Ruby Harriet Card, 103, a former Grand Meadow resident, died Wednesday, September 13, 1995, at the Ostrander Nursing Home.

Ruby Harriet Burrington was born on August 21, 1892, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. On August 1, 1917 she married Claude Card in Grand Meadow. She was a homemaker, and he was a farmer. He died in 1965.

Mrs. Card is survived by a grandson and two great-granddauhters. She was also preceded in death by a son.

The funeral was held on Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with the Rev. Larry Hendry presiding. Burial was in the Grand Meadow Cemetery.

Arrangements were conducted by Hutchins Funeral Home, Grand Meadow.

Source: Fillmore County (Minnesota) Journal, September 18, 1995
NOTE: The Grand Meadow Cemetery (transcribed in 1999) has Ruby listed as "August Harriet Card."

Note: The photo was taken at a studio in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
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Alvin Carl Maves, 86, passed away on February. 24, 2015, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Alvin was born on June 15, 1928, the son of Frank and Grace (Runyan) Maves in Waltham, Minnesota.

Alvin served in the United States Army from 1950-1953. Alvin was united in marriage to Mary Hall on July 24, 1951. In 1954, Al and Mary started Maves Rest Home, serving the community for 41 years. Al was in the window business for 57 years, was fire chief for 10 years and mayor of Hayfield for five years. For 30 years he had the Swingin Laendler Band and also played with the Polka Dots and numerous other local bands.

Al is survived by his children: Patricia Maves, Rochester, Minnesota, Alan (Cindy) Maves, Rochester, Minnesota, Sally (Bill) Decker, Maple Grove, Catherine (Randy) Olson, Pine Island, Minnesota, Monica (Jerome) Leichtnam, Faribault, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary in 2010; one grandson, Lucas in 2011.

Our family would like to thank the staff at Field Crest Care Center for the care given to our father, also thank you to Dana Simonson and Beaumont Senjem for all their visits.

The funeral mass for Alvin Carl Maves will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Second Street NE in Hayfield with the Rev. William Kulas celebrating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery with military honors by the Hayfield American Legion Rothie Post No. 330. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home 501, Second Street NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 26 FEB 2015

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Lawrence "Larry" Schwartz, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Larry was born on October 16, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota, to Charles and Elizabeth (Fink) Schwartz. He graduated from Austin High School. Larry married Joyce Sayles on June 19, 1948, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. He worked for the Geo. A. Hormel Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. Larry was a devoted and loving father and husband and he will be forever missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Joyce; two brothers and three sisters.

Larry is survived by his daughter JoAnn Enright, Austin, Minnesota; sons: James (Judy) Schwartz, Alden, Minnesota, David (Denise) Schwartz, Newport, Minnesota, John (Jennie) Schwartz, Willmar, Minnesota; grandchildren: Jeff (Christa) Daily, Austin, Minnesota, Brian (Tressa) Daily, Shakopee, Minnesota, Jennifer (Bill) Tilford, Pine Island, Minnesota, Mark (Nicole) Schwartz, Austin, Minnesota, Kristine Schwartz, Walker, Minnesota, Kerri (Eric) Nelson, Bemidji, Minnesota, Dan (Sarah) Burdett, Willmar, Minnesota, Chase Christopherson, Alden, Minnesota; six great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Gavin and Cali Tilford, Taylor and Paige Daily, Lily Burdett; sisters-in-law: Roberta Schwartz, Rose Creek, Minnesota, Elaine Harber, Austin, Minnesota, and Muriel Sayles, Austin, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Casket bearers will be Jeff Daily, Brian Daily, Jennifer Tilford, Mark Schwartz, Kristine Schwartz and Kerri Schwartz.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Deacon John Kluczny officiating. Visitation will be at the mortuary on Saturday for one hour before the service. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 26 FEB 2015

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Phyllis Mae (Grover) Hall, 76, of Austin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society, surrounded by her loving family, Pastor Dale, and the compassionate staff of Comforcare.

Phyllis was born November 15, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, to Richard "Clare" and Gae (Greenlee) Grover. She attended Queen of Angels School in Austin. On Oct. 1, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald Hall in Austin. The couple raised two children. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Austin, and was a member of Crane Community Chapel. Phyllis loved to camp at the cabin in Fillmore County, and she enjoyed sewing, solving Sudoku puzzles, and tinkering around in her basement. Among her most cherished times were those spent with her family. She had an extremely strong bond with her sisters and brothers. Family was the most important thing in her life. Phyllis' biggest joy was her five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They brought her love, laughter, and fun, which she lovingly returned to them. A very dedicated wife, mother, grandma and sister, Phyllis will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Donald Hall of Austin; her daughter Kimberly (Jim) Burzinski of Pueblo, Colorado; her son Rick (Brenda) Hall of Austin; five grandchildren: Jessica (Wayne) Martinez, Jimmy Burzinski, Anna Burzinski, Breanna (Adam) Kemmerick, and Brayden Hall; four great-grandchildren: Mason, Finley, and Brody Kemmerick and Kayleigh Martinez; three brothers: Dick (Linda) Grover of Harmony, Minnesota, Bill (Mary) Grover of Adams, Minnesota, Fred Grover of Jennings, Luisiana; five sisters: Shirley Brown of Austin, Linda (Mike) Burzinski also of Austin, Kathy Grover of Adams, Minnesota, Debbie Roberts of Harmony, Minnesota and Joy Metz of Adams, Minnesota; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Richard "Clare" and Gae Grover; and two sisters: Sharon Leier and Jeanne Fox.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Crane Community Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Crane Chapel. In accordance with her wishes, Phyllis' body will be donated to the Mayo Anatomical Bequest Program. 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, 26 FEB 2015

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Nellie C. Conway, 83, of Austin, died Wednesday evening, February 25, 2015, at her home.

Nellie Catherine Baker was born August 30, 1931, in Berlin, Maryland, to Harley and Hazel (Hastings) Baker. Nellie was a 1947 graduate of Buckingham High School in Berlin, Maryland. Following graduation, she attended Austin Community College where she received her A.A. degree, then continued her education at the University of Minnesota. She served her country in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952.

On January 1, 1952, Nellie and Charles Conway were united in marriage in Fort Meade, Maryland. The couple raised six children. Most of Nellie's time was spent as a homemaker. She also worked in an insurance office, managed the So-Fro Fabric store in Austin, and was a wonderful volunteer. Nellie loved to sew, making d raperies, clothing for her family and quilting. She gave her time as a volunteer to the Austin Public Library and was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Nellie is survived by her husband Charles Conway of Austin; her children: Mark Conway, and John (Cathy) Conway, both of Austin, Mary (Tom) Taylor of Minneapolis, David Conway (Victoria McCurdy) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Michael (Lisa) Conway of Austin, Minnesota, and Bill (Susan) Conway of Austin; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harley and Hazel Baker; and one sister.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund or recipient of donor's choice. 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, 27 FEB 2015

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Funeral Notice:

Nellie C. Conway, 83, of Austin, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 25, 2015, at her home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment: Interment will be at a later date.

Funeral Home: Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund or recipient of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 2 MAR 2015

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March 6, 1927 - February 22, 2015

Obituary for Virgil Mathias Fry

Virgil Mathias Fry, 87, of Austin, died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin.

Virgil was born in Burton Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, on March 6, 1927 to Mathias and Julia (Ademmer) Fry. He attended school in the St. Leo area. He enlisted in the US Army on July 6, 1945 and served in Germany until February 16, 1947. He married Ruth Marie Benson on November 28, 1953 at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent, MN. They then moved to Austin.

Upon moving to Austin, he worked for a brief time at Nord's City Service gas station. He then went to work as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Thompson & Lewison Excavation for 23 years. In 1977 he purchased the Thompson Excavation portion of the business and ran that business for 10 years. After selling his business, he drove truck for Austin Ready Mix until his retirement in 1993.

Virgil was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Austin American Legion, V.F.W. and the Eagles Aerie #703.

Virgil enjoyed gardening, fishing, occasional trip to the casino, playing cards with friends, spending time with his family and his daily coffee with his loyal coffee group.

Virgil is survived by his wife Ruth of Austin; son, Steven (Pam) Fry of Elysian, Minnesota; daughter, Katherine (Robert) Horstman of Shell Knob, Missouri; grandchildren, Christina (Dustin) Crooks, Bobbie Jo (Brett) Clark, Bethanie (Todd) Lange, John Horstman, Brian Fry and Daniel Fry; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Hick of New Hope, Agnes Dixon of Buffalo, along with nieces and nephews.

Virgil is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John, Francis, Bernard, Anthony and Alois Fry and sisters, Rose Wilson and Marie Fry and three sisters-in-law.

A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February, 25, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with the American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216 performing military graveside rites.

Mayer Funeral Home is entrusted with Virgil's arrangements.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 27 FEB 2015

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Death Notice--

Born: September 26, 1926
Died: February 26, 2015

Reginald F. Kemp, 88 of rural Lyle died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday February 26, 2015.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday March 4th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 404 31st Street NW, with Bishop Rick Bremner officiating. Interment will be at the London Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home - 1 MAR 2015

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Funeral notice: Reginald F. Kemp 88

Reginald F. Kemp, 88, of rural Lyle, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday February 26, 2015.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday March 4, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 404 31st Street NW, with Bishop Rick Bremner officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m., until the time of the service.

Interment: Interment will be at the London Cemetery at a later date.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 1 MAR 2015

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Reginald Kemp, 88

Reginald Kemp, 88, died Thursday, February 26, 2015, at his home near London, Minnesota.

Reginald Frederick Kemp was born September 26, 1926, to Patrick and Edith Kemp in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Reginald served in the British Army during World War II. After the war, Reginald returned to farming and married Dorothy Roberts on Aug. 16, 1949. To this marriage was born three sons and one daughter. They continued farming until they emigrated to the U.S. in March of 1957, and resided near London, Minnesota, where they farmed for many years until they bought their own farm in Leroy, Minnesota. They continued farming until their retirement. They then moved back to London, Minnesota, and bought an acreage where they lived until the present.

Reginald had several callings in the church. He was President of the Elders Quorum, High Priest Leadership, and taught classes and worked with the Primary. He also enjoyed being Santa for the church children and his family. When Reginald retired, he indulged in his favorite pastimes of raising ornamental birds including pheasants, peacocks, bee keeping and his ornamental fish ponds. He was also an avid gardener and known for enjoying a game of golf.

Reginald will be remembered by all his friends for his frequent use of one-liners and practical jokes.

Reginald is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons: John (Barbara), Roy (Denise); and a daughter, Shirley; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Jean, Edith and Doris; and a son, Paul.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. March 4 at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints church in Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will be at the church at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served by the Relief Society. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family would prefer memorials which can be left at the church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 2 MAR 2015

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Born: September 13, 1926
Died: February 26, 2015

Harriet F. Smith, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 6th at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home - 1 MAR 2015

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Harriet F. Smith, 88

Harriet F. Smith, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Harriet was born on September 13, 1926, in Thorp, Wisconsin, to Frank and Frances (Klak) Dobiesz. She graduated from Eau Claire High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1945. Harriet graduated from Kahler Methodist N ursing School in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1948. Harriet married Bernard "Bernie" William Smith on Dec. 30, 1950, at Sacred Heart Church, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Harriet used her skills learned as a nurse to care for family, friends and those who were in need. Harriet worked as a nurse at St. Olaf Hospital, and served as the director of nursing at Comforcare and Gerard Schools of Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bernard; and two sisters: Frances Fygiel and Sister Frances Regis.

Harriet is survived by her daughter Barbara Chromy, Austin, Minnesota; sons: Thomas (Barbara) Smith, Stillwater, Minnesota, and Timothy (Lynn) Smith, Highland Ranch, Colorado; grandchildren: Theresa Chromy, Austin, Minnesota, and Michael Chromy, Minneapolis, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. There will be a Carmelite prayer service at the church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday with visitation to follow until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Carmelite Brothers at Annunciation Hermitage in Austin. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 4 MAR 2015

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Born: September 16, 1952

Died: March 01, 2015

Chrisyne (Chris) Bartley, 62, of Austin died Sunday March 1, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday March 6th, 2015 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Friday for one hour before the service.

Source: Clasen Jordan Funeral Home March 2, 2015

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Chrisyne R. Bartley

Chrisyne R. Bartley, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, St. Marys Campus, as a result of head injuries suffered after a fall at her home.

Chrisyne Renae Voorhees was born September 16, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, to Joseph A. and Delphy A. (Christopherson) Voorhees. Chrisyne was the sixth child born of seven to Joseph and Delphy. Chris grew up in Austin, graduated from Austin High School in the class of 1971, and graduated from the Austin Vocational Technical College.

Chrisyne was united in marriage to Steven Bartley on March 24, 1973, in Austin, Minnesota. To this marriage three children were born. On May 22, 1989, their youngest child, Christopher was tragically killed.

Chrisyne and Steven were high school sweethearts; their love story began in English class at AHS, and they were about to celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary. Chrisyne and Steven were avid RV campers and enjoyed camping at the Pettibone Campground in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, every summer. They enjoyed cruising on their pontoon down the mighty Mississippi; they were proud "River Rats." They were creatures of their routines and enjoyed spending their time together. Little did ABC know, they were unofficial judges on Dancing with the Stars. Chris and Steve had a marital bond like no other. Their love was very deep and can never be replaced.

Chrisyne worked for 29 years at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin. She enjoyed her job and loved her co-workers. Chris recently retired on October 31, 2014, as the Health Unit Coordinator in Women’s Special Care. She was enjoying all the rewards of retirement.

Being a wife, mother and grandmother were Chrisyne’s greatest joys in life. Chrisyne was a loyal sister; get-togethers and having lots of laughs with her siblings and nieces and nephews were some of her favorite times spent. She loved lunches out with her friends and shopping trips to Rochester. It was an honor to be loved by Chrisyne, because she filled your soul. Chrisyne is now reunited with her son and will forever watch over all whom she loved. She will forever be missed.

She was preceded in death by her son Christopher Steven Bartley in 1989; her parents; brother Paul Voorhees; and brothers-in-law: Robert Frazier and George Whiteis.

Chris is survived by her husband, Steven J. Bartley, Austin, Minnesota; daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Troy Miller, Austin, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Suzie Bartley, Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren: Kendra, Ethan, Abby, Tate and Louis Miller and Olivia Renae Bartley; brothers and sisters: Terald and Deb Voorhees, Bonita Springs, Florida, Mary Jo Frazier and Tom Goetsch, Austin, Minnesota, Herbert and Carol Voorhees, Austin, Minnesota, William Voorhees, Austin, Minnesota, Marjorie and Ron Jacobson, Austin, Minnesota; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Mavis Bartley, Austin, Minnesota; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gregory and Luann Bartley, Plymouth, Minnesota, Michael and Bobbe Bartley, Brookings, South Dakota, Cheryl and Bill Cheek, Rochester, Minnesota; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Honorary bearers will be Jay Voorhees, Jack Voorhees, Joseph Voorhees, Matt Bartley, Ethan Miller and Tate Miller.

Casket bearers will be Alex Whiteis, Chad Bartley, Eric Frazier, Michael Voorhees, Timothy Voorhees and Andrew Voorhees.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Lutter and Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Friday for one hour before the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 4 MAR 2015

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Elinor M. Hertle, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Elinor was born on March 14, 1929, to William and Ethel (Wigham) Kraft on their family farm in Dexter Township, Dexter, Minnesota. She attended school in Dexter and Elkton. On April 20, 1946, she married Willis E. Hertle at the parsonage of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin. She became a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and later St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, camping, and spending time with her family and friends. She and Willis traveled extensively and wintered in Arizona for 14 years.

Elinor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her granddaughter and great-grandchildren were very special to her. Elinor had a very strong and determined personality which carried her through life and a 21-year battle with cancer.

Elinor is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Larry Sparks, Sargeant, Minnesota; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lori and Bill Douglas, Eagan, Minnesota; great-grandaughter, Lauren Douglas; great-grandson, Will Douglas; brother, Wilbur Kraft, Bemidji, Minnesota; sister, Carol Hamilton, Stewartville, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Verna Kraft, Rochester, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Everett Hertle; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Florence and Earl Hagstrom, Brownsdale, Minnesota; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis; daughter, Vicki Lynn; her parents; two brothers: Leslie and Lawrence Kraft; two sisters: Wilma Johnson and Florence Plath; one brother-in-law, Lawrence Hertle.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. The committal service will be at the Austin Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour before the service at the mortuary. Honorary bearers will be Lauren Douglas and Will Douglas. Casket bearers will be nephews: Randy Hamilton, Ron Hamilton, Russ Hamilton, Brian Plath, Terry Plath and Bob Johnson.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 4 MAR 2015

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Born: May 09, 1936
Died: March 03, 2015

OBITUARY--

Mary Ann Enright

Mary Ann Enright, 78 of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Valleyview Assisted Living in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Mary Ann was born on May 9, 1936 in Osage, Iowa, to Reynold and Barbara (Klapperich) Huemann. She graduated from Adams High School in 1955. Mary Ann married Lawrence Enright on September 25, 1956 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minnesota. Mary Ann and Lawrence lived on the Enright family farm where they raised their two children. Mary Ann helped on the farm and she enjoyed cooking, baking and walking.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Lawrence Enright, Owatonna, Minnesota; daughter: Diane Reese, Owatonna, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law: Richard and Janel Enright, Rush City, Minnesota; granddaughters: Samantha (Jake) Erickson, Rochester, Minnesota, and Brittany Reese, Findlay, OH; brother: Duane "Dewey" Huemann, Stacyville, Minnesota; sister: Sandra (Roland “Ron”) Sanderson, Wabasha, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday March 10th, 2015, at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. There will be a rosary service at 4:00 pm on Monday March 9th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary where friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00PM.

Memorials may be designated to Alzheimers Research.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, MAR 2015
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 7 MAR 2015

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Robert G. Snell, (Bob), 87, of McHenry, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, November 21, 2014, of respiratory failure.

Robert George Snell was born May 7, 1927, to George B. and Esther Johnson Snell of Austin, Minnesota. He married Joan Sandte of Rochester, Minnesota, and they moved to Chicago in 1951.

He was schooled as a draftsman and worked in sales for Motorola for more than 20 years. He resided in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, for 30 years before moving to McHenry. During retirement he took pride in landscaping and mowing his acre residence and enjoyed the game of golf.

A World War II veteran, his service was recently recognized by the VFW where a photo appeared in the local Herald. He was fit and an avid walker, loving the outdoors, walking a 1/2 mile routinely before his death.

Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years Joan; daughter Renee Turetsky; son Robert S. Snell; and son-in-law Robert F. He was the loving grandfather of Karli B. Snell.

He was preceded in death by two sisters: Hope and Ann. His sister Dona resides near Austin.

There will be a memorial service May 7, 2015, at Sumner Center Cemetery near Spring Valley.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7 MAR 2015

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Obituary for Horace E. Hofland.

Horace E. Hofland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole A. Hofland of Austin, Minnesota, died at the home of his parents, November 20, 1918, after a week's illness with influenza, followed by pneumonia and liver trouble.

Horace was born on March 6, 1886, in Mitchell county, Iowa, and at the time of his death was 22 years, 8 months and 14 days old. A year ago this fall he was taken sick with pleurisy and pneumonia and liver trouble, and since then has never been strong. He leaves to mourn his death, besides his father and mother, four brothers and four sisters: Albert of Enderlin, North Dakota, Oscar of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Eddie of Buffalo, South Dakota, Clifford with the Expeditionary Forces, Bertha of Gary, Minnesota, Orphia, Ruth and Faith at home.

A short funeral service was held at the home in Austin, Saturday, November 23rd by Rev. Brown, and the reamins were taken to Pleasant Hill Cemetery for burial in the family lot. Rev. Moe had charge of the services.

Source: Lyle Tribune, Friday 12-06-1918, page-3, col.-1

**Note: The newspaper did say born 1886 and age 22, although the information does not add up properly. Calculations show he must have been born 6 MAR 1896. See cemetery listing information below.

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NOTES:

The cemetery listing for Pleasant Hill Cemetery, on the Mitchell county GenWeb website shows:

Hofland, Horace E.; loc. 42-4; b: 1896 d: Nov. 20, 1918

Credit: Mark Ashley, 3/2015

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June 26, 1923 - March 7, 2015

Obituary for Inez G. Nuzum

Inez G. Nuzum, 91, of Austin, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Arrangements are pending with Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 9 MAR 2015

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Inez “Inie" Gertrude Nuzum, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Inez was born in Freeborn County, Minnesota, on June 26, 1923, to Charles and Dorothy (Skamfor) Bailey. She attended various grade schools in small towns around Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1941. During World War II, she worked in the lab at the George A. Hormel Company.

Inez married Joseph S. Miller in 1944, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She was a homemaker while her boys were growing up and was a charter member of "The Sewing Club" in Austin. Joseph died in 1959 and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in Austin.

After Joe died, Inez learned how to drive a car and worked in the cafeteria at Ellis School, Sears and Fantles. She remarried in 1964 to J. Frank Nuzum at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayfield. They wintered in Apache Junction, Arizona, for many years. She and Frank were proud to be "snow birds." They helped manage campgrounds in both Minnesota and Arizona.

Frank died in 1985, and his ashes are scattered on Superstition Mountain, Arizona. Inez stayed in Arizona until 2004, when she moved back to Austin. She lived at Pickett Place and moved to Sacred Heart Assisted Living when her health started to fail. Inez was friends with everyone. She loved people, camping, music and dancing.

Inez is survived by her sons: Ron (Jackie) Miller of Rochester, Bob Miller and his wife Sandi Fogo of Superior, Wisconsin, Gary (Jo) Nuzum of Owatonna; her daughter, LaDonna (Harris) Goplen of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Joe Miller and his wife Genia Hesser, Bailey Miller and Mike Eull, Rhonda (Larry) Burgess, Craig Klingfus, Curt (Peggy) Klingfus, Rachelle Klingfus, Teresa Nuzum-Drydahl, and Tanya (Rob) Anthony; along with lots of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Jim (Kay) Bailey of Stewartville, LaDonna Klapperick of Austin, Lois (Wayne) Bates of Austin; a sister-in-law, Joyce Bailey of Austin.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph, and husband Frank; brother, Don Bailey and sister, Elaine Ball.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at Mayer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held an hour prior to services. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online Condolences-www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 16 MAR 2015

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Born: July 23, 1944
Died: March 06, 2015

Sandy Howard, 70, of Austin, Minnesota, bravely and heroically lost her fight/war with a “mean, angry, aggressive cancer”. She was called upon by her heavenly father in the early morning hours of Friday, March 6, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. May “Gramo” be remembered for her braveness and strength through her courageous battle/war… fighter that she was…Sandy will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Sandy was born on July 23, 1944 to Julian (J.C.) and Florence McMullen in Austin, Minnesota. She was married to the late Ralph Howard on June 16th, 1962, together they had three beautiful children and shared 52 years of marriage as of last June, sadly her husband Ralph lost his battle with cancer just one week after their 52nd anniversary. Together they are one.

Sandy enjoyed bowling (in her younger years) and fishing up north with her son Todd and his family. She never knew how to make a small batch of anything for those she blessed with her cooking. She enjoyed time with family and friends and those she made friends with at Cornerstone Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, brother Michael and sister Caroline.

Sandy leaves behind her children: Todd (Paula) Howard, Hutchinson, Minnesota; Lori (Eddie) Miller, Austin, Minnesota; and Tricia (Curtis) Lund, Austin, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Sabrina (Pete) Duda, Beau (Jessica) Howard, Kari, David, and Jaci Miller, Noah and Cassandra Lund; two great grandchildren: Summer and Aubry Rose, brothers-in-law: Dick (Judy) Howard, Texas; Ronald (Kathy) Howard, Austin, Minnesota; and Robert Howard, Montevideo, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews, neighbors, loved ones and special friends: Twila, Lucy, Eunice, bless you for all you have done. A special thank you to Ron and Kathy Howard, our family couldn’t have made it through any of this without you and your strength and belief.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 16th at 11:00 am at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend David Simerson officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 9 MAR 2015
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 10 MAR 2015

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BORN AT ADAMS

ST. ANSGAR, IOWA - Services for Harry Thorson, 61, who died Tuesday afternoon while at work, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two sons, David of Mahwah, New Jersey, and Duane of Austin, Minnesota; four daughters: Mrs. James Barbury of St. Paul, Minnesota, Mrs. James Ingram of Shelby, Ohio, Mrs. Dean Winkels of Rochester, Minnesota, and Mrs. Kenneth Casper of St. Paul, Minnesota; one stepson, Wayne Gunnafson of St. Paul, Minnesota; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Terry Bowman of La Puenta, California; a brother, Edwin of Elk Point, South Dakota; and 12 grandchildren.

Schroeder and Houg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Waterloo Daily Courier, Thursday, January 14, 1971, Waterloo, Iowa
(research credit: S. Bell)

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His gravestone is inscribed:

Harry Nordeen Thorson
Iowa
S1
USNR
World War II
August 6, 1909
January 12, 1971

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NOTES:

Father and Mother:
Enoch Berdinnius Thorson (1876-1963)
Martha Caroline Kleppe Thorson (1881-1951)

Wife:
Lucille L. (Adler) Hintz (1920 - 1995)

Brothers and Sisters:
Alice Henrietta (1905-2000)
Edwin Bartel (1902-1992)
Ethel Christina (1900-1976)
Marian Eleanor (1914-2012)
William Melvin (1912-1970)

According to Findagrave, Harry was born at Adams, Mower county, Minnesota.

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Marie O. Jancourt, 96

Marie Jancourt (Wollenburg) Heuton went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2015.

She was born on May 8, 1918, in Austin, Minnesota. Marie was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. She spent her childhood on the family farm near Waltham, Minnesota. On April 5, 1941, Marie married Donald Heuton. They were blessed with two children. Don joined the Army in 1944 and was killed in action in the Pacific on Sept. 18, 1944.

Marie married Marc Jancourt on Aug. 28, 1955, and they were blessed with a son. Marc was killed in a motorcycle accident in Austin, Minnesota, on Aug. 15, 1957. Marie was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran church in Austin. She moved to Apple Valley, Minnesota, in 2007 into the Memory Care Unit of Ecumen's Centennial House where she lived until she passed away.

After Marie's second husband died, she went to work for Dr. Don Claussen and was trained by Don to be a dental assistant and later a receptionist/ bookkeeper. She worked there until she retired. Marie had many hobbies and was very active in her church. She particularly loved to sing in the choir and supported the Austin artistic community. Marie also loved to travel, play bridge and get together with family and friends.

She is survived by her children: Marianne (Gerald) Studer, Donald (Carol) Heuton, and Jan (Melissa) Jancourt; and by her grandchildren: Kevin (Karen) Studer, David (Amy) Studer, Corey (Maura) Studer, Laura Heuton, Joel (Elaine) Heuton, Kelly (Andrew) Halgerson, and Cecilia Jancourt. Marie is also survived by her great grandchildren: Lauren, Grant, Kyle, Amanda, Ruby, Rose, Lois, Marie, Nina and Esther. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews including her special niece and friend, Valerie Burns.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, August and Anna (Reinke) Wollenburg; sisters: Lorene (Leslie) Hinks, Esther (Eugene) Schramm, Erma (Ed) Ohm and brothers, Harold (Hazel) and Elwin (Evelyn).

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 13, at the White Funeral Home in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The funeral will be at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. There will be visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota, Ecumen’s Centennial House in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and St. Croix Hospice. For more information, see the White Funeral Home website at www.whitefuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 10 MAR 2015

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Obituary - Kenneth Lee Nihart, 92

Kenneth Lee Nihart, 92, of Austin, died Monday, March 9, 2015, at Our House Assisted Living, Austin.

He was born October 30, 1922, in Dover, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Anna (Johnson) Nihart. Kenneth attended Dover schools, and made his living as a farmer and as a laborer at Hormel Foods Corporation for 38 years, retiring in 1980. He was also a school bus driver for Austin Transportation for 14 years.

On November 19, 1944, Kenneth was united in marriage to Elvera Olstad at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. The couple raised three children. In the early years of their marriage, the Niharts lived in Blooming Prairie. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army from March 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1946, when he and Elvera moved to Austin. A lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW, he also belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Lodge, and Crane Community Chapel. Ken enjoyed camping and traveling.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter Barbara Flom of Glencoe, Minnesota; his five grandchildren, his great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; siblings Margaret Condon of Lyle, Minnesota, Lois Papenfus of Concord, California, Billy (Bev) Nihart of Remer, Minnesota, Lawrence (Betty) Nihart of Babbitt, Minnesota, Lynn (Barbara) Nihart of Ely, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Anna Nihart; his wife Elvera ‘Ione’ Nihart in 2006; two sons: Kermit and Michael; one brother Don Nihart; and sister-in-law Margaret Williamson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to recipient of donor’s choice. 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, 12 MAR 2015

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Joyce M. Anderson, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the ThorneCrest Retirement Community in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 11 MAR 2015

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Joseph (Joe) Ruhter, 80, of Barnum, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Joe battled a short illness while being hospitalized at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

Joseph was born on March 31, 1934, in Austin, Minnesota, to Henry and Magdalena (Procknow) Ruhter. Joseph was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Austin High School in 1953.

On February 22, 1958, he married Lavonne Rasmussen and raised three children. They later divorced. Joseph worked 28 years for Weyerhauser Company and retired in March 1996.

Joseph enjoyed wood working, mowing lawn, tractor tinkering and spending time with his family, especially during the family's annual Ruhter Ruckus at his home in Barnum.

Joseph is survived by his three children: Donna (Leon) Luther of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Mark (Cheryl) Ruhter of Austin, Minnesota, Randy (JoAnne) Ruhter of Springdale, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; siblings: Milton (Lois) Ruhter of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Orline Peterson of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and Chasper (Charlotte) Ruhter of Rochester, Minnesota; sister-in-law Adel Ruhter of Melrose, Wisconsin; loving significant other of nine years Josie Bergman of Barnum, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Henry; mother Magdalena; and older brothers: Lester and Gerhardt.

Joseph's wishes were to be cremated and his Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at the Ruhter Campground in Barnum.

A special thank you to Mercy Hopsital, Moose Lake, Essentia St. Marys Hospital, Duluth, for all the wonderful medical services provided, and to the Cremation Society of Duluth.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 12 MAR 2015

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Harold Gene "Hank" Kahl, 83, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Monday, March 9, 2015, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

He was born March 3, 1932, in Webster City, Iowa, to David and Madeline (Loux) Kahl. Hank worked as a truck driver for over 47 years. He drove for Ruan, Crst, Armor, Swift, Valley Transportation and Ron Gehling. Hank drove in all of the continental United States except Maine. He was never married.

Hank is survived by nieces: Rose (Edward) Ackerman of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Lori (Curt) Unverzagt of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Barb (Bruce) Wood of Rockford, Illinois, Judy (John) Wansmos of Joice, Iowa, and Mary (Chuck) Nordine of Rochester, Minnesota. He is also survived by nephews: Larry Kahl of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Sheldon (Bonnie) Soma of Rochester, Minnesota, Peter Kahl of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Mike Kahl of Pennsylvania and Robert Kahl of LeCenter, Minnesota; and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Madeline; brothers: Robert, Calvin, Darrel, Maynard, and David, and an infant brother.

Funeral services for Harold "Hank" Kahl will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow with the Rev. Karen Ashton of the Grand Meadow United Church officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 11 MAR 2015

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Obituary for Gretchen Lois Wangen

Gretchen Lois Wangen, age 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Gretchen was born June 22, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the youngest child of Kathryn (Mayer) and W.L. Van Camp. When she was 14 she moved to Austin, Minnesota where she graduated from Austin High School in 1938.

While employed at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, Gretchen enlisted in the USNR WAVES in September 1943. She reached the rank of Storekeeper 3/C. Gretchen was discharged in December 1945 and returned to employment at the telephone company until June 1948.

On April 19, 1947 she was united in marriage to Orville E. Wangen at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. They had seven children. Gretchen was a charter member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and SPAM POST 570 Amercan Legion.

Survivors include six children, Joan Wangen (Rom Piorkowski), Elkader, Iowa, Barbara (Craig) Laughlin, Plymouth, Minnesota, William (Jodi) Wangen, Austin, Minnesota, Mary (Steve) Riles, Rochester, Minnesota, James (Lynn) Wangen, Edina, Minnesota, Daniel Wangen, Rancho Cordova, California; seven grandchildren; nieces and a nephew.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Orville in 2002; and her son, Edward in 2006.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #91. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be left at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 11 MAR 2015
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 12 MAR 2015

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Born: November 04, 1947
Died: March 11, 2015

Robert E. Johnson, 67, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 at his home.

Robert Edward Johnson was born November 4, 1947 at Austin, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Bernice (Seufert) Johnson. He graduated from Pacelli High School, the Austin Junior College and Mankato State University. Bob was married to Linda M. Bissen on December 27th, 1969 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Bob was the service manager at Usem Chevrolet where he worked for 31 years.

He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Austin Lions Club and the Mower County Catholic Parishes Credit Union Board. Bob loved music and was a member of the Austin Swing Band. He was a model train enthusiast, and enjoyed antique cars and boats and working on cars. He loved traveling and spending time “up north” fishing with family and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Charles.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson, Austin, Minnesota; son, Benjamin Johnson, St. Louis Park, Minnesota; sisters and brother-in-law, Susan Radloff, Austin, Minnesota, DorisAnn and Ron Solseth, Shakopee, Minnesota; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat Johnson, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Susan and Micheal Johnson, Rochester, Minnesota, Dawn and Dean Gerber, Burnsville, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM Saturday March 14th, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, MAR 2015

See also: Austin Daily Herald, 13 MAR 2015

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Obituary for Elizabeth Jane Hoban

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Hoban, age 63, of Mankato and formerly of Austin, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Betty was born December 18, 1951 in Austin to Bernard and Clara (Guile) Hoban. In 1971 Betty graduated from Austin High School, then Mankato State University, and Rasmussen Business College.

Betty worked at Young America Corporation and Hobby Lobby in Mankato where she lived since 1974. She volunteered at the library in Mankato and the Blue Earth County Historical Society. Betty was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Betty sent cards to people in her family whether they were sick or for birthdays. She also loved to send email to keep in touch with her family. Betty loved music, especially religious music. Her faith was very important to her.

Survivors include a sister, Marjorie (Joe) Sorenson, Austin, MN; a brother, Richard Hoban, Omaha, NE; a nephew, Brian (Mary) Sorenson, Henderson, MN; a great niece and nephew, Olivia and Jacob Sorenson; many cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marie Hoban; a sister-in-law, Marcia Hoban.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary and a 6:45 pm wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, MAR 2015

See also: Austin Daily Herald, 13 MAR 2015

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Charles Clinton Thompson, age 94 of Austin, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home, Austin.

He was born June 21, 1920 in Austin, Minnesota, to Andrew Clarence and Judith Ronellie (Aldahl) Thompson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1939. On June 18, 1943, Charles married Betty Raimer. They were blessed with five children. Betty passed away on February 6, 1979.

On August 8, 1981, Charles and Irene Feldt Ellingson were united in marriage in Austin, Minnesota. Charles made his living operating the family farm one mile west of Corning, Minnesota. A member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, Charles also belonged to The Gideons International and the Sons of Norway. He enjoyed farming, spending time in his workshop, visiting with family members, researching his genealogy, playing cards, fishing, having conversations in Norwegian, and traveling with his wife Irene.

Charles is survived by his wife Irene Thompson of Austin, Minnesota; his children Barry (Mary) Thompson of Austin, Minnesota, Rodney (Janelle) Thompson of Oakland, Minnesota, Charlane (Mike) Benson of Walker, Minnesota, Rhonda (Brooks) Heimer of Henderson, Nevada, and Scott (Brenda) Thompson of Austin, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren; his brother Sylvester (Bernice) Thompson and his sister Selma (Harvey) Lysne, both of Austin, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew Clarence and Judith Ronellie Thompson, his first wife Betty Thompson, and his sister Agnes Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin with Pastor Lindsay Stolen officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to The Gideons International. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’ 2 Timothy 4:7.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 3/12/2015
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 13 MAR 2015

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Jeanette Louise Divine, 62, of Austin, died Saturday morning, March 14, 2015, at Our House Memory Care, Austin.

She was born October 20, 1952, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, to Victor and Ruth (Stanford) Anderson. Jeanette graduated from Glenville High School in 1970 and attended and graduated from Professional Business Institute in the metro area. Jeanette worked in data entry in the Chicago area for 21 years.

While in Illinois, Jeanette was married to Russell Lapinski on May 19, 1979. To this union two children were born. Russell passed away on Feb. 4, 1984. She moved back to Austin in the early 1990s.

On March 6, 2004, she was united in marriage to Robert Divine at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Jeanette attended the First Baptist Church of Austin. She enjoyed traveling, collecting postcards, and worked very hard as a single mother raising her children.

Survivors include her husband Robert Divine of Austin, Minnesota; a son, Chris Lapinski of Denver, Colorado, and a daughter, Mandy (Branden) Strong of Rochester, Minnesota; one stepson, Kevin (Allison) Divine of Pearcy, Arkansas, two stepdaughters: Danielle (Jason) Bonnicksen of Maumee, Ohio, and Brooke (Adam) Scherer of Naperville, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; and one sister, Kathy (David) Farlinger of LeRoy, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents Victor and Ruth Anderson; a brother Charles Anderson; and her first husband, Russell Lapinski.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Grace Baptist Church, 1700 West Oakland Ave, Austin, MN 55912, with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Memorials can be sent to: Alzheimers Association 1001 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901. 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, 16 MAR 2015

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Mrs. Robert E. Williams, 56, Rainbow Drive, died at her home yesterday at 5:45 p.m. Death resulted from an illness from which, she had been suffering since February. Less than two weeks ago she was brought home from St. Francis Hospital.

Nettie May Mears was born March 27, 1872, at Rose Creek, Minn. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mears. While still a child the family moved to Austin, Minn., where she grew to womanhood.

She was married to Robert E. Williams at Austin March 20. 1895. The couple spent most of their life in Cedar Falls.

Surviving besides Mr. Williams, who is custodian of the Waterloo baseball park, are two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Ollie Davis, Duluth, Minn.; Mrs. R. A. Woodard, Austin, Minn.: Arthur Mears. Helena, Mont.; John Mears, Austin.

Funeral services will be in Methodist Episcopal Church at Cedar Falls at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. W. G. Rowley will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. The body is at the Dahl Mortuary, Cedar Falls.

Source: Waterloo Evening Courier, Monday, August 27, 1928, Waterloo, Iowa
(credit: S. Bell)

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Charles William Hanson, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, March 15, 2015, at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

He was born April 16, 1926, in Wabasha, Minnesota, to William C. and Gertrude F. (Smith) Hanson. Charles attended West Side Grade School and Wabasha High School before receiving a degree in education from Winona State University in June 1950. Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944, serving in World War II in the South Pacific, including Admiralty Island and the Philippines.

On June 20, 1953, he was united in marriage to Maxine L. Thorin at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills, Minnesota. The couple raised four children. Mr. Hanson made his living as a social studies teacher, first at Byron High School from 1951-1952, and then LeRoy High School from 1952-1958. He continued his teaching career at Austin High School from 1958 until his retirement in 1986, where he also served as a baseball coach and football equipment manager.

Charles served in Retired Educators Groups on the local level, as well as Southeast Area and State boards. He enjoyed his time coaching and refereeing football and basketball. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, Charles also worked at the St. Olaf booth at the Mower County Fair, was a scripture reader, a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed traveling.

Charles is survived by his wife Maxine Hanson of Austin; his children: Debra (Allan) Mortenson of Cushing, Minnesota, Jacqualine (Michael) Brawner of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Keith (Catherine) Hanson of Rochester, Minnesota, Paul (Sära) Hanson of Alexandria, Minnesota; eight grandchildren: Jonah (Angie) Mortenson, Leah Mortenson, Rachel (Joseph) Johnson, Erik Brawner, Miriam Hanson, Jacob Hanson, Abby Hanson, Alyssa Hanson; and two great-grandchildren: Finley and Oliver.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Gertrude Hanson; his in-laws Lennart and Mabel Thorin; his sister Ardyth Wheeler; and brothers: Gordon R. Hanson and Norman C. Hanson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Gerald Giese officiating. The Hanson Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91. Memorials can be directed to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or 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, 17 MAR 2015

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On Saturday evening, March 14, 2015, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Illinois, our Lord put his hand on Helen Josephine (Broskoff) Espe's shoulder and told her "No more pain and suffering" as the angels came and took her to her heavenly home.

Helen was born July 2, 1935, in an upstairs apartment, to Christ and Lois (Bull) Broskoff. She was born with Cerebral Palsy, but that never slowed her down. She married Paul Robert Espe on Jan. 3, 1958. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2012.

"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss, Oh, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full: I've savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me. God wanted me, now he set me free." -- I'm Free.

Helen graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1953. After graduating, she and her friend, Mary Lou Anderson went to San Francisco to work. She worked as a typist. A year later her mother got sick and eventually died. Helen went home to help her mother and her younger siblings. After her marriage to Paul, they lived in Austin, Minnesota. She worked at Austin Achievement as a secretary and book-keeper.

In 1968 she was starting to have balance problems and was unable to work outside the home. She started to do personal laundry for 300 people at Raymond’s Nursing Home. In 1977 they bought Yucatan Supper Club in Yucatan, Minnesota. Helen would tell people, “Paul had never bar-tended before and I had never cooked like that, but we were fast learners.” While in Austin, she belonged to the Westminster Presbyterian Church and was active in two Circles and belonged to the Mapleview Women’s Club. She was a scout leader and den mother for Scott’s troop.

In 1987, Helen developed asthma and had pneumonia so they sold the supper club. They bought a Victorian house in Spring Grove, Minnesota, and made it into “Touch of the Past” Bed and Breakfast. Helen’s wish had been to be an interior decorator so this was her chance. After Paul retired, they moved to Quincy, Illinois. She belonged to Faith Presbyterian Church and the Breast Cancer Group at Blessing Hospital.

Paul and Helen traveled all over the U.S. including Hawaii. They also traveled to the Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore. One of her dreams was to go on a “play trip” to New York City, and Andre fulfilled her wish in 1996.

She enjoyed counted cross stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, and making Christmas decorations. Her friends were forever, Maxine, Mary Lou, Barb, Jo, Diane, Garry, Gwen and Sharon. Helen enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and their spouses. She especially liked attending the family reunions.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her father and mother-in-law; eight brothers-in-law; eight sisters-in-law; and her daughter-in-law, Staci Espe.

Helen is survived by her three children: Scott Espe of Taylorville, Illinois, Andre' (David) Landsom of Quincy, Illinois, and Brian (Pauline) Espe of Rushford, Minnesota; six grandchildren: Nicholas Espe of Arlington, Virginia, John Espe of Guam, Paul and Julian Landsom, both of Quincy, Illinois, Morgan Decker and Madisen Espe, both of Green Bay, Wisconsin; a great grandchild, Owen Landsom of Quincy, Illinois; two brothers, Frank (Lanh) Broskoff of Boca Raton, Florida, and Robert (Sherry) Broskoff of Albert Lea, Minnesota; two sisters: Jeanne (Charles) Huff, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and Ruth (Jack) Beighley of Salem, Oregon; one aunt, Harriet Broskoff of Albert Lea, Minnesota; cousins; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin, Minnesota with the Rev. Kevin McGinnis officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home in Quincy, Illinois, and at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be designated to Faith Presbyterian Church, Sunset Home or Susan B. Komen for the Cure.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAR 2015

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Jan Ernest Mangnuson, 72, of Ada, Norman county, Minnesota, passed away from cancer Sunday, March 15, 2015.

He was born in Abilene, Texas, grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and resided in the Grand Rapids area since the 1960s. Jan was a 35-year retiree of Amway Corporation. He was an avid fisherman and eccentric wood-worker.

He is survived by his daughter, Dana Mangnuson; wife Karen; step-daughter, Stacee (Lamonte) Brown and their children, Jaela and Blake; step-daughter Krista (Joel) Budreau and their child, Mason; brother, David Mangnuson; sisters: Mary Mangnuson, Katy Mangnuson; nieces: Maggie and Kathryn Sczekan.

A memorial gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. S.E., Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, West Michigan Chapter 4595 Broadmoor Ave. S.E., Ste 230, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAR 2015

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Robert " L. Nystel, 63, of Austin, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin.

Bob was born in Austin on November 27, 1951, to John and Virginia "Ginger" (Mauer) Nystel. He was a graduate of Austin High School in 1970. He then attended Riverland College. Bob was involved in managing and booking bands. He spent most of the time managing the band "Taffy;" they played around the area for several years.

Bob married Shaun Hendrickson and together they had two children; son, Alex and daughter, LaurEl. They later divorced. Bob worked as a roofer for Kiker Brothers of Austin and several other roofing companies. He loved rock ‘n’ roll music and was an avid reader. He enjoyed going to local stock car races and riding his bicycle.

Bob is survived by his fiance Melissa "Missy" George of Austin; son Alex Nystel of Maple Grove, Minnesota; daughter, LaurEl (Kenneth) Hiller of Ramsey, Minnesota; grandchildren: Samantha and Jordan Hiller; two sisters: Linda (Terry) Sprandel of Austin, Dawn (Bob) DeVriendt of Austin; three brothers: Don (Mary Jo) Nystel, Dave Nystel and Wayne Nystel all of Austin; along with several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: John and James Nystel.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to services. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery.

Mayer Funeral Home in entrusted with Bob's arrangements. Online Condolences- www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAR 2015

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Mark Allen "Skip" Hastings, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday evening, March 17, 2015, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Minnesota.

He was born August 16, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ray M. and Doris (Harden) Hastings. He attended Austin High School, and then served in the National Guard from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961.

On July 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Jean Marie Peters in the Westby Chapel at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple raised two daughters. Skip and Jean had met on Main Street in Austin and began dating. Skip made his living running the family business, Hastings Shoe Repair in Austin, where he began working at the age of 10. He and Jean worked together in this business every day since 1957.

Skip saved many "soles" in his lifetime. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, he also belonged to the original male chorus in Austin under the direction of Jack Tedrow, now known as the Northwestern Singers. Skip was proud that his grandchildren have followed his love of music. His hobbies included traveling, music, church involvement, and family activities. He especially loved visiting with people and reminiscing about old times.

Skip is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Hastings of Austin; his daughters: Julie Ann (Roger) Schmick, and Tracy Lynn (James) Lunt, both of Austin; six grandchildren: Katlynn Schmick, Sarah Schmick, Hannah Schmick, Jake Lunt, Hayden Lunt, Ellie Lunt; brother-in-law Don Ziemer of Fremont, Nebraska; brother and sister-in-law, Earl (Diana) Peters of Roscoe, Illinois; many nieces, nephews; friends and loyal customers.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Doris Hastings; sisters: Maxine Ziemer, and Betty Falk; brothers: Bert Hastings, Bruce Hastings, and Ray Hastings Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Pastor Gerald Giese officiating. Flag presentation by American Legion Post 91. Visitation will be held one hour immediately preceding the service at the church. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer’s Research, Austin High School music or sports programs, or recipient of donor’s choice. 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, 20 MAR 2015

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Funeral Notice: Arleta Jean Hall, 74

Arleta Jean Hall, 74, of Duluth, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2015, in Essentia Health.

Service: A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, March 22, 2015, in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth, Minnesota.

Funeral Home: Services entrusted to Cremation Society of Minnesota, 218-624-5200.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 20 MAR 2015

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Arleta Jean Hall

February 8, 1941 - March 18, 2015

Arleta Jean Hall, 74, of Duluth, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2015 in Essentia Health [Duluth, Minnesota].

Gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 pm until the 3 pm memorial service on Sunday, March 22, 2015 in Cremation Society of Minnesota 4100 Grand Ave. Duluth, MN.

Services entrusted to Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200

Source: Cremation Society of Minnesota website

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