Funeral Notice: David N. Gilderhus, 88

David N. Gilderhus, 88, of Adams, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17 at the Adams Funeral Home and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday.

Interment: Interment will be at Marshall Lutheran Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 16 MAR 2017

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August 08, 1928 - March 15, 2017

David Nordeen Gilderhus, 88, of Adams, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

David was born August 8, 1928 to Nordeen and Mabel (Scharberg) Gilderhus in Hayfield, Minnesota. The Gilderhus family moved to Adams in 1941. David graduated from Adams High School and also attended 1 year at the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture. He married LaVonne Roe on May 20, 1951, at the Le Roy Lutheran Church in Le Roy, Minnesota. Together they raised one son, Gary, and one daughter, Cindy.

David farmed his entire life, until the age of 80. He loved to farm, discuss politics and serve his community and church. He served on the Clayton Township Board for 45 years. He was the Secretary and Director of the State Association of Townships and also served for 22 years as a director on the Freeborn-Mower Electric Cooperative Board. He was also active with the Adams Lions Club. David was a very active member of Marshall Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School, serving on the church Council, rolling meatballs and sharing his gift of music. He thought of the Marshall members as his second family.

David is survived by his wife: LaVonne; son: Gary (Sandy) Gilderhus of Owatonna, MN; daughter: Cindy (Larry) Bellrichard of Austin, MN; four grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister: Martha Egeland; brother-in-law: Milo (Joan) Roe; and sister-in-law: Eleanor (Roger) Ault.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nordeen & Mable Gilderhus, sisters Dolphy Gilderhus and Jean Gumerson; In-laws Archie & Orena Roe, brother-in-laws Dow Gumerson & Ralph Egeland.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, with the Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be at the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, March 17th at the Adams Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Knud Leverson Obituary--

KNUDE LEVERSON
IS LAID TO REST

Pioneer Passes After Long Illness.

The funeral of Knud Leverson, who died Monday after a lingering illness of several months, was held wednesday afternoon. Services were bothat th echurch and at the house, north of Cedarhome, with Rev. George Lane officiating.

Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery.

Leverson was born in 1874 [SIC] in Norway. He came to the United States as a boy and lived in Decorah, Iowa, for a number of years. Later he resided in Lyle, Minnesota.

He was married at Lyle, January 1877. He moved to North Dakota where he lived for 16 years. In 1902 he came to Idaho, where he lived for four years, coming here in 1906.

He is survived by six children -- Louis, residing on Camano Island; Mrs. Alma Moe, who lives in Montana; Mrs. Olga Anderson, of East Stanwood; Gustav Leverson, who resides with his parents; Mrs. Selma Lowden, of Seattle; Mrs. Agnes Stevenson, of East Stanwood, and Clarence Leverson, of Spokane.

Source: Stanwood Camano News, Stanwood, Washington; August 22, 1922

The actual obituary did spell his first name as "Knude" in at least one place.

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NOTES:

Knud had a Mower County connection for a few years -- from 1880 to about 1900; in Nevada Township.

Four of his nine children were born in the Lyle/Nevada Township area:

Alma b.1881
Olga b. 1883
Gustave b. 1885
Selma b. 1888

Knud was actually born in Norway about 1848. He was married in 1878 in Winnesheik Co., Iowa. He moved to North Dakota about 1900.

Credit: Mark Ashley, 3/2017

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Paul Leo Kolb, 75, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis from a failing heart due to multiple strokes.

Paul was born to Matthew and Ethel (Minar) Kolb on May 26, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Austin Pacelli High School. After high school, Paul entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Germany and France. He married Patricia O’Neil on Aug. 8, 1970, and moved to Byron, Minnesota. Paul worked in Rochester, Minnesota, as salesman for Reynolds Wholesale and Gopher Distributing. The family moved to Faribault in 1996, and Paul worked at Walmart for many years.

Paul enjoyed playing softball, golf and bean bags while entertaining the crowd. He was past Commander at the American Legion Post No. 119 in Byron and past Chaplain at the American Legion Post No. 149 in Morristown, Minnesota. Paul was an avid supporter of displaying the U.S. flag.

Paul is survived by his wife Patricia; sons Patrick (Jennifer) of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and Peter (Alisha) of Faribault; grandsons Andrew, Jeremy, Karson and Kendal; brother Joe (Gladys); and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Ethel Kolb; stepfather Fred Oelfke; brothers Donald, Eugene, James, Roger; and sisters Marvel and Pamela.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick in Shieldsville, Minnesota. There will be a luncheon served following services and a private family interment will be held at St. Mary’s Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Bethlehem Academy High School Athletics Department in Faribault or American Legion Post No. 149 in Morristown in Paul’s memory.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAR 2017

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Doris Kathryn Douty, 95, of Adams, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the Cedar Court Apartments in Adams.

Doris was born on Dec. 15, 1921, in New Haven, Iowa, to Perry and Mary (Elgas) Elliott. At age 8, they moved to Stacyville, Iowa where she completed her education, graduating from Stacyville High School. In 1944, she married Ellis Douty in Austin, Minnesota. They moved to California while Ellis was serving in the U.S. Navy. After the war, they moved back to the Dexter area, and finally settled in Adams in 1956.

In her spare time, Doris enjoyed quilting; she made a quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed painting and music. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society and a past president of the Woman’s Auxiliary. Doris and Ellis were also honored as the grand marshals for the dairy days parade in Adams.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis; parents Perry and Mary Elliott; sisters and brothers-in-law Orian and Walter Brown, Pauline and Norbert Blaser, Carol and John Vogel; sisters Myrna Bissen and Alice Elliott; brothers Michael and Dean Elliott; and sister in-law Virginia Elliott; brother and sister-in-law Eldee and Lorma Douty; brother in-law Milton Bjerke; and son-in-law Raymond Wiste.

Doris is survived by her nine children Bob (Janet) Douty of Rose Creek, Minnesota, Kay (Denny) Distad of Burnsville, Minnesota, Lester (Sue) Douty of Riverside, California, Janette (Thomas) Nolan of Mankato, Minnesota, Monica (Larry) Mullenbach of Rose Creek, Lynn (Russ) Weber of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Jim (Sarah) Douty of Adams, Lillian Wiste of Plainview, Minnesota, Julene (Michael) Nolan of Minneapolis; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Isabel Mullenbach of Adams, brother- and sister-in-law, John (Theresa) Elliott of Utica, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Eva Mae Bjerke, Richfield, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Fred Bissen, Stacyville; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 20, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, at the Adams Funeral Home with a rosary service at 4 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church for one hour before the service on Monday morning.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAR 2017

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Herbert Joseph Janning, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at his home.

He was born on January 29, 1928, in Newry, Minnesota, to Henry and Catherine (Wittrock) Janning. He honorably served in the United States Navy. After his discharge, he worked at Hormel until retirement in 1985. On Sept. 2, 1949, he was united in marriage to Nona (Osland) Janning in Charles City, Iowa.

Herbert was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He loved playing cards, bowling, snowmobiling, going for coffee and friendly banter at the Grill, and camping with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He loved to tell jokes, especially Norwegian ones. He was the last of 13 children raised on a farm in rural Minnesota. He had 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Rita Haas of Chesterfield, South Carolina, Carol (Rick) Zaifert of Buffalo, New York, Connie (Dave) Schaefer of Austin, Tom Janning of Austin, Steve Janning of Austin, Kay Janning of Sacramento, California, John Janning of Faribault, Minnesota, Mary Janning of Owatonna, Minnesota, Dale (Kris) Janning of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, and Glenn (Melissa) Janning of Redford, Michigan.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday, Interment will be in Cavalry Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91 and V.F.W. Post No. 1216. The casket bearers will be Marv Stoltz, Todd Stoltz, Scott Schaefer, Turrell Janning, Jeremiah Janning and Dominic Janning.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAR 2017

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October 15, 1931 ~ March 16, 2017 (age 85)

Funeral services for Tudie Simonson will be held at 1:30 P.M. March 20, 2017 at Bear Creek Lutheran Church rural Grand Meadow with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 1 hr prior to the service at the church.

Orlajoy "Tudie" Simonson, age 85, of Spring Valley died March 16, 2017, at Grand Meadow Health Care Center where she had resided for a short time.

She was born October 15, 1931 in Rochester, MN to Otto and Melba (Peterson) Riess. She grew up and graduated from Grand Meadow High School. On April 5, 1952 she was united in marriage to Curtis L. Simonson at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church. Mrs. Simonson was employed by Jornel’s Jewelry in Spring Valley for many years, retiring in 1993. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and dancing.

She is survived by a daughter; Anne Marie (Leland) Kappers of Spring Valley, MN, a son; Brian C. Simonson of Rochester, MN, two grandchildren; Riley (Stephanie Prinsen) Simonson and Ashley Kappers. She is also survived by two nieces; Christine (Guy) Hunter of Eyota and Mary (Jeff) Quandt of Rochester.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Curtis, brother Otto Riess, grandparents; Joseph and Ella Peterson and special Aunt Edythe Price.

The family prefers memorials to Bear Creek Lutheran Church or Seasons Hospice.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhome.com

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home

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June 4, 1955 -- March 8, 2017 (age 61)

Memorial services for Darene "Dee" Leininger will be held 1:00 P.M. April 8, 2017 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow with Pastor Joe Haynes from the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley. Visitation will be 1hr prior to the service at the funeral home.

Dee Leininger, age 61, of Elkton, Minnesota, died Wednesday March 8, 2017 at her home in Elkton surrounded by her family.

She was born June 4, 1955 in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Elder and Barbara (Delk) Johnson. As a young girl Dee was involved in Girl Scouts, camping, swimming and water skiing. She attended and graduated from Wayzata High School. Over the years Dee worked in food service and was a devoted housewife. She was united in marriage to Terry Leininger on December 11, 1993 in Byron, Minnesota. Dee loved to go fishing and camping with her grandchildren and getting together with her friends to solve the world problems.

She is survived by her husband Terry of Elkton, Minnesota, mother Barbara Johnson of Plymouth, Minnesota, children; Tina (Michael) Mann of Hammond, Minnesota, Barb Dudley of Independence, Missouri, Mary (Sherwin) Samaniego of Memphis, TN, Emmerson Marlowe of Moose Lake, Minnesota, Step children; Nicholas (Valerie) Leininger of Ontario, Canada, and Katherine (Josh) Ableman of Ontario, Canada, 17 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and four siblings; LuAnn (Bruce) Bartko, of Minneapolis, Scott Johnson and Douglas (El Rose) Johnson both of Plymouth, Minnesota, and Patti (Ed) Fritz of Rochester, Minnesota.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home

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Pending: Cheryl R. (Kramer) Ham, 59

Cheryl R. (Kramer) Ham, age 59, of Gallatin, Tennessee, originally from Adams, Minnesota, died on March 17, 2017 at the Alive Hospice Center, Madison, Tennessee.

Arrangements are pending with Crestview Funeral Home, Gallatin, Tennessee.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 19 MAR 2017

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Cheryl Rae Kramer Ham

Born in Osage, Iowa on October 4, 1957

Departed on March 17, 2017 and resided in Gallatin, Tennessee

Funeral Mass: Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church
Wednesday March 22, 2017

Visitation: Crestview Funeral Home Room: Stateroom A
Tuesday March 21, 2017

Visitation: Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church
Wednesday March 22, 2017

Rosary Service: Crestview Funeral Home Room: Stateroom A
Tuesday March 21, 2017 2:30pm

Cheryl Rae (Kramer) Ham, 59, Gallatin, Tennessee, peacefully passed from this life on March 17, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Cheryl was born on October 4, 1957 in Adams, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Lorraine (Retterath) Kramer. Cheryl graduated from Southland High School in Adams, in 1975. She went on to earn a Medical Secretary degree from Rochester Vocational Institute in Rochester, Minnesota. After college, she worked with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, later transferring to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1987, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to work with The Center for Urological Treatment and Research and then with PhyMed (AMG Pain Management).

On September 29, 1995, Cheryl married Kenneth E. Ham, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Nashville. They resided in Nashville before moving to their current home in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Cheryl was a loving wife, step-mom, Nana, and friend to many. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She most enjoyed traveling with her husband to the mountains and her extended family on their annual beach vacation. Cheryl was active in her community, serving as a life guard at the Adams Municipal swimming pool while in high school. She continued as a servant in her community as an active volunteer at St. Ann’s Church in West Nashville.

Faith was a focal point in Cheryl’s life. To everyone, Cheryl brought the blessings of joy and kindness. Her heart had space for all. She is dearly loved and will be missed by all.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ham, Gallatin, Tennessee; father, Kenneth Kramer, Adams, Minnesota; step-daughter, Jinger (Ray) Rainwater, Bethpage, Tennessee; brother, Randy (Wendy) Kramer, Austin, Minnesota; grandchildren: Kyle, Nick (Alison), Bryce, and Courtney Rainwater, Brittney and Kayla Toney; great-grandchildren: Lauren, Natalie and Sam Rainwater, and Grayson Pope; and nephews, Jacob and Brady Kramer.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine R. Kramer.

Visitation Services will be held on Tuesday, March 21st, 3:00-8:00 p.m., at Crestview Funeral Home, 1623 HWY 109 N, Gallatin, beginning with a Rosary Service at 2:30 p.m. She will lie in repose at the church, one hour before the service.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1729 Stop 30 Rd., Hendersonville, TN, on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 11:00 a.m., with interment at Crestview Memory Gardens, Gallatin.

The family would like to give special thanks to Alive Hospice, Madison, Tennessee, for the help and compassion shown to her and our family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her name to Sacred Heart Catholic School in Adams, Minnesota.

Arrangements Entrusted To Crestview Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 1623 Highway 109 North, Gallatin (615)452-1943 www.crestviewfh.com

Source: Crestview Funeral Home website

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Clinton LaVerne Christianson, 96, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Prairie Manor Care Center with family members at his side.

Clinton was born April 16, 1920, to Ingebret and Betsy (Egtvet) Christianson on the family farm in Udolpho Township, Mower County, as the youngest of 10 children. Clinton attended Country School District 119 in Freeborn County. On Nov. 10, 1943, he was united in marriage to Adeline Kerling at St. Augustine Catholic Church Parsonage in Austin, Minnesota. In their younger years, they enjoyed roller skating and playing cards with friends. The couple farmed together until 1998 when they sold the farmhouse and moved into Blooming Prairie. After retirement, they enjoyed casinos, country drives and many road trips with friends to various parts of the U.S. Clinton enjoyed talking with anyone about anything – especially farming. He was known for his unique sense of humor.

Clinton is survived by his spouse, Adeline, of Prairie Manor, Blooming Prairie; his daughters, Kathryn (James) Govostes of Sandy, Utah, Darlene Christianson of Blooming Prairie, and Marsha (John) O’Neil of Andover, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Nicole (Joaquin) Avila, Jenna Govostes, John O’Neil and Joseph O’Neil; four great-grandsons, Leevi Avila, Avery Avila, Joshua O’Neil and Jack O’Neil; sister in-law, Frieda (Raymond) Christianson of Blooming Prairie; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ingebret and Betsy Christianson; and nine siblings, Leon Christianson, Berthel Christianson, Ruby Christianson, Irene Filley, Paul Christianson, Kenneth Christianson, Nordean Christianson, Borghild Detwiler and Raymond Christianson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin with Pastor Lindsay Stolen officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Austin.

Memorials can be directed to Prairie Manor Care Center, Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church or a recipient of the donor’s choice. A special thanks to the staff at Prairie Manor for the wonderful care they gave Clinton during the last two and half years of his life. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 21 MAR 2017

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Mary Lou Kelley, 83, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, surrounded by her family at the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea.

Mary Lou was born January 22, 1934, in Albert Lea to Fred and Ethel (Lehman) Godfredson. She was a graduate of Austin High School. On Nov. 10, 1955, Mary Lou was united in marriage to Myrle W. Kelley in Meridian, Mississippi. Her husband’s military career took them to many destinations. They resided in Albert Lea from 1978 until 1990, when they moved to Austin. She had formerly been a member of the United Methodist Church of Albert Lea, and the First United Methodist Church of Austin. Mary Lou treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Mary Lou is survived by her children, Myrle (Chris) Kelley of Paris, Arkansas, Robert (Donna) Kelley of Austin, Cindy (Daniel) Olmstead of Pleasant Lake, Michigan, and Candace (Darin) Hable of Albert Lea; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Barnett of Austin; brother-in-law, Keith Tait of Carroll, Iowa; nieces, nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 20, 1995; infant daughter, Debra; brother, Russell Godfredson; and sister, Lonnie Tait.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. John Mitchem officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary Lou’s memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 21 MAR 2017

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Thomas E. Higgins, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2017, at St. Marks Lutheran Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Robert T. and Maxine M. (Runden) Higgins. He attended Austin public schools, graduating with the class of 1960. After graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Army for three years, receiving his lineman training. Upon returning to Austin, he finished his electrical apprenticeship. He married his wife of 45 years, Patricia A. (Smith) Higgins, in Austin on June 11, 1971, and they resided south of Austin for most of their married life. Thomas’ favorite escape was his cabin on Stony Lake in Hackensack, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, water skiing and tubing with his family.

He especially loved the time spent with his grandchildren at the fishing contests. In his spare time Thomas enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, splitting wood, making syrup and wine, and toys for his grandchildren. Over the years, he worked for several contractors and was an electrical inspector for many years. He was a 50-year member of IBEW Local 343. After retirement, he served on the Freeborn-Mower Cooperative board for 10 years. He was a member of the Aerie 703 Eagles Club in Austin, and American Legion Club in Hackensack, Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; mother, Maxine Higgins of Austin; children, Kristen Kiecker of Lake City, Minnesota, Kelly (Craig) Olsen of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Gina Higgins (Timothy Nelson) of Moorhead, Minnesota, Angela Higgins of Austin, and Scott (Jill) Higgins of Rochester, Minnesota; grandchildren, Shea Kiecker, Duel Higgins, Cassondra Nelson, Tayte Kiecker, Duncan Higgins, Matthew Nelson, Amanda Nelson, Asia Higgins-Lewis, Christian Olsen, Thomas W. Higgins; one great-granddaughter, Kashlyn; sister, Carol (Steve) Olson of Wesley, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Kevin (Sandy) Smith of Lake City, Kenneth (Merri Lea) Smith of Lake City, and Christopher (Sherri) Smith of Woodbury, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Higgins; father and mother-in-law, Orville and Margaret (Bigelow) Smith; and brother-in-law, Eugene Smith.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 24, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Mark Niethammer. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, and one hour before services. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Casket bearers will be Shea Kiecker, Duel Higgins, Cassondra Nelson, Tayte Kiecker, Duncan Higgins, and Matthew Nelson. Honorary casket bearers will be Amanda Nelson, Asia Higgins-Lewis, Christian Olsen, and Thomas W. Higgins.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Wounded Soldiers, any veteran’s hospital, or the Mower County Humane Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 20 MAR 2017

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Funeral Notice: Thomas E. Higgins, 74

Thomas E. Higgins, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 24 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Mark Niethammer officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, and one hour before services.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post No. 1216.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Memorial: In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Wounded Soldiers, any veteran’s hospital, or the Mower County Humane Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 MAR 2017

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Thomas Elsworth Higgins

August 24, 1942 - March 18, 2017

U.S. Veteran

Thomas Elsworth Higgins, 74, of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully on March 18, 2017 at St. Marks Lutheran Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born on August 24th, 1942, in Mankato, Minnesota to Robert T. and Maxine M. (Runden) Higgins. He attended Austin public schools, graduating with the class of 1960. After graduating from high school he served in the US Army for three years, receiving his lineman training. Upon returning to Austin, he finished his electrical apprenticeship.

He married his wife of 45 years, Patricia A (Smith) Higgins, in Austin, Minnesota on June 11th, 1971, and they resided south of Austin for most of their married life.

Thomas' favorite escape was his cabin on Stony Lake in Hackensack, Minnesota, where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, water skiing and tubing with his family. He especially loved the time spent with his grandchildren at the fishing contests. In his spare time Thomas enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, splitting wood, making syrup and wine, and toys for his grandchildren.

Over the years he worked for several contractors, and was an electrical inspector for many years. He was a fifty-year member of IBEW Local 343. He served on many union committees over the years, and was a proud union member. After retirement, he served on the Freeborn-Mower Cooperative board for ten years.

He was a member of the Aerie 703 Eagles Club in Austin, and American Legion Club in Hackensack, and actively participated in the Mower County DFL.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; mother Maxine Higgins of Austin; children Kristen Kiecker of Lake City, Kelly (Craig) Olsen of Inver Grove Heights, Gina Higgins (Timothy Nelson) of Moorhead, Angela Higgins of Austin, and Scott (Jill) Higgins of Rochester; grandchildren Shea Kiecker, Duel Higgins, Cassondra Nelson, Tayte Kiecker, Duncan Higgins, Matthew Nelson, Amanda Nelson, Asia Higgins-Lewis, Christian Olsen, Thomas W. Higgins, and one great granddaughter Kashlyn; sister Carol (Steve) Olson of Wesley, Iowa; brothers-in-law Kevin (Sandy) Smith of Lake City, Kenneth (Merri Lea) Smith of Lake City, and Christopher (Sherri) Smith of Woodbury; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Higgins; father and mother-in-law Orville and Margaret (Bigelow) Smith; and brother-in- law Eugene Smith.

Casket bearers will be: Shea Kiecker, Duel Higgins, Cassondra Nelson, Tayte Kiecker, Duncan Higgins, and Matthew Nelson.

Honorary casket bearers will be Amanda Nelson, Asia Higgins-Lewis, Christian Olsen, and Thomas W. Higgins.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 24 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Reverend Mark Niethammer. Visitation will be 4-8pm on Thursday, March 23, and one hour before services. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post No. 1216.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Wounded Soldiers, any veteran's hospital, or the Mower County Humane Society.

Funeral Service:
Friday, March 24, 2017
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary
209 2nd Avenue NW
Austin, Minnesota

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Irma D. Mueller, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday morning, March 20, 2017, at Primrose Assisted Living in Austin.

Irma Doris Meyer was born July 12, 1922, near Waltham, Minnesota, to Arnold H. and Eleonora (Wuertz) Meyer. She was baptized on July 17, 1922, at the home of her parents near Waltham, and confirmed May 17, 1936, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham. Irma attended parochial school at Trinity for grades 1-8, and graduated with the class of 1940 from Austin High School. Irma worked at the Hormel plant for three years and on April 8, 1945, was united in marriage to Vernon C. Mueller at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham. Irma and Vernon farmed until March 1968 when they moved into Austin.

For several years she worked at St. Olaf Hospital in the kitchen and later became a tax receptionist and preparer for 33 years. She was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin where she was involved in the Altar Guild, Circle, Ladies Aid, and the church’s "Cheers" for many years. Irma and Vernon later became members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sending cards to the sick, having company and playing 500, camping, and crocheting. Irma was always ready to give a helping hand when and where needed. She dearly loved her family.

She is survived by her husband Vernon C. Mueller of Austin; son, Richard (Elaine) Mueller of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandsons, Timothy (Ronda) Mueller of Des Moines, David (Wendy) Mueller of Des Moines, Marshall (Becky) Anderson of Mansfield, Texas, and Michael (Carryn) Anderson of North Liberty, Iowa; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, James (Carolyn) Meyer of Rochester, Minnesota, and Robert Meyer of Waltham; sister, Theadale (Robert) Eggleston of Marion, Wisconsin; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Charles Mueller; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ronald Anderson; brother, Arnold; and a sister-in-law, Florence Meyer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Robert Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Services pre-arranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 MAR 2017

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Funeral notice: Irma D. Mueller, 94

Irma D. Mueller, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday morning, March 20, 2017, at Primrose Assisted Living in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Robert Bailey officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Interment: Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Services pre-arranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 23 MAR 2017

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Hubert Jertson, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Our House Assisted Living, Austin.

Hubert was born May 9, 1932, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Edwin and Cora (Hildestad) Jertson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in the Lanesboro area. He graduated from Harmony High School. Hubert married Beverly (Hovey) Jertson; they later divorced. Hubert farmed for a short time and also owned and operated a feed store and a shoe repair shop in Spring Valley. He also was on the City Council and was the past mayor of Spring Valley. After suffering a stroke, he entered a nursing home in Austin and was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Hubert is survived by his three children, Tenny (Debra) Jertson of Vinton, Iowa, Renee (Ron) Hyland of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Corey Jertson of Elkton, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, Krista, Kam, Kasi (Tommy), Amanda (Peter), Erik (Sarah), Nathan and Michael; four great-grandchildren Caden, Dayla, Jillian and Oliver; ex-wife, Beverly; and sister, Janell (Dale) Himmer of Elgin, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Cora Jertson; brothers, Perlam, LuVerne and Edd; two children, Terry (died in infancy) and Barry.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christianson officiating. Interment will follow in Saetersdal Cemetery, rural Harmony. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday at Worlein Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. A special thanks to Karen Carlson and Chris Swatfager at Mower County Human Services for the guidance and foresight in getting the help for our father, Janine Marks of Hope Guardianship Services and the entire staff at Our House Memory Care. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 22 MAR 2017

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John Franklin Jindra, 93, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, went to join his beloved wife, Mary, on March 20, 2017.

John was the first of two sons born to Frank and Ann (Byrne) Jindra on Feb. 6, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was raised in South Christy Heights, South Omaha, where he attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and graduated from South High School with honors. John was a member of the band and played a mean clarinet.

He joined the U. S. Navy on Feb. 26, 1943. Following boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, John was sent to Riverton, Washington, where he was assigned to aircraft carrier pre-commissioning school in Astoria, Oregon. He boarded the USS Corregidor, sailed to San Diego, California, on to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and out to open sea and the Southwest Pacific on convoy patrol. The aircraft carrier Corregidor did see battle while John was on board; it was an exciting time. John also thought he wanted to be on a submarine, so while in port for repairs to his ship, John’s superiors sent him out on a short excursion on a submarine. After three days of banging his head everywhere and sleeping in way too short bunks, he changed his mind about sub duty. Much to his dismay, John was discharged from the Navy when World War II ended. He liked being a sailor.

He returned home to Omaha, and finding nothing interesting to do, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Fort Snelling, Minnesota. Being from a Catholic background got him sent to Austin, Minnesota, as an Army food inspector. This is where he met and married Mary Kirtz. She was a waitress at a restaurant he went to with friends. They encountered each other when he was helping himself to more ice and she did not like it! They were married on Feb. 6, 1951, his birthday. That way he wouldn’t forget their anniversary.

He was re-assigned to Chicago, Illinois, and Mary answered an advertisement to be a live-in nanny-housekeeper. It turned out to be a blessing times four to them, because they had lost their little son prematurely and were told no more babies. They had their four Chicago children for 13 years. John was sent to the demilitarized zone in Korea, and Mary went home to Minnesota to the farm with her parents.

Their children remain in touch to this day. John retired from the Army in June 1963, and they purchased the farm from Mary’s parents. John fished a little and then went to work at Hormel as a Department of Agriculture meat inspector for 15 years. He also crop-farmed and raised sheep. They both retired “for real” and took time to do things they really enjoyed — especially their Sunday drives. John and Mary loved each other to her last breath in April 2011. And he missed her until his last breath.

Survivors include a sister-in-law; nieces; nephews; their four Chicago children, Pete, Anne, Tom and Jack; close friends, Bill and Sheila Bachelder; Steve and Sharrie Garbisch; and Christopher and Stephie Garbisch and little Emerson who lovingly continue to care for the farm on “Kirtz’s Corner.” John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; infant son, John Peter; his parents; a brother; father-in-law, Peter; and wonderful mother-in-law, Anna.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Chaplain Josh Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Rose Creek, 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, 22 MAR 2017

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Delores Ann Hemann, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals-Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Delores was born January 26, 1940, in New Haven, Iowa, to John and Luella (McCann) Foxen. She grew up outside of New Haven and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School there.

On Oct. 7, 1961, she married Urban J. Hemann. The couple lived in New Haven and later moved to McIntire, Iowa, and eventually to Austin.

Delores was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She enjoyed her family, her pets, canning, and shopping: especially the HyVee deals and Fuel Perks.

Survivors include her children, Susan Jones (Rico), Thomas Hemann (Susan), Catherine Hemann-Winsky (Ryan), Michael Hemann, Paul Hemann (Misti), Kevin Hemann (Jolene), all of Austin; grandchildren, Robert (Elizabeth), Michael, Dustin (Katie), Vannessa, Heather, Zach, Christopher, Patrick, Tanner, Alex, Colton, Wyatt and Vada; great-grandchildren, Abraham, Kadince, Tahlya, Aubree, Mea, Bryce, Hailey, Andrea and Octavia; siblings, Alice Wilkins, Mary Lucina Eden, Mary Colmen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Agnes Foxen, Mary Jane Foxen, Theresa Foxen, Pete (Beverly) Hemann, Bud Dunn, and Madonna Hemann; many nieces and nephews; and special angel, Nicole Beeman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Urban; brothers: Bob, Bud, Leo, Don; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Albert, Helen Dunn, Fritz and Margaret.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in New Haven.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 23 MAR 2017

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December 3, 1918 -- March 17, 2017 (age 98)

Obituary--

Funeral services for Thelma K. Kress will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday March 21, 2017 at the Dexter United Methodist Church with Pastor Jon Marburger officiating. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be held 1hr prior to the service at the church.

Thelma Kress, age 98, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Friday March 17, 2017 at the Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born December 3, 1918 at Dickens, Iowa, to Clarence and Cora (Rasmussen) Hargrave. She grew up on the farm and attended one room country school and high school in Dickens. On August 20, 1936 she was united in marriage to Jerome "Jerry" Kress in Sibley, Iowa, and together they farmed in the Dickens, Iowa, area until 1943 when they moved to a farm near Webb, Iowa, and in 1957 they moved to a farm near Grand Meadow, Minnesota. In 1959 they left the farm and moved into Dexter, Minnesota. Thelma always helped on the farm she enjoyed Traveling and fishing and was a talented seamstress. Her family was always the most important thing in her life. She was a very active member of the Dexter United Methodist Church and was a member of the Grand Meadow Senior Center.

Thelma is survived by her children, Gary (Mary) Kress of Dodge Center, Minnesota, and Kay Ann (Tracy) Whitney of Mapleton, Minnesota; five grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and one sister Donna Kladstrup of Burnet, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, and by two brothers. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home

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Helen M. Neus, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin.

Helen Mildred Bednar was born Nov. 13, 1917, in Austin, the daughter of Benjamin, Sr. and Lottie (Kos) Bednar. She graduated from Austin High School in the class of 1935. In 1938, Helen went to work at the George A. Hormel Company, working in the first Spam line. During her employment, she met Andrew Neus and they were married on June 17, 1939, at Osage, Iowa. A lifelong resident of Austin, Helen was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the ladies circle and activities. Helen’s family was her life; she enjoyed being a wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; an infant son; brother, Donald Bednar; and sister, Mildred Bellrichard. Helen is survived by her children: David (Betty) Neus of Austin, Janet Neus of Austin, and James (Lynette) Neus of Maple Grove, Minnesota; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ben (Arlene) Bednar of Austin, and Floyd Bednar of Austin; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 27, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 24 MAR 2017

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Knut Gullickson who suffered a slight stroke Monday evening December 18th passed away at his home in the southeast part of the village Monday, Christmas Day at 2 o'clock. For a week he was unable to make his wants known, and tho the stroke was only slight it left him in a very critical condition and was the beginning of the end which was so soon to follow.

It was a sad Christmas message but to him it was a welcome one. He has been very feeble for some time and has looked for the end, but in spite of feeble bodily condition, considering his advanced age, his intellect was quite keen. By his death the last veteran of the Civil War is removed from our village.

Knut Gullickson Skirvaggen was born in Norway December 4th, 1828. His parents were Marie Gullickson and Gullick Anderson. At the age of about 19 years he came to America, but we do not know where he first settled. In the year 1853 he was living on his farm south of St. Ansgar and on the west side of the river.

He sold this place and purchased one about two miles south of Mona a couple years later. The farm near Mona was deeded to his first wife when Mr. Gullickson went to Wisconsin and purchased a farm. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted and served one year, when he was discharged and came back to this vicinity. Later he purchased the farm on Poor Creek between Mona and Otranto where he lived until six years ago when he came to Lyle.

He leaves two sons in North Dakota and two daughters in California, besides his widow, here, to mourn his death.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon and interment was made in the old cemetery two miles south of Mona where his mother was buried. Rev. Forde of Glenville conducted the funeral services -- Lyle Tribune

Source: Source: Mower County Transcript/Republican
Wed. 1-03-1917, page 8, col. 4

Credit: Mark Ashley

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Walter L. Underdahl, 96 of Adams, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

Walter Leland Underdahl was born May 4, 1920, near Elkton, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Isabel (Anderson) Underdahl. He attended school in the Elkton and Adams areas. Walter served in the U.S. Army from February 1942 through October 1945. He married Norma Jean Anderson on April 2, 1954, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams.

Walter was a lifelong member of Marshall Lutheran Church and a 70 year member of the Adams American Legion Post No. 146. He worked in the Adams and Austin areas as a self-employed carpenter.

Walter is survived by sons: Charles (Roz) Underdahl of De Soto, Kansas, Dennis (Amy) Underdahl of Adams, Minnesota; daughter, Patricia (Gary) Kulow of Adams, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Underdahl of California; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl (Olie) and Isabel Underdahl, wife Norma, sisters and brother-in-law, Eleonore Underdahl, Leona and Roy Gordon, brothers and sister-in-law, Philip Underdahl, Donald and Ruby Underdahl.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, Minnesota with the Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Marshall Lutheran Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post No. 146 in charge of military honors. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning. Memorials are preferred to the Marshall Lutheran Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/26/2017

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Maurice "Bud" Richard Kroc, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

He was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Mason City, Iowa to Joseph and Loretta (Nugent) Kroc. They moved to Austin when he was a young boy. On Nov. 8, 1941, he was united in marriage to Elinor Kinney.

Bud served in the U.S. Army from March 1943 to December 1945. He retired from Hormel Foods after 40 years of service. He was an avid golfer and golfed to the age of 90. He was a long-time member of the Austin Country Club and was a pro at Ramsey Golf Course. Bud golfed in many city tournaments.

Bud is survived by son, James (Rochelle) Kroc, Austin; grandchildren, Daniel (Amy) Kroc, Nibley, Utah, Kellie (Phil) Scharold, South St. Paul, Minnesota, Jennifer (Steven) Birch, Logan Utah, and Matthew Kroc, South Sioux City, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Georgette Kroc, South Sioux City; sister, Bernadine O’Shaughnessy, Burnsville. Minnesota; nine great-grandchildren; and special friend, Shirly Wickoren

Preceding him in death are his wife, Elinor; sons, Gary and Robert; grandson, Joshua; his parents; brothers, Clement Kroc and Bernard Kroc.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/26/2017

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Judith (Judy) Jeanine Thompson-Moon, age 73, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away in love and peace on Sunday evening March 12, 2017, at McKayDee Hospital in Utah.

Judy is the daughter of Melvin E. Thompson and Alice Mae (Albright) Thompson who passed away in 1979 and 1956 respectively. Judy lived in Wannamingo, Minnesota, until she moved to Layton, Utah, where she lived with Nancy and Vern Tripp for the past six years.

Judy was lovingly surrounded by her sister, Nancy Thompson Jacobson Tripp and brother-in-law, Theron Vern Tripp. Holding her hands and singing her hymns as she slipped away gently were her nieces, Danna Jacobson Allen, Jill Roush Jacobson, Blythe Jacobson and Carlson (Kent); her nephews, Dayne (Patricia) Jacobson, and Dathan (Lynell) Jacobson; great-nieces Lonica Jacobson and Machella Richardson; and dear friend Eva Bergius.

Judy is also survived by her son, Dana Moon; her daughter; her sister, Wanda (Bud) Overby of Austin; and brother, Quenton Daniel (Carol) Thompson of Fairfax, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin H. Moon; and brothers, Glen Milton Thompson, Benny Dean Thompson, David Edward Thompson, Ronald Franklin Thompson, Lowell Melvin Thompson, and Richard Gary Thompson; and sisters, Theo Elaine Hall Thompson and Sandra Lea Thompson Petersen.

Everyone misses the Sunny Little Lady who loved their hugs over and over! She felt that each one of them was the very best person ever! She loved the scriptures and trusted in her Heavenly Father’s care always! Judy was blessed to speak on the phone with her children and grandchildren whom were precious to her and with her beloved Wanda and Danny just before her passing.

Dana and Talia both expressed how Judy was the best friend they ever had; all their friends called her “Mom.” She was the baby sister (of 12 children) and Wanda, Danny and Nancy loved caring for her and showing off our cute little sis!

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 3/26/2017

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Roger Julson, 83, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Sunday March 26, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Saint Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born November 6, 1933, to Elgar and Virginia (Wadsworth) Julson on the family farm in Clayton Township, Mower County. Roger attended country school and, at the age of 16, went to work and live with Jesse and Helen Ronne. Roger enjoyed farming and tractors and truly enjoyed going to many farm shows throughout the years. For many years, Roger also helped his brother Milo operate the road grader for Clayton Township.

He liked taking care of animals, listening to old time music, making homemade ice cream, cookies and visiting with friends and family. Children were often drawn to Roger, as evidenced were the many pictures of children on his lap helping him take a nap. Roger was a gentle man from a gentle family.

He is survived by his brother Lyle (Robbie) Julson of Grand Meadow; sister, Hazel Julson of Austin, Minnesota; other siblings, Wayne Ronne of Grand Meadow and Becky (Jim) Bissen of Rose Creek, Minnesota; and good friends Gary and Bev Edland of Grand Meadow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elgar and Virginia; brothers, Rolland, Kenneth, Erland and Milo; sisters, Doris and Evelyn; and his special friend and employer of 65 years, Jesse and Helen Ronne.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday April 1, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 MAR 2017

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Kermit Jerome Nauman, 73, of Red Wing, Minnesota, died March 25, 2017, peacefully surrounded by family.

He was born August 23, 1943, in LeRoy, Minnesota, to Edward and Lois Nauman. Kermit attended LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools and ß graduated with an associate degree in engineering from Austin Technical College. He worked for Hormel Food Corp. in Austin, Minnesota, as a project engineer for 17 years. Then his career path took him to the industrial refrigeration industry where he enjoyed working for Conagra, Tyson, and many others. His most exciting job was freezing the ground for a gold mine in Timmons, Canada.

When not working, Kermit’s favorite place to be was outdoors, hunting and fishing. His love of Labrador retrievers extended to the Riverwalk kennel dog breeding and training for hunting and family companions. The quality of his Labradors include dogs that became drug and bomb inspectors, service dogs, and many were successful in hunting and field trail competitions.

Kermit was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jim Nauman; and cousin, Don Nauman.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughters, Robyn (Darren) Sonnenberg of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and Holly (Scott) Woodland of Fort Smith, Arkansas; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorys Nauman; nephews, Brad and Jeff; niece, Jann; Andrew, Steve, and Richard Dobrot and families; also Bonnie, beloved hunting buddy and Daisy, his house dog.

A celebration of Kermit’s life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on April 22, 2017, at the Bluffs in Hager City, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests that contribution may be made to the Red Wing Wildlife League or Duck’s Unlimited; Can Do Canines in memory of Kermit Nauman and Riverwalk Kennels.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 MAR 2017

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Zelma V. Bolinger, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Zelma Vernice was born September 26, 1932, in Austin to Isaac and Myrtle (Ollmann) Merrill. She graduated with the class of 1950 from Austin High School.

Zelma was united in marriage to William Dean Bolinger on July 18, 1953, in Northwood, Iowa. Zelma and Bill raised their family and resided in Austin their entire married life. She was a long-time employee of the Hormel Company in Austin, retiring in 1982 after 32 years of service.

Zelma had many interests and hobbies including, crafts, oil painting, sewing, baking, flower gardening, and dancing. She loved time spent with her family at their cabin in Pine City. Zelma’s life centered around family and friends, and was known as the “rock of the family.”

Zelma is survived by her husband, Bill, of Austin; children, William (Janice) Bolinger of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Vickie (Dennis) Lidtke of LeRoy, Minnesota, and Tracy Merten of Lyle, Minnesota; grandchildren, Chad, Billy, Dustin, Brandi, Stephanie, Trisha, Brittany, Joshua, and Haley; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandchildren, Brandon and Baby Boy Lidtke.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, and for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 MAR 2017

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FUNERAL NOTICE--

Kenneth Maynard Perry Johnson, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home in Austin.

Service: Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin.

Interment: Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 MAR 2017

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Kenneth Maynard Johnson, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home in Austin.

He was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Austin, the son of Lowell F. and Jeanette (Thompson) Johnson. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Austin High School in 1957. After graduation, Kenneth worked at Cleveland Hardware in the Sterling Shopping Center.

He met his future wife, Lucille Schlekau, on a blind date in the summer of 1969, and they married six months later on Dec. 6, 1969, in Mankato, Minnesota. They made their home in Austin where they raised three sons. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family and grandkids. He also enjoyed being outdoors and collecting coins.

He was employed by Cyrgus in Austin until the early 1990s when he retired due to health issues. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and had been a member of the Thumpers Car Club in his younger days. His wife Lucille died on March 27, 2008.

Kenneth is survived by three sons, Matthew Johnson of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Jonathan (Tonya) Johnson of Warren, Michigan, and Nathaniel (Kathy) Johnson of Owatonna, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Madisyn, Anna, Khloe, Cole and Sophia; a sister, Rose (Dennis) Wendt of Stewartville, Minnesota; two sisters-in-laws, Reve Rasmussen of Good Thunder, Minnesota, and Karen Swank of Austin; a niece, Penny (Tom) Thompson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille; four sisters, Lola Mae Johnson, Gloria Jean Johnson, Patricia K. Dockman and Lila Davis; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Dockham.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 27 MAR 2017

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Funeral Notice:

Donald E. Bloom, 79, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Friday afternoon, March 24, 2017, at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester, Minnesota.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow, Minnesota with Pastor Beth Krolak officiating.

Visitation: Visitation: Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment: Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 91 will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home.

Memorials: Memorials may be sent to the recipient of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 MAR 2017

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Donald E. Bloom, 79, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died Friday afternoon, March 24, 2017, at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester, Minnesota.

Donald Eugene Bloom was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Eyota, Minnesota, the son of Joseph Dodds and Rose Marie (Buchan) Bloom. He attended school in Rose Creek, Minnesota, graduating from Rose Creek High School in 1955.

After graduation, Donald served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He attended the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was a certified radiologic technologist working at the hospital in Exeter, California, for many years. Donald participated in rodeo competitions throughout the world in the team roping events and saddle bronc riding. He was awarded the All-Around Cowboy title in 1990 at the Tri County Rodeo in California.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 91 of Austin, Minnesota, the Elks Club in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and the VFW and the Eagles. In 1992, Donald returned to Minnesota and in 1995 began farming the Jech farm and later helped establish the Jech Farm Vineyard. In 1997, he was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church. On Dec. 9, 2000, he was united in marriage to Jean (Gomer) Jech in Las Vegas. The couple made their home in Grand Meadow.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Jech Bloom of Grand Meadow; two sisters, Joan Hegge and Patty (Marvin) Miner, all of Rose Creek; one brother, Darrel (Karen) Bloom of Austin; step-children, Renae (Phil) Goldman of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Cindy (Paul) Hamlin of LeRoy, Minnesota, Darla (Rick) Enright of Kasson, Minnesota, Stacy (Diane) Jech of Grand Meadow, and Tami (John) Kiecker of Bloomer, Wisconsin; step-grandchildren, Natalie and Joseph Goldman, Isaac (Miranda), Jacob and Samantha Hamlin, Kellen, Ryan and Kaden Enright, Dylan and Max Jech and Dayne and Cicely Kiecker; step-great-grandchildren, Everett and Adeline Hamlin; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Charlotte Wood; and a brother, Jim Bloom.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow, with Pastor Beth Krolak officiating. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 91 will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Memorials may be sent to the recipient of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 27 MAR 2017

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Funeral Notice--

Published 10:19 am Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Richard C. “Dick” Dahl, 82, of Wabasha, Minnesota, formerly of Rochester, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Marys Campus in Rochester.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha with the Rev. David Knox officiating.

Visitation: Family and friends may call at the church on Friday from noon until the time of service.

Interment: Interment will be at a later date at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Austin.

Funeral Home: The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com

Memorials: The family prefers memorials to Faith Lutheran Church, the American Heart Association or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 28 MAR 2017

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Funeral Notice--

Walter L. Underdahl, 96, of Adams, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 23, 2017, at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin, Minnesota.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Adams Funeral Home and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning.

Interment: Interment will be in Marshall Lutheran Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post 146 in charge of military honors.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Memorials: Memorials are preferred to the Marshall Lutheran Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 27 MAR 2017

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Walter Leland Underdahl

May 04, 1920 - March 23, 2017

U.S. Veteran

Walter L. Underdahl, 96 of Adams, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Walter Leland Underdahl was born May 4, 1920, near Elkton, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Isabel (Anderson) Underdahl. He attended school in the Elkton and Adams areas. Walter served in the US Army from February 1942 thru October 1945. He married Norma Jean Anderson on April 2, 1954 at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams.

Walter was a lifelong member of Marshall Lutheran Church and a 70 year member of the Adams American Legion Post #146. He worked in the Adams and Austin areas as a self-employed carpenter.

Walter is survived by sons: Charles (Roz) Underdahl of De Soto, Kansas, Dennis (Amy) Underdahl of Adams, Minnesota; daughter, Patricia (Gary) Kulow of Adams, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Underdahl of California; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl (Olie) and Isabel Underdahl, wife Norma, sisters and brother-in-law, Eleonore Underdahl, Leona and Roy Gordon, brothers and sister-in-law, Philip Underdahl, Donald and Ruby Underdahl.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 28th at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, MN with the Reverend Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Marshall Lutheran Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post #146 in charge of military honors. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service. Memorials are preferred to the Marshall Lutheran Church.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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March 23, 1927 - March 27, 2017

Betty Jean Gillson, 90 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on March 27, 2017 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society in Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 1st at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Devin Larsen officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 3/28/17

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Betty Jean Gillson, 90

Betty Jean Gillson, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society in Austin.

Betty was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Ernest and Ella (Gerdes) Nagel. Her family moved to Austin when she was 13. She attended Austin High School.

On October 2, 1945, she married her childhood sweetheart and friend, Ray Gillson, when he returned stateside in the U. S. Navy in World War II. They were married for 64 years until his death in 2009.

Betty was talented in many areas and held a variety of jobs. She worked in the Hormel office during the World War II years, as a substitute business teacher at the “VoTech,” as a legal secretary to local judges, as the church secretary, as a paraprofessional at Banfield School, as a tax preparer, and as a professional seamstress, tailor, and upholsterer.

She was a Sunday School teacher and held many offices in her church, Grace Baptist of Austin. For enjoyment, Betty belonged to Austin Garden Club and several quilt and sewing clubs. She and her sister were also active at the Mower County Fair where she won many blue and champion ribbons.

Betty’s smile, laughter and relentless optimism were the characteristics that made everyone love her. Her deep and abiding faith in her Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior was evident to all.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Blaine) Arneson of Austin; her son, Ric (Mary) Gillson of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; her grandson, John (Cassie) Gillson; her granddaughters, Stacie (Dave) Beecham, Angie (Mike) Schulke, Laura (Joe) Lofgren, and Emily (Derek) Jerikovsky; nine great-grandchildren, Rochne, Alexis, Luke, Britta, Ian, Griffen, Hannah, Julian, and Ginny; her sister, Phyllis (Gaylen) Lastine, of Austin; her sister-in-law, Lois (Frank) Felty of Coon Rapids; her brother-in-law, Howard Just, of Inman, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents; and her brother, Robert Nagel.

The family thanks the staff at Our House Memory Care, Comforcare, Pastor Devin Larsen and Sacred Heart Daycare for their loving care of our Betty.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Devin Larsen officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 30 MAR 2017

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Dennis Wayne Nelson, age 75, passed away on Thursday, March 23 2017, at his residence in Waltham, Minnesota.

Dennis was born January 3, 1942 in Hartley, Iowa to William and Ruth (Steuck) Nelson, the oldest of two children. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1960.

On August 8, 1964 Dennis married Diane Marie Fairbank in Hayfield at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Dennis served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966 and was deployed to Vietnam during his tour of duty. Following his honorable discharge Dennis returned home and began his 37 year career as a rural mail carrier. He also did custom farming in the local area.

Dennis was the Commander for the VFW Post #1216 in Austin for five straight years, and will be remembered for his dedication to the VFW. Dennis loved living on the farm, and enjoyed having an active part working along with his children in their sheep projects in both 4-H and FFA. He enjoyed his weekends camping and fishing while spending time with family by the water. Dennis also enjoyed the mini-reunions with his “Class of 60”.

He is survived by his wife Diane; children Troy (Lisa) Nelson of Austin, Minnesota, Terri (Roger) Kuhlman of Kasson, Minnesota, Todd (Kevin Scott) Nelson of Charlotte, North Carolina, Toni (Sean) Stenberg of Stewartville, Minnesota; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Vicki (Lowell) Steen.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents in 2014.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held April 15, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Austin V.F.W. Post #1216 (300 4th Ave. N.E.). The Nelson Family will greet friends prior to the service from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. at the V.F.W. Hall. Military honors will be rendered following the service at V.F.W. Post #1216. In lieu of flowers memorials in Dennis’s memory are preferred to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home
Also see Austin Daily Herald, 11 APR 2017

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Stephen M. Nordeen, 64, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 26, 2017, in his home.

Steve was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, to Esther (Lundmark) and Albert Nordeen. He married Phyllis (Selbrade) McCoy on April 7, 1984, at Como Park Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota. Steve and Phyllis were residents of the small town of Adams and loved being away from the big city. He was a man of many talents and several professions. Steve loved the outdoors and was passionate in his pursuit of knowledge. He had a way of seeing the humor in life and loved telling jokes to his grandchildren.

Steve is survived by his wife of 32 years, Phyllis Nordeen; son, Joshua Nordeen (Becky); step-sons, Sean McCoy (Marcia) and Michael McCoy; brothers, Craig Nordeen (Marjorie) and Robert Nordeen (Pam); nine grandchildren; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by step-son Christopher McCoy; and parents, Albert and Esther.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at the Owatonna VFW (135 Oakdale St, Owatonna, Minnesota).

Memorials can be sent to 1410 Oakview Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55441

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 30 MAR 2017

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Venetta Thomson, 95, of Dayton, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at her daughter's home in Dayton.

Venetta Emma Thomson was born July 2, 1921, in Browerville, Minnesota, to Charles and Ann (Stish) Obitz. She graduated from Browerville School. Venetta married George Thomson of Motley on January 12, 1941. They moved to Austin, Minnesota in March of 1941. Venetta was employed at Hormel Foods for 32 years. She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family, and playing cards. Venetta was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the circle at St. Ann’s. Venetta and George were blessed with four children.

Venetta is survived by her children, Dennis (Michele) of Motley, Alan of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Karen of New Prague, Minnesota, and Ann (Mike) Buckley of Dayton; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents, Charles and Ann Obitz; brother, Ed; sisters, Sylvia Plotnik, Bernice Johnson, Geneva Stepaniak and Eileen Steinmetz. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, Minnesota.

Services for Venetta will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Motley Public Cemetery.

Brenny Funeral Chapel in Brainerd, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, March 29, 2017

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Funeral notice-- Published 10:12 am Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Zelma V. Bolinger, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, and for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin.

Interment: Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, March 29, 2017

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December 06, 1936 - March 24, 2017

U.S. Veteran

Lloyd William Hardecopf, 80, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, Arizona, due to respiratory failure.

Lloyd was born on December 6, 1936 in rural Dexter, Minnesota to William C. and Rachel K. Hardecopf (Julson). He grew up on the family farm and attended Adams Public School. Lloyd joined the Air Force and met Alice Pearson while on active duty and they were married on October 4, 1958. Together they raised three children: Jill Kathryn (Duane) Burton of Kasson Minnesota; Jay Hardecopf of LeRoy, Minnesota; and Jon (Debbie) Hardecopf of Puyallup, Washington.

Lloyd is also survived by a sister, Pearl Finseth of Fountain, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Michael Burton, Joshua (Jennifer) Burton, Nikki (Dan) Dahl, Jade Hardecopf (Andy Foster), Kalin and Lindsey Hardecopf; and six great-grandchildren: Regan Reker, Piper Dahl, Tayven Foster, Sydney Burton, Graysen and Eva Burton.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, brother Neal, and four sisters: Wilma, Marion, Esther, and Dorothy.

Lloyd was a man who had a passion for the three “F’s” in his life, family, farming, and friends. Whenever Lloyd and Alice had plans to travel and visit family, he was always ready an hour ahead of Alice. Heaven has gained a hardworking angel and he will be forever remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, 308 Lewison St. NW in Adams, Minnesota. The memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Kristen Anderson. Visitation will be held at the church one hour before the service. Interment will take place at Marshall Lutheran Cemetery in rural Adams.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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