David Dale Dubé, 80, passed away on August 11, 2017, under hospice care in Gilbert, Arizona. He died of congestive heart failure.

He was born in Cloquet, Minnesota, on July 2, 1937, to Lester and Cecile Dubé. He graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a degree in physical education, and taught for Minneapolis Public Schools. He also taught history and social sciences for Bloomington Public Schools. He loved teaching and coaching, and enjoyed playing many sports.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lana Dube of Mesa, Arizona; sons, Todd (Carolyn) Dube of Austin, Minnesota, and Mark Dube, of Phoenix, Arizona; and grandchildren, Alex, Michael, Lauren, and Ayden.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 30 at Cornerstone Church in Austin, officiated by Pastor David Simerson. Interment will be at a later date.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 27 SEP 2017

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James "Jim" R. Lebens, 91, of Savage, Minnesota, passed away on September 2, 2017.

Jim was born in Montgomery, Minnesota, on Dec. 25, 1925, to John and Albina (Franta) Lebens. He grew up in Montgomery along with his siblings, Robert and Joan. He graduated early from Montgomery High School to enlist in the Army Air Corps. He served in the South West Pacific Theatre during World War II as a navigator and later got his pilot’s license. After the war, he graduated from St. Thomas College with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

He worked in the U.S. and in Greenland as a human relations manager for the North Atlantic Construction Co., who was contracted to build an air base in Thule, Greenland. “Owning his own business was his ultimate goal,” said his son, John. Jim bought the Ford dealership in Stewartville, Minnesota, in 1953 and in 1964, he purchased the Ford dealership in Austin, Minnesota, where he built a new facility and operated it for 20 years. Jim loved the car business and won many accolades during his 31 years in the industry.

In 1972, he and his brother Bob co-founded the First State Bank of Apple Valley. They built a new building and it became the first bank to open in the community. He served on the First National Bank of Stewartville board of directors and was a member of the American Legion, the Elks, the Austin Flying Club and participated in many auto dealer boards and committees.

Always active, Jim enjoyed boating, tennis, golf and flying. He spent many summers at the family cabin on Whitefish Lake and later, boating on the Mississippi and wintering in Arizona. He was an energetic, caring and generous man who always saw the good in others.

He is survived by his children, John (Jane) Lebens, Bob (Melinda) Lebens, Ann Lebens, Mary (Matt) Abbott, and Jim Lebens and their mother, Corrine McCarthy; Michele Lebens and her children, Christopher Peterson, and Nicholas (Rachel) Peterson; five grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Pearl Lebens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Lebens; and sister, Joan (Dick) Keaveny.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017, with a visitation one hour prior to the service, all at St. Michael Catholic Church, Prior Lake, Minnesota.Memorials may be made to the N.C. Little Hospice in Edina, Minnesota, or the Animal Humane Society. Arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Jordan, BallardSunderFuneral.com

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 27 SEP 2017

NOTE: This county coordinator bought his first car, a 1966 Ford Galaxy 500 from Jim Lebens Ford there in Austin.

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September 2, 1920 - September 24, 2017

Agnes M. Weber, age 97, of Austin, Minnesota, entered into eternal rest, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at her home.

She was born September 2, 1920, in Stacyville, Iowa to Fred and Winefred (Gilles) Hemann. She attended Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville. Agnes was the oldest of nine children. On January 10, 1953, she married Charles L. Weber at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. To this union four children were born, Richard, Russell, Gloria, and Linda.

Agnes will be forever remembered for her nonstop prayers and rosaries for family, friends, and loved ones. Her favorite saying was “the family that prays together stays together.” She had a knack for remembering dates of everyone’s birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Agnes had a big heart and was a great cook and baker.

Survivors include her children, Richard Weber, Austin, MN, Russell (Lynn) Weber, Brownsdale, MN, Gloria Bartz, Osage, IA, Linda (Darryl) Barth, Austin, MN; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanne Mauer, Riceville, IA, Janet Wilson, Osage, IA; brothers, Alfred Hemann, Austin, MN, Robert J. Hemann, Stacyville, IA; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley in 2002; sister, Gertrude Mostek; brothers, Leo Hemann, Wilmer Hemann, Robert W. Hemann; son-in-law, Harold Bartz; great-granddaughter, Kenady Bartz.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. The family will greet friends from 4-6 pm on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where there will be a 4 pm CCW rosary and also at a luncheon following the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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March 22, 1927 - September 23, 2017

Dorothy L. Peterson, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Dorothy was born March 22, 1927 on a farm north of Bagley, Minnesota to Warren and Violet Baumann. The family moved to Kabetogama Lake in 1935 where Dorothy attended a country school through fifth grade and finished high school in Orr, Minnesota in 1945. She went to work in Minneapolis after graduation and there met her future husband, Thomas L. Peterson. They were united in marriage on March 24, 1946 in International Falls at Zion Lutheran Church.

The couple lived in Minneapolis until 1949 and then moved to Austin, Minnesota. They were blessed with seven wonderful children. Dorothy and Thomas did income taxes and bookkeeping part time in their home. Dorothy worked for a car dealer until 1976 when she went to work for the Minnesota Auto Licence Office until 1982. She was also an election judge for 28 years.

Dorothy enjoyed her family, grandchildren, church, sewing, gardening, dancing, music, crafts-especially knitting, cribbage, and making rhubarb jam for gifts.

Survivors include her daughters, Sandra (Ron) Guenette, Colorado Springs, CO, Cynthia (Mike) Jones, Brownsdale, MN, Janette (Kent) Barnes, Ellicott City, MD, Jennifer (Mark) Erickson, Fargo, ND; sons, Stephen T. Peterson, Parker, CO, David (Mary) Peterson, Rochester, MN; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ramona Baumann and Violet Baumann; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Peterson; daughter, Lisa; infant son, Scott; her parents; brothers, Edwin, Basil, and Archie.

A memorial service will be held 1 pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the First Congregational Church with Pastor Shari Mason officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on the 7th. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to the First Congregational Church, Grandview Cemetery, or donor’s choice.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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U.S. Veteran

March 05, 1938 - September 16, 2017

Daryl Eugene Haskin, passed away unexpectedly at age 79, on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at his home in Hayfield Minnesota.

Daryl was born on March 5, 1938, in Austin, MN and grew up on a farm in rural Minnesota.

He married the love of his life, Betty Joan Ripka in 1958, and they began their life together in West Concord, MN where they owned a gas station and started their family. They lived and raised their three children, Cindy, Ronald and Connie in the country until moving to Hayfield in 1978. There Daryl worked as a foreman in gas pipelining until his retirement. Daryl had an enduring endless love for his wife and family. His many friends described him as loving, gentle, caring, funny, and always interested in what people were up to. Daryl enjoyed working in his woodshop, keeping a manicured lawn, baking bread and meeting uptown with friends.

Daryl loved all people and is known as Dad, Pops, and grandpa in the cowboy hat, old man, and Friend by many. Daryl had a talent for writing poems for his wife and Peanut, (daughter, Connie) rhyming words to let them know how much he loved them. Daryl attended Church Services at Community Celebration Church with Connie and her family on Sundays, growing in his faith and preparing for his own journey home.

Daryl is survived by his children; Connie (Mark) Kaehler and Ronald (Candice) Haskin, grandchildren; Kari, Jennifer, Tisha, Chad, Angela, Amy, Alicia, and Cori, Heather, Jake, Jordan; Nathan, Chelsie and 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Lavonne (Chuck) Halverson; special friend, Jill (Pete) Kappers, and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his wife Betty; daughter, Cindy; and parents, George Sr. and Myrtle Wilkerson. Family is comforted knowing Daryl and Betty are reunited, and will be in each other’s arms dancing through eternity, a true love story.

Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 501 2nd Street NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the Community Celebration Church, 27337 Hwy 34, Kasson, MN. Inurnment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

Blessed be his memory.

www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com

SOURCE: Czaplewski Funeral Home
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 20 SEP 2017

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Funeral Information

VISITATION
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Location: Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Austin, Minnesota

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Time: 11:00 A.M.

Location:
Our Saviors Lutheran Church Austin, Minnesota

BURIAL
Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home, 27 SEP 2017

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Gladys Constance Hanson

Gladys Constance Hanson, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society in Austin, Minnesota.

Gladys was born October 14, 1921, in Hayfield, Minnesota the daughter of Chris and Mary (Peterson) Mogen. Following graduation from Hayfield high school in 1939, she worked in Rochester and Austin. On October 2, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lester Hanson in Hayfield. Together the couple raised 2 daughters. Gladys enjoyed her role as wife, mother, and homemaker. She spent 13 years traveling and wintering in Arizona.

In 2009 she moved into Primrose Retirement Facility in Austin. Gladys was a charter member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Gladys liked to square dance, play cards especially bridge. She traveled many places including two trips to Europe. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Gladys is survived by her daughter Julie (Richard) Borman of Fresno, California; son-in-law Duane Dahlback of Austin, MN; six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; sister Marlys Steward of Faribault, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester on November 2, 2016, her daughter Diane in 2000, her brother Cleo Mogen, her sister and brother-in-law Evelyn (Earl) Whittington, and two sisters-in-law Marvel Mogen and Eileen Samuelson. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Karen Behling, Intern Pastor Anders Nelson, and Pastor Scott Borman co-officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Memorials can be directed to Our Savior’s Building Fund. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Obituary

Donald Richard Hoffman, age 85 of Austin, Minnesota died Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

He was born April 12, 1932 in Austin, the son of Delbert and Rose (Anderson) Hoffman. Don attended Columbus Grade School and St. Augustine High School, graduating in 1951. He then attended Austin Junior College and went to work for the Austin Police Department. Don served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On May 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Patricia Halligan at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Their union was blessed with four children and 60 years of marriage.

Don was proud to be a member of the Austin Police Department. He retired as Austin’s Police Chief on June 30, 1990. Don loved woodworking and did some cement work on the side. He was an avid reader and loved to travel. A lifelong resident of Austin, he belonged to the V.F.W., Queen of Angels Catholic Church, and was instrumental in starting the Austin Police Department Chaplain Association and the Police Auxiliary. His friends and family will miss him dearly.

Survivors include his wife Patricia Hoffman of Austin; his son Mark (Kathy) Hoffman of LaPorte, Minnesota, his daughters Shelly (Rick) Hovland of Waseca, Minnesota, Jill Wagner of Austin, and Gretchen (Greg) Beckel, also of Austin; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Delbert and Rose Hoffman and two brothers, Bob and Delbert.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website

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#1:

Arnold T. Felper, 81, of Riceville, Iowa, died Monday, October 2, 2017, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017, at Chester United Lutheran Church in Chester, Iowa, with Pastor Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be in LeRoy Cemetery in LeRoy, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Riceville. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the time of service Friday at the church.

SOURCE: Mason City Globe Gazette, 4 OCT 2017

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Arnold T. Felper

September 12, 1936 -- October 2, 2017 (age 81)

Arnold T. Felper, 81, of Riceville, Iowa died Monday, October 2, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017, at Chester United Lutheran Church in Chester, Iowa, with Pastor Dan Christensen officiating. Burial will be in LeRoy Cemetery in LeRoy, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Riceville. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the time of service Friday at the church.

Arnold was born to Thomas and Lois (Stanbro) Felper in LeRoy, Minnesota, on September 12, 1936. He grew up on a farm in the Riceville area where he also attended country school. He enlisted in the Army from 1957-1959. He attended basic training in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. He spent 18 months in Hanau, Germany where he was a mechanic and performed maintenance on Army vehicles.

Arnold married his sweetheart Mardella (Tebay) Felper on May 19, 1957 at the East St. Olaf Church in Byron, MN. They moved onto a farm near Riceville where they have resided ever since. He enjoyed life on the farm which included milking cows, growing corn and beans, doing custom work of combining beans and corn, and windrowing oats and hay. He rented the land out and then worked for the city of Riceville for 22 years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and entertaining his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed tractor pulls, the annual Spencer Fair, farm sales, visiting with neighbors, eating out, shopping at Wal-Mart and Fleet Farm, and watching WWE.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mardella Felper of Riceville, IA. His four children, Dan Felper of Riceville, IA; Kathy (Doug) Brown of Stewartville, MN; Dave (Ellen) Felper of Riceville, IA; and Kristy (Dan) Hockens of LeRoy, MN. Eleven grandchildren, Nikki (Felper) Bergan and Brad; Ryan Brown, Stacy (Brown) Hendershot and Roger, Kyle Brown; Mike Felper, Carly Felper, Tyler Felper, Will Felper; Megan Hockens; Amber Hockens, and Jackson Hockens. Eight great-grandchildren, Alexa, Anthony, Cheyenne, RaeLee, Parker, Draven, Levi, Keely, and one great-granddaughter on the way. One brother Amil (Leota) Felper, two sisters Alma Hickey, and Ardella (Jim) Felper, sister-in-law Wanda Dohlman,and his beloved dog Annie.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Arthur Felper, his mother-in-law and father-in-law Frantz and Olga Tebay, his brothers-in-law Gene Hickey and Don Dohlman, and his nephews Art Foster and Lynn Dohlman.

SOURCE: Hindt Funeral Home website

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Ruth Rademacher, 87, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died September 30, 2017.

She was a long-time resident of Robbinsdale, but had for the past five years resided at Covenant Village, Golden Valley, Minnesota. She was recently diagnosed with age-related dementia, but even as the disease progressed, she was always friendly and pleasant to be around. She had been a resident of St. Therese in New Hope, Minnesota, for four months before her death.

As a child she was a tap dancer and performed occasionally even as an adult. After college, Ruth taught grade school for several years before heading off to Harvard to earn her master’s degree in psychology. She retired more than a decade ago from her position as school psychologist in the Hopkins School District. Ruth was foremost a lover of dogs, specifically of Boston terriers. She bred and showed her Boston terriers for several years, winning both in the show ring and occasionally in obedience competition. She was an active member of the Minneapolis Boston Terrier Club for many years and enjoyed frequent visits by her friends with a Boston in tow.

Her parents and her brother predeceased her. She is survived by three cousins and many friends who enjoyed her wit and sense of humor, along with her warm affection for all she met.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Church of St. Austin, 41st Avenue North and Thomas Avenue North, Minneapolis. Interment will be in Shakopee Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church.

Memorials are preferred to Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly, the Church of St. Austin or the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel in Robbinsdale is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 4 OCT 2017

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Ruth M. Rademacher

May 24, 1930 - September 30, 2017

Ruth M. Rademacher, aged 87 of Robbinsdale, died September 30, 2017.

Her parents and her brother predeceased her.

She is survived by three cousins and many friends who enjoyed her wit and sense of humor along with her warm affection for all she met.

She was a long-time resident of Robbinsdale, but had for the past five years resided at Covenant Village. She was recently diagnosed with age related dementia, but even as the disease progressed, she was always friendly and pleasant to be around. She had been a resident of St. Therese in New Hope for four months before her death.

As a child she was a tap dancer and performed occasionally even as an adult. After college, Ruth taught grade school for several years before heading off to Harvard to earn her Master’s degree in psychology. She retired more than a decade ago from her position as school psychologist in the Hopkins school district.

Ruth was foremost a lover of dogs, specifically of Boston Terriers. She bred and showed her Boston Terriers for several years, winning both in the show ring and occasionally in obedience competition. She was an active member of the Minneapolis Boston Terrier Club for many years and enjoyed frequent visits by her friends with a Boston in tow.

Memorial donations may be made to:
The Church of St. Austin
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers

SOURCE: Gerty-Delmore Funeral Home website
Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels, Inc
Robbinsdale, MN

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Betty Foster, 88, formerly of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Betty was born March 13, 1929, at Wahpeton, North Dakota, the daughter of George and Nora (Stein) Schroeder. She graduated from high school and married Donald Dean Foster on July 7, 1947, in Wahpeton. The Fosters lived in Bremerton, Washington, while Donald was in the U.S. Navy, before moving to Brownsdale.

Betty was a homemaker and also worked as an aide at the Brownsdale Elementary School as well as working at KAAL-TV6 in Austin as a cleaning lady. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale and was active in the Ladies Aid.

The Fosters enjoyed camping and Betty was an avid reader and liked doing word puzzles. She kept a journal throughout her life, making daily entries in her diary. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Betty is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Bonnie Foster, Rochester, Minnesota; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Jerome Evans, Dexter, Minnesota, and Connie and Wendel Sprung, Rose Creek, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; a son, Glenn; and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, with the Rev. Ronald Prigge officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 5 OCT 2017

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Funeral notice: Virginia O. Dale, 92

Virginia O. Dale, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Service: 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Cornerstone Church in Austin with Pastor David Simerson officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call 1/2 hour before the service at the church on Friday.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 5 OCT 2017

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Virginia Ollie Dale, 92

Virginia Ollie Dale, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Virgie was born June 17, 1925, in Austin, to John and Florence (Hangge) Delhanty. She grew up in Austin and married James Dale on Dec. 18, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

Virgie served as a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Scout leader, and was active in the Parent Teacher’s League. She loved to cook and bake, enjoyed gardening and canning, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her faith in God sustained her in life and it was her desire that her children and grandchildren would love and serve the Lord.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sue (Joe) Bellrichard, Austin, and Gina (Scott) Everson, Austin; six grandchildren, Quien, Chad, Brent, Bridget, Josh, and Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Carissa, Christopher, and Cole; a great-granddog, Red; a brother, Burly (Janet) Delhanty, Austin; and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Dale; daughter, Sandy Kjarland; great-granddaughter, Angel Dale; and granddog, Tess.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Cornerstone Church with Pastor David Simerson officiating. Friends may call one-half hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 6 OCT 2017

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Pending Notice: Richard Joseph Kelley, 93

Richard Joseph Kelley, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at his home in Austin.

Arrangements are pending with Mayer Funeral Home.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 6 OCT 2017

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Obituary for Richard Joseph Kelley

Richard Joseph Kelley, age 93, of Austin, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.

Richard was born December 5, 1923 in Austin to Daniel Kelley and Loretta (Gorman) Kelley. He graduated from Waterloo High School in Waterloo, Iowa where he was an avid basketball player. Richard had been invited to play professional basketball but chose to protect and serve his country during World War II.

Richard married the love of his life, Isabel Flanders. She passed away in 1969. Together they had two children, Tim and Mary. Richard was a longtime member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. In 1974, he married Tillie Svenson. Richard retired from Weyerhaeuser in 1984 after working there for 30 years. Richard and Tillie moved to Babbitt, Minnesota and made that their home together until they moved to Arizona in 1991. They then moved back to Austin in 2005 to be closer to their family and back to a smaller community. Wherever their home was, they made sure to enjoy life to its fullest.

Richard had many hobbies that he enjoyed. Most important were fishing with family and friends, and building Ham Radios. In his later years, he looked forward to his daily visits from his great grandson, Ayden. His smile would light up a room the moment Ayden walked in.

Survivors include his daughter, Mary (Jay) Evenson, Austin; daughter-in-law, Chrystine Kelley, Colorado; grandchildren, Skyler Evenson, Elizabeth Evenson, Abby Evenson, Emily Evenson, Cory Shuster, Erin Villanueva, Christopher (Christina) Kelley; great grandchildren, Ayden Evenson, Jack Evenson, Kayson Shuster, Rya Shuster, Jonah Kelley, Tyler Kelley, Kendall Villanueva.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger Kelley; son, Tim Kelley; first wife, Isabel; second wife, Tillie.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, October 9, 2017, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. There will be a 3:30 pm rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 3-5 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home
SEE ALSO: Austin Daily Herald, 8 OCT 2017

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April 21, 1930 - September 30, 2017

James Walter Pinkava, 87, of rural Brownsdale, Minnesota died at his home on September 30, 2017.

James was born on April 21, 1930 in Austin, Minnesota to Edward and Lura (Lonergan) Pinkava.

Jim lived on the family farm all of his life. He was very proud of the fact that the farm had been in the family for 125 years. He could always be found outside from sun up to sundown no matter the weather. Jim was a simple man that loved his family and farming.

He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Lura Pinkava; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Vernon Tapp; brother-in-law, Elmer Dittmer; and son-in-law, Kevin Hultgren.

James is survived by his children: Joe (Kim) Pinkava, Austin, MN; Harold (Alison) Pinkava, Hampton, GA; Charles (Michelle) Pinkava, Austin, MN; Amy (Bryan Kruckenberg) Pinkava-Hultgren, Austin, MN; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one step great grandchild; siblings: Edyth Dittmer, Austin, MN; Frank Pinkava, Moorhead, MN; and Edward Pinkava, Austin, MN; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 5th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Shari Mason officiating. Interment will be at the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and for one hour before the service on Thursday.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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March 11, 1950 - September 28, 2017

Beverly J. Webber, 67 of Austin, Minnesota, died suddenly at her home on Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Beverly was born March 11, 1950 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Elaine (Skogebo) Webber. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1968. Bev worked at Hormel Foods, retiring in the spring of 2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Sr. and Elaine Webber; brother, Richard Webber, Jr. and nephew, Zackerias Cruz.

Bev is survived by her siblings: Trudie (Alfredo) Cruz, Sioux Falls, SD, Douglas (Sandy) Webber, Plymouth, MN, and LuAnn (Scott) Schmidt, Willmar, MN; sister-in-law: Jolene Webber, Ames, IA; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 3rd at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Interment will be at Cedar City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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March 06, 1922 - September 26, 2017

U.S. Veteran

Reverend Glennys C. Knutson, 95, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in New Brighton, Minnesota.

Glennys C. Knutson was born March 6, 1922, to Ben C. and Lettie (Thompson) Knutson on the family farm two miles north of Radcliffe, Iowa. He was baptized and completed the rite of confirmation at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, Iowa. In 1939 he graduated from the Radcliffe Public Schools. He was the oldest of three children, having one brother and one sister. His mother passed away when he was 10. His father later was united in marriage to Gertie Bjerkestrand. She became an excellent mother to the children.

School days were a busy time. In addition to school activities there were chores on the farm. In September 1939 Glennys began attending Iowa State College majoring in Agricultural Education. An earlier experience caused him to rethink his goal. While looking at a beautiful field of grain ready for harvest, he recalled the words "the fields are white unto harvest, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest." He eventually decided this was a nudge into the ministry. He transferred to St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and began preparing for the Seminary. He loved St. Olaf College, worked at several jobs, played bassoon in the St. Olaf Orchestra, and was on the track team. But for him the most important reward was meeting Margaret Olson with whom he fell in love and later married.

During his senior year, he was accepted as a student at Luther Seminary. He was about to be drafted, even though seminary students were exempt, so he chose to enlist in the Army, which gave him a chance to finish his senior year at St. Olaf. He graduated in 1943 and two weeks later was in the U. S. Army. After basic training with the medics, the Army sent him to the University of Wisconsin for training in military government. In March 1944, he was sent overseas to the European Theater and assigned to General Eisenhower's Mission to Norway. The Unit included American, British and Norwegian soldiers and was under British Command, with HQ in London. This was during the flying bomb and rocket attacks. After suffering three direct hits, the Unit moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, and Glennys became the liaison between London and Scotland. He went through more than 150 bombing attacks without injury. At the war's end, he was one of the first 10 U. S. soldiers to leave for Norway.

Norway was an interesting experience, particularly to be around people who had been freed from an army of occupation. They were so thankful to be free, and relief supplies brought in were appreciated. He remembers how thankful they were to have real coffee again. After the 99th Infantry Battalion left Norway, he was assigned to the Military Attache’s office in the American Embassy where he continued until returning to the States for his discharge from the Army on April 26, 1946.

On August 4, 1946, he and Margaret Olson were united in marriage at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Jackson. (In August 2017 they celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary.) In September 1946, he began his studies at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduating in 1949. The class was mostly returned veterans. His Internship was brief because of being a veteran, and was served in Vienna, South Dakota. During the Seminary days, their first daughter, Mary Margaret, was born.

On June 12, 1949, he was ordained by Bishop N. Astrup Larson at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe, Iowa, having accepted a call to First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and Trinity Lutheran Church, Linn Grove, Iowa. Sioux Rapids and Linn Grove were great places and he learned from a practical exposure the many facets of ministry. While in the Sioux Rapids/Linn Grove parish, daughters, Carol Ann and Sandra Jean, were born. As much as they enjoyed the two churches, the day came when they were challenged to move, having received a call to become the founding pastor of a new congregation on the west side of Austin, Minnesota. The call was accepted and the family moved at the end of January, 1953.

The Home Mission Department promised to finance the mission up to $100,000 with the challenge the congregation, yet to be established, would do its best to become self-supporting in six months. It was a goal and one they met. They were given liberty to make most of their own decisions.

Being a part of that program was enriching for members. On Labor Day 1953, the congregation was organized, and construction of the first unit began. He said he didn't believe any pastor could have had a more rewarding experience than the one given him to be part of such an adventure. It is a great congregation with a world-wide mission. Their youngest daughter, Barbara Ruth, was born in Austin. The entire family was thrilled to be part of this adventure. He also served on the Austin School Board for nine years, an experience he loved and was glad to be part of. All four girls received their education in Austin, and think of Austin as home. In 2014, Glennys received recognition at the church convention for having been ordained for 65 years.

He leaves to mourn, his wife Margaret, his four daughters, Mary Margaret (Dan Dunsworth), Carol Ann Lueben (Richard Johnson), Sandra Jean (Robert Voelker) and Barbara Ruth (Stephen Claussen); 10 grand-children: Emily Dunsworth, Karl Lueben, Peder Lueben, Joseph Lueben, Kyrie Voelker, Kaia Kossman, Solveig Voelker McGhee, Mari Sayler, Samuel Claussen and Karin Claussen; five great-grandchildren: Anna and Owen Kossman, Tony Pledger, Myron Sayler and Leo Lueben. He also leaves one brother: Caleb Knutson, Radcliffe, Iowa, and one sister: Rhoda Oscarson, Long Beach, California.

In 2014, after living in Austin for 61 years, he and Margaret moved to an assisted living facility in New Brighton, Minnesota, to be nearer family. They considered Austin home and chose Austin as their resting place.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 30th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with the Reverend Karen Behling and the Reverend Mollie Dvorak officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post #91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Good Earth Village, or Luther Seminary. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Patricia Anderson, age 76 of Austin, Minnesota died Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Our House Memory Care.

Patricia Rumsey was born on May 25, 1941 in Austin to Bernard and Lucille (Bly) Rumsey.

On June 2, 1957, she married Leonard Kruger. The couple later divorced. On November 28, 1969, Pat was united in marriage to Darrell Anderson. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping, fishing, bingo, and family gatherings at "The Land", and she liked to listen to old country music. Pat enjoyed her role as housewife and mother to her eight children. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her children Stephen Anderson (Peka) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Anita Deyo of Austin, Brenda (Mark) Pogones of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Cynthia Hnatyszyn of Austin, Lenora Lewis of Arlington, Washington, Scott (Cheri) Kruger of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, John Kruger (Pam Vaughn) of Mapleview, Minnesota, Deanna (Mike) Bustad of Taopi, Minnesota; 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Lucille Rumsey, her brothers and a sister, and her grandsons Mark Hnatyszyn Jr. and Caidon Michael Bustad.

A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at “The Land” in Lansing, Minnesota, 26238 547th Avenue, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Interment will be at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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LOUIS F. KING

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 22, 1930, at one o'clock at the home and two o'clock at the High Forest church, for Mr. Louis F. King of Pleasant Valley who passed away Friday evening at his old home. He was laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him several years ago.

Rev. Bedford of Stewartville had charge of the services.

Deceased was born in Buffalo, New York, in the year 1846, and at the age of twelve years, came to southern Minnesota with his parents, where the remainder of his life was spent.

He was united in marriage to Amanda Matheny, of Chatfield, Minnesota, in 1875 and to this union were born seven children, all of whom survive. They are as follows:

John L. of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. John Conway of Dexter, Minnesota, Luella K. Burnell of Boston, Mass., Mrs. D. J. Meinen of Spring Valley, Minn., Robert E. of Dexter, Samuel E. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Mrs. Chris Johnson of Dexter.

There are also left to mourn, nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also two brothers and one sister. They are B.F. King of Austin, Minnesota, Jesse A. King of Riverside, California, and Mrs. Katherine Drake of Dexter, Minnesota.

During his days of suffering, Mr. King showed untold fortitude and cheerfulness. He has lived a long and useful life, and with his passing away another of the pioneer settlers of Mower county has left us.

SOURCE: Mower County News, Thur. 6-26-1930, page-12, col. 5 & 6
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Obituary for Mrs. Louis F. King “Amanda”

Mrs. Louis F. King of Pleasant Valley, who died Saturday of cancer, was laid to rest in the presence of a very large attendance of sympathizing friends in the High Forest cemetery Monday.

Mrs. King was a kind and loving mother and enjoyed the love and esteem of all who knew her. Her maiden name was Amanda Metheny.

She was born in Fillmore county, on April 17, 1858, and married to Mr. King on October 12, 1875. The husband and six children: John, Carrie, Lulu, Maude, Robert and Samuel survive her, to mourn her departure. She joined the M. E. Church in Pleasant Valley eight years ago.

SOURCE: Mower county Transcript, Wed. 2-09-1898

NOTE: her obituary says she had six children. There were really seven, as her husband's obit states. See Ancestry.com for a photo of the whole family.

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Funeral notice: Evelyn Lorraine Bracken, 91

Evelyn Lorraine Bracken, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 with her family by her side.

Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Groleau officiating.

Visitation: The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church and also at a luncheon following the service at the church on Saturday.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 OCT 2017

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Evelyn Lorraine Bracken

March 30, 1926 - October 3, 2017

Obituary for Evelyn Lorraine Bracken

Evelyn Lorraine Bracken, 91, of Austin, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 with her family by her side.

She was born March 30, 1926 in Austin, Minnesota. She married Jim Bracken on July 9, 1949. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and her parents Art and Mary Meyer. Evelyn was a 1944 graduate of Austin High School.

After high school, Evelyn went to Washington DC to work for the Navy Division during WWII. She then traveled to Memphis, Tennessee and worked for the Mendle Printing Company, where she typed individual solicitation letters. This was before copy machines and computers, of course. Returning to Austin, she started working for P9 taking dictation and later the Hormel Company in the Dairy Pack. The family enjoyed their time together and had a lot of laughs at their Cedar Lake cottage near Faribault.

As a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Evelyn served on the church council and was an active member of the Ladies Aide. She also served as Zone President of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) for many years. She enjoyed her Thursday Lunch Bunch get-togethers.

Evelyn is survived by her four children; Parker (Maxine) Bracken, Austin, Pat (Jane) Bracken, Deerfield Beach, Florida, Bob (Larkie) Bracken, Austin, and Mary Jo (Drew) Witteborg, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Lisa Elliott, David (Sherry) Bracken, James (Arial) Bracken, Katie (Braden) Miller, Billy Bracken, Marty Witteborg and Carl Witteborg. Step grandson, Justin Halverson. She also has six great-grandchildren: Jasmine, Julia, Parker, Rose, Harrison and Simon. Evelyn has a brother, Robert Meyer, Austin.

Funeral services will be held 11 am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. James Groleau officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church and also at a luncheon following the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Our House Memory Care and Primrose Retirement Community.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 5 OCT 2017

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Funeral notice: DeLoris Jean Steward, 92

DeLoris Jean Steward, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Elizabeth Endicott officiating.

Visitation: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, until the time of the service at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Inurnment: London Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 OCT 2017

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DeLoris Jean Steward

April 16, 1925 - October 02, 2017

DeLoris Jean Steward, 92 of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, October 2, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems- Austin.

DeLoris was born April 16, 1925 at Northwood, Iowa, the daughter of Ole and Ruth (Larson) Anderson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1943. Her first husband, William Olson, Sr. died in the Philippines during World War II. DeLoris was married to Maurice C. Steward on August 24, 1946 at Spring Valley, MN. She worked as a waitress at Lansing Corners and Tommy’s Supper Club, and she worked with Kermit Watts on catering food for Hormel.

DeLoris enjoyed knitting and crocheting and she liked to cook. She loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Ruth Anderson; husband, Maurice Steward; son, Bud Steward; grandson, Chadwick Thompson; sisters, Mildred Lee, Kay Daly and Lorraine Anderson; brothers, George Anderson, Duwayne Anderson and LuVern Anderson.

DeLoris is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: William and Linda Olson, Ft. Myers, FL; Tyrone and Suzanne Steward, Rochester, MN; daughters and sons-in-law: Dawn and Bob Hoffman, Austin, MN; Kim and Didicus Guzman, Austin, MN; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister: Delphia Srsen, Austin, MN and brother: Gerald Anderson, Austin, MN; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Inurnment will be at the London Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Saturday morning from 10:00 am until the time of the service.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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May 17, 1925 - October 05, 2017

CLEAR LAKE, IOWA -- Bernice Ethel Pike, 92, Clear Lake, died Thursday, October 05, 2017 at the I.O.O.F. Home, Mason City, Iowa.

A private graveside inurnment will be Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, with Pastor David Byrd officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2017, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Iowa Chapter.

Bernice was born May 17, 1925, in Leroy, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Lida (Jones) Peters. She married Warren Pike who later preceded her in death on July 23, 1984.

A graduate of Riceville High School in 1943, Bernice attended Mason City Junior College before earning her degree from Luther College in Decorah. She taught country school for two years and then taught in the McIntire and Riceville area. When the family moved to Clear Lake she substitute taught in the Clear Lake School District and later worked as a secretary for Bertrum Cooper & Co., Richard Jones CPA and Russell Mott CPA for over 30 years.

Raising six children got her involved in the community including serving on the Clear Lake School Board and acting as President during the late 70's and early 80's. She volunteered for an adult literacy program, was a nursing home advocate to help improve the conditions, placed flags on the graves of veterans that didn't have them on the appropriate days, and was a member of the First Congregational Church in Clear Lake.

Bernice loved being with her children and grandchildren and had a great sense of humor while also being a disciplinarian. She loved watching sports, including going to Arizona to visit sons David and Dana, and going to the Phoenix Suns games. She loved her home, gardening, cooking for family and friends and having friends in for coffee and homemade chocolate cake.

Bernice is survived by her children David (Cheryle) Pike of Goodyear, AZ, Doug Pike of Clear Lake, Dana (Terra) Pike of Phoenix, AZ, Dennis Pike of Spirit Lake, and Darwin Pike of Spirit Lake; five grandchildren, Cassidy Pals, Jason Pike, Brianna Wiesner, Lauren Pike, and Morgan Pike; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Nathan and Madeline Pals, Sophia Pike.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lida Peters; husband, Warren; daughter, Dianna Pike (1989), and a sister, May Kinter.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake, IA 50428. 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com.

SOURCE: Mason City [Iowa] Globe Gazette, 7 OCT 2017

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Ramsey P. Johnson, age 88 of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2017, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin surrounded by his loving family.

Ramsey Paul Johnson was born December 21, 1928, in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Arthur and Edith (Larson) Johnson. Ramsey graduated from Lynd, Minnesota High School in 1946. He entered the United States Army in January 1950, serving until May of 1952 and attaining the rank of corporal.

On June 26, 1951, Ramsey married Jeanine Stelter in Island Lake Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. Ramsey continued his education at Mankato State and then at the University of Minnesota graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science. He attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota where he received a Master in Agriculture. After completing his military duty, Ramsey taught in Danube, Brownton and later at Blue Earth. In 1968, he left teaching and started a sales career with Allied Mills in Pocahontas, Iowa before moving to Austin where he taught for three years at the Austin Vo-Tech, before starting his career in insurance sales. He sold insurance products for Farm Bureau and Blue Cross/Blue Shield for over thirty years, retiring in 2013.

He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, the American Legion Post 91, Sertoma Club and the Austin Noon Lions Club and loved to travel the country in his RV. Ramsey will be missed by all who knew him.

Ramsey is survived by his wife, Jeanine Johnson of Austin; son, Kevin (Susan) Johnson of Great Falls, Montana; two grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Private family graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota with Military Honors by American Legion Post 91. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Obituary for Samuel King

KING

At his home in Dexter, Sunday, May 22, 1904, of old age, Samuel King, aged 81 years.

He was born in Sussex county England, November 11, 1822, and grew to manhood there. He came to Buffalo, New York in 1840, and engaged in the brick business. He was married in 1847 to Miss Caroline H. Miller, a native of Germany.

In 1855 he bought a farm in Evans, Erie county, New York and in the fall of 1858 he came west with his wife and seven children to his farm of 320 acres which he had purchased near High Forest. He built a small log house and moved in. He raised his first crop of wheat in 1859. He built a good stone house in 1860. In 1869 he traded his farm for land in the town of Sargeant where he removed and where he lived until a few years ago when he moved into Dexter village.

He was one of the pioneers of Sargeant. Mrs. King died in September 1893. Six sons and a daughter survive. Ben F. King of this city is a son.

SOURCE: Mower County Transcript. Wed. 6-01-1904, page 3, col. 4

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Obituary for Caroline H. King

KING. -- In Dexter village, Wednesday, October 18, Mrs. Caroline H., wife of Samuel King, 68 years old. Her maiden name was Miller. She was born in Germany, on March 20, 1825. She came to America with her parents when 12 years of age.

She was married at Buffalo, New York, in 1847 to Samuel King. They came west to High Forest in the fall pf 1858, moving to the farm in Sargeant township in 1868. In 1887 they moved into Dexter village to get needed relief from farm work.

They had seven children, one girls and six boys. Two of the boys, Charles E. and Samuel R., now live in New Tacoma, Washington. The other five children live in this county. All the children were present at the time of their mother's death except George W.

Funeral services were conducted in the church on Friday by Rev. S. N. McAdoo of Austin, and were very largely attended. Mrs. King was first taken sick last November, but was around until about two months ago.

She was a great sufferer during the last weeks of her life; from a cancerous tumor which caused her death.

She was a member of the Methodist church for the last 25 years. She was kindhearted, always willing to help in sickness and trouble and had a large circle of warm friends. She was a kind mother and neighbor. She was reconciled to her death, relieving her of this world of sin and sorrow.

NOTICE

The bereaved husband and chidlren of the deceased Mrs. Samuel King, of Dexter, wish to offer a card of thanks to the many friends who assisted them so kindly through her sickness and burial. -- SAMUEL KING.

SOURCE: Mower County Transcript, Wed. 10-25-1893, page 3, col. 3
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Margetta G. Byers, 92, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

She was born March 25, 1925, in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, and lived most of her life in Austin, Minnesota. She was a mother, homemaker, Avon sales person, seamstress of thousands of teddy bears donated to charity and a published poet. She was a proud grandmother of 87 grand, great, and great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.

Survivors include children, Marilyn Engstrand, Amery, Wisconsin, Raymond Byers, Astatula, Florida, Roger Byers, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Gary Byers, Green Valley, Arizona, and Linda McKown, Scottsdale; and sisters, Evelyn Doubek, Austin, and Betty Lou Mullenbach, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her cremated remains will be placed in the columbarium wall in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wis., alongside her husband, Leonard. In loving memory of our mother, grant her peace.

Memorial gifts can be designated for cancer research through the Mayo Clinic.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 OCT 2017

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Donald Joseph Kral, 89, of Myrtle, Minnesota, died on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

He was born on March 27, 1928, at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Mollie (Lukes) Kral. Don attended Myrtle country school, graduated from Austin (Minnesota) High School and attended Austin Community College. He volunteered for the Merchant Marines and then served our country for two years in the U.S. Army, receiving the rank of sergeant.

Donald married Mavis Saman on May 3, 1953, in Austin. They enjoyed 42 years together before she died in 1995. He had been a Hormel employee in Austin for more than 46 years. In addition to his work at Hormel, Donald and his brother Roger farmed and raised cattle together. It always put a smile on our face when “the boss” arrived at the farm. He helped on the farm late into his life, and especially enjoyed harvesting corn.

He was loyal to his community, active in Lodge #44 for more than 86 years, served many years on the Myrtle Village Council, and loved and promoted spending time at the Wooden and Brick halls.

He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles clubs. He found enjoyment in fishing —Crane Lake trips especially — and traveling, dancing, polka music, baking, and being with family and friends.

Don was a hardworking, conservative farmer who was loyal to everything he believed, and was extremely generous, sharing what he could with others.

Don is survived by his children, Mary Jo Walk (LaMar Staloch) of Glenville, Minnesota, and Greg Kral (Tracy Jahnke) Glenville; brother, Roger (Bonita “Gill”) Kral of Glenville; grandchildren, Sarah (Nick) DiGregorio of Atlanta, Georgia, Mindy (Nick) Williamson of Austin, Mike (Erin) Neilon of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nicholas (Suzy) Walk of St Louis Park, Minnesota, Tony Walk of Glenville, Miranda (Brandon) Diedrich of Kensett, Iowa, Molly Kral of Austin, and Spencer Kral (Amanda Rahn) of Glenville; great-grandchildren, Gia, Lilly, Charlie, Kaya, Scarlett, Cullen, Kennedy, Cate, Soren, Rhett, and Ben; nephew, Tim Kral of New Hope, Minnesota; niece, Colleen (Chuck) Miller and family of Albertville, Minnesota; and cousin, Connie Frydenlund (John Covell) and family of Chicago, Illinois.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mollie Kral; wife, Mavis Kral in 1995; and daughter, Marcia Neilon in 2004.

A time for remembering and sharing the life of Donald Joseph Kral will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Bohemian Brick Hall, 17509 850th Ave., Glenville.

Don will be honored for his military service during a private family ceremony.

Donald generously gifted his body to Mayo Clinic, which so enriches the studies of those in medical fields. Private interment will be at a later date at the Bohemian National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Lodge 44 for the Brick Hall Restoration and Care.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 OCT 2017

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Lucy C. Theobald, 95, of Stewartville, Minnesota, died of natural causes on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at the Stewartville Care Center, where she had been a resident since June 2016.

Lucille Cecelia Adams was born on Sept. 20, 1922, in Meyer, Iowa, to Edward and Pauline (Hemann) Adams. She grew up in rural Meyer and attended country school and was later employed as a nanny and housekeeper in Austin, Minnesota. Lucy was married on June 23, 1943, to Ambrose A. Theobald in Stacyville, Iowa. The couple farmed and lived in the Stacyville area and farmed in northern Iowa before moving to rural Stewartville in 1970, where they continued to raise their family and make their home. During those years besides farming and milking cows, Lucy raised and butchered chickens, ducks and geese for sale, one year selling 1,600 chickens.

Ambrose was employed for a number of years at Weyerhauser Co. in Austin and was employed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for a few years. Mr. Theobald died on April 22, 1992. Lucy was employed in food services at the Stewartville Care Center for over 25 years until her retirement in 2000.

She was a longtime member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville, where she was active in the CCW activities. She did upholstery repair for a number of years from her home and every fall baked apple pies for sale that her many customers and family members enjoyed all winter from their freezers. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds in her yard and always provided “comfort food” for anyone who came to her house. Her freezer always had apple pies and the cookie jar was always full at “Cookie Grandma’s.” Lucy loved time spent with family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandson.

Lucy is survived by three daughters and four sons, Shirley Theobald of Rochester, Minnesota, Bob (Veronica) of Stewartville, Neil of Dodge Center, Minnesota, Corwyn “Cork” (Ruth) of Austin, Norb of Stewartville, Mary (Darrell) Cheney of Nashwauk, Minnesota, and Pam (Kirk) Dudycha of Rochester; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; three sisters and four brothers, Don (Doris) Adams and Alex Adams both of Riceville, Iowa, Agnes Domino of Adams, Minnesota, Gladys Severson of Tacoma, Washington, Virginia Lundberg of Austin, Harry (Jeanie) Adams of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Edward (Liz) Adams of Waverly, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose; her parents; and brother, Harold Adams.

A Mass of Christian burial for Lucy will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville with the Rev. John Wilmot officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery in Stewartville. A time of visitation will be held from 4-7 on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday morning.

Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville. www.griffin-gray.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 OCT 2017

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Nathan E. Naatz, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at his home on his farm.

Nathan was born December 28, 1940, in Austin, the son of Eric and Ruth (Lien) Naatz. He lived on the farm his entire life. Nathan was the fourth generation of the Naatz family to make a living farming this land. On Oct. 12, 1963, he was united in marriage to Norma Bonnes at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. The couple raised four children. Nathan and Norma enjoyed going to Farm Fest every August. After retirement, they also enjoyed bus trips to Branson, Missouri. Nathan tolerated camping with children and grandchildren. His friends and family will miss him dearly.

Nathan is survived by his wife, Norma Naatz of Austin; his children, Kimberle (Richard) Nelson of Hayfield, Minnesota, Duane (Connie Krebsbach) Naatz of Austin, Diane (Bill Swallow) Meek of Austin, and Karen (Willie) Naatz of Mantorville, Minnesota; grandchildren, J.J. and Jessica Meek and their children, Axel and Maverick, Steven Van Buskirk, Dylan (Mariah Cyphers) VanBuskirk, Tyler and Blake Naatz, Tristin, Trace, Brodee and Wyatt Naatz; step-grandchildren Jennifer (Travis) Hodgman and their children Denver and Maren, Jessica (Brendon) McKeever, Laura (Drew) Buehler and their daughter Nicci, Lora (Isaac) Skelton and their children Lila and Jax.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric and Ruth Naatz; his sister, Elaine Naatz; his grandson, Joshua Naatz; and his beloved fur baby, Big Dude.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 57043 300th St., Waltham, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jesse Krusemark officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church, and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials can be directed to the recipient of the 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, 10 OCT 2017

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Arthur Robert “Bob” Guy passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2017, in Chandler, Arizona, surrounded by his wife and four children after living a blessed life of 92 years.

Bob Guy was born April 27, 1925, and grew up on the family farm west of Austin, Minnesota, and attended Austin High School. After serving in the U.S. Army in World War II he returned to buy his own farm just south of the family farm in the Oakland area. There, he and his wife, high school sweetheart Rose (Brown), raised their four children. Bob was a respected and well-known leader in the farming community during the late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s.

In the mid-1960s Bob bought the John Deere dealership in Arlington, Minnesota, and lived there until returning to Austin in the early 80’s to care for his aging parents, George A. (Art) and Laurette Sievers Guy. Upon returning to Austin, Bob continued working in the John Deere business until retiring. He was also active in the Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Elks Club.

In 2000, Bob and Rose moved to Chandler to escape Minnesota winters, play more golf (their passion) and be closer to their children who live in Arizona.

Bob is survived by Rose, his beloved wife of nearly 74 years; their four children, Bob Guy (Mary Ellen) Scottsdale, Arizona, Mary Litfin (Butch) Green Valley, Arizona, Stephen Guy (Elaine Leonetti-Guy) Chandler, and Susan Guy, St. Peter, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Messages to family and friends may be sent to: http://buelermortuary.com/arthur-bob-r-guy

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 11 OCT 2017

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Pending notice: Richard Magnuson, 75

Richard Magnuson, 75, of rural Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Services are pending with Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 11 OCT 2017

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Richard “Dick” Dean Magnuson, age 75 of rural Austin, Minnesota died Monday, October 9, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

He was born June 30, 1942 in Blooming Prairie, the son of Selmer and Gertrude (Paulson) Magnuson. Dick grew up in rural Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and attended Blooming Prairie High School, graduating in 1960.

On December 28, 1962, he married Judy Haney in Austin. The couple later divorced. Dick worked many years at Wilson & Co. (Farmstead Foods) meat packing industry in Albert Lea, and retired from Cybex in Owatonna after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, softball, and playing huckleybuck at the bowling alley. Dick will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his children Troy (Robin) Magnuson of Savage, MN, Terri (Kurt) Underwood of Blooming Prairie, MN, and Tim Magnuson of Grand Rapids, MN; brothers Nathan (Verna) Magnuson of Blooming Prairie, MN, Kenneth Magnuson of Zumbrota, MN, and twin brother Ronald (Mary) Magnuson of Colleyville, TX; four grandchildren Shelby (Lance) Meier, Logan Underwood, Alee Magnuson, and Cole Magnuson; two great-grandchildren Marli and Nolan Meier, also survived by his former wife Judy Magnuson of rural Austin, MN, her mother Loretta Haney of Austin, MN, and her sisters Sharon (Ken) Christenson of Austin, MN, Renee (Marvin) Jensen of Kasson, MN.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Jonas Haney, sister-in-law Lois Magnuson, and brother-in-law Charles “Chuck” Haney.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Rev. Jeff Sandgren officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13 at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Austin. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Funeral Notice: Richard “Dick” Dean Magnuson, 75

Richard “Dick” Dean Magnuson, 75, of rural Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Service: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, with the Rev. Jeff Sandgren officiating.

Visitation: From 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Interment: Red Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Austin.

Funeral Home: Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 13 OCT 2017

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Pending notice: Gary F. Noterman, 65

Published 7:53 am Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Gary F. Noterman, 65 of Adams, Minnesota, died on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Arrangements are pending with the Adams Funeral Home.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald website, 11 OCT 2017

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Gary Frederick Noterman

October 13, 1951 - October 09, 2017

Gary F. Noterman, 65, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at the family farm south of Adams, Minnesota.

Gary was born October 13, 1951 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota to Arnold and Helen (Gerber) Noterman. He grew up on his parents’ farm in Adams Township. Gary attended Sacred Heart School in Adams, and was a graduate of Adams High School. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Austin Junior College (now Riverland Community College).

Gary was first employed at Standard Auto Parts in Rochester for several years and then returned to work in the Adams area before engaging full time in farming with his brothers. His lifelong interest in farming was one of his greatest joys.

He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church in Adams, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and an active member and current treasurer of the Southland Sportsman Club. Gary enjoyed the Minnesota Twins, working on jigsaw puzzles during Christmas time, WWII history, and taking his prize winning Road Runner to area car shows. Gary loved spending time and interacting with his nieces and nephews.

Gary is survived by his Sisters and brothers-in-law: Jane and John Merdan, Avon, MN, Teresa and Gary Smith, Decorah, IA, and Claire and Roger Simon, Adams, MN; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Gene Noterman, Adams, MN, Edward and Maureen Noterman, Adams, MN, Fredric Noterman, Taopi, MN, and Daniel and Karen Noterman, Adams, MN; Nieces and Nephews: Jennifer Merdan, Joseph (Tricia) Merdan, Sara (Matt) Janda, Eric (Erin) Merdan, Julianna (Jim) Geise, Sophia (Juan) Reyes, Vanessa Smith, Winston (Joni) Smith, Ezra Smith, Katherine Noterman, Anna Noterman, Ella Noterman, Samuel Noterman, Rachel (Kiel) Auer, Matthew Simon, Luke Simon, Marisa Simon, Emma Simon, Isaac Noterman, Maria Noterman, Molly Noterman, William Noterman and Grace Noterman; 12 Grand Nieces and Nephews; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Julie, in 2002.

A funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 14th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 4:00 PM on Friday at the Adams Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Visitation will also be at the Adams Funeral Home on Saturday from 1:00 to 1:30 PM.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Mrs. Ben King Dies
          At Rochester Today

Mrs. Ben King, Sr., of Dexter succumbed this morning at Rochester following an operation performed for a throat malady. Mrs. King had been ill for some time and was taken to Rochester yesterday for treatment.

Notice of the date of the funeral and an obituary sketch will be published later.

Austin Herald, Thur. 3-26-1931, pg. 5, col. 5

Credit: Mark Ashley

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Mrs. Ben King Dies
    At Rochester; Funeral
       To Be Held On Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. B. F. King will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the family home near Dexter and at 3 o'clock at the Methodist Church in Austin. Rev. Warner Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Mrs. King's death occurred in Rochester yesterday morning following an operation performed for a throat malady. Mrs. King had been ill for some time and was taken to Rochester Wednesday.

Anna Christiana Christianson was born in Denmark on May 1, 1862. She came to the United States with her parents when she was five years old and resided with them at Cresco, Iowa, for three years; the family then moving to Sargeant Township in Mower county, where she lived until her marriage to B.F. King on October 7, 1879.

Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. King; eight of whom, with their father, survive: E.A. King, B.A. King, and F.G. King of Sargeant Township; S. W. King of Austin, Alice King of Sargeant Township, Mrs. Henry Meyer and Mrs. Harry Zitelman of Waltham, and Mrs. Chester Barry of Tipton, Iowa. There are also eleven grandchildren. Three children: George Franklin, Lucy Henrietta, and an un-named infant, preceded their mother in death.

Mrs. King was an exceptionally fine woman and lived her life for others. She was a wonderful mother, always giving first place to her family, by whom she will be greatly missed.

She was a member of the Methodist church.

Austin Herald, Fri, 3-27-1931, pg. 8, col. 5 & 6

Credit: Mark Ashley

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