Mary Lucille Davison, 68, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Season's Hospice in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

Mary was born May 23, 1940 in Austin to Harold and Lucille (Hesse) Davison. She graduated from Austin High School in 1958 and Austin Junior College in 1960. Mary attended the University of Minnesota. She worked at St. Olaf Hospital, currently Austin Medical Center, as a ward clerk and in central supply for 29 years. Mary retired in 2001. She enjoyed reading, gardening and especially journaling. She taught all her nieces and nephews to have a great love for books.

Survivors include her son, Gregg (Hannah) Schochet, White Bear Lake; two grandchildren, Austin and Amber; two brothers, Joe (Sue) Davison, Austin, Harold (Jean) Davison, Rochester; two sisters, Ann (Mark) Warrington, Red Wing, Dorothy (Steve) Krob, Austin; 12 nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother and a niece.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Sacred Heart Care Center Assisted Living, Season's Hospice and the Paramount Theatre.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 12, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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MASON CITY — Ila M. Ebbers, 88, of 321 Fourth St. N.E., died Monday (Sept. 15, 2003) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, 125 E. State St., with the Rev. Ron Stein officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., and continue at the church one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church.

Ila was born July 14, 1915, in Mower County, Minnesota, the daughter of Lloyd and Matilda (Diederich) Lonergan.

As a small child she moved to Osage in Mitchell County where she attended Mitchell County schools. Later, the family moved to Mason City where she was employed as a homemaker helper for several years.

On Dec. 24, 1940, she married Chester Ebbers at the First Baptist Church in Mason City. They made their first home on a farm in the Sheffield area, later moving back to Mason City where they resided most of their lives.

In later years, Ila was employed as a cook at Garfield School in the Mason City School System.

Ila was an active member of the First Baptist Church and Gildner Circle for many years.

Ila and Chester enjoyed dancing and playing cards.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Vana and husband, Rex, of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Marcy of Chicago, Ill., and Justin of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Dora Weiland and Bertha Flatness of Mason City; brothers, Charles Lonergan of Hayward, Calif., Neil Lonergan of Amery, Wis., and Mahlon Lonergan and wife, Viola, of Rose Creek, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.

Ila was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester; brother, William; and sister, Maxine.

Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641) 423-0924.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Sept. 18, 2003

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AUSTIN, Minn. — Funeral services for Jolene M. Kingery, 52, of 1901 Second Ave. S.E., Austin, Minn., formerly of the rural Charles City and Greene areas, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Greene with Pastor Paul Uzel officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Reid’s Funeral Chapel in Greene, where there will be a public scripture service and a time of remembering at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Jolene Marguerite Kingery was born Dec. 11, 1950, in the Cedar Valley Hospital, Charles City, a daughter of Maynard and Lorraine (Ewald) Kingery and died Sunday (Sept. 14, 2003) at her home.

She received her education in the Charles City Public Schools, graduated in 1969, and attended Hamilton College in Mason City. She had been employed at Hormel in Austin, Minn., for 31 years.

As a youth, she was active in 4-H and church youth activities.

She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greene and attended the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin.

Jolene enjoyed needlepoint and attending the activities of her nieces and nephews.

She was a fan of Elvis Presley and country music.

Jolene will be greatly missed by her Mom and Dad; and sisters, Linda and her husband, David Keith, of Rockford, Marilyn Muhle, of Solon; and her nieces and nephews, Laura and Ryan Van Roo, Janette and Nathan Friesen, Angela Keith, Eric, Leah and Jacob Muhle, whom she dearly loved.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Jolene M. Kingery Memorial Fund, in care of the family, 808 Third St., Charles City, IA 50616.

Reid’s Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Sept. 18, 2003

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Mary An Earl, age 70, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home on February 12, 2009.

She was born on March 9, 1938 to Theodore and Mabel (Nordland) Lestrud in Austin, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1956. She married Donald Earl on October 6, 1956 in Austin. They had three sons. They were later divorced. A lifelong resident of Austin and a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Mary loved to play cards, liked to spend time in the sun at East Side Lake and enjoyed playing Bingo. She found great joy in time spent with family, especially her grandson, Bradley, as well as her friends and her Twin Towers “family.” We would like to say a heartfelt thank you for the tender, compassionate care the staff at St. Mark’s gave to our mother.

Survivors include three sons, Robert Earl, Austin, Steve (Kathleen) Earl, Brownsdale, John (Tina) Earl, Bentonville, Ark.; grandson, Bradley, Austin; brother, Kenneth Lestrud, Missouri.

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

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Worlein Funeral Home Austin with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Feb. 13, 2009, www.austindailyherald.com]

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At his home in Nevada, Dec. 17, after a long illness, Knud H. Amundson aged 70 years. He was the son of Harmon Amundson and was born in Norway, in June, 1836. In 1855 he came to this country with his parents, settling in Christiana, Dane county, Wis. and in 1859 they came to section 35, Nevada township. Knud enlisted in Jan. 1862, in Co. K, 15th Wis. Infty and went south.

He participated in the battles of Perryville and Murfreesboro where he was severely wounded Dec. 31, 1862 and was sent to the hospital, where he remained one month when he was transferred to Nashville and then to Louisville. He joined the regiment again in May, 1863, and went to Chattanooga. Later he joined the invalid corps and was on guard at Louisville until March, 1864, when he was sent to Washington and later to Alexandria. In the fall of 1864 he was honorably discharged for disability.

He was married in Feb. 1865, to Miss Elizabeth Jorgenson, daughter of Swan Jorgenson who came to Nevada in 1854. He engaged in farming and the home has since been in Nevada township. Mr. Amundson was for several terms a county commissioner and was also town supervisor, clerk or treasure for many years. He was a man highly respected by those who knew him. He kept in touch with current events and had decided views on subjects of public policy.

He leaves a wife and four children, Mrs. Malina Olson of Nevada, Mrs. Henrietta Johnson of Wilbour, Wash., Otto and Cora at home. Two children, Sophia and Lilia are dead.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Six Mile Grove Lutheran church, Rev. Esser officiating. A large congregation of sympathizing friends was present. Thus another of the patriotic pioneers of Mower county has been laid to rest. We owe much to them for our present favorable conditions.

Mower County Transcript, Wed. 12-26-1906, page-3, col.6

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Ernest LeRoy Murphy, 71, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on February 13, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Ernie was born on November 19, 1937 in Austin to Ernest W. and Martha (Brown) Murphy. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from Austin High School in 1955. On Nov. 3, 1962 he was united in marriage to Clara Rubin at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Ernie worked as a Senior Lab Technician in the Chemistry Lab, Research and Development, at Hormel Foods for 44 years. Following his retirement he worked for Mayer Funeral Home. Ernie was a member and trustee of First Congregational Church in Austin. He enjoyed playing piano and organ for many area churches, teaching 55 Alive classes, volunteering for Meals on Wheels and driving for the Language Camp each summer.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Cathy (Tom) Hemish, Farmington, Laura (Tony) Regner, Rochester, Minn., Cheryl (Corey) Brunton, Mankato, Minn.; five grandchildren, Leah Hemish, Jessica and Kristin Regner, Ashley and Tyler Brunton; sister, Fern Lickteig, Austin; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jacob Regner; one sister; two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at First Congregational Church in Austin. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Dexter Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 16, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Martin James Hoesing, 53, of Austin, died unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 in Iowa.

Martin was born Feb. 20, 1955 in Sioux City, Iowa to James and Barbara (Beyeler) Hoesing. He grew up in Newcastle, Neb. where he graduated as Valedictorian. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1975 with a BS in Agriculture. He was on the Dean's List. In 1977 he married Judy Dimmitt in Casper, Wyo. The couple moved to Alvo, Neb. where Martin worked for FmHA. They then moved to Minnesota with FmHA. After leaving FmHA, he worked at Ford Town. Martin was currently working at Iowa select farms for 14 years. In 2002 he won the Presidents Club. Martin was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

Survivors include his wife, Judy, Austin; three sons, Jerry, Austin, Brian (Lisa Freese), Austin, Brandon (Jessica Christopherson), Austin; daughter, Tiffany, Austin; grandchild, Maddison, Austin; parents, James and Barbara, Newcastle, Neb.; brothers, Claire (Connie), Bronson, Iowa, Stanley (Sue), Sioux City, Iowa, Father Kenneth, David City, Neb.; sister, Shirley (Steve) Rasmussen, Laurel, Neb.; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by an infant sister, Ruth Ann; and his grandparents.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal and Father Kenneth Hoesing officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 16, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Thomas Paul Mullenbach, 65, of Adams, died on Feb. 13, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born April 6, 1943 in Adams, Minn. to Vincent and Christina (Matheis) Mullenbach. He graduated from the Adams High School, class of 1961. He began working with Miller Construction and later became and electrician with Schmitz Electric before starting Sunrise Electric along with Richard Heimer. Tom also farmed in the Adams area. Thomas was a life long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams where he has been active with the Men's Club, the Knights of Columbus and many fund raising events for the Sacred Heart School. He has been a very active volunteer in the Adams community and was the recipient of a community grant thru the Wal-Mart Corporation for his volunteer work. He was also recognized as a national finalist for the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2006. Tom was also a member of the Adams Area Sportsman’s Club, Ducks Unlimited, the American Legion and served on the township board.

Thomas is survived by his brothers, James (Mary Lou) Mullenbach, Tucson, Ariz., Donald (Lorie) Mullenbach, Excelsior, Minn., Jerome (Mary Ann) Mullenbach, Adams, Minn., Richard (Cheryl) Mullenbach, Ballground, Ga.; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; Aunts and Uncles.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; nephew and godchild, Michael Thomas Mullenbach and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Bernice.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James Seitz officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams. Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Memorials are preferred to the Sacred Heart School.

The organist will be Joyce Edland with soloist, Delphin Mueller. Honorary Bearers will be Ron Mullenbach, Glen Mullenbach, Mark Mullenbach, Brian Mullenbach, Ryan Briggs, Kim Truax, Terry Nelson, Pam Dolce, Kathy Mullenbach, Lisa Unverzagt, Deb Heimer and Jennifer Johnson.

Casket Bearers will be Paul Mullenbach, Craig Mullenbach, Dave Mullenbach, Dan Mullenbach, Steve Mullenbach and Darrel Mullenbach.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 16, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Bette was born May 15, 1928 in Jackson, Minnesota to Delos V. and Edna (Rue) Tostenson.

In 1967 she married Wally Peterson. Bette worked at Austin Medical Center and St. Olaf Hospital Business Offices. Bette enjoyed sewing, quiliting, traveling, dancing and spending the winters in Texas.

Survivors include five children, Gary (Nancy) Peterson, Albert Lea, Mary K. (Steve) Moe, Austin, Patti (Dick) Hanson, North Mankato, Jean (Scott) Hanson, Kasson, Mark (Natalie) Peterson, Amery, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Apryl Brand, Yuma, Ariz. and special friend, Neil Proechel.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Mary.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home and the family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials are preferred to Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 16, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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MASON CITY, IOWA - Florence E. Luecht, 93, of 302 Second St. N.E., died on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Good Shepherd Health Center.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Kathy Graves officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery, Nora Springs. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be directed to the Florence E. Luecht Memorial Fund.

Florence was born April 29, 1915, in LeRoy, Mower county, Minnesota, the daughter of Johannes and Nettie (Engelson) Orke. Florence graduated from LeRoy High School and Winona State College, Winona, Minnesota.

She married Gerhard Luecht Oct. 28, 1940, in Montezuma, Iowa. Florence taught school in Riceville and Plymouth, Iowa, for several years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Red Cross Gray Ladies and she enjoyed doing Norwegian needlepoint.

Florence is survived by her children, Sara Kahl and husband, James, of Santa Cruz, Calif., Amy Dodge and husband, John, of Mason City, Jane DeBoe and husband, David, of Forest City, and Joel Luecht of Paris, France; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerhard; son, Paul; brother, Norris Orke; and sister, Selma Watson.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

[ Published in the Mason City Globe Gazette online - 2/14/2009 - www.globegazette.com ]

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AUSTIN, Minn. — Carol R. Fisher, 55, of 206 First St., S.W., Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday (March 3, 2004) at Austin Medical Center.

Carol's body was cremated and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City.

Memorials may be directed to the Mayo Clinic Foundation.

Carol was born on Aug. 17, 1948, to William and Olga (Moen) Fisher in Mason City. She had an international upbringing and became fluent in many languages. She enjoyed reading, painting and making cards.

She is survived by her sister, Frances Fisher, of Pacific Palisades, Calif., and her brother, William Irving Fisher Jr., of El Segundo, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, Rochester, Minn., (507) 289-3600.

[Mason City Globe Gazette]

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Elaine Cue, 84, of Webster City, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Crestview Senior Living in Webster City.

Elaine Evenson, daughter of Even and Olga Evenson was born on November 3, 1924 in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota. She received her education from the Austin Community Schools, graduating in 1942.

On December 5, 1947 she married Keith L. Cue at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. During Mr. Cue’s career with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, the family moved to Cherokee, Waterloo, Champaign, Chicago, Charles City, Dubuque and back to Waterloo. In addition to other positions, Elaine worked for the Waterloo Community School District in the media Department for over eight years until her retirement in 1980. For several years Elaine and Keith lived in retirement in Osage. In 1986, the couple moved to Webster City. Keith died on Dec. 25, 1998. Elaine had been residing at Crestview Senior Living since April 2004. Elaine was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Webster City. She loved to volunteer in many church activities, especially quilt making.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen (Curtis) Preston, Greenfield, Wis.; sons, Ronald (Lynda) Cue, Ashland, Ore. and Robert (Beverly) Cue, Altoona, Iowa; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Stephenson, Dexter, Minn. and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Keith, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Pearly, Arnold, Melvin and Donald Evenson; sister, Evelyn McCawley and twin sister, Lorraine McCaffrey.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Dr. Mike Kroona officiating. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening and after 9 a.m. on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Trinity Kitchen Fund or the Trinity Quilt fund. Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the Cue family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb 17, 2009]

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Chris Marie Johnke, age 46, of Osage, Iowa, passed away on February 13 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a lengthy illness.

Chris was born on Nov. 28, 1962 in Gardenia, Calif. to John and Sherry West. She Married Mark Johnke on Dec. 31, 1999, at the Salvation Army in Austin Minnesota. Chris attended high school in Lyle Minnesota and graduated from Austin High School. Chris enjoyed reading, Needle point, cross stitching, cooking, baking, watching NASCAR racing and spending time with her family.

Chris is survived by her husband Mark Johnke, Osage, Iowa; daughter, Katheryn Downs, Geneva, Minn.; son, Brandon (Barb) Downs, Lyle, Minn.; daughter, Shelly Fuller; daughter, Missy; son, Dakota; son, Robert Warren, Chuck Warren; granddaughter, Kaylee; grandson, Isia Hacker, Albert Lea, Minn., James Warren; granddaughter, Sylvia Warren; mother, Sherry Tabor and husband, Everett, Austin; father, John (Maria) West, Valley Springs, Calif.; grandparents Brig. Alfred Gorton, Brig. Thelma (Gorton)Schmidt, Sylvester Schmidt, James West, Christine (West) Webster; sisters, Dawn Bangert, Austin, Donna (Dewayne) Dietrich, Austin, Cathy (John) Bennett, Northwood, Iowa; brother, Tom West, Leesburg, Ga., nieces and nephews, Josh, Jesse, Justin, Nick, Andrea, Sam, Steven, Dillon, Jacob, Patricia; father-in-law, James Johnke and mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Johnke; five, brothers-in-law; five sister-in-laws, many nieces and nephews on the Johnke side.

Memorial Services will be held at the Salvation Army in Austin at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, Major LaVonne Fones will be performing the service, with pot luck to follow at the church afterwards. Feel free to bring a dish to pass if you choose. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and chaplains of the St. Marys Hospital staff for making Chris as comfortable as possible during her transition to home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb 17, 2009]

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Gilbert Carroll, 64, passed away at Season's Hospice Home in Rochester, Minn.

He was born in Austin on Dec. 27, 1944. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force for eight years. He lived in Colorado for the majority of his life. He was an avid hunter and expert fly fisherman. Gib took great pride in his work, doing cabinetry for multimillion dollar homes and hotels. He clearly relished his independence and did not want to be a bother to anyone. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he allowed his family to bring him to Minnesota for medical care at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, and to be with us these last few months of his life.

He is survived by his father, Edward Carroll, Austin; brothers, Ed (Patty) Carroll, Exeter, Calif., Bill (Linda) Carroll, Atkins, Minn.; sisters, Mary Carroll, OSF St. Paul, Minn., Marlene (David) Gronholz, Appleton, Minn., Rose Carroll (Jerry

Saperstein), Evanston, Ill., Joann (Ken) Dibble, Medical Lake, Wash., Christine (John) Schneider, Green Bay, Wis., Sarah (Brian) Miller, Austin; twin sister, Gloria (Merlin) Paulson, Rochester, Minn.; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; many wonderful friends and his dog, Honey.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Carroll; grandparents, Edward and Mary Catherine Carroll, Joseph and Christina Winkles; nephew, Troy Carroll and great-nephew, Ethan Carroll.

There will be a remembrance service on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, Minn.

Memorials are preferred to: May Hospice, Season's Hospice, VA Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. or the Rochester American Legion Van Fund.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb 17, 2009]

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McINTIRE, IOWA — Shirley May, 82, died Sunday (Aug. 29, 2004) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Mitchell county, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer, with the Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Gift bearers will be Ray and Kathy Koenigs. Casket bearers will be John, Andy, and Danny Beyer, Lonnie Weber, Al Schaefer, and Paul Koenigs. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meyer.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church, with a 7 p.m. Scripture service.

Shirley (Ree) May was born Oct. 5, 1921, in Austin, Minn., daughter of Peter and Bertha (Bergsauger) Ree. She graduated from Austin High School in 1940. She then worked for 15 years at the George A. Hormel Co. where she enjoyed being the grievance woman for general canning until her marriage in 1956.

She married Roman B. May on Aug. 25, 1956, and they moved to a farm north of Meyer, Iowa.

Shirley loved spending time with her grandkids, fishing up north, painting, gardening and yard work— especially burning brush in the groves.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roman May; baby daughter, Diane May; brother, Kenneth Ree; sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Paul Ulwelling.

Shirley is survived by one daughter, Cindy Beyer, Osage; two sons, Tom May, Hopkins, Minn., and David (Sherry) May of Austin, Minn.; five grandchildren, John (Shannon) Beyer, Andy and Danny Beyer, and John and Julia May; one great-grandchild, Joseph Beyer; one sister , Francis Whalen, San Jose, Calif.; and sister-in-law, Joyce Ree.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements; (641) 713-4920.

[Mason City Globe Gazette]

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Emma Mary "Jackie" Schieck, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, died on Feb. 16, 2009 at the Christian Health Care Center in Springfield.

Emma was born Dec. 18, 1928 to Luther and Maude (Barber) Yeadon. Emma married Christoph Schieck on July 2, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham, Minnesota. They made their home in rural Waltham until Christoph's death in 1973. She then moved to Stratford, Missouri, where she resided until her death. Emma’s greatest loves were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, gardening and cooking.

Emma is survived by her five children, Terry (Ann) Schieck, Adrian, Minnesota, Connie (Ron) Helgeson, Springfield, Missouri, Linda (Tim) Pursell, Portland, Oregon, Larry (Connie) Schieck, Round Lake, Minnesota, and Abraham Schieck, Kansas City, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Luella (Henry) Schuman, Stewartville, Minnesota. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Christoph, in 1973; her parents; three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Jeffrey Kuddes officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and on Friday one half hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Waltham.

Thank you to the Christian Health Care Center for their compassion and care.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 19, 2009]

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Arnold Neil Roper, age 84, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on February 18, 2009 at the Austin Medical Center.

Arnold was born to Pete and Lena Roper in Churdan, Iowa on Aug. 4, 1924. He graduated from Lake City High School. He farmed most of his life and later he was a custodian at the Austin High School. He was married to Oma Leege and later they were divorced.

Arnold played baseball and he liked all sports. Camping was one of his favorite things. He was active in church work, taught Sunday school and called on the shut-ins. He delivered “Meals on Wheels” for several years. He was president of the P.T.A. Arnold was baptized and confirmed. His faith was in Jesus Christ. Many times in his prayers, he thanked Jesus for being his Savior and best friend. He was married to Eileen Keller in 1978.

The survivors included his wife, Eileen Roper, Austin; three sons, Neil, St. Paul, Minn., Gary (Debbie), Oregon, Randy (Betty), Wyoming; two daughters, Deanna (Jim) Wagner, Rose Creek, Minn., Janine Roper (Terry), Missouri; several step-children; sister, Opal (Roger) Lenz, Iowa; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Robert Stohlman. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 20, 2009

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Eileen Marie Heard, age 83, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Feb. 18, 2009 at Our House Senior Care in Austin.

She was born on October 22, 1925, one of eight children, to Nordahl and Lenore (Olsen) Nelson in Lyle, Minn. She grew up on a farm in Lyle and had fond memories of growing up there.

She married Merle Heard on June 24, 1943 in Tennessee, where Merle was stationed in the Army. Eileen stayed home and raised her family until 1971 when she went to work at a bridal shop in Austin. Eventually she became manager of The Wedding Tree, formerly Hilda’s Bridal Shop. She left and began working for Gloria’s dress shop and ended her career at Lundberg’s in the Oak Park Mall. Merle passed away in 1988 at their home where Eileen continued to live. When she couldn’t care for herself anymore, she moved to the Oaks Condominiums where she made many new friends. She was very active in Holy Cross Lutheran Church, a member of Circle, always helping out when asked. She was also a Girl Scout leader. She made her final home at Our House Memory Care.

Survivors include her children, Kay Flynn, St. Paul, Rick (Jackie) Heard, Rapid City, S.D., Paula (Terry) LaPanta, Inver Grove Heights, Darol (Sandy) Heard, Austin, Suzanne (Peter) Gill, Eden Prairie, Scott (Susannah) Heard, Minneapolis, Minn., Sheila (Tracy) Harrington, Austin; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Eula (Harry) Reshetar, Austin, Char (Donald) Feltz, Osage, Iowa, Chester (Barbara) Nelson, Lyle, Carol (Robert) Kraushaar, Austin, Gary (Norma) Nelson, Lyle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle; her parents, Lenore and Nordahl Nelson; sons, Leland, David and Roger; brothers, Leland and Norman Nelson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Warren Schmidt officiating. Visitation is at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Six Mile Grove Cemetery, rural Lyle. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 20, 2009

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Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Downing, age 90, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Feb. 18, 2009 at Residence in Austin.

She was born May 20, 1918 in Waterloo, Iowa to Lester and Charlotte (Lichtenberger) Crowell. Betty was married to Roger L. Downing on November 28, 1940 at the First United Methodist Church in Mason City, Iowa. The Downing’s moved to Austin in 1950 where Roger practiced dentistry. Betty was a member of the First Congregational Church where she was an active member of the Women's Fellowship and the church choir. She played with the Austin Symphony Orchestra and was a member of the Symphony Study Group. She was a member of the Y Matrons, Lady’s Floral Club and enjoyed playing bridge, and belonged to several bridge clubs.

Elizabeth (Betty) is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Peter) Thorsell, Merced, Calif., Deanna (Dave) Ofstedahl, Austin; sons, Roger, Jr. (Dorothy) Downing, Chanhassen, Minn., Robert (Patty) Downing, Oregon, Wis.; son-in-law, Nolan Smith, Tucson, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roger Downing and two daughters, Carol and Betty Jo.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at First Congregational Church with the Reverend Lev Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. The family prefers memorials to the donor’s choice.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 20, 2009

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Birth: Jun. 1, 1952
Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa

Death: Feb. 18, 2009
Garner, Hancock County, Iowa

Buried at Lyle, Minnesota.

GARNER, IOWA - Dennis A. Eckert, 56, of Garner died Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner, with the Rev. Jim Allard, Hospice Chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in Woodbury Cemetery near Lyle, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner and will continue one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel.

Dennis Alden Eckert was born June 1, 1952, at Osage, the ninth of 12 children of Clarence and Fae (Anderson) Eckert. At an early age he moved with his family to Effie, Minn. Dennis graduated from Big Fork High School in 1971 and Eveleth Vo-Tech for graphics in 1973.

After graduation, he moved to Minneapolis where he worked for Hershfield Wallpaper Dist. and the Anoka-Hennepin School District as a printer. He later moved to Mason City where he worked for Wellborne Manufacturing.

On May 23, 1992, he married Lesa Wood at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner. They made their home in Garner where they raised their three children. They later divorced.

Dennis had recently retired from Winnebago Industries in Forest City after 20 years of employment.

He is survived by his three children, Lacie, Abagail and Devon Eckert of Garner; brothers, Ross Eckert, of Coon Rapids, Minn., Emery Eckert of Cedar Falls, Ervin "Pete" Eckert of Crystal, Minn., Robert "Bob" Eckert of Anoka, Minn. and Marvin Eckert of Austin, Minn.; sisters, Donna Ciavarelli of Grafton, Jane Bork of Grafton, Judy Hrdlecka of Grafton, Gloria (Goldie) Cole of Big Fork, Minn. and Connie Fossey of St. Ansgar; aunts; uncles; nieces, nephews; and cousins.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Thera Betsinger.

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NOTE:

On Monday night, February 21, 1983, a very foggy nite, a very sad and tragic one car accident happened on Highway 105 east of Carpenter, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., involving Dean Harley Anderson and Denny Eckert.

Eckert went off the curve on the road & landed in the field. Dean was instantly killed when thrown out of the car. So very, very sad - Dean lost his life that night. Denny, thank God, survived and was taken to the hospital. Dean lost his life in an instant. God wanted him home in "HEAVEN", so he took him that night.

It's very ironic, and what makes this more sad is that Denny will be laid to rest on the "anniversary date" of this tragic accident that happened so many years ago. Dean is loved and missed dearly, and thought about each day.

We are so sorry to know of Denny passing away also. He is loved and missed dearly, and is thought about each day also; and we are sad for his family and friends.

Dean and Denny are related; Dean's sister, Faye, is Dennys Mom. Dean and Denny are at home in heaven now with other family members and friends who have gone home before them. You all will always be remembered and loved.

We never know when it is our turn to go home to Heaven. Someday we will all meet again. Always remember to say "I LOVE YOU" and give one another an extra big special "hug" daily, as we don't know if that will be the last time we see each other alive on earth. We know this can happen as this did to our famiy when Dean so sadly passed away that tragic sad nite. This changed our lives forever!

"REST IN PEACE DEAR LOVED ONES"
GOD BLESS

Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841. www.cataldofuneralhome.com

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LaVerne Wayne Kamp, age 67 of Austin, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

LaVerne was born on October 1, 1941 in Austin to Vernon and Mildred (Steile) Kamp. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army, and served until 1963. On March 6, 1965, LaVerne married Geraldine Harrison at the Crane Community Chapel.

LaVerne worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 12 years; Crenlo, in Rochester for 12 years; and then worked at Hormel until his retirement. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1216, Olaf B. Damm and Crane Community Chapel.

LaVerne was a handyman who enjoyed building and fixing things around the house. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards and watching old movies and TV shows like “Green Acres” and the “Beverly Hillbillies.” LaVerne especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and dog, Buffy.

LaVerne is survived by his wife: Geraldine (Jeri) Kamp, Austin; sisters: Joyce (Clifford) Carlson, St. Paul; Jean Thompson, Forest City, Iowa; Marjorie Distad, Albert Lea, Minn.; Patricia (Bernard) Schaefer, Austin; Rita (Arnold) Earl, Austin; Linda (Jerry) Meyer, Pepin, Wis.; Karen (John) Torvik, New Castle, Calif.; and Debra (Leonard) Wood, Owatonna, Minn.; brothers: Charles Kamp, Hooks, Texas; Douglas Kamp, Austin; Keith Kamp, Austin; Scott (Denise) Kamp, Austin, and Tom Kamp, Austin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

LaVerne was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mildred Kamp; sister, Joan Lester, and brothers, Ricky, Raymond, Roger and David.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. and for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 22, 2009]

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Holly Jo Heimermann, age 36, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, and formerly of Austin, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

She was the youngest of three children. She is survived by her parents, Wayne and Mary Jo Heimermann, and her brothers, Jeff and Jason.

Holly was cremated and she is home again where the family plans to fulfill Holly’s desire to be dispersed over water at a future date. A Celebration of Holly’s Life will be Saturday Feb. 21 from 2 to 8 p.m. at her parents’ home in Stone Mountain. Arrangements by Wages & Sons, Stone Mountain Chapel (770) 469-9811.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 22, 2009]

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Kenneth Adam Sprau, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Elkton, passed away Feb. 19, 2009 at Austin Medical Center.

Born Sept. 17, 1916 in Meservey, Iowa to Fred C. and Lydia (Mayer) Sprau. A Navy veteran, he served in the South Pacific on USS Morris. Kenneth married Lillian Francis Anderson at the Marshall Church Parsonage, Adams, Minn. on May 3, 1941.

Kenneth worked for George A. Hormel as assistant manager of the Montevideo station and later in hog buying management at the Austin facility. He served as executive director of the Mower County ASCS office, now known as the Farm Service Agency, for 25 years.

Kenneth and his family raised Angus cattle and his children were active in 4-H and FFA. Sprau Farms enjoyed many honors and awards participating in the Mower County Steer Show. The family entries often placed well, particularly in carcass contests, setting a record at the Midwest Steer Show for having back-to-back champions. He was inducted into the Mower County Livestock Hall of Fame in 2001. He also served on a variety of boards including the Elkton and the Southland consolidation school boards.

In retirement, he and Lillian enjoyed traveling, especially to heritage countries of Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. They saw a majority of North America on tours and attending family events. His love for horses took him to horse shows and auctions, driving buggies and hitching the horses — always welcoming the opportunity to host events on the farm,

Kenneth is survived by his wife: Lillian Sprau, Adams; children include: Sondra (Jim) Rowe, Owatonna, Minn.; Allan (Loreen) Sprau, Rochester, Minn.; Dr. Jerald (Carol) Sprau, Woodbury, Minn.; Randall (Lynda) Sprau, West Chester, Pa.; Jill (Bob) Albrecht, Lafayette, Ind.; Lew Jean Sprau, Madison, Wis.; Rodney (Cathy) Sprau, Elkton; Jon (Melissa) Sprau, Dublin, Ohio; 23 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Kenneth was preceded in death by son, Kendal.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Adams. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, Marshall Lutheran Church, rural Adams.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 22, 2009]

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Daisy L. Grundy, age 92, of Alexandria, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on February 18, 2009, in Alexandria.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Alexandria. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 23 from the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. An interment service is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria: www.andersonfuneral.net.

[Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 22, 2009]

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Esther L. Klassy, 97, formerly of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Feb. 21, 2009, at Mt. Olivet Careview Home in Minneapolis, Minn. Esther was born and grew up in Red Rock Township near Brownsdale, Minn.; she was the youngest daughter of Herman and Louise Schmidt. She had one sister named Regina. Regina and Esther loved to play music together.

Esther played the Violin, and Regina played the Piano and Organ. In her early years she lived and worked for the French Family in Austin, where she helped with domestic duties. In 1937 she married Harry Klassy. They lived in Austin where they raised a family of four. Starting in 1955, she spent seven years working for Alex and Repha Hirsch, caring for their elderly parents. In 1962 she transferred her skills to sitting for patients at St. Olaf Hospital, where she later became a nurses-aide, and then went on to full-time aide until she retired in 1976. She was known in the neighborhood for her kindness, good deeds and helping others.

During her retirement years she became a collector of poems, bells, books, antiques and bird figurines. Her hobbies included travel, gardening, needlework, reading, and baking for her family. She was especially known for her Cinnamon rolls. Esther belonged to the "Armchair Travel Club," where she served as a German interpreter. She suffered a stroke in 1996 and was moved into Burr Oak Manor in Austin, where she stayed for four years. After Burr Oak closed in 2000 she moved to Mt. Olivet Careview Home in Minneapolis, where she built friendships with all she met and was a very special lady to the staff.

Esther was known for her lovely smile, uncomplaining attitude and loving heart. She always attended Sunday worship and Wednesday chapel service. For Esther, missing a service was never an option. Her Bible was always near her bed, and she loved to sing the old Gospel hymns. Esther loved and trusted in the Lord, and always encouraged us to do the same. She put her trust in Christ Jesus, who being God from all eternity, came to earth and lived a sinless life, paying the penalty of her sins by dying on a cross and rising again. As Esther did, all that turn from their sins and trust on Christ’s finished work for salvation will be welcomed into heaven when they pass away.

Esther is survived by her children, Calno A. Klassy, Austin, Karwin (Kathy) K. Klassy, Altadema, Calif., Klidoris (Norm) Knudsen, Edina, Minn. and Kaylamae Seiver, Cosa Mesa, Calif.; five grandchildren, Kelly Tinsley, Texas, Ileana Merten, Rice, Minn., Tom Seiver, California, Karleen Koide, Japan, DeAnn Prouty, Minneapolis, Minn.; nine great-grandchildren; Cousins, Josephine Dulitz, Brownsdale, Minn. and Mildred Bottom, Ohio; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry, “Doc” in 1966; sister, Regina Steinbach, and an infant son.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend David Johnson of First Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 23, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Lucille Kughn, age 92, of rural Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Feb. 20, 2009 at the home of her granddaughter and grandson, Cindy Lou and Scott Jasmin.

Lucille Mallory was born on August 11, 1916 in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Louie and Jennie (Perman) Mallory. Lucille married Vernon Davin on November 2, 1935. Vernon passed away August 28, 1945. On October 2, 1948 Lucille married Edward Kughn in Bemidji. Edward passed away on Feb. 27, 2000. Lucille liked to fish, was a great cook and housekeeper, and loved to read.

She is survived by daughter, Jenny Lou (Rick) Hall, Austin; son, Gary (Paula) Davin, Sparks, Nev.; two grandchildren, Cindy Lou (Scott) Jasmin, Austin, Michael Richard (Melissa) Hall, Austin; five grandchildren, sister-in-law, Joyce Mallory, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two sons, two brothers and a nephew.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements for the family.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 23, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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Lee Norman Martin, 86, of Austin, died on Feb. 20, 2009 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Lee was born July 15, 1922 in Austin to Melvin and Eva (Fossey) Martin. Lee served in the United States Navy during World War II. He then worked as a farmer until moving back to Austin in 1962. On March 23, 1974 he was united in marriage to Colleen Boysen. Lee worked at Weyerhaeuser, Elk River Concrete and at St. John's Lutheran Church, all in Austin. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, and also the custodian for 15 years. Lee was also a member of the Lyle American Legion. He had a witty sense of humor and a desire to always help others.

Survivors include his wife, Colleen Martin, Austin; children, Linda (Bill) Bottema, Isanti, Minn., Marci (Steve) Burton, Austin; step-children, Debra (David) Schmoll, Champlin, Minn., Cathy (Mike) Motl, Blooming Prairie, Minn.; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Helen Palynk, Mason City, Iowa, Andrew Martin, Lyle, Minn.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, David Lee Martin; grandsons, David Philip Martin; step-granddaughter, Laura Fate.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Reverend Robert Stohlmann officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #105. The casket bearers will be Bill Bottema Jr., Jon Bottema, Bryan Bottema, Andrew Nims, Andy Burton and John Fossey.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 23, 2009 - www.austindailyherald.com]

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SHARON E. BRANDSOY

AUSTIN, Minn. — Sharon E. Brandsoy, age 47, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Saturday (Nov. 20, 2004) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Kris Wee officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth Street N.W. in Austin on Tuesday and one hour prior the service at the church.

Sharon was born on Jan. 10, 1957, the daughter of Herman A. and Ina S. (Holland) Lester in Forest City, Iowa. She was raised in the Woden area and graduated from Mason City High School. Sharon has lived in Austin, Minnesota, for the past 30 years.

On Nov. 4, 1978, Sharon married Dean Brandsoy in Austin. She was a computer operator for Hormel Foods and a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, camping, and outdoor activities.

Survivors include her husband, Dean, of Austin; a daughter, Dena Brandsoy of Fridley and her special friend, Ryan Carroll; a son, Matt Brandsoy of Austin and his special friend, Randi Hegna; a sister, Judy Olthoff of Allison; two brothers: Dennis (Janis) Lester of Clear Lake, and Don Lester of Rudd; an uncle, Oscar Satre of Austin; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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

Worlein Funeral Home, (507) 433-5000.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 22, 2004

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Norbert John Bergstrom, 84, of Austin, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 22, 2009 surrounded by his family.

Norbert was born on September 11, 1924 in Miller, South Dakota, to John and Agnes (Hoban) Bergstrom. The family moved to Austin in 1933. Norbert graduated from Austin High School. He served in the Army during World War II from June 16, 1943 to Oct. 22, 1945, with the 517th Combat Team 460th Parachute Artillery. He was awarded the distinguished Purple Heart.

On April 16, 1947 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. Seys at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Norbert was an avid hunter, fisherman and a renowned welding craftsman. He worked at Hormel Foods for 42 years.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret E. Bergstrom, Austin; children, Monica Grimm, Austin, Ron (Mary Gaye) Bergstrom, Austin, R.J. (DeDee) Bergstrom, Austin, Pam (Mike) Brady, Rochester, Jeff (Jeanne) Bergstrom, Litchfield, Lori Bergstrom, St. Paul, Terri Bergstrom, Austin; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Marg Fingarson, St. Cloud, Mary (Benno) Bissen, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes Bergstrom; sister, Katie Schlottman; great-grandson, Ellis Bergstrom.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 7 p.m. wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.

The honorary casket bearers will be Jack Keenan, Jerry Keenan, Charlie Shriver, Benno Bissen, Kaleb Grimm, Jack Bergstrom. The casket bearers will be Sam Bergstrom, Darin Grimm, Dan Bergstrom, Josh Brady, Jon Bergstrom, Eric Bergstrom, Rainier Conley and Logan Conley.

Austin Daily Herald online, Feb. 24, 2009

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John William Knight, Sr., age 85 of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, and formerly of West Union and New Hampton, Iowa, died on Feb. 22, 2009 at VA Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

He was born Feb. 20, 1924 in West Union, Iowa, to Fred and Melvina (Hoover) Knight. John graduated from high school at West Union, Iowa. He served in the US Army, 2868th Engineers Utilities Detachment from 1943 thru 1946.

He was married to Viola Mary Flath on Jan. 19, 1946 at Adel, Iowa. John was an Iowa State Trooper before purchasing a plumbing and heating business in New Hampton, Iowa. While in New Hampton he served as mayor and also as congregational President of the Trinity Lutheran Church. They later moved to Osage before coming to Austin where he was employed by the Hill Heating Company. In retirement he has driven vans for Espeland Transportation and worked at the Austin Hy-Vee Food Store. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and a 33rd Degree Mason.

John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Viola Knight, Austin; daughter, Lana Jo (Terry) Teigen, Plymouth, Minn.; son, John W. Knight, Jr., Austin; grandchildren, Tracy Sherner, Heather Lundquist, Rob Knight, Hilary Knight; great-grandchildren, Tatum and Taverie Sherner, Calin Lundquist; brother, Garland Knight, West Union, Iowa; sister, Bessie Jost, Livermore, Calif.; nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Paul and Robert.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Visitation will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family prefers memorials. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online, Feb. 24, 2009

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