Mary M. Grunwaldt, 82, Austin, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at the Austin Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 28, 1917 in Chicago, Ill. Mary graduated from Holy Family High School in Mason City, Iowa. She then moved to Austin and worked for a short time at Hormel Foods. She married Howard (Buck) Merritt in 1938 in Austin. Buck passed away in 1949. Mary then married Robert Grunwaldt in 1950. Robert passed away in 1971. Mary owned and operated the Plant Cafe with her mother Alice T. McGee and later they opened the Tea Room in 1948 at 300 First Ave. NW, which in 1954 evolved into the Old Colony Nursing Home. Mary operated the Old Colony Nursing Home until she sold her business and retired in September 1980. Mary enjoyed bingo, flowers and gardening. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the American Legion Post No. 91 Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary, and the Garden Club.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law James and Diane Merritt, Austin, Terry and Nancy Grunwaldt, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law Sue and Don Anderson, Austin, Mary Kay and Dale Renchin, Austin, Patricia and Sonny Forchen, Andover; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother Alice T. McGee, grandson Chad Forchen, first husband Howard (Buck) Merritt, second husband Robert Grunwaldt.

Organist will be Mary Lou Rysavy

Soloist will be John Deyo

Honorary bearers will be Jennifer Marine, Jason Merritt, Kelly Mullenbach, Cory Renchin, Keri Anderson, Troy Forchen, Chris Merrit, Jackie Anderson

Casket bearers will be Kipp Forchen, Casey Renchin, Erik Grunwaldt, Kristin Grunwaldt, Kyle Renchin, Leslie Anderson

· Service: A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Louis G. Cook officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday with a 7 p.m. prayer service and also from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Saturday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 27, 2000]

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Mary Kathryn Leighton, 86, 610 10th St. SW, Austin, died Sunday, April 23, 2000 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Mary was born July 28, 1913 in Austin to Charles and Margaret (Flynn) Leighton. She was an employee at the Hormel Foods office for many years.

She is survived by two sisters-in-law Margaret "Peggy" Leighton, Austin, Mary Jilk Leighton, Austin; many loving nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Margaret Leighton, brothers Myron, Arthur, Cleo, Charles and Robert Leighton; sisters Delilah Sutton and Margaret Carrol.

· Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2000 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Louis Cook and Father Frank Enright officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 7 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. and also from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 27, 2000]

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Francis M. "Frank" Orlowski, 80, 1923 Second Ave. NW, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at his home.

Frank was born on April 13, 1920 at Owatonna, one of three children, to Michael and Cecelia "Buscovick" Orlowski. He graduated from Owatonna High School. He then attended two years at St. Mary's College in Winona and then received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 1948. Frank was united in marriage to Mary Eileen Hosfield on June 26, 1946 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Owatonna. To this union was born three daughters.

He honorably served his country in the Navy during World War II, enlisting in 1943 with the 144th Sea-bees. He served in the Pacific including Guam and was discharged as a SK2 in 1946.

Frank was a microbiologist in the Research and Development Department for Hormel Foods, retiring in 1980. He was an avid gardener and passionate golfer. Everyone who traveled with Frank found that he had a unique vernacular for Minnesota roads and drivers which often carried over to his golf game. His love of nature was a ministry for the family, fostering trips to Huddles-Whipholt resort at Leech Lake which ended with four generations attending those family outings. He and his wife Mary enjoyed spending their winters at Corpus Christi, Texas.

During his retirement Frank spent many hours matching adoptive pet owners with lost and stray animals through the "Adopt a Mutt" program. He was a life time member of the Austin BPOE Elks Lodge, St. Augustine Catholic Church, and the Austin American Legion. Frank also served as the Chairman of the Mower County Cancer Society for many years.

Those thankful in sharing Frank's live include his wife Mary Orlowski, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law Kathleen and John Frasco, Mason City, Iowa, Margaret Orlowski, Mason City, Iowa, Mary (Paul) Bartz, Tyler, Minn.; six grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Betty and Rodney Walters, Rochester.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Gene Orlowski on April 22, 2000.

· Service: A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2000 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Louis Cook officiating.

· Visitation: There will be a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.

There will be no reviewal.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 27, 2000]

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Esther Speten, age 94, Austin, died Wednesday evening, April 26, 2000, at Austin Medical Center.

· Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Mikkelson officiating.

· Interment: Oakwood Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church Friday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 27, 2000]

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Arthur Hylle, 75, a resident of St. Mark's Lutheran Home, Austin, died early Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Austin Medical Center.

He was born April 15, 1925, at Austin to Arthur and Ingeborg (Bakken) Hylle and raised in Austin.

He served in the U.S. Navy, during World War II, after enlisting with three friends, when he was a junior in high school. He served aboard the USS Croatan in the Atlantic for three years.

He married Maryetta Olsen January 13, 1945, at Albert Lea, and upon discharge from the U.S. Navy, the couple moved to Austin, where he was employed by Hormel Foods Corporation until retiring in the 1980s.

Following retirement, he started Hylle Blacktopping and continued that business until 1990.

He attended Crane Community Chapel in Austin and became a resident of St. Mark's Lutheran Home in July 1999.

His enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Maryetta; one son, Mark and Carla, Ham Lake; two daughters, Paula Hylle, Brooklyn Center, and Pamela and David Barnett, Motley; five grandchildren; one brother, Bernard and Doris Hylle, Austin; one sister, Selma and Robert Matter, Scottsdale, Ariz.

His parents preceded him in death.

· Service: 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2000, at Worlein Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Mannel officiating.

· Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before services Thursday.

· Interment: Grandview Memorial Gardens, rural Austin, with military rites at graveside.

· Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 26, 2000]

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Gerhardt Herbert (Slim) Glienke, age 87, 1204 76 Ave. NW, Austin, died Thursday, April 20, at Burr Oak Manor, Austin.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two sons and daughters-in-1aw, Carl and Rose, Blooming Prairie, and Gerhardt, Jr. (Gary) and Diane, Faribault; three daughters; sons-in-law, Bernice (Bernie) and Bob Stompoly, Lexington, Mo, Martha (Marty) Lawson, Hector, Minn., and Betty Lou and Larry Wells, Owatonna; one sister, Hertha Holtan, Hayfield; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

· Service: 11 a.m. memorial service Monday, April 24, 2000, at Worlein Funeral Home with the Rev. Kristin Wee officiating.

· Visitation: One hour before memorial services today at the funeral home with no reviewal.

· Interment: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Elkton.

· Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 24, 2000]

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Gerhardt (Slim) Herbert Glienke, age 87, 1204 76 Ave. NW, Austin, died Thursday, April 20, at Burr Oak Manor, Austin.

He was born November 25, 1912, to Carl and Laura Rufledt Glienke in Dexter Township, where he was raised and graduated Elkton High School.

Gerhardt and Evelyn Coulter were married January 28, 1942, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dexter Township. He helped operate the family farms until 1963, when his family moved to Austin. He worked for Lysne Construction of Blooming Prairie until retirement in the early 1970s.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, animals, woodworking, and fishing. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin.

He had been a resident of Burr Oak Manor since November 1999.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two sons and daughters-in-1aw, Carl and Rose, Blooming Prairie, and Gerhardt, Jr. (Gary) and Diane, Faribault; three daughters; sons-in-law, Bernice (Bernie) and Bob Stompoly, Lexington, Mo., Martha (Marty) Lawson, Hector, Minn., and Betty Lou and Larry Wells, Owatonna; one sister, Hertha Holtan, Hayfield; 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.

· Service: 11 a.m. memorial service Monday, April 24, 2000, at Worlein Funeral Home with the Rev. Kristin Wee officiating.

· Visitation: One hour before memorial services Monday at the funeral home with no reviewal.

· Interment: St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Elkton.

· Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 22, 2000]

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Verna M. Kirtz, 86, a resident of Sacred Heart Care Center, died Thursday morning, April 20, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

Survivors include two sisters. Mildred Hoffman, Myrtle Creek, Ore., Mrs. John Jindra, Brownsdale; nieces, nephews and cousins.

· Service: 10 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2000 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, Brownsdale, with the Rev. Hubert Boschert officiating.

· Visitation: 7 p.m. wake service today Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call 5-8 p.m. and one hour before services at the church Monday.

· Interment: St. Peter's Cemetery, Rose Creek.

· Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 22, 2000]

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Verna M. Kirtz, 86, a resident of Sacred Heart Care Center, died Thursday morning, April 20, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Verna was born April 30, 1913 in Red Rock Township to Peter and Anna (Valkman) Kirtz. She attended District 30 School and Brownsdale School and graduated from Austin High School in 1931. Verna graduated from Austin Teacher's Training Program in 1932. She taught in rural schools for 14 years. During these years she earned her BS Degree from Mankato State University by attending summer school and Saturday classes. She taught for the following 31 years in Faribault Public Schools. Verna had been an active member of REAM and SEREAM. She was also a member of PI Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Faribault Women's Club, the Brownsdale Study Club and Our Lady of Loretto WCCW. Verna lived in Faribault and then come back to Brownsdale and the last couple of years she had been a resident at Sacred Heart Care Center.

She is survived by two sisters. Mildred Hoffman, Myrtle Creek, Ore., Mrs. John Jindra, Brownsdale; nieces, nephews and cousins.

· Service: A funeral mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2000 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale with Father Hubert Boschert officiating.

· Visitation: There will be a 7 p.m. wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

· Interment: St. Peter's Cemetery in Rose Creek.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 21, 2000]

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Merlin J. "Mel" Schleuder, 88, 904 Fourth St. SW, Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday evening, April 23, 2000, at the Austin Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy, Austin; son ad daughter-in-law James F. (Susan) Schleuder, Denver, Colo.; daughter and son-in-law Kay (Gary) Johnson, Wayzata; Five grandchildren; one great-grandson; nephew Michael Doran, Edina.

· Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at the Mayer Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert A. Morgan officiating.

The family prefers memorials to the Austin Medical Center Hospice Program.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 25, 2000]

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Ferdinand Schulz, 97, of 343 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart, Ind., 46514 passed away at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Sunbridge Care and Rehab Center, after an illness.

He was born Jan. 29, 1903 in Luck, Germany to Gottlieb Schulz and Berta Raiter. He married Rose Paul on June 27, 1931.

He retired in January 1968, from Geo. A. Hormel, Austin after working there for 43 years.

He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Dean (Judith) Tapp, Rochester; son Paul (Judy) Schulz, Elkhart, Ind.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Herta Alex, Heidelburg, West Germany.

He was preceded in death by three sisters and six brothers.

· Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Westbrook-Metz and Clouse Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Treadway (granddaughter's husband) and the Rev. John Blodgett, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Elkhart officiating.

· Interment: Prairie Street Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Westbrook-Metz and Clouse Funeral Home.

Memorials to First Baptist Church, Elkhart, Ind.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 24, 2000]

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Ella Marie Martin, 93, Stewartville, formerly of Rochester and Hayfield, died Sunday morning at April 23, 2000 at Stewartville Care Center.

She was born Dec. 17, 1906 in Vernon Township, Dodge County to Ole and Mary (Limbo) Hegna. She married Philip Martin Dec. 20, 1924 in Hayfield. After her marriage she and her husband farmed in Mower County and then moved into Sargeant where they operated a tavern for 18 years. They moved to Rochester in 1953 where he worked for Fullerton Lumber Co. and she worked for St. Mary's Hospital. She retired form St. Mary's in May 1981 after 28 years. Ella resided in Hayfield until moving to Stewartville a year ago.

Ella was a member of Evanger Lutheran Church. She was a member of Ladies Aid. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and crocheting.

She is survived by her son Arlo Martin, Stewartville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Crace, Racine, and Fern Erath , Waltham.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son Clayton; three brothers and four sisters.

· Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant with the Rev. Paul Hauschild officiating.

· Interment: Church cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 24, 2000]

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KENYON, MINNESOTA - Ethel Neseth, 87, of Kenyon, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Kenyon Sunset Home.

She was born September 10, 1912, in Goodhue County, Minnesota, to Henry and Annie (Leitow) Wolkenhauer.

She grew up in Goodhue County and worked for Hormel Foods Corporation, Austin, before marrying Thomas Neseth. The couple farmed in Goodhue County north of Kenyon until Thomas died February 17, 1960.

She later moved into Kenyon and worked in the kitchen at Kenyon Sunset Home and later Carleton College, Northfield.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening and bird watching.

She entered Kenyon Sunset Home April 27, 1999.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas Neseth, Faribault, and LaVaine and Michelle Neseth, Rochester; two grandchildren; two sisters, Florence (Art) Skinner, Austin, and Ella (Ervin) Kitzman, Kenyon.

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

· Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Grace Lutheran Church, Nerstrand, with the Rev. Dan Rauen officiating.

· Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2000, at Hanson Funeral Home, Kenyon, and one hour before services at the church Tuesday.

· Interment: Little Cannon Cemetery, rural Kenyon.

· Funeral Home: Hanson Funeral Home, Kenyon

[Austin Daily Herald, April 22, 2000]

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Rodney E. Golberg, age 61, of 1908 Second Ave. SE, Austin, died Sunday morning, April 16, 2000 at Austin Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife Marlys; sons and daughters-in-law Todd and Trixie Golberg, Rochester, Bradley and Susan Golberg, Lakeville; five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Harvey Jr. and Joyce Golberg, Owatonna; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Cindy and Roger Skov, Austin, Shirley Burney, Austin, Eugene Skov, Austin, uncle Oris Golberg, St. Ansgar, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

· Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin, with the Rev. Harold Usgaard officiating.

· Interment: Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery

· Visitation: Tuesday, April 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Worlein Funeral Home and at the church one hour before the service on Tuesday.

The family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the Austin Medical Center Hospice.

Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 21, 2000]

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Elliot S. Larson, age 86, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on May 2, 2009.

Elliot was born on April 21, 1923 in Sargeant Township, Mower county, Minnesota, to Lewis and Sophia (Starks) Larson. As a boy he was involved in his church, Evanger Lutheran where he served as President of Young People's Lutheran League. He was also very involved in 4H. He attended high school in Austin, and graduated in 1941.

Charlotte and Elliot were united in marriage in December 1943. Two children were born in to the marriage, Carole and Kevin. Elliot served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He served as a Squad Leader and machine gun section leader. He was in combat with the 26th Infantry Division, received Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, European Theater of Operations with 1 battle star. He became a member of the First United Methodist Church in 1946 and served in nearly every capacity throughout his years there. He was a very devoted Christian, husband and father.

He was a Scoutmaster Troop 110 for many years and served scouting in various capacities, receiving the Silver Scout award in 1967. He also coached a Little League team in Austin. Elliot loved to travel with his family, hunt, and fish, play soft ball, play cards, especially bridge. He worked for the Hormel Co. for 43 years, 10 months and enjoyed every bit of it. He often moonlighted in light construction, or as a painter, weed sprayer, fruit stand operator and farm worker. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time in Donna, Texas in the winter.

He is survived by his daughter, Carole (Joe) Wike, San Pedro, Calif.; son, Kevin (Ellen) Larson, Kingwood, Texas; sisters-in-law, Jeannine (Dick) Buechner and Phyllis Waldron of Austin; many nieces and nephews and his four grandchildren, Hattie, Reid, Jennie and Anna Larson.

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

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the First Methodist Church with the Reverends Patricia M. Toschak and Dennis Tamke officiating. Internment will be in Grandview Cemetery with Olaf B. Damm Post 1216 VFW and Austin Post #91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. The family prefers memorials to the First United Methodist church.

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Evelyn Mittag, 83, of Austin, passed away on May 3, 2009 at Austin Medical Center following her battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn was born June 16, 1925 to Harold and Myletta (Fetterly) Yaste in Austin. She graduated from Austin High School in 1943. On Dec. 28, 1943 she married Wilbur Mittag at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle, Minn. They started their lives together on a farm near Myrtle, Minn., where their first son was born. After seven years, they bought a farm near Lyle, Minn., where they lived for 22 years and where their daughter and a second son were born. Austin, where they lived for 35 years, was where they called home until her death. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Evelyn was an expert seamstress, sewing the majority of her and her daughter’s clothes. She also enjoyed caring for her family, cross-stitching, and solving word puzzles.

Survivors include her husband, Wilbur; daughter, Becky (Ronnie) Pitzen, Stacyville, Iowa; sons, Bob (Cindy) Mittag, Beavercreek, Ohio and Rod (Sarah) Mittag, San Francisco, Calif.; grandchildren, Jenny (Dan) Wilcox, Brian Pitzen, Mike (Katie) Pitzen, Laura (Brandon) Smith, Kevin (Mandy) Pitzen and Eric Pitzen; great-grandsons, Larson Wilcox, Corbin Wilcox, Jackson Pitzen and Dylan Pitzen; sisters Clarice Martell and Beverly Will; brother Burton (Marsha) Yaste.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Funeral services will be held on May 7, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Dan Kahl Officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Memorials to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or to the Donor’s Choice.

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Maynard Jacob Heydt, age 87, formerly of Sargeant, Mower county, Minnesota, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at St. Anne Hospice.

Maynard was born on June 1, 1912, at Sargeant, Minn. to Jacob and Lillian Schrap Heydt. He graduated from Austin High School in 1929. He married Mary Elizabeth Charlotte Jensen on August 20, 1939 at Austin, Minnesota.

Mr. Heydt owned and operated Heydt Hardware and Lumber Company in Sargeant for forty years. He and his family moved to Winona in 1966 where he owned and operated the Sterling Motel for eleven years.

Maynard was an active member of Zion United Methodist Church of Sargeant, was on its building committee, was a councilman and Mayor of Sargeant and active in community affairs. He was member of the Male Quartet and Men's Chorus. He had much love for and enjoyment of his family.

He is a member of Central United Methodist Church, Winona.

Maynard is survived by his wife Elizabeth; children Patricia (Jerome) Nelson, Stewartville, Minn.; John (Ann) Heydt, Alexandria, Minn.; Joan (Gordon) Heydt-Nelson, Winona; and David (Jean) Heydt, Winona; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Lucile Bane, Penfield, N.Y. and Olive Wood, Eugene, Ore.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

· Service: Memorial services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary Hurmence officiating.

· Interment: Waltham Cemetery, Mower County

· Visitation: Friends may call on Thursday at Martin-Myhre Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday after 1 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Zion United Methodist Church of Sargeant or Central United Methodist Church, Winona.

Martin-Myhre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 21, 2000]

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Irene B. Lagervall, 89, formerly of Austin, died Tuesday evening, April 18, 2000, at the Inger[SIC] Grove Heights Good Samaritan Center.

· Service: 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Christ, 103 Second St. SW, with the Rev. Maurice Fetty officiating.

· Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale

· Visitation: Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 21, 2000]

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Irene B. Lagervall, 89, formerly of Austin, died Tuesday evening, April 18, 2000, at the Inver Grove Heights Good Samaritan Center.

Irene was born May 29, 1910 at Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Olaf and Sarah (Christlock) Refsdal. She graduated from the Hayfield High School and attended the McPhail School of Music. She was married to Melvin E. Lagervall on July 16, 1927 at Minneapolis. She is remembered for her many years of service as a church organist for St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Austin Church of Christ. She was a member of the Austin Church of Christ.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Sara and Maurice Fetty, Port Washington, N.Y., Nancy and Roger Plath, Mendota Heights, sonja Thiel, Elkhart, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sisters, Inez, Ruth and Ellen.

Organist will be Betty Anderson

Soloist will be Susan Jannetty

Casket bearers will be: Roger Plath, Jr., Michael Thiel, Lars Hesbjerg, Scott Melton, Roger Plath, Sr., and Scott Montgomery

· Service: 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Christ, 103 Second St. SW, with the Rev. Maurice Fetty officiating.

· Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale

· Visitation: Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and at the church for one hour before the service.

The family prefers that memorials be direct to the Austin Church of Christ.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 20, 2000]

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Johanna Edge, 75 died Friday, April 14, 2000 of complications following heart surgery at her home.

She was born Dec. 29, 1924 in Grundy Center, Iowa.

Her family moved to Southeastern Minnesota when she was a child and lived in Worthington and Hollandale before moving to Dexter in 1942. She married Charles W. Edge March 5, 1944 in Sergeant, Minn. After their marriage the Edges lived in Dexter until 1948 when they moved to Waterloo, Iowa. In 1951 they to the Dexter, Stewartville area where they farmed until 1968, then moving to Stewartville. Mrs. Edge was employed at JC Penny Co. in Rochester for 18 years until retiring in 1986. She enjoyed traveling and camping. Mr. Edge is employed at Adamson's Motors as a courtesy driver.

She is survived by daughters Darlene Edge, Helena, Mont., Dorene Edge, Rochester; sons Gerald, Dale of Eureka, Calif., Keith, Deer Lodge, Mont., Daniel, Shoreview, Minn. Darwin, Delwin, Eureka, Calif.; sister Henrietta Madson, Rochester.

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

· Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at the United Methodist Church in Stewartville, Minn with the Rev. Jef Olson officiating.

· Interment: High Forest Cemetery in High Forest, Minn.

· Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday and until noon on Tuesday at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, and one hour before the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 18, 2000]

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Harold John "Hal" Fielding, 82, of Littleton, Colorado, died on March 26, 2000.

He was born on May 24, 1917 to Charles E. and Mary (Monnahan) Fielding in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

He attended Columbus Grade School and was graduated form St. Augustine High School in 1936.

He also attended the University of Minnesota until he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He served four years in World War II and was a technical sergeant.

In 1951 he was united in marriage to Veronica Schwamberger.

Together they managed apartment dwellings in the Denver area for several years.

He is survived by his sisters, Eleanor Brinkman, Austin, Eileen Toby, Coon Rapids, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Charles, and sister Virginia.

· Service: Funeral mass was on March 31 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Littleton.

· Interment: Fort Logan Cemetery with military rites.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 18, 2000]

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Laurence K. Finbraaten, 66, Marshfield, Wisconsin, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Emergency Room, Marshfield, Monday, April 17, 2000.

He was born in Grand Meadow on March 24, 1934 and married Nancy E. Nielsen on June 24, 1960 in Grand Meadow. Larry graduated from Grand Meadow High School and was a 1956 graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. He also attended Naval Officer Candidate School in New Port, Road Island and in 1971 he attended Naval War College in New Port.

After graduating from Officer Candidate School Larry completed 23 years of service as a naval officer retiring with the rank of commander. The Finbraatens then moved to the town of Lincoln in 1980 living on a small dairy farm until the present time.

He was affiliated with Grace Lutheran Church, at the present time was the zoning administrator for the town of Lincoln.

He is survived by his wife; sons John Finbraaten and his daughters Maren and Lynsey, Marshfield, Kevin (Tonia) Finbraaten, Minneapolis; daughters Kristen (Thomas) Kotz, Milwaukee, Erika Finbraaten, Portland, Ore., Lauren Finbraaten, Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren; one sister Adeline Madsen, Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Eldred and Richard.

· Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at Grace Lutheran (11284 Highway 10, Marshfield) Church, Town of Lincoln, Wood county with the Rev. Daniel J. Behnke officiating.

· Interment: Bear Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Grand Meadow, Minn.

· Visitation: Friends may call Rembs/Kundinger Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until service time.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 18, 2000]

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Ruby I. Ransom, age 86, of Lyle, Minnesota, died on April 10, 2000 at her home.

She was born Aug. 11, 1913 in Latimer, Iowa to John and Bertha (Carr) Klusmeier. She was baptized and attended the Congregational Church at Otranto, Iowa until her marriage. She attended Mona and Otranto grade school and graduated with honors from Otranto High School. She was married to George M. Ransom on Nov. 22, 1933 in Austin, Minn. by Pastor Langhowe. They made their home in the rural Rose Creek/Lyle area. Since 1957, they have made their home in Lyle, Minn. She has been an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, WELCA, Naomi Circle, Lyle Study Club, Lyle Senior Citizens and Woodbury Willing Workers. She worked for thirteen years as a cook at Lyle Public School. She enjoyed reading, needle work, caring for her plants, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband George Ransom, Lyle; daughters and sons-in-law Joyce and Harv Golberg, Owatonna, Ramona and Carl Reuter, Rose Creek; sons and daughters-in-law Don and Judy Ransom, Lyle, Jerry and Roberta Ransom, Rose Creek; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law Verdie Carlson, St. Ansgar, Edith and Ralph Rasmussen, Grand Meadow, sisters-in-law Beverly Klusmeier St. Ansgar, Carol Ransom, Charles City, Iowa and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Erin Mari Ransom, brothers William and Leslie Klusmeier, sisters Emily Schultz and Lucille Larson.

Casket bearers will be Kent Golberg, Daniel Ransom, Scott Golberg, David Reuter, Kirk Golberg, Cory Ransom

Organist will be David Dahlquist

Music by Kimberly Bardwell and Treasure Ransom

· Service: 2 p.m. Friday, April 14 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle with Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

· Interment: Woodbury Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 18, 2000]

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Josie Irene Wilson, 79, of Austin, died Wednesday, April 12, at Austin Medical Center.

Josie was born on August 11, 1920, near Rockdell, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Gina (Nereson) Gunnufson. She graduated from Rochester high School. She was married to Nordeen (Slim) Wilson on Aug. 7, 1948 at Austin. They farmed in the rural Austin area. Josie enjoyed antiques and was an avid gardener and an excellent cook and baker. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where e she was active in the ELCW and other church activities. She was also a member of the Sons of Norway.

She was preceded in death by her husband on January 6, 2000, parents, and ten brothers and sisters.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Nancy and John Hagen, Minneapolis; brother-in-law Ernest Wilson, Austin; sisters-in-law Clara Gunnufson, Austin, Maudine Rasmussen, Austin, Doris Baumann, Hayfield; nieces and nephews; and special friend Marilyn Sucha, Austin.

· Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 17 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Mikkelson officiating.

· Interment: Oakwood Cemetery

· Visitation: 4-7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Sunday, and for one hour before the service at the church, Monday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 2000]

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Melvin J. Rohne, 88, of Lyle, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Thursday afternoon, April 13 at Burr Oak Manor Nursing Home.

Melvin Julius Rohne was born September 19, 1911 in Freeborn County to Harold and Ella (Bergeson) Rohne. He married Elizabeth Tesch on March 12, 1938 and moved to their farm near Lyle, where he lived all his life. He was a member of Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church.

He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law; Esther and Gifferd Sparks, Sargeant, Minnesota and Edith Hastings, La Crescent, Minn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Virginia Rohne, Lyle; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Alice Rohne, Lyle; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers.

Melvin enjoyed fishing, playing pool, cards and horseshoes. He also enjoyed listening to the Twins and riding his lawnmower.

Casketbearers will be Jeff Haskin, Jim Haskin, Gene Sparks, Jay Kohnke, Dean Rohne and Kevin Rohne. The organist will be Pam Simpson and soloist will be Roger Campbell.

· Service: 11 a.m. Monday, April 17 at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

· Interment: Six Mile Grove Cemetery

· Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 2000]

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Ivan Victor Heiny, age 81, Austin, died Friday, April 14, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

He is survived by his wife, Majorie (Wangen) Heiny, children Dean Heiny, New London, Minn.; Jan Waller and husband Jack, Austin; Bruce Heiny and wife Danielle, Austin; grandchildren Joseph, James and Jane Waller; Ruth, Julia and Eric Heiny; sister Alice (Frank) Tomaschko, Austin; sister-in-law Kay Heiny (Deane); brothers-in-law Russel (Norma) Wangen, Austin; Orville (Gretchen) Wangen, Austin; John Wangen, Minneapolis; sisters-in-law Florence (Robert) Wangen, Spicer; Francis (Leo) Wangen, Mesa and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

· Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Patricia M. Toschak officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 2000]

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Marguerite I. "Peggy" Monnahan, age 73, Austin, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at the Austin Medical Center.

Peggy was born March 7, 1927 in Austin to John E. and Neva M. (Manning) Monnahan. She attended the Sacred Heart Adult Daycare Program for several years and most recently attended the Cedar Valley Services Senior Retirement Program.

Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford and Dorothy Monnahan, Austin; Ed and Vivian Monnahan, Everly, Iowa; special friends, Jeanette Barnholtz, Austin, Karen Sybilrud, Austin; nephews, Michael J. and Patricia Monnahan, Iowa City, Iowa; John E. and Melissa Monnahan, Bloomfield, Iowa; Scott J. and Patricia Monnahan, Little Rock, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her brother Raymond Monnahan.

· Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 17 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Hubert Boschert officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: 4-8 p.m., Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home, with a 6 p.m. wake service and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 2000]

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Merle F. Lamon, age 85, of the Adams Health Care Center and formerly of LeRoy, died Friday April 14, 2000 at the Austin Medical Center in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

He was born October 29, 1914 in LeRoy to Joseph Lamon and Elizabeth "Libby" (Partlow) Lamon. He attended and graduated from LeRoy High School and on September 3, 1939 he was united in marriage to Pearl Wolthoff in Grundy Center, Iowa and to this union two children were born. Merle was employed by Interstate Power Co. for 35 years. He enjoyed gardening and camping and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife Pearl, one son, Terry (Jan) Lamon of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter Sharon (Dan) Regan of Wayzata, Minn.; four grandchildren and sister, Esther Klassy of Adams.

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

· Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 17 at First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy with Rev. Steve Elderbrock officiating.

· Visitation: 2-4:30 p.m., Sunday at Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in LeRoy and from one hour prior at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 15, 2000]

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Donald Earl Thurneau, age 80, died Wednesday April 12, 2000 at the Austin Medical Center.

Donald Earl Thurneau was born on Feb. 3, 1920 in Austin to Grace Ross. He graduated from the Faribault School for the Deaf where he entered the sports hall of fame. On August 7, 1942 he was united in marriage to Constance Schramm in St. Paul, Minn. Donald retired from Hormel Foods in 1980 after working for 38 years. He resided for the last two years at Comforcare Nursing Home where he received excellent and loving care.

He is survived by his wife Constance; daughter and son-in-law Sandra (Dale) Larson; Grandchildren: Timothy (Katie) Thurneau, Susan (John) Howe, Heidi Larson and fiancée Don Dashner; nine great-grandchildren; brother LaVerne Thurneau, Austin.

He is preceded in death by his son Duane Thurneau.

The honorary casket bearers will be Dale Larson, Larry Mofle, Mike LeHew, Tom Commings, Don Dashner and Bill Arnold.

The casket bearers will be Tim Thurneau, Heidi Larson, Susan Howe, John Howe, Darren Leidal and Daniel Clennon.

· Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000 at the Mayer Funeral Home in Austin with the Rev. Kristin Wee officiating.

· Interment: Grandview Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 14, 2000]

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Grace A. Wood, age 92, died on April 11, 2000 at Sacred heart Care Center, Austin.

She was born July 1, 1907 in Webster City, Iowa to Harm and Almina Tulp. She was married to Archie Thorsheim in 1925. the moved to Austin in 1930. She was widowed in 1949 and married Louis Wood in 1957 and was widowed in 1958.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Virginia and Robert Gill, Ponte Vedra, Florida, son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Harriet Thorsheim, Austin, and son and daughter-in-law Duane and Susan Thorsheim, Smithville, New Jersey; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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

· Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin.

Family has requested no flowers, rather donations to Sacred heart Hospice, Austin or charity of choice.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 13, 2000]

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Lucille Ann Nielsen, age 65, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died on Tuesday morning in Rochester. She was born May 5, 1934 near Cherry Grove, Minnesota, in Fillmore County to Clifford Hart and Mae Miland Hart. She attended school in Rochester and was united in marriage to Lyle Nielsen at the Little Brown Church at Nashua, Iowa, on August 27, 1955.

She was employed at the Pace Dairy for 22 years before retiring in 1996.

She is survived by her husband Lyle of Grand Meadow, two daughters Susan Cox of Grand Meadow and Carol Guy of Austin; one son, Carl, of Grand Meadow, eight grandchildren, her mother Mae Hart of Rochester, and a brother, Richard, of Chatfield.

She was preceded in death by her father, two grandchildren and two sisters.

· Serivces: 10:30 a.m. Friday April 14, at Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow with Gary Gilbert officiating.

· Interment: Grand Meadow Cemetery.

· Visitation: Friends may call at the Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow from 5-7 p.m. Thursday.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 12, 2000]

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LaDonna Maxine Bell, age 76, of Austin, died Thursday, April 6, 2000 at Austin Medical Center.

She was born January 11, 1924 in Dickinson, North Dakota, the daughter of Clarence and Alice Mae (Mangan) Hanson of Rhame, N.D. Following her father's death at age one and a half, her mother remarried and settled in Austin. LaDonna graduated from Austin High School in 1942 and was married Wayne R. Bell of Austin in 1946.

She is survived by her husband, daughters and sons-in-law, Marnie and Bernard Loven and Karen and Wesley Brugger of Minneapolis; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Pat Avery of Forest Lake, Minn.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward and Patricia Bustad of Austin, Minn., nephews, nieces and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother G. Sheldon Hanson.

· Service: A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Don Deines officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald, April 11, 2000]

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Lillian Lucille Loewen, 86, died on May 5, at Fieldcrest Care Center.

Lillian was born August 31, 1922 in Ventura, Iowa to Albert and Harriet Shuck. The family moved to Austin when she was a young child. She married Alfred "Pete" Loewen on July 2, 1937. The Majority of her life was spent as a homemaker, however, she held positions as a Justice of the Peace and as the first female police commissioner in Austin. She enjoyed collecting antiques and sharing her faith in Christ with others. She loved spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Clair) Harvey, Jackson, Michigan, Roxanne (Vern) Dunham, Austin; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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

A memorial service is planned for Friday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Crane Chapel, 1111 9th Street NE.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 6, 2009]

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Evelyn L. ("Evie") Duenow, 86, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, passed away on May 4, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar.

Evelyn Lutina Noble was born on March 1, 1923, in Mower County, Minnesota to Hannible and Katherine (Rowland) Noble. She married William O. Duenow on May 27, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Austin. Days later, Bill was sent to basic training and later on to Germany where he served his country during World War II. Evie waited patiently at home, the two exchanging letters nearly everyday. In 1947, upon Bill’s honorable discharge from the service, they became the third generation of the Duenow family to farm northeast of St. Ansgar. They loved the land and the simple pleasures that it provided. Their son, Stephen, was born in 1957 completing the family that they had longed for. Evie and Bill spent 51 happy years together until his death in 1996. A long-time member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, Evie especially enjoyed being part of the sewing group and making quilts for those in need. In the months preceding her death, she demonstrated her strong faith while facing a battle with incurable cancer. Evelyn’s most cherished times were spent in the company of family and friends. In 1987, she gave her sister, Judy, a life-saving bone marrow transplant. It was truly a gift given and received.

Survivors include her son, Steve (Beth) Duenow, St. Ansgar; granddaughter, Lindsay, St. Louis Park, Minn.; two grandsons, Keith (friend Meagan and her daughter, Lily) and Kevin, all of Forest City; brothers and sisters, Roger Noble, Robert (Bessie) Noble, Ross (Karen) Noble, all of Austin, Janet (Joe) Bjork, Embarrass, Minn., Barb (Gary) Underland, Owatonna, Minn., Judy (Robert) Beck, Conger, Minn.; brother-in-law, Rudy (Arlene) Tesch, St. Ansgar; sister-in-law, Irene Noble, Austin; aunt, Mildred Noble, Austin; nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Virginia Tesch; brother, Ronald Noble; sister-in-law, Geraldine Noble; uncle, Stephen Noble.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, Iowa, with the Reverend Lance Kittleson officiating. Interment will be at the St. Peter Church Cemetery immediately following the service. A Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 South School Street, St. Ansgar.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 6, 2009]

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Lowell Roger Moen, 77, left this “vale of tears” to live in the arms of his Savior on May 3, 2009 surrounded by his family at the Clairemont Nursing Home in Eau Claire.

I am the resurrection, and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. (John 11:25-26.)

He was born on Sept. 30, 1931 in Albert Lea, Minn., to Gustav and Anna Marie (Wangsness) Moen. He was baptized into God’s family on Oct. 25, 1931. He grew up in Albert Lea, graduating from high school there in 1949. After high school, he was employed by Austin State Bank Insurance Agency in Austin. Shortly afterward, he was drafted into the U.S. Army for two years, serving in the Korean War as a member of the Signal Corps from 1952 to 1954. He returned to work at the Austin State Bank Insurance Agency and attended Agents School at the Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. home office in Hartford, Conn., graduating in 1956. On Dec. 14, 1958, he was married to Rita Jo Allen of Austin. He then transferred to the State Bank of Northfield, Minn., but in 1961 accepted a position at the Sterling State Bank in Austin. In 1964, he then worked as office manager of the J.A. Ramseth Agency, Inc. of Austin. In the meantime, he also kept financial books for two Austin beauty salons, doing this work in the evenings. Doing the Lord

’s work, Lowell voluntarily served as Treasurer of the Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC) from 1964 to 2003. Also, in 1976, he gratefully accepted the position as Business Manager and Book House Manager at Immanuel Lutheran College in Eau Claire, Wis., retiring in 2003 after 27 years of faithful and dedicated service.

The Lord blessed Lowell and Rita with three children, Kevin (Debra) Moen, Eau Claire, Wis., Kermit (Sandy) Moen, Eau Claire, Wis. and Kyle (Christy) Moen of Inver Grove Heights, Minn. In addition to his children, he is survived by his wife of 50 years; two grandchildren, Emma and Lilah; one sister, Margaret Hoeper, Austin; one niece, Judy (David) Bulger, Rochester, Minn.; and many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and one brother-in-law.

During his retirement years, he and Rita enjoyed taking day trips to various antique shops in the area and loved to go fishing with his sons, Kevin and Kermit, and other fishing buddies.

Lowell faced many health challenges throughout his long life, especially in the last years. No matter what physical tests the Lord presented him, no one who knew him ever heard him complain. During his times spent in the hospital or nursing home, he cheerfully and gladly accepted God’s Word no matter how tired or hurt he was. His tremendous show of faith followed him all the way until he finally reached his Heavenly Home.

A victory service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wis., with Pastor Mark Gullerud and Pastor Paul Tiefel officiating. Private interment will occur prior to this service with visitation at the church beginning at 2 p.m. The family requests that memorial be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran College Building Fund. Stokes, Prock and Mundt Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 6, 2009]

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AUSTIN -- Harlan George Dufty, 83, of Tampa, Fla., died April 27, 2009.

Mr. Dufty was a native of Austin, where he was born on Dec. 14, 1925, to Selma and George Dufty. He remained in Austin until 1948, at which time he moved to Denver. On Aug. 19, 1950, he married Genevieve Lerch in Denver. Mr. Dufty was a CPA, and his wife was an accountant as well. They resided in Denver until 1960; Littleton, Colo., from 1960 to 1980; then Aurora, Colo., from 1980 to 2007. Mr. Dufty then moved to Tampa. He was a member of the Paradise Valley Country Club from 1962 to 1980.

He is survived by a son, Jeff of Tampa; a daughter, Denise Beaird of Tampa; a son-in-law, JB Beaird of Tampa; four grandchildren; and a sister, Della Thompson of Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife; and five siblings, Irvin Dufty, Fred Dufty, Neva Orcutt, Violet Howard and Georgia Dufty.

A memorial service will be held this summer. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Thornton, Colo.

[Austin Daily Herald -- May 7, 2009]

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Elroy Arlie “Rocky” Penning, 78, of Austin, died on May 5, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital.

He was born Sept. 23, 1930, on a farm in London Township, Freeborn County, Minn., the son of Erhart and Hazel (Hansen) Penning. As a child, Elroy lived on farms near Northwood, Iowa, London, Minn. and Otranto, Iowa, before moving to a farm near Lyle, Minn. On May 8, 1954, he was united in marriage to Lois Jean Gieser in Austin. The couple made their home in Austin, where Rocky worked for the City of Austin and later at the Austin Medical Center. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church; where he sang in the Senior Choir. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #91, the Eagles, an area woodworkers club and a former member of the Northwestern Singers.

Survivors include his wife, Lois Jean Penning, Austin; three sons, Rick (Sandy) Penning, St. Paul, Mark (Cathy) Penning, Northfield and Matthew (Tamera) Penning, Iowa City, Iowa; six grandchildren, Andrew, Maren, James, Christopher, Margaret and Helen; two brothers, Maynard “Barney” (Lorraine) Penning, Grand Rapids and David (Lois) Penning, Groveland, Calif.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erhart and Hazel Penning.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Dan Kahl officiating. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216 will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery. A memorial gathering for relatives and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 8, at the Community Room of the Village Cooperative at 2301 10th Street NW, Austin. Memorials are preferred to the Building Fund of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is handling arrangements for the family.

[Austin Daily Herald -- May 7, 2009]

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Oscar Adolph Sater, 97, of Austin, died on May 6, 2009 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

He was born Aug. 13, 1911 to Olaf and Anna (Kjos) Sater in Spring Grove, Minn. After graduation from Spring Grove High School in 1932, he worked as a farm laborer in Spring Grove before moving to Austin in 1941 to begin employment with Geo. A. Hormel and Co. He entered the U.S. Army at Fort Snelling 345th Ordinance Depot Company on May 30, 1942, taking basic training at Warren, Wyo. He was transferred to Pacific Theater with the rank of technical sergeant. He served in Asiatic-Pacific Theater, New Guinea and the Philippines. After an honorable discharge on Jan. 5, 1946, Oscar returned to Austin and continued his employment with Geo. A. Hormel and Co. in the fancy meat department. He married Leona Agnes Lester on July 12, 1949 in Woden, Iowa. They made their home in Austin where they lived their entire married life. Oscar retired after 35 years in 1976. He became an employee of Worlein Funeral Home in 1981. Leona died on Jan. 11, 1989. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Oscar belonged to the Moose Lodge and was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Family members include one sister-in-law, Hazel Sater, Austin; nephews, Oren (Kathy) Sater, Indianapolis, Ind. and Gary (Jan) Sater, Brooklyn Park; nephew-in-law, Dean Brandsoy, Austin; great-nephew, Matthew Brandsoy, Austin; great-niece, Dena Brandsoy, Fridley; special friend since 1992, Rose Grebin, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf and Anna Sater; wife, Leona Sater; brother, Arnold Sater; niece, Sharon Brandsoy; sister, Cora Halverson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May, 11, 2009 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216 will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and for one hour prior to the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald -- May 7, 2009]

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