Obituary for Julia Titus

Julia Amanda Titus, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig's) on May 8, 2017 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held at Saetersdal Lutheran Church at 21477 County 30 in rural Harmony on Saturday, May 13th at 2:00 pm; a Memorial service also will be at Saetersdal on May 13th at 3:00 pm with Pastor James Leonard of Valley Christian Center officiating. A graveside service will follow at Saetersdal Lutheran Cemetery. Lindstrom Funeral Home is handling all the service arrangements.

Julia was born in Wykoff to Harvey and Mary Biel on February 19, 1942. She went to high school at Harmony High School and graduated in 1960. Upon graduation, she became a nurse's aide at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester before marrying Morris Kellogg in September of 1961. While a nurse's aide, she provided care to a weathered, white-hair man from Ketchum, Idaho – it was Ernest Hemingway, who was at Saint Mary's for treatment.

After settling in as a homemaker and mother to raise four children with Morris for the next two decades, Julia returned to Saint Mary's to earn her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1982. She worked for the next several years as an LPN at Saint Mary's.

Morris and Julia divorced in 1987, and she relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital as an LPN for 25 years. Her long-time companion, Rollins Mack Carpenter, passed away in 2002.

Julia later moved to Lamoni, Iowa, where she married Thomas Richard "Dick" Titus, a military veteran, retired pilot and long-time rancher, in 2003. After retiring from her nursing career and then surviving a battle with breast cancer, Julia and Dick enjoyed many happy years at their ranch in Iowa, where they raised Angus cattle until full retirement in 2015. Julia often tended her gardens at home, and took care of dozens of stray cats who curiously found their way to the Titus Ranch, drawn in by the tender treatment of a veteran caregiver who never quite gave up nursing.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Mary, one brother – Clifford; a sister – Cynthia; and a sister-in-law, Rosamond Biel.

Julia is survived by her brother Stan (LaVonne) of Durand, Wisconsin; sister Marion of Harmony; brother Louis of DeWitt, Iowa; son Daniel of Lake City; son Scott (Lorianne) of Fountain; daughter Polly (James) of LeRoy; son Shannon (Kellyn) of Leesburg, Virginia; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many special friends, including Jerilyn Grooters, Laura Rasmussen and Dave and Yasko Titus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association (www.alsa.org).

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the ICU and Hospice teams at Saint Mary's for their support in her final days.

SOURCE: Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, IA - 11 MAY 2017

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March 09, 1912 - April 09, 2017

Alice E. Stehlik, of Austin, Minnesota, died at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the age of 105.

Alice was born March 9, 1912 near Jesup, Iowa to Earnest and Edna (Luloff) Krueger. On June 23, 1934, she married Leslie Raymond Stehlik in Stewartville, Minnesota and they had two children, Alice Jean and Robert Leslie. Her husband, Les, died April 1, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, John and Frank Krueger, four sisters, Celina Holets, Mabel Wurtzler, Berniece Spitzer and Cecelia Lane.

Alice is survived by her two children: Jean (Frank) Inghram, Mason City, Iowa, and Robert (Vianne) Stehlik, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Mark (Kyle Kubitz) Stehlik, Mound, Minnesota, Dave (Deb) Stehlik, Minnetonka, Minnesota, Tom Stehlik, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Mike Stehlik, Bloomington, Minnesota, Bill (Jodie) Kruger, Westford, MA, Julie (Heather Davis) Kruger, Iowa City, Iowa, and Mike Inghram, Newcastle, CO; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, April 19th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Shari Mason officiating. Music will be by Bill Kruger. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service on Wednesday.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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February 16, 1972 - April 28, 2017

Jerry A. Olson, age 45, of Austin, died Friday, April ...

Obituary for Jerry Allen Olson

Jerry A. Olson, age 45, of Austin, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home.

Services are pending.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home -- 4 MAY 2017

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Obituary for Jerry Allen Olson

Jerry Allen Olson, age 45, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at his home in Austin, MN.

Jerry was born February 16, 1972, in Oconomowoc, Wi to Bonnie McConnell and Dennis D. Olson. He worked as a mechanic in Elk River, MN and graduated from Riverland Community College Truck Driving Program.

Jerry loved driving nationwide for ten years up until receiving a pacemaker/defibrillator. He loved “Loud” music, eagles and skulls. Jerry cherished his numerous friends and he had a heart of gold.

Survivors include his parents Bonnie and Nolan McConnell ; children, Brittany Nelson, Christofer Olson, Alexia Olson, Carla Maki; grandchildren, Carollynn Myshell, Jada Ann; brothers and sisters, Michael Olson (Crystal Paulson), Austin, Susan Olson, Austin, Heidi McConnell, St.Paul, Chrystal Varnadore, Rock Hill, SC.

He is preceded in death by his father Dennis Olson; grandparents Lester and Thelma Wittnebel, Ole and Lorranne Olson.

A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday May 13, 2017, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeff Forbes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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July 16, 1970 - April 26, 2017

Obituary for Moleena Solomon

Moleena Solomon, age 46, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 3 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating.

Friends may call from 1:30 pm until the time of the service.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home -- 4 MAY 2017

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Arthur L. Kuchera, 72, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home, surrounded by his wife and children, early Thursday morning, May 4, 2017.

Art was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on Feb. 2, 1945, and graduated from Glenville High School in 1963. Shortly thereafter he began his career at Hormel Foods where he worked in the cost department until he retired in 2006. He then became the City Clerk of Mapleview, Minnesota. On March 3, 1972, he married Susan Larson at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The bond between Art and his wife Sue was impossible to miss, as you would rarely see one without the other.

Their love was found in their commonalities, particularly their love of children and the outdoors. These shared interests led to their decision to devote their lives to serving others, which is evident in how they spent their free time volunteering for organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, St. Olaf Lutheran Church, VFW and Real Hope for the Hungry. While raising their three children together, they were extremely active in Boy Scouting, where Art came to earn the Silver Scout Award, a very esteemed award recognizing his example of hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and many years of service. This is the highest level of achievement in the Boy Scouts of America.

Art also received an award recently from the Red Cross for having donated several gallons of blood over the course of his lifetime. He also served as the president of the Men’s Auxiliary at the VFW Club 2016/2017. As active members of St. Olaf Church, Art and Sue served on many boards and spent countless hours volunteering at their dining hall at the Mower County Fair.

The only thing loved more by Art than serving others and his community was his family. This was evidenced by his presence at all of his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and extracurricular activities. He and Sue enjoyed camping and swimming and playing outdoor games with their children as pastimes. They also participated in the Austin Horseshoe league from 1993-2016. Art will be missed by all who knew him and it is believed that his legend will live on through the lives of those he touched.

Art is survived by his beloved wife Sue; his children, Brian (Gina) Kuchera, Angie Stout, Melissa (Paul) Miller, Michelle Kuchera, and Kirk (Katie) Kuchera; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; his sister, Charlotte (Leroy) Nelson-Shocker; sister-in-law, Sandy (Roger) Baker; and brother-in-law, James Larson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles (Eva) Kuchera and Eleanora (Clarence) Knutson-Peters; his brother, Harold (Deanne) Kuchera; and his sister-in-law, Marlene Larson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

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

The Cancer Benefit Celebration for Art Kuchera will continue as scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Mapleview Community Hall.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 6 MAY 2017

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Funeral notice: Arthur L. Kuchera, 72

Arthur L. Kuchera, 72, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home, surrounded by his wife and children, early Thursday morning, May 4, 2017.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

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

The Cancer Benefit Celebration for Art Kuchera will continue as scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Mapleview Community Hall.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 MAY 2017

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Funeral Notice: Robert A. Fisher

Robert A. Fisher, 76, of Lyle, Minnesota, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Service: Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

Visitation: The Fisher family will greet friends from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home.

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

A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s edition of the Austin Daily Herald.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 4 MAY 2017

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Obituary

Robert A. Fisher, age 76 of Lyle, Minnesota died suddenly Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin.

Robert Alan Fisher the son of Robert and Lois (Ellis) Fisher was born December 25, 1940 in Sac City, Iowa. He attended school in Renwick, Iowa graduating from Renwick High School in 1958. Following graduation, Robert entered the United States Army serving in Germany. After his discharge, Robert worked as a mechanic until he started as an owner/operator of his own rig, driving throughout the United States until his retirement in 2015.

On May 24, 1981, he married Betty Olson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Robert drove a race car for many years throughout the Midwest and other areas of the United States, including, modifieds, sprint cars and later late models. He was well known as a race track historian. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Fisher of Lyle; a blended family that includes children, Michael Ricke of Albert Lea, Cindy (Gary) Ziegler of Lyle, Larry (Cindy) Ricke of Austin, Dennis Ricke of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Susan Adams of Austin, Tammy Fisher McConnaughey of Seattle, Washington, Ronnie Ikerd of Knoxville, Iowa, Rhonda Fisher George of St. Louis, Missouri, Curt Ikerd of Brighton, Iowa, Bobbi Sue Fisher Higdon of Washington, Iowa and Holly Fisher Deriso of Pella, Iowa; fifty-seven grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one more great-grandchild due in October of 2017; two brothers, Keith (Marilyn) Fisher of South Carolina and Harlan (Sue) Fisher of Mendota, Illinois and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gene Fisher and a son, Jeff Ricke.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Reverend Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. The Fisher Family will greet friends on Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home. Military Honors by the Lyle American Legion Post 105 will follow the service on Sunday at the funeral home. Robert’s favorite saying was “See You In A Couple Weeks”.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Mathilda “Tillie” Minto, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

Mathilda Hensena Pfiefer was born on November 8, 1938 to Frank E. and Malvina (Madson) Pfiefer in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She attended Blooming Prairie schools. On May 18, 1956, Tillie married Carmie Fett. The couple had nine children and raised dairy cows on the family farm. Carmie passed away on April 10, 1986.

On December 29, 1989, Tillie married Robert Minto. She worked as a nursing assistant for many years and was a past President and past District President of the VFW Auxiliary Post 1216. Tillie enjoyed being with her family on the family farm where she resided for over 60 years.

Survivors include seven children, Richard (Cindy) Fett of Austin, MN, Kathy (Greg) Nash of Canton, MN, Ronald (Susan) Fett of Stillwater, MN, Kristine Fett (Roger Hildreth) of Brighton, CO, Brian (Sara) Fett of Rochester, MN, Kellie (Ben) Pugh of Cape Coral, FL, and Karie (Dennis) Reimers of Austin, MN; daughter-in-law, Anita Fett of Bruno, MN; four step-children, Robyn (Elias) Flores of Austin, MN, Wayne (Betty) Minto of Dodge Center, MN, Tina Wiersma of Waltham, MN, Jason (Tashma) Minto of Conway, SC, brother Roger (Jan) Pfiefer of Blooming Prairie, MN, and sister-in-law Betty Pfeifer of Buffalo. She is also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren; sixty great-grandchildren, and six step great-grandchildren.

Tillie was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Carmie; two sons, Randy and Carmie Jr; siblings, Melford, Anna, Florence, Margarett, Marvin, Frank, and sons-in-law Leo Kuisle and Allen Holliday.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in rural Waltham, MN with Pastor Dwight DoBell officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home 4 MAY 2017

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June 20, 1947 - April 29, 2017

Hoai Thi Phan, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

She is survived by her daughters: Gionlinh (Travis Woods) Truong, Austin, MN and Chi (Hiep) Truong, Bentonville, AR; sons: Hai (Trang) Truong, Tampa, FL and Son (Truc) Truong, Bentonville, AR; six grandchildren; three brothers, three sisters, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 AM on Thursday, May 4th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

SERVICES--

Visitation:
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary
209 2nd Avenue NW
Austin, Minnesota

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Randall Odegaard, 68, died Thursday May 4, 2017, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Randy was born August 30, 1948, in Cando, North Dakota, to Alfred and Ruby Odegaard. Randy served his country during the Vietnam War and he retired from the U.S. Army National Guard. Randy married Barb Ziebell and later divorced. Randy married Diana Johnson and they divorced.

Randy spent most of his working life as a machinist. He liked to gamble, play bingo, fish, work in the garage, build things and watching the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins games.

Randy is survived by his children, Melissa (Steve) Odegaard of Altura, Minnesota, Chad (Carol) Odegaard of St. Charles, Minnesota, Amber Odegaard and Michael (Andrea) Odegaard, both of Austin, Minnesota; mother, Ruby Peterson of Rochester; his sister, Shirley (Bob) Malecha of Rochester; nieces, Tonja Odegaard and Michelle Miller; five grandchildren, Sierra, Deanna, Riley, Cailin and Alexis; special friends, Linda Holland and Karen Njemanze; and his fur baby, Gunner.

Randy was proceeded in death by his father, Alfred Odegaard.

A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at Rochester Cremation Services. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 MAY 2017

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Stephen C. Clayton, 64, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on April 12, 2017.

He is survived by his brother, James (Cindy); and sisters, Mary (Steven) Siet, Ruth (Jim) Vale, and Anne Fifer; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette and James Clayton.

A memorial service will be held in conjunction with that of his mother, Jeanette Clayton, at 1:30 p.m. on May 13, 2017, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 6 MAY 2017

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Thomas E. Adams, 74, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2017.

He was born May 16, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ernest and Arlene (Lastine) Adams. Tom graduated from Austin High School in 1960 and Hamilton Business College in 1963. He married Sandra Knauer on Oct. 5, 1961.

Tom was employed in automotive accounting in Minneapolis, then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1973, to work at Fann Toyota for many years. He then started his own income tax business, servicing clients the past 25 years. He especially loved the contact with his clients, assisting them with attention to detail and accuracy. The automotive industry was his passion. He became an avid collector of vintage memorabilia and automotive accessories and was an eBay-er for many years.

While in high school, Tom was a dedicated Packer fan who seldom, if ever, missed an Austin High School football, basketball or baseball game. He also loved to play pool, which led him to become an age-level tournament champion at the Shaw gym several times. Later, Tom enjoyed watching sports and was a true fan of the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He loved Minnesota, especially spending time with family, and fishing in northern Minnesota.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra; son, Troy Adams of Congress, Arizona; daughter, Kristi Adams of Peoria, Arizona; granddaughter, Jessica; brother, Duane Adams of Blaine, Minnesota; and three sisters: Marlys Cook of Fairmont, Minnesota, Sue Logan of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Judy Adams of Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Adams and Arlene Bastian, and stepfather, Floyd Bastian.

Sincere thanks to Hospice of the Valley for all their special care and support.

Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Westbrook Lakes Recreation Center, 19251 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria, Arizona, Chaplain David Kaminski officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9435 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 6 MAY 2017

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Richard D. Bakke, 71, of Brainerd, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away April 15, 2017.

Richard was loved by his wife of 50 years, Terry (Severson) Bakke, daughter of Andy and Esther Severson. He is also survived by his brother, Bob (Ruth) Bakke, and their children, Heidi, Ryan and Christoph; sisters, Reta (Roger) Draayer, Bonnie (Jeff) Rose and their children, Erika and Kyle, and Barb (Barry) Fritz and their children, Justin and Jessica; sisters-in-law, Ann (Virg) Lundberg and their son, Darrin Mitchell, and Kim (Dwayne) Walker and their children, Shaina, Jared and Jacob; nieces, Nichol and Roberta VanDorn; and several great nieces and nephews. He will be very truly missed by all of us.

He was preceded in death by his 4 ½ year old son, Tait Richard Bakke; and by his parents, Pete and Doris Bakke.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Faith Church in Austin. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until the time of service.

Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 6 MAY 2017

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Richard Bakke

January 19, 1946 - April 15, 2017

Richard D. Bakke, age 71, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away April 15, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his 4 ½ year old son, Tait Richard Bakke, and his parents, Pete and Doris Bakke.

Loved by his wife of 50 years, Terry (Severson) Bakke, daughter of Andy & Esther Severson. He is also survived by his brother, Bob (Ruth) Bakke and their children, Heidi, Ryan and Christoph; sister, Reta (Roger) Draayer; sister, Bonnie (Jeff) Rose and their children, Erika and Kyle; sister, Barb (Barry) Fritz and their children, Justin and Jessica; sister-in-law, Ann (Virg) Lundberg and their son, Darrin Mitchell; sister-in-law, Kim (Dwayne) Walker and their children, Shaina, Jared and Jacob; nieces, Nichol and Roberta VanDorn; and several great nieces and nephews. He will be very truly missed by all of us.

Memorial service 2 PM on Saturday, May 13, at Faith Church in Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 1 PM until the time of service.

SOURCE: Kline Funeral Home - www.klinefuneralhome.com

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Tracey Ann Hovda, 54, of Leicester, England and formerly of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died April 18, 2017, in Leicester.

Tracey was born June 10, 1962, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Herman and Margaret (Jahns) Hovda. She attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1980 and continued her education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Tracey graduated from Luther in 1984 with a degree in art and anthropology. She started doing graduate work in Denver, Colorado, where she was involved with digs along the Yucatan Peninsula. Following that time, she returned to Grand Meadow where she helped care for her mother until the time of her mother’s death in 1997.

Tracey then went to work for the Library of Congress and the Holocaust Museum for approximately eight years. Following that time she was involved with the opening of the American Indian Exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum and continued to work there for several years before moving to Leicester where she received her masters degree and was working on her doctorate degree at the time of her death.

Tracey made jewelry as a hobby but her passion was her work and the traveling that was involved. Over the years she was able to visit Iceland, Italy, France and truly loved the time she spent in England.

Tracey is survived by her siblings, Steve (Julie) Hovda of Grand Meadow, Susan Thompson of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Peter (Gloria) Hovda of Grand Meadow; a sister-in-law, Pauline Radke of Oronoco, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews, Janna Chandler, Jonn Hovda, Christina Bain, Nicole Thompson, Tim Alden, Dustin Alden, Patrick Hovda and Samuel Hovda. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Ted Hovda.

Memorial services for Tracey will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Bear Creek Lutheran Church, rural Grand Meadow, with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Hindt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 6 MAY 2017

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Michael Donald Stotlar, 28, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.

He was born January 18, 1989, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, to Thomas and Linda (Heineke) Stotlar. Michael attended high school in Minneapolis and worked at Sears and Fresh Blast, Inc., both in the Twin Cities. He moved to Austin in October 2013 and worked at Bellisio Foods and Quality Pork Processers. Michael was a music lover, especially country music. He also enjoyed fishing, following sports, and practicing on the gun range. A devoted father, Michael loved his family and treasured the time spent with his sons.

Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Linda Stotlar of Austin; his sons, Isiah Aguilar-Stotlar, Felix Coyote-Aguilar, and Daniel Spilsbury-Aguilar, all of Austin, his fiancé, Anna Aguilar of Austin; his brother, William Stotlar, and sisters, Felicia and Sabrina Stotlar, all of Austin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. The Stotlar family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Michael’s family, or a 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, 9 MAY 2017

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Robert D. Low, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Bethlehem Free Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Steele officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church.

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 9 MAY 2017

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Robert Dean (Bob) Low, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Robert was born on September 16, 1938, in Northwood, Iowa, to Harold and Eleanor (Tue) Low. He graduated from Carpenter (Iowa) High School in 1957. On June 2, 1962, he married Diane Ankeny at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota.

He went on many fishing trips to Canada and also enjoyed deer hunting, wood working and sports. He was the owner of Ankeny Mini Mart #1 and #4 from 1984 to 2000. They wintered for 15 years in Florida.

Robert was an active member of Bethlehem Free Methodist Church until his health limited him. He loved children, especially babies.

Robert leaves the love of his life of 54 years, Diane (Ankeny) Low; son, Jay Low; daughters, Amy Klein and Jan Heim; daughter-in-law, Lisa Low; grandchildren, Megan (Brad) Reasoner and their children Bryn and Bode, Brenden Low, Dawson Low, Cody (Michaela) Klein and their children Jonah and Oakley, Ashley Klein and her son Leon, Kelli (Noah) Hamer and their daughter Clara, Brett Heim and fiance Regan Adams; brothers, Ronald (Lola) Low; sister-in-law: June Low; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Judy (Myrle) Asper; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Linda and Wally Meyer; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Mike and Patti Ankeny; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Alison Ankeny; and many nieces and nephews, all of which he dearly loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Eleanor Low; his brother, Charles Low; his in-laws, Stanley and Miriam Ankeny; and son-in-law, Mark Heim.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Bethlehem Free Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Steele officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 10 MAY 2017

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Karen K. Schneider, 59, of Glenville, Minnesota, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home.

Karen was born November 21, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota, to Melford and Esther Mae (Barber) Schneider. After graduating from Blooming Prairie High School in 1976, she earned her associates degree in nursing from Austin Community College. While earning her degree, Karen was employed by the Whispering Pines Supper Club. She began her nursing career at the age of 16 working as a CNA at Prairie Manor Care Center. Following her graduation from nursing school in 1980, Karen moved to Adams, Minnesota, where she was employed by the Adams Health Care Center as an RN.

In 1982, she decided to put her nursing career on hold and moved back to Blooming Prairie to work with her family in the family trucking business. In 1989, the business relocated to Northwood, Iowa, at which time Karen moved to Glenville to be closer to the business. Throughout the last 35 years, Karen dedicated most of her time to the family business, but still proudly held her RN license. Karen loved her family very much.

She enjoyed spending time with them and taking pictures of them. Karen felt family was very important, which is why she was interested in genealogy. Karen enjoyed painting and going on road trips with family, and also enjoyed quilting. She gifted each of her nieces and nephews with a quilt made by “Auntie Karen” on their wedding day. Karen’s family and friends will miss her dearly.

Survivors include her father Melford (Darlene) Schneider of Albert Lea, Minnesota; siblings, Cathy (Tim) Boever of Blooming Prairie, Terry (Barb) Schneider of Blooming Prairie, Cheryl (Larry) Shoden of Rochester, Minnesota, Brenda (Scott) Thompson of Austin, and Rhonda (Dennis) Underdahl, also of Austin; nieces and nephews Erica (Todd) Nelson, Allison (Travis) Hensrud, Christina (Jeff) Getchell, Thomas Boever (Alisha Kramer), Tracy (Mickey) Chastain, Rachel (Steve) Hansen, Mike (Nicole) Schneider, Eric (Shannon) Shoden, Jeff (Kelsey) Shoden, Rebecca (Darin) Voigt, Adam (Bizzy) Thompson, and Dalton and Dillon Underdahl; great-nieces and nephews, Arri Meiners, Dustin, Brianna and Hailey Hensrud, Connor and Myah Getchell, Madilynne Boever, Blake and Savanah Kramer, Maria Suchanek, Nevaeh Goode, Israel Klungvedt, Laikyn and Maverick Chastain, Alivia Schneider, Bristol and Harper Hansen, Tucker Schneider, Joshua Shoden, Ariana, Kia and Jaden Lorentzen, Jasmine, Brooklynn, and Harlee Shoden, Andrew, Janelle,Wyatt, Elijah, and Silas Voigt, and Ryker Thompson; uncles Vern Schneider and Art (Tammy) Schneider; aunts, Eldora Schneider, Marion Schneider, Maxine (Keith) Bruemmer, and Nyla Barber.

Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Esther Mae Schneider; her brother, Randall Lee Schneider; grandparents,Vern and Esther Barber and Art and Martha Schneider; nephew, Jason Wayne Schneider; uncles, James (Dorothy) Barber, Lloyd Barber, and David Barber; aunts Carol (Lawrence) Oakland, Phyllis (Miller) Jester, Laura Rayman, Ethel (Leslie) Hoffman, Shirley (Darrell) Giles, and June Schneider.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastor Jeff Sandgren officiating. Interment will be in the State Line Cemetery in Northwood.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at Worlein-Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and will continue on Friday afternoon for one hour prior to the service at church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 10 MAY 2017

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Judy K. Nygren, age 72, formerly of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her home in Buffalo City, Wisconsin.

Judy K. Kruckeberg was born March 12, 1945 in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota to Herman and Harriet (Hunter) Kruckeberg. She grew up in the Blooming Prairie area, and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School. On August 20, 1978, Judy was united in marriage to William ‘Bill’ Nygren in Lansing, Minnesota. Judy and Bill purchased the Windrift Lounge in Austin in 1979, and retired to Buffalo City in 2004. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed making baby quilts for her family and friends. Judy also spent her leisure time reading, and especially loved spending Christmas with the family. They will miss her dearly.

Judy is survived by her husband Bill Nygren of Buffalo City, Wisconsin; her daughter Kim Bakken; 4 grandchildren, Trevor, Zach, Lauren, and Hannah, one great-grandchild Zavi; her sisters Connie (Mike) Leighton of Florida and Debbie (Daryl) Nelson of Blooming Prairie; daughter-in-law Jolynn Koster, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sons, Jim and Jeff Koster.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, followed by burial at the Blooming Prairie City Cemetery. The Nygren family will greet friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, immediately preceding the service. Memorials can be directed to the Family of Judy Nygren or recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home
Also see Austin daily Herald, 15 MAY 2017

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October 2, 1938 -- May 8, 2017 (age 78)

Sondra J. Feil, age 78, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and formerly of Byron, Litchfield and Dodge Center died Monday May 8, 2017 at her home in Grand Meadow surrounded by her family.

Sondra Jeanne Carlson was born October 2, 1938 in Byron, Minnesota, to Melford and Margaret (Boyd) Carlson. She attended and graduated from Byron High School in 1956.

On August 13, 1960 she was united in marriage to William Feil Jr, her High School sweet heart, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. In 1971 Sondra and Bill moved to Litchfield, Minnesota, where Sondra worked as a secretary for the Litchfield Middle School. She was employed there for 21 years.

They later moved back to the Dodge Center area before moving to Grand Meadow. Sondra and Bill enjoyed spending winters in Lake Havasu, Arizona, for 17 years, where they made many friends. Sondra enjoyed soaking up the suns’ rays, playing cards and crocheting. Over the years she also enjoyed going camping, having bon fires and spending as much time with her family as she could.

She is survived by her husband William J. Feil Jr. of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; three children: Craig W. (Donna) Feil of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, William J. (Colleen) Feil III of Woodbury, Minnesota, and Brooke J. Sloan of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; seven grandchildren: Megan, Mikayla, Matthias (C.J.), Courtney, Trevor, Tyler and Allie; and by two brothers, Larry (Sandra) Carlson of Byron, Minnesota, and Craig (Marilyn) Carlson of Omaha, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law Joy Salverda.

A celebration of life will be held 2:30 P.M. Saturday May 13, 2017 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow with pastor Liz Erickson officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:30 P.M. until time of service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

SOURCE: Hindt Funeral Home

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Shirley H. Lenton, 90, of Waterloo, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at her home.

She was born July 23, 1926 in LeRoy, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Sella (Hendrickson) Hendrickson. She was a 1944 graduate of LeRoy High School.

Shirley worked as a cook in many local clubs and dining facilities, retiring from Friendship Village in 1991.

She is survived by one daughter, Vicki Lenton of Englewood, CO; two sons, Larry Lenton of Waterloo and Brian Lenton of Pocahontas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; one son, Steve “Herbie” Lenton.

Graveside Services will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Garden of Memories Cemetery

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service, Waterloo, Iowa

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Mary Eulalah Adwell, 96, died on April 23, 2017.

She was born November 17, 1920. Growing up on the farm near Ravenwood, Missouri, she learned that each member of the family had chores to do each day. She learned to play the piano and continued to do so throughout her life. She became an accomplished horsewoman and could drive anything. Over time this included a team of horses, a tractor and a school bus full of children.

She graduated from Ravenwood High School and Northwest Missouri State Teacher’s College.

She was a teacher, and began teaching in a one-room country schoolhouse in rural Missouri in 1941, teaching all the subjects for eight grades. She taught elementary school students in Missouri, Virginia and Illinois in a career that lasted 53 years and always cherished the memories of the students and families she came to know.

She loved to entertain, and countless individuals enjoyed her hospitality, the delicious food she prepared and the stories she shared. Her home displayed many samples of her skill at needlework.

She is survived by her son, Jerry (Lynn); grandchildren, Sarah (Levi) and Matthew (Pamela); and great-grandchildren, Vivian Adwell and Lucille Adwell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah Johnson and Lelah (Wharton) Johnson; and by her husband, Donald E. Adwell.

There will be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Christ Episcopal Church, 301 Third Ave. NW, Austin, Minnesota, the Rev. Catherine Lemons and the Rev. Pamela Solberg presiding. Lunch will follow the service.

Memorial gifts can be made to Christ Episcopal Church or AAUW (Austin Association of University Women).

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 13 MAY 2017

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Obituary for James "Joe" Nolan

Joe Nolan, 93 of Austin, died Wednesday May 10th 2017 at his home.

He was born September 7th, 1923 in Preston, Minnesota, to James and Julia (Farrell) Nolan. They moved to Austin when he was 5 yrs old where he grew up and lived out his life.

On October 7th, 1946 he married Judith “Judy” Lewis of Austin at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

He served in the US Navy from 1942-1946 as a radio man. He worked at Hormel Foods until he retired in 1985 after 42 years. He was Chairman of the Union Bargaining Committee for 14 yrs and was also a member of the American Legion and VFW.

Joe enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife Judy, woodworking, golf (especially with his lifelong friend Butch Wise), fishing, pheasant hunting, and mowing his lawn. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, daughter, granddaughters, great grandchildren, and all his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Judy; daughter Debby (Duane) Kluender; granddaughters, Jessica “Kelly” (Troy) Fralich, and Julie (Jeffrey) Hundt; great-grandchildren: Logan Fralich, Alexandra Hundt, Lukas Fralich; sister-in-law Patty (Don) Johnson; brother-in-law Dale (Lois) Lewis; and many Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by five sisters: Kaye (Walter) Spaelti, Margaret “Boots” Budahn, Francis (Don) Bernatz, Mariann (Don) Blais, Eileen (Roger W.) Lewis; and by a brother, Patrick “Eddie” (Mary Jo) Nolan.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, May 15, 2017 St. Augustine Catholic Church with Fr. John Traufler officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 am until the time of the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston with Military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 12 MAY 2017

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Joe Nolan, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday May 10, 2017, at his home.

Service: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017, St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. Visitation: Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 13 MAY 2017

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Robert D. Bjoraker, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

He was born March 14, 1932, in Austin, the son of Guy and Mae (Roscke) Bjoraker. Robert grew up in Mapleview and attended Austin Public Schools. He was employed by Hormel Foods Corporation for 34 years. On April 12, 1951, Robert married Loetta Bakke in Austin. The couple raised three children. A member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, Robert was also a social member of the American Legion. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping, snowmobiling and spending time at the cabin. He especially enjoyed doing the yard work. Robert will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Loetta Bjoraker of Austin; his children Steve (Pam) Bjoraker of Golden Valley, Minnesota, Karen (Roger) Weber of Hibbing, Minnesota, Mark (Cheryl) Bjoraker of Faribault, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Brandon (Emily) Bjoraker, Krista Bjoraker (Will Behrens), Joshua (Katie) Weber, Travis Weber, Mari (Michael) Scott, and Derek (Charlotte) Bjoraker; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Paul Welke officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the family of Robert Bjoraker or a 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, 15 MAY 2017

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Robert A. Hartman, 91 of Taopi, Minnesota, died Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Mayo Health Systems Austin emergency room.

Robert Arthur Hartman was born July 20, 1925, at Saline, Michigan, the son of George and Bertha (Esch) Hartman. He graduated from the Dexter, Michigan High School and attended college at Peoria, Illinois. Robert served in the United States Air Force and was married to Shirley Naebeck on May 28, 1949, at the Scio Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In 1968 the Hartman family moved to Taopi, where Robert operated the family farm that he dearly loved.

Robert is survived by his wife: Shirley Hartman, Taopi; son: Wayne Grant (Shirley) Hartman, Ames, Iowa; daughters: Jeanette Marie Arnold, Covington, Washington, Karen Mildred Hartman, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nancy Diane Hartman, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; nine grandchildren: Rebecca, Bernadette, Anthony, Lindsey, Brean, Erin, Rachel, Naomi and Nowai; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the Adams Funeral Home, Adams, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Taopi, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 15 MAY 2017

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Beverly J. (Nelson) Hoium, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died at home on May 11, 2017.

Sterling E. Hoium, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin on May 12, 2017.

Sterling and Beverly both attended Blooming Prairie High School. On August 29, 1954, they were united in marriage. Beverly was a housewife and worked for Morgan Building Maintenance in Belvedere, Illinois. Sterling worked for Chrysler in Belvedere, Illinois for 26 years. When he retired, the couple moved to Austin, Minnesota.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophia Nelson, and one son Danny Hoium.

Sterling is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Clara Hoium, their son Danny Hoium, and a brother Arthur Hoium.

Survivors include their children, daughter Peggy (Hoium) Carpenter and her husband Thomas Carpenter, son John Hoium and his wife Stacy Hoium, daughter-in-law Jamie Hoium (Danny’s wife); 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; Sterling’s brother Donald (Merilyn) Hoium, his sister Ann Hoium and her partner Eydie (Penn) Hoium, sister-in-law Esther Hoium (Arthur’s wife); Beverly’s sister Avis (Nelson) Krampitz and her husband Martin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. They will be dearly missed by their family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held for Sterling and Beverly at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, with Pastor Heidi Heimgartner officiating. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church on Thursday, immediately preceding the service.

Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery, Blooming Prairie. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor’s choice.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 16 MAY 2017

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Phyllis L. Schat, 80, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Lake Mills Care Center.

Phyllis LaVonne Schat was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Orange City, Iowa. She was raised in Maurice, Iowa, by her parents, Reynold and Clara Schat.

She was a graduate of Maurice High School and the University of Northern Iowa. After graduation, she taught physical education for five years in the Lake Mills Community School. She became a student at the University of Colorado in Boulder where she earned her masters degree in counseling. Phyllis enjoyed her 30 yeas in counseling at Austin High School and Ellis Middle School in Austin, Minnesota.

Her love of nature and the outdoors led her to camp counseling during her college years. Later in life, she lived at Rice Lake, Iowa, near Lake Mills, where she enjoyed her beloved birds and all of nature.

After retiring in 1998, Phyllis moved to Lake Mills where she was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. Through her many years in the Lake Mills area, she sang in the church choir, was a member of the community chorus, Ginny, Ginny and Company, and was a member of the Fine Arts Guild. Phyllis was also a Hospice of North Iowa volunteer.

She is survived by a brother, Ralph Schat and his wife, Joyce; many nieces and nephews; her good friend, Virginia Thomas; and all of the amazing nurses and aides at the Lake Mills Care Center

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Clarence Schat.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Pastor Melinda McCluskey officiating. Inurnment will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Salem Lutheran Church.

Mittelstadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 16 MAY 2017

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Kathleen Mae Mildenstein, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 9, 1929 in Nebraska to Vernon and Mildred (Nystel) Ellison. Kathleen graduated from Austin High School and enjoyed her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. On July 14, 1979, she married Richard Mildenstein at Crane Community Chapel in Austin. Kathleen was a member of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was extremely happy around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They will miss her dearly.

Kathleen is survived by her husband Richard Mildenstein of Austin; her children Vickie (Jim) Davis of Austin and their children Jimmy and Jennifer; David (Cindy) Ostrander of Austin and their children Derek and Nick; Gary (Shar) Ostrander of Red Wing and their children Amanda and Ben; great-grandchildren Brandon, Holly, Eli, Dillon, Kaitlyn, Issak, Caleb, Layla, Amarra, Vaeda, Rachal, and Isaac; her sisters Mary (Jim) Jorgenson of Austin, Sharon (Dick) Wilke and Lynette Jast, both of Las Vegas, Nevada; her brothers Paul (Carol) Ellison of Ventura, California and Glen (Mary) Ellison of Springfield, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Ben Ostrander and her sister Charlene.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota. Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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February 14, 1935 - May 13, 2017

Peggy E. Finholdt, 82 of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 10:00 AM Saturday until the time of the service.

SOURCE: Clasen Jordan Funeral Home, 5/16/2017

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Peggy E. Finholdt

Peggy E. Finholdt, 82 of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Peggy was born on February 14, 1935, in Lahore, Pakistan (formerly India) to Arthur and Gwendollyn (Coxhead) Sullivan. She attended school in Pakistan and moved to England with her family where she completed her education. Peggy moved to the United States and lived in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where she was employed at the Holiday Inn.

In 1986, Peggy married James R. Finholdt and they moved to Austin, Minnesota, where Peggy worked at the Austin Medical Center. She liked to read and watch old movies. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Jim Finholdt, Austin, Minnesota; daughter:,Laurie (Ray) Mechler, Austin, Texas; son, David Sullivan, Cottage Grove, Minnesota; grandchildren, Andrew Mechler, Julia Mechler, Jeffrey Mechler, Nicholas Koenigs, Jennifer (Steven) Sbarbaro, Victoria Sullivan and Tiffany Sullivan; three great-grandchildren, Kai, Alexis and Stevie; sisters, Anne Hogg, London, England and Susan (Doug) Lake, Norfolk, England; brother-in-law, Clifford Finholdt, Austin, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Julie (Terry) Corkill, Austin, Minnesota, Grace Patricia Finholdt, Bradenton, Florida, Susan (Kenneth) Dunn, Belleville, Illinois, and Rosemary Finholdt, Columbus, Ohio; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Eugene “Buzz” Hanson; and brothers, John Sullivan and Peter Wakeford.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, until the time of the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 18 MAY 2017

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Funeral notice: Bruce W. Fluegel, 76

Bruce W. Fluegel, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Interment: Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Park, Fairmont, Minnesota.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 17 MAY 2017

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Bruce Wesley Fluegel, 76

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Bruce Wesley Fluegel, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home.

Bruce was born January 4, 1941, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Herbert and Hattie (Pierce) Fluegel. He grew up in Fairmont and graduated from Granada High School in 1959 before attending Mankato State University for two years.

Bruce served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960-1963, stationed in Germany. On April 21, 1962, Bruce and JoAnn Kruger were married in Fairmont. Following JoAnn’s death, he married Cheryl Kruger on May 18, 1985. Bruce worked at Railway Motors in Fairmont for four years, then began a career with Sears, which took him to Waseca, Northfield, Cannon Falls, International Falls and Austin. In 1983, he purchased the Sears franchise in Austin and continued until 2000. Bruce worked as the business manager for St. Olaf Lutheran Church from 2001-2005.

While in Austin, he was active at St. Olaf Church, serving on the church council and many other offices. Bruce was active in his community and belonged to Rotary, Morning Lions, was an ARC board member, and he coached youth football. Bruce enjoyed living at The Meadows in Austin and The Wells in Mesa, Arizona, where he spent many winters. He especially enjoyed yardwork and carpentry, offering his remodeling, building and fix-it skills to everyone.

Bruce enjoyed watching Minnesota sports, traveling, and playing cards and games. He took pleasure in helping others and sharing what he had. Bruce treasured the time he spent with his kids and grandkids. His faith, family and friends were most important to him. He will be dearly missed by many.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Cheryl Fluegel of Austin; his sons, Trent (Becky) Fluegel of Rochester, Minnesota, and Matt Fluegel of Minneapolis; four grandchildren, Luke, Kelsey, Addison, and Blake; his brother, Al (Iva Lou) Fluegel of Cambridge, Minnesota; sisters, Mary Fluegel of Fairmont and Dorothy (Terry) White of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, JoAnn; brothers, Herb, Dick, and Roger; and his sister, Eleanor.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, Associate in Ministry, officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be held at a later date.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 18 MAY 2017

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June 9, 1948 - May 13, 2017

Dean Westfall, age 68, of Dexter,Minnesota, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017 at his home.

Dean William Westfall was born June 9, 1948 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, to Robert and Lorraine (Hanks) Westfall. He attended and graduated from Elkton High School in 1966. After graduation, Dean worked for local farmers until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1967. Dean was honorably discharged after he was paralyzed in an auto accident. Following the accident, he went on to attend Austin Junior College. Dean moved to Tucson, Arizona where he became the first civilian to be hired by Davis Monthan Air Force Base working as an ambulance dispatcher for seven years.

During his time in Arizona, he was united in marriage to Shirley Weness in 1971, they later divorced. Dean later moved to Council Bluff, IA where he was instrumental with the 911 dispatching system. He then traveled to Sioux Falls, SD to start the 911 dispatching system there as well. In 1999, Dean moved back to Dexter and married Ginnie Bartholomew in 2005, they later divorced.

Dean was a member of the Stewartville Sportsman club, served 2 terms on the Dexter City Council for eight years and was an active member of the Dexter United Methodist church for many years serving on several committees. He enjoyed woodworking and had a love for hunting, fishing, nature and gardening which was exemplified by his yard being awarded a certified Wild Life Habitat area.

His dedication and appreciation for the men and women in the armed services continued in his many years of membership and involvement in the North Central Paralyzed Veterans of America, where he served on the Board of Directors.

He is survived by three brothers and four sisters: Glenn (Cindy) Westfall of Dundas, Ontario, Wayne (Donna) Westfall of Bemidji, Minnesota, Steve (Sandy) Westfall of Zimmerman, Minnesota, Marcia (Dan) Rogers of Las Vegas, NV, Diane (Rod) Chapek of Elkton, Minnesota, Leisha (Gary) Kadansky of Stewartville, Minnesota, and Bobbi Vogel of Kasson, Minnesota; by 19 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Memorial services for Dean Westfall will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 20, 2017 at Dexter United Methodist Church in Dexter with Pastor Jon Marburger officiating. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 P.M. on Friday May 19, 2017 at the Dexter United Methodist church and will continue 1 hour prior to the service.

SOURCE: Hindt Funeral Home

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Leo M. Rendahl, 100, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.

He was born April 25, 1917, at his home in rural Ostrander, Minnesota, the son of Laures and Kaia (Amdahl) Rendahl. Leo attended country school and graduated from LeRoy High School in 1935 before studying business for one year at Waldorf College. He married Eulah Highum on Sept. 7, 1941, in Ostrander. Eulah passed away Feb. 1, 1995. On June 3, 2000, Leo and Ardis Krejci were married at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie.

Leo served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was drafted in 1942 and served in the South Pacific, earning the rank of staff sergeant. His honorable discharge was in December 1945. Leo was a very hard worker. Following school, he worked at a chicken hatchery in Spring Valley, Minnesota, then purchased a hatchery in Ostrander with his brother Vernon.

After serving in the Army, Leo and Vernon, along with brother-in-law Burton Highum and brother Walter, started an agri-business, Rendahl and Highum, in Spring Valley. In the early stages of the business, his brothers Vernon and Walter left the business to farm. Burton died in 1972 and Leo continued to operate the business until his retirement in the 1990s when the business was sold. Leo was a great father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a good provider who was very proud of his Norwegian heritage.

He never forgot a birthday — everyone got a card from him. Leo believed in faith, family and friends. His children could always count on him for anything. He enjoyed “coffee” with the group in Spring Valley and was an avid sports fan. He followed the Minnesota Twins and was a Vikings season ticket holder. Leo belonged to the Spring Valley Kiwanis club for over 50 years, the American Legion, and served on the board of directors at Home Federal Savings Bank in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was a very active past member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, serving as president of the congregation and singing in the choir. Most recently, Leo was a member of First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. Leo enjoyed fishing in Lake of the Woods, traveling, especially trips to Europe and throughout the United States, and doing crossword puzzles. He wintered in Arizona for many years beginning in 1978.

Leo is survived by his wife, Ardis Krejci of Blooming Prairie; his children, Pastor Robert (Joyce) Rendahl of Dundas, Minnesota, Wayne (Ann Sullivan) Rendahl of Rochester, Jean (Dr. Robert) Breitenbach of Spring Grove, Minnesota, Mark Rendahl of Edina, Minnesota, Lois (Lon) Fjelstad of Apple Valley, Minnesota; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Arlene (Wilbur) Radach of Brainerd, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Eulah; and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastor Heidi Heimgartner officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley.

Memorials can be directed to First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Our Savior’s Cemetery in Spring Valley, or recipient of donor’s choice.

Services are prearranged and performed by Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home. Condolenses may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 18 MAY 2017

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Funeral Notice: Margaret K. Tubbs, 99

Margaret K. Tubbs, 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Our House Assisted Living.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 5 p.m. CCW rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home.

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

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 18 MAY 2017

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Obituary for Margaret Kathryn Tubbs

Margaret Kathryn Tubbs, age 99, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Our House Assisted Living.

Margaret was born September 10, 1917, in Austin, to Martin and Ida (Lysne) Hanson. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin Public Schools.

On June 7, 1947 she was united in marriage to Pierce Tubbs at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Margaret and Pierce were parents to three children-Mary, Michael, and Ann. Margaret took great pride in being a homemaker and raising her family. Planning family gatherings and meals were a favorite pastime for her.

Margaret was a loving grandmother and was so proud of each of her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Margaret enjoyed joining the Historic Hormel Home on many trips with her sister.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Greg) Peterson, Hayfield, MN, Ann (Dennis) Stephenson, Austin, MN; six grandchildren, Michael (Lynette Laures) Krueger, Matthew (Tina) Krueger, Kellie (Mark) Santjer, Adam Stephenson, Caitlin (Ben Wolter) Stephenson, Erik Stephenson; six great-grandchildren: Corbin, Oslo, Rivers, and Pierce Krueger, Owen and Abe Santjer; three step children: Chad (Becky) Peterson, Matt (Tonia) Peterson, Kristin (Jared) Hanowski; ten step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierce; her son, Michael; her parents; her sister, Beverly Hanson.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, May 22, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 5 pm CCW rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-7 pm and there will also be visitation one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Source: Mayer funeral home, 18 MAY 2017

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