Birth: May 31, 1944
Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa

Death: Jun. 7, 2014
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona

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JOYCE ANN GREGORY

May 31, 1944 - June 7, 2014

Joyce Gregory, age 70 of Mesa, passed away June 7, 2014 at Country Grove Group Home. Joyce was born May 31, 1944 in Hampton, Iowa. She is survived by her son, Michael Ask.

Source: Affordable Cremation, Mesa, Arizona

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Joyce Ann Gregory, 70, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on June 7, 2014. Born in Hampton, Iowa, on May 31, 1944. Joyce retired from the Mayo Clinic after 23 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, family and Hawaii. She always surrounded herself with many pets.

Joyce is survived by two sons, Mike (Carol) Ask, of Mesa, Arizona, and Greg (Kimber) Ask, of Boulder, Colorado. and by four grandchildren: Mikey, Tasmyn, Carson and Thayer.

Services will be private. Condolences or correspondence can be sent to gregask40@gmail.com.

Source: Rochester Post-Bulletin

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Joyce Ann Gregory was born May 31, 1944, in Hampton, Iowa, a daughter of Wilbert F. "Bill" and Hilma E. (Schmidt) Borcherding. Her parents farmed around Hampton, until 1950 when they moved to Lyle, Minnesota.

Joyce grew up in the Lyle, Minnesota and St. Ansgar, Iowa, areas, graduating from St. Ansgar High School in 1962. After graduation she was employed at Farmers State Bank in Lyle.

July 27, 1963 she married Richard G. Ask of Osage, at Our Savior's Lutheran Parish Chapel in Lyle, Minnesota. They were later divorced. They initially lived in Osage, later moving to Rochester, Minnesota.

She worked at St. Marys Hospital for 30 years before moving to Mesa, Arizona. She enjoyed sewing and joked about it being an "addiction," even selling many of her garments, making enough to put her son through college.

Survived by two sons, Michael Ask of Mesa, Arizona, and Greg, Colorado; two sisters, Yvonne Bohlman, Montana, and Elaine (Billie) Schrader of Mesa, Arizona.

Preceded in death by her parents in 2000 and 2002, and a sister Carol J. Mildenstein in 1996.

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Lillian Emma Sistek, 91, of Bemidji, Minnesota, died Friday, June 6, 2014, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Lillian was born September 17, 1922, in Iowa, to James and Minnie (Belshan) Viktora. She attended school in London, Lyle and Austin, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Frank Sistek on June 18, 1941, in Owatonna, Minn. They farmed in Freeborn County until they moved to Cass Lake, Minn., in 1960. They farmed until Frank's death. In 1997, Lillian moved to Midge Lake Estates and lived there until 2006, when she moved to Cass Lake.

When her health started to fail, she moved to Touch of Home in Bemidji. Lillian thoroughly enjoyed living on the farm where she was a great gardener of flowers and produce. She loved to can, bake and cook. She would can enough to feed the family for a year. One of her favorite things to do was to walk the hay fields and trap gophers. Time spent with her family was a blessing to her. She loved to keep her grandchildren for the summers.

Lillian is survived by her four children, Marcella Warrington (Gary Heiny) of Austin, Minnesota, Janet (Jerry) Svoboda of Alert Lea, Minn., Dale Sistek of Martin City, Montana, and Donald Sistek (Ann Mabee) of Roundup, Mont.; five siblings, Gladys Holst of Austin, Minnesota, Melvin Viktora of Wichita, Kans., Donald (Bonnie) Viktora of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Dale (Betty) Viktora of Hollandale, Minnesota, and Louise Hahn of Spring Valley, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, Dan Warrington of Bemidji, Minnesota, Derek (Dana) Warrington of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Todd Oakland of London, Minnesota, Trudi Oakland of Los Angeles, California, Julie (Frank) Soukup of Brainerd, Minnesota, Jessica (Shaun) Dewar of Bremerton, Washington, and Alexi (Scott) Snows of Snook, Texas; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings Wesley, David, Kenny and Rosella.

Lillian "Chick-a-Dee" Sistek will be greatly missed by all that loved her.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Cass Lake American Legion in Cass Lake, Minn. The Rev. Eric Hucke officiated. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji, and one hour prior to the service at the legion. Interment was at the Farris Cemetery in Farden Township near Cass Lake.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
17 JUN 2014

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LaVaine Helen Ann Linbo, 90, passed away on June 16, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, St. Marys Campus.

LaVaine was born on September 6, 1923, the daughter of Anton and Edith (Haukom) Tiegen in Oslo, Minn. She attended Hayfield Schools. LaVaine was united in marriage to John Linbo on Nov. 12, 1942, at West St. Olaf Lutheran Church in rural Hayfield. She and John raised four children. LaVaine did painting and papering for many years. She was an active member of Evanger Lutheran Church and served on the City Council in Sargeant. LaVaine loved bowling, socializing, shopping, flowers, and gardening.

LaVaine is survived by two sons, Daniel (Diane) Linbo, Sargeant, Minnesota, and Kevin (Georgena) Linbo, Hayfield, Minnesota; one daughter, Rose Marie (Bruce) Mortenson, Minnetonka, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Tamara (Bruce) Goodman, Todd (Tracy) Linbo, Kirk (Rachel) Linbo, Scott (Liz) Linbo, Brett (Caliann) Linbo, Craig (Kari) Linbo, Melissa (Tim) Achman, Kate (Brian) Coleman, Gretchen (Jeff) Becker; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Edith Tiegen; husband, John Linbo; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cindy Linbo; one brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Alice Tiegen.

The funeral service for LaVaine Helen Ann Linbo will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 660th Avenue, Sargeant, MN, with the Rev. Dwight DoBell officiating. Interment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW, Hayfield, MN, and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
17 JUN 2014

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Funeral Notice: Bernice Mary Osterholt, 97

Bernice Mary Osterholt, 97, formerly of Adams, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her residence at Carefree Living in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating.

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

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

Funeral Home: The Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 JUN 2014

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Bernice Mary Osterholt, 97, formerly of Adams, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her residence at Carefree Living in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Bernice was born May 20, 1917, on a farm near Bristol, South Dakota, to Willis and Janie (Richmond) Hartsough. She had two older brothers, Harvey and Wilbur Hartsough.

Bernice attended school in Webster, South Dakota. After graduation, she worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for two years and then moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she met and married Walter Osterholt on August 3, 1941. Bernice and Walter had two children, Sharon and Walter Jr. Bernice was employed by the First National Bank in Aberdeen until the family moved to Austin, Minnesota, in 1948.

While in Austin, Bernice worked at the Sterling Walgreen Drug Store for many years. In 1965, Bernice and Walt purchased a farm near Rose Creek, Minn. They joined Little Cedar Lutheran Church in 1968. Bernice worked at the Rose Creek Elementary School, Adams Health Care Auxiliary, and at Little Cedar Lutheran Church WELCA and Circle quilting. In 1983, they moved to Adams. Bernice loved hunting, fishing, raising miniature dachshunds, growing flowers, playing bridge and all her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter; grandson Nicholas; and brothers Harvey and Wilbur Hartsough.

Bernice is survived by her daughter Sharon (Douglas) Perlick of Buffalo, Minnesota; son Wally (Sandra) Osterholt of St. Cloud, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Matt (Stacey) Osterholt, Laura Osterholt, Cassandra Kampa, Tammy (Mike) McHugh, Terri Perlick; and four great-grandchildren, Elena, Allyson and Wyatt Osterholt, and Isabelle Landwehr.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery in Adams. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday morning. The Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
18 JUN 2014

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Robert "Bob" Danielson, 66, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his home.

Robert Wayne Danielson was born January 16, 1948, to Elnor and Myrtle (Olson) Danielson in Preston, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Lanesboro High School in Lanesboro, Minnesota. On July 27, 1968, Bob was united in marriage to Margary Sabanish at Pilot Mound near Chatfield, Minnesota.

From 1968 to 1971, Bob served in the United States Army special forces. After serving in the army, Bob worked as a custodian in the maintenance department at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He also drove bus for Rochester City Lines. Bob had a great sense of humor and was a great father and friend. Card playing, fishing and deer hunting were other activities Bob enjoyed.

Bob is survived by his wife, Marge of Grand Meadow; daughters, Diane (Todd) Tollefson of Lakeville, Minnesota; and Dawn (Dan) Tart of Grand Meadow; seven grandchildren, Luke, Will, and Grace Tollefson and Brady, Brandon, Chelsey, and Billy Tart; siblings, Darlene (Bruce) Sutherland of Chatfield; Marlys (Alvin) Paulson of Rushford, Minn.; Phyllis Ellis of New Hope, Minn.; Marilyn (Dick) Lykken of Waseca, Minn.; Gloria (Nevin) Vrieze of Fountain, Minn.; Roger (Linda) Danielson of Chatfield; and Linda (Tom) Jensen of Texas; sister-in-law, Barb of Rochester; and special canine friend Tasha.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elnor and Myrtle, brothers, Vernon and Jerry Danielson, and a brother in infancy.

Funeral services for Robert Danielson will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow with Pastor Beth Krolak officiating. Burial will take place in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Sat., June 28, 2014

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Roger E. "Hap" Levy, 69, of Mason City, Iowa, formerly of Lansing, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at his home.

Roger was born December 13, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Frances (Hall) Levy. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1962. Hap married Connie Lee on July 24, 1982, at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Hap loved to work. He farmed in the Austin area for 25 years, was the Lansing Township Supervisor for 18 years, and worked for RCIS Insurance as the area claims supervisor for 25 years, until his retirement in 2013. Hap enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed carpentry, attending sporting events and taking care of his animals. He moved to Mason City in 2008 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Hap was a kind and gentle person. He will be deeply missed.

Hap is survived by his wife of almost 32 years, Connie Levy of Mason City; his children, David Levy and wife Linda of Blackduck, Minnesota, Julie Byrne and husband Al of Bemidji, Minnesota, Lee Ann Kuck and husband Roger of Mason City, Bob Stalker and wife Olivia of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Tom Stalker of Mason City; 12 grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Matthew, Cameron, Jamie, Derek, Megan, Bobbie, Evan, T.J., Sarah and Charlee; six great-grandchildren, Jareese Jr., Jada, Adriana, Jaxon, Haven and Jacob; his father, Edward Levy of Brownsdale, Minnesota; and three sisters, Joy Oudekirk and husband Darrel of Austin, Nancy Grant and husband Jim of Renville, Minnesota, and Robben Crabtree and husband Gene of Brownsdale. He is also survived by many aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Levy; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Levy Sr.

Per his wishes, Roger's body was cremated. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church, 119 South Georgia, Mason City, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the church service. Inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Roger Levy memorial fund in care of the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
19 JUN 2014

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Pending Notice: Ortiz D. Anderson, 91

Ortiz D. Anderson, 91, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 18, 2014, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield. Services are pending with Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
19 JUN 2014

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Ortiz Dalton Anderson

Born: August 11, 1922
Died: June 18, 2014

ORTIZ DALTON ANDERSON

The funeral service for Ortiz Dalton Anderson will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the First Baptist Church, 202 East Main Street in Brownsdale with Reverend Ken Petzold officiating. Inurnment will be in Waltham Township Cemetery in rural Waltham.

Ortiz Dalton Anderson, 91, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield on June 18, 2014.

Ortiz was born on August 11, 1922, the son of Alfred C. and Clara D. (Johnson) Anderson on their Sargeant, Waltham Township farm. He attended rural School District #129 through 8th grade and graduated from Austin High School in 1940. He was baptized as a young man and became a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Sargeant where he served as a youth helper and Sunday School Teacher. As a young man he enjoyed baseball and in later years golf. He helped on the family farm after high school and later he and Ayron purchased the family farm.

At the age of 60, he joined the Brownsdale Baptist Church and married Lois (Fawver) Anderson. He served on the Deacon Board and was Sunday School Teacher to the Adult Class. He enjoyed the Bible Study. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Orr, MN where they lived until his failing health brought them back to the Brownsdale area in August 2004. He lived in Brownsdale until he entered Field Crest Care Center on August 29, 2012.

Ortiz enjoyed woodworking, was an artist and loved to do paintings.

Ortiz is survived by his wife, Lois Anderson, Brownsdale, Minnesota; two daughters, LuAnn (Randy) Foster, Albert Lea, Minnesota; and Amy Clar (Neil) Witzel, Kasson, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Mindy (Jeremy) Kern, Kasson, Minnesota; Melany (Daniel) Money, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Jonathan Witzel, Kasson, Minnesota; Rachel Foster, Owatonna, Minnesota; and five great grandchildren, Jordon, Michaela, and Cameron Kern, Chloe Sauter and Elizabeth Money.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Merle Angel, Erma Anderson, Mavis Brown; brothers, Cecil Anderson and Ayron Anderson.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 302 Market Street, Brownsdale, MN and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 302 Market Street, Brownsdale, Minnesota 55918

Source: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home,
19 JUN 2014

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Pending Notice: Elizabeth A. Hart, 88

Elizabeth A. Hart, 88, of Austin, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center. Services are pending and arrangements will be announced later by Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
20 JUN 2014

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Elizabeth A. Hart, 88

Elizabeth A. Hart, 88, of Austin, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Elizabeth Ann Enright (Betty) was born July 20, 1925, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minn. She was the third of four children of William J. and Marian R. (Taylor) Enright. Betty lived on a farm in Rose Creek, Minn., until age three, at which time her family moved to Austin where she lived for the rest of her life. She was baptized at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rose Creek. During her lifetime she was a member of all three parishes in Austin. Betty was confirmed at St. Augustine, married at Queen of Angels, and was a charter member of St. Edward.

Betty attended Columbus Grade School (now St. Augustine), from first through seventh-grades, and graduated from Austin High School in 1943. In 1948, Betty married Robert Allen Hart. To their marriage were born four children, David, Barbara, Amy and William. She was the grandmother of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

After graduation, Betty worked in the office of the George A. Hormel Company until 1949 and thereafter was involved in many community activities. She was the Welcome Wagon representative for twenty-nine years, past president of the Hospital Auxiliary, past president of the Cotillion Club, a member of the League of Women Voters, and a member of the Austin Country Club for over 45 years, where she was in charge of the Bridge Club for twelve years.

In her 80th year, Betty underwent cancer surgery and treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Late in her life she struggled with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that affected her breathing.

Survivors include her children, David Hart, Barbara (Alan) Anderson, Amy (Duane) Lonergan, and William (Maren) Hart; grandchildren, Kelsey (John) Hilgers, Michael Hart, Angie, Carmen and Brandon Regner, Andrew, Kristen and Matthew Hart, Gina (Charlie) Wentling, Leah (Brad) Klotz; three great-grandchildren; and her brother, Robert Enright.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, William and Marian; infant brother, William; sister, Jeanne Enright Schulz; seventeen aunts and uncles and their spouses; and many cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at St. Edwards Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald,
21 JUN 2014

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Funeral Notice: Elizabeth A. Hart, 88

Elizabeth A. Hart, 88, of Austin, died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at St. Edwards Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald,
23 JUN 2014

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Eleanor Helen McAllister, 91

Eleanor Helen McAllister, 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Eleanor was born April 28, 1923, in New Hampton, Iowa. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph and Lena (Weber) Hackman. When she was young, the family moved to Winona, Minn., where she completed her education and met husband, Russell McAllister. In 1941, they were united in marriage at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Russell was employed at the Hormel Company and Eleanor became a homemaker. Together they built their own home in Austin.

She was a devout catholic and member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, making beautiful table cloths, and afghans. She was a wonderful pie maker -- her banana cream was a family favorite. Eleanor and Russell enjoyed traveling and visited almost all of the states and Canada. She also enjoyed searching for antiques and collected beautiful dishes and glassware.

Survivors include her four children, Ron (Nancy) McAllister, Austin, Gary McAllister, Rochester, Jan (John Paul) Jones, Rochester, Debra (Robert) Embrickson, Austin; seven grandchildren, Tammy McAllister, Kerry (Joe) Novotny, Casey (Dawn) Jones, Joe (Greta) Jones, Mark (Marisol) McAllister, Mike (Addie) Embrickson, Daniel (Kim) Embrickson; five great-grandchildren, Joey, Katherine, Cailin, Shea, Tyler; sister-in-law, Geri Hackman, Rochester.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell McAllister; brothers, Clifford, Clement, Victor, Roy, Vincent; sisters, Adeline, Marge, Bernice, Beatrice.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating, and a rosary service at 9:45 a.m. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Eleanor gave many people comfort with a warm smile and by holding their hand. In her memory, share a smile and hold someone's hand.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at Sacred Heart for the loving care and kindness showed to Eleanor during her years there. She was blessed to have you in her life. God bless you all. Memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Care Center. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald,
23 JUN 2014

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Daniel B. Braun, 85, of Adams, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Daniel Barney Braun was born August 26, 1928, in Adams, the son of Anthony and Anna (Schneider) Braun. He graduated from the Adams High School and was married to Marietta Janning on June 27, 1950, in Blooming Prairie, Minn. Daniel did carpet installations and worked at the Adams Furniture Store. He was also a licensed funeral director and worked at the Adams Funeral Home until the late 1970s.

Dan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Adams Fire Department, the Commercial Club and the Cedar River Golf Course. He enjoyed bowling, playing golf, fishing and playing bingo.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marietta in 2012; a son Gary Braun; his parents; an infant brother; two infant sisters; two step-brothers and three step-sisters.

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Jane Braun St. Paul, Minn., Kevin and Lori Braun, Phoenix, Ariz., Carol Braun, Stewartville, Minn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Rod Miller, Le Roy, Minn., Laurie and Jerry Reich, Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren, Becky, Holly, Natalie, Ashley, Trevor, Brandy, Nick, Jodi, Kelly, Katie and Sarah; 17 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Bernadine and Pete Schmidt, Blooming Prairie, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, Minn., with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a KC Rosary at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are preferred to the Sacred Heart School. The Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald,
23 JUN 2014

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(December 16, 1937 - June 21, 2014)

Lorraine R. Kramer, 76, of Adams, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Lorraine Rose Retterath was born December 16, 1937, on the family farm in rural McIntire, Iowa, to Lawrence and Marie (Wettstein) Retterath. The family moved to rural Adams three years later. One of eleven children, she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Adams and graduated from Adams High School in 1955. She married Kenneth Kramer on June 19, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams.

A lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she was very active for many years as a volunteer. Faith was always a focal point in her life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always willing to pitch in and help whenever needed. With a tireless work ethic, she worked seasonally at Libby's, while keeping up with the gardening, canning, crocheting and baking.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Kramer, Adams, Minn.; daughter, Cheryl (Ken) Ham, Gallatin, Tenn.; son, Randy (Wendy) Kramer, Austin, Minn.; three grandchildren, Jinger (Ray) Rainwater, Bethpage, Tenn.; Jacob and Brady Kramer, Austin, Minn.; two great grandchildren; siblings, John Retterath, Adams, Minn.; Ann (Ken) Hemann, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Louise (Ken) Goergen, Adams, Minn.; Helen (Lynn) Webber, Adams, Minn.; Theresa (Wally) Watson, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mary (Wayne) Rogne, Austin, Minn.; Elizabeth (Mike) Schik, Plymouth, Minn.; brother in law, Jim Blake, Riceville, Iowa; sisters in law, Betty Retterath, Adams, Minn. and Jeanette Retterath, Adams, Minn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Genevieve Blake, Riceville, Iowa; Joseph Retterath, Adams, Minn.; and Thomas Retterath, Adams, Minn.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated, 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Adams Funeral Home, followed by visitation from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., and one hour before the service at the church. Please direct memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 11 SW 5th St., Adams, MN 55909. The Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home,
24 JUN 2014

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Lorraine R. Kramer 1937-2014

Lorraine R. Kramer, 76, of Adams, Minnesota, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

Lorraine Rose Retterath was born December 16, 1937, on the family farm in rural McIntire, Iowa, to Lawrence and Marie (Wettstein) Retterath. The family moved to rural Adams three years later. One of eleven children, she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Adams and graduated from Adams High School in 1955. She married Kenneth Kramer on June 19, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams.

A lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she was very active for many years as a volunteer. Faith was always a focal point in her life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, always willing to pitch in and help whenever needed. With a tireless work ethic, she worked seasonally at Libby's, while keeping up with the gardening, canning, crocheting and baking.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Kramer, Adams, Minn.; daughter, Cheryl (Ken) Ham, Gallatin, Tenn.; son, Randy (Wendy) Kramer, Austin, Minn.; three grandchildren, Jinger (Ray) Rainwater, Bethpage, Tenn., and Jacob and Brady Kramer, Austin, Minn.; two great-grandchildren; siblings, John Retterath, Adams, Minn., Ann (Ken) Hemann, St. Ansgar, Iowa, Louise (Ken) Goergen, Adams, Minn., Helen (Lynn) Webber, Adams, Minn., Theresa (Wally) Watson, Milwaukee, Wis., Mary (Wayne) Rogne, Austin, Minn., Elizabeth (Mike) Schik, Plymouth, Minn.; brother-in-law, Jim Blake, Riceville, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Betty Retterath, Adams, Minn., and Jeanette Retterath, Adams, Minn.

She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Genevieve Blake, Riceville, Iowa, Joseph Retterath, Adams, Minn., and Thomas Retterath, Adams, Minn.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary prayer service will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Adams Funeral Home, followed by visitation from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and one hour before the service at the church. Please direct memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 11 SW 5th St., Adams, MN 55909. The Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday,
June 25, 2014

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Donald Eldon Mattice, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester surrounded by members of his immediate family at his bedside.

Don was born February 11, 1925, to Christine and Albert Mattice in Minneapolis. He was the last to join the family, which included four siblings, Richard, Alberta, Laurie and Helen. The family weathered the depression better than most, as Don's father was one of the few to have a stable job as a conductor with the Milwaukee Railroad. The family moved from Minneapolis to Mankato and then relocated to Austin. Don graduated in 1942 from Austin High School at the age of 17. With World War II raging, Don wanted to serve his country, so like many others during that time, he lied about his age and enlisted in the Army. Following basic training he was sent to the Pacific Theater where he served in New Guinea, the Philippines, and finally as part of General MacArthur's occupying force in Japan following the Japanese surrender.

After serving several years in the Pacific and prior to a state-side military assignment, Don was on leave in Austin when he met his future wife Lee (Leona). After a whirl-wind two week romance, they got married on March 1, 1946, by a Justice of the Peace in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Don's new bride accompanied him on his final assignment with the Army as a supply sergeant at a military detention center in Milwaukee, Wis. The young couple returned to Austin when his commitment with the Army ended.

In 1947, Don and Lee had two life changing experiences. Don started his life-long career in law enforcement by joining the Austin Police Department and the couple welcomed their first born, who was named in honor of Don's eldest brother, Richard, who had previously died from severe injuries received in an accident. Don rose quickly in rank to captain and then was appointed inspector, as second in command of the Austin Police Department. After 24 years serving the people of Austin, he was appointed Chief of Police in Woodridge, Ill., in the western suburbs of Chicago. The municipality further tapped his experience and capabilities by promoting Don to Director of Public Safety, which gave him oversight over the police, fire, ambulance services and Civil Defense.

After retiring from public service, Don and Lee moved to various parts of the country to spend time with their children and grandchildren. The final stop in his work career took them to Los Angeles, where Don worked for the corporate security department of Hughes Aircraft Company for many years. After retiring for real this time, they moved to Las Vegas and lived there for many years. Don and Lee ultimately returned to Austin when their daughter, Cathy, was diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer. Don spent his final two years at Adams Nursing Home as a result of a fall which required hip surgery, from which he never fully regained the ability to walk.

Survivors include the love of his life, Lee; four sons, Richard (Connie), Craig (Melissa), James (DeDe), and Lynn (Deborah); nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy; his parents; all four siblings.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Karen Behling officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Private interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Don's name to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 901 E Street NW, Suite 100, Attn: Memorial Fund Office, Washington, D.C. 20004-2025, or through the Memorial's internet site, www.nleomf.org. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
24 JUN 2014

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Rebecca Joy Martinson, 56, of Staples, Minnesota, went home to Jesus on June 22, 2014.

Rebecca was born June 27, 1957, to Harold and Joyce (Johnson) Moffett in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Becky graduated from Staples High School in 1975 and also graduated magna cum laude with a psychology degree from Bemidji State University in 1979. Becky married Dean Martinson in August of 1980. They lived in Austin, Minn., prior to their moving to Staples in 1999.

She loved her Lord and she loved people. Becky always put others first, especially her family. She loved being a grandma! Becky had a passion for antiques, politics and her work as a foster grandparent supervisor. Becky will be tremendously missed by all who knew her.

Becky is survived by her husband, Dean; son, Seth (Karen) Martinson and grandson Jacob of Sauk Centre, Minnesota; daughter Inga (Josh) Odden and grandson Riley of Hutchinson, Minnesota; parents, Harold and Joyce Moffett of Staples, Minnesota; three brothers, Dave (Babs) Moffett of Bemidji, Minnesota, Mike (Beth) Moffett of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Mark (Donna) Moffett of Bloomington, Minnesota.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life for Rebecca will be held at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, Minnesota, at noon on Friday, June 27, 2014, with Pastor Nathan Hillman officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather from 10 a.m. until the time of service for visitation. Interment will be at Thomastown Covenant Church Cemetery. Please visit www.brenny.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Rebecca's family.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday,
June 25, 2014

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Ralph Allen Howard

(April 9, 1940 - June 24, 2014)

U.S. Veteran

Ralph Allen Howard, age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ralph was born in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa, on April 9, 1940, to Charles and Frances (Anderson) Howard. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He worked at Hormel foods as a mechanic up to his retirement.

His presence here in this life will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Ralph leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Sandy, and three children: Todd (Paula) Howard, Hutchinson, Minnesota; Lori (Eddie) Miller, Austin, Minnesota; Tricia (Curtis) Lund, Austin, Minnesota; 7 grandchildren: Sabrina (Pete) Duda, Beau (Jessica) Howard, Kari, Jaci and David (Megan) Miller, Noah and Cassandra Lund, two great-grandchildren: Summer and Aubry Rose; three brothers: Dick (Judy) Howard, Texas; Ronald (Kathy) Howard, Austin, Minnesota; and Robert Howard, Montevideo, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Reverend Dave Simerson Officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service on Saturday.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Funeral Notice: Charles "Chuck" W. Berg, 86

Charles "Chuck" W. Berg, 86, of Lyle, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be on Monday, June 30, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. from Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle with Fr. Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2014, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a prayer service to start at 6:30 p.m. at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin.

Interment: Burial will follow at Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle.

Memorials: Online Condolences-www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, 27 JUN 2014

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Obituary for Charles Wesley Berg

Charles "Chuck" W. Berg, 86, of Lyle, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 from 5-6:30 pm with a prayer service to start at 6:30 pm at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin.

A Funeral Mass will be on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10:30 am from Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle with Fr. Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating.

Burial will follow at Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website,
27 JUN 2014

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Charles "Chuck" W. Berg, 86

Charles "Chuck" W. Berg, 86, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota.

Chuck was born in Lyle Township, Mower county, Minnesota, on March 10, 1928, to Frank and Janet (Kavle) Berg. He attended school and graduated from Lyle High School in 1946. On September 13, 1950, he married Dorothy DeVriendt at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Dorothy died on September 26, 2009.

Chuck was employed with the city of Lyle as a police officer (1962-75) and maintenance worker from 1962 until his retirement in 1993. When Chuck first started working as a police officer, he used his own car to patrol the town. He also was the assistant fire chief on the Lyle Volunteer Fire Department. Chuck was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Chuck loved woodworking and spending time with his family. He was a man of few words but when he did speak, you knew there were words of wisdom. He did not speak of love but you felt it through his woodworking. And through those great works, his love will live forever.

Chuck is survived by his children; Barbara (Lowell) Crabb of Kingsley, Iowa; Betty (Gary) Meyer of Lyle; James (Taylor) Berg of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Patricia (Mark) Stevens of Austin; Polly Allen of Bruno, Minnesota; and Joan (Jeff) Yocom of Austin; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Terry Berg of Tucson, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, one brother and three sisters.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2014, with a prayer service to start at 6:30 p.m. at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin.

A Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, from Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle with Fr. Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating.

Burial will follow at Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle.

Online Condolences-www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Sat., June 28, 2014

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Pending Notice: Darrell Johnson, 78

Darrell Johnson, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursdsay, June 26, 2014, at St. Marks Lutheran Home. Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, 27 JUN 2014

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Obituary

Darrell F. Johnson, age 78 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

He was born November 1, 1935, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Geneva (Pedersen) Johnson. Darrell was raised in Austin, where he lived his entire life. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his sister Judy Brown, Austin, his brother Craig Johnson, Austin, and his sister Myrna (Dan) Hall, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials in Darrell's honor can be directed to the Johnson family or to recipient of donor's choice.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website,
27 JUN 2014

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Darrell F. Johnson

Darrell F. Johnson, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Marks Lutheran Home. He was born November 1, 1935, in Austin, to Frank and Geneva (Pedersen) Johnson. Darrell was raised in Austin, where he lived his entire life. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his sister Judy Brown, Austin, his brother Craig Johnson, Austin, and his sister Myrna (Dan) Hall, Cottage Grove, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials in Darrell's honor can be directed to the Johnson family or to recipient of donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
Sat., June 28, 2014

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Renee Mona Viehauser, 85, passed away June 27, 2014, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, from natural causes.

Renee was born February 4, 1929, to Alfred and Anne (Matasky) Dickhausen. She married Leonard B. Viehauser on August 19, 1948, in Arban, Minnesota.

Renee is survived by her children, James (Jane) of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Deborah of LeRoy, Minnesota, Tom (Jodi) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Greg (Christina) of Austin, Minnesota; brother Tom Dickhausen of Aitkin, Minnesota; and sister Arlene Ruter of Groveland, California; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leonard Viehauser; sister Elaine; and brother Alfred (Bud).

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Austin, Minnesota, with Father Jim Seffes officiating. Visitation will be held an hour before the service at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, with the Minnesota Cremation Society. Memorials should be sent to Sacred Heart Care Center.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
1 JUL 2014

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(January 10, 1957 - July 1, 2014)

U.S. Veteran

David Lee Alford, 57, of Eyota, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at his home in Eyota.

David was born January 10, 1957, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Fredrick and Mildred (Himle) Alford. David graduated from Austin Public Schools. David entered the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.

David married Kristi Anderson in 1981. Together they had two children. David worked various jobs until he started a Heiman Fire Equipment in Iowa. Later he retired due to illness. In his spare time, David enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, collecting guns and was a member of the Cedar Valley Conservation Club. He also spent time at the hunting land and had been a long time member of the National Wild Turkey Federation in Austin. David was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mildred and Fred Alford and his sister Donna Schneider.

David is survived by his daughter, Angela (Chris) Manczko of Elgin, Illinois; his son, Joshua Alford of St. Paul, Minnesota; granddaughter, Ella Manczko; a grandson; sister, Diane Lothson of St. Paul, Minnesota; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, Olgar (Judy) Himle, Austin, Minnesota, Lee (Carol) Himle, Spring Valley, Minn., Gloria Himle, Hutchinson, Minnesota, Jim Lepeska, Minnetonka, Minnesota, Norm Pearson, Rochester, Minnesota; and former wife, Kristi (Anderson) Alford of Austin, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, with the Rev. William Odermann officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Saturday morning. Honorary bearers will be Chris Manczko, Michael Brady, Eric Lothson and Patrick Brady. Memorials may be designated to the family.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 3 JUL 2014
and Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Funeral notice: David Lee Alford, 57

David Lee Alford, 57 of Eyota, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at his home in Eyota.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend William Odermann officiating. Honorary bearers will be Chris Manczko, Michael Brady, Eric Lothson and Patrick Brady.

Visitation: Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Saturday morning.

Memorials: Memorials may be designated to the family.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
5 JUL 2014

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Greg was born at 1 a.m. on February 24, 1960, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the son of Bill and Irene Frohreich. He graduated from Austin High School in 1978, and Riverland Community College in 1988, for mechanical drafting. Greg loved to build and fly radio controlled air planes. He worked for Honeywell as a circuit board designer.

Greg is survived by his parents; sister Terri (Hal) Clemensen of South Dakota; brother Scott (Sue) Frohreich of Champlain, Minn.; sister Sandi Frohreich (Terry Bishop) of Monticello, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

Greg will be laid to rest in Phoenix.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
3 JUL 2014

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Funeral Notice: Dorothy May Butler, 89

Dorothy May Butler, 89, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, of Batavia, Illinois, died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Michaelsen Nursing Home in Batavia.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Pastor Amanda Schultz Officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be for one hour before the service at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials: Memorials to the Donor's Choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
3 JUL 2014

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Dorothy May Butler

(May 9, 1925 - June 29, 2014)

Dorothy May Butler, age 89, of Batavia, Illinois, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Michealsen Health Center in Batavia.

Dorothy was born in Osage, Iowa, on May 9, 1925 to William and Esther (Edge) Butler. Dorothy came from a family of eleven children. She attended country schools and graduated from high school in Osage, Iowa. In her teens, she became a follower of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior, and was a member of 1st Baptist Church in Austin, Minnesota.

After high school, she attended Normal Teachers Training School to receive a certificate that would allow her to teach school. She taught at several country and small town schools in Iowa and Minnesota. She worked at many jobs and put herself through college at Taylor University in Indiana. She had a strong desire to teach and also be a missionary. She went to the West Indies Mission in Jamaica for approximately 15 years. Dorothy returned to the U.S. and began teaching at a christian school outside Chicago. She continued her education and received a Masters Degree. She then became the principal of a christian high school in Illinois

Dorothy gave of herself all her life. She was the rock the family could always turn to. No one ever cared for others more than her. She will truly be missed, but her gift of love will remain.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Esther; brothers: Arbor Butler; William L. Butler, Jr.; Leonard Butler; sisters: Lorraine Nelson and Virginia Butler.

Dorothy is survived by her sisters: Garnet Butler, Austin, Minnesota; Margaret Bretz, Bloomington, Minnesota; Maureece Butler, Rochester, Minnesota; brothers: Jim D. (Mary Ann) Butler, Austin, Minnesota; Russell (Nancy) Butler, Phoenix, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Pastor Amanda Schultz Officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Pending Notice: Amanda F. Kasel, 28

Amanda F. Kasel, 28, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with the Adams Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
3 JUL 2014

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Amanda Faye Kasel

(November 29, 1985 - July 2, 2014)

Amanda Faye Kasel, 28 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by her family.

Amanda was born November 29, 1985 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, to Barbara (Jensen) and David Kasel. She was the middle child of three children and lived in Rose Creek until moving to a farm near Taopi, Minnesota, in 1991. She was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Amanda attended grade school at Sacred Heart School and high school at Southland Public Schools. She graduated from the Area Learning Center in 2004 and received her Medical Transcriptionist degree from Riverland Community College in 2011. She worked at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin.

Amanda participated in Just for Kix, volleyball and cheerleading. She enjoyed listening to music, camping with her family and spending time with her daughters. Amanda had a very creative, artistic talent in drawing and sketching and she dreamed of being a fashion designer.

Amanda will always be remembered for her loving and caring nature and her easy smile.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Harold Jensen and step grandfather, Ray Kraft.

Amanda is survived by her two daughters, Cady Britt, Rochester, Minnesota and Navin Britt, Austin, Minnesota; parents: David (Gladys) Kasel, Le Roy, Minnesota, Barbara (Darrell) Kraft, Austin, Minnesota; siblings: Dustin (Erin) Kasel, Minnetrista, Minnesota, and their son Jensen, Adam Kasel, Marshall, Minnesota; Emily and Nicholas Kasel, Le Roy, Minnesota; grandparents: Dan and Barb Kasel, Adams, Minnesota, Arlene Jensen, Austin, Minnesota; step grandmother: Bernice Kraft, Austin, Minnesota; Fiance: Nathan Britt, Austin, Minnesota.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Randal Kasel officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a 4:00 PM prayer service and a rosary to follow at the Adams Funeral Home on Sunday where friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the Adams Funeral Home on Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

Amandas family expresses a special thank you to the medical staff of Mayo Clinic Health Systems of Austin and Rochester for their loving care and commitment shown to their loved one.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Funeral notice: Amanda Faye Kasel, 28

Amanda Faye Kasel, 28, of Austin, Minn., died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by her family.

Service: A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Randal Kasel and Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. prayer service and a rosary to follow at the Adams Funeral Home on Sunday where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.

Visitation: Visitation will also be at the Adams Funeral Home on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m.

Interment: Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
5 JUL 2014

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Pending Notice: Francis P. Merten, 87

Francis P. Merten, 87, of Austin, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at his home. Services are pending and arrangements will be announced later by Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald,
3 JUL 2014

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Obituary for Francis Peter Merten

Francis Peter Merten, age 87, of Austin, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones.

Francis was born January 29, 1927, in Austin, Minnesota, to Peter and Lucy (Reinartz) Merten. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1945 and after graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. Upon returning home he chose to make a life on the family farm. Soon after, Francis met the love of his life, Shirley Lieb, with the help of his sister, Mary Lou Rysavy. They were united in marriage on July 14, 1952 and settled into their home on the family farm where they raised eight children. Nothing was more important to him than his faith, his family and the farm. Francis could not imagine doing anything else.

Francis cared for the farm until it was time to pass it on to the next generation. He was truly blessed.

Survivors include seven children, Deborah (Charles) Voogd, Austin, Minnesota, Anthony (Renee) Merten, Austin, Minnesota, Michael (Diana) Merten, Austin, Minnesota, Joseph (Jill) Merten, Austin, Minnesota, Mary (David) Kline, Lyle, Minnesota, Julie (Todd) Enger, Lyle, Minnesota, Jennifer Merten (Greg Denisen), Austin, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Mary McGee Merten, Albert Lea, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara Landherr, Rose Creek, Minnesota, Mary Lou Rysavy, Austin, Minnesota, Lucille Kaye, Oregon; two sisters-in-law, Marie Lieb, Forest Lake, Minnesota, Lorraine Meyer, Austin, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Merten; beloved son, Peter Merten; parents, Peter and Lucy Merten; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Isadore and Mary Lieb; three brothers-in-law, Norbert Landherr, Donald Rysavy, Brian Fischer.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Monday, July 7, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 1 pm rosary and a 3:45 pm wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 1-4 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

The honorary casket bearers will be Michael Merten and Michael Kline. The casket bearers will be Matthew Voogd, Peter Merten, Andy Merten, Brian Merten, Thomas Merten, John Kline, Nicholas Enger, Joseph Bumgarner, and Benjamin Bumgarner. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website

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(January 13, 1925 - July 5, 2014)

Lois Jean Thompson, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at her home.

Lois was born January 13, 1925, to Gilbert and Clara (Holstad) Hovden in Ridgeway, Iowa. She attended rural school and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1942. Lois married Sylvester (Sy) Thompson on November 12, 1949 at Madison Lutheran parsonage in Ridgeway. She worked at Hormel and was later employed as a teacher's aide at Austin High School.

She was a charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters Stella Pappas, Eunice Wenzel, Olive Sherrard and Carol Anderson, brother Robert Hovden, one niece Karen Sherrard.

Lois is survived by her sons, Bryan (Ruth Kirchner) Thompson, Watertown, Minnesota, and Mark (Pam) Thompson, Clear Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Cassie, Dustin, Sara and Andy Thompson; nieces and one nephew; brother-in-law, Emery (Bud) Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Enid Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, July 10th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Scott Richards officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be designated to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
5 JUL 2014

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STACYVILLE, IOWA - Martha A. Heinrichs, 91, of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the St. John's Catholic Church, Johnsburg, Minnesota, with Father Swaminatha Pothrieddy officiating. Burial will be in the St. John's Cemetery, Johnsburg.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements; 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 6 JUL 2014

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Keith Snyder, 51, of Hammod, Minnesota, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014.

Keith Joseph Snyder was born June 18, 1963, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to John and Alice (Calta) Snyder. He was a graduate of Grand Meadow High School. On December 10, 1999, Keith was united in marriage to Colleen Swenson at the Mall of America. Keith had a love for the outdoors. He loved to watch and feed the birds, fish, and enjoy the scenery around him. Keith and his wife also bred Yorkies. No matter where Keith was he could always strike up a conversation with someone.

Keith is survived by his wife, Colleen of Hammod, Minnesota; mother, Alice Snyder of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; siblings, Annette (Leo) Stauffer of Winnebago, Minnesota, Daniel (Kathy) Snyder of Dexter, Minnesota, Mark (Tammy) Snyder of Whittier, California, Julie (Rick) Rieken of Oakdale, Minnesota, Teresa Hicks of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Tracy (Fran) Lutz of Scandia, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Snyder.

Funeral services for Keith Snyder will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church. Hindt Funeral Home of Grand Meadow, Minn., is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7 JULY 2014

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Funeral Notice: Lois J. Thompson, 89

Lois J. Thompson, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Scott Richards officiating.

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

Interment: will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

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

Memorials: may be designated to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7 JULY 2014

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Lois Jean Thompson

(January 13, 1925 - July 5, 2014)

Lois Jean Thompson, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at her home.

Lois was born January 13, 1925, to Gilbert and Clara (Holstad) Hovden in Ridgeway, Iowa. She attended rural school and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1942. Lois married Sylvester (Sy) Thompson on November 12, 1949 at Madison Lutheran parsonage in Ridgeway. She worked at Hormel and was later employed as a teacher’s aide at Austin High School.

She was a charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters: Stella Pappas, Eunice Wenzel, Olive Sherrard and Carol Anderson; a brother Robert Hovden; and by one niece, Karen Sherrard.

Lois is survived by her sons, Bryan (Ruth Kirchner) Thompson, Watertown, Minnesota, and Mark (Pam) Thompson, Clear Lake, Iowa; Grandchildren: Cassie Thompson, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dustin Thompson, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sara Thompson, Denver, Colorado, and Andy Thompson, Clear Lake, Iowa; nieces and one nephew; brother-in-law: Emery (Bud) Thompson; sister-in-law: Enid Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, July 10th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Scott Richards officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be designated to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 7 JULY 2014

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Lois Jean Thompson, 89

Lois Jean Thompson, 89, of Austin, Minn., died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at her home.

Lois was born Jan. 13, 1925, to Gilbert and Clara (Holstad) Hovden in Ridgeway, Iowa. She attended rural school and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1942. Lois married Sylvester (Sy) Thompson on Nov. 12, 1949, at Madison Lutheran parsonage in Ridgeway. She worked at Hormel and was later employed as a teacher's aide at Austin High School.

She was a charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters, Stella Pappas, Eunice Wenzel, Olive Sherrard and Carol Anderson; brother Robert Hovden; one niece Karen Sherrard.

Lois is survived by her sons, Bryan (Ruth Kirchner) Thompson, Watertown, Minn., and Mark (Pam) Thompson, Clear Lake, Iowa; grandchildren, Cassie Thompson, Minneapolis, Minn., Dustin Thompson, Minneapolis, Minn., Sara Thompson, Denver, Colo., and Andy Thompson, Clear Lake, Iowa; brother-in-law Emery 'Bud' (Enid) Thompson, Austin, Minn.; nieces and one nephew.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Scott Richards officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be designated to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or to the donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
08 JUL 2014

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(May 27, 1925 - July 6, 2014)

Pending Notice: Clifford W. Keller, 89

Clifford W. Keller, 89, of Austin died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7 JULY 2014

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Clifford W. Keller, 89

Clifford Warren Keller, 89, passed away on July 6, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Clifford was born May 27, 1925, in Sargeant, Minnesota. He was the fifth son born to Cloyd and Marcella Keller. Cliff attended grade school in Hayfield and Lansing, Minnesota, and High School in Mantorville, Minnesota. He was active in sports, excelling in football and baseball.

In 1944, Cliff moved to Austin, Minn., where he was employed by the George A. Hormel Company. He joined the U.S. Navy, but his service was cut short because of illness. While in Austin, he met his bride to be, Charlotte (Chuck) Jennings. They were married on Oct. 20, 1945, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He continued to work for the Hormel Co. in the transportation department driving one of the "white Hormel trucks" so well known at that time and proudly delivering the Hormel products. In time the Hormel Company chose to take the white trucks off the road. Cliff transferred to the shipping department; he remained there until he retired in 1982. He then became interested in real estate and was a realtor for 12 years.

Everyone who knew Cliff knew of his love for gardening and lawn work. He particularly enjoyed starting his garden early, planting the seeds in late March indoors, giving his home-grown tomato plants to his family and friends. He was a sports enthusiast, playing golf with friends as often as possible. For many years Cliff enjoyed hunting pheasants, wild turkey, deer, ducks and occasionally elk. He also loved to fish.

Cliff was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as trustee and deacon for a number of years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph, Lynn, Howard, Harold, Maynard; and sister Merle.

Cliff is survived by his beloved wife, Charlotte (Chuck) Keller, Austin, Minnesota; sons and daughters-in-law Keith W. Keller, Lavallette, N.J., Tim (Viv) Keller, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Tom (Lynn) Keller, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Kevin (Julie) Keller, Wausau, Wisconsin, Colin (Vanessa) Keller, Wayzata, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, John Keller, Eugene, Oregon; sister, Florence Ohm, Austin, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Eileen Keller Roper, Austin, Minnesota, Betty Keller, Austin, Minnesota, Norma Keller, Austin, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Grace Baptist Church, West Campus, 1700 West Oakland Avenue, with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Visitation will be at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday morning for one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to The Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org, or the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, for their care and kindness.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
08 JUL 2014

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Funeral Notice: Clifford W. Keller, 89

Clifford Warren Keller, 89, passed away on July 6, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Grace Baptist Church, West Campus, 1700 West Oakland Avenue, with Pastor Brett Williams officiating.

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

Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to The Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorproject.org, or the Alzheimers Association, alz.org.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
09 JUL 2014

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April 1, 1967 - July 4, 2014

Obituary for Joseph Keith Price

Services are pending.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website, 7 jul 2014

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Pending Notice: Joseph Keith Price, 47

Joseph Keith Price, 47, died peacefully at his home in Rose Creek, Minn. on Friday, July 4, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending with Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
08 JUL 2014

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Joseph Keith Price, 47

Joseph Keith Price, 47, born April 1, 1967, the son of Keith and Rosemary (Carey) Price, Rose Creek, passed away at his home on Friday, July 4, 2014, at the 3 o’clock hour. Joseph was chosen to live in a family of five brothers and seven sisters, and more important, he was a child of God knowing that he came from God and that Heaven was his eternal home.

He graduated from Southland High School and received the Rebel Award as the manager of the sports teams. Joseph was a loyal Minnesota Viking fan recalling the outcome of all games, playoffs and super bowls that had occurred throughout his lifetime. Joseph attended daily Mass and was lector and altar server for more than 35 years. Although he traveled extensively throughout the country during his lifetime, he never lived anywhere but Ash Street in Rose Creek, Minn.

Joe was well known throughout the community, and beloved by all. Even though nearly 30 years since high school graduation, he was still an avid supporter of all the Southland teams, attending as many games as his lifestyle would allow.

Joseph was preceded in death by his grandparents Emery and Gladys Price, and Horace and Cecelia Carey; nieces Kelli Michelle Knee and Bridget Rose Brantner; his nephews Joseph Lewison and Michael Wayne Peterson.

He will be forever remembered and dearly missed by his devoted family, Keith and Rosemary Price of Rose Creek, Minn., Rosemary (Ronnie) Jepson of Chippewa Falls, Wis., Jim (Betty) Price of Mille Lacs, Minn., Kathy (Gary) Tapp Ellsworth, Wis., Teresa (Todd) Gadient, of Red Wing, Minn., Maria (Lee) Schultz of Lake City, Minn., Tom (Tami) Price of Alden, Minn., Brian (Shirley) Price of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Gina (Wayne) Peterson of Eden Prairie, Minn., Anthony (Maria) Price of St. Anthony, Minn., Andrew (Natalie) Price of Kasson, Minn., Mary (Jon) Lewison of Dodge Center, Minn., and Anne (Mike) Bauer of Rose Creek, Minn.; over 100 nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Joseph touched the lives of everyone he met by his sincere innocence and his vulnerabilities, particularly his closest friends, Ron Stroup and John Julson.

His life was so exceptional. Of course, Almighty God, in his wondrous plan for Joe, designated the hour and day. Just the day before, the Gospel reading for Mass was: Matthew 11:25-30: "Our Lord Jesus praises His Father for revealing to the simple; the things that have been hidden from the learned and the clever." We must remember that God is perfectly simple to those who are simple. We will never truly be able to grasp the treasure we had having Joseph in our life.

Friends and family are invited to attend Mass at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11, followed by visitation from 4 until 7 p.m. The Most Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, at St. Peters Catholic Church, Rose Creek. Burial will take place at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery and lunch will be served in the church hall following interment.

Online condolences can be made at Condolences-www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
09 JUL 2014

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Richard Michael Njos, Sr., 61, of Wabasha, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.

He was born January 2, 1953, to Duayne and Gladys (Patzer) Njos in Austin, Minnesota. He married Renee Fohrman on August 5, 1972. The couple made their home in rural Austin. They had three children together: Richard Michael Njos, Jr., Regina Marie Njos and Ryan Matthew Njos. The couple later divorced. Dick married Kathy Williamson in January of 1995. They resided in Lake City and later divorced. Dick was employed by Federal Mogul in Lake City for 30 years. He enjoyed listening to country music, caring for his vehicles and spoiling his dog, Shiloh.

Survivors include children, Ryan Njos of Owatonna, Regina (Aaron) DeVries of Austin, Rick (Tisha) Njos, Jr., of Slater, Iowa; siblings, Sue (John) Harris of Hollandale, Wayne (Karen) Njos of Blooming Prairie, Randy (Lorraine) Njos of Pueblo, Colo., Scott (Stacy) Njos of Austin; grandchildren, Gavin, Keenan and Jaren Njos, Aidan and Cecilia DeVries; nieces, nephews; great nieces and great nephews; step-daughter, Tabby Grobe; step-grandchildren, Kayla and Brittany LaVan; step-daughter, Trissa Wallerich; step-grandchildren, Lidia and Ava Wallerich; step-daughter, Tarri Gnotke; step-grandchildren, Natalie and Claire Gnotke.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and a great nephew, Connor John Harris.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 11, 2014, at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Heidi Heimgartner officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
09 JUL 2014

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Arnie "Ardell" Bothun, 84, of Austin, died early Thursday morning, July 10, 2014, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

He was born May 24, 1930, to Andrew and Alma (Hildestad) Bothun in Lanesboro, Minnesota. When Ardell was young, the family moved to Kenyon where he graduated from high school in 1948. He enlisted in the Marines on Sept. 26, 1951, where he served in the Korean conflict until he was honorably discharged on September 25, 1953. He married Beverly Girard on November 19, 1965, at the Wayside Chapel at Streveling Dairy in Austin. Ardell and Bev lived their entire married life in the Brownsdale/Austin area. Over the years Ardell held a variety of jobs, including milkman and chauffeur. He retired from Hormel. In his retirement, he and Bev owned and operated Maple Manor Board and Care in Brownsdale. A member of Crane Community Chapel, he enjoyed gardening, rug making and activities at the Senior Citizen Center.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Austin; daughters, Beverly Jean (Victor) Emery of Waseca, Barbara Geyer of Faribault, Jacqueline (Russell) Morgan of Hampton, Iowa, Melody (Mark) Hailtone of Prior Lake, Robin (James) Hokanson of Brooklyn Park and Suzette (Timothy) Benedick of East Earl, Pa.; one son, Michael (Angela) Bothun of Austin; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Dianne (Bill) Born of Lodgepole, Neb.; sister-in-law, Elaine Wilbur; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mark and daughter, Heidi; two brothers, Ellert and Merlin; sister, Avis Stevens; his stepfather and stepmother, Manford and Julia Wilbur; grandson, Jesse Hailstone; and great-granddaughter, Lexi Van Steenvoort; sister-in-law, Marion Bothun.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon prior to the service at Crane Community Chapel. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin with military honors provided by Austins American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
11 JUL 2014

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Funeral Notice: Gloria Romaine Anderson Graff, 89

Gloria Romaine Anderson Graff, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died July 8, 2014, at Primrose Assisted Living Retirement Community, Austin.

Service: Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Austin with the Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating.

Visitation: Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment: Interment will be at Oak Wood Cemetery, Austin.

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

Memorials: The family prefers memorials to St. Johns Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast or the National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
11 JUL 2014

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Gloria Romaine Graff

(March 4, 1925 - July 8, 2014)

Gloria Romaine Anderson Graff, 89, of Austin, MN, died July 8, 2014 at Primrose Assisted Living Retirement Community, Austin. Gloria was born in Steele County on March 4, 1925 to Clarence and Mamie (Grant) Anderson. She was baptized April 12, 1925 (sponsors were Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Kulzer, Nina Grant (Carlson), and George Peterson), and confirmed Oct. 29, 1939 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin.

After graduating from Austin High School, she graduated from the Normal Training College, Austin, and continued her education at Mankato State College. She taught school for seven years in Mower & Freeborn Counties. Later, the Austin Public Schools employed her as a media center assistant in the Shaw and Southgate Elementary Schools for 17 years.

On June 2, 1946, Gloria was united in marriage to Marvin Graff by The Rev. William Milbrath at St. John's Lutheran Church of Austin. She became an active member of St. John's Ladies' Aid.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Randal and Doraine Graff of Austin and Bradley & Judith Graff of Burnsville; three grandchildren, Amber Marie Graff (fiancé, Jesse Collins) of Winona, Minnesota; Kevin Andrew Graff of St. Louis Park; Nathan Randal Graff of Fairbanks, Alaska; three sisters, Connie Benson of Albert Lea, Bette (Nelson) Ladd of Phoenix, Arizona, Jean (Richard) Vanberg of Gig Harbor, Washington; one brother, Carmen (Lorraine) Anderson of Austin; two brothers-in-law, Vernon Graff of Austin, Glenn Gaddis of Sun City West, Arizona; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, in 2004; parents Clarence and Mamie Anderson; sisters, Muriel Ingvalson, Shylah Berg, and La Vonne Gaddis.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 15, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church of Austin with the Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Oak Wood Cemetery, Austin. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

The family prefers memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast or the National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
11 JUL 2014

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(June 22, 1950 - July 9, 2014)

Larry W. Koontz, 64, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on July 9th, 2014, of natural causes.

Larry Wayne Koontz was born June 22, 1950 at Northfield, Minnesota, the son of Roy E. and Marie (Stangl) Koontz. He had been employed by Meyer Manufacturing and Rent N Save before he became the Superintendent of Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, two nephews and a great niece.

He is survived by sisters and brothers; Janet (Bill) Jensen, Kasson, Minnesota, Patricia Waletzki, Austin, Minnesota, Ronald Koontz, Brownsdale, Minnesota, James Koontz, Nancy (Chuck) Kirsch, Austin, Minnesota, William Koontz, Winona, Minnesota, nieces and nephews.

Private interment was held at Oakwood Cemetery. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
11 JUL 2014

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Larry W. Koontz, 64

Larry W. Koontz, 64, of Austin died at his home on July 9, 2014, of natural causes.

Larry Wayne Koontz was born June 22, 1950, at Northfield, Minnesota, the son of Roy E. and Marie (Stangl) Koontz. He had been employed by Meyer Manufacturing and Rent N Save before he became the Superintendent of Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two nephews; and a great-niece.

He is survived by sisters and brothers, Janet (Bill) Jensen, Kasson, Minn., Patricia Waletzki, Austin, Minnesota, Ronald Koontz, Brownsdale, Minnesota, James Koontz, Nancy (Chuck) Kirsch, Austin, Minnesota, William Koontz, Winona, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Private interment was held at Oakwood Cemetery. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website,
12 JUL 2014

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Funeral Notice: Lester Emil Traff, 73

Lester Emil Traff, 73, of Austin, Minn., died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at his home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
11 JUL 2014

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Lester Emil Traff

(January 22, 1941 - July 8, 2014)

Lester Emil Traff, age 73, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at his home.

Lester was born to Emil and Lillie (Schroeder) Traff on January 22, 1941 in Caledonia, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 1959. Lester married Barbara Earl at the First Methodist Church in Austin, MN on July 8, 1961. After 30 years, Les retired from Caterpillar Tractor. In his spare time Les enjoyed fishing and playing chess, pool and snooker. Les could frequently be found at the Austin Senior Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Lillie and sister Gloria Traff.

Lester is survived by his wife Barbara Traff, Austin, Minnesota; sons: Robert (Elizabeth) Traff, Rochester, Minnesota; Brian (Kim) Traff, Montgomery, AL; Michael Traff, Montgomery, AL; Christopher Traff, Montgomery, Alabama; 11 grandchildren; sisters Norma Bray, Austin, Minnesota, and Leona (John) Detwiler, Austin, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Reverend Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website,
11 JUL 2014

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Leonard Heisey, 89, of Providence Point, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Leonard was born in Austin, Minnesota, on August 15, 1924, to the late Leonard and Ruth (Peck) Heisey.

Leonard graduated from Austin High School in 1942, where he swam and was a state champion back-stroker. His state record was not broken until the 1970s. Immediately after high school, he attended Austin Community College, but then enlisted in the Army Air Corp. After World War II, he attended the University of Minnesota where he met his first wife Eugenie. He graduated in 1949 with a degree in Industrial Engineering and began his career with Montgomery Ward. He moved his family to Pittsburgh in 1965, accepting a position with PPG Industries. He retired from PPG in 1988.

Leonard was the former president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association. He was an avid golfer and played the Mt. Lebanon Golf Course for many years, as well as Chartiers Country Club. He loved to play bridge and was considered to be an excellent duplicate bridge partner.

Leonard enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s swim meets, softball, soccer, lacrosse and hockey games. He served as an elder at Bower Hill Community Church. He was also one of the first residents of Providence Point and was pictured in their marketing campaign.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eugenie (Leighton) Heisey and his second wife Patricia (Kelly) Heisey.

He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Apold of St. Paul, Minn.; his children, Phyllis (Steven) Musial of Franklin Park, David Leighton Heisey of Scotch Plains, N.J., John Leonard (Denise) Heisey of Peters Township, and Shelly (Dave) Saba of Mt. Lebanon; loving grandchildren, Megan and Sarah Musial, Leighton, Cameron, and Cooper Heisey, Brian Heisey, Sydney and Avery Saba; also nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be gathering at the Worlein Funeral Home from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday morning, July 10, 2014. Interment will take place at 11:05 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
10 JUL 2014

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Darryl Lynn Hanson Sr., 76, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at his home in Vandalia, Ohio.

He was born December 16, 1937, in Albert Lea and raised by his grandma in Hollandale. He graduated from Albert Lea High School. Darryl was a member at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, where he served on the council as a trustee in his earlier years. Darryl joined the Air Force for four years and moved to Topeka, Kansas, where he raised a family. He held jobs at Ford Motor Company, Winnebago, and Home Depot, to name a few. He had a love for Lionel model railroad trains, old cars, and antique clocks. His hobbies included traveling, visiting relatives, fishing and water activities.

Darryl was a hard worker, working until the day he died. He will always be remembered as a man with good character, always wanting to do the right thing. Darryl was proud of his family and they loved him dearly.

He is survived by his children Lori (Les Geller) Hanson of Austin, Texas, Darryl II (Tanna) Hanson of Austin, Texas, Scott Hanson of Ankeny, Iowa, and Corey (Michele) Hanson; grandchildren Matthew, Nick, Christapher, Kayla, Christian, Sydney, and Mason; mother of his children and lifelong friend, Susan Hanson; and many other loving relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eileen Severson and Alvin Hanson; and grandparents, Maude and Calvin Arthur.

A memorial service for Darryl will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, in rural Austin. The Rev. Lindsay Stolen will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
10 JUL 2014

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