Donna J. Waller, 70, of Winona, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at her home.

Donna Jean was born March 22, 1943, in Austin to Charles and Edna (Herr) McCarthy. She attended Queen of Angels Elementary and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1961. On November 3, 1962, she married John R. Waller, and he preceded her in death May 1, 2005.

Donna lived life to the fullest and in her own, unique way. Throughout her life, she worked in nursing homes as a nurse’s aide, an activities director, and helped dispense medicine. She most recently worked at Pretty Things in Winona. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, shopping, and spending time with her family. She loved her little dog, Rosie. Donna had a strong faith, and was extremely generous and giving. She will be missed by those she touched.

Donna is survived by a daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Lueck, of Winona; a son, Rex (Lisa) Waller, of Mandeville, La.; six grandchildren: Justine, William and Thomas Lueck and Jason, John and Angelle Waller; a sister, Margaret (Dennis) Uzlik-Dunn, of Austin; a brother, Jerry (Suzanne) McCarthy, of Austin, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, along with her dog, Rosie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edna, husband John, a half sister Joyce Emery, and parents-in-law Marguerite and Rex Waller.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Austin, with Rev. Dale Tupper officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Visitation will be 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home, Winona, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and one hour prior to mass at the church.

Casket bearers will be her grandsons: Jason Waller, William Lueck, John Waller, Thomas Lueck, along with her nephews, Alan Burton and Shawn McCarthy. Honorary Pallbearers will be her granddaughters: Justine Lueck and Angelle Waller, along with her nieces Kim Pinkava, Tracy Burton, and Kristen Ott.

Memorials may be directed to the Winona Area Humane Society, 1112 Broadway Street, East, Winona, MN.

Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Winona.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Dec. 18, 2013

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Genevieve Margaret Anderson, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died early Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Minnesota.

She was born June 16, 1921, in Olmsted County, Minnesota, to Arthur and Lydia (Schroeder) Griffing. She was confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Stewartville, Minnesota. After attending Stewartville schools, Genevieve married Thomas Anderson in Osage, Iowa, on October 26, 1940. She spent her married life as a homemaker, raising two sons with Thomas. An excellent baker, Genevieve also enjoyed making lefse and candy, visiting with family, reading, and playing cards. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. After Thomas’ death in 1996, Genevieve moved to the Courtyard Apartments in Austin.

Genevieve is survived by her sons, Robert (Eileen) Anderson, of Rochester, Minnesota; and Garry (Connie) Anderson, of Coon Rapids, Minn.; four grandchildren, Dean (Michelle) Anderson, Gregory Anderson, Michelle (Scott) Ice and Danielle (Michael) Sturgill; nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Lydia Griffing, her husband Thomas Anderson, a daughter Sharon Kay in infancy, a sister Bernadine Roberts, and two brothers Donald Griffing and Arthur Griffing.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. William Odermann officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

The family suggests that memorials be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund or to recipient of donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 4 DEC 2013

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Blanche Haugland, 84, of Austin, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Our House Memory Care, Austin.

Blanche Vivian Thoe was born June 29, 1929, in Hayfield, Minnesota, to Knut and Ella (Wilson) Thoe. After finishing high school, she married Donald Haugland in Austin, where she then worked for Hormel Foods Corp. until 1983. Soon after her retirement, they moved to Cushing, Minnesota. Donald passed away July 14, 1997. In 2001, Blanche moved back to Austin. She liked doing all kinds of crafts, and especially enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. Blanche also enjoyed gardening and ceramics.

Survivors include two sisters, Janice (John) Augustin of Austin and Betty Hayes of Chino Hills, Calif.; many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Knut and Ella Thoe, her husband Donald Haugland, two sons Raymond in 1997, and Donald in 2003, her brothers Earl, Sterling, Verlyn, and Delmont, and her sister Esther Thoe.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Brian Krueger officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. The family suggests that memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society or to recipient of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 5 DEC 2013

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Adalynn Rae Riemann was born Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Survivors include her mother, Nicole Riemann; two brothers, Conner Engelman and Liam Engelman; maternal grandparents, Lynn Riemann and Stu Riemann; uncle, Jordan Riemann and aunt, Sam Dietrich; maternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Petersen; father, Samuel Olvera; brother, Lukas Olvera; paternal grandparents, Michael and Penny Alvey; uncles, Clay (Anna) Levine, Jed (Anna) Olvera; paternal great grandfathers, Paul Levine, Robert Alvey.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013, at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 5 DEC 2013

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RITES FRIDAY FOR
MRS. L. WINKELS, 48

Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Sacred Heart Church in Meyer, Iowa, for Mrs. Lambert Winkels, 48, who died at the Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage early Tuesday morning. She had been in failing health the past year, and had been a patient at the Osage hospital for the past three weeks and at a Rochester hospital earlier this year.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Services will be at the Hatten Funeral Home in Stacyville this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 p.m., and in the evening at 8 p.m.

Surviving are her husband, Lambert; one son, Keith; and three daughters, Katherine, Virginia and Linda.

Dorothy Ellen (Snyder) Winkels was born on September 19, 1922, at LeRoy, Minnesota, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Snyder.

Source: Mitchell County Press-News, 3 JUN 1971

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CANCER FATAL TO
MRS. L. WINKELS, 48

Funeral services for a Stacyville wife and mother, Mrs. Lambert Winkels, 48, were held Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer. Mrs. Winkels died as the result of a malignancy, May 25, 1971, at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage, Iowa.

Rev. T. Carpender, church pastor, was in charge of the mass, and burial was in the Meyer cemetery. Hatten Funeral Home of Stacyville made the arrangements.

Dorothy Snyder was born on September 19, 1922, near LeRoy, Minnesota, the daughter of Warren Paul and Louise Schuler Snyder. She attended grade school in McIntire and was graduated there in 1940. She was employed for more than two years as bookkeeper for Younkers Department store in Des Moines.

Lambert R. Winkels and Dorothy Snyder were married on October 16, 1946, at All Saints church in Des Moines. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Rosary Society at sacred Heart church in Meyer. She served as secretary of those organizations in 1962 and as president in 1963.

Surviving are her husband, Lambert; one son, Keith; three daughters: Katherine, Virginia and Linda, at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Source: Mitchell County Press-News, June 3, 1971.

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NOTES:

The listing for Sacred Heart Cemetery at Meyer, Iowa, shows:
WINKELS, Dorothy E.; Sep. 19, 1922 -- May 25, 1971

Lambert R. Winkels was born Dec. 29, 1919 and died April 10, 2011

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Obituary

Ronald Carroll Halverson, age 87 of Austin died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester of terminal dementia.

He was born October 14, 1926 in Lyle, Minnesota to Olaves and Clara (Mortenson) Halverson. After graduating from Lyle High School in 1944, Ronald enlisted in the United States Army where he served in China as a communications specialist. He lived in Lyle until 1974 when he relocated to Austin. On September 1, 1950 Ronald was united in marriage to Helen Wood. The couple raised three children.

He was married to Arleen Closs from 1982-1985, and to Marjorie Hollerud from 1989 until his death. ‘Binkie’, as Ron was known to friends and family, was a very active man who enjoyed waterskiing, camping, fishing, hunting, riding a bike, playing cards, and ‘shooting the breeze’ with the boys. He traveled extensively to most of the U.S. over the last five decades of his life. Bink worked at Hormel from 1950-1981 and retired after a shoulder injury. In later years as his memory failed him, he resided at Primrose Cottage in Austin, Whispering Oaks in Ellendale, and lastly Our House in Austin. Bink was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle and then St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

Survivors include his daughter Diane Harry of Rochester, sons James Halverson of Lyle and Steve (Kathy) Halverson, Ellendale; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; sister Loris Drennan of Farmington, ex-wife Helen Halverson of Austin, and his wife Marjorie, widow of Norman Hollerud, who has six children, Sandra Chaby, Diana Brown, Lana Hollerud, Cindy Seavey, John Hollerud, and Dennis Hollerud, 5 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Olaves and Clara Halverson, brothers Kenneth, Clayton, and Paul, sister Norma Newell, as well as four siblings who died in childhood, David, Phillip, and the twins; one step grandson Beau Zabel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 6 DEC 2013

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Obituary:

Virgil Maurice Loux, age 83 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born May 6, 1930 in Jewell, Iowa, to Charles and Bertha (Stueland) Loux. After graduating from Austin High School in 1947, Virgil married Darlene Bos at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin on December 2, 1950. The couple raised two sons. Virgil served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954, serving in the Korean War as a corporal. He was a radio man during his time in Korea. Upon his discharge, he was employed by Gordon Electric, and then Fox Electric as a master electrician, retiring in 1990. A member of the American Legion, the V.F.W. and the Eagles Club, Virgil enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, and fixing everything.

Survivors include his sons Ricky (Pam) Loux of Stewartville, Minnesota, and Mark (Cynthia) Loux of Austin; three grandchildren, Jacob, Zachary, and Emily; three step grandchildren Christopher, Mark, and Michael Wilson; three step great-grandchildren Jackson, Brayden, and Greysen Wilson; his sister Thelma Mack of Banning, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Bertha Loux, his wife Darlene Loux on April 19, 1994, two brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, at Worlein Funeral Home. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 6 DEC 2013

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Obituary

Genevieve Friedrich, age 93 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at The Cedars of Austin.

Genevieve Wilhelmina Gartner was born February 10, 1920 in Windom, Minnesota to George and Eva (Weber) Gartner. She attended school in Windom. On August 15, 1946 Genevieve was united in marriage to John Benjamin Friedrich in Austin. The couple made their home in Austin, where Genevieve worked at Hormel for five years. They belonged to First United Methodist Church. John passed away March 7, 2009. Genevieve loved to dance, crochet, and do crafts.

Genevieve is survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law William "Willie" Friedrich and Edna (Roger) Ludwig, all of Austin, Albert (Alice) Friedrich of Williamsburg, VA, Rosella Friedrich of Fort Collins, CO; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Eva Gartner, her husband John Friedrich, and her sister Mary Ann Brown.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Marilee Benson of First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 6 DEC 2013

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Margaret L. Wiggins, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at the Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Minnesota.

Margaret was born on March 18, 1920, in Mercedes, Texas, to William and Lenora (Neville) Ward. During World War II, she served in the Women's Air Corps. On August 3, 1949, she married Van B. Wiggins in McCook, Nebraska. Margaret earned her associate degree in art from Austin Community College. She sang in Sweet Adeline’s and was a member of the Austin Art group where she served as secretary and was a contributing artist. In her spare time, Margaret volunteered at the Mower County Senior Center, as an elementary school assistant, and at the hospital auxiliary. She also delivered for Meals on Wheels in Austin. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church Women’s circle at the church.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Van B. Wiggins.

Margaret is survived by her children: Cathy (Reggie) Power, of Rocheport, Missouri; Cecilia (Don) Oldenburg, of Wausau, Wisconsin; Weston (Sherry) Wiggins, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; Fredrick Wiggins, of St. Cloud, Minnesota; grandchildren: Jason Oldenburg, Jessica Oldenburg, Elise Oldenburg, Tyler Wiggins, Noah Wiggins, and Malcolm Watts; great-grandchildren: Molly Oldenburg, Laiana Oldenburg, Gunnar Moore and Piper Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service. There will be no reviewal at the church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 6 DEC 2013

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Shirle J. Dieser, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 13, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Shirle was born in Austin on September 18, 1928, to John Killian and Mary Catherine (Horbin) O'Shaughnessy. She attended school at St. Augustine and graduated from Pacelli High School. On July 27, 1957, Shirle married Adam P. Dieser, the love of her life. Together, they raised four children and danced together every week on date night. She loved to celebrate holidays but her favorite was St. Patricks Day because of her Irish heritage. She was very proud of her family's accomplishments and her many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Shirle worked in the medical records office at St. Olaf Hospital for 27 years, retiring in 1995 as the director. She remained very close to the other women in the department, getting together twice a year for the past 18 years.

Shirle is survived by her children, Anne (Kenneth) Granle, of Mantorville, Minnesota; Mark (Lisa) Dieser, of Rochester, Minnesota; Karen O'Shaughnessy (Dennis Ross), of Wabasha, Minnesota; Maureen (John) Dewey, of Stewartville, Minnesota; grandchildren, Adam (Elizabeth) Kopsidas, Kenneth Granle Jr., Kendra Granle, Rebecca Dieser, John Dieser, Luke Dieser, Matthew (Beth) Dieser, Sam Fancher, Lukas Kaminsky, Shawn Trummer, Kelly Hoffman, Ian Dewey, Sheamus Dewey, Erin Dewey, Abigail Dewey; great-grandchildren, Illias Hemker-Kopsidas, Alexander Kopsidas, Kiana Hoffman, Aubri Hoffman, Skylr Hoffman.

Shirle is preceded in death by her parents, husband Adam, siblings Donald and Robert O'Shaughnessy.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Mayer Funeral Home, with a rosary and prayer service starting at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Walter C. Tomhave, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, died Dec. 2, 2013, at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin.

He was born December 6, 1914, in Hager City, Wisconsin, to John and Ella (Vagts) Tomhave. He attended rural schools in the area of Hager City and Red Wing, Minn. After school, he worked on his family’s farm and delivered milk around the Red Wing area and he participated in government work projects along the Mississippi River. He moved to Austin in 1939, where he began his 47 year career at the Geo. A. Hormel Company.

On June 9, 1940, he married Alice Thompson. Shortly after their marriage they moved to a house near the packing plant that would be their home for 70 years where they raised two boys and entertained many visitors. They moved to The Cedars of Austin on Dec. 15, 2010.

During his early years in Austin, he played roles in community theater and radio drama productions. From an early age, he was a singer and used that talent for weddings, church services and special events until he was in his 90s. He trusted Christ as his Lord and Savior and became an active member of First Baptist Church where he participated in special music, taught a variety of Sunday School classes and served as a deacon and a trustee for several years. After his retirement he spent hours planting flowers, painting and doing other tasks that called for his patient attention to detail. He worked to maintain his lawn and flower gardens, even cultivating a few tomato plants for Alice although he disliked tomatoes in almost any form except catsup. Walt loved the outdoors.

He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was a loyal sports fan, both rejoicing and suffering with the ups and downs of his favorite teams, whether it was the Austin Packers, the Vikings or the Twins. He enjoyed hunting ducks, pheasants, deer and turkeys especially with his sons or the young men who became his adopted sons. His community service included a 25-year stint as a member of the Police Civil Service Commission. Walt will be remembered as a servant of God, a loving husband and father, one who loved to tell a good story and a man of great loyalty and personal integrity.

He is survived by his wife of more than 73 years, Alice; two sons, Charles (Judith) Tomhave of Green Valley, Ariz., and William (Lois) of Moorhead, Minn.; six grandchildren: Jon(Kathy) Tomhave, of Santa Cruz, Calif.; Kim (Curtis) Stahn, of Wauwatosa, Wis.; Peter (Valerie) Tomhave, of Fargo, N.D.; Chris (Jean Sershen) Tomhave, of St. Paul, Minn.; Benjamin (Hanna) Tomhave, of Herndon, Va.; Aaron (Kindy) Tomhave, of Porter, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; close friends: Bob Devine and Jim Soderstrom, of Austin, and other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, John, Alfred, Leonard, Lewis, Wilfred, Victor and Harry Tomhave; five sisters, Esther Revoir, Harriet Tomhave, Alberta Johnson, Eleanor Arndt and Clara Lysaker.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Terrill officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 6 DEC 2013

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Pending notice: Ethel Emma Corbin, 95

Ethel Emma Corbin, 95, of Austin, died December 3, 2013, at home, of natural causes.

The Neptune Society is in charge of arrangements. A private, family memorial service will take place at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
Sat., 7 DEC 2013

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Ethel Emma Corbin, 95

Ethel Emma Corbin, 95, passed away December 2, 2013, at her daughter's home.

Ethel was born February 13, 1918, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, daughter of Simon and Elizabeth (Rochelmann) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Melvin Daryl Corbin on Nov. 2, 1940. They later divorced. She graduated from Austin High School in 1936. Ethel worked for the Austin Public Schools system as a secretary until retiring in 1980.

She is survived by daughters, Jacqueline Bawek, Suzanne McAllister, Barbara Corbin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and also by a special friend and caregiver, Barb Wollenburg.

She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Corbin; sisters, Eleanor Wakefield, Lois Fisher, Barbara Knutson; brother, Walton Johnson, and most recently following her death, brother Richard Johnson.

A private family service will be held at a later date. The Neptune Cremation Society is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 14 DEC 2013

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Ethel Emma Corbin, 95

Ethel Emma Corbin, 95, passed away December 3, 2013, at her daughter's home.

Ethel was born February 13, 1918, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, daughter of Simon and Elizabeth (Rochelmann) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Melvin Daryl Corbin on November 2, 1940. They later divorced. She graduated from Austin High School in 1936. Ethel worked for the Austin Public Schools system as a secretary until retiring in 1980.

She is survived by daughters, Jacqueline Bawek, Suzanne McAllister, Barbara Corbin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also special friend and caregiver Barb Wollenburg.

She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Corbin; sisters, Eleanor Wakefield, Lois Fisher, Barbara Knutson; brother, Walton Johnson, and most recently following her death, brother Richard Johnson.

A private family service will be held at a later date. The Neptune Cremation Society is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 DEC 2013

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Ethel Emma Corbin, 95

Ethel Emma Corbin, 95, passed away Dec. 3, 2013, at her daughter’s home.

Ethel was born Feb. 13, 1918, in La Crosse, Wis., daughter of Simon and Elizabeth (Rochelmann) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Melvin Daryl Corbin on Nov. 2, 1940. They later divorced. She graduated from Austin High School in 1936. Ethel worked for the Austin Public Schools system as a secretary until retiring in 1980.

She is survived by daughters, Jacqueline Bawek, Suzanne McAllister, Barbara Corbin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also special friend and caregiver Barb Wollenburg.

She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Corbin; sisters, Eleanor Wakefield, Lois Fisher, Barbara Knutson; brother, Walton Johnson, and most recently following her death, brother Richard Johnson.

A private family service will be held at a later date. The Neptune Cremation Society is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Terry H. Eischens, 55

Terry H. Eischens, 55, of Taopi, Minnesota, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Terry was born on June 2, 1958, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Harold and Katherine (Pietsch) Eischens. He graduated from Southland High School in 1976. Terry married Kari Newkirk on April 24, 1982, at United Church in Grand Meadow, Minn. He spent all of his life working in road construction most notably for David Spinler Construction and most recently for RDS Trucking.

Terry enjoyed NASCAR, being in his shop, polishing his wheels, riding his motorcycle, racing and demos, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandsons. The door to his shop was always open and everyone was welcome.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Roger Newkirk and sister-in-law Gina Eischens.

Terry is survived by his wife: Kari Eischens, of Taopi; children: Josh (Shilo) Eischens, of Taopi; Jennie (Jesse) Crews, of Waltham, Minn.; Jill Eischens, of Taopi; grandsons: Cory and Colten; parents: Harold and Katherine Eischens, of Taopi; brothers and sisters-in-law: Keith Eischens, of Taopi; Butch (Nancy) Eischens, of Dodge Center, Minn.; Steve (Janice) Eischens, of Taopi; sisters and brothers-in-law: Gwen (Al) Swenson, of Adams, Minn; Charlene (Charlie) Jax, of Bloomington, Minn.; Lynn (Paul Kraetsch) Eischens, of Brownsdale, Minn., Peggy (Jason Grisim) Nagele, of LeRoy, Minn.; mother-in-law: Donna Newkirk, of St. Petersburg, Florida; brother-in-law: Todd Newkirk, Grand Meadow, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.

The honorary bearers will be Rick Shane, Terry Anderson, Randy Ruechel, Earl Kiefer, Hank Henry, Robert Schmidt, Jake Goodale, Jake Hovland, Johnny Guttormson and Andrew Eischens.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, at the Adams Funeral Home with the Reverend Karen Ashton officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Taopi, Minn. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home and for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 DEC 2013

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Funeral Notice: Terry H. Eischens, 55

Terry H. Eischens, 55, of Taopi, Minn., died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Adams Funeral Home with the Reverend Karen Ashton officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Taopi, Minn.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
10 DEC 2013

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Terry Harold Eischens

(June 2, 1958 - December 7, 2013)

Terry H. Eischens, 55 of Taopi, MN, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Terry was born on June 2, 1958 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Harold and Katherine (Pietsch) Eischens. He graduated from Southland High School in 1976. Terry married Kari Newkirk on April 24, 1982 at United Church in Grand Meadow, MN. He spent all of his life working in road construction most notably for David Spinler Construction and most recently for RDS Trucking.

Terry enjoyed NASCAR, being in his shop, polishing his wheels, riding his motorcycle, racing and demos, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandsons. The door to his shop was always open and everyone was welcome.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Roger Newkirk and sister-in-law Gina Eischens.

Terry is survived by his wife: Kari Eischens, Taopi, MN; children: Josh (Shilo) Eischens, Taopi, MN, Jennie (Jesse) Crews, Waltham, MN, Jill Eischens, Taopi, MN; grandsons: Cory and Colten; parents: Harold and Katherine Eischens, Taopi, MN; brothers and sisters-in-law: Keith Eischens, Taopi, MN, Butch (Nancy) Eischens, Dodge Center, MN, Steve (Janice) Eischens, Taopi, MN; sisters and brothers-in-law: Gwen (Al) Swenson, Adams, MN, Charlene (Charlie) Jax, Bloomington, MN, Lynn (Paul Kraetsch) Eischens, Brownsdale, MN, Peggy (Jason Grisim) Nagele, LeRoy, MN; mother-in-law: Donna Newkirk, St. Petersburg, FL; brother-in-law: Todd Newkirk, Grand Meadow, MN; many nieces and nephews.

The honorary bearers will be Rick Shane, Terry Anderson, Randy Ruechel, Earl Kiefer, Hank Henry, Robert Schmidt, Jake Goodale, Jake Hovland, Johnny Guttormson and Andrew Eischens.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 11th at the Adams Funeral Home with the Reverend Karen Ashton officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Taopi, MN. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Home and for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning.

Source: clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
10 DEC 2013

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Raymond P. Wolf, 93

Raymond P. Wolf, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, December 6, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

He was born May 26, 1920 in Meyer, Iowa, to Regina (Hemann) and Edward Wolf. He graduated from vocational technical training in mechanics and worked at Allis Chalmers in Charles City, Iowa. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he worked in aircraft production, leading to a lifetime interest in aviation. He served in the United States Navy during World War II where he was a Seaman First Class and was stationed in San Diego, Calif., where he worked in aircraft maintenance. He married Louise Theobald of Stacyville, Iowa, on June 21, 1945.

The couple moved to Austin in 194,7 when Raymond became employed at Hormel Foods. They both enjoyed country living on an 80-acre farm starting in 1951. Raymond enjoyed farming and having a large garden every year, and he readily shared the bountiful produce with friends and family. He enjoyed playing cards, and the large farmhouse often hosted the Card Club. He enjoyed hiking in the Arizona mountains during winter vacations and closely following the Minnesota Vikings. After retirement, the couple spent winters in Mesa and Tucson, Arizona and enjoyed the desert and points of interest that the state had to offer.

Raymond was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include four children, Carol Wolf, of Pembroke, Maine, Jeffry (Deborah) Wolf, of Saukville, Wisconsin, Mary Wolf (Patrick Kelly), of Costa Mesa, California, and Ann Marie Wolf (John Perchorowicz) of Tucson, Arizona, and seven brothers and sisters.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, and one sister.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, at Sacred Heart Care Center with Father Donald Zenk officiating, followed by a luncheon at St. Edwards Family Center. His family will greet friends an hour before the service at Sacred Heart Care Center. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 DEC 2013

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(December 4, 1927 - December 11, 2013)

U.S. Veteran

Dr. Herman Miller, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 19th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 until the time of the service.

The family prefers memorials be sent to the University of Minnesota Foundation, Medical School Scholarships, 200 Oak Street SE Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Dr. Herman Miller 1927-2013

Dr. Herman Miller, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, after a long decline in health.

He was born on December 4, 1927, in Hartley, Iowa, to Herman and Margaret (Barkwell) Miller, Sr. He was raised on a farm in the Worthington, Minn., area and graduated as class valedictorian from Worthington High School. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Miller interned at Anchor Hospital (now Regions) in St. Paul.

Following his internship, he proudly served his country in the Air Force stationed at Barksdale Strategic Air Force Base in Shreveport, La. Upon discharge, he established his private practice in Grand Meadow, Minn., where he spent a number of years. He then relocated to Austin, Minn., where he practiced until retirement about 10 years ago.

Dr. Miller, and his wife, Helen, were active in the Austin community working together in his office. They were members of the Austin Country Club where they enjoyed golf, tennis and dancing. Dr. Miller was an accomplished woodworker, building gun cases and mantel and grandfather clocks. He collected guns, enjoyed hunting and held a membership in the Experimental Aircraft club.

Dr. Miller was known for his kindness and compassion which included making house calls early in his career. Many of his patients were second and third generation. He spent many hours at St. Olaf Hospital on weekends attending to high school athletes injured in contact sports.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen; oldest son Geoffrey; parents Herman Sr. and Margaret Miller and sister Florence Miller.

Dr. Miller is survived by his son: Greg Miller (Carol Wiebe); daughter-in-law: Margie Miller; granddaughters: Allison Miller (Will Holeman) and Shea Miller; sister-in-law: Orla (Paul) Perrault; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson Officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday morning.

The family prefers memorials be sent in memory of Herman Miller to the University of Minnesota Foundation for Medical School scholarships at 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55455, the American Heart Association, the Down Syndrome Society or the ALS Association.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Bonnie Lee Grundmeier, 75

A service to honor the life of Bonnie Grundmeier will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Elkton, Minnesota, at 11 a.m. December 11, 2013, with the Rev Liz Erickson officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Johns Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bonnie Lee Grundmeier, 75, went home to be with our Lord on December 7, 2013, at Our House Memory Care in Austin, Minnesota. She will be spending Christmas in Heaven this year, an honor to have her as our angel as well as knowing she went home this time of year as Jesus Christ's birth was her favorite piece of history to celebrate.

Bonnie always listened to people, never left anyone out and had a real passion for serving God. She was well known and respected in the local community. She was a very caring and compassionate person, and always put the needs of others before her own. Her devotion to God was never hidden and anyone that met Bonnie knew the love she had for the Lord. She could often be seen in the church pews writing notes on the side of her bulletin for those things she wanted to remind herself and others about.

It was the simple things around her in life that she never took for granted, commenting daily how fortunate and thankful she was. Above all, Bonnie was absolutely devoted to her family, her friends and God. She was a mother who always involved herself in every detail of her son and daughter-in-laws life and could often be heard bragging about all of her grandchildren. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ's love and the beauty and peace that would await her after her passing.

She was born on October 1, 1938, in Cylinder, Iowa, to Emmet and Mildred (Thompson) Twait. Bonnie graduated in 1956 from Elkton High School. After her graduation, she went with her friend Peggy to Ohio and worked at an Air Force base for about one year.

Bonnie married Larry Grundmeier in 1960 in Sargeant, Minnesota. They were later divorced. Bonnie was a member of St. Johns Church of Elkton, Minnesota. She wore many hats throughout her years of membership of St. Johns, from Council member to WELCA group, from her beloved Circle to being in the choir. She was also a member of the Adams-Dexter Red Hat group.

Bonnie worked at Northwestern Bank (now Wells Fargo) in Austin prior to going to work at Farmers State Bank of Elkton, where she was until she retired in 2001 after 42 years of dedication to her job. After her retirement, she then proceeded to pursue her next biggest passion as a representative for Primerica Financial Services. She was with Primerica until 2009 when her health would no longer allow her to work.

Bonnie was preceded in death by parents.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Todd (Gina) Grundmeier and her beloved grandchildren Wyatt, Raeann, Emma & Madison of Dexter, Minnesota; her siblings Denny (Pat) Twait of Kasilof, Alaska; Roger (Jeannie) Twait of Kasilof, Alaska; Barbara (Rich) Hemingway of Tonasket, Wash.; Lin (Ray) Abriola of Winchester, Va.; and Steve Twait of Scotia, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be preferred. Anyone who knew Bonnie, knew she was very conscientious about money and the family will be donating to some organizations as Bonnie would have loved, in her honor such as Alzheimers Association and St. Johns Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 DEC 2013

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Funeral Notice: Berwyn C. Ploof, 78

Berwyn C. Ploof, 78, of Austin, Minn., died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel.

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

Interment: Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 DEC 2013

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Berwyn Callan Ploof

(June 7, 1935 - December 7, 2013)

U.S. Veteran

Berwyn C. Ploof, 78 of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 7, 2013, at St. Marks Lutheran Home. Berwyn Callan Ploof was born on June 7, 1935 at Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Callan and Theresa (Wanke) Ploof. He graduated from Austin High School and served in the US Army. Berwyn married Jacqueline M. Hulme on April 17, 1964 at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Berwyn worked for the Milwaukee Railroad and he worked at Hormel Foods Corporation. After the strike, the Ploofs moved to Elk River where he worked for the Otsego School District until his retirement. He moved back to the Austin area following his wife’s death. Berwyn was a “picker” and attended many area auctions and garage sales, making a host of friends. He enjoyed repairing and tinkering with things. He was a member of the Eagles, Moose, Austin Post #91 American Legion, Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ducks Unlimited.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline, his parents and a sister LaDonna Hoffman.

Berwyn is survived by his daughters: Cindy Buttshaw, Austin, Minnesota, Sue (E.T.) Lewis, Everett, Washington; grandchildren: Allyson Buttshaw, Austin, Minnesota, Christian Buttshaw, Austin, Minnesota, Lyndsey Buttshaw, Austin, Minnesota, Jennifer Tamas, Everett, Wash, Janie Lewis, Everett, Wash., Natalie Lewis, Everett, Wash., Jackie Lewis, Everett, Wash., Lauren Lewis, Everett, Wash.; great grandson: Colton Schukar; sister: Theresa Grover, Texas; brother: David Ploof, Rapid City, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Mike Sager officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Military honors will be conducted by Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Austin Post #91 American Legion. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Source: clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
10 DEC 2013

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Pending Notice: Ethel M. Drees, 89

Ethel M. Drees, 89, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with the Adams Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 DEC 2013

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Ethel Marie Daiker Drees, 89, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away on December 8, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems — Austin. She was a cancer survivor and approached life with youthful enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Ethel was born on December 1, 1924, to John A. and Caroline M. (Thelen) Daiker near Glidden, Iowa, on her family farm. Ethel married Ralph Henry Drees on January. 5, 1942, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Auburn, Iowa. They moved from Lidderdale, Iowa, to Taopi, Minn., in 1954, where they farmed together until retiring and moving into Adams, Minn. in 1989. Ethel and Ralph enjoyed 67 years of marriage together before Ralph's death on August 1, 2009.

Ethel was a devoted mother of 12 children. She will always be remembered for her love of family and babies, tending garden and flowers, playing card games, her beautiful crochet work, strong faith and devoted prayer, and her undeniable love of her husband and her Lord Jesus Christ. She provided a beautiful example for all to emulate as a wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. Her legacy includes 53 grandchildren, 100 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Rose Drees, son, Allen Drees, in 1985, granddaughters; Mary Ann Sanford, in 1966, Suzanne Drees, in 1977, and grandson, Jamie Ott, in 1994; son-in-law, Wally Sanford, in 2006; brothers, John B. Daiker, Leroy Daiker, Leonard Daiker, Ivan Daiker, Warren J. Daiker; sisters, Mable Schug, Drusilla Abney; infant sister, Ila Mae Daiker.

Ethel is survived by her children: Rosann Sanford, of Spring Valley, Minn.; Ralph (Janice) Drees, of Spring Valley; Stephen (Nancy) Drees, of Austin; Mary (Jerry) Ott, of Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Anna (Gene) Wilder, of LeRoy, Minn.; John (Candy) Drees, of Austin; Dale (Robin) Drees, of Appleton, Wis.; Dan (Carol) Drees, of Taopi, Minn.; Neil (Peggy) Drees, of Austin; Arlo (Beth) Drees, of Austin; Brian (Kelly) Drees, of Mason City, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Ella Dodge, of Woodbury, Minn.; 50 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother: Cornelius (Glenna) Daiker, of Auburn, Iowa; sisters Colletta Mohr, of Fonda, Iowa, Marietta Sammons, of Lidderdale, Iowa.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, Minn., with Father Swaminatha (Swamy) Pothireddy officiating followed by a luncheon. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Adams. There will be a prayer service at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Adams Funeral Home where friends may greet the family from 4 to 8 p.m., and there will be a visitation at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
11 DEC 2013

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Pending Notice: Edith H. Hansen, 85

Edith H. Hansen, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the Adams Health Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 DEC 2013

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Hansen, Edith H. 1928-2013

Funeral Notice: Edith H. Hansen, 85

Edith H. Hansen, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Service: A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn Monson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
10 DEC 2013

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Edith Helen Hansen

(May 4, 1928 - December 8, 2013)

Edith Helen Hansen, 85 of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Adams Health Care Center.

Edith was born on May 4, 1928 at Askov, Minnesota the daughter of S. Ove and Helga (Jacobsen) Hermansen. She graduated from Askov High School and in 1946, Edith married LaVerne Hansen. To that union three children were born, Cheryl, Darren and Larry.

In 1951, they moved to Austin where Edith worked for the Weyerhaeuser Company for 33 years, retiring in 1990. In her spare time, Edith enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting and cross-stitching.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Lois.

Edith is survived by LaVerne Hansen, Austin, MN; daughter and son-in-law: Cheryl and Roger Miller, Shoreview, MN; sons and daughter-in-law: Darren and Marna Hansen, Des Moines, IA, Larry Hansen, Stillwater, MN; grandchildren: Zachary (Shelly) Hansen, Denver, CO, Robyn Hansen, Rochester, MN; step grandson: Lucas Miller; step great grandsons: Emmett and Samuel Miller; brother: Richard Hermansen, Askov, MN.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, December 12th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 12:30 PM until the time of the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
10 DEC 2013

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Pending Notice: Shirley Meier, 86

Shirley Meier, 86, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Monday evening, December 9, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 DEC 2013

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Shirley J. Meier, 86, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Monday evening, December 9, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Shirley Jean Jukes was born July 19, 1927, in Brownsdale, to Walter and Bernice (Schafer) Jukes. She graduated from Austin High School in 1945, and then married Donald Meier on April 22, 1949. The couple lived on the family farm, where Shirley made her life as a homemaker. Her family was at the center of her life. She enjoyed yard work and flower gardening, figure skating, baking and cooking, sewing, antiquing, and dancing. Over the years, Shirley was very active in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Brownsdale.

Survivors include her children, Tim (Kriss) Meier, of Owatonna, Minnesota; Janelle Kramer, of Rochester; and Susan (Michael) Ziegler, of Lincoln, Neb.; nine grandchildren, Kara Martin, Kjersten (Alex) Loeffler, Mark (Amy) Meier, Matt Meier (fiancée Ali Jo Forester), Jon (Audrey) Ziegler, Dan Ziegler (girlfriend Nicole Hansen), Kelli (Austin) Thoms, Kyle Ziegler, and Kellen Kramer; six great-grandchildren, Hunter, Chase, Madelynn, Samantha, Siri, and Bergen; one sister, Nellie Wanous, of Brownsdale; sisters-in-law Marcine Jukes, Marlis (LeRoy) Buland, MaryLou (Duane) Maxfield, all of Austin, Donna Lane of Fremont, NE; brother-in-law Merrill (Bonnie) Meier, Austin; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Meier, in September 2012, her parents, Walter and Bernice Jukes, one brother, Wally Jukes, two sisters, Mildred Schmeling and Helen Fiebiger.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
11 DEC 2013

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Bentlee Brayden Michael Oswald, age four days, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at 8:02 p.m. in Rochester Methodist Hospital to Leah Oswald and Damion Ballman. Bentlee was prenatally diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) as well as a bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. We chose to take him off of life support so he would no longer have to suffer.

Bentlee is survived by parents, Damion and Leah; half-sister, Kyla; grandparents, Matt Oswald, and Chad and Jessica Ballman (Goodell); aunts and uncles, Denae Oswald, Dexter and McKinze Oswald (Milton), Laine Oswald, and Mason Oswald; Kelsey Ballman, Grant Sargent, Rhya Ballman, and Lydia Ballman; cousins, Grayce Ballman and Emmie Ballman.

Bentlee is preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Oswald (Freese).

Visitation will be at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, December 13, with a funeral service following the visitation at 6 p.m. with Pastor Fred Vanderwerf officiating.

Online condolences at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
12 DEC 2013

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Gary Lynn Corkill, 73, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

He was born June 23, 1940, in Austin, Minn., to Lynn and Charlotte (Kriz) Corkill. After his graduation from Austin High School in 1958, Gary married Janith Moehlman at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin on Nov. 1, 1958. He attended the Austin Area Vocational-Technical Institute for parts training, and then worked at Interstate Motor Trucks in Albert Lea as parts manager for 10 years. In 1980, he moved to Eau Claire, Wis., where he owned and operated the Champion Auto Parts store for 2½ years. Gary then was employed by Ziegler Caterpillar in Eau Claire before retiring due to his health.

In 2003, they moved back to Austin. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and time spent at the family cabin in northern Minnesota. He was an avid collector of railroad memorabilia. Gary co-founded the Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association, where they operated their motor cars on leased railroad tracks in Durand, Wis.

Survivors include his wife, Janith Corkill, of Austin; his son, Bradley (Pamela) Corkill, of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Amy (Ryan) Tostenson, Nathan Anibas, Riley Daniels, Nicholas Corkill, Cassie Scheller, Sean Corkill and Reid Corkill; great-grandchildren Ethan Daniels, Elizabeth Tostenson, Myles Tostenson; brothers, Terry (Julie) Corkill, Steven (Jane) Corkill, and Mark (Kim) Corkill, all of Austin; sisters, Colleen (Homer) Williams, of St. Paul; Karen (Harvey) Cotton, of Rochester, Minn.; Jeanne (Rick) Sladky, of Lombard, Ill.; and Cheryl (Michael) Ouellette, of Rochester; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn Corkill and Charlotte Lien; his son, Brian Corkill, on Dec. 23, 2011; and his daughter, Susan Daniels, on July 21, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. William Natzke officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 13, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
12 DEC 2013

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Eugene L. Mallory, 75, a resident of the Aloha community, died Sunday morning, December 1, 2013, at Empress Health & Rehabilitation in Hillsboro.

Private Cremation Rites were be held at Hoyt Crematory in Forest Grove.

Eugene Lawrence Mallory was born on January 16, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of the late Lawrence James and Helen Lovine (Halseth) Mallory. He was raised and received his education in the Austin community, having been a graduate with Austin High School Class of 1957.

He was united in marriage to Swanna Gonzales on July 18, 1985, in Aloha, Ore., They celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary this year. Following their marriage they made their home in Aloha, where they have resided since.

Eugene worked as a Parts Distributor for General Motors in Beaverton, Ore., for 30 years.

Among his special interests, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and being in the outdoors. Eugene also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Trail Blazers, Oregon Ducks and the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence James and Helen Lovine Mallory.

Survivors include his wife, Swanna Mallory, of Aloha; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Jody and Brian Williams, of Bothell, Wash.; Joy and Mark Hawes, of Aloha; and Anita and Gary Maixner, of Aloha; his five stepchildren and their spouses, Denise and Chris D’Angelo, of Beaverton, Oregon; Linda and Mark Buck, of Aloha, Oregon; Jim and Cynthia Gonzales, of West Linn, Oregon; Shelly and Mark Limongelli, of West Babylon, New York and Dr. Kelly Gonzales and Chris Allen, of Portland, Oregon and his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Nora Mallory, of Austin, Minnesota and Bob and Gloria Mallory, of Austin, Minnesota.

Also surviving are his nineteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family suggests that remembrances may be contributions to the Bonnie L. Hayes Animal Shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon, in his memory.

Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives in Hillsboro is in charge of the arrangements -- 503-693-7965

A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center, 2600 S.W. Hillsboro Hwy. Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 (503) 681-6206.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 12 DEC 2013

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Pending Notice: Joseph C. Strommer, 45

Joseph C. Strommer, 45, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

A service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, at the Salvation Army Chapel.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 13 DEC 2013

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Joseph Carl Strommer

(Died December 10, 2013)

Joseph C. Strommer, 45 of Austin, MN, died at his home on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 14th at the Salvation Army.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 13 DEC 2013

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(April 18, 1922 - December 10, 2013)

Mae V. Hightshoe, 91 of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota.

Mae was born on April 18, 1922 to Erick and Clara (Rieck) Wobschall in Waseca, Minnesota. She married Harold Hightshoe on June 24, 1941 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, Minnesota.

Harold and Mae lived in Austin for over 60 years where they raised their three children. They enjoyed dancing together, especially polkas and Mae would ask to polka with anyone who was willing, even in her later years. Mae was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she was active in the ladies aide making quilts for mission projects and working at the church rummage sale. Mae was a wonderful baker and everyone loved to come to her house for coffee and goodies. Mae will be remembered as a great neighbor, friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

For the past three years, Mae has lived in the Alzheimers Unit at the Angel Care Center in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, and other loved ones.

Mae is survived by her daughter: Norma Amaris, Northfield, MN; sons and daughter-in-law: Allen Hightshoe, St. Paul, MN, Darrell and Wendy Hightshoe, Backus, MN; grandchildren: Nicole Amaris, Kari Hightshoe, Lori Corey, Jamie (Heather) Hightshoe, Ryan (Brenda) Hightshoe, and Amanda Piersak; great grandchildren: McKayla, Drew, Jack, Luke, Jason, Brayden and Meadow; brother and sister-in-law: Wallace “Wally” (Margie) Wobschall, Albert Lea, MN; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 16th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Reverend Brian Krueger officiating. Interment will be at Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Monday morning. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Sources: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, and
Austin Daily Herald website, 14 DEC 2013

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(November 28, 1945 - December 10, 2013)

U.S. Veteran

John T. Anker, 68 of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Sunset Homes in Rochester, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held in the spring.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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(December 9, 2013 - December 9, 2013)

Joel I. Sandoval died Monday, December 9, 2013.

A private family service will be held.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Fern R. Olson, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 13, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Fern was born on July 21, 1915, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to George and Grace (Klaus) Wilmert. On June 14, 1936, she married Vernon Olson in St. Paul. Fern worked as a secretary for State Farm Insurance and Austin Sanitation. After retiring, Fern and Vern spent the winters in Florida. Fern later worked at Target in the jewelry department. In her spare time, Fern enjoyed sewing and playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vern, granddaughter Kimberly Gibson and brother Russell.

Fern is survived by her children: Dennis (Rose) Olson, of St. Paul, Minnesota; Darcy Gibson, of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren: Michele (John) Shuster, Shannon (Derrick) Orman, Todd (Pilar) Gibson, Melody Olson, Derek Olson, and Brandon Olson; 13 great-grandchildren: Cory, Logan, Mikayla, Kamarion, Alyssa, Brandi, Bailey, TJ, Austin, Tyler, Jesse, Mason, and Devon; one great-great-granddaughter: Ezrya.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Shari Mason officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and on Wednesday for one hour before the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 DEC 2013

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Funeral Notice: Fern R. Olson, 98

Fern R. Olson, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Shari Mason officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Thomas Gerald Harcus, 78, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly the afternoon of Friday, December 13, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin. Thomas was born May 2, 1935, in Racine, Wisconsin.

Thomas enjoyed drawing, painting, writing, singing and making sure everybody around him was happy. He was a well-known artist and a long-term veteran. May he rest in peace.

Survivors include JoAnn Burton-Harcus (wife), Buzz Harcus (brother), Heather and Kimberly Harcus (daughters), Talli Smith (daughter), Gregory Burton (son), ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Thomas and family wished for no funeral, but the memorial service is to be announced at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 DEC 2013

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George A. Knutson, 87, of Faribault, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 13, 2013, at St. Lucas Care Center, Faribault.

Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, Faribault, on Friday, December 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Craig Breimhorst officiating. Interment and military rites will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Thursday, December 19, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. and also at church for one hour prior to the service on Friday.

George A., the son of Alfred "Fritz" and Alice (Braham) Knutson was born on January 10, 1926, in Jericho, Iowa. He graduated from New Hampton High School, New Hampton, Iowa. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Gloria Mae Meyerhoff on August 26, 1948, in Elma, Iowa, and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2012. They moved to Austin in 1950, and later to Faribault in 1986. He was formerly employed by Chevy dealership in New Hampton; Hormel in Austin, and also provided a repair service in Austin, "Let George Do It."

He is survived by five sons, Lars, of Aurora, Illinois; David, of Maplewood; Brian (and Kathy), of Faribault; Daniel (and Charlotte), of Bloomington; Paul (and Jodi) of Maplewood; 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; a stillborn daughter, Pamela Rae; one daughter in law, Paula; and his parents.

Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 DEC 2013

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Ilene Anderson, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday evening, December 13, 2013, at Our House Memory Care in Austin.

Ilene Orilla Grose was born on July 3, 1914, in Kenyon, Minnesota, to Olai F. and Hannah (Anderson) Grose. Ilene was in a musical family and grew up playing piano in her church in Kenyon. She later met Gordian Anderson and they married on June 21, 1935, in Kenyon. They moved to Austin in 1935, where Gordian worked for the Hormel Company and Ilene was a homemaker worked as a cook in the cafeteria at Austin High School.

She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin where she active in the work of the WELCA group there. Ilene was a great cook and could recite recipes from memory. Ilene loved her grandkids and great grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them. Ilene was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was the ultimate caregiver, not only for grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but for many relatives, friends and neighbors. The family would like to thank the staff at Our House Memory Care for the loving care Irene received the last four years.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in law, Dennis and Joyce Anderson of Austin, and daughter-in-law, Dellene (Richard) Cummings of Austin, six grandchildren, Denise (Robert) Rinaldi, Jody (Larry) Maricle, Shelly Olson, Brian (Melissa) Anderson, Eric Anderson, David (Nicole) Anderson, 18 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gordian, her son, Gordon, and grandchild, Kristin, brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2013, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Bill Odermann officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Friends may call at the church on Friday one hour prior to the service. Services were prearranged and conducted by the Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. The family prefers memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 DEC 2013

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Harold A. Wiste, 83, of Adams, Minnesota, died Friday, December 13, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin.

Harold Andrew Wiste was born on July 21, 1930, to Alfred and Hattie (Halverson) Wiste. He lived on the family farm north of Adams. In 1948, he graduated from Adams High School, his favorite sport in school was basketball. After graduation, he served in the Army for two years during the Korean conflict.

On May 27, 1961, Harold married Alice Espe in Austin, Minnesota. Harold was a farmer, first in Adams with his family, then in Mabel, Minnesota. Later, Harold and Alice moved to Rochester, where he farmed and worked for the state highway department. In 1972, they moved to a farm north of Adams. In 2005, Harold and Alice moved to Adams.

He enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s sporting events, watching sports on TV, and going to auctions and rummage sales with his good friend Orrie Anderson. His favorite Bible verse was Psalm 23 and favorite hymn was  I Love to Tell the Story. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Paul, Bill and Dave, five sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law.

Harold is survived by his wife Alice, three children: Lyle (Kathy) Wiste, of Gaylord, Minn.; Duane (Holly) Wiste, of Arden Hills, Minn.; Paula (Alan) Schmitz, of Adams; five grandchildren: Matthew, Morgan and Maxwell Schmitz, Jeremy and Hannah Wiste; sisters-in-law: Kathleen Wiste, Evangeline Reimann, Janeth Espe, and Helen Espe; brother-in-law: Reese Butterfield; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams with the Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post 146 in charge of military rites. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home and at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 DEC 2013

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Funeral Notice: Harold A. Wiste

Harold A. Wiste, 83, of Adams, Minnesota, died Friday, December 13, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home and at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning.

Interment: Interment will be at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post 146 in charge of military rites.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Catherine A. Fitzgerald, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Primrose Retirement Community in Austin surrounded by her four loving daughters.

She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie (Fick) Rill. Catherine was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Lake City, Minn. Prior to her marriage, Catherine worked in Lake City providing support for her mother and siblings. She married Robert Fitzgerald in September of 1950 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Winona. Catherine’s husband worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, and during that time the family lived in the communities of Winona, Wabasha, Rochester, Jackson and Austin. The couple had lived in Austin since 1977.

Catherine was the embodiment of grace, strength, courage, kindness and love. She had a beautiful Christian spirit and quiet way of loving and guiding. Catherine was selflessly devoted to her husband and daughters in creating a home full of love and faith, with a strong sense of family. She was the family's anchor and their sail. Catherine and Bob enjoyed travel, especially their many winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Catherine's interests included sewing, needlepoint, hardanger, knitting, basket making, gardening and bird watching. She was very active in Christ Episcopal Church and other faith communities, touching nearly every aspect of caring for the church. Other volunteer activities included Cursillo, Meals on Wheels and the American Red Cross.

Catherine is survived by daughters, Patti (Michael) Ryan, of Castle Rock, Colo.; Mary (Stephen) Leach, of Jackson, Minnesota; Carol Fitzgerald, of Rochester; and Erin O’Keefe and special friend, Kevin Erickson, of Champlin, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Garrett (Lisa) Leach, Jillian Leach (special friend, Patrick Little), Corey (Becca) Ryan, and Cody Ryan; AFS granddaughter, Arrate Cerezo Echevarria and foster grandson, Collin Munoz; three great-grandchildren, Owen and Cormac Ryan and Emma Leach; her sister, Patricia Workman, of Ladue, Mo.; and her brother, William (Avis) Rill, of Port Orchard, Wash.; many loving nieces and nephews; and special friend and daughter in spirit, Esther Hellmich, Orange Beach, Ala. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her sister, Jeanne Wise.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 301 Third Ave. NW in Austin with the Rev. Catherine Lemons officiating. Following the service a time of fellowship with the family will take place in the undercroft of the church. Casket bearers will be Garrett Leach, Corey Ryan, Jillian Leach, Cody Ryan, Stephen Leach, Michael Ryan and Kevin Erickson. Burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Felix Cemetery in Wabasha with the Rev. Scott Monson officiating.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to Union Gospel Mission (St. Paul), Mayo Clinic Cancer Research, or to St. Elizabeth’s Community Development Foundation (Wabasha). The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Marilyn J. Amerson, 82, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening [December 14, 2013] at St. Marks Home in Austin.

Marilyn was born in Hayward, Minnesota, on June 5, 1931, to Harvey and Agnes (Jensen) Heegard. She attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1949. Marilyn married Travis Amerson in 1951, in Germany and later divorced. She served her country in the U.S. Army as a surgical technician.

After her military service, she continued her work in Minneapolis and at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Marilyn lived in many other areas and worked in various capacities. She has lived in Texas, Albert Lea, Minn. and Rose Creek. In Austin, she worked at the Senior Center, Vacuum Center and was a police dispatcher for the police department for eight years. Marilyn was very proud of her military background. She was a member of the American Legion.

Marilyn had a terrific sense of humor, loved Christmas and flowers. Her family members knew her as "Auntie M."

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Tommy (Candy) Amerson, of Independence, Missouri; Greg Amerson, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; and a daughter, Lori Amerson, of Austin; sisters, Jeanette Godtland of Albert Lea, Delores (Howard) Petersen of Whiting and Lois (Roger) Bailey of Glenville, Minnesota; grandsons Christopher and Garrett along with many nieces and nephews.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Luverne and Darrel Heegard, sisters-in-law Mona Hammer and Shirley Heegard and a brother-in-law Ellsworth Godtland.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Visitation will start at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea with military graveside rites.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 DEC 2013

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Michael Dan Fjetland, 51, of Harmony, Minnesota, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, as a result of an airplane crash in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Michael was born January 5, 1962, in Belmond, Iowa, to Larry and Ruby (Gunsallas) Fjetland. He lived at Corwith, Iowa, before moving with his family to a farm outside of LeRoy, Minnesota, in 1974. He graduated from LeRoy-Ostrander High School in 1980. Michael farmed near Harmony from 1980 to present. He also had worked at Hormel in Austin, Minn., for a few years at the start of his farming career. He had other business interests in Wyoming and Arizona. He married Susan Kay (Phillips) Fjetland on Oct. 3, 1987, and they later divorced. They had two sons, Matthew and Lucas.

His passions were spending time with his sons and flying his planes. He will always be remembered for his famous hugs and his shenanigans. He was an incredible uncle who made sure he spent memorable times with each of his nieces and nephews. He will be extremely missed by all.

He is survived by his sons, Matthew Fjetland, of Rochester, Minn., and Lucas Fjetland, of Harmony; parents, Larry and Ruby Fjetland, of Edgemont, Ark.; sisters, Julie Fjetland, of Lake City, Minn.; and Lori (Randy) Back, of Fountain, Minn.; Nieces and nephews, Nicole (Jason) Howard of Spring Valley, Minn., Dustin Thorson (Gena Anway), of Kasson, Minn.; Tyler Back, of Fountain; Trista Back, of Sioux Falls, S.D., Danielle (Lance) Peters, of Sioux Falls, S.D., Makayla Fjetland, of Zumbro Falls, Minn.; and great-niece and nephew Ayden and Emma Howard.

Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with Pastors Dennis Timmerman and Laura Fladten leading the service. There will be a luncheon at the church following the service. Burial will be in the spring with a private family ceremony.

Hindt Funeral Homes, Spring Valley, are in charge of the arrangements. www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Dec. 18, 2013

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