Sherri Goddard-Nelson, 59, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at her home.

Sherri was born May 10, 1956, in Charles City, Iowa, to Eleanor and Marvin Goddard. She grew up in Nashua, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Nashua in 1974.

On August 6, 2005, Sherri married Timothy Nelson in Austin. The couple resided in Austin. Sherri worked at Hormel since January 1986. Sherri enjoyed crocheting, drawing, playing games, painting, riding motorcycle, and spending time with her family and numerous friends.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy Nelson, Austin, Minnesota; daughter, Heather (Darin) Lumm, Medford, Minnesota; son, Sky (Britney) Thompson, Owatonna, Minnesota; three step daughters, Rachel (Arthur) Powell, Clarks Grove, Mionnesota, Jennifer (Andrew) Douty, Austin, Minnesota, Kimberly Nelson, Austin, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Linda (Richard) Kellogg, Fort Dodge, Iowa; two brothers, Gary (Carol) Goddard, Nashua, Iowa, Larry (Pauline) Goddard, Owatonna, Minnesota; father-in-law, Joseph Nelson (Arlene Hueman), Austin, Minnesota; nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Sherri is preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and Marvin Goddard; mother-in-law, Mary Anne Nelson.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Chinander officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/27/2016

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Carroll Johnson Funeral At Our Savior's

Carroll Harlan Johnson, son of Henry and Sadie Johnson of Lyle, died at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minn. February 27 at the age of 33. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Lyle, and was a graduate of the Lyle high school.

On April, 15, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Bakke of Lyle, at Austin, Minn, and to this union were born a son and two daughters.

He had been ill the past three years and was unable to work. His work was that of a mechanic, and for several years was employed at the Leidall Garage and Implement in Lyle. During the years of 1957-58, he was employed as a welder, at the Ford Co. and the Missile Dept. of Consolidated Steel Co. in Los Angles, California.

He is survived by his wife, his three children, Sammy 11, Kathy 9, Cindy 7, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Johnson; two sisters, (Eva) Mrs. Maurice Asper, LaMirado, California; (Norma) Mrs. Harold Lundquist, Austin, Minn.; two brothers, Harold of Temple City, California and his twin brother, Clair of Denver, Colorado.

Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran church Friday, March 2 with the Rev. Stanley Klemesrud officiating, with committal rites at Pleasant Hill cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Pallbearers were Robert Olson, Leonard Leidall, Spencer Morgan, Larry Morgan and Delmer Morgan, and Ronald Haugland.

Relatives attending from out of town were Miss Orla Johnson and Lafayette Olson of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Weber, Clayton, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. Clair Johnson, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Maurice Asper, LaMirdao, California, Mrs. Thea Johnson, Rochester, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olson and Bennie Olson of Albert Lea.

Others attending were from Chester, Iowa, Rose Creek, London and Austin, Minnesota.

Source: St. Ansgar Enterprise, 8 March 1962,
Lyle Leader News supplement, page 1, column 1

Credit: Mitch Helle

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Anders Knudsen Rites Held At Our Savior's

Funeral services for a well known, prominent Union township farmer, Anders Knudsen, 61, who died from a lingering illness at Mitchell County Memorial hospital in Osage April 22, were held at Our Savior Lutheran church in Lyle Monday, April 24 with the Rev. Merland Johnson officiating. Interment was in Six-Mile Grove Lutheran cemetery.

Anders Nielsen Knudsen, son of Thomas and Jensine Knudsen was born April 26, 1899 at Erritson, Denmark. He attended school at Erritson, Denmark and also Agricultural School at Haslev, Denmark. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith there. On March 31, 1926 he married Ingeborg Kallesen at Bjert, Denmark and they came to America on their wedding trip to make their home here. They first settled at Albert Lea and in 1942 moved to a farm east of Lyle in Union township, Mitchell County, Iowa where he resided until his death.

He served as a Board member of Mitchell County Farm Service, Company, at Osage, Iowa and also on the Toeterville CoOp Elevator Board, at Toeterville.

Was a member of Our Savior Lutheran church, serving as a Deacon, Chairman of the Jewish Mission Society and a member of the Sudan Mission Society at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Ingeborg, a son Thomas, and a grandson Anders Haugen; also three sisters, Hansine, Kirstine and Inger and four brothers, Marinus, Thorvald, Johannes and Henry, all residing in Denmark.

Pallbearers were Olaf Rosvoid, Max Patterson, Walter Leidall, Melvin Haugland, Earl Martell and Clifford Mayzlik.

Charles Ekle was soloist and Mrs. Olaf Rosvold accompanist The Rev. Fred Jacobsen, of Albert Lea,a lifelong friend, also spoke briefly.

Source: St. Ansgar Enterprise, 4 May 1961,
page 2, columns 3 & 4

Credit: Mitch Helle

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Delores R. (Mrs. Bernard) Sam, 81, of Faribault, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Delores Ramona, the daughter of Evald and Florence (Person) Sandstrom, was born October 6, 1934, in Battle Lake. She graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1951 and Gustavus Adolphus in 1955. Delores married Bernard Sam on Aug. 17, 1957, in Battle Lake. She taught school in Austin for four years and she also taught kindergarten at Jefferson Elementary in Faribault for 28 years.

She is survived by two children, Kathy "Sam" (and Monte) King of Rochester; and Jim (and Joanne) Sam of Faribault; one granddaughter, Shelby Peyton of Rochester; a brother, Dennis (and Sharon) Sandstrom of Red Wing; a sister-in-law, Joyce Sandstrom of Rosemount; nieces, nephews; and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bernard on May 24, 2011; and a brother, David Sandstrom.

Funeral services will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Faribault, on Monday, April 25, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Ashley Osborn officiating. Visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Sunday, April 24, 2016, from 1 to 5 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be at Eklund Cemetery, rural Rice County. Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 4/22/2016

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Ruth Marie Houff died March 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart Care Center at the age of 90.

Ruth Marie Houff was born November 6, 1925, in Waltham, Minnesota, to Carl and Amanda (Gade) Griese, the oldest of eight children. She was baptized November 21, 1925, by Rev. E. Marxhauson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin May 28, 1939, by Rev. W. F. Milbrath.

She attended St. John's Lutheran School and Austin Public Schools. Ruth and Ronald Joseph Houff were married March 19, 1944, in Austin by the Rev. W. F. Milbrath. She was a devoted wife and mother who spent most of her life in the Austin area as a homemaker. She enjoyed time with family and road trips to visit her parents and siblings and especially enjoyed visits with her sister, Mae, in nearby St. Ansgar, Iowa. She loved going for rides around the city and countryside, walks around her neighborhood, and the many friendly exchanges with neighbors. She loved reading the Reader's Digest and the Austin Daily Herald.

Ruth was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She especially enjoyed singing hymns. In her 80's, she began taking piano lessons which she enjoyed. In earlier years she was known for her great Sunday dinners. She was very generous with her time and resources and helped family members and others whenever they were in need. She was deeply concerned with the less fortunate and gave what she could for many causes.

She suffered a stroke in January 2014 and was under the care of her daughter, Kathryn, until April of 2015 when she moved into St. Mark's Living. In December 2015, she moved to Sacred Heart Care Center where she entered into eternal life on March 13, 2016. Family was always present and during her last days they were close at hand to lend comfort, love, and support.

Ruth is survived by her children, Clayton (Karen) Houff of Dawson, and Kathryn (Bob) Houff Anderson of Austin; her grandchildren, Sarah (Ben) Houff Hoese, Shawn Renee Hinrichs and fiancée, Jason Hultman, and Crystal Ann Hinrichs; step-grandchildren, Kristin (Paul) Prestholdt Johnshoy, Brian (Michelle) Prestholdt, and Robb (Rebecca) Prestholdt; six great-grandchildren, Theodore Gilbertson, Alec, Dylan, and Ashley Reinartz, Taylor Hinrichs, and Jayden Nelson; and seven step-great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Johnshoy, Braden, Garett, Brielle, Allie, Adelyn and Calvin Prestholdt; and her sisters, June (Donald) Hafften, and Verna Hafften; and brother, Leonard Griese; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Amanda; husband, Ronald, May 15, 2005; and grandson, Clayton Ronald Houff Jr., Sept. 14, 2012; her sisters, Mae Braun and Betty Boratz; and brothers, Lawrence and Walter Griese.

Ruth loved her family, her friends and her Lord. She will be greatly missed. Blessed be her memory.

A memorial service celebrating her life is being held April 30, 2016, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Bailey officiating

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 4/25/2016

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Myron J. Schultz, 85, North Kansas City, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his home.

He was born on March 11, 1931 in Austin, Minnesota.

He married the love of his life Betty Louise Sjobakken on January 16, 1954.

Myron proudly served in the United States Air Force in Korea. He received his Master's Degree in Education. He was an Educator Austin Public School in Mathematics for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Mary (Soukup) Schultz; one sister and three brothers; and a daughter, Lisa Ann.

Survivors include wife of 62 years, Betty; daughter, Cynthia and her husband Dr. Jeff Luerding; and four grandchildren, Lauren, Nickolas, Hannah and Victor.

Mr. Schultz was a member of the Missouri Cremation Service. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 4/25/2016

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Raymond Howard Voigt, age 88, of Taopi, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota following a brief illness.

Raymond was born January 8, 1928, to Laird and Irma (Dresbach) Guy in Clayton Township, Mower County, Minnesota. His mother experienced a stroke prior to his birth, and he went to live with the Otto and Gertrude (Priebe) Voigt family on their farm north of Taopi. He was raised on the Voigt farm with older brothers Leonard, Ralph, and Russell and sister, Emma.

On September 11, 1949, he was united in marriage to Evelyn (Ev) Bly at the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota. To this union six children were born: Norm, Larry, Ron, Cindy, Randy, and Char.

Ray and Ev farmed the family farm on the east side of Taopi and continued living there in retirement. Ray worked for Weyerhaeuser in Austin, Minnesota for 24 years. He was known to be a hard worker and always able to help his neighbor. He loved farming and John Deere tractors. He was an avid horseman and enjoyed gaming, especially with his favorite horse, Cheetah. He was a past member of the Mower County Posse and past member and president of the LeRoy Saddle Club.

He was a 4-H leader for the Taopi Rustler's 4-H Club. In later years he enjoyed raising quarter horses, breaking them from colts, camping, and trail riding. He especially enjoyed family camping weekends at Forestville State Park.

He was very proud of all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and made sure everyone felt special and loved. He loved his wife of 66 years dearly. He was a member of the Taopi Covenant Church and served as congregation chairman for 24 years. He later was a member of the Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Ray is survived by his wife, Ev of Taopi; children, Norm (Beth) Voigt of Nashwauk, Minnesota, Larry (Dianna) Voigt of Adams, Minnesota, Ron (Sherrie) Voigt of Austin, Minnesota, Cindy (Chuck) Landherr of Rochester, Minnesota, Randy (RoeAnn) Voigt of Taopi, Minnesota, and Char Osmundson of Rochester, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren, Jackie, Matt, Amanda, Brandon, Jesi, Maria, Stephanie, Lori, Kevin, Beau, Shauna, Ray, Kristin, Amy, Brady, Brian, Kallie, Jordan, and Tori; 33 grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Edith Guy of Grand Meadow, Minnesota and Marcelle Voigt of LeRoy, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Wayne, Edwin, and Lyman Guy, and Leonard, Ralph, and Russell Voigt; sister, Emma Olson; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Marys Hospital and Seasons Hospice for their kindness and compassion.

Funeral services for Ray will be held 1p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy with Pastor Mike Kroeker officiating. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Taopi. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the church and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday. Hindt Funeral Home of Le Roy is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 4/24/2016

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Gene Allen Conner, age 60, of Austin, passed away Monday, April 19, 2016 at his home.

Gene was born August 20, 1955 in LeMars, Iowa to Junior and Darlene (Sanow) Conner. He grew up in Austin. On May 22, 1975 he married Mary Lobb of Austin. To that union, a daughter was born. He then married Linda Josephson. She passed away in 1999. Gene worked for Queen of Angels Church, Holsum Foods, Queens, and alongside his wife, Linda, managing the Sinclair Gas Station.

Gene loved to spend time with is brothers and sisters and friends. He enjoyed watching Westerns and knew history very well.

Survivors include his significant other, Kathy Heathman, Austin; daughter, Tara (Matt) Conner, Austin; mother, Darlene Conner, Austin; three grandchildren, Austin and Addison Mattice and Marcus Folie; siblings, Bruce Conner, Austin, Barb (John) Parmenter, Austin; twin brother, Dean (Wendy) Conner, Austin, Betty (Daryl) Griese, Austin, Ricky (Lori) Conner, Bloomington, Deb Enfield (Don), Austin, Penny Conner, Austin, Bonnie (John) Morrison, Humboldt, Iowa; brother-in-law, Brian Dodd, Austin; special cousins, Kevin and Malia Mouser; 24 nieces; 22 nephews; special friends, Ward and Sue Freese.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Conner; father, Junior Conner; sister, Fay Enfield; sisters-in-law, Diane Conner and Gloria Bina; maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Mayer Funeral Home with Lieutenant Dave Amick officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 4/21/2016
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 4/26/2016

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Michalene "Mickey" Souhrada, 56, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home.

Michalene Fay Downing was born June 19, 1959, in Moline, Illinois, to Charles and Katherine (Schlenzen) Downing. She was a graduate of the Orion High School in Orion, Illinois. On Sept. 17, 1977, Mickey was united in marriage to Martin Souhrada in Osco, Illinois. Throughout her life, Mickey worked at the Cresco Hospital, Charter House, Home Federal, and most recently at Mayo Clinic.

Mickey had a love of education. She homeschooled her children, loved to read and learn, taught her coworkers everything she knew, and recently graduated from the Upper Iowa University with a master's degree in Higher Education Administration. Mickey was an inspiration to her whole family. She had a great sense of humor, was well liked by many, cared for people, and most of all was a loving mother. Mickey also enjoyed watching her husband work in the garden, the smell of flowers, listening to music, the ocean, and was an animal lover. To continue on being a giving person, Mickey's wishes to be an organ donor were granted.

Mickey is survived by her husband of 38 years, Martin of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; children, Tia Souhrada of Texas, Crystel Souhrada of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Jolene Souhrada of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and Ricky Souhrada of Minnesota; siblings, Charlene (Mike) Lindbeck of Illinois, Bill (Kathy) Downing of Illinois, Richard (Pam) Downing ofIllinois, and Lyle (Loretta) Downing of Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life for Michalene “Mickey” Souhrada will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Stewartville United Methodist Church, 900 John Wesley Ave. NW, Stewartville, Minnesota 55976 along with Martin's Benefit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Katherine.

A celebration of life for Michalene "Mickey" Souhrada will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Stewartville United Methodist Church, 900 John Wesley Ave. NW, Stewartville, Minnesota 55976 along with Martin's Benefit.

Memorials are preferred to her family. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5/11/2016

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Helen Jane Pearson, 87, of Owatonna, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 24, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

She was born March 30, 1929, on the family farm in Granada, Minnesota, the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Bremer) Kruger. Helen attended school in Granada, Rose Creek and rural schools near Oakland. She married Frank Pearson on March 2, 1952. They lived in the country near Lyle where they raised four children. They later moved to Owatonna and Helen remained a stay at home mom. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church where she enjoyed hosting Bible studies in her home for many years. Helen had a passion for collecting dolls, caring for her many plants, doing crafts with plastic canvas and crocheting. Helen was a very strong, independent woman. Her strong will to remain independent was the reason she was able to remain in her own home for so many years.

She is survived by her children, Mark (and Jackie) Pearson of Owatonna, Jane Pearson of Ellendale, Lori Pearson of Austin, David Pearson of Austin; seven grandchildren, Brent (and Lori) Pearson of Mankato, Eric Pearson of Rochester, Nikki (and Alan) Callahan of Waseca, Matt Radke of Moose lake, Amy Strand of Ellendale, Bryan (and Brandy) Dirksen of Austin, Scott Dirksen of Geneva; 15 great grandchildren, Aubrie, Blake, Brayden, Brennen, Riley, Lucas, Brianna, Brendon, Brooklyn, Ali, Thomas, Aubree, Bradley, Sammy, Logan; brother, Harold (and Charlene) Kruger of Oakland; twin sisters, LaVonne Froiland of Oakland, Lois Chapek of Albert Lea and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by Frank Pearson; great grandson, Makio Radke; brother, William Kruger; sister, Delores Wood; sister-in-law, Genevieve Kruger; brothers-in-law: Wayne Wood, Kermit Froiland, Arthur Chapek; nephews: Stephen Froiland, John Wood, Randy Chapek and Andy Chapek.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and at Our Savior's Lutheran Church from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with The Reverend John Weisenburger officiating. Interment will be in the Oakland Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Steele County Food Shelf or to the donor's choice. Helen's loving smile will be missed by her family and friends. Blessed be her memory.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/26/2016

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Melvin Herbert Callies, 77, of Austin, Minnesota died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at his home.

Mel was born August 13, 1938, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Barbara (Zacher) and Herbert Callies. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1956. Mel was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth.

On June 1, 1963, he married Judy Erickson. They moved to Austin, Minnesota, in 1970 where Melvin taught in the Austin Public School System for 27 years. Mel enjoyed coaching hockey and girls' softball during many of those years.

Survivors include his wife, Judy; son, Peter (Laurie); daughter, Cathy Miller (Greg); two grandchildren, Marcus and Megan Miller, who he loved dearly; brother, Herb Callies; sister, Barbara Wicklund; brother, Steve Young (Lauren); as well as a niece and two nephews.

Mel is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post No. 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1216.

Memorials are preferred to the Gift of Life Transplant House or donor's choice.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/26/2016
See also: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/20/2016

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Funeral notice: Tom Schleicher, 69

Tom Schleicher, 69, of Bondurant, Iowa, formerly of Austin, died on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Courtyard Estates at Cedar Point in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

Service: A memorial service will be held at the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church at 10 a.m., April 28, 2016.

Visitation: Visitation will be at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry, Iowa.

Interment: Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Adel, Iowa.

Memorials: Memorials will be given to Perry High School or Courtyard Estates -- Pleasant Hill and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/26/2016

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Tom Eugene Schleicher

Tom Schleicher age 69 of Bondurant and formerly of Perry, Iowa, died on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Courtyard Estates at Cedar Point in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. Burial will be in the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Adel, Iowa. Memorials will be given to Perry High School or Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home.

Tom Eugene Schleicher was born on January 31, 1947, at Austin, Minnesota, to Thomas Gifford and Rebecca Mary Bertha (Kraft) Schleicher. He graduated from Austin High School and then attended four Years at Wartburg later obtaining his Master's degree in education from Winona State University. He continued his education and obtained his Master's degree in School Counseling. He was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Stevens at Austin, Minnesota, on April 26, 1969. He started teaching at Tigerton, Wisconsin, and then served in the Navy during Vietnam. While in the Navy he was honored with the Outstanding Recruit award. After returning from the Navy he taught at YJB and then came to Perry, retiring in 2005.

He was a member of the Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry. He was also a member of the Elks Club in Perry, SOAR and the Gamma House Fraternity. He enjoyed painting rocks, baby sitting his grandchildren, biking, bird watching and going fishing at Lake Washburn in MN. Sports were a big part of his teaching career and he was very active in intermural sports, was coach of the state 2A boys state basketball champions in 1988 and had many coaching honors in volleyball and basketball including Wartburg's Coach of the year award. He also loved watching grandchildren's sporting/dancing events. His favorite professional teams were the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. His love for sports carried over to the point that owned and operated a baseball and sports memorabilia store. When playing with the grandkids he would talk to the cows with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Schleicher, Bondurant, Iowa, daughters, Brenna (Michael) Peel, Ankeny, Iowa, and Brenee (Chris) Herrick, Urbandale, Iowa; grandchildren, Haylee, Kaylyn, Jacob, Lukas and Ashton; and a sister, Alvis (John) Houston, Rochester, Minnesota.

Source: Carris Family Funeral Home website, 4/27/2016

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Jeanne Ann Ruble, 71, a longtime Austin resident, died Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016, at the Select Senior Living in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Jeanne was born June 1, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore and Esther (Dahlback) Fricke. She graduated from Austin High School in 1962 and Austin Community College in 1978. Jeanne had been employed by the University of Minnesota Hormel Institute in Administration for 35 years. In 1990, she was united in marriage to Randy Ruble who preceded her in death.

Jeanne enjoyed music and dancing, especially loved Elvis music, traveling with her husband Randy, in a band, also enjoyed knitting and sewing.

She is survived by her sons Jeff (Val Jacobs) Perry of Ramsey, Minnesota, and Todd Perry of Lakeville, Minnesota; grandchildren include: Riley, Carter, and Crosby Perry, Olivia, Matthew, Martha, Eleanor and Gweneviere Perry; and one brother survives, Jerry (Kathy) Dahlback of Onalaska, Wisconsin.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Randy and granddaughter Ellie Perry.

Memorial services for Jeanne will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the St Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota. Pastor Paul Lutter will officiate. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.

Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/27/2016

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Genevieve (Jan) Josephine (Fuchs) Derry, 95, died peacefully on April 25, 2016, at Assumption Home of Cold Spring, surrounded by her family.

Jan was born to Christine and Christian Fuchs on January 12, 1921, in Albany, Minnesota in the middle of a snow storm. After a youth filled with outdoor activities, music, dancing, plays, laughter and the companionship of her sisters and brother, she married the love of her life, Raymond Derry, on June 10, 1944, after a romance that began at the Minnesota State Fair. Jan and Ray had an affinity for the State Fair for the rest of their 57 years together.

Jan had many jobs throughout her life, all of them in service to others. Her most memorable and happiest times were as a homemaker and mother of eight children after numerous novenas to St. Jude. Jan was always active in parish life, quilted lap robes, and crocheted thousands of caps, scarves, and mittens for the missions abroad and at home. We are assured of her welcome into the Father's kingdom.

Jan is preceded in death by: her husband Ray, her parents, brother Peter Fuchs and sister Eileen Terry.

She is survived by her children: Eileen and Norman Wallace, Jon Derry, Bob and Mimi Derry, Chuck Derry and Rose Thelen, Tom and Ivy Derry, Kathy and Anthony Hurst, Rae and Greg Nohner, Meg and Kevin Bakke; grandchildren: Kate Wallace and Nate Dobbs, Liz Wallace and Doug Baumann, Jane Wallace, Charles Wallace; Molly and Brandon Millet, Lewis Derry, Claire Niessen-Derry, Evan Niessen-Derry, Tanya and Andy Haugen, Matt and Lindsey Derry, Phillip Derry, Jason and Katie Derry, Samuel Hurst, Josie Hurst, Karl and Brooke Nohner, Lori Nohner, Erin Bakke and Edward Gallichio, Adam Bakke, 11 great-grandchildren, and her beloved sisters: Lou Atwood, Lorraine Terry and Marion Otterness.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 930 N. 31st Ave. St. Cloud, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at church.

Interment will be at Assumption Cemetery of St. Cloud.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/27/2016

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Shirley Janette (Armstrong) Wright, 92, a long-time resident of Austin, Minnesota, died on April 5, 2016, in St. Paul.

She was born May 7, 1923, and had a happy childhood with her older sister, Helen, and lifelong friend, Jeanne (Mack) Hansen. A 1941 graduate of AHS, Shirley attended Austin Junior (now Riverland) College, and in February 1942 married Stephen Crane Wright, with whom she raised a family of five children. Shirley loved being with family and friends, adored children (25-year nursery school teacher at the First Congregational Church), could knit, carry on a conversation and place a bid in turn at the bridge table (all at the same time!). She cherished her many memories of time at the cabin (Beaver Lake in the early years, and "up north" at Ten Mile later on), happily endured family tent-trailer camping around the country, and was dedicated in service to others at church or at R.O.A.R. Shirley had a generous heart toward others and loved -- and was loved by -- many. She will be dearly missed.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents George Walter and Hazel (Richards) Armstrong, specially beloved son John, husband Stephen and sister Helen Hocker. She is survived by her daughter Janette (Paul) Jones of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and three sons, George (Grace), Charlie (Suzann) and Phil, all of the Twin Cities. She also will be missed by her six grandchildren (and spouses) and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on May 7, 2016 at the First Congregational Church in Austin. Luncheon to follow.

Memorials are preferred to R.O.A.R., the First Congregational Church of Austin, or the American Cancer Society. No flowers, please.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/28/2016

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Larry B. Ness Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minneaota; one day after celebrating his birthday. He was 79 years old.

Larry Ness was born on April 25, 1937, to Ingvald and Alma (Forsberg) Ness in Lynn Grove, Iowa. He attended and graduated from a country school in Peterson, Iowa. He continued his education for a semester in Cedar Falls, Iowa. After his schooling, he began working for a construction company where he would haul gravel in Peterson, Iowa.

On June 28, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joan (Dunker) in Austin, Minnesota. To this union, the couple was blessed with five children. The family lived in Austin for a time, and then moved to Lyle before settling in Albert Lea in 1977. Larry worked as a route salesman for Bunny Bread, Old Home Bread, and Metz Baking, until he retired in 1993 when he became disabled.

Larry was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was the former president of the REACT Club, was the president of the local Independent Political Party, and was a treasurer for the New Hills Condominiums. In his free time, Larry loved to listen and watch Minnesota Twins baseball, through the good and the bad! He enjoyed old time country music, hunting, fishing, bowling and dancing. He loved to talk politics with anyone who would listen! Larry can be described as a stubborn Norwegian with an oversized heart. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, his great-grandson, Carter, and his dog, Sparky. Larry always said that his life was full, and he was blessed to have great family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ingavld and Alma; mother and father in-law, Albert and Ethel Dunker; brothers, Dwayne (Shirley), Russell, and Carmen Ness; a brother-in-law, Al Bollinger.

He leaves behind the love of his life of 57 years, his wife, Joan of Albert Lea; children, Larry (Deb) Ness of Chaska, Lorny (Jackie) Ness of Andover, Leland (Cherie) Ness of International Falls, Lowell (Cheri) Ness of New London, and Lori (Jim) Tusa of Wilmar; grandchildren, Joann (Troy) Ramaker, Nate Tusa, Christopher Ness, Daniel Tusa, Reiley Ness, Jackson Ness, Ben Ness, Elliott Ness, and Jillyan Ness; a great-grandson, Carter Ramaker; step grandchildren; Cory, Margo, Dustin and Cody Marks, step great-grandchildren; Alexis, Hannah and Colby, a sister, Evelyn Bollinger; brother and sisters-in-law, Michael (Jackie) Dunker, Carleen Austinson, Judith (Cliff) Uher, and Maggie Ness, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives.

Memorial services for Larry B. Ness Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, Albert Lea. The Rev. Scott Williams will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/28/2016

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Born: December 18, 1925

Died: April 28, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Basil "Sparky" Edward Francis Bellrichard, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2016.

Basil was born December 18, 1925, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Henry and Iva (Wagner) Bellrichard. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1944.

After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946 where he helped set up the telephone system in post-war Vienna, Austria. After returning from overseas, he attended Austin Junior College for one semester. He worked as a fireman for the railroad until he was rehired by the Geo. A. Hormel Company in 1947. He worked at the Austin plant in various capacities until his retirement in 1990.

Sparky married Dorothy Sathre, daughter of John and Bertha (Benson) Sathre, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on April 24, 1948. In 1954, he and Dorothy built the house in which they raised their family and have lived ever since. He loved spending time with family and dear friends, especially his seven grandchildren.

Sparky was a Cub Scout leader, a proud member of the Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Austin Post #91 American Legion. He drove the St. Olaf Church van for People Needing People for several years. He served as a crossing guard for 18 years. He enjoyed reading, playing cards, traveling, and attending dances at the Terp Ballroom with Dorothy, their friends and relatives. He spent many hours bowling, hunting, and fishing with his brothers. He was an avid golfer, boasting 4 holes-in-one during his career. He was an original member of the Cedar River Country Club in Adams. Sparky was also very generous, spending much of his later life shopping for food and clothing items that he donated to local charities.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy in 2013, ten brothers, and two sisters.

Sparky is survived by his son: Mark (Cindy) Bellrichard, Champlin, Minnesota; daughter: Ann (Rod) Hanson, Orlando, Florida; seven grandchildren: Kathy, John, Todd, Allison and Scott Bellrichard, and Denise and Gail Hanson; three great grandchildren: Anna, Tyler, and Karter; sister: Marie Thomas, Miami, FL; sisters-in-law: Donna (T.J.) Williams, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joan (Tom) Adams, Los Angeles, California, Ann (Gary) Eppen, Goodyear, Arizona, and Joanne Sathre, Austin, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2016, with a prayer service at 4 p.m.. There will also be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be designated to a favorite charity and/or non-perishable food items be brought to the mortuary on the afternoon of the visitation to be donated in Sparky's memory.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 5/1/2016

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Vivian Rose (Huber) Dotzenrod, 95

Vivian Rose (Huber) Dotzenrod, 95, born in Austin, Minnesota, on December 5, 1920, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2016, at NHC Healthcare, St. Louis, Missouri.

Vivian was a longtime resident of New Orleans and Prairieville, Louisiana, before moving to the St. Louis area for the last six-and-a-half years of her life.

Vivian is survived by her daughter Mary Jo (Dotzenrod) Dobroski and son-in-law Brent; a son Neil J. Dotzenrod and daughter-in-law Dava; four grandchildren, Sean, Rachel, Lisa and Sarah; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother John A. Huber of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin; also many nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband of 57 years, Neil W. Dotzenrod; she was also preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Esther (Judd) Huber; and a brother Gerald W. Huber.

She will be interred alongside her husband at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota, on May 6, 2016. There will be a visitation at 10 a.m. and a memorial mass beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Church in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer ‘s Association (www.alz.org) are preferred.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 4/10/2016

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Funeral notice: Vivian Rose (Huber) Dotzenrod, 95

Vivian Rose (Huber) Dotzenrod, 95, born in Austin, Minnesota, on December 5, 1920, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2016, at NHC Healthcare, St. Louis, Missouri.

She will be interred alongside her husband at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota, on May 6, 2016. There will be a visitation at 10 a.m. and a memorial mass beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Church in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer ‘s Association (www.alz.org) are preferred.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/1/2016

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Jerry D. Slattery, age 60 of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Prairie Manor Care Center, Blooming Prairie.

He was born January 2, 1956 in Perryville, Missouri, the son of Donald F. and Doris (Abernathy) Slattery Sr. Jerry ran track in high school, and enjoyed fishing, carpentry and playing cards. His travels took him to many places, including Canada and Puerto Rico.

In June of 1984, Jerry married Lori Lanspeary in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The couple had two sons, and were later divorced. Jerry worked as a Management Consultant for Kepner-Tregoe for over 20 years.

Jerry is survived by his two sons, Christopher Slattery of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Thomas Slattery of Grand Ledge, Michigan; one grandchild; his father, Donald F. Slattery Sr. of Harlingen, Texas; four brothers, Larry (Mary) Slattery of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Terry (Annette) Slattery of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Tim Slattery of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and John Slattery of Jackson, Missouri; one sister, Sharon (Rick) Meyer of Perryville, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his mother Doris.

A memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Longtown, Missouri. Services prearranged by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. In lieu of flowers memorials in Jerry's memory may be given to the family in c/o Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 4th St. N.W., Austin, MN 55912. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home

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Keith D. Felt, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester-Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 14, 1934 to Clifford and Marcella (Chapman) Felt in Austin where he grew up. He married Elizabeth Mewhorter on December 31, 1955.

A member of First United Methodist Church, Keith loved camping, fishing, playing cards and attending stock car races. He enjoyed going to the fairs with his family and eating fair food. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his special grandson, Arnold. Keith worked for Trowbridge Foods as an assistant manager for many years. He also worked at Hormel Foods and for the Austin school district.

Survivors include his son, Michael Felt of Terrell, Texas; a daughter, Michelle Guttormson of Austin; six grandchildren: Angela, Daniel, Kasey, John and Jitauna; four great-grandchildren: Jon and Oliver, Maci and Sophia; a brother, Ron Felt of Albert Lea; a sister Pat (Chuck) Nelson of Park Rapids; in-laws, Beverly Mewhorter of Tucson, Arizona, Helen (LaVern) Moe of Rochester; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth in 2008; by a son-in-law Dennis Guttormson in 2009; a sister-in-law Shirley; a brother-in-law Marvin; and by his parents and grandparents.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the family. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 5/3/2016

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Ray Monson, 82, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota.

Ray W. Monson was born December 31, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota, to Carl and Elva (Erickson) Monson. He graduated from Adams High School in Adams, Minnesota. On June 7, 1959, Ray was united in marriage to Monna Dunn in Spring Valley, Minnesota, and they later divorced. Ray worked on his farm and did carpentry work in the LeRoy area.

Ray enjoyed reading, mowing the lawn, his guns, and hunting with his brothers. He especially adored his family and grandchildren; they brought him the most joy. Ray was a humble and kind man, leaving a wonderful impression on everyone that met him. He was a man of few words but meant what he said.

Ray is survived by his children, Patricia “Patty” (Todd) Stockdale of LeRoy, Minnesota, Rhea (Patrick) Steinkamp of LeRoy, Minnesota, and Diane (Stacy) Jech of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, Anne Hansen (Josh) Gathje, Reed Hansen, Chelsea Rich, Sarah (Patrick Grobe) Rich, Tony Steinkamp, Samantha Steinkamp, Dylan Jech, and Max Jech; five great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Leslie) Tapp of Dexter, Minnesota; and brother, Alan (Nadine) Monson of Belvidere, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elva, wife, Monna, son, Christopher, brothers, Cecil, Loren and David.

Funeral services for Ray Monson will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Minnesota, with Pastor John Kerr officiating. Burial will take place in the LeRoy Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Hindt Funeral Home of LeRoy, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/04/2016

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Elina Senjem, 103, of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield on May 3, 2016.

Elina was born on December 12, 1912, in Hayfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Dilert and Clara (Evenson) Falch. She was united in marriage to Rudy Senjem on June 22, 1936, at West St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She and Rudy lived in Austin for 32 years and were members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin for 30 years and members of West St. Olaf Lutheran Church after their return to Hayfield in 1976. Elina enjoyed crocheting, baking, gardening, quilting, and was active in church activities.

Elina is survived by her children, Barbie (Charles Dege) Rees, McHenry, Illinois; Delano (Frannette) Senjem, Hayfield, Minnesota; John (Janet Hutton Senjem) Senjem Rochester, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudy; two brothers and three sisters.

The funeral service for Elina will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at West St. Olaf Lutheran Church 70640 260th Ave. in rural Hayfield, Minnesota, with Gregory Gasman officiating. Interment will be in West St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield, and one hour before the service at the church on Friday.

The family prefers memorials to West St. Olaf Cemetery Fund. Her words of wisdom for life were "Be kind."

Czaplewski Family Funeral Home handled arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/04/2016

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Harold "Hal" Laufle, 79, of Denver, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2016.

Born and raised in Austin, Minnesota, he leaves behind his beloved wife Sandee Laufle; his two children, David Laufle and Deanna Laufle White; and his three grandchildren: Rochelle White, Troy Laufle and Keira Laufle.

He was employed at The Denver Post for 34 years in advertising and retired February 28, 1997.

He enjoyed traveling, the Broncos, the Rockies and all other sports in this city, but most of all he enjoyed his family and his many friends and will be dearly missed by all of us.

His services will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Fairmount Mortuary at 1 p.m.

In the main building in Quebec Place, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80247

Donations can be made in his name to two of his favorites places in Denver, The Denver Zoo or The Botanic Gardens.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/04/2016

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Harold "Hal" Laufle, 79, of Denver, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2016.

Born and raised in Austin, MN, he leaves behind his beloved wife Sandee Laufle, his two children David Laufle and Deanna Laufle White and his three grandchildren, Rochelle White, Troy Laufle and Keira Laufle.

He was employed at The Denver Post for 34 years in advertising and retired 2/28/97. He enjoyed traveling, The Broncos, The Rockies and all other sports in this city, but most of all he enjoyed his family and his many friends and will be dearly missed by all of us.

His services will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Fairmount Mortuary at 1:00 p.m. in the main buliding in Quebec Place, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80247. Donations can be made in his name to two of his favorites places in Denver, The Denver Zoo or The Botanic Gardens.

Source: Denver Post, May 1, 2016

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Mark Douglas Hatfield, 56, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Mark was born December 1, 1959, in Oxnard, California, to Robert Hatfield and Peggy Fitzgerald Skauge. He grew up in Austin. Mark served in the United States Army from 1977 to 1983. He married Karen Collette on June 8, 1985, and to this union a daughter, Heather, was born in 1989.

Mark made friends easily and he was always the life of the party. He had a wonderful sense of humor, was a major trivia buff of sports and music, and he put a smile on everyone's face. Mark most of all was a huge Minnesota Vikings fan.

Mark enjoyed horseshoes, darts, and pool. He loved to talk and reminisce about the good old days.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Hatfield; daughter, Heather Hatfield (fiancé, Stephan Wagoner); father, Robert Hatfield; brothers, Cecil (Jacky) Hatfield, Kevin (Jill) Hatfield, Allan (Wanda) Hatfield; sister, Penny Skauge; aunt, Kathy (Dale) Roberts; aunt, Betty, and uncle, Ronnie Hatfield; nieces and nephews; many friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Skauge; brother, Eli Hatfield; grandparents, Daniel and Hazel Hatfield, Cecil Fitzgerald, Marian and Robert Goodew.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/5/2016

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Archie Schultz, 96, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Archie was born April 17, 1920, in Sargeant Township, Minnesota, the son of Fred and Maggie (Gunderson) Schultz. He lived all of his life in the Sargeant/Dexter area and farmed with his father most of those years. Archie also worked for Sargeant Township, grading township roads and plowing snow, and he mowed the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church where he was a member. Archie enjoyed reading, gardening, cutting wood for cooking and heating, and going for rides to see the crops and look for deer. He especially enjoyed helping his neighbors and spending time with his extended family, including his niece Lois Baumgartner and her husband Emerson, who provided so much help and care these past several years. Four years ago Archie moved off the farm to live in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Survivors include nieces and nephews Russell Laite of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Sue (Larry) Eckert of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Wanda (Brant) Becker of Austin, Minnesota. Lois (Emerson) Baumgartner of Austin, Minnesota, Marilyn Olson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Janice (Jim) Beach of Freeborn, Minnesota, as well as an additional three generations of dear nieces and nephews. Archie was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Maggie Schultz, his sisters Fern (Floyd) Laite and Alice (Lloyd) Meier; niece Sue Laite, nephew Lyle Olson, and two great-nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, 66632 300th St., rural Dexter, with Pastor Brad Novacek officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/06/2016

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Funeral notice: Archie Schultz, 96

Archie Schultz, 96, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, 66632 300th St., rural Dexter, with Pastor Brad Novacek officiating.

Visitation: There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

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

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/08/2016

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Lillian Jones, 90

Passed away April 26, 2016, at her home at The Cedars of Austin.

Preceded in death by father Clarence Sweazey, mother Elva Sweazey, brothers Edgar Sweazey and Lester Sweazy, sisters Helen (Sweazy) Cupp, twin sisters Darlene and Delores Sweazey, and her daughter Carol Ludetke.

Survived by Donald Bartell Jr. and Joyce Getchell, her children; and by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/03/2016

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Charles L. Baldus, 74, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, died Monday, April 17, 2016, at his home.

Charles was born in 1942 to Wilbert and Winifred Baldus in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin High School in 1960. After serving in the U.S. Navy for four years, he worked at IBM, Western Electric, Sears, Grace and Mary Mother churches, and for the school district. He retired in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister, Anna Marie.

Charles is survived by his sisters, Kimber Baldus, Virginia (nee, Johnson, Richard) Stensrud; brother, Tom Johnson; niece, Dawn Meadows; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/08/2016

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Clifton B. Leininger, 95, of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home.

Clifton B. Leininger was born Oct. 24, 1920, in Oakland, Minnesota, to Frank Anthony and Lovina Jane (Ballard) Leininger. He was a 1940 graduate from the Elkton High School in Elkton, Minnesota. On June 1, 1943, Cliff was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Dawson in Elk River, Minnesota.

After Cliff and Mary Ellen got married, Cliff enlisted into the United States Army on June 15, 1943, and served until December 13, 1945. When Cliff was discharged from the Army, he returned home and worked on the family farm and at IBM in quality control until his retirement in 1983. After his retirement, Cliff attended Austin VoTech and received a degree in auto body repair, and he also went to oil painting classes in Rochester and Austin. Among repairing cars, creating many oil paintings, and designing and building a surveillance system for his farm, Cliff had various hobbies. Most of all, Cliff enjoyed fishing at the lake with his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was also a member of a support group in Austin for macular degeneration.

Cliff is survived by his children, Sharon (Lee) Wright of Spokane, Washington, Terry (Dee) Leininger of Elkton, Minnesota, and Brian (Cathy) Leininger of The Villages, Florida; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lovina, wife, Mary Ellen, and brother, Reno.

Memorial services for Clifton Leininger will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow, Minnesota with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 5/09/2016

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Mary Ann Baker, age 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9 2016, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield.

She was born December 20, 1937 in Dodge Center, Minnesota, the daughter of Art and Ethel (Conover) Baker. Mary attended Dodge Center schools. She served as a nanny for many families over the years, and enjoyed living a simple life. Mary's hobbies included collecting porcelain cats, reading books and frequenting thrift stores.

She is survived by her siblings Ethel Hodges of Austin, Minnesota, Jeanne (Richard) Haferbecker of St. Paul, Minnesota, Joseph Baker of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Art and Ethel Baker and by two brothers, Edward and Arthur.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 5/9/2016

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Obituary

Donna M. Gerlach, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Our House Senior Living.

Donna Marie Johnson was born October 21, 1930, in Austin, the daughter of Harry and Nina (Ferguson) Johnson. A 1949 graduate of Austin High School, Donna attended teacher's training and taught country school in Hayward at District 55 Pleasant View School. On June 6, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert Gerlach at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. The couple made Austin their lifelong home and raised five children. Donna worked at Montgomery Wards in Apache Mall in Rochester and volunteered at the Sheriff's Youth Ranch Thrift Store for many years before beginning a 19-year career with Gerard School working as their personnel coordinator.

Survivors include her children, Steve Gerlach of Mankato, Minnesota, Denise (Bill) Merriman of Kent, OH, Kent (Jeanene) Gerlach, LeeAnn (Dave) Schafer and Janelle Lawrence, all of Austin, Minnesota; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brother Dale (Debra) Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska, eight brothers-in-law, R.C. Burroughs of Hot Springs, AR, Walter Keohi of Tacoma, WA, Francis Jr. (Judy) Gerlach of Austin, Minnesota, Philip Gerlach of Bloomington, Minnesota, Carl (Kathy) Gerlach of Austin, Minnesota, John Gerlach of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alan (Carolyn) Gerlach of Alexandria, Minnesota, Thomas (Joanne) Gerlach of Ramsey, Minnesota; two sisters-in-law, Rosemary (Ronald) Malicki of The Villages, Florida, and Margene (Walter) Culbert of Austin, Minnesota.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Nina Johnson, her husband Robert on April 12, 2016, her grandson Bradley Gerlach, her daughter-in-law Rita Gerlach, and three sisters, Patricia Johnson, Mary Lou Burroughs and Dorothy Keohi.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday May 16, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Lunch will follow the service. The Gerlach Family will greet friends at the church from 9:30 to 11 a.m., immediately preceding the service. In accordance with her wishes, Donna's body will be donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Alzheimer's Research or recipient of donor's choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5/11/2016

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Funeral notice: Donna M. Gerlach, 85

Donna M. Gerlach, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Our House Senior Living.

Service: A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday May 16, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Lunch will follow the service.

Visitation: The Gerlach Family will greet friends at the church from 9:30 to 11 a.m., immediately preceding the service.

Interment: In accordance with her wishes, Donna’s body will be donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral Home: 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, 5/13/2016

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Eugene Samuel McClelland, 77, of Red Wing, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the Cannon Falls Hospital.

He was born on July 7, 1938, in Austin, Minnesota, to Samuel and Dorothy (Lenz) McClelland. He graduated from Austin High School and then worked for IBM in Rochester for 15 years along with dairy farming. On Feb. 14, 1959, he married Ione Lukes. They were married for 46 years. In 1973 they moved to Red Wing where he operated the Red Wing River Towing and Terminal for 25 years. He owned and operated several businesses in Minnesota, including two trailer parks, Ford dealership, car wash, and for several years owned the Corner Bar in Goodhue. He also farmed in northern Minnesota and had his real estate license for several years.

He was member of the Red Wing Elks BPOE No. 845. He enjoyed snowmobiling, attending and participating in truck pulls and was a classic car collecting enthusiast. His family recalls how he would enjoy telling jokes, taking people out to eat and how he was always helping out those in need.

Survivors include two children, Sheila Lorentz of Ellsworth and Sam (Shari) McClelland of Red Wing; seven grandchildren, Tucker, Joshua, Zachary, Brady and Levi Lorentz and Riley and Shana McClelland; numerous nieces and nephews; his former wife, Ione McClelland of Red Wing and special friend, Joann Carlson of Red Wing. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Patricia Finholt and one brother, Roger.

A celebration of life for Eugene will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Sam McClelland Farm. Funeral arrangements are by the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to ww.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5/11/2016

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Died May 11, 2016

Beverly J. Adams, age 82, of Stacyville, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center Hospice Unit in Osage, Iowa.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with Father Raymond Burkle officiating. Burial will be at the Visitation Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Beverly was born January 23, 1934, on the family farm near Bruce, South Dakota, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Overocker) Krulish. She attended schools in Austin, Minnesota, graduating from Austin High School.

Beverly married Marvin Adams on November 12, 1955, at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. She was a homemaker and worked at the Stacyville Nursing Home as a CNA for 12 years. Beverly was a member of Visitation Catholic Church where she was a member of the Christian Women.

She was also a member of Stacyville Women's Bowling League. Beverly loved to sew and did sewing for others. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and working with crafts, and most of all, spending time with family during the holidays.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Marvin Adams of Stacyville; her children, Jeff Adams of Stacyville, Tony (Kara) Adams of Osage, Doug Adams and fiancée, Charlene Mostek of Stacyville, Donna (Todd ) Ott of Rockford; grandchildren, Scott Adams, Cody Adams, Holly Adams and friend, Tim Gower, Josh (Julie) Adams, Emily Ott, Lindsay Ott and Courtney Ott.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and three sisters.

Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home 641-732-3706.

Source: Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home website

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Doris B. Larkin, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at her home.

Doris Bessie Meyer was born on the family farmstead on Feb. 22, 1928, to Ernest and Martha (Thurnau) Meyer near Fort Ripley, Minnesota, the fifth child of seven children. This homestead was later bought by the government and added to the Camp Ripley property. When Doris was 14 years old, her mother passed away and her father moved the family to Newburg, Oregon. Her father worked in the shipyards during World War II while two older brothers set up a trucking business. When World War II ended, Ernest Meyer moved the family back to the Brainerd, Minnesota area.

Doris was then able to come to Austin, Minnesota, to live with her uncle and aunt, Hewitt and Lottie Thompson, so she could complete her senior year of high school at Austin Central High School in 1946. While living with her aunt and uncle, her young cousin told a young neighbor man home on leave from the army about his beautiful cousin. The young man, Edward Larkin, met the beautiful cousin and the two fell in love and married in June 1947 at the Austin Methodist Church. To this union, three daughters, Linda, Annice and Marsha, were born. Doris worked at the Marigold Dairy, Mildred's dress shop and Wallace's department store. After Wallace's closed she continued working past retirement age at the IGA, Cashwise and Hy-Vee grocery stores. She finally retired at the age of 86 from Hy-Vee in 2014.

Doris will be remembered for her great talent of sewing. When her children were young, she worked out of their home as a seamstress and made many beautiful garments for her customers and for her family. She was a perfectionist in her sewing and was highly regarded. In later years, she took up crocheting and left behind many gorgeous afghans and baby blanket sets for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As a devout born-again Christian, Doris loved the Lord. During the many years she and her family attended Crane Addition Community Chapel, she taught Sunday School. In later years, she and her husband attended Grace Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed Larkin, her aunt and uncle, Lottie and Hewitt Thompson, two brothers Fritz Meyer and Robert Meyer and four sisters Lillian Turnquist, Lucille Hayes, Arlene Wermater and Lois Tuttle.

Survivors include her are her three daughters Linda (Michael) McGonigle and Annice Larkin, both of East Moline, Illinois, and Marsha (Lowell) Tangen, New Prague, Minnesota; her grandchildren Dan (Emily) McGonigle, Caledonia, Minnesota, Tara McGonigle (Tim Wilkosz), Basom, New York, Mesa (Stanley) Flowers, San Antonio, Texas, Katie (Jeffrey) Miller, Kindred, North Dakota, Alyssa (Adam) Conrad, Dundas, Minnesota; 18 great-grandchildren: Sahnje McGonigle, Seth McGonigle, Sean McGonigle, Nicholas Anderson, Mason Anderson, Ezra McGonigle, Evan McGonigle, Hannah McGonigle, Sierra Lozano, Christian Flowers, Elijah Flowers, Aiden Cornelius, Ethan Cornelius, Stevie Wilkosz, Naomi Miller, Maia Miller, Ivy Miller, Colton Conrad; special cousins David and Edith Thompson, Wilmore Ky and their children; special friend Maynard Burkett, Portland, Oregon, and numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5/11/2016

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Frieda Marie Jensen, 88, passed away May 9, 2016, at Grand Meadow Health Care Center surrounded by her husband, children and daugher-in-law.

Frieda was born Sept. 8th, 1927, in Racine Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Thaulow and Amalia (Bengsten) Hovda. She attended grade school in rural Grand Meadow, and graduated from Grand Meadow High School class of 1947. On Aug. 18, 1951, Frieda married Harold Jensen at Bear Creek Lutheran Church. The couple had three children, Elea (1952), Howard (1954) and Eric (1959).

Frieda was a lifetime member of Bear Creek Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. She was an active member of Ladies Aid and Circle, and the Bear Creek Church Choir. Her life revolved around her family and her church.

She was employed as a nurses aid at Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Grand Meadow for more than 20 years, was head housekeeper there for five years, and worked at Hardees in Stewartville as a biscuit maker and kitchen helper for two years.

Frieda had many wonderful artistic talents including: playing the piano by ear, Rosemaling (a Norwegian folk art), and gardening. She could sit down and play any hymn by ear, often singing along. Her love of music was passed on to her children and grandchildren. There are several hundreds of beautiful examples of her Rosemaling on cabinets, chests, mink boards, and many other craft items. She also loved to share her love of Rosemaling by teaching friends and family. She signed her Rosemaling with "Anna Fritz" (everyone's Aunt Fritzie). Her love of flowers and gardening and was always a part of her life. She had flower beds, rose beds, hasta beds, berries, and had a large vegetable garden every year until she suffered a stroke in August 2013.

Her greatest gift to all she touched was her hugs, smiles, and endearing terms of "Oh, honey," "You little darlings," and "Oh, forever more." She was always inviting and very genuine. Everyone wanted to adopt her as their mom, grandma or auntie. She was our "little love-a-dee" (Grandma Amalia's pet name for her).

Frieda is survived by her husband Harold Jensen, her three children; Elea Ulh of Decorah Iowa, Howard (Patricia) Jensen and Eric Jensen -- both of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, four grandchildren; Matthew (Andrea) Finholt-Daniel, Megan (Joel) Hansen, Trey Jensen and Trista Jensen and four great grandchildren; Amalia, Graham, and Owen (Finholt-Daniel) and Boden (Hansen). She is also survived by her brothers; Hjalmer "Buddy" (Gretchen) Hovda of Progreso, Texas, Thaulow "Sky" (Darlene) Hovda of Wabasha, Minnesota and sister Amalia "Molly" (Howard) Paschke of Blue Earth, Minnesota.

Frieda was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Herman and Oliver Hovda and sisters Margaret Close and Betsy Anderson.

Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Bear Creek Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, with the reviewal starting at noon. Interment will take place at Bear Creek Lutheran Cemetery immediately following the service.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5/11/2016

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Richard W. "Toad" Doty, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 9, 2016, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Toad was born April 24, 1939, in Davenport, Iowa to William and Frances (Pacovsky) Doty. He grew up in Austin. Toad worked at the Thrifty Bee Fina Gas Station in Austin and as a doorman at the Austin Eagles Club for several years. He helped Mick Brooks, Jim Wyant, Dick and Bob Knauer, and Charlie Kuehn for quite a few years.

Toad had a love for cars and enjoyed his cigars. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, having fun, and hanging out at Anderson Radiator and Countryside Auto. Toad especially loved sitting on the deck at the trailer in Lake City.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary Doty, Lake City, Minnesota; niece, Heather Lekatz, Rochester, Minnesota; nephew, Brent Doty, Burnsville, Minnesota; great niece, Ashtyn; great nephew, Colton.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 5/11/2016

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