Gloria Weis, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully on August 19, 2013, of natural causes at Keystone Communities of Eagan.

A private service was held on Aug. 21. She was preceded in death by her husband John "Skinny" Weis and her parents Butch and Loretta Wilde.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Marianne and Brendon Curtis, their three sons Craig, Kevin and Kyle, daughter and son-in-law Barbara Weis and Jim Crumb, daughter and son-in-law Victoria and Bob Mason, son and daughter-in-law John and Karla Weis, son Charles Weis and his children Ashley and Ben Weis.

She has graciously donated her body to the Mayo Research Center in Rochester, Minn. She was a special lady with a great sense of humor, a loving mother, wife and good friend to all who knew her.

Memorials can be sent to Barbara Weis, 19162 Orchard Trail, Lakeville, MN, 55044 at which time they will be distributed to her favorite charities. This was a wish of hers.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, August 22, 2013

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Shirley Benson, 73, of Grand Meadow, Minnsota, and formerly of Nashua, Iowa, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Online condolences for Shirley's family may be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com 641-435-4134

Source: Charles City Press, Aug. 19, 2013

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Obituary for Shirley Benson

Shirley N. Benson age 73 of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, formerly of Nashua, Iowa, died Sunday, August 18, 2013, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashua, with Shannon Lindeland, Lacey Priebe, Jamie Pingel, Michelle Lechtenberg, Melissa Martin and Nicole Dreckman serving as pallbearers.

Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shirley Nettie Benson was born January 11, 1940, in Charles City, the daughter of Roy and Lucille (Schmidt) Bluhm. She received her education in Waterloo through the eighth grade. On December 17, 1955, she married Gerry Lee Martin Sr. To this union six children were born. The couple divorced after many years of marriage. Shirley later fell in love with William Benson. The couple were married and held a celebration at the Riviera Supper Club, Lansing, Iowa, where Shirley worked as a cook for eight years. She enjoyed trout fishing, camping, cooking and in later life, enjoyed game shows, old westerns on TV and her word searches.

Survivors include three sons, Gerry Lee Martin Jr. of Waucoma, Iowa, Keith Allen (Kathy) Martin of Bassett, Marty Mark Martin of Chester; one daughter, Brenda (James) Gronwoldt of LeRoy, Minnesota; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda Huffman of Charles City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and two sons, Jeffrey Lynn Martin at the age of 26 and Laverne Martin in infancy.

Hugeback Funeral Home website, August 21, 2013

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The Lord has called upon another one of his beloved sons. James Allen Ross, age 52 of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away early Monday morning on June 3, 2013. James was born on January 11, 1961, in Austin, Minnesota, to George M. Ross and Ruth E. Ross.

James left the cold winters of Minnesota so he could enjoy his true passion of working and playing in a comfortable climate, which is why he moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he has made his home since 1981. James was a certified AAA Mechanic at Creveling Dodge for about six years before deciding to open his own mechanic shop. This allowed him to practice another one of his passions, racing and mud dragging. Soon after, he started his own towing and recovery company which led to him working and helping at Absolute Wrecker and Body Shop for about seven years.

Then like clockwork he wanted to continue to be his own boss. He opened and formed his own construction company, Ross 1 Construction, which is what he was doing when he passed away. James was blessed with the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Vatican and had the honor of meeting Pope Benedict. He was very much involved with the Catholic Church, as well as mentoring young adults as an instructor at weekend retreat classes.

James is survived by his mother, Ruth Ross; two sisters, Diana Ross (her family, Minoc, Kathy, MeShet, ScabbyRobeParnett), and Deb McCulloch and husband, Blake; three nephews: Aaron, Adam and Andrew; brother, George Ross and wife, Julia; three more nephews: Derrick Stafford, Joshua Smith and George Ross.

James also has another family that he was a part of and who considered him as a family member. The Villareal's are truly honored to have known such a wonderful man. He will be missed greatly by many friends and lives he touched. James was preceded in death by his father, George Ross and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, Minnesota, with Rev. Forrest Miller officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home

Worlein Funeral Home website, 8/19/2013

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Funeral notice: Leota M. Gunkel, 89

Leota M. Gunkel, 89, of Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at the Carlson Home.

Service: Graveside services will be held 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Grandview Cemetery with Chaplain Theresa Turnbull officiating.

Memorials: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald website, Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Funeral notice: Richard C. Scheffel, 92

Richard C. Scheffel, 92 of Lyle, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Aug. 19, 2013

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Richard Clayton Scheffel, 92

Richard Clayton Scheffel, 92, of rural Lyle, Minnesota, died August 17, 2013, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Richard was born on March 13, 1921, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Herbert F. and Nettie (Nelson) Scheffel. He was baptized April 10, 1921, at the London Lutheran Church, London, Minnesota, by Reverend A.C. Korsrud. He was confirmed May 31, 1936, at London Lutheran Church. Richard attended school in Otranto, Iowa and graduated in 1939. He attended college at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa.

He was united in marriage to Minnie Bernette Helle on June 2, 1943. They were married 69 years in 2012. Richard served on the Otranto School Board. He was an active member of Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church.

Richard and his wife, Minnie, operated a dairy farm in Worth County, Iowa. He was always improving his operation with new ideas and innovations, such as the milking parlor he built in 1958. Richard and Minnie enjoyed several winters in Arizona and South Texas as snow-birds, with their friends from the London area.

In 2002, Richard and Minnie moved from their acreage on Highway 105 to Austin. They were residents of Pickett Place and the Cedars before their declining health found them at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield. They resided there for nearly five years.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Minnie Scheffel; parents Herbert and Nettie Scheffel; in-laws Ole and Lena Helle; son Arnold Clayton Scheffel; brothers-in-law Melvin, Orville, and Hans Helle, Palmer Benson, John Brady; sisters-in-law Anna Benson, Lillian Brady and Dolores Helle; and granddaughter Amy Lynn Scheffel.

Richard is survived by his daughter: Judy Stark, Atwater, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law: Roger and DeAnn Scheffel, Lyle, Minnesota; grandchildren: Matt and Sue Stark, Suzi and Tony Holtz, Mindee and Joe Hemann, Scott and Dani Scheffel, Patty and Mark Conradt, Jenny Scheffel, Mikky and Rod Lange, Candy and Randy Lahann; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Ruth and Sheldon Lukes, Austin, Minnesota, Phyllis and Leon Jacobson, Lyle, Minnesota, Fern Johnson, Austin, Minnesota; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24 at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, Glenville, Minnesota, with the Reverend Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minn.; Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be designated to Lyle Area Cancer or to the donor's choice.

Austin Daily Herald website, Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Pending notice: Gary W. Stroup, 66

Gary W. Stroup, 66, of Rose Creek, died Monday August 19, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Arrangements are pending with the Adams Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Aug. 19, 2013

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Gary Wayne Stroup, 66, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Rochester.

Born to Norman (Dale) and Maureen (Baker) Stroup in Emmetsberg, Iowa, on May 10, 1947, Gary was the first of six children in his family. Soon after graduating from Mallard High School in 1965, he served in the United States Air Force until 1968, when he was honorably discharged following the untimely death of this father. On Jan. 11, 1969, he married Marcia Engle at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minnesota. At this time, Gary was operating the family farm while developing several additional entrepreneurial ventures. In 1981, Gary formed Stroup Brothers Distributing with his brother Rick. Over the next several decades, Gary developed an extensive property investment business, which he owned until his death.

Gary spent 30 years as a member of the Rose Creek Volunteer Fire Department and was also an active member for more than 45 years at the Adams, Minn. American Legion. In addition, Gary was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Gary lived a fulfilling life including his passion for making deals, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marcia of Rose Creek, Minnesota; daughter, Michelle (David) Schooff of Mankato, Minnesota; son, Ryan "Rudy" Stroup (Holly Rosevold); two grandchildren, Samson and Abram of North Mankato, Minn. He is also survived by his mother, Maureen Schmit of Rose Creek, Minnesota; three brothers, Rick (Kerry) Stroup and Ron (LuAnn) Stroup both of Rose Creek, Minnesota; Bob (Christy) Stroup of Seattle; and two sisters, Beverly (Mike) Legler of Webster, Minnesota, and Becky (Paul) Seidenkranz of Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman (Dale) and step-father, Louie Schmit.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minn. with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Military rites will be Adams American Legion Post 146. A private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home in Adams from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013, and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Austin Daily Herald website, Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Funeral notice: Gary Wayne Stroup, 66

Gary Wayne Stroup, 66, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Rochester.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home in Adams from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013, and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Interment: A private burial will be held at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, August 22, 2013

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Pending notice: LuAnn Soiney Allen, 52

LuAnn Soiney Allen, 52, of Austin, died at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, August 19, 2013

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Funeral notice: LuAnn Allen, 52

LuAnn Allen, 52, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2013.

Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation or reviewal before the service on Friday morning.

Interment: Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan is handling the arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald website, Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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LuAnn Soiney Allen

(June 19, 1961 - August 18, 2013)

LuAnn Allen, 52, of Austin, died at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2013.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 23rd at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. There will be no visitation at the church Friday prior to the service.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 8/21/2013

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LuAnn Soiney Allen, 52

LuAnn Soiney Allen, 52, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2013.

She was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Bob and Luella Soiney on June 19, l961. She graduated from Austin High School in 1979, and in 1983, she graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a degree in elementary education. Her son, Ryan Meyer, was born May 25, 1991.

LuAnn is survived by her husband Joe Allen, son Ryan, step sons Jeremy and Andrew Allen, parents Robert and Luella Soiney, sister Michelle Ahles, grandson William Meyer, nieces, nephews and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother Jeffrey Soiney, grandparents Oscar and Georgia Soiney, Albert and Lydia Koepsell, Uncle Rich Soiney and Aunt Eunice Downey.

LuAnn taught language arts at Ellis Middle School for more than 26 years. She was a great teacher who was dedicated to her students and their learning. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Always the brightest smile in the room, LuAnn had a vibrant personality. Her spunk and enthusiasm rubbed off on those around her and made her the attraction at any gathering. Her devotion to her family was second to none. Many would say she was their "rock." She supported all of those around her. She was a protector and worked so hard for herself and for her loved ones.

LuAnn's greatest joy in life was her son Ryan. She encouraged him every step of the way and took great interest in everything Ryan was involved with. They had great conversations and loved spending time together. LuAnn loved Ryan very dearly. She also loved her Mom and Dad and other family members and kept in close touch with them.

LuAnn meticulously tended to her beautiful yard. She loved flowers and had many. She was artistic and kept a lovely and comfortable home. Hard work never stopped her. She also enjoyed her pets Puddy and Lilly.

LuAnn was very good to her family and a loyal friend. She was an energetic and strong person, and she kept her faith. She was very ill and died much too young. She will be most sorely missed and never forgotten.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation or reviewal before the service on Friday morning.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, August 22, 2013

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Mary Lou Ryan passed away peacefully at home, a book at her fingertips, on August 17, 2013, after a long and meaningful life.

She was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Ernest and Louise Heimer on November 19, 1930, and graduated from St. Augustine High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education at the University of Minnesota and worked for several years as an elementary school teacher in St. Paul. She married James J. Ryan (III) of St. Paul in 1953, and was a loving wife to him for more than 60 years, as well as a mother to their six, and a delighted grandmother of six.

Mary Lou had a passion for books, both as a reader and writer. From her high school years writing on the St. Augustine Shamrock to her recent writings exploring her past and her family history, she loved language, sharing her thoughts, and a good game of Scrabble. She spent many hours with her friends discussing books and sharing her writing with her writer's group, the Well Composed Scribes. Her publications included "Lefse in Our Life" and "A Valentine Diary" (in: Writing Down the River II) and she won first place in the 2010 Spirited Writer's Contest for her story "Concerto for a Child."

Mary Lou greatly enjoyed swimming on a regular basis, was an accomplished pianist, loved to garden and studied the Norwegian language. Mary Lou was an active volunteer throughout her life. She was a Girl Scout leader, a hospice volunteer and a member of the League of Women Voters, where she served on the board and edited its newsletter for several years. She devoted herself to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-La Crosse) as a volunteer, coeditor of the newsletter, board member, and president.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Ryan; her sons, Steve (Janet Murphy Ryan), Tom (Wendy Hellerstedt), and Mike; and her daughters, Terry Jastrow (Fred), Suzanne Ryan, and Ellen Ryan. She is also survived by her grandchildren Matt Palen; Brice, Croix and Caley Jastrow; Mackenzie Ryan, and Dakota Ryan, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved sister, Diane Lovdahl. She will be in our hearts forever and will be deeply missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Roncalli Newman Center. Rev. James Kurzynski will officiate. Friends may call at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Service of La Crosse on Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and at the church on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be directed to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Online guestbook is available at www.schumacherkish.com.

Austin Daily Herald, August 20, 2013

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(April 11, 1928 - August 24, 2013)

U.S. Veteran

Roy Hilton Anderson, age 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Thorne Crest Retirement Community in Albert Lea.

Roy was born on April 11, 1928 to Harold and Hilma Anderson in Virginia, Minnesota. He attended Mountain Iron High School and joined the United States Marine Corp after graduation. Roy attended Virginia Junior College and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Industrial Arts. Roy taught Industrial Arts for 2 years in Maple Lake, Minnesota, and one year in Watertown, Minnesota, before settling in Austin, where he taught until his retirement. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time in the hill country of Texas. He was a long time member the American Legion and the Elks Club.

Roy is survived by his wife of 66 years: Joyce (Mardy) Anderson, Austin, Minnesota; children: Linda Esse, Albert Lea, Minnesota; David (Gwen) Anderson, Gardnerville, Nevada; Robert (Gina) Anderson, Austin, Minnesota; Steven Anderson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Daniel Anderson, Wisconsin; Joel Anderson, Albert Lea, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

At his request, no services will be held.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, August 24, 2013
Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 26, 2013

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James I. Peter, 66, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of La Crescent, Minnesota, passed away in home on August 16, 2013, surrounded by his wife and daughters, whom he deeply loved and cherished.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country in Vietnam. He was born in Caledonia, Minnesota, November 15, 1946, to Oswald and Jeanette (Eikens) Peter. He will deeply missed by his wife of 47 years, Linda. He is also survived by his daughters, Paula Grendys (Rick) of Murrysville, Pa., Joanie Peter of Durham, Md., Lori Peter of Meriden, Conn., and three grandchildren, Evan, Anna, and Adam Grendys. He grew up in Caledonia and graduated from Loretto High School where he was known to dislike English and Math, but loved History.

He was an instructor of and diesel mechanic for his working career. He loved restoring antique Allis Chalmers tractors and riding his John Deere tractors. He enjoyed the warm winters in Arizona, riding bike, golfing and outdoor recreation. He loved camping, hiking, and fishing at Camp Winnebago. Surviving siblings are Kathleen Jennings (David), Donald Peter, Jean Coldwater (John), Robert Peter (Sue), Larry Peter (Siri); nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Celebration of Life is 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Camp Winnebago, Caledonia, Minn. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to be given in his name to Cancer research.

Austin Daily Herald, August 20, 2013

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Michael P. Lonergan, 25, of Hayfield, and formerly of rural Dexter, passed away suddenly, Saturday, Feb. 16, 1985, at his home.

Born Michael Patrick Lonergan on May 29, 1959, in Elgin, Illinois, Mike was the son of Robert and Jean Heydeman Lonergan. As a small child he came with his family to a farm in rural Dexter, where he was raised, and graduated from Southland High School at Adams. He was united in marriage to the former Lori Kiefer on July 21, 1979, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, and to this union were born one son and two daughters. After their marriage the couple lived in Hayfield for two years, then moved to Dexter in 1981, returning to Hayfield in 1982. Michael was employed as general foreman at Power Span of Hayfield. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hayfield, the Hayfield area JC's and the Hayfield Mens Club.

Survivors include his wife Lori; one son, Charles, at home, two daughters, Marie and Alyssa, both at home; his parents, Robert and Jean Lonergan of Dexter; his maternal grandparents, Cyril and Beatrice Heydeman of Colone, Illinois; four brothers, Gary, Duane, Randy and Glenn, all of Dexter, one sister, Mrs. Wayne (Vicky) Otterbein of Brownsdale; four nieces; and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandmother.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1985, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hayfield, Rev. Francis Ryan officiating. Interment was in the Dexter Cemetery. Organist was Betty Graves and soloist was Carolyn Hahn, who sang "Be Not Afraid" and Those Who See Light." Pallbearers were Brad Morrison, Sam Anderson, Bart Howe, Dave Young, Bryce Howe, and Colin Kiefer. Honorary pallbearers were Bart Bias, Jim Himmer, and Greg Alberts. After the service a lunch was served in the church fellowship hall by the ladies of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements were by Cole-Gust Funeral Home of Hayfield. Blessed be his memory.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, February 24, 1985

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Fred Corneveaux, aged 50 years, died Sunday evening, April 28, 1912 at his home in the west part of Austin of pneumonia. He was taken ill last fall but was confined to the bed but two weeks.

He was born at the old homestead in the west part of Lansing township, adjoining the county line, April 18, 1862, and grew up there. He was married to Miss Emma Danley of Brownsdale, September 26, 1894. They lived on a farm adjoining the old homestead until last year when they moved to Austin. The widow survives.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. F.E. Knopf, were held yesterday afternoon at the residence. Interment in Oakwood.

Mrs. Elizabeth Corneveaux, mother of deceased, survives, also his three brothers, Frank and George of Austin and John J. of St. Paul; and four sisters, Mrs. H.D. McNish, Mrs. M.I. Bassler, Miss Alice Corneveaux of Austin, and Olive of St. Paul.

The Mower County Transcript, May 11, 1912

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Mrs. Anna Pinkava, better known as Grandma Pinkava, died at the old homestead south of Brownsdale, at six o'clock Wednesday night. The funeral will be from the old home Saturday at 10 o'clock, burial in Oakwood cemetery in this city.

Mrs. Anna Pinkava was 75 years of age and has lived in this county for thirty-five years. Her husband, Joseph Pinkava, died twelve years ago. She leaves three children, Joseph, James and Anna Vanous who lived at the old farm. The old lady by her kind and gentle ways won many friends. She had been sick but a week.

The Austin Weekly Herald, January 3, 1912

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LeRoy, Minnesota - Harold Fredrick Joseph Seidel, 89, of LeRoy, and formerly of Riceville and Saratoga, Iowa, died on August 19, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Riceville on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Erich Hoeft officiating.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville and one hour before services at the church.

Burial will be at Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, Wed., August 21, 2013

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Harold F. Seidel

Dates:
Birth date: March 30, 1924
Death date: August 19, 2013

Obituary:

Harold Fredrick Joseph Seidel was born to Fredrick and Selma (Lenth) Seidel on March 30, 1924, in Luana, IA. He was baptized on April 20, l924, and confirmed March 21, 1937, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Postville, IA. He attended rural schools in the Postville area, completing eighth grade, and his music books are still probably under the school to this day.

Harold was united in marriage to Wilma Faye Moore on August 26th, 1944, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Riceville. Harold provided for his family by farming, construction work, and driving semi until they moved in March of 2012 and became a part of the Wildwood Grove Senior Living family in LeRoy, MN, where they have received excellent care. The love of his life was his beautiful wife, family, church, and working to provide for them.

He is survived by his wife Wilma of LeRoy; son Harold Jr. (Sonny) and his wife Darlene of Riceville; three grandchildren: Rhonda Weiler of Colby, WI, Michelle Berglund of Shell Rock, IA, and Brian Seidel of Loves Park, IL; four great-grandchildren: Jessica (Joel) Olson, of Chippewa Falls, WI, Brittany Weiler (Brad Knetter) of Brown Deer, WI, Dalton Berglund of Shell Rock, IA, Joseph Seidel of Loves Park, IL.; four sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Delbert; two sisters: Bernice & Milda and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Visitation:
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 23, 2013 At the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville.

Service:
10:30 am on Saturday, August 24, 2013 At Immanuel Lutheran Church in Riceville.

Cemetery: Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga, Iowa

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home website

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Funeral notice: Thomas D. "Mike" Downey, 89

Thomas D. "Mike" Downey, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Service: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at Mayer Funeral Home with Ray Waters officiating.

Visitation: 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery with military graveside rites performed by the American Legion Post 91.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Obituary for Thomas "Mike" Doren Downey

Thomas D. "Mike" Downey, age 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Mayer Funeral Home with Ray Waters officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home - 8/21/2013

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Thomas Doren "Mike" Downey, 89

Thomas Doren "Mike" Downey, 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

He was born on April 18, 1924 in Rose Creek, Minnesota, to Thomas J. and Amy (Sargent) Downey. He attended Queen of Angels grade school. Mike served his country during WWII in the Navy by driving ambulance on Russell Island in the South Pacific. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Austin to work for Hormel for more than 30 years. Mike married Evelyn Kolb on September 30, 1950. To this union, three boys were born; Kenny, Keith and Kim. Evelyn died on March 12, 1977. Mike married Margaret Frank in October of 1979. She died on AugUST 20, 2010.

Mike was a very active member in the Austin American Legion Post 91. He joined the Legion in 1944, after his military service. He participated in the funeral escort color guard for more than 60 years. He was the Post 91 Commander from 1992 to 1994.

He was also a member of the Mower County Trailblazers Saddle Club, Mower County Mounted Posse, a Boy Scout Leader, and a member of the color guard drum and bugle corps sponsored by the American Legion during the 1958 Austin Centennial. Mike enjoyed gardening with Margaret and traveling, especially his trip to Ireland in the spring of 1995. Mike loved to state that he "had a good life."

Mike is survived by his children, Kenny Downey of New Richmond, Wisconsin; Keith Downey of Austin; Kim (Susan) Downey of Austin; step-children, Ellie Rezabek-Turner of Wahpeton, Northwood; Adele (Alan) Kimpell of Greenwood; Sandi (Bill) Lynd of Earlville, Illinois; Michael (Jolene) Frank of Fort Mill, South Carolina; Margaret (Richard) Hardy of Santa Barbara, Calif. and James (Kristie) Frank of Prior Lake, Minnesota, step-daughter-in-law, Sue Frank of Austin; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 26 step-great grandchildren; 27 step-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Evelyn, second wife Margaret, brothers Kenneth, Frank, Sheldon "Pat" Downey, sister Mildred Mulholland, daughter-in-law Eunice Downey and a step-son, Allen Frank Jr.

A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service on Saturday, August 24, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Mayer Funeral Home with Ray Waters officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery with military graveside rites performed by the Austin American Legion Post 91.

Memorials will go toward Mayo Clinic Research and Development.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, August 22, 2013

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Elizabeth Quickfall was born in Lincolnshire, England, February 7th 1829. When two years of age she with her father's family, crossed the Atlantic settling in New York state. Later her parents moved to Waterloo Co., Ontario, where she grew to womanhood and May 15, 1849, was married to Jacob S. Bowers. They lived in Ontario until the fall of 1860 when they went to Southwestern Missouri where they expected to make their home but in the spring of 1861 at the breaking out of the rebellion it was decided to remove further north, which they did, living in Auburn, Fayette county, Iowa, two years and afterwards in Osage eight years, where they had excellent school privileges for their children.

March 6th, 1871, they came to Lyle, Minnesota, settling upon a farm where her death occurred December 28th, 1911, at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 21 days. She had not been feeling well for about two weeks, but her condition was not considered serious. She ate a light breakfast and complained of a pain in her chest in the region of the heart. At about 9:45 a.m. she passed quietly away.

She was a devoted wife and mother, loved her home, and her life was spent making those around her comfortable and happy, many times at the sacrifice of her own comfort and health. Those who knew her best, loved her most. Her husband died May 17th, 1908, and her oldest child, N.S. Bowers on Dec. 15th, 1909. She leaves to mourn her loss six children; Mrs. M.J. Haney, Mrs. N.E. Varco, Mr. M.E. Bowers, Mr. C.N. Bowers, Mrs. C.V. Wilder and Mrs. Fred Hotson; also one sister, Mrs. Mary Devitt, Freeman, Ontario.

Austin Weekly Herald, January 3, 1912

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Frances Mocka, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mocka, died this morning at 6:20 after a lingering illness of consumption. She had been failing since last September and seriously ill for the last four months and a half.

Miss Mocka was born in Washington, November 6, 1893. When a year and a half old she came with her parents to Hayward where they lived for a short time before removing to Austin for residence. Here she grew to young womanhood. Being ambitious she learned the dressmaking trade and was also employed in Maurck's millinery department for some time. All who came in contact with her learned to appreciate her character and true worth. She was a girl who made friends of all who knew her, and her early death is regretted by those who feel that a useful life has been cut short. She leaves beside father and mother, a brother and sister.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church. The funeral will be held from the house on Division street Friday morning at 9 o'clock. The burial procession will leave at 10 o'clock for the Bohemian cemetery where interment will take place. Rev. Robert Brown will have charge of the service.

From the Austin Weekly Herald, May 29, 1912

Contributed by Janet Stephenson
(Credit: K. Pike)

NOTE: Buried in the Bohemian National Cemetery, Myrtle, Freeborn County, Minnesota.

Photo courtesy of K. Pike.

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(August 4, 1930 - August 24, 2013)

U.S. Veteran

Kenneth C. Hanson, 83, of Rose Creek, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Austin on August 24, 2013, after a courageous battle with COPD and pneumonia.

He was born on August 4, 1930, to John and Sadie (Ashley) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, Lyle. He graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1948, and served in the United States Army.

He married June Meyer on November 12, 1955, and after a brief time in Olympia, Washington, they moved to the family farm in rural Rose Creek. Kenny crop farmed and had a hog operation for many years. He worked at Weyerhauser for 23 years until he retired in 1992. They moved to Rose Creek in 1991, and he continued farming with his son. The family farm became a Century Farm in 1983. He was an active member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church and served on the church council and building committee.

Kenny enjoyed baseball and was an avid Twins fan. He also enjoyed woodworking. His love of travel took him to all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He made it a priority to be at all of their events, including 4-H and school activities.

He was survived by his wife of 57 years, June; sons Kevin (Lori) Hanson, Rose Creek and Craig (Martha) Hanson, Orange Park, Florida; daughter Nancy (Mike) Smith, Adams; grandchildren: Scott Hanson, Winona, Christie (Jared) Zillgitt, Zumbrota, Brooke Hanson and fiance Kody Retterath, Adams, Kayla and Jonathan Hanson, Orange Park, Florida, Lisa Smith, Inver Grove Heights, Ashley and Lindsey Smith, Adams; a sister, Eleanor Augustin, Austin; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams with Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Austin, with military rites to be performed by the Adams American Legion Post #146. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 27, from 4-7 p.m and on Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, Aug. 24, 2013
Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 26, 2013

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Obituary

Russell Donald Erickson, age 100, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening, August 24, 2013, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

At Russell's request, no formal memorial services will be held. His wish was to be cremated and his ashes interred in Montana at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted on Monday, August 25, 2013.

Worlein Funeral Home website, Aug. 24, 2013

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Russell Donald Erickson, 100, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

He was born May 28, 1913, in Austin, to Melvin and Katie (Best) Erickson. After attending Austin Public Schools, Russell began work at age 15 at Hormel Foods Corp. He moved to Montana in 1948, where he worked in West Glacier as a butcher. On September 15, 1934, Russell was united in marriage to Eulaha "Uke" Allen at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Uke passed away in 2002. In 2004, Russell returned to Austin, where he eventually moved into the Cedars of Austin. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling to Canada.

Survivors include three brothers, Robert (Darlene) Erickson, Kenneth "Pinky" (Susan) Erickson, and Donald (Shirley) Erickson, all of Austin; one sister, Nancy Zschunke of Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Katie Erickson and one brother, Roland.

A private burial service will be held at a later date in Montana. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Birth: 1870
Death: 1925

Mrs. William Meyer, fifty-five years of age, died at her home six miles east of this city this morning at 6:40. She had been confined to her bed since May 25 suffering from pernicious anemia.

Sophia Fricke was born in Zahrenholtz, Germany, April 28, 1870, and came to America with her two brothers, William and Herman in 1892. They settled in Carroll county, Iowa, and on March 13 of that year she was married to William Meyer. Five children were born to this union, one daughter, who died when eighteen months of age, and four sons, Walter, Arthur, Herbert and Louise, all of whom reside in this vicinity except Walter, who lives in Chicago. The four boys and their father and their uncle William of Altamont, Illinois, were with Mrs. Meyer when the end came.

The deceased is also survived by her brother Herman of Pomeroy, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Hartwig Mueller of Mt. Olive, Illinois, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Babatz of Hermansburg, Germany.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 from the residence and at 2 o'clock from the Seebach church at Dexter, of which Mrs. Meyer was a member. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, June 12, 1925
Contributed by Janet Stephenson
(Credit: K. Pike)

Findgrave Memorial, with Gravestone photo

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Mrs. Helen Martin died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Murray. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Murray, 503 East Hope street, and at 2:30 from St. Olaf Lutheran church, Rev. Henry Noss officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

Mrs. Martin was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin, July 4, 1859. She was married to M.P. Martin March 9, 1897. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Charles and Arthur of Rose Creek, also six stepchildren, Phillip Martin, Mrs. Frank Hummel, Mrs. Fred Fisher, Mrs. Frank Murray and Mrs. Albert Wolfe of Austin and Mrs. Paul Pitcher of Detroit, Mich., her aged mother, Mrs. Carrie Berg, and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Thorson of Lyle, Mrs. Ole Torgenson of Carpenter, Iowa, and Mrs. August Anderson of Belgrade, Minn., Berg. She was greatly loved by her children and many . . . . (article ends)

Austin Daily Herald, June 18, 1925
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(Credit: K. Pike)

Findagrave Memorial with grave photo

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Matthew Allen Scrabeck, 26, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died August 24, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, of injuries suffered in a car accident Aug. 17 near Chester, Iowa.

Matthew was born December 2, 1986, in Rochester and was raised in Grand Meadow, graduating from Grand Meadow High School in 2005.

He completed two years at Riverland Community College in Austin, Minnesota, studying forestry. He was presently employed at McNeilus in Dodge Center.

Mattew enjoyed deer hunting, bow hunting, fishing, wood working, golfing, and reball.

He loved martial arts and taught martial arts classes. He also enjoyed time with family and friends. Matthew was a member of AA and attained several years of sobriety.

He is survived by his mother Sherrie Scrabeck, stepdad Kevin Queensland, sister Beth Hammon, niece and nephews Addison and Matthew Hammon and Bryson Horsman, special aunt Donna Guy, and close friend James Greenwood, who Matthew considered a brother, all of Grand Meadow. He is also survived by his grandparents Dan and Nancy Scrabeck of Elkton, Minnesota, and step grandmother Audrey Queensland of Grand Meadow and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Daniel Scrabeck in 1987 and grand parents Ed and Dolores Guy.

Being a kind and generous man, it was Matthew's wish to be an organ donor. His wish was honored.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow with the Rev Jim Scaife Officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date. Friends may call at the church 1hr prior to the service.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 26, 2013

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Frelove Hughson, widow of the late George Hughson, was found dead at her home on Garfield street Sunday morning about 8 o'clock by Mr. Stafford.

Mrs. Hughson who has lived in our city for about thirty-five years and on Garfield street for about twenty, has lived alone since the death of her husband about three years ago. Mr. Stafford who works in one of the third ward hotels, has been doing chores for her during the winter, carrying in her coal, etc. He reports seeing her Thursday evening and she was in her usual health, though she has been quite poorly the past year.

He called her up by telephone Saturday evening to inquire if there was anything he could do for her and receiving no answer, thought she was asleep and went to her house about 8 o'clock Sunday morning. Receiving no answer to his rap, he phoned Dr. C. F. Lewis who came down immediately. They forced an entrance and found Mrs. Hughson lying on her bed dead. Death had evidently come the day before for the lamp had not been lit and she was accustomed to sleep with her lamp burning. She had evidently died without a struggle.

Mrs. Hughson who was a good housekeeper had prepared her baking and food for Sunday. There were two loaves of bread, a pie and a pot of beans which represented her week's baking and to her death evidently seemed far off. Her friends knew she was poorly but had no thought of her dying so suddenly. She lived very much to herself and neighbors called but seldom as she showed but little inclination for sociability. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. Max LaPoint, 417 East Bridge where the funeral will be held.

Austin Daily Herald, January 15, 1912
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(Credit: K. Pike)

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Joseph Palmer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Miller in Minneapolis Wednesday evening, shortly after 6 o'clock. Earlier in the day his daughter, Mrs. Floyd, of Austin, was notified of his serious illness and left on the afternoon train for Minneapolis.

Mr. Palmer has been poorly all winter, in fact since last spring when he suffered a stroke of paralysis at his home in Austin. For the past few months he has been with his daughter in Minneapolis but planned coming back to Austin as soon as he was able to take the trip. The body will be brought to Austin Friday noon for Interment.

Austin Daily Herald, January 1912
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(Credit: K. Pike)

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George Churchill died at St. Olaf's hospital Sunday evening where he had been taken Saturday for treatment.

Mr. Churchill was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, July 4, 1851. For the past twenty-five years he has lived in or near Austin. His home of late has been on Chatham street. For some time he has been gradually failing and for the past four weeks has been ill. Saturday he was taken to St. Olaf's hospital in hope that treatments and quiet would do him good. But his strength failed and death resulted Sunday evening.

He was a member of the Christian church and had many friends who valued him. He leaves a wife and five children; Bert, formerly of Austin; Mrs. Lottie Carll, Mrs. Edna Olson, Mrs. Ide Davison, of Austin and Mrs. Lillian Harrington of Mason City. A son, George was killed on the railroad about ten years ago and a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Johnson died a year ago last May.

The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church.

Austin Daily Herald, January 29, 1912
Contributed by Janet Stephenson
(Credit: K. Pike)

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Richard Douglas O'Harra, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 24, 2013, at his home in Austin.

He was born on March 23, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Charles "Chuck" Leslie and Josephine (Kornovich) O'Harra. He attended school in St. Paul Park before entering the U.S. Air Force in 1956. He served in Japan working in the motor pool for two years. He was discharged in 1959 and returned to Minnesota where he began working for Armour - Dial Meat Packing Company in St. Paul, Minn. He worked for Armour - Dial in St. Paul and later in Fort Madison, Iowa until his retirement in 2000.

On July 3, 1995, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Bjergum in Austin, Minn. Richard enjoyed listening to his LP records and tinkering with cars, computers and televisions.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie O'Harra of Austin; three children, John (Dina) O'Harra and Mike O'Harra all of Austin and Melissa (Jason) Hagen of Owatonna; three grandchildren, Aiden and Jake O'Harra and Joseph Hagen; one sister, Charlotte Gust of Rush City, Minnesota; one sister-in-law, Leona O'Harra of North Branch, Minnesota; also many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Francis "Butch" O'Harra and a brother-in-law, Duane Gust.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, in Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, with military honors by Minnesota Army National Guard. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Louise Marie Wytaske, 83, of Lansing, Minnesota, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at her home. She was born December 31, 1929, in Rolette, North Dakota, to Albert and Alma (Greenwood) Brunet. Louise grew up in the Austin area, and worked at Wilson-Farmstead for many years. In August 1950, Louise married Lloyd D. Wytaske in Austin, Minn. The couple had seven children and were later divorced. Spending time with her family was especially important to Louise.

Survivors include four sons, Randy Wytaske of Alaska, Peter Wytaske of Rochester, Kenneth Wytaske (Jeanette Scrabek) of Lansing, and Albert (Tracy) Wytaske, also of Lansing; three daughters, Deborah (Robert) Cook and Sonja Diaz, both of Lansing, and Laura Wytaske of Rochester; many grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mona Ross of Osage, Iowa, and Donna Justice of Austin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Alma Brunet and her sister, Fay.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Deborah Cook's residence, 26238 547th Ave., rural Austin. Memorials can be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Janice J. Boeke, 76, of Waseca, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca with the Rev. John Omans officiating. Private family interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Visitation will be held 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are with McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Waseca.

Janice Jodell, the daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Thomson) Holderness, was born on September 2, 1936, in Lansing Township, Mower County, Minn. She attended Austin High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Following high school, Jan continued her education at Faribault Vo-Tech, where she earned her LPN license. Jan was united in marriage to James Schoenecke in 1955 and had three children. They later divorced.

Jan later married Donald Boeke in 1971. They lived in Owatonna where she worked at Rainbow Residence as a nurse for 25 years. After Donald later passed away, Jan moved to Waseca, where she enjoyed attending church at St. John, quilting and going out with friends. She especially enjoyed the help and company of her special friend, Mary. Jan will be remembered for her witty attitude and outgoing personality.

Jan is survived by her children, Sandra (Dave) Stewart, Diane (Lee) Holthus, both of Waseca, and Kerry (Vivianne) Schoenecke; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her mother, Bertha Holderness of Austin; two sisters, Darlene (Dennis) Kolb of Austin and Linda Olson of Stacy, Minn., and by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Holderness; brother, Gene Holderness, and husband, Donald Boeke.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Janice J. Boeke

Funeral notice:

Janice J. Boeke, 76, of Waseca, died Thursday, August 8, 2013, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.

Service: Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church in Waseca with the Rev. John Omans officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Interment: Private family interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Funeral Home: Arrangements are with McRaith Funeral Home & Creamatory of Waseca.

Austin Daily Herald, Aug. 28, 2013

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Pending Notice:

Jerry A. Stier, 81, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Monday evening at his home. Services are pending with Hindt Funeral Home of Grand Meadow.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Memorial services for Jerry Stier will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 31, 2013 at St. Finbarr Catholic Church with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will be at Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2013 at St. Finbarr Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service.

Jerry A. Stier, age 81, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at his home in Grand Meadow.

Born on September 2, 1931, in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, he was the son of Alvin and Marcella (Armstrong) Stier and brother to seven siblings. Jerry graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1949, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving our country until 1954. On June 27, 1953, Jerry was united in marriage to Helen Christopherson of Spring Valley. Jerry and Helen resided in Valdosta, GA their first year of marriage, returning to Grand Meadow to make their home.

Jerry worked for Interstate Power Company for 30+ years. He took great pride in the community and served on many organizations including the American Legion Post 140, Grand Meadow Development Corporation, St. Finbarr Catholic Church, Grand Meadow School and booster clubs, Pheasant and Habitat, and countless others.

There was nothing more important to Jerry than his faith in God, his wife, Helen, their five children, 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Jerry and Helen have one son Craig (Carol) Stier of Grand Meadow and four daughters Deb (Randy) Queensland of Grand Meadow, Diane Hodge of Rochester, Jane (Jeff) Lund of Grand Meadow, and Jill (Mike) Smith of Grand Meadow, 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Jerry is also survived by his siblings Kathleen "Kitty" (Norm) Sween of Grand Meadow, Francis (Barb) Stier of Grand Meadow, Adrian Stier of San Diego, CA, David (Bonnie) Stier of Gridley, CA, Sylvia Christian of Fort Wayne, IN, and Suzanne (Tom) Kjeer of Ostrander, Minnesota.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard (Dale) Stier.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Hindt Funeral Home

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Jerry A. Stier, 81, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Monday, August 26, 2013, at his home in Grand Meadow.

Born September 2, 1931, in Grand Meadow, he was the son of Alvin and Marcella (Armstrong) Stier and brother to seven siblings. Jerry graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1949, and enlisted in the Air Force, serving our country until 1954. On June 27, 1953, Jerry was united in marriage to Helen Christopherson of Spring Valley. Jerry and Helen resided in Valdosta, Ga., their first year of marriage and returned to Grand Meadow to make their home.

Jerry worked for Interstate Power Company for more than 35 years. He was an active member of the GM Volunteer Fire Department for many years and served as fire chief. He was a charter member of the Grand Meadow Quarterback Club, Pheasants and Habitat SE MN and the Grand Meadow Development Corporation. He was active in a variety of groups and organizations in Grand Meadow and held many offices in those including GM American Legion Post 140, St Finbarr’s Catholic Church and Grand Meadow Schools and Booster Clubs. Jerry was always a driver in the development of the Grand Meadow Community. His love of sports and hunting and fishing created many wonderful friendships and memories throughout the years.

There was nothing more important to Jerry than his faith in God, his wife, Helen, their five children, 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Jerry and Helen have one son, Craig (Carol) Stier of Grand Meadow; four daughters, Deb (Randy) Queensland of Grand Meadow, Diane Hodge of Rochester, Jane (Jeff) Lund of Grand Meadow, and Jill (Mike) Smith of Grand Meadow; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jerry is also survived by his siblings, Kathleen “Kitty” (Norm) Sween of Grand Meadow, Francis (Barb) Stier of Grand Meadow, Adrian Stier of San Diego, Calif., David (Bonnie) Stier of Gridley, California, Sylvia Christian of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Suzanne (Tom) Kjeer of Ostrander, Minnesota.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother, Richard Stier and numerous beloved black labrador retrievers, waiting at the pearly gates to bring him “home.”

Memorial services for Jerry Stier will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at St. Finbarr Catholic Church with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will be at Grand Meadow Cemetery with military rites by the Grand Meadow American Legion Post 140. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at St. Finbarr Catholic Church and one hour before the service.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Aug. 28, 2013

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Pending Notice: Kenneth P. Zoller, 100

Kenneth P. Zoller, 100, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on Monday, August 26, 2013, at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester.

Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Funeral Notice: Kenneth P. Zoller, 100

Kenneth P. Zoller, 100, of Rochester, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester.

Service: Ken's memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013, in the Samaritan Bethany Home Chapel, 24 NW 8th St., Rochester, with Chaplain Jean Boese officiating.

Interment: In accordance with his wishes, Ken's body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, Minnesota, at a later date.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials: Memorials can be directed to Samaritan Bethany Foundation.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3 SEP 2013

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Kenneth P. Zoller, age 100, of Rochester, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester. Ken was born May 6, 1913 to a first generation German immigrant, Johann Karl "Carl" Zoller and mother Mary (Hans) Zoller. At that time their home was in Lakota, Kossuth County, Iowa. While Ken's father died young at age 65, Mary lived on to age 96.

Ken was preceded in death by wife Lucille Agnes (Ohnstad) and daughter Dolores Mae; also by brothers Henry Donald, Albert Chris, Erwin Peter, Wilbur Hugo, Vernon Dean and Charles Duane; sisters Novella Wilma, and Jeanette M. Ken and Lucille were married March 21, 1934 and enjoyed 54 years of marriage.

He is survived by son Jon Peter (Margo), grandson Todd Michael (Racquel), and granddaughter Ann Marie Burgeson (Larry), great grandsons Conner and Duncan Zoller and Xander Burgeson. Ken is also survived by wife Veronica "Roni" (Kvasnicka). They were married February 7, 1992 and have lived at the current Samaritan Bethany address for several years. It has been a place of blessed transition for both of them.

Roni’s seven living children are Dan (Nan) McGuiness, Kathy (Dick) Goodman, Pat (Mary Beth) Underwood, Jack (Kim) Underwood, Mary Kay Underwood (Ben Henderson), Laurie Bienko, and Joan Underwood. Survivors also include a very extended family.

Ken's memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the Samaritan Bethany Home Chapel, 24 NW 8th Street, Rochester, with Chaplain Jean Boese officiating. In accordance with his wishes, Ken's body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Samaritan Bethany Foundation. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Georgia Lee McClary, 60, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her parents' home in Austin. She was born on January 8, 1953, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Donald and Marcine (Lukes) McClary. A 1971 graduate of Austin High School, Georgia received her associate's degree in Business and Accounting from Clark College in Washington state. After working several years as a bookkeeper, Georgia returned to Austin in 2011, to be near her family. She was an active member of AA, and enjoyed sewing, reading, and gardening.

Survivors include her parents Donald and Marcine McClary of Austin; her son Jason (Kelli) McClary of Eagan; grandchildren Griffin, Jocelyn, Scarlet, and Zander; her grandmother Loretta Prantner of Austin; sisters Jackie (Ray) Custer, Dawn Buxton, Patty (Jim) Schafer, Jill (Dan) Van Hooser, all of Austin; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Glen and Irene McClary and Milo Prantner; her brother-in-law Byron Buxton.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, August 30, 2013

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Harold Theodore Cohenour, 83, of Brownsdale, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Fieldcrest Assisted Living, Hayfield, Minnesota.

He was born March 10, 1930, in Wabeno, Wisconsin to Guy F. and Maude (McGraw) Cohenour. After attending school in St. Paul, Harold married Ruth Bain, and was later divorced. He worked as a food handler in the restaurant business. After living in Wichita, Kansas for a time, Harold moved to Brownsdale in 1995, and then entered Fieldcrest Assisted Living in January 2012. He enjoyed fishing and was a Korean War veteran, serving his country in the United States Army from 1951 to 1955.

Survivors include his children Mae (Don) Heimer of Brownsdale, Harold Cohenour of Austin, Richard Cohenour of Brownsdale, Shirley Maier of Hayfield, and Robert (Angela) Cohenour of West Concord; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Maude Cohenour and four brothers.

At Harold's request, no services will be held. Interment will be in Wisconsin at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, August 30, 2013

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Inez G. Chapman, 95

Inez G. Chapman, 95, of Austin, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Inez G. Knapp was born on August 18, 1918, in West Union, Iowa, to Frank and Grace (Chapman) Knapp. On December 6, 1934, Inez and Paul Chapman were marriedin West Union, Iowa. They were married for 56 years before Paul passed away in 1990. A member of Crane Community Chapel, Inez loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren, and friends. She enjoyed time spent at the cabin up north, where she often went fishing. Gardening and raising flowers were among her favorite pastimes. An active member and volunteer at the Eagles Club, Moose Club, American Legion, and Senior Citizens Center, Inez served as a cook at both the Moose and the Eagles for a number of years.

Survivors include her daughter Carolyn (Gordie) Cassidy of Austin, her son-in-law Bob (Carol) Brown of Houston, Texas, daughter-in-law Cathy Chapman of Knoxville, Illinois, grandchildren Scott Cassidy, Darrin (Candice) Cassidy, both of Austin, Shelley (Rick) Cada and Shane Chapman, both of Brookfield, Illinois, Jerry Urbanski and Natalie Urbanski of Knoxville, Illinois; great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; special nephew and niece Beauford and Gloria Chapman of Austin; many other nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Grace Knapp, husband Paul Chapman, sons Gordon and Derwin Chapman, daughter Marolyn Brown, grandson Randy Chapman, three brothers, and one sister.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, August 30, 2013

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Funeral Notice: Inez G. Chapman, 95

Inez G. Chapman, 95, of Austin, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Service: A memorial service will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3 SEP 2013

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John David Bierbrodt

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 5, 1989 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, for John David Bierbrodt, 29, of Rose Creek, Minnesota. The Reverend Elmer Ellefson officiated and burial was in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetry, Toeterville.

Mr. Bierbrodt died Tuesday, August 1, 1989 at Mitchell County Hospital, Osage, of injuries suffered in a two-car accident.

He was born on September 12, 1959 in Osage, the son of David F. and Janice (Wigant) Bierbrodt. He attended schools in Osage, Georgia, and St. Ansgar. After school he held various jobs, the last as a truck driver for approximately a year.

He married Shelly Geffert on March 6, 1978 in Marysville, Missouri. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Austin, Minnesota. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and building motors on cars, camping and fishing.

Preceding him in death was his grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Shelley of Rose Creek, Minnesota; three sons, Jeremy David, John David, Jr,. and Christopher Michael all at home; his mother, Janice Riker of Hanlontown, Iowa; his father, David Bierbrodt of Florida; stepfather, James Riker of Hanlontown; one sister, Mrs. Mark (Jan) Vaage of Mason City; three brothers, Sterling, and Kent both of Osage, and Todd of Vicenza, Italy; grandfather Douglas Vernus of Minneapolis; two grandmothers, Carlene Wigant of Osage and Edna Bierbrodt of Rochester, Minnesota; one-half brother, Sam Riker of Hanlontown, one-half sister, Angel Riker of Hanlontown; step-grandmother, Martha Riker of Osage; one stepbrother, Teodora Riker of Marshfield, Wisconsin, and one stepsister, Rosa McKenna of Elma.

[ MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS, AUGUST 9, 1989 ]

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Two dead after car collision

STACYVILLE, IOWA - Two men were killed Tuesday evening when their cars collided near Stacyville after one apparently ran a stop sign. John Bierbrodt, 29, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, and John Freund, 40, of Mclntire, Iowa, were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident three miles northwest of Stacyville at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Both men were alone in their cars.

Mitchell County Sheriff Curt Younker said Bierbrodt was traveling north on a gravel road when he apparently ran a stop sign and drove in the path of Freund, who was traveling east.

Osage's Jaws of Life was summoned to remove Freund from his car. The Stacyville Fire Department and the St. Ansgar Rescue Squad also assisted.

The accident remains under investigation by the Mitchell County Sheriff's Department and Iowa State Patrol.

Source: Waterloo Courier, Wednesday, August 2, 1989

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Georgia Lee McClary, 60, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her parents' home in Austin, Minnesota.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 31 AUG 2013

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