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Pending notice: Lauren E. Schwab, 20, Austin

Lauren E. Schwab, 20, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Austin. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald
April 22, 2013

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Lauren Elizabeth Schwab

(April 24, 1992 - April 20, 2013)

Lauren E. Schwab, 20, of Austin, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 26th at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with a 7:00 PM prayer service. Visitation will also be held at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Memorials may be directed to The Lauren Schwab Scholarship Fund in care of the family.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
April 22, 2013

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Lauren Elizabeth Schwab 1992-2013

Lauren E. Schwab, 20, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin.

Lauren Elizabeth Schwab was born April 24, 1992, in Amherst, N.Y., to Patrick and Elizabeth (Philips) Schwab. Lauren, our LoLo, was a gift of joy and inspiration to everyone who knew her. She attended St. A's Elementary School and graduated from Austin High School in 2010. Her positive impact on our community began early with her active involvement in many school clubs and organizations, where her genuine, warmhearted, bubbly personality gained her many friends.

Upon graduation, Lauren pursued her passion of becoming a nurse at Winona State University in Winona and Riverland in Austin. It was a very fitting career path for someone who was always devoted to helping and caring for others. She was a very avid babysitter for many families, a member of the Red Cross Board, a Red Cross volunteer and a devoted nursing assistant to the residents of Sacred Heart Care facility. Her co-workers at QPP praised her not only for her meticulous attention to detail in QC, but for her willingness to help others whether it was related to the job or not.

Nothing can compare to the caring, concern and love Lauren showed for her close-knit family. She was cheerleader, comedian, adviser, fun-loving adversary and rock to her beloved siblings Nathan and Paiton. She followed the great role models of her parents, Beth and Pat, to a new level as she matured and developed into the kind, sincere, independent young woman she was when God called her home. Lauren encouraged them to sign up as a family for a mission trip to Guatemala this coming July. It would have been a perfect complement to some of their traditional family fun adventures to Vail, Colo., and Green Bay Packer Games -- but this time fulfilling her desire to care for and help others.

Lauren’s million-dollar smile, trademark, contagious laughter, melt-your-heart big brown eyes and bear hugs are the physical characteristics we will miss most about her. But transcending that was her innate ability to make everyone she met feel special and valued. She took the time to talk, listen, care and help. The emotional imprint she left on all our hearts is profound. She was beautiful inside and out! We are all better people for having known and loved Lauren Elizabeth Schwab! Let her smile light up the heavens and her laughter continue to shake us here on earth! We love you, Lauren!

She was preceded in death by her grandmother Cali Philips, godfather Villo Offen, and great-grandparents.

Lauren is survived by her parents, Patrick and Beth Schwab; brother, Nathan Schwab; sister, Paiton Schwab, all of Austin; grandparents, James and Dorothy Schwab, Cedar Falls, Iowa, William Philips and his wife Sherry, Murdo, South Dakota; uncles and aunt, Tony Philips, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cyndi and Cory Mitteness, Mayer, Minnesota; "other brother:" Goliath Oboyo, Austin; cousins and extended family.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will also be held at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Memorials may be directed to the "Lauren Schwab Scholarship Fund" in care of the family.

Austin Daily Herald
April 24, 2013

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Lauren E. Schwab, 20, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin.

Service: A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: Will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will also be held at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Inurnment: Will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials: May be directed to the Lauren Schwab Scholarship Fund, in care of the family.

Austin Daily Herald
April 25, 2013

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Funeral notice: Marian V. Hoerter, 92, Austin

Marian V. Hoerter, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

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

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald
April 16, 2013

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Obituary for Marian Veronica Hoerter

Marian V. Hoerter, age 92, of Austin, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Care Center where she was a resident.

Marian was born February 18, 1921 in Austin to Lloyd and Isabelle (Hunt) Graves. She grew up in Austin where she graduated from high school.

Marian was married to Carl Hoerter in August 1948 in Austin. The couple spent their married years both working for and retiring from Hormel. Carl passed away in 1997.

Marian enjoyed many craft activities including cake decorating, cross stitch, and quilting. She was also an avid collector of Precious Moments, Hallmark ornaments, and Beanie Babies. Marian and Carl spent their summer months of retirement at their cabin on Portage Lake in Northern Minnesota. She enjoyed her garden and tending to her many hummingbird visitors.

Survivors include her step son, Carl (Cindy) Hoerter, Little Falls, Minnesota; son, Daniel (Coleen) Hoerter, Apache Junction, Arizona; daughter, Mary Hoerter, Austin, Minnesota; daughter, Joni (Stanley) Williamson, Austin, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Mae Graves, Rochester, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; brother, James; sister, Babe.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Jason Hoerter, Jeff Tobar, Rocky Hoerter, Kenneth Williamson, and Michelle Williamson.

Memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Care Center and St. Mary's Alzheimers Research. Condolences may be left at www.mayerfh.com.

Mayerfh.com - April 16, 2013

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Edna Thorson, 75, Robbinsdale

Edna "Eddy" Thorson, 75, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, passed away April 13, 2013.

Eddy was born in Fosston, Minnesota, and grew up in Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

She is survived by her brother, Jim; sister-in-law, Beverly; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, Knute and Marie, and brother, Louis.

Eddy earned recognition in amateur radio as a traffic handler and was an A-1 operator. She is listed in the "Who's Who of American Women." She was the first licensed Handiham. Handihams, sponsored by Courage Center, assist physically challenged people in obtaining their amateur radio licenses. She was also an accomplished beadworker.

Her friends and family want to extend a special thank you to the many attendants and care givers who have made her able to live independently in Robbinsdale for more than 23 years.

Memorials are preferred to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At her request, no services are planned.

Austin Daily Herald
April 16, 2013

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Kenneth Philip Brandt, 67, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at his home.

Kenny was born on September 19, 1945, in Austin to Philip and Evelyn (Haugen) Brandt. A 1963 graduate of Austin High School, he worked for Brandt Brothers, a cement contractor, before enlisting in the United States Army. He served his country in Germany until 1966. In 1967, he began his career with Hormel Foods Corporation, where he worked for 43 years before retiring.

On August 12, 1967, Kenny married Joyce Christenson at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple was married 46 years and raised two children. His interests included football, fishing, hunting, gardening, camping and enjoying the outdoors. Kenny was a charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin, as well as a member of the Eagles Club and the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife Joyce Brandt of Austin; daughter Shannon (David) Hart of Lyle; son Troy Brandt of Austin; brother Harold (Sandi) Brandt of Austin; and six grandchildren, Hailee Hart, Colton Lange, Jordan Hart, Bailee Brandt, Sydnee Brandt and Bella Brandt. He was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Evelyn Brandt, and one brother, Richard Brandt, in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Military honors by American Legion Post 91. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald
April 18, 2013

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James (Jim) Henry Grunewald, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Jim was born November 9, 1950, in Davenport, Iowa, to Henry and Ella "Marie" (Ellison) Grunewald. He graduated from Pacelli High School in 1968. Jim enlisted in the United States Army in 1970 and served until 1972. He continued his service in the National Guard until 1973. Jim began working for G & G Heating and Air Conditioning at the age of 14 and eventually took ownership of the family business.

On September 18, 1972, Jim married Nancy Tschida at Queen of Angel's Church. The couple was married for 41 years and raised four children. He and Nancy have 13 grandchildren. Jim loved spending time with his family and traveling with Nancy. He enjoyed boating, riding his motorcycle and being with friends. Jim was a longtime volunteer of the Mower County Red Cross and had a passion for giving back to his community. He coached Austin Youth Football for 10 years. He was also a board member for the Mower County Historical Society. Jim and Nancy belonged to St. Edward's Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy Grunewald, Austin; son, Chris (Laura) Grunewald, Austin; daughters, Angie (Mike) Bothun, Austin, Lisa (Zach) Schara, Austin, Carrie (John-Howard) Carroll, Rochester, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; brother Phil (Mary) Grunewald, Rochester; sisters, Elizabeth Loescher, Granville, Ohio; Nancy Elliott, Winchester, Virginia; sisters-in-law, Sue Lastine; Carole (Scott) Anderson; brothers-in-law Tom (Angelina) Tschida; Rob (Lisa) Tschida; Joe Tschida; Patrick Tschida; Andy Tschida; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Marie Grunewald; mother and father-in-law Eugene and Caroline Tschida; nephew Mark Elliott.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22 at St. Edward's Catholic Church, with Father Jim Steffes and Father Donald Zenk officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Monday morning. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the Mower County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Jim's memory.

Austin Daily Herald
April 19, 2013

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James (Jim) Henry Grunewald, 62

James (Jim) Henry Grunewald, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, with Father Jim Steffes and Father Donald Zenk officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Monday morning.

Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the Mower County Chapter of the American Red Cross, in Jim's memory.

Austin Daily Herald
April 20, 2013

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Orion Matias Berg of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, was stillborn Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Orion is survived by parents, Zachary Berg, Austin and Rochelle Hernandez, Lake Crystal; grandparents, Todd and Jenifer Berg, Austin; paternal grandmother, Nancy Hernandez; paternal grandfather Joseph Hernandez; great-grandparents, Gene and Sharon Berg of Owatonna, Minnesota, Max and Martha Reeves, Nashua, Iowa; maternal grandparents, Jon and Judi Malmborg of St. James, Minnesota; aunts Alexis Berg, Austin, Caitlyn (Steven) Thomas, El Paso, Texas, and Rosie Hernandez, Mankato.

A visitation and memorial will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013, at St. Peter Funeral Home in St. Peter from 3 to 6 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Todd Berg at 87725 265th St. Austin, MN 55912.

Austin Daily Herald
April 19, 2013

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Funeral notice: Elizabeth A. Thill, 89, Rose Creek

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Thill, 89, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, Minnesota.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Tom Loomis officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 7 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald
April 16, 2013

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Obituary for Elizabeth Ann Thill

Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Thill, 89, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin, from complications related to Parkinson's disease, on Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Elizabeth was born on February 1, 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota, to Anna and Fergus Marren. She grew up in St. Paul and Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from the College of St. Catherine and entered the Cadet Nurse Corp. during World War II. After the war she was employed by the George A. Hormel Company.

Elizabeth is survived by husband Jack Thill of Rose Creek, Minnesota; three sons, John and Janet Thill of Leawood, Kansas, Jeffrey and Debbie Thill of Spring Park, Minnesota, Kevin and Linda Thill of Austin, Texas; sister, Patricia M. Stoecker of Seneca, South Carolina; four grandchildren, K. Patrick Thill of Sunnyvale, CA, Ryan Thill of Salt Lake City, Utah, Lindsay Thill of Gainesville, Florida, Anna Thill of Austin, Texas, and three grandchildren by marriage, Gina Manthey of Eagan, Minnesota, Jenna Kulberg (Jessie) of Monticello, Minnesota, Anders Berglund of Spring Park, Minnesota, and two great-grandchildren, Karly Kulberg and Connor Kulberg of Monticello, Minnesota.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Harry O. Bakken; and brother, Raymond B. Vecellio.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Tom Loomis officiating. There will be a 7 pm wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Memorials preferred to the National Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota, 5905 Golden Valley Rd., Suite 201, Golden Valley, MN 55422 or donor's choice.

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

Mayerfh.com - April 16, 2013

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Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 20, 1986 at Deer Creek Lutheran Church, for Earl Jesse Cooper, 83. Pastor E. C. Franke officiated, and burial was in Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota. Mr. Cooper died on Wednesday, December 17, 1986, at the Good Samaritan Center nursing home in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

He was born on October 16, 1903 in Manly, Iowa, to Guy and Mamie (Paulson) Cooper. He was baptized and confirmed in the rural Lutheran Church near Kensett, Iowa. He was a member of Deer Creek Lutheran Church near Carpenter, Iowa, since 1933. He served on the church council, financial committee for the church, and was active in Brotherhood Men's Club of the church.

Earl farmed with his father before he was married. Then he farmed in the Manly area and Grafton area. For 18 years he farmed west of Carpenter. In 1972 he retired in Carpenter.

On September 15, 1926, he was married to Gladys Larson at Carpenter.

Earl also served on the Carpenter school board and was a director of the Rural Electric Cooperative.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys of Carpenter; a brother, Glennys, of Manly; four sons: Dale of Manchester, Iowa, Eugene of Anoka, Minnesota, Neil and Paul of Los Angeles, California; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Mitchell County Press-News
December 31, 1986

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Neil Elsworth Fedson, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening, April 20, 2013, at his home in Austin.

Neil was born April 21, 1931, the son of Nels and Ida (Dahl) Fedson in Rochester, Minnesota. He received his education in the Lyle, Minnesota schools, graduating from Lyle High School in 1949. Neil was the first basketball player at Lyle High School to score more than 1,000 points, finishing with a career high of 1,303.

On September 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Gloria Reuter at Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Lyle. Neil was employed by Hormel in the Austin office and later in the corporate office for 43 years, retiring in January 1991.

Neil was very active in the Austin community. He was a youth coach, mentor, served on the Austin High School Hall of Fame, with the Austin Athletic Club as President, was a color radio announcer for high school sports and was an all-around sports fan. He liked to golf, watch sports and play sports trivia. He was also active through St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Heartland Express and served on the Austin City Council. His family and traditions were his priorities and he will be deeply missed. Heaven has received a great catch.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Fedson of Austin; three children, Janet (Philip) Christiansen of Oronoco, Minnesota, Julie (Bill) Arnold of Owatonna, Minnesota, and James "Jim" (Sheri) Fedson of North Mankato, Minnesota; six grandchildren, James (Melissa) Christiansen, Jenna (Greg) Umbaugh, Andrea (Dustin) Gaffke, Emily (Nate) Pitts, Sara Fedson (Sam Steiger) and Amanda (fiance, Trevor Schmidt); two great-grandchildren, Audrey and Alex Christiansen; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dr. C. H. Fedson and Stanley Fedson; one sister, Wilma Doyle; and his mother and father-in-law, Jeanette and Raymond Reuter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating. Private family interment will follow at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald
April 22, 2013

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Funeral notice: Neil Elsworth Fedson, 81, Austin

Neil Elsworth Fedson, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening, April 20, 2013, at his home in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Interment: Private family interment will follow at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

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

Austin Daily Herald
April 23, 2013

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Herman Matheis, longtime resident of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, died at the age of 88 years old.

Herman grew up in rural Minnesota, namely the Johnsburg and Adams areas, and was a graduate of Visitation High School in Stacyville, Iowa. After serving his country in the Navy, he attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, for two years, and then completed his bachelor’s and master's degrees at the University of Iowa.

Herman began his professional career at Price Waterhouse & Co. in New York City and became a CPA after five years of employment. For the remainder of his career he served as treasurer/controller of several companies, primarily in the electronics industry.

Herman was an active member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, singing in the choir, and served as treasurer of their Over-Fifty Club as well as the Respect Life Committee. He was also a volunteer at Caregivers of Moorestown for many years.

Herman is survived by his wife, Evelyn (nee Babish) of 50 years; his sister, Genevieve Medgarden of Austin, Minnesota; sister-in-law Velma Matheis of Adams; sons John G. Thyberg Sr., Jerome Thyberg; daughter Bernadette (Robert) Plaza; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives attended his Life Celebration on Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 9 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 2500 Branch Pike, Cinnaminson, N.J. 08077. The internment was held at Lakeview Memorial Park, Route 130 North, Cinnaminson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant House, 460 W 41st New York, NY 10036-6801 or American Life League, P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555.

Austin Daily Herald
April 22, 2013

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Francis L. Graves, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully Monday evening, April 22, 2013, surrounded by his friends at his home. Francis battled cancer for just a few short months.

He was born December 9, 1943, in Minneapolis to Frank and Isabel (Mittwer) Graves. He grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1962. Frank was employed by UPS in Minneapolis for more than 30 years. He enjoyed going to car shows and visiting people everywhere. He was very witty; a great jokester. He especially loved his cat, Cali. Frank was also a good neighbor, shoveling snow and raking lawns for those that lived around him.

Survivors include his fiancée, Barbara Hofius of Austin; special friends Brian McAlister, Glen and Cheryl Gullickson, and Gary Christiansen, all of Austin; many other special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Isabel Graves.

A graveside service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald
April 24, 2013

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Francis L. Graves, age 69 of Austin, died peacefully Monday evening, April 22, 2013 surrounded by his friends at his home. Francis battled cancer for just a few short months.

He was born December 9, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Frank and Isabel (Mittwer) Graves. He grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1962. Frank was employed by UPS in Minneapolis for over 30 years. He enjoyed going to car shows and visiting people everywhere. He was very witty; a great jokester. He especially loved his cat, Cali. Frank was also a good neighbor, shoveling snow and raking lawns for those that lived around him.

Survivors include his fiance Barbara Hofius of Austin; special friends Brian McAlister, Glen and Cheryl Gullickson, and Gary Christiansen, all of Austin; many other special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Isabel Graves.

A graveside service will be held for family and friends at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting with arrangements.

Worlein Funeral Home website
April 25, 2013

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BURIAL AT RED OAK GROVE

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Norman Arthur Johnson, 90, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at the Owatonna Care Center in Owatonna, Minn.

Norman was born Jan. 14, 1923, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Arndt and Helen (Lestrud) Johnson. After graduating from Blooming Prairie High School, Norman joined the United States Army, where he served his country in Germany from 1944 to 1946. Upon his discharge from the Army, he made his living as a farmer. After retiring from farming, he moved to his home in Austin, where he lived until moving to the Cedars in 2005. Norman was an avid bowler and enjoyed golfing.

Survivors include his sister, Margaret Swearingen of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; five nieces and nephews, Barbara (Jim) Carriger of Edina, Minnesota, Kent Swearingen of Lake Havasu City, Kathy (Alan) Knudson of Ellendale, Minnesota, Gary (Denise) Swearingen of Maple Lake, Minnesota, and David Swearingen of Lake Havasu City.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arndt and Helen Johnson, his sister Marian Peterson and nephew Bill Peterson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Lindsay Stolen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald
April 25, 2013

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Norman Arthur Johnson, 90, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Wednesday morning, April 24, 2013, at the Owatonna Care Center in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Lindsay Stolen officiating.

Visitation: Will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment: Will be in Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Funeral Home: Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home.

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

Austin Daily Herald
April 26, 2013

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Mamie Hall Kintz, age 103, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday April 24, 2013 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home. Mamie Ellen Lund was born May 27, 1909 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Rasmus and Emelie (Nelson) Lund, in a log cabin built by her father, Rasmus, an immigrant from Norway. Mamie was baptized at Norwegian Lutheran Church, now known as Hope Lutheran. At age 16 she was confirmed by Rev. Glag Langehough in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. She attended grade school and high school in Ladysmith. In 1927, she entered the St. Olaf Hospital Nursing School in Austin, Minnesota, graduating in 1930.

She was employed by St. Olaf Hospital and the Austin Clinic, working for Dr. Hagan and Dr. Seery. In September 1931, Mamie was united in marriage to Leonard Hall in Austin. To this union four children were born. Leonard passed away in 1949. On September 8, 1960, she married Clark D. Kintz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Clark passed away in August of 1990. Mamie was a faith filled woman full of kindness, loving and forgiving, understanding, and never said anything bad about anyone. Her family came first in her life. God, our Savior and St. Olaf Lutheran Church were very important to her. At St. Olaf, Mamie belonged to the Mission Circle, was chairman of the Altar Guild and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed journaling, playing cards, and was a great cook. Mamie baked many Norwegian goodies, including a lot of lefse.

Left to mourn her passing are five children, Darlene Hall Koch of Austin, Sharon (Joseph) Hall of Pine City, Minnesota, Craig (Virginia) Kintz of Leesburg, Virginia, Damon (Roylean) Kintz of Cresco, Iowa, Jerry (Sybil) Kintz of Alexandria, Virginia; daughter-in-law Jeanne Hall of Redmond, Washington; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Rasmus and Emelie Lund; her husband Leonard; her husband Clark; sons Leroy Hall, Lee Kintz, and Rick Hall; daughter-in-law Jenny Hall; granddaughter Julie Koch in 1970; two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday April 29, 2013 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Reverend Kristi Koppel and Reverend Pamela Aandahl Solberg officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Worlein Funeral Home website
April 25, 2013

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Pending notice: Mamie Kintz, 103

Mamie Kintz, 103, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

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
April 25, 2013

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Mamie Hall Kintz, 103, Austin

Mamie Hall Kintz, 103, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Mamie Ellen Lund was born May 27, 1909, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Rasmus and Emelie (Nelson) Lund in a log cabin built by her father, an immigrant from Norway. Mamie was baptized at Norwegian Lutheran Church, now known as Hope Lutheran. At age 16, she was confirmed by the Rev. Glag Langehough in Ladysmith. She attended grade school and high school in Ladysmith. In 1927, she entered the St. Olaf Hospital Nursing School in Austin, graduating in 1930. She was employed by St. Olaf Hospital and the Austin Clinic, working for Dr. Hagan and Dr. Seery.

In September 1931, Mamie was united in marriage to Leonard Hall in Austin. To this union four children were born. Leonard passed away in 1949. On September 8, 1960, she married Clark D. Kintz at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Clark passed away in August 1990. Mamie was a faith filled woman full of kindness, loving and forgiving, understanding, and never said anything bad about anyone. Her family came first in her life. God, our savior and St. Olaf Lutheran Church were very important to her. At St. Olaf, Mamie belonged to the Mission Circle, was chairman of the Altar Guild and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed journaling and playing cards, and was a great cook. Mamie baked many Norwegian goodies, including a lot of lefse.

Left to mourn her passing are five children, Darlene Hall Koch of Austin, Sharon (Joseph) Hall Stephani of Pine City, Minn., Craig (Virginia) Kintz of Leesburg, Virginia, Damon (Roylean) Kintz of Cresco, Iowa, Jerry (Sybil) Kintz of Alexandria, Virginia; daughter-in-law Jeanne Hall of Redmond, Washington; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Rasmus and Emelie Lund; husband Leonard; husband Clark; sons Leroy Hall, Lee Kintz and Rick Hall; daughter-in-law Jenny Hall; granddaughter Julie Koch in 1970; and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with the Rev. Kristi Koppel and the Rev. Pamela Aandahl Solberg officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran 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
April 26, 2013

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Pending notice--

DuWayne Harrington, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday April 24, 2013, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

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
April 25, 2013

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DuWayne A. Harrington, 80, Austin

DuWayne A. Harrington, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

DuWayne was born September 6, 1932, to Roy and Bernice (Erickson) Harrington at home in Austin. DuWayne attended school in Austin, where he graduated from Austin High School in 1950. On September 5, 1953, he was united in marriage with Betty Gribbe at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. DuWayne enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953, serving until 1955 before attending Mankato State University, earning a degree in accounting and economics in 1958. He worked as a fireman for the Milwaukee Railroad, and then for Harrington Sanitation for several years. After the business was sold, he worked various occupations and cared for his wife who suffered from M.S. DuWayne was a collector and a pianist. He also loved to dance, draw and write. He had started writing a novel, had a children's book published, and a song recorded that he had written.

Survivors include his daughter, Lori (Michael) Balcer of Shepherd, Montana; two brothers, Gary (Karen) Harrington of Austin, Richard (Patricia) Harrington of Kingston, Arizona; sister-in-law Alice Harrington of Adams, Minnesota,

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Bernice Harrington; his wife Betty in 1996; his brother Warren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Odermann officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216. Correspondence can be directed to Lori Balcer at 7805 Pinto Drive, Shepherd, MT 59079. 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
April 30, 2013

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Funeral notice: DuWayne A. Harrington, 80, Austin

DuWayne A. Harrington, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Odermann officiating.

Visitation: Will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Interment: Will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216.

Funeral Home: Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Correspondence can be directed to Lori Balcer at 7805 Pinto Drive, Shepherd, MT 59079.

Austin Daily Herald
May 2, 2013

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BURIAL AT AUSTIN

Norma Mae Nordstrom, 81, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2013, at Heritage House in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Norma was born on May 2, 1931, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Ira and Dorothy (Pervin) Green. She was a member of Homestead United Methodist Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Norma enjoyed sewing, crafts and shopping. She also enjoyed bowling, playing cards and she loved to dance, but above all Norma loved spending time and making memories with her family.

Norma is survived by her children, Ronda (John) Hinck of Waltham, Minnesota, Diane (Rick) Knotts of Powder Springs, Georgia, Mike (Dawn) Kaderabek of Racine, Minnesota, David Papenfus of Rochester; grandchildren, Alicia (Bob) Hoiseth, Adam (Laura) Kaderabek and Melissa Kaderabek; sister, Jeanette (Bill) of Monroe, N.C.; brothers, George (Mary) Green of Sweetwater, Tennessee, Jerry (Gloria) Green of Pine Island, Minnesota, and Raymond Green of Owatonna, Minnesota. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Myron "Red" Kaderabek and Jerry Nordstrom; son, Gordon Kade; sister, Marie; and brother, Russell.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Pastor James Beyer will officiate, with interment to follow at Grandview Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. Memorials may be made to the family.

Austin Daily Herald
April 26, 2013

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Col. George W. Moline, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota.

George William Moline was born March 29, 1929, in Pepin, Wisconsin, to Axel and Minnie (Christensen) Moline. He attended Pepin Schools and became a telegraph and teletype operator for the Milwaukee Railroad. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. George married Marie Milliren on June 13, 1953.

After the war, he worked for American Motors. In 1964, George and Marie moved to Austin where George was a manager for the St. Paul Clothing House. In 1976, they purchased Moline Sports and Awards and in 1982, he became a real estate broker and auctioneer. He retired in February 2011.

George was very active in the Austin community. Throughout the years, he served as a member of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Noon Lions Club, the Eagles, Austin Post No. 91 American Legion, Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216 VFW, Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF & AM, Eastern Star, Cedar Valley Conservation Club, Austin Board of Realtors and Minnesota Auctioneers Association. He was a charter member of the Mower County Posse and past president of the Mower County Fair Board. George helped others by his involvement in charity auctions throughout the area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Fred and Carl Moline.

George is survived by his wife Marie Moline, Austin; sons and daughter-in-law Charles and Mary Moline, Austin, Jeffrey Moline and partner Terrence Franklin, West Hollywood, California, and Steven Moline, Austin; grandchildren, Stephanie (Tom) Grotbo, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, Suzanne (Ryan) Schmidt, Austin, Elizabeth Moline, St. Louis Park, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Olivia Schmidt and Jordyn and Nicholas Grotbo; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 29 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Odermann and the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Pepin at a later date. Austin Post No. 91 American Legion and Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216 VFW is in charge of military rites. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Masonic Rites will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, conducted by Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF & AM. Visitation will also be at the church for one hour before the service on Monday.

Casket bearers will be Gerry Guyette, Harold Denisen, Harold "Skip" Mayhew, Loren Rindels, Steve Aberg and Tom Morgan. Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

Austin Daily Herald
April 26, 2013

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George William Moline 1929-2013

(March 29, 1929 - April 24, 2013)

Col. George W. Moline, 84 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne, Minnesota.

George William Moline was born March 29, 1929 in Pepin, Wisconsin, to Axel and Minnie (Christensen) Moline. He attended Pepin Schools and became a telegraph and teletype operator for the Milwaukee Railroad. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. George married Marie Milliren on June 13, 1953.

After the war, he worked for American Motors. In 1964, George and Marie moved to Austin where George was a manager for the St. Paul Clothing House. In 1976, they purchased Moline Sports and Awards and in 1982, he became a real estate broker and auctioneer until his retirement in February 2011.

George was very active in the Austin community. Throughout the years, he served as a member of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Noon Lions Club, the Eagles, Austin Post #91 American Legion, Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 VFW, Fidelity Lodge #39 AF & AM, Eastern Star, Cedar Valley Conservation Club, Austin Board of Realtors, MN Auctioneers Association, he was a charter member of the Mower County Posse and he was past president of the Mower County Fair Board. George helped others by his involvement in charity auctions throughout the area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Fred and Carl Moline.

George is survived by his wife Marie Moline, Austin, MN; Sons and Daughter-in-Law: Charles and Mary Moline, Austin, MN, Jeffrey Moline and partner Terrence Franklin, West Hollywood, CA, and Steven Moline, Austin, MN; Grandchildren: Stephanie (Tom) Grotbo, St. Bonifacius, MN, Suzanne (Ryan) Schmidt, Austin, MN, Elizabeth Moline, St. Louis Park, MN; Great Grandchildren: Nathan and Olivia Schmidt and Jordyn and Nicholas Grotbo; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 29th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend William Odermann and the Reverend Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Pepin, WI at a later date. Austin Post #91American Legion and Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 VFW is in charge of military rites. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Masonic Rites at 7:00 PM on Sunday conducted by Fidelity Lodge #39 AF & AM. Visitation will also be at the church for one hour before the service on Monday.

Casket bearers will be Gerry Guyette, Harold Denisen, Harold “Skip” Mayhew, Loren Rindels, Steve Aberg and Tom Morgan.

Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary

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(March 2, 1942 - April 25, 2013)

Notice: Roger W. Rindels, 72

Roger W. Rindels, 72 of Austin, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating.

Visitation: Will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Memorials: May be designated to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Green Leafton Reform Church, Preston Golf and Country Club or a charity of the donor's choice.

Austin Daily Herald
April 27, 2013

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Roger W. Rindels, 71 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his home.

Roger Wayne Rindels was born on March 2, 1942 in Green Leafton, Minnesota to Chester and Esther (Ruesink) Rindels. Roger was baptized and confirmed in the Green Leafton Reform church in Green Leafton. The church was a very important part of Roger's life. When he moved to Austin, Roger and Evie joined Our Savior's Lutheran Church. His religious upbringing was very important to him and he practiced it at all times.

Roger grew up in the Preston area and graduated from the Preston High School. He married a high school classmate in 1960 and to the union a daughter "Kathy" was born. She was the light of his life. He was later divorced from this marriage.

Roger had polio when he was four years old and spent eight months in Sister Kinney Hospital in the cities. He never gave up and with strong determination; he came out of it with just a slight limp.

Roger did many things after he graduated. He worked for Chuck Knies in his store and repaired screens and many things. Chuck also is the person that taught him to golf and he did a fine job of it because Roger was an excellent golfer and received many trophies in his years winning tournaments. Roger bought into a car dealership, and later he started a clothing store in Preston and also repaired shoes in the back of the store. In 1983, Roger moved to Austin where he bought in with his uncle in the Coast to Coast store which he sold in 1990. Then he sold insurance for Del Freund.

In 1999, his dream came true, he moved back to Preston to be the superintendent and pro of the Preston Golf and Country Club, the golf course where he grew up playing. Roger took great pride in improving the course and building the membership up larger than it had ever been. After about 10 years, he retired and came back to Austin and worked part time at the Austin Country Club mowing greens and whatever was needed to do. In 2012, he was voted employee of the year at the Country Club. He was well liked by everyone that knew him. Golf was one of Roger's passions and love. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and anything that would let him be outside. The last few years, Roger and his wife Evie spent the winter months in Arizona so that he could golf and fish all year long.

When Roger moved to Austin in 1983, he met the love of his life, Evelyn (Evie) (Chambers) Miller and they were married in 1984. He felt she was his best friend and soul mate which he let everyone know. They enjoyed life together to the max!

Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles and many close friends due to cancer and other health problems so he is sure to be organizing a big tournament to celebrate his passing up there in the big golf course in the sky.

Roger is survived by his wife, Evie, Austin, Minnesota; daughter, Kathy (Scott) Goergen, Austin, Minnesota; stepdaughters: Brenda (Rick) Hall, Austin, Minnesota; Tiffinie (Heather) Miller, St. Paul, Minnesota; step son, Brian (Sarah) Miller, Apopka, Florida; six grandsons: Ryan Himli, Dustin Riste, Nick Riste, Cody Miller, Brayden Hall and Keagan Miller Sammons; two granddaughters: Breanna (Adam) Kemmerick and Arieanne Miller; five great-grandchildren. Roger loved them all so very much and they loved him. His parents Chester and Esther Rindels, Roger looked up to them and worshipped the ground they walked on. Sister: LuAnn (Loren) Rindels, Preston, Minnesota; sisters-in-law: Agnes (John) Heichel, Austin, Minnesota, Judy (Daryl) Champlin, Austin, Minnesota and Bonnie Nelson, Chanhassen, Minnesota; and many cousins, relatives and golf buddies that were like brothers to him.

Roger will be so missed not only by his wife and family but anyone that ever knew him. He was so loved by all. Cancer may have taken his body, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be designated to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Green Leafton Reform Church, Preston Golf and Country Club or a charity of the donor's choice.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
website, April 27, 2013

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Roger W. Rindels, 71, of Austin, Minn., died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his home.

Roger Wayne Rindels was born on March 2, 1942, in Greenleafton, Minn., to Chester and Esther (Ruesink) Rindels. Roger was baptized and confirmed in the Greenleafton Reform church in Greenleafton. The church was a very important part of Roger’s life. When he moved to Austin, Roger and Evie joined Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. His religious upbringing was very important to him and he practiced it at all times.

Roger grew up in the Preston area and graduated from Preston High School. He married a high school classmate in 1960 and to the union a daughter “Kathy” was born. She was the light of his life. He was later divorced from this marriage.

Roger had polio when he was 4 years old and spent eight months in Sister Kinney Hospital in the Cities. He never gave up, and with strong determination, he came out of it with just a slight limp.

Roger did many things after he graduated. He worked for Chuck Knies in his store and repaired screens and many things. Chuck also is the person that taught him to golf and he did a fine job of it because Roger was an excellent golfer and received many trophies in his years winning tournaments. Roger bought into a car dealership, and later he started a clothing store in Preston and also repaired shoes in the back of the store. In 1983, Roger moved to Austin where he bought in with his uncle in the Coast to Coast store, which he sold in 1990. Then he sold insurance for Del Freund.

In 1999, his dream came true, he moved back to Preston to be the superintendent and pro of the Preston Golf and Country Club, the golf course where he grew up playing. Roger took great pride in improving the course and building the membership up larger than it had ever been. After about 10 years, he retired and came back to Austin and worked part time at the Austin Country Club mowing greens and doing whatever was needed. In 2012, he was voted employee of the year at the Country Club. He was well liked by everyone that knew him. Golf was one of Roger’s passions and love. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and anything that would let him be outside. The last few years, Roger and his wife Evie spent the winter months in Arizona so that he could golf and fish all year long.

When Roger moved to Austin in 1983, he met the love of his life, Evelyn (Evie) (Chambers) Miller, and they were married in 1984. He felt she was his best friend and soul mate which he let everyone know. They enjoyed life together to the max!

Roger was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles and many close friends due to cancer and other health problems so he is sure to be organizing a big tournament to celebrate his passing up there in the big golf course in the sky.

Roger is survived by his wife, Evie, Austin; daughter, Kathy (Scott) Goergen, Austin; stepdaughters, Brenda (Rick) Hall, Austin, Tiffinie (Heather) Miller, St. Paul, Minn.; step son, Brian (Sarah) Miller, Apopka, Fla.; six grandsons, Ryan Himli, Dustin Riste, Nick Riste, Cody Miller, Brayden Hall and Keagan Miller Sammons; two granddaughters, Breanna (Adam) Kemmerick and Arieanne Miller; five great-grandchildren. Roger loved them all so very much and they loved him. Roger looked up to his parents Chester and Esther Rindelsthem, and worshipped the ground they walked on. He is also survived by his sister, LuAnn (Loren) Rindels, Preston; sisters-in-law, Agnes (John) Heichel, Austin, Judy (Daryl) Champlin, Austin, and Bonnie Nelson, Chanhassen, Minn.; and many cousins, relatives and golf buddies that were like brothers to him.

Roger will be so missed not only by his wife and family but anyone that ever knew him. He was so loved by all. Cancer may have taken his body, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Honorary bearers will be Dickie Irish, Bob "Hoogie" Hanson, Phil Kruegel, Roger Schiburski Gary Feine, Doug Glynn and Murph Gartner.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be designated to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenleafton Reform Church, Preston Golf and Country Club or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Austin Daily Herald - April 29, 2013

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Wayne Schmidt, 66, of Elk River, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013.

Wayne retired from Onan after 42 years. He enjoyed motorcycling and camping.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father and a brother.

Wayne is survived by his son: Dan (Deb); grandchildren: Sam and Nate; great-grandaughter: Jocylen and special friend of 18 years, Janice Tveitbakk. He is also survived by siblings: Delores, Theresa, and Arnie.

A funeral service for Wayne will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Dare’s Funeral Home, Elk Riverwith visitation one hour prior to service. Interment is 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota.

Austin Daily Herald
April 27, 2013

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Marlyn D. Haarstad, 65, of McGregor, and formerly of Dexter, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the Essentia Health, St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Marlyn was born May 19, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Claudene (Carlson) Haarstad. He grew up and attended schools in the Elkton area. He married Carol Puncochar in New Prague. They made their home in Dexter and moved to McGregor in 1978.

He worked as a welder Yukon Corp. and Star Machine and Tool. He then started his own business, MARS Prop Repair and Fabricating. He operated that until his death. He married Jody Lynn Lambertus on Aug. 1, 1998, in McGregor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his family was very important to him.

He is survived by his wife: Jody Haarstad of McGregor; children and spouses: Paula and Kevin Mortenson of Dexter; Nichole and Tim Tierney of McGregor; Candice and Austin Fredrickson of McGregor; 10 grandchildren; one brother: Odean (Allienne) Haarstad of Dexter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Andrew and niece Robyn.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 1 p.m. from Grace Lutheran Church near McGregor with the Rev. Erika Foss officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Needle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. services at the church on Thursday. Arrangements are with the McGregor Funeral Home. www.srtfuneral.com.

Austin Daily Herald
April 27, 2013

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Doris Eileen King, 84, of Carlton, and formerly of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away on April 23, 2013.

She was born May 18, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Vivian and Gertrude (Adams) Duffy. Doris attended St. Augustine High School, studied nursing in Rochester, and then was employed at the telephone switchboard at Hormel in Austin.

Doris married Warren E. King August 7, 1948, at Queen of Angels Church in Austin. They transferred to Cloquet with Weyerhaeuser in 1961. They lived in Stillwater from 1980 until retiring in 1986, when they moved to Carlton. They were winter snowbirds in California and Arizona from 1986 to 2000.

Her hobbies included reading, jigsaw and word puzzles, sewing, crocheting, knitting and crafts. She especially enjoyed baking, and visiting family and friends.

Doris is survived by her husband Warren; children: Sandra (Ned Street) King of California, Gary King of Minnesota, Laurel (Tomoko Iwai) King of Hawaii, and Julia (John) Graham of Minnesota; grandchildren: David, Rachel, and Katie Graham of Minnesota, Matthew Kingstreet of California, and Kai and Riku Iwai-King of Hawaii; step grandchildren Jennifer, Jessica, and Joshua Voeltz of Minnesota; three great-grandchildren; and her sister Agnes (Steven) Mocsny of California.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 20, 2013, from 1 to 2 p.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Catholic Church, 31 County Road 1, Carlton, Minnesota. To leave an online condolence for Doris's family please visit www.handevidtfh.com. Arrangements with Handevidt Funeral & Cremation Service, Cloquet, 218-879-4636.

Austin Daily Herald
April 27, 2013

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Lois Eleanor Flaherty, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home.

Lois Eleanor Gullickson was born November 1, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, to Edward and Lillian Gullickson. As a young woman, she worked in the Paramount Theatre ticket booth, where she met her husband, James. They married on September 16, 1950.

In addition to raising her children and being involved in their activities, Mrs. Flaherty served as president of the Queen of Angels Catholic Church Rosary Council, the Sacred Heart Hospice and its auxiliary, Austin Heart Association and the Austin Artist Series. She also worked in the Hormel Foods Corporate Office. Mrs. Flaherty enjoyed spending time with her friends in the Sewing Club, cross-stitching and calligraphy and took special pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

Her family will deeply miss her compassion and generosity. They include her children, Sue (Fred) Cline, Austin, Mark (Joan) Flaherty, Rochester, Michael (Mary Lynn) Flaherty and Mary Flaherty, of Austin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Cline, of Austin, along with Grace, Adeline and Julia; Nathan (Erin) Cline of Bloomington, along with Charlie, Kate and Freddy; Jennifer (Josh) Ruhnke of Rochester, along with Will and Morgan; Laura (Zak) Koga, of Madison, Wis.; Andrea Flaherty, of Minneapolis; Angela (Dustin) Weber, Mankato; Michael (Becky) Flaherty of Fairmont; Ashley, Mariel and Jordan Flaherty, of Austin. Mrs. Flaherty also is survived by her two brothers, Duane (Kay) Gullickson of Austin and Robert (Sharon) Gullickson of Jacksonville, Florida.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper, Father Thomas Jennings, Father Paul Nelson and Father James Russell officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Ryan Cline, Nathan Cline, Laura Flaherty-Koga, Andrea Flaherty, Jennifer Ruhnke and Michael Flaherty. On behalf of Mrs. Flaherty, her family extends appreciation to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, especially David L. Hayes, M.D. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - April 29, 2013

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Lois Eleanor Flaherty, 83, Austin

Published 10:48am Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Lois Eleanor Flaherty, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home.

Lois Eleanor Gullickson was born on November 1, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, to Edward and Lillian Gullickson. As a young woman, she worked in the Paramount Theatre ticket booth where she met her husband, James. They married on Sept. 16, 1950.

In addition to raising her children and being involved in their activities, Mrs. Flaherty served as president of the Queen of Angels Catholic Church Rosary Council, the Sacred Heart Hospice and its auxiliary, Austin Heart Association and the Austin Artist Series. She also worked in the Hormel Foods Corporate Office. Mrs. Flaherty enjoyed spending time with her friends in the Sewing Club, cross-stitching and calligraphy and took special pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her family will deeply miss her compassion and generosity. They include her children, Sue (Fred) Cline, of Austin, Mark (Joan) Flaherty, of Rochester, Michael (Mary Lynn) Flaherty, of Austin, Mary Flaherty, of Austin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Cline, of Austin, along with Grace, Adeline and Julia; Nathan (Erin) Cline of Bloomington, along with Charlie, Cate and Freddie ; Jennifer (Josh) Ruhnke of Rochester, along with Will and Morgan; Laura (Zak) Koga, of Madison, Wis.; Andrea Flaherty, of Minneapolis; Angela (Dustin) Weber, Nicollet, Minn.; Michael (Becky) Flaherty of Fairmont; Ashley , Mariel and Jordan Flaherty, of Austin. Mrs. Flaherty also is survived by her two brothers, Duane (Kay) Gullickson of Austin and Robert (Sharon) Gullickson of Jacksonville, Fla.

Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, James Raymond Flaherty.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper, Father Thomas Jennings, Father Paul Nelson and Father James Russell officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Ryan Cline, Nathan Cline, Laura Flaherty-Koga, Andrea Flaherty, Jennifer Ruhnke and Angela Weber.

On behalf of Mrs. Flaherty, her family extends appreciation to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, especially David L. Hayes, M.D. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - April 30, 2013

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Flaherty funeral rescheduled

Lois Eleanor Flaherty, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home.

Service: In response to poor weather conditions, the funeral Mass has been moved to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper, Father Thomas Jennings, Father Paul Nelson and Father James Russell officiating.

Interment: Will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Ryan Cline, Nathan Cline, Laura Flaherty-Koga, Andrea Flaherty, Jennifer Ruhnke and Angela Weber.

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

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

Austin Daily Herald - May 2, 2013

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Lois Eleanor Flaherty

November 1, 1929 - April 27, 2013

Lois Eleanor Flaherty, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at her home.

Lois Eleanor Gullickson was born on Nov. 1, 1929, in Austin, Minn., to Edward and Lillian Gullickson. As a young woman, she worked in the Paramount Theatre ticket booth where she met her husband, James. They married on Sept. 16, 1950.

In addition to raising her children and being involved in their activities, Mrs. Flaherty served as president of the Queen of Angels Catholic Church Rosary Council, the Sacred Heart Hospice and its auxiliary, Austin Heart Association and the Austin Artist Series. She also worked in the Hormel Foods Corporate Office. Mrs. Flaherty enjoyed spending time with her friends in the Sewing Club, cross-stitching and calligraphy and took special pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Her family will deeply miss her compassion and generosity. They include her children, Sue (Fred) Cline, of Austin; Mark (Joan) Flaherty, of Rochester; Michael (Mary Lynn) Flaherty, of Austin; Mary Flaherty, of Austin. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Cline, of Austin, along with Grace, Adeline and Julia; Nathan (Erin) Cline of Bloomington, along with Charlie, Cate and Freddie ; Jennifer (Josh) Ruhnke of Rochester, along with Will and Morgan; Laura (Zak) Koga, of Madison, Wis., Andrea Flaherty, of Minneapolis; Angela (Dustin) Weber, Nicollet, MN; Michael (Becky) Flaherty of Fairmont; Ashley , Mariel and Jordan Flaherty, of Austin. Mrs. Flaherty also is survived by her two brothers, Duane (Kay) Gullickson of Austin and Robert (Sharon) Gullickson of Jacksonville, Fla.

Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years James Raymond Flaherty A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Dale Tupper, Fr. Thomas Jennings, Fr. Paul Nelson and Fr. James Russell officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Ryan Cline, Nathan Cline, Laura Flaherty-Koga, Andrea Flaherty, Jennifer Ruhnke and Angela Weber.

On behalf of Mrs. Flaherty, her family extends appreciation to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, especially David L. Hayes, MD.

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

Calvary Cemetery, 4th Drive SW, Austin, Minn.

Visitation, 4-7 p.m. Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin, Minn.
(507) 433-1817

Service 11:00 AM
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin, Minn.
(507) 433-1888

Source: Mayer Funeral Home

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Harold Irving Paine, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home.

He was born September 23, 1936 in Lewiston, Maine to Leon and Mythel (Crooker) Paine. He attended high school in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Harold enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in September 1954, serving two tours of duty in Viet Nam from 1966-1969. He served his country in many areas of the world. He retired from the Marines in May 1974.

On March 5, 1958, Harold was united in marriage to Kathryn Luthe on Treasure Island in San Francisco, California. Harold worked for Securitas Security Services for 21 years, retiring in March 2013. An active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216 and the American Legion Post 91, he served as 1st District Commander for the V.F.W. from 1986-87. An outdoors lover, Harold enjoyed traveling and camping.

Survivors include his wife Kathryn Paine of Austin; his children Brian (Marilyn) Paine of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, Bruce Paine of Austin, Nancy (Neal) Deffenbaugh of West Bend, Wisconsin, Jane (Kim) Steavens, also of West Bend; 11 grandchildren Jennifer, John, Michael, Ashleigh, Zachary, Nicholas, Jeremy, David, Krisha, Jason, and Brooke; 11 great-grandchildren; his brother James (Delores) Paine of Oxford, Maine.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Mythel Paine, his son Bradley, his sister Aletha Jacques, and his father-in-law Albert Luthe.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 on Monday, May 6, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Austin with Rev. Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials can be directed to the family. "Unit 1 is 10-7 thank heaven!" Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

VISITATION:

Sunday, May 5, 2013
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and one hour before at the church
Worlein Funeral Home

MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Monday, May 6, 2013
First United Methodist Church

INTERMENT: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota

[Worlein Funeral Home, May 3, 2013]

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Pending notice: Harold Irving Paine, 76, Austin

Harold Irving Paine, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home.

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, May 3, 2013

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Harold Irving Paine, 76

Harold Irving Paine, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home.

Harold was born September 23, 1936, in Lewiston, Maine, to Leon and Mythel (Crooker) Paine. He attended high school in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Harold enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in September 1954, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969. He served his country in many areas of the world. He retired from the Marines in May 1974.

On March 5, 1958, Harold was united in marriage to Kathryn Luthe on Treasure Island in San Francisco, Calif. Harold worked for Securitas Security Services for 21 years, retiring in March 2013. An active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216 and the American Legion Post 91, he served as 1st district commander for the VFW from 1986 to 1987. An outdoors lover, Harold enjoyed traveling and camping.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Paine of Austin; his children, Brian (Marilyn) Paine of Greenleaf, Wis., Bruce Paine of Austin, Nancy (Neal) Deffenbaugh of West Bend, Wis., Jane (Kim) Steavens, also of West Bend; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, John, Michael, Ashleigh, Zachary, Nicholas, Jeremy, David, Krisha, Jason and Brooke; 11 great-grandchildren; brother James (Delores) Paine of Oxford, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Mythel Paine, his son Bradley, his sister Aletha Jacques, and his father-in-law Albert Luthe.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Austin with Rev. Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Memorials can be directed to the family. “Unit 1 is 10-7 thank heaven!” 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, May 4, 2013

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Ruby Eleanor (Haney) Underdahl, 94, of Adams, Minnesota, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, Minnesota.

Ruby was born October 24, 1918, in Lansing Township to Robert and Nellie (DeRemer) Haney. She attended Woodlawn School and graduated from Elkton High School. On June 20, 1938, she was united in marriage to Donald Underdahl at the Lutheran Parsonage in Adams, Minn. In addition to farming with her husband in the Adams area and caring for her children, she also worked 15 years at Libby’s in Rochester. In 1994 they moved to town.

She was a member of Marshall Lutheran Church where she was actively involved in the Ladies Aid and Circle. Her church family was very important to her. In her later years, she enjoyed making hand-stitched gifts and quilts for every member of her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Loren Underdahl; daughter-in-law, Mary (Berg) Underdahl; granddaughter, Laura (Kasel) Tyler; great-grandson, Justin Tyler; brothers, Almon Haney, Myron Haney and Marshall Haney; sisters, Mildred Nicholson and Alta Klingfus.

Ruby is survived by her children, Marlis (Gene) Kasel, Roscoe, Illinois, Wayne (Maureen) Underdahl, Adams, Minn., Robert (Nancy) Underdahl, Adams, Linda (William) Boe, Taopi, Minn., Larry Underdahl, Owatonna, Minn., Cheryl (Kevin) Sternhagen, Wyoming, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Charleen Underdahl, Carson City, Nev.; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; brother, Jonas (Loretta) Haney, Austin; sister, Viva Bawek, Austin; brother-in-law, Walter Underdahl, Adams; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruby was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Marshall Lutheran Church with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating. Interment will be in Marshall Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at Marshall Lutheran Church on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday morning for one hour before the service. Honorary bearers will be Gale Ramsey, Valarie Boe, Barbara Underdahl, Janice Canterbury, Lisa Boe, Laura (Kasel) Tyler, Melissa McCabe, Donna Walter, Erica DeVries and Angela Davidson. Casket bearers will be Calvin Kasel, Bradley Kasel, Daren Boe, Rodney Boe, Michael Underdahl, Stephen Underdahl, Jeremy Sternhagen and Joshua Sternhagen. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Marshall Lutheran Church, the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald - May 6, 2013

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Kenneth Lester Heydt, 95, passed away at his home in Waltham, Minnesota, on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Kenneth was born on April 9, 1918, the son of Elmer and Julia (Shawback) Heydt in Waltham, Minn. He graduated from Austin High School and was in the class of 1936. Kenneth was united in marriage to Opal Pick on December 21, 1940, in rural Sargeant, Minnesota. Kenneth was a farm mechanic and parts man with Heydt Auto Company and Waltham Equipment Inc. for 47 years. He retired at age 65. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsdale and enjoyed traveling and woodworking.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Opal Heydt, Waltham, Minnesota; sons, Don Heydt, McAllen, Texas; Lowell (Linda) Heydt, Lake Crystal, Minnesota; George (Rita) Heydt, Hayfield, Minnesota; sisters, Myrl Sabin, Byron, Illinois; Mary Smith, Bloomington, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Barbara Nason; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Arlene Hartzell; brothers, Jerald Heydt and Bill Nason. The family prefers memorials to Missions or donor’s choice.

The funeral service for Kenneth Lester Heydt will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 206 E. Main St., Brownsdale, Minn., with the Rev. Ken Petzold officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in the Waltham Township Cemetery in rural Waltham.

Austin Daily Herald - May 9, 2013

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Robert Bruce Jordal, aka Linehan, 64, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died April 15, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after a prolonged illness.

Robert was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 30, 1948, to George and Carol (Westlund) Linehan. He spent his adulthood in or around the Twin Cities up until six years ago, when he moved to Brownsdale to help care for Sharon Wood Gerhardt until her death.

Rob was a professional welder by trade. He enjoyed collecting coins in his spare time. He enjoyed working on and doing all sorts of carpentry jobs. He completed many wood working projects throughout the neighborhood before going to the hospital. He liked fast cars, talking with friends, recalling memories of his racing days and discussing different types of old muscle cars.

Robert always had a cold one available for his friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his fiancé of four years, Barbara Spencer; his best friend, Lucky; his cat; special friends Bill Bachelder, Nathan Burke, Harold Cohenour, Misty Dahlk, Demian Enright, Janeava and Lily Hartson, K.J., Tara, Tiffany and Zach Sarmiento, Dawn and Kim Spencer, and Starr Tillman.

Robert requested no funeral service. A private interment will be held at a later date. May you rest in peace Rob.

Austin Daily Herald - May 9, 2013

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Funeral notice: James E. List, 84, Austin

James E. List, 84 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday evening, May 5, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary 209 Second Ave. NW Austin, Minn., with the Rev. Ron Barnett officiating.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.

Interment: Will be at Grandview Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald - May 9, 2013

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James Edward List

(March 21, 1929 - May 5, 2013)

James E. List, 84 of Austin, Minnesota passed away Sunday evening, May 5, 2013, surrounded by many of his loving family.

Jim was born March 21, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota to James and Annebelle (Hokanson) List. He graduated from Austin High School and attended Austin Junior College.

Jim married Margaret (Peggy) Smith in 1950. They shared 31 years together, raised their son, Chuck, and daughter, Anne before Peggy preceded him in death.

Jim married Margaret (Enderson) Clawson in 1983.

Throughout his life, Jim worked in the family's Mobil Fuel business, in highway construction and for Hormel Foods. He retired in 1991 from the Austin Housing & Redevelopment Authority.

Jim enjoyed playing golf with his buddies, watching the Twins, spending time with his grandchildren, "the cabin," traveling and playing bridge. Jim also had 49 years of sobriety and made many friends and helped many people and their families to also recover through sharing his story with others and through Alcoholics Anonymous.

Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret, Austin, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law: Chuck and Beth List, Plattsburgh, New York; daughter, Anne List, Richfield, Minnesota; stepchildren: Jo Anne Hunter, Austin, Minnesota; Julie and D.J. Petersen, Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren: Emily and Peter Gunn, Lancaster, Calif,; Jenny List, Omaha, Nebraska; Laura Meyer, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Olivia Hunter and fiancée Jericho Wells, Austin, Minnesota; Conor, Aubrey and Maia Petersen, Austin, Minnesota; four great grandchildren; brother: Dick List, Austin, Minnesota; sister: Patricia Botts, Tucson, Arizona; nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Peggy, brother-in-law, Wes Botts and sister-in-law Joan List.

Honorary pall bearers will be close friends Donald Barnett, Dick Kellogg, Everett Hays, Delmer Lord, Emery Price and Ron Hanson Jim’s quick wit and smile will be missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 10th at Clasen- Jordan Mortuary 209 2nd Ave. N.W. Austin, MN with the Reverend Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
May 2013

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Barbara J. Nelson, 47, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

Barb was born March 5, 1966. She grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and moved to Maple Plain, Minnesota, where she married Jeff Nelson. For 20 loving years, they raised three beautiful children, and shared many special times. Most recently, Barb was proud to be a spokesperson for Paint the Town Pink. Barb will be fondly remembered for her love of fishing, a good iced mocha, playing BINGO and watching the Austin Bruins.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Zachary (Lindsay) Christenson, Maple Plain, Chelsea Nelson, Mound, Minnesota, and Ashley Nelson, Maple Plain; grandchildren, Aiden and Gavin Christenson; mother, June Hovey, Austin; father, George (Pam) Hovey, Rochester, Minn.; brothers, Bob (Martina) Hovey, Champlin, Minnesota, Barry (Cindy) Hovey, Austin, Bill Hovey, Austin, Brett Hovey, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; step-brothers, Chris (Crescent) Isham, Rochester, Chad (Katie) Jabary, Rochester; sisters, Brenda (Steve) Thein, Austin, Becky (John) Sheehan, Shakopee, Minn.; step-sister, Heidi Jabary, Rochester; many nieces and nephews; and special friend Brad Matthews.

Her husband, Jeffrey Nelson, along with several grandparents, Adeline and John Hudechek, Ann and Reuben Barth, and Sophia and George Smith, preceded Barb in death.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Ave. NW, Austin, with the Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Austin Daily Herald - May 4, 2013

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Barbara June Hovey-Nelson

(March 5, 1966 - April 28, 2013)

Barbara J. Nelson, age 47, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a two-year battle with breast cancer.

Barb was born March 5, 1966. She grew up in Austin, and moved to Maple Plain, Minnesota, when she married Jeff Nelson. For twenty loving years, they raised three beautiful children, and shared many special times. Most recently, Barb was proud to be a spokesperson for Paint the Town Pink. Barb will be fondly remembered for her love of fishing, a good iced mocha, playing BINGO, and watching the Austin Bruins hockey team.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Zachary (Lindsay) Christenson, Maple Plain, MN, Chelsea Nelson, Mound, MN and Ashley Nelson, Maple Plain, MN; grandchildren, Aiden and Gavin Christenson; mother, June Hovey, Austin, MN; father, George (Pam) Hovey, Rochester, MN; brothers, Bob (Martina) Hovey, Champlin, MN, Barry (Cindy) Hovey, Austin, MN, Bill Hovey, Austin, MN, Brett Hovey, Eau Claire, WI; step-brothers, Chris (Crescent) Isham, Rochester, MN, Chad (Katie) Jabary, Rochester, MN; sisters, Brenda (Steve) Thein, Austin, MN, Becky (John) Sheehan, Shakopee, MN; step-sister, Heidi Jabary, Rochester, MN; many nieces and nephews; and special friend Brad Matthews.

Her husband, Jeffrey Nelson and several grandparents, Adeline and John Hudechek, Ann and Reuben Barth, and Sophia and George Smith preceded Barb in death.

The visitation and memorial service will be Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Avenue NW, Austin, MN with the Reverend Jeffrey Forbes officiating. The service will start at 1:00 PM with visitation prior to the service from 12:00-1:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary

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Harold E. Partridge, 94, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away Monday April 29, 2013, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Harold Partridge was born to Anna Verplank and Harry Partridge in Freeborn, Minn., on February 27, 1919. The family moved from Freeborn to Mora, Minn., where Harold attended school. The Family later moved to New Richland and on to Grand Meadow. Harold left Grand Meadow to work at A&P Warehouse in Chicago. World War II and Uncle Sam called in the spring of 1942. Harold served in the South Pacific with the Amphibious Engineers, Company C of the 593rd EB-SR, completing 60 landings before returning to Grand Meadow in January 1946. Harold and his father bought Sween Produce selling feed, fertilizer and supplies to the area farming community. Later he became a U.S rural route carrier.

Harold married Marjorie Hebl at the Little Brown Church on June 25, 1946. To this union three children were born: Leonard (Anna) Partridge of Glendale, Ariz., Franklin (Bonnie) Partridge of Bruce, Wis., and daughter Leonatta (Dave) Nelson of Riverton, Wyo.

Harold was very involved in the community, serving various roles with the Grand Meadow Fire Department, Legion Post 140 Commander, multiple terms as city councilman and mayor of Grand Meadow.

Harold found time to travel, golf, trap shoot, hunt, fish and, after retiring, have a morning gathering of cards and coffee with friends.

Surviving Harold are his wife, Marjorie Partridge; children, Leonard (Anna) Partridge of Glendale, Frank (Bonnie) Partridge of Bruce, Leonatta (Dave) Riverton; grandchildren, Jerimiah (Jennifer) Partridge, Chicago, Carmen (Ryan) Empey, Milwaukee, Wis., Tyler (Diana) Partridge, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Molly Partridge, Phoenix, Ariz., Lindsey Partridge, Portland, Maine, Alex Partridge, Phoenix; great-grandchildren, Ella and Olivia Partridge, Chicago.

Preceding Harold are his parents, sister Marian and brothers Vern and Gordon.

A funeral service will be celebrated May 3 at 2 p.m. in the United Church of Grand Meadow with the Rev. Karan Ashton officiating. Visitation will be May 2, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home, Grand Meadow. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhome.com

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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B. Michele Thompson, 33, of Austin, Minnesota, died at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, early Tuesday morning, April 30, 2013.

B. Michele Thompson was born November 19, 1979 to Barbara Hubbard in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was at home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, until the age of 4, when she moved to Austin. She enjoyed walks with her grandpa, shopping with her grandma, balloons, reading books, watching television and having pizza and Diet Coke. While living in Austin with foster parents, Linda and Doyle Lindahl, Barbara attended school, graduating from Austin High School.

Survivors include her mother, Barbara Hubbard of Albert Lea; foster parents, Linda and Doyle Lindahl of Austin; a brother, Alan Christensen of Albert Lea; many wonderful friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by a cousin, Cpl. Curtis M. Swenson, USMC; and her grandfather, Max Swenson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation is one hour prior to the service with interment at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Memorials are preferred to the family.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD,
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

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(February 14, 1915 - May 3, 2013)

Margaret E. (Plantikow) Bjork, 98, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Austin, Minnesota, as the result of a fall.

Margaret was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1915 in Winona, Minnesota, to Edwin Esher and Lucy Emelia (Kaiser) Plantikow. She was baptized at Central Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Winona. She lived in Winona until her father purchased the Homer Store in Homer, Minnesota.

When she was a senior in high school, her family again moved, this time to Austin, where her father opened the first IGA Cash and Carry Grocery Store which was later known as Plantikow Super Valu. She and her brothers worked for their father in the store. After graduation from Austin High School in 1933, she took post graduate classes in how to operate a comptometer. She then got a job at Hormel where she worked for several years. She met M. Edward Bjork and they were married on October 14, 1937 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Margaret was a devoted member of St. Olaf and participated in many activities. Along with five other women, she started the church Altar Guild and remained active in it for 50 years. She belonged to a Circle, sang in the choir for many years, worked for the Scandinavian Bazaar and made over 150 shawls for the Prayer Shawl group. She also was a founding member of the Young Matrons in Austin. Many people in the Austin area may know Margaret as the "Caramelcorn and Pizzelle lady." She made, sold and gave away hundreds of cans until she was well into her 90's. She kept a daily diary since 1931 and loved to knit and crochet every day.

We celebrate Margaret as a loving, generous, fun-filled, good Christian woman who lived a full and purpose-filled life. She looked for ways to help others and always put them before herself. She found life more rewarding when she was serving others and serving God. Margaret sought the will of her heavenly Father each and every day and tried to reflect God’s love. Today she can rest among the angels and saints in heaven knowing she served her Father well.

The family wishes to especially thank the compassionate and caring nurses, Nancy and Susan on the second floor, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Austin. They provided such comfort during her final journey. Most especially, she would have been unable to live independently in her home for the last several years without the excellent and willing help from Robert (Bob) Wolf.

Margaret was welcomed into heaven by a host of family and friends who went before her including her parents Edwin and Lucy; her husband, Ed in 1975; her brothers John Plantikow and Robert (Jeannette) Plantikow; brothers-in-law Allen (Elaine) Bjork, Herbert (Arlene) Bjork, R.W. (Lucile) McCanne, and nephew Dr. Ralph (Kathy) Bjork.

Margaret will be deeply missed by her daughter and son-in-law Mary and Tarry Hall, Onalaska, WI; granddaughter and her husband, Amy and Christopher Lawson, Brooklyn Center, MN; nieces, nephews and many cherished friends.

Friends are invited to celebrate a life well lived on Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 AM at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

The family requests memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
May 2013

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(June 12, 1922 - May 4, 2013)

Gilma T. Bothum, 90 of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. John's Lutheran Home, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Gilma Teone was born on June 12, 1922 in Worth County, Iowa, near Northwood, the daughter of Knut and Olga (Olson) Haugen. She was baptized in 1922 and confirmed in 1937 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, rural Kensett, Iowa, by Reverend Thor Sigmond. She attended and received her education in the Brookfield township school system in rural Northwood. After she finished school, she stayed home and helped with the work on the family farm and cared for her grandma until her death.

Gilma married Abel Sanden on November 22, 1945. The couple had one son, Gary Allan Sanden. Abel died on November 1, 1957. She then married Charles Chrz on September 27, 1960. Charles died April 19, 1972. Gilma then married Lester Bothum on August 25, 1973 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived on his family farm in Oakland Township until they moved to Austin in 1989. Lester died on December 29, 1992.

Gilma was interested in baking, crocheting and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and going out for lunch.

She was a former member of the Bristal Lutheran Church and Oakland Lutheran Church and was currently a member of Trondhjem Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, grandson, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, brother Kenneth, sisters Elaine, Talora and Carol.

Gilma is survived by her son Gary Sanden, Oakland, Minnesota, and his fiancé Elaine Ramos, Albert Lea, Minnesota; step daughter: Lori (Matt) Quinn, Los Angeles, Calif.; grandson: Devin Sanden; eight step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; sister: Phyllis Bruhn, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota; sisters-in-law: Betty Granholt, Albert Lea, Minnesota and Lila (Kendall) Johnson, Albert Lea, Minnesota; brother-in-law: Stanley Thurlow, Wakefield, Kansas; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 9th at Hayward Lutheran Church with the Reverend Katie Fick officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Oakland, MN. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be designated to Trondhjem Lutheran Church or Hillcrest Cemetery, Oakland, Minnesota.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
May 2013

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Services for Edgar K. Epland, 66, of 1111 Liberty Ave., will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity American Lutheran Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

He died at St. Francis Hospital Monday night.

He was born June 30, 1915, at Adams, Mower County, Minnesota, the son of Martin and Christine Gurvin Epland. He married Norma Tarbert. She died in 1973. He married Ruby Strahlendorf Nov. 15, 1975, at Dubuque.

He worked at Rath Packing Co. until his retirement in 1973. He was a veteran of world war II, serving in the Army.

Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Bernie of Minneapolis and Harlen of Dubuque; two sisters, Mrs. Marion Weast of Gardena, Californa, and Mrs. Sadie Adams of 2400 Lafayette Street.

The family will receive friends at Locke Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorials may be given to the church's organ fund or the American Heart Association.

[Waterloo Courier, Tuesday, January 5, 1982]
(Credit: S. Bell)

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WATERLOO, IOWA -- Alvin C. Hanson, 78, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at Covenant Medical Center from complications of surgery.

He was born January 2, 1922, in LeRoy, Minnesota, the son of Martin and Hanna Renner Hanson. He married June Moser on May 3, 1943, in Waterloo.

Mr. Hanson was a U.S. Army veteran and had owned and operated Alvin Hanson Trucking for 23 years, retiring in 1993. He and his wife operated a petting zoo on La Porte Road during the 1960s.

Alvin is survived by his wife; two sons, Jerry and Randy, both of Waterloo; a daughter, Sharilyn Reed-Hart of Waterloo; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hammond Avenue Brethren Church, with burial in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Becker-Chapman American Legion Post 138 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Keams, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, and for an hour before services Monday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Association or to Hammond Avenue Brethren Church building fund.

[Waterloo Courier,
Sunday, January 16, 2000]
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JOHN T. WALSH, 72

Death and Funeral, John T. Walsh.

John T. Walch, 72, Route 1, Lyle, died Saturday at St. Olaf hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughters: Mary Kay Dooley, Minneapolis, sandra Loftesnes, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Elaine Braaten, Austin, Patricia Matthias, Woodbury, Minnesota; sons: James Walsh, Stewartville, Charles Walsh, San Bernadino, Calif., Daniel Walsh, Dallas Texas, Michael Walsh, Rochester; 12 grandchildren; his stepmother, Lenora Walsh, Austim; brother, Roger Walsh, Austin; sisters, Virginia Severson, Austin, Shirley Deremer, Rose Mead, Calif., Agnes Ihlow, Austin; nieces and nephews.

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FUNERAL:

JOHN T. WALSH

Funeral services for John T. Walsh, Lyle, will be held on Tuesday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Lyle, Minnesota, with Rev. J. Conway officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

A wake services will be held at 7:30 this evening at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary where friends may call from 3-9 p.m. Monday and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Austin Herald, Mon. 6-04-1990, page 2A, col. 1

(Credit: Mark Ashley, 5/8/2013)

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Obituary for John T. Walsh,

John Thomas Walsh, 72, Lyle, was born on January 27, 1918 to Clarence and Mary Teresa (Murphy) Walsh. He was a lifelong resident of Mower County.

Mr. Walsh attended Lyle schools.

He was married to Lucille Smith on November 4, 1939, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Austin. Mr. Walsh farmed in the Lyle area for 47 years.

He was township treasurer for nine years and a social member of the Lyle American Legion.

John Walsh died June 2, 1990 at St. Olaf Hospital. Funeral services were held at Queen of Peace Church, Lyle, with Rev. J. Conway officiating. Music was by the Queen of Peace choir and organist was Lori Read. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Clasen-jordan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Roger Nelson, Roger Jax, Thomas Murphy, Richard Murphy, Galen Holst, and Kermit Leidall. honorary bearers were Webster Johnson, Francis Nelson, kenneth Corson, Loren Murphy, and Leonard Salisbury.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille; children, Mary K. Dooley, Minneapolis, sandra Loftesnes, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Elaine Braaten, Austin, Patricia Matthias, Woodbury, James Walsh, Stewartville, Charles Walsh, San Bernadino, Calif., Daniel Walsh, Dallas, Texas, Michael Walsh, Austin; sisters, Virginia Severson, Austin, Shirley DeRemer, Rosemead, Calif. Agnes Ihlow, Austin; stepmother, Lenora Walsh; and 12 grandhildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Jean Annette.

Austin Herald, Monday, 6-18-1990, page 2A, col. 1
Credit: Mark Ashley

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