Born: June 11, 1929
Died: October 20, 2015

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Loren A. Denisen, 86 of Lyle, Minnesota, died at his home on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

Loren was born on June 11, 1929 in Lyle Township, Minnesota to Walter and Guida (Peterson) Denisen. He graduated from Lyle High School in 1947. Loren married Lola Von Lau on October 6, 1951 at First Lutheran Church of Glenville. He served in the U. S. Army from 1951 to 1953. After his military service, Loren managed Burgard Produce, later he managed the Lyle American Legion and was a rural mail carrier until his retirement. He served on the Lyle Fire Department for 50 years.

Loren enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching his grandson's sports activities where he was their number one fan. He loved spending time with his family.

He was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle and he was an active lifetime member of the Lyle American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Guida Denisen, mother-in-law and father-in-law Elmer and Lulu Lau, and brother-in-law Len and his wife Eileen Lau.

Loren is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lola Denisen, Lyle, Minnesota; children: Paul Denisen, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Dwight (Meridee) Denisen, Rochester, Minnesota and Lorna Denisen, Rochester, Minnesota; grandsons: Bryan Denisen and Josh Denisen; brother Harold, sister-in-law Doris Denisen; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 26th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle with the Reverend Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville, Minnesota. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Monday morning for one hour before the service.

Visitation:
Sunday, Oct 25, 2015

Funeral Service:
Monday, Oct 26, 2015

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 21 OCT 2015

See also: Austin Daily Herald, 22 OCT 2015

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Myron C. Asper, 86, of Chaska, Minnesota, died on Friday, Oct 16, 2015, at his home.

Myron was born on June 18, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, to Bennie and Maddie (Olson) Asper. He was one of many children.

He is preceded in death by his son, Michael; and many brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Gloria of 63 years; children: Timothy Asper of South Dakota, Gregory Asper of Austin, Minnesota, Lori Tieben of Chaska, Thomas Asper of LeCenter; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A celebration of life will be on Friday, Oct 23, 2015, 10:30 a.m., and the time of sharing will start at 9:30 a.m., all at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 W. 3rd St, Chaska. Inurnment to follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Bertas funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chaska, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements. Contact them at www.bertasfh.com, or 952-448-2137.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 20 OCT 2015

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--James D. Woodward, formerly street sprinkler in this city, died at his residence here yesterday afternoon. Funeral Thursday afternoon at M. E. church. Interment at Varco.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 3 Dec. 1902, page 3, column 3

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WOODWARD.

James D. Woodward, whose death from paralysis on December 2, we noted last week, was born in Clarence, Erie county N. Y. October 17, 1845. He enlisted Feb. 23, 1864, in Co. I, 1st N. Y. Light Artillery, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war, June 23, 1865.

He has been a resident of Mower county for over 35 years. Three years ago in July he had a stroke of paralysis and has been in poor health since. He was married three times, the last time in 1896 to Mrs. Elma Edwards, who survives him. Six of his children survive: Mrs. Laura E. Cronon, Rose Creek; Mrs. Ben F. Walcott, Chicago; Mrs. P. E. Bennett, Winslow, Ill.; Clarence and Sadie, Fairmont; and Roy of Austin.

Services were held Thursday afternoon at the M. E. Church, Rev. J. M. Brown officiating. Interment at Varco. Deceased was a constituent member of McIntyre post, G. A. R.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 10 Dec. 1902, page 3, column 3, under heading "Died."

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James D. Woodward

James D. Woodward, of Austin, a brother of our townsman, J. Woodward, died in that city, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1902 at 12:50 p.m. The cause of Mr. Woodward's death was due to a stroke of paralysis received three years ago last July and for the past three months his health has gradually declined until death relieved him last Tuesday.

The deceased was born in Clarence, N.Y., in October 1845, and came to Mower county while still a young man, having been a resident here for about 35 years. He was married in 1866 to Helen M. Kregloh, who died two years later. In 1876 he was again married to Sarah C. Rathvon, this wife dying in 1892. In 1896 he was married the third time to, Alma A. Edwards, who still survives him, besides six children, as follows: Mrs. Laura E. Cronan, of Rose Creek, Mrs. B. F. Walcott of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. P. E. Bennett of Winslow, Ill., and Clarence and Sadie of Fairmont, and Roy of Austin.

The funeral was held Thursday of this week, in the M. E. church of Austin, Rev. J. M. Brown conducting the services. The interment was at Varco Station, south of Austin. Mr. Woodward was an old soldier receiving an honorable discharge at the close of the war. The services were held under the auspices of the G. A. R.

Source: From The Adams Review, 1902

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OBITUARY

JAMES D. WOODWARD

Today at about 12:00 occurred the death of JAMES D. WOODWARD at 205 West Bridge Street. Mr. Woodward received a stroke of paralysis three years ago last July, from which he never recovered. For the past three months he has been very poorly and death was not unexpected.

Mr. Woodward was born in Clarence, N.Y., October 17, 1845 and has lived in Mower county for the past thirty five or forty years. His last business venture was in a confectionary on Main street and he left this only when his health failed him.

He was thrice married. His first wife being HELEN M. KREGLOH, to whom he was united in marriage October 30, 1866 and who lived but two years. To his second wife, SARAH C. RATHVON, he was married in 1870 and she died in 1892. In 1896 (?) he was married to ALMA A. EDWARDS. She still survives him.

Six children mourn his loss: MRS. LAURA E. CRONON of Rose Creek, MRS. BEN F. WALCOTT of Chicago, MRS. P.E. BENNETT of Winslow, Ill., CLARENCE and SADIE of Fairmont and Roy of Austin.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 2 Dec 1902

Note from submitter: Alma A. Edwards is Elma Kregloh, sister of Helen Kregloh. I believe Laura Woodward Cronan is the daughter of James D. Woodward and his first wife, Helen Kregloh.

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MRS. ROBERT H. BEADLE.

Mrs. Robert H. Beadle, aged 47 years, died suddenly Tuesday evening, February 7, 1911, at her home near Lyle Center of heart disease. For several years she had not been strong but on the day previous to her death she was engaged in her usual household duties. As she was about to retire she began to choke. Mr. Beadle promptly assisted her to a chair and gave her medicine but she passed away in a few moments.

Nancy Kneeskern was born near Castalia, Iowa, August 21, 1863, and was married to Mr. Beadle March 1, 1882, and soon after came to Minnesota to live. Later they moved to their farm that is now their home.

Mrs. Beadle united a few years ago with the M. E. church in Austin and lived a devoted, unselfish life. She leaves her husband and five children, Mrs. Stella Kneeskern of Castalia, Iowa, and John, Lloyd, Frank and Rosalind at home.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. J. F. Stout, D. D., of Austin, were held at the home Friday afternoon. Interment in the Enterprise cemetery.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 15 Feb. 1911, page 3, column 5, under heading "DEATHS"

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Kevin Jay Paaverud, 54, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at his home in Austin.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the mortuary one hour before the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 20 OCT 2015

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Kevin Jay Paaverud

Kevin Jay Paaverud, 54, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

Kevin was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on March 7, 1961, to Alvin and Eunice (Pladson) Paaverud. His childhood was spent in North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota.

He was a graduate of Austin High School in 1979. After graduation he became employed by the Milwaukee Road Railroad Company. He left the railroad in 1998 and went to work at Hormel Foods. He remained there until 2008. He then became employed by AB Taxi and decided to further his education by going to school for windmill technology and graduated in 2012 with his certificate. He remained at AB Taxi until his illness was diagnosed.

In 1983 he married Melissa Reynolds. They had six children and 34 years together. He loved his family, riding his Harley motorcycle, watching movies and shows, and playing games and cards with his children.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Melissa; children: Richard, Zhera, Mariah, Tyler, Gabrielle, and Patrice; mother, Eunice; brother, Mitch; sister, Krista (Dennis) Hawley; father-in-law, Lawrence "Butch" (fiance Jan Williams) Reynolds; sister-in-law, DeeAnn Strommer; brother-in-law, Doug (Robyn) Reynolds; nephews and nieces: Seth Haney and Jennie Stolzenberg, Erik Paaverud and Hannah Snow, Jeff Paaverud and Chiara Culp, Evan Reynolds, Whitney Reynolds, Travis and Laura Hawley, Courtney Dahl, Daniel Hawley, David Hawley; great-nephew, James Haney; and great-nieces: Kinley Dahl, and Raevah Reynolds; and assorted non-biological children, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents; father Alvin; mother-in-law Patricia Reynolds; sister-in-law Aniko Madden, and brother-in-law Joe Strommer.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Visitation will be at the mortuary one hour before the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 21 OCT 2015

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DAVID J. AMES

David J. Ames, aged 63 years, died Saturday, February 10, 1912, at the home of his daughter at Belmond, Iowa of pernicious anemia from which he has suffered for over nine years.

He was born in Auburn, Ind. June 19, 1848, and in 1856 came to Austin township with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Ames who pre-empted the eighty on which the Enterprise schoolhouse now stands. David grew up there and March 20, 1870, he was married to Virginia C. Rolfe, daughter of Moses Rolfe also an old settler in the immediate neighborhood.

Mr. and Mrs. Ames lived on the farm for a few years and in 1875 moved to Austin where he went to work in Wright's iron foundry on the east side. Later he bought out the business. Mr. Ames was quite an inventor and patented a feed mill and other machines. In 1884 he moved to Owatonna for better manufacturing facilities and lived there 18 years, moving to Minneapolis in 1902. The family lived there until the summer of 1910 when they returned to Austin. Last spring he built a house near the Enterprise school house and last November they went to Belmond, Iowa, to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. W. C. Ramsey.

Mr. Ames was for many years a member of the Universalist church. He was an enterprising upright citizen and was respected by all. He was formerly a member of the Austin city council a, a member of the Austin Board of Education, and was one of the prominent workers in the Universalist church here. He was a Master Mason.

Funeral services were held at the C. B. Sayles home near Enterprise school house near Varco Monday afternoon, Rev. J. M. Darnell,pastor of the Universalist church in Owatonna officiating. interment in Varco cemetery.

Among those from away attending the funeral were Harry Rolfe and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Adams of Owatonna, and Mrs. T. F. Gibson of Minneapolis. The widow and five children survive: Mrs. C. B. Sayles, Miss Minnie Ames of Austin; Mrs. W. C. Ramsay, Belmond, Iowa; Mrs. Stanley C. Pullen, Austin; Mrs. C. G. M. Van Evera, Portland, Oreg. THere are twelve grandchildren. Three brothers of deceased survive: Geo. H. Ames of South Bellingham, Wash.; Jap Ames of Coville, Wash.; Chas. F. Ames of Hennifton, Oreg.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 Feb. 1912, page 3, column 4, under heading "DEATHS"

Note: Birth date differs.

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WELCH.

At the home of her daughter, Friday evening, March 30th, of old age, Mrs. Rebecca Welch, aged 84 years last July. She has lived here for many years and was well known among the older settlers. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. Musser, Rev. F. A. Cone officiating. Interment at Cedar City.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 4 April 1900, page 3, column 4, under heading "Died."

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Born: February 29, 1932
Died: October 19, 2015

Mason M. Mace, age 20 (or 83 if you do not go by leap years), formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died, Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home in Ellsworth, Wisconsin.

Mason was born in Austin, Minnesota, on February, 29, 1932 to Mason and Elizabeth (Winn) Mace. Mason attended a one-room schoolhouse and would tell you he trudged uphill both ways and through three foot drifts of snow to get there. He always described Hazel Johnson as the best teacher he ever had, but we are not sure Hazel would describe him as her best student. He was active in 4-H and has a box full of ribbons to show for it. He was very proud of his son Ron's accomplishments in 4-H, and hopefully, in the afterlife, he will get over the fact that he could not convince his daughter Amy to show animals.

He graduated from Austin High School and spent his early adult years farming. He then became a salesman, selling marking guns and labels most recently. Mason married Ramona Christianson in June of 1952 and they were married for 39 years before Ramona's death in 1991. After Ramona's death, Mason had a long-time relationship with Yvonne Wright for more than fifteen years before her death in 2009.

Mason loved life and to spend time visiting or playing cards/games with relatives and friends. Mason was a practical joker and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He would be pleased that he was able to continue working and living independently until his death. He would describe his demise as a "corker." He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mason is survived by his children: Ronald (Kim) Mace, Austin, Minnesota, and Amy (Tim Parlin) Mace, New Brighton, Minnesota; four granddaughters: Melissa (Brett) Hussey, Megan (Brent) Wilde, Elena Parlin, and Vienna Parlin; two great-granddaughters, Charliee Wilde and Hazel Hussey; along with many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 26th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Scott Roser officiating. Interment will be in the Udolpho Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Monday.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 21 OCT 2015
Also see Austin Daily Herald, 25 OCT 2015

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--A three year old son of Arad Welch, of Austin town, died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at Cedar City school house Monday noon, by Rev. W. E. Stanley of Austin.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 10 Feb. 1886, page 3 column 1

Full name: Jesse Welch

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After a protracted illness, and very painful, Mr. John Niles died recently at his late residence in the town of Lyle. He was regarded by all who knew him as a good man. He leaves a widow and two children, who have the sympathy of the neighborhood.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 23 July 1874, page 5, column 1

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MERRY.

At her home in the west part of the city, Tuesday morning, April 3, 1900, of old age, Mrs. Catherine Merry, aged nearly 85 years.

Catherine McLaughlin was born in June, 1815, in the parish of Lougfield, county of Tyrone, Ireland. Her father had a good dairy farm and was well off. He died when she was 18 years old. She came to America with acquaintances at the age of 22 and worked out for several years in Albany, N. Y., where her cousins lived. She was married there to Eben Lewis Merry.

They came west to Wisconsin about 1852 and to Lyle township and took up a claim in 1854. During the war, Mr. Merry served his country as private in Co. F. Fifth Minn. Vol. Inf'y. He died a number of years ago and the widow has lived mostly alone in this city since. She kept her faculties well until the past year or two. She leaves one child, Mrs. Frank Farrell of Lyle. Funeral services will be held at the Catholic church at ten o'clock tomorrow morning.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 4 April 1900, page 3, column 4 under heading "Died."

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LAWYER.

At St. Olaf Hospital, Tuesday evening, May 31, 1898, of consumption, Alfred E. Lawyer, aged 29 years. He was born in this city in 1870 and lived here most of his life. He spent about ten years at Seattle, St. Louis and other points. He returned from Chicago about a year ago with a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism, from which he suffered intensely. He was confirmed by Bishop Whipple in Christ Episcopal church last Novemvem (sic).

Funeral services were held at his mother's residence Friday, Rev. D. J. W. Somerville officiating. The mother, two sisters and a bother of the deceased survive.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 8 June 1898, page 3, column 2, under heading "Died."

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DURANT.

At her home in Mason City, July 7, 1901, Mrs. Elda, wife of Claude Durant, aged 23 years. She was born at Cedar City and lived in this vicinity until her marriage in March, 1900. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abe F. Watkins now of this city.

The remains were brought here for interment. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the residence of A. F. Watkins, Rev. F. L. Anderson officiating. Interment in Oakwood.

Deceased was a member of the Baptist church in this city and of a happy, hopeful disposition and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The husband survives. She has a brother and four sisters besides the parents who remain.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 17 July 1901, page 2, column 2, under heading "Died."

NOTE: Obituary claims interment at Oakwood not Cedar City.

Credit: Mitch Helle, Oct. 2015

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The cemetery listing on MNGenWeb for Cedar City Cemetery shows:
Durant, Elda --- 25 JAN 1873 - 9 JUL 1901

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Death of Mrs. John Carter.

On the evening of the 26th, of November in the seventieth year of her life. Charlotte, beloved wife of John Carter fell asleep in this world to waken in that other where there is no more death. Among the earliest settlers of Mower county, Mr. Carter and his wife had known the hardships and privations incidental to frontier life. They had met the sickness and death which sooner or later invade every home circle, but never for one moment had the wife and mother lost the Christian trust and the happy faith which made her character so striking.

The young and joyous loved grandma and found her a faithful ally and friend in all their pleasures. The sorrowing were lifted up out of the slough of despond by her cheerful council. The weak and erring were met by her with the love and sympathy which we all hope for when we are summoned to our judgement. Those two whom life's cares seemed to heavy for their endurance took heart from her bright words and brave example and tried again. The old and helpless forgot that they were aged and grew strong again when talking with "Grandma."

How many hearts have been uplifted, how many lives made better how many souls saved, by this one strong, sweet life! As the sweet voices of some of the young folks she loved sang softly one of the old hymns which was a favorite with her, "Going Home to Die No More," one could not wish her recalled from that beautiful new home where the rich fruit of her Christian life shall ripen through eternity.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 4 Dec. 1889, page 1, column 4

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--Another daughter of John Wilder, of Otranto, was buried last Sunday, Rev. Spafford conducting the service. Mary was twenty years of age, and died of consumption. This is the second grown daughter Mr. Wilder has lost within a year.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 27 April 1881, page 3, column 4

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News reached here Sunday of the death of Leon Wilder who has been in a St. Paul hospital for the past few weeks. His sister from Washington was telegraphed but arrived a few hours after he had passed away. Leon was a young man just ready to start out on life's way. A young man who looked the picture of health but a few months ago. It seems sad that he should be cut off so early in life.

Leon Orlando Wilder, son of Shedric and Kate Wilder, was born in Lyle township April 10, 1882, and died at St. Luke's hospital, St. Paul, October 4, 1902, aged 20 years, five months and 25 days. He has always lived with his parents. The cause of his death was blood poisoning resulting from an operation undergone at the hospital.

He was a good steady heard working boy and was a great comfort to his parents. He has two sisters and one brother. The older sister lives at Wiser, Washington, and the other brother and sister, aged eight and ten years, live at home here. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, were held here Tuesday afternoon. The friends and relatives have the sympathy of the people in our town.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 8 Oct. 1902, page 7, column 2 under heading "LYLE"

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The funeral of Ed Waugh of Palermo, North Dakota, was held in the Congregational church Sunday. Interment at Woodbury. He was born in Lyle township January 16th, 1870. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Mary Waugh; two brothers, James of Palermo, and William of Bloomer, Wis.; and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Whitson of Palermo. All were at the funeral. Mrs. B. L. Hill and Walter Harrison of Stillwater, Minn., were also at the funeral. Deceased was unmarried.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 Jan. 1909, page 7, column 2, under heading "LYLE"

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NOTES: The cemetery listing for Woodbury Cemetery, on MNGenWeb, shows:
WAUGH, UNKNOWN --- unknown birth date - unknown death date
This might be Ed Waugh.

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Most of your readers have heard of the death of Van Camp. He and two other men were in the act of replacing the trucks under a car when the support gave way and his head was caught between the axle of the trucks he was moving and the step of the car. The top of his head was completely severed. It was a very sad affair. The afflicted ones have the sympathy of all. His family have returned to their home in Otranto.

What a sad home. No life insurance or pecuniary appropriation from the company can compensate for the loss they have sustained.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 1 Aug. 1888, page 8, column 1, under heading "LYLE."

Full name: Seward William Van Camp.
Buried in Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota.

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--DIED. -- Emma F., wife of A. Z. Van Camp, and daughter of George and Almira Cummings, of Mitchell, Iowa, died at her residence in Otranto, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1883. The funeral was on Thursday, conducted by the Rev. R. G. Spafford.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 17 Jan. 1883, page 4, column 2

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MRS. CHRISTINA TUBBS.

Mrs. Christina Tubbs died Monday morning, April 8, 1907, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. M. A. Searles, on south River street, after a protracted illness. Age 58 years.

She was the daughter of Stephen A. Martin. She was born September 11, 1849, in the town of Arkwright, Chautauqua county, N. Y. At the age of five, she went with her parents to Cherry Creek township and lived there until 1865 when the family came to Mower county, settling here on section 29 in Lyle township. Christina was subsequently married to W. E. Tubbs.

For the past few years she has lived with her mother and cared for her. She was a good seamstress. She was a member of the Baptist church of this city and was a faithful and worthy woman. She has exemplified great patience during her protracted suffering.

Funeral services will be held at the house at ten o'clock this forenoon, Rev. R. E. Sayles officiating. Deceased was one of five children, three of whom survive: William H. Martin of this city, Lester H. Martin of Oregon and Mrs. Pearl Whitford of LaCrosse.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 10 April 1907, page 2, column 1, under heading "DIED"

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Mrs. Gertrude Stanley, widow of Capt. Wm. Stanley, died at the home of her daughter in Butte, Montana, February 2, aged 74 years. Her maiden name was Gertrude Olson. She was married to Mr. Stanley September 7, 1856, at Fort Ridgeley, Minnesota. They came to reside in Lyle in 1875 the year after Mr. Stanley finished his service in the U. S. army. He died here January 6, 1902.

The widow recently went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Isabelle Carlson in Butte, Mont. Seven children were born to her, three surviving, Edward L., George L., of Lyle and Mrs. Swen Carlson of Butte. She was highly esteemed in a large circle here. The body was brought here for burial.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 Feb. 1906, page 11, column 2, under heading "LYLE"

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NOTES: The cemetery listing for Woodbury Cemetery, on MNGenWeb, shows:
Stanley, Gertrude ---- DEC 1832 - 2 FEB 1906

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Another Old Resident Gone.

George Sharp, residing on the Monroe Peck place in Austin township, died of typhoid pneumonia on Sunday September 11. He had been ailing for two or three weeks and was taken worse Saturday night and passed suddenly away.

He was 39 years of age, had resided in Mower county about twenty years. His wife was a daughter of Mr. Lang of London township. He was a member of the Lyle Masonic Lodge and belonged to the Austin Masonic relief association. Mr. Sharp was a man well liked by his neighbors and in his death the community loses a good citizen.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 Sept. 1887, page 4, column 2

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NOTES: The cemetery listing for Woodbury Cemetery, on MNGenWeb, shows:
Sharp, George --- 28 FEB 1846 - 11 SEP 1887

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Glenn Richards, aged 19 years, died Monday afternoon, 4th, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Richards, after nearly a year of illness from pernicious anemia. He was never of robust constitution, and was in bed for about three months. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended. Interment in Woodbury.

Credit: Mitch Helle, Oct. 2015

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 13 Aug. 1913, page 6, column 2, under heading "LYLE."

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NOTES: The cemetery listing for Woodbury Cemetery, on MNGenWeb, shows:
Richards, R. Glenn ---- 1894-1913

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GREEN.

Horace Green was born on a farm in Colbrook, Connecticut, May 12, 1816. He received a common school education and taught in the district schools while quite young. From childhood he had a great desire to learn and improved his opportunities faithfully. When a young man he moved to Potter's Hill, R. I., where he worked as jack spinner in a cotton factory for years.

He was married at Hopkinton, R. I., in 1836 to Miss Elizabeth Hoxie, who died in 1843. She bore two children, both of them now surviving, Mrs. Lizzie Burdick of Denver, Col., and Mrs. Emma Wood of Austin.

For his second wife Mr. Green married Miss Sarah Blake in Providence, R. I. In 1855 they came west to Jackson county, Wis., where he followed farming for four years. In 1859 they moved to Geneva, Freeborn county, Minn., where they lived until June, 1863, when they came to Austin township, living in this vicinity all the time since. Mrs. Green died here Nov. 20, 1863.

In September, 1864, Mr. Green was married at Albert Lea to Mrs. Mercy (Beebe) Powers, who died in Lyle village Feb. 7, 1900.

For some time Mr. Green has been failing from the infirmities of old age and he passed peacefully away Wednesday morning, March 6, 1901, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Jennie Crandell, Oak Park addition, Austin.

He was brought up in the Seventh Day Baptist persuasion and united with that church in early life on profession of personal faith. He lived an upright and useful life and won the respect of a large circle of acquaintances. He was a well read man and had clear and decided opinions on public questions. He was one of the organizers of Enterprise Grange and its first Master, a position which he occupied for years. He was somewhat of a writer and so far as time allowed he kept in touch with much of current literature and events.

Two daughters and an adopted son, E. H. Green of this city, survive. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden, were held at Enterprise schoolhouse Saturday, a large concourse of friends being present. Interment at Varco.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 13 March 1901, page 2, column 3, under heading "Died."

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Born: March 25, 1922
Died: October 21, 2015

Visitation
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015

Funeral Service
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015

Belva Fiala, 93 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Marys Hospital Campus in Rochester.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post #91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday, and at the church on Wednesday for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be designated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 23 OCT 2015

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Dolores Belva Fiala, 93

Belva Fiala, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dolores Belva Koplin was born March 25, 1922, at Blue Grass, Minnesota, the daughter of Julius and Blanche (Bounds) Koplin. Belva graduated from high school in Rochester, Minnesota. She married Harvey F. Fiala on August 29, 1940, at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa.

Belva enlisted in the US Army, WAC on Aug. 16, 1943, at San Diego, California, and served until Dec. 5, 1945. Most of her service was spent at the Pentagon in Washington DC working in the decoding area.

Belva was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Veterans Spam Post and she did a lot of sewing for the "Sew Much Comfort" project for wounded veterans. For several years, she worked at Drapery Services of Austin and was a member of the BPOE Does. Belva was an avid Bridge player and had earned the title of Life Master Bridge Player. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Fiala in 2013; her parents;and sisters: Velma Yetter and Bette Johnson.

Belva is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Ron Mace, Austin, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Renee Fiala, Mondovi, Wisconsin; grandchildren: Melissa (Brett) Hussey, Danielle (Jesse) Bertrang, Derek Fiala, Megan (Brent) Wilde; great-grandchildren: Alexis and Britten Bertrang, Charliee Jean Wilde and Hazel Fiala Hussey; sister, Norma Fimon, Rochester, Minnesota; brother, Robert Koplin, Red Wing, Minnesota; sister, Nancy Robinson, Red Wing, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday for one hour before the service. Memorials may be designated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 25 OCT 2015

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GORDONSVILLE, MINNESOTA - Deborah Ann (Patrick) Arrett, 61, of Gordonsville, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood.

Deb was born on May 19, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, to Donald and Ann Patrick. She graduated from St. Ansgar High School with the class of 1972. She attended Ankeny Iowa Community College from 1972-1974. Deb was united in marriage to Donald Arrett on November 7, 1981, at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Iowa.

Deb's work background included working with Special Needs Disability Center, Ankeny. While obtaining her CAN license she worked at various retirement centers including Northwood, Albert Lea and Lake Mills. Deb also worked at Sorenson Bros. -- Construction in Albert Lea and Farmstead.

Deb always enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. Some of the places included the 1967 World Expo in Montreal, Canada, Southern California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and throughout the Midwest.

She is survived by: husband, Don; Son, Chad Patrick of St. Ansgar, Step-daughters, Sandy (Arrett) Swalve of Thompson, Iowa, Kim (Arrett) Soost of Buffalo Center, Iowa; Grandchildren, Grace, Noah, Calem Patrick; Siblings, Dan Patrick of St. Ansgar, Dwight Patrick of Aurora, Colorado, David Patrick of Carpenter, Diane (Patrick) Ackerman of Highland, Wisconsin, and Donna (Patrick) Tirado of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and eight nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, Donald and Ann Patrick of Grafton, Iowa; grandparents Charles and Sadie Patrick and Art and Joyce Christenson.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 22 OCT 2015

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[a.k.a. Celestine Caroline Vogt]

Sister Joseen Vogt, 93, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Celestine Caroline Vogt was born February 25, 1922, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Krupp) Vogt. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1940 from Sacred Heart Parish, Adams, Minnesota. Sister Joseen made first vows in 1943 and Perpetual Vows in 1946. In 1954, she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and in 1963 a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the College of St. Teresa, Winona, Minnesota. Further education included an MS in Biology from Notre Dame University in 1967 and an MA in Curriculum Development from Goddard College, Plainfield, Vermont, in 1989.

Following her novitiate with the Sisters of St. Francis, Sister Joseen taught elementary and secondary students at several schools in Minnesota: Sleepy Eye, St. Kilian, Austin, Waseca, Iona, Currie, and Wilmont. She also taught in Watertown, South Dakota, St. Juliana's in Chicago, and Wehrle in Columbus, Ohio. From 1974 to 1976, she taught science at Preston Girls High School in Thornbury, Australia. It was there that her life made a dramatic change.

For nearly three decades, Sister Joseen would live and teach and set up teacher training and English language schools in some of the world's most troubled countries. She found work through the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone, West Africa, where she established teacher training centers in villages across Sierra Leone. She did similar work at a refugee camp in Bataan, Philippines, and on the Thailand/Cambodia border. Through her experiences she came to know the struggles of the poor and the kind of physical suffering she had not imagined possible.

Beginning in 1993, Sister Joseen worked through the Catholic Office of Emergency Relief and Refugees (COERR) in Battambang, Cambodia. She was instrumental in starting the COERR Language Skills Center in Battambang, with an early enrollment of 120 students in 1994. Today the school serves 4,980 adults and children from age six and up at three sites. In 2001, she returned to the United States and in the intervening years made several trips to Battambang as a consultant to COERR.

In 2013, she attended the graduation and dedication of the new school building in Battambang. Sister Joseen has documented many of her experiences in several volumes of her book "Itchy Feet." Since 2007, Sister Joseen offered her services at Hawthorne Education Center teaching adult literacy until her retirement in March 2015.

Sister Joseen is survived by her religious congregation, with whom she shared life for 75 years; and by a brother Leonard (Evelyn) Vogt of Rose Creek, Minnesota; and by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Julius, Earl, and Clement; and by four sisters: Esther Meyer, Elizabeth Wiggins, Viola Rauen, and Florence Stephani.

A funeral liturgy will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Assisi Heights, Rochester, preceded by a Prayer Service at 9 a.m. and followed by visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Francis, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901. All memorials for Sister Joseen will be designated to the school she started in Battambang, Cambodia.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 OCT 2015

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Funeral Notice: Helen May Weber, 81

Helen May Weber, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving husband Jim and their family.

Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2014, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., where there will be a 6:30 p.m. prayer service.

Interment: Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to one of Helen's favorite charities, the Mower County Humane Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 OCT 2015

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Helen May Weber

Born: May 13, 1934
Died: October 18, 2015

Helen May Weber, age 81 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester surrounded by her loving husband Jim and their family.

Helen was born on May 13, 1934 in Austin, Minnesota, to Bennie and Anna (Gunderson) Johnson.

She was raised in Rose Creek and Lyle by her grandparents and uncles, whom she lived with since infancy. She graduated from Lyle High School and attended Austin Junior College.

Helen and Jim began their courtship in high school and married on November 7, 1953; to this union five children were born.

Helen and Jim enjoyed their many travels throughout the world; her greatest joy was spending time with her family, she treasured their yearly trips up north.

She was a loving caregiver to many children, including: Jana and Kelly Johnson; Kellie Kroc; Tom and Katie Fedoryk; Paul and Becky Frein; Elizabeth, Ben and Emily Johnson; and Nathan and Abby Brinkman. She was also a house mom to many Austin Maverick hockey players as well as Coach Lou Vairo and his dog, Daisy.

She was preceded in death by her stillborn daughter Ann Marie; granddaughter Savannah Brinkman; grandparents Gilbert and Gunvor Gunderson; parents Anna and Bennie Johnson; four brothers; one sister; and several aunts and uncles.

Helen is survived by her husband Jim Weber, Austin, Minnesota; children: Kim (Mike) Sallet, Rochester, Minnesota; Michelle (Rick) Skaar, Rochester, Minnesota; Kevin (Patti) Weber, Shoreview, Minnesota; Julie (Jeff) Brinkman, Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren: Adam, Toni, Katelyn, Nathan, Alec, Abby and Ian; her dog Ellie; a sister, Gloria Larson; and by two brothers, Emery and Nolan "Snooly" Johnson.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 24th at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, where there will be a 6:30 PM prayer service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to one of Helen's favorite charities, the Mower County Humane Society.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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January 26, 1941 - October 21, 2015

Obituary for Carol Agnes Penkava

Carol A. Penkava, age 74, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-6 pm and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 22 OCT 2015

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Carol Agnes (Reinartz) Penkava 1941-2015

Carol Agnes (Reinartz) Penkava, 74, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at her home north of Lyle.

She was born January 26, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Andrew and Josephine (Miller) Reinartz. She grew up in the Austin area and was a graduate of Austin Senior High School.

On November 28, 1959, she married Donald Penkava at St. Augustine's Parish.

Carol worked at Hormel Foods for 42 years as a secretary from 1958 to 2001 upon her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, crocheting, and needle work. Carol spent much time tending her flower gardens with her dog, Bandit. She also faithfully cheered on the Vikings for many years even though they never won a Superbowl for her.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy (Miguel) Garcia, Ames, Iowa; a son, Allen (Mary) Penkava, Austin, Minnesota; her sister, Maxine (Donald) Antl, Owatonna, Minnesota; a brother, Marvin (Janet) Reinartz, Longmont, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Jean Reinartz, Rockford, Minnesota; another sister-in-law, Irene Noble, Austin, Minnesota; six grandchildren: Christopher, Joshua, Michelle, Melanie, Mercedes, and Joanna; one great-granddaughter, Ariahnna; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents Andrew and Josephine; one brother, Richard; and two sisters, Bernadine and Lorraine.

Visitation will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the funeral home on Monday. A service will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Casket bearers will be Michelle Penkava, Melanie Penkava, Joanna Garcia, Mercedes Garcia, John Penkava, and Darwin Noble. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 23 OCT 2015

Also see Austin Daily Herald, 25 OCT 2015

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January 3, 1928 - October 21, 2015

Obituary for Sally Ann Forstner

Sally Ann Forstner, age 87, of Austin, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her daughter's home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 30, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. The family will greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 22 OCT 2015

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Obituary for Sally Ann Forstner

A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Austin resident, Sally Ann Mary Forstner will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 30 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Fr. James Steffes officiating. Sally, 87, died in her daughter's home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, October 21, after a month-long illness.

Sally was born January 3, 1928 in Marathon, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Stella Pyan. Her family later moved to Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School in Sleepy Eye and attended college in Mankato. Sally married Thomas Forstner, May 13, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple lived in Madelia, Minn. until moving to Austin in 1953.

Sally was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church for over 60 years, the Council for Catholic Women (CCW) and was a volunteer at Philomathian Religious Books and Gifts. She worked as a housekeeper for Queen of Angels rectory for 29 years, and received the bishop's medal for her years of service. She loved the outdoors, playing bridge and spending time with family and friends.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Barbara (James) Kauphusman of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; a son, Sanford (Pamela) Forstner of Austin; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers, Roland Pyan of Sleepy Eye and Doug Pyan of St. Peter, Minn.

Mayer Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements. Inurnment will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Austin, following the service.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home - www.mayerfh.com

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Obituary for DeVonne Eunice (Gross) Ulwelling

September 7, 1950 - October 22, 2015

DeVonne Eunice Ulwelling, age 65, died Thursday October 22, 2015, at her home in Austin, Minnesota.

She was born September 7, 1950 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Harold and Eunice (Ferrington) Gross. She grew up in Blooming Prairie, where she graduated from high school.

On September 9, 1972, she married David Ulwelling in Austin.

She attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a degree in Radiology. She worked at the Austin Medical Center as a Radiology Tech for more than 30 years, retiring in 2009.

DeVonne was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin.

She enjoyed time with her family and friends, bird watching, and travelling, especially to Australia.

Survivors include her husband David; her daughter Kristen Ulwelling, Plymouth; son Ryan (Hollie) Ulwelling, Apple Valley; son Michael Ulwelling, Austin; granddaughters Avery and Harper Ulwelling, Apple Valley; brother and sister-in-law, Dwayne and Dawn Gross, Blooming Prairie; nieces and nephews; and a number of other relatives and close friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter; grandson, Easton.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Service: 11 am, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Brian Krueger officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Memorials: To the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home
See also, the Austin Daily Herald for 25 OCT 2015

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Death of A. S. Lott.

Another of our pioneer settlers has passed over the river. Last Monday evening at 7.30, Abraham S. Lott died at his home in Austin township, aged 62 years. He has been in poor health for the last thirty years but has not been confined to the house except for the past two months. The last time he as off of his place was when he went to vote on election day. He died of heart and stomach trouble.

Mr. Lott was born in Painesville, Ohio, July 7, 1832. He moved with his parents to Missouri in 1846 and soon after to the present site of Des Moines, Iowa, where his father traded with the Indians for several years. In 1850, he joined a party going overland to California, leaving the Missouri river May 8, and reaching Georgtown, California, July 22. He remained four years on the Pacific coast as a miner, returning by way of Panama. He came directly to Evansville, Wisconsin.

In September, 1854 Mr. Lott in company with C. H. Huntington, Moses Rolph and Calvin Powers came to Mower county looking for claims which they have since occupied and returned to Wisconsin.

January 1st 1855, Mr. Lott was married in union township, Wisconsin, to Miss Jane C. Bebee. They started for their new home in Minnesota April 15 arriving here May 6, making the trip overland. They settled on section 27, Mr. Huntington taking the Sweetwater claim on 34. Mr. Lott thus became closely identified with the earliest history of this county. He lived to see the wilderness settled and improved until it has become the habitation of thousands of prosperous settlers and to this result his energy and perseverance aided much.

He was one of the charter members of Fidelity Lodge No. 49, A. F. & A. M. and always took great interest in its affairs. Only two of these charter members (C. H. Huntington and A. Dickerson) now survive.

He leaves a widow and two children, Colbert H. Lott and Mrs. Olive M. Brooks.

Funeral services were held today at one o'clock at the Enterprise school house under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge, Rev. C. D. Belden officiating. Interment at Enterprise.

We have been acquainted with the deceased for nearly twenty years. By those who knew him the best he was highly regarded. We tender the bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their time of sorrow.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 26 Dec. 1894, page 7, column 5

Credit: Mitch Helle, October 2015

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SAYLES.

At her home in Austin township, Friday morning, June 17, 1904, of heart trouble, Sara Elmira, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sayles, aged six years.

She was born, Feb. 4, 1898 and always until recently enjoyed excellent health. The best medical skill failed to ward off the insidious effects of disease. She was greatly beloved for her gentle and loving disposition and her loss leaves an irreparable vacancy in the stricken home and hearts.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden, were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, an immense concourse of friends gathering to bring sympathy. The floral tributes were beautiful and elaborate. Interment in Enterprise cemetery. Four boys were bearers and a procession of six little girl friends dressed in white and bearing flowers preceded the procession and lovingly laid flowers on the casket. Deceased was a grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Ames of Minneapolis, formerly of Austin.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 22 June 1904, page 3, column 3, under the heading "DIED"

Credit: Mitch Helle, October 2015

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PHILBRICK.

At the residence of her parents in Windom township, Saturday, August 11, 1900, of quick consumption, Maude Adeline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Philbrick, aged 17 years.

She was born in Salem, S. D., October 23, 1882, and came to this county with her parents about ten years ago. She has been in failing health since Christmas. She was a young lady of very amiable disposition and had a large circle of friends. She was the granddaughter of J. C. Hawkins.

Funeral services were held Monday at Saint's Rest school house, Rev. F. C. Whitney officiating. There was a very large attendance of friends and relatives. The pall bearers were six young lady friends of the deceased dressed in white. Interment at Enterprise.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 15 Aug. 1900, page 3, column 5, under the heading "Died."

Credit: Mitch Helle, October 2015

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