B. D. Hedemark one of our prominent citizens and business men dropped dead Friday afternoon near his store playing croquet. He seemed as well as usual when he finished dinner. He has lived here for 33 years. He was about 60 years of age. He leaves a wife and three children.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 23 June 1909, page 2, column 3, under the heading "LYLE."

NOTE: Full name: Bernt Dyresen Hedemark

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Edna Aurelia LeBarron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. LeBarron, died Friday of abscess of the brain, after a brief illness. She has been in poor health for the past summer. She was nearly 19 years old, having been born in West Mitchell, Iowa, Dec. 17, 1884. The family have lived here for the past nine years.

Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday forenoon, Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin officiating. A very large concourse of friends was present. Interment at Woodbury.

The deceased had many personal friends who deeply mourn her death.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 21 Oct. 1903, page 7, column 3, under the heading "LYLE"
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AUGUST L. FIALKA.

August L. Fialka of Lyle township, aged 27 years, died at St. Olaf hospital Sunday. He was brought there May 28 for an operation for appendicitis and got along all right but other complications set in. He was born in New York city, the son of Albert Fialka. They came to Lyle township to reside about 25 years ago and August grew up here. He was married March 30, 1904, to Miss Addie Wynn. She survives to mourn the loss of a faithful husband. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden, were held in the London church yesterday afternoon. Interment in Woodbury cemetery.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 10 June 1908, page 2, column 1, under the heading "DEATHS"

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Mrs. Almeda Folsom, aged 75 years, died November 30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Austin, at Newton, Iowa. She was ill but a week, although she has been in poor health for several years.

Almeda Richards was born in Erie county, New York, May 25, 1830. She moved to Columbia county, Wis., in 1843 and was married to Abraham Folsom March 26, 1854. In 1876, they moved to this vicinity where their home has since been until July, 1902, when she went to Newton, Iowa, to make her home with her daughter.

Interment at Woodbury beside her husband who preceded her a little over a year ago. Deceased was a woman of kindly disposition, always doing for others, devoted to her children and family and ready to lend a helping hand in need. She leaves three children: Mrs. E. J. Austin, of Newton, and Dennis and Carl Folsom, of Lyle.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 6 Dec. 1905, page 7, column 1, under the heading "LYLE"
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WEST.

At his home at Otranto Station, Iowa, Wednesday evening April 6, 1898, of Bright's disease, David West, aged 75 years.

He was born in Stockton, Chatauqua county, New York, four miles northeast of Lake Chatauqua, March 9, 1823. he grew up there, receiving a common school education. He was married about the year 1844 to Miss Harriet Woodworth, a native of the same county. There the three children, Charles L., Jeannette, and James E. were born.

They came to Minnesota in 1856 making the trip from La Salle, Illinois, by prairie schooners, and settled on section 32 in Lyle township. Ben Coe, Ed Sprague and John Woodworth came with them. They found only a few families in the immediate neighborhood, Lewis West, Orlando and Jack Wilder and one or two others. They were in the midst of an almost unbroken wilderness.

David West settled on the farm on Woodbury Creek now owned by A. Howard. He moved in 1861 to old Otranto, which enterprising citizens were trying to make into a large town in anticipation of its becoming a prominent railroad point. The railroad, when it came years later, left it at one side and the hopes of its projectors were blighted. Before the railroad came, wheat was hauled to Winona and McGregor for market.

Mrs. West died at Otranto Sept. 2, 1868. Subsequently Mr. West married Mrs. Sylvina J. Wilson who survives him. In 1878, Mr. West moved to Otranto Station where he resided until his death. He was justice of the peace and postmaster for twenty years.

He has been in failing health for the past four years, having two paralytic strokes. He died Wednesday evening. Funeral services were held at Otranto, Friday, under the auspices of Alma Lodge number 131 A. F. and A. M. of Lyle of which deceased was a member. Rev. Mr. Everson of Osage officiated, assisted by Rev. A. J. Torsleff of Austin. Interment in Woodbury cemetery.

Of the children only one, Charles L. West of this city survives. James E. West died at the age of four, and Jeannette, the wife of James E. Galt, died October 1, 1889. Deceased was a brother of William West of Lyle and an uncle of Mrs. C. D. Belden of this city.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 13 April 1898, page 2, column 2, under the heading "Died".

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This community was shocked Sunday to hear of the sudden death of the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Clark of Lyle Centre. Funeral was held at the house Monday afternoon. Interment at Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 19 Aug. 1908, page 2, column 3, under the heading "VARCO".

Note: Fullname: Lora Beth Clark.

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--[Lora] Sara [sic] Beth Clark died in this city Saturday evening of tetanus after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Clark of Lyle township. She was about twelve years old. She injured her foot and lockjaw set in. She was brought to Austin for treatment. Funeral was held at the home in Lyle Monday afternoon. Interment in Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 19 Aug. 1908, page 3, column 1
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Notes: The cemetery listing for Woodbury cemetery, on MNGenWeb/Mower shows:
Clark, Lora B. -- 1897-1909

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SPRINKHORN.

At his home near Minnereka in Lyle township, November 28, 1904, John Henry Sprinkhorn, aged 85 years.

He was born in Hamburg, Germany, April 1, 1819. He spent the early years as a sailor but later settled in Canada and he was married there in 1859 to Miss Bridget Conray. They came to this county in 1877 and their home has since been here. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

He leaves a widow and six children. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. A. Hanna of Lyle were held at the Enterprise school house Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Rose Creek cemetery.

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The cemetery listing for Rose Creek Enterprise cemetery, on MNGenWeb/Mower shows the following:

Sprinckhorn, John Henry -- 1 APR 1819 - 28 NOV 1904

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RAWN.

At her home near Minnereka in Lyle township, May 8, 1904, of diabetes, Mrs. L. M. Rawn, aged 62 years.

Mary Christianson was born in Christiana, Norway, in February, 1842, and when a child came with her folks to Wisconsin to reside. She was married at Manitowoc, Wis., to Mr. Rawn, April 6, 1867. They came to Mower county in 1879 and their home has since been in Lyle and vicinity. Deceased has been in failing health for several months and was taken with violent spasms two days before she died.

She leaves a husband and five children: Mrs. L. P. Erickson and M. J. Rawn of Austin, Mrs. Charles Fletcher of Lyle and Walter and Dan at home.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, will be held at the residence this, Wednesday, afternoon at two o'clock. Interment at Woodbury.

Deceased was a woman of excellent traits of character, kind hearted and sympathizing, and won friends of all who knew her. She has borne her affliction of recent years with resignation and patience and will be sorely missed from the home and family circle where she was the light and joy.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 11 May 1904, page 2, column 2, under the heading "DIED"
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In Austin, Minnesota, of consumption, Josephine L. Hildebrand, beloved wife of J. B. Hildebrand of this city, aged 28 years. The deceased was born in Christiana, Norway and came to this country at the age of 5 years. About ten years ago she was united in marriage to Mr. Hildebrand, a prominent business man of this city. The fruits of this union are two children, a daughter and son, aged nine years and four years, who are thus left motherless.

The remains were taken to Lyle, Minn., on Monday last and interred in the cemetery at that place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Wright of this city.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 2 April 1890, page 1, column 3, under the heading "Died".

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CARL QUALLEY.

Carl Qualley of Lyle, died at 1:30 Sunday morning at St. Olaf hospital of acute appendicitis. He was about 17 years old and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Qualley. The body was taken to Lyle on the noon train Sunday. The funeral was held Tuesday.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 21 Oct. 1914, page 2, column 1, under the heading "DEATHS"

Note: Name also spelled "Carl Kvale".

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Note: The cemetery listing for Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Mitchell, Iowa says:
Kvale, Carl --- 169-8 - 1898 - 1914

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Mr. John Qualley was suddenly taken ill with heart trouble while at work near his residence Thursday afternoon and died within a few minutes. The funeral was held at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon and interment was made at Six Mile Grove Cemetery.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 26 May 1915, page 2, under the heading "DEATHS"

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JOHN QUALE

Lyle community was shocked Thursday afternoon by news of the sudden death of John Quale, who passed away while at work in the field near his residence. The neighbors heard him call for help but he was dead before they could reach him. The deceased was born in Nevada Township and has always lived in this vicinity, the past few years, having resided at Lyle.

In 1897 he was united in marriage to Christine Arneson who survives him. He also leaves besides his mother, four sisters Julia of Lyle, Mrs. E. O. Holte of St. James, Minn.; Mrs. C. L. Otum of Ormsby, Minn. Mr. Quale was a lifelong member of the Six Mile Grove church and did much to support it financially and morally.

The funeral was held in the Lyle Lutheran church Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. The many floral offerings bore silent messages of sympathy to the bereaved family who were thus suddenly called to lay away their loved one. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Otum and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Holte were present to attend the funeral.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 19 May 1915, page 7, under the heading "LYLE"

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MRS. BERT A. BISBEE.

Mrs. Bert A. Bisbee, aged 41 years, died at her home in Albert Lea, May 30, 1911, of pleurisy and resulting complications.

Julia Davis was born at Clear Lake, Wisconsin, December 17, 1869. She lived with her parents in Wisconsin until she was married to Mr. Bisbee May 14, 1888 and came to Mower county to live. They lived in the vicinity of Lyle until 1891 when they moved to Worth county, Iowa, not far from London. They moved to Albert Lea last November. Mrs. Bisbee was taken sick about Easter and soon after was taken to Rochester for an operation for gall stones which seemingly was a success but pleurisy set in and she was taken away with hardly a moment's notice.

She was a member of the M. E. church in Albert Lea. Her children found in her all a true mother could be. She lived a life of devotion forgetful of self and was faithful in all her work.

She leaves her husband and five children: Rufus aged 22 years, Clarence, 19; Marie, 16; Augustus, 14; Burton, 12 years. She leaves two sisters and two brothers. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Lyle, of the Woodbury Willing Workers of the London Ladies Aid and of the Deer Creek Ladies Aid.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, were held Friday afternoon in the church in London village. Interment in Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 7 June 1911, page 2, column 1, under the heading "DEATHS"
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Harry Dean Rockwell, 80, of rural Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at his home.

He was born November 8, 1934, in Red Rock Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Paul H. and Gertrude M. (Dibble) Rockwell. He was the youngest of six siblings. Harry grew up on his parents’ farm southeast of Brownsdale and attended School District No. 42 in Red Rock Township. An Austin High School graduate, Harry served his country beginning in August 1957 in the U.S. Army, stationed in Lebanon.

Following his honorable discharge in August 1959, he returned to rural Brownsdale to farm with his older brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Marcella Rockwell.

Harry loved the farm, and committed his life to running it with his brother. He enjoyed flowers, fishing, motorcycle riding, and especially loved the time he spent with his family and loved ones. Harry was like a second father to Alvin Rockwell, Sue Amick, and Merna Thompson. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his brothers: Guy (Marcella) Rockwell of rural Brownsdale, Minnesota, and Ross (Lois) Rockwell of Austin, Minnesota; sister-in-law Della Rockwell of San Diego, California; nieces, nephews; cousins; great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Gertrude Rockwell; his sister Norrine; his two brothers: Paul and Fay; brother-in-law Harold Monsen; and sister-in-law Wanda Rockwell.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2015, at the United Methodist Church in Brownsdale with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale. American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216 will be conducting military honors. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website

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Edith Elizabeth Bissen, 94, of Hayfield, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Field Crest Care Center, Hayfield.

Edith was born March 20, 1921, in McIntyre, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Christina (Gehartz) Winkels. She attended school in McIntire, Iowa, and Wayne Township. Edith was employed at Hormel in Austin.

She married Edward John Bissen on June 7, 1944, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in LeRoy, Minnesota. They farmed in the area until moving to Blooming Prairie in the early 1950s. Edith worked at various jobs until 1963 when she was employed at the Owatonna Canning Company, where she worked for 16 years. After Ed passed away in 1979, she lived in Owatonna in the summer and went to Texas in the winter. While in Texas, she bought a three-wheel bike and would ride from one end of Owatonna to the other, which she enjoyed. She moved to Hayfield in 1999 where she enjoyed playing cards. She loved to travel and garden and take care of her African Violets.

She is survived by her three children: Diane Bedney of Owatonna, Dennis (Joan) Bissen of Austin, and Donald (Norma) Bissen of Owatonna; five grandchildren: Brent (Sara) Bissen, Betsy Bissen, Cole Bedney, Michelle (Ross) Sletten, and Nichole (Shane) Scheill; three step grandchildren: Sonja (Chris) Rath, Patrick Bedney, and Mike Bedney; seven great-grandchildren: Brett, Noah, Cassidy, McKenna, Logan, Colin, and Amelia; one step great-granddaughter, Stephanie; two great-great-grandchildren: Caspyan and Adyson; her brother, Marvin (Mary) Winkels of LeRoy; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward; one brother; two sisters; and two infant sons.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna, on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna, with the Rev. Thomas Niehaus officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, LeRoy, Minnesota. Memorials are preferred to American Heart Association or donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website

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Funeral Notice--

Delone J. Sawyer, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin after battling ovarian cancer.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Worlein Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.

Interment: A private family interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Lutter officiating.

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

Memorials: Memorials can be directed to the Mower County Relay for Life or recipient of donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald

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Obituary

Delone J. Sawyer, age 78 of Austin, died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin after battling ovarian cancer.

Delone Joanne Bakke was born February 15, 1937 in Mabel, Minnesota to Milford and Josephine (Loing) Bakke. She grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School. On October 14, 1958, she was united in marriage to Arlin Sawyer at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Chapel in Austin. The couple raised two children. The Sawyer family lived on a hobby farm from 1973-1999 and then moved back to Austin.

A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Delone worked in the Hormel Foods Corporation insurance department for 30 years. She enjoyed visiting friends and family and loved to offer her help to those that needed it.

Survivors include her children Kelly (Joel) Langlie of Ellendale, Minnesota and Dr. Michael (Stephanie) Sawyer of Rochester, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Jake Langlie, Colin Sawyer, and Morgan Sawyer; one brother, Merlin Bakke of California; and sister-in-law, Adair Sawyer of Austin, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Josephine Bakke; her husband Arlin Sawyer; her sister Judy Swenson and her brother-in-law Mervale Sawyer.

Visitation will be held at Worlein Funeral Home on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. A private family interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with Reverend Paul Lutter officiating. Memorials can be directed to the Mower County Relay for Life or recipient of donor's choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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-- Died in London township last Wednesday evening of cancer, Mrs. Zillah T. wife of James H. Goslee, aged 53 years. She was the daughter of Rev. Alanson Beach of Lyle.

She was born and reared in New York state and came with her folks to Mower County in Nov. 1856. About two years later she was married to Mr. Goslee. She had two children, only one of whom, Henry, is now living. Funeral services were held at the house Friday morning by Rev. Gilberson, of Lyle.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 21 Jan. 1891, page 5, column 3

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PETER K. WILDER.

Peter K. Wilder, aged 58 years, died Sunday afternoon, January 8, 1911 at his home on south Franklin street of pneumonia after an illness of a few days.

He was the second son of Orlando and Hannah Wilder and was born in Johnston, Wisconsin, November 20, 1852. His father kept tavern there for several years and in 1854 he sold out and in May in company with his brother Jackson and Lewis West came to Otranto at the state line.

Mr. Wilder located in Lyle township section 33, and is said to have made the first permanent settlement in the town as the Woodburys who came in 1858 soon moved west. Mr. Wilder went to McGregor in the fall and met his family and brought them to the new home. Here Peter grew up and for years before coming to Austin he owned and managed the old farm.

Peter was married December 21, 1875, to Miss Emma St. John, a daughter of Adam St. John. They lived on the old homestead until 1906 when they moved to Austin. About two years ago Mr. Wilder went into the feed business here with his son.

He was a member of the M. E. church and also of the A. O. U. W. His two brothers, Prosper and Shedd are still living. Mr. Wilder was a kind, happy hearted man, friendly and helpful. He was upright in his deal and was highly regarded by his many friends.

His widow and six children survive: Hollis O. Wilder and Mrs. Nellie B. Trowbridge of Lyle township, Geo. R. Herbert E. and Flossie Mae of Austin and Mrs. Grace Roche of Cascade, Iowa.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the M. E. church, Dr. J. F. Stont, officiating. Interment in Woodbury. Deceased has one half sister, Mrs. Marian Hooker-Drake living in Worcester, Mass.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 11 Jan. 1911, page 3, columns 5 & 6, under the heading "DEATHS"

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Elaine Pauline Martha Schulz Tinkham, 94, passed away at her home in Chandler, Arizona, on September 15, 2015.

She was born on July 6, 1921, to John Schulz and Bertha Schulz in Fairmont, Minnesota, where she spent her childhood and her teenage years.

Elaine married Lester Orville Tinkham on July 23, 1938, in Estherville, Iowa. They moved to Austin, Minnesota, in November of 1942. To this union six children were born: Larry (Jan) Tinkham of Chandler, Arizona, Janice (Art) Sprandel of Monument, Colorado, Allan of Phoenix, Arizona, Bernadine (Karlis) Wicks of Motley, Minnesota, Leslie (Dana) Farrell of Austin, Minnesota, and Cindy (Mike) Behne of Marana, Arizona.

Elaine was employed at the A.J. Hormel Plant in Austin until July 6, 1976. Upon her retirement, Elaine and Lester moved to Arizona.

She is survived by her six children; and numerous great, great-grandchildren; and her sister, Hazel Grewe of Jordan, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; two grandchildren: Tony Farrell, and Eric Tinkham; and her brother LaVerne Schulz.

A memorial service will be held in Arizona at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 20 September 2015

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Evelyn M. Ring, 86, passed away Sept. 11, 2015.

Evelyn was born on October 24, 1928, to Eileen and Walter Lutz in Austin, Minnesota. Evie lived 80 years in Austin before moving to New Hope to spend her last years closer to her three daughters, PeggyJo, Victoria and Annette.

During those 80 years she raised her three daughters, cared for her parents and found time to work for Lundberg clothier. Evie was married to Clayton Hubbard for six years before he passed away. Evie was married to Wilfred Ring on April 5, 1968, which was the beginning of her long volunteer career for the Eagles Club Arie 703 in Austin, Minnesota. Evie was a past president of the Eagles Auxilary and a member of their ritual team.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eileen and Walter Lutz; husbands, Clayton Hubbard and Wilfred Ring; brothers and sister: Wayne Lutz, LaVern Lutz and Betty Nelson.

Evie is survived by her daughters: PeggyJo (Mark) Dinndorf, Victoria Hubbard, Annette (Edward) Lenoch; three grandchildren: Jason (Renee) Duncan, Katie (Brandon) Sullivan and Paige Lenoch; six great-grandchildren: Victoria, Clayton, Isla, Felicity, Lizzie and Michael; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Evie’s life was held from 2 to 4 p.m. on September 18, 2015, at NorthRidge Assisted Living, 5500 Boon Ave. N., New Hope, MN 55428. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. with service at 6 p.m. on September 29, 2015, at First Memorial Funeral Chapel (Cremation Society of Minnesota), 7835 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445.

A special thank you to the nursing staff and nursing assistant staff at NorthRidge Assisted Living for the excellent care given to our mother during her years at North Ridge.

In Lieu of memorials, Evie's wishes were that you purchase for yourself a Minnesota scratch off lotto ticket and she hopes you are a winner!

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 20 September 2015

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Daniel Ray Braaten

April 16, 1964 - September 20, 2015

Obituary for Daniel Ray Braaten--

Daniel Ray "Moe" Braaten, 51, of Austin, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System of Austin.

Daniel was born in Austin on April 16, 1964 to Thomas and Lucille (Wehner) Braaten. He attended and graduated from Austin High School in 1982. He then enlisted in the US Army and traveled all over the world during his four years of duty. In 1988 he met the love of his life Tamara Novak while attending college. They married on August 26, 1988 in Austin. Daniel worked for several area companies as a maintenance mechanic. He never lost the desire to learn and he achieved many diplomas. Over the past couple of years, he had been working for Ventura Foods.

Daniel enjoyed mowing his yard, gardening, barbequing, cooking, fishing and riding his motorcycle. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter. He developed a soft heart for animals and couldn't bring himself to shoot wildlife any longer. He was an awesome story teller; especially about his family and their wild adventures. He could fill a room with laughter. Daniel was a member of the Masonic Temple. Dan was full of life and lived his life to the fullest. He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed, regardless of who was in need.

From putting air in the neighborhood kids bike tires, fixing their chains so they won't fall off, or fixing the plumbing of his daughter's friend. He would often mow the lawns or snow blow the neighbors drive just because he was there. Dan was always just a call away, willing to drop what he was doing to help a friend in need. If you were a friend to Dan, he gave you a nickname and you were stuck with it for life.

Daniel is survived by his wife Tamara of Austin; son, Benjamin Braaten of Mankato; daughters, Emily (Kjell) Jacobson of Kittery, ME and Allison Braaten of Austin; his mother Lucille of Belle Plaine; siblings, Thomas (Teresa) Braaten of Rapid City, South Dakota, Teresa (Myron) Bratsch of Belle Plaine, Lucinda (James) Williams of New Prague, along with multiple nieces and nephews.

Daniel is preceded in death by his father Thomas Braaten, and a sister, Debra Braaten.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Crane Community Chapel with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Mayer Funeral Home with a Masonic Service starting at 7:45pm. There will also be visitation an hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. Military Rites will be performed by the Austin American Legion Post #91 immediately after the service. Burial will be private.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website, 22 September 2015

also see: Austin Daily Herald, 22 September 2015

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Kathleen Ann Miller was called home by her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 20, 2015, at the age of 65 following a yearlong battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Austin, Minnesota, on Nov. 10, 1949. She graduated from Austin High School in 1968. Kathy lived life to the fullest and deeply cherished all her family and friends. Her gift of hospitality was clear to everyone who stopped by the Miller house. The first time you visited, you were treated like a dearly loved friend, and by the second visit you were family.

Kathy devoted her life to the happiness of others, and her strong faith in Christ was an inspiration to all who knew her. Everything about Kathy will be missed from the twinkle in her eye as she pulled pranks on family or friends to the smile on her face as she told her favorite Ole and Lena jokes. She had a wonderful sense of humor, often seen when she used her sewing skills to modify unattended clothing left around the house. Kathy was well known by family and friends for her "Charles Chips" can filled with her famous chocolate chip cookies. She had the most beautiful and caring nature toward anyone in need.

Kathy's love for Jesus Christ was the foundation on which she built her life and lived it as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. This was evidenced by over 20 years of dedicated and joyful service in AWANA, the loving and sacrificial devotion to her husband and children, and her willingness to pray for and give her time to everyone she knew.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Richard C. Miller. He was truly the love of her life. She is also survived by her two daughters: Brenda Miller Pieper (husband William), and Rebecca Miller Thummel (husband Stan); and her cherished grandchildren: Jordan and Paige Pieper. Kathy also leaves behind her two brothers: Raymond Halsey (wife Maureen) of Bradenton, Florida, and Richard Halsey (wife Jane) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her sister, Kim Halsey-Vostad (husband Gayle) of Arcadia, Florida; her mother-in-law, Blanche Kramer; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margurett Roehrborn Halsey and Russell Halsey of Austin, Minnesota.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on September 26, 2015, at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels, 733 Cross Street, in New Braunfels, Texas. Kathy and her family request that instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the AWANA program at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 September 2015

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Teresa Joan Landherr of Owatonna, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, after thriving with cancer for eight years.

She was the second born of six children on January 30, 1952, in Ames, Iowa, to Quentin and Joan Rickerl. The family moved to a farm outside of Taopi, Minnesota, in 1954. Teresa graduated from Adams High School in 1970 and went on to attend Mankato State College and later graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business in 1989. In 2005, she also got her Human Resources Development Certificate from Riverland College.

On March 17, 1973, she was united in marriage to Nicholas Landherr from Rose Creek, Minnesota. They had two children: Peter Landherr who married Rachel Fritz from Tracy, Minnesota, and Kathleen Landherr of Owatonna, Minnesota, who married Brandon Weir from Fairfax, Minnesota. Peter and Rachel blessed Teresa with four grandchildren: Fritz, Elsa-Marie, Quinn, and Tellef Landherr of Walnut Grove, Minnesota.

Teresa worked as a property appraiser for Steele County for 17 years until her cancer diagnosis in 2007. Before and after her diagnosis she was an involved community member and officer in numerous organizations such as Owatonna Women's Club, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Grandparents for Education (Volunteer of the Year 2011-12), steadfast member of local P-9 union in Austin, Minnesota, and more. Teresa's pride and joy were her grandchildren and she spent as much time as possible reading to them, playing games, and enjoying quality time.

She also enjoyed reading, gardening, and any social event she could participate in. During Teresa's eight years of cancer she experienced more living than most do in a lifetime. She enjoyed vacations with her family to Ireland, Arizona, California, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and more. Although cancer may have slowed her down physically, it never damped her spirit or sense of humor. She will forever be remembered for the love she radiated.

She’s survived by her mother Joan Rickerl; child Kathleen (Brandon) and daughter-in-law Rachel; four grandchildren: Fritz, Elsa-Marie, Quinn, and Tellef; five siblings: Ted (Sandy) Rickerl, Jerome (Liz) Rickerl, Jeff (Marti) Rickerl, Jackie (Ben) Veri, and Monica Fairchild; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Quentin; and her son Peter; and stillborn son Jon.

Friends greeted the family Monday, September 21, 2015, at the Brick-Meger Funeral Home (1603 Austin Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Owatonna. There was a parish rosary at 9 a.m. with a visitation following at 9:15 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at the church. Teresa's ashes will be buried at a later date in Austin, Minnesota. For more information or to leave an online condolence message go to www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 September 2015

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Death Notice--

ST. ANSGAR, IOWA - Russell Ormanzo Sampson, 91, of St. Ansgar, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 2, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minnesota, with the Rev. Scott Meyer officiating.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota.

Interment will be in Six Mile Grove Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota.

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

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

Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. N.W., Austin, Minnesota; 507-433-5000.

Source: Mason City (Iowa) Globe Gazette, 23 SEP 2015

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Jewett H. Sherman, aged 62 years, died Monday night, December 29, 1913 of cancer of the lip. He had suffered from epilepsy for about twenty years.

He was born in New York state, March 4, 1851. He moved when a child with his folks to Edgerton, Wis. and came to Lyle about 40 years ago. He assisted his brother L. W. in the elevator business here and later had charge of the Huntting elevator. He was married in 1880 to Miss Hanson who survives him with seven children.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 7 Jan. 1914, page 6, column 3, under the heading "LYLE".

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Mrs. Peter Sorenson who lives north of the village died Sunday of cancer of the stomach. Interment at Varco. Funeral Tuesday.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 12 July 1911, page 7, column 3, under the heading "LYLE".

NOTE: Full name: Sophia A. Sorenson

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Sophia A. Sorenson

Mrs. Sorenson from near Lyle was buried here Tuesday afternoon, 11th. Funeral was held at the house.

Source: from the Mower County Transcript, 12 July 1911, page 7, column 1, under the heading "VARCO"

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The body of Mrs. Chas. Clark of Merriam Park was brought here Wednesday for burial. She was born in Michigan but lived here a greater part of her life going to St. Paul about eight years ago. She leaves a husband and four children.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 17 Aug. 1910, page 7, column 2, under the heading "LYLE"

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LITTLE.

At her home on Kenwood avenue, Friday morning, Feb. 3, 1905, of old age, Mrs. Hannah Favor Little, aged nearly 80 years. Her maiden name was Locke.

She was born in Columbia, N. H., June 23, 1825. Her ancestors were among the earliest settlers in Concord, N. H., and she came of Revolutionary stock on both sides. While a girl she moved with her parents to Chatauqua county, N. Y., and was reared there. She was married in Fredonia, N. Y., to Samuel Little and shortly after they moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa. In 1874 they moved to Lyle township in this county and Mr. Little died there Nov. 23, 1861. The following year, Mrs. Little bought the place in Austin, just west of high school building, where her home has since been.

For the past 15 years she has been shut in with lameness but has kept in touch with current events in a remarkable way. She united with the M. E. church in N. Y. state and for about sixty years was an exemplary member of that denomination. She was a woman of very strong character, decided in her views, retaining her mental powers clearly to the last and keeping up her interest in outside affairs. She was cheerful and patient during her advancing years and it was a pleasure and help to visit with her.

She has been growing weaker all winter but was confined to bed only about a week before her departure. Mrs. Eunice Little Rice, her niece, was taken by her when only three years old and has always lived with her. During these years Mrs. Rice has cared for her very faithfully and lovingly. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden, were held at the residence Sunday noon. Interment at Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 8 Feb. 1905, page 6, column 1, under heading "DIED"

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Hannah Favor (nee Locke) Little

Born 1825 in Columbia, New Hampshire;

Married Samuel Little;

DIED 1905

Obituary

Mrs. Hannah Little

The death of Mrs. Hannah Little occurred at her home on Kenwood Avenue this morning shortly before 9 o’clock. Though she had been in failing health for years and especially had she been broken this winter, she was confined to her bed but a week previous to her death. But the long life of nearly four score years is ended and the weary, loved one rests.

Hannah Favor Locke was born June 23, 1825, in Columbia, N.H. Her ancestors on both sides were of old Revolutionary stock, her forefathers being some of the earliest English settlers of Concord, N.H. When a child she moved with her parents to Chautauqua County, N.Y. where she resided during her girlhood and early womanhood. Here she was married to Samuel Little. They removed to Cedar Falls, Ia. and in 1874 removed to Lyle Township. Here Mr. Little died November 23, 1862. The year after Mrs. Little came to Austin and bought the place on Kenwood Avenue where she has since made her home.

Mrs. Little was a member of the Methodist church since her girlhood but had never united with the Austin church on account of her invalid condition most of the time she has resided here. She was a woman of true Christian character and those who knew her best valued her worth most highly. She leaves no children, in fact she was the last of her immediate family to survive, her sister Mrs. Roberts dying eight years ago. She leaves two nieces, Mrs. Eunice Rice and Mrs. Edward McMan and three nephews, Charlie, Henry and Delbert Roberts, all residing in Lyle town.

One niece, Mrs. Rice who has lived with her aunt almost without interruption since she was a young girl, and has proved all that a loving daughter could have been to her. Tenderly she has cared for her all these years and during her last illness, though sick herself, she would permit none other to minister to her.

The time of the funeral has not yet been announced but will be stated in Saturday’s Herald.

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MARVIN W. STEWART.

Marvin W. Stewart, aged 51 years, died Monday night, Jan. 27, 1913, of pneumonia, at his home in London township, only two days after his father's decease. Funeral for both will be held together at the church in London on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.

He was born in London township, Nov. 3, 1861, and grew up there. He was married at St. Ansgar Sept. 8, 1891, to Miss Jeannette Warrington. Three children were born to them: Lela, Ray E. and Harriet A., all surviving. Mrs. Steward died Oct. 12, 1902. Mr. Stewart was married Oct. 31, 1907, to Miss Elizabeth Cook of London, who survives him with one adopted son, Harvey, aged four years.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 29 Jan. 1913, page 3, column 5, under the heading "DEATHS"

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The funeral of Mr. A. Howard occurred Saturday at 10 o'clock. Mr. Howard is an old settler in Woodbury and has left a host of friends and neighbors who give the afflicted family their tender sympathy.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 April 1898, page 7, column 3, under the heading "LYLE".

NOTE: Full name: Addison Howard

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JACOBSON.

At her home in Nevada township, Feb. 1, 1894, Mrs. Maria L., wife of Andrew S. Jacobson, aged 23 years.

The deceased was the daughter of A. C. Bisbee. She was born in Nevada July 16, 1870, and has always lived in the town. She was a most considerate daughter and a faithful and devoted wife. She was married in the fall of 1890. She was sick but about eight days. Funeral services were held at the house Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden. Interment at Woodbury. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 7 Feb. 1894, page 3, column 2, under the heading "Died".

NOTE: Full name: Maria L. (Bisbee) Jacobson

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GOSLEE.

In this city, December 10, 1904, of apoplexy, William Nichols Goslee, aged 78 years.

He was born in Buckingham, Conn., in May, 1826. He was the second of five children of Henry and Maria Goslee, of whom now only one brother James survives. He was reared on a typical New England farm with all its rough disadvantages. In 1856, he came to Minnesota settling in the town of London in Freeborn county near the Mower county line. He owned at the time of his death the farm which he preempted in section 13 to which he had added until he ad about 400 acres.

He was married at Gilead, Conn., to Miss Sarah E. Ellis. She died in London township in 1862. One daughter was born to her, but she died in infancy. Mr. Goslee married for his second wife Miss Ella Cheadle of Moscow who died at London in July, 1891. Two children were born to her, Nina, who died in Austin, Nov. 15, 1902, and William who is now a dentist in Auburn, Nebraska.

Mr. Goslee was one of the commission that located the county seat of Freeborn county. He was for many years one of the county commissioners and his judgment and counsels had great weight with his fellow citizens. He was a conscientious man, a regular attendant at church and upright in his life.

In 1893, he left the old farm and moved to Austin purchasing a home on south Main street. Here he lived with his daughter until after her death. Since that time he has lived mostly with his son in Nebraska.

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, he spent the evening with Thomas Mann's folks and on attempting to rise to put on his overcoat sank down and it was found that one side was paralyzed. He did not rally from this but gradually failed until death came as a relief.

He was one of the oldest settlers of Freeborn county and was well known and highly respected in this community. He leaves one son, William, of Auburn, Neb. One brother, James H. Goslee of London, survives. Funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian Church in this city, Rev. T. M. Cornelison officiating. Interment at Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 Dec. 1904, page 2, column 1, under the heading "DIED"

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William M. Foster.

Last week, we made record of the death of William Morris Foster in Lyle township, April 9, 1901. He was born at Dennis Creek, Cape May county, N. J., Nov. 12, 1830. He was the son of James and Judith (Hickman) Foster. The father was in the provision business at Dennis Creek for nearly thirty years until he came west in 1848. James spent his boyhood days in the old home and received a common school education.

In 1848, he came with his parents and the rest of the family to Sangamon county, Ill., where they lived for six years when they sold out and came to Minnesota territory, coming with a pair of horses and wagon, bringing their household goods with them. They settled in Lyle township near the banks of the Cedar, reaching here June 7, 1854, and first built a log house which gave way later to a frame building. They were among the very first settlers of Lyle township, Orlando Wilder, Eben Merry, John Tifft and William Bean being the other '54 settlers.

The year previous Mr. Woodbury had settled on Woodbury creek and in 1854 his three sons-in-law came but they sold soon out and moved away. They found all the inconveniences of pioneer life. For their mail and provisions they were obliged for a while to go to Auburn, Fayette, county, a distance of eighty miles. Later a mail route was established from Osage to Austin.

William thus became identified with the entire history of Lyle from its first history. He saw, the steady tide of immigration flowing in until Lyle became one of the most prosperous parts of the county. He never married. He lived in Lyle withhis (sic) death with the exception of trips which he occasionally made. He was and honest, upright, industrious man and was always well liked by those who knew him. He was an especial friend of children who were drawn to him by his kindly disposition. Every one knew him as "Uncle Billy."

He was one of nine children, six boys and three girls. He was the fourth son. Two brothers, George and Joseph Foster of Morris, Illinois, and two sisters, Mrs. David Aultfather and Mrs. James Parmenter of Austin township, survive. The father died Jan. 2, 1875, aged 84 years, 10 months. The mother died October 20, 1888, aged 86. For the past ten years deceased made his home with his niece Mrs. V. L Vest in Lyle township. He had been in poor health for nearly a year past. Death came to his relief April 9.

Thus another of the pioneers has gone from among us. How much we owe to them all. How few remain of those whose brawn and brain changed this wilderness to marvelous fertility and laid the foundations so deep and strong for all the social, educational, religious and material advantages to which we are heirs.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 17 April 1901, page 2, column 2

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ORRIN DIXON.

At his home in Lyle village, Wednesday morning, December 13, 1911, Orrin Dixon, aged 49 years. He had been ill for three weeks with typhoid fever.

He was born near Boscobel, Wis., March 11, 1862. When about 17 years old, he came to Austin and was married in Austin township, April 3, 1882, to Miss Sarah M. Rice. Four years later, they moved to Oldham, S. D. and lived there fourteen years. Four of their children were born there. About twelve years ago they came to Otranto and seven years ago he bought the hotel in Lyle of H. A. Stockwell and has conducted it since.

He was a member of the Lyle village council for two years. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the M. W. A. He succeeded well in his business as he was obliging and genial. He was highly regarded by those who knew him.

He leaves a widow and six children: Roy of Buford, N. D.; Harry of Spring Point, Alberta; Mrs. Grace Johnson, Meyrl (sic), Judson and Fern at home. He leaves two brothers, Mark of Boscobel, Wis. and Martin of Otranto, and three sisters, Mrs. A. L. Paine of Blue River, Wis., Mrs. Mary Porter of Glenville and Mrs. Jennie Pere.

Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon in charge of the Knights of Pythias. Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin officiated, assisted by Rev. A. G. Washington. Interment in Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 Dec. 1911, page 2, column 1, under the heading "DEATHS"

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