Funeral services for Linda J. Brock will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 2, 2015, at Valley Christian Center in Spring Valley, Minnesota. Burial will be at Frankford Cemetery, Mower County. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Monday.

Linda Jean Brock, age 56, of Stewartville, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Wednesday January 28, 2015 at her home.

Linda Jean Lee was born January 5, 1959 in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Roger and Martha (Higgins) Lee. She attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1978 and was united in marriage to Mike Brock on June 26, 1993 at the Assembly of God Church in Spring Valley. Linda was an avid bowler, she bowled with a team out of Spring Valley and together they won many trophies over the years. Linda even bowled a perfect 300. She enjoyed being outdoors, riding on the tractor helping with farm work and riding on the lawn mower taking care of the grounds at the Frankford Cemetery. She was an avid Vikings fan and enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, keeping in touch with her friends on Facebook and especially enjoyed spending time with her son Johnathan and husband Mike.

She is survived by her husband Mike and son Johnathan of Stewartville, Minnesota, her parents Roger and Martha Lee of Spring Valley, Minnesota, and siblings: Ronald Lee of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Deborah (Jay) Groth of New Hope, Minnesota, Kevin (Angie) Lee of Racine, Minnesota, Judy (Bob) Wells, Kathryn (Bryan) O'Connell, Larry (Jennifer) Lee, Sandra (Jason) Thompson all of Spring Valley and Michelle Lee of Elkton, Minnesota, also many nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her twin sons Jordan and Matthew and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Hindt Funeral Home website

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Duane David Judd, 78, of Albert Lea, died unexpectedly at his daughter's home in Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday, January 18, 2015.

He was born on March 7, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Leonard and Lillian (Gulbrandson) Judd. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin, Minnesota. Duane enlisted in the US Navy in 1956 and received his honorary discharge in 1960. He also had been active in the National Guard.

Duane married Magdalen "Maggie" Miller on January 13, 1962, and they made their home in Albert Lea. He was employed by Streater Inc. in Albert Lea for 32 years before retiring in 2001. He had been a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church, the Eagles, Moose and Amvets. He enjoyed taking in auctions, rummage sales and going to the casino. Fishing, trips to Ely, his CB Radio Club, and caring for his beloved dogs were favorite pastimes. He treasured time spent with his grandchildren and his embellished stories, “good advice,” and never ending pranks will always be great memories.

Those left to cherish Duane's memory are wife Magdalen "Maggie;" children: Teresa Judd (Javier Tabares) of Mesa, Arizona, David Judd of Owatonna, Ruth Judd (Miguel Garcia) of Albert Lea, John (Stacy) Judd of Albert Lea, and Joann (Mark) Oakland of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Anthony (Tami) Charlton, Gonsalo Tabares (Randi), Alexander Tabares (Katie), Angela Judd (Junior), Tabitha Caballero, Miguel Garcia, Jessica (Ryan) Walters, Sara Judd, Matthew Judd, Calob Oakland, Chloe Oakland, Chaz Oakland and Courtney Oakland; great-grandchildren: Katelynn Charlton, Chandler Charlton, Andre Judd, Logan Kilen and Landon Walters; brothers: James Judd of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Mike Judd of Austin, Minnesota; sisters: Mary Ann Ruffins of Albert Lea, and Barbara (Ron) Huffman of Austin, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Helen Judd, Dolores Judd, and Anna Miller all of Austin, Minnesota, MaryEllen Miller of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Keith and Wayne; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Clarence, Ivan and Victor Miller, John Ruffins, and Mary Ann and Gene Mayer.

A celebration of life for Duane will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. The Rev. Timothy T. Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment will be in St. Theodore Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, and one hour before the service at the church.

Duane will be remembered as being the good spirited jokester of the group, and the always present glint in his eye will be greatly missed.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 23 JAN 2015

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Violet O'Dea, 93, of Montevideo, Minnesota, died Monday, January 19, at Home Front in Montevideo.

Violet O'Dea was a long time resident of Austin, Minnesota. Violet Ileen Sperry O'Dea was born August 20, 1921, in Fayette County, Jefferson Township, Iowa, the daughter of Francis Ray and Nora Hanna (Staff) Sperry. She graduated from Oelwein High School and went on to get a two-year teaching degree. At her first teaching job she met her husband William G. O'Dea. They were married August 17, 1946, until his death 16 years later. They had four children: Michael, Thomas, John and Alice.

Voilet went on to get her four-year teaching degree and master's degree in education at Mankato State. Voilet was a teacher for the Austin school system for 23 years, teaching grades first through eighth grade during her career. She retired 1987. Voilet always loved doing projects and made many quilts, tablecloths, needlepoint and sweaters. She spent time with family traveling, but especially remembers camping with son Tom and grandchildren. She loved playing cards and belonged to a bridge club for many years. She always kept many plants in her house so even in winter she was surrounded by green plants.

Voilet is survived by children: Michael O'Dea, Spokane, Washington, Thomas O'Dea, St Paul, Minnesota, John O'Dea, Montevideo, Minnesota, and Alice Mohn and husband Daniel Mohn; grandchildren: Catherine Mohn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Alec Mohn, Mankato, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters: Nora Frances Handel, Mamie Alice Nading, Iola Burns; and brothers Albert Sperry, and Paul Sperry.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Montevideo. Burial will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 1:35 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Saturday. Arrangements are with the Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Montevideo for Violet O'Dea.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 23 JAN 2015

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Richard "Rick" Alan Loeding died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at the age of 61.

Born on July 26, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, Rick was the oldest of five. Rick grew up in Mapleview, Minnesota, and graduated from Austin High School in 1971. It was also this year that he received the great honor of becoming the state-wrestling champion. After high school he attended the University of North Dakota Jamestown and he later received an Associates Degree in hydraulics. He resided most of his life in Austin where he enjoyed his work as a laser engraver at Anderson Memorials.

Rick was honored with being inducted into the Austin High School Athletic Hall of Fame in Jan. of 2013. He enjoyed animals of all types and had an especially soft heart for dogs. Rick enjoyed playing the guitar and was a huge fan of Bob Dylan. Even in his last days he found great joy in listening to his music. Rick spent much time staying in touch with his friends and family and was well-known and loved around Austin.

Rick lead a faith-filled life and enjoyed worshiping with his church family at Faith Evangelical Free Church, where he was actively involved in a small-group Bible study and discussion group. His faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior was of utmost importance to him, and all that surrounded Rick felt the joy of the Lord through him. His family rejoices knowing that he has gone home to be with Jesus in Heaven.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn "Mickey" Bengston (Wentzel) in 1993; and his brother, Scott in 1984.

Rick is survived by his father Richard "Dick" (Sue) Loeding of Arkansas, his brothers David of Hilo, Hawaii and Steven of Fowler, Indiana, his sister, Heidi (Jim) Hargan of Rome, Wisconsin. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews of whom he had great pride.

Visitation with the family will be held at Faith Evangelical Free Church on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. service to follow. A light luncheon will then be served at the Faith Evangelical Free Youth Center. Rick chose to donate his body for research to the Mayo Clinic Department of Anatomy. Rick’s family requests that any memorial donations be given to Faith Evangelical Free Church, 1800 12th Street SW, Austin, Minnesota. You may leave condolences for the family at Rick’s Caring Bridge site, www.caringbridge.org/visit/rickloeding, where his recent health battle has been journaled by his loved ones.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 23 JAN 2015

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Renae Lundene, 52, of Austin, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Marys Campus. 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, 23 JAN 2015

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Renae Janelle Lundene, age 52, of Austin, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born April 26, 1962 in Austin, Minnesota to Curtis and Maxine (Exe) Lundene. Renae grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1980. Following graduation, she attended Austin Community College, and then completed her education at Mankato State University where she received her bachelors degree. Renae worked at State Farm Insurance and Traveler's Insurance before starting her career with Mayo Clinic. She loved spending time with her great nieces and nephews -- they were everything to her. Renae loved her Swarovski crystals. Her other favorite pastimes included gathering with "The Queens," playing in her card club, and shopping.

Renae is survived by her mother Maxine Lundene of Austin, her sister DeAnn Lundene of Onalaska, Wisconsin; her long-time special friend Ron Dreyer of Rochester, Minnesota; three nieces Jennifer, Sarah, and Stacy; two nephews Chris and Neil; ten great-nieces and nephews; her cat Lucky; many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Curtis Lundene and her sister Cheryl Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Lundene family in memory of Renae. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Obituary for Lorraine "Lori" Meyer

Lorraine L. Meyer, 93, died peacefully on January 17, 2015 in Austin.

Lorraine, or preferably Lori, was born May 5, 1921 in Iona, Minnesota, to Isadore and Mary Lieb. Lori worked at a drug store in Des Moines, Iowa, after graduating from Paulina High School in Paulina, Iowa. The family moved to a farm in Zimmerman, Minnesota, when Lori was in her early 20s and she took a position with the courthouse in Elk River. She helped to support the family farm.

She married Clayton Meyer in Elk River on April 2,1946. They moved to Austin in 1948 for Clayton's career where he founded his State Farm agency. They had five children who Lori dedicated her life to and tried to raise them with as much love as a mother can give. She was an avid reader and enjoyed history and culture that she tried to pass on to her children. Lori loved to travel and enjoyed their homes in Brainerd, Minnesota, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mike and Sara, Bloomington, Greg and Anne Marie, Austin, Tim and Debbie, Mahtomedi, Jaci and Joe (Coopet), Woodbury and Jeff and Tammy, Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Marie Lieb (Fred).

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clayton, her parents, sisters Alice Mae and Shirley and her brother, Fred, and brother-in-law Francis Merten (Shirley).

Lori will be sorely missed.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary and a 6:30 pm wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Autism Recovery Foundation where daughter-in-law, Tammy, sits on the board.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website

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Death Notice Mrs. Knute Erie "Julia"

     Mrs. Erie passed away on Sunday at her home on east Main Street. She has been in poor health for some time. She leaves her husband, nine children and a brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday and interment in the local Lutheran Cemetery.

Mower County News, Thur. 11-27-1924, page 5, col. 3 LeRoy Section.
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On back of photo below: "Mrs. Knute Erie Flowers, Elizabeths grandmother Erie."   Also, her picture and "At Rest Mother" in the flowers.  

Guri "Julia" Mondtr. was born 5-07-1857, in Norway, to Mons Knudson and Christina. She married Knute Erie. Julia died 11-23-1924, in LeRoy, and is buried in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery.

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Obituary for Knute Olson Erie,

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Knute   Erie

      Knute Erie, 79 years old and a resident of Mower county for 70 years, died Monday at the home of his son, Chris, following a lingering illness.

      Mr. Erie was born on May 7, 1856, in Norway, and came to this country at the age of nine years. He farmed many years near LeRoy. Mrs. Erie died about 11 years ago.

      He is survived by the following children in and about LeRoy: three sons: George, Carl and Chris; five daughters: Mrs. H. Peterson, Mrs. O. Hillier, Mrs. J. Nelson, and Mrs. C. Tresmer and Mrs. Mabel Tresmer of near Wadena.

      Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon in the LeRoy Lutheran Church. Rev. J. Rasmussen, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery, where Mrs. Erie is interred.

SOURCE: Mower County News, Thur., 5-07-1936, page 6, col. 1, LeRoy section.

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NOTES: Knute was born 5-07-1856, in Norway, to Ola Olson Erie and Sigrid Larsdtr; Knute married Guri "Julia" Monson.   Knute died 4-27-1936.

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Obituary--

Edwin Samuel Paul, age 87, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday January 23, 2015 at Twin Rivers Senior Campus, Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

He was born July 7, 1927 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota to Samuel and Anna (Werfel) Paul. Edwin attended Randolph schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, serving his country during World War II. In the late 1940s, Edwin came to Austin and began working at Hormel Foods Corporation, beginning a 42 year career, holding various positions in the annex and the cooler. He retired in 1992. On November 17, 1951, Edwin married Lorraine Maurek in Austin, Minnesota. Lorraine passed away in 2012.

Edwin was a wine maker, especially chokecherry wine. A member of American Legion, he enjoyed fishing, camping near Cannon Falls, and playing computer card games. He also enjoyed gardening and helping the neighbors with projects and yard work.

Edwin is survived by his son-in-law, Bruce Nagel of Rochester, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Jodi (Bob) Frohlich, Jill Nagel, Chad (Missy) Nagel; five great grandchildren, Cody, Beau, Tyler, Alaina and Spencer; several nieces and nephews; longtime friends, Virgil and Dar Qualle, Brenda, Safe and Buffy Nerud of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, friend, Marilyn Cook of Cannon Falls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Anna Paul; his wife, Lorraine Paul; daughter, Jeannette Nagel; five brothers and five sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with The Reverend Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be a Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and conducted by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Notice: Bill (William) Blom, 41

Bill Blom, 41 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday January 22, 2015.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gerry Giese officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be on Monday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 1/25/2015

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Bill (William) Joel Blom

Born: April 14, 1973
Died: January 22, 2015

Bill Blom, 41 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 22, 2015 while ice fishing -- something he loved.

William Joel Blom was born April 14, 1973 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Joel W. and Linda J. (Vietor) Blom. Bill graduated from Austin High School in the Class of 1991. He was married to Molly Bublitz on July 20th, 2002 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Loving and fun father to Kylie, 15, and Kody, 10. Bill worked as a printer at Pearson Education in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Bill was a strong man. Bill loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He loved his wife and children. Bill loved spending time with his family and friends. He respected his parents. He was a man with a wild heart. He loved camping, backyard pool parties, grilling out, and smoking meats. He was a man who enjoyed the best and finest food. He was quite a handy man, wrenching on cars, cycles, and snowmobiles.

He was the leader of the snow mobile pack. He was a motocross man. He had No Fear. He loved taking long rides on his motorcycle. He liked anything that burned gas and went fast. He loved jamming out to the best rock tunes. He worked hard. He wore Oakley sunglasses and Yamaha caps. He was a dog whisperer. He was a fun, loving God fearing man.

Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gus and Mary Blom, Alpha Blom, and Robert L. Vietor, and uncle Jay Blom.

He is survived by his wife, Molly Blom of Austin; children, Kylie and Kody Blom, parents, Joel and Linda Blom of Austin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angie and Alan Reed, Austin, Minnesota, Lindsey and Andrew Reese, Rochester, Minnesota; grandmother, Inez Vietor of Austin, Minnesota; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Darrel and Nila Bublitz of Spring Grove, Minnesota; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Shane and Connie Bublitz, Brownsville, Minnesota, and sister-in-law, Laura Tate (Mike Swank) Spring Grove, Minnesota; nieces and nephews, Liz and Luke Reed, Izabella and Harper Reese, Miah, Abbie and Matthew Tate, Riahna and Seveyah Bublitz. Many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with The Reverend Gerry Giese officiating. Visitation will be on Monday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary website

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FUNERALS

ERIE -- Funeral services for George Erie, LeRoy, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Church, LeRoy, Rev. Gary Olson officiating. Interment will be in LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hutchins Funeral Home.

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DEATHS

GEORGE ERIE

George Erie, 90, died Wednesday at Parkview Nursing Home, Ostrander.

A resident of LeRoy, he is survived by five daughters: Pearl (Mrs. Oscar Bustad) of Taopi, Minnesota; Ione (Mrs. Charles Sweetser) of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; Gordia (Mrs. Arnold Ehler of Rockford, Iowa; Arlene (Mrs. Lester Skifter) of Spring valley, Minnesota; Marion June (Mrs. George Knode); two sons, Glen of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Arlo of LeRoy; 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Tresmer and Cora Tresmer, of Wasena, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held Saturday.

Source: Austin Herald, Thur. 4-19-1979, page-10, col.-1
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FUNERAL HERE FOR
GEORGE ERIE, 90,
FATHER OF SEVEN

George Clarance Erie, son of Knute and Julie Erie was born on June 21, 1888, near Adams, Minnesota. George was baptized at the Adams Lutheran Church and confirmed at the Lutheran Church near LeRoy.

He moved near LeRoy with his parents at the age of ten. On February 6, 1918 he was married to Genora Amanda Olson. To this union was born five daughters and two sons. He lived in the LeRoy and Adams area all his life before entering the Parkview Care Center in Ostrander in 1969.

George was a member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church. His life centered around his family and friends.

Survivors include his seven children; Pearl (Mrs. Oscar Bustad) of Taopi, Minnesota; Ione (Mrs. Charles Sweetser) of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; Gordia (Mrs. Arnold Ehler of Rockford, Iowa; Arlene (Mrs. Lester Skifter) of Spring valley, Minnesota; Glen of Mount Vernon, Iowa; Marion June (Mrs. George Knode) and Arlo both of LeRoy; 25 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Cora and Mabel Tresmer both of Wadena, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, three sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 21, 1979 at the LeRoy Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gary Olson officiating. Mrs. O.C. Satre was the organist with Mrs. Jean Olson the soloist.

Interment was in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery. Casket bearers were his grandsons: Duane Bustad, Robert Ehlers, Gary Erie, Steven Knode, Lloyd Skifter and William Sweetser.

Arrangements were with the Hutchins Funeral Home in LeRoy.

Source: LeRoy Independent, Thur. 4-26-1979, page-7, col.-6

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DEATHS

CARL G. ERIE

Carl G. Erie, 74, died Tuesday afternoon at Community Hospital, Osage.

A resident of LeRoy township, he is survived by his widow, Edna; a son, Willis of Dexter; four sisters: Mrs. Herbert Peterson, LeRoy, Mrs. Ella Nelson, Asutin, Mrs. William Tresmer, Verndale, Minnesota, Mrs. Mabel Tresmer, Hibbing, Minnesota; a brother, George of LeRoy; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday at LeRoy.

Austin Herald, Wed. 11-18-1964, page-11, col.-1

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FUNERALS

ERIE -- Funeral services for Carl G. Erie, LeRoy Township, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at LeRoy Lutheran Church, Rev. Robert Gulbord officiating. Interment will be at LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Martz Funeral Home, LeRoy, from 10 a.m. Thursday until noon Friday and at the church form 1 to 2 p.m.

Austin Herald, Wed. 11-18-1964, page-11, col.-1

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CARL ERIE

Carl Erie was born December 14th 1889 to Knute and Julia Erie on a farm near Adams, Minnesota.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Le Roy Lutheran Church. On April 13th 1917, he was united in marriage to Edma Holm. He spent his life in and around Le Roy township.

He is survived by his wife, Edna, one son, Willis Erie of Dexter, Minnesota, and five grandchildren, four sisters and one brother.

Mrs. Ella Nelson of Austin, Minnesota, Mrs. Herbert Peterson of Le Roy, Minnesota, Mrs. Cora Tresemer of Verndale, Minnesota, Mrs. Mabel Tresmer of Hibbing, Minnesota, and George Erie of Le Roy, Minnesota.

He passed away November 17th at Osage Memorial hospital.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 20th at 2:00 P.M. at the Le Roy Lutheran Church with Revl Robert Guibord officiating.

Mrs. [unreadable] was the organist. Miss Marion Knutson was the soloist.

Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery at Le Roy, Minnesota.

Casket Bearers were Walter, Willard and Wilfred Holm of Goodhue, Minnesota, August Stohr, Lyle McRoberts and Harold Peterson.

The Martz Funeral Home of Le Roy was in charge of arrangements.

Source: Le Roy Independent, Thursday, 11-26-1964, front page.

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PLYMOUTH, IOWA - Deva U. Wurn, 76, of Plymouth, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at the Nora Springs Care Center.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church, Plymouth, with Pastor Paul Schaefer officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Deva was born January 15, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Lester and Iona (Travis) Wurn. Her family moved to Plymouth in 1947. Deva graduated from Plymouth High School in 1957. Deva had worked at the Donut House in Manly during the time her parents, Lester and Iona, owned the business. She was active in the Senior Citizens Center in Plymouth and Rock Falls. She was a member of the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church.

Deva is survived by several cousins, close friends and her church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 26 JAN 2015

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Junior Lee Conner, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Our House Memory Care in Austin.

Junior was born in Le Mars, Iowa, on May 26, 1928, to Nathan and Eva (Miller) Conner. He attended grade school in the Iowa area and ended up working for local farmers there after his education. Junior drove for a cab company in La Mars when he was older. During this time, Junior met his future bride Darlene Sanow. They were married on August 29, 1950 in Remsen, Iowa.

Junior worked on the Great Northern Railroad and also for the Armour Food Company in Mason City as a meat packer. Junior and Darlene and family moved to Minnesota in the early 1960s. He spent a lot of time over the last couple of decades following his children and grandchildren's activities.

He enjoyed his time by watching birds and squirrels. He liked growing tomatoes, working in his garage, spending time with his family, playing his guitar and singing Ernest Tubb songs. Junior was always a jokester who enjoyed the television shows of Johnny Carson, Archie Bunker and the Jeffersons.

Junior is survived his wife, Darlene of Austin; children: Bruce Conner of Austin, Barb (John) Parmenter of Austin, Dean (Wendy) Conner of Austin, Gene Conner and significate other Kathy 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, 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandra Kai of Le Mars, Iowa, Larry Conner of Le Mars, Iowa, Anthony Conner (Gretchen) of Creighton, Missouri; special nephew Kevin (Malia) Mouser of Remson, Iowa and other family members Ward "Pete" (Sue) Freese of Blooming Prairie and Brian Dodd of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Fay Enfield, daughters-in-laws Dianna Conner and Linda Conner.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Mayer Funeral Home with Lieutenant Dave Amick officiating. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website
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Richard "Polack" Nowak, 75, of Mapleton, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Mankato.

Richard was born on December 23, 1939, in Elmore Township, Faribault County, to Ignatius and Anna (Kotewa) Nowak. He was united in marriage to Maureen Hughes on April 5, 1969, in Kasota, Minnesota. He graduated from East Chain High School in 1958.

Richard's work history included: Jones Sheet Metal, trucking for George Larson Trucking and Leonard Gartner Trucking, and he retired as a maintenance engineer from Cloverleaf Cold Storage. He was a member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church.

He had many hobbies including: snowmobiling, motorcycling, woodworking, vintage John Deere tractors, operating a custom service company for lawn and garden services, playing cards, photography, road trips, raising rose gardens, rock collecting, and loved animals, specifically cats.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Maureen, Mapleton; children: Laurinda (Don) Sohre, Madison Lake, Andy (Jennifer) Nowak, Glencoe, Michael Nowak, Minneapolis; six grandchildren: Anna Sohre, Nicholas Sohre, Daniel Sohre, Brittney Nowak, Alec Nowak, and Jaiden Nowak; brothers: Harold (Joan) Nowak, Welcome, Earl (Judy) Nowak, Sherburn; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many other relatives.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents; and seven brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Arrangements are with Olson-Tichenor Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at St. Teresa's, and will continue one hour prior to the service. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Fr. Jason Kern will officiate.

Burial will be at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 26 JAN 2015

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Walter Robert Marreel, 94, of Austin, died on Thursday, January 22, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, at Comforcare in Austin.

Walter was born on January 14, 1921, to Hector and Herminea (Parmentier) Marreel, on their family farm near Carpenter, Iowa. After his schooling, Walter worked on the farm with Hector until Walter enlisted in the US Army Air Corp. During a short leave, Walter ended up meeting his future bride, Dolores Davis, at the Terp Ballroom. He and Dolores were married on Jan. 16, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware. Walter was honorably discharged from military service and moved back to Minnesota with Dolores.

Walter worked for the George A. Hormel Foods Company starting in 1951. He also worked for Wagner Construction and other various part-time jobs. He retired from Hormel’s in 1982.

Walter was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, horseback riding, and following the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Walter loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Family gatherings were very important and he rarely missed them.

Walter is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dolores of Austin; children: Janet (Robert) Douty of Rose Creek, Mark (Laurie) Marreel of Rochester, Roseria (Michael) Webeck of St. Charles, Mary (Steven) VanZee of Apple Valley, Michael (Sharon) Marreel of Owatonna, Madonna (Bob) Rosel of Rose Creek, Tim Marreel of Austin, John Marreel (Deb Arneson) of Rochester, and Dan (Laura) Marreel of Austin; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, three sisters; and a grandson, Dustin Rosel.

A funeral Mass will at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Dale Tupper officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral at Queen of Angels. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Rose Creek. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Austin American Legion Post No. 91. Mayer Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Online Condolences- www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 26 JAN 2015

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Richard Darrell Hahn Jr., 40, of Austin, Minnesota, died January 20, 2015.

Graveside burial services were held Friday, January 23, at Wayne Cemetery in rural McIntire, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of: Cherie Landers, 17927 150th St., Greene, IA 50636.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 27 JAN 2015

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Richard D. Hahn Jr.

October 8, 1974 -- January 20, 2015 (age 40)

Burial for Richard Hahn Jr. will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Wayne Cemetery in rural McIntire, Iowa.

Richard D. Hahn Jr., age 40, of Austin, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home website

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KILLED BY THE CARS

A sad and unfortunate accident occurred last Friday night about 11:15, two miles west of town, at which time and place Ole E. Erie was killed by being struck by what is known as the meat train No. 69.

Mr. Erie had left town about 10 o'clock to walk home, he living one mile west of the Norwegian church, walking up the track. The engineer of the train states that after the train had cleared the switches he began looking after some of the machinery of the engine and when at a point about opposite the church looked ahead and saw a man walking on the track only a few feet in front of the engine.

Before a signal of any kind could be given, the pilot of the engine struck the man, nearly severing one foot and cutting a deep gash in the back of his head. The train was stopped as soon as possible and backed to the depot. Dr. Maercklein and several others hastily repaired to the scene and found Mr. Erie some 60 feet from the track partially imbedded in a snow drift. The remains were brought to town and coroner Hollister, of Austin, notified. As the facts were very plain no inquest was deemed necessary.

Mr. Erie was born in Norway about 52 years ago and came to America when he was about 18 years of age, locating in Wisconsin. While there, he married and then moved to this county where he has resided ever since. He leaves a widow and 12 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in the Norwegian church, Rev. Rasmussen conducting the services.

The widow and fatherless children have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad and unfortunate bereavement.

Source: Adams Review, Friday 3-08-1901, page-1, col.-2

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NOTES:

Ole E. Erie born 9-27-1847, in Norway, to Ola Olson Erie and Sigrid Larsdtr.
Ole E. Erie died 3-01-1901, buried in the Little Cedar Cemetery, Adams, Minnesota.

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Marion K. Williams, 92, of Danville, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at her home.

She was born May 11, 1922, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Martha (Carberry) Kearns. In 1943, she married James Williams of Austin, who passed away on Oct. 30, 2014.

Marion taught kindergarten in Austin for 25 years. She was a member of St. James Methodist Church in Danville and a member of the P.E.O. Chapter H.X.

Marion is survived by a daughter, Jane (Keith) Strinmoen of Danville; four granddaughters: Heather (Walter) Pierce of Mahomet, Lizabeth (Kurt) Konwinski of South Bend, Indiana, Kristen (Phil) Vigil of Morris, and Heidi (Jason) Schultz of Streator; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and a daughter, Kaye Miller.

Funeral services for Marion will be private. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 29 JAN 2015

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Funeral Notice: Raymond W. Beckman, 104

Raymond W. Beckman, 104, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Prairie Manor Care Center.

Service: A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in rural Waltham, Minnesota.

Interment: Interment will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 29 JAN 2015

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Raymond W. Beckman, 104

Raymond W. Beckman, 104, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and formerly of Waltham, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Prairie Manor Care Center.

He was born December 14, 1910, in Udolpho Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Julius and Anna (Boelk) Beckman. Raymond grew up in rural Waltham and attended country grade school. On February 26, 1933, he was united in marriage to Irene Baumgartner in Waltham. The couple farmed in the Waltham area for many years before moving to Austin. They belonged to St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Ray took pride in his 80-acre farm and in keeping a well-manicured lawn and yard. He enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles and playing board games.

Raymond is survived by his son, Ronald (Linda) Beckman of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his daughter Sandra (Douglas) Novak of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law; three nieces, one nephew, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Anna Beckman; his wife Irene Beckman in 2008; two infant sons; two sisters: Viola (Ben) Gilderhus, and Gertrude (Elger) Steinbach; and his brother Donald Beckman.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in rural Waltham, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, 11 JUN 2015
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 9 JUN 2015

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Funeral Notice: Marjorie Hahn Flavy, 84

Marjorie Hahn Flavy, 84, of Preston, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with the Rev. Dave Jore officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston and also one hour prior to services on Friday.

Interment: Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston.

Funeral Home: Thauwald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials: Online condolences may be left at thauwaldfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 29 JAN 2015

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MARJORIE HAHN FLABY, 84, of Preston, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Harmony Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston.

Marjorie was born on June 9, 1930 in Austin the daughter of Roger William “Bill” and Julia (Verkota) O’ Marro. She graduated from Austin High School and completed one year at Austin Community College. She then worked as a secretary for Hormel. On November 26, 1949 she married Robert Hahn at Queen of Angels in Austin. Following their marriage the couple moved to the family farm in rural Preston. Marjorie was a fulltime mom.

She also worked part-time as the church secretary for Christ Lutheran Church, the Federal Land Bank, and Fillmore County Clerk of Court. Robert died in 1990. In 1997 she married Orrin Flaby, Orren died in 2006. She was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. Her other activities included being a 4-H leader, Luther League advisor, a member of Sweet Adelines and the Red Hats. She also enjoyed golfing and fishing.

She is survived by five sons Doug and Janelle (Gatzke) of Austin, Randy and Bonnie (Broadwater) of Preston, Gary and Karen (Stevens) of Fountain, Rob and Jacque (Schissel) of Preston, Tom and Dee (Alley) of Phoenix, Arizona, and one daughter, Mary and David Milne of Preston. A very special family friend, Buster and Annette Johnson of Spring Valley. 14 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Brother- in- law and sister-in-law Delbert and Donna Mandelko of rural Preston and Marjorie’s special friends Marilyn and Pastor Paul Dumke; and two step children, Keith Flaby of Minneapolis and Kathyrn (George) Ingram of Rushford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Robert and Orren and grandchildren Matthew, Michael and Mitchel and great-granddaughter Amelia.

Friends may call from 5-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston and also one hour prior to services on Friday. Online condolences may be left at thauwaldfuneralhomes.com.

Source: www.thauwaldfuneralhomes.com

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Pending Notice: Grace Marlys "Tinker" Morgan, 90

Grace Marlys "Tinker" Morgan, 90, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. A funeral service was held on January 23, 2015, in Tumwater, Washington.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary was in charge of local arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 29 JAN 2015

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Grace Marlys Morgan

Born: November 24, 1924
Died: January 13, 2015

Grace Marlys "Tinker" Morgan, age 90, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington.

A funeral service was held on January 23rd in Tumwater, Washington. Interment was at Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary was in charge of local arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 1/29/2015

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Pending Notice: Bernice Coleman Hallman, 92

Bernice Coleman Hallman, 92, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Cedars of Austin. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 29 JAN 2015

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Bernice E. Hallman c1922-2015

Funeral Notice: Bernice E. Hallman, 92

Bernice E. Hallman, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at The Cedars of Austin.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 2, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating.

Visitation: Friends may greet the family at the church for one hour before the service on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 30 JAN 2015

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Bernice Evelyn Hallman

Born: November 27, 1922

Died: January 28, 2015

Bernice Hallman, 92 of Austin died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at The Cedars of Austin.

Bernice Evelyn Anderson was born November 27, 1922 at Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Olaf and Ragnhild (Snortheim) Anderson. She graduated from Austin High School and married Frederick A. Coleman on December 28, 1942, at Albert Lea, Minnesota. Bernice was a homemaker and worked at Chuck Hall Dry Cleaners in Austin.

Bernice was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She and Frederick loved taking motorcycle trips and swimming in the family pool. She enjoyed music, especially big band and classical music. Bernice loved taking care of her grandchildren, spending time with them and attending all of their sporting events. On October 21st, 2006 Bernice married Robert Hallman at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Frederick Coleman in 1994, her son Robert, her husband Robert Hallman, brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Coleman, Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Nancy Coleman, Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Patty and Robert Rayman, Elkton, Minnesota; son, Fred Coleman, Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Sue Hall Bastyr, Austin, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, February 2nd at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Friends may greet the family at the church for one hour before the service on Monday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial Service:
    Monday, February 02, 2015
    Westminster Presbyterian Church
    802 4th Street SW
    Austin, Minnesota 55912

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Pending Notice: Dorothy Fischer, 96

Dorothy Fischer, 96, of Austin, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. 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, 29 JAN 2015

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Dorothy B. Fischer 1918-2015

Dorothy B. Fischer, 96, of Bloomington, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Dorothy B. Barnitz was born November 5, 1918, in Austin, Minnesota, to Robert and Ella (Hartje) Barnitz. She attended Austin Public Schools, graduating from Austin High School in 1936. On December 19, 1935, Dorothy and Nathan A. Fischer were married in Austin. The couple raised two daughters. Dorothy was a very active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where she served in many roles, including WELCA and teaching Sunday school.

In her later years, Dorothy was a yoga instructor. She also enjoyed tie quilting, raising monarch butterflies, and working in her flower garden. She played racquet ball at the YMCA well into her 70s.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Susan (Jon) Brunsvold of Minneapolis, and Kathryn (Daniel) Davies of Burnsville, Minnesota; six grandchildren: Dr. Nancy Brunsvold (Dr. Ralph Rossi) of Seattle, Washington, Anna (Marc) Gross of Minneapolis, Dr. David Davies (Jun-Li Wang) of St. Paul, Sara (Michael) Ryan of Minneapolis, Elizabeth Davies-Schopf of Santa Monica, California, and Aaron Davies of Tempe, Arizona; ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ella Barnitz; her husband Nathan A. Fischer on Jan. 22, 2003; her great-grandson Kyle Michael Ryan; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota, with the Rev. Gerald Giese officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials can be directed to the Martin Luther Care Center Memory Care Unit in Bloomington, Minnesota, or to recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online atwww.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 30 JAN 2015

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Pending Notice: Lillian Mahoney, 99

Lillian Mahoney, 99, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Friday, January 30, 2015, at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams. Hindt Funeral Home of Grand Meadow is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 30 JAN 2015

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Lillian Pauline Mahoney

Lillian Pauline Mahoney of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 99, on Friday, January 30th, 2015 at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

Lillian was born on December 17, 1915, in Dexter Township to Ben and Clara (Asper) Kraft. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1933 and went on to attend Waterloo School of Cosmetology in 1934. on December 18th 1937 she married Farrell (Spike) Mahoney of Grand Meadow. She worked as a bookkeeper for Stier Grocery and Stier Wholesale in the 1940's and 1950's. In the early 1970's she worked at the Grand Meadow School cafeteria. Lillian became a member of the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in 1952. She would often help out at the various church gatherings and also helped tie quilts. She belonged to a sewing circle where she enjoyed knitting. She loved to read, go for coffee with friends and spend time with her daughter.

She is survived by her daughter Joy (Tim) Bernatz of Austin, brother-in-Law Ronnie (Kay) Mahoney of San Diego, niece and nephew Laurie and Mark of San Diego and nephews Denny Bye of Florida and Steve Bye of Minneapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two daughters.

Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 with visitation an hour before at The Grand Meadow Lutheran Church. Interment will be at The Grand Meadow Lutheran Cemetery immediately following.

Memorials are suggested to The Grand Meadow Lutheran Church, The MS Society or donors’ charity of choice.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Hindt Funeral Home website

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Obituary for Mrs. Herb Peterson "Stena" Erie

MRS. HERB PETERSON
DIES MAY 5 AT 86;
WAS LONG RESIDENT

Christina "Stena" Annette Erie Peterson, the daughter of Knute and Julie Erie, was born on August 25, 1891 near Adams, Minnesota. She moved to LeRoy with her parents at the age of seven. Stena was baptized at the Adams Lutheran Church and confirmed at the old Lutheran Church in LeRoy.

On November 28, 1917 she became the bride of Herbert Peterson at the home of her parents. To this union were born four children.

She was a member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church and an active member of the Ladies Aide and Circle. Her activities centered around her home, family, friends, and church.

Herb and Stena observed their 60th anniversary last fall at the LeRoy Lutheran Church.

Stena died on Friday evening, May 5, 1978, at the Park View Care Center in Ostrander, Minnesota, at the age of 86.

Survivors include her husband Herb, of LeRoy; one son, Harold, of LeRoy; two daughters, Maxine (Mrs. Harlan Epland) of Dubuque, Iowa, Murial (Mrs. Jack Plasters) of Stella, Nebraska, three grandchildren: David and Vicki (Mrs. Tim Peterson) Epland of Dubuque, Iowa and Patty Plasters of Stella, Nebraska, one brother, George Erie at the Park View Care Center in Ostrander; two sisters, Mrs. Gus (Mabel) Tresmer and Mrs. William (Cora) Tresmer, both of Wadena, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by a daughter Luella, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 9, 1978 at the LeRoy Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gary Olson officiating. Mrs. O.C. Satre was the organist with Mrs. Ted Maage the soloist. Interment was in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery. Casket bearers were: David Epland, Arlo Erie, Elmer Erie, Norman Erie, Willis Erie, and Ray Jacobson.

Arrangements were with the Hutchins Funeral Home, LeRoy.

LeRoy Independent, Thur. 5-11-1978, Front Page.
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David Earl Emiliusen, Sr., 59, of Mesa, Arizona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Chandler Regional Hospital.

David was born April 26, 1955, in Austin, Minnesota, to the late Earl and Betty Jean Emiliusen. He was a hardworking man, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend that would do anything possible to lend a helping hand to someone in need. David was a man of strong Catholic faith. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending as much time as possible with his family. He was a charming, witty man who had an endearing smile that could light up a room.

David joined the U.S Navy Seabees in 1973, and while stationed in Okinawa, Japan, in 1976, he met and later married his beloved wife Theresita (Tess). David retired from the United States Navy as a Seabee after 21 years of service. David and his family moved to Mesa, Arizona, where he started employment with Kett Engineering (GM).

While working full time and supporting his family, he diligently attended college at Arizona State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. He later began working for Alan Ritchey, Inc. as a semi-truck driver transporting mail for the United States Post Office. From there he went on to work for the Department of Homeland Security (ICE) as an armed driver for Florence Prison Asset Protection and Security Services.

David is survived by his wife, Theresita (Tess); his three children: Carmela L. Gadd and husband Silas of Chandler; son, David Earl Jr. of Mesa.; daughter, Katherine of Mesa; one sister April George and fiancé Curt Nelson of Brownsdale, Minnesota; five brothers: Neal Emiliusen and wife Ronda of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Randy Emiliusen and wife Judy of Austin, Minnesota, Dennis Emiliusen of Austin, Minnesota, Keith Emiliusen of Austin, Minnesota, Kerry Emiliusen and wife Lisa of Keller, Texas; three precious grandchildren: Silas Jr., Elizabeth, and Sarah; and many close friends.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2015, with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Queen of Heaven, Catholic Mortuary, 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa. Interment will follow at the National Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix. Condolences can be made at queenofheavencatholicmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Catholic Mortuary, Mesa.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 2 FEB 2015

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WATERLOO, IOWA - Margaret Esther Woodard, 86, of Waterloo, died Monday, October 24, 2005 at Covenant Medical Center.

She was born January 27, 1919, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Ada Snyder Nelson Sr. She married Lawrence Lee "Mick" Woodard on September 1, 1940, in Waterloo. He died January 23, 2002.

Mrs. Woodard worked in real estate for 13 years until retiring.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Carol) and Mark, both of Waterloo; a daughter, Barbara (Loren) Swanson of Brownsdale, Minn.; a stepson, Larry (Sandra) Woodard of Overland Park, Kan.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren.

Preceded in death by a son, Stephen; and a brother, James Nelson Jr.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at South Waterloo Church of the Brethren, with burial in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, an Overton Family Service, and for an hour before services Friday at the church. The casket will be closed.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Wednesday, October 26, 2005]
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Kimberly Ann Hickok, age 52, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening [Jan. 31, 2015] at her REM home in Kasson, Minnesota, with her family and her REM family by her side. Kimberly was born March 9, 1962 in Austin, Minnesota to Homer and Evonne (Hawley) Hickok. She enjoyed a happy, healthy childhood until she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at the age of 7. Kim courageously struggled with physical and mental handicaps for the rest of her life, but never lost her childlike spirit or love for the Lord. She attended Austin Public Schools, graduating from high school in 1982. Kim was employed by Cedar Valley Services in Albert Lea and Austin, ABC in Rochester, and most recently Opportunity Services in Kasson. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family, her REM family, and her many friends.

Kimberly is survived by her parents Homer and Evonne Hickok of Austin, two sisters, Pam (John) Riley of Austin and Sue (Jerome) Lewis of Greer, South Carolina; aunts and uncles Terry and Judy Hawley and Karen and Lloyd Koestler, all of Blue Earth, Minnesota, John and Di Hawley of Laurens, IA, Robert and Sylvia Hawley of Temecula, Calif., William and Janice Hickok of W. Valley City, Utah, Sharon Willmert of Cambridge, Minnesota; nephews and nieces Nic (Lexi) Riley of Burnsville, Minnesota, Joy Riley also of Burnsville, Jill Riley of Bogota, Colombia, South America, Nate Riley and Noelan Riley, both of Austin, Katie (Jordan) Harris of Memphis, Tennessee, Andrew Lewis of Greer, South Carolina; great-nephew and great-niece Louis and Cecilia Riley; many special cousins. She also leaves behind her beloved kitty, Angel.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bob and Carolyn Hawley (Willmert-Flentje), Eugene and Vivian Hickok; step-grandfathers Ward Willmert and Howard Flentje, and her uncle Billy Hawley.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church in Austin with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the Hickok family. Services prearranged and conducted by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, Feb. 2, 2015

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Henry Floyd Orth, age 85 of Austin, Minnesota died Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. He was born December 13, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota to Floyd and Gladys (Griep) Orth. Following his 1949 graduation from Austin High School, Henry served with the Army National Guard during the Korean War, where he attained the rank of sergeant. Henry worked for Golden Dairy in the milk department, later worked as a custodian for Westminster Presbyterian Church, and was a school bus driver, where he loved watching the children on his route grow up. He retired in 2002.

On July 5, 1953, Henry was united in marriage to Robin Ferguson at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple raised three daughters. Henry enjoyed woodworking, cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing, and visiting with his wonderful friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Henry is survived by his wife Robin Orth of Austin, his daughters Kathryn (Dale) Bublitz of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Patricia (David) Nelson of Marble, Colorado, Barbara Orth of Austin; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and a sister-in-law Shirley Orth of Byron, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Gladys Orth, a son in infancy, and two brothers Earl and David.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Robert Bailey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites conducted by V.F.W. Post 1216 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 27. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Carol Laura Williams, 88, died on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center.

Carol was born October 14, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ferdinand and Laura (Meyer) Weigand. The family lived in Elmhurst, Illinois, until Carol was 3-years old and then moved to Lombard, Illinois, where she grew up. She attended elementary school at Lincoln School in Lombard and graduated from Glenbard Township High School in Glen Ellyn in 1944. She stayed home a year to help care for her mother who was ill. She then commuted to Elmhurst College for a year and then transferred to Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Carol earned a Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education in 1949. She taught in Des Moines at Douglas School and in Waterloo at Roosevelt School.

In 1950 she married Calvin Williams in Lombard. They lived in Waterloo until 1952 and then moved to Corwith, Iowa, to farm. In 1958, they purchased their farm near Mona, Iowa. Carol left teaching when the boys were young but returned to it in 1959. She taught third, fourth and second grades in Lyle, Minnesota, for over 30 years and retired in 1990. After retirement her time was spent with family, volunteer work, church activities, her home gardening, handwork and reading. Carol joined the Mona Lutheran Church by adult confirmation in 1971 and is now a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Lyle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, Roy Weigand; a grandson, Shaun Williams.

Carol is survived by sons: Kenneth (Peggy) Williams, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Kelvin (Carolyn) Williams, Austin, Minnesota, Keith (Barbara) Williams, St. Ansgar, Kevin (Betty) Williams of Forest City, Iowa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Kenneth, Isabelle and Abigail Williams, Candice, Derek, Evan and Zane Nordquist, Kimberly, John, Tyler and Alissa Wernz, Kyle and Bryn Williams, Kelsey Jo and Steven Coon, Kevin Cody Williams, Kristen Williams, Michelle Williams.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Lyle, Minnesota. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 3 FEB 2015

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HERBERT PETERSON,
89, DIED THURSDAY

Mr. Herbert John Peterson, 89, died Thursday morning at the Ostrander Nursing Home at Ostrander, Minnesota.

The former Herbert Peterson was born on September 27, 1893, in Mitchell County, Iowa. He had lived in the LeRoy area all his life. On November 29, 1917, near Adams, Minnesota, he was married to Christina Erie, who preceded him in death on May 5, 1978. Of this union were born one son and three daughters.

Survivors include one son, Harold of LeRoy; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Muriel) Plasters of Stella, Nebraska; and Mrs. Harlan (Maxine) Epland of Dubuque, Iowa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Peterson of Alden, Iowa.

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

Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 18, 1983, at the LeRoy Lutheran Church, with Rev. Duane Hanson officiating. Mrs. O. C. Satre was the organist with Mrs. Ted Maage the soloist. Interment was in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery. Casket bearers were: David Epland, Willis Erie, Arthur Jacobson, Raymond Jacobson, Elmer Kling and Kewnneth Nelson.

Arrangements were with the Hutchins Funeral Home in LeRoy.

LeRoy Independent, 6-23-1983, Front Page
(Research credit; Mark Ashley)

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Harold Paul Silbaugh, 77, of Lyle, Minnesota, died, Sunday, February 1, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by his family.

Harold was born on July 6, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota, to Asham and Helen (Helgeson) Silbaugh. On December 27, 1958, he married Adalia (Babe) Beeman in Austin, Minnesota.

Harold started his career as a salesman for Hormel Foods in 1959. In 1970, he moved to Lyle and spent the next 40 years of his life farming, before retiring in 2010. In his spare time, he loved to golf, take walks with his dog, shop at Hy-Vee, stay home and watch movies and spend time with his friends and family. He loved his trips to Mexico every year with his wife Babe. He talked to his children every day. He had a great sense of humor. The happiness of his family was most important to him and he was always interested in everything they were doing. His bright smile, pleasant personality, and clever jocularity will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Asham and Helen Silbaugh; and brother James Silbaugh.

Harold is survived by his wife Adalia (Babe) Silbaugh, Lyle, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law Robert and DeAnne Silbaugh, Austin, Minnesota; daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Greg Bell, Austin, Minnesota; grandsons: Paul and Sara Silbaugh, Lyle, Minnesota, Jeremy and Jonnelle Bell, Woodbury, Minnesota, Asham Bell, Edina, Minnesota, Jonathon and Lisa Silbaugh, Sparta, Wisconsin, Robert Silbaugh, Jr., St. Paul, Minnesota, Jordan Bell, Minneapolis, Minnesota; great-grandchildren: Mason, Megan, and Meryn Silbaugh, Landon and Taylor Bell, Amber, Jacob, and Haley Oliver; and Stella, his favorite dog.

Private family services were held. We will miss him more than words can say. We love you so much. -- Your family.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5 FEB 2015

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