April 10, 1933 - August 21, 2018

Patricia Ann (Gerhart) Maly, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Wildwood Grove Assisted Living in Leroy, Minnesota.

Patricia was born on April 10, 1933, in Austin, Minnesota, to Edward Sr. and Beatrice (Clark) Gerhart. She attended Queen of Angels and Pacelli High School. She graduated in cosmetology from Austin Area Vocational-Technical School in June 1968. Later in life, Patricia studied at the Art Institute of Minneapolis, where she completed a two-year course in glass stain/engraving/etching.

She married Loddy Maly II on Aug. 8, 1953, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. They were married for 55 years and raised two sons, Loddy (Corky) Maly III and Daniel Maly. After the passing of her husband and her sons, she was cared for by her niece, Marie (Gerhart) Steichen of Spring Valley, Minnesota. She frequently referred to Marie as her “borrowed” daughter.

Patricia had numerous job interests. She worked as Justice of the Peace from 1964-66, was a waitress and a proofreader for the newspaper. But, “Patty” was best known for being a hairstylist for over 40 years. She owned Patty’s Beauty Boutique in Austin and enjoyed her loyal customers immensely. She also owned a gift and ceramic wholesale shop.

Patty enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts and sewing, She liked to bowl and sponsored a bowling team for 15 years. She particularly enjoyed making clothes for dolls and was most proud of the dress she designed and made for her niece’s wedding. As recently as 2017, she entered her handiwork in the Mower County Fair and received first, second and third place ribbons. She loved family vacations camping in South Dakota, a place she found beautiful and relaxing. She loved her dogs, Bootsie and Duke.

Patricia is survived by two daughters-in-law, Elizabeth Maly and Barb Maly, both of Austin; her sister, Betty Veldman of Austin; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Gerhart and Barbara Gerhart, both of Austin; two grandsons, Matthew (Heather) Maly of Lyle, Minnesota, and Christopher Maly of Owatonna, Minnesota; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loddy Maly II; sons, Loddy Maly III and Daniel Maly; brothers, Edward Gerhart Jr. and Chester Gerhart; brother-in-law, Richard Veldman; and her beloved dog, Bootsie.

Friends and family may call from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at Grandview Cemetery with Father James Steffes officiating. A holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for Patricia at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Mower County Humane Society. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 25 AUG 2018

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Suzanne M. Lokker, age 66 of Austin, Minnesota died Saturday evening, August 4, 2018 at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota from complications of cancer.

Suzanne Marie Holgate was born October 9, 1951, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Benjamin and Shirley (Schumacher) Holgate. She was a lifelong resident of Austin and graduated from Austin High School.

On August 12, 1995, she was united in marriage to David John Lokker in Austin and was a member of Lighthouse of Hope Church. Suzanne was born again Christian, the Lord God was Suzanne’s whole life, whatever her Lord wanted, Suzanne wanted to do it for the Lord. Suzanne’s family and friends know that Suzanne is in the loving hands of Jesus.

Survivors include, her husband, David Lokker of Austin; a brother, Mark (Linda) Holgate of Ft. Myers, Florida and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Shirley Holgate.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Lighthouse of Hope Church, 2909 Oakland Avenue West, Austin, Minnesota, with Pastor Richard Chinander, officiating. Visitation will be held for ½ hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 8 AUG 2018

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Kyle David Miller, 31, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 4, 2018, at his home after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis.

Kyle was born Nov. 2, 1986, in Austin to Linda and David Miller. He grew up in Austin and attended Austin Public Schools.

He enjoyed hunting (especially rabbits), fishing, camping, swimming, tubing, riding motorcycles and spending time with friends and family. He would love to give his parents a hard time about the Vikings and would try his best to make everyone laugh. When he could, he enjoyed working outdoors -- roofing and landscaping.

Survivors include his parents, Linda and David Miller of Austin; his grandfather, Jim Muhlbauer, Austin; aunts and uncles, Deb (Tom) Haugland, Cheryl (Jason) Muhlbauer, Joleen Muhlbauer, Stacey (Tim) Nazzaro, Lynn Miller, Diane LaRocco, Debbie Adams, John (Mary) Miller, Gary (Terri) Miller, Steve Miller and Brad Miller; step-uncles, Randy (Peggy) Tesdahl, Bob (Dorothy) Tesdahl; numerous cousins; his friends to the end, Nate Christenson, Marcus Olson and Eric Pehrson; fishing buddies, Roger Miller and Mike Pratt; and his beloved dog, Ora.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Miller; grandparents, Ruth Muhlbauer, Donald and Myrtle Miller and Newman Tesdahl; aunts and uncles, Cindy and Joyce Muhlbauer, Bill and Butch Miller and John LaRocco; and cousin, Jacob Muhlbauer.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Tom Loomis officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 7 AUG 2018

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FUNERAL NOTICE: Kyle David Miller, 31

Kyle David Miller, 31, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at his home after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Tom Loomis officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour before the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 AUG 2018

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Obituary for Mildred Marion (Collette) King

November 19, 1919 - August 5, 2018

Mildred Marion (Collette) King age 98, of Austin, died peacefully, August 5, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare.

Mildred was born November 19, 1919 in Verona, North Dakota to Frank J. Collette and Ida M. (LaFond) Collette. Her mother died when Mildred was eight years old in 1927. Her father tried to take care of all eight children with housekeepers, it didn’t work out. He decided to put them in an orphanage for a short time. By then his oldest, Clarabelle had gotten married, she took in the youngest, Dolly who was one. The other six children went into the orphanage. Their father visited as often as he could. In the meantime Frank was involved in a terrible crash, he was pronounced dead. He was in the morgue and someone saw his eye lid twitch. It took him a long time to recuperate. Two years later in 1929 Frank came and took all the children out of the orphanage and got Dolly. He moved them all to Minneapolis. In 1931 they moved to Austin and Frank got a job at Hormel.

Mildred attended Shaw School and Austin High School until she was 17 years of age. Frank asked her to leave school and get a job. Mildred got a job at Hormel in 1936 at the age of 17. She worked a lot of different jobs at Hormel, one was in the hog kill, she only lasted one day on that job.

In 1937 they began to make SPAM, so she started working on the SPAM line. In 2017 she was in the Austin parade for the 80th anniversary of SPAM.

Mildred met her future husband on the SPAM line at Hormel. She was united in marriage on June 6, 1939 at the priest house at St. Augustine to Richard J. King with Father Berg officiating. She started her family in 1940 with a son. In 1942 when she was 7 months pregnant with her daughter, she became a stay at home mom. By 1959 she had her last child, beginning in 1940 and ending in 1959 she had 10 children.

Mildred is a charter member of St. Edward’s Parish, where she volunteered for over 50 years, she is one of the original church ladies.

As Mildred’s family grew, she expanded her volunteering to include the Blood Mobile, Eagles, American Legion, Sacred Heart Hospice, Comforcare and several other places. Her number one passion was still St. Edward’s. During those years she also became a Girl Scout leader.

Mildred and Richard (who was working at the Milwaukee Railroad) enjoyed taking their 10 kids on long camping vacations. They traveled to 48 of the 50 states.

Survivors include her children: Richard J. (Lori) King II, Rose Creek, MN, Robert King, Austin, MN, Ronald (Teresa) King, Port St. Lucie, FL, Michele Miller, St. Peter, MN, Marlene (Norman) Blaser, Austin, MN, Roger (Carol) King, West Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Marcie (Brent significant other) King, Lyle, MN; a sister, Dolly (Collette) Lynch, Woodbury, MN; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. King (1982); son, Randy King (1963); daughters, Merrie (King) Johnson (2015), Maureen (King) Ecklund (2016).

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 5:30 pm Eagles Auxiliary Ritual and a 6 pm prayer service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Hormel Institute or the Mower County Humane Society. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home website

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Jean Dumke, 87 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Milestone Assisted Living in Faribault, Minnesota.

Norma Jean Krull was born on a family farm north of St. Michaels Church in rural, Waltham, Minnesota, on May 11, 1931, to Enno and Orma (Nemitz) Krull. She attended school in Austin and in Brownsdale, Minnesota. On June 26, 1949 Jean married Lyle Priebe. To their union, 3 children were born.

Jean enjoyed her role as a wife, mother and homemaker. Once her kids got older she worked at Sears in Austin. Lyle passed away in 1990. In 1991, she married Lewis Dumke. For 58 years Jean lived in Austin and then in April of 2014 she moved to Faribault, Minnesota where she resided.

Jean was a long time member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. She was very dedicated to church and taught Sunday school for nine years and every Tuesday would quilt with the church quilting club. Jean loved to travel and traveled to 48 states. She also had a place in Florida where she had a love for picking shells along the beach with her sister Doris. Jean enjoyed reading, listening to southern gospel music especially Bill Gaither, keeping a clean house, and most of all the time spent with her beloved family and many friends. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Jean’s memory are her children Rick (Diane Blanchard) Priebe of Pine Hurst, Idaho, Bill (Sharon) Priebe of Eagan, Minnesota, Joni (Rich) Karnopp of Elysian, Minnesota; step-children Brian (Kris) Dumke of Lancaster, California, Dale (Julia) Dumke of Lancaster, California, Glenda Dumke of Lancaster; five grandchildren Jeff (Amanda) Stuart, Ben (Nikki) Blanchard, Nick (Brynn Freyler) Priebe, Matt (Tabby) Priebe, Jen Priebe; eight step-grandchildren Callie (Bern) Eustice, Adam Karnopp, Molly (Daniel) Westby, Adam Dumke, Juliann Dumke, Chris Venwald, Joseph Dumke, Jonathan Dumke; two great grandchildren Ethyn Stuart, Payton Stuart; four step-grandchildren Emma Eustice, Jack Eustice, Alice Westby, Lucy Westby; brother Larry (Suzie) Krull of Nevis, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Enno and Orma Krull, infant great grandchild Kaedyn Priebe, brother Larry Krull, and sister Doris (George) Garbisch.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Patrick Ziems Officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, rural Waltham. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be directed to the Grace Lutheran Church in Austin or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 AUG 2018
Also see the Aug. 10th issue.

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Patricia I. ‘Patti’ Rohne, age 79 of Waseca, Minnesota, died Saturday morning August 4, 2018 at the New Richland Care Center in New Richland, Minnesota.

Patricia Irene Crandell was born November 14, 1938 in Hayfield, Minnesota, to John and Irene (Freiert) Crandell. She attended school in Hayfield, graduating from Hayfield High School in 1957. She contracted polio at a young age and was left with foot and leg problems. On March 15, 1980, Patti was united in marriage to Richard M. Rohne at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Waltham. A very accomplished seamstress, she designed and made her own wedding dress. Patti remained a dedicated wife to Richard for nearly 40 years.

Over the years, Patti held different jobs including at Dayton’s in the metro area and in the deli at Erickson’s Grocery in Waseca.

She was a very quiet person by nature, and she loved all animals, especially cats and dogs. Patti was a talented singer and enjoyed singing in school, church choirs and the ‘Celebration Singers’ in Waseca. Her final years were spent as a resident of the care center in New Richland, Minnesota where Richard ensured she received good care and faithfully visited her nearly every day. Patti will be missed, but never forgotten by her loving family and many friends.

Survivors include her husband Richard M. Rohne of Waseca; two step-daughters; three step-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren; brother Larry Crandell of Farmington, Minnesota; two nephews, Steve Crandell and Larry J. Crandell. Patti was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at the Worlein – Blooming Prairie Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Johnson officiating. Visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, immediately preceding the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Blooming Prairie. A light lunch at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club, 210 4th Street NE. will follow the burial.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Joseph Scott Maus, 30, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2018, in Cesis, Latvia, due to a previously unknown heart condition. His brothers were with him at the time of his passing and later, together with the boys’ father, brought Joe home to Austin, Minnesota.

Joe was born January 6, 1988, in Austin, the son of Bob and Sue Maus and brother of John, Kevin and Stephanie.

Joe graduated from Austin High School and Drake University. Joe lived for many years in Minneapolis and worked most recently for Aon Insurance. In 2016, he joined his brother John’s band and toured the U.S. and the abroad as business manager and bassist. He fell in love with, and is survived by, Pilar González-Tartière of Oviedo, Spain.

Joe will be remembered as a loving and joy-filled young man. He was fiercely loyal to his friends and family and was a kind, loving and exuberant citizen of the world. He was an avid sports fan and followed all of his favorite Minnesota teams, especially the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. The family will greet mourners beginning at 9:30 a.m. before the service inside the main entrance of the church. Memorials are preferred to the MacPhail Center for Music in Austin.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8 AUG 2018

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Adry Allan ‘Al’ Eastman, age 75 of Hollandale, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1943, in Taopi, Minnesota, to Clyde and Lillian (Teigen) Eastman, and grew up in various communities in Southeastern Minnesota. Al entered military service in the United States Army on April 13, 1960 and served his country until his honorable discharge on April 12, 1963. He returned home and married his first wife Jeanette. They were blessed with two sons; and later divorced. In 1975 Al married Sharon Swancutt at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

Al worked in the trucking industry and was employed for many years by Commercial Services Trucking, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed spending his free time camping, fishing with his grandchildren, deer hunting, and flower and vegetable gardening. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his sons Wayne Eastman of Hollandale, MN and Tad (Kathy Lange) Eastman of Austin, MN, step-daughter Kimberly (Brian) Kalis of Alden, MN; 7 grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Sarah, Kayla, Nathan, Lia, and Hunter; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings Curt, Marlys, and Bev; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Sharon in 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Niethammer officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment with military honors by VFW Post #1216 and American Legion Post #91 will be in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Mildred Marion (Collette) King, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare.

Mildred was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Verona, North Dakota, to Frank J. Collette and Ida M. (LaFond) Collette. Her mother died in 1927, when Mildred was eight years old. Her father tried to take care of all eight children with housekeepers, but it didn’t work out, so he decided to put them in an orphanage for a short time. By then his oldest, Clarabelle had gotten married, she took in the youngest, Dolly, who was one. The other six children went into the orphanage. Their father visited as often as he could. In the meantime, Frank was involved in a terrible crash and was pronounced dead. He was in the morgue when someone saw his eyelid twitch. It took him a long time to recuperate.

In 1929 Frank came and took all the children out of the orphanage, got Dolly, and moved them all to Minneapolis. In 1931, they moved to Austin and Frank got a job at Hormel. Mildred attended Shaw School and Austin High School until she was 17 years old, when Frank asked her to leave school and get a job. Mildred got a job at Hormel in 1936 at the age of 17. She worked a lot of different jobs at Hormel; one was in the hog kill, in which she only lasted one day on that job. In 1937, they began to make Spam, so she started working on the Spam line. She was in the Austin parade for the 80th anniversary of Spam in 2017.

Mildred met her future husband, Richard J. King, on the Spam line at Hormel. They were united in marriage on June 6, 1939, at the priest house at St. Augustine with Father Berg officiating. She started her family in 1940 with a son. In 1942, when she was seven months pregnant with her daughter, she became a stay at home mom. By 1959, she had her last child; she had 10 children.

Mildred was a charter member of St. Edward’s Parish, where she volunteered for over 50 years. She was one of the original church ladies.

As Mildred’s family grew, she expanded her volunteering to include the Blood Mobile, Eagles, American Legion, Sacred Heart Hospice, Comforcare and several other places. Her number one passion was still St. Edward’s. During those years she also became a Girl Scout leader.

Mildred and Richard (who was working at the Milwaukee Railroad) enjoyed taking their 10 kids on long camping vacations. They traveled to 48 of the 50 states.

Survivors include her children, Richard J. (Lori) King II, Rose Creek, Minnesota, Robert King, Austin, Ronald (Teresa) King, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Michele Miller, St. Peter, Minnesota, Marlene (Norman) Blaser, Austin, Roger (Carol) King, West Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Marcie (significant other Brent) King, Lyle, Minnesota; a sister, Dolly (Collette) Lynch, Woodbury, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. King (1982); son, Randy King (1963); and daughters, Merrie (King) Johnson (2015) and Maureen (King) Ecklund (2016).

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 5:30 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary Ritual and a 6 p.m. prayer service on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at Mayer Funeral Home. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Hormel Institute or the Mower County Humane Society. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 10 AUG 2018

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Richard I. “Dick” Arett, 95, of Fremont, Nebraska, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at Nye Legacy in Fremont.

He was born Jan. 29, 1923, in Austin, Minnesota, to Fred and Anna (Earl) Arett. He grew up there, graduating from high school in 1940. In his younger years he was active in 4-H and FFA and showing and judging horses. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-46 and was discharged as a staff sergeant.

On Dec. 28, 1946, Richard married Theresia ‘Tracy’ Menage in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Hormel employed him as a livestock buyer for 40 years. While working for Hormel, he lived in Austin, Rock Rapids, Omaha, Nebraska, Ralston, Nebraska, and Wayne, Nebraska. He has resided in Fremont since 1973.

He bought, restored, and sold antiques and horse drawn buggies and wagons. He owned riding and draft horses for 40 years. He was a member of the Nebraska Draft Horse & Mule Association and the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America. He and Tracy attended horse sales and shows, locally and nationally, for many years. He was ringmaster of the Nebraska State Fair Draft Horse Show for 10 years.

He enjoyed driving his restored 1926 Model T 4-door Touring Car. Richard and Tracy were Husker Football fans, attending games from 1952 to 2013. They enjoyed their motorhome and camping in state and national parks. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, serving on the council and ushering. He has been a member of the American Legion since 1946. He is a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, and was a member of the Izaak Walton League for 42 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresia ‘Tracy,’ in December of 2014; sister, Priscilla Johnson; and brother, Ralph, who was killed during World War II in France.

He is survived by his son, Ralph (Pamela) Arett, Palmyra, Nebraska; grandson, Jeffrey (Kelly) Arett, Waverly, Nebraska; great-granddaughter, Gracie Ann Arett; granddaughter, Lori (Seth) Yant, Lincoln, Nebraska; great-grandson, Sawyer Yant; sister, Patricia (Raeburn) Hanson, Austin; brother-in-law, Dean Johnson; nieces and nephews; and special friends, John and Stephanie Ferguson and children, Archer and Maddox, Ashland, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at First Lutheran Church, 3400 E. Military in Fremont. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m., with the family present from 5-7 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church or to the family for distribution.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 10 AUG 2018

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#1:

FUNERAL NOTICE--

Jimmie Allen Ahles, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at his home in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dave Simerson Officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday.

Interment: Interment will be in Grandview 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, 10 AUG 2018

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Jimmie Allen Ahles

Obituary--

Jimmie A. Ahles, age 78 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his home in Austin.

Jimmie Allen was born February 17, 1940 in Stearns County, Minnesota to Cornelius and Voila Marie (Laws) Ahles. As a child Jimmie’s family moved to Blooming Prairie, where he attended school. On August 5, 1961 he was united in marriage to Elaine D. Langerud in Beloit, Wisconsin. Jimmie and Elaine made their home in Austin, and were blessed with two children.

Over the years Jimmie worked as a bartender, and later for various companies in the Austin area including Weyerhaeuser, QPP, before retiring from Ankeny’s # 5.

He loved driving his Cadillacs, enjoyed traveling, camping, gambling, deer hunting, collecting guns, and attending the annual Well’s Gun Show. Jimmie was very interested and knowledgeable in both Civil War and Titanic history.

He is survived by his children Deborah Van Syoc of Waterloo, IA, and Dean (Chera-Lynn) Ahles of Austin; 5 grandchildren McKala, McKinze, Alyssa, Drew, and Hailey; 3 great-grandchildren Izaiah, Lincoln, and Kashton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends, and his faithful companion Harry. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elaine on June 19, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dave Simerson officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin, MN. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website

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August 24, 1915 - August 8, 2018

MASON CITY -- Lorraine L. Hall, 102, of Mason City and formerly of Nora Springs, Iowa, left to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, just a couple weeks short of her 103rd birthday. I guess she didn't want people to make a fuss over her with another party. She got the last laugh on us.

A Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, 126 3rd Street NE, Mason City, with Reverend Kent A. Mechler officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa.

Lorraine Lenora Griggs was born on August 24, 1915 in Lyle, Minnesota, to Milo and Lenora (Riehm) Griggs. She attended Rockford High School. In 1934 Lorraine married the love of her life, Glen Hall. To this union a daughter was born, Deloris. Glen passed away in 1989.

Tami remembers her grandmother writing a letter, saying she had been to the doctor and was given bad news. She was healthy and could live another 10-15 years. That is what she did, Lorraine lived life to the fullest. Even her last year and a half in a wheel chair she made it to the many activities at Good Shepherd. She loved bingo, having many prizes in her room to show from it.

Lorraine had a love for travel and adventure. Every winter she spent the winters traveling the southern states and Mexico. Arizona was probably her favorite.

She had a love of cats. She had many cats over the years. Oliver was much company to her. She fed all the feral cats in the neighborhood. Making sure they had blankets and a warm place and they were fed when she went south in the winter.

Lorraine loved to cook and bake. Collecting recipes and making different dishes for her family and friends. She always had cookies for the grandchildren, nieces, and nephews when they came to visit.

She became a NASCAR fan in the later years and Sunday afternoons she was glued to the television to watch her favorite driver, Jimmie Johnson to see if he would take the checkered flag that week. She enjoyed playing cards with the neighbor ladies, doing puzzles with Glen, enjoyed reading and doing puzzle books to keep her mind sharp.

Left to cherish Lorraine's memory are her daughter, Deloris (Orlando) Lindley of Nora Springs; her grandchildren, Tami Lindley of Altoona, David Lindley of Mason City, and Scot (Joanne) Lindley of Nora Springs; four great-grandchildren, Tony, Colton, Cody, and Amber; three great-great-grandchildren, Zander, Logan, and Destiny; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Glen and her two sisters, Eleanor Emmons and Donna Klemesrud.

Lorraine lived life to its fullest and she hopes each of you gets out and does the same. Don't let life pass you by… Make It Happen!

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels. 126 3rd St NE-Mason City, Iowa 50401. (641)-423-2372 . ColonialChapels.com

SOURCE: Mason City [Iowa] Globe Gazette, 12 AUG 2018

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Dr. John D. Hagen, age 94, former long-time Austin, Minnesota resident, more recently of Rochester, Minnesota died on Aug. 3, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Known for his high ideals, humility and personal warmth as well as his intelligence, kindness and sense of humor, John touched many hearts in the course of his life. He was a man of strong faith and believed that God is a God of love.

His interests were broad and he was ever alert for and receptive to new ideas. He loved music, art, poetry and history in equal measure. He was known for his ability to recite hundreds of passages of poetry and historic quotations from memory, each suited to the topic under discussion, or the mood of the moment.

He sought out music of all kinds whether it was Handel’s Messiah, Ravi Shankar on the Sitar, playing his recorder, or singing in the Charter House Choir until he no longer had the breath to sing. But perhaps his favorite form of music, always with him, always brightening the space around him, was his ability to whistle — virtually anything, impeccably rendering lengthy classical pieces as he walked through the clinic, down the street, or around the house.

John was born to Elmer and Sally Dahl Hagen in the tiny border town of Wales, North Dakota, on Feb 23, 1924. His father died when John was eight, but not before giving him a parting blessing in which he found solace all of his life.

With his mother and grandmother he moved to Austin for a time and then to Minneapolis where he graduated from West High School.

He joined the Navy, volunteered to be a medical corpsman, but was found on placement testing to be more suited to Medicine. He attended Denison University on the G.I. Bill, and went on to medical school at the University of Minnesota. There he met his future wife, Joan Kunny. They were married Sept. 20, 1948.

He completed his residency in Internal Medicine, and was transferred to the Army as a Captain at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. After completion of service and with an ever growing family, he and Joan moved to Austin in 1955 where he joined the Austin Clinic.

Beloved by patients for his warmth and empathy, John practiced Internal Medicine at the Austin Clinic and St. Olaf Hospital for 38 years. With an ever-active mind, a love of innovation, and a strong desire to contribute to the town, he enthusiastically worked with colleagues to bring the latest cardiology services to Austin, including the intensive care unit at St. Olaf Hospital. He was the first physician from rural Minnesota to be honored with the American College of Physicians’ Laureate Award, and recognition as a master clinician.

Despite 80 hour work weeks, and because of Joan, he always kept family as a priority. Together they raised seven children, confident in, and supportive of, the outstanding school system in Austin. They put great energy into enriching the lives of their children through vacations to the National Parks, trips to the opera, Minnesota Symphony concerts, art museums, weekend hikes and maybe most of all by instilling a love of reading in each of them.

In 2011 John and Joan moved to Charter House, in Rochester, where they were happy and had family nearby. He is survived by his wife Joan, by his children John Jr., Joel (Susan), Gregory (Therese), Bradley (Linda Niehaus), Philip (Missy), Andrea Gates (Eric) and Judith Derauf (Bruce), by grandchildren Mikaela, Kirsten, Jesse, Christopher, Micah, Nikolas, Kiona, Kenneth, Kyra, Ian, and Torstein, and by a great-grandson, Harrison.

A memorial service will be at St. Olaf Church in Austin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, with a lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Doctors Without Borders.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 13 AUG 2018

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Arnold (Arnie) C. Guttormson, 93, of Crosslake, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at his home.

Arnold grew up and attended school in the Austin area. Arnold married Lucille (Hendrickson) on March 3, 1951, in International Falls, Minnesota. They were happily married for 67 years. They lived in Austin for 42 years prior to moving to Crosslake.

Arnold drove Ready Mix truck for Concrete Units in Austin prior to establishing Arnie’s Meats and Seafoods in 1960.

Arnold will be remembered for his sense of humor and practical jokes. He loved spending time with family at the family cabin. Arnold enjoyed spending his time in his woodshop creating many beautiful wood carvings.

Arnold is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mabel (Bassness) Guttormson; daughter Elaine Knopf; brothers and sisters-in-law Ray and Frances Guttormson, Delmer Guttormson, Dale and Kathy Guttormson.

Arnold is survived by his loving wife Lucy; daughter Alane (LeRoy) Baseman of Glenville, Minnesota, son Steve (Cindy) Guttormson of Crosslake, and son-in-law Chuck Knopf of Austin; brother Jim (Janet) Guttormson of Austin; grandchildren Aaron Baseman (Jenni Harves) of Nisswa, Minnesota, Angie (Jeremy) Nelson of Clarks Grove, Minnesota, Rachel (Adam) Petrella of Edina, Minnesota, Anthony Knopf (Betsy LaPlant) of Rochester, Minnesota, Laney Guttormson of Crosslake; and great grandchildren Gavin, Carter, Ethan and Emery. Arnold is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Arnie’s of Crosslake-14 Lakes building located at 36846 County 66, Crosslake.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Home Health Partnership in Crosby, Minnesota or an organization of your choice.

The family of Arnold Guttormson wishes to thank Dr. Cooper and staff at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 13 AUG 2018

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Arnold C. Guttormson

Saturday, January 17, 1925 -- Friday, August 10, 2018

Arnold C. (Arnie) Guttormson, 93, of Crosslake, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1925 in Austin, Minnesota to Roy and Mabel (Bassness) Guttormson.

He grew up and attended school in the Austin area. Arnold married Lucille (Hendrickson) on March 3, 1951 in International Falls. They were happily married for 67 years. They lived in Austin for 42 years prior to moving to Crosslake.

Arnold drove Ready Mix truck for Concrete Units in Austin prior to establishing Arnie's Meats and Seafoods in 1960.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and practical jokes. He loved spending time with family at the family cabin. Arnold enjoyed spending his time in his wood shop creating many beautiful wood carvings.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mabel (Bassness) Guttormson; daughter Elaine Knopf; brothers and sisters-in-law Ray and Frances Guttormson, Delmer Guttormson, Dale and Kathy Guttormson.

Arnold is survived by his loving wife Lucy; daughter Alane (LeRoy) Baseman of Glenville, son Steve (Cindy) Guttormson of Crosslake, and son-in-law Chuck Knopf of Austin; brother Jim (Janet) Guttormson of Austin; grandchildren Aaron Baseman (Jenni Harves) of Nisswa, Angie (Jeremy) Nelson of Clarks Grove, Rachel (Adam) Petrella of Edina, Anthony Knopf (Betsy LaPlant) of Rochester, Laney Guttormson of Crosslake; and great grandchildren Gavin, Carter, Ethan and Emery. Arnold is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 12-4 at Arnie's of Crosslake-14 Lakes building.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to Home Health Partnership in Crosby, MN or an organization of your choice.

The family of Arnold Guttormson wishes to thank Dr. Cooper and staff at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

SOURCE: Brainerd Dispatch

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Obituary--

LaVonne M. Stock, age 90 of Burnsville, Minnesota died Friday evening, August 10, 2018, at St. Mark’s Nursing Home in Austin, Minnesota.

LaVonne Marion Stock was born to Roy and Catherine (Hauser) Stock on March 2, 1938, in Howard, South Dakota. She grew up on the family farm near Howard with her brother Willis and sister Iverene. She graduated from Howard High School in 1945. Banking was her life-long career beginning at the Miner County Bank in Howard. She spent much of her adult life working at the Marquette Bank in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. With her involvement in the AIB (American Institute of Banking) she was able to travel to many places throughout the world, including Hawaii, Bavaria, Jamaica, El Salvador and Majorca. She lived in Burnsville, Minnesota, for over 30 years and spent many enjoyable hours in her garden at Ridgeview.

Her quilting group at Rosemount United Methodist Church also provided many hours of fun and friendship. Playing Dominos with her friends and family provided her much enjoyment. In fact, she taught the younger generation how to play. She was always willing to play cards and games with the little ones. She was a faithful and loyal fan of the Minnesota Twins and watched almost all of their games.

Bonnie’s family was very important to her and very central to her life. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by nieces and nephew, Cathy (Ben) Stock Douglas of Clovis, California, Linda Stock of Wheatridge, Colorado, Larry (Deb) Stock of Mesa, Arizona, Janet (Gary) Anderson Wagenaar of Austin, Minnesota, and Marleen (Sherman) Anderson Cohen of Aurora, Colorado; as well as seven great-nieces and nephews and eight great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Beach United Methodist Church in Howard, South Dakota with Pastor Janice Antrim officiating. The family will greet friends and family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Graceland Cemetery in Howard, South Dakota. Memorials should be directed to the Beach United Methodist Church in Howard, South Dakota. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and the Willoughby Funeral Home of Howard are assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Obituary

Lois M. Ruhter, age 89 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin.

Lois Marie Tabbert was born February 14, 1929, on a farm by Stewart, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Adelia (Kasten) Tabbert. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. Lois was involved with the youth at St. Paul’s as well as the choir, teaching Sunday school and summer school. She worked on the family farm and made herself available to help anyone who needed it. Lois also held other jobs, including working in the kitchen at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm for one year, as well as sewing slips at Strutwear in Glencoe.

On May 14, 1950, Lois married Milton Ruhter of Brownsdale, Minnesota at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. Milton was a manager of the Commander Elevator in Waltham. Their union was blessed with five children. After three years of managing the elevator, it burned down, and the Ruhters moved to Stewart where Milton then worked at the feed mill and the hatchery. In 1957, Lois and her husband moved back to Milton’s home farm in Brownsdale, where they resided until 2015. During those years, Lois worked at a nursing home in Austin as a Registered Nursing Assistant for one year and then at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield for 25 years. In October of 2015, the couple moved to Primrose in Austin. Lois was a loving, dedicated family woman who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband Milton Ruhter of Austin; her children Carol (David) Hutchinson of Spring Grove, Minnesota, Douglas (Barb) Ruhter of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Burton (Mary Ann) Ruhter of Brownsdale, Minnesota, Audrey Thorpe of Austin, Minnesota, and Melissa (Steve) Nicholas of South Range, Michigan; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sisters LaVon Sifferath of Stewart, Minnesota, Lucille Kachelmyer of Tacoma, Washington; many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents William and Adelia Tabbert, her granddaughter Brittany Nicholas, and brothers-in-law Lloyd Sifferath and Bill Kachelmyer.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Waltham with Pastor Dwight DoBell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to St. Michael’s Lutheran Church or recipient of donor’s choice. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home website
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 14 AUG 2018

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OBITUARY--

Mrs. Jane Wright Campbell was born in Arena, Iowa County, Wis., April 30, 1857 and died at her home in Taopi June 3, at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 3 days. When a young girl she moved from Wisconsin with her mother and two brothers to Little Cedar, Iowa, at which place she resided until her marriage to George N. Campbell October 7, 1891. To this union was born one daughter, Hazel M., who died March 24th, 1902.

Mr. Campbell followed her in death on November 21 of the same year. In 1897 he was appointed postmaster and at his death Mrs. Campbell took up the work which she carried on most efficiently for over twenty years. In 1917 her health failed and she was obliged to resign and has been an invalid for the past three years. She lived the life of a true Christian always loving and thoughtful of others. She leaves to mourn her loss a number or relatives and a host of friends.

SOURCE: the Austin Daily Herald, June 8, 1926:
- Contributed by Janet Stephenson, AUG 2018

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Jane Wright Campbell

Mrs. Jane Wright Campbell, postmistress at Taopi, was born in Arena, Iowa county, Wisconsin, April 30, 1857, daughter of Thomas and Emma Wright, natives of England, who came to America in 1854, located in Troy, N. Y., and there remained until 1857, when they came to Arena, Wis., where they engaged in farming the balance of their days.

Jane Wright received her education in the public schools of Arena and remained at home with her mother until her marriage on October 7, 1891, at LeRoy, this county, to George N. Campbell. They established their home in Taopi, and since her husband's death, Mrs. Campbell has served most efficiently as postmistress, being a thorough business woman who has given general satisfaction both to the patrons of the office and in the post office department.

SOURCE: History of Mower County, 1911
- Submitted by Janet Stephenson, AUG 2018

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February 13, 1933 - August 14, 2018

Norma Holton, 85 of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Homestead Hospice in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Norma was born February 13, 1933, at Spring Valley, Minnesota the daughter of Harley and Bessie (McClary) Guy. She graduated from Spring Valley High School and married Richard W. Holton on October 31, 1952 at the First United Methodist Church in Austin. Norma worked as a secretary at the Hormel Foods Corporation and later at Riverland Community College until her retirement.

The Holton family enjoyed many summers at French Lake in the Faribault area. Norma liked volunteering at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Hospital in Austin and with the American Legion Club. She enjoyed having coffee with her friends, spending time with her family, baking and sending baked goods to her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Holton; daughter, Chris Johnson; two sisters and one brother.

Norma is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Mark) McKittrick, Milan, Illinois, Traci Langstaff, Owatonna, Minnesota; son, Rick (Cindy) Holton, Owensboro, Kentucky; ten grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Maurice (Julie) Guy, Byron, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are preferred to the Homestead Hospice in Owatonna, Minnesota, or to the Austin American Legion Club.

SERVICES--
  Funeral Service:
  Friday, August 17, 2018
  Clasen-Jordan Mortuary
  209 2nd Avenue NW
  Austin, Minnesota

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, 16 AUG 2018

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Duane W. Klingerman, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus-Rochester.

Duane William Klingerman was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to William C. and Helen E. (Miller) Klingerman. He attended Austin High School. On June 30, 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army, joining the 26th Infantry Regiment of the First Infantry Division (the Big Red One), and proudly served his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged on April 27, 1946, with the rank of Pvt. First Class.

Following his service, he worked at Hormel Foods in Austin for one year. On Feb. 22, 1948, Duane married Jeanette Wold. The couple later divorced. On May 16, 1948, Duane began his career as a police officer for the City of Austin. On April 19, 1963, he married Joy Burdine. They later divorced. Duane retired as a police officer on May 16, 1994, after serving for 46 years. He was a very active man who enjoyed bike riding, golfing, walking and visiting with family and friends. Duane was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Duane’s memory are his children, Sandy (Fran) Skinness of Austin, Greg (Anne) Klingerman of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, Lori (Steve) Scott of Austin, Curt (Kathy) Klingerman of Sunman, Indiana, Bill Klingerman of Austin and Joann Klingerman of Rose Creek, Minnesota; 12 grandchildren, Julie Skinness (Brian Bronner), Brad (Amy) Skinness, Chad (Molly) Klingerman, Stacy (Eric) Holm, Janet (Dennis) Williams, Kristie (Steve) Dennison, Tara Scott (Terrance Plath), David (Jessica) Klingerman, Joshua (Kimberly) Klingerman, Judd Klingerman, Adam Klingerman and Max Klingerman; 13 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kaeden, Jacob, Jack, Madison, Mathew, Hannah, Logan, Daniel, Brooklyn, Nate, Abishai and Josiah; one great-great-grandchild, Tyler; special family, Tim Rodgers and family, Cara Downing and family, Sara Flicek and Angie Paris; and a community of people who loved and respected him, and he loved them. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Klingerman.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Patrick Ziems officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and will continue on Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216 will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Grace Lutheran Church in Austin 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, 16 AUG 2018

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David Albert Spinler

Born: January 18, 1937
Died: August 15, 2018

David Albert Spinler, 81, of rural Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

He was born January 18, 1937, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Albert and Leone Dorothy (Fiebiger) Spinler. Dave graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1954. Following graduation, he served his country in the National Guard. Dave married Yvonne Brekke on July 3, 1960, in Hope, Minnesota. During their years together, they raised three daughters, Pam, Kim, and Cindy. The couple later divorced. Dave successfully started and owned Spinler Construction for over 50 years. He loved the business he created and loved being outdoors.

On Nov. 23, 1985, Dave was united in marriage to Karen Rae Miller at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They shared many years together until Karen’s passing in 2016. One of David’s favorite pastimes was restoring John Deere tractors. Time spent with his family and friends was especially important to him. He treasured his time with his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Dave’s memory are his daughters, Pamela (Scott) Gilson of Savage, Minnesota, Kimberly (Mark) Symes of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and Cynthia (Craig) Spinler of Austin; three grandchildren, Blake (Becky) Symes, Chelsey (Jim) Fleming and Taylor Gilson; two great-grandchildren, Alec Wangen and Amelia Symes; sister, Maurea Spinler of Bloomington, Minnesota; his special companion, Reba Gordon; and many relatives and friends. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leone Spinler; and his wife, Karen Spinler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin with Pastor Lindsay Brennan officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Interment will be held at a later date with military rites performed by the Blooming Prairie Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. 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, AUG 2018

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Ray Michael Campos

October 24, 1927 - August 9, 2018

The family of Ray Michael Campos created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Ray M. Campos, age 90, of Austin, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home. Per his wishes, Ray's body has been donated to Mayo Clinic.

A Celebration of Life for Ray will be celebrated at a later date.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home website, 21 AUG 2018

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Ray M. Campos, 90, passed away on August 9, 2018, at his home.

Ray and his wife, Barbara, owned and operated “Campos Dry Cleaners” in Austin, Minnesota. He moved to Austin with his family from Des Moines, Iowa, in 1960 to open “One Hour Martinizing” Dry Cleaners, later changing the name to “Campos Dry Cleaners.” He always had a smile and enjoyed meeting people. He enjoyed playing golf, cards and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Cynthia (Randy) Horan, Linda (Ron) Jantzi and Monica (Michael) Klamaand; son, Patrick (Natalie) Campos; grandchildren, Jackie Horan, Kelly Grassman, Becky Heuberger, Caleb Heuberger, Ryan Kiley, Mia and Sydney Campos; and three great-grandchildren.

It was Ray’s desire to donate his body to Mayo Clinic for research. The family will have a celebration of life service when his remains are returned.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 21 AUG 2018

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James Michael Retterath, 80, of Rochester, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Madonna Towers of Rochester.

James was born Aug. 2, 1938, on the family farm in McIntire, Iowa, to Alfred and Rose (Rauen) Retterath. He moved to Austin, Minnesota, at an early age and attended Austin Catholic schools. James served in the Airborne while in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Campbell, and finally in Augsburg, Germany.

On Aug. 10, 1955, he married his childhood sweetheart, June Carmack of Austin. The couple lived their lives in Austin. James held multiple jobs, including ambulance driver, laborer and maintenance. James was an ardent supporter of unions and collective bargaining. He proudly served on the executive board for the local P-9 union. After residing in Florida for several years, the couple moved to Rochester in 2007, where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

James enjoyed his final years living at Madonna Towers, where he happily joined in the care of both residents and staff. James was a caring friend. He was quick with a joke, a story, and a sympathetic ear. He was known for his compassionate nature. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, travel, motorcycling and, mostly, his beloved Minnesota Vikings. His first love was his family, and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, June of Rochester; his son, Ricky (Marsha) of St. Joseph, Minnesota; daughters, Jill Roche of Rochester; April (Mark) Munson of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Lise (Brian) Mittag and Ann (Scott) Williams, both of Austin; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Linda) of Eyota, Minnesota, and Alan (Cheryl) of Lyle, Minnesota; and his sister, Patricia Retterath of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Thad Hansen.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Madonna Towers Chapel with Father Joe Hennen officiating. Friends may call from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Mahn Family Funeral Home – Rochester Chapel and one hour before the service Wednesday at Madonna Towers. A reception will be held following the service. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin.

Mahn Family Funeral Home – Rochester Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Friends may share a memory at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 21 AUG 2018

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October 14, 1919 - August 18, 2018

U.S. Veteran

Luther A. Meister, 98, of Rochester, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at The Waters on Mayowood, Rochester, Minnesota.

Luther Arnold Meister was born on October 14, 1919 at Osage, Iowa to Ernest and Lilla (Troge) Meister. He served in the United States Army during WWII. During his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal as well as the American Service Theater Medal. Luther married Ruby Anderson on December 7, 1942 at the parsonage in Adams, Minnesota.

Luther and Ruby lived near Rose Creek, Minnesota where they raised their four children on a 160 acre dairy farm. They moved to their newly built home in Austin in 1994. In 1981, Luther retired and then worked for the Nagel Brothers until he was 80 years old; enjoying the huge farm equipment they operated.

Luther was a long time member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, MN, where he served as a trustee, deacon and an usher. In 2011, he and Ruby transferred their membership to Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin, MN. He was a member of the Austin American Legion and he served many years on the Rose Creek school board and personally handed all of his children their high school diploma. He also served many years on the Advisory Board of the Austin State Junior College.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby, and ten brothers and sisters.

Luther is survived by his children: Gary (Cecile) Meister, Mound, MN, Darlene Voeltz, Rochester, MN, Ron (Diane) Meister, Scottsdale, AZ, and Cheryl (Jim) Dieser, Eden Valley, CA; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother: Roy (Gladys) Meister, Bloomington, MN; sister: Daisy Larson, Onalaska, WI; nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, August 25th at The Waters on Mayowood, 827 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, MN, with the Chaplain Carol Shaffer officiating. Interment was held at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery. Luther’s family will greet friends for one hour before the service.

Memorials are preferred to: Chances for Children in Haiti or International Health Partners in Tanzania.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
Also see Austin Daily Herald, 22 AUG 2018

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Edwin Charles McNally, 86 of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, at his home.

Edwin was born in 1931 to Leo and Willo McNally in Austin, Minnesota, where he also grew up and attended Queen of Angels Catholic School. In 1958, Edwin built his home in Grand Rapids and, on Jan. 31, 1970, was united in marriage to Maureen Anderson.

Edwin truly loved his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed flying his two airplanes.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Maureen; son, Paul H. McNally; two sisters, Mary Friend and Catherine Coleman; three brothers, Frank, Michael and Fay; and grandson, Austin Bickford.

Edwin is survived by three daughters, Erin McNally, Michelle (Tony) Bickford, and Kristin (Jason) Lane; one son, Timothy (Heather) McNally; two sisters, Pauline Hamalton and Rebecca McNally; one brother, Dave McNally; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous extended family members.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Rapids with Father Jerry Weiss officiating. Visitation will be for one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Burial with full military honors will be in Harris Cemetery in Harris Township, Minnesota. Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids. To send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 22 AUG 2018
Also see the 23 AUG issue.

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Arvid Andrew Moe, 87, of Rupert, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

Arvid was born in Hayfield, Minnesota, to Oscar and Ruth Moe.Arvid grew up in Austin, Minnesota, until he joined the U.S. Air Force to serve in the Korean War.

At Arvid’s request, no formal services will be held. Cremation arrangements have been placed in the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley, Idaho.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 22 AUG 2018

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Arvid Andrew Moe

Dec. 25, 1930 - Aug. 16, 2018

RUPERT – Arvid Andrew Moe, an 87-year-old Rupert resident, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

At Arvid’s request, no formal services will be held. Cremation arrangements have been placed in the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

SOURCE: Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home

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November 20, 1920 - August 21, 2018

Sadie Brendle, 97 of Rose Creek, Minnesota died Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, Stacyville, Iowa.

Sadie was born November 20, 1920 at Little Rock, Iowa, the daughter of Jake and Sadie (De Haan) Dykstra. She was married to Donald Brendle on June 2, 1939 at Sibley, Iowa. They lived in rural Sanborn, Iowa until 1956 when they moved to a farm near Rose Creek, Minnesota.

Sadie was a farm wife and worked as a nurse’s aide. She enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn and crocheting. Sadie was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Dexter Township, and currently a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Austin.

Sadie was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents Jake and Sadie Dykstra, brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry (Hap) and Dorothy Dykstra, and Jerry and Adelaide Dykstra,

She is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Milbrath, Ripon, WI, son, Paul (Norma) Brendle, Ham Lake, Minnesota, daughter, Kathleen (Robert) Schroeder, Alexandra, SD; eight grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and special friends The Lester Heller Family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 25th at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2103 8th Street SW in Austin, with Pastor Paul Welke officiating. Interment will be at the Roseland Cemetery, Sanborn, Iowa. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service at the church on Saturday morning. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website
Also see Austin Daily Herald, 23 AUG 2018

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Harriett Alice Iverson, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at St. Mark’s Living in Austin, where she resided for nine years.

Harriett was born June 9, 1928, at “Brown Place Farm,” LeRoy Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Harry and Alida (Engerud) Rudlong. She attended “Hembright” country school in LeRoy Township. On Nov. 9, 1946, Harriett was united in marriage to Kenneth Iverson in Grand Meadow, Minnesota. Ken and Harriett resided in the Austin area, where they raised their family of eight. Harriett had various jobs over the years, including the LeRoy Produce Company, as a nurse’s aide at St. Olaf Hospital, Owatonna Canning Company, Libby Canning Company, and loved her role as a homemaker.

She was a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Harriett was a hardworking, generous, and frugal woman who did her best to live and promote those values in her family.

She was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Austin. Harriett enjoyed word search, reading, and loved traveling, including several trips out west, one to Norway, and several bus trips. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Harriett’s memory are her children, Kenneth ‘Duane’ (Charlotte) Iverson of St. Paul, Minnesota, Gary (Nancy Jo) Iverson of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Linda (Larry) Wilson of St. Charles, Minnesota, Barbara (Dean) Sheely of Austin, Nancy Dickerson of Owatonna, Minnesota, Debra (Bill) Smith of Plains, Montana, Michael (Sana) Iverson of Jordan, Minnesota, and Thomas (Barbara) Iverson of Austin; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; sisters, Belva (Doug) Heine of Austin, Shirley Foster of Grand Meadow and Myrtle Rudlong of Grand Meadow; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Alida Rudlong; her husband, Kenneth Iverson, in 2015; her brothers, Tillman Rudlong and Lester Rudlong; and her brother-in-law, Louis Foster.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dennis Tamke officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. before the service on Saturday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Interment will be in Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery in Austin. As Harriett was a courageous fighter against a stroke that forever changed her life, family prefers memorials to The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. 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, 23 AUG 2018

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Richard Michael Benzkofer, 77, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018, in Austin, Minnesota, from a heart attack.

Dick was born December 2, 1940, on a farm outside Milford, Iowa, the son of Edward and Denise (Aldred) Benzkofer. He attended St. Joseph Parish grade school and Milford High School, graduating with a degree in accounting from what was then Mankato State University, “the Harvard of Midwest,” he liked noting.

Dick relished exploring new places, from Port Aransas, Texas, to Grand Marais, Minnesota, as well as new ideas, whether found at a state fair or an art museum, an orchestra hall or an arboretum. He had a lifelong love of rock ’n’ roll. Dick was the longtime finance director of the City of Austin, serving the city from 1972 to 1997. In 1985, under Dick’s leadership, the city for the first time earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which encourages local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles in the spirit of transparency and good government. The city has won the award every year since.

Later, he was honored with a lifetime membership to the Minnesota Society of CPAs. After Dick left his employment with the city, he worked for a number of years at Scanlon, Nietz & Murch LLC in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Since retiring, he whole-heartedly volunteered his services as treasurer for The Friends of the Austin Public Library and the Paramount Theater (now the Austin Area Commission for the Arts). Earlier in his career, Dick worked as an auditor for the State of Iowa. His first job in Austin was with the CPA firm then known as Bowlby, Anfinson and Co.

Dick was a gentle, compassionate, selfless and patient soul who cherished family, and at its heart, his wife of 53 years, Peggy. His love for her and their marriage remains an inspiration. Dick’s immediate family gathered every year for RickFest, a week of laughing, loving, 4×400 relay races, 500, tennis, puzzles, Four Square, and epic water fights (of which he was an eager participant) to remember and honor and mourn his son, Rick, who was killed in 1987 in a car accident at the age of 18.

One of Dick’s enduring gifts to his family will be its own history. Dick tirelessly researched the Benzkofer and Aldred family trees, traveling to cemeteries and churches and courthouses and reaching out to potential relatives across the Midwest and in Germany. He would have loved the family gathering caused by his passing.

In addition to his wife, Peggy (Smith) Benzkofer, Dick is survived by his daughters, Rachel (Tim) Guire of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Sara Benzkofer of St. Paul, Minnesota; son, Stephan (Marjorie) Benzkofer of Oak Park, Illinois; grandchildren, Megan and Diana Guire and Samuel and Audrey Benzkofer; brothers, Alan (Liz) Benzkofer of Mankato, Minnesota, and Philip (Carolyn) Benzkofer of Dingman’s Ferry, Pennsylvania; and his sister, Diane Williams of Cherokee, Iowa. In addition to his son, Richard M. Benzkofer II, he was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Robert Benzkofer.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 2000 W. Oakland Avenue in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service on Saturday at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, the Benzkofer family suggests that memorials in Richard’s honor be directed to the Austin Area Foundation, P.O. Box 6, Austin, MN 55912, in care of The Friends of the Library. Please consider jotting down a few remembrances of your own life or that of your parents and grandparents for future genealogists—which may very well be you. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 23 AUG 2018

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Wilbur “Will” George Oudekirk, 77, of Dodge Center, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota.

Will was born on Feb. 26, 1941, the son of Eldred and Frieda (Risius) Oudekirk in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up in rural Brownsdale, Minnesota, on the family farm and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to Diane Anderson on Dec. 8, 1962, at the First Baptist Church in Brownsdale. Together, they raised five children. Will worked at Risius Motor Sales in Brownsdale and later at IBM as a Senior Electronic Build Technician until his retirement.

After retirement, he worked for the local co-op. He did custom caterpillar work and also farmed. Will was instrumental in the construction of Faith Community Church and took pride in volunteer work with Camp Lebanon.

He was a “Jack of all trades and master of everything,” a self-taught fixer. In his younger years, he was a volunteer for the Brownsdale Fire Department. He enjoyed tinkering in his shop and attending local auctions and Southern Minnesota garden tractor pulls.

Will is survived by his wife, Diane Oudekirk, Dodge Center; children, Kimberly (Kurt) Jones, Austin, Shawn (Michael) Buttshaw, Atchison, Kansas, Laurie (Dale) Magnuson, Mora, Minnesota, Dallas (Serena) Oudekirk, Byron, Minnesota, and Carrie (Kirk) Luthe, Brownsdale; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrell (Joy) Oudekirk, Austin; three sisters, Janice (John) Holst, Brownsdale, Cheryl (Roger) Bowie, Centralia, Illinois, and Linda Oudekirk, Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one great-grandson, Theodore Peterson.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, at Faith Community Church, 305 State Street, West Concord, MN, with the Rev. David Breederland officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 25 South Street SW in Dodge Center, and for one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale. The family prefers memorials to American Cancer Society, Faith Community Church or donor’s choice.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 23 AUG 2018

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June 22, 1943 - August 21, 2018

Obituary for Clara Louisa Murphy

Clara Louisa Murphy, 75, of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Clara was born June 22, 1943, in Hayfield, MN, to John and Lillie Rubin. She grew up in Brownsdale and graduated from Hayfield High School.

On November 3, 1962, Clara was united in marriage to Ernest L. Murphy at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. She worked as a teacher's aide in the Austin Public School system for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, traveling, sewing and reading.

Clara is survived by her three children: Cathy (Tom) Hemish, Farmington, MN; Laura (Tony) Regner, Rochester, MN; Cheryl (Corey) Brunton, Mankato, MN; five grandchildren: Leah Hemish, Jessica Kroll, Ashley Brunton, Kristin Regner, and Tyler Brunton; two sisters Grace Lamb and Gladys Rubin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest, sister Marian Wendelken, and grandson Jacob Regner.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Christensen officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 am until the time of the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday. Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home website
Also see: Austin Daily Herald, Friday, 24 AUG 2018

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Funeral notice: Ron “Woody” Veranzi, 77

Ron “Woody” Veranzi, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

Woody was born in Wagner, South Dakota, on Nov. 1, 1940, and was buried on July 23, 2018, in Armour, South Dakota.

Service: A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Lyle Liquor in Lyle, Minnesota.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 25 AUG 2018

Also: Austin Daily Herald, 28 AUG 2018

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Evelyn P. “Evie” Allgood, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at her home.

Evelyn Pearl Wyant was born Oct. 13, 1938, in Austin, the daughter of Edward and Hazel (Wallem) Wyant. Following her 1957 graduation from Austin High School, she attended nursing school at the Vo-Tech in Austin and married Jimmie Allgood at on Dec. 28, 1962, at the Crane Chapel in Austin. The couple raised two children. Evelyn worked as a LPN at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin for over 41 years, 20 of those years in the surgical area.

After her retirement from nursing, Evelyn worked at Hy-Vee for many years. Evelyn and Jimmie have lived in their present home for 52 years. Evelyn was a very family-oriented woman and enjoyed her roles as wife, mother, and nurse. She was always a busy person. In her leisure time, Evelyn enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, knitting, ceramics, and making doll blankets. She also enjoyed time spent fishing and camping. In later years, she was an avid reader. Evelyn had been a member of Crane Chapel since the age of 13 and was active in the Sunday school program, youth group, and Vacation Bible School. She will be dearly missed by family and many friends.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Jimmie of Austin; her children, Mike Allgood of Washington D.C. and Kim Barth (David Peterson) of South St. Paul, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tom and Matthew Barth; siblings, Gary Wyant of Dallas, Texas, and Linda (Fred) Drehobl of Chicago, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Leora Wyant of St. Augustine, Florida, and Joan Wyant of Pepin, Wisconsin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Eddie Wyant; one sister, Bernice Molde; brother-in-law, Richard; and a brother and sister in infancy.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Crane Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, and for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at Crane Chapel. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family. Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 25 AUG 2018

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Charles “Chuck” Slowinski, 86, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

He was born in Armstrong, Iowa, on Aug. 6, 1932, to John and Stella (Syzmerick) Slowinski. His family moved to Minnesota when he was a child. As a youth, Chuck spent time with his brothers and thrived in participating in 4-H with his cattle.

In his adult years, he farmed ground in the Sargeant, Minnesota, Brownsdale and Waltham, Minnesota, areas with his brother and son.

After retirement, Chuck enjoyed spending time on the farm with his children and grandchildren. He would be seen on a daily basis driving the countryside, watching the farmers in the fields and having coffee with his friends. His Catholic faith was an important part of his life.

Charles is survived by his son, Steven (Denise) Slowinski of Byron, Minnesota, and grandchildren, Camryn and Courtney; daughter, Lori Lyson (Slowinski) of Fargo, North Dakota, and grandchildren, Chastity (Jeff) Linnertz, Stephanie Knutilla, Nicole (Jason) Jordahl, Matthew Milbrett, Michael Milbrett and Mitchell Milbrett, son, Chuck (Onalee) Slowinski of Mapleton, Minnesota, and grandchildren, Breanna (Adam) Drummer and Nathan Slowinski; brothers, Anthony (Patricia) Slowinski of Austin, Minnesota, and Paul (Barbara) Slowinski of Owatonna, Minnesota; his great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Rose Comer, Wallace, Frank, Joseph, Henry and Victor Slowinski.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayfield with Father Tom Niehaus officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 25 AUG 2018

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