Kathy (Meyer) Lang, 63, of Smithville, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Kathy was born to Clayton & Rosann (Retterath) Meyer on January 20, 1953, in Osage, Iowa. She grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and attended Austin High school. She married Gary Wangen in 1970 and raised three children in Oakland, Minnesota.

In 1986, she moved to Des Moines and later Smithville, Missouri, where she married John Lang Jr. on Feb. 14, 1991. They had just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year.

Kathy had many jobs throughout her lifetime and had worked for the past 22 years for LabCorp in the Northland OB/GYN clinic in Liberty, Missouri as a Phlebotomist.

She loved to garden and share the photos of her flowers with others, sometimes even giving some of her flowers to others to grow and enjoy. Kathy loved her grandchildren and participated in any event she could when she visited them or they were in the Kansas City area. She was very proud of all of them and loved to show off their pictures.

Kathy was preceded in death by her brother David Meyer and her father, Clayton Meyer both of Austin. She is survived by her mother, Rosann Meyer of Austin, Minnesota, and her husband, John Lang Jr., of Smithville, Missouri; her three children: Heidi (Jeremy) Klein of Owatonna, Minnesota, Barbara (Sean) Garrett of Lakeville, Minnesota and Wayd (Amy) Wangen of Stewartville, Minnesota as well as two step-children, John (Amy) Lang III of Runnells, Iowa, and Alecia (KC) Carson of Apple Valley, California and 15 grandchildren and five siblings, Tom (Shawn) Meyer of Palm City, Florida, Jim Meyer of Austin, Christy (Travis) Heickley of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Sue (Rolfe) Schroeder of Dodge Center, Minnesota and Don (Theresa) Meyer of Austin, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.

She was a dedicated wife, mother, grand-mother, daughter and sister and she will be missed by so many. A private family service will be held to honor her life.

Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/6/2016

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Roger Dean Jensen, age 77, of Austin, Minnesota died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Our House Senior Living.

He was born February 14, 1939, in Scarville, Iowa, the son of Otis and Mabel (Olson) Jensen. He was baptized on April 16, 1939, at Bethel Church in Scarville, Iowa. The family moved to Minnesota where Roger attended school, graduating from Glenville, Minnesota High School. After graduation, Roger remained on the family farm, except for a tour of duty with the United States Army. He served as a Military Policeman from November 30, 1961 to February 14, 1963. After his discharge, Roger returned to the family farm near Brownsdale where he was active in farming and in the community, including serving a term on the Red Rock Township Board. Roger was always a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to auction sales. If anyone needed something for a repair project it could probably be found on the farm. There were also stuffed animals for all the kids when they would visit.

He had an ever growing collection of pigs in many styles and sizes. Roger was known to be the town historian.

Survivors include, four brothers, Gayler (Ethel) Jensen of Austin, Orville Jensen of Preston, Harold Jensen of Brownsdale and Wally Jensen of Centerville; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Mabel Jensen; brother, Merwin "Mert" Jensen; sisters-in-laws, Alice Jensen, Audrey Jensen, Linda Jensen, Betty Jensen and Pam Jensen.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Brownsdale United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Bengtson, officiating. Interment with Flag Presentation by American Legion Post 91 will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 28th at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials can be directed to Brownsdale United Methodist Church or the Brownsdale Fire Department. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 6/27/2016

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John Finley Holst, age 50 of St. Charles, Minnesota, formerly of the Austin area, passed away suddenly on Thursday June 23, 2016 at his home.

He was born July 18, 1965, to Victor John Holst and Janet Ellen Finley in Rochester, Minnesota. John was baptized as a baby at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dexter Township and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior as a teenager. John spent much of his childhood as a farm boy, living near Brownsdale, MN. He dearly loved the farm, helping his Dad in the fields and with the livestock. He especially loved the John Deer tractors, which became a lifelong hobby of collecting authentic model replicas, along with his love of old cars. He later moved to the Minneapolis area with his mother and attended Osseo High School before studying Diesel Mechanics at Riverland Technical College in Rochester.

On February 29, 2008, he was united in marriage to Mary Margaret Kreidermacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. John practiced the mechanics trade for 24 years in both the Minneapolis and Rochester areas. A perfectionist who relished hard work with the big engines, he learned a lot about mechanics by helping his Grandfather Finley as a young lad. His grandparents all called him Johnny. John was a gentle soul with a kind heart, which endeared him to many. He was a loving and faithful husband, son, and friend. His big smile lit up his face to reach his dancing blue eyes. John had a wonderful sense of humor. One of his favorite songs was "It's a Wonderful World." He made our world wonderful and was the very best part of it.

Survivors include his wife Mary of St. Charles, Minnesota, his mother Janet Finley of Adams, Minnesota, his step-mother Ilah Holst of Rapid City, South Dakota and step-siblings Jody, Mark, and Mike Krause; mother-in-law Dolores Kreidermacher of Rollingstone, Minnesota, sister-in-law Lori Schumann, brothers-in-law Rick, William, Jerry (Gina), Ron (Joni), Ken, Kevin, Steve; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. John was preceded in death by his father Victor Holst, father-in-law John Kreidermacher, grandparents Dorris and John Finley and Ludmilla and Oscar Holst; aunt Lorraine Bublitz, uncles Gordon, Virgil and David Finley; cousins Donna Froomer, Sarah Finley, Jon and Nicolas Watson, and their family pet, Rascal.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor's choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home

See also: Austin Daily Herald, 6/27/2016

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Funeral Notice: John Finley Holst, 50

John Finley Holst, 50, of St. Charles, Minnesota, formerly of the Austin area, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at his home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/29/2016

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Funeral services for Dorothy Jones will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Minnesota, with Pastor John Kerr officiating. Burial will take place in the Chester Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Dorothy M. Jones, age 97, of Adams, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

Dorothy Mae Evans was born July 25, 1918 near McIntire, Iowa, the daughter of George and Eliza (Playle) Evans. She grew up on a farm and graduated from McIntire High School in 1936. She worked as a housekeeper until she married Harold Jones on May 23, 1943 at the home of her parents.

They lived on two different farms before buying a farm one mile south of the Iowa-Minnesota border near LeRoy, Minnesota. They lived there, raising their son, Harlan, until they retired and moved into LeRoy, MN and built a new home. Dorothy lived in LeRoy until after Harold was moved to the Adams Health Care Center in 2005, when she moved into an apartment attached to the Care Center to be able to see Harold every day. Later she moved into the assisted living quarters at the Care Center and then moved to the nursing home part of the Care Center after falling and breaking her hip.

Dorothy worked for Mendelson-Halling Egg Company in LeRoy for many years. She also helped grow a big garden and did a lot of canning. Some of her favorite meals to make were creme chicken on biscuits and goulash with pea salad. Her chocolate brownies with frosting and bread pudding were a mainstay in the house.

Dorothy and Harold enjoyed going dancing and playing cards. They looked forward to their three grandchildren, Lee, Jennifer, and Cynthia coming to visit for a week each summer.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Harlan (Sharon) Jones of Fergus Fall, Minnesota; grandchildren, Lee (Rita) Jones of Madison, Wisconsin, Jennifer Dablow of Fargo, North Dakota, and Cynthia (Ryan) Moen of Fergus Fall, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Alexander, Ryanna, Aydan, Eliza, Czarina, and Sari; brothers-in-law, Roger Jones of Manchester, Iowa and Donald Jones of Cresco, Iowa; very special friend, Alta Mae Kasel; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, parents, two brothers, Kenneth and Clifford, three sisters, Mildred, Golda, and Helen, brothers-in-law, Clarence J., Walter, Vernon, and Clarence M. Lormier, and sisters-in-law, Helen, Carol, Kay, Donna, Lucille, and Betty.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home

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Mary Jane Cress, 91, formerly of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Mary Jane Becker was born August 16, 1924, in Caledonia, Minnesota, the daughter of Herman and Rosella (Leary) Becker. She was a graduate of Loretto High School in Caledonia and was employed as a telephone operator. At a funeral, she met William V. Cress from Rose Creek; they were married August 28, 1948 in Caledonia, and lived most of their married life on the Cress family farm in Rose Creek.

Mrs. Cress became a homemaker, raised seven children, and found great joy spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rose Creek. In May of 2014, Bill and Mary Jane moved off the family farm to an apartment at Primrose Retirement Community in Austin, Minnesota. On Aug. 27, 2015, Mary Jane moved to the Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mrs. Cress is survived by three sons: David (Jan), and Paul (Candy) of Bloomington, Minnesota, Leo (Alexis) of Ojochal, Costa Rica; four daughters: Rosemary (Ron) Danielson of Bigfork, Minnesota, Nancy (Norb) Kelly of Lanesboro, Minnesota, Catherine (Wayne) Miller of Rochester, Minnesota, and Karen (Dan) Noterman of Adams, Minnesota; numerous loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Bill, who passed away October 17, 2014; her parents, brothers Lloyd and Cyril, and daughter-in-law Diane.

Mass in celebration of the life of Mrs. Cress will be held at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rose Creek at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Family will be available to greet guests at the church one hour prior to Mass.

The family wishes to extend deep gratitude to the caring staff of the Waters on Mayowood and Mayo Hospice staff and volunteers.

Because Mary Jane donated her body to the Department of Mayo Anatomy for medical research, burial will take place in Rose Creek at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mayo Hospice Program, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/27/2016

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Pending notice: Maxine L. Laack, 90

Maxine L. Laack, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Cedars of Austin. Services are pending and arrangements will be announced later by Mayer Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/28/2016

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Maxine Lela (Bly) Laack, 90

Maxine Lela (Bly) Laack, 90, of Austin, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Cedars of Austin.

Maxine was born July 12, 1925, in Austin to Alvia and Johanna (Lang) Bly. She grew up in Austin. Later the family moved to Oregon for a few years. Maxine returned to Austin by train where she met the love of her life, Emil Laack, on a blind date and six months later they were married on March 22, 1947. To this union, three children were born, Sandra, Emil "Butch," and Bruce. The couple lived their entire life in Austin where Maxine was a homemaker. They also had a cabin in Winter, Wisconsin, where they visited relatives.

Maxine and Emil were married 62 years when Emil passed away in 2008.

Maxine was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. She enjoyed birds, seeing the deer come into her yard eating from her apple trees, sewing, flowers, canning, gardening, road trips in the motorhome, traveling, and bus trips to the casino with her daughter, Sandra and family and friends. When company came, Maxine always loved being the hostess. She would always greet you with a hug and kiss and the same when you left.

Maxine loved God. She was a very kind and caring person always concerned about everyone.

Survivors include her children, Sandra Rumsey, Austin, Minnesota, Emil "Butch" (Linda) Laack, Austin, Minnesota, Bruce Laack, London, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene Tabor, Austin, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Donna Grage, Austin, Minnesota; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Audrey Grage and Hank Grage, Devine, Texas; nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Emil; two grandsons, Darrick Laack and Alexander Laack; parents; one brother; four sisters.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/29/2016

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Funeral notice: Maxine Lela (Bly) Laack, 90

Published 10:21 am Thursday, June 30, 2016

Maxine Lela (Bly) Laack, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at the Cedars of Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday.

Interment: Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/30/2016

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Karen Rae Spinler of Austin, Minnesota, passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin, at the age of 72.

Karen Rae, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Bren) Zolnosky, was born on May 1, 1944, in New Prague, Minnesota. She attended Owatonna High School and graduated with the class of 1962, before attending Hamline University in St. Paul. On November 23, 1985, Karen was united in marriage to David Spinler at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Karen worked as an accountant for Owatonna Tool Company for 19 years and then served as Vice President of David Spinler Construction. She enjoyed spending time with her family and beloved dog Missy Sue. Tending to her garden and flowers was one of her favorite pastimes. She also loved cooking, baking, bowling, bird watching, and going on trips. A favorite destination was Diamond Jo Casino, where she loved to play the slot machines. Karen and Dave enjoyed spending the last five winters at their home in Mesa, Arizona.

Survivors include her husband David Spinler of Austin; her daughters Cindy (Mark) Blanchette of Owatonna, Pam (Scott) Gilson of Savage, Kim (Mark) Symes of Blooming Prairie, Cindy Spinler of Austin; her grandchildren Holly (Kevin) Glanville, Melanie (Joe) Sunnarborg, Amy Blanchette, Taylor Gilson, Blake (Becky) Symes, Chelsey (Jim) Fleming; her great-grandchildren Clayton, Preslie, Nolan and Alec; her brothers Larry Zolnosky of California and Monte (Lois) Zolnosky of Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Frances Zolnosky and her sister Yvonne.

A memorial gathering will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home. Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society or recipient of donor's choice. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 7/7/2016
See also: Austin Daily Herald, 7/7/2016

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Pending notice: Carmen Marian Matter, 86

Carmen Marian Matter, 86, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Monday evening, June 27, 2016, at Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota. 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, 6/28/2016

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Carmen M. Matter

Carmen M. Matter, 86, of Lyle, Minnesota died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Adams Health Care Center.

Carmen Marian was born October 17, 1929, in Denison, Iowa, to Ben and Edna (Baker) Kolls. Carmen graduated from Albert Lea High School. On Oct. 6, 1946, she was united in marriage to Floyd Joseph Matter Sr. in Albert L ea, Minnesota. They resided in Hollandale and farmed until 1958 when they moved to Lyle. From 1962 to 1982 Carmen worked as a waitress for various Austin area restaurants including the Railway Cafe, Rose Room, Watts Truck Stop and Country Kitchen. From 1982 to 2002 they owned and operated Matter Crossflags Center, traveling to stock car races throughout the Midwest in their motorhome. For 21 years, Carmen and Floyd enjoyed spending their winters in Rockport, Texas. Carmen was a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle where she was active in her Circle and W.E.L.C.A. She enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening, organizing photograph books, making quilts for grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and most of all time spent with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Floyd J. Matter Jr. of Austin, Minnesota, Robert Matter and special friend Pam Hatfield of Glenville, Minnesota, and Ricky Matter of Lyle; three grandchildren, Malissa (Mike) Schnoor, Brigett (Jason) Gorder and Shane Matter; four great-grandchildren, Veronica, Jazzten, Tyson, Ava; sisters-in-law, Virginia (Bill) Coburn of Eagle, Idaho, Lois (Bill) Godeke of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Alice Cox of Lake City, Betty Veldman of Austin, Peggy Matter of Woodburn, Oregon; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ben and Edna Kolls; husband Floyd on July 7, 2005; brothers-in-law, Bud Matter, Richard Veldman and Harold (Pat) Veldman.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle with Pastor Richard Hegal officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Memorials in Carmen's memory may be directed to Lyle Cancer or Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle. 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, 7/3/2016

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David Gordon "Lars" Hanson, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 25, 2016.

Born in Austin on November 11, 1941, to Clarence and Violet (Beck) Hanson, David graduated from Austin High in 1959 and was a lifelong resident of Spam City.

He was employed by American Can Company in Austin for most of the '70s and '80s and eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2003 after 23 years of service.

The game of basketball was his true passion, be it playing, coaching, reffing, or collecting memorabilia. Though he was known for his extensive collection, and uncanny knowledge of trivia, what he enjoyed most was watching his grandchildren play basketball or any other sport.

David was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Violet Hanson. David is survived by his children: Tamara (Paul) Pulis, Tim (Tammie) Hanson; grandchildren Cole, Grayson, Dalton and Logan Pulis; Jake, Zach and Christina Hanson; brother Steven Hanson.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016, at the Crane Chapel, 1111 Ninth St. NE, Austin, Minnesota. Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home, Delano.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/29/2016

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Funeral Notice: Marvin John Stone, 79

Marvin John Stone, 79, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Jim Beyer officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/29/2016

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Marvin John Stone

Born: October 30, 1936
Died: June 28, 2016

U.S. Veteran

Marvin John Stone, 79, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by his loved ones.

Marvin was born October 30, 1936 to Luther Truman and Ida Juanita (Fox) Stone in Topeka, Kansas. He attended school in Pratt, Kansas and enlisted in the US Navy on October 6, 1955. A daughter, Teena Marie Stone, was born in Pratt, Kansas in 1956. It was while he was stationed in California that he met and married Barbara Ann Gallentine on June 24, 1960 in a small chapel in San Diego.

While serving 10 years on active duty, he saw the world, being stationed on the USS Montrose, stopping in ports of Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Indo-China, Philippines, Hong Kong, Formosa and Alaska. A daughter, Diana Lynn, was born in 1962 in Austin, Minnesota while he was a drill instructor stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois. From there they traveled back to California where in 1964 a daughter, Pamela Joyce, was born in Oakland, California. He was discharged from the Navy on June 22, 1965 and they decided to make their home in Austin, Minnesota.

In 1974, they moved to his current home in rural Rose Creek, Minnesota. He was first employed by Weyerhauser and in 1967 another daughter, Barbara Jean, was born. He then became employed by Hormel Corp. and in 1977 was layed off and started another career as a truck driver, driving for J&R Ransom and Silver Truck Lines. As his health started to fail, he gained employment as a security guard at Pinkerton Security where he retired.

Marvin loved to fish and could spend hours on the lake. He had a knack with motors and could turn a lawnmower into a go-cart, spending hours tearing an engine apart and rebuilding it. It seemed he could fix anything with an engine, which came in handy with three daughters. He enjoyed playing on a men's softball team at Todd Park and spending time in the pits of the Chateau with Charley and crew. He taught himself to play the guitar and could spend many evenings picking away on it, picking up tunes he'd heard on the TV or radio. He didn't need any sheet music; he played it all by ear.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ida Stone, brother William Stone, daughter Teena, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew, Frank Miller, Jr.

Marvin is survived by his wife Barb; daughters: Diana and Jeff Witt, Blooming Prairie, MN, Pam Morrow and Mark Fishbaugher, Preston, MN, and Barbara Stone (Chris Trudeax), Driggs, ID; grandchildren: Tyler Stone DeBoer, Collin Rivard, Jessica and Rudy Borntrager, Michala Morrow and Kim Morrow; step grandchildren: Zach and Amber Witt and Cassy Witt; great-grandchildren: Kaelyn, Kanin and Rozyn; step great-grandchildren: Kobie, Kearah, Kyah and Kashton; sister: Marilyn and Frank Miller, KS; brother-in-law: Worth and Sharon Gallentine, Owatonna, MN; sister-in-law: Joyce and Allan Rife, Foley, MN; cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 1st at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Jim Beyer officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until the time of the service on Friday. As per his wishes, his body was donated to the Mayo Clinic Bequest Program. Burial and military rites will be at a later date at Grandview Cemetery.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Helen Louise Orvedal, 68, of Northwood, Iowa, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at her home.

Helen Louise Orvedal was born on December 22, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Dean and Sylvia (Pederson) Hotson. Helen was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minnesota. Helen graduated from the Lyle, Minnesota High School in 1965.

She was united in marriage to Dennis Orvedal on April 15, 1967, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Kensett.

Helen worked for Fieldstone Cabinetry in Northwood for 15 years until its closing. She also worked as a cook in the lunchroom for the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools.

Helen enjoyed visiting with friends at the Diamond Jo Casino in Worth County, and loved spending time with family and watching her grandchildren's activities.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Annette Orvedal and special friend, Bob Sansgaard of Northwood, Jody (Danny) Jones of Northwood, and Stacie Dingman of Mason City; her grandchildren, Alli Dingman of Northwood, and Hunter Dingman of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Gerti Goodale of Osage, Caroline (Richard) Thayer of Jewell, and Judy Orvedal of Blue Earth, Minnesota; as well as other extended family members and friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Sylvia Hotson; her husband Dennis Orvedal who died on Dec. 5, 2014; her brother, Richard Hotson; brothers-in-law, Dale Goodale, and John Orvedal.

Helen and her husband Dennis will be laid to rest together at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with Reverend Jeni Bohls of St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City officiating.

Those wishing to give a memorial in her memory may wish to consider memorial contributions to Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City, or to Manna of Worth County.

Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood, Iowa, is in charge of the arrangements, and can be reached at 641-324-1543 or ColonialChapels.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6/30/2016

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Born: March 30, 1920
Died: June 30, 2016

Lois A. Osmundson, age 96, of Adams, Minnesota, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Cedar Court Apartments in Adams, where she had resided since January of 2010.

A life time resident of Adams, Lois Arlene Christenson was born March 30, 1920, in Adams, the daughter of Henry and Rachel Christenson. She was the youngest of five girls and was born and raised on the family farm on the east side of Adams. She graduated from Adams High School in 1937. After high school, she went to work in Rochester and was employed by the Kahler Drug Store where she had the opportunity to meet and serve the Mayo brothers. In September of 1941 Lois married Lee Osmundson. One of six brothers, Lee served in the Pacific during WWII and went to work with his brothers in building the Osmundson Bros. Construction Co.

Lois was a lifelong member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church and a 56 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to travel and enjoyed many wonderful winters in Sun City West, Arizona. Knitting, crocheting, doing the newspaper crypt, as well as being known for her wonderful cooking were some of her favorite hobbies. Being with family was always the joy of her life.

Lois was the beloved matriarch of the Osmundson family. She was the glue that held the family together. Lois taught her children and others close to her how to be strong and live with the ups and downs of life. She will be sorely missed by her family and all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lee, four sisters and great grandchild Tyler Poshusta.

Survivors include her four daughters, Carol (Lynn) Lagerstedt of Adams, Linda (Don) Crace of Seattle, WA, Susan (Steve) Holmquist of St. Cloud, MN, and Kathie (Ron) Wolff of Wayzata, MN; her son, Jon (Lori) Osmundson of Owatonna, MN; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, July 6th at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with the Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Lois' family would like to thank the staff at Cedar Court Apartments and Hospice for their compassionate care.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
Also see Austin Daily Herald for 3 JULY 2016

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Obituary for John Joseph Marsolek, Jr.

John Joseph Marsolek Jr., age 83, of Austin, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

John was born May 5, 1933 in Owatonna, Minnesota to John and Amelia Marsolek. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School. John Married Sharon Heimer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and worked at Hormel for 18 years. John was also a janitor in the public school system, worked for Mayflower Moving and Storage, Klimek Transfer, and many others. John was always a good provider for his family.

John's favorite hobby was scrapping (his whole life for hours on end). He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and spending time with his family. He was a big believer in donating to charities and followed through with is beliefs.

Survivors include his former wife, Sharon Marsolek, Austin, Minnesota; six children, Mike (Pam), Austin, Minnesota, Susie (Tony), Austin, Minnesota, Mark, Owatonna, Minnesota, Denise (Ken), Garner, Iowa, Brenda (Jerry), Mason City, Iowa, Bobby, Austin, Minnesota; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat (Jim) Hansen, Austin, Minnesota; brother, Ron (Pam), Alexandria, Minnesota; and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call from 11 am until the time of the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216.

Memorials are preferred to the Veteran's Administration or Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home website
Also see the Austin Daily Herald, 3 July 2016

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Dora May (Wysong) Hallum, 100, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Dora was born August 25, 1915, near Manchester, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in West Freeborn Lutheran Church. Dora and Herman Hallum were united in marriage in the chapel in Hartland, Minnesota. They farmed south of Manchester for 13 years before moving to an acreage south of Oakland. They then purchased a home in Austin, Minnesota, where they lived for more than 50 years. Dora and Herman were a team. They built custom cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, etc. as well as other carpentry work in the Austin area. Vacations often found them searching for agates on northern Minnesota shores. They cut and polished the stones, creating small pieces of jewelry with them.

Dora is survived by two children: Dale Hallum (Mary) of Clarks Grove, Minnesota, and Helen Hagen (David) of Charles City, Iowa; three grandchildren: Cathy Hagen Draz (John) of Knightdale, North Carolina, Carol Hagen Powers (Jay) of Georgetown, Texas, and Suzanne Hallum Mauer (Max) of Albert Lea, Minnesota; great-grandchildren: Shaun Gerloff (Kimberly) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Courtney Draz Beck (Jamie) of Raleigh, North Carolina; Cody Draz of Knightdale, North Carolina, and Avery Mauer of Albert Lea, Minnesota; great-great-grandchildren, Adalynn and Parker Gerloff of Charlotte, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman; parents Walter and Emma Wysong; three sisters: Neva Lerum, Hulda Jochumson, Ethel Wysong, and brother Howard Wysong; infant grandson Jacky Hagen.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Oakland Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour before the service.

Special thanks to the staff at Good Samaritan Society for their kindness and patience in the last 15 months of her life when she could no longer live in her own home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/3/2016

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Sophia Samantha Branchaud, infant daughter of Charles Branchaud and Ashley Hinz, was born full term into the arms of Angels on Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Methodist Campus.

Sophia is survived by her parents, Charles and Ashley; paternal grandparents, Patrick and Connie Branchaud of Lyle; maternal grandparents, Amy Bruender of Austin, and Alan Hinz and fiance Jane Fasbender of Austin; paternal great grandparents, Ronald and Sherry Whalen of Austin, and Fern Rose Branchaud of Staples; maternal great-grandparents, John and Betty Bruender of Madison Lake, and Ann Hinz of Fairmont; by her aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Martin Branchaud; maternal great-grandfather, Philip Hinz.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and will continue on Wednesday morning for one hour prior to services, at church. Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery, rural Myrtle. A memorial fund is being established in Sophia's memory, and may be directed to her family in c/o Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. NW, Austin, Minnesota, 55912.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/4/2016

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Helen J. Larson, 100, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Good Samaritan in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Services are pending and arrangements will be announced later by Mayer Funeral Home.

SOURCE: Austin Dailey Herald, July 4, 2016

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Obituary for Helen Jean Larson

Helen J. Larson, age 100, of Austin, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Good Samaritan in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 5 pm CCW rosary on Monday July 11 at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 7/4/2016

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Janet C. Sandum, age 80 formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully at her home in Blaine on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Janet was born June 2, 1936 in Flagler, Colorado to Edwin and Clara (Meyer) Lange. Janet grew up in the Sargeant/Austin area, and graduated from Austin High School with the Class of 1954. She then met her life-long love and was united in marriage to Boyd T. Sandum in Sargeant on June 16, 1957. Janet enjoyed being a homemaker and working as a legal assistant.

She also loved baking, doing needlework, collecting Longaberger baskets and Precious Moments, camping, cheering for the Minnesota Twins and vacationing in Arizona. Janet was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church and especially enjoyed singing in the church choir. She served on the Board of the Austin Artist Series. She was selfless in her volunteer work and in the friendships she cherished. Janet was the heartbeat of her family that she loved so much.

Janet is survived by her husband, Boyd Sandum of Blaine; children, Diane (Jim) Felton of Fridley, Deb Bernier of Blaine, and Dave Sandum of Prescott, WI.; four grandchildren, Lauren, Taylor, Briana, and Natalie; two great grandchildren, Madison and Landon; brother, Verland (Darlene) Lange of Ostrander; sisters-in-law, Glennis Pearson of Ft. Pierre, SD and Peggy (Al) Smidt of Buffalo Center, IA; many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Emma Einspahr,

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor William Natzke officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and will continue on Thursday morning for hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis following a small memorial service at her home at Edgewood Senior Living in Blaine at a future date.

Memorials in Janet's memory may be directed to the family or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 7/4/2016

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Mary Margaret Keller - Wood, age 71, of Austin, Minnesota died peacefully at her home Friday evening, July 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born October 2, 1944 in Belleville, Illinois, she was the daughter of August & Stella. (Eckert) Keller. Mary grew up in Belleville, Illinois where she graduated from the Belleville High School.

Mary was united in marriage to James Wood on January 2, 1964 in Edwardsville, Illinois. To this union three children were born, James Jr., Stephanie & Sarah. Mary graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1966 with a degree in Education. She taught elementary education for several years in Idaho and Hawaii. After her teaching career Mary worked for the Transylvania Company in housekeeping in Brevard, North Carolina. Being a wife, mother and grandmother brought Mary happiness throughout her life. Mary was a lifelong member of the Jehovah Witness. Her faith was very important to her. In March of 2016 the couple moved to Austin, Minnesota, to be closer to her family.

Mary is survived by her loving husband James Wood of Austin, Minnesota; three children, James Jr. (Angie) Wood of Charleston, West Virginia, Stephanie Wood of Brevard, North Carolina and Sarah Wood and her husband Dennis Hall of Brownsdale, Minnesota, two grandchildren James III and Brianna Wood. One sister Carol (Donald) Weihl of Belleville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her loving parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at a 2:00 p.m. on Saturday July 9, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness located at 2115 5th Ave SE, Austin, MN 55912 with John Best officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. Services performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 7/4/2016

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Margaret G. (Diggins) Jennings, 80, of Austin, died Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson.

Margaret was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Austin to William and Margaret Diggins. She married Roger Thomas Jennings on Aug.4, 1956. They had three sons, Steven, John and James. Margaret loved her family with all of her heart and her extended family as well. She was truly a homemaker. She had a love of people, and she wanted to be with them, be a friend to them, help them if help was needed and she did all these things with her special gifts of compassion and love. Margaret also loved ceramics, she made them for years and she gave them to the people she loved and they were beautiful.

The family moved to Elysian, Minnesota, Reeds Lake for a time and later to Waseca, however, Austin was their home. Tom was a sportsman and Margaret loved that her boys were exposed to all kinds of sports. While living in these areas, Margaret volunteered for Social Services and served them well, especially with children who she loved to help. She lived her life with faith.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Jennings, Byron, Minnesota; sons, Steve (Michelle), Rochester, Minnesota, John (Phyllis), Lake City, Minnesota; Jim, Mankato, Minnesota; grandsons, Matt and Joe; granddaughters, Patricia, Lauren, and Debby; great grandson, Max; sister, Penny Kvam, Austin, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Judy Lindal, Portland, Oregon, Charlotte Keller, Austin, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Ray Jennings, Benson, Arizona; nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Violet (Howard) Hansen, Jimmy Diggins, Arch (Cletus) Heimer, Bob Diggins, Patty (Al) Puettmann; nephew, Tommy Heimer; nieces, Nancy Heimer, Sharon Johansen, Linda Peck, and Lori Puettmann-Mayne.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimers Foundation of Rochester, Minnesota.

The family would like to thank the staff of Prairie Meadows Memory Care for their steadfast care and compassion throughout Margaret's stay.

Condolences may be left at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/6/2016

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Arnold Arthur "Arnie" Lowe, 76, of Little Cedar, Iowa, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City after a long battle with lung cancer.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date.

Arnie was born on December 6, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Glenn and Ruth (Heydt) Lowe. He graduated from Rose Creek High School. He was united in marriage to JoAnne Krachmer on May 19, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota. They had three children: Christy, Troy and James. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 and was stationed in Germany for two years and two months as a carpenter. Elvis Presley was also in Germany at that time. Arnie said Elvis was like everyone else in the service except he didn't have to live on base and he never sang while he was there. Arnie was a jack of all trades, working at White in Charles City, Wood Harbor and Winnebago and owned and operated Lowe's Bakery in Osage for several years. Arnie also enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with family, and enjoyed having a beer at the local establishments.

Arnie is survived by his three children: Christy (Jeff) Prochaska of Orchard, grandchildren Katelin, Courtney, and Shelby. Troy (Linda) Lowe of Northwood, grandchildren Nathan and Matthew. James (fiancée, Elizabeth Berry) Lowe of Stacyville, grandchildren Bethany (fiancée, Justin Aupperle), Brianna, Bryton. Siblings: Larry Lowe, Glenda (Del) Wiertzema, and Denny (Jo) Lowe. In-laws: Janet Lowe and Gordy Cimmiyotti and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Glenn Lowe, brother Don Lowe, sister Sharon Cimmiyoti, sister in-law Mary Lowe, niece's Tori Kosberg and Cathy Treanor.

Condolences and memorials may be sent to Christy Prochaska at 2183 319th St. Orchard, Iowa, 50460.

Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/6/2016

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Carol J. Thompson, 73, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Carol was born February 6, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, to Elwyn and Leaveta (Gobel) Morse. She attended Austin High School and married Melvin Thompson on December 26, 1964 in Hollandale, Minnesota.

Carol loved to garden and cook; she enjoyed making each persons' favorite special food. She was a talented seamstress and liked to make Halloween and other holiday costumes. She collected dolls and she especially loved celebrating the holidays. She cared for anyone that needed her care. For many years, she provided child care for a number of Austin families. Carol spent her last two years at Sacred Heart Care Center where she made many friends and received wonderful care from the staff.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/7/2016

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Dale W. Schulz, 90, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away July 4, 2016.

He was born May 30, 1926, in Medina, North Dakota, to William and Susanna (Samson) Schulz. Dale was a long time resident of Minnesota where he retired from Hormel Foods. He was a licensed pilot and an avid outdoorsman who terrified fish and game for years. Dale also served his country proudly. He was in the U.S. Army, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter Joan; and sisters Larrie and June.

Loving survivors include sons David Schulz (Shirley) of New Prague, Minnesota, and Michael Schulz (Kimberly) of Waterloo, Iowa; daughters Mary Wilson (Gene) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Ann Anderson (Rick) of Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren Kevin (Kelly), Julie (Keith), Gary (Jessica), Katie (Jere), and Emily; and great-grandchildren Noah, Jasmine, Owen, Ally, Maddie, Joe, and Jaxon.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date in Austin, Minnesota.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/7/2016

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Robert M. Mandt, 89, of Rose Creek, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Service: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Private interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Military rites will be by American Legion Post No. 91.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/7/2016

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Obituary for Robert Marcus Mandt

Robert Marcus Mandt, 89 of Rose Creek, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born June 3, 1927 in Farmington, Minnesota, to Joseph and Clara (Washer) Mandt. He grew up on the family farm in Farmington and moved to Austin, Minnesota, with the family in 1943. Bob joined the US Navy in 1945, serving in the Pacific. Upon discharge, he returned to Austin and began working at Hormel in 1948.

On April 28, 1951, he married Dorothy Mae Majerus in Austin.

The couple moved to Rose Creek in 1963. Bob continued to work at Hormel for over 30 years, also farming in partnership with his brothers. After retiring, Bob and Dorothy wintered in Riverview, FL.

Bob was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Rose Creek.

He was active in the Moose Lodge and enjoyed socializing with friends and family, watching sporting events, spoiling pets and tinkering around the house and farm.

Survivors include his sons Larry, Qualicum Beach, BC Canada and Al (Brenda), Rose Creek; daughter, Jodi, Bloomington, Minnesota; son-in-law Dean (Rhonda) Sayles, Austin; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Don, Rose Creek; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Debbie; daughter-in-law Ruth; siblings, Virginia, Marc and Joe.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Monday, July 11, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Friends may call from 2-5 pm on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #91. Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society are suggested.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer Funeral Home, 7/7/2016

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Born: October 27, 1942
Died: June 30, 2016

Mrs. Kathy Rickards-Davidson (nee Hoover), of Waukesha, WisconsinI, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the age of 73.

Kathy was born to parents Les and Ruth Hoover on October 27, 1942 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She grew up as the eldest of two siblings and attended Waukesha South High School. In 1962, she married Linford Rickards. She worked as a secretary at Lowell Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for 33 years. She and Linford moved to Texas in her retirement where she enjoyed visiting with friends, attending church, and spending time with family. Linford passed away in 2009.

Kathy married Donald Davidson in 2012, and they resided in Austin, Minnesota, keeping up the Davidson family farm. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending church, and traveling around the country.

Kathy is survived by her husband Donald Davidson of Austin, Minnesota; her son, Mark (Kim) Rickards of Flower Mound, Texas; her daughter, Cathylynne (Paul "Buzz") Erickson (grandchildren Cody and Carston) of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; her sister, Marjorie (William) Field of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and brother, David (Linda) Hoover of West Allis, Wisconsin; step-children Dennis (Gwen) Davidson (step-grandchildren Andrew Wendt, Kathryn and Elizabeth); Debra (Cecil) Berlie (step-grand-children, Nathan and Aaron), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her late husband, Linford Rickards; her parents, Les and Ruth.

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 14th at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Austin, Minnesota, followed by lunch at noon and interment at Oakwood Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kathy's name are appreciated to Shepherds Ministry, 1805 15th Ave. Union Grove, WI 53182 (or at www.shepherdsministries.org.)

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home, 7/7/2016
See also: Austin Daily Herald, July 10, 2016

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Allen Kenneth Noble, age 65 of Austin, Minnesota became an Angel on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at his home after a long hard battle with cancer.

Allen was born on September 28, 1950 to Kenneth and Louise (Allen) Noble of Sparta, Wisconsin. He attended school in Sparta. In 1967 Allen entered military service in the United States Army. During his military duty he served in Germany, and in Vietnam from 1969 until his honorable discharge 1971. Allen was a proud veteran. After his 2 tours of service, Allen met and married Sandy Stephen. Together they raised one child, Teresa, born May 2, 1975. They later divorced. Allen spent much of his time with his daughter Teresa, son-in-law Bob, his 4 granddaughters, Samantha Bahl 23, Katelin Bahl 18, Lily Halvorson 7, and Elly Halvorson, 7. All five of his girls meant the world to him. He also enjoyed his cribbage games with his buddies Johnson and Doc, his rides to the casino in his 1967 Chevy Impala convertible and helping anyone who needed it. Allen had the kindest heart and would give anyone he knew the shirt off his back.

Allen is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Robert) Halvorson of Brownsdale, Minnesota; four granddaughters, Samantha Bahl of Austin, Katelin Bahl of Moose Lake, Elly and Lily Halvorson of Brownsdale; his sisters, Karen (Steve) Steward of Des Moines, IA, Linda (Vern) Fossum of Duluth, Debra Turnage of Fort Wayne, IN, Mary McFarland of Hibbing, Betty (Carl) Roe of Lake City, Diane (Luther) Trevino of Waco, TX; two brothers, Mike (Shawn) Noble of Rochester and Charles Noble of Stillwater; his 24 nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Louise and two brothers, Gary and Douglas.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Stewart officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, at 2:00 p.m. Monday. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home, 7/7/2016

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Rita C. Wolterman, 98, of Adams, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Cedar Court Apartments.

Rita was born June 13, 1918, in Breda, Iowa, to Bernard and Agnes (Grote) Stork. She married Harold Wolterman on July 11, 1945, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breda, Iowa, and lived and farmed in the area until 1956, when they moved to Adams and continued farming. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams American Legion Auxiliary, Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women and the Jolly Dozen card club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold, infant daughter Mary, and granddaughter Kayla Wolterman.

Rita is survived by her children: Phyllis Halbach of Scottsdale, Arizona, Tom (Betty) Wolterman of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Dean (Sarah) Wolterman of Mena, Arkansas, Mark (Carleen) Wolterman of Adams, Minnesota, JoAnn (Randy) Rollie of Austin, Minnesota, and Bob (Anita) Wolterman of Adams, Minnesota; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday with a 5 p.m. rosary and prayer service. Visitation will also be at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday.

Memorials may be designated to the Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/11/2016

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June 23, 1919 - July 09, 2016

Marguerite Elizabeth Klagge, 97, of Austin, MN, died on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin, where she had been a resident since July 25, 2013.

The younger of two children, she was born on June 23, 1919, to William C. and Inez M. (Palmerton) Jeffers in Austin. She attended Austin High School and graduated in 1937. Marguerite married Arthur E. (Art) Houston on April 22, 1939. They had one son, Jeff (born in 1943), and eventually divorced in June, 1948. From 1949 until early 1952, Marguerite worked in Austin as a waitress, first at Nelson’s Grill, and then at the Sterling Ice Cream Store, co-owned by Elmer L. Klagge, her future second husband, whom she married on February 14, 1952.

In addition to being a housewife, Marguerite handled all of the bookkeeping duties for Klagge’s Ice Cream Store and restaurant (located on 4th Avenue NE in Austin) from 1952 until Elmer sold the business in 1964.

She also worked as a part-time sales clerk behind the cosmetics counter in Younkers Department Store from 1958 to 1973 at its original Austin location in the Sterling Shopping Center. Marguerite was a member of First United Methodist Church in Austin.

Survivors include her son, Jeff Houston, Austin, MN; step-granddaughters, Debra (Thomas) Stevens, Austin, MN; Jill Getchell and Jim Queflander, Great Bend, KS; Melonee (Marcus) Killman, Great Bend, KS; nephew-in-law: Rev. Earl Clark, Springfield, IL; members of Jeff’s extended family: his brother, Dale Hoium, Red Wing, MN; former sister-in-law, Nancy Hoium, Austin, MN; Jeff’s niece (Marguerite’s “grand-daughter”) Valery Hoium, Hager City, WI; grandnieces, Madison Hoium Schultz, Red Wing, MN and Samantha Hoium Schultz, Hager City, WI; grandnephew, Spencer Hoium Schultz, Hager City, WI; various other nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, and step-great grandchildren, etc.

Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer L. Klagge; brother, Grant P. Jeffers; niece, Karrol Clark; step-daughter, Gayle Larson; and step-son-in-law, Robert W. Larson.

A closed casket visitation will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 11th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin, followed by a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott from St. Mark’s officiating. Friends may greet the family at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 2:00 to 2:30 pm.

Special thanks to all of the various staff members (past and present) at St. Mark’s particularly Mindy, Lisa, Robbie, Genely, and Zhudonna, as well as Sarah Lysne from First United Methodist Church, St. Mark’s Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott, and the St. Croix Hospice personnel for the attentive care and many kindnesses bestowed on Marguerite during these past three years.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

See also: Austin Daily Herald, 7/11/2016

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Tip Inboua, 71, of Austin, Minnesota died Friday evening, July 8, 2016, at her home in Austin.

She was born on December 4, 1944, in Laos, the daughter of Kham and Noi Inboua. Tip was married to Joi Maphanh in May 1960 in Laos. Tip moved to the United States in 1981, where she lived in Chicago and then in Stockton, California. In 1998 she moved to Austin. Her husband, Joi Maphanh died on Feb.10, 2014. After the death of her husband, Tip moved to Chaska, Minnesota, in October 2015 to live with her granddaughter Amy Inboua.

Tip is survived by her children Phai (Ken) Khongsavah of Austin, Mai Inboua, Naenh (Don Bounsounn) Heuangsayaseng, and Dang (Lieng) Thonesavanh, all of Stockton, California, Sy Inboua of Austin, Tanh Inboua of Stockton, Chanhdaeng Inboua and David Maphanh of Austin; 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joi Maphanh.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the Worlein Funeral Home from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/11/2016

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Agnes Zahradnik, 102, of Austin, died Saturday July 9, 2016, at the Austin Medical Center in Austin.

Agnes Viktora was born on February 2, 1914, in Pocahontas, Iowa, to Joseph and Anna Viktora. Raised in southeastern Minnesota, Agnes married Henry Zahradnik on June 2, 1936, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The couple farmed, and Agnes was a homemaker. She also worked briefly at Hormel in Austin. She was an avid gardener.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Beverly) Zahradnik of Rochester; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Paul Pettersen of Stockton, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988; a daughter, LaVonne Pettersen; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Kay Zahradnik; and her five siblings.

Funeral services for Agnes Zahradnik will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online tributes are being welcomed and may be written at mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/11/2016

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Milton Stensland, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 9, 2016, at home surrounded by his family after being diagnosed with brain cancer. He lived each day with dignity, grace and optimism. Visitation will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church (301 1st street NW) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15. A service celebrating his life will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church from 1 to 2 p.m., on Saturday July 16 followed by a reception at the church.

Milt was born in December 1931 to Maurice and Cora Stensland of Mabel Minnesota. During high school he enjoyed basketball, 4-H, and life on the farm with his two sisters Arleen and Mavis. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1956.

Milt married his loving wife Jaci Stensland in 1956. He practiced Veterinary medicine in White Bear Lake and Grand Meadow, Minnesota before moving to Austin where he practiced for over 30 years. He served as President of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Council, and the Minnesota Veterinary Alumni Association. He was elected Minnesota's Veterinarian of the Year in 1980 and into the Mower County Livestock Hall of Fame in 1995. He was an active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rotary International, Sertoma, the YMCA, the United Way, the Chamber of Commerce, and served on the boards of several community organizations. Milt was an avid golfer that enjoyed rounds ofgolf (regardless of weather conditions) with many of the same friends at the Austin Country Club over the past 50 years, as well as new friends in Naples, Florida.

He will be missed by his wife Jaci; his children, Jill Gilbertson (Dave Gilbertson), Mike Stensland (Marie Stensland), Jeff Stensland (Farleigh Earhart), and Juli Stensland (Paul Nordin). He will also be missed by sister Arleen Soltow (Neil Soltow), five grandchildren and four nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mayerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice; the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (https://makingagift.umn.edu); or St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/12/2016

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James Larry (Jim) Nemitz, 48, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Golden Living Chateau in Minneapolis after a long struggle with alcoholism.

He was born in Austin in 1968. He attended Austin High School where he was a member of the hockey team. He enjoyed watching and playing sports. He loved to golf, downhill ski, ride his bike and play disc golf. He loved his son, Matt, very much. Matt was the most important thing in Jim's life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Jean and Gary Richard Nemitz. He is survived by his son, Matthew (Samantha) Nemitz and his siblings: Debbie (Greg) Huckaby, Jan (Lon) Anderson, Jon (Danette) Nemitz and Steve (Charlene) Nemitz as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was loved very much and will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Living Chateau for the love and care they provided, making Jim feel at home. There will be a private burial at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/12/2016

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Lawrence Henry Hansen, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2016.

He was born on Nov. 20, 1928, the first born of Albert and Lorna Hansen. He graduated from Austin High School in 1946 and was a life-long resident of Mower County. He started a trucking business in the early 1950s and operated Lawrence Hansen Trucking for 63 years. Lawrence loved to work. In his retirement years he enjoyed driving around critiquing construction projects in the area and complaining about government waste.

Lawrence was married to Dolly Taylor for 32 years and they had six children: Laurie (Dan) Brett of Salt Lake City, Utah, Lee (Joni) Hansen of Austin, Minnesota, Linda (Bruce) Cook of Long Beach, California, Linton Hansen of Austin, Minnesota, Lisa (Michael) Bononi of Altadena, California, and Lana (Stewart) Sheffield of Plano, Texas; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Lawrence married Betty Frisbee on Sept. 11, 1987. Her three daughters are Sharon Wilmuth of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sue (Kenny) Penkava of Austin, Minnesota, and Cindy (Pat) Tracy of Everett, Washington; Betty's nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Lawrence is also survived by his sister Shirley (Charles) Lightly of Austin, Minnesota, and his brother Everett (Mary) Hansen, also of Austin. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lorna Hansen, his brother Edward Hansen, and his grandson, Hunter Bononi.

His wishes were to have a private memorial service. 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, 7/13/2016

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Bernard F. Wendel, 93, of Chester, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Riceville Family Care Center where he had resided for a short time.

Bernard Francis Wendel was born September 4, 1922, in Rose Creek, Minnesota, to Peter and Mary (Vogler) Wendel. He graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1941 and was united in marriage to Juletta Bissen at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rose Creek on Oct. 22, 1945. Bernard and Juletta moved to Chester, Iowa, in 1954 where he started working at Chester Oil. In 1971, Bernard purchased Chester Oil and ran it for 24 years before retiring in 1995. Bernard was on the Rose Creek and Chester Fire Departments for a combined 50 years. He served on the Chester City Council for 20 years, serving eight of those years as mayor. Bernard was a third degree Knight of Columbus Council 4144 in Elma and reached fourth degree with the Knights of Columbus No. 271 Davis Assemble.

Bernard always enjoyed the opportunity he had spending time with his granddaughters when they would stop at his place after school, he would always make sure they had a snack and would play rummy with them. In later years he would go for a drive every day to check on his grandsons' horses.

Bernard is survived by one son; Jeff (Pam) Wendel of Chester, Iowa, a daughter-in-law Karen Wendel of Le Roy, Minnesota, seven grandchildren; Amanda Keller, Tom Wendel, James Wendel, Ryan Wendel, Jason Wendel, Scott Bowron and Leanne Villano, he is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; his, wife Juletta; two sons: Michael Wendel and Robert and his wife, Connie Wendel; one daughter: Louise and her husband, Michael Bowron.

Funeral Mass for Bernard Wendel will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016, at St Patricks Catholic Church in LeRoy, Minnesota, with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will be at Chester Hill Cemetery rural Chester, Iowa. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy with a prayer service being held at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7/13/2016

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Funeral notice: John Reynolds Leger, 70

John Reynolds Leger, 70, of Austin, Minnesota died Monday, July 11, 2016, at his home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. In accordance with John's wishes, his body has been donated to the Mayo Anatomical Bequest Program.

Funeral Home: 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, 7/13/2016

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John Reynolds Leger, age 70 of Austin, Minnesota died peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 2, 1945 in Elk River, Minnesota, the son of Arthur and Mathilda "Tillie" (Hagel) Leger. After moving to Austin, he graduated from Pacelli High School in 1964. John was married to Pamela LaPolice in 1968 and they later divorced. John owned a car repair shop and drove a late model race car, #21, at area tracks in Minnesota and Iowa. He also provided plowing and snow removal services.

Several years after high school, he served as a counselor at the Sheriff's Boys Ranch. John made his living as a lineman, and worked as a sub-station construction foreman for NSP (now Excel Energy), retiring after almost 30 years. John was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps, the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local #160 for 43 years, and was an AA member since 1979. He was a Golden Gloves boxer and an avid water-skier. John will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jeanne Leger of Austin; his children J. Pierre (Denise) Leger of Eagan, MN, Andre Leger of Madison, Wisconsin, Francoise (Alex) Davis of Oronoco, MN, Jacques (Katie) Leger of St. Paul, MN, and Beau Leger, also of St. Paul; four grandchildren Marcel and Jean-Roch Leger and Ava and Eve Burdick; brother Kurt (Mary) Leger of Marshalltown, Iowa, sisters Rita (Fran) Barbeln of St. Michael, MN, Mary "Marni" Leger of Sacramento, CA, and Leone (Stanley) Evanoff of Oakdale, MN; sisters-in-law Ellen Leger of Outing, MN, Janet Leger of Austin, MN, Kitty Leger of Wichita, KS, and many other nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Tillie Leger, his brothers Arthur Leger Jr., Robert Leger and Ronald Leger.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday July 15 at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. In accordance with John's wishes, his body has been donated to the Mayo Anatomical Bequest Program. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home

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