Funeral Notice--

Stanley “Bud” Stanek, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday July 20, 2017, at his home.

Service: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Mayer Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on July 29, 2017, with Father Dale Tupper officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour prior to the service

Memorials: If you prefer a memorial, the family recommends memorials to the Cedar City Cemetery or to St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left on line at www.mayerfh.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 26 JUL 2017

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Stanley "Bud" Stanek

U.S. Veteran

November 8, 1923 - July 20, 2017

Obituary for Stanley "Bud" Stanek

Bud was born November 8, 1923 in Austin, Minnesota, to Albert and Caroline (Yaroshek) Stanek. He was the seventh of ten children. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School.

Bud enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps on December 13, 1942. He served on the USS Bunker Hill in the South Pacific during World War II. The ship was hit by two kamikaze planes in May 1945 killing nearly 400 Marines and Sailors. He survived the fire and chaos by escaping to the ship’s stern. January 23, 1946 he was honorably discharged.

On December 21, 1946 he was united in marriage to Joan McFarland. They had been married 70 years. Bud and Joan had three children: Vaughn, Mary and Valerie.

Bud was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was also a member of the Austin Moose Lodge and the Eagles Club for many years.

As a steamfitter foreman for Schied Plumbing and Heating, he worked for many years and played baseball for the Schied baseball team.

Bud was an avid golfer, baseball fan, and fisherman. He and Joan enjoyed traveling and spent 24 winters in Texas.

Survivors include: his wife Joan Stanek, Austin, MN; son Vaughn (Paula) Stanek, Los Altos, CA; daughter Mary (Bruce) Henry, Austin, MN; daughter Valerie (Ryan) Cameron, Milbank, SD; five grandchildren - Ryan (Missy), Kelly, Kevin, Ellen and Cole; and one great-grandchild William.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, brothers-in-law and all but three sisters-in-law.

The family would appreciate any memories that you would like to share. If you prefer a memorial, the family recommends memorials to the Cedar City Cemetery or to St. Augustine Catholic Church.

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

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home website

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McIntire

Mr. Finley, who lived on what is known as the Fred Keston farm, about a mile southeast from here was taken ill the middle of last week and died Friday evening.

Funeral services were held at the home at 12:30 and at the Presbyterian church in LeRoy at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment was made in the cemetery at LeRoy.

Mr. and Mrs. Finley have lived in this community only a short time, Mr. Finley being in McIntire Monday of last week. He was sick only two days. The family have the sympathy of their many McIntire friends.

Source: Mitchell County Press and Osage News
Osage, Iowa
Thursday, November 15, 1934
Page 7, Column 3

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Transcriber's note: First name taken from Iowa Death Certificate.
Transcriber is anonymous.

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October 11, 1928 - July 24, 2017

Obituary for Paul Donald Irvin Sr.

Paul D. Irvin Sr 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday July 24, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born in London Township, in Freeborn County, Minnesota. He attended school in Rose Creek, Minnesota. On June 7, 1947, he married the love of his life, Crystal “Chris” Christianson. Paul started working at Hormel Foods in Austin, MN, during the Second World War and retired from Hormel 40 years later.

Paul loved his family, his friends, the Vikings, the Minnesota Twins, Nascar, classic country music, farming, working on cars and his yardwork.

Paul is survived by his children, Lavonne McCarthy, Canton, Minnesota, Paul (Linda) Irvin Jr, St. Peter, Minnesota, Darlene Hoffman, North Mankato, MN, Debra(Craig) Lewison, Janesville, WI; brother, Edward Irvin, Whitehouse, Texas; seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren

Paul was preceded in death by his wife Chris and daughter Sharon Kay; step father, Arend Hogeboom; sisters, Margaret Dunn, Mary Tschann and Catherine Loecher; brothers, David Irvin, Joseph Irvin, John Irvin, and James Taggart.

A Funeral Service will be held 11 am on Monday, July 31, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2-4 pm on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also 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, 27 July 2017

Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 28 JUL 2017

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December 4, 1959 - July 26, 2017

Thomas Henry Nims, age 57, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Tom was born December 4, 1959 in Austin, Minnesota, to Thomas W. and Delores Nims. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. Tom was the owner of Mr. Machinery Inc. He was kind to a fault and always willing to share his extensive knowledge in woodworking and metal working with his customers. In 2005, Tom moved his business to Hollandale. He enjoyed the people of Hollandale, being a part of the small town community, and was serving his third term on the city council. Tom was always willing to lend a hand and helped with the city lawn mowing and snow plowing.

On May 17, 2014 he was united in marriage to Shelly (Rysavy) Madsen at their home in Hollandale. In their three years together they enjoyed taking trips, riding their Harley, and cheering on the local drivers at the race track. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. A highlight was watching his grandchildren participate in events and activities.

Survivors include his wife, Shelly, Hollandale, MN; son, Andrew (Stephanie) Nims, Owatonna, MN; step son, Matthew (Tracy) Madsen, Blooming Prairie, MN; step daughter, Melissa (Matt) Wilberding, Blooming Prairie, MN; six grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madilynn, Michael, Caden, Macie, and baby; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Nyla Rysavy, Claremont, MN; sister, Cindy (Lee) Smith, Austin, MN; sisters-in-law, Tammy (Steve) Mortensen, Blooming Prairie, MN, Lori (Joe) Kos, Claremont, MN; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Service will be held 11 am on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 the Hollandale Reformed Church with Pastor Neal Ooms officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 pm on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home, 27 July 2017

Also see Austin Daily Herald for 28 July 2017

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Funeral Notice: Thomas Henry Nims, 57

Thomas Henry Nims, 57, of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Service: A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at the Hollandale Reformed Church with Pastor Neal Ooms officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 29 JUL 2017

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Mary Ann Guyette, age 66, of Le Roy, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at her home in Le Roy.

Mary Ann was born September 4, 1950 in Austin, Minnesota to Jack Edward and Kathleen Ann (McCunniff) Guyette, Jr. Mary Ann grew up in Austin, and attended Austin Schools. Over the years she also resided in Faribault, Rochester, and most recently Le Roy. Mary Ann enjoyed music, shopping, meeting friends, and riding bike. She was a happy person, and had a close relationship with her siblings. Mary Ann especially loved her mother!

Mary Ann is survived by her mother Kathleen of Austin; brothers James (Iris) Guyette of Red Hook, N.Y., Gerald (Theresa) Guyette of Rochester, MN, Steven Guyette of Eden Prairie, MN, Wayne (DeAnne) Guyette of Austin, MN; sister Cindy (Jim) Reinert of Champlin, MN; by nieces and nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father; sister-in-law Sandy Guyette.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Reverend Dale Christiansen officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service, at the Worlein Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 29 JUL 2017

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May 23, 1959 - July 23, 2017

David Allen Steinhorst, 58 of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

David was born May 23, 1959 in Spring Valley, Minnesota to Richard and Darlene (Richardson) Steinhorst. In 1979, he graduated from Grand Meadow High School where he was proud of his wrestling accomplishments. After high school, he attended two years at the Austin VoTech for carpentry. He worked for the Austin Public Schools for nearly 20 years.

David enjoyed drinking coffee with his “coffee club” and playing pool with the “guys” at the Senior Center. He liked to go camping and pontooning, but most of all, he loved his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Isaiah Steinhorst and by his grandparents.

David is survived by his daughters, Lacey (Joe) Morse, Elkton, MN, and Amanda Steinhorst, Austin, MN; grandchildren, Alex Morse and Allen Steinhorst; parents, Richard and Darlene Steinhorst, Grand Meadow, MN; sister, Gloria (Peter) Hovda, Grand Meadow, MN; brothers, Dennis (Penny) Steinhorst, Chatfield, MN and Brian (Julie) Steinhorst, Owatonna, MN; nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 28th at Crane Community Chapel with the Reverend Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Friday for one hour before the service.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 26 JUL 2017

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Peter Frederick Kent, Sr., 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017.

Peter was born in Mason City, Iowa, on March 17, 1930, son of the late Marvel (Hubanks) and Frederick Frank Kent of Austin, Minnesota.

Peter protected our freedom by serving in the United States Navy, Army Air Corps, and the United States Army. He served in the Korean War (1950-1951) as a machine gunner. He was deployed with his helicopter unit from Germany to Beirut, Lebanon in 1958 due to an uprising. He also served two tours in the Vietnam War (1968-1971) in aviation. Peter was a career serviceman.

Pete’s two greatest loves were his family and the game of golf; he was an avid golfer. He thoroughly enjoyed the game for 55 years.

On Feb 9, 1953, Peter married Doris Miller “the love of his life,” in Osage, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Kent of Salina; two daughters, Susan Kent (Dean Lynaugh), of Gilbert, Arizona, and Cynthia Brockway (Gregory), of Salina; grandson, Joshua Brockway (Kate), of Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughter, Jennifer Cruz, (Robert) of San Diego, California; and great-grandson, Robert Gregory Cruz, of San Diego, California.

Peter is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Kent; mother, Marvel (Hubanks); brother, David Kent; son, Peter F. Kent Jr.; and daughter, Rebecca Kent.

Cremation has been chosen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, Salina, with Pastor Douglas Birdsong officiating.

A luncheon will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 29 JUL 2017

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July 16, 1950 -- July 27, 2017 (age 67)

Funeral services for Ann M. Bergeson will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday August 2, 2017 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minnesota, with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. Burial will be at the Frankford Cemetery, Frankford Twp. Mower County, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minnesota.

Ann Marie Bergeson, age 67, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died Thursday July 27, 2017 at her Home in Spring Valley.

She was born July 16, 1950 in Spring Valley to Elmer and Violet (Rathbun) Krieger. Ann attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1968 and was united in marriage to Gary Bergemann in Wykoff, Minnesota, in December of 1968. Gary passed away in 1973.

Ann was later married to Curt Bergeson in June of 1974 at the Methodist Church in Spring Valley. They were later divorced. Over the years Ann worked at the VFW in Spring Valley and provided daycare. She also worked at Hiawatha Homes for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed following the power ball (and purchasing an occasional ticket).

She is survived by her children Michelle Rasmussen of Spring Valley, Troy Bergemann of Spring Valley and Frankie (Daniel) Bergeson of Rochester, Minnesota, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three siblings, Rose Bouten of Spokane, Washington, Alice Westphal of Stewartville, MN and Dan (Jeanne) Krieger of Exland, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gary, one son Bergie, two sisters and three brothers.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

SOURCE: Hindt Funeral Home

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Mary “Louise” (Hays) Hopkins, 85, of Rochester, Minnesota, died July 30, 2017, at Cottagewood Memory Care. She had been in declining health since December 2014 due to Alzheimer’s disease and a stroke.

Louise was born on December 8, 1931, to T. “Roy” and Lucille (Rooney) Hays. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1949. On June 7, 1952, she married Charles Hopkins. They made their home in Milton Township, Dodge County, and she was a farm wife for several years. They later moved to Rochester where Louise had a 36-year career as a laboratory technician in hematology at Mayo Clinic.

Louise loved being a homemaker, and she and Chuck almost never missed any event for their children or grandchildren. Family meant everything to her, and friends were friends for life. In their later years, Chuck and Louise loved to travel to different ballrooms to dance.

She is survived by daughter, Susan (Rodney) Hazelton of Stewartville, Minnesota; son, Steven (Dawn) of Stewartville; and daughter, Sandra (Gary) Kent of Kasson, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Ranee Rasmussen, Brenda (Jeremy) Hebl, Stacy (Ryan) Dube and Dillon Kent; great-grandchildren Vivian and Makaela Rasmussen, Alex, Luke and Leah Hebl, and Lincoln, Matilda, Cecelia and Bronson Dube; brothers, George “Dick” (Maxine) Hays of Boca Raton, Florida, and Patrick (Diane, deceased) Hays of Austin, Minnesota; and her beloved dog, Casey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years; and her parents.

Louise requested a private burial and celebration of life with only immediate family attending. However, the family would love to hear your memories and stories from the past. Please visit http://mary-louise-hopkins.forevermissed.com

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to Seasons Hospice or to the family. The family of Louise also wishes to thank Cottagewood and Seasons Hospice (Mara and Allie) for their excellent care.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and online condolences are also welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 1 AUG 2017

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U.S. VETERAN

Lloyd Llewellyn Ferguson, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, July 31, 2017, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Lloyd was born December 7, 1926, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Pearl (Thomas) Ferguson. He attended Austin High School. He served in the Merchant Marines for 13 months before joining the U.S. Navy for four years.

Lloyd was a member of the American Legion where he served as commander and played the bugle for many military funerals. He worked for Holan TV as a repairman and later worked as a bartender at the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lloyd is survived by his cousin, Francis and Carol Ferguson, Austin, and their family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by Austin Post 91, American Legion. Visitation will be held one hour before the service Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 1 AUG 2017

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Funeral notice: Curtis Ray Eastman, 28

Curtis Ray Eastman, 28, of Mauston, Wisconsin, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, went to heaven on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital-Madison.

Services: Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

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 website, 1 AUG 2017

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Obituary

Curtis Ray Eastman, age 28 of Mauston, Wisconsin, and formerly of Austin, went to heaven on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital-Madison. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.

Curtis was born on December 29, 1988 in Austin, Minnesota, to Steven and Michelle (Henning) Eastman, and later moved to Mauston, Wisconsin.

While he was living in Mauston he worked with his uncle Mike Henning as a carpet layer. Curtis loved the outdoors and fishing trips with his dad and Uncle Mike and many hunting trips with family and friends. He also loved working with his hands doing farm work and working with cars for demolition derbies.

On May 5, 2007, Curtis was united in marriage to Danielle Chapek at the First United Methodist Church in Austin and later separated. Curtis will be deeply missed by all of his aunts and uncles, many cousins, and very good friends.

He is survived by his father Steven (Suzanne) Eastman of Austin; mother Michelle Krowiorz and step father Craig Davis of Mauston, WI; sisters and half-brothers Aubrey, Sara, Chris, Kayla, Summer, Olivia, and Cayden, all of Mauston, WI; grandparents Curt and Carmen Eastman of Austin. Curtis will have a joyous reunion with his brother Brandon, his grandparents Diane and Luke Patrick, and his step father Brian Krowiorz.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Paul C. Bredfeldt, 54, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at his home.

He was born September 15, 1962, in Cameroon, Africa, to Jack and Hazel (Damgaard) Bredfeldt. Paul attended Southland High School. On Feb. 14, 1996, he was united in marriage to Kristi Ann Torres at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elkton, Minnesota. Paul was a collector of marbles and sports cards, especially baseball and football. His favorite outdoor activity was fishing, and he enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, and poetry. Paul played computer games and enjoyed the company of his pets.

He is survived by his wife, Kristi Bredfeldt of Austin; his sisters, Deborah (Stanley) Harms of Quincy, Illinois, Ruth Ann (David) Gehrke of New Ulm, Minnesota, Naomi (Richard) Gabrielson of Rochester, Minnesota, and Sharon (Michael) Cooper of Rancho Palos Verdes, California; and his brother, John (Barbara) Bredfeldt of Tustin Ranch, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Liz Erickson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Elkton. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 3 AUG 2017

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Steven Allen Deyo, age 68 of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Methodist Campus.

He was born April 20, 1949 in Austin, the son of Mike and Joan (Skjeveland) Deyo. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Steven attended Austin High School graduating in 1967.

He married Joanne Ross in Austin. Steven was a journeyman meat cutter and worked for over 30 years at Streater’s in Albert Lea, MN retiring in 2011. He very much enjoyed his retirement after that. Steve enjoyed all games especially his cribbage tournaments. He also was a bass master and big-time movie buff. He loved to sing for his family, reading, and traveling. Steve will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife Joanne Ross of Austin; his son Aaron (Lisa) Deyo of Albert Lea, MN; mother Joan Deyo of Austin, MN; two grandchildren Michael and Mackenzie; two step children Jennifer Ross of New York, Michael Ross of New York; four step grandchildren Alessandra, Rocco, Jack, and Gena; one sister, Desiree (Ron) Osmon of Austin, MN; special aunt Cookie (Larry) Bruggeman among many aunts and uncles; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Sandra.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor James Groleau officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Austin following the service. Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Obituary--

Agnes E. Lerud, age 92 of Austin, Minnesota died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home.

Agnes Evelyn Lysne was born March 19, 1925 in Mower County, Minnesota to Oscar and Hilda (Luthe) Lysne. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

On March 16, 1941, Agnes was united in marriage to Harlan Lerud. The couple raised five sons. Agnes enjoyed her role as wife, mother, and homemaker. The Leruds lived their entire married life in Austin. Agnes was a good cook and loved to bake and share recipes. She also enjoyed dancing. Agnes was very considerate of others, and never missed a Lysne family reunion. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her sons, Gary (Trudy) Lerud of Albert Lea, Dean (Rose Nelson) Lerud, Wayne (Victoria) Lerud, Tim (Joani Halverson) Lerud, and Michael Lerud, all of Austin; 5 grandchildren, Darrin (Francine) Lerud, Emily (Kipp) Hardison, Leonda Lerud, Lisa (Derry) Sutter, Leslie Lerud, and 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Esther (James) Dalager of Austin, Maxine Perendy of Mankato, Eugene (Barbara) Lysne of Albert Lea, Donna Symes of Austin, James (Beverly) Lysne of Owatonna, and Sharon Johnson of Geneva; sister-in-law Selma Lysne of Austin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harlan Lerud in 1993, her brother Harvey Lysne, and sisters Edna Potter and Barbara Ramsey.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Mark Niethammer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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November 28, 1933 - August 01, 2017

U.S. Veteran

Dwayne Thomas Olson, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin following a battle against cancer.

Dwayne was born on November 28, 1933 in Spring Grove, Minnesota, to Thomas and Edna (Opsahl) Olson. He attended school in Fillmore County and enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Henrico. He married Sharon Fjeseth on October 15, 1966 in Minneapolis.

Dwayne was a member of Local 512, and worked as an ironworker until his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf and attending wrestling meets. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W and member of the Color Guard for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion. Dwayne was a longtime member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and enjoyed his many volunteer activities there.

Dwayne is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon; daughter and son-in-law: Melissa and Don Bos of Owatonna; son and daughter-in-law: Kevin and Jenni Olson of Iowa City, Iowa; and son: Jeremy Olson of Austin; grandchildren: Kristopher Bos of Apple Valley; Jordan Bos (and fiancée Jessica Sedivy) of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Ryan Bos and Lillie Bos of Owatonna; Annika Olson and Mia Olson of Iowa City, Iowa; brother and sister-in-law: Verdon and Mona Olson of Spring Grove; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: David and Deborah Fjeseth of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law Jarla and Darrell Johnson; sister Gloria Olson and brother-in-law Gordon Fjeseth.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday August 7th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Monday morning for one hour before the service. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery with Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 VFW and Austin Post #91 American Legion in charge of military rites. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church building fund.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Obituary for Doris Mae Flanders

Doris Mae Flanders, Age 87 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Doris was born June 9, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mable and John Pipke.

On August 8, 1953 she married Elders (Slim) Flanders. They lived in Austin. Doris retired from Land O' Lakes in Albert Lea in 1995. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, camping, fishing, and going to the casino.

She is survived by her children: Les, Prescott, Wisconsin, Duane (Jennifer), Gilbert, Iowa; Jimmy (Laura), Newport, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and by eight great-grandchildren

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Elders (Slim) Flanders; Daughter Cindy Kauffman.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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April 13, 1931 - July 31, 2017

“My name is Michael Cotter. I am a third generation farmer from Austin, Minnesota where the land is flat and the soil is black. Many of those farms have been in the same families for a hundred years, and ours is one of those farms.” Excerpt from The Killdeer by Michael Cotter.

Michael Cotter died on July 31 at his home in Albert Lea.

Maurice Michael Cotter was born on the family farm just west of Austin on April 13, 1931. He was the son of Richard and Rose Cotter, youngest of a family of eight children, six sisters and one brother. He was a graduate of Pacelli High School.

In 1957 he married Genevieve Ward and they were blessed with six children, and they later divoroced. In 2006 he married Beverly Jackson and moved to Albert Lea. The farm where he was born is now run by his youngest son, Tom, who is continuing the same healthy farming practices that Michael believed in. In 2016, the family won the Mower County Conservationist of the Year award. Michael spent his entire life nurturing the land and the animals, respecting and protecting his heritage.

In the 1850s, his pipe smoking great-grandmother brought her family to America from Ireland’s potato famine, and in 1875 his grandfather broke the Southern Minnesota prairie sod with a team of oxen. Michael began sharing this legacy when, at 50 years of age, he was introduced to storytelling. His stories of the farm, his strict Irish Catholic upbringing, the hoboes who worked there during the Depression, the animals and their personalities, his Irish sense of humor, and his love and respect for the natural world carried him across the U.S. to festivals, schools, conventions, reunions, workshops, the Smithsonian Folk Festival, and the Jonesborough, Tennessee International Storytelling Festival.

For twenty-two years he served as artistic director of the Minnesota Storytelling Festival held annually in Austin, and for thirteen years he hosted “Remember When” on KAUS Austin radio and for three years the Michael Cotter Show on WHO Des Moines. He is the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Storyteller award presented by the National Storytelling Network. His legacy and stories will continue on through his voice and words on cassette tapes and CDs and in his books.

He is survived by his wife Beverly, his daughter Michele Cotter of Apache Junction, Arizona, daughter Catherine (Bob) Ormberg of Anchorage, Alaska, daughter Mary Cotter of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, son Marty (Jolene) of Northwood, Iowa, Son Tom (Alma) of Austin, Minnesota, daughter Rose (Pete) Lyford of Wasilla, Alaska, grandchildren Colleen, Martin and Sean Ormberg, Jordan, Brady, Tegan Cotter, Ray, Priscilla (Gilberto), Brandon, Vanessa, Iris Cotter, Laura Lyford, great-grandchildren Julian and Romeo, stepchildren Toni (Scott) Lorenz, Scott (Jeannie) Jackson, Ken (Judy) Jackson, Rick (Alice) Jackson and several step grand and great-grandchildren, Sister Teresa of Cleveland, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy (Chet) Langowski, Jean (Gus) Manthy, Cecelia (Bruce) Longtin, Sister Audrian, Sister Estelle, brother Richard Cotter, and nephews Richard Cotter and Stacy Cotter.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August7 , 2017 at St. Edward's Catholic Church.

Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Sunday at St. Edward's Catholic Church and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be left on line at www.mayerfh.com.

In Lieu of Flowers the family prefers memorials to the donors choice.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 5 AUG 2017

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Ruth Ellen Wunderlich, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the Cedars of Austin.

Ruth was born October 4, 1925, in Austin, to Herman and Gweneth (Green) Wunderlich, the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1944, then from Austin Junior College in 1946, and St. Cloud Teachers College in 1948. Her first teaching assignment was in Mabel, Minnesota, then Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and ending after 40 years in Paynesville, Minnesota, in 1992.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters and brother-in-law, Marguerite (Chester) Ullman, and H. Jeanne Wunderlich.

For the past three-plus years, Ruth has resided at the Cedars of Austin. For Ruth this was a great place to be, meet new friends, and reconnect with others. The staff treated her with dignity, respect, and much kindness.

At Ruth’s request, she did not want to have a funeral service. Private interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Any memorials can be directed to any of her favorite charities: Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Mower County Humane Society, Mower County Historical Society, or Austin Area Commission for the Arts/Paramount.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 5 AUG 2017

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Notice: La Vonne A. Stevens, 92

La Vonne A. Stevens, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at St. Marks Living.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Pastor David Defor officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at the mortuary for one hour before the service on Tuesday.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 5 AUG 2017

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LaVonne Anna Stevens

April 14, 1925 - August 02, 2017

LaVonne Anna Stevens, age 92, was born in Carroll, Iowa, to Floyd and Marie (Schilling) Woolsey on April 14, 1925. LaVonne died on August 2, 2017 at St. Mark’s Living Center in Austin, Minnesota. She attended High School in Atlantic, Iowa, where she met and married Clyde Gaines. There was one son born of this union, Ronald Gaines. She later married Jon Voss and a daughter was born to them, Vickie (Voss) Bush.

After moving to Austin, LaVonne started her 36 years of employment for Geo. A. Hormel and Company. During her retirement, she enjoyed many years of traveling and visited several countries overseas as well as many states in the United States. LaVonne was a great historian and shared her interests and travels with many. Her most cherished memories were of New Zealand and Alaska for their beauty.

LaVonne volunteered at the Mayo Clinic-Austin Hospital as an Auxiliary member from 1982 until 1997. She was very dedicated in her service to others for 15 years. She had a great belief in God and recently started attending church services at Cornerstone Church in Austin. Prior to this, she was a member of Church of the Open Bible and Church of Christ in later years.

LaVonne lived at St. Mark’s Apartments for the past several years of her life and enjoyed playing cards and conversing with her fellow residents. She was very happy living there and spent time visiting friends and making new friends at St. Mark’s Nursing Home. Throughout her life, she had loved boating, fishing, water skiing, dancing, and new adventures. She loved reading and history. LaVonne was also very creative and enjoyed counted cross-stitch and made several beautiful pictures, many of them angels, for family and friends. She also enjoyed crafts of which she painted and she also liked to knit.

LaVonne is survived by her son, Ronald (Kathryn) Gaines, Rochester, Minnesota, and her daughter, Vickie (Voss) Bush, Owatonna, Minnesota; four grandchildren: Zachariah McDermott, Laura (Gaines) Wear, Michael Gaines and Steven Gaines; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. LaVonne has one sister, Marceline Aberg, Red Oak, TX and one brother, Ronald (Jim) Woolsey, Belvidere, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Marie Woolsey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11th, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin, MN. Pastor David DeFor will be officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary one hour before services.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website

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Lawrence Allen Tucker, 75, passed peacefully at his home on Aug. 6, 2017, following a valiant four-year battle with cancer.

He was born June 16, 1942, to Glen and Loretta (Lonergan) Tucker in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up in Dexter, Minnesota, and graduated from Elkton (Minnesota) High School in 1961. He graduated from the Austin Vocational School in 1963 where he trained to be a carpenter.

In December 1963, he began his service to his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. He served in active duty in Vietnam, Guam and Midway Island until 1966, then was active in the Naval Reserves from 1979 to 1981, honorably discharging as an E-5. His service to veterans continued as a life time member of the Giese/Kelsey VFW Post 6913, serving as commander of that post from 2014 to 2017, and as a member of the American Legion Post 197 in Chatfield, Minnesota,.

On Oct. 16, 1981, he married Donna Tucker in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. They enjoyed 35 years of marriage, residing in Chatfield.

He worked as a carpenter for the state of Minnesota for 38 years at Rochester Community and Technical College and the university system in Rochester, retiring in 2011. Larry was an active member and trustee of the AFSCME union for many years.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Jolyn “Mimi” (Bill) Seamens and Susan (Dan) Hollermann of Chatfield; four grandchildren, William Sieminski of Madison, Wisconsin, Jacob (Rachael) Sieminski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Hannah (Trevor) Cyphers of Woodbury, Minnesota, and Isaac Hollermann of Jamestown, North Dakota; two great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Amelia Sieminski of Milwaukee; siblings, Harold (Patricia) Tucker of Indianapolis, Indiana, Marilyn Tucker and Raymond Tucker of Dexter, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Ruth Ann Medina of Minneapolis.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and on one hour at the church Wednesday before the service.

He will be laid to rest at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

To share a condolence with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 8 AUG 2017

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Hiram Jens Jensen Jr., 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Our House Memory Care.

He was born November 14, 1927, in rural Rose Creek, Minnesota, the son of Hiram J. and Corrine C. (Robinson) Jensen Sr. Hiram’s mom Corrine was known for telling the family, “on the kitchen table at high noon.” At the age of 16, Hiram began working in the hide cellar at Hormel Foods Corporation. After his 1945 graduation from Austin High School, Hiram served his country in the U.S. Navy from June 1945 until his honorable discharge in August 1946. He returned home and went back to work for Hormel on the “extra gang” and trained as a student buyer.

Hiram married Bette Dotzenrod on Sept. 18, 1948, in Austin. The couple raised two children. Hiram became a livestock buyer, working for Hormel in Calmar, Iowa, Bird Island, Minnesota, Springfield, Missouri, Gladbrook, Iowa, and St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1979, he went to work for Cargill where he was the head cattle buyer in the Cargill corporate office in Wichita, Kansas. Following several moves around the country with his job, Hiram and Bette returned to Austin to retire in 1996. He was an avid golfer and a past member of the American Legion. His family will miss him dearly.

Survivors include his son, Mark E. Jensen of River Falls, Wisconsin; his daughter, Laurie (Steve) Austrum, also of River Falls; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Hiram was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bette in 2001; his sister, Violet; and special friend, Darlene Helland.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Richard Hegal officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home, immediately preceding the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Memorials can be directed to the Mayo Hospice Program or recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 12 AUG 2017

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FUNERAL NOTICE--

Jerome Paul ‘Jerry’ Goergen, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Memorials can be directed to St. Augustine Catholic Church or recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 12 AUG 2017

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Obituary--

Jerome Paul ‘Jerry’ Goergen, age 88 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home. Jerome was born on July 1, 1929 in Stacyville, Iowa, to Isidore and Mary (Schwartz) Goergen. He attended Johnsburg Grade School and Adams High School. Jerome (Jerry) served honorably in the Korean War from May 19, 1953 to April 20, 1955.

On June 26, 1957, Jerry married Mary Ann Lord of Caledonia, Minnesota. They made their home in Austin their entire married life, and this past June, 2017 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. It was a quiet celebration with family, as Jerry was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome in 2007 and for the past year he silently suffered with leukemia. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, and was always willing to help others with his many talents when he could. He was a faithful member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of American Legion Post 91, and a member of the Eagles Aerie 703 for many years.

Jerry is survived by his wife Mary Ann of Austin, his five children and their spouses: sons Marv Goergen (special friend Teresa) of Maple Grove, MN, Mike (Lori) Goergen of Plymouth, Minnesota, daughters Jean (Ron) Johnson of Otsego, Minnesota, Joan (Dean) Scott of Brownsdale, Minnesota, and Julie (Tom) Harber of Rogers, Minnesota; grandchildren: Amy (Ty) Lilja, Sarah Goergen of Washington, Christopher Goergen of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Katie (Mike) McStott of Otsego, Minnesota, Tony (Steph), also of Otsego, Minnesota, Todd Johnson of Denver, Colorado, Brittany (Mark) Wagner of Austin, Minnesota, Blake Woelfel of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gunner Scott of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Jake Latzka of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Cole Goergen, Sam Goergen, Jack Goergen, Elle Goergen, Isabella Goergen, and Charlie Goergen, all of Plymouth, Minnesota, Samantha Harber and Dylan Harber, both of Rogers, Minnesota; two sisters, Dorothy Cummings of Austin, Minnesota, Gladys (Jim) Hemann of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and his sister-in-law Louise Goergen of Adams, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenny and Marvin Goergen, a grandson Patrick Goergen, and brother-in-law Tom Cummings.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 13 at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Knights of Columbus will be at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216.

Memorials can be directed to St. Augustine Catholic Church or recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Emily Elizabeth DeVriendt, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at the Cedars of Austin Memory Care.

Emily was born Aug. 18, 1925, in London Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Josef and Wilhelmina (Kopp) Hrabak. She was married to Vincent A. DeVriendt for 64 years. Together they raised four children who were the center of her life. Emily was a lifelong member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Her faith was strong and her generosity knew no bounds. Those who knew her were touched by her kindness and gentle spirit. Emily will be missed by many.

Survivors include three children, Vincent J. (Laura) DeVriendt, Poolesville, Maryland, Robert (Dawn) DeVriendt, Austin, and Vanessa (Colin) Keller, Minnetonka, Minnesota; 11 grandsons, Damian, Donald, Andrew, Jonathan, Jason, Rodney, Christopher, Jesse, and Casey DeVriendt, Anthony and Joe Keller; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vincent; son, Daniel; grandson, Alex DeVriendt; brother, Joe Hrabak; and sisters, Mary Ann Rezac and Vlasta Johnson.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 11 AUG 2017

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March 10, 1926 - August 09, 2017

Donald B. Angell, 91 of Elkton, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at The Cedars of Austin.

Don was born March 10, 1926, in Austin, Minnesota, to Howard and Dorothy (Baxter) Angell. He graduated from Austin High School in 1944 and attended one year of college. At an early age, Don took over his family’s farm while his father was injured. He met Juanita Johnsen during a youth event at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin and they were united in marriage on September 2, 1950. Together, Don and Juanita farmed near Austin and later near Elkton which they turned it into a productive farming operation. He retired in the early 90s, but continued to help out on the farm.

Don was an active member of Dexter United Methodist Church where he served on the board, council, and as a trustee. He was also a member of the Rural Youth organization and took trips with the National Young Farmers of America. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, playing cards, visiting and meeting new friends. He and Nita loved spending winters at their second home in Weslaco, Texas. They liked traveling to many countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Hawaii and many other places throughout the United States. Don was a great storyteller, he loved to tease, and he was a man that liked to speak his mind.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Juanita in 2011.

Don is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Jerry Sample, Rochester, MN; sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Michelle Angell, Elkton, MN and Jim and Cathy Angell, Naperville, IL; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister and brother-in-law: Connie and Duane Olson, Austin, MN; brother and sister-in-law: David and Myrna Angell, Uniontown, OH; brother-in-law: Bob Deisting, Eagan, MN; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 19th at Dexter United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jon Marburger officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
Also see Austin Daily Herald, 15 AUG 2017

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October 01, 1920 - August 08, 2017

Eleanor L. Anderson, 96 of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at St. Marks Health Care Center.

Eleanor was born October 1st, 1920, in Amherst, South Dakota, to Henry and Christina (Rademacher) Alberts. She grew up and attended school in South Dakota. On June, 30, 1937, she married Edward Anderson in Mason City, Iowa. She worked at the Hormel plant for 34 years.

She and Ed were lifelong members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. They enjoyed traveling to Edinburg, Texas for the winters and fishing in the summers on Lake Mille Lacs. Eleanor loved to do puzzles and crafts, watch the Minnesota Twins, play cards, and to go to the Moose Club to play 500 with her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Eleanor is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-law, Marlene and Gayle Paulson, Austin; Granddaughter and Husband, Sheryl and David Greening, Eden Prairie, MN; Grandson and Friend, Mark Paulson and Karen Salm, Green Bay, WI; Great Grandchildren, Christine and Michael Nelson, Golden Valley, MN; Kevin Greening & Fiancée Sarah Dewitt, Minneapolis, MN; Noah Paulson, Green Bay, WI; Sister, Lois Schmitt, Austin; many Nieces and Nephews; and good friends, Millie Whitcomb and Joan Stanek, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edward Anderson (11/30/01); Brother, Ernie; Sisters, Grace, Anna, Beulah, Helen, Pearl and Roselee.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 12th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Susan Rector Li officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Casket bearers will be Kevin Greening, Christine Nelson, Michael Nelson, Noah Paulson, Danny Joseph, and Doug Schuler.

Memorials may be designated to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund or the donor’s choice.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Obituary

Thelma Lillian Andersen, age 103 of Austin, Minnesota died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Thelma was born September 8, 1913 in Wright County, Iowa to Omer and Clara (Ritter) Ross. On April 9, 1938, Thelma was united in marriage to Harold Andersen in Des Moines, Iowa. Together the couple raised three children. Over the years the couple resided in Algona, IA, Mason City for two years, and then moved to Clear Lake in 1941, where they lived in the same house where Harold grew up. They later retired to Nisswa, MN, in 1973.

Following Harold’s death in 1990, Thelma moved to Austin where she lived on her own until moving to St. Mark’s. She loved her role as homemaker, wife, and mother. A member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Thelma enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting, going for walks, and reading. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her children Larry (Sherry) Andersen of Austin, Alice (John) McGee of Breezy Point, MN, Lois (Bob) Riseling of Memphis, TN; seven grandchildren Scott (Sherry) Andersen, Jeff (Kathy) Andersen, Chad Andersen, Marc Riseling, Micaela Riseling, Melanie (Joe) Dotty, Mandy McGee; brother Omer (Dona) Ross of Mazeppa, MN; also many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold in 1990, and brothers Raymond, Richard, and Freeman.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at St. Olaf. Interment will be in the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, Iowa. Memorials preferred to St. Olaf Backpackers or St. Mark’s Memory Care. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Jerald Lee Laskewitz, age 82 of Austin, Minnesota died Friday, August 11, 2017 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

He was born July 16, 1935, the son of Dormond and Alice (Schroeder) Laskewitz in Austin, Minnesota. He attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1953. He served with the United States Army from April 13, 1957 to October 12, 1957. On May 19, 1956, Jerry was united in marriage to Kathleen Evelyn Smith at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. They had five children together.

For forty-three years, Jerry was employed as a printer for the Austin Daily Herald. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He enjoyed watching John Wayne and Clint Eastwood in western movies. He loved to read Louis L`Amour books. Jerry was a true outdoorsman with a love of animals or reptiles of any kind.

He is survived by his children, LeaAnn (LaVerne) Gilbert of Dexter, Dale (Pam) Laskewitz, Sharon (Matt) Holten and Sue Wolf, all of Austin and Terese (Trent Hinkley) Ingvaldson of Rochester; ten grandchildren, Ellen (Jesse) Sheehan, Curtis Gilbert, Travis (Brianna) Gilbert, Jennifer Laskewitz, Derek (Beth) Laskewitz, Mike (Alicia Weatherly) Holten, Alexandra Holten, Heather Wolf, Ethan Wolf, Isaac Ingvaldson as well as Zach and Avery Hinkley; great-grandson, Tannor Sheehan as well as Maddy and Carter Sheehan; brother, David (Judy) Laskewitz of Austin; sister, Randee (Dan Johnson) Laskewitz of Port Orange, Florida; also many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Laskewitz in 2015; his parents, Dormond and Alice Laskewitz and a sister, Jolene Ellsworth.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Steven DeFor officiating. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2017 and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Worlein Funeral Home. Memorials can be directed to the Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Jerald Lee Laskewitz 1935-2017

Jerald Lee Laskewitz, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

He was born July 16, 1935, the son of Dormond and Alice (Schroeder) Laskewitz in Austin, Minnesota. He attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1953. He served with the United States Army from April 13, 1957 to Oct. 12, 1957. On May 19, 1956, Jerry was united in marriage to Kathleen Evelyn Smith at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. They had five children together.

For 43 years, Jerry was employed as a printer for the Austin Daily Herald. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He enjoyed watching John Wayne and Clint Eastwood in western movies. He loved to read Louis L`Amour books. Jerry was a true outdoorsman with a love of animals or reptiles of any kind.

He is survived by his children, LeaAnn (LaVerne) Gilbert of Dexter, Minnesota, Dale (Pam) Laskewitz, Sharon (Matt) Holten and Sue Wolf, all of Austin, and Terese (Trent Hinkley) Ingvaldson of Rochester, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren, Ellen (Jesse) Sheehan, Curtis Gilbert, Travis (Brianna) Gilbert, Jennifer Laskewitz, Derek (Beth) Laskewitz, Mike (Alicia Weatherly) Holten, Alexandra Holten, Heather Wolf, Ethan Wolf, Isaac Ingvaldson, as well as Zach and Avery Hinkley; great-grandson, Tannor Sheehan, as well as Maddy and Carter Sheehan; brother, David (Judy) Laskewitz of Austin; sister, Randee (Dan Johnson) Laskewitz of Port Orange, Florida; also many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Laskewitz in 2015; his parents, Dormond and Alice Laskewitz; and a sister, Jolene Ellsworth.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Steven DeFor officiating. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Worlein Funeral Home. Memorials can be directed to the Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 13 AUG 2017

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Darrell Lee Erickson, 80, a longtime Austin, Minnesota, teacher, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, in Billings, Montana.

He was born, as he liked to say, “29 March, 1937.” He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and adopted as an infant by Lee and Gertrude Erickson. The family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Darrell was still a baby. Several years later his sister, Rita, was adopted and the family was complete. Darrell went to Catholic school through eighth grade and graduated from Washburn High School in 1955.

After high school, Darrell enlisted in the Marine Corps. He served as an aircraft mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1958. Upon returning to Minnesota, he used his GI Bill to get his elementary teaching degree at the University of Minnesota. He taught one year in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, then came to Austin Public Schools in 1965 and taught there until his retirement in 1997. Darrell was a fourth, fifth and sixth grade and Chapter 1 teacher. He taught at Woodson, Sumner, Webster, Neveln, Banfield and Ellis schools. Darrell continued his education at Minnesota State-Mankato and graduated with a master’s degree, plus sixth year.

During his tenure in Austin, Darrell coached girl’s volleyball, girl’s basketball, and track and field. He was a season ticket holder to Gopher women’s basketball and volleyball. Darrell was also an enthusiastic Austin Packers fan. No matter the weather, he would never miss a game.

There will never be another unique man quite like Darrell. He was truly a renaissance man. He enjoyed being with any group of people anywhere in the world. Darrell loved to travel. Every summer he traveled somewhere in the United States or the world. In 1976 he biked across the United States from coast to coast to celebrate the bicentennial. He visited every continent, took many river cruises, and made it almost to the base camp of Mt. Everest.

Darrell never went anywhere without his camera. He photographed many beautiful scenery photos and was the family photographer. At one family wedding, his were the only photographs that recorded the wedding as the hired photographer’s pictures never turned out.

The Austin YMCA was his second home. He was a lifeguard and lifeguard instructor. Darrell could be found at the Y several times a day and made many friends there. He also spent many hours as a Red Cross Volunteer and instructor.

In June 2014, he made the decision to move to Billings, to be with his cousin, Judy Frank, and her husband, Warren. His memory was starting to fade and he needed someone to care for him. Darrell moved into Mission Ridge Independent Living and was there for eight months. His Alzheimer’s disease became more aggressive and he moved into a secure memory cottage where he lived until his passing.

Darrell was preceded in death by both parents and his sister. His cousin, Judy Frank and her family survive him. He also leaves behind many cousins and friends that were his family, in Minnesota and around the country.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Raul Silva officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 13 AUG 2017

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On Sunday, August 13, 2017, David Elliot Young of Lyle, Minnesota, went to be with his Lord and Savior.

David was born May 6, 1933, to Elliot and Ruth (Bacon) Young. He was raised on a farm in Dexter, Minnesota, and went to a little country school. David married Joyce (Powers) Young, on October 17, 1953. David and Joyce moved to Lyle in 1954 where they raised their four children, Victor (Melinda) Young, Douglas (Joelle) Young, Jarrod Young and Michelle Young.

David served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. When he returned home in 1958 from the service, he started Young Truck Lines which he operated until his retirement in 1998. During his retirement, he spent winters in Mesa, Arizona, and summers in Lyle. David was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in London, Minnesota.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Elliot Young; his eldest sister, Charlotte (Young) Thagard; and his beloved son Victor. David has three sisters, Carol Rauen, Northwood, Iowa, Sharon (Arthur) Hollerud, Austin, Minnesota, and Shirley (Bill) Smith, Claremore, Oklahoma. David was the loving grandfather and great-grandfather of Amber, Ethan, Trevor, David, Matt, Mandy, Khari, Lucy, Autumn, Teo and Penelope. David was beloved by his family and will be deeply missed until we meet again.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at the Faith Lutheran Church in London with the Rev. Kent Otterman officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel and for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery in rural Lyle. Memorials can be directed to 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 website, 15 AUG 2017

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Rosalie Morgan, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Austin.

She was born June 13, 1931, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the daughter of John and Elsie (Moore) Riekins. Rosalie attended Clear Lake and Mason City, Iowa, schools, and received her teaching degree from Kirkwood Community College. She met Charles Morgan in Madison, South Dakota, and on Nov, 24, 1950, they were married in Pipestone, Minnesota. Together the couple raised two sons. Rosalie loved her role as homemaker, wife, and mother. Among her favorite pastimes was painting china. Her family will miss her dearly.

Rosalie is survived by her husband, Charles “Jack” Morgan of Austin; her sons, Jerry Morgan (Marilyn Rumsey) of Brownsdale, Minnesota, and Charles John Morgan, Jr. of Jackson, Minnesota; and cousins in Mason City and Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minnesota.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 AUG 2017
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 18 AUG 2017

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Jodie L. Dufner, 48, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 12, 2017, at her home in Austin following a courageous battle against breast cancer.

Jodie Lyn was born February 14, 1969, in Rochester, New York, to Jeffrey and Lois (Toth) Reid. During her youth her family lived in Plano, Texas, and El Paso, Texas. Jodie was united in marriage to Jeffrey Dufner in Austin, Texas. They were blessed with three beautiful children. Jodie and Jeff later divorced. Jodie moved with her children to Rochester, Minnesota, for health reasons of one of her children, and to be close to her mother.

She began working in the jewelry business in Rochester, and eventually moved her way up to store management in Burnsville, Minnesota. Jodie also provided home health care in the Rochester area. She enjoyed horror movies, Scrabble, going to the casino, and dancing. She had the opportunity to dance with the Rockettes during a half-time show at college football’s Sun Bowl. Jodie was a very spiritual and loving person, and her children were her pride and joy.

She is survived by her children, Lindsey (Daniel) Slowinski of Austin, Cody (Olivia) Dufner of Carthage, New York, and Lauren Dufner of Austin; her mother, Lois Reid of Rochester; father, Jeffrey (Cheri) Reid of Myrtle, Beach, South Carolina; sister, Kim (Charles) Kolinek, and nephew, Justin Kolinek, of Taylor, Texas. Jodie was excited about the expected arrival of her first grandchild, Jaxtyn to be born Dec. 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Memorial services will be held at noon on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Jodie’s family will greet friends on Friday morning from 11 a.m. to noon prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor’s choice.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 AUG 2017

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April 11, 1921 - August 14, 2017

Obituary for Carmen L. Strauser

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Carmen Lorraine Strauser, 96, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, August 14, 2017, at her home.

She was born April 11, 1921 in Le Roy, Minnesota, the daughter of Verne and Ellen (Anderson) Ryan. On September 28, 1941, Carmen was united in marriage to Clyde Strauser in Waterloo, Iowa. Clyde preceded her in death on December 17, 1972.

Carmen graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1938 and was employed as a secretary at the University of Northern Iowa, retiring in 1991. She was an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Falls; a member of the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club, and was past President of Chapter KL PEO and Questers Club.

She is survived by a daughter, Jeanne (Robert) Handberg of Stillwater, MN; two sons, Greg (Debbie) Strauser of Delhi, IA, and John (Nancy) Strauser of Cedar Falls; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Strauser of Cedar Falls; eight grandchildren: Tracie (Mike McCarthy) Handberg, Rob (Jenny) Handberg, Chad (Becky) Strauser, Krista (Shawn) Monroe, Ryan (Amy) Strauser, Stephanie Strauser, Michael (Melody) Strauser, and Adam (Scena Majest) Strauser; 19 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Paul Strauser of Shell Rock; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Ryan of Denver, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Ron Strauser; a stepson, Billy Strauser; and two brothers, Bob and David Ryan.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17, at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, at Richardson Funeral Service, and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice (P.O. Box 2880, Waterloo, IA, 50704-2880) or First Presbyterian Church (902 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613).

Source: Richardson funeral home (Cedar Falls, Iowa) website

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