Francis H. Bradash, age 89, of New Prague, Minnesota, and formerly of Montgomery & Austin, Minnesota, died on July 3, 2008 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Francis was born on March 14, 1919 in Montgomery, Minnesota, the son of Frank & Pauline (Havel) Bradash. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1936. He attended the University of St. Thomas before beginning employment with the Milwaukee Railroad.

He married Elizabeth Sebek on Dec. 18, 1941 in Decorah, Iowa. He interrupted his employment with the railroad and entered the United States Army in 1944, serving as a train dispatcher in Belgium and France. When he returned home from the war he continued his long career with the Milwaukee Railroad in Austin, until retiring in 1981. Francis and his wife enjoyed many summers at their lake home on Mille Lacs Lake fishing and enjoying time with his family. He and his wife returned to their roots moving back to the New Prague area in 1998.

He was a charter member of the St. Robert’s Rosary Making Club at St. Augustine’s Parish in Austin, established in 1963. He later initiated a children’s rosary club after moving to New Prague. Over the years he hand made over 4,000 rosaries that were sent to local chapels and missions in the United States and foreign countries around the world.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; Children, Sandy (Richard) Millerbernd, Annandale, Minn., Craig (Patti) Bradash, Cold Springs, Minn., Bruce Bradash, Stillwater, Minn., Snigdha Sagar, St. Paul, Minn., 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nancy Lindberg and sister, Elma Boy.

A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague. Interment will be at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Cemetery in New Prague with Military Honors.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 8, 2008]

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Charles Ernest Moltz, age 87, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota, on July 1, 2008.

He was born July 31, 1920 at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin to John and Elizabeth (Peton) Moltz who were farmers. The family moved to Colorado in 1923 and later resided in Kansas and Arkansas. They returned to Minnesota in 1938. Chuck joined the Air Force in 1942. While home on leave on April 28, 1945, he married Helen Peterson. After serving in World War II, he was honorably discharged in 1946. Chuck and Helen had five children. Chuck was a salesman for Streverling Guernsey Dairy for 28 years, including eight years at Golden Dairy.

After retirement, he was a custodian for eight years at First United Methodist Church, where he was an active member serving on many committees from 1946 until the time of his death. He also belonged to the American Legion and VFW. His first wife died of cancer on Aug. 3, 1982. Chuck married Helen Barrows on April 21, 1984 at First Methodist Church. They belonged to the Promenaders Square Dance Club for 15 years. Chuck also enjoyed upholstery work.

Survivors include three children, Brian Moltz, Edina, Elaine (Dale) Erickson, Owatonna, Gayle (Randy Killian) Moltz, Melrose; three step-sons, Gary B. Barrows, Pensacola, Fla., Charles (Kim) Barrows, Ham Lake; Duane Barrows, Minneapolis, Minn.; two step-daughters, Marlene (Ernest) Hammero, Austin; Linda (Michael) Quinn, Park Rapids; 11 grandchildren, Jesse, Mike, Tony, Linda Kay, Aimee, Eli, Melissa, Jacob, Laura, Dylan, Brandon; six step-grandchildren, Rose, David, Mark, Penny, Brenda, Jill; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Henry; 10 step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and John Moltz; his first wife Helen in 1982 and his second wife Helen in April 2008; son, Allen; daughter, Janelle; grandson, Gabriel; two step-sons, David and Jim; five sisters, Ruth, Esther, Ida, Marjorie and Elnora.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Austin with the Reverend Patricia Toschak officiating. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery south of Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 91. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, July 3, 2008 -- Austin Daily Herald ]

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Leonard J. Klassen, age 84, of Adams, Mower county, Minnesota died on July 1, 2008 at his home.

Leonard Joseph Klassen was born on July 20, 1923 in Ionia, Iowa to Mathias and Ann (Boyle) Klassen. He graduated from McIntire High School and attended Iowa State University.

On September 14, 1941 he married Maxine Frances Sproul in Pappilion, Nebraska, He served in the Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Bunker Hill. The Bunker Hill was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for "extraordinary heroism displayed by her crew in action against the enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War area."

After serving his country, Leonard began farming in the McIntire area. He then moved to Adams, Minnesota, where he and Maxine farmed and raised their family. After retirement Leonard enjoyed fishing, golfing, painting and collecting trains.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Maxine Frances Klassen, Adams; children, David Klassen, Portland, Mich., Diane Marks and Joe Harmon, Charleston, South Carolina, Sherrie Prescott and Rick Yerhot, Rochester, Minn., Jim (Lori) Klassen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Mark (Paula) Klassen, Lockport, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Matt Jr. (Viola) Klassen, Adams; sisters, Madonna (Vernon) Blake, Waterloo, Iowa, Kay Murphy, Waterloo, Pat Freman, Waterloo, Joan (Jim) Murray, Jonesboro, Ark.; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mathias and Ann Klassen.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James Seitz officiating. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams, with Adams Post #146 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation was held at Adams Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday morning.

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Mr. and Mrs. Heye Hemmen, formerly of Grundy Center, Iowa, were fatally injured in a car collision 10 miles south of Osage, Mitchell county, Iowa, last Tuesday [February 27, 1962]. Both of them died within 24 hours. They were taken to the hospital at Charles City, Iowa. Mrs. Hemmen died shortly after reaching the hospital. He was later taken to the hospital at Rochester where he died the following day.

Mr. and Mrs. Hemmen were driving south from their home at Austin, Minnesota. They were on their way to Des Moines where he was to take part in American Bowling Congress. They expected to stop at Grundy Center where one or more of their relatives were to join them on the trip to Des Moines.

High snowbanks alongside of the highway cut off visibility and drivers of the cars could not see each other in time to avoid the collision at the road intersection. The Hemmen car was struck on its side and it was badly demolished. The car which crashed into the Hemmen car was driven by a woman from Mason City. She is reported to have been going 60 miles an hour. The Mason City woman escaped with only slight injuries.

Mr. and Mrs. Hemmen resided in Grundy county for several years. He was a son of Hemme Hemmen, who for several years was janitor at the Grundy county courthouse, and who is now living with his daughter, Mrs. Dena Van Lengen, at Stout. Heye Hemmen was 52 years old. His wife was the former Nellie Baldwin. She grew up in the vicinity of Grundy Center. She was 61 years old.

Mr. and Mrs. Hemmen during the early part of their married life resided in Grundy county. For a time they were employed on the Jim Connell farm near Grundy Center. 21 years ago they moved to Austin, Minnesota, where Heye was given a job on the Austin police force. He continued in this position up to the time of his death. He was nearing the age of retirement and had expected to leave the police force this fall.

Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Hemmen were held Saturday morning [March 3, 1962] at St. Augustus Catholic Church in Austin, Minn. Burial was in Austin. There is one surviving daughter and granddaughter who reside in Austin. Other surviving relatives are the father Hemme Hemmen from Stout. Others of Heye's surviving relatives are a sister, Mrs. Dena Van Lengen from Stout, a sister Mrs. John Hook, Parkersburg, and a sister, Mrs. Pete Brower, Grundy Center and one brother Cobie from Britt, Iowa.

Surviving members of Mrs. Hemmen's family are, a sister, Mrs. Fred Clark, St. Paul, a sister Mrs. Albert Hanisch, Waterloo, a brother Ed Baldwin, Waterloo.

Relatives from a distance who attended funeral services last Saturday were Hemme Hemmen and daughter, Mrs. Dena Van Lengen and son, Cobie Hemmen, Britt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark, St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hanisch, Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baldwin, Waterloo, Mrs. Geo. Herbeck and son, Pekin, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulne, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hulne, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ralston and Nora Kinsinger, all from Grundy Center.

Grundy Register -- 7 Mar 1962

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Wilfred Breitbarth, age 69, of Elkton, Mower county, Minnesota, died on July 3, 2008 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, where he had been a patient since April 1.

Wilfred was born on October 15, 1938 in Truman, Minnesota to Harvey and Mathilda Jablinski Breitbarth.

On November 26, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol Gansen in Rochester. She died in December 1988. He was later married to Margaret Wiersma December 11, 1993 in Bear Creek. He worked for Marigold Foods for more than 35 years and enjoyed gardening and his hobby farm.

He is survived by his wife Margaret of Elkton; by three children: Sandra (Tim) Fenton of Grand Meadow, Daniel Breitbarth of Dexter, and Lynn (Antony) Lillie of Wanamingo, Minnesota; by two stepchildren, Janice (Rick) Christianson, Spring Valley, Minnesota; and Leslie Rudlong, Byron, Minnesota; by eight grandchildren; by two great-grandchildren; by two step-grandchildren; and by three step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Wilfred Breitbarth will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, at Bear Creek Lutheran Church in rural Grand Meadow with the Rev. Glen Bickford officiating. The burial will be in the church cemetery. the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow is in charge of arrangements.

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Elda E. Miller, age 92, of rural Dexter, Mower county, Minnesota, died on July 3, 2008 of natural causes at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, where she had been a patient for the past week.

Elda E. Schulz was born April 16, 1916 in Pleasant Valley Township, Mower County, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm and attended rural schools. She was married on January 9, 1939 on the Schulz family farm to Earl J. Miller. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Pleasant Valley Township, where they farmed the Miller family farm for more than 50 years and continued to live after retirement. Earl died in 1993.

Elda was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Sargeant and was active in its Ladies Aid activities.

Survivors include a daughter, Eldene (David) Walterman, Stewartville, Minnesota; a son, Everett (Kathryn), Austin; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ernestina Schulz, and by a brother, Elgar.

The funeral for Elda Miller will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Sargeant with the Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery.

Griffin-Gray Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Mrs. Sarah Enright passed away at her home, 1204 Gleason, Feb. 1, after a lingering illness, at the age of 87 years, three and a half months. Funeral services were held at St. Augustine Church at 9am Feb. 4, Rev. Lawrence Ginther officiating. Burial was at the Catholic Cemetary.

Mrs. Enright was born Oct. 16, 1859, at Wyoming County, N.Y. She was the daughter of Ebenezer and Elvira Trall. Her father passed away when she was six months old. Later, her mother married Hezekiah Perkins and came to Minnesota, Mower County, Windom Township, when she was four years old.

They settled on a farm east of Austin. She attended school in District 22 and all of her children attended the same school. On March 4, 1878 she married John Enright and went to live on what was known as the Enright homestead, where she lived until about six years ago and then moved to Austin. To this union were born thirteen children, ten of them are still living, two daughters having died in infancy and one son, Leonard, passed away July 14, 1942. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1916.

She is also survived by 46 grandchildren and 25? great-grandchildren. The children are (Mary) Mrs. Adam Bossart, Charles W. Vest, of Minneapolis, Ray, who makes his home with his mother, (Clara) Mrs. John Walsh, Emmet J., John F., (Anna) Mrs. Anthony Heffton, Walter J. of Crescent City, Calif., (Ina) Mrs. William Hemann.

Her parents and brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Mrs. Enright leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who sincerely mourn her loss. She was a member of the Catholic Church and St. Augustine Rosary Society for over 50 years.

Six of her grandsons were pall bearers, Francis Walsh, Bernard Enright, Kenneth Hemann, Emmet Enright Jr., Claude Enright, Clarence Enright. All her children attended the funeral except Walter, who was unable to attend.

Those from away were Mr. and Mrs. Vest Enright and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Enright of Minneapolis.

Austin Daily Herald -- 1 Feb 1947

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Oscar Kennedy Died Today

Oscar Kennedy, 78, former Hamilton county resident, died at 2:10 this morning at St. Olaf hospital, Austin, Minn. He had been in ill health the past two years.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist church in Dexter, Minn. The body will be brought to Webster City Sunday evening and will be in state at the Foster funeral home where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev R. D. Kitterman will officiate with burial in Graceland cemetery.

Oscar Allen Kennedy, son of James B. and Anna Eliza Kennedy, was born Nov 23 1883, on a farm near Kamrar. He was reared and educated in that community.

He was united in marriage Feb. 22, 1912, to Maggie Schmidt. Following their marriage, they resided on a farm near Mallard, Iowa, for five years, then moved to Minnesota. With the exception of five years spent near Adams, Minn, they had always since resided on a farm near Dexter.

Surviving are his wife, one daughter and one son, Mrs. Glen (Vearl) Bundy, Rochester, Minn., and Floyd Kennedy, Grand Meadows, Minn., 13 grandchildren, two brothers, Glen Kennedy, Webster City and Otto Kennedy of Kamrar.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Mr. Kennedy was baptized in the Methodist faith.

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Politician

KENSETT, IOWA - PAUL I. D. OSTBY, Representative from Worth county, son of the late Reverend and Mrs. Paul G. Ostby, was born in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, October 27, 1876. Moved to Freeborn county, Minnesota, in 1879. Received a rural school education, attended St. Ansgar Seminary and Institute in 1892 and 1893. Followed farming as his main occupation.

Married to Emma C. Gavie in 1898 and they have six sons and six daughters: Eugene, William, Roger, Otto, Thomas, Wallace, Emma, Rachel, Pearl, Ruth, Edith and Clarine. Moved to a farm in Brookfield township, Worth county, Iowa, April 7, 1931, and was elected state representative from Worth county, having been a resident of the state but one year and seven months on day of election. A democrat.

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Inga Jorgena Persoon, age 79, of Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, died on July 6, 2008 at Our House Assisted Living. She was born May 31, 1929 in Kilburn, Wis., to Samuel and Marie (Eilertson) Oftedal.

Inga married Marvin Persoon and they were married for 49 years. Inga was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where she often volunteered. In her spare time Inga enjoyed sewing, donating mittens and stuffed animals to children and 100 lap quilts to area nursing homes and the Ronald McDonald House. Inga also enjoyed artwork, painting, drawing, raising canaries, ice skating, and biking.

Inga is survived by her children, Linda Persoon, Chewelah, Wash., Mary Persoon (David Carlson), Fargo, N.D., Marvin Persoon, Jr., Austin, Debbie (Duff) Bement, Pine Island, Minn., Patty (Anthony) Tedeschi, Manor, Texas, Tammy Persoon, Stacy, Minn.; grandchildren, Nancy Blankenhagen, Mary Peterman, Renee Rein, Ken Gudgel, Amanda Christgau, Nikki Peterson, Amber Bement, Kathleen Carlson, Ann Carlson, Marvin Persoon III; great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Rein, Adam Rein, Brittany Blankenhagen, Kyra Gudgel, Kendra Gudgel, Erik Peterman, Brianna Peterman; brother, Gerhardt Oftedal, Madison, S.D.; sister, Sally Granflaten, Madison; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM Officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 5 - 8 p.m. and for one hour before the service at the church.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 8, 2008]

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Vonda Jacobsen, age 75, of Dexter, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Monday, July 7, 2008, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Vonda Lee Ames was born on May 18, 1933, the daughter of Laurence and Grace (Bell) Ames, in Austin, Minnesota. {Grace was the daughter of Amos and Ivie Bell. Grace was born on October 26, 1911 and died June 27, 1992. Laurence was born on January 21, 1908 and died on April 8, 1974. Both Laurence and Grace are buried in Grandview Cemetery south of Austin, Minn.}

Vonda married Owen Anders Jacobsen on October 29, 1969 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She owned and operated the Windrift Bar and Restaurant in Austin for seven years, and later managed the Austin Motel until 1993.

She enjoyed volunteering, being a senior companion, and being a hospice volunteer. She was nominated for the Jefferson Award for her work with seniors.

Vonda is survived by her children, Christian (Allison) Jacobsen, St. Paul, Minn., Maureen (Thomas) Starmack, Crystal Lake, Ill., Patrick (Holly) Young, Rockford, Mich., David Young, Rochester, Minn., and John (Pam) Young, Puerto Rico, and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen, parents Laurence and Grace Ames, and a brother, Jack Ames.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dexter Cemetery with the Rev. Stephan DeFor officiating. A reception will follow at the United Methodist Church in Dexter. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross or Mayo Hospice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield, Minnesota.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 8, 2008]

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A Eulogy:

"Polly Jelinek and Vonda Ames" by Polly Jelinek It was inevitable that we become friends. Our grandmothers were friends. Our mothers were friends. And so we, too, were friends. Growing up in the neighborhood and going to southeast Austin's Whittier School from kindergarten through fifth grade cemented this friendship between Vonda Ames and me. We were very fortunate to have the best teachers in the school system. Unfortunately, they were the best observers of how kids operated. For the most part, we were in the same classrooms, but soon the teacher became aware of how we operated and, sometimes, we were separated. Secret signals, dropping a book, sneezing, biting a lip until it bled and then putting a tissue to our nose indicating a bloody nose were just some of our ploys to get out of the classroom. Every time something happened that caused a break in the routine, everyone always looked at the two of us. Because of the fact that there were too many students going to Whittier, our class was sent to Central (Austin High School) for sixth grade, and we stayed there through graduation. Polly Jelinek & Vonda Ames (Jacobsen) As we grew older, we weren't allowed to share the same homeroom or basic classes but we managed to share lunch for sure. Mostly egg salad sandwiches from home, and we traded other favorites. Vonda and I walked in the corridors between classes, met in the library (supposedly to do research) and shared the giggles when her underwear elastic broke and she had to hide behind a hall door until the bell rang and she could dash to the girls lavatory to pin them up. After high school, we went our separate ways -- Vonda to marriage, travel and children; and I became an educational facilitator. I figured that with all the experience I had in trying to outwit the teachers, I would be a good candidate to facilitate, plus the fact of experiencing the best of the best to show me the way. Vonda and I kept in touch by mail, phone and photographs over the years, and even had the long distance baby showers to keep us in touch. After some time, Vonda returned to the old hometown to live, and we enjoyed seeing and doing things together again. It was interesting in that Vonda and her children rented one of the apartments in the big apartment house I grew up in and they lived there for a while. Over the years, we tracked each other and kept in touch. When she moved to Dexter, people there knew me and kept me informed. She eventually ended up at the same hairdresser as me and we left messages for each other with the hairdresser. We were there for each other in good and bad times. As the years passed, our hair changed color by itself, the high heels changed to sandals or loafers, and we didn't worry about nylons or skirts but rather enjoyed jeans and sweatshirts. My memories with my friend Vonda have been on my mind a lot this summer, especially after Vonda passed away. Our lunches together stand out as one of my favorite memories because we reminisced about our life experiences and how we both felt satisfied with the way they had turned out. Not as the rich and famous, but as the content and friendly. Polly Jelinek is a lifelong Austin resident, local historian and retired teacher. Polly Jelinek is alifelong Austin resident, local historian and retired teacher. [Published online in Rochester Post-Bulletin -- www.postbulletin.com]

See family biographical sketch.

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Nettee Kuivala, age 81, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on July 5, 2008 at the Austin Medical Center.

Nettee was born on Nov. 28, 1926 to William and Helen Warrens in Rochester, Minn. Nettee grew up in Austin.

She married George Schmidt on Nov. 28, 1945. They began their life together farming in Grand Meadow. They moved to Austin and later Albert Lea. Together they had six children, four boys and 2 girls.

Nettee moved to Minneapolis where she lived for 10 years. She met Ed Kuivala and they were married in 1984. Ed and Nettee moved to Austin in 1987, where they enjoyed country living for the rest of their lives.

Survivors include her sons, Steven Schmidt, Eagan, Minn., Fred (Pixie) Schmidt, Austin, Donald Schmidt, Austin; daughter, Helen (Dick) Lee, Farmington, Minn., Viky Helland, Emmons, Minn.; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed; sister, Hazel and son, Michael.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26, at Nettee’s Home.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 9, 2008]

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Robert Leon “Bob” Wagner, age 85, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on July 8, 2008 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

He was born on August 18, 1922 in Melrose, Minnesota. He was the son of Henry and Anna (Lohrke) Wagner, owner of Wagner's Meat Market in Melrose, where he worked processing meat for his family. He was a graduate of Melrose High School, where he excelled in both basketball and baseball.

Robert attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, for one year, then enlisted in the Navy on Oct. 12, 1942 and was stationed in Recife, Brazil. Robert was honorably discharged on October 1, 1945.

He married Valaria Ann Koll at Fort Snelling, Minn., on June 29, 1945. Robert worked on the Hormel Guard Force for 35 years, retiring on Feb. 28, 1983.

Survivors included his loving wife of 63 years, Valaria; three sons, Tom (Debbie), Castle Rock, Colo., Dave (Terry), Chaska, Minn., Mike (Ann), Los Angeles, Calif.; son-in-law, Harry Harwick; grandchildren, Lindsay (Wagner) Vatterott and husband Franco, Ryan Wagner, Nicole (Wagner) Sopena and husband Victor, Megan Wagner and Sydne Harwick; two great-grandchildren, Kylan Vatterott and Layla Skye Vatterott; brother, Willard (Genevieve) Wagner, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Carol Ann Harwick.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. There will be a 5 p.m. prayer service on Thursday evening at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 9, 2008]

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William John “Bill” King, age 79, died at his home in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, on July 7, 2008. He was born on November 4, 1928 in Lodi Township, Mower county, Minnesota, to John and Genevieve (Durnin) King. He married Ilene Beverly Sorenson on October 30, 1953, in Austin, where they made their home and raised three children. Bill served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. A lifetime member of VFW and American Legion, he worked at Austin Cashway Lumber which later became United Building Center. After retiring from UBC, he worked part time at McDonald’s. He enjoyed fishing, gambling and most of all, his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Ilene; two sons, William A. “Bill” (Sheila) King, David King; daughter, Diane King Johnson (Custer), all of Austin; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Lou) King, Austin; James (Norma) King, Rochester; sisters, Louise Kiefer, Orlando, Florida; Dorothy (Glen) Frazer, LeRoy; Betty (Leonard) Duryee, Leland, Iowa and Ann Olson of Henderson, Nevada; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and one aunt, Alvina Lewison.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jeremy King; sister, Mary and brother, Larry.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, 204 First Avenue NW in Austin, with the Reverend David DeFor officiating. Visitation is from 4 - 8 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2008 at Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth Street NW, Austin, and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Interment is at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery, rural Adams, with military rites by American Legion Post 91. Memorials are preferred to the family.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 9, 2008]

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Joanne W. Borris, age 78, formerly of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at her residence in Mesa, Arizona.

She was born June 2, 1930 in Lorimone, North Dakota, to Ray and Esther (Damm) Best. Her family moved to Austin in 1935. She graduated from Austin High School in 1948. She married James Borris on August 27, 1950 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She retired in 1983 from Hormel Foods after 35 years. Joanne was a Charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a past Unit Auxiliary President from 1967 - 1968. She was also a Charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin.

Joanne and her husband, Jim, moved to Mesa permanently in 1993. Joanne was a volunteer for the Desert Samaritan Hospital of Mesa for 10 years as a greeter, secret security agent and pharmacy deliverer. She loved her volunteer work. Joanne believed that people should not dwell on past experiences, but live in the present and look forward to the future.

Joanne is survived by her husband, James Borris, Mesa; daughter, Jody Borris, Mesa; granddaughters, Samantha Borris, Rockaway, N.J., Kaela Sparks, Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter-in-law, Loretta Borris, Rockaway; sister, Lois Mienders, Des Moines, Iowa; sister-in-law, Beverly (Ray) Blowers, Austin; niece, Dana (Jon) Laughner, Urbandale, Iowa; nephew, Michael Blowers, Austin; niece Jan (Terry) Fox, Austin; niece, Sally (Chuck) Cleland, Brooklyn Park, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son Thomas J. Borris.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service. Organist will be Janet Gilbertson.

The Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 9, 2008]

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Ethel E. Cafourek, age 94, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota, on July 9, 2008.

Ethel Elvina Heimsness was born on November 4, 1913 to Julius and Clara (Hellickson) Heimsness in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. After growing up on a farm near Ostrander and later Spring Valley and attending schools in Spring Valley and Austin, she served as a live-in nanny.

She married Robert L. Cafourek on April 24, 1932 in Austin where she made her home and raised six children. Ethel and Robert were later divorced. Ethel attained her GED and college credits. She married Elmer Cafourek, and later he died. A Younkers employee, Ethel belonged to St. Olaf Lutheran Church and Women of the Moose. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering and baking, but the love of her life was time spent with her family. She loved displaying the pictures she took of her family members.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Joan) Cafourek, Osage, Iowa; Darrell (Rachelle) Cafourek, Albert Lea; four daughters, Elvina (David) Solomonson, Austin, Betty (Norlan) Stalhiem, Albert Lea; Karen (Robert) Carlson, Rochester, Connie (Mitch) Page, Englewood, Colo.; 21 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Darlene Johnson, Albert Lea; brother, Ray (Deloris) Heimsness, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husbands, Robert and Elmer; by two brothers; by four sisters and by one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. The Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of funeral arrangements.

[Original obituary was in Austin Daily Herald online, July 11, 2008]

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Paul Allen Isachsen, age 52, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, and formerly of Willmar, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his home.

Paul was born on September 14, 1955, in Ellendale, North Dakota, the son of Clifford and Irene (Kunde) Isachsen. In 1957, his family moved to Willmar and he graduated from Willmar High School in 1973. He played drums in several bands in the Willmar area. In the early 1990s, he moved to Austin and had worked at the Austin YMCA for the past several years.

He is survived by his parents, Clifford and Irene Isachsen, Willmar, Minnesota; by a brother, Terry Isachsen, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; by a sister, Carla (and Tom) Kukkonen, Lakeville, Minn.; and by his niece and nephew, Sara and Zach Kukkonen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar with Rev. Barbara Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Cloverleaf Cemetery in Willmar, Minnesota. Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar and Worlein Funeral Home in Austin.

[ Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 13, 2008]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA -- Darlene Earl, 63, of Route 4, Austin, a longtime area homemaker, died Monday (Dec. 2, 1991) at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin.

Born Darlene Hyland on Nov. 13, 1928, in Stewartville, she attended school in Lansing and Austin. On July 19, 1947, she married Robert W. Earl here. Mrs. Earl was a member of New Life Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church and was a past president of Women's Aglow.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Barbara Hoover and Lori Johnsen, both of Austin, and Nancy (Mrs. Tom) Waddell of Raleigh, N.C.; a son, Mitchell of Bozeman, Mont.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Loren Hyland of Woodland, Texas, Robert Hyland of Austin, Duane Hyland of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lowell Hyland of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and two sisters, Shirley (Mrs. William) Silvers of Longmont, Colo., and Diana (Mrs. James) Ludwig of Golden, Colo.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 1991, at New Life Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church in Austin, with the Rev. Jonathan Law officiating. Spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Oakland, Freeborn county, Minnesota.

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

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LYLE, MINNESOTA -- The funeral for Samuel "Ray" Farrell will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Crane Community Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Joe Matt officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle.

Mr. Farrell, 94, died Thursday (Feb. 27, 1997) at Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa. He was born April 25, 1902, in Corwith, Iowa.

He married Martha Anderson on Dec. 29, 1924, in Blooming Prairie, and they made their home in Illinois. They moved to Minnesota in 1948. He was a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Deloris (Mrs. Winfred) Robinson of Shelbyville, Ill., and Eileen Wiley of Plainfield, Ill.; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-granchildren; and one sister, Eva Yeoman of Kenawha, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; an infant son; a brother; a grandson; and a granddaughter.

Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church.

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Mrs. George Dunfee died at her home west of London at 7:26 a.m. January 7, 1922. Her death was caused by dropsy and a complication of diseases. All was done that living [loving] hands and medical aid could do to comfort her during her illness.

Permelia Harmon was born February 10, 1849 in Mage county Ohio. When a child she moved with her parents to Lawrence county, Ohio where she grew to womanhood, and from there moved to Galla county, Ohio.

At the age of 21, April 24, 1870 she was united in marriage to George Dunfee. They went to Lawrence county Ohio and in 1905 they moved to Corwith, Iowa and in 1920 came to London, Minn.

She is survived by her husband and nine children, also 23 grandchildren and one great grand child. The children are; Mrs. John McCarley, Glenn Ohio, Mrs. John Earls, Britt Iowa, Mrs. Sarah Wilson, John and Entee Dunfee, Corwith Iowa, Mrs. Ira Bunting, Shannon, Clarence, and Earl Dunfee London, Minn. Elizabeth Dunfee died in infancy. Elmer Wilson, a grandson, died from wounds received in battle in France. Oley McCarthy died in camp at Sheridan, Ohio.

At the age of 18 she united with the Christian church in Ohio. She lived a devoted Christian life and was a kind and loving mother. She had a genial disposition and many friends will miss her.

Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, Jan 14, 1922

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Transcription verbatim: Kathy Pike

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George Dunfee was born in Monroe county Ohio, August 31, 1848 and later moved with his parents to Lawrence county, Ohio.

He was united in marriage to Permilo Herman, April 24, 1870. They made their home there until 1905 when they moved to Corwith, Iowa.

In 1920 with his wife and two sons he moved on to a farm one and a one half miles southwest of London where he lived up to the time of his death. His wife passed away January 7, 1922.

He is survived by nine children, Mrs. John McCarley of Glen Ohio, Mrs. John Sarls of Britt, Ia., Clarence of Rockyford, Colo.; Mrs. Sara Wilson, Mrs. Ira Buning and John and Eunice of Corwith, Ia.; Shannon of Lyle township and Earl at home, also twenty-six grand children and seven great grandchildren.

Mr. Dunfee was an honest, patient and a home loving man, a good neighbor, loved and respected by all who knew him.

A short service was conducted Wednesday morning, October 21 from his home by Rev. Carpenter, after which the body was taken to Corwith, Ia., where services were held in the Baptist church. Interment was in the Corwith cemetery beside his wife.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Oct 27, 1931

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DEATH NOTICE

Mrs. Sarah Wilson and daughter, Mrs. Howard of Cedar Falls, and John and Esis Dunfee, Mrs. Ira Buning of Corwith Iowa came Monday, called here by the death of their father George Dunfee.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday Oct 21, 1931

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LONDON, MINNESOTA, Feb. 25, 1941 -- Earl Dunfee, 48, resident of this community for many years, died Saturday after suffering from influenza.

Born in Laurence county, Ohio, Mr. Dunfee moved to Iowa when he was 10 years old and in 1920 moved with his parents to the farm on which he still lived.

Four sisters and four brothers survive; Mrs. Ella McCarley, Gallia, Ohio; Laura Bunting, Britt, Iowa; Enice, Corwith, Iowa; Amizon Earls, Brill, Iowa; Sara Wilson, Los Angeles, Calf.; Shannon, London; John, Britt, Iowa, and Clarence, Rocky Ford Colo.

Services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:00 o’clock from the home and at 9:30 from the United Brethren church. Burial will be at Corwith, Iowa. Rev. Paul W. McFarland of Austin will officiate.

Pallbearers include Garrent Richardson, William Copp, Ole Sola, William Navratil, Alfred Mudra, and Edward Mudra.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday Feb 25, 1941

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Shannon Dunfee was born April 15, 1873 in Laurence county Ohio, the son of George Dunfee and Permalia Harmon.

He moved from Ohio to Tuscola, Ill., where he resided three years and then moved to Corwith, Iowa. After 19 years there he moved to Lyle, where he made his home 35 years. Mr. Dunfee was engaged in farming.

Only [On] July 3, 1907 he was united in marriage to Maggie Farrell at Algona, Iowa.

Mr. Dunfee died May 28, [1954] at 1003 N. Kenwood, Austin, after being ill two years. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. June 1, at the Worlein Funeral Home, the Rev. Delmont Gordy officiating. Interment was in the Woodbury Cemetery.

Mr. Dunfee is survived by his wife Maggie; three step-children, Eva Dunfee, Corwith Iowa; Erwin Farrell, Marseilles, Ill.; and Raymond Farrell, Lyle; a brother Clarence Dunfee, Rockyford Colo.; three sisters, Amizon Earls, Britt Iowa; Sarah Wilson, Alhambra, Calif.; and Laura Bunting, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Person attending the funeral came from Minneapolis, Grandville, N.D., Clear Lake, Mason City, Britt, Corwith, Kanawha, Correctionville, Waterloo, Fort Dodge, Humbolt, Algona, Miller, Iowa, Marseilles, LaGrange, and Macomb, Ill.

Austin Daily Herald Thursday June 3, 1954

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Mrs. Maggie Dunfee, 87, died Tuesday evening at the Old Colony Rest Home.

A resident of Lyle Township, she is survived by a daughter Mrs. Eva Dunfee, Corwith, Iowa; two sons, Erwin Farrell, Marseilles, Ill., Raymond Farrell, Lyle; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon.

Austin Daily Herald Wednesday May 23, 1962

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1874-Maggie Dunfee-1962

Maggie Louise Dunfee was born June 16, 1874 at Lamark, Ill., the daughter of James Deibler and Kristiana Meyers Deibler.

As a child she moved from Illinois to Corwith, Iowa. She attended school there and in 1919 moved to Lyle where she made her home until the time of her death.

In September 1895 she married Samuel Peter Farrell and three children were, Eva, Erwin, and Raymond. Mr. Farrell died March 3, 1903.

On July 3, 1907 she married David Shannon Dunfee at Algona, Iowa, and he preceded her in death May 28, 1954.

Mrs. Dunfee died May 22 at Austin after being ill four years.

She is survived by three children, Mrs. E. Dunfee, Corwith, Erwin G. Farrell, Marseilles, Ill., S. Raymond Farrell, Lyle, two daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; a sister, Miss Hattie Deibler, Granville N.D.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. May 25 at the Worlein Funeral Home, Rev. Gordon Wedland officiating. Interment was at Woodbury Cemetery.

Out of town persons attending the funeral came from Granville, N.D., Ottawa, Marseilles, Ill., Rockey Ford, Colo., Waterloo, Corwith, Sheldon, Miller, Britt, Clear Lake, Kanawah, Iowa, Lyle, London, Oakland.

Austin Daily Herald Tuesday May 29, 1962

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Velma Brink, age 91, of Grand Meadow, Mower County, Minnesota, died at the Austin Medical Center on July 13, 2008.

Velma Fuller was born May 14, 1917 to Charles and Alma (Lewis) Fuller in Texas. She attended school in Gaylord, Texas and went on to a Catholic college in New York to earn a Ph.D as a dietician. She worked as a cook for a railroad for a short time. She married Ben Lanier; they were later divorced. She married Andrew Brink on Nov. 15, 1978 in Beaumont, Texas. They lived in Mankato and later moved to Grand Meadow. She enjoyed fishing. Due to health concerns, Velma moved to Our House in Austin, where she spent the last two months of her life.

Survivors include her husband, Andrew Brink, Grand Meadow; three grandchildren; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John and James; one brother, Clyde Fuller and one sister, Wilma Barker.

Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements. Interment is at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date.

[Original obituary from Austin Daily Herald online, July 15, 2008 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Gary Allen Bure, age 64, of rural Albert Lea, Freeborn county, Minnesota, died on July 13, 2008 at his home, following a battle with cancer.

He was born on March 29, 1944, in Albert Lea, the son of Albert and Mavis (Thompson) Bure. His mother Mavis died when Gary was young, Aunt Lolly Olson helped until Albert remarried Joyce Thompson, who raised him.

Gary graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1962. Throughout his life he had lived in the Albert Lea, Rose Creek, Austin and Glenville areas. Gary was united in marriage to Marilyn Hertges in 1965. They were blessed with five children together. He later married Julene Manuel, who preceded him in death in 1998. He was united in marriage to Renee Majerus Handke in December of 2006.

Gary had worked at the creamery in Albert Lea, the Red Owl Warehouse and then at Wilson’s/Farmstead until the fire forced his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Clubs. Gary loved to fish, listen to country music, and spend time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Renee; children, Michael Bure, Albert Lea, Michelle (Rick) Frechette, Waldorf, Minn., Leon Bure, Albert Lea, Damian (Danielle) Bure, Albert Lea, and Dominic (Annette) Bure, Waldorf; stepchildren, Wrey Frechette, Albert Lea, Kindra (Jim) Kostka, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Kristina Handke (Josh Meyer), Clarks Grove, Jason (Candice) Handke, Austin; grandchildren, Jamie, Kyle, Dillon, Nicole, Tyler, Desmond, Ryleigh, Laynie, and Brielle and great-granddaughter Kira Ann; step-grandchildren, Demi Jo, Parker, Adam and Brittany; step-greatgrandson, Beau; brothers and sisters, Dick (Sue) Bure, Austin, Ron (Sue) Bure, Lakeville, Minn., Brenda (Steve) Martell, Austin, Steve Olson, Ellsworth, Wis., Cindy (Mike) Wadding, Austin and Randy (Kathy) Bure, Austin and many nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, wife Julene and stepmother Joyce Bure.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Albert Lea. The Reverend Wayne Halvorson and Vicar Luke Ulrich will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

[Original obituary from Austin Daily Herald online, July 15, 2008 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Dorothy Bartlett, age 76, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on July 13, 2008.

Dorothy Lucille Miller was born on January 1, 1932 to Harry and Illa (Davey) Miller.

She married Allen Bartlett on August 22, 1953. To this union nine children were born: Bill (Laurie) Bartlett, Big Lake; Nyla (Steve) Adair, Georgia; Mike (Shawn) Bartlett, Austin; Connie (Rick) Robinson, Big Lake; Scott (Amy) Bartlett, Big Lake; Jody (Ray) Bartlett, Big Lake; Tony (Chris) Bartlett, Ham Lake. She also had 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was a long time member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Mesa. She and Al belonged and worked at the Eagles Club in Austin. She will be sadly missed by many friends and family.

She was also survived by two sisters, Carol and the late Al Bierdrodt, and Donna (Larry) Schut.

She was preceded in death by their set of twins, Barb and Bruce; mother, Illa Mae Jpoelstra; brother-in-law, Al Bierdrodt. Funeral services were held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Mesa, Ariz., on July 16. A future memorial service is pending in Austin.

[Original obituary posted online at www.austindailyherald.com, July 16, 2008]

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Marna Elizabeth Nelson, age 89, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Monday, July 14, 2008 at her home in Austin.

She was born on September 19, 1918 in Mentor, Minnesota, to Elmer and Hazel (Neilson) McFarland. The McFarland’s moved to Austin where Marna graduated from Austin High School. She was married to Arthur E. Nelson on Aug. 27, 1938 at the First United Methodist Church in Austin. They resided in the Austin area where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, active with the UMW and served at the chairman of the kitchen committee for many years. Marna had also served as the president of the Cedar City Cemetery Board.

Marna was a wonderful cook and enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She also liked to play cards, bowl and travel with her friends.

Marna is survived by her daughter, Ellen (Roger) Hanson, Elysian, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Sharan Nelson, Cape Coral, Fla.; grandchildren, Schannan (Tamie) Nelson, Rose Creek, Minn., Shelley (Marty) Tebay, Austin, Shay (Michelle) Nelson, Albert Lea, Minn., Bradley (JoAnn) Hanson, Waseca, Minn., Brett (Deborah) Hanson, Alta, Iowa, Brian (Amy) Hanson, Wamego, Kan.; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Smeby, Austin; brother Keith (Mary Ellen) McFarland, Roseville, Minn.; sister, Joan (Stan) Stanek, Austin; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur E. Nelson and son, Denis Mac Nelson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2008 at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Patricia Toschak officiating. A family interment service will be at the Cedar City Cemetery near Austin. Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church on Friday for one hour before the service. The family prefers memorials to the American Lung Assoc., First United Methodist Church kitchen committee or the Cedar City Cemetery Association. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Honorary Bearers will be Schannan Nelson, Shelley (Nelson) Tebay, Shay Nelson, Bradley Hanson, Brett Hanson, Brian Hanson.

[Original obituary posted online at www.austindailyherald.com, July 16, 2008]

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Arlin Weldon Schultz, age 80, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at the Albert Lea Medical Center on July 15, 2008.

He was born on January 29, 1928 to Emil and Mabel (Skifton) Schultz in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The family moved to Minnesota when Arlin was a young boy. He graduated from Austin High School in 1946.

He married Marcine Wollenberg on November 24, 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church. Drafted into the Army in 1952, stationed in Louisville, Ky., he served as a cook during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, Arlin worked at the post office for 33 years. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, American Legion and the Eagles, he organized the Austin Eagles Cancer Telethon for several years, was past president and treasurer of the Eagles and competed on the Eagle’s Ritual Team.

Survivors include his wife Marcine of 57 years; son, Verdell Schultz, Austin; three daughters: Lori (Thomas) Hintz, Rochester, Minnesota, Barbara Schultz, Rochester, Karie Schultz, Austin; two grandchildren, Ben and Megan; a brother, Vern Schultz, Rapid City, South Dakota; and a sister, Janice (Rocky) Luns, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Emil Schultz.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2008 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with the Reverend Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation is from 4 - 6 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, south of Austin.

[Original obituary posted online at www.austindailyherald.com, July 16, 2008]

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Scott David Thoreson, age 48, of Sacramento, California, and formerly of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on July 14, 2008. He was born on January 19, 1960 to Rollin and Elvina (Cafourek) Thoreson in Rochester. The family moved to Austin where Scott graduated from high school in 1978. He married Bonnie Bendickson on Sept. 23, 1978 at St. Olaf Church. They were later divorced. Scott was employed by Austin Utilities. He married Lori Wischnack in September of 2000 in Austin, where they lived until moving to Shakopee. They were later divorced. Scott moved to Sacramento in October of 2003 where he was self-employed. He enjoyed running, biking and kayaking.

Survivors include two daughters, Kristi (Jason) Kopacz, Champlin, Jenny Thoreson, Austin; mother and stepfather, Elvina (David) Solomonson, Austin; grandson, Jack Thoreson, Austin; two brothers, Greg (Deb Ihrig) Haugland, Lyle, Steve (Connie) Thoreson, Downy, Calif.; four sisters, Pamela Strack, Austin, Penny (Steve) Arens, Austin, Sue (David) Hanson, Winona, Rochelle (Randy) Jech, Austin; first wife, Bonnie Thoreson, Champlin; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rollin Thoreson and stepfather, Sherman Haugland.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2008 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with the Reverend Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation is at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements.

[Original obituary posted on www.austindailyherald.com, July 17, 2008]

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