Funeral Notice:

Velma D. Meyer, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Service: Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karen Behling officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Funeral Home: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/21/2016

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Obituary for Velma Darlene Meyer

Velma passed away peacefully on Friday March 18, 2016 at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin, Minnesota—one week before her 84th birthday.

She was born March 25, 1932 at home in Elmore, Minnesota to Orville & Lila Dobson. Velma graduated from Elmore High School in 1950. After graduation she studied cosmetology in Mankato, and she worked at Ramseth Beauty Salon in Austin, Minnesota. She went to Central Airline School in Kansas City, Kansas and landed a job in reservations with Northwest Airlines in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eventually, she dedicated 35 years as an office manager at the YMCA of Austin. After retiring, she worked part time at the Spam Museum and Walmart.

On August 6, 1954, Velma married the love of her life Duane D. Meyer. During their life together, they had 3 children. She loved spending time with her family more than anything. Velma’s words to her family included, "Remember me with smiles and laughter for that's the way I'll remember you all. If you remember me with only tears and sadness then don’t remember me at all."

She is survived by her children: Douglas (Kathy) Meyer of Austin, Minnesota, Dawn (Charlie) Davis of Mound, Minnesota, and David Meyer. She has six grandchildren: Mitchell (Stephanie), Marshall, Nicole, Amanda, Drew, and Tracey Meyer and five great-grandchildren.

Velma was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

A memorial service will be held 11 am on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home

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Sister Brian Taylor, 94

Sister Brian Taylor, 94, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on March 15, 2016.

Joan Virginia Taylor was born Feb. 15, 1922, in Adrian, Minnesota, to Bryan C. and Carolyn (Krepfl) Taylor. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1941 from Saint Adrian Parish, Adrian. Sister Brian made first vows in 1944 and perpetual vows in 1947. In 1961, she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Sister Brian began her teaching career in 1944 and for 50 years taught in Catholic Schools in southern Minnesota. She served as a primary teacher at Queen of Angels, Austin, Minnesota, from 1944-1949; St. John/St. Francis School, Rochester from 1949-1953; St. Columba School, Iona from 1953-1957; St. Augustine School, Austin from 1957-1961; and Cathedral School, Winona from 1961-1963. She taught kindergarten and religious education at St. Catherine School, Luverne from 1963-1964 and 1967-1975; religious education at Sacred Heart Parish, Hayfield from 1964-1967; and kindergarten Queen of Angels School, Austin from 1974-1994. Sister Brian was a Head Start teacher aide in Austin Area Public Schools from 1994-1995 and did outreach services for Catholic Charities in Austin from 1996-2001. She moved to Assisi Heights in 2004.

Sister Brian is survived by her Franciscan Community with whom she shared life for 74 years; and her brothers, James Taylor, Adrian, Minnesota, Carroll Taylor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, William (Dee) Taylor, Worthington, Minnesota, and Eugene Taylor, Adrian, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and five brothers, Earl Taylor, Paul Taylor, Jerome Taylor, Fr. Robert Taylor, and Bryan Taylor.

A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes at Assisi Heights, Rochester. A prayer service, followed by visitation, will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Francis, Office of Development, Assisi Heights, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester, MN, 55901.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/18/2016

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Melba L. Myhre, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Melba Luella was born October 13, 1916, in Nevada Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Hans and Mollie (Olson) Sampson. She attended country school and graduated from Lyle High School. She was a longtime devoted member of Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in rural Lyle, Minnesota. Melba was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family and all who were blessed to have known her.

Survivors include her four children, Sharon (Don) Merten of Rose Creek, Marva (Bob) Blake of Austin, Richard (Barbara) Myhre of Rochester, and Gary (Cynthia) Myhre of Oak Grove; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren; and one niece.

Melba was preceded in death by her sons, Ted F. Myhre, and Roger E. Myhre; grandson Tim P. Myhre; parents; brother Orin Sampson, and sister Verna (Harvey) Haskin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in rural Lyle, Minnesota, with Pastor Scott Meyer officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday morning prior to the service at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Six Mile Grove Church Cemetery. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/21/2016

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Donald L. Fuller, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 5, 1929 to Virgil and Opal (Root) Fuller in Hammond, Indiana. Don grew up in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area and attended schools there.

Don joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 19. He was a career military man and served his country in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Don was a Master Sergeant and retired in 1978. On July 15, 1967 Donald married the love of his life, Mitsuko Nagase at the Hamilton Air Force Base in California. He was a member of the Methodist faith and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Mitsuko Fuller of Austin, Minnesota; two sons, David (Shirley) Fuller who live in England and Kenneth Fuller of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a daughter, Deborah (Donald) Knels of Fairview, Montana; a sister, Joyce Middleton of Mesa, Arizona; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other wonderful relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Virginia and Lyda; and a son, Wayne.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 3/21/2016

See also: Austin Daily Herald, 3/21/2016

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Kenneth Allen Trihus, age 75 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Friday, March 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Methodist Campus. Kenneth was born July 14, 1940 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, the son of Marvel and Olga (Madson) Trihus. He was a lifelong resident of the Blooming Prairie area and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1958.

On November 27, 1971, he was united in marriage to Marjorie R. Swanson at the First Lutheran Church in Hibbing, Minnesota. Kenneth worked for forty-two seasons for Ulland Brothers Construction where he was a very dedicated operator. He was a member of Local 49 Operating Engineers as well as being a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed attending cattle shows, farm and livestock auctions. He especially loved to spend time with his family over meals at suppertime and attending his Local 49 meetings. Kenneth was a lifetime member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Marjorie Trihus; two sons, John (Wendy Cadwell) Trihus and Brian Trihus all of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; a daughter, Rachel Trihus of Des Moines, Iowa; three grandchildren, Tyler Trihus, Cassandra and Ruth Jones; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Marvel and Olga Trihus; two brothers, Gordon and Franklin Trihus and a sister, Elaine Lofthus.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 30456 Mower Freeborn Road, Austin, Minnesota, with Pastor Lindsay Stolen, officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Military honors by Blooming Prairie American Legion Post #52 and V.F.W. Post #878. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the Red Oak Grove Cemetery fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 3/26/2016

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Michael Romaine Morehouse, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System of Austin.

Michael was born on September 29, 1946, in Little Canada St. Paul, Minnesota, to Melchor J. and Martha A. (Ripka) Morehouse. He was the fourth out of 13 children. They lived in Mora, Minnesota, until 1959 and they moved to Austin. Michael graduated from Pacelli High School in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1964-1967. He met and married Michele (Baxter) in February 1969. They had four children. Michael worked at Hills Heating Cooling and Roofing for 30-some years, finally becoming a security guard for Hormel Foods Inc., where he retired and worked part-time.

He is survived by his family, Michele Morehouse; four children, Kristine Sawyer and Gary Voshell of Onamia, Minnesota, Jason and Lisa Morehouse of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Jeromy Morehouse and Monica Fairchild of Austin, Karena and Brock Tufte of Austin; 11 grandchildren, Kaycee and James Voshell, Heather Gwilt (Chevy Brown) and Kyler Morehouse (Lacey Heyer) Tori Fuller, Elaine, Taylor, Elizabeth, Sally, Shelby and Tyler Tufte; six great-grandchildren, Faith, Kathyrn, Jazmyn, Jason, Isabella and Paislee; brothers and sisters, Janet Seiver, Nancy (Terry) Lafin, Thomas (Dawn) Morehouse, Mark (Jan) Morehouse, Scott (Linda) Morehouse, JoAnne (Gene) Jiracek, Susan Morehouse, Mary (Joe) Lukens, Dianne Unruh and (Dan), Steve Morehouse; along with many nieces and nephews.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne and James Morehouse; brothes-in-law, James Seiver and Keith Unruh; sisters-in-law, Peggy Morehouse, Jan Morehouse, Lynne Shada; parent-in-laws, Gaylord and Connie Baxter; and a granddaughter Katelin Sawyer.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home and again an hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday. Military rites will be performed by the Austin American Legion Post No. 91 and the Austin VFW Post No. 1216. Burial will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery Austin. Online Condolences- www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/22/2016

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Ruth Marilyn Wood, 82, of Sargeant, Minnesota, passed away on March 20, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota.

Ruth was born on November 29, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Alma (Ness) Jensen in Sargeant Township, Minnesota. She was a lifetime member of Evanger Lutheran Church. Ruth attended District 111 country school and graduated from Austin High School in 1952. She worked as a secretary in Austin after graduation. She was an active member of the Rural Youth Group and the friendships she made within that group endured for a lifetime.

Ruth married the love of her life, Lawrence Wood, at Evanger Lutheran Church on December 29, 1960. She was a dedicated wife and mother who loved her family. She enjoyed sewing, making many bridal and prom gowns and mending many pairs of jeans. She also loved to knit and crochet. Ruth volunteered much of her time to her church; teaching, singing, and serving as WELCA president for Evanger and the Synod. She especially enjoyed being involved in the annual church lutefisk suppers.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Lawrence Wood, Sargeant, Minnesota; Heidi (Cary) Goemann, Wells, Minnesota; Greg (Bobbie Jean Rollie) Wood, Pine Island, Minnesota; Sonja (James) Posey, Kasson, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Kyle, Aaron, Hannah, Garrit, Raelyn, Braxdon, and Maren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; twin infant sons, Steven and Douglas; and special cousin, Tom Ness.

The memorial service for Ruth Marilyn Wood will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 — 660th Avenue in rural Sargeant, Minnesota, with the Rev. Dwight DoBell officiating. Inurnment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery in rural Sargeant. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 — 2nd Street NW in Hayfield, and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials to Evanger Lutheran Church. Blessed be her memory. www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/22/2016 and 3/23/2016

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Lisa Marie Aden (Gerber), 42, passed away at her home in Wasilla, Alaska, on Saturday morning, March 19, 2016.

Lisa was born on May 20, 1973, in Austin, Minnesota, to James Gerber and Rhonda Gerber (Helebrant). She moved with her family to Spokane, Washington, in 1979. This was home until adulthood when Lisa and her husband, Mark, moved to Austin so Lisa could go to Riverland Community College to get a nursing degree. As soon as she graduated they moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where Lisa was employed at Providence hospital as an R.N. Eight years ago they welcomed a son, Nate. As a family they enjoyed all the wonderful things that Alaska has to offer, especially fishing. She will be missed by her family and friends both here and in Alaska.

Lisa is survived by her husband Mark Aden; and son, Nate, in Wasilla, Alaska; her mother, Rhonda Gerber(Helebrant) in Rochester; her sister Debbie Getchell (James) in St. Charles, Minneosta; two brothers, Adam in Austin and Jacob (Kris) in Rochester; nieces and nephews, Sierra, Garrett, Jae, Owin, Olive, and Osa; and grandfather Bernie Helebrant in Austin.

She is preceded in death by her dad, James; and grandparents, Patricia Stevens, Eugene and Charlene Gerber.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/22/2016

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FUNERAL NOTICE:

Muriel L. Wagner, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 20, 2016, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Memorials: Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/22/2016

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Muriel L. (Hemann) Wagner 1929-2016

Muriel L. Wagner, 86, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 20, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Muriel was born on May 27, 1929, to William and Ina (Enright) Hemann in Austin. She was the youngest of three children. After graduating from St. Augustine High School, she began working in the office at Hormel Foods and waited for her high school sweetheart, David Wagner, to return from his U.S. Army station in Japan. They were wed July 2, 1949, in Austin.

Muriel became a homemaker and she and David raised five children. David passed away in 2007, but she remained in their lovely family home of almost 64 years. She loved working in her flower garden and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading, big band music and card games with her family. Muriel will be remembered for her tastefulness and elegance. She was devoted to her faith and her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include daughters, Susan (Tom) Peterson, Big Bend, Wisconsin; Mary Beth (Tom) Green, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; Amy (Peter) Wangen, Austin; sons, Terry (Barb) Wagner; Tim (Pam) Wagner, Austin; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and her sister, Joyce Mallory, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother, Kenneth Hemann.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes and Father Paul Nelson officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/25/2016

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Muriel Lucille (Hemann) Wagner 1929-2016
May 27, 1929 - March 20, 2016

Obituary for Muriel Lucille Wagner

Muriel L. Wagner, 86, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 20, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Muriel was born on May 27, 1929, to William and Ina (Enright) Hemann, in Austin, Minnesota. She was the youngest of three children. After graduating from St. Augustine High School, she began working in the office at Hormel Foods and waited for her high school sweetheart, David Wagner, to return from his US Army station in Japan. They were wed July 2, 1949, in Austin.

Muriel became a homemaker and she and David raised five children. David passed away in 2007, but she remained in their lovely family home of almost 64 years. She loved working in her flower garden and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading, big band music and card games with her family. Muriel will be remembered for her tastefulness and elegance. She was devoted to her faith and her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include daughters: Susan (Tom) Peterson, Big Bend WI; Mary Beth (Tom) Green, Inver Grove Heights, MN; Amy (Peter) Wangen, Austin; sons: Terry (Barb) Wagner; Tim (Pam) Wagner, Austin; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and her sister, Joyce Mallory, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Kenneth Hemann.

Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes and Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home

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Born: April 12, 1924
Died: March 19, 2016

Pete Economou, 91, of Bloomington, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on March 19, 2016.

Pete was a member of Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Rochester. After immigrating from Ano Lousi, Greece, in 1956, Pete went on to own the Midtown Cafe in Austin for over 17 years with his wife, Tacia. Pete loved to garden; his yard was filled with beautiful flowers, fruits and vegetables. For many years he also gardened a separate plot of land in southwest Austin, the bounty of which he always shared with family and friends.

He is survived by children, Olga, Themis (Kathy), Maria (Jeff); grandchildren, Annie, Crissy, Peter, Sophia and Penelope; nephews, Angelo (Gina), Costas and Andreas.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Tacia; mother, Olga; father, Themistocles; two sisters; a brother-in-law; and in-laws, Maria and Strato.

Pete was proud of his Greek heritage and garden, but above all, he was proud of his family — they will miss him dearly. May his memory be eternal. Special thanks to Mary Rogotzke for her help and exceptional care over the past months.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be directed to either: Philoxenia House, Rochester, Minnesota, or Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin with Father Mark Munoz and Father George Dokos officiating. Trisagion will take place at 10 a.m. with visitation to follow until the time of the service. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the Holiday Inn following the interment.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/23/2016, and Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Funeral Notice: Everett C. Lee, 99

Everett C. Lee, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

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

Memorials: Memorials may be designated to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/23/2016

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Everett Curtis Lee

Born: September 24, 1916
Died: March 21, 2016

Everett C. Lee, 99 of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 21, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Everett Curtis Lee was born on September 24, 1916 in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, the son of Elmer and Clara (Esplein) Lee. Everett married Joy L. Billick on September 26, 1937 in Byron, Minnesota. He started at Hormel at the age of 16 and worked until his retirement in 1978. Everett and Joy moved to Port Charlotte, Florida where they lived for 24 years before moving back to Austin. Everett and Joy traveled a lot, visiting almost all 50 states. In his spare time, he liked to fish, go for daily walks, and tend his garden.

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

Everett is survived by his children: Jeannette (Richard) Lange, Bruce, WI; Ilene Sternal, Punta Gorda, FL; Raymond Lee and Svetlana, Austin, MN; Judy Lange, Rochester, MN; Ardith (William) Wagner, Austin, MN; Patricia (John) Weldon, Brownsdale, MN; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 26th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be designated to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 3/23/2016

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Born: January 29, 1928
Died: March 21, 2016

Alta J. Joynes, 88, formerly of Lyle and Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Alta was born on January 29, 1928 in Austin, Minnesota, to Conrad and Veta (Pope) Myhre. She graduated from Lyle High School in 1947. Alta married Norman G. Farlinger on October 21, 1947 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle. Together they had three children and farmed in the Lyle area until 1955 when they moved into town. Norman G. passed away in 1969 and Alta began working for the Lyle School as a cook for the next six years. Alta married Norman L. Joynes on August 10, 1974 in Rochester, Minnesota. They moved to Albert Lea in 1975 where Alta worked as a baker for a local cafe. Alta loved to bake pies, cakes and cookies; it didn’t matter what she baked, it was always good! Later in their retirement, Alta and Norman L. moved to Austin.

She was a member Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle and volunteered with the "Willing Workers" for Woodbury Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Norman G. Farlinger in 1969, second husband Norman L. Joynes in 2015, step grandson Tony Coughlin, sisters Loretta Leidall and Florence Golberg.

Alta is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Darwin and Swanee Farlinger, Austin, MN and David and Kathy Farlinger, LeRoy, MN; daughter and son-in-law: Diane and Jeff Korte, Forest City, IA; step daughter: Elizabeth Coughlin, Austin, MN; eight grandchildren; one step granddaughter; several great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law: Eugene and Audrey Myhre, St. Ansgar, IA; nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, March 28th at Woodbury Cemetery with the Reverend Scott Meyer officiating. There will be a lunch and reception at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle following the interment service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 3/23/2016
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 3/25/2016

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Robert J. Dunn, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Bob was born September 9, 1927, in Moose Lake, Minnesota, to John and Bertha (Strehlow) Dunn. He married Ellen Thompson of Albert Lea in August 1950. To this union three daughters and a son were born, Mary Ellen McCarren, Oakland, California, Kathryn Dunn, Tucson, Arizona, Pat (David) Larson, Austin, Minnesota, and Robert Michael Dunn who passed away in April 2001.

After serving in the United State Air Force he was an electrician for the Hormel Company for 41-and-a-half years. Boating, camping, traveling, and flying were his hobbies. Bob and Ellen also delivered motor homes to dealers and took many cruises.

Bob did volunteer service and was in the Honor Guard for veterans' funerals and was a member of the American Legion and disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen, Austin, Minnesota; three daughters; grandsons, Jeremy Ashton, Justin Ashton, and Tom Dunn; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha; son, Robert; sisters, Elizabeth and Lorraine (brother-in-law, Frank); sister-in-law, Beulah Sorby (Jerry); brothers-in-law, Larry Thompson (Marion), Dewain Thompson (Shirly), Melvin Thompson.

Graveside services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/24/2016

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Katherine Nagle, 100, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Primrose Retirement Community.

Katherine Avery was born July 30, 1915, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Pichner) Avery. She graduated from high school in Minneapolis before attending the University of Minnesota, where she received her undergraduate degree and Pharmacy degree. On July 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to Donald Nagle in Minneapolis. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Austin. Katherine made her living as a pharmacist at various Austin pharmacies over the years, including St. Olaf Hospital. An avid reader, she enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles, cooking and playing bridge. Katherine belonged to the First United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Zonta club.

Survivors include her husband Donald Nagle of Austin, Minnesota; her son Lon Nagle also of Austin; her daughter Barbara (Andy) Harbut of Mesa, Arizona; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Katherine was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Emma Avery; her son Bruce; her daughter-in-law Carol; and one brother Wilton Avery.

A private family graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the First United Methodist Church or recipient of donor’s choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/24/2016

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Bill Knutson passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and so many who knew him by his friendly smile and kind greeting.

Bill was born on June 30, 1922, In Rake, Iowa, to Eddie and Ella Knutson. He graduated from high school in Adams, Minnesota. He was employed by George A. Hormel as office manager in the Dallas plant and was then named general credit manager for the Hormel Corporate Office in Austin, Minnesota, until his retirement. Bill and his wife Barbara moved to Longview, Texas, in 1984.

Bill served as a medic in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army from October 1942 to September 1945. He was in the five major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion.

He dearly loved being with his family and enjoyed spending time talking about current events, playing cards and board games, and watching sports. Making Lefse at family gatherings was a tradition that spans over four generations. He loved to laugh and brought joy to everyone he met. He didn't know a stranger and had a special gift of making each person feel important. He loved well! He will be remembered by his great hugs and his standard phrase "be kind to each other."

Bill was a member of First Lutheran Church in Longview.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jane Knutson; his parents, Eddie and Ella Knutson; two brothers, Al and Vance Knutson; and a grandson, Brad Lemmerman.

He is survived by his children, daughter and son-in-law Jan and Don MacClary of Littleton, Colorado; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Larry and Debbie Knutson of Longview, Texas; and daughter and son-in-law Linda and John Hines of Alba, Texas. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Papa Texas."

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday afternoon at Rader Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at First Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Jeff Borgwardt officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Park Mausoleum. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/25/2016

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Death removed the first soldier boy from Lyle in the final summons which took Elmer Peterman who was at Camp Hancock, Georgia. Elmer left home on September 5 with the drafted boys for Camp Grant, 111. After three weeks training there he was transferred with about forty others, to Camp Hancock, Georgia. He was taken sick and though at first it was thought not dangerous, he passed away Sunday, October 6, at the hospital.

Deceased was born in Lyle Center April 2, 1893 on the old home farm and here his life was spent at home at school and at work until he answered the call to the colors. Two brothers are serving their country, Roy, at Camp Newport News, Va., and James at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Georgia. His parents, Mr and Mrs. Frank Peterman are living, also two sisters, Laura and Anna and two brothers, Charlie and George, all at home. He gave his life for his country and his parents have the sympathy of all in their loss.

Funeral services were held city Sunday in charge of Rev. Moe, at the Lyle Lutheran church.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 16 Oct. 1918, page 7, column 1

Credit: Mitch Helle, 3/2016

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Mrs. Luman D. Carter.

Mrs. Luman D. Carter passed from this earthly life Thursday evening, July 5th, just one month from the date her husband was buried, after an illness lasting several months.

Mary E. Burgess, second youngest daughter of Jonathan and Oril Hitchcock Burgess, was born near Waukegan, Ill., June 27, 1844. When but a little girl her parents located at Lime Springs, Iowa, where she received her early education and where she later taught school. In 1860 the family moved to Mower county and she again engaged in teaching at Cedar City, many of her pupils still live to mourn her loss.

She was married September 23, 1863, to Luman D. Carter, and to them were born seven children, two sons and five daughters, all of whom are living. Charles of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Edward S. of Tehachapi, Cal.; Cairrie Engledrum of Long Beach, Cal.; Minnie De Groff of Minneapolis; Oril Lewis, Nellie Lewis and Edith Tyler of Austin. Two brothers also survive her, Rev. C. W. Burgess of Lime Springs and H. L. Burgess of this city.

After their marriage, Mr. Carter enlisted and his bride accompanied him to Fort Ripley where she cooked for the soldiers. After the war she was with her husband at Sauk Center until he received his discharge.

She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed social activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Relief Corps Ladies, of the G. A. R., the Friendship Club and other church and social orders. She was a member of the Methodist and enjoyed the activities of church life. Her kindly and loving disposition made for her many warm friends who mourn her demise.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the home and Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Mohney and the remains laid to rest beside those of her husband in Oakwood cemetery.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 11 July 1917, page 1, column 6

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Mrs. Harvey Hildebrand

The death of Mrs. Harvey Hildebrand marks the passing out of this world of one of God's noblest women, and the breaking up of a beautiful home wherein devoted husband and wife were just beginning to drink of life in its fullness. A woman of sterling qualities, a loving daughter, dear sister, a most beloved wife, her christian influence permeated all the activities of her life. Her sudden demise (unlooked for because her health and spirits seemed the best until a few hours previous) in the prime of life, at the time of the budding of her dearest and fondest hopes, is like unto the "broken pitcher at the fountain."

Ethel Lavina Cobb was born at Mona, Iowa, Sept. 26, 1880 and her girlhood days were spent there. Her educational training included courses at Cedar Falls Normal, Winona Normal, Thomas Training school at Detroit and at Stout Institute. For 3 years she was engaged as teacher in our Lyle schools, one year at Minnereka, one year at Le Roy and later as head of the department of economics in Marshall High School.

She became affiliated with the Lyle Congregational church Dec. 1, 1895. Her marriage occurred June 10th, 1914. It was as housewife and mistress of the home that the talents and virtues of this generous soul shone ih their true splendor. While a happy expectant mother her earthly career was suddenly ended by her death on March 13, 1917, from pueperal eclampsia.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 21 March 1917, page 4, column 5

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John Osborne passed away at the home of Miss Deming, Saturday March 17, 1917, of heart failure. He had been about as usual and was out in the yard walking around and on entering the house sank into a chair unconscious. Dr. Leck was called but he had passed away before his arrival.

He was born November 2, 1851, and was one of a family of ten children, all of whom are living except his brother George who died last September. He was generally known as Uncle John. The funeral services were held Tuesday at the Chapel, conducted by Rev. Mahoney.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 21 March 1917, page 4, column 6
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Mrs. Amy Galloway one of Austin's brightest and most loved women passed away at her home last Thursday morning. She had been failing since she fell a few weeks previous and her last sickness was pneumonia. She was nearly eighty years old and kept up bravely until the end which came just after midnight Wednesday.

Mrs. Galloway was one of the Christian mothers whose life in our midst made many people happy by her acts of cheerfulness and kindness, She spent some of the time of her later years traveling about and enjoying the beauties of the world. She visited Hawaii and spent several seasons in California.

Amy M. Carter, daughter of John and Charlotte (Phelps) Carter, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Canada, was born at Milton, Shefford County, Canada, June 22, 1837. She was married to Mr. James Darrah, June 16, 1857, in Providence, R. I. Mr. Darrah died, in 1862. He had been home on a furlough from the war and was returning back to his regiment, when attacked by a skirmishing party, he was shot and killed.

Mrs. Darrah with her little daughter Estelle M., came west and settled at Cedar City where her father and mother were then living. She was married on June 8, 1868 to Albert Galloway of this city and took to her heart and her life the two motherless children, Will and Rose, the latter now the wife of C. W. Tyler of Breckenridge, which were already in the Galloway home. To Mr. and Mrs. Galloway were born two sons, Charles D. and Elbert, both of Austin, who with her daughter, Estelle M. Dyke of New York City, all survive her. Mr. Galloway died October 6, 1907. She leaves beside her children, five brothers and two sisters; A. E. Carter, L. D. Carter, Dan Carter of Austin, John Carter of Lyle and Rev. T. E. Carter of Dewey, Oklahoma, Mrs. Emma Hoy of Minneapolis and Mrs. C. A. Jones of Boone, Iowa. Also six grand-children. One brother and three sisters are dead.

She was a member of the Methodist church all her life, also a member of the Ladies of the G. A. R.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 24 Jan. 1917, page 8, column 5.
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Jason A. Fraser died at his home six miles south of Austin Thursday afternoon, July 13, at 4 o'clock. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis which Mr. Fraser had suffered three years ago last February and from which he never entirely rallied. He was able to be around, but never able to take up active labor after that time.

Jason A. Fraser was one of a family of nine children. He was born in Haldimind, Ontario, Canada, May 13, 1848. He was married in the place of his birth, December 25, 1873 to Miss Mary Ann Bradley. To them seven children were born, all of whom survive him and live near Austin, Mrs. Park Brandon, Robert A., Chauncey A., Ruth and Agnes. Also Orin J., of Rowley, la., and Will of Montana. He is also survived by his wife and his oldest brother, the latter of whom resides in Michigan.

Mr. Frazer was a life long member of the Methodist church. He was a congenial companion and neighbor, liked by old and young alike. He was a man who never made enemies but always had a good word for all.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house with burial in the Enterprise cemetery.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 19 July 1916, page 8, column 4

NOTE: birth year differs between obituary and headstone
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Mrs. D. L. Niles

Mrs. Niles died Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Miss D. L. Phelps was born in Canada East 1838. The family, twelve sons and daughters, moved with their parents to Wisconsin and then to Lyle and Austin township in 1856. Mrs. Niles is the last of her large family to pass away. Had she lived a few weeks longer she would have been 77 years of age. She taught school at Cedar City previous to her marriage to John B. Niles, which took place at the residence of her sister Mrs. Alfred Cressey on the farm four miles south of Austin. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. David Tice who built the first M. E. church in Austin. Her husband died years ago. She since lived with her daughter Mrs. Thomas Parker in Minneapolis.

The body was brought here for burial Thursday and services were held Friday afternoon at one o'clock from the Eaton Officer home, 102 Cedar street. Rev. Cressey assisted Dr. Stout who conducted the service.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican 14 July 1915, page 8, column 4 under heading "DEATHS"

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Marilyn Carol Lewis, 81, died peacefully with her family around her at The Neighbors of Dunn County Memory Care facility in Menomonie, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She had resided there for almost two-and-a-half years.

She was born February 25, 1935, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, and was raised in Lyle, Minnesota. She married Richard Lewis on June 24, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota. They lived in Austin until 1961 and then moved to Stewartville. They moved to Rochester in 1988.

Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker and with her husband raised five children. During her husband’s illness and subsequent death, she worked outside the home at Mayo Clinic until 2000. After her retirement, she was an avid volunteer for many organizations including the Red Cross and Mayo Clinic. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and traveling.

Survivors include four daughters, Kris (Steven) Anderson of Rosemount, Minnesota, Jane (Greg) Henderson of Hudson, Wisconsin, Sue (Thomas) Slightam of Stewartville, Minnesota, Marny (Kyle) Billings of Stewartville, Minnesota; a son, Jim (Lori) of Colfax, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Ann (Cliff) Diggins, Gloria (Sonny) Read; and three brothers, Dick, Phillip, and Dave Block.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

The memorial service for Marilyn Carol Lewis will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Stewartville. The Rev. Wane Souhrada will officiate. If so desired, memorials may be directed to The Alzheimer Association. Online tributes are being welcomed and may be written at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/29/2016

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MRS. C. L. CARSON LAID TO REST AT WOODBURY FRIDAY

Cora Jane Butts who died March 15 at Amery, Wis., was born July 2, 1878, at Woodbury, Minn., and moved with her parents to the home near London when she was nine years old, and there grew to womanhood.

She was married to C. L. Carson Dec. 20, 1906 and lived in this vicinity until 1912, when they moved to Amery, Wis. Her death came as a great shock to her folks and many friends as he did sewing in their homes for several years. Her health had not been very good for about a year but she was always brave and cheerful.

Mrs. Carson had been for a visit with the home folks, bidding them goodby only six weeks ago, they little thinking then it would be the last time. She was confined to her bed only sixteen hours with that dread disease, diabetis mellitus. She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her husband and one son Chester Roy, nine years old, her aged father and mother who are both in poor health, and one sister, Mrs. Will Wynn of Mitchell, Iowa, besides a host of friends and neighbors both here and at her late home at Amery, Wis.

Mrs. Carson united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of eighteen and always remained true to her faith. At the time of her death she was a member of the Valgo Ladies Aid.

She was a loving wife and mother, always devoted to her home and family, a thoughtful, loving daughter, thinking more of the comfort of others than of herself.

Funeral services were held at her parent's home near London and the body laid to rest in Woodbury Cemetery, Friday afternoon.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 22 March 1920, page 8, column 2]
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DEAD FROM INFLUENZA

Alfred Dennison, Living 6 Miles South of City Succumbs To Disease Today

Alfred Denison, 29 years old well liked and widely known young farmer, living six miles south of Austin died suddenly early this morning from the effects of influenza which developed into pneumonia. He took sick last Wednesday growing worse Friday night.

Mr. Dennison leaves to mourn his untimely death, a wife and two children. He was a young man of the finest character, thrifty and industrious, always anxious to assist and serve his neighbors.

The funeral, which is private, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Enterprise cemetery.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 26 Jan. 1920, page 8, column 4

Note: The different spellings of Dennison/Denison

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George E. Osborn died Thursday at St. Olaf hospital of cancer of the bowels. Deceased was born in Cedar City 53 years ago, and has always lived near Austin. His father and mother are dead but he was the first of a family of ten children to pass away. His sisters and brothers are John and Arad Osborn and Mrs. Melissa Evans of this city, Wm. of Underwood, Minn., Chas. and Herb. S. of Bellingham, Wash., Henrietta Marsh of Reading, Mich., Nancy J. of Vassar, Manitoba and Stephen of Baraboo, Wis.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 1:30 by Rev. Wade from the Henry Denning home southwest of the city. Interment in Cedar City cemetery.

Source: Mower County Transcript-Republican, 27 Sept. 1916, page 1, column 2 under heading "OBITUARIES"

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Dale Richard Wood, 63

Dale Richard Wood, known to most as Woody, 63, of Lake City died Friday, March 25, 2016, at his residence.

He was born October 17, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, to Richard and Violet (Malchow) Wood. He grew up in Austin and graduated high school from there. In December of 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1972. He moved to Lake City and began working at Federal Mogul, where he worked for 43 years until retiring in April 2015. On August 10, 1996, he married Kim Beck in Lake City. Dale was a member of the Lake City VFW Post No. 8729. He enjoyed camping, darts, beanbags, gambling, the Minnesota, Twins, but most of all the Minnesota Vikings.

Dale is survived by his wife, Kim of Lake City; four daughters, Natalie (Kert) Nelson of Faribault, Rachael Wood of Roseville, Jessica (Neil) Bauman of Blooming Prairie, Angela (Neo Richardson) Wood of Rochester; son, J.D. (Cece) Wood of Faribault; step-daughters, Shawna O'Reilly of Rochester, Kelly (Ken) Alber of Manchester, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; brother, Dennis Wood of Apache Junction, Arizona; three sisters, Mavis Wood of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Patty (Dale) Lundberg of Austin, Minnesota, Shirley Springer of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Violet Wood; and brother, Dean Wood.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Church with the Rev. Scott Fiege Officiating. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel in Lake City and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will take place at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/28/2016

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Frank Allen Dvorak, 73, of Buckeye, Arizona, and Tofte, Minnesota, died as a result of metastatic colon cancer Feb. 28, 2016, in his home with his family by his side.

Frank was born to the late Viola and Frank Dvorak November 4, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota. He was raised in Austin with his sister Ann Nordlund of Bemidji, Minnesota. Frank graduated from Austin High School in 1960 and received a Bachelors Degree, magna cum laude, in Economics from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1963. He married the love of his life Barbara Gale McMahon Dvorak in 1963. Frank graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1967. He lived and practiced law briefly in southern California. The rest of his life Frank was a true Minnesotan, living and working in Plymouth and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Frank practiced law for 45 years as a partner at Foley & Mansfield and Mackall, Crounse & Moore in Minneapolis. He raised a family in Plymouth, Minnesota, becoming very involved in the New Hope -- Plymouth Athletic Association and co-founding the Breck School Spirit Association. Frank was also deeply involved in the DFL Party, helping manage and coordinate local political campaigns.

Frank touched so many lives with his generous spirit. Whether it was the Legal Aid Society of Minnesota, Hamline University, Brunswick United Methodist Church of Crystal, Minnesota, or the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota for which he served as legal counsel, Frank always made time and the effort to help in any way he could.

One of his most treasured accomplishments was being inducted into the Hamline University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. Frank loved all sports whether it was pitching for his Wooddale Fathers softball team or attending men’s basketball games at the University of Minnesota for over 35 years.

Frank is survived by his wife Barb Dvorak of Buckeye, Arizona, and Tofte, Minnesota; two of his children, Mike Dvorak of Plymouth, Minnesota, and Heather Dvorak-Lain of Anthem, Arizona; his two grandchildren, Trevor Lain and Teagan Dvorak; and his two beloved dogs Scamp and Rocket.

Frank is preceded in death by his son, Dean Dvorak.

A memorial service will be held May 14 at 11 a.m. at Hamline University Methodist Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Instead of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota and Hamline University Athletic Department. Please join Frank’s family in sharing memories, pictures or videos on his tribute wall at www.caminodelsol.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/27/2016

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Obituary for Robert John Dunn

Robert J. Dunn, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Bob was born September 9, 1927, in Moose Lake, Minnesota to John and Bertha (Strehlow) Dunn. He married Ellen Thompson of Albert Lea in August 1950. To this union three daughters and a son were born: Mary Ellen McCarren, Oakland, CA, Kathryn Dunn, Tucson, AZ, Pat (David) Larson, Austin, MN, Robert Michael Dunn (passed away, April 2001).

After serving in the United State Air Force he was an electrician for the Hormel Company for 41 years. Boating, camping, traveling, and flying were his hobbies. Bob and Ellen also delivered motor homes to dealers and took many cruises.

Bob did volunteer service and was in the Honor Guard for veterans' funerals and was a member of the American Legion and disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen, Austin, Minnesota; three daughters; grandsons, Jeremy Ashton, Justin Ashton, and Tom Dunn; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha; son, Robert; sisters, Elizabeth and Lorraine (brother-in-law, Frank); sister-in-law, Beulah Sorby (Jerry); brothers-in-law, Larry Thompson (Marion), Dewain Thompson (Shirly), Melvin Thompson.

Graveside services are being planned for a later date.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

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Funeral Notice: Alice Moldenhauer, 89

Alice Moldenhauer, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2016, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Brett Williams officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Worlein Funeral Home.

Interment: Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/28/2016

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Alice J. Moldenhauer, 89

Alice J. Moldenhauer, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday afternoon, March 26, 2016, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Alice Jean Dykeman was born December 28, 1926, in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd and Alta (Warner) Dykeman. A 1944 graduate of Winona High School, Alice worked as a waitress at the Garden Gate in Winona. She married Donald J. Moldenhauer on January 2, 1951. The couple lived in Winona, Minnesota, and Los Angeles, California, before moving to Austin in the summer of 1957, where they became members of the First Baptist Church. In Austin, she worked as a waitress at Don’s Café and then at the Elks Club from 1970-2011. Alice loved spending time with her children and family, who will dearly miss her.

Survivors include her sons, Scott Moldenhauer, and Jeff (Valerie) Moldenhauer, both of Austin; four grandchildren, Jason, Jane, Jeanna, and Julie; three great-grandchildren, Adelai, Audrey, and Aliza.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Alta Dykeman; her husband Donald Moldenhauer in April 1994; and her brother Dean Dykeman.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

The Moldenhauer family would like to express special thanks to Norma Jane for her faithful correspondence with Alice during her nursing home stay. Her pretty cards and letters were helpful along with Jeff’s phone calls that kept the two interacting as long as possible; also thanks to Jean Hagan (Alice’s roommate) for her love and kindness; thanks and appreciation to Sacred Heart Care Center for keeping Alice feeling loved, comfortable and cared for during her entire stay; and finally, thanks to cousin Margaret for her comforting way and her helping spirit in times of loss. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/29/2016

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Linda E. Pieper, 68, of Rochester, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at her residence in Rochester.

Linda Elaine Pieper was born on March 4, 1948, to Jerry and Mildred (Ulwelling) Pieper in Austin, Minnesota. She was raised and grew up in Rose Creek and Austin.

Linda lived at Hiawatha Homes in Rochester for the past 13 years and worked for Cedar Valley Workshop in Austin for over 30 years as well as Ability Building Centers in Rochester. Linda enjoyed Lawrence Welk music, bowling, and shooting pool.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred Pieper of Pine Island, Minnesota; brother, Mike (Renee) Pieper of Rochester, Minnesota; sister, Carol Forrester of Austin, Minnesota; three nieces, Tracey (Steven) Maxfield, Jessica Pieper, and Rebecca Pieper; and one nephew Todd Forrester.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry.

There will be a funeral service on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ranfranz and Vine. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery Austin, Minnesota. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/29/2016

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Shirley Mae Gomer, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Sunday, March 27, 2016.

Shirley was born in Austin on November 9, 1924, to Jim and Clarissa (Titus) Greenlee. She attended Austin High School. After her schooling, she worked for George A. Hormel Inc. for a few years then she moved to California to work at Coronado Island during World War II. On April 27, 1946, Shirley married Harold Gomer at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. They started a family and Shirley became a homemaker. Shirley went back to work for Hormel's and then later worked for Woolworth's for 10 years, and at Comforcare for a short period of time.

Shirley was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the Austin American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as the president for many years. Shirley and Harold were avid dancers that took lessons and were fun to watch on the dance floor. Shirley and her family loved to travel. They consistently were able to take annual vacations, in which fond memories were formed. She loved gardening and plants and the occasional trip to Las Vegas with Harold.

Shirley is survived by her husband Harold of Austin; children, Pamela (David) Crawley of Orange, California, Patricia (Mark) Swanson of Ocean Shores, Washington, Mark (Lisa) Gomer of Hinton, Oklahoma, Cheryl (Larry) Reichl of Albert Lea; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, a grandson and three siblings.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Dale Tupper officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home and again an hour prior to the funeral at the church on Friday. There will be a Rosary at 5 p.m. on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home. The burial will follow the funeral mass at Grandview Cemetery. Online Condolences-www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/29/2016

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