Birth: Feb. 2, 1888
Death: Dec., 1916

The community was shocked Sunday morning by the news that Mrs. Henry Hobkirk of Zimmerman, Minnesota had passed away at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. Schwandt, where she was spending the holidays, having arrived Dec. 21. Mrs. Hobkirk had been in poor health for some time but was able to be about and was visiting at the Peterman home, north of town when she was taken suddenly ill, Saturday morning. It was at once realized that her condition was critical and during the afternoon she was taken to the home of her mother where she passed away at 10 o'clock P.M. Mr. Hobkirk was unable to reach Lyle until Sunday noon.

Regina Schwandt was born Feb. 2, 1888 and on Dec. 1, 1908 was united in marriage to Henry Hobkirk, who with three children, aged 3 to 7 yrs., are left to mourn her sudden demise. Besides the mother, she is also survived by five sisters and one brother: Mrs. Joe Schultz of Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Jacob Clausen of Staceyville, Ia., Mrs. Frank Markow of Pretty Rock, N.D., and Misses Kate and Lucille and August at home.

The deceased was born and reared in this community, where she lived until July 1, 1915, when the family moved to Zimmerman, Minn. The many friends extend sympathy to the sorrowing family who have been called to lay away their loved one.

The funeral service was held at 1 P.M. from the Schwandt home and 2 at Lyle Lutheran Church Wednesday.

Interment was made in Woodbury Cemetery, Rev. Moe, officiating.

 

 

Robert Dean Holmen, age 77, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died Feb. 27, 2007, at the Austin Medical Center in Austin, where he had been for approximately three days.

Robert was born on Aug. 7, 1929, in LeRoy Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Elmer and Rosa (Clausen) Holmen. He attended country school through sixth grade. On Oct. 19, 1953, he married Donna May Miller in Austin.

Robert served in the Korean War from March 15, 1951, to March 5, 1953. He was a member of the Legion in LeRoy and VFW in Austin. Robert hauled milk for 31 years in the LeRoy area; he then went to work for Filmor Truck Lines out of Cannon Falls, where he worked for approximately eight years, and then for McFarland Truck Lines out of Austin, where he worked for 10 years. He was a member of the LeRoy Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Robert is survived by his wife Donna; by his three children: Robert Jr. (Cecile) Holmen, of Eyota, Minnesota; Lori (Glen) Frazer, of Portage, Wisconsin; and Kevin Holmen, of Adams, Minnesota; by three grandchildren: Brandon, Michael and Matthew; by four great-grandchildren: Jacob, Zachary, Alexis and Katelyn; by five siblings: Donald (Thelma) Holmen, of Dexter, Minnesota; Pearl Koshatka, of Salem, Arkansas; Betty (Truman) Hadoff, of Whalen, Minnesota; Kenneth (Barb) Holmen, of Kasson, Minnesota; and Russell Holmen, of Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the LeRoy Evangelical Lutheran Church in LeRoy, Minnesota, with Rev. Thomas Kolden officiating.

Burial was in the Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in LeRoy, Minnesota.

The Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, was in charge of arrangements.

 

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The funeral for Sally Erwin Holmquist will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Curtis Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Mrs. Holmquist, 33, of 2016 Seventh Ave. N.E., an Austin-area waitress, died Friday (May 29, 1992) in St. Marys Hospital in Rochester of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident Thursday in Austin.

Born Sally Erwin on May 20, 1959, in Austin, she attended Austin public schools and was a graduate of Oakridge High School in Orlando, Fla.

She married Brian Holmquist, and they were later divorced. Mrs. Holmquist had been a waitress at several restaurants in the Austin area.

Survivors include her mother, Doris Erwin of Austin; a sister, Suzanne Standinger of Two Rivers, Wisconsin; and three brothers, Jack Erwin of Austin, Robert Erwin of Kasson and David Erwin of Albert Lea. Her father preceded her in death.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

LYLE, MINNESOTA -- The funeral for Dorinda M. Holst will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle, with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Burial will be in Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle.

Mrs. Holst, 52, of Lyle, died Wednesday evening (April 29, 1998) at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Dorinda M. Pahl was born May 2, 1945, in Osage, Iowa, and graduated from high school in St. Ansgar, Iowa, in 1963. After receiving a teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, she taught in Austin and Lyle schools until retiring due to medical reasons. On Jan. 28, 1967, she married Galen Holst. Mrs. Holst was a longtime member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle, a member and past president of the American Legion Auxilairy, and served as clerk for the city of Lyle and as a City Council member. She enjoyed oil painting, writing, calligraphy, sewing and reading.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Steven of Austin and Scott of Lyle; two grandchildren; her mother, Dorothy (Pagel) Pahl of St. Ansgar; and two brothers, Norman Pahl of St. Ansgar and Howard Pahl of Frederic, Wis. Her father and a brother preceded her in death.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and an hour before the service Saturday at the church.

 

Adelaide Elizabeth Holton, age 87, Austin, Minnesota, died at St. Marks Lutheran Home on Tuesday, June 5, 2007.

Adelaide was born March 29, 1920 in Springbrook, Iowa, to Philip and Loretta (O'Neil) Roeder. An orphan before the age of one, she was lovingly cared for by Elizabeth and Peter Roeder, Philip's brother. Elizabeth and Peter's only son had been killed in action in France in 1918.

Educated in the parochial schools of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she graduated from St. Patrick's High School in 1937. She was united in marriage to I.J. Holton in the Rectory of St. Patrick's Church on June 23, 1941, two days before he left for service in the U.S. Army.

Her adult life centered on her children and her church. All was secondary to the needs of her family. She was an active participant of school, church and community affairs. Wherever she lived she was a warm and caring neighbor. She resided in Austin, Minnesota from August, 1947 until the time of her death.

Adelaide is survived by her husband, I. J. Holton, Austin, Minnesota; by a son, Brooks Holton, Minneapolis, Minnesota; by daughters, Janet Holton and Philip Haber, Reston, Virginia, and Ann (Mark) Paparella, Oakdale, Minnesota; by grandchildren: Zachary H. Haber, Laura H,, Paparella, Benjamin H. Paparella; by a sister-in-law, Carol Parliament, Bloomington, Minnesota; by one niece and by three nephews.

A memorial mass was held on Sunday, June 10, 2007, at St. Edwards Catholic Church, with Father Joe Fogal officiating.

The organist was Jan Muzik. The soloist was Erin Schumacher.

The Clasen-Jordan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

 

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Kay Wesley Hompe, age 82, was born on March 8, 1925 in Wadena, Minnesota. He was enlisted in the Seabee's from 1943 to 1946, and he served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from the University of Minnesota at Mankato and received his master's degree from Colorado State University. He taught at Austin High School for 30 years.

Kay is survived by his wife, M. Denyse Hompe; by his children: Valerie, of Belevue, Washington; Lila, of Sedona, Arizona; Wesley, of Wilmer, Minnesota; Byron, of St. Paul, Minnesota; Samuel, of Chatfield, Minnesota. Also surviving are six beautiful grandchildren: Keith, Emily, Lindsey, Megan, Jorgen and Alexander.

Funeral services were held at The First Congregational Church in Austin, Minnesota, on Friday, March 30, 2007. Burial will be at Fort Snelling, at a later date.

 

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Benjamin F. Hormel, 88, of McCook, Neb., died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, at Bickford Cottage, Lincoln, Neb.

He was born Jan. 19, 1914, in Austin, Minnesota, to Benjamin Franklin Hormel, Sr. and Flora Mae Kaufman.

He grew up in Austin and graduated from Principia Upper School in St. Louis, Mo. He attended college in Grinell, Iowa and graduated with a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1937.

On Feb. 25, 1937, he married Thalma I. Lowe in Plainview, Neb. She died Dec. 19, 1986.

The couple moved to McCook, Neb. in 1938, where Ben owned and operated his Hormel Chevrolet Dealership. On June 15, 1944, he entered the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He returned his business in McCook following his honorable discharge on March 20, 1946. He retired in 1980.

On Sept. 5, 1987, he married Fritzi (Hinkle) Prest in McCook.

Bill was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, the McCook Masonic Lodge 135 A.F. & A.M., All Masonic Bodies in McCook and the Tehame Shrine in Hastings, Neb. He was a member of McCook Elks Lodge 1434 and served on the McCook Board of Education from 1947 to 1961. He was a past director of Rotary International and past president of McCook Rotary Club, a former director of the Y.M.C.A. and the United Fund and organized the Crime Stoppers organization in McCook and served on the McCook City Council.

Survivors include wife, Fritzi Hormel, McCook, Neb.; daughters, Anabeth (Frazier) Cox and husband, Ted; Mary Sue Harris and husband, Bill, all of Lincoln, Neb.; stepchildren, Bob Prest and wife, Janet, Phoenix, Ariz.; Billie Rouzee and husband, John, North Platte, Neb.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thalma; sisters, Virginia Grounds and Lois Lyons.

Service: 11 a.m. memorial service, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at the Herrmann Memorial Chapel with Theresa Corder officiating.

Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook, Neb.

Funeral Home: Herrmann Funeral Home, McCook, Neb.

Memorials: To the Hormel Foundation at McCook Community College or left at the funeral home.

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Benjamin F. Hormel, whose ancestors included the founder of Geo. A. Hormel & Company, has died at the age of 88.

He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Hormel Sr., (deceased), who was a younger brother of Geo. A. Hormel, founder of the company that bears his name, Hormel Foods Corporation.

The deceased was born January 18, 1914 in Austin.

He died Tuesday at Bickford Cottage, Lincoln, Neb. He made his home at McCook, Neb.

He was a long-time owner of an auto dealership at McCook, Neb. before retiring.

His father, Benjamin F. Hormel Sr. was the youngest son of George and Lillian Hormel.

His father was there at the beginnings of the Fortune 500 corporation in 1891 and served the company as director, treasurer, second vice president and senior vice president, during his lifetime, according to "In Quest of Quality," the official Hormel biography commissioned by George A. Hormel and written by Richard Dougherty.

Funeral service details appear on Page 2 in this edition of the Austin Daily Herald.

Lee Bonorden can be contacted at 434-2232 or by e-mail at lee.bonorden@austindailyherald.com

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Jay Catherwood Hormel
Birth: 1892
Austin, Mower County, Minnesota
Death: Aug. 30, 1954

Business Magnate. "J.C." Hormel, known as the "Spam Man" for his most popular product, pioneered the canned meat business. Hormel, son of the company's founder, was determined to find cause for several thousand pounds of surplus pork shoulder. He developed a distinctive canned blend of chopped pork and ham known as Hormel spiced ham that didn't require refrigeration. As a result of his successful marketing campaigns and promotions, 70% of urban Americans used canned meats in 1940, compared with only 18% in 1937.

By 1946, Hormel Company was the largest independent meat processing establishment in the U.S.

 

 

Alice Houff, age 79, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at her daughter's home in Waseca, Minnesota, of cancer.

Alice Marie Kvam was born Nov. 14, 1927, in Austin to Severt and Selma (Gustavson) Kvam. She married Chester Houff, who preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1986.

She did day care in her home for over 35 years, retiring at age 75. Alice lovingly took care of her handicapped son Joey until her health made it impossible to do so. She was well known for her pie baking and homemade bread and rolls. Her door was always open to the countless people who came to visit and the coffee was always on.

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Pat) Fryer, Winona, Minnesota; and Sandy (Bill) McAlister, Waseca, Minnesota; four sons: Gary (Norma) Houff, Kalispell, Montana; Tom Houff, Austin; Rick Houff, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Joey Houff, Owatonna, Minnesota; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Martin Kvam, Austin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Houff.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 30, 2007 at Mayer Funeral Home, with Rev. Harold Deye officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

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Donna M. (Mrs. Sky) Hovda, age 70, of Wabasha, formerly of Austin, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at her home. Her death was due to cancer.

She was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Hayfield, Minn., the daughter of Orlando and Olga (Loomis) Eastlee. She was a graduate of Hayfield High School and later attended beauty school in Minneapolis.

She married Sky Hovda June 23, 1950, in West St. Olaf Lutheran Church at Rock Dell, Minn. The family lived in Grand Meadow until moving to Austin in 1957. She owned Donna's Beauty Salon in Austin and also was a real estate agent there. Her husband was a lineman for Freeborn-Mower Electrical Co-op. He retired in 1987. The couple moved to Sand Prairie, rural Wabasha in 1991.

She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and baking. She had an unconditional love and support for her family and always put them and others ahead of herself. She lived by the golden rule as well.

Donna is survived by her husband, Sky Hovda, Wabasha, Minn.; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Cathy Hovda, Kasson, Minn.; daughters and son-in-law, Teri Jo Hay, Dallas, Texas; Camille and Jeff Lechnir, Kasson, Minn.; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Tully Hovda, and Bradley and Jessica Lechnir; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Marilee Eastlee, Merced, Calif.; sisters, Kathleen Munger, Escondido, Calif.; Charlotte Jenson, Grand Meadow, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Barbara Knutson officiating. Interment will be in Bear Creek Lutheran Cemetery, near Grand Meadow. Casket bearers will be Ted Hovda, James Anderson, Kevin Kelley, Allen Eastlee, Eric Jensen and Hans Hovda. Friends may call at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday one hour before the service. The Abbott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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AUSTIN -- The funeral for Laura May Hoverson will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Olaf Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

Mrs. Hoverson, 74, of Austin, died Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2005) at Adams Healthcare Center.

Laura May Duncomb was born Sept. 12, 1931, near Riceville, Iowa. She lived in several homes in Mitchell County, Iowa, and graduated from Mitchell High School in 1950. She moved to Austin in 1957 and married Harvey Hoverson on March 3, 1961, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She liked to play cards, garden, and watch soap operas.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Huinker and Laurie Hoverson, both of Austin; a son, John (Audrey) of New Richland, Minn.; four grandchildren; three sisters, Grace (LaVerne) Nelson of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Marietta (LeRoy) Steward of Stacyville, Iowa, and Janet Erickson of Oregon; and three brothers, Richard (Patricia) Duncomb and Laurence (Mary) Duncomb, both of St. Ansgar, and Robert (Delores) Duncomb of Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin.

Gladys Eleanor Howden, age 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday, February 12, 2007, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

She was born Dec. 16, 1911, in Woodstock, Wisconsin, to Bert and Winnifred (Klock) Ferguson, the third of nine children.

She was married to Glenn D. Howden at Austin. Following his death in 1934, Gladys went to work at the George A. Hormel, Co., where she worked until retiring in 1975. Gladys was a member of The Church of the Open Bible, where she completed the INSTE program through the church and taught Sunday School for 65 years, as well as teaching in the church school. She served as the secretary-treasurer for the Lifetime Ministries. In retirement, Gladys worked as a volunteer at St. Olaf Hospital and the Austin Medical Center, and enjoyed traveling to visit her family.

Gladys is survived by a son and daughters-in-law: James and Virginia Howden, of Hurst, Texas; and Lynda Howden, of Austin; by five grandchildren; by six great-grandchildren; and by nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Howden, Sr.; her son, Glenn Howden, Jr. in 1997; and by eight brothers and sisters.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 15, 2007, at 2 p.m., at the Church of the Open Bible, with Pastor Charles Courtney officiating. Interment was in the Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.

The Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin, was in charge of arrangements.

 

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DEXTER, MINN. -- Charles Phillip Howe, 67, of Dexter and a retired area farmer, died Tuesday (Feb. 23, 1993) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester of complications of a stroke suffered two weeks ago.

Born Nov. 18, 1925, in Dexter, he grew up on the family farm here. After attending the Minnesota School for the Deaf in Faribault, he returned home where he farmed until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of Hiawatha Deaf Club of Rochester.

Survivors include three brothers, Francis "Bud" and Stanley, both of Dexter, and Lawrence "Larry" of Rochester; two sisters, Betty (Mrs. George) Monnier of Dexter and Beverly Howe of St. Peter, Minn.; and special friend Joan Engel of rural Stewartville. A sister preceded him in death.

The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Dexter United Methodist Church, with the Rev. William Meier officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday until 11 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in Stewartville and an hour before the service at the church.

AUSTIN, MINN. -- Lloyd Donald "Don" Howells, 73, a longtime resident of Austin, died this morning (Sept. 6, 1991) at St. Mark's Home in Austin.

Born Feb. 7, 1918, in Minneapolis, he married Ruthjune Dailey on May 11, 1938, in St. Ansgar, Iowa. The couple moved to Austin and lived there all their married lives. Mr. Howells was a master mechanic at Geo. A. Hormel & Co. and retired in 1983 after working there 44 years.

He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Austin and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Christian Businessmen's Committee, Austin Camera Club, Hormel Retirees, and the Lantern Book and Bible House Inc. in Battle Creek, Mich., where he was the vice president.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Stephen of Battle Creek and Mark of Hudsonville, Mich.; a daughter, Rhoda (Mrs. Paul) Mason of Topeka, Kan.; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred (Mrs. Bert) Ferguson of Otranto, Iowa. An infant son and an infant grandson preceded him in death.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jack Dowden officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary here and an hour before the service at the church.

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AUSTIN, MINN. -- The funeral for Ruthjune Howells will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Joe Matt officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Mrs. Ruthjune Howells, 77, of Grandville, Mich., formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday (June 25, 1997) of complications of a hip fracture.

Ruthjune Dailey was born June 26, 1919, in Hudson, Wis., and was a graduate of Austin High School. On May 11, 1938, she married Lloyd Donald Howells. They started the interdenominational hymn sing at St. Olaf Hospital in the early 1940s, sang every Sunday evening and later expanded to include area nursing homes. Mrs. Howells taught child evangelism fellowship classes in the Austin area for a number of years, was active in the Mower County Chapter of the American Red Cross as a volunteer at St. Olaf Hospital and for other activities of the chapter. She attended First Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church in Austin, was a member of the Austin Camera Club and was a former Christian Women's Club committee member. She had resided in an assisted living facility since moving to Grandville after her husband's death on Sept. 6, 1991.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mark of Hudsonville, Mich.; a daughter, Rhoda (Mrs. Paul) Mason of Topeka, Kan.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jo (Mrs. Al) Lindstrom of Silver Bay, Minn. An infant son and a grandson preceded her in death.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and an hour before the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Richard William Hueman, age 62, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Austin Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 22, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota to William and Ruby (Anderson) Hueman. Richard attended Sacred Heart School until the eighth grade and graduated from Adams High School.

On Dec. 12, 1968 he married Linda Peterson at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams. Richard had just retired from Hoover Elementary in Rochester, Minnesota, where he had worked in maintenance.

Richard is survived by his wife, Linda Hueman, of Adams; by a son, James Hueman, of Austin; by a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Jeff Arndt, of Austin; by granddaughters, Taylor and Abigail Arndt, of Austin; by sisters and brothers-in-law: Clarice King, of Rochester; Louise and Loren Monson, of LeRoy, Minnesota; Lavonne and Jerome Landherr, of Adams; by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Hueman, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; by his mother-in-law, Lois Peterson, of Albert Lea, Minnesota; by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Arlene Jensen, of Albert Lea, and Ted and Brenda Peterson, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; and by nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Hueman; by his sister, LaDonna Hueman; and by a brother, Raymond Hueman.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fathers James Seitz and Randy Kasel officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams, Minnesota. The Adams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

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AUSTIN, MINN. -- Madalyn V. Huffman, 71, of 2005 First Ave. N.E., a longtime employee of Johnson Floral in Austin, died Thursday (Feb. 11, 1993) at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Madalyn V. Flanders was born Sept. 8, 1921, in Webster, S.D., and married Roy H. Huffman on April 5, 1943, in Austin. She worked for Johnson Floral, formerly Kinsman Floral, for many yeras.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Leslie of Eyota; a daughter, Mabel (Mrs. Marvin) Peterson of Austin; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Elders ``Slim,'' Clayton and Marly Flanders, all of Austin, and Alvin Flanders of Minneapolis; and two sisters, Corrine Zeigler of Los Angeles and Gerry (Mrs. Robert) Koch of Milwaukee. A sister preceded her in death.

The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin, with the Rev. Luther Mathsen officiating. Burial will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin and an hour before the service Saturday at the church.

 

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Birth: Jun. 29, 1920
Death: Nov. 8, 1992

ADAMS, MINN. -- The funeral for Aaron B. Huseby will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, with the Rev. Allen Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Huseby, 72, of Adams and a retired area farmer, died Sunday afternoon (Nov. 8, 1992) in the emergency room of St. Olaf Hospital in Austin.

Born June 29, 1920, in Adams Township, Mower County, he graduated from Adams High School and attended the University of Minnesota. He married Eunice Torgerson on Oct. 28, 1941, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church and they farmed in rural Adams until 1980 when they retired and moved into town. Mr. Huseby was a member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church. He had served on the Adams School Board, Mower County Extension Board and American Dairy Association, was a member of the Forte-Milers choral group and had been active in the Mower County 4-H program.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Allen of Eyota; three daughters, Shirley (Mrs. Porter) Hemingway of New Ulm, Minn., Carol (Mrs. Wayne) Schramm of Adams and Janet (Mrs. Randy) Stephenson of Rose Creek; nine grandchildren; a brother, Byron of Adams; and a sister, Edith Neus of Adams. Two grandsons preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Adams Funeral Home and an hour before the service Wednesday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.

 

Birth: Aug. 21, 1920
Death: Oct. 30, 2001

Eunice Huseby, age 81, of Adams, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at the Austin Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 21, 1920, in Adams to Oscar and Clara (Lewison) Torgerson. She spent her life in Adams.

She graduated from Adams High School in 1939. She also attended the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus.

On October 28, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, Aaron Huseby.

She was the "Lucky Clovers" 4-H leader for many years and was a life-long member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She and Aaron enjoyed traveling around the world. They traveled to Europe, Norway, Mexico, Hawaii and all over the United States, until Aaron's death in 1992.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Bernice Huseby, Eyota; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Porter Hemingway, New Ulm; Carol and Wayne Schramm, Adams; Janet and Randy Stephenson, Rose Creek; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Aaron; brothers, Donald and Sydney Torgerson; and grandsons, Michael and John Huseby.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at the funeral home.

Service: 2 p.m., Friday, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams with Rev. Richard Kastner officiating. Casket bearers will be Jennifer Zetah, James Huseby, Heather Irwin, Joshua Hemingway, Jacob Schramm, Sydney Schramm, Carrie Stephenson, Sarah Stephenson and Kate Stephenson.

Interment: Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery, Adams.

Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home, Adams.

 

Ivan Sylvester Ingersoll, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at his home.

Ivan was born May 29, 1920 to Grover S. and Lilly Belle (Saxton) Ingersoll in Wasioja, Minnesota. After attending school in Dodge Center, Ivan worked as a farmhand until 1949 when he moved to Austin.

He married Lois Long on Dec. 27, 1950 in Austin, where they lived their entire married life.

He worked for 35 years at Dubinsky's, which was later bought by the Jennings family for a scrap iron business. He retired in 1985. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Ivan enjoyed weekend trips with his wife, and spending time with family.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary (Kenneth) Leichtnam and Helen Kamp, both of Austin, and Charlene Shipp, of St. Louis, Mo.; one son, Tony (DiAnn) Ingersoll, of Dodge Center, Minnesota; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Beverly Ingersoll, of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilly and Grover Ingersoll; wife, Lois Ingersoll; two children, Marlene in infancy, and Larry; five brothers, Roy, Wayne, Marlin, Lyle and Leon; one sister, Marian Perkel.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating.

Interment was at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Casket bearers were: Ben, Dustin, Jesse and Brandon Ingersoll, with Logan and Kole Ingersoll as honorary casket bearers.

 

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Lois Irene Ingersoll, age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at her home.

Lois Irene Long was born on June 7, 1932 to Melvin and Leota (Bacon) Long in Chatfield, Minnesota.

She was married to Ivan Ingersoll on Dec. 27, 1950 in Austin, where they lived their entire married life.

Lois was a housekeeper at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center, and an avid gardener.

Survivors include her husband, Ivan; three daughters: Mary (Kenneth) Leichtnam and Helen Kamp, all of Austin; Charlene Shipp, of St. Louis, Missouri; one son, Tony (DiAnn) Ingersoll, of Dodge Center, Minnesota; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers: Melvin Long, of Wyoming; James Long, of California; Kenneth (Judy) Long, of Spring Valley, Minnesota; sister, Marion (Michael) Gonzagowski, of Missouri; daughter-in-law, Beverly Ingersoll, of Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leota and Melvin Long; by two children, Marlene in infancy and Larry; by two sisters; and by one brother.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating.

Interment was in Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.

 

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Neil Irving Ingvalson, age 84, of Austin, formerly of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Feb. 11, 1918, in Udolpho Township, Mower County, Minn., the son of Nels and Levena (Hanson) Ingvalson.

He attended Red Oak Country School and Blooming Prairie High School, graduating in 1937.

On July 31, 1941, he was united in marriage to Nina Kittelson at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. They made their home on the family farm for 37 years. During that time, Neil operated a Holstein Dairy farm, with a prize-winning herd. In 1956, he converted to poultry and egg production and established Ingvalson Eggs. He supplied grade AA eggs to stores, schools, restaurants and etc. within a 50-mile radius of his farm. During this time, Neil was awarded the Ford Farm Efficiency Award. He established the Ingvalson Scholarship at Blooming Prairie High School for students entering the agriculture field.

After their retirement, Neil and Nina moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., returning to the Austin area in June of 2002.

Neil was a member of the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, serving as congregational chairman, sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and served as Sunday school Superintendent. He also served on the Udolpho Township Board. While living in Lake Havasu City, Neil was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, the Golden Kiwanis, Salvation Army, the Senior Citizen Advisory Board, as well as being involved in the Cursillo Organization.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling and being with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Nina Ingvalson of Austin; four daughters, Linda (Ronald) Beckman of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Cheryl Patterson of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; Lisa Wiese of Owatonna; and Cara (Lynden) Smith of Albert Lea; one son, Brent (Jennie Roberts) Ingvalson of Blooming Prairie; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Diane (Larry) Klein of Elk River; and Pam Ingvalson of Blooming Prairie; and many other relatives and friends.

A son, Naven Ingvalson, and son-in-law, Mark Wiese, preceded him in death.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin, Minnesota with Rev. Bruce Falksen officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, on Monday, August 12th from 5 to 7 p.m. and for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

 

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June Carol Iverson, age 75, of Channelview, Texas, was carried away by angels to join her Lord God on March 8, 2007. Loving family members waiting for her are her beloved parents, Gladys and Lynn Francis; and brother, Ronnie Francis.

June is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Henry; by her daughters: Debbie (Curt) Long, and Sherri (Benny) Judice. June enjoyed the love of her five grandchildren: Tara (Adam) Taylor, Tasha Driscoll and fiance Ramon Ramos, Brian Judice; Ashlee and Curtis Long. June was also eagerly awaiting the birth of her first great-grandson by granddaughter Tasha. Family members also surviving include brothers and sisters: David (Clara) Francis, Burnet, Texas; William (Carol) Francis, Flower Mound, Texas; Cheryl (Dick) Scroggins, Leander, Texas; Beth (Paul) Hipp, Kingwood, Texas; sisters-in-law, Jewell Francis, Houston, Texas, and Marlys Larson, Spring Valley, Minnesota.

June and Henry had been lifetime residents of Austin, Minnesota before moving to the Houston area to be near their daughters.

Funeral services were held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota, on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The burial was in Grandview cemetery.

 

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SPRING VALLEY -- Funeral services for Leverne M. Iverson, 83, of Spring Valley, formerly of Ostrander, will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with the Rev. Norman Bauer officiating. Burial will be in Bennington Cemetery.

Mr. Iverson died Saturday (Oct. 27, 2001) in Grand Health Care Center in Grand Meadow where he had resided a short time. He was born July 5, 1918, in Bennington Township, Mower County. He attended country schools through the eighth grade and farmed on the family farm until 1990 when he retired to Ostrander. He lived in Ostrander for 10 years before entering the assisted living apartments in Spring Valley. He enjoyed working with old tractors and clocks.

He is survived by a sister, Marlys Larson of Spring Valley; and a brother, Henry (June) Iverson of Channel View, Texas. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters in infancy.

Friends may call at the Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and one hour before the service on Tuesday.

Submitted to Mower MNGenWeb by K. Pike.

 

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A memorial service for Violet D. Iverson will be held at a later date. She will be buried in Bennington Cemetery.

Ms. Iverson, 70, of Grand Meadow, died Friday (June 12, 1998) at Grand Meadow Health Care Center, where she lived.

She was born Aug. 27, 1927 in Bennington Township. She never married. She was a former resident of Lewiston Nursing Home.

Survivors include two brothers, Leverne Iverson of Ostrander, and Henry Iverson of Houston, Texas; and one sister, Marlys Larson of Spring Valley. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.

Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is in charge of the arrangements.

Submitted to Mower MNGenWeb by K. Pike.