Arlene G. Tabor, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society.

Arlene Grace Bly was born April 19, 1924, in Austin the daughter of Alva and Anna (Lang) Bly. She attended Austin Public Schools. In 1945, Arlene and William Cowan were married. William passed away in 1968. She then married Wayne Tabor in 1970. Wayne died in 1990. Over the years Arlene was a salesperson in various capacities, and later was involved in bar and restaurant ownership. Arlene enjoyed traveling and she loved to sing. She especially enjoyed her casino trips. Arlene will be dearly missed by her friends and family.

Survivors include her children, Billie Joy (Harold) Moser of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Ella Mae (David) Hartwig of Bloomington, Minnesota, David Cowan of Blooming Prairie, Debra Rae (Dennis) Knutson of Austin, Peggy Lu (Robert) Olson of Blooming Prairie, and Dale Lee Cowan of Austin; her son-in-law, Rex Buss of California; her step-children and their families; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands; her daughter, Carol Ann Buss; her grandson, Michael; and her sisters and brother.

A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. In lieu of flowers memorials in Arlene’s memory may be directed to Heartland Hospice.

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, 4 NOV 2016

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Oscar C. Haddorff, 86, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota. He had been diagnosed three weeks prior with an aggressive, malignant brain tumor.

Oscar was born May 19, 1930, in Wagner, South Dakota to Oscar and Lora (Wilcox) Haddorff. He graduated from Mound High School in 1948, and from Hamline University in 1952, where he was a member of the 1951 National Championship Basketball team.

Oscar married Marian Scharmann on Aug. 19, 1952, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Mound, Minnesota. He taught for two years in St. Charles, Minnesota. From 1954 to 1956, he served as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces in Okinawa. After his military service, Oscar and Marian moved to Austin where he began teaching and served as the assistant basketball coach under Ove Berven. In 1964, he became the head basketball coach, a position he held until 1978. He continued teaching, while remaining actively involved in Austin High School and Riverland Community College athletics. Oscar retired in 1991.

He was a faithful, productive member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and volunteered his time to numerous community activities, including Meals on Wheels and 55 Alive Drivers Training. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards with his many friends and spending time with family.

He was inducted into three Halls of Fame: Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches, Austin High School and Riverland Community College.

Oscar and Marian have lived the past seven years in Lakeville, Minnesota, to be closer to their kids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lora Haddorff.

Oscar is survived by his wife, Marian Haddorff, Lakeville, Minnesota; children, Rob Haddorff, West, St. Paul, Minnesota, Rick Haddorff and Denny Bell, St. Paul, Minnesota, Nancy Haddorff and Jody Gerst, Lakeville, Minnesota, and Mark and Rhonda Haddorff, Lakeville, Minnesota; grandchildren, John (Amy) Penshorn, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Katie (Rick) Healy, North St. Paul, Minnesota; great grandchildren, Luke, Hunter, Heath, David, Luke and Jake; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Howie Strey, Apple Valley, Minnesota; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Jeanine Haddorff, Hopkins, Minnesota and Bob and Ginger Haddorff, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 4th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Reverend Karen Behling officiating. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, and at the church on Friday morning for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be designated to DARTS, a non-profit organization serving seniors of Dakota County, 1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, Minnesota 55118 or online at www.dartsconnects.org.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 OCT 2016

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Vance Sheldon Larson, 77, of Wabasha, Minnesota and formerly of Sargeant, Minnesota was called to his heavenly home on October 25, 2016.

Vance was born on April 28, 1939, the son of Lyall and Florence (Wilson) Larson. He grew up on the family farm in rural Sargeant, Minnesota. The Larson family was involved in raising turkeys, hogs, crop farming and operating the Sargeant Grain Company. Vance started raising turkeys in 1953, at the age of 14, with his father, in rural Sargeant, Minnesota. Vance graduated from Hayfield High School in 1957. He joined the Navy Air Reserve in 1956, and served in active duty in 1958 and 1959. He finished reserve duty in 1962. After active military, he returned to continue his career in working in the family operation.

Vance was actively involved with the Mower county 4-H for several years and served on various boards within his community and Mower County. He served on the Sargeant Township Board for 21 years and on the Mower County Zoning Board for four years. He served on the board of the Oaks Country Club in Hayfield, Minnesota as well as serving as president of the Board. He also served on the board of First Farmers and Merchants Bank for over 20 years. In 2006, Vance and his brother Larry were inducted into the Mower County Livestock Hall of Fame.

Vance served on several boards within the turkey industry, including the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association for eight years, the Midwest Poultry Federation for six years, serving as President in 1981. He received the Ranelius Award for the year 1986-1987 for outstanding service to the Turkey Industry of Minnesota. He was on the National Turkey Federation Board for eight years and served as President in 1986. He presented the pardoned Thanksgiving Day Turkey, whose name was Benjamin, to President Ronald Reagan in 1986.

In February 2012, Vance was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for the National Turkey Federation.

Vance was a lifelong member of Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant and served on the church council for 12 years as well as President of the congregation.

Vance took great pride in being a farmer and spent his life promoting and supporting agriculture. Vance also was very passionate about aviation. He enjoyed being a pilot and owning his own airplanes.

Vance is survived by his wife, Lynette Larson, Wabasha, Minnesota; sons, Randy (Laura) Larson, the Colony, Texas; Mark (Tracy) Larson, Waltham, Minnesota; Chad (Denise) Larson, Galesville, Wisconsin; daughter, Rochelle (Bryan) Peltzer, Phoenix, Arizona; step-sons, David (Melanie) Haugen, Lanesboro, Minnesota; and Michael (Michelle) Haugen, St. Charles, Minnesota. He is also survived by his brother, Larry (Sharon) Larson, Sargeant, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield, Minnesota. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 660th Ave. in Sargeant, Minnesota, with visitation one hour before at the church. The family wishes that memorials be dedicated to Evanger Lutheran Church. God bless the memory of our loved one, Vance Sheldon Larson. www.czaplewskifh@frontiernet.net

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 OCT 2016

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Gerald "Jerry" Norbert May, 69, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016.

He was born to Edward John and Gertrude (Frein) May in Austin, Minnesota, on Sept. 1, 1947. He grew up in Adams, Minnesota, and attended Adams High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army. Jerry met the love of his life, Mary Anderson, in 1969 and they married soon after and had two children. He moved his family to Texas after a downturn at the Hormel Packing Company. He worked for 17 years as the Manager at Ingram Ready Mix Concrete Plant in Boerne, Texas. Jerry also worked as an aircraft structural mechanic. He eventually began working as an armored car fabricator and retired in 2011. In his retirement, he enjoyed mowing his yard. He also loved tinkering in his garage and working with his tractors.

Jerry was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Kevin May. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson; his son, Jeffrey David May; his daughter, Jennifer Rohm and her husband Terry; and two grandchildren, Jaden David May and Autumn Nicole May. He is also survived by his brother, Danny May of Adams of Minnesota; and five sisters, Sue May of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nancy Brehmer of Rochester, Minnesota, Cindy Schneider of Elkton, Minnesota, LuAnn Stroup of Rose Creek, Minnesota, and Anne Halbach of Adams, Minnesota.

Visitation was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home in Boerne, Texas.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 OCT 2016

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Mary Lou (Krebsbach) Houle, 82, was born on Nov. 28, 1933, in Adams, Minnesota, and grew up in nearby Austin. She was one of 13 children of Sadie and Alois Krebsbach.

She married Clifford Ralph Houle of Renton, Washington, in 1966, and lived in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, for 37 years, returning to Austin in 2003. Clifford preceded her in death in 1985.

She is survived by two of her sisters, Vivian Hall and Angela Hall, and her children and their spouses: Annevtte and Doug Story, James and Sachiyo Houle, and Matthew and Karina Houle. She is survived by four grandchildren: Soichiro, Katie, Caroline, and Patrick. She also is survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mary Lou had many friends she loved dearly in Minnesota, Washington State, and elsewhere.

Mary Lou was a parishioner of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellevue. She was fond of bingo, bowling, bells, and baking. She would often cook "enough food to feed an army."

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Community Services.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 OCT 2016

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OBITUARY--

Lester Bernhard Hanson, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Primrose Retirement Community.

He was born October 26, 1917, in Sargeant Township, Minnesota, the son of Samuel and Laura (Giere) Hanson. Lester attended District 91 schools and worked on the farm until his marriag e to Gladys Mogen on October 2, 1940 in Hayfield, Minnesota. After living in Rochester for a year and a half, the couple moved to Austin, where Lester took a job with Hormel Foods as a laborer.

He retired in 1977 after 36 years of service to Hormel. Lester enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. After being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge around Christmas time 1944, he spent five months in five different hospitals before his honorable discharge in 1945.

Lester was a charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and he loved to travel, visiting Europe several times and spending 13 years wintering in Arizona. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and trapping, taking walks, square dancing, and playing bridge. In earlier years, Lester played softball. He moved to Primrose Retirement Community in 2009.

Survivors include his wife Gladys Hanson of Austin, his daughter Julie (Richard) Borman of Fresno, California, his son-in-law Duane Dahlback of Austin, six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Marlys Steward of Faribault and Marvel Mogan of Austin. Lester was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Laura Hanson, his daughter Diane Dahlback, sisters Marjorie Hanson and Eileen Samuelson, brother and sister-in-law Willard and Delores Hanson.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Karen Behling officiating. The Hanson family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the church, immediately preceding the service. In accordance with Lester's wishes, his body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic Anatomical Bequest Program. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church Building Fund or recipient of donor’s choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Military honors by American Legion Post 91 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 1216. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 4 NOV 2016

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FUNERAL NOTICE--

Lester Bernhard Hanson, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Primrose Retirement Community.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Karen Behling officiating.

Visitation: The Hanson family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the church, immediately preceding the service.

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6 NOV 2016

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Dale W. Murphy, 73, has passed away.

Dale was born on March 21, 1943, in Lyle, Minnesota, the son of Bernard and Lela (Walsh) Murphy.

He attended Lyle High School and then served our country in the US Army. He served as a medic and on border patrol from January of 1965, receiving his honorable discharge from the reserves in 1971.

He was united in marriage to Judy Budin on Oct. 15, 1977, at St. Theodore Catholic Church.

Dale had worked at Queen Stoves and Streater in Albert Lea, Minnesota and later at Hormel in Austin, Minnesota, retiring in 2011.

He was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion.

Dale had many varied interests which included playing hand-held video games, watching the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR racing, fishing, camping, road trips and hunting for antiques.

He also enjoyed attending the demo derby with his grandson, and mentoring Travis in his Eagle Scout pursuit.

He was an especially talented woodworker and had the ability to fix anything. His dog Jackie was his constant companion.

Dale is survived by his wife Judy of Albert Lea, children: Tom (Lisa) Murphy of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Kathy Attig of Albert Lea, Terry (Tim "Ozzie") Osmundson of Northwood, Iowa, Michael(Rose) Lein of Alden, Minnesota; grandchildren: Jessica Attig (special friend Mick) of Albert Lea, Jared Attig of Albert Lea, David (Tiffany) Lein of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Daniel Lein (special friend Emily) of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Samantha Lein of Alden, Dillan Lein of Alden, Tanya Johnson (special friend Isaiah) Albert Lea, Tiffany Johnson (special friend Sean) of Northwood, Iowa; great-grandchildren: MaKayla Carbert, MaKenzie Attig, Eli Lein, Braylan Peterson and Kash Peterson; sisters: Norma Keller and Jeannine (Jerry) Kellogg both of Austin, brother Eugene Murphy also of Austin; sisters-in-law: Deloris Murphy, Lynel Murphy and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Elton, DeWayne and Doug and father-in-law and mother-in-law Edward and Myrtle Budin, sister-in-law Bernice Murphy and brother-in-law Harold Keller.

Dale will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him

Prayer services for Dale W. Murphy will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. The Rev. Russell Scepaniak will officiate. Interment will be in St. Theodore Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea Veteran's Organizations. Friends may visit with family from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 30 OCT 2016

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Delores Edith Stanton, 86, of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday morning, Oct. 30, 2016, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Delores Edith Stanton was born on July 10, 1930, the daughter of Marvin and Edith (Yost) Gerber in Walters, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School in 1947. On June 19, 1949, she was united in marriage to Douglas Stanton at St. Olaf Church in Austin. The couple lived on the farm near Hayfield until 1978, and then moved across the road where she resided until June of 2009. Delores has been a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 65 years and was ordained as an elder. Delores enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Delores is survived by her children, Gary (Lou Ann) Stanton, La Crescent, Minnesota; Glenn (Janet) Stanton of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Randy (Judy) Stanton of Hayfield, Minnesota; Paul (Diane) Stanton of Hayfield; daughter, Diana (Edward) Scherr of Rochester, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas in 1990; and one brother, Evert Gerber in 1976.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church, 109 East Main Street in Hayfield with Reverend Dr. Stephen Robertson and Reverend Jason Stanton co-officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 31 OCT 2016

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Kathleen Bulson, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, Died Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Primrose Retirement Community.

Kathleen was born on November 2, 1924, in Phenix City, Alabama, to James and Lottie Burks.

She married Kenneth Bulson in Columbus, Georgia. Kathleen worked at the George A. Hormel Company for 37 years. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the VFW. Kathleen was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Bulson; son, Jerry Bulson; daughter, Donna Gorvin; and two infant granddaughters.

Kathleen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Carol Bulson of Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren: Suzanne Gorvin of Austin; Andy (Mishon) Bulson, St. Cloud, Minnesota; Jennifer (Sky) Christensen of Arlington, Washington; Jill (Bill) Doyle of New Brighton, Minnesota; Steven (Kelly) Gorvin; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister: Nuna Mae Anthony of Phenix City, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Mark Niethammer officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, and at the church on Wednesday for one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Print Article

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 31 OCT 2016

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Mildred Veronica Moeller, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Mildred was born June 22, 1922, in Austin to Kenneth and Helen (Feeley) Campbell. She graduated from Austin High School and went on to work for Northwestern Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1978. Mildred married Harry Wills in 1966. He passed away in 1968. Mildred married John Moeller and they resided in Lyle, Minnesota.

Mildred was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church. She volunteered at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin until the age of 89. Mildred brought much joy to many through her baking and famous fudge. Her favorite pastime was driving her car and eating at Perkins.

Survivors include two nieces, Lonna Powers, Iowa, Debby Rhoades, Colorado; nephew, Randy Campbell, Idaho; six great nieces, two great-nephews, and their children.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Helen; both husbands, Harry Wills and John Moeller; brother, Robert “Bob” Campbell; great-nephew, Wade Masching.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 31 OCT 2016

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Margie Grace Bucknell, 92, died on October 31, 2016, at her home in LeRoy, Minnesota.

Many years ago, during a particularly blustery winter day, a little girl entered the lives of Gust and Minnie (Christianson) Wolden. Margie Grace was born on February 8, 1924, and was a special blessing from the start. Her parents had waited for the arrival of a child for seven years. Minnie accredited their daughter's arrival to God and Lydia Pinkham, a wonder tonic.

Margie was born with a desire for knowledge, an ear for playing the piano, an ability to write songs/poetry/stories and was naturally as hard working as any man.

Her uncanny ability to bake was well known throughout the town and could compete with the likes of Betty Crocker. She was detail oriented as well and kept track of every cookie baked. Margie especially delighted in delivering her angel food cakes to many in the town and making her famous Halloween popcorn balls for all to enjoy while trick or treating. She loved entertaining for family events, ladies' Bible studies, Homer's friends, plumbing salesmen or hobos riding the railroad.

Margie graduated from eighth grade and went on to attend High School in Chester, Iowa where she met her future husband, Homer. The decision to become engaged was established after the announcement of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Margie graduated from high school in May of 1941 and was married at the age of 17 on June 18, 1941. (This was rather convenient, because they had Margie's graduation money for their honeymoon.) Almost a year later, May of 1942, Homer was drafted to World War II so Margie and Homer moved to Alabama for basic training. Homer was already serving overseas when the arrival of Mardella (Bucknell) Danielson took place on March 10, 1944.

Homer returned from serving overseas four years after Mardella's birth. Margie and Homer were back to being a family and purchased their first and only home in LeRoy where they lived for the rest of their lives.

Fast forward four years, on February 17, 1948, Margie and Homer welcomed their first son, Waldo Bucknell, into the world. The birth of Waldo was extremely difficult, and she didn’t know if she would survive. Margie knew the Lord had given her a second chance, and she committed her life to Jesus and joyously served Him from that day forward. Fourteen years later, on April 18, 1962, the family welcomed their second son, David Bucknell.

Something many people might not know about Margie is that she loved to travel and had an adventurous spirit. She visited over thirteen countries and loved rides of all kinds, whether it be trains, planes, automobiles, or camels! Margie enjoyed the leisure of travel for only a short period of time before she dedicated the next twenty years to caring for her mother. There was a brief time after Minnie passed away before Margie was called up again to serve her husband by caring for him. God's timing was perfect because during that one year between caring for loved ones, God allowed her life-long dream to be fulfilled. Margie and her cousin, Helen Knutson, were off to experience Israel and walk where Jesus walked. What a blessing God gave both women!

Margie was happy to work alongside her husband on the farm and as a secretary for the family’s plumbing business. She also enjoyed teaching adult Sunday school classes for many years at the LeRoy Lutheran Church and attending evening services at Bethany Bible Church since its inception. She had a heart for ministry. Margie was known for her generous love and patience for others. She influenced the lives of three children, ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and countless others.

Many have gone on before her, and many will go on after her. Her last wish would be to see you all in Heaven! Please take a look at the scripture and consider your eternal future. It will be your final resting place forever!

She is survived by her children, Mardella Danielson of Faribault, Minnesota, Waldo "Duey" Bucknell of Le Roy, Minnesota and David Bucknell of LeRoy; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Homer in 1995, two grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Kathy Bucknell, in 1998.

Funeral services will be held at the LeRoy Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, with Pastor Herman Bakker and Pastor Chuck Phelps officiating. Interment will be at the LeRoy Cemetery directly following the funeral service.

Visitation will be held at Hindt Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, and will continue at the Church one hour prior to the service on Nov. 4, 2016.

Memorials may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 1 NOV 2016

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Arlys Jean Risius, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening, November 12, 2016, at the Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Arlys Jean Hellickson was born September 3, 1930, the daughter of Lindeman and Cora (Vikse) Hellickson in Ostrander, Minnesota. She attended school in Spring Valley, Minnesota, and was homecoming queen in 1947, graduating with the Class of 1948. In 1948, Arlys married Kenneth Gilbert and the couple raised five children during their 35 years of marriage. Arlys enjoyed a career of over 40 years as an Avon Lady; she worked as a cook at Neveln School; and in the office of the Austin Country Club. Arlys also enjoyed a part-time position as a server at the Hormel cabin.

Arlys married Edward Risius on May 2, 1987, in Austin. Edward died on November 7, 2005. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and always enjoyed attending the Veldman and Friends concerts. Arlys was a beautiful seamstress, leaving her family with many beautiful treasures.

Survivors include five children, Robert (Kathy) Gilbert of Omaha, Nebraska, Michael (Diane) Gilbert of Rochester, Minnesota, Cheryl Christopherson, Susan (Randy) Severson and Jane (Peter Lange) McFarland, all of Austin; 10 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Loren Hellickson of Silver Spring, Maryland and George (Kathy) Hellickson of Rochester; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Risius; a grandson, Nathan McFarland; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Ginny Hellickson, Roger Hellickson and Twyla Hellickson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AIM, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Memorials can be directed to St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Sacred Heart Care Center or the Hormel Institute.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 14 NOV 2016

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Betty Lee Oelkers, age 92, of Mankato, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, October 9, 2016, at Laurels Edge in Mankato.

Betty Lee Powers was born January 8, 1924 on her grandparents' farm near Sunburg, Minnesota, the daughter of Vinson J. and Gladys G. (Whiston) Powers. She graduated from Kerkhoven High School and the St. Cloud School of Cosmetology. Betty also took art classes at Riverland Community College. While most of her life was spent as a homemaker, Betty also worked as a beautician and held various positions at St. Olaf Hospital including floor clerk, cook, and in central supply.

On February 25, 1944, she was united in marriage to Claudie John Henry "C.J." Oelkers at the Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage in Dexter Township. The couple raised four children. Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran in Dexter, where she was involved in Sunday school, the Altar Guild, and Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Senior Center, the Art Center, the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee, and was a 4-H leader. Betty liked to travel. She made several trips to Europe and visited most of the 50 States.

She spent time tending her flower and vegetable gardens and doing her own yardwork, including mowing the lawn until she moved to independent living at the age of 88. Betty's other favorite pastimes included canning, cooking, baking, wine making, and playing cards. She was a talented artist, expressing herself through many media. In addition to painting, other favorite creative activities were stamping, sewing, scrapbooking and woodcarving. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children Linda Meyer of Bloomington, Minnesota, Roger (Nancy) Oelkers of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Jan (Michael) Hoffman of Mankato, Minnesota, and Vance (Ruth) Oelkers of Austin, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters: Avis Evenson of Brooten, Minnesota, Donna Plautz of Minnetonka, Minnesota, and Marilyn (Russell) Kneeland of Danbury, Wisconsin.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents Vinson and Gladys Powers, her husband C.J. Oelkers, her daughter Claudia Jo Oelkers in infancy, son-in-law Robert Meyer; siblings Alberta Powers, Vivian Powers, Curtis Powers, Victor Powers, Donald Powers and Robert Powers.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dexter Township with Pastor Keith Siverly officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18 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 Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dexter Township. Memorials in Betty’s memory may be directed to the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, 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: Worlein Funeral Home

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DeYoung Gage, 79

Dolores Elaine DeYoung Gage, 79, died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, Oct 26, 2016. Her parents, Ralph and Ina DeYoung, lived in Dexter, Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 1 NOV 2016

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Obituary for Dolores E. Gage (nee DeYoung)

October 26, 2016, at the age of 79 years.

Preceded in death by her husband Russell; loving mother of Teresa (Andrew) Borrelli and Kimberly (Craig) Olszewski.

Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Sarah) Borrelli, Jaqueline (Ryan) Wachowiak, Joseph Olszewski and Julia Borrelli; great-grandmother of Collette Borelli and soon-to-be great-grandchild. Also survived by her brother, Everett (Shirley) DeYoung; sisters-in-law: Lil DeYoung, Doris DeYoung and Carol Gage; brother-in-law, Larry Gage; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Visitation Monday, October 31, at Rozga-Walloch Funeral Home from 10:00-11:00 AM, followed by Funeral Service at 11:00AM. Entombment at Arlington Park Cemetery.

Source: Rozga-Walloch Funeral Home website

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Shirley M. Jirele, age 88, passed away in Tempe, Arizona, on November 1, 2016.

She was born in Spring Grove, Minnesota, on November 9, 1927, to Theodore and Agnes Wennes, the oldest of five children. She grew up in Austin, Minnesota, and received her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance and music education from St. Olaf College in 1949.

Shirley taught public school vocal music in Westby, Wisconsin, for two years before returning to Austin, where she taught private voice lessons. She married her beloved Edward L. Jirele in 1952.

Shirley was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where she directed the high school Chapel Choir for 30 years. She felt that her musical talents were God-given, and she used them to His glory. Hundreds of young people grew in their faith because of their time in the Chapel Choir.

She realized her dream of singing professionally when she was invited to join the Gregg Smith Singers, with whom she toured from 1965 to 1970. She was honored to be inducted into the Austin High School Music Hall of Fame in its inaugural year.

Shirley and Ed moved to Tempe in 1984, where they were active members of King of Glory Lutheran Church. Ed died in 1988. In the years following, Shirley spent many hours singing and playing the piano for the residents of Westchester Senior Living Center in Tempe.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Debbie Unruh in 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Hagstrom (Dennis), Debra Borton-McDonough (Bob), and Jane Lightle; son, Jeffrey Jirele; sister, Orpha Price; brother, Howard Wennes; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A special thank you to the staff at Westchester Senior Living Center for their wonderful care during the last three years of Shirley's life.

A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held on Friday, November 4, at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe, beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona. Memorial contributions may be made to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, in memory of Shirley Jirele.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 6 NOV 2016

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September 28, 1936 - November 04, 2016

MILDRED EVELYN JOHNSON

Mildred Evelyn Johnson, 80, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on November 4, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mildred was born September 28, 1936, the daughter of Glenn and Rena (Heikes) Johnson in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School in 1954, then attended Austin Community College. Mildred then attended Mankato State College for a teaching degree. She taught school in Tracy, Minnesota, for two years and 1st and 2nd grades in Stewartville for 39 years.

Mildred enjoyed traveling, sewing, crafts, and was active at the First Baptist Church in Brownsdale.

Mildred is survived by two brothers, Wayne and Lowell Johnson, Waltham, Minnesota; two nieces, Marlene (Bob) Heinz, LaSalle, Illinois; Linda (Arlie) Brandmeyer, Ankeny, Iowa; nephew, Wesley (Dondee) Johnson, Sargeant, Minnesota; great-nephew, Bryce (Krista) Johnson, Stewartville, Minnesota; great-niece and great-nephew, Sydney and Aaron Brandmeyer, Ankeny, Iowa; great-great-nieces, Kelsey and Carly; and great-great-nephew, Lucas-Johnson, Stewartville, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Neil and wife, Lillian Johnson; and sister, Doris Ellen Johnson.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home 501 ~ 2nd Street NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at First Baptist Church, 206 East Main Street in Brownsdale, Minnesota, with Pastor Kenneth Petzold officiating.

Source: Czaplewski Funeral Home
Also see Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 7, 2016

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Ory Ann Helene Champlin, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota died peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie surrounded by her loving family.

Ory Ann Thompson was born December 30, 1921 in Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Astor and Johanna (Aldahl) Thompson. A 1941 graduate of Austin High School, Ory worked for Hormel Foods Corporation in the early 40s.

On Christmas Day, December 25, 1942, she was united in marriage to Donald Champlin at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church parsonage in Austin. The couple raised five children. Ory enjoyed her role as homemaker and raising her children. She was a very patient person, and was a caregiver to her husband Don for several years, which allowed him to stay in their home. Don passed away in 1997. Among Ory's favorite pastimes were sewing, gardening doing crafts, and spending time with friends and family.

She belonged to St. Olaf Church as well as the Garden Club for many years. She volunteered her time to the church, belonged to WELCA, and she loved to bake. Ory was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children Daryl (Judy) Champlin of Austin, Minnesota, Janice (David) Wistrcill of Forest Lake, Minnesota, Duane (Julie) Champlin of Austin, Minnesota, Douglas Champlin and David (Matira) Champlin, also of Austin; nine grandchildren: Stephen (Jenny), Kristen (Jeremy), Nicole (Adam), Lisa (John), Erin (Justin), Alex, Miller, Madellane and Lenise (Kevin); 15 great-grandchildren: Mason, Ian, Michael, Lucas, Katelyn, Ashley (Mike), Taylor, Isaac, Ivy, Weston, Carson, Bode, Jackson, Barrett and Grif and three great-great-grandchildren: Landen, Elsie, and Crosby.

Ory was preceded in death by her parents Astor and Johanna Thompson, her husband Donald, her brother Harold, her sisters Caroline Klement, Ruth Mayzlik, Adeline Henricks, and her grandson Evan.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church Austin. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before the service on November 10, 2016 at the church. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the 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: Worlein Funeral Home
Also see Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 7, 2016

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Mary Winkels, 83, of Le Roy, Minnesota, died on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society-Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Le Roy, Minnesota, with Fr. Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Le Roy. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Le Roy with a Rosary being recited at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue for an hour prior to the service at the church.

Mary Carey was born on July 4, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota, to Horace and Cecelia (Thome) Carey. She graduated from Columbus High School "Pacelli High School" in Austin. On September 20, 1956, Mary married Marvin Winkels at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin and together they farmed in the Le Roy area. Mary enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and expressed her caring and concern by always sending cards and notes to those she cared about. She was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, was a member of the alter society and also taught C.C.D. classes for many years.

She is survived by her husband Marvin, of Le Roy; five boys: David Winkels of Rochester, Minnesota, Joe (Patti) Winkels of Kasson, Minnesota, Michael (Kathy) Winkels of Rochester, Minnesota, John (Barb) Winkels of Alden, Iowa, and Tom Winkels of Riceville, Iowa, her daughter Maria (Todd) Ladwig of Earlham, Iowa; 23 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters Charlene Young of Austin, Minnesota, Rose Mary (Keith) Price of Rose Creek, Minnesota, Cecelia (Tom) Winjum of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and her brother David (Mary) Carey of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Preceding Mary in death were her parents, two brothers, and three sisters.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Wildwood Grove in Le Roy, Minnesota.

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home
Also see Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 7, 2016

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Lucille Tolstead, age 93, died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Friday, November 4, 2016.

Lucille was born on a farm in Mower County, Minnesota, the youngest of seven children born to John and Maude (Johnson) Heffern. Lucille lived across from a large prairie where she developed her lifelong love of nature, gardening and birdwatching. She attended rural schools and graduated from Adams High School with the class of 1941.

In 1942, she married Donald Tolstead. They became the parents of two children, Thomas and Diane. They lived in Florida and Illinois before returning to southern Minnesota after World War II, making their home in Austin, Minnesota, and surrounding communities. Lucille was a wonderful homemaker and cook.

She enjoyed DIY and crafts. She was active in church, especially after retirement at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin where she coordinated and cooked for church-related dinners and special events. She was a member of garden clubs in the communities where they lived and volunteered with the American Red Cross.

In 2000, she moved to Fort Dodge and lived for 12 years in a townhome on Hilltop Road before moving to Athens Woods Estates in Stratford, Iowa, in 2012. During her years living at Friendship Haven, she was an active volunteer at the Adult Day Center, The Gardens and Tompkins Health Center. She was blessed with a green thumb and was an accomplished gardener enjoying cultivating African violets and houseplants. She enjoyed crocheting and made hundreds of doilies which she gave to everyone she knew. She had a dry sense of humor and was a world-class conversationalist. She never met a stranger and was a warm and caring wife, mother, volunteer, friend and neighbor.

Survivors include her son, Thomas (June) Tolstead, Miltona, Minnesota; daughter, Diane (Jeff) Rollins, Fort Dodge; grandchildren, Jarred Rollins, Des Moines, Iowa, and Lindsay (Steve) Gelder, Ellsworth, Iowa; and great-grandchildren, Sydney and Wyatt Gelder.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; sister, Mary Buske; brothers, Maynard, Richard, Thomas, John Robert (Bob) and George; and parents, John and Maude Heffern.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Gunderson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Grand Meadow Cemetery in Grand Meadow.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.

Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice or at the discretion of the family.

Arrangements are by Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 7 NOV 2016

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Georgene Margaret Sculley, 89 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday evening, November 5, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at the Lake City Care Center in Lake City, Minnesota.

Born March 8, 1927, in Elma, Iowa, she was the daughter of Charles and Frances (Mishak) Klobassa. She graduated from Elma High School in 1945 and attended Cosmetology School in Waterloo, Iowa. On June 9, 1947, Georgene was united in marriage to Ambrose Sculley in Elma. To this union, two children were born, Tom and LuAnne. The couple operated the Sculley Rest Home for men for 15 and a half years until 1964. Georgene was a cook at Sacred Heart Hospice for 31 and a half years and retired in 1996.

She was a member of the Cornerstone Assembly of God Church and was eager to share her passion for the Lord with others. Spending time and playing cards with family were among her favorite pastimes. Georgene will be remembered for being a very loving person, for her gifts of boldness and quick wit, and for her famous homemade bread and baking powder biscuits.

Survivors include her son, Tom (Terri) Sculley of Northwood, Iowa, and her daughter, LuAnne Sculley of Rochester, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Brent (Jenna) Sculley and Rhiannon (Jared) Combs; grandson-in-law Craig Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Thomas and Donaven and Liric Johnson; and many other wonderful relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Frances Klobassa; her husband, Ambrose; two grandchildren, Dani Johnson and Mike Thomas; six brothers; and two sisters, including her twin sister, Maxine.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church, Austin. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials can be directed to the 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, 8 NOV 2016

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Lorrayne Viola (Hammel) Krupicka, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, passed into Eternal Life on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Lorrayne was born on July 5, 1927, to Clyde and Viola (Gunderson) Hammel. She grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. She married George Krupicka of Austin on March 12, 1950, and they were blessed with one daughter, Rosanne. George passed away August 30, 1960.

Lorrayne worked as a secretary and in retail prior to attending Austin Junior College. She graduated from Mankato State University in 1971 with a degree in history. Lorrayne and Rosanne moved to Buffalo, Minnesota, in 1971, where she lived and worked for Farmers Home Administration as a loan officer. Lorrayne received a promotion to move to the district office in Austin. They returned to Austin in 1979. Lorrayne loved her job with the FHA and retired in 1993. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Lorrayne loved cats, crocheting, putting together puzzles, reading, and watching old TV shows and movies.

Lorrayne is survived by her daughter, Rosanne, Austin; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wallace, Sioux City, Melvin, Sioux City, and Milford, Downey, California; and her loving husband, George.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 802 Fourth St. SW, Austin, with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorrayne's honor to the Mower County Humane Society.

Arrangements are by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 8 NOV 2016

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Ethel Larson, 102, of Ostrander, Minnesota, passed away on November 5, 2016, at Ostrander Care and Rehab.

She was born on July 9, 1914, to Swen and Caroline Swenson. She attended grade school, in Ostrander speaking only Norwegian and graduated, after skipping two grades, at the age of 12, which was quite an accomplishment due to the fact she also learned English. She traveled to Austin, Minnesota, to live with her sister and attended Austin High School. She was a fast learner and loved school but was forced to quit following her second year due to an economy crisis. She returned home and worked for a doctor and his wife as a hired girl. She also would tend to new mothers and babies and continued to do so until she married.

Ethel married Alvin Larson on March 17, 1935. They farmed in the Ostrander area until later when they moved near Chester, Iowa. Together, they raised six children, Roger, Eileen, Janis, Karen, and twins David and Dianne. She was a loving mom and was always there for them even after they were grown. Ethel was the perfect farmer's wife. She was an excellent cook. She decorated cakes. She loved painting, varnishing, wallpapering, and decorating their home. She sewed, knitted, and crocheted. If that were not enough, she helped milk 25 cows, sanitizing the equipment and worked in the fields, helping plant and harvest corn, beans, and oats. At threshing time she cooked and baked a ton of food to feed the hungry threshers.

After her four oldest children were grown, she became a home health aide, working many hours among patients from the Spring Valley, Minnesota, area.

Eventually she was hired as an aide at the Ostrander Nursing Home and later at the Stewartville (Minnesota) Nursing Home. She worked until she retired at the age of 78. On holidays, she would work eight hours and come home and cook the holiday dinner which was always a huge spread. Following her retirement, she cared for Alvin daily and were his eyes which had become blind.

After Alvin, 97, passed, Ethel moved to Hillside Homes in Spring Valley. Each year she would participate in the Ag Days Parade, riding her shiny, red scooter, waving to all the friends she had made over the years.

She is survived by her sister, Florence Wendorf of Austin; six children, Roger, (Marlys) of Lyle, Minnesota, Eileen Spring of Lake City, Minnesota, Janis Speer of Stewartville, Karen (Julian Brusse) of Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. David (Shelley) Larson of Harmony, Minnesota and Dianne (Adrian) Roberts of Jacksonville, Florida; 26 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Swen and Caroline; husband Alvin; four grandchildren, Jayne Speer, Randy Brusse, Robert Larson and Mark Storlie; and three sisters.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 805 S. Broadway, Spring Valley. Burial will be at the Spring Valley Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Arrangements are by Hindt Funeral Homes in Spring Valley. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 8 NOV 2016

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Donna F. Wermerskirchen, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Donna was born on June 23, 1935, in Dover, Minnesota, to George and Marie (Heaser) Michael. She graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester, Minnesota in 1954 and after graduation, she attended Mankato Commercial College. Donna married Jim Wermerskirchen on July 21,1956, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester. They made their home in Austin where they raised five children.

She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and she volunteered at the Philomathian Book Store for many years. Donna enjoyed life and she loved spending time with her friends and family.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 8 NOV 2016

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Donna Frances Wermerskirchen

June 23, 1935 - November 06, 2016

Donna F. Wermerskirchen, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

Donna was born on June 23, 1935, in Dover, Minnesota to George and Marie (Heaser) Michael. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1954 and after graduation, she attended Mankato Commercial College. Donna married Jim Wermerskirchen on July 21, 1956, at St. John's Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester, Minnesota. They made their home in Austin where they raised five children.

She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and she volunteered at the Philomathian Book Store for many years. Donna enjoyed life and she loved spending time with her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Michael Longman.

Donna is survived by her husband, Jim Wermerskirchen, Austin, Minnesota; children, Lynn (Dean) Cafourek, Tyler, Texas, Frank (Toni) Wermerskirchen, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Sue Wermerskirchen, Rochester, Minnesota, Brenda (Keith) Longman, Plymouth, Minnesota, Cheryl (Shaun) Caveney, Rochester, Minnesota; six grandchildren; sisters, Sharon (Clayton) McDougal, Hastings, Minnesota, Candace Udey, St. Paul, Minnesota, Mary Lynn (John) Seitz, Rochester, Minnesota; brother, Randy Michael, Rochester, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 11th at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Memorials may be designated to Queen of Angels Catholic Church, American Heart Association or to the donor’s choice.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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FUNERAL NOTICE--

Muriel H. Dahl, 97 of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Marys Campus.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary of Austin.

Memorials: The family prefers memorials.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 8 NOV 2016

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Muriel H. Dahl, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 6, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Muriel was born September 27, 1919^*, at Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Effie (Thompson) Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. Muriel married Arthur J. Dahl on February 8, 1945, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. For 34 years, Muriel worked as a night cook in the cafeteria at the Geo. A. Hormel Co. Austin plant.

Muriel was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where she was active in Circle and WELCA. She worked with the Helping Hands and served as the reception coordinator for weddings and other receptions at the church. She was also an active member of the Sons of Norway. Muriel enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. In her younger years, she liked going to auctions and was an avid bargain shopper.

Muriel is survived by her daughter, Mary Dahl and Joel Huinker, Austin, Minnesota; grandson, Zeke Dahl, Austin; Diamond Overby, who was like a granddaughter to Muriel over the years; sister, Virginia Davis, Clarks Grove, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Effie Peterson; husband, Arthur; a son, Galyn Dahl; brothers, Dale and Donald Peterson; sisters, Bertha Everson and Esther Peters; and infant sister and brother, Phyllis and Spencer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Mark Niethammer officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning. The family prefers memorials.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 9 NOV 2016

^* The Herald said she was born in 1909, but the Clasen-Jordan website says she was born in 1919.

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Mary Lynne (Fraser) Arens, 67, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2016, at her home.

Mary was born May 18, 1949, in Austin to Kenneth and Marian (Laufle) Fraser. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1967. On January 20, 1968, Mary was united in marriage to her best friend, Terry Arens. They raised three wonderful children together.

Mary discovered her passion and fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning a garden center. It showcased her love of flowers, family, laughter, and friendship.

Mary approached every adventure with childlike wonder, excitement, and enthusiasm. Whether it be creating magical holidays or singing karaoke together, her family was her universe.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Arens, Austin; daughter, Julie Arens (Brian Anderson), Adams, Minnesota; son, Daniel (Tammy) Arens, Faribault, Minnesota; daughter, Sarah Arens (B. Zamora), Albert Lea, Minnesota; sister, Jean Fraser, Austin; and five grandchildren, Nick and Amanda Arens, and Arielle, Lukas and Joshua Anderson.

Mary has been reunited with her parents, Kenneth and Marian; eldest sister, Joan (Fraser) Hagelund; brothers, Gary and Richard Fraser; nephew, Gary Blanchfield.

A Celebration of Life for Mary will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Mayer Funeral Home. There will be a CCW rosary at 1 pm.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 9 NOV 2016

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Pending notice: Melda "Boots" Tracy, 92

Melda "Boots" Tracy, 92, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Glencoe Regional Health Services – Long Term Care in Glencoe, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 9 NOV 2016

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Melda Anne "Boots" Tracy

March 31, 1924 - November 07, 2016

U.S. Veteran--

Melda Anne "Boots" Tracy, age 92, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe, Minnesota.

Melda was born March 31, 1924, in Alliance, Nebraska to Charles and Marie (Duhon) Mracek. She graduated high school and went on to serve in the United States Army as a technician assistant from March 1945 to July 1946. Boots married Burton Tracy in Denver, Colorado on July 3, 1946. After their marriage, they moved to Tomah, Wisconsin, then to Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and in 1953, they made their home in Austin where she worked at the "Clean Towel."

Boots was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer, helping at the hospital auxiliary coffee shop, the V.F.W. and KSMQ. Boots enjoyed caring for her great grandchildren and she loved gardening and traveling to Nebraska, Wisconsin and Branson, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Burton in 2001; brothers, Marion and James Mracek; and two infant siblings.

Boots is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: LaVaughn and Ronald Mullenbach, Brownsdale, Minnesota; grandsons: Troy and Misty Mullenbach, Fountain Hills, Arizona, and Jeff and Linda Mullenbach, Glencoe, Minnesota; great grandchildren: Jordan Mullenbach, Ronni Mullenbach, Taylor Bordelon and Jade Wilde; great great grandchildren: Adalyn Bordelon and Garrett Mullenbach; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 14th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Mortuary for one hour before the service on Monday morning.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Lucille M. Schreiber, 95 of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, November 7, 2016, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Lucille was born February 14, 1921, in Udolpho Township, Minnesota, to William and Hattie (Goetz) Schulz. She attended Trinity Parochial School. On September 14, 1946, Lucille married Lawrence Schreiber at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waltham, Minnesota.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, the VFW and the Sweet Adeline Society Harmony Singers in Austin.

Lucille enjoyed gardening and knitting. She was a wonderful storyteller and loved writing skits for her church. After Lawrence retired, they enjoyed traveling together. She was a loving wife and mother and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her later years. She was an excellent cook and truly enjoyed entertaining friends and family and truly lived life to the fullest.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hattie Schulz; husband, Lawrence; infant twin son, Dayle; brother, Harlan and his wife, Alice Schulz; and sister-in-law, Jan Schulz.

Lucille is survived by her sons, Larry (Mary) Schreiber, Austin, Gaylen Schreiber, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Daryl Schreiber, Austin; daughter, Lynnae (Brian) Shaw, Austin; two grandchildren, Brendan (Julie) Shaw and Justin (Melissa) Shaw; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Schulz, Austin; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 11, at Grace Lutheran Church with the Reverend Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 9 NOV 2016

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Margaret D. Nygaard, 89 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at St. Mark's Living in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AIM officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 10 NOV 2016

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Margaret Dorothy Nygaard

March 22, 1927 - November 09, 2016

Margaret Dorothy Nygaard, 89 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. Mark's Living in Austin.

Margaret was born March 22, 1927 at Rochester, Minnesota, the daughter of Fredrick and Alma (Grutzmacher) Podolske. She graduated from high school and married Truman E. Nygaard on July 30, 1950 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota.

The Nygaards made their home in Austin where Margaret was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Truman and Margaret were avid square dancers and members of the G-Sharps and Plus of Rochester and the Austin Promenader's square dance clubs. Margaret was a very social person and enjoyed spending time with friends; she was a member of a women's card club and of TOPS. Margaret enjoyed traveling, spending winters in Arizona and time spent at the family lake home at Waterville.

She loved her granddaughters and traveled to most of their sporting events and activities while they were growing up. She loved to play games and cards with her great grandsons, still being competitive enough to want to win. Family gatherings were always a highlight and something she looked forward to.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Truman E. Nygaard, and brothers Dick, Harry and Don Podolske,

Margaret is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Jody Nygaard, Albert Lea, Minnesota; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Roy Loberg, Fridley, Minnesota; granddaughters, Dr. Amy and Derek Maas, Woodbury, Minnesota, Alyssa Nygaard, Woodbury, Minnesota; great grandsons, Gavin and Parker; brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Julie Podolske, Rochester, Minnesota; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Celeste Podolske, Alexandria, Minnesota, LaDonna Nygaard, Austin, Minnesota, Bev and Russ Jacobson, Plum City, Wisc.; special friend, John Schammel, Austin, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 12th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Saturday from 10:30 AM until the time of the service.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Donna Rae Senjem, 71, of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away on November 9, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester from complications of a stroke suffered in April 2015.

The funeral service for Donna Rae Senjem will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 660th Avenue, rural Sargeant, Minnesota. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church.

Donna Senjem was born on February 25, 1945, the daughter of Maynard and Marjorie (Lewis) Ehmke in Hayfield. Donna was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Waltham, Minnesota.

Donna was united in marriage to Donald Senjem on June 12, 1965. They made their church home at Evanger Lutheran Church, where she was a long time Sunday School teacher, member of the church council and president of the council.

Donna had many different jobs. She raised a family, worked for Weyerhaeuser in Austin, Brown and Bins Law Office in Rochester, the Art Center, Johnson Drug Store, IBM and Mayo Clinic, where she retired from in 2006. She was adventurous and enjoyed shopping, collecting different antiques, going out for morning coffee, reading, gardening, raising her chickens, and many other family farm activities, traveling, including to Maine where they lived for awhile and visiting her children and grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband, Don Senjem, Hayfield, Minnesota; sons, Brian (Pam) Senjem, Superior, CO; Jason (Ferelith) Senjem, two grandchildren, Anna and Lucas Senjem, Davenport, Iowa; Matt Senjem, Hayfield, Minnesota; two sisters, Bev Remker and Bonnie Sumner and one brother, Brad Ehmke.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Kevin Ehmke in 1998, Leonard Ehmke in 2010, and one sister, Elaine Quill in 2009.

Donna had strong Christian values and supported her children and their spouses and her grandchildren in all their endeavors. She prayed for each one of them every day.

Memorials may be of the donor's choice or Evanger Lutheran Church. Blessed be her memory. www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com

Source: Czaplewski Funeral Home

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William Wall Roach, 79, of Mendota Heights, Minnesota and formerly of Austin, Minnesota died peacefully on November 4, 2016.

Bill grew up in Austin an army kid and in the Hormel family. He and his three brothers had a mischievous side they unleashed upon Austin and during summers in Wabasha, Minnesota. He played football and baseball, going to state playoffs. He graduated from Luther College and played linebacker and end and sang in the choir. He also served in the Army reserves.

He met the love of his life, Kathy, in Austin. They married and moved to Boise, Idaho where their sons were born and they adopted their dog, Trouble. The family returned to Minnesota, settling in Mendota Heights for 43 years.

Bill's career in sales meant travel around the Twin Cities, Duluth and St. Cloud, Minnesota. He navigated better than Google Maps. Bill coached youth baseball and football, helped with Meals on Wheels, and was active at Hennepin United Methodist and Koinonia camp. He loved music and the performing arts, attending or ushering at Ordway and other theaters. Side by side with Kathy, Bill created beautiful gardens and hosted wonderful dinner parties. He was a friendly, outgoing fellow who would know you by the end of an elevator ride. Bill reveled in all the grandchildren's concerts and activities. He was wonderful, interesting and we loved him because he’s just our Bill.

William is survived by wife of 53 years, Kathryn, sons Will (Lisa Schwartz) Roach, Wally (Nancy), Kevin (Mona); five grandchildren Steven, Katie, Amy, Sam, Jack. Brother Chuck (Ginny), Kathleen Roach; many dear friends, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Roy and Esther, brothers Rob and David (Mary), parents-in-law Art and Florence Ruen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2017 at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church. Consider honoring his memory by donating blood or other contribution to the American Red Cross.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 13 NOV 2016

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After 97 years, Jeanette M. (Rettig) Clayton completed her long and blessed journey of life on November 9, 2016, at St. Mark's Assisted Living in Austin, Minnesota, surrounded by her children.

Born on October 5, 1919, in Brownsdale, Minnesota, to Anna Louise (Zander) and Christian Valentine Rettig during the influenza pandemic, Jeanette was baptized at home which was the beginning of a lifetime of unwavering faith. She met the love of her life, James A. Clayton, in the Hormel cafeteria, and they were married on March 29, 1946. They enjoyed 63 years together as husband and wife and best friends. Throughout their marriage, they raised five children, enjoyed six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Jeanette attributed her longevity in part to their 60 years of square dancing which challenged their minds, strengthened their bodies, and nourished their spirits. They were blessed with several retirement years split between Minnesota summers and Texas winters.

A quietly strong woman, Jeanette was a creative writer of family history, short fiction, and poetry. She was a prolific painter of roses and landscapes.

A woman of strong faith, Jeanette was the last charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Minnesota, where a memorial service and interment will take place when the entire family can gather at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at St. Mark's Chapel, 400 15th Ave. NW, Austin.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Mark's Assisted Living and St. Croix Hospice for their caring and kindness.

Jeanette's life-long mottos were "Don't let the sun set on your anger," and "This too shall pass." She believed there was no such thing as luck -- only blessings. In the sweetness of memory, let there be much laughter and many blessings.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Mary (Steven) Siet, James (Jimmy), Anne Fifer, Steve, and Ruth (Jim) Vale; grandchildren, Blair (Joelle) Overton, Angela (Steve) Jezierski, Anna (Ryan) Eidem, Crystal (Shane) Dillon, and Mark Siet; 13 great-grandchildren; and her "adopted" daughter Jelaine Kvasnicka.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents, sister, and brothers; son-in-law (Will Fifer); grandson (Michael Peterson); and beloved Yorkie, Max.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 13 NOV 2016

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Darvin N. Andrews, 84, of Austin, Minnesota died peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 1, 1932, in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Nye and Bessie (Badge) Andrews. A lifelong Austin resident and lifetime VFW member, Darvin served his country with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. On June 16, 1959, he was united in marriage to Marlene Petersen in South Dakota. The couple later divorced. After his divorce, Darvin married Ruth Prusha, who later passed away. Darvin worked at Weyerhaeuser for 29 years before his retirement. He was an avid Vikings fan, and his favorite pastimes included riding Harleys, horseback riding, camping with his relatives and friends, fishing, and pheasant hunting.

Darvin is survived by his son, Rick (Judy) Andrews of Hollandale, Minnesota; his daughter, Georgia Andrews of Austin; three grandchildren Brandon Andrews, Travis Andrews and Marissa (Chase) Wynns; three great-grandchildren, Rylyn, Payton, and Ryder; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Nye and Bessie Andrews; his wife Ruth; grandson Corey Andrews in 2015; and one brother, Victor.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the VFW, the Salvation Army, or recipient of donor's choice.

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, 13 NOV 2016

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