

He spent his boyhood around Racine, Wisconsin, later moving to Marshall, Wisconsin, and coming to Minnesota on Nov. 1, 1911. He resided in Bennington Township, Mower County, first and later at Spring Valley and Grand Meadow. He came to Austin in 1924 and operated the Evergreen Farm until the death of his wife.

Mr. Pyburn attended grade school at Racine, Wis., and on April 12, 1896, was united in marriage with Edith Olive Davey at Marshall. He operated a livery stable at Marshall and also farmed there. He was a farmer while making his home in Minnesota.

Mr. Pyburn was a member of Concord Grange No. 614. Mower County Pomona No. 1, State and National Granges, an honorary member of the Grandmothers Club of Concord Grange and was very active in Grange work until a few years ago. He also served on a special police force at the Mower County Fair for many years.

Mr. Pyburn died at 2:40 p. m. June 10, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Rugg, Taopi, after a lingering illness.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. June 14, at Austin, the Rev. W. J. Campbell officiating. Interment was at Spring Valley with the Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, three granddaughters, his mother, father and three brothers.

Surviving are two sons, Stanley and James of Austin; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Christop herson (Elvira), Wykoff; Mrs. Louis J. Koebke (Olive) and Mrs. Harold J. Gannon (Bessie), Rochester; and Mrs. Albert Rugg (Abby), Taopi; 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas T. Pyburn Sr., Marshall, Wis., and Edward S. Pyburn, Belle Plaine, Iowa; a sister, Mrs, Anna Harland, Marshall; several nieces and nephews.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Monday, June 21, 1954]

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Joyce A. Grever, 80, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Joyce Ann Holub was born April 15, 1932, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to William and Violet (Law) Holub. She married Kenneth L. Grever on July 28, 1956, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. The couple raised three children. Joyce and her family lived in Lake Zurich until 1974, and then moved to Blooming Prairie, Minn. In 2003, they moved to Brownsdale. Her husband Ken died in April 2012.

A member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Joyce sang in the church choir. She enjoyed "tole" painting, playing card games and especially spending time with her family. She loved to cook for family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Gene (Geri) Grever of Wauconda, Illinois, William Grever of Brownsdale, Alecia Grever of Kenosha, Wisconsin; five grandchildren Marc (Sarah) Grever, Christopher Boelter, Macayla Grever, Noah Grever, Matthew Grever; one great-granddaughter Sophia Grever; brother Theodore (Berma) Holub of Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Violet Holub; her husband, Kenneth L. Grever on April 1, 2012; and six brothers.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with the Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Matthew Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois The family prefers memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale. 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 - March 9, 2013

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Obituary

Joyce A. Grever, age 80 of Brownsdale, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield.

Joyce Ann Holub was born April 15, 1932 in Black River Falls, WI to William and Violet (Law) Holub. She married Kenneth L. Grever on July 28, 1956 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. The couple raised three children. Joyce and her family lived in Lake Zurich until 1974, and then moved to Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

In 2003, they moved to Brownsdale, Minnesota. Her husband Ken died in April 2012. A member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Joyce sang in the church choir. She enjoyed ‘toll’ painting, playing card games, and especially spending time with her family. She loved to cook for family and friends.

Survivors include her children Gene (Geri) Grever of Wauconda, Illinois, William Grever of Brownsdale, Alecia Grever of Kenosha, Wisconsin; five grandchildren Marc (Sarah) Grever, Christopher Boelter, Macayla Grever, Noah Grever, Matthew Grever; one great-granddaughter Sophia Grever; brother Theodore (Berma) Holub of Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Violet Holub, her husband Kenneth L. Grever on April 1, 2012, and six brothers.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Matthew Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. The family prefers that memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

2ND SERVICE IN ILLINOIS:

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family prefers that memorials be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
www.worlein.com 3/9/2013

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Richard J. Peterson, 50, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with the Rev. Susan Li officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

Funeral Home: 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 - March 6, 2013

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Obituary

Richard J. Peterson, age 50 of Austin, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his home.

He was born July 26, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to Tilferd and Annabel (Espe) Peterson. Richard grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1980. He then served in the United States Army from August 1980 to August 1982, attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He worked at Brick Furniture until 1993, and then went to work for Hormel Foods in the Flavoring Department at the Annex, where he was employed until his death.

On September 6, 1984 he married Tara Gemmel in Austin. They were later divorced. On June 16, 1995 he married Kari Mytten in Las Vegas. Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching the Minnesota Vikings, NASCAR, riding his motorcycle, and target and trapshooting.

Survivors include his wife Kari Peterson of Austin; his children Sara, Collin, and Kyle Peterson; one grandchild Maggie Olson all of Austin; his twin brother Roger (Candace) Peterson of Savage, Minnesota, his sister Mary (Pete) Hyland of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; niece Lillian Hyland of Eden Prairie; mother-in-law Joyce (Craig) Lerum of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tilferd and Annabel Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with Rev. Susan Li officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

The family prefers that memorials be directed to the Richard Peterson Cancer Fund. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
www.worlein.com 3/9/2013

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Richard J. Peterson, 50, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his home.

Richard was born July 26, 1962, in Minneapolis to Tilferd and Annabel (Espe) Peterson. He grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1980. He then served in the United States Army from August 1980 to August 1982, attaining the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. He worked at Brick Furniture until 1993, and then went to work for Hormel Foods Flavoring Department at the Annex, where he was employed until his death.

On September 6, 1984, he married Tara Gemmel in Austin. They were later divorced. On June 16, 1995, he married Kari Mytten in Las Vegas. Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching the Minnesota Vikings, NASCAR, riding his motorcycle and target and trapshooting.

Survivors include his wife, Kari Peterson of Austin; children, Sara, Collin and Kyle Peterson, all of Austin; one grandchild, Maggie Olson, Austin; his twin brother, Roger (Candace) Peterson of Savage, Minn.; his sister, Mary (Pete) Hyland of Eden Prairie, Minn.; niece, Lillian Hyland of Eden Prairie; mother-in-law, Joyce (Craig) Lerum of Sioux Falls, S.D. He was preceded in death by his parents Tilferd and Annabel Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with the Rev. Susan Li officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 11, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post 91. The family prefers memorials be directed to the Richard Peterson Cancer Fund. 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 - March 11, 2013

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Eileen Koopal, age 73 of rural Blooming Prairie, died Friday, March 8, 2013 in the comfort of her home.

Eileen Gilbertson was born June 29, 1939 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Jason and June (Walswick) Gilbertson. She attended Austin High School and graduated in 1957. On August 29, 1959 Eileen married William "Bill" Koopal at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple raised two daughters. Eileen was employed at Hormel in the clerical department for forty years, retiring in 1997.

A lifelong member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and with her charitable heart she was an active member of numerous organizations, including Y's women, Dorcas Quilters and a 4-H leader. Her greatest joy was following her grandchildren around the country watching them participate in their sporting events. She was a generous person willing to treat the grandchildren by taking them shopping and helping them become successful. Eileen also enjoyed antiquing and attending auctions.

Survivors include her husband William ‘Bill’ Koopal of rural Blooming Prairie; her daughters; Kellee (Marti) DeMay of St. Peters, Missouri and Kathi (Rick Overocker) Armstrong of Albert Lea; four grandchildren, Travis Armstrong, Stacie Armstrong, Tyler DeMay and Carter DeMay; sisters and brother, Sandy (Bill) Dalquist of Rochester, Denny (Cheryl) Gilbertson of White Bear Lake and Jeneielle (Jim) Soucek of Austin as well as several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Jason and June Gilbertson and her brother Dean Gilbertson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, A.I.M., officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12th at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minnesota.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
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Brownsdale Lad Drowns
In Pool Sunday

Boy, 14, Municipal Pool's
First Fatality; Cerebral
Hemorrhage Believed Is
Cause of Death.

Apparently suffering a cerebral hemorrhage, Darrel Dean Grunwaldt, 14-year-old Brownsdale boy, was drowned late Sunday in the Austin municipal swimming pool. It was the first fatality of the pool.

Darrel was removed from the pool less than a minute after he went down, but efforts to revive him, which were continued for about two hours, were in vain. It was believed that he was dead when removed from the pool.

Coroner, B.J. Cronwell declared that it was practically certain that the boy suffered cerebral hemorrhage becasue of the fact that he did not come to the surface after going down the first time. His lungs contained very little water. It was reported that he had eaten heavily before going swimming.

Darrel went down shortly before 7:30 p.m. and Lelyn Lorimore, 18, who was in the pool, noticed the body in the water and brought it to the surface. Artificial respiration was administered by the life guards, Irene Russell and Jimmy Morrow, until the fire department arrived with the inhalator.

The boy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gronwaldt, who live on a farm two miles northeast of Brownsdale. Darrel had attended a picnic at Todd Park with his parents and friends and had eaten dinner about 6:30 o'clock.

Services for the victim were held Wednesday at 1:30 at the home and at 3:00 p.m. at the Methodist church in Brownsdale. Rev. D. L. DeCourcey, officiating.

Mower County News, Thur., 7-16-1942, Front Page.

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Darrell Dean Grunwaldt obituary--

Daryll Grunwaldt succumbed while swimming at the municipal pool in Austin, July 12, 1942, at the age of 14. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grunwaldt, and at the Brownsdale Methodist Church.

Interment was in the Brownsdale Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. F. L. DeCourcey officiated at the services. Daryll was born at Brownsdale, May 6, 1929, and lived on the old homestead north of Brownsdale, first occupied by his grandparents 50 years ago, and is now his father's home. He completed his elementary grades in District 89 and would have entered high school this fall.

Surviving are his parents, Elmer and Inez Grunwaldt, his 10 year-old sister Zanta Joan, his grandparents, Herman Grunwaldt of Albert Lea and Mr. and Mrs. John Michael of Owatonna, and other relatives.

Mower County News, Thur., 7-23-1942

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NOTES:
Minnesota Death Certificate Index spells his name: Darrell Dean Grunwaldt, and says he died 12 July 1942.

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Obituary, John Albert Anderson

John Albert Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson, was born April 14, 1871, in Sweden. He was baptized and in 1885 confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

He came to the United States on April 1, 1891, and received his certificate of Naturalization in Albion, Boone county, Nebraska, in 1908.

On March 19, 1899, Mr. Anderson was married to Sadie Holmes in Omaha, Nebraska. Seven children were born to them: Mrs. Edward Wohlman (Mildred) of Austin; Darrell, of Austin; Mrs. Carl Olson (Mabel) of Hartington, Nebraska; Clarence of Battle Creek, Iowa; Vernon, now in the U.S. Army; Mrs. Theodore Lien (Grace) of Inwood, Iowa and Oscar, now with the U.S. Marines.

Besides his children he leaves 12 grandchildren and one nephew, Oscar A. Anderson, of Austin.

Mr. Anderson had lived in Austin for some time preceding his death. Those who attended the funeral from away were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olsen of Hartington, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence O. Anderson from Battle Creek, Iowa; Vernon Anderson from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and Mrs. Theodore Lien from Inwood, Iowa.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Schutte Funeral Home, Arne Sovik officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mower County News, Thur, 7-23-1942

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Nora Springs, Iowa -- Dale Edward Moe, 57, of rural Nora Springs and formerly of Northwood, died on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral Mass for Dale will be held on 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manly, Iowa, with the Reverend John Gossman officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Charles City. There will be a visitation from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday with a parish Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Dale Edward Moe was born on April 11, 1955, the son of Marvin and Luella (Jordan) Moe. He grew up with his family in Austin, Minn., and moved to St. Ansgar prior to his junior year of high school. He graduated in 1973 from St. Ansgar High School. Dale also graduated from North Iowa Area Community College.

While growing up in Austin, Dale helped his grandfather, George Jordan, on the family farm in rural St. Ansgar, and after his grandfather's death, Dale took over the farming operations until 1985. Dale married Jennifer Irons on September 1, 1984, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Dale was an avid bicycle rider, vehicle mechanic, talented in many aspects of life and always happy to help those in need. He was a loving husband, father, recently became a proud grandfather and had many dear friends. Dale was a great mechanic, and throughout his life he worked for Bruesewitz Motors in Grafton, was the service manager for Northwood Motors and Lake Chevrolet, and managed Auto Glass Center in Mason City. Dale most recently was employed as lead mechanic and transit supervisor at North Iowa Area Council of Governments in Mason City, Iowa.

After residing in Northwood for 24 years, Dale and Jennifer purchased a rural home north of Nora Springs in early 2012. Dale spent a good share of his spare time fixing up their new property to make a perfect home to share the rest of their lives. Dale enjoyed riding on RAGBRAI numerous times, as well as other bicycle rides, and was vice president of the North Iowa Touring Club.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, former member and past president of the Board of Education and CCD teacher in Manly.

Left to cherish Dale’s memory are his wife, Jennifer, of Nora Springs; son Christopher Moe and special friend Adriana Chavez of Grimes, Iowa; his daughter, Kayla Moe and special friend, Justin Betts, Mason City; six-week-old granddaughter, Allorie Betts, Mason City; father, Marvin Moe, Austin, Minn.; sister, Cynthia Frank and her husband Ed, Dexter, Minn.; brother, Dennis Moe and his wife Lee, Farmington, Minn.; brother, Alan Moe and his wife Kim, Savage, Minn.; sister-in-law, Michelle Etter and her husband Fred, Charles City; and father-in-law Charles Irons, Charles City, Iowa, and many extended family members and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Luella Moe; mother-in-law, Elaine Irons; and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 641-324-1543, www.colonialchapels.com .

Mason City Globe Gazette - 11 MAR 2013

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Mildred G. Tapp, 92, of Lake City, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, March 10, 2013, at the Mayo Clinic Health System-Lake City Care Center in Lake City, Minnesota.

Mildred Gertrude Pinkava was born February 14, 1921, in Austin, Minnesota, to Edward W. and Lura (Lonergan) Pinkava. She attended Mower County Rural Schools and graduated in 1939 from High School in Austin. On August 19, 1944, she married Vernon Tapp at the Methodist Church in Brownsdale; he died June 27, 2008. After marriage they lived in the Dexter, Minn., area where they farmed. They moved later to Rochester and several years ago they retired to Lake City.

Mildred was an LPN at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, and then at the State Hospital in Rochester for many years. She also worked at Hormel in Austin. Mildred was a former 4-H Leader, and enjoyed crocheting, oil-painting and quilting. She also enjoyed doing genealogy. Mildred was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lake City.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Carol (Robert) Hanson of Lake City; son, James (Janet) Tapp of Houston, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edythe (Elmer) Dittmer of Austin; three brothers, Edward (Roberta) Pinkava of Austin, James Pinkava of Brownsdale, Minn., and Franklyn Pinkava of Moorhead, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one son, David.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the United Methodist Church, at 213 N Oak St. in Lake City, Minn., with Pastor Kristine Marshall officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale, Minn. Friends and family may visit from 10 a.m. to time of service at the United Methodist Church in Lake City on Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Schleicher Funeral Homes, Lake City Chapel, 1865 S Hwy 61, PO Box 300, Lake City, MN, 651-345-5778. Guest register may be signed online at www.schleicherfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald - March 11, 2013

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David M. Cox, 40, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at his residence in Minneapolis.

David was born May 13, 1972, in Rochester to Robert and Ellen (Hansen) Cox. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1990 and then attended Rochester Community Technical College and Winona State University and worked as a ski instructor in Vail, Colo. David also attended the Minnesota School of Bartending and currently worked at Dick’s Last Resort in the Mall of America. He enjoyed skiing, hunting, fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester.

He is survived by his parents Robert and Ellen of Rochester, Minnesota; two brothers, Joel (Lisa) Cox of Leawood, Kansas, and Christian (Anna) Cox of Ruston, La.; one sister, Amy (Sean) O’Hara of Scottsdale, Ariz.; uncle Stephen Hansen of Austin, Minnesota; seven cousins; four nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 15, at at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 Third Ave. SW Rochester, with the Rev. Vern Christopherson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes in Rochester and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery Austin.

Arrangements are with Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN.

Austin Daily Herald - March 13, 2013

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Virginia Lammers, 85, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 14, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born May 23, 1927, in Windom Township, Mower County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Tony and Olive Fruth. Virginia was raised in Rose Creek and Grand Meadow, Minnesota. She graduated from Grand Meadow High School. She was employed at several local banks.

On June 12, 1951, she married Bernard Lammers at St. Finbarr's Catholic Church in Grand Meadow. They moved to the family farm outside of Adams, Minnesota. To this union, four children were born. Virginia was a dedicated homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She participated in many clubs and organizations, including Mower County Farm Bureau and Marshall Township Board for 25 years. She was a member of the St. Peter's Church Rosary Society, Literary Club, Crochet Club, Card Clubs, Austin Artist Series and Silver Star Project Club to name a few. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Virginia enjoyed knitting and crocheting and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Bernard Lammers of Rose Creek; daughters, Jeanne (Doug) Parmenter of Austin, Diane (Merle) Klouse of Rose Creek, Monica (Jim) Prihoda of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; son David (Crystal) Lammers of Adams; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She is survived by one brother, Joe (Bonnie) Fruth of Boulder, Colo., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Olive Fruth; sisters Madeline Ruud, Frances Otto, Eleanor Majerus; and brothers Lawrence and Vince Fruth.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Tom Loomis officiating. There will be a 2:30 p.m. wake service on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - March 15, 2013

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Larry Peterson, 63, of South Beloit, Illinois, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, in his home.

Larry was born March 2, 1950, to the late Charles and Doris (Hanson) Peterson in Austin, Minnesota. Larry served in the U.S. Navy. He recently retired from DTI manufacturing in Rockford and was active with St. Judes Children's Hospital. Larry enjoyed watching old western movies and listening to country music. He also enjoyed golfing and was an avid Minnesota Viking fan. Larry loved a good family gathering and will be fondly remembered for his witty sense of humor.

He is survived by his six siblings, Sandra (Denis) Anderson, Diana Roser, David (Lu Anne) Peterson, Cynthia Peterson, Greg (Sandy) Peterson and Susan (David) Garry; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother in law Kurt Roser.

Friends are invited to gather and celebrate Larry's life on Thursday, March 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Brian Mark Funeral Home, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit. Please share a memory or a condolence with the Peterson family on our website.

Austin Daily Herald - March 15, 2013

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Judith K. Miller of Humboldt, Iowa, died March 13, 2013, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, following an extended illness.

Judith Kay Skifter, known to her family and friends as Judy, was born May 20, 1942, to Ralph and Lorraine Skifter and grew up in Grand Meadow, Minn., where she graduated from Grand Meadow High School. She then attended Austin Technical School in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated and began her career as a beautician, working in various shops and becoming owner-operator of her own shop located in her home. After moving to Humboldt, Iowa, she enjoyed working as a customer service representative for Northwestern Bell and a bank teller at Home Federal Savings and Loan.

On a dare, she began a pen pal relationship with serviceman Richard Miller, who was stationed in Germany. It was not long after the two were united in marriage November 3, 1962. They lived in Austin and later moved to Humboldt.

She enjoyed her family, camping, square dancing, genealogy and music. If the van was backing out of the driveway she was in it and ready to go.

Judy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard "Dick" of Humboldt; her loving children, Gary (Karen) of Oneida, New York, and Teri (Dan) Glynn of Grand Meadow; siblings James (Marceil) Skifter, Jane Threlkeld, Jerry (Karen) Skifter, Jay (Deb) Skifter, Joe (friend Chuck) Skifter, Julie Skifter, Janet (Robin) Lorenzen; many fond nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Rodney Appel, Charles City, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Lorraine Skifter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Irene Miller; sister-in-law, Jo Anne Appel; and brother-in-law, Brother Bruce Miller.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father James Tigges officiating. Visitation will be held at 5-7 p.m. Monday at Mason-Lindharet Funeral Home. Interment will be held at a later date.

Austin Daily Herald - March 15, 2013

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Dr. Dale G. Mlinar, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Spring Valley, died August 19, 1999, at Austin Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Hjordis; three daughters, Karyn (Mrs. Richard) Morris of Minneapolis, Gretchen (Mrs. Jerome) Thompson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Markell (Mrs. Allen) Matakovich of Burnsville, Minn.; two grandsons; two brothers, Dr. Joseph P. of Austin and Keith of Cresco, Iowa; and a sister, Phyllis (Mrs. Richard) Smith of Ridgeway, N. J.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sept. 11, at First Congregational Church, Austin, with the Rev. Robert Morgan officiating. The interment service will be private.

[SOURCE: Unknown]

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Dr. Dale Mlinar

Dr. Dale G. Mlinar, 505 21st St. SW, died on August 19 at the Austin Medical Center.

Austin Daily Herald - Sep. 9, 1999

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

Given Name: Dale
Middle Name: G
Surname: Mlinar
Birth Date: 28 April 1922
Social Security Number: 472-14-9269
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Mower, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 55912
Event Date: 19 August 1999
Age: 77

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Donna Mae Mayzlik, 67, of Austin, a former waitress, died Saturday, January 9, 1999, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Donna Mae Louise Carlson was born May 26, 1931, in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On May 26, 1931, she married Eldred "Butch" Mayzlik at the St. Olaf parsonage in Austin. She had been a waitress at a number of restaurants. She enjoyed traveling to find family history, writing books on genealogy, gardening, bird watching and collecting antiques.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Brian) Larson of Dover, Del., and Janice (Mrs. Stan) Frank of Medford, Minn.; two sons, Larry of Austin and James of Molalla, Ore.; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Lorna Stern of Rockford, Iowa, and Iola Harrington of Grand Meadow.

The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace American Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Arvid Jovaag officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and an hour before the service Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

SOURCE: Unknown

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Lucille McLean, 88.

Lucille Stephenson McLean, an area native, died Saturday, November 13, 1999, in Lake San Marcos, California.

She was born in 1911 in Mower County, near Brownsdale. Soon after she was born the family moved to Spring Valley. She graduated from the Spring Valley schools in 1929. She then attended Winona State Teachers College where she acquired her teaching certificate.

She taught in several southern Minnesota schools until she was recruited by the FBI in Washington, D. C., to work during the war. It was while she was working in Washington, D. C., that she met her future husband, William "Mac" McLean, an officer in the U. S. Marine Corps. They were married in Washington and then moved to the West Coast where her husband was stationed. While her husband was overseas, she moved back to Minnesota to live with her parents, and then worked for the Mayo Clinic until her husband returned from overseas at the end of the war. They then settled in Glendale, Calif., where Mr. McLean began his teaching career with the school system there. After they retired, they moved to Lake San Marcos, where they have lived to the present time.

She is survived by her husband, daughter Debbie, and son Stephen (Heidi) and their two sons, Charlie and Tom. Also surviving is a sister, Beatrice Wright of Grand Meadow and a brother, Donald Stephenson of Edina, Minn., as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Stephenson, two sisters, Marjorie and Carol, and one brother, Robert. Services were held in Lake San Marcos Saturday.

SOURCE: Unknown

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LeVon (Knieriem) McNeill, 95, of Grand Meadow

LeVon McNeill, 95, of Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Spring Valley, a former Elkton-area farm homemaker, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at the nursing home.

LeVon Knieriem was born January 13, 1904, in Humboldt County, Iowa, attended area schools, and after graduating from Humboldt High School was a bookkeeper for Standard Oil Co. in Des Moines. On Feb. 2, 1936, she married Charles McNeill in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They farmed in the Gilmore City-Humboldt, Iowa, area until 1946 and then near Elkton until moving into Elkton in 1967. She resided at Cedars of Austin from 1992 until entering Meadow Manor in December 1998. She was a member of the Dexter United Methodist Church, Grand Meadow Order of the Eastern Star and the Grange. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and music.

Survivors include two daughters, Norma (Mrs. Loren) Klaehn of Dexter and Peggy Hamilton of Elkton; a son, Denny of Stewartville; eight grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, five sisters and a granddaughter.

The funeral was Friday at the Dexter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rob Gamble officiating. Burial was in the Dexter Cemetery.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Myrtle L. McClary, 99, of Spring Valley, a homemaker, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at Spring Valley Care Center, where she had resided since 1998.

Myrtle L. Guy was born July 22, 1899, in Bennington Township, Mower County. On September 20, 1922, she married James McClary in Spring Valley. She enjoyed crocheting and quilting.

Survivors include a son, Wilfred of Austin; a daughter, Marlys (Mrs. Clayton) Roelofs of Rushford; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Leslie of Spring Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, three brothers and five sisters. The funeral was Saturday at Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Spring Valley, with the Rev. James Ross officiating. Burial was in Spring Valley Cemetery.

SOURCE: Hindt Hutchins Funeral Home

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Ellen Amanda Miller, 86, formerly of area

Ellen Amanda Miller, 86, a long-time Austin homemaker and former waitress, died Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born Ellen Amanda Ohl on June 18, 1913, in Bristol Township, Fillmore County. On September 29, 1936, she married Dale J. Miller in Preston and they moved to Austin in 1942. She enjoyed quilting and traveling.

She is survived by two daughters, Clarice Ann Seavey of Austin and Diane Fenner of Albert Lea; one son Duane of Stillwater; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters and one brother.

The funeral was Saturday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

[SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home]

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Pending notice:

Lucille L. Brandt, 88, Austin

Lucille L. Brandt, 88 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald - March 13, 2013

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Lucille L. Brandt, age 88 of Austin, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

FUNERAL SERVICE--
Friday, March 15, 2013
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Austin

BURIAL--
Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota

Source: Worlein Funeral Home - March 13, 2013

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Lucille L. Brandt, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Lucille Lydia Pahl was born December 15, 1924, in Worth County, Iowa, to Rudolph and Emma (Jordan) Pahl. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith in Grafton, Iowa, and later confirmed in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Lucille was educated in the rural schools of north Iowa, graduating from St. Ansgar High School in 1942. On June 14, 1942, she married Robert C. Brandt. The couple moved to Austin in 1945, where Lucille was employed by the J.C. Penney Company and St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. She retired in 1987. Lucille enjoyed spending her time with family, as well as traveling and working with flowers.

Survivors include her children, Jean (Arnie) Skogebo of Rochester, Dick (Kris) Brandt of Fridley, Minnesota, Roger (Mary) Brandt of Palisade, Minnesota, Larry (Denise) Brandt of Lino Lakes, Minnesota; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Emma Pahl; her husband, Robert Brandt; her son, Donald Brandt; great-grandson, Brady Proudfoot; one sister and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor David Fleischmann officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. 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 - March 6, 2013

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Virginia "Dolly" Miller, 73, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at Austin Medical Center in Austin, Minnesota.

Virginia M. Gregory was born November 18, 1925, in LaVerne, Iowa. She attended and graduated from school in Humboldt, Iowa. On November 25, 1944, she married Joel B. Miller in Blue Earth, Minnesota. In 1954, the couple moved to the Grand Meadow area, where they farmed. He died in 1983.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.

The funeral was Saturday at the United Church in Grand Meadow with the Rev. Tom Wilson officiating. Burial was in Grand Meadow Cemetery.

Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow was in charge of arrangements.

[SOURCE: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home]

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Marian Louden, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, a registered nurse, died Friday, October 1, 1999, at Austin Medical Center.

Marian McNee was born on August 19, 1911, at Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1930. She took nursing training in St. Paul and pursued a career as a registered nurse. She married Dillie Louden on January 1, 1935, in Austin. He died in 1985. She worked at the former St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, the former Lommen Clinic in Austin and then at Burr Oak Manor Nursing Home in Austin until her retirement in 1981. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, belonged to ladies aid at St. John's Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening, reading and politics.

Survivors include two sons, Edward of Austin and Gerald of Elk River, Minnesota; a daughter, Karen (Mrs. Dale) Venema of Battle Ground, Wash.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret (Mrs. Peder) Madson of Austin and Florence Standford of Decatur, Ill.

The funeral was held Tuesday in St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin, with the Rev. William Natzke officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Worlein Funeral Home in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home

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Margaret Maley, 94, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, a longtime farm homemaker, died Friday, February 12, 1999, at Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Margaret Maley was born October 28, 1904 in Clear Lake, Iowa. On December 8, 1922, she married Clarence Maley in Clear Lake. They lived in Garden City, Iowa, for about a year and then farmed in the Ostrander area until moving to a farm west of LeRoy in 1927. From 1935 until moving to Grand Meadow in 1941, they farmed southeast of Grand Meadow. In addition to farming, they operated a livestock buying and trucking business. Her husband died in 1988.

She was a member of Grand Meadow Lutheran Church and its ladies aid, Flower and Garden Club, Tuesday Study Club, Frankford 4-H Club, Farm Bureau, Grange, Home Extension Club and Sons of Norway. She also was a member of the Gray Ladies at Meadow Manor Nursing Home and held several offices with the group.

Survivors include two daughters; Audrey Queensland of Grand Meadow and Eleanor (Mrs. Richard) Thatcher of Rochester; a son, Ronald, of Stillwater, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A son and a sister preceded her in death.

The funeral was Tuesday at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Wayne Vogt officiating. Burial was in Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery in Garden City, Iowa.

Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home

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(Died March 12, 2013)

Anola O. Beyer, age 88, of Mitchell, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage with Rev. Bryan Lagerstam officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Mitchell. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage.

Anola was born July 16, 1924, in Williams, the daughter of Ellis and Hilda (Skogeboe) Bly. She received her education in Austin, Minnesota. On May 27, 1972, Anola was united in marriage to Dean Beyer at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Osage. She worked as a bartender at Larry's Lounge in Osage and then later at the Town Pump in Mitchell.

Anola was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, dancing, going to Mick's, yodeling, collecting nick-nacks, and spending time with friends. She loved her cat and chickens. Anola cherished time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her appreciation of a good joke.

Anola is survived by her husband, Dean Beyer of Mitchell; four daughters, Judy (Dennis) Beyer of Fredericksburg, Kathy (Steven) Weipert of New Hampton, Dorothy (Irvin) Nystel of New Hampton, Nancy (Greg) Johnson of St. Ansgar; two sons, Dennis Tabor of Floyd, Jody (Linda) Roll of Mason City; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Virgil (Caroline) Bly of Kensett; sisters-in-law, Dolores Hucke of Ottertail, Minnesota, Dallas (Glen) Heinzerling of Osage, Dorothy Beyer of Mitchell, Bonnie Bly of Osage, Jane Bly of St. Paul, Minnesota, Norma Bly of St. Paul, Minnesota; brother-in-law, George (Kris) Beyer of Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold, Ervin, and Curtis Bly; a sister, Geraldine Prantner; sister-in-law, Dorothy Clayton; brothers-in-law, Donald, Darrell, Delbert, and Dale Beyer; mother and father-in-law, George and Elfrieda Beyer.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706

Source: Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website, 3/13/2013

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Evelyn Eleanor Jahns Jacobson Martin, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died March 7, 1999.

Evelyn Jahns was born September 17, 1916, in rural Spring Valley, daughter of Christopher and Ida Jahns. She married Knut L. Jacobson October 30, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota. He died Oct. 8, 1978. She worked at Kinsman's Nursery, J. C. Penney Company and at Weyerhauser for more than 10 years. On October 22, 1983, she married Ross G. Martin in Austin. He died on December 4, 1993.

She is survived by one son, Alan (Mary) Jacobson of Austin; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Margie (Don) Ptacek of Mayer, Ariz.; a brother-in-law, Herman Hovda of Grand Meadow; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jahns of Albert Lea; and many nieces and nephews.

Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

Services were held March 11 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin. Burial was at Grandview Cemetery.

Source: Unknown

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Jean L. Martin, 62, of Owatonna, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, January 23, 1999, at her home.

Jean L. Haukom was born Jan. 20, 1937, in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. She married Dean Martin on May 20, 1957. In addition to homemaking, she worked at various jobs outside the home, most recently at West Hills Rehabilitation Center in Owatonna. A member of Oakland Lutheran Church, she had served as choir director and was involved in many church activities.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Melody (Mrs. Richard) Clark of Brownsdale, Joleen (Mrs. Michael) Anderson of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Natalie Roche of Osceola, Iowa; three sons, Rudy of Spring Valley, Anthony of Albert Lea and Benjamin of Austin; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandson; her parents, Rudy and Freda Haukom of Mesa, Arizona; and a sister, Arlene Dienst of Bloomington, Minn. She was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lutheran Church in Oakland, Minnesota, with the Rev. Barbara Knutson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Oakland in the spring.

Friends may call at the church on Wednesday one hour before the service.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary

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Clarence Joseph May, 81, of Adams, Minnesota, died Friday, November 5, 1999, at his home.

He was born Aug. 23, 1918, at McIntire, Iowa, the son of Alois and Mary (Puettman) May. He attended rural school in the McIntire area and was married to Jolien Schaefer on Sept. 6, 1944, at Meyer, Iowa, and they had resided and farmed in the Adams area. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather and brothers, Ralph and Ron Gerber.

He is survived by his wife, Joline, of Adams; his children, Mary and husband, John Tancheff of Minneapolis; Judy and husband, Robert Osmundson of Adams; Carol and husband, Drew Anderson, of St. Paul; Arleen and husband, Stan Moren of Lakeville; Bob May of Rochester; Arlette and husband, Ricardo Kvam, of Spring Valley; 22 grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ed and Gert May of Adams; Eugene and Charlene Gerber of Austin; Stan and Stephanie Gerber of Salen, Ore., Norb and Helen Gerber of LeRoy; David and LaVonne Gerber of Rochester; Paul and Tula Gerber of Austin, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Doug Behrenfeld of Sequim, Wash., and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Gregory Leif officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams.

Adams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Adams Funeral Home

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Julius Franz Krukow, 86, of Grand Meadow, died Sunday, June 27, 1999, in Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Grand Meadow after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 28, 1912, in Spencer, Iowa. He married Pearl Stucky and they were later divorced. He lived in West Concord, Dexter and Grand Meadow area most of his life. He was a farmer.

Surviving are one son, Richard J. "Dick" of Chatfield; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Kasson, Florence Stucky of Spencer, Iowa, and Margaret Peterson.

He was preceded in death by a son and four brothers.

A prayer service was held Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home Services with the Rev. Diane Harvey officiating. Burial was in Old Concord Cemetery in Old Concord.

Source: Johnson Funeral Home

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Erma (Taylor) Legler, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at The Cedars of Austin. She was surrounded by her children and the excellent staff of The Cedars. Erma would have celebrated her 90th birthday on March 19.

Erma will be remembered lovingly by her children, Mike (Bev Stroup) Legler, Webster, Minnesota, Larry (Nancy Huinker) Legler, Austin, Charles (Marjean Nelson) Legler, Luck, Wisconsin, Debra (James) Goergen, Austin, Minnesota; her sisters, Wauneta Back, Ostrander, Minnesota, Mary Lou (Gene) Stewart, Racine, Minnesota, Rita Blake, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Janice (Corrall) Fortney, Lime Springs, Iowa; and her brothers. Mabry (Betty) Taylor Jr., Spring Valley, Minnesota, and Jim (Connie) Taylor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sister-in-law Mary Taylor, Sun City, Arizona; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, daughter Patricia Woodger, grandsons James and Josh Legler, brothers Delmar and Harold Taylor, and sister Helen Walker.

Erma graduated from Austin High School, married Kenneth Legler on August 20, 1944, and partnered with him on their 260-acre dairy farm near Brownsdale, Minnesota. She later took a position at the downtown JC Penney's store. After they closed, she became a cherished member of "The Penny Rejects" club. She later was employed by Northwest Bank of Austin.

Erma and Kenny's passion was playing cards and so belonged to numerous card clubs. They were also active members in their church family at Grace Lutheran Church of Austin. They enjoyed traveling and spending holidays with their family.

Erma had a very fun loving, hard working spirit and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

A gathering of friends and memorial luncheon will be held between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2013, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. A private service will be held at a later date.

Austin Daily Herald - March 15, 2013

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Mildred LeDuc, 93, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Surviving are a daughter, Merna Hyham of Runaway Bay, Texas; three sons, Dennis of Austin, Paul of Fountain and James of St. Paul; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was held Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Mayer Funeral Home of Austin was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

Mildred G. LeDuc
Born: 5 JUL 1905
Died: 30 JUN 1999
Last Res: Fountain, Fillmore, Minnesota

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Jessie L. King, 87, of Meadow Manor Healthcare Center in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 14, 1999, at the care center.

Survivors include her husband, Isidore, of Grand Meadow; a son, Clifford Quast of New Berlin, Wis.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Gifford of San Diego, Calif.

No services are planned. The body was cremated.

Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website

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Jess L. King
BORN: 4 FEB 1912
DIED: 14 MAR 1999
Last Res: 55936 Mower county, Minnesota

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Charles D. Kruse, 62, of Houston, an automobile mechanic, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at Franciscan Skemp Health Care Center in LaCrosse, Wis.

He was born May 9, 1936, in Worth County, Iowa, and grew up in LeRoy and graduated from LeRoy High School. On Aug. 30, 1975, he married Lois Frauenkron in Houston. His life revolved around cars and he was an auto mechanic all his working life. He worked in LeRoy and Rochester and was a GM-certified mechanic in LaCrosse. He had lived in Houston since 1980. He was a member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Charles W. of Houston; a grandson; a brother, Glenn of Mabel; and four sisters, Irene Carr of Mabel, Gail Shellsted of Mazeppa, Helen Johnson of Rochester and Jackie Root of the Twin Cities area.

The funeral was held Tuesday at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Rev. Mark M. Rydberg officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.

Hoff Funeral Homes-Houston Chapel handled arrangements.

Source: Hoff Funeral Home

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Violet Eloise Kirchner, 85, of Grand Meadow, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Violet E. Giesler was born June 14, 1914, in Dodge Center. She graduated from Dodge Center High School and married Frederick Kirchner on October 16, 1934, in Brownsdale. The couple resided and farmed near Renova, Minnesota. In February of 1942 they moved to Bennington Township southeast of Grand Meadow and they later moved into Grand Meadow. She worked for 13 years at Farmer's Produce and then in environmental services at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. After her retirement, she served as secretary for the Golden Age Club and as Sunshine Secretary for Meadow Garden Club.

Survivors include two sons, Stanley of Grand Meadow and Frederick of Dahlone, Ga.; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband in May of 1975, two brothers and three sisters.

The funeral was Friday at the United Church in Grand Meadow with the Rev. Tom Wilson officiating. Burial was in Grand Meadow Cemetery.

Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home

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RAN RESTAURANT IN DEXTER

Betty Jacobson, 73, formerly of Canton

Betty Jean Jacobson, 73, of Eyota, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester.

Betty Jean Bacon was born Nov. 5, 1925, in Prosper. She attended school in Canton and married Donald F. Jacobson on May 18, 1946 in Chatfield.

She and her husband owned and operated a restaurant in Dexter until 1966 when they bought a farm south of Eyota and began farming. Her husband died December 24, 1991. She was active with the Olmsted County Extension Group, the Eyota American Legion Auxiliary and 4-H.

Survivors include one son, Dennis of Eyota; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, LaVerne of White Bear Lake and Jerome of Rochester; and two sisters, Donna Arnold of Rochester and Marlene (Mrs. Larry) Munroe of Eyota.

The funeral was held Sunday at Schad and Zabel Funeral Home, Eyota. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Dover.

Source: Schad and Zabel Funeral Home

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