(June 21, 1916 - January 28, 2014)

Ione Roselyn Lightly, 97, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014, in Peoria, Illinois.

Ione was born June 21, 1916, in rural Fillmore County, Minnesota, to Lars and Petra (Larson) Osland. Ione married Arnold Lightly on October 9, 1941. They had two children, Dorothy and Douglas.

After graduating from Leroy High School in 1932, Ione went to Nurses' Training at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, graduating in 1938. She worked at St Olaf Hospital in Austin, from 1938-1941. Ione and Arnold farmed in Oakland Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota. She taught preschool Sunday School at First Baptist and Grace Baptist Churches in Austin.

After living on the family farm until 1985, Ione lived at St Marks Apartments in Austin for 27 years. She lived in Peoria, Illinois, with Doug and Jane since 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, her daughter Dorothy Davidson in 2011, her parents, two sisters "Little Anna" and Anna Fairchild, and three brothers Orvin, Linsworth, and Harold Osland.

Ione is survived by her son: Douglas (Jane) Lightly of Peoria, IL; son-in-law: Don (Kathy) Davidson of Austin, MN; five grandchildren: Dennis (Gwen) Davidson, Debbie (Cecil) Berlie, Lisa (Shaun) Carter, John (Ami) Lightly, and David (Rebekah) Lightly. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; one brother: Edward (Ramona) Osland of Waterloo, IA; sister-in-law: Evelyn Osland of Leroy, MN; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 1st at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the mortuary on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.

Memorials may be made to Moody Radio Ministry, or Shepherds Ministries in Union Grove, Wisconsin.

Source: clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
30 JAN 2014

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June R. Anderson, age 90, of Waltham, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

June Rose Brandt was born April 5, 1923, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Peter and Tina (Mattison) Brandt. June was baptized and confirmed at the Danish Baptist Church in New Richland, Minnesota. After graduating from Hayfield High School, June attended two years of nursing school. She went to school and trained in the Twin Cities and then worked as a nurse in Des Moines, Iowa.

She then moved to Austin, where she met her future husband Cecil, and was employed as a nurse at St. Olaf Hospital. On March 11, 1951, June and Cecil Anderson were united in marriage in Sargeant, Minnesota. The couple raised two children. After Paulette started school, June went back to work at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. She belonged to the United Methodist Church in Sargeant, where she was very active in the women’s group. June enjoyed quilting, caring for others, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She donated quilts to many charities.

Survivors include her son Brian Anderson of Sargeant and her daughter Paulette (David) Esse of Austin; two grandchildren, Brad (Lindsey) Boser of St. Paul and Becky Boser of Austin; five great-grandchildren: Ava Rose, Mateo, Alexa, Miles, and Makaden; also nieces and nephews.

June was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Tina Brandt, her husband Cecil Anderson, and her brothers Ernest, Archie, Raymond, and Percy Brandt.

A private family graveside service will be held in the spring at Waltham Cemetery, with Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. There will be no visitation or reviewal. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor's choice.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 30 JAN 2014
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 1 FEB 2014

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Larry Ronald Kramer, born April 6, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, Jan. 25, at Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rossville, Kansas. He was 71. Kramer had been diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and his health had been declining the past eight years.

A native of Minnesota, Larry Kramer originally wanted to attend the University of Minnesota to play football. However, that is not how things turned out. Kramer was recruited and made the decision to attend the University of Nebraska. Kramer once said regarding that decision -- the friends he made, the coaches and meeting his wife made that decision the best decision he ever made. He married Sandra Van Norman, his wife of 50 years, on August 17, 1963. During his time at Nebraska, he also became one of the nation’s best tackles. He was named the only unanimous selection to the 1964 All-American team that included players like Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. Kramer was drafted by the Baltimore Colts prior to his senior season at Nebraska, and later signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

Kramer went on to spend 32 years coaching football before his retirement in 1997. During his coaching career he had many highlights.

Kramer began his coaching career at McCook Junior College in McCook, Nebraska following his post graduate work at the University of Nebraska. He then went on to Southern Oregon College in Ashland, Oregon prior to joining Austin College in 1973.

Kramer led the Austin College Kangaroo's from 1973 to 1982. Kramer took the ‘Roos to a 1981 NAIA National Championship. A fierce but humble competitor and coach, Kramer was quick to credit his players above himself for the success on the field, saying of his 1981 championship team, "Those kids made a heck of a coach out of me." In 2003, Austin College honored Kramer as the seventh recipient of the prestigious Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his outstanding achievements both on and off the field.

In 1983, Kramer left Austin College to take on the head coaching job at Emporia State University in Kansas. The Hornets were coming off of a nine-year straight losing season when Kramer arrived. Kramer coached at Emporia State University from 1983 to 1994 where he led the Hornets to the NAIA National Championship game in 1989. He was also named NAIA national coach of the year that same year. Kramer ranks second in ESU football history in wins and total winning percentage. He was inducted into Emporia State’s Hall of Honor in 2000.

Kramer finished out his career as an assistant coach working with tight ends and tackles under Bill Snyder at Kansas State from 1995 to 1997. Snyder previously served as an assistant to Kramer at Austin College from 1974 to 1975.

After his retirement, Kramer filled his days searching for antiques and expanding his extensive Coca Cola memorabilia collection.

The impact he had on the many young men and coaches he worked with was everlasting. Kramer was known for his toughness; however his players always knew he cared about their success. It was not unusual for Kramer to invite many of his players over to a home-cooked dinner. He cared about each of them whether they were a first string player or sat the bench. His drive, discipline and passionate spirit have molded many young men who also went on to be successful coaches themselves. Many people found Kramer enjoyable to watch coach. His passion for the game, his team and his competitive spirit were undeniable. He loved the game.

Kramer's highlights and accomplishments as a football player and coach stand alone. He was one of a kind, but what made him truly special is the quality and character he had outside of the game. The love and caring attitude he brought to those he loved. He was tough at times but genuine and no nonsense. He was a wonderful father to his four children and a playful, gentle man with his grandchildren. It was not unusual at family gatherings to find PopPop/Grandpa out in the yard participating (not coaching) in a game of football with his little crew of players who all looked up to him. Kramer has nine grandchildren and loved attending their games, programs and school activities. Even in the end he had a winning team. A team who adored him, loved him and will cherish the memories forever.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Kramer; a son, Tim (Kendra) Kramer, of Lakeland, Fla.; three daughters, Kelly Potter(John Humphrey), of Topeka, Kan., Erin Melton, of Ft. Morgan, Colo.; and Kerry (Jeff) Glasgow, of Lawrence, Kan. and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, June Kramer, of Austin, Minn.; brother, Jim Kramer, of St. Paul, Minn. and brothers-in-law Robert Van Norman, of Rapid City, S.D.; and Jim Van Norman, of Redlands, Calif.. Kramer is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Kramer.

A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Emporia, Kansas, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Family visitation in the church parlor will be at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Austin High School Packer Athletic Improvement Project and sent in care of Roberts Blue Barnett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made through www.robertsblue.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
31 JAN 2014

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The funeral service for Frances Lorraine Martin will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014, at the Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 660th Avenue, Sargeant, Minnesota, with Rev. Dwight Dobell officiating. Spring interment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery in rural Sargeant.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501, 2nd Street NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Frances Lorraine Martin, 95, passed away on Jan. 30, 2014, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minn.

Frances was born on May 21, 1918, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Hanson) Gronseth in Mower County, Sargeant Township. She graduated from Austin High School and Winona State College. She was united in marriage to Herbert Martin on June 22, 1943, at Evanger Lutheran Church. Frances was a teacher for 37 years, teaching in rural country schools and Hayfield School District. Frances was active in her church and was clerk for the city council in Sargeant and served on the election board. She enjoyed her family and especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed many beautiful sunsets in her 95 years of life.

Frances is survived by her sons, Dallas (Debbie) Martin, of Kasson, Minnesota; Daryl (Sandy) Martin, of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Wendy Duckstad, of Hayfield; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, James (Janice) Gronseth, of Kasson, Minnesota; Wallace Gronseth, of Rochester, Minnesota; one sister, Adeline Moen, of Austin, Minnesota; and sister-in-law, Ellen Gronseth, of Hayfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1983; one grandson, Scott; one son-in-law, Robert Duckstad; three brothers; and two sisters.

Blessed be her memory.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
31 JAN 2014

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OLD AND RESPECTED NEVADA
FARMER LAID TO REST

Last week marked the passing of Ole Austinson, 95, one of Nevada Township's prosperous farmers and respected citizens. For several months he had been in failing health due to old age. Mr. Austinson was a hard and persistent toiler. No task was to big for him. A giant in strength and determination, he achieved much of this world's goods. It was not until old age began to sap his strength that he relaxed and took life easier. He never clamored for publicity or public office but toiled on. He was a neighbor and friend and the community is the richer and better for his life's work.

Ole Austinson, son of Osten and Aase Ostenson was born May 7, 1847, in Telemarken, Norway. He passed away Nov. 25th 1942 at the home of his son Herman, at the age of 95 years, 6 months and 18 days.

Before coming to this country he worked as a logger. He emigrated to America at the age of 23 with his parents, brothers and sisters in 1870. Coming to Nevada Township he worked as a farm hand until 1878 when he was united in marriage to Andi Osmunson, and to them were born seven children, Alma, Austin, Alfred and Andrew who died when children; Oscar died during the flu epidemic of 1918.

Surviving are two sons: Austin of Rose Creek and Herman of Lyle, and eight grand children. His wife passed away in 1920.

He was engaged in farming until 1920 when he retired. Since that time he had made his home with his two sons.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Six Mile Grove Lutheran church, Rev. O.M. Langehough officated. Burial in Six Mile Grove cemetery.

Mr. Austinson was reared in the Lutheran church of Norway, and soon joined the church at Six Mile Grove, where he spent 72 years of his life. The promise of the Psalmist was beautifully fulfilled in him when he said what so ever the godly doeth, it shall prosper.He showed his faith by his work in giving of his substance handsome monetary gifts to the missionary program of the Synod as well as to promotion of the Vacation Bible school of the local congregation. Blessed be his memory.

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"Asleep in Jesus. O for me May such a blissful refuge be. Securely shall my ashes lie, And wait the summons from on high."

Friday 12-4-1942, Lyle Tribune.

(Credit: Mark Ashley, 2/2/2014)

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MRS. AUSTINSON DEAD

Mrs. Ande Austinson, aged 65 years, died at St. Olaf hospital at 2 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness. She had been in the hospital for five months. The body was taken to the home east of Lyle this noon. The funeral will be held from the Six Mile Grove church, but the time has not yet been decided.

SOURCE: unknown newspaper

NOTES:
Andi [Ande] was the wife of Ole Austinson (or Ostenson).

Andi Osmundsdatter, was born 2-26-1855, in Norway, the daughter of Osmund Olson and Thone Olsdatter. Andi died 12-15-1920, St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, Minnesota, and is buried in Six Mile Grove Cemetery.

(Credit: Mark Ashley, 2/2/2014)

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Franklin M. Trihus, 57, died Monday, August 25, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester after a nine-month battle with cancer.

He was born January 22, 1946, to Marvel and Olga (Madson) Trihus. After graduating from Blooming Prairie High School in 1963, he attended Dunwoody Institute in the Twin Cities, where he received his electrical license. He worked as a union electrician for I.B.E.W. Local 343 out of Rochester for 35 years, serving on the executive board the last 15 years. He also ran the family farm and was in the Army Reserves for six years.

On May 14, 1966, he married Constance A. Koster at First Lutheran Church of Blooming Prairie. Franklin enjoyed spending time with family, researching his family heritage, farming and road trips to Treasure Island.

Survivors include his wife; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Bruce Wolf, Blooming Prairie; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Tara Trihus, Farmington; Mike and Melissa Trihus, Blooming Prairie; James Trihus, Blooming Prairie; nine grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Marge Trihus, Blooming Prairie; brother-in-law, Allan Lofthus, Dodge Center; aunt, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gordon Trihus; and sister, Elaine Lofthus.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 27, 2003, at the funeral home and Thursday at the church for one hour before the service. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, Austin. Interment at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery.

Source: Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home.

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Funeral notice: Scott R. Roberts, 40

Scott R. Roberts, age 40 of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Marys Campus.

Service: Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating.

Visitation: The Roberts family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Wednesday, February 5 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home.

Memorials: Memorials in Scott's memory are preferred in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
1 FEB 2014

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Scott Richard Roberts

Obituary

Scott R. Roberts, age 40 of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Marys Campus. Scott Richard was born November 25, 1973 to Richard and Sheila (Feil) Roberts in Wausau, Wisconsin. Scott graduated from East Kentwood High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and went on to study business at Grand Rapids Community College. For many years he managed various restaurants in the Grand Rapids Area. He also served the communities of Onekama and Bear Lake, Michigan as a volunteer fireman.

On June 20, 2008 Scott was united in marriage to Kristine I. Anderson in Rockford, Michigan. They resided in the Grand Rapids Area where he had been a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and was a former member of the Rockford Masons.

In 2012 Scott and Kristine moved to Austin to be closer to his mom and extended family. During his time in Austin he managed the Pizza Hut Restaurant, and most recently has worked in security for Hormel Foods. At the center of his life was the love he had for his wife and three children.

Survivors include his wife Kristine, three children Alexander, Samantha, and Aerika, and his mother Sheila Roberts, all of Austin; by aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Scott was preceded in death by his father Richard Roberts in 2005, his brother Eric Roberts in 2001, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin with Reverend Thomas Ogilvie, officiating.

The Roberts Family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials in Scott’s memory are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 4 FEB 2014

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Constantine 'Deno' Lecakis, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, after an extended stay at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Constantine William Lecakis was born November 16, 1951, in Austin, to William and Theoni Lecakis. He graduated from Austin High School in 1970. Deno married Alicja Antonia Blinkow on August 1, 2003, at Michael's Restaurant in Rochester.

Deno was a partner in The Townhouse Restaurant. For many years, he owned and operated The Arcade Game Room in Austin, the Austin Shuttle and Cab Company and other real estate ventures.

Deno enjoyed hunting, golfing, playing cards and watching football games.

He was proud of his Greek heritage and Orthodox faith. He was also proud of his wife's Polish origin and his love of America. He enjoyed many trips to Europe visiting friends and relatives. Deno lived life to the fullest and died like a true Spartan. Indeed a special person with many friends, he always was ready to extend a helping hand.

He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Rochester, and he served as District Governor of AHEPA and other organizations.

Upon Deno's request, a sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at St. Marys Hospital for their special treatment, care and other courtesies extended to him and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Theoni Lecakis.

Deno is survived by his wife Alicja Lecakis, of Austin; stepchildren: Robert (Monica) Blinkow, of Austin; Katarzyna Blinkow, of Austin; grandchildren: Igor Blinkow, of Austin; and Zofia Blinkow, of Austin; nephew: William (Carrie) Lecakis, of Woodridge, Illinois; and their son, Constantine William Lecakis; niece: Theoni (Nick) Limouris, of Batavia, Illinois; and their children, Isabella Limouris and Denis Limouris; brother: Tony (Nereida) Lecakis, of Austin; uncles: Xristo Kolokythias, of Patras, Greece; Nick (Ann) Kolokythias, of Rochester; cousins: Ari, Peter, Sam, Philip and Antonia Kolas, of Rochester; and many cousins in Greece.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Father Mark Munoz officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
4 FEB 2014

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(May 22, 1927 - February 2, 2014)

Amaryllis 'Ole' Olson, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin, Minnesota.

Amaryllis Mae Schoenecke, the daughter of Otto E. and Clara (Bergheim) Schoenecke was born May 22, 1927 in Madison, South Dakota. She attended Madison Central High School. Amaryllis furthered her education at Sioux Valley, Augusta College and graduated in 1948 where she earned her RN degree. Amaryllis was united in marriage to C. Vernon Olson on July 3, 1949 in Madison, South Dakota, and had two daughters, Debby and Becky.

They moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she worked at St. Olaf Hospital in the OB department for 42 years. Amaryllis was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the American Red Cross.

Amaryllis was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Clara Schoenecke, two brothers, her husband C. Vernon Olson and daughter Debby Ihrke.

She is survived by her daughter and sons-in-law: Becky and Rich Johnson, Gilbert, Arizona, Keith Ihrke, Austin, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Tara (Chad) Fossey, Camas, Washington, Vaughn (Kelly) Ihrke, Isanti, Minnesota, Kelly (Nathan) Marvin, Clearwater, Minnesota; three great-grandchildren: Lilly Fossey, Neva Ihrke and Noah Ihrke; nephews and nieces, Kerry (Vivianne) Schoenecke, Farmington, Minnesota, Sandy (Dave) Stewart, Waseca, Minnesota, Diane (Lee) Holthus, Waseca, Minnesota, Jeff Olson, Houston, Texas, Tom (Dede) Olson, Parker, Colorado, Laurie (Tom) McGrath, Poplar, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 6th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend William Odermann officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Source: clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
4 FEB 2014

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(December 31, 1910 - February 2, 2014)

Bertha E. Holderness, age 103, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 7th, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Relay for Life or the American Heart Association.

Source: clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
4 FEB 2014

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Bertha E. Holderness, 103

Bertha E. Holderness, 103, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Bertha was born in Wadena, Minnesota, on December 31, 1910 to Harry and Emma (Lenz) Thomson. She married Leonard Holderness on April 27, 1932, in Frazee, Minnesota She cleaned houses for many years, was a patient sitter at the hospital and worked for several years at Hormel. In her spare time, Bertha enjoyed camping, fishing, collecting seashells and making crafts. Bertha especially enjoyed taking trips to Florida.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Boeke; son, Eugene Holderness; husband, Leonard; and five brothers.

Bertha is survived by her daughters: Darlene (Dennis) Kolb, of Austin; Linda Olson, of Stacy, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and one step great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law: Venetta Thomson, of Motley, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Relay for Life or the American Heart Association.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
5 FEB 2014

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Cecelia K. Helgeson, age 96, of Austin, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at Our House Memory Care in Austin. Cecelia Katherine Fitzsimmons was born April 20, 1917, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Clark and Theresa (Hammerstein) Fitzsimmons. She grew up near Medford, and attended school in Owatonna and Blooming Prairie.

In 1936, Cecelia and Amos Helgeson were united in marriage in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Cecelia spent her married years raising their children. Amos passed away in 1976. An avid reader and seamstress, Cecilia also enjoyed gardening, painting, and traveling, especially to Texas during the winter. She was a member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Lee, of Austin, and Debra Sue Helgeson, currently living in Greece; her son Wallace (Suzanne) Helgeson of Austin; five grandchildren: Jane, Sara, Anne, Mary, and Brandon; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends in the Austin area.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents Clark and Theresa Fitzsimmons, her husband Amos Helgeson, her son Alan 'Butch' Helgeson, two sisters, Ky McDonald and Rita O'Donnell.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin, with Pastor Lindsay Stolen officiating. The Helgeson Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service at the church. The family prefers that memorials be directed to recipient of donor's choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
4 FEB 2014

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a.k.a. OSCAR OSTENSON

Oscar, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Ostenson, died Tuesday afternoon after a week's illness. Never during the time of his brief illness was his case considered dangerous and although not well, he was about the house Monday. Oscar was always healthy and hardly knew what it was to be sick. When he became ill he was not willing to submit, and fought the fever bravely to the last.

Oscar Ostenson was born on the farm in Nevada township, where he died, on November 25th, 1886. He always lived at home and at the time of his death was the one to be depended on to do the heavy work on the farm.

He leaves besides his aged father and mother, two brothers, Austin and Herman Austinson, all of this vicinity.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon at Six Mile Grove Church. -- Lyle Tribune

Source: Transcript, Wed.,
11-13-1918, page 2, col. 4.

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NOTES:

Obituary for Oscar Austinson, Mower County, Minnesota.

Oscar died November 05, 1918. Oscar used both Austinson and Ostenson as surnames. The obituary uses the name "Austinson," but at the Six Mile Grove Cemetery he is listed as "Ostenson."

(Credit: Mark Ashley, Feb. 4, 2014)

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Deloris 'Dee' Petersen, 87, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting, Iowa.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service, Onawa, Iowa.

Deloris Clarine was born January 3, 1927, in Hayward, Minnesota, the daughter of Harvey and Agnes (Jensen) Heegard. She was raised in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where she graduated from High School in 1945.

Deloris and Howard Petersen were united in marriage on September 15, 1946 in Albert Lea. To this union two sons were born, Steven and Kent. The family lived in Austin from 1951 until 1987, where she owned "The Windfall" gift shop. They have lived in Park Rapids, Minnesota, since 1987.

Dee and Howard helped found the Fifth Crow Wing Lake Association, and she also wrote the "Wild Side" column for the association's news letter. She was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Dee loved being creative and enjoyed doing crafts and handiwork. She was an amazing artist. Dee also loved nature and going to casinos.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Howard, of Park Rapids, Minnesota; two sons, Steven (Mary) Petersen, of Bend, Oregon; and Kent (Eileen) Petersen, of Sloan, Iowa; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois (Roger) Bailey, of Glenville, Minnesota; and Jeanette Godtland, of Albert Lea.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Agnes; brother, Luverne; twin brother, Darrel; and sister, Marilyn Amerson.

Memorials may be directed in Dee's memory to Headwaters Animal Shelter, 901 Western Ave. S., Park Rapids, MN 56470.

Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
5 FEB 2014

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Elmer Dimmel went to his heavenly home on January 28, 2014. He was 82 years old.

He grew up in Janesville, Minnesota, and moved to Austin, Minnesota, in 1953, remaining there for 60 years. Elm lived his faith and was an uplifting and considerate man. He had a smile, hug, and kind word for everyone he met. He often said, "God has taken care of me so far and He will now. What will be, will be." Elm loved to be with his family and enjoyed the outdoors -- whether he was hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, or just puttering in the yard. He was an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin. He was a Korean War veteran and worked for the George A. Hormel Co. for 32 years. He was a great neighbor and friend and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn, in Blacksburg, Virginia, three children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. They are son, Brad (and Betsy) Dimmel, and their two children, Benjamin and Brent - all of Roswell, Georgia; son, Rick (and Mary) Dimmel, and their seven children, Michael (wife, Lorin; daughter, Kristen, of Florida), Robert (wife, Victoria; son, Andrew; and daughter, Zelie, of Virginia), William (North Dakota), John (Florida), and Marie, Peter, and James, all of Boyce, Virginia; daughter, Cindy (and Bill) Schiffer, and their three children, Christine, Laura, and Daniel, all of Blacksburg, Virginia.

Elm was one of nine children. He is survived by brother, Loren Dimmel, from Saint Peter, Minnesota, and sister, Belva Brown, from Faribault, Minnesota; also brothers-in-law, Don Ferch, of Austin; Larry Keep, of Longmont, Colorado; and Marv Kollos, of Janesville; and sisters-in-law, Elaine Dimmel, of Spokane, Washington; Mary Jane Dimmel, of Faribault; Jean Stankey, of Janesville; and Norma Ellanson of Lake Crystal, Minnesota; as well as dozens of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents (Ida and Henry Dimmel); his brothers, Victor, Darhld, Ross and Earl Dimmel; his sisters, Mryles Ferch and Helen Keep; and his grandson, Luke Schiffer. Also preceded by his father and mother-in-law (Charles and Elsie Stankey), brothers –in-law Irvin and Herbert Stankey, Don Sutlief, and Del Ellanson, sisters-in-law, Audrey Sutlief, Shirley Kollos, and Gladys Stankey.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin. It will be preceded by visitation, starting at 10 a.m., and followed by a luncheon at the church. Interment will be at the Smiths Mill Cemetery that afternoon. The procession will leave Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Smiths Mill at 3:30 p.m. and return to the church after the graveside service for a time of fellowship.

Arrangements are being completed by the Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Janesville.

For guestbook and further information, please visit www.McRaithFuneralHome.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
5 FEB 2014

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Obituary for Elmer W. Dimmel

Elmer Dimmel went to his heavenly home on January 28, 2014. He was 82 years old.

He grew up in Janesville, MN and moved to Austin, MN in 1953, remaining there for 60 years. Elm lived his faith and was an uplifting and considerate man. He had a smile, hug, and kind word for everyone he met. He often said "God has taken care of me so far and He will now. What will be, will be." Elm loved to be with his family and enjoyed the outdoors – whether he was hiking, hunting, fishing, gardening, or just puttering in the yard. He was an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin. He was a Korean War Veteran and worked for the George A. Hormel Company for 32 years. He was a great neighbor and friend and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn in Blacksburg, VA, three children, 12 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. They are son Brad (and Betsy) Dimmel, and their two children Benjamin and Brent -- all of Roswell, GA; son Rick (and Mary) Dimmel, and their seven children Michael (wife Lorin, daughter Kristen of FL), Robert (wife Victoria, son Andrew and daughter Zelie of VA), William (ND), John (FL), and Marie, Peter, and James all of Boyce, VA; daughter Cindy (and Bill) Schiffer, and their three children Christine, Laura, and Daniel all of Blacksburg, VA.

Elm was one of nine children. He is survived by brother Loren Dimmel from Saint Peter, MN and sister Belva Brown from Faribault, MN, also brothers-in-law Don Ferch of Austin, Larry Keep of Longmont, CO, and Marv Kollos of Janesville, MN and sisters-in-law Elaine Dimmel of Spokane, WA, Mary Jane Dimmel of Faribault, MN, Jean Stankey of Janesville, MN and Norma Ellanson of Lake Crystal, MN, as well as dozens of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents (Ida and Henry Dimmel), his brothers Victor, Darhld, Ross and Earl Dimmel, his sisters Mryles Ferch and Helen Keep, and his grandson Luke Schiffer. Also preceded by his father and mother-in-law (Charles and Elsie Stankey), brothers –in-law Irvin and Herbert Stankey, Don Sutlief, and Del Ellanson, sisters-in-law Audrey Sutlief, Shirley Kollos, and Gladys Stankey.

The funeral will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (2103 8th St. S.W.) in Austin, MN. It will be preceded by visitation, starting at 10:00 AM, and followed by a luncheon at the church. Interment will be at the Smiths Mill Cemetery that afternoon. The procession will leave Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Smiths Mill at 3:30 PM and return to the church after the graveside service for a time of fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimers Association in memory of Elmer.

Arrangements are being completed by the Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Janesville.

Source: www.mcraithfuneralhome.com website

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Joseph L. "Joe" Cook, 75, died peacefully and comfortably on Friday, February 7, 2014, at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence in Wayland, Massachusetts, following an illness of several months.

He was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on November 14, 1938, the son of the late Joseph G. Cook and Grace M. (LeRoy) Cook.

Joe spent his earlier years in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and graduated from Provincetown High School with the Class of 1957. After graduation he enlisted with the United States Air Force as an Airman. Joe was honored to represent his country in the armed forces and was proud to be a veteran. He graduated with an AS Degree in Mortuary Science from the California School of Mortuary Science. For many years he was associated as a funeral director and embalmer with Gates, Kingsley and Gates Funeral Home in Santa Monica, California, and for several years with the John Mayer Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota. He also was associated with the Hormel Company in Research and Development for many years.

Joe was an honest and dedicated friend of the Bryant family and a trusted associate to the John C. Bryant Funeral Home for the past 12 years until his recent illness. He moved to Massachusetts 15 years ago from Minnesota and resided with family in Natick, Massachusetts, before moving to the Cochituate Village Apartments five years ago where he developed many lasting friendships.

Joe was the father of Christopher S. Cook and his wife, Peggy, of Roseville, Minnesota; Gregory J. Cook and his wife Jayleen of Glenville, Minnesota, and Deborah Cook and her husband, Brian Hagan, of Austin, Minnesota, and the late Jeffrey Cook, who died in 2011. He was the grandfather of Larissa Cook of Austin, Minnesota, and Danielle Cook of Glenville, Minnesota. Brother of Peter R. Cook and his wife Tonya of Provincetown, Massachusetts; Irene Malouff of Huntington Beach, California, and Grace Ramsey and her husband Richard of Natick, Mass. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and many friends as well as the mother of his children, Sharon Hunter of Austin, Minn.

He loved to visit Provincetown, Mass., and Cape Cod, enjoyed the beaches and sunsets over the harbor. He was a people person with an outgoing personality, a quick wit and always a warm smile. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling his many stories. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved Joe and the many lives he touched.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
8 FEB 2014

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Lela Buckingham, 91, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Lela Kathleen Wilson was born January 7, 1923, at home in Rodman, Iowa, the daughter of Louis M. Wilson and Leona R. (Firkins) Wilson. In 1928 the family moved to Rolfe, Iowa. She attended the country school Pikertown through eighth grade. She graduated from Plover High School in 1939 in Plover, Iowa. On Jan.3, 1942 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Hilton at the Plover Presbyterian Church. Together they settled into crop and livestock farming in the Plover area. Dancing, both ballroom and square dancing, was enjoyed by the couple. Fishing was another favorite pastime.

To this union, four children were born: Larry (1942), Linda (1947), Laura (1959), and Leonard (1960). Lela was a busy "stay at home mom" who raised big gardens and chickens, cooked wonderful meals and baked goodies; pie, bread, cake, or cookies nearly every day. Sewing was another talent. Her patience, kindness, honesty, and generosity to others set a good example for all of her family.

In Plover Lela and her Aunt Marvel sang many duets at anniversaries and funerals. Lela was a faithful member of the Plover Presbyterian and later the Methodist Church, the Friendly Circle Club and two '500' clubs.

In 1966 a farm was purchased near Elkton, Minnesota. The Dexter United Methodist Church in Dexter, Minn., became the family’s new church home. She became a member of the church choir and served on several committees. Her love of gardening blossomed and she joined the Friendly Garden Club. She loved to travel and share her experiences.

On October 16, 1975, her high school sweetheart passed away. Ten years later she married Charles Buckingham on December 15, 1985, at the Dexter Methodist Church in Dexter, Minnesota. They spent fourteen winters in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, enjoying their retirement years. Acrylic and oil painting became her hobby. Charles passed away on September 20, 1999.

Survivors include her four children, her four step-children, and their families: Larry (Kathryn) of Elkton, Minn., and son, William Hilton (Carla), Kaitlyn and Grace of Dexter, Minnesota, and daughter, Cynthia Hilton (Dustin Lonergan), Rose Creek, Minnesota, Linda (Richard) Svenson of Decorah, Iowa, and children, Rachel (Aron) Baccam, Josha, Brandon, and Kathleen of Rockford, Minnesota, Matthew Svenson of Coralville, Iowa, and Miriam (Chad) Sessler, Isabella, and Sierra of Aplington, Iowa. Laura Hilton (Dana Huber) of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Leonard Hilton of Buffalo, Minnesota, Sharon July (Vern Bauernfeind) of Rochester, Minnesota, daughter, Stacy (Brian) Tiedeman, Emily, son, Nicklaus (Rachel) Jared, Olivia, and Delilah. Thomas Buckingham (Denise Wendt) of Kasson, Minnesota, daughters Melissa (Ryan) Smith, Connor, Colton, Madison, and Leo of Adams, Minnesota, Valerie (Lee Skjervem) Vondra, Haeven, Caitlynn, and Brody of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Theresa (Matthew) Van Rossem, Hunter of Phoenix Arizona, Mary Buckingham-King (Larry King) of Kasson, Minnesota, daughters Allison (Craig) Dolenc, Hunter and Cameron of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and Jordan (Sven) Hovey, Lily, Gage, and expectant twins of Mondovi, Wisconsin, Randy (Judy) Buckingham, Coy, Natasha, and Ashley of Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Lela is also survived by her brother, Louis D. (Dolores) Wilson of Ankeny, Iowa, and sister Lorraine Schott of Ames, Iowa, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Lela was preceded in death by her parents, Louis M. and Leona Wilson; parents-in-law, Bert and Fannie HIlton; husbands, Lawrence Hilton and Charles Buckingham; step-son, John Buckingham; sisters-in-law; and brothers-in-law.

Funeral services for Lela Buckingham will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2014, at the Dexter United Methodist Church in Dexter, Minnesota, with The Rev. Karen Ashton officiating. Burial will take place at the Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and one hour prior to the service at church.

Memorials are preferred to the Dexter United Methodist Church of Dexter, Minnesota, or the charity of your choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
8 FEB 2014

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Dorothy Mae Osmonson, 82, died peacefully in her sleep after a lingering illness at her home in Moscow, Minnesota, on Saturday evening, February 8, 2014.

Dorothy was born on October 30, 1931, on a farm in Lodi Township, [Mower county] Minnesota, to Sanford and Leona (Eling) Peterson. She was the third of 10 children. Dorothy lived in the Austin area her entire life and attended Austin High School. Her first job was at Austin Candy where she met her future husband, James, in December of 1948. Dorothy and James were married on January 19, 1952. Dorothy held several jobs in food service and food processing until 1974, when she started work at the Gerard Academy. She retired from Gerard Academy in 1993.

Dorothy and James moved from Austin to their acreage in Moscow, Minnesota, in 1987, where they enjoyed country living. Dorothy especially liked watching the many different kinds of birds they attracted with feeders and playing cards with her husband and family. She is remembered by her children for being a devoted and loving mother. She will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by her husband, James Osmonson; children, Jerry (Ann) Osmonson, of Victoria, Minnesota, and Tammy (Chad) Smiley, of Colonial Heights, Virginia; four grandchildren, Stephen Osmonson, Stacy (Jon) Valdez, Danielle (Chris) Tucker, Chase Smiley; two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Jack Valdez; brother, Robert (Tina) Peterson, of Davenport, Iowa; and sister, Sharon (Duane) Hauge, of Glenville, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her oldest son Stephen; her sisters, Maxine Thompson, LaDonna Peterson, Ilene Meier; her twin brother, Donald and brothers Merle, Floyd Laverne, and Douglas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Chaplain Karen Grandall, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
10 FEB 2014

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Vernon Myles Anderson was born on August 28, 1911, at Rose Creek, Minnesota, the son of Ole I. and Minnie (Enerson) Anderson.

He resided in rural Lyle, Minnesota, until 1946, when he moved to rural Adams, Minnesota. In 1953 he moved to Adams and in 1960, to Austin, Minnesota, making his home at 715 9th Ave. SE.

His marriage to Irene Jeanette Hanson took place on November 9, 1933, in Lyle.

Mr. Andeson wa a farmer and later a small business owner and salesman. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Mr. Anderson died at 4 p.m. November 13, 1982, at st. Olaf Hospital, Austin.

Surviving are his wife, Irene; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ronald Anderson and wife, Lorna, Lubbock, Texas; a saughter and son-in-law, Janice Ingersoll and husband James, Austin; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl O. and Mickey Andeson, Austin; a brother-in-law, Joy Nelson, Adams; a sister-in-law, Minerva Hanson, Mason City, Iowa; five grandchildren: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Doetkott, River Falls, Wisconsin; Martha Anderson, Decorah, Iowa; James Ingersoll, Ted Anderson, Lubbock, Texas; and Karen Ingersoll, Austin.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., November 16, 1982, at Grace Lutheran Church, Austin, Rrev. H. Mayer officiating. Interment was in Grandview memorial Gardens, with pallbearers: Orrie Anderson, DeVere Austinson, Oliver Jacobson, Loren Nelson, Thorman Olson, and Walter Underdahl. Sylvia Solbert was organist.

Worlein Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 11-30-1982
(Submitted by Mark Ashley)

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Ole I. Anderson, son of Ingebrit and Emma Anderson, was born on October 12, 1879, in Nevada township, [Mower county, Minnesota].

He was baptized and confirmed in the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, where he had been an active member all his life.

Mr. Anderson spent his life on a farm in that community, where he had always been known as a hard working and an honest man. His honesty and integrity were recognized by all who knew him.

In May, 1902, he was united in marriage with Minnie Enerson. To this union four children were born.

Mr. Anderson is survivied by his wife; three sons: Vernon and Irving, near Adams, and Carl, on the home place; two brothers, Sever, Rhame, North Dakota; and Ingebrit, of this community; 12 grand-children and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother in 1904, his father in 1915, and a daughter, Alpha (Mrs. Joy Nelson) in 1944. One sister, Mrs. Sophia Hedin, and two brothers, Edward and Christian, also preceded him in death.

He passed away on May 29, 1951, at the Martin Baldner Rest home in Adams, where he spent the last four weeks. He reached the age of 71 years, and 7 months.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, June 2, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, with Rev. S. Gjervik officiating. Mrs. Merle Young sang "Some Day We'll Understand" and the choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling."

Pallbearers were Nordahl Anderson, Howard Austinson, Harlan Olson, John Hedin, Verner Hedin and Lloyd Uglum.

Source: The Austin Daily Herald.
(Submitted by Mark Ashley)

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Minnie T. Anderson, daughter of Tom and Anne Enerson, was born on March 9, 1878, in Nevada Township. She was baptized and confirmed in Six Miles Grove Lutheran Church, where she was a lifelong member.

Mrs. Anderson spent her life in this area until 1967, when she moved to St. Mark's Lutheran Home in AUstin.

In May 1903, she was united in marriage to Ole I. Anderson. To this union four children were born. She is survived by two sons, Vernon and Carl, Austin; one brother, Arnold Enerson, Rose Creek; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Joy (Alpha) Nelson in 1944; one son, Irving, in 1968; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Irving Anderson, in 1950; one grandson, one great-great-grandson; five sisters and two brothers.

Minnie passed away on October 23, 1975, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home. She reached the age of 97 years, seven months. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 1975, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, with Rev. V. Aaker officiating.

Interment was in Six Mile Grove cemetery, with three grandsons and three great-grandsons serving as pallberaers: Loren Nelson, Orrie Anderson, Mark Anderson, Dennis Underdahl, Craig Anderson and Scott Kolb.

Worlein Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

God took her
It was His will.
But in our hearts,
She liveth still.

Source: Austin Daily Herald.
(Submitted by Mark Ashley)

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Obituary

Dennis T. Tate, age 58 of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Adams Health Care Center. He was born January 3, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to James L. and Dorothy J. (Brekke) Tate. A 1974 graduate of Austin High School, Dennis attended Austin Junior College. Following his education, he worked at REM Woodvale as a night shift supervisor for over 20 years. Dennis loved muscle cars, especially the Ford Mustang. Two years ago, he moved to Adams Health Care Center. He will be remembered as a very generous and patient person.

Dennis is survived by his sisters Penny Boyle of Austin and Toni (Roger) Hyland of Blooming Prairie, his brothers David Tate of Monument, Colorado, Doug (Vanthany) Tate of Hollandale, Minnesota, Dale (Karla) Tate of Dodge Center, Minnesota, and Dan (Cindy) Tate of Sartell, Minnesota; half-sister Lisa Tate of Austin; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Tate and Dorothy Tate.

At Dennis’ request, there are no formal services planned. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
12 FEB 2014

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Jayden Robert Boettcher, age 41, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire.

He was born February 20, 1972 in Austin, Minnesota, to Gary and Donnamae Boettcher.

At the age of 14, Jayden started playing in his mother's band and continued playing in other bands. He opened for Joe Diffy, Charlie Daniels, Ronny Milsap and many others. He purchased Dagen Entertainment and booked several bands.

Jayden loved playing his guitar, riding his Harley, hunting and fishing. Jayden loved everyone and everyone loved him. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Jayden is survived by his father, Gary Boettcher of Austin, Minnesota; his mother, Donnamae Boettcher (friend Lefty Arett) of Bullhead City, Arizona; his sons Jarin and Josh Boettcher of Menomonie, Wisconsin; sisters, Lorrie Lang of Austin, Minnesota, and Kimmy Lang; also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends;

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Menomonie.

Memorials may be sent to Donnamae Boettcher at 2000 Ramar Rd., Lot 20, Bullhead City, AZ 86442.

Source: Olson Funeral Home website -
http://www.olsonfuneral.com/

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Obituary

Joi Maphanh, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, February 10, 2014, at his home. He was born December 5, 1935 in Laos to Ma and Phan Maphanh. Joi was married to Tip Inboua in May 1960 in Laos. Joi made his life as a farmer who moved to the United States in 1981, where he lived in Chicago and then in Stockton, CA. In 1998 he moved to Austin.

Joi is survived by his wife Tip Inboua of Austin, his children Phai (Ken) Khongsavah of Austin, Mai Inboua, Naenh (Don Bounsounn) Thonesavanh, and Dang (Lieng) Thonesavanh, all of Stockton, CA, Sy Inboua of Austin, Tanh Inboua of Stockton, Chanhdaeng Inboua and David Maphanh of Austin; 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
12 FEB 2014

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Obituary

Doris Mae Harber, age 85 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

Doris Mellem was born January 19, 1929 in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Carl and Gudrun (Jacobson) Mellem. After graduating from Austin High School in 1947, Doris worked for Dr.'s J. Hegge and R.S. Hegge as a secretary. On August 21, 1949, she was united in marriage to Robert Earl Harber at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, MN. The couple raised six children. Doris was a baker, often baking cinnamon rolls and up to seven loaves of bread a week. She also loved to garden and sew. She was a member of a neighborhood ‘project’ group, the Sons of Norway, and the Hannah Circle at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, where she also taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Doris will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by many.

Survivors include her husband Robert Harber of rural Blooming Prairie, her sons Mike (Deloris) Harber of Austin, Dan (Liz) Harber, also of Austin, Tom (Tammy) Harber of Blooming Prairie; her daughters Nancy Schwartz of Blooming Prairie, MN, Jean (Todd) Lewis of Dothan, AL, Denise (Mike) Fogarty of Rochester, MN; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Beverly (Alan) Adamson of Minneapolis, Patricia (Irv) Johnson of Muskegon, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Gudrun Mellem, her sisters Shirley Folken and Carol Whalen, her brother Donald Mellem, and two brothers in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 14 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Udolpho Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
12 FEB 2014

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Obituary for Torbjorn "Tom" Enerson,

Torbjorn Enerson, Bekset, son of Torbjorn and Gunild Enerson, was born June 17th, 1854, in Rock Prairie, Wisconsin. At the age of two years he came with his parents to Mower county, Minnesota. They located on a farm 1/2 mile north and one mile east of Lyle.

He was confirmed in the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church by Rev. Olson. On February 27th, 1877, he was united in marriage to Annie Austinson by Rev. Olson. Three years later they moved to the farm where they lived since.

To this union were born nine children, all living: Arnold at home; Theodore, Minnie (Mrs. O.I. Anderson), Julia (Mrs. Oliver Austinson), Stena (Mrs. John Lastine), Nora (Mrs. Elmer Nelson) of this community, Alma (Mrs. A.C. Bisbee) of Northfield, Selma (Mrs. Henry Nelson) of Rosholt, S. Dakota, and John of Albert Lea.

Five years ago last February he was taken sick with what appeared to be a slight stroke, and since that time his health has gradually failed, including his sight and hearing. About a year ago his vision failed him entirely. The last four weeks he was confined to his bed. Last Saturday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, the call came, peacefully, to relieve him, at the age of 81 years 4 months and 2 days, this being the first death in his family.

The departed has been a quiet and unassuming man, and a lover of his home. His illness caused him considerable pain and suffering, which he bore bravely in silence.

He is also survived by his wife and two sisters: Mrs. Christian Nelson, and Mrs. Julia Martin; thirty-two grand-children and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Six Mile Grove church, Rev. Olaf Langehough officiating. Six grandchildren acted as pall bearers.

(Newspaper Unknown)

Notes: Torbjorn "Tom" died 19 OCT 1935.
calculations say he was born 17 jun 1854.
(contributed by Mark Ashley, 2/2014)

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Obituary for Anna "Austinson" Enerson,

Anna Austinson Enerson, daughter of Osten and Aase Austinson, was born June 17, 1855, in Telemarken, Norway, where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. At the age of 15 years, a day after her confirmation, she and her parents emigrated to the United States and settled in Nevada township.

On February 27, 1877, she was united in marriage to Torbjorn Enerson, and resided for a time with his parents, who lived east of Lyle. They moved to their own home seven miles northeast of Lyle, in 1881, whre they resided the remaining years of their lives. Mr. Enerson passed away on October 19, 1935.

Mrs. Enerson became ill last September and died February 24, 1940.

She is survived by nine children: Mrs. A.C. Bisbee (Alma) of Northfield, Mrs. Henry Nelson (Selma) of Waltham, John of Albert Lea, Mrs. John Lastine (Stena), Theodore, Mrs. Ole Anderson (Minnie), Mrs. Oliver Austinson (Julia), Mrs. Elmer Nelson (Nora) and Arnold, residing in the Nevada community. There are also one brother, Ole Austinson of Lyle, 32 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Mrs. Enerson was a kind and loving mother, devoted to her home and children, sacrificing all for her loved ones. She will be greatly missed by those who were near and dear to her.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at her late home and at 2:00 o'clock at the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, the Rev. O.M. Langehough officiating. Burial was in the Six Mile Grove cemetery.

(Newspaper Unknown)
(contributed by Mark Ashley, 2/2014)

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Funeral services for long-time Albert Lea educator Richard Arlen Hart will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at the United Methodist church of Albert Lea. The Rev. Tom Biatek will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, and again one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

Richard Hart died on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at his home. He was 82 years old.

Richard was born on January 7, 1932, at home in rural Olmsted County, the son of Edna (Horton) and Orval Hart. He graduated from Pine Island High School and earned a teaching degree from Winona State University. He completed his master’s degree in mathematics and Science at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, attending graduate school on scholarship. Richard served in the United States Army at Fort Belvoir and played semi-professional baseball. After working for a year at Fulda, Minn., he taught science to several generations of Albert Lea students and was employed by the School District from 1958 until his retirement in 1991. He coached baseball and football at the junior high level and taught drivers training as well as the summer science program.

Richard married Beverly Dearmin in Austin in 1953, and had just celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary. He was the father of four children, the grandfather of 10 grandchildren, as well as seven great-grandchildren. A skilled craftsman, Richard rebuilt his home with his own hands when it was destroyed by a tornado in April, 1967. (This home was built on the site of Richard’s previous house, a structure that he also built with his own labor and completed only a month before the tornado). Richard was an avid sportsman and conservationist and enjoyed many outdoor activities, particularly hunting and fishing at his lake cabin, a place on Graves Lake that he also built. He liked to golf and bowl with his friends, was an excellent cook, and was well-known as a referee at school-sanctioned sporting events throughout southern Minnesota. He spent most summers relaxing at his cabin near Grand Rapids. He enjoyed reading and the study of history. A sociable man, Richard Hart had innumerable friends and was a member of the American Legion and the Fountain lake Sportsman’s Club.

Richard is survived by his wife, Beverly; sister, Dorieta (Larry) Reynolds, of Wabasha, Minn.; children, Janet Deane, of Rochester, Julie Beckmann and her husband, John, of Austin; Connie Rupp and her husband, Bobby, of Lake Mills, Iowa; and Rick Hart and his wife, Julie, of Galveston, Texas; grandchildren, Ali, Nicki, Sena, William, Jake, Jack, Angelica, Justin, Michaela, and John.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Neil Hart.

Memorials may be directed to the United Methodist Church, the Freeborn County Humane Society, or the Freeborn County Historical Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
13 FEB 2014

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The funeral service for Leonard Maurice Blanchard will be 11 a.m. February 15, 2014, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 411 West Main Street, Brownsdale, Minnesota with Rev. Jeff Sage officiating. Interment will be in Waltham Township Cemetery in rural Waltham.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Leonard Maurice Blanchard, 89, passed away on February 12, 2014, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Leonard was born on August 25, 1924, the son of George and Edith (Pace) Blanchard in Mower County, Minnesota. He was married to Anelda Dulitz on September 28, 1947. He married Evelyn Steigerwald, on September 30, 2000.

Leonard was a lifelong resident and farmer in Mower County. He enjoyed reading, walking, music and his grandchildren. Leonard was active in his church as an Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and he sang in the choir.

Leonard is survived by his children, Vicki (Stewart) Reid, of Waltham, Minnesota; Daniel (Kathy) Blanchard, of Sergeant, Minnesota; Jim (Ruby) Blanchard, of Kasson, Minnesota; Bill (Janice) Blanchard, of Waltham; Betsy (Tom) Jeppesen, of Lakeville, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Rassmussen, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; and Bonnie (Joe) Fruth, of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; infant son, Paul; four brothers and seven sisters.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
14 FEB 2014

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Rae Stiles Ormsby, 68, of Pine Island, Minnesota, died of pancreatic cancer on February 14, 2014.

Rae was born in Minneapolis on October 13, 1945, to Phillip and Martha (Aarnes) Stiles. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, but spent summers and holidays in Sebeka, Minn., with her mother’s family. After graduating from high school, she moved with her parents to Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif. She attended California Western University in San Diego, Minn., and married Richard (Rick) Ormsby on August 29, 1964. After their wedding, they moved to New England and attended Boston University where Rae received her nursing degree. Rae worked at several hospitals in New England while Rick served as a United Methodist minister in that area. They had a son, Gabriel, and a daughter, Rebekah, while living in New Hampshire.

In 1979, the family moved to Minnesota. Rae worked at Saint Olaf Hospital (Austin), Saint Marys Hospital (Rochester) and District One Hospital (Faribault) while Rick served churches in Dexter, Brownsdale, Grand Meadow, Pine Island, and Faribault, and acted as the Southeast District superintendent. Her diverse nursing career included work in intensive care, emergency nursing, and infection control. She was a supervisor and nursing educator, and received an advanced degree in transcultural nursing from Augsburg College, Minneapolis. She retired in 2010, and moved to Daybreak, her home in rural Pine Island. She regarded her grandchildren, Isaac, 10, and Alma, 5, as a special blessing.

Rae was a member Pine Island United Methodist Church, where she was active on the Worship Committee and Church Council, and loved teaching the high school Sunday School class. After retirement, she volunteered at the Salvation Army Health Clinic in Rochester and the Pine Island History Center, where she was known as the loom expert. She had a special love for Pine Island’s Van Horn Public Library, where she served on the board and did a variety of volunteered tasks, such as shelving and creating displays. In her spare time, Rae was an avid reader, enjoyed worldwide travel, and loved to sew anything from church banners to prom dresses.

Rae was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Rick, of Pine Island, son, Gabe (Heidi Eschenbacher), daughter Rebekah Ormsby (David Lofquist), and grandchildren Isaac and Alma, all living in Minneapolis.

Diagnosed with advanced cancer more than a year ago, Rae came to regard the past year as one of best of her life. She spent extra time with her immediate family, including week long excursions to Disney World and Itasca State Park. She was in touch with many lifelong friends and was encourage by cards, flowers, and notes of appreciation. She loved life, felt blessed beyond words, and only lamented that it was coming to an end. To her many friends, pastors, and other loved ones, we offer our heartfelt thanks. She died a truly grateful and happy woman, trusting a gracious God for her future. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for Pine Island United Methodist Church, Season's Hospice in Rochester or the Pine Island Van Horn Public Library.

A memorial service and remembrance will be held at Pine Island United Methodist Church, 200 North Main Street, at noon on Saturday, February 22. The family will host a calling hour beginning at 11 a.m. at the church. A luncheon will follow at the American Legion Hall, 108 1st Avenue SE.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
16 FEB 2014

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Evelia J. "Evy" Pedersen, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, departed to Heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Evy was born September 17, 1929, in Costa Rica, Central America, the youngest of 16 children, to Bernabe and Amelia Jiminez. She was a graduate of the University of Costa Rica and furthered her education at the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University. Evy enjoyed fulfilling careers as a registered nurse anesthetist, midwife, and Spanish teacher. She married her soul mate, Carlos C. Pedersen of Austin. The couple led a life of adventure traveling the U.S. and the world.

Survivors include her daughter, Lorelei (Rick) Bliss, of Austin; granddaughter, Lyndsey Waletzke (Jeff Grothe), Austin; three great-grandchildren, Dominic Gartner, Star and Daisy Grothe, all of Austin; a sister, Dinorah Bartell, of Austin.

She is preceded in death by her husband; 14 siblings; and several members of her large family.

She had three step-children and their families, the late Don (Lois) LaValley and Bob (Karen) Pedersen, all of Austin, Ken (Nancy) Pedersen, of Stillwater, Minn. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Mayer Funeral Home. Friends may call from 5-8 pm on Wednesday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to: Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Research, Rochester, Minnesota.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
16 FEB 2014

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Grace M. Stacy, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 13, 2014.

Grace Tietje was born on February 23, 1933, in Ceylon, Minnesota, to Ernest and Emma (Lubenow) Tietje. Grace married Darrell Stacy on May 25, 1956, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Wilbert, Minn. They had two children, David and Susan. Grace had a strong faith in the Lord, and her church was very important to her. She loved spending time with family and friends. She loved to bake and was known for her homemade buns, cookies, and pies that she made for her family and sold at Christmastime and for special events. She liked to fish, and enjoyed her flower garden. Grace will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by many.

Survivors include her husband, Darrell Stacy, of Austin; her children, David (Jenny) Stacy, of Anchorage, Alaska/Charlotte, N.C.; and Susan (Kim) Downey, of Austin; grandchildren Aaron, Samantha, Nathan, and Nicholas; one great-grandchild, Zooey; her brother, Don (Irene) Tietje, of Fairmont, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Myla Tietje, of Ceylon; many nieces and nephews.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Emma Tietje; parents-in-law, George and Edith Stacy, sisters, Eloise Roesner and Alice Knudsen, brothers Robert, Richard, and Herbert Tietje, brothers-in-law Willard Roesner, Hans Knudsen and George 'Don' Stacy, sisters-in-law Janice Tietje, of Fairmont, Minnesota; and Dolores Prust, of Mesa, Arizona; Suzie Colin, niece Brenda Roesner, and nephew Mark Tietje.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin, with Pastor Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 17, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Johns Radio Broadcast. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
16 FEB 2014

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Jack Bredfeldt, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
12 FEB 2014

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Pastor Jack Henry Bredfeldt, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

He was born August 19, 1923, in Davenport, Iowa, to Charles and Dorothy (Gilley) Bredfeldt. He attended high school in Davenport, graduating in 1941. Jack then attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport for engineering, but was called into the service. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1941 to 1944. After his three years of duty, he attended Iowa State University. During his senior year there, he attended a camp, where he felt a call to become a missionary. Jack transferred to Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska, and then entered Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul. On Valentine's Day in 1953, Jack met Hazel Damgaard, who was in nurses' training at Fairview Hospital.

On August 1, 1953, Jack and Hazel were married in Menomonie, Wis. Jack became the Associate Pastor at Woodlake Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, and the church supported Jack and Hazel as they began their missionary service. They traveled as missionaries for the Evangelical Lutheran Church, spending from 1954 to 1958 in the French African Republic. In 1959, they returned to the United States, leaving again for Africa from 1960 to 1965. Upon their return to the U.S. in 1965, Jack began an interim position before he was called to St. Johns Lutheran Church in Elkton. He served at St. John’s for 22 years. Jack's favorite pastimes were hunting in Africa, collecting stamps and coins, carpentry work, and gardening. He also was interested in model planes and was a member of the Adams American Legion.

Jack is survived by his wife Hazel Bredfeldt of Austin, four daughters, Deborah (Stan) Harms, of Quincy, Illinois; Ruth Ann (Dave) Gehrke, of New Ulm, Minnesota; Naomi (Rich) Gabrielson, of Austin; and Sharon (Mike) Cooper, of Rancho Palos Verdes, of California; two sons, John (Barb) Bredfeldt, of Tustin Ranch, Calif.; and Paul (Kris) Bredfeldt, of Austin; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Elkton, with Rev. Liz Erickson officiating. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Elkton. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
16 FEB 2014

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