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Eleonore E. Silbernick, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Eleonore Ella Sabrowsky was born July 7, 1928, in Albany, Minnesota, to Frederick and Mabel (Buth) Sabrowsky. Eleonore grew up in Albany and attended country school, graduating from Albany High School. On April 18, 1947, Eleonore married Clarence L. Silbernick in Albany. Following their marriage, they moved to Austin where Clarence began work as a chemist at the Hormel Institute and Eleonore attended Austin Junior College. An active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Austin Art Group, Eleonore also enjoyed spending her time gardening, camping and traveling, especially on flights to California. She loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons, Keith Silbernick and Gary Silbernick, both of Austin; daughters, Lavonne "Loni" (David) Baldner of Lyle and Debra (Doug) Rutledge of Austin; seven grandchildren, Trenton (Maren) Rutledge, Jeremy Rutledge, Michael Rutledge, John Baldner, Dawn Nowak, Adam (Kate) Silbernick, and Trina Silbernick; seven great-grandchildren, Tera, Liz, Alivia, Miah, Kelly, Gavin, and Stella; siblings Adeline (Art) Rohe of Waconia, Minn., Aaron (Leona) Sabrowsky of Mesa, Arizona, Ray (Erna) Sabrowsky of La Mirada, Calif.; nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Mabel Sabrowsky; her husband, Clarence Silbernick; her brothers, Art and Alfred; and her sisters, Esther and Hildegard.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Brian Krueger officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials can be directed to the Hormel Institute for Cancer Research. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 18, 2013

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Eleonore E. Silbernick, age 84 of Austin, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Eleonore Ella Sabrowsky was born July 7, 1928 in Albany, Minnesota to Frederick and Mabel (Buth) Sabrowsky. Eleonore grew up in Albany and attended country school, graduating from Albany High School.

On April 18, 1947, Eleonore married Clarence L. Silbernick in Albany. Following their marriage, they moved to Austin where Clarence began work as a chemist at the Hormel Institute and Eleonore attended Austin Junior College. An active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Austin Art Group, Eleonore also enjoyed spending her time gardening, camping, and traveling, especially flying to California. She loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons, Keith Silbernick and Gary Silbernick, both of Austin; daughters Lavonne "Loni" (David) Baldner of Lyle and Debra (Doug) Rutledge of Austin; seven grandchildren: Trenton (Maren) Rutledge, Jeremy Rutledge, Michael Rutledge, John Baldner, Dawn Nowak, Adam (Kate) Silbernick, and Trina Silbernick; 10 great-grandchildren Tera, Liz, Alivia, Miah, Kelly, Gavin, Stella, Paige, Zoe, and Zach; siblings: Adeline (Art) Rohe of Waconia, Minnesota, Aaron (Leona) Sabrowsky of Mesa, Arizona, Ray (Erna) Sabrowsky of La Mirada, California; and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Mabel Sabrowsky, her husband Clarence Silbernick, her brothers Art and Alfred, and her sisters Esther and Hildegard.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Brian Krueger officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials can be directed to the Hormel Institute for Cancer Research.

Worlein Funeral Home - May 21, 2013

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Patricia Ann (Casey) Kiley, 83, of Austin, Minnesota passed away on Monday May 6, 2013 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

She was born in Darwin, Minnesota, on June 2, 1929 to Edmund and Marguerite Casey. She had three brothers: Donald, Phillip and Kevin Casey, and a sister, Marie Herman. Pat married Dennis Kiley on June 2, 1950 at St. John's Church in Darwin. She worked at Holiday Inn and Tollie’s Time Out. She enjoyed bowling on a league for many years with good friends and was a fan of the Vikings, Twins and Notre Dame.

All who knew her were aware that she was a proud Irishman and celebrated each St. Patrick's Day with full festivities including corned beef and cabbage with friends and family. Pat was a member of Queen of Angels Parish and her children attended Queen of Angels and Pacelli. She loved to go to the cabin at Hackensack each summer and cherished her time with her children and grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband W. Dennis Kiley, daughter Maggie (Kiley) Anderson and brothers Phillip, Donald and Kevin Casey.

She is survived by Jill (Denny) Shatek, Mike Kiley, Mary (John) Lange, Marty (Cindy) Kiley and Patti Boelman, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, sister Marie (Bud) Herman and sisters-in-law Mary and Arlene Casey.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin with Father Dale Tupper presiding. Mayer Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Mayer Funeral Home website
May 10, 2013

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Obituary for Sarah Walsh,

Mrs. Sarah Walsh 1870-1945

Sarah Jane Hill was born on February 26, 1870, at Meringo, Iowa, in Poweshiek county. She died at St. Olaf hospital, Austin, Minnesota, on Friday, November 16, 1945.

She was united in marriage to thomas Walsh on November 9, 1890 at Brooklyn, Iowa. To this untion were born four children, a daughter, Gladys Mae, who died in infancy and the children who remain to mourn the loss, Clarence Walsh of Lyle, Mrs. Ray Makepeace of Inglewood, Calif., and Mrs. Bernice Murphy of Lyle. She leaves 13 grandchildren, five great-granchildren, and a large number of relatives and friends.

She and her husband moved to a farm near Lyle 34 years ago, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Mr. Walsh preceded his wife in death by five years.

For the past several months Mrs. Walsh has been very ill, having spent the last three months in the hospital. She was a real homemaker and a kind and loving mother and grandmother. Those who knew her found in her, all that is good in Christian womanhood, unassuming in manner and desposition, especially deoted to her home and family.

Funeral services were held Sunday afteroon at the Mayer Funeral home with Rev. F. M. Zentz of the Methodist church officiating. Burial was at Woodbury Cemetery.

Austin Herald Tue. 11-20-1945,
page 9, col. 1 & 2.
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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Death and Funeral - Sarah Walsh

MRS. SARAH WALSH
DIES AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Sarah J. Walsh, 75, died early this morning at St. Olaf hospital in Austin, following a long illness. She resided on a farm nine miles south of Austin. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.

Austin Herald, Tuesday, 11-16-1945,
page 7, col. 4
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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Funeral:

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah J. Walsh, south of Austin, will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Mayer Funeral Home, Rev. Franklin M. Zentz, officiating. Burial will be in Woodbury Cemetery, south of Austin.

Austin Herald Tue. 11-16-1945,
page 7, col. 2
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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Frances Elaine Knutsen, 93, passed away on April 3, 2013, after a brief illness of pneumonia.

Frances was born on December 26, 1919, in Graettinger, Iowa. Her farming parents were Jorgen Willard Knutsen and Clara Christina Hermanson Knutsen. After attending a one-room country school for her early years and the local high school, she went on to Cedar Falls, Iowa, to get a two-year teaching degree in elementary education. Then she was back in a one-room country school, but this time as the teacher.

She later acquired both a bachelor's and master's degree. During World War II, Fran joined the WACs and rose to the rank of staff sargeant. She was assigned to London, England, where she was given the job of driving a jeep for officers. Once she drove General Eisenhower! The V-1 rockets or "buzz bombs" as they were commonly known, kept her "always on her toes." After the war, she returned to her teaching career where she worked in Albert Lea, Fairmont and Austin before moving to Duluth to be near her sister, Mavis.

In Duluth she lived in Pines III, Diamond Willow and The Shores (Ecumen's Lakeshore Lutheran Memory Care). Fran was very much a special lady. She never married, but was a "second mother" to her six nieces and nephews. Her pumpkin parties around Halloween were memorable. she was a Stephen’s Minister at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, where she contributed in many ways to the church’s activities.

She enjoyed helping others and was a friend to all. Traveling was her favorite pastime, along with bowling, reading and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Martha.

She is survived by six nieces and nephews: Jeff Johnson of Guam, Steven Johnson of Duluth, Julie Stafford of Mendota Heights, David Johnson of Mahtomedi, Laura Withrow of Colombia Heights, and Kris Hyatt; and her sister, Mavis Whiteman of Duluth.

A remembrance ceremony will be held on June 9, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

Austin Daily Herald,
Saturday, May 4, 2013

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Pending notice: Verdell Schultz, 56, LeRoy

Verdell “Buck” Schultz, 56, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 9, 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 website,
May 10, 2013

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Verdell A. "Buck" Schultz, age 56 of Leroy, formerly of Austin, died Thursday May 9, 2013 at his home.

He was born August 31, 1956 in Austin, Minnesota to Arlin and Marcine (Wollenberg) Schultz. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin Public Schools. Buck worked at Cedar Valley Services for 12 years. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, he enjoyed music, playing his guitar, and watching TV, especially old shows. He also enjoyed fishing, family vacations, attending camps, and loved All Star Wrestling.

Survivors include three sisters, Lori (Thomas) Hintz of Rochester, Barbara Schultz of Rochester, and Karie Schultz of Austin; one nephew Ben Hintz of Rochester; one niece Megan Hintz, also of Rochester; uncle Warren Wollenberg (Lynette Kopperud) of Edina; many wonderful friends and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents Arlin and Marcine Schultz.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor's choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Worlein Funeral Home website,
May 10, 2013

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Keith Larry Schewe, age 74, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Prairie Manor Care Center. He was born November 18, 1938 in Nunda Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota to Lawrence T. and Stella P. (Nelson) Schewe. Keith attended country school near Oakland and then Austin Schools.

On December 14, 1958 he married Deanna Bustad at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, MN. Over the years, the family has lived in the Oakland, Chatfield, Blooming Prairie, and Glenville areas and have raised six children. Keith farmed for many years, crops and livestock, and he also worked off the farm doing a variety of jobs such as working at a local elevator and road construction. Keith enjoyed vegetable gardening, collecting farm toys, and going to toy shows and auction sales. Keith and Deanna had recently moved back to the Blooming Prairie area to be closer to their children.

Survivors include his wife Deanna Schewe of Blooming Prairie; his children Wade (Val) Schewe, Christine (Brian) Wencl, and Wendy (Bradley) Hines, all of Blooming Prairie, Kelly (Lance) Saathoff of Mantorville, Minnesota, Darrick (Wendy) Schewe and Dan (Kasee) Schewe, both of Blooming Prairie; 17 grandchildren Amanda (Derek) Lagervall, Serena (William) Moor, Heather (Justin) Pater, Sam (Katie) Wencl, Doug Wencl, Michael Hines, Lauren (Christopher) Heilemann, Jonathan Hines, William Hines, Josh Saathoff, Ashley Saathoff, Blaire Swinarski, Brittany Schewe, Jared Schewe, Jayden Schewe, Jackson Schewe, Jesse Schewe; 10 great-grandchildren Lucy, Claire, and Violet Lagervall, Maverick and Colton Moor, Jocelyn and Hailey Pater, Landon Bolton and Autumn Erickson, Levi Swinarski; six siblings Charlotte (Dean) Lukes, Marlene Johnson, and L.D. (Betty) Schewe, all of Austin, LaVonne Johnson of Cataldo, Idaho, Dennis (Geralyn) Schewe and Rick Schewe, both of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Stella Schewe and one granddaughter Elissa Kay Schewe.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 11, 2013 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin, with Rev. Lindsay Stolen officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday May 10 at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

Worlein Funeral Home website,
May 10, 2013

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Diane M. Sorensen, age 59 of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Saturday evening, May 4, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Diane was born June 7, 1953 in Austin, Minnesota, to Floyd and Madeline (Howden) Sorensen. Diane grew up in the Waltham area and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1971. She moved to Rochester and attended St. Mary's School of Practical Nursing where she earned her LPN license. While working at St. Mary's, she returned to college and earned her Registered Nurse Degree. Diane worked at St. Mary's Hospital over 35 years and retired in August of 2010. She enjoyed the great outdoors, gardening, hunting, fishing, motorcycling and the annual Sorensen Family campout at Kamp Dels in Waterville, Minnesota. Church was important to Diane and she attended Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester, Minnesota.

Survivors include her father, Floyd Sorensen of Kasson, Minnesota, four brothers, Norman (Naomi) Sorensen of Salinas, California, Mark (Cindy) Sorensen of Rochester, Minnesota, Brian (Debra) Sorensen of Waltham, Minnesota, and Daniel (Christina) Sorensen of Waltham, Minnesota; many wonderful nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Madeline Sorensen.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 104 First Ave. NE, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917, with Pastor Matthew Fennell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Blooming Prairie Cemetery. Memorials preferred to First Baptist Church, Blooming Prairie. Services performed by Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home.

Worlein Funeral Home website,
May 10, 2013

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Gary Lee Morgan, 77, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Gary was born on November 12, 1935, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Edward and Ruby (Krogmann) Morgan. He graduated from Clinton High School and served in the Navy from 1955-1959. Gary was united in marriage to Shirley O'Connor on July 18, 1964, in Clinton. He worked as a printer for 40 years at different places and finished at Schmidt Printing in Byron, Minnesota. Gary enjoyed tractor pulls and sharpening tools.

Gary is survived by his wife, Shirley Morgan, Brownsdale, Minnesota; three sons: Tom (Emma Mayen) Morgan, Austin, Minnesota; Damon (Shari) Morgan, Austin; Chris (Heidi) Morgan, Brownsdale; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, 404 W. Main St. in Brownsdale, with the Rev. Dale Tupper celebrating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota, with military honors by the Austin American Legion. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 302 Market St. in Brownsdale.

Austin Daily Herald
Sat. May 11, 2013

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Luah Moreno Robinson, infant daughter of Jacqueline and Junior Moreno, was stillborn on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Survivors include her parents, Jacqueline and Junior Moreno of Blooming Prairie; maternal grandmother Charlie Robinson of Blooming Prairie; paternal grandfather Delfino Moreno of Bakersfield, Calif.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family.

Austin Daily Herald
Sat. May 11, 2013

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PEARL BLANCHE BALLANGER

Pearl Blanche (Tanner) Ballanger was born on January 26, 1906, to James M. and Anna Mae Tanner, at their home east of Brownsdale. She attended the country school near her home through 8th grade and then went to Brownsdale for high school and Austin for teachers' training. She taught in rural schools in Mower County for five years.

On December 25, 1931, she was united in marriage to Edgar (Ted) Ballanger. They continued to live on the family farm until Pearl fell and broke her hip in November, 1987. Since that time she has resided at Burr Oak Manor.

Pearl accepted Christ as her Savior as a child and was baptized and joined First Baptist Church in Brownsdale on July 1, 1917. She was active as a Sunday School teacher and youth director for many years. On July 1 she would have been a member of this church for 73 years.

There were two children born to Ted and Pearl: Blythe, Mrs. Marin Ehlers, Rockford, Iowa, and Bernice Tara, Brownsdale.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gladys Grunwaldt.

She is survived by her husband, Ted; children, Blythe and Marvin Ehlers and Bernice and Philip Tara; grandchidlren, Sherri and David Ehlers and Able Tara; foster grandson, Donnie Fredrickson; and numerous foster grandchildren.

Worlein Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Austin Herald, Monday,
6-18-1990, page 2A,col. 1
Submitted by Mark Ashley, 5/2013

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Pending notice: Mildred Irene Peterson, 93, Austin

Mildred Irene Peterson, 93, of rural Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin. Funeral services are pending with the Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Austin Daily Herald - May 13, 2013

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Mildred Irene Peterson, age 93, of rural Austin, Minnesota died Saturday morning, May 11, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin.

She was born November 13, 1919, near Dawson, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred and Ella (Haase) Ebert. She attended country school near her home and moved to Austin at the age of fourteen.

On November 8, 1939, she was united in marriage to Nordean Peterson in Northwood, Iowa. They made their home on a farm in Moscow Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. Mildred was close to her family and helped with childcare and caring for aging family members whenever she was needed. Mildred loved to garden, especially raising flowers. She was a past member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mildred enjoyed going to garage sales, volunteering, traveling and traveled to Europe with her brother, Paul Ebert.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ella Ebert; husband Nordean Peterson on April 12, 1961; four brothers, Leslie, Lloyd, John and Paul Ebert, and two sisters, Marie and Dorothy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Worlein Funeral Home website
May 13, 2013

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Mildred Irene Peterson, 93, of rural Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

She was born on November 13, 1919, near Dawson, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred and Ella (Haase) Ebert. She attended country school near her home and moved to Austin at the age of 14. On November 8, 1939, she was united in marriage to Nordean Peterson in Northwood, Iowa. They made their home on a farm in Moscow Township, Freeborn County, Minn. Mildred was close to her family and helped with childcare and caring for aging family members whenever she was needed. Mildred loved to garden, especially raising flowers. She was a past member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mildred enjoyed going to garage sales, volunteering, traveling and traveled to Europe with her brother, Paul Ebert.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Ella Ebert; husband Nordean Peterson on April 12, 1961; four brothers, Leslie, Lloyd, John and Paul Ebert; and two sisters, Marie and Dorothy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Susan Li officiating. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 14, 2013

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Gaylord Thom, 70, of Beresford, South Dakota, died May 10, 2013, at his home.

Gaylord was born September 27, 1942, in Rushmore, Minnesota, to Ulysses and Myrtle Thom. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Air Force beginning in 1960, serving as a dog handler for the Military Police. After the death of his father in 1963, Gaylord returned to the family farm where he farmed side by side with his mother for several years, before returning to vocational school in Jackson, Minnesota, where he studied architectural design. He married Gayle K. Lewis on February 11, 1977.

He worked in the engineering department at Hormel Foods, Austin, Minnesota, for 30 years. He retired in June 1993 and moved to rural Beresford.

He spent countless hours clearing the abandoned farm site where the new home was built. He loved to spend his time tinkering in his garage, building cabinets and gun stocks, drawing up house plans for folks and helping Gayle with the gardening and taking care of his “girls,” their dogs, most recently Shadow and Bree. He was a great cook and enjoyed coming up with new dishes for he and Gayle to enjoy when she came home from work. He enjoyed working for area farmers in the spring and fall; was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to collect and shoot at targets and hunt pheasant, deer and any and all varmints.

Gaylord is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gayle K. (Lewis) Thom; daughter Sue (Jim) Lynch and grandsons Sean and Shane, Port St. Lucie, Florida; son Paul (Janelle) Thom and grandsons Brant and Tye, Canton, South Dakota; son Troy Thom and grandson Tyler of Florida; daughter Tanya Schaefer and granddaughter Tiffany Loeffler of Crystal River, Florida; sister Ardelle Brunk, of Rushmore, Minnesota; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ulysses; mother, Myrtle; grandson, Michael Loeffler; and brother-in-law, Donald (Bud) Brunk.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday at Adrian Funeral Home in Adrian, Minnesota, with Kerry Boese officiating. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the family present at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Adrian Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald - May 13, 2013

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Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Roger Folven, 72, passed away on May 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Roger was born May 25, 1940, in Lake Mills, Iowa, the eldest son of Omer and Genevieve (Moe) Folven. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Kiester, Minnesota, on June 23, 1940, and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, on May 29, 1955. He graduated from Austin High School in 1958. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, was a 1964 graduate of Mankato State University and received his master's degree from Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan, in 1968.

Roger was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Judy Clement on October 18, 1958. To this union were born their three lovely daughters, Sally, SuEllen and Beth. Roger and Judy purchased their first home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where they lived for 18 years before buying Roger's dream farm south of Albert Lea. Roger worked as a public school teacher for 33 years. His love of teaching led him from junior high school to the senior high school where he was the science department head and also K-12 science curriculum coordinator for several years. He also taught and directed the driver education and motorcycle education training programs. The summer science program was always near and dear to his heart as he truly enjoyed teaching his students while enjoying nature and canoeing in the boundary waters up on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, Minn. During his lifetime Roger always loved farming, his horses and horseback riding and many other animals he cared for on his farm. Another of his passions was learning how to fly and owning his own airplane.

Upon his retirement from teaching in 1997, Roger and Judy purchased a home in Sun City, Arizona, where they took up the sport of golf and continued with many of the their favorite hobbies such as playing cards, spending time with wonderful friends, traveling and working with the Prides Volunteer Organization. Their summer months were spent at their home in Lake Mills, Iowa, playing golf and socializing with friends, and going to their northern Minnesota cabin on Burnt Shanty Lake to enjoy many activities such as fishing, swimming, boating, reading and relaxing with their children and 10 beautiful grandchildren. Roger was always an extremely proud and devoted father and grandfather.

Roger is survived by his loving wife of more than 54 years, Judy, of Lake Mills, Iowa; his daughters, Sally (Kelley) Wheeler of Minneapolis, SuEllen Birkholz of Rochester, Minn., and Beth (Ashvin) Ragoowansi of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and his grandchildren, Steven and Scott Wheeler, David and Matthew Birkholz and Olivia, Evan, Kieran, Aidan, Ashton and Ava Ragoowansi; brothers and sisters include Jon (Marcia) Folven, Craig (Kathy) Folven, Debra (Mike) Smith and Tammy (Tony) Kimball. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and great aunts and uncles.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on Friday, May 17, 2013, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor John Holt and Pastor Durwood Clausen will officiate. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral Service. Inurnment will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Kiester following the service and luncheon at the church. Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church, Peace and Power, or Educational Scholarship Funds (Goddard, Hammer and Stadheim), Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund of rural Kiester or a favorite charity of donor's choice.

Austin Daily Herald - May 13, 2013

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Carol Ann Brady, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Cottagewood in Rochester, Minnesota.

Carol was born October 28, 1931, in Austin to Norman and Loretta (Miller) Kjome. She married Jacob Brady on June 30, 1951, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Carol was employed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in the kitchen and also Austin Public Schools as a title one aide.

Survivors include six sons, Michael (Pam), Rochester, Patrick (Cheryl), Fairbanks, Alaska, Tim (Michelle), Austin, Dan (Cindy), Austin, Terry (Shelli), Stewartville, Minnesota, Brian (Beth), Rochester; two daughters, Linda (Ed) Smith, Ottertail, Minnesota, Peggy (Curt) Klingfus, Austin; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Karen (Al) Liffengren, Door County, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jake; grandson, Tyler Brady; parents, Norman and Loretta Kjome; brother, Norman Kjome.

Mom's greatest love and joy were her husband, children and grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Wednesday 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 Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Lewy Body Dementia Research at Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 14, 2013

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Obituary for Carol Ann Brady

Carol Ann Brady, age 81, of Austin, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Cottagewood in Rochester.

Carol was born October 28, 1931 in Austin to Norman and Loretta (Miller) Kjome. She married Jacob Brady on June 30, 1951 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin.

Carol was employed at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in the kitchen and also Austin Public Schools as a title one aide.

Survivors include six sons, Michael (Pam), Rochester, Patrick (Cheryl), Fairbanks, Alaska, Tim (Michelle), Austin, Dan (Cindy), Austin, Terry (Shelli), Stewartville, Brian (Beth), Rochester; two daughters, Linda (Ed) Smith, Ottertail, Peggy (Curt) Klingfus, Austin; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Karen (Al) Liffengren, Door County, Wisconsin; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jake; grandson, Tyler Brady; parents, Norman and Loretta Kjome; brother, Norman Kjome.

Mom's greatest love and joy were her husband, children and grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary and a 6:30 pm wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Lewy Body Dementia Research at Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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

Austin Daily Herald - May 16, 2013

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Obituary

Sylvia Rose Slindee, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center. Sylvia Rose Schuett was born November 30, 1915 in Iron River, WI to John and Anna (Griebenow) Schuett, where she also received her education. On April 4, 1936, Sylvia was united in marriage to Selmer Slindee in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Selmer passed away in 1992. Sylvia was an employee of Hormel Foods Corporation for over 30 years. She enjoyed using Skype, playing computer games, knitting, crocheting, camping, and fishing. In her younger years she enjoyed dancing. A favorite tradition was hosting her annual lutefisk dinner. Sylvia was a member of the Winnebago, Minnesota, Chapter - Winnehaha's, the Austin Boating Club, the Moose Lodge, and St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her three sons: Norman Slindee and Dale Slindee, both of Austin, Darwin Slindee and wife Patricia Frischer, of Cardiff by the Sea, California; three grandchildren: Stephan, Sean and wife Vicki, and Scott; the grandsons' mother Dolores Yon of Lake Worth, Florida; five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Schuett; her husband Selmer Slindee; two sons, Ronald and Merlin; and by three brothers: Paul, John, and George Schuett.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Comforcare Good Samaritan Center Chapel in Austin, Minnesota, with Chaplain Theresa Turnbull officiating. Visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at Comforcare. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Comforcare Good Samaritan Center. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Worlein Funeral Home website - May 14, 2013

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Slindee, Sylvia Rose

Funeral notice: Sylvia Rose Slindee, 97, Austin

Sylvia Rose Slindee, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Comforcare Good Samaritan Center Chapel in Austin with Chaplain Theresa Turnbull officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at Comforcare.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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

Memorials: Memorials are preferred to Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

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

Austin Daily Herald
May 15, 2013

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Carol Elaine Nagle, 60, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

Carol was born September 24, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William F. and Dorothy Louise (Bakken) Anderson. She was raised in the Chicago area and graduated from Country Club Hills High School in 1970. She then attended Bemidji State University, where she graduated with a bachelor's in elementary education in 1974. On June 16, 1973, she was united in marriage to Lon Avery Nagle in Flossmoor, Illinois. They made their home in Austin, where Carol taught elementary education in the Austin Public Schools from 1974 until her retirement in 2009.

She enjoyed reading and especially loved teaching. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Since November 2012, she has been a resident of the Adams Health Care Center in Adams.

Survivors include her husband, Lon Nagle of Austin; two children, William "Bill" Nagle and Katherine "Katie" (Scott Slezak) Nagle, all of Austin; a granddaughter, Emilie Slezak of Austin; her mother, Louise Anderson of Austin; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, William F. Anderson.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Christ Episcopal Church, 301 Third Ave. NW, Austin, with the Rev. Catherine Lemons, officiating. There will be no visitation or reviewal. Inurnment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery. The 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 15, 2013

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Isabelle Shaw, 94, of Adams, Minnesota, died May 13, 2013, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Isabelle Marjorie Johnson was born December 22, 1918, at Harmony, Minnesota, the daughter of Artie and Maude (Burnham) Johnson. She attended school at Harmony and graduated from Mabel High School. After high school, Isabelle graduated from beauty school in Minneapolis. She worked as a beauty operator at the Adams Barber Shop and as a waitress at her father's restaurant, Art's Cafe, in Adams. In 1942 and 1943, she went to work at the Douglas Aircraft plant in California, returning to Adams later in 1943 to marry Harry M. Shaw on October 10, 1943, at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church.

The Shaws farmed in the Adams area for 35 years. Isabelle was a member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church and active in the circles and WELCA. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting as well as baking and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. In the 1970s, the Shaws purchased a motor home and traveled extensively in the western United States, spending many winters in California where Isabelle's parents and sisters lived. She also enjoyed fishing in northern Minnesota.

Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Shaw Sr.; a son, Harry Shaw Jr.; son-in-law, Dennis Hennigar; sister, Jeanette Pliska; and grandson-in-law, Troy Jech.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Sandy Shaw, Dexter, Minn.; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Hennigar, Olympia, Wash., Margaret and James Penning, Rochester, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Veronica Shaw, Grovespring, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; sisters, Joyce Underdahl, San Marcos, Calif., Luverne Purcell, Yorba Linda, California; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams, Minn., with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating. Interment will be in the Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday at the Adams Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Austin Daily Herald - May 15, 2013

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Funeral notice: Isabelle M. Shaw, 94, Adams

Isabelle Shaw, 94, of Adams, Minn., died May 13, 2013, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be on Thursday at the Adams Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Interment: Interment will be in the Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald - May 16, 2013

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Funeral notice: Adam P. Dieser, 82, Austin

Adam P. Dieser, 82, of Austin, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Cedars of Austin Memory Care. Service: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013, at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Sunday 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 Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Austin Daily Herald - May 17, 2013

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Obituary for Adam Peter Dieser

Adam Peter Dieser, age 82, of Austin, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 due to complications of Alzheimers Disease.

Adam was born in 1931 at home in Austin. He was the youngest of 16 children. After serving in the U.S. Marines, during the Korean War effort, Adam returned to Austin to settle down.

He married Shirle Jean O'Shaughnessy, his bride of 55 years. This July would have marked their 56th wedding anniversary.

Adam was a dedicated Hormel employee for over 38 years and retired in 1985.

Survivors include his wife, Shirle, Austin; children, Anne (Kenneth) Granle, Mantorville, Mark (Lisa) Dieser, Rochester, Karen O’Shaughnessy (Dennis Ross), Wabasha, Maureen (John) Dewey, Stewartville; grandchildren, Adam (Elizabeth) Kopsidas, Kenneth Granle Jr., Kendra Granle, Rebecca Dieser, John Dieser, Luke Dieser, Matthew Dieser, Sam Fancher, Lukas Kaminsky, Shawn Trummer, Kelly Hoffman, Ian Dewey, Sheamus Dewey, Erin Dewey, Abigail Dewey; great grandchildren, Ilias Hemker-Kopsidas, Alexander Kopsidas, Kiana Hoffman, Aubri Hoffman, Skylr Hoffman; siblings, Joseph and Madelyn.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 am on Monday, May 20, 2013 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. There will be a 4 pm rosary and a 6:30 pm wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216.

Memorials are preferred to the Mayo Clinic Alzheimers Disease Research Center, 200 1st Street SW, FF2-700, Rochester, MN 55905.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Mayer Funeral Home website - May 17, 2013

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Adam Peter Dieser, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013, due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease.

Adam was born in 1931 at home in Austin. He was the youngest of 16 children. After serving in the U.S. Marines, during the Korean War effort, Adam returned to Austin to settle down. He married Shirle Jean O'Shaughnessy, his bride of 55 years. This July would have marked their 56th wedding anniversary.

Adam was a dedicated Hormel employee for more than 38 years and retired in 1985.

Survivors include his wife, Shirle, Austin; children: Anne (Kenneth) Granle, Mantorville, Minnesota, Mark (Lisa) Dieser, Rochester, Minnesota, Karen O'Shaughnessy (Dennis Ross), Wabasha, Minnesota, Maureen (John) Dewey, Stewartville, Minnesota; grandchildren: Adam (Elizabeth) Kopsidas, Kenneth Granle Jr., Kendra Granle, Rebecca Dieser, John Dieser, Luke Dieser, Matthew Dieser, Sam Fancher, Lukas Kaminsky, Shawn Trummer, Kelly Hoffman, Ian Dewey, Sheamus Dewey, Erin Dewey, Abigail Dewey; great-grandchildren, Ilias Hemker-Kopsidas, Alexander Kopsidas, Kiana Hoffman, Aubri Hoffman, Skylr Hoffman; siblings, Joseph and Madelyn.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013, at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Sunday 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 Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216. Memorials are preferred to the Mayo Clinic Alzheimers Disease Research Center, 200 First St. SW, FF2-700, Rochester, MN 55905. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 14, 2013

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Delores Sarah Kronebusch, 95, of Austin, Minnesota died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

She was born on February 6, 1918, in a farmhouse near Fountain City, Wisconsin, to John and Sarah (Ritscher) Beck. She graduated from Winona High School and beauty school. She worked for a few years in Winona before she married Sylvester Kronebusch on November 18, 1940, at St. Joseph's Church in Winona, Minnesota. They moved to Austin where she worked out of the home and then became a full-time homemaker.

Delores was a long-time member of the women’s society of Queen of Angels Church and did volunteer work at her church in the community. When her husband retired, they spent time traveling around the country on bus tours with seniors.

She is survived by her four children: John (Cathy), Woodbridge, Va.; Joann, Stevens Point, Wis.; Paul/Br. Joseph (New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, Iowa); and Michael (Julia Van Cleve), Minneapolis, Minn. Two grandchildren Joben (Marie) and MariSara (Jake) and four great grandchildren (Madeline, Peter, Kaitlyn and Luke), all in Virginia.

She is preceded by her husband, parents and sisters.

A funeral mass for Delores Kronebusch will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Visitation will be held on Friday, may 17 at Mayer Funeral Home from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.

Letters of condolences may be sent to 1915 Welsby Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 17, 2013

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Funeral services for Shirley A. Giles, 79 of Albert Lea, Minnesota, will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the United Methodist Church, Albert Lea. Pastor Tom Biatek will officiate. Burial will be at the State Line Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com

Shirley passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley Ann Giles was born on May 3, 1934, in Gordonsville, Minnesota, the daughter of Vern and Esther (Boen) Barber. She was raised on the family farm in Rose Creek, Minnesota, and attended school in Rose Creek. On June 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Darrell Giles at the Austin United Methodist Church. Shirley worked as a waitress at the Skyline Supper Club. She enjoyed quilting, painting, flower arranging, camping and listening/playing Bluegrass music. Shirley was a volunteer at the Albert Lea Medical Center. She was a member of the Albert Lea United Methodist Church, Hope Circle, the Garden Club, Hospital Auxiliary, VFW auxiliary and the Womens Building at the Freeborn County Fair.

Shirley is survived by her children: Les (Connie) Giles, Cleveland, Minn., Dawn (Duane) Miller, Hartland, Minn., Sherri Anderson, Albert Lea and Dave (Gravy) Giles, Albert Lea; grandchildren: Jeremy Phillips, Josh (Dawn) Giles, Jacob Giles, Chris (Kate) Wilson, Dustin (Jodie) Wilson, Angi Giles, Crystal (Alexander) Jacobsen and Justin Anderson; great-grandchildren: Kody Phillips, Garrett Giles, Dominic Dreyling, Lincoln Giles, Zander, Evan and Wyatt Jacobsen; sister, Mae Schneider and sisters-in-law, Nyla Barber and Eldora Barber; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband Darrell; brothers: James (Dorothy) Barber, Lloyd Barber and David Barber; sisters: Carol (Lawrence) Oakland, Phyllis (Miller) Jester, Laura Rayman and Ethel (Leslie) Hoffman; brothers and sisters-in-law: Elmer (Nell) Giles, Leonard Giles, Harold (Althea) Giles, Lloyd (Nell) Giles, Marion (Ruth) Giles, Dorothy (Swede) Weigel, Eva (Howard) Feuerhelm, Beulah (Warren) Feuerhelm, Velma (Ralph) Weatherwax, Stella (Carl) Niehaus and Isabell (Bill) Schafer.

Austin Daily Herald - May 17, 2013

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Betty Jane Cassem, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away after a brief illness on April 28, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. A short Memorial Service will be held at the Fort Snelling Chapel (1 Federal Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55450) at 12:30 p.m. May, 24 followed by burial at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, May 24 (Assembly Area No. 1), at the Fort Snelling Cemetery in St. Paul, Minnesota. She will be laid to rest with her husband Richard F. Cassem.

Betty was born to Edward and Caroline Evenson of Albert Lea, on February 27, 1927. She attended Albert Lea High School, graduating with the class of 1945. During World War II, Betty was an avid letter writer to soldiers overseas. Many times she had as many as 10 letter writing campaigns going at once. On June 26, 1948, she married Richard. They made their home in Austin, Minn. residing there their entire life. Betty loved flower gardening, her dog Cloudy, traveling with her family across the United States and being with family/friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, her parents, and her sister, Lucille Johnson. She is survived by her sons Mark (Cindy) of Kasson, Minnesota, Bruce (Alison) of Portland, Oregon, and three grandsons, Matthew, Michael and Kevin. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Austin Daily Herald - May 17, 2013

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Walter Krebsbach, 92, of Austin, Minn., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Grand Meadow Care Center.

He was born October 16, 1920, in Johnsburg, Minnesota to Matthew and Christina Krebsbach. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. On January 20, 1945, he married Ann Gilgenbach in Seattle, Washington. Walter worked for the Hormel Company for 37 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, parents, three sisters and one brother.

Survivors include: sons: Duane and Randy of Austin, daughter Janet Dapper of Minneapolis, granddaughters; Emily Dahlstrom and Melissa Molitor, brother Ambrose (Helen) Krebsbach of Rose Creek, Minnesota, sister Angela (Joe) Slowinski of Austin.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to services and also on Monday evening at Mayer Funeral Home, from 4 until 7 p.m. including a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 6:15 p.m.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.mayerfh.com

Austin Daily Herald - May 14, 2013

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Funeral notice: Walter Krebsbach, 92, Austin

Walter Krebsbach, 92, of Austin, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 6:15 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Austin Daily Herald - May 17, 2013

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Walter Krebsbach, 92, Austin

Walter Krebsbach, 92, of Austin, Minn., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Grand Meadow Care Center.

He was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Johnsburg, Minn., to Matthew and Christina Krebsbach. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. On Jan. 20, 1945, he married Ann Gilgenbach in Seattle, Washington. Walter worked for the Hormel Company for 37 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, parents, three sisters and one brother.

Survivors include sons: Duane and Randy of Austin; daughter, Janet Dapper of Minneapolis; granddaughters, Emily Dahlstrom and Melissa Molitor; brother, Ambrose (Helen) Krebsbach of Rose Creek, Minn.; sister, Angela (Joe) Slowinski of Austin.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to services and also on Monday evening at Mayer Funeral Home, from 4 to 7 p.m. including a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 6:15 p.m. Condolences may be left for the family at www.mayerfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 20, 2013

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Sharrene Lee (Jacobson) Brooks, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on May 13, 2013, with her family by her side at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sharrene was born February 6, 1938, in Minneapolis to Olaf (Bud) and Isabel Jacobson. Sharrene spent most of her life in Austin. She graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1956 and married Marcus Brooks on June 17 of that same year. Sharrene referred to Marcus as "the love of her life," and they were together for 56 years. She worked for many years as a licensed practical nurse at the Meadow Manor Healthcare Center in Grand Meadow, Minn.

Sharrene enjoyed reading, antiquing, decorative arts, traveling and spending time with family and friends - especially her grandchildren. She was particularly fond of "junkin," and was exceptionally good at repurposing her "thrift store finds."

Sharrene is survived by her daughter, Darcee Brooks; her children, Isabella Mangold Brooks, Sam Mangold Brooks and Geraldo Ortiz, all of Austin; son, Kelly Brooks and his children Allyson, Brianna and Courtney Brooks all of Austin; daughter, Sherry Brooks and son-in-law, Bill Tresch and their daughter, Ruby Tresch all of Minneapolis; great-grandson, Caleb Voogd, (son of Allyson Brooks) of Austin; sister, Karren Tratechaud and brother-in-law, Ed Tratechaud of Wascott, Wis.; niece, Jodi Karjala; and nephew, Troy Karjala.

Sharrene was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Brooks; an infant daughter; her parents, Walter and Isabel (House) Bungum; father, Olaf Jacobson; and her mother and father-in-law, Art and Geneva (Garnit) Brooks.

At Sharrene’s request there will be no services. Memorials are preferred to the family. Sharrene faced death with remarkable strength and courage. Special thanks to Dr. Gay, Dr. Christie, Naira Kazi, Francis Owusu, Nia Loun, Nancy Johnson and the entire heath care teams from Mary Brigh Unit 6G and Joseph 3G Hospice Unit at St. Marys Hospital.

Austin Daily Herald - May 20, 2013

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Nancy Miland, 65, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died following a short illness Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Spring Valley Senior Living.

Nancy was born March 7, 1948, to Calvin Kahl and Evelyn (Cardinal) Kahl and was baptized on April 4, 1948. She was united in marriage to Lester Miland on February 20, 1965, in Brookings, S.D. They were later divorced. Nancy worked in housekeeping at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. She also cooked for several different organizations in the Spring Valley area including the Senior Dining at the Community Center, Good Earth Village and the Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley. Nancy was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley and has been the church secretary from 1989 until the present time. In her spare time Nancy enjoyed crafts, quilt making, painting, gardening, fishing at Pine Lawn and of course she enjoyed cooking.

She is survived by four sons, David (Diane) Miland and Kenneth (Melanie) Miland both of Austin, Minnesota, Phillip Miland and girlfriend Donna Gerhking and Sheldon Miland and girlfriend Arie Foster, all of Spring Valley; five grandchildren, Samantha, Logan, Taylor, Allie and Wyatt; two sisters, Rose (Ed) Ackerman of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and Lori (Curt) Unverzagt of Brownsdale, Minnesota; and one brother, Larry Kahl of Grand Meadow.

She was preceded in death by her parents Calvin and Evelyn.

Funeral services for Nancy L. Miland will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with the Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left online at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald - May 20, 2013

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Margaret L. George, 97, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and formerly of LeRoy, Minnesota, died Friday night at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Margaret Lucille Jones was born March 12, 1916, to Curtis Jones and Margarett (Hanson) Jones. She attended and graduated from LeRoy High School in 1934 and was united in marriage to Floyd George on March 14, 1936, in Cresco, Iowa.

Margaret enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and spending time with family. She loved playing games, especially cards and Scrabble. As she lost her eyesight, she enjoyed legos to occupy her time and also going for rides and out to eat. She loved when family came to visit and going to the annual Jones Reunion. The last few months were blessed as she moved from her assisted-living apartment into the nursing home and she was able to spend more time with her sister, Marie Peterson.

Margaret will live forever in the hearts of her loving family, even though she has joined her heavenly family.

We know in our hearts that she, and the loved ones who went before her, are fishing to their hearts content as they wait for the rest of us to join them.

She is survived by four children, Leonard (Nancy) George of Excelsior, Minn., Harold (Lois) George of Madison, South Dakota, Lucille Flanum of Annandale, Minnesota, and Beverly (LeRoy) Lloyd of Range, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marie Peterson of Grand Meadow. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd; two brothers, Wilbur and Edward; one sister, Emma; and a son-in-law, Lloyd.

Funeral services for Margaret L. George will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the United Church of Grand Meadow with the Rev. Karen Ashton officiating. Burial will be in the Chester Hill Cemetery in Chester, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 20, 2013

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Pending Notice: Blanche E. Nelson, 84

Blanche E. Nelson, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died May 18, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Comforcare Care Center in Austin. Arrangements are pending with the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald - May 20, 2013

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Funeral notice: Blanche E. Nelson, 88, Austin

Blanche E. Nelson, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday May 18, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Comforcare Care Center in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday May 25th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald - May 22, 2013

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Blanche E. Nelson, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Comforcare Care Center in Austin.

Blanche Esther Shirk was born on November 28, 1924, at Morristown, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Violet (Steele) Shirk. She attended Austin High School and worked as "Rosie the Riveter" at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington, during World War II. Blanche was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, the VFW Auxiliary and the hoe and grow garden club. She had served as a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout leader.

Blanche enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, car trips "up north" and antiquing. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed everything it had to offer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Nelson; brother, Don Shirk; sisters, Dorothy, Florence and Mary.

Blanche is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Boughton, Coppell, Texas; son, Rick Nelson, Irving, Texas; son-in-law, Tom Boughton, Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Amy Boughton, Plano, Shayne Nelson, Plano, Ryan Nelson, Irving; brothers-in-law, Joe Smith, Austin, Minn., John Evenson, Georgia; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Austin Daily Herald - May 24, 2013

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James "Jim" Wayne Seiver, 72, born on April 4, 1941, died peacefully at home Saturday, May 18, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Janet (Morehouse); sons, John (Kathy) and Greg; and grandson, Nicholas. Jim also leaves behind his stepmother, four brothers, two sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Jim was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Don and Exie Seiver. He graduated from Austin High School and completed two years of training at Austin Vocational School. Jim went on to work as a machinist and then quality control engineer at IBM Corporation in Rochester. He retired from IBM in 1994 after 30 years of service.

Jim continued to be active in retirement working part-time at Oak Summit Golf Course. He was a sports enthusiast having spent many years coaching little league baseball and managing youth hockey teams. He also loved hunting, fishing, golf and in recent years looked forward to his winter months in Texas.

The memorial service for James will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at Macken Funeral Home. James donated his body to Mayo Anatomical Bequest Program. Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Austin Daily Herald - May 21, 2013

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JAMES "JIM" WAYNE SEIVER

The memorial service for James "Jim" Wayne Seiver will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Macken Funeral Home. James donated his body to Mayo Anatomical Bequest Program.

James Wayne Seiver, born on April 4, 1941, died peacefully at home Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the age of 72. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Janet (Morehouse) and sons, John (Kathy) and Greg; and grandson, Nicholas. Jim also leaves behind his step-mother; four brothers; two sisters; brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Jim was born in Austin, Minnesota to Don and Exie Seiver. He graduated from Austin High School and completed two years of training at Austin Vocational School. Jim went on to work as a machinist and then quality control engineer at IBM Corporation in Rochester. He retired from IBM in 1994 after 30 years of service.

Jim continued to be active in retirement working part-time at Oak Summit Golf Course. He was a sports enthusiast having spent many years coaching little league baseball and managing youth hockey teams. He also loved hunting, fishing, golf and in recent years looked forward to his winter months in Texas.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Macken Funeral Home website - May 21, 2013

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Ivan Duane Subbert, 89

Ivan Duane Subbert, 89, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Ivan was born April 2, 1924, the son of Edward and Neva (Miller) Subbert, in Carroll, Iowa. He spent his early years growing up in the area of Lidderdale and Sac City, Iowa. On August 2, 1948, he married the love of his life, Ruby Marie Louise Ehlers, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Arcadia, Iowa. The couple spent the early years of their marriage living and working in Storm Lake, Iowa, and then moved to Minnesota in 1950, to engage in farming in the Sargeant area.

Throughout his life, Ivan worked in a variety of professions in addition to always farming. He was a carpenter and a builder. He was a psychiatric technician for the state of Minnesota for more than 20 years and was also employed as a federal security officer. After retiring from his last career, he continued to farm in the Waltham area.

Ivan was known in his community for his good sense of humor, friendliness and ready smile. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember the grandpa that always had time to play cards with them. Ivan was a loving and affectionate husband, father, brother, son-in-law and friend. His family will remember his love for animals and how they loved him as well. He loved things of beauty, whether it was his flowers or seeing the crops growing and the beauty of a field ready for planting. Ivan loved to travel and took many trips with his wife, Ruby, and their friends. This culminated in a trip of a lifetime in 2001 to the Land of Israel.

Ivan loved music and enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s concerts. Almost all of Ivan's loves can be seen in the lives of his children and grandchildren in the things they are involved in and enjoy as well. Underlying all of Ivan's life was an awareness of the goodness and preservation of God in his life. Ivan was faithful to acknowledge his faith in the lord, noting God had helped him. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brownsdale, Minn.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Neva Subbert; his wife of 53 years, Ruby Subbert; and his granddaughter, Rachel Doron.

He is survived by his children, Larry Subbert, Waltham; Mary Lou (Reuven) Doron, Austin; sister, Luthera Reis, Sargeant; grandchildren, David (Yvonne) Subbert, Sarah (Benjamin) Bar David, Rebekah and John Doron; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Devan Subbert, and Jonathan Bar David; step grandson, Jordan Sullivan.

The funeral service for Ivan Duane Subbert will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with Pastor Jeff Sage officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Czaplewski funeral home in Hayfield and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Austin Daily Herald - May 21, 2013

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Funeral notice: Gregory May, 94, Adams

Gregory May, 94, of Adams, MN died Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Adams Health Care Center.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, Minn., with Father Thomas Loomis officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with a 4 p.m. rosary and a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will also be held on Friday morning at the Funeral Home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interment: Interment will be in the St. John's Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald - May 21, 2013

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Gregory May

(March 20, 1919 - May 20, 2013)

Gregory May, age 94 of Adams, Minnesota, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Adams Health Care Center.

He was born March 20, 1919, in Johnsburg, Minnesota, to John and Margaret (Rauen) May. Greg was married to Priscilla Heimer on June 24, 1941 in Johnsburg. They farmed near Johnsburg until moving to Adams, Minnesota, 25 years ago.

Greg enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, horse pulling and was proud of the flowers around his house.

Greg was preceded in death by his wife Priscilla, brothers Phillip and Fred, sisters, Hilldagard, Leona and Alvina. He is survived by his children, Liz and Clifford Kiefer, Taopi, Minnesota, Jim and Barb May, Adams, Minnesota, Pat and Glenn Blake, Siren, Wisconsin; Grandchildren, Jeff Blake, Deena (Blake) Eide, Rod Blake, Gene Kiefer, Brenda May, Lisa (May) Kirtz, Denise (May) Fiedler and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Friday, May 24th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in the St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:30 PM with a 4:00 PM Rosary and a 7:30PM Prayer Service. Visitation will also be held on Friday morning at the Funeral Home from 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website - May 21, 2013

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Pending notice: Marcella Schabacker, 94, Austin

Marcella Schabacker, 94, of Austin, Minn., died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

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 21, 2013

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Marcella J. Schabacker

Marcella J. Schabacker, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday evening, May 20, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Marcella Jeanette Sprague was born October 13, 1918, in Edgewood, Iowa, to Frank and Josie (Willard) Sprague. She grew up on a farm in Arlington, Iowa, attending school through the eighth grade. She worked in an ice cream parlor, for Land O'Lakes and for the Austin Daily Herald, where she was assistant manager.

On April 19, 1941, she was united in marriage to Fredrick Schabacker in Independence, Iowa. Upon moving to Austin in 1941, Marcella attended Grace Lutheran Church before becoming a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where she was active in WELCA. She liked to work in her flower garden, enjoyed reading, and attended TOPS meetings.

Survivors include her son, Terry Schabacker of Austin; daughter-in-law Debbie Schabacker of Midlothian, Virginia; her daughters, Scheral Lau of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Wilma (Dennis) Peterson and Alberta (Orvin) Grunklee, both of Owatonna, Minnesota, Joyce Vesely of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Bernadine (Kenneth) Haydon of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Catherine Odell of Arlington, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Josie Sprague; her husband, Fredrick Schabacker; son James in 2001; daughter Sharon; son Marvin in infancy; four sisters; and seven brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Glenn Monson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or to the State Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 300 11th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901. 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 22, 2013

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Pending notice: Julia Deick, 91, Faribault

Julia Deick, 91, of Faribault, Minnesota, formerly from Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 21, 2013, at Faribault Senior Living Center. Arrangements are pending with Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald - May 21, 2013

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Julia Anastasia (Adams) Deick 1922-2013

Julia, "Judy" Anastasia (Adams) Deick, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2013, at Faribault Senior Living.

Best known as Judy to family and friends, she was born to Frank and Lois Adams in Stacyville, Iowa, on February 10, 1922. Her wisdom went far beyond her years of education. She was raised on a farm during the 1930s. As one of the older children in the family she had a lot of responsibilities at home but also worked at local farmsteads to help her family. In her later teens she was hired as a housekeeper/nanny to a prominent family in Austin. It was at the Terp Ballroom in Austin where she met the love of her life, Elmer Deick. When asked about that evening Elmer would say she was the most beautiful girl he had ever met. They were married May 12, 1943, and continued to dance through 68 years of marriage.

Judy often talked about the exciting times when she travelled by train, with her clothes in a paper sack, to New York City to visit Elmer who was on leave from the Merchant Marines during World War II. After the war the lived for a brief time in Wisconsin before returning in 1949 to Austin where they made their home for 65 years.

The pride and joy of Judy's life were her children and great-grandchildren. Aside from being a fulltime homemaker and raising nine children, Judy baked and sold cakes in the Austin area for 30 years. Many wedding, anniversary, graduation, confirmation and birthday parties were honored with her beautiful and delicious cakes. Judy shared her time between her family and church, devoting countless hours to St. Augustine's kitchen, Rosary Committee, and the Philomathian Book Store. When not spending time with the family or church, Judy enjoyed travelling and took many fishing trips with Elmer.

She spent many hours listening to baseball on the radio and found time for gardening, crafts of every kind including quilting, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching and was a skilled seamstress, making many children's clothes, prom and bridesmaid dresses. She passed many of her skills on to her children. Very little time in her life was spent on idle hands. Judy will be missed for her kind heart, gentle soul, and the limitless love she had for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elmer, brothers: Robert and Joseph (Wally) Adams, sisters: Genevieve (Genny) Ott and Leona Kuckkan. Judy is survived by her children: Sheila (Perry) Laing of Marquette, Michigan, Brian (Carol) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Linda (John) Estrem of Owatonna, Minnesota, Alan (Beverly) of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, Marvin (Sherry) of New Brighton, Minnesota, Debra (Mike) Schrandt of Esko, Minnesota, Jan (Amy) of Anchorage, Alaska, Lisa Tenhoff of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Dean (Marcia) of La Crosse, WI, 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchilden, sisters: Martha “Marti” (Wesley) Neff and Louise "Karen" Lins, numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

The Deick family would like to thank the staff and aides at Faribault Senior Living and Hospice for providing wonderful care to Julia.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin on Tuesday, May 28, at 11 a.m. with Father James Steffes presiding. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Judy will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Elmer at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or Hospice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.mayerfh.com.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald - May 23, 2013

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Erlyn James Finhart, 87, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

Erlyn was born March 11, 1926, in rural Grand Meadow to Alvin Finhart and Blanche (Simonson) Finhart. Erlyn attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1944 and entered the United States Army shortly after serving in the Philippines and Japan. After being discharged he returned to the Grand Meadow area to farm. On June 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joyce Loveall in Rochester and together moved to a farm near LeRoy where they farmed all their lives. Joyce passed away in September 2004. In later years Erlyn enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and spending time with his little dog "Dolly."

Erlyn is survived by his children, Bill Finhart of Hemet, California, Janet (Darrell) Mork of Austin, Minnesota, Gina (Dave) Howlett of Dakota, Minnesota, Julie (Mark) Domaille Whittier, Calif., Jaci (Dan) Frederick of River Falls, Wisconsin, and Jim Finhart of LeRoy; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce, granddaughter Melissa Mork and brother Ronald.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Bear Creek Cemetery in Rural Grand Meadow with the Rev. Herman Bakker officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald - May 22, 2013

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Cecil Edward Hanson, 84, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born December 10, 1928, in rural Fillmore County, Minnesota, to Herman Hanson Sr. and Mary (McCrae) Hanson. Cecil attended country schools through the eighth grade and served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. Cecil was united in marriage to Lorraine Ludwig on Jan. 13, 1951, at the St. Ignatius Rectory in Spring Valley, Minn. Following their marriage, they resided in Wykoff until 1961, when they moved to their farm near LeRoy. Cecil farmed and worked as a carpenter all his life. He was a member of the LeRoy Saddle Club from 1963 until it disbanded in the late 70s and also was a member of the Sheriff's Posse. He enjoyed working with and showing his Percherons and enjoyed playing cards but most of all he was proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Cecil is survived by his children, Alan (Cheryl) Hanson of Grand Meadow and Kathy (Jim) Karver and Karen Hanson, both of LeRoy; six grandchildren, Lori Oehlke, Ann Maine, Chris Hanson, Katy McCoy, Steven Karver and Danny Hanson; 13 great-grandchildren, Brad Hanson, Mike Oehlke, Kyle Oehlke, Emily Maine, Cassie Maine, Leah Hanson, Jaden Foster, Zach Hanson, Kelly Hanson, Nicole Hanson, Candice Hanson, Anna Hanson, Brook McCoy; siblings, Marion Griffin and Mary Ferguson both of Chatfield, Minn., and Hermon "Sonny" Hanson of LeRoy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lorraine in March of 2006; four sisters, Alice, Agnus, Lois and Marge; and two brothers, Bob and Lester.

Funeral service for Cecil Hanson will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy with Father Mereddy Pathreddy officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald - May 22, 2013

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