Diane L. Asper, 59, of rural Webster, South Dakota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, and Durand, Wisconsin, died of natural causes at her home on Thursday, August 28, 2014.

She was born June 4, 1955, in Austin, the daughter of Olaf "Bud" and Marcella (Smith) Jacobson. She attended school in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1973. After high school she attended college in South Dakota. She enlisted in the U.S. Army and served her country for 20 years. She was stationed overseas in Germany and other military posts in the United States. After she retired from the Army, she lived in Rolla, Missouri, and then rural Durand. She worked at Treasure Island Casino near Red Wing, Minnesota, as a blackjack dealer for 11 years. She married Tim Asper February 14, 2007. After their marriage, the couple lived near Durand before moving to a home north of Webster, where they currently resided.

She enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She loved gardening, painting, reading, doing yard work and traveling. She also enjoyed her dogs.

Diane is survived by her husband, Tim Asper, of Webster; three sons, Chad (Ashley) Kuk, of Wabasha, Minnesota; Jason (Morgan Wentworth) Kuk, of Arkansaw, Wisconsin; Jacob Kuk, of Webster; one daughter, Megan (Kurtis Zomok) Kuk, of Kellogg, Minnesota; and three grandchildren, Clara Wentworth Kuk, Korbin Kuk, and Carter Kuk. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Marcella Jacobson and her husband, Calvin Stewart.

A memorial service will be held at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha, Minnesota, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, with the Rev. David Knox of Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Wabasha American Legion Post 50 and the Burkhardt-Roemer VFW Post 4086. Family and friends may call at the funeral home one hour before the service on Thursday. Memorials and cards of sympathy may be sent to her husband, Tim Asper, 13048 431st Ave., Webster, SD, 57274. The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
03 SEP 2014

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Angel Jovani Andrade, infant son of Jesus Andrade and Samantha Valle passed away at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin shortly after his birth on Monday, August 18, 2014.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Paul Junction officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials in memory of Baby Angel can be directed to the family.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
21 AUG 2014

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Hazel M. Bredfeldt, age 86 of Austin, Minnesota died Wednesday morning, August 20, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System -- Austin.

Hazel Marie Damgaard was born September 10, 1927 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Knute and Ellen (Olson) Damgaard. Following her graduation from high school, Hazel attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout for one year. She then attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis before going into nurse's training at Fairview Hospitals. During this time she met her future husband Jack Bredfeldt on Valentine's Day in 1953. They were married August 1, 1953 in Menomonie.

Jack and Hazel traveled as missionaries for the Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving in the French African Republic twice during the 1950's and 1960's. In 1965 the couple returned to the United States, where Jack served as pastor of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Elkton for 22 years and Hazel worked as a nurse at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin for 19 years. Her work in Pediatric Nursing was very important to her, as she enjoyed working with children. Her St. Johns family meant a lot to her, as did her missionary friends and the reunions she had with them. Hazel also enjoyed gardening, as well as canning and freezing.

Hazel is survived by four daughters, Deborah (Stanley) Harms of Quincy, Illinois, Ruth Ann (David) Gehrke of New Ulm, Minnesota, Naomi (Richard) Gabrielson of Austin, and Sharon (Michael) Cooper of Rancho Palos Verdes, California; two sons John (Barbara) Bredfeldt of Tustin Ranch, California and Paul (Kristi) Bredfeldt of Austin; 17 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Knute and Ellen Damgaard, her husband Pastor Jack Bredfeldt in February 2014, one sister, and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Elkton, MN with Pastor Liz Erickson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in the Elkton Cemetery. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
21 AUG 2014
See also: Austin Daily Herald website
24 AUG 2014
See also: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Obituary for Fay Lee Enfield

Fay Lee Enfield, 49, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Fay was born in Spring Valley, MN on March 13, 1965 to Junior Lee and Darlene Fay (Sanow) Conner. She attended school and graduated from Austin High School in 1983. Fay was a cheerleader for the wrestling team and she loved roller skating. After high school, she attended Riverland Community College while studying banking. During this time, she worked as a waitress to pay for her education. She enjoyed the fast pace work of being a waitress. She worked at Lansing Corners and other local establishments. Fay did work at Sterling Bank for a short stint, but ended up back to her calling, waitressing.

Fay enjoyed listening to music, singing and cross-stitching.

Fay is survived by her significant other, Brian Dodd of Austin, a son, Tom Enfield II of Austin; a daughter, Ashley Enfield of Austin; her parents Junior and Darlene Conner of Austin; siblings, Bruce (Dianna) Conner of Austin, Barb (John) Parmenter of Austin, Dean (Wendy) Conner of Austin, Gene Conner of Austin, Betty (Daryl) Griese of Austin, Rick (Lori) Conner of Bloomington, Debora Conner and significant other Don of Austin, Penny Conner and significant other Dave of Sargeant, Bonnie (John) Morrison of Humboldt, IA along with several nieces nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Fay is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents and a sister-in-law, Linda Conner.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 am, Monday, August 25, 2014 at Mayer Funeral Home with a visitation starting at 10:00 am.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website
24 AUG 2014

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Roland L. "Rollie" Dain, 92, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester, Minnesota.

Roland was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on September 8, 1921, to Calvin and Stella (Ulen) Dain. The family moved to California in 1932 and Rollie graduated from Washington High School in Los Angeles in 1939. He attended one year at Compton Junior College before moving to Iowa and enrolling at Luther College in Decorah. In 1943, he entered the U.S. Army and served in the 102nd Infantry Division in Germany from 1944 to 1945. Rollie then returned to Luther College and graduated in June 1948. While there, he met Marilyn Trytten and they were married August 25, 1948, in Ridgeway, Iowa.

Roland worked as a social studies and speech teacher in LeRoy, Minnesota. He and Marilyn then moved to Williston, North Dakota, where he took a job at KGCX as a sports broadcaster. In 1951, they moved to Austin, Minnesota, and he worked at KAUS/KAALTV as the sports anchor. In 1956, Rollie returned to his teaching career working at Austin Public Schools. After he earned a master's degree at Mankato State he became a guidance counselor at Austin High School. Throughout the years, he worked at Luther College and then Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Rollie retired in July 1986, and they moved to Fredericksburg, Texas, where they lived for 20 years before moving to Rochester. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports, and was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.

Roland is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Laurel (Jack) Braun, of Rochester, and Kristin Dain, of Dallas, Texas; a son, Bradley (Jennifer) Dain, of Guilford, Conneticut; two grandchildren, Sarah (fiance Randy Ekenberg) Braun, of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Andrew (Ana) Braun, of Rochester.

Roland is preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave SE, with the Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa. Memorials can be directed to World Vision or Seasons Hospice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
22 AUG 2014

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(November 24, 1934 - August 23, 2014)

U.S. Veteran

Ralph Casper Nelson, age 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home.

Ralph is survived by his wife Gail Nelson, Austin, Minnesota; daughters and sons-in-law: Snow and Lance Pogones, Austin, Minnesota; Shelly and Kenny Landherr, Prior Lake, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Sherri Nelson, Hudson, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Tyler Pogones, Molly Pogones, Matti Pogones, Ryan Landherr, Snowy Landherr, Josh Nelson, and Julia Nelson; great-granddaughter: Romy Pogones; sister and brother-in-law: Snow and Don Raleigh, Austin, Minnesota.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Gerry Giese officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 7 pm and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
24 AUG 2014

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Ralph Casper Nelson, 79

Ralph Casper Nelson, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 23, 2014, at his home.

Ralph was born November 24, 1934, in Farmington, Minnesota, to Gehart and Adella Nelson. He grew up on a dairy farm in Lakeville, Minnesota. Upon graduation from Lakeville High School he served in the United States Army. After receiving his honorary discharge from active military duty, he attended the University of Minnesota and received his degree in 1959. He was united in marriage to Gail McDonnell on Oct. 31, 1959, in Hopkins, Minnesota.

He joined the Hormel Foods Company in the summer of 1959 and retired in 1995 after 35 years of employment. Most of his working career was in Human Resources and Operations. At the time of his retirement he was the general manager of the Austin plant.

Ralph and Gail traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. They had the privilege of visiting all seven continents and enjoyed wintering in Arizona. Their greatest enjoyment however came from spending time with family.

He enjoyed golfing with family and friends, along with hunting and fishing with his son, son-in-laws and grandsons. He was also a fan of the University of Minnesota sports, Twins and Vikings. His dynamic personality, sense of humor and love of people will be deeply missed.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Gail Nelson; daughter, Snowell Pogones (Lance) of Austin; twins Mike Nelson (Sherri) of Hudson, Wisconsin, and Shelly Landherr (Kenny) of Prior Lake, Minnesota; grandchildren Tyler, Molly and Matti Pogones, Ryan and Snowy Landherr, Josh and Julia Nelson; great-grandchildren Romy Pogones and expected Bella Pogones; sister Snowell Raleigh (Don) of Lake Elmo, Minnesota; and finally his four-legged companion, Spike.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Gehart and Adella Nelson.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 306 2nd Street NW, Austin, MN. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 2nd Ave. NW, Austin, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials; they will be distributed to Ralph's favorite charities.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
26 AUG 2014

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Cleda E. Blumenrader, 95, of Spring Park, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Lake Minnetonka Shores Care Center in Spring Park, Minnesota.

Cleda Evelyn Sherwood was born on May 27, 1919, in Oelwein, Iowa, to Frank and Cora (Milke) Sherwood. Cleda married Robert Doty in 1938, they later divorced. She married Lawrence Blumenrader in 1973. Lawrence passed away in 1984. Cleda worked for the Austin school systems, the Austin Hospital for eight years, and retired after 15 years working in the medical records department at the Mayo Clinic. Cleda enjoyed knitting, crocheting, music, old movies and gambling. Cleda especially loved to visit with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Cleda is survived by her daughter, Susan Hinsch of Waltham, Minnesota; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one husband; one brother; two sisters; two daughters and a son.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes in Hayfield with the Rev. Mary Pauluk officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
26 AUG 2014

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OBITUARY--

Marjorie A. Michaelson 1925-2005

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA - Marjorie A. Michaelson, 79, of Blooming Prairie, and formerly of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died on Friday, February 18, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born on July 25, 1925, in Carroll County, Iowa, the daughter of Matt and Emogene (Otto) Loew. In October of 1943 she was united in marriage to Marlin Koster, at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa. They farmed near St. Ansgar, Iowa until 1957, when Marlin died in an auto accident.

In April of 1960 she married Harlan Easton and was later divorced. In March of 1971 she married Allen Michaelson at Salem Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Blooming Prairie Serviceman's Club.

Survivors include her husband, Allen R. Michaelson of Blooming Prairie; five children: Richard Koster of Blooming Prairie, Rodney Koster of Blooming Prairie, Scott Easton of Blooming Prairie, Connie Trihus of Blooming Prairie and Rita Braaten of Owatonna; 19 grandchildren ; 25 great-grandchildren; eleven brothers and sisters: Gertrude Kloberdanz of Colorado, Sylvia Christenson of Blooming Prairie, Mary Ann Johnson of Blooming Prairie, Jerry Loew of Blooming Prairie, William Loew of Askov, Bernie Loew of Askov, Bonnie McLain of Colorado, Carolyn Stellick of Colorado, Paul Loew of Apple Valley, Gloria Peterson of Washington, and Henry Loew of Askov.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marlin Koster.

Funeal services will be at 11 a.m. today, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota.

Visitation was held on Monday at the Worlein-Blooming prairie Funeal Home, and will continue for one hour prior to the service today at the church.

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Posted Tuesday, February 22, 2005

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NOTES:

Marjorie Ann Loew was born July 25, 1925 at Sheridan, Carroll, Iowa to Matt Loew and Emogene Otto.

Found in the 1930 census at Sheridan, Carroll, Iowa: Matt Loew 28, Emogene Loew 27, Gertrude Loew 7, Sylvia Loew 6, Marjory Loew 4 yrs 9 mos, Lois Loew 3 yrs 2 mos, Norma Jean Loew 1 yr 5 mos, Clarence Graves 22.

Found in the 1940 census at Douglas, Mitchell, Iowa: Mathew Loew 38, Emogene L. Loew 37, Sylvia M. Loew 16, Marjorie A. Loew 14, Narrnajenln L. Loew 11, Delbert W. Loew 8, Jerone E Loew 8, Mary A Loew 7, William G. Loew 5, Bannie M. Loew 2, Bernard S. Loew.

Marjorie married Marlin Louis Koster on October 30, 1943 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa.

The couple had five children:
Ronald Marlin (b August 19, 1944 Mitchell, Iowa, d April 17, 1992 Multnomah, Oregon);
Constance Ann,
Richard Louise (b December 10, 1947 Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, d December 11, 2007 Austin, Mower, MN);
Rita Marie and
Rodney Alan.

Marjorie married Harlan Easton in April 1960. They had a son, Scott Easton. They later divorced.

Married Allen R Michaelson on March 21, 1971 at Salem Lutheran, Albert Lea, Minnesota. Couple lived at Brownsville, MN; no children.

Marjorie died February 18, 2005 at Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota and is buried at the Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Mower, Minnesota.

There is a memorial for her at FindAGrave #54420418, with photos.

(Credit: Deidre Badker)

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Pending Notice: Loren D. Stanton, 87

Loren D. Stanton, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
26 AUG 2014

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Loren Duane Stanton

(January 20, 1927 - August 26, 2014)

U.S. Veteran

Loren D. Stanton, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Grand Meadow Care Center, Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Loren was born January 20, 1927, near Lyle, Minnesota, to Clead and Fannie (Houseman) Stanton. He attended school in Lyle and entered the United States Navy in 1944. While in the Navy, Loren proudly served on the USS Orizaba and the USS Pledge until his honorable discharge in 1947. Loren married Roberta Barr on October 22, 1949 at Wykoff, Minnesota. He worked for the Geo. A. Hormel Company for 35 years.

Loren was a member of the Austin American Legion Post #91 and he was a faithful member of Crane Community Chapel for over 60 years.

Loren liked to bowl and golf and he especially loved his trips to St. Ansgar with his golfing buddies. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his two sons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

Loren is survived by his wife of 64 years, Roberta Stanton, Austin, Minnesota; sons and daughter-in-law: Robert Stanton, River Falls, Wisconsin, Craig and Linda Stanton, Waconia, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Katie, Anna and Kurt; brothers: Don Stanton, Austin, Minnesota, Jerry (Gretchen) Stanton, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Norman (Susan) Stanton, Hartsdale, New York; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2nd at Crane Community Chapel with the Reverend Dale R. Christiansen officiating. Interment will be at the London Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Honorary bearers will be Don Hall, Ron Merten, Duane Stanton, Donald Hodges, Edsel Sprung and Bill Bell.

"So long dear, I'll see you in Heaven."

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
27 AUG 2014

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Funeral notice: Loren D. Stanton, 87

Loren D. Stanton, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at the Grand Meadow Care Center, Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale R. Christiansen officiating.

Interment: Interment will be at the London Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service.

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

Memorials: The family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
30 AUG 2014

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Funeral services were held Thursday, October 28, 1993 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, Minnesota, for Clifford S. Nelson, 85, of St. Ansgar. Reverend Harold Luecke officiated and burial was in First Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar. He died Monday, October 25, 1993 at the Good Samaritan Center.

Clifford Nelson was born December 8, 1907 at Rose Creek, Mower county, Minnesota, to Ole D. and Sarah Borgen Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Six Mile Grove Church. He attended the rural Nelson School. He married Avanelle Thompson on October 18, 1940 at the Lyle Parsonage, Lyle, Minnesota. He farmed with his father-in-law, Oscar Thompson until his death in 1945. Then Clifford took over the farming and was a DeKalb seed corn dealer for several years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister; and one half-brother.

Survivors include his wife, Avanelle Nelson of St. Ansgar; one daughter, Merna Richardson of Livermore, California; one sister, Thelma Will of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and one brother, Otto Nelson of Lyle, Minnesota.

Source: St. Ansgar Enterprise
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WATERLOO - Ellen A. Bamsey, 93, of Ravenwood Nursing and Rehab Center, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the care center.

She was born April 5, 1915, in LeRoy, Minnesota, daughter of Jens and Carrie Hauge Pines, and was the stepdaughter of Ed Pines. She married Louis A. Bamsey on July 20, 1941, in Waterloo. He died December 18, 1973.

Mrs. Bamsey was employed in the office of Waterloo Laundry and later worked as a volunteer at Edison School. She was a longtime member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She directed the Sunday School and Vacation Bible School programs for many years and prepared countless meals in the church kitchen.

Survived by a daughter, Carol (Jerry) Carinci of St. Louis; a son, Robert (Nancy) of Waterloo; and two grandsons, Ben Bamsey of Monterey, California, and Matt Bamsey of Louisville, Kentucky.

Preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Hauge; and a sister, Esther Howard.

Private family memorial services: will take place with inurnment in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Memorials may be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Ellen participated in many church activities devoted to meeting the needs of others.

Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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Jerry D. Vlasaty, 67, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Methodist Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Jerry Dean Vlasaty was born on December 4, 1946, at Austin, Minnesota, the son of Leon and Dorothy (Norton) Vlasaty. He graduated from Austin High School and served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. After returning to the Austin area, Jerry was married to Sharon Johnson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on April 11, 1975. They have lived in Austin where Jerry worked for Hormel Foods Corp. for 40 years, retiring on July 31, 2009.

Jerry loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and doing carpentry. He could usually be found "putzing" with something.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sharon Vlasaty of Austin, Minnesota; son, Michael Vlasaty, Dexter, Minnesota; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Matthew Mayer, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; grandchildren, Logan, Shelby, Maggie, Ben and Jessica; brothers, Charles Vlasaty, Austin, Minnesota, Frank Vlasaty; sister, Beverlee Moenke, Cottage Groove, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at the mortuary from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
29 AUG 2014

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Lenore Sigrid Hagstrom, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Wildwood Cove Assisted Living in LeRoy.

She was born June 24, 1929, to George and Sigrid 'Sarah' (Jess) Benedict in San Francisco Township, Carver County, Minnesota. She worked as a nursing assistant until she retired. Lenore liked to knit, sew, do crossword puzzles and read.

Survivors include four daughters, Stephanie Boone of Hastings, Minnesota, Valerie Riley of St. Paul Park, Minnesota, Leslie Krooning of North St. Paul, Minnesota, and Kelley Huggan of Austin, Minnesota; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Neil Benedict of St. Paul, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracey Hagstrom; her parents; husbands, LeRoy LaCroix, Emarold Richard and Leonard Hagstrom; seven siblings.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
30 AUG 2014

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Hagstrom, Lenore Sigrid 1929-2014

Obituary

Lenore Sigrid Hagstrom, age 85 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Wildwood Cove Assisted Living in LeRoy. She was born June 24, 1929 to George and Sigrid "Sarah" (Jess) Benedict in San Francisco Township, Carver County, Minnesota. She worked as a nursing assistant until she retired. Lenore liked to knit, sew, do crossword puzzles and read.

Survivors include four daughters, Stephanie Boone of Hastings, Minnesota; Valerie Riley of St. Paul Park, Minnesota; Leslie Krooning of North St. Paul, Minnesota; and Kelley Huggan of Austin, Minnesota; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Neil Benedict of St. Paul, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracey Hagstrom; her parents; husbands, LeRoy LaCroix, Emarold Richard and Leonard Hagstrom; seven siblings.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with The Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
1 SEP 2014

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Chelsey Amber Morgan, 16, of Lyle, Minnesota, died August 20, 2014, in Lyle, Minnesota.

Chelsey was born Jan. 21, 1998, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Dennis and Terri (Henry) Morgan. She attended elementary school in Lime Springs, Iowa. When Chelsey was in sixth grade, the family moved to Lyle, Minnesota.

While living in Lime Springs she attended the Lime Springs Methodist Church. Chelsey was a member of the Children's Theater Troop, helped with vacation bible school, and was Miss Sweet Corn in 2009. She participated in many activities including Tae-Kwon-Do, softball, swimming, go-carting, Girl Scouts, and roller skating, but her biggest passion was the theater. While in Lyle, she participated in softball, basketball, choir, school newspaper, and FFA. She also took many leadership roles: she coordinated a scrap metal drive, was elected school board student representative and student council representative, volunteered for a food drive and Cure for Cancer, and placed at state FFA Creed Speaking. She loved the Steelers and was a proud Athletics. True to her loving nature and wanting to make a difference, she recently returned from a mission trip to aid Superstorm Sandy victims.

She will be forever remembered for her bright smile, fun-loving, bubbly personality, caring nature, and determination. Her faith was important to her. Her friends were as well, as she constantly kept in touch through texting. If she believed in something, she fought for it, such as her drive to keep and expand FFA at her school. She was a humanitarian, but most importantly she was a loving big sister, daughter, and friend to all.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother Florence Dobson; her grandfathers Albert Morgan and Robert Henry; an uncle Craig Henry; and her cat Lucky.

She is survived by her parents Dennis Morgan and Terri Morgan; three brothers Dominic, Michael and Braxton; and maternal and paternal grandparents Janet Henry and Randy and Ron Baker.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Lime Springs United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, with the Rev. Melanie Greengo officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lime Springs. Friends may call at the church on Monday during the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on Tuesday. Lindstrom Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
25 AUG 2014
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December 30, 1921 - August 27, 2014

Obituary for Helene McDowell Wood

Helene McDowell Wood, 92, of Rudd, Iowa died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs, with Reverend Wendy Johannesen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Rudd.

A visitation, with viewing, will be held from 5-7pm on Friday evening, August 29, 2014 at Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.

Helene was born on December 30, 1921 at LeRoy, Minnesota, the daughter of Harold and Lania McDowell.

Helene moved to Riceville, Iowa in 1931. She attended the country school. Her freshman year she went to Riceville High School. She moved to a farm in Osage, Iowa her last three years of high school. She became a teacher and taught country school for four years.

She married Ernest Oliver Wood on August 19, 1942. She and her husband then moved to Rudd, Iowa in 1948. She helped manage a truck line and hog buying station. She also taught at Holy Family School in Mason City in 1961. She later taught at Osage and Rudd schools. Helene retired in 1989 and moved with her husband to acreage near Fort Dodge, Iowa where she was a substitute teacher in the Ft. Dodge school district for ten years. She then moved back to Rudd where she resided until her death.

Helene in survived by her three children, Robert (Janice) Wood of Rudd, Iowa, Cynthia Becher of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Craig (Dorothy) Wood of Rudd, Iowa, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Ernest, one brother; Ralph McDowell, and a granddaughter; Tiffany Becher.

Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs. (641) 749-2210. ColonialChapels.com

Source: Colonial Chapel website

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Funeral Notice: Howard H. McDermott, 84

Howard H. McDermott, age 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Interment: Will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
01 SEP 2014

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Obituary for Howard Henry McDermott

Howard Henry McDermott, Jr, 84, of Austin died Saturday, September 30, 2014 at Mayo Health Systems Austin.

Howard, an only child, was born September, 24, 1929 in Austin to Howard and Helen (Hansen) McDermott. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. In school he was an accomplished musician and played first chair clarinet under the tutelage of band director Mr. Sperati. Howard served his country in the Navy from 1948 to 1952. He served as both a navigator and member of the Navy Band. He played for many official ceremonies including the inauguration of President Harry Truman. While stationed in Pearl Harbor, Howard met his future wife, Rita Lopez. They were married on March 2, 1951 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

Howard and Rita returned to Minnesota and made their home in Austin living in the same home, next to that of his parents, until the time of his death. Howard worked at the Hormel Packing Plant until his retirement in 1986. During this time he continued playing with bands including Ray Stolzenberg, Henry Charles, and Bobby Thompson at area ballrooms. After his retirement, Howard and Rita spent summers at their lake home in Northome, Minnesota where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and putzing in the shed.

Rita died on June 1, 2007. Howard was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, sharing stories and spoiling his dachshunds. He delighted in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Rodney (Jean) McDermott, Austin; daughter, Anita McDermott, Apple Valley; son-in-law Gerard Judd, Austin; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents; wife, Rita; daughter, Laura; granddaughter, Vanessa.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website

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Jerald Franklin Jones, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died at The Cedars of Austin September 1, 2014.

He was born on February 2, 1934, to Byron Spencer and Anna (Miller) Jones in Jackson, Minnesota. He married Betty Hoffman on February 5, 1956, in Windom, Minnesota. Jerald grew up in the Jackson-Windom area and graduated from Windom High School in 1952. He worked in many broadcasting stations before settling in at KAAL-TV as chief engineer, where he remained for 27 years. Jerald loved working on his hobbies, which included looking at the stars, experimental aircraft and working on computers. He built his own telescopes and liked to study many topics.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Craig (Mary Jo) Jones of Austin; Dennis (Lori) Jones of Austin; one daughter, Julie (Tony) Anthonisen of Albert Lea; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Jon, Josh, Andrew, Darcie, Jeremiah, Joseph, Hannah, Elissa and Matthew; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Jones.

Services are private for the family. Visitation for the public will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. The family prefers memorials to American Diabetes Association or the Mower County Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
03 SEP 2014

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Leona Mattice, 89, passed away on September 1, 2014, in Austin, Minnesota, at ComforCare surrounded by members of her immediate family at her bedside.

Lee was born on May 22, 1925, to Marie and Edward Schumacher at their farm house in Rose Creek, Minnesota. She was one of seven siblings, which included Esther, Arnie, Irv, Lillian, Lloyd and Darrell. The family moved from Rose Creek to Austin, where Lee attended Austin High School. With World War II raging, upon graduating in 1944, Lee moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the FBI as a file clerk. She enjoyed telling people about meeting J. Edgar Hoover one day on an elevator at FBI Headquarters.

After returning to Austin in early 1946, she met her future husband, Don. After a whirlwind two-week romance, they got married on March 1, 1946, by a Justice of the Peace in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lee accompanied Don on his final assignment with the Army in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and they returned to Austin in 1947. Lee and Don welcomed five children to their family between 1947 and 1954, four boys and one girl. While raising their young family in Austin, Lee worked as an optical lab technician, manager of the men's department at Younkers and finally as the office manager for a local optician.

Lee was known for maintaining an incredible positive mental attitude "PMA" following a number of serious medical conditions. After experimental surgery at Mayo Clinic in 1972 to repair a cerebral aneurism, Lee moved to Woodridge, Illinois, to join Don who had accepted a job as chief of police. She enjoyed their time in Woodridge and was particularly proud of being appointed Mayor Pro Tem of the Village of Woodridge.

Lee and Don moved to various parts of the country to spend time with their children and grandchildren. They retired in Las Vegas, where they lived for many years. Don and Lee ultimately returned to Austin when their daughter, Cathy, was diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer. Lee spent her final year at The Good Samaritan ComforCare Nursing Home in Austin, as a result of a fall which required hip surgery.

She is survived by her four sons Richard (Connie), Craig (Melissa), James (DeDe) and Lynn (Deborah) as well as nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, her sister Lillian, her best friend Delores Gosha and Rocket.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Don, her daughter Cathy, as well as her parents, one of her sisters and her four brothers.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 5, at Mayer Funeral Home and a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 6, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1600 W. Oakland Avenue, Austin, with a private interment service immediately following at Oakwood Cemetery.

Online condolences-www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
03 SEP 2014

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Dorothy P. Schloo, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, August 29, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Dorothy Pauline (Newkirk) Schloo was born on January 4, 1920, on the family farm in rural Mower County. Dorothy was the youngest of eight children born to Adolph and Mary (Klenk) Newkirk. Dorothy attended school in Dexter and Elkton. On September 17, 1939, she married Allen Henry Schloo at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dexter Township.

Allen and Dorothy made their home on the family farm, in rural Dexter Township. They were blessed with three children, Harold, Gary and Marlene. Dorothy always said she was not a housewife; she was a farmer's wife. Allen died in a farm accident on Oct. 31, 1982. Dorothy continued to live on the farm until 1990, when she moved into "town" -- Austin.

Over the years, Dorothy had many hobbies including baking, gardening, reading, dancing and doing word find puzzles, and most of all, a good game of cards. For many years, Dorothy enjoyed her friends and neighbors at Oak Park Village. She was active in her church and the Mower County Senior Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Allen; son, Harold; brothers, Milo, Gilbert, Melvin and Edwin Newkirk; and sisters Esther Palmer, Leona Skaran and Lucile Brinkman.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Gary (Terri) Schloo of Austin; and Marlene (John) Aurit, of Austin; daughter-in-law: SuAnn (Harold, deceased) Schloo, of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren: John (Angela) Schloo, of Bloomington; Erin (Stuart) Innes, of Fridley, Minnesota; Mark (Alex) Schloo, of Pine Island, Minnesota; Scott (Sarah) Aurit, of Omaha, Nebraska; and Brett (Becky) Aurit, of St. Paul, Minnesota; step-grandchildren: Robert McKee of Austin; Lindsey (Beau) Webber of Fridley; and Tina (Mitch Mead) McKee of Austin; great-grandchildren: Addison, Annemarie, Brady, Ethan, Elliot, Caleb, Tristan, J.P., Gianna, and Elizabeth; step-great-grandchildren: Jordan, William, Harley, Kinsley, Lucy and Norah; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dexter Township, 22980 630th Avenue, with the Rev. David C. Fleischmann officiating. Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service. Memorials are preferred to the Mower County Senior Center or to Trinity Lutheran Church, Dexter, Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
03 SEP 2014

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OSSIAN, IOWA - Elnora E. Barthelme, 84, of Ossian, died Friday June 25, 2004, at Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital, Decorah, of natural causes.

She was born October 15, 1919, in Dexter, Minnesota, daughter of Samuel and Johanna Buhs Goetsch. She married Marc P. Barthelme in Decorah January 5, 1938. He died September 22, 1994.

Mrs. Bartheime and her husband owned and operated Cahill's Market in Ossian for 50 years.

Survivors include a son, James (Margaret) Barthelme of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Kathryn Buse of Colorado City, Colorado, and Jean (William) Mohr of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and Pearl Radke of Decorah.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Jesse Goetsch; four sisters, Ruby Swenson, Mayme Goetsch, Hazel Anderson and Lillian Hallahan.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery, both in Ossian. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m, today and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schmitz Funeral Home, Ossian, with a prayer service at 4 p.m. today.

Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Sunday, June 27, 2004

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Born: October 22, 1949
Died: September 3, 2014

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Funeral Notice: James L. Frank, 64

James L. Frank, 64, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at his home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Pastor Tom Ogilvie officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
5 SEP 2014

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James L. Frank, age 64 of Austin. The community lost an honorable and generous man with the unexpected passing of James Leland Frank at the age of 64. Having recently retired as a civil engineer with 42 years of service to Hormel Foods, he was enjoying an active retirement, planting trees and pursuing his favorite avocation, fishing. He passed away in his sleep late September 2 or early September 3 at his family home near Austin. Born October 22, 1949 in Huron, South Dakota, Jim grew up on a farm near Wolsey, South Dakota and attended St. Johns parochial school there. Later, he graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in St. Paul and attended Concordia College for one year.

He married Rhoda Greve on December 20, 1970 in Aurora, South Dakota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City. Beginning work with Hormel in 1972, he raised two boys and a daughter in Austin and became an active member of the community. He also served many years in the National Guard and later was active with the Salvation Army. Jim enjoyed living in the country where he and his wife Rhoda converted farmland into a forested nature preserve. He was involved with the Isaac Walton League, and connected with regional conservation issues. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, who loved the adventures awaiting them at their home.

Survivors include his mother Neoma Frank of Wolsey, South Dakota, wife Rhoda Frank of Austin, children Sean Frank of Austin, Joseph (Melissa) Frank of Whitehall, Wisconsin, and Cody Frank of New York City; grandchildren Riley and Madelyn Frank; siblings Eugene (Yvonne) Frank of Grand Island, Nebraska, Karen (Alan) Albright of Watertown, South Dakota, and Elizabeth (Greg) Brower of Wolsey, South Dakota; brothers-in-law Robert Trulock of Phoenix, Arizona and Ron Greve of Brookings, South Dakota and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Julius Frank, sister Lois Frank, and sister-in-law Roberta Trulock. Much loved, Jim will be deeply missed by friends and family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Pastor Tom Ogilvie officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
5 SEP 2014
See also: Austin Daily Herald website
6 SEP 2014

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Bradley A. Redwing, 53, of Austin, Minnesota, died from medical complications at his home on September 1, 2014.

He was born on May 1, 1961, in Austin, to Alvin and Geraldine (DeVriendt) Redwing. In his youth, Brad was an exceptional hockey player and an extremely talented artist. He was a true jack-of-all-trades, having experience as a plumber, carpet installer, and mechanic. Brad was a sports enthusiast. His greatest joy in life was his two beautiful children.

Brad is survived by his two children, Brannon Redwing and Shannon Redwing, both of Arizona; four grandchildren; his mother, Geraldine Redwing, formerly of Austin; his brother, Troy (Alberta) Redwing, of Kentucky; his aunt, Delores Krulish, of Austin; two nephews, one niece, seven great-nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, second cousins, and his girlfriend, Sheila Lanches, of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin B. Redwing.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Father Adam McMillan officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home. 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
8 SEP 2014

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Funeral Notice: Bradley A. Redwing, 53

Bradley A. Redwing, 53, of Austin, died from medical complications at his home on Sept. 1, 2014.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Father Adam McMillan officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home.

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

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
30 SEP 2014

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Lincoln Harold "Abe" Cole, 83, died Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2014, surrounded by his family at his home in Austin.

He was born February 12, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Martha (Larson) Cole. He attended school in Austin and Elkton, Minnesota. Abe served with the United States Army from 1949 to 1950. Following his discharge, he returned to Austin where he married Darlene Birk in 1951. The couple raised five children. Abe was a foreman for Austin Payless Cashways Lumber Store, later UBC Lumber Store, where he worked for 37 years, retiring in 1987. Darlene died in 1985. Lincoln married Donna (Tuinder) Stark on October 18, 1986, in Austin.

He loved to fish, especially in Canada, enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants, snowmobiling, waterskiing, golfing, camping, biking and riding his motorcycle. Abe spent 16 winters in Arizona where he rode his bike over 900 miles. He was a longtime member of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Cole, of Austin; five children: JeanAnn (Charles) Peterson, of Faribault, Minnesota, Lonnie Wagner, of Owatonna, Minnesota, Lincoln R. (Beth) Cole, of Alden, Minnesota, Karen MacIntosh, of Lansing, Minnesota, and Cindy (Vander) Hallmark, of Lampasas, Texas; three step-children: Don (Sandra) Stark, of Burlington, Vermont, Debra (Randy) Berg, of Austin, and Dale (Jenn Haan) Stark, of Austin; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ivadene (Jim) Jones, of Loveland, Colorado; Lindy (Speed) Matthew, of Dexter; a brother, Larry (Mary) Cole, of Austin; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Darlene; brother, Merlin; son-in-law, Doug MacIntosh and a step grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Theodore W. Barthels, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 91 of Austin. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
8 SEP 2014

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Lincoln Harold 'Abe' Cole 1931-2014

Lincoln Harold 'Abe' Cole, died Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2014, surrounded by his family at his home in Austin.

He was born February 12, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Martha (Larson) Cole. He attended school in Austin and Elkton, Minnesota. Abe served with the United States Army from 1949 to 1950. Following his discharge, he returned to Austin where he married Darlene Birk in 1951. The couple raised five children. Abe was a foreman for Austin Payless Cashways Lumber Store, later UBC Lumber Store, where he worked for thirty seven years, retiring in 1987.

Darlene died in 1985. Lincoln married Donna (Tuinder) Stark on Oct. 18, 1986, in Austin.

He loved to fish, especially in Canada, enjoyed hunting deer and pheasants, snowmobiling, waterskiing, golfing, camping, biking and riding his motorcycle. Abe spent 16 winters in Arizona, where he rode his bike more than 900 miles. He was a longtime member of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife: Donna Cole of Austin; five children: JeanAnn (Charles) Peterson of Faribault, Lonnie Wagner of Owatonna, Lincoln R. (Beth) Cole of Alden, Karen MacIntosh of Lansing, and Cindy (Vander) Hallmark of Lampasas, Texas; three step-children: Don (Sandra) Stark of Burlington, Vermont, Debra (Randy) Berg of Austin, and Dale (Jenn Haan) Stark of Austin; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ivadene (Jim) Jones of Loveland, Colorado, Lindy (Speed) Matthew of Dexter; a brother: Larry (Mary) Cole of Austin; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Darlene; brother, Merlin; son-in-law, Doug MacIntosh, and a step grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Theodore W. Barthels, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post No. 91 of Austin. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
9 SEP 2014

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Pending Notice: Larry D. Boeff, 60

Larry D. Boeff, 60, formerly of Dexter, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield in in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
8 SEP 2014

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Larry Dean Boeff, 60, formerly of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away on September 3, 2014, at Intergis Health in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Larry was born on April 10, 1954, the son of Harry and Ethel (Kirkwood) Boeff in Austin, Minnesota.

Larry had worked at a Sod Farm, Rochester Silo, Otis Elevators and Underground Pipes in Webster City, Iowa. He had been delivery trucker for lumber yards in Edmond, Oklahoma, and the past seven years he enjoyed his retirement. Larry enjoyed his family, Volkswagen Cars,and traveling.

Larry is survived by his siblings: Arnie (Martha) Boeff of Laveen, Arizona; Raymond (Joyce) Boeff of Hastings, Minnesota; Dale (Tracey) Boeff of Eagan, Minnesota; Diane Boley of Hayfield, Minnesota; and Jerry (Robbie) Boeff of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and several nieces, nephews, great nephews, and a great niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brother in law-in-law, David Boley; step father, Walter Christian; and a niece.

The memorial service for Larry Dean Boeff will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Dexter, Minnesota, with the Rev. Paul Hauschild officiating. Inurnment will be in Grand Meadow Cemetery in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, at a later date.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

Family prefers memorials to the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance.

Blessed be his memory.

Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield assisted with arrangements: www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
9 SEP 2014

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Pending Notice: Carol E. Roberts, 90

Carol E. Roberts, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away September 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Roberts, and son, Tom Roberts. She is survived by daughter, Becky Kabella; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister.

A funeral service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation Society of Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
9 SEP 2014

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Marlys Irene (Miller) Troe, 65, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on September 8, 2014, at her home after a year-long fight with pancreatic cancer. She truly took on the meaning of "live each day like its the last" after her diagnosis in May 2013.

Marlys was born on April 25, 1949, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota, one of five children to Orville and LaDonna (Perkins) Miller. She was baptized on May 16, 1959, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin and was confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on May 31,1964. In 1967, she graduated from Austin High School in Austin.

Marlys was united in marriage to Gary Dean Troe on February 4, 1970. The date was a special one for both of them because it was Gary's mother, Adeline's, birthday and Marlys' oldest sister, Judy's, birthday.

Marlys and Gary were blessed with three children: Renea (Troy) Hagen of Twin Lakes, Minnesota, Barry Troe, Sr. of Thompson, Iowa, and Meridee (Mark) Ansel of Kanawha, Iowa. They were also blessed with nine grandchildren: Brandi (Nick Jepson) Hagen, Amanda (Brandon) Hovey, Barry (Krista) Troe, Jr., Kevin Ansel, Alexander Hagen, Marissa Troe, Andrew Troe, Makayla Ansel and Jaden Ansel.

Marlys loved her family and friends and would do almost anything for them. She was very caring, kind and compassionate as well as very soft hearted. She loved family gatherings and picnics -- always making sure there was plenty of food. When there was a family picnic she could be found outside with the grandkids playing softball, volleyball, basketball or even football with them. Her latest game with the grandkids was bean bags. She also loved to play board games with her family, fish, travel locally, camp, gamble and bake for the holidays. She was especially proud of her lefse. Marlys loved anything patriotic and collected many angel trinkets.

Known as Grandma Gadget, Marlys loved being on her computer and carrying the latest and greatest camera. In her spare time, she enjoyed keeping up with friends old and new on Facebook.

Marlys worked in various factories until 1980 when she joined the workforce at Universal Circuits. In 2003, when Universal Circuits changed products and its name to Dielectric Corporation, she went to Menominee Falls, Wisconsin, for a four-week training to be a machinest. In 2009, she was laid off and turned her layoff into retirement in 2011.

In May of 2007, Marlys quit smoking after 24 years. She proudly remained smoke free.

Marlys is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gary; beloved dog, Molly; three children; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy Weatherly of Stewartville, Minnesota, Paulette Page of Elysian, Minnesota, and Paul Miller of Austin. She is also survived by eight nieces, eight nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; sister, Carol Earl; grandson, Lucas John Troe; father- and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Adeline (Crane) Troe; sisters-in-law, Donna Christianson and LaVonne Thomsen; brothers-in-law, Merlyn Sheldon, Sr., Donald Earl, Larry Troe and Carlyle (Curt) Thomsen; nephew, Larry Weatherly; great-niece, Nichole Thomsen; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2014, at Deer Creek Lutheran Church of rural Carpenter, Iowa, the church's address is, 4598 Zinnia Avenue, St. Ansgar, Iowa, with Pastor Lance Kittleson officiating.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, IA 50450, and again one hour prior to the service at the church.

Inurnment will take place at a later date at Deer Creek Cemetery in rural Carpenter, Iowa.

You can contact the family with on-line condolences at www.mittelstadtfuneralhome.com or 641-592-0221.

Source: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald, 10 SEP 2014

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Roger Jacobson, 79, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014, after putting up a long fight with cancer at the Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Minnesota, where he received wonderful care.

Roger Arlen Jacobson was born on Nov. 25, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Alvin and Rhoda (Aos) Jacobson. He was baptized at Ostrander Lutheran Church where he went to Sunday School and was confirmed. Roger attended country school for eight years and graduated from LeRoy High School in 1953. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Hensel on Sept. 23, 1956, at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. To this union, Roger and Phyllis were blessed with one son, Jared, and grandchildren, Harley and Jacy. They were the love of his life.

Roger was a member of LeRoy Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He was employed for 39 years at LeRoy Farmers Coop, and after he retired, he worked at the Ag Center in the spring and fall for three years. Roger was always ready to help someone. There was never a more honest and hardworking guy. He loved to go hunting, fishing, and go to all the sporting events at school. He knew and loved all the kids at the school that played. He was a fireman for 20 years and on the ambulance crew for five years.

Roger left behind his wife, Phyllis, of LeRoy; son, Jared (Cyndi) Jacobson, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; grandchildren, Harley and Jacy Jacobson; and siblings, Loren (Mavis) Jacobson of Dundas, Minnesota; and Sharlene (Doug) Beisell of Wabasha, Minnesota.

Private family services will be held at a later date in the Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
11 SEP 2014

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Mary G. Paczkowski, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Gertrude was born November 21, 1927, in Fairmount, North Dakota, to Matthew and Hattie (Krause) Meyer. She attended school in North Dakota, and began her working career at the Navy Air Force Base in Wahpeton, North Dakota, and also worked for various restaurants in the Wahpeton area.

She met Clem Paczkowski in Wahpeton, and they were later united in marriage on June 30, 1954 in North Mankato, Minnesota. Mary and Clem moved to Austin in 1965. In addition to raising her family, Mary worked at Super Fresh, Gordy’s Grocery Store, then Oak Leaf Restaurant, and later as a prep cook and baker at Jerry's Restaurant, in Austin. Mary was a long time member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She enjoyed sewing, reading, her trips to Las Vegas, and her passion was cooking and baking!

Mary is survived by her children, Roxanne (Ted) Gilbertson of Austin, Monica Lukes of Austin, Penny (Danti) Osland of Cottage Grove, Carmen (Todd) Kjome of Lakeville, Patrick Paczkowski of Austin, and Theodore Paczkowski of Plymouth; 8 grandchildren, Kris Gilbertson, Dan Gilbertson, Garrett Lukes, Michael Kjome, Jonathan Kjome, Matt Osland, Grey Orth, and Abbi Paczkowski; brother, Tony Meyer of Fairmount, North Dakota, sisters, Agnes Ista of Colfax, North Dakota, Anna (John) Borchert of Faribault, and Rita (Al) Roberts of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters-in-law, Kay Ann Meyer of Fairmount, North Dakota, and Trudy Meyer of Fargo, North Dakota; many nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clem in 2002, and her son-in-law, Randy Lukes; her parents; brothers, Cyril, James, Gary and Danny Meyer; sister, Geneva (Ray) Baker; brother-in-law, George Ista; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Meyer.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, with Fr. James Steffes officiating. Inurnment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. The Paczkowski Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, prior to services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred in Mary’s memory. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
See also: Austin Daily Herald website, 15 SEP 2014

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Mary G. Paczkowski, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, holding her grandson Jonathon's hand, and surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Mary was born November 21, 1927 in Fairmount, North Dakota, to Matthew and Hattie (Krause) Meyer. She attended a country school in Fairmount, North Dakota, and began work at the Naval Air Station in North Dakota in her early teens. She was united in marriage to Clem Paczkowski on June 30, 1954 in North Mankato.

They lived in Mankato, Albert Lea, settling in Austin in 1965. Mary began part time work at Prinzings Garden Center and Gordy's Super Valu. In the 1970's, Mary and Clem partnered with friends to open the Bixby Inn. After Gordy's closed, Mary went to work for Jerry Kellogg at the Oak Leaf and Jerry's Other Place. Everyone who knew Mary knew her passion was cooking and baking. Mary centered her life around her family and was a loving and caring mother. She was also an outstanding seamstress, sewing all her daughters' clothes until they reached high school.

In her later years, she enjoyed reading, watching football, and taking many trips to Vegas to visit her sister.

Mary is survived by her children, Roxann (Ted) Gilbertson of Austin, Monica Lukes of Austin, Penny (Danti) Osland of Cottage Grove, Carmen (Todd) Kjome of Lakeville, Patrick Paczkowski of Austin, and Theodore Paczkowski of Plymouth; eight grandchildren, Kris Gilbertson, Dan Gilbertson, Garrett Lukes, Michael Kjome, Jonathan Kjome, Matt Osland, Grey Orth, and Abbi Paczkowski; brother Tony Meyer of Fairmount, ND; sisters, Agnes Ista of Colfax, ND, Anna (John) Borchert of Faribault, and Rita (Al) Roberts of Las Vegas, NV; sisters-in-law Mary Meyer of Breckenridge, MN, Kay Ann Meyer of Fairmount, ND, and Trudy Meyer of Fargo, ND; many nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clem in 2002, her son-in-law Randy Lukes, her parents Matthew and Hattie Meyer; brothers, Cyril, Jim, Albert, Raymond, Gary, Danny and Darrell; sisters Phyllis, Geneva Baker; sisters-in-law Dorothy and Mary Lou Meyer; brothers-in-law George Ista and Ray Baker.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, with Fr. James Steffes officiating. Inurnment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. The Paczkowski Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family in Mary's memory. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
26 SEP 2014

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James Alan Grothe, 64, of River Falls, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014, in his home.

Jim was born January 23, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ronald and Bernice (Midje) Grothe. While in high school, James enjoyed playing football and pole vaulting. Jim graduated from Austin High School and went on to serve in the US Air Force ending with an honorable discharge. He married Colette Marie Baxter on May 15, 1971. James worked in construction, sales and customer service training.

Upon finishing a degree at Minnesota Bible College and starting a family, Jim went on to pastor in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, New Carlisle, Indiana, Madelia, Minnesota, and River Falls, Wisconsin, where he recently retired from Grace Mission Church. Jim enjoyed collecting marbles and coins, camping, fishing, hunting and canoeing. He also enjoyed visiting and sharing jokes hoping to brighten someone's day. His loves were dancing, he was known for doing the splits, and his grandchildren and family. Above all he loved his wife and the Lord.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Colette Grothe; daughter, Malinda (David) Niswonger; son, Nathan Grothe; brother, Wayne Grothe; seven grandchildren, Joanna, Jarod, Jesse, James, Casey, Mason, and Caylee; and many other relatives and friends who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Bernice Grothe; and brother, John Grothe.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Bakken-Young Funeral Home in River Falls. Visitation was held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at the funeral home, and also Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. before the service. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website
15 SEP 2014

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Obituary for Bernice Joan Krupicka

Bernice J. Krupicka, age 81, of Austin, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Bernice was born February 11, 1933, in Hayfield, Minnesota to Fred and Bertha Kruger. She was one of five daughters who grew up on the family farm west of Hayfield. She went to a one room elementary school house, Pride of 76, and graduated high school in Hayfield in 1950.

On May 26, 1951 she married Leonard Krupicka in Hayfield. Leonard was home on leave before going to Korea. Bernice was a housewife for 63 years, taking care of their handicapped son, Tracy. He passed away in 1993.

Bernice was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She was also an avid archer often competing against world champions. Through her many years of archery, she collected many trophies and gold medals. Bernice also enjoyed camping, fishing, yard work, casinos, and volunteering at the local A.R.C.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Leonard, Austin, Minnesota; sons, Steven (Robin), Minneapolis, Minnesota, Larry (Sandra), Austin, Minnesota; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Marion (Stanley) Falch, Brownsdale, Minnesota, Lois Wendorf, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Carol Emery, Northfield, Minnesota.

In addition to her son, Tracy, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Phyllis Mohrbacher.

Private burial services will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website

See also: Austin Daily Herald -- 15 SEP 2014

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Evelyn B. Anderson, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, at the Cedars of 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
16 SEP 2014

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Evelyn Belle (Showers) Anderson

Obituary--

Evelyn B. "Evie" Anderson, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Cedars of Austin. Evelyn Belle Showers was born February 9, 1932 in Adams County, Iowa to Carl and Claudine (Parrish) Showers. After her graduation from Corning High School in 1949, Evelyn attended business school in Omaha, Nebraska, where she received her secretarial certificate. She continued her education by taking accounting classes, all while raising five children as a single parent.

Evie was employed by Dubinsky's, Weyerhaeuser, and worked at the Hormel Corporate office for 13 years. She then moved to the Twin Cities area and continued her career working in various secretarial/accounting positions, returning to Austin in the spring of 2010. Evie was a great volunteer. As an active member of the Mower County Senior Center, she developed "Exercise with Evie," the exercise program there, and was a Semcac volunteer. She also volunteered at the Red Cross, the Senior Center front desk, and at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Survivors include her children Edwin Lutz of Rochester, Barbara (Steve) Eichhorn of Stockholm, Wisconsin, Joni (Chuck) Hughes of Conifer, CO, and Jay (Kelly Rush) Lutz of Austin; five grandchildren, Lisa (Jamie) Schoaf, Nathan (Sonja) Meyer, Judd Lutz, Christopher (Victoria) Lutz, and Sean Lutz; five great-grandchildren, Nathan Meyer, Jr., Jonathon Schoaf, Sophie Meyer, Samantha Meyer, and Chloe Meyer; a sister Marcia O'Dell of Jacksonville, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Claudine Showers, and her son Justin (Lynn) in 1981.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Mower County Humane Society. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website
SEP 2014
See also: Austin Daily Herald
17 SEP 2014

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(September 17, 1909 - September 10, 2014)

Alta E. Zupp, age 104, of Cambridge, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Haven House in Cambridge.

Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
SEP 2014

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Alta E. Zupp, 104

Alta E. Zupp, 104, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Haven House in Cambridge, Minnesota.

Alta was born in Willmar, Minnesota, on September 17, 1909, to Aaron and Augusta (Schneider) Goettel.

She was preceded in death by her husband William; and son-in-law, Russell Fisher; brothers Floyd Goettel Wesley Goettel.

Alta is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Paul) Hokanson, Bethel, Minnesota, and Helen Fisher, Louisa, Virginia; five grandchildren, Bill (Kelly) Fisher, Ronald (Becky) Fisher, Bradley Fisher, Karen (Hugh) Casper, Michelle Mergener; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald - 27 SEP 2014

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