Burt J. Plehal, 83, a man who wore many hats in Austin for more than 60 years, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

He was born April 26, 1917, in Eden Prairie to Joseph and Emily (Empenger) Plehal. Burt graduated from Hopkins High School in 1934 and the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business in 1938. He moved to Austin in March 1939, and, except for brief periods at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Banking and military service as a major in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he resided there until his death.

Plehal began a career in business and finance at the Austin State Bank where he established the insurance department and travel service, eventually rising to become vice president. In 1966, he resigned to enter into real estate development and take a position as financial consultant, first with Dempsey-Tegler then Loewi Inc. securities and investment firms. Later, he established his own financial consulting business, and continued as a developer and an entrepreneur in the Austin area. Though successful in these endeavors, his greatest energies were directed towards helping others develop new businesses; these relationships provided Burt his greatest joy as a professional.

Throughout his 62 years in Austin, Burt gave freely to the community of his time and energy. A lifelong member of the Austin Business Men's Association, his activities included worthy causes ranging from politics to education to service organizations. Some of his community development projects included: the opening of North Main Street to commercial and residential use; attracting commercial interests to the 18th Avenue NW development area; and initiating a drive to establish a SPAM tourist center and museum. The Development Corporation of Austin named him as Entrepreneur of the Year for 1990.

Plehal was also a leader in the Paramount Theater restoration effort, assisting in the organizing and then serving as an advisor to the Board. He was a member of several other Boards including the Riverland Community College and Austin High School Foundations and was co-chair for the successful referendum for the AHS remodeling project. He spearheaded an effort to establish college student housing at Riverland Community College and was a member of the KSMQ advisory board for Public Broadcasting.

Among his other civic achievements Burt served as chairman of The Mower County Red Cross, president of the Jaycees, was chairman of the Mower County Republican Party and was a frequent delegate to state and county GOP conventions. He was a longtime member of Kiwanis and Rotary, where he held positions as treasurer, president and delegate to numerous international conventions. He was a past Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a former Mason, Shriner and member of the Eagles and American Legion, and University of Minnesota Alumni Association.

Burt was an active member, elder and finance committee chairman of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. For many years, Burt and his family were active supported of a variety of student exchange programs, hosting and advising students studying abroad under the sponsorship of American Field Service and Rotary International.

His many hobbies included golfing, boating, gardening, reading, and fishing at his summer cottage on Lake Pepin near Red Wing, collecting stamps, coins and antiques, traveling and organizing frequent family gatherings. Those who knew him well recall Burt's omnipresent enthusiasm and zest for life, evidenced by his four-page calling card. Beyond his pride in not missing a day of school or work since third grade, he was especially proud of the achievements of his sons and grandchildren.

Burt is survived by his wife of 57 years, Esther Marcusen Plehal, whom he married on May 9, 1943. In addition to Esther, he is survived by thee sons, James (Red Wing), Thomas (Cascade, Idaho) and John (Springfield, Va.), their wives Sandra, Karolyn and Gari, and six grandchildren; Burt considered four others to be his honorary sons, Peter ten Arve (The Netherlands), Mike Plaas (Phoenix), Bruce Jackson (Denver), and Mike Nelson (Austin).

Service: A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Andrew M. Lindahl and the Rev. Robert A. Morgan officiating. Organist will be Darlene Berhow and soloist will be Dr. David Strobel, Pianist Lorene Strobel.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91, American Legion in charge of military rites.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday and on Tuesday at the church one hour before the service.

Memorials are preferred to the Paramount Theater and the Hormel Historic Home.

[Austin Daily Herald - Feb. 6, 2001]

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Sister Janet McNally, 70, a Franciscan sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, who served as a teacher and nurse, died on Feb. 5, 2001, at Assisi Heights, Rochester.

Born Frances Elaine McNally on March 11, 1930, in Austin, Sister Janet entered the Franciscan Congregation in 1948 from St. Augustine Parish, Austin. She made profession of vows in 1951 and began her teaching ministry at Sacred Heart Parish, Waseca. She taught in Norfolk, Neb., and Ironton, Ohio. from 1970-1992 Sister Janet entered the nursing profession and served at Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing. She also ministered as assistant to the Congregational Health Care Coordinator at Assisi Heights and then continued her ministry at St. Marys Hospital until coming to Assisi Heights in November due to illness. She would have celebrated her Golden Jubilee in August of this year.

Sister Janet is survived by her Fanciscan Community and five brothers: James, Lubbock, Texas, Daniel, Waukesha, Wis., Brian, Eagan, Dennis, Carson, Calif. and Thomas, St. Paul; five sisters, Marian Strawn, Lompoc, Calif., Sharon Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Janet Larson, Des, Moines, Iowa, Mary Haroldson, Fullerton, Calif. and Edith Lee, Costa Mesa, Calif.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Assisi Heights, with the Rev. Jim Buryska officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery

Visitation: Friends may call at Assisi Heights at the wake service at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and also until the time of service on Friday.

[Austin Daily Herald - Feb. 6, 2001]

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Eva Dorothy Thompson, 84, of Oakland, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester.

Eva was born Dec. 19, 1916, at Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Mina (McDonald) Peterson. She graduated from Austin High School and Normal Teachers College. Eva taught at Racine and rural Oakland. She was married to Harmon E. Thompson on April 8, 1939, at Northwood, Iowa, they farmed in the Oakland area. She was a member of the Oakland Lutheran Church where she was involved in WELCA, Leah Circle, the quilting group and Bible Study. An avid gardener and reader, she also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles daily.

She is survived by Sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene (Barbara) Thompson, Apple Valley, Roland Thompson, Madison, Wis., Dan Thompson, Oakland, Lee (Julie) Thompson, Red Wing, Irene Thompson, Albert Lea; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Dale Hallum, Albert Lea, Dorothy (Paul) Field, Albert Lea, Donna (Brad) Nelson, Lyle; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Elaine Smith, Austin, Carla Miller, Onamia, Viola Anderson, Rose Creek, Darlene and Mitchel Berhow; Oakland, Aunt Luzetta Carris, Austin; nieces and nephews.

Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakland Lutheran Church with the Rev. Scott Duffus officiating. Organist and harpist will be Sheldon Gaard; soloist will be Brad Nelson.

Interment: Oakland Lutheran Cemetery. Honorary bearer will be Mary Hallum, Dorothy Field and Donna Nelson and the casket bearers will be Eugene Thompson, Roland Thompson, Dan Thompson, Lee Thompson, Terry Field and Steve Thompson.

Visitation: Friends may call at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday for one hour before the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald - Feb. 6, 2001]

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Agapito Alvarado, age 49, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001.

Survivors include his wife: Paz Alvarado: three daughters, Elia, Lilliana and Gema; ten brothers and sisters in Mexico; and many relatives.

Service: A funeral Mass will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman officiating.

Visitation: From 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Interment: Atotonilquillo Cemetery in Mexico

Agapito Alvarado, 49 anos, Austin, fallecio en su casa el Sabado 3 Febrero, 2001.

Oficiando una misa que se ilevara a cabo el dia Martes 6 de Febrero del 2001, a las 12:00 p.m. en la Reyna De los Angeles Iglesia Catolica.

Seres queridos de Agapito son su esposa, Paz Alvarado, tres hijas, Elia, Lilliana y Gema, diez hermanos y hermanas en Mexico y muchos familiares.

Tambien habra una visitacion en la funereria Mayer, Home el Lunes Febrero 5, de 4-8 p.m. y tambien habra visitacion una hora.

[Austin Daily Herald - Feb. 5, 2001]

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Camille Louise Gorath, age 52, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 27, 1999. She had been diagnosed with the disease in Feb. of 1996.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1947, the daughter of Rose and Nerbert Garbe, of St. Paul. She grew up in Roseville and graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1965. She married Douglas Gorath on Nov. 11, 1978. The following year they were overjoyed by the birth of their son, Grant, who graduated from Austin High School in 1998.

Camille, Doug and Grant moved to Austin in 1993 and loved being there. We will remember Camille for her devotion to her family and friends, and for her strong faith in God. We will miss her smile that came so easily and the beautiful person that she was both inside and out. Her strength gave us strength. She was a wonderful wife and mother.

Other family members who will miss her deeply are her sisters Deborah Hermes, Minnetonka and her family, Carol Hamamoto, Honolulu, Hawaii and her family, Vicki Roberts, Eagan and her family; brother Nerbert Garbe, St. Paul; Doug's father Alfred Gorath, Salem, S.D.; Camille's five sisters-in-law, Gayle Underhill and family of Minneapolis, Rhonda Olinger and family of Salem, S.D., LeAnn Wickman and family also of Salem, S.D., Marilyn Stack, Emery, S.D. and Marcia Jensen and family of Arlington,S.D.

She was preceded in death by her parents Nerbert and Rose Garbe, and her mother-in-law Ramona Gorath.

We wish to thank all of Camille's friends and family who were so loyal and steadfast throughout her long illness.

A very special thank you to the neighbors and friends in Austin who never stopped caring and never stopped loving.

· Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with The Rev. James I. Mikkelson officiating.

· Interment: Union Cemetery in St. Paul

· Visitation: One hour before the time of service at the church on Saturday.

Memorials preferred to Austin Medical Center Hospice 101 14th St. NW, Austin 55912

Worlein Funeral Home in charge of services

[October 28, 1999 edition of the Austin Daily Herald]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA -- The funeral for Ursula Agatha Callahan of Austin will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Mrs. Callahan, 95, of Austin, died Thursday (April 23, 2009) at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born Aug. 4, 1913, in Currie, Minn., to Fred and Mathilda (LaValley) DeMarce. She married John Harold Callahan; he preceded her in death on May 9, 1971. Mrs. Callahan was a homemaker, and was instrumental in starting Austin's Hot Meals on Wheels program. She logged more than 12,000 hours of volunteer service with the St. Olaf Auxiliary, retiring at age 92.

She is survived by three sons, Brian (Dorothy) of Prior Lake, Minn., Chris (Eileen) of Mantorville, and Kevin of Rochester; two daughters, Sheila (Steve) Dressen of New Prague, Minn., and Kathleen (Tim) Eppley of Charles City, Iowa; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Mary; two great-granddaughters, Sophie and Isabelle Ross; five brothers and three sisters.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour before the service Wednesday at the church. There will be a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. and a wake service at 6:30 p.m., both today at the funeral home.

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Clara T. Haas, age 100, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday.

Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle.

Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Mona, Iowa.

Visitation: Two hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

The Worlein Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 27, 2001]

NOTE: According to the Soc. Sec. Death Index, Clara was born on October 8, 1900 and died on March 24, 2001.

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Evelyn E. McAnally, 70, Sartell, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday, March 22, 2001, at her home.

Evelyn McAnally was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Harvey A. and Mary Ellen (Murray) Porter. She married Patrick L. McAnally on November 27, 1948, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. They lived most of their married life in Austin, before moving to Sartell in 1996. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Patrick, Sartell; daughters, sons, and spouses, Catherine and Craig Moen, St. Paul, Sharon McAnally-Jewel, St. Paul, Daniel and Michele McAnally, St. Cloud, Anthony and Terry McAnally, Wasilla, Ark.; sisters and brother, Florence Boyce, Sauk Rapids, Harvey Porter, The Dalles, Ore., and Patricia Hagglund, Mound; 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Virginia LaChappelle.

Service: Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavior Catholic Church.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church in Sartell.

Arrangements were made by Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 23, 2001]

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Carl J. DeRousse, 71, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Mesa, Arizona.

Carl was born on January 21, 1930, in Crystal City, Missouri, to Alonzo and Ida (Boyer) DeRousse. He was also raised in Crystal City, and later moved to Albert Lea, Minniesota, where he married Barbara Thompson on June 21, 1958. He worked as an auto body man for Olson Motors, and later for Motor Inn in Albert Lea. Then moved to Austin, where he worked at Usems.

He drove a tank in the artillery during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks, Moose, VFW, UAW Retirees Board, and Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time up north fishing, spending winters in Arizona, camping in earlier years, trips to the casino, feeding the birds, spending time with the grandchildren, and being with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Barbara of Austin; children, Teresa DeRousse, Austin and her fiancee Tim Lee, and Michelle (Mark) Rogers, Crystal Lake, Iowa; two grandchildren; brothers, Fred DeRousse, Carson, Calif, Leo (Bonnie) DeRousse, Crystal City, Mo., Paul DeRousse, Midwest City, Okla, sisters-in-law, Mildred DeRousse, Marshall, Ark, Mildred DeRousse, Crystal City, Mo., nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.

Service: Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Angels Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m., Monday with Rev. Virgil Duellman officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and at the church one hour before the service on Monday. There will be a wake service at Worlein Funeral Home on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Olaf B. Damm Post 1216.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 23, 2001]

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Frank Brown, age 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Burr Oak Manor Nursing Home in Austin.

Frank was born Aug. 30, 1926, at Springfield, Mo., the son of Francis and Ruby (Fox) Brown. At the age of 17, he was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers and played Triple A baseball at Ft. Worth, Texas. From 1944 though 1946, he served with he US Army, 6th Ranger Infantry Battalion, in the Philippines. Following his discharge he returned to the Brooklyn Dodgers where he played until 1952, and in 1952 he played for the Cincinnati Reds. While playing baseball, he attended Drury College in Springfield, Mo. in the off season. He 1955, he came to Austin to play for the Austin Packers. He was married to Loretta Golberg on Sept. 1, 1956, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He was employed as a plumber with Scheid Plumbing until his retirement in 1990. An all around athlete and sportsman, he played softball into his 60s and enjoyed fishing and golf in his retirement. He was a member of the Eagles and the Plumbers and Stream Fitters Union.

He is survived by his wife Loretta, Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Randy (Debra) Brown, Maple Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry (Pat) Christopherson, Austin; four grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, James and Pat Brown of Carl Junction, Mo.; aunt, Mary Fox, Springfield, Mo.; niece, nephew and cousins.

Service: A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Don Deines officiating. Organist Ruth Monson and soloist will be Kaye Perry

Interment: Private interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Visitation: Friends may greet the family one hour before the service on Saturday.

The family prefers memorials to Alzheimer's Treatment and Research or the donor's choice.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 22, 2001]

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Eva Laurene Tucker, age 89, of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at Samaritan Bethany Heights.

She was born on August 15, 1911, in Albert Lea to Alfred and Caroline (Bendickson) Dahl. She graduated from Austin High School and worked for the phone company. Eva was married to Oris Tucker on May 30, 1933, at Faribault. They resided in Austin until moving to Rochester. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and active in WELCA.

She is survived by her husband Oris, Rochester; son Robert (Janice) Tucker, Rochester; daughters, Nancy (David) Wernecke, Rochester, Janet (Gary) Zander, Rochester; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Arnold Dahl, Wabasha; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

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

Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Harold L. Usgaard officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Casket bearers will be Mark Owens, Mike Zander, Jeff Staloch, Seth Owens, Andrew Rankin, Dean Pankow.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Memorials are preferred to Samaritan Bethany Heights or St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 22, 2001]

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Barbara J. Rieken, 79, formerly of Elton, of South St. Paul, died on Monday, March 19, 2001.

She was survived by sons, Gary (Diane) and Bryan (Susan); four grandchildren; sister, Beverly (David) Erickson; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Henry.

Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Clark Memorial UCC, 779 15th Ave., South St. Paul

Visitation: Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. at Southern Funeral Home, 414 Marie Ave., South St. Paul, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, South St. Paul.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 21, 2001]

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Bernard Edward "Mike" Deyo, 80, Austin died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at his home.

He was born May 18, 1920, in Dexter to Emery and Ann (Rubin) Deyo. Mike attended country school and later worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps in Winona. He served in the Army from 1939 until 1945 as a staff sergeant in the Aleutian Islands. He married Lorraine "Joan" Skjeveland on March 30, 1946, in Austin. He was a car man for Milwaukee Road from 1947 until his retirement on July 1, 1977. He enjoyed camping, gardening, cooking and the outdoors.

Survivors include his wife Lorraine "Joan" Deyo, Austin; children, Sandy Finley, Austin, Steve (Joanne) Deyo, Austin, Desiree (Ron) Osmon, Austin; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, June Borg, Austin,Peggy Carroll, Lyle, Alice (Marlo) Ellingson, Hampton, Iowa; brothers, Roger (Janice) Deyo, Dodge Center, Maynard Deyo, Mesa, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Gordon Finley; sisters, Marguerite Holmquist, Iris Handland and an infant sister and brothers, Dale, Willard, and Ray Deyo.

Service: Crane Community Chapel at 10:30 a.m., Friday with Pastor Randy Petersen officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church one-hour before the service on Friday.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 21, 2001]

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Dr. Maurice M. "Ike" Geraghty, 83, died Saturday, March 17, 2001.

He was born Jan. 5, 1918, in St. Peter. He grew up and attended Columbus Grade School and St. Augustine High School in Austin. He worked summers at the Hormel plant in Austin helping pay his way through medical school and worked on the first SPAM line.

He married his high school sweetheart, Bernadine Engel Geraghty, also of Austin, in 1941 at St. Augustine Church.

He graduated from what is now Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery at Lakeside Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. He was a former chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.

He was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus. He served in the Navy in World War II and was attached to the Marine Corps in the Battle of Okinawa.

He retired from private practice in 1970 and went to work for the Veterans Administration Hospitals in Marion, Ind., El Paso, Texas, and Kansas City, Mo. He retired from the VA in 1983 and went to work part time for the VA Hospital in Kansas City from then until April 2000. He recently was honored by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts for his 52 years of practicing medicine in Missouri.

He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Kansas City Senior Golf Association. He also was an avid Kansas City Chiefs football fan.

He was a member of Nativity of Mary Catholic Church in Independence, Mo.

Survivors include his wife, Bemadine; daughters, Maureen Wheeler, Memphis, Tenn., Sharon Hayes, Raytown, Mo., Kathleen O'Neill, Hillsboro, Ore., and Theresa Sullivan, Overland Park, Kan.; a son, Shawn Geraghty, Lee's Summit, Mo.; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; a brother, John Michael, Clayton, Calif.; and a sister, Marge Voecks, Phoenix, Ariz.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. today at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church.

The family will have a private burial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to The Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City, Mo., the Nativity of Mary Church in Independence; or North Care Hospice.

Arrangements are by Sheil Colonial Chapel in Raytown, Mo.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 20, 2001]

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Thomas "Tom" Eugene Grosser, 57, Ridgewood Road, Duluth, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at home after a battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 27, 1944, in Faribault to Eugene Clarence and Margaret (Yessak) Grosser. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and the College of St. Thomas with a bachelor's of arts degree in business administration. He married Theresa Ann Dinneen on Dec. 7, 1968, in Rose Creek.

He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Duluth resident for the past 20 years and was general manager and safety coordinator at AGP Grain Ltd. Grain Elevators. He was member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Knights of Columbus, GEAPS, the Veterans War Memorial board, the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank board, the fund-raising committee for the Great Lakes Aquarium, past member of the Downtown Rotary and was serving his fourth term as president of the Seaway Port Authority.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and time at his cabin.

Survivors include his wife Theresa; sons, Aaron (Beth) Bloomington, Joel, St. Louis, Mo.; daughter, Bridget (Jeffrey) Edmonds, Missoula, Mont.; parents, Eugene and Margaret Grosser, Faribault; sister, Patricia (Lou) Duda, Bettendorf, Iowa; mother-in-law, Catherine Dinneen, Rose Creek; and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Nick Dinneen.

Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today with a time of sharing and the service of the Most Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. at Jarvi-Dowd Chapel, 925 E. Fourth St., Duluth.

Memorials preferred to Holy Rosary School, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank or Great Lakes Aquarium.

Arrangements are by Bell Brothers Funeral Directors, Jarvi-Dowd Chapel, Duluth.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 20, 2001]

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Darrel Burton, 68, Austin, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Darrel was born on December 8, 1932, in Austin, to Frank and Sarah (Jacobson) Burton. He served in the United States Navy, was a specialist baker and a warehouse supervisor. Darrel was the former owner of Sterling Pastries. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman who loved family, being one of thirteen Burton children in Austin. He was a loyal father and grandfather who was very patriotic. He loved the Navy.

Survivors include a daughter, Talli (Mark) Smith, Austin; son, Greg Burton, Austin; former wife JoAnn Burton, St. Charles; eight grandchildren; five brothers, Merle Burton, Austin, Doug (Pat) Burton, Waterville, Frank (Mary Jo) Burton, Tucson, Ariz., Clinton (Jan) Burton, Layton, Utah, Jerry Burton, Waco, Texas; four sisters, Donna Gillispie, Effie, Rose (Russ) Allen, Austin, Dixie (Billy) Lenz, Austin, Paula (Tom) Wendt, Effie.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty and Phyllis; brother, Milton.

Memorial services are being planned for May.

Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 20, 2001]

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Geraldine W. Rayman, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday evening, March 18, 2001, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born Nov. 30, 1919, in Pine Island to Rudolph and Meta (Schultz) Krueger. "Gerri" attended Austin High School and married Marvin E. Smith July 11, 1942. They later divorced. She married Elmer Rayman August 16, 1957; he died in 1986. A lifelong Austin resident, Gerri worked for Geo. A. Hormel & Co.

Survivors include daughters Sandra (Joe) Narverud, Albert Lea and Marsha (Joel) Jensen, Austin; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Merle (Madeline) Krueger, Savage; one sister, Jane (Sterling) Thoe, Austin; and many wonderful relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers.

Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin, with the Rev. William Natzke officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery.

Visitation: At Worlein Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Memorials are preferred to St. John's Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 20, 2001]

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Harold Arthur Jorgenson, 84, Austin, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Harold was born Aug. 6, 1916 in Lyle, the son of Theodore and Dora (Nelson) Jorgenson. He was married to Gladys Helfritz on Feb. 23, 1939, at Osage, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as a cattle buyer, working for Hormel Foods Corp., Spencer Foods and Land-O-Lakes. He also owned and operated Jorgenson Trucking. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and a 50-year member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife Gladys, Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Jorgenson, Edgerton, James (Michelle) Jorgenson, Austin; Nathan (Teresa) Jorgenson, Fairmont; daughters and son-in-law, Judy (Paul) Rupert of St. Paul, Anne Jorgenson, Detroit Lakes; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Betty Jorgenson, Austin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lola Lang, Mesa, Ariz., Ione and Ben Lorenz, Penn Valley, Calif., Darlene and Larry Fox, Layton, Utah; nieces and nephews.

Service: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. James I. Mikkelson officiating.

Interment: Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery in Nevada Township.

Visitation: Friend may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 16, 2001]

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William R. Keefe, 81, Austin, died in Phoenix, Ariz., Wednesday, March 14, 2001.

He was born [Oct. 24, 1919**] and lived in Austin all his life. During World War II, he served his country for four years in the Army Infantry.

He married Dorothy Speltz in June of 1949 and was a devoted husband and father for more than 50 years. He worked for the Austin Utilities until he retired in 1985. An outdoor enthusiast, he loved camping, hunting and fishing. He was a Boy Scout leader and active with the Boy Scout Council. He was presented with the Silver Beaver award in recognition of his many years of service. Baptized at St. Augustine Church in 1919, he was a lifelong member of the parish and an active member of the parish finance council. He leaves behind a grieving family and grateful community.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy; brother, Frederick (Fritz and Urs) Keefe; sister-in-law, Lauretta Bean, brother-in-law, Donald Reiland; children, Mary Hodek, Dan (D. Albee) Keefe, Stan (Mabel) Keefe, Anne (Max) Stewart, Tom Keefe, Laura (Cary) Westley, and Bill (Sally) Keefe Jr.; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Service: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Church at 10:30 a.m. with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery with Military Rites by the American Legion Post 91.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home with a Wake at 6:30 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m..

Memorials preferred to Demontreville Retreat House.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 16, 2001]

**Note: Soc. Sec. Death Index said he was born 24 OCT 1919

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Gregory D. Lewis, 49, Austin, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at the DVA Hospital in Minneapolis.

He was born July 4, 1951, in Austin to Virgil Benjamin and Gwendolyn Mae (Neddersen) Lewis. After Greg graduated from Austin High, he attended college in Arizona for an electronics degree. He then pursued a four-year career in the Air Force. He returned to Austin to join the family business, Lewis Well Drilling and Plumbing company of three generations. After the passing of his dad, Greg explored yet another career in environmental well drilling with a corporation based out of the Twin Cities. Greg loved to fish and go camping up north in "God's Country," as he called it. He also enjoyed hunting with his nephews and cousins. He loved the great outdoors and traveling. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him, especially his sisters.

Survivors include his son Justin Johnson, Twin Cities; sisters, Candace Lewis-Riles, Austin and Virgene Doocy, Blooming Prairie.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, brother, uncles and aunts.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Harold Usgaard officiating. Music will be provided by Neal Erickson.

Visitation: The family will greet from noon to the time of the service on Friday at the church.

There will be no reviewal.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 15, 2001]

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Theodore R. "Ron" Kolb, 64, Sedona, Arizona, died March 11, 2001, in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Ronwas born Jan. 21, 1937 in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Augustine (Pacelli) in 1955. He moved to Arizona in 1999 from Washington, where he was last employed by the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs as a veteran's advocate. He also had 21 years of service in the Marines as a captain.

He was a member of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona Church of Nazarene.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen; sons, Theodore J. Kolb, Tyson R. Kolb, Peter F. Stock, Craig M. Stock; daughter, Tina Joyce; two sisters, Winnie (Ron) Swank, Austin, Mary Ellen Stahl, Broomfield, Colo.; two brothers, Randy (Rita) Kolb, St, Cloud, and Dick (Kaz) Kolb, Maple Grove; 15 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, many cousins and aunts.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Marvel Kolb and one brother, Tom.

Burial will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. in the new Washington State National Cemetery, Tacoma, Washington.

Sedona Funeral Home, 2725 West Highway 89A, Sedona, Ariz. 86336 is in charge of services.

Memorials preferred to Meadville Community Church, Meadville, Ariz. or Church of Nazarene, Village of Oak Creek, Ariz.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 15, 2001]

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Eva Marie Price, age 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born Jan. 9, 1939, in Austin to Edward Melvin and Clara Eva Thrasher Mortenson Holt Price. A lifelong resident of the Austin area, Eva was employed by Cedar Valley Services and attended St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Westby Chapel, St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Harold Usgaard officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation: Friends may call at the church one hour before the service only.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred to ARC camperships.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 15, 2001]

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Paul "P.J." James Nelson, 75, of rural Wykoff, died Tuesday, March 13 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, following a long illness.

Paul was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Austin. He was the son of Lars Christian Nikolai Nielsen and Engeborg (Pedersen) Nielsen. He was raised in Austin and was a 1944 graduate of Austin High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He married Solveig M. Bjerke on July 8, 1945, in Grand Meadow. The couple made their home in Austin, where Paul was employed by the Austin Police Department from 1946 through 1966. The couple then moved to the Twin Cities area, where he worked as a supervisor at Silent Knight, a security manufacturer. Paul retired in 1988 due to ill health. In 1992, they moved to rural Wykoff.

Paul was a member of the Wykoff American Legion and area pigeon clubs. He was a former member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and Westminister Presbyterian Church, both of Austin.

He is survived by his wife Solveig; four children, Stephen (Mary Lou) Nelson, Preston, James (Dorothy) Nelson, Blaine, Kenneth (Rose) Nelson, Minneapolis, Karen (Dan) Clarin, Wykoff; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lorraine LaPorte, Rochester, Joyce Anderson, Austin, Betty (Joe) Smith, Austin; one brother, John (Doreene) Evenson, Woodbine, Georgia.

Paul was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Owen; seven brothers and five sisters.

Service: At 2 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff with the Rev. Bernie Daiker of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston officiating.

Visitation: At the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Interment: Burial following cremation will take place at a later date in Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston.

The family prefers memorials. Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 15, 2001]

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Marcella French, age 87, of Lancaster, Calif., a former resident of the Austin, Rose Creek area, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2001.

She is survived by daughter, Jeanne Glaves, Soldotna, Alaska; sons, Robert, Lancaster, Richard, Ventura, Calif., 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Pieper, Rochester; brother, Victor Ulwelling, Darwin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and her parents.

Funeral services are pending.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 14, 2001]

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Roger D. Unverzagt, 62, Stewartville, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Aug. 2, 1938, in Dexter. He married Betty Clynch on Oct. 17, 1964, at St. John's Catholic Church, Rochester. They were later divorced.

He grew up on the family farm near Dexter, attended schools in Dexter and Austin. He graduated from Elkton High School. He was a custodian for many years at the Olmsted County Courthouse and also worked for Arnold's Supply, Oak Ridge Apartments and KTTC in Rochester.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter and enjoyed poster art, trains and collecting antique toy cars and the company of special friend, Ceda Hamer, Stewartville.

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Julie (Bruce) Nord, of Rochester; sons, Jamie, Eyota, and Michael, Rochester; sister, Darlene Manhart, Mt. Ida, Ark., brothers, Robert, Austin, Roland and Gordon, Dexter.

He was preceded in death by parents and three brothers.

Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter with the Rev. Lyle Aadahl officiating.

Interment: Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Dexter

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Stewartville and at the church one hour prior to the service.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 14, 2001]

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Donna L. (Mrs. Alfred M.) Simon, 74, of Austin, died Friday, March 9, 2001, at her home with her family.

Donna was born Sept. 2, 1926, in Austin to Claude E. and Ellen M. (Anderson) Hallman. She graduated from Austin High School in 1945.

She married Richard D. Hareid in 1945, and Alfred M. Simon on Jan. 27, 1973. She was a telephone operator for 30 years at Northwestern Bell, Austin.

Donna enjoyed many hobbies: doing upholstery work, sewing, knitting, crafts and bingo. She loved to travel with her husband. She spent her summers at their trailer fishing on Mille Lacs Lake and winters at their home in Brownsville, Texas.

She is survived by her husband Alfred M. Simon, Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald (Margaret) Hareid, Austin; daughters and son-in-law, Karen Stoltz, Austin, Debra (Fred) Simon, Hastings; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Robert Simon, Dubuque, Iowa, Donald Simon, Woodbury, David (Sheryl) Simon, Rochester, Kurt (Tammy) Simon, Burnsville; stepdaughters and son-in-law, Barbara (Roland) Schumacher, Austin, Jean Kurata, Plymouth; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Shirley) Hallman, Austin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois (Charles) Voogd, Austin, Virginia Wilson, Austin, Barbara (Lawrence) Young, Austin, many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Richard Hareid; parents, Clause and Ellen Hallman; brothers, Ralph, Harry, Paul and Richard Hallman; sisters, Ruth Hallman, Helen Swingen, and Marian Hallman.

Service: Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Augustines Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery in Austin

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today with a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. Wake Service and Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 12, 2001]

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Maynard Carl Husemoller, 80, Claremont, died on March 9, 2001, at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie.

Maynard was born Aug. 25, 1920, in rural Mower County near Waltham. He was the son of Frederick and Clara Baumgartner Husemoller. He was confirmed and baptized at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Walthum, where he was a member.

Maynard married Betty Bird on Nov. 5, 1944, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Walthum. Following their marriage, the couple farmed in rural Austin until 1951, at which time they moved into Austin. Maynard then worked for a time for Martin Bustad and did dozer work until moving to Claremont in 1964. He had been involved with the construction work on Interstate 90. After moving to Claremont, he was self-employed, owning his own dozer. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service for numerous farmers throughout southern Minnesota, operating Husemoller Dozer Company until 1983, when he retired. Maynard had a lifelong love of the farm, working with animals, including raising a herd of Black Angus cattle during their farming years. He loved working in his yard and in his shop fixing machinery and equipment. He did snowplowing for the Aurora Township for many years. Maynard also loved his Shepherd mix dog Fritz and in earlier years had enjoyed helping his daughter with her horse. He liked taking care of his 1979 Limited Edition Lincoln Continental.

Maynard and his wife enjoyed traveling and had been to nearly all of the western and southern parts of the U.S., as well as Canada. The couple traveled to Las Vegas on many occasions. Maynard was a member of Aurora Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife Betty, Claremont; two sons, Dean Husemoller and James Husemoller, both of Owatonna; two daughters, Susan (Jerry) Schaefer, Owatonna, JoAnn Ferguson, Corcoran; brother, Russell (LaVonne) Husemoller, Austin; sister, Jackie (James) Crowley, Austin; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Husemoller and Clara Baumgartner; and an infant brother.

Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Aurora Lutheran Church in Owatonna with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating.

Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Michaelson Funeral Home, Owatonna, and on Wednesday from 1-2 at Aurora Lutheran Church, Owatonna.

Interment: At Aurora Lutheran Cemetery in Havana Township.

Memorials are preferred to Advocates For Developmental Disabilities or donor's choice.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 11, 2001]

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Dena Walker, age 101, of Brownsdale, Mower County, Minnesota, died on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

She was born June 20, 1899, in Parkersburg, Iowa to Martin and Etta (Kramer) Heikes. She married Alfred Walker in 1933 in Brownsdale. She moved to Brownsdale in 1916, farmed with her husband near Brownsdale, until moving to town in 1944. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and being with her family. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Brownsdale, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school and was active in Missionary Society.

She is survived by eight step-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Service: 1 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Brownsdale with the Rev. Jerry Harris officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. at the Czaplewski Funeral Home in Brownsdale and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Greenwood Cemetery

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 11, 2001]

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Robert G. Grimm, 62, of Hopkins, Minn., died suddenly at his residence on April 28.

Robert was born Sept. 13, 1946 in Austin to George and Avis Winjim Grimm. He attended school in Austin and graduated from Austin Pacelli High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Debra Herrera in Sept. of 1983. Debra preceded him in death in 2000. Robert was employed by Medtronic, INC. as the Creative Director of the Neurological Products department. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Hopkins.

Survivors include his three children, Alex, Jacob and Hanna, all of Hopkins; siblings, Pat (Jim) Kenyon, Oronoco, Minn., Gerald (Joan) Grimm, Morrison, Ill., and Bonnie (Bobby) Larson, Omaha, Neb.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, George and Avis Grimm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, at The Church of St. Joseph, in Hopkins. Interment will be at Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins. Visitation will be Sunday, May 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel, 3960 Wooddale Ave. S., St. Louis Park, Minn. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Gearty-Delmore Park Chapel, 952-926-1615.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 1, 2009]

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Velva Charlotte Kirchner, 94, died April 29, 2009, at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, Minn.

Velva Charlotte Lee was born on Feb. 15, 1915, the daughter of Joseph and Mahlia (Tatum) Lee in Mower County, Minn. Velva was raised in the Dexter, Minn. area. She was united in marriage to Vern Clyde Kirchner on April 30, 1938, in Northwood, Iowa. Velva and her husband farmed in the Brownsdale area for many years. She enjoyed gardening and going for drives. Velva was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brownsdale, Minn.

Velva is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Stephen) Erickson, Lanesboro, Minn.; special friend, Brenda Willmott, Austin, Minn.; five grandchildren, Bill Erickson, Rosemount, Minn., Stephanie Schumacher, Prior Lake, Minn., Angie Kirchner, Faribault, Minn., Leoma Kirchner, Washington, Leah Kirchner, Minneapolis, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Jacob, Dylan, Faith; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vern on March 21, 1995; sons, Jimmy and Leon; one sister, Resa Rabine; and one brother, Joseph Lee. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The graveside service for Velva Charlotte Kirchner will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale, Minn. with the Reverend Jerry Harris and Reverend Kraig Elliott officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 1, 2009]

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Steven Troester, 11, of Austin, died March 8, 2001, at Minneapolis Children's Hospital.

He was born Sept. 7, 1989, in Rochester, to Ronald Troester and Shawn Hagen.

Steven spent the last four months of his life at the Children's Hospital in Minneapolis.

He is survived by his foster parents, Pastor Michael and Yvonne Riley, Austin; mother, Shawn Hagen, Austin; father, Ronald Troester, St. Paul; paternal grandmother, Molly Troester, Faribault; foster siblings, Rachel, Ross, and Reese Riley, all of Austin, Mandy Nelson, Austin; uncle, Dale (Cachina) Troester, Faribault; and other aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Joyce Lack (Gerloff); maternal grandfather Norman Hagen; and paternal grandfather Herman Troester.

Service: 5 p.m. Monday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Bruce Ekern and Pastor Michael Riley officiating. Music will be provided by Pastor Bruce Ekern.

Visitation: 3 p.m. Monday until the service at the mortuary.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Honorary casketbearers will be Colleen Horn, Paul Bartemes, Becky Tennis Hanson, Lynna Reese, Marlys Peterson and Gail Bjerkos.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 11, 2001]

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Marvin Nelson, 61, Austin, died on March 8, 2001.

Marvin was born in Albert Lea on Sept. 1, 1939. He was a member of the American Legion Post and the Moose Lodge in Austin.

He is survived by his children, Rhonda, Bradley and LaVonne, all of Rochester; grandchildren; brothers, Mervel Nelson, Austin and Devon Nelson, St. Louis, Missouri.

Private services and interment.

Cremation Society of Minnesota.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 11, 2001]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

Marvin N. Nelson
B: 1 SEP 1939
D: 8 MAR 2001
SSN issued: Minnesota
Last Residence: 55912, Mower county, Minnesota

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Laurel K. "Doc" Quickstad, 73, Austin, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his home after a short bout with cancer.

He was born Feb. 28, 1927, in Waseca to Conrad and Alice (Tolin) Quickstad. He attended school in Grand Meadow and later graduated from Austin High School in 1945. He married June (Richardson) Slater on Jan. 24, 1964, at the Methodist Church in Rochester. He was a caretaker at Oakwood Cemetery for over 25 years. He was a past member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges in Austin and St. Olaf Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing cards, going to casinos, watching football and listening to country music. Also, he was very fond of his cats.

He is survived by his wife June Quickstad, Austin; sisters, Dorothy Olson, Rochester, Bernice Hynie, Austin; brother-in-law, Tom Gilligan, Jefferson City, Mo.; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step son, two brothers, and two sisters, including twin sister, Lorraine.

Service: A graveside service will be held May 5 at 1 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery with the Rev. James I. Mikkelson officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 9, 2001]

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Ivan Henry Passow, 66, Austin, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born November 16, 1934, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin to Walter and Olinda (Gross) Passow. Ivan grew up on a farm in Wisconsin, attending rural elementary school and graduated from Cochrane High School in Wisconsin in 1952. After attending LaCrosse, Wisconsin Vocational School from 1952 until 1954. He served in the Army in 1955 and 1956. He married Jeanne Pinckley in 1957. They were later divorced, and he married Marlene Hernandez in 1982; they were also divorced.

His career ranged from auto mechanic to fleet management for Yellow Cab and Bus Company in Rochester and became fleet transportation superintendent at Geo. A. Hormel & Co. in Austin, where he lived for 36 years. A member of the Sierra Club, National Geographic Society and American Legion, he was extremely talented and creative in metal sculpture and wood working. He played a German button accordion by ear and enjoyed camping and canoeing. Confirmed in the Lutheran church, Ivan remained an active member, serving as a teacher and held various offices within church council.

He is survived by one daughter, Angela Uzlik, Rochester; two sons, Lee Passow, Rochester and Keith (Sandy) Passow, Watertown; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hilbert (Ruby) Passow, Wisconsin; Marvin (Jeanne) Passow, Wisconsin; Myron and Phyllis Passow, Peterson; many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Dean Ernst of Alma, Wis.; former wives, Marlene Passow and family of Austin and Jeanne Passow Campbell of Rochester.

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

Service: 1:30 p.m., Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Dexter with the Rev. Bob Seifert officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday and at the church one hour before the service on Saturday.

Interment: The church cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91. Casket bearers are Nguyen Tran, Ryan Passow, Trevor Passow, James Pohl, Jesse Hernandez and Jason Grabau.

The family prefers memorials to the Diabetes Foundation or Trinity or Faith Lutheran Church.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 9, 2001]

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Norma Juletta (Nelson) Hartson, 83, Austin, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

She was born Dec. 27, 1917, on the family farm in Lyle, to Henry and Selma (Enerson) Nelson. The family moved to Rosholt, S.D. where she graduated from high school in 1935. The family moved back to Minnesota in 1935.

She was married to Gerald L. Hartson on June 24, 1939, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, Iowa. They live in Lyle for a time and moved to Dixon, Ill. during the war years. They moved back to Minnesota and settle in Austin in 1945.

She was an active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, serving on the altar guild, womens circle and WELCA. She was also a member of the Y Matrons and the Sons of Norway. She helped to establish a Parkinson's Support Group in Austin. She enjoyed golfing, bird watching, traveling, knitting, crocheting and being with her friends and family.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Hartson and Pegi Leo, Deerwood; daughter and son-in-law, Lynnae (Darrel) LeBarron, Roseville; seven grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Vivian Paulson, Lake Benton, Avis (Sterling) Haugen, Austin; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, parents, three brothers and a sister.

Service: 1 p.m. Friday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. James I. Mikkelson officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Casket bearers will be Susan Hamilton, Lee Hartson, Neal Hartson, Nicole Thompson, Amie Hill, Christopher LeBarron, Jeraldine Hartson.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. at Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and on Friday for one hour before the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald online - March 8, 2001]

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