ST. ANSGAR, IOWA — Cynthia (Duenow) Palafox, of Harlingen, Texas died Thursday (May 6, 2004) at her home.

Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 207 S. School St., St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Roy Ott officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Ansgar City Cemetery.

Cynthia was born Dec. 30, 1959, in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Merlyn and Luanna (Moen) Duenow. Cynthia attended the LeRoy, Minnesota, schools and graduated from high school in 1978. She continued her education at the Faribault Technical School of Nursing and received her LVN degree. She worked in Houston, Texas, for four years and then moved to El Paso and continued her education and received her R.N. degree.

She worked nine years in a burn unit, then moved to Harlingen and continued her work as a critical care nurse. She loved being out doors, fishing and hunting. Her greatest love was for her family, watching her nieces and nephews grow up. Cynthia was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Robert.

Those left to remember her are her parents, Merlyn and Luanna; brothers, Thomas and wife, Judy; Mark and wife, Cindy; Jeffrey; Bradley and wife, Sheila; sister, Susan Schumann and husband, Kim, and sister-in-law, Bonnie. Nieces and nephews are Jennifer, Amber, Martin, Dylan, Lucas, Rebecca, Joshua, Amanda and Nathan, and great-nieces and nephews, Jacob, Aubrey and Kaitlyn. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

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

[Mason City Globe Gazette]

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Frank Dean Earl II, died on May 10, 2009, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.

He was born on November 4, 1935, in Austin to George and Erma Earl.

Frank attended grade school and graduated from Austin High School in 1953. Frank married Anita Wizenburgh in 1960, to which Frank III and Annette were born.

He spent time in the Air Force, serving in Goose Bay, Labrador and Minnesota. He worked for Hormel, F.W. Witt, Lewis Systems and Per Mar. Frank also raced power boats in his younger years, winning several David Berg Awards. He also liked to hunt ducks and go fishing in Canada.

Surviving Frank are his present wife, Sandra; his two children, Frank (Kim) and Annette (Dennis Williams); grandchildren, Rachel and Michael Williams of Decatur, Ill.; a sister, Jane (Dick Fulton), nephews and nieces of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; also many relatives in Minnesota.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and sister Carol Colburn.

Funeral Services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, May, 15, 2009, at the Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 East First. St., Ankeny, Iowa. Graveside services were 4 p.m. Friday at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. A visitation with family present was one hour prior to service time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Frank.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 17, 2009]

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Cecilia Kay Johnson, age 60, of Goodview, Minn., died Friday, May 15, 2009 at Lake Winona Manor following a long battle with cancer.

Cecilia was born May 4, 1949, in Austin to Marvin and Dorothy (Lundene) Anderson. In 1967, she married Steven Johnson in Austin. She was formerly employed at JCPenney, Kmart, Watkins Manor/Winona Health and retired from Hal Leonard.

She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Winona. Cecilia enjoyed gardening, line dancing and decorating cakes.

Cecilia is survived by her husband Steven Johnson, Minnesota City, Minn.; three children: Jesse (Vicki) Johnson, Winona, Minn.; Jason Johnson, Owatonna, Minn.; and Theresa Johnson, Winona, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Ashley and Dylan Johnson, Thomas, Becky, Catie, Haylee, Anakin, and Ben; five sisters: Marilyn Bublitz, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Marlene Tate, Austin; Roselle Anderson, Austin; Gloria Anderson, Austin, Minn. and Kristine (Douglas) Kastenschmidt, Winona, Minn.; five brothers: DeVerne Anderson, Lyle, Minn.; Paul (Sharon) Anderson, Springfield, Ore.; Dale Anderson, Austin; John Anderson, Plainview, Minn.; and Ronald (Mary) Anderson, Austin; and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services to remember Cecilia will be 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home, Winona, with the Rev. Brad Stadsvold, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Winona, officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Minnesota City, Minn.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Casket bearers will be: John Anderson, Ronald Anderson, Dale Anderson, DeVerne Anderson, Todd Hundt, Dave Maliszewski, Doug Kastenschmidt, and Dan Suessmith.

Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Winona.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 17, 2009]

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Alvin L. “Bud” Norman, age 88, of Austin, died on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Austin Medical Center.

Bud was born on September 12, 1920 near Rockwell, Iowa to Frank and Stella Norman. He attended school at Hollandale and Oakland, Minn. Bud moved with his parents to the Austin area in 1938.

As a youth he worked on the Sheedy Bro. Dairy farm. Bud entered the Army in August 1942. He drove mail truck through the North African and Italian campaigns. While in the military, he purchased the house in Austin that his parents were living in. Bud was discharged in December 1945. On returning home, he was employed by Martin Bustad and Son Construction Co. operating heavy equipment and plowing snow around southern Minnesota.

On Aug. 3, 1946 he was united in marriage to Eva La Rene Bonsall. In 1971 Bud took a job with Ulland Brothers Construction where he worked until he retired in 1982.

Bud's biggest pleasures were doing for others, whether it was from making something for them in his wood work shop or making peanut brittle during the holiday season.

Survivors include his wife: Eva Norman, Austin; two sons: Bryce (Carolyn) Norman, Waseca, Minn., Lynn (Julie) Norman, East Aurora, N.Y.; three grandchildren: Eric Norman, Renee (Jon) Stoltz, Justin Norman; two sisters: Lorna Krob, Austin, Wilma Madison, Rice Lake, Wis.

He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, George, Bruce, Ivan, Everett, Floyd; four sisters, Reva, Norva, Leona, Gail.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Crane Community Chapel with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 17, 2009]

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Leo Schneider, 89, of Adams died on May 16, 2009 at Adams Health Care Center in Adams.

He was born Aug. 31, 1919 in Adams, Minn., to Joseph and Thersia (Koenigs) Schneider on a farm South of Adams. He attended school in the Adams area and was married to Martha C. Rauen on Sept. 1, 1937 at St. Johns Catholic Church at Johnsburg, Minn. The Schneider's lived on a farm southeast of Johnsburg until moving into Adams in 1970. Leo and Martha celebrated their 70th anniversary on Sept. 1, 2007. They moved to the Adams Health Care Center in Jan. of 2008. Leo was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Leo was also employed by Wilson’s and AMPI in Rochester. Leo enjoyed hunting pheasants, fishing and playing baseball and was a catcher with the Johnsburg baseball team. He was also an avid card player and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Leo is survived by his wife, Martha Catherine Schneider, Adams; daughter, Louise (Duane) Merten, Adams; son, Clifford (Monica) Schneider, St. Claire, Minn.; grandchildren, Jim Merten, Adams, Ron Merten, Adams, Thomas Merten, Adams, Dan Schneider, Avondale, Ariz., Joan and Brad Meyer, Dodge Center, Minn., Edward and Tami Schneider, Byron, Minn., great-grandchildren, Haley Merten, Jessica and Adam Meyer, Justine Schneider; brothers, William (Margaret) Schneider, Adams, Minn., Joseph (Audrey) Schneider, Adams; sisters, Betty Fasbender, Adams, Anna Jax, Adams, Angela Winkels, Rochester, Minn.; brother-in-law, Marvin Simon, Waterloo, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Jane Marie Merten; sister, Mildred Simon; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Dorothy Schneider; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Fasbender, Joe Jax and Sylvan Winkels.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James Seitz Officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Adams Funeral Home, where visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Casket Bearers will be, Ron Merten, Carol Murphy, Ray Koenigs, David Fasbender, John Schneider and Joe Winkels.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 28, 2009]

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Loren Christian Peters, age 34, of Austin, died on May 14, 2009 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

He was born January 23, 1975 in Davenport, Iowa to Larry and Jacqueline (Randolph) Peters. Loren graduated in 1993 from Assumption High School in Davenport. He was a Senior Design Engineer for Qwest Communications and a member of the Knight’s of Columbus and St. Augustine Catholic Church. Loren was on a fishing trip to Red Lake, Minn., when he was tragically killed in an automobile accident. He loved to fish, rain or shine, and would take anyone with him who wanted to go. Loren was also an avid woodworker and spent many hours building the crib and dresser for his 11 week old son, Hunter. We are all very proud of the work that he did. Loren also enjoyed RC Boat racing, hunting, music and spending time with his friends and family. Loren never knew a stranger. Everyone was his friend, and he would bend over backwards to help anyone out.

He was a hero to many including his nieces, nephew, Goddaughter and friend’s children. He was an amazing, talented soul who loved life and could always make you smile. His own smile was contagious and his hugs were addicting. Loren married Tonia Heuertz on April 20, 2002 at St. Anthony's Church in Davenport. Loren and Tonia enjoyed taking many vacations together all over the United States. In November of 2004, they relocated to Austin. On March 3, 2009, Loren and Tonia welcomed a beautiful baby boy into their family. Hunter was his Dad’s pride and joy. Loren was a wonderful father who couldn’t wait to teach “Catfish” how to play baseball. Loren’s legacy lives on in the multiple lives he saved through his organ donations. This shows what a loving, thoughtful, caring person Loren was.

Loren is survived by his wife, Tonia Lynn Peters, Austin; son, Hunter William Peters, Austin; Parents, Larry and Jacqueline Peters, Davenport; brother, Lee (Cindy) Peters, Davenport; niece, Emma Peters, Davenport; nephew, Zachary Peters, Davenport; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Verna and Gary Heuertz, Davenport; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brian and Karla Heuertz, Davenport; niece, Sophie Heuertz, Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2009 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a celebration of Loren’s life in Davenport, to be scheduled at a later date. Memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church at 405 4th Street NW, Austin, MN 55912 or the United Way of Mower County.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 19, 2009]

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Michael Meyer passed away on May 12, 2009 in Warner Robins, Georgia.

He was born June 28, 1950 to John Meyer and Rosemary (Meyer) Cook. He graduated Pacelli High School in 1968.

Michael is survived by his wife, Gail (Rodgers) Meyer; mother, Rosemary (Meyer) Cook; two sons, Major Mike Meyer and Cameron (Amy) Meyer; three daughters, Theresa (Rick) Jaeger, Jenna (Jeff) Danis, Cassie (Sean) Sommers; two brothers, Robert (Vanessa) Meyer, David Meyer; four sisters, Deborah (Mark) Kenitz, Karen (Robert) Sikkenk, Deanna (Mike) Reller, Margaret (Darwin) Kuhlman.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Meyer.

Austin Daily herald - Wed. 5/20/2009

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Marie Eleanor (Pacholl) Feeley, 99, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died and began her new life on May 21, 2009, three days after her 99th birthday. She died at Sacred Heart Care Center where she had been a resident for eight years.

Marie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the youngest child of Anna and Albert Pacholl on May 18, 1910. Although she had a number of moves as a child, she lived her entire adult life in Austin. She graduated in 1929 from Austin High School. In April 1931 she married Charles J. Feeley who was a butcher and worked at the Hormel plant. Marie was known for her excellent baking skills, especially cakes and candies which she shared generously.

Survivors include her son, Joseph C. Feeley, Austin; and a daughter, Mary Ann Feeley, Rochester, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 2, 1959; son, Lawrence James who died at age 2 1/2 and all of her siblings.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Sacred Heart Care Center with Father Donald Zenk and Chaplain Mary Feeley officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Sacred Heart on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Leukemia Lymphoma Foundation or Sacred Heart Care Center.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 22, 2009 - austindailyherald.com]

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James R. Rasmussen, 83, of Austin, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his home.

Jim was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Stephen, Minn. to Lawrence and Agnes (Torgerson) Rasmussen. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth. Jim attended school in Stephen and graduated in 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving his time in the South Pacific and Alaska. After his time in service, he attended Bemidji State and later moved to Carroll, Iowa to work as a clothing and furniture salesman.

On February 6, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to Delores Ramaekers at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. They made their home for a short time in Carroll then moved to Marshalltown in 1958. Jim worked at McGregor Furniture. In 1960 the move was made to Austin, where they remained. Jim worked for Meier Wolf Furniture East Side store. He was a member of the VFW, Oil, Chemical and Atomic workers union and the Moose Lodge. He was commander of the VFW from 1967 to 1968 and was a lifetime member. Jim was also a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Delores, Austin; nine children, Scott, Austin, Ted, Austin, Peter, Tabor City, N.C., Mary (Roger) Larson, Austin, Joseph (Nancy) Lakeville, Jane (Bruce) Beery, Savage, Patrick, Rochester, Judy (Dale Spitzer), Rochester, Elizabeth (Sean Miland), Austin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nephews and niece, Donnie Carl, Roseau, Peggy and Gib Ziemer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Audry Carl.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. The family will greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 22, 2009 - austindailyherald.com]

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James R. Rasmussen, 83, of Austin, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his home.

Jim was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Stephen, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Agnes (Torgerson) Rasmussen. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth. Jim attended school in Stephen and graduated in 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving his time in the South Pacific and Alaska. After his time in service, he attended Bemidji State and later moved to Carroll, Iowa to work as a clothing and furniture salesman.

On Feb. 6, 1950, Jim was united in marriage to Delores Ramaekers at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Carroll, Iowa. They made their home for a short time in Carroll then moved to Marshalltown in 1958. Jim worked at McGregor Furniture. In 1960 the move was made to Austin, where they remained. Jim worked for Meier Wolf Furniture East Side store.

He was a member of the VFW, Oil, Chemical and Atomic workers union and the Moose Lodge. He was commander of the VFW from 1967 to 1968 and was a lifetime member. Jim was also a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Delores, Austin; nine children, Scott, Austin, Ted, Austin, Peter, Tabor City, N.C., Mary (Roger) Larson, Austin, Joseph (Nancy) Lakeville, Jane (Bruce) Beery, Savage, Patrick, Rochester, Judy (Dale Spitzer), Rochester, Elizabeth (Sean Miland), Austin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nephews and niece, Donnie Carl, Roseau, Peggy and Gib Ziemer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Audry Carl.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. The family will greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Military rites will be by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 24, 2009 - austindailyherald.com]

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Ronald Heuton, age 65, passed away on May 20, 2009 at home in San Diego, California.

He was born on January 27, 1944 to Russell and Margaret (Rosson) Heuton. He graduated from Austin High School in 1962. He joined the U.S. Navy and served four years. On May 2, 1964 he married Barb Bednar. They resided in California, primarily San Diego.

He is survived by his wife, Barb; son, Jon (Cristi), Austin; two brothers, Richard, Austin, Eugene, St. Paul; mother, Margaret, Austin and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell and brother, Norman.

Cards of condolence may be sent to Barb Heuton at 5007 Walter Ave., San Diego, CA 92120.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 22, 2009 - austindailyherald.com]

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Grace was born on October 26, 1911, the daughter of Amos and Ivy Bell. Amos was later known as Amos Cole. She died on June 27, 1992.

 

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GRACE B. AMES 1911-1992 SERVICE Clasen-Jordan Chapel Wednesday, July 1, 1992 Two in the Afternoon OFFICIATING The Reverend Douglas P. Bachmann ORGANIST Mrs. Alice Northwick SOLOIST Mrs. Coni Nelson INTERMENT Grandview Cemetery BEARERS David Young Patrick Young Tom Starmack   John Young Christian Jacobsen James Bell Jerry Ames FAMILY Daughter and Son-in-law, Vonda and Owen Jacobsen, Austin; Daughter-in-law, Jean Ames, Weston, Missouri; Ten Grandchildren; Nine Great-grandchildren; Sister, Eileen Marriott, Oceanside, California; Brother and Sister-in-law, John and Ena Bell, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Nieces and Nephews. Everyone is invited to join the family at the YWCA, 208 5th Avenue NW following the interment service.

Note: Eileen Marriott was nicknamed "Sue".

 

 

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LAURENCE AMES     21 Jan 1908 --- Apr 1974   Age 66  
Last residence: Austin, Mower, MN 55912;
     SSN: Minnesota, 470-05-3283

And by her son John "Jack":
John Lawrence Ames born March 28, 1935 and died April 2, 1983 in Texas. Buried at Houston National Cemetery.

 

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Patricia Furman, age 86, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at her home in Okoboji, Iowa.

By her account, her childhood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa was idyllic. She enjoyed learning and was valedictorian of her high school class. She adored her grandfather, who lived with the family. At Iowa State University, she majored in home economics, pledged Delta Zeta and met John.

After their marriage in 1946, they lived in Arlington, Nebraska and Wilmington, North Carolina, before settling in Austin for 32 years. While in Austin, they formed abiding friendships and attended and/or hosted many celebrations all of which they enjoyed. Pat endured golf, liked tennis and was passionate about books and bridge. She was an active volunteer in the First Congregational Church and in her community. When John retired from Hormel, they moved to the family home on Okoboji, where more very special relationships were formed.

She was deeply loved. We will miss her wit, intelligence, generosity, warmth, meals and even her “Iowa Stubborn.”

Pat is survived by her two daughters: Ann Esse, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Betsy (Beth Janke), St. Paul; four grandchildren to whom she was “Grammar:” Joe and Allie Esse, and Eva and Theo Janke-Furman; nieces: Kathy Zamastil, Jean Navratil and Janet Maloney; and a nephew: Steve Zamastil.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, in May 2008; her parents: Ann (Roddy) and Robert Gilchrist; sister: Mary Louise Zamastil; and son-in-law, Doug Esse.

At her request, no service was held. Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 24, 2009]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Maurice E. Turvold, 80, of 1207 Ninth Ave N.W., Austin, died on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, at the Austin Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Austin, with the Rev. Harold Usgaard officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Worlein Funeral Home, 606 First Dr. N.W., Austin, and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Maurice E. Turvold was born May 14, 1916, in Northwood, Iowa, to Ole and Nellie (Sime) Turvold. He was a graduate of Northwood High School.

He was united in marriage to Diana Mehus on October 10, 1939, in Northwood, Iowa. He was an employee of Hormel having worked there for 36 years. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Diana Turvold of Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Dale Jarvis, Brownsdale; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Kathleen Turvold, Red Wing; four grandchildren; one brother, Leighton Turvold, Brownsdale; two sisters, Frances and Carroll (Mickey) Low, Lake Mills, Iowa, and Edna Johnson of Northwood, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.

[Mason City Globe Gazette 02/12/1997]

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Edna Grace Rush, 94, of St. Ansgar, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at Mitchell County Regional Healthcare Center. She was born Aug. 16, 1913 to John and Stella (Vert) Danner in Bancroft, Iowa where she grew up and attended school. She married Edward Leo Rush on Aug. 15, 1930 in Marshalltown, Iowa. They made their home in Iowa Falls until 1932 when they moved to Cedar Falls. In 1942 they moved to Minnesota, settling in Lyle and moved to Mona, Iowa in 1946. A member of Bethel Alliance Church and Women’s Christian Mission Temperance Union in Lyle, Edna held all officer positions in Women’s Missionary Prayer Fellowship and Christian and Missionary Alliance in Lyle. She served as church treasurer for one year and taught Sunday School and Bible School for 45 years. Ed died on July 23, 1989. Edna moved to Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar in 2002.

Survivors include two sons, Edward G. (Bonnie) Rush, St. Ansgar, Iowa and John E. (Rosalie) Rush, Osage, Iowa; five grandchildren, Richard, Donald and Philip (Paula) Rush; Leeann (Daniel) Mace and Lois (Dean) Knutson; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

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

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2008 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Reverend Hillmore Williams officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle.

[Austin Daily Herald - www.austindailyherald.com - March. 13, 2008]

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Edna Grace Rush, age 94, of St. Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa, died on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Mitchell County Regional Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2008 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, Minnesota, with Reverend Hillmore Williams officiating.

Interment will be at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota.

Edna was born on August 16, 1913 to John and Stella (Vert) Danner in Bancroft, Iowa where she grew up and attended school. She married Edward Leo Rush on August 15, 1930 in Marshalltown, Iowa. They made their home in Iowa Falls until 1932 when they moved to Cedar Falls. In 1942 they moved to Minnesota, settling in Lyle and moved to Mona, Iowa in 1946. A member of Bethel Alliance Church and Women's Christian Mission Temperance Union in Lyle, Edna held all officer positions in Women's Missionary Prayer Fellowship and Christian and Missionary Alliance in Lyle. She served as church treasurer for one year and taught Sunday School and Bible School for 45 years. Ed died on July 23, 1989. Edna moved to Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar in 2002.

Survivors include two sons, Edward G. (Bonnie) Rush of St. Ansgar, Iowa and John E. (Rosalie) Rush of Osage, Iowa; five grandchildren, Richard, Donald and Philip (Paula) Rush; Leeann (Daniel) Mace and Lois (Dean) Knutson; six great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.

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

Arrangements made by Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. NW, Austin, MN 55912.

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Lucy Golden Larson was born September 28, 1916, at Rose Creek, Mower County, Minnesota to Henry and Alma (Golden) Nagle. She was baptized into the Christian faith April 10, 1938 and confirmed her faith the same day at Emanuel Lutheran Church Grafton, Iowa.

In September 1951 Lucy married Neul "Lucky" Larson at Osage, Iowa. She joined First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, Iowa February 10, 1963. Lucy had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, she also enjoyed bowling and gardening.

Lucy passed away on November 30, 1994 at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Center at the age of 78. Funeral services were December 3 at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, Iowa with Rev. Robert Porisch officiating.

She is survived by her husband, Neul Larson of St. Ansgar; two daughters, Gloria and Robert Steward of Fairbault, Minnesota; Bonita and Wayne Mayer of St. Ansgar; one son, Dudley and Linda Thompson of South Bend, Indiana; two sisters, Evelyn Goedken of Waterloo, Iowa; Ena Bell of St. Ansgar; ten grandchildren, Jerry, Thomas, and David Vroman; Donald Gates, Heather Thompson, John Thompson, Adam Thompson, Robyn and Gabriel Mayer, Daniel Stewart, and four great-grandchildren.

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Retired telephone operator for AT&T and US West.

Carolyn Holtorf of Austin died Friday, May 22 at Austin Medical Center following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family.

She was born March 17, 1931 in LaCrosse, Wis. She enjoyed reading, camping, and playing a variety of card games, especially cribbage with her grandchildren. She graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester and attended St. Teresa College in Winona. She moved to Austin in 1959 and raised her family. After retiring she spent winters in San Juan, Texas.

She is survived by her 10 children: Mary (Dan) Clennon of Austin, Ann Williams of Medford, Mike (Cindy) of Austin, Don (Liz) of Faribault, Tom (Colleen) of Lisle, Ill, Bob (Jolene) of Lyle, Paul (Michelle) of Austin, Kathy (Jim) Jackson of Medford, Steve (Mary) of Austin, and Tony (Julie) of Columbia Heights, her 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as her sisters Mae & Beverly and brothers Charles and Irvin.

She was preceded in death by her husband Don, her brother Mark, sister Lucille, and her parents and her granddaughter Gina Clennon.

Visitation services will be Tuesday from 4 - 7 at Mayer Funeral Home and funeral services will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. There will be a 6:30 pm wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Memorials preferred to the Austin Catholic Schools or Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 26, 2009]

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Mildred Margaret Noble, age 92, of Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, died on May 24, 2009 at the Austin Medical Center.

Mildred was born on September 18, 1916 in Mower County to Julius and Marrie Moeykens. In November 1932 she was united in marriage to Stephen Douglas Noble. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1990. Mildred was a retired employee of Hormel Foods having worked there for 36 years.

Survivors include four grandchildren, Anne Phinney, Amy Cherrington, Daniel Noble, Petra Noble; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence (Genevieve) Moeykens, Austin; numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

In addition to her husband**, she is preceded in death by her son, Duane Harold Noble; brothers, Ernest and Lawrence Moeykens; sister, Agnes DeVriendt.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Mark Phinney, Aaron Cherrington, Daniel Noble, Scott Schueller, Larry Moeykens, Brian Krueger. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

** According to the Soc. Sec. Death Index, "STEPHEN D NOBLE" was born on 21 Jan 1910, and died 11 Nov 1990; his SSN 470-05-5034 was issued in Minnesota.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 26, 2009]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Norman Hovde, 93, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died on May 25, 2009 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester where he had resided for about a month.

Norman Bernard Hovde was born July 20, 1915 in New England, N.D. to Ben Hovde and Nellie Walker Hovde. As a young child his family moved to the LeRoy area where he attended school through the 8th grade. He was united in marriage to Madonna Kiefer on Oct. 1, 1940 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams and together they farmed in the LeRoy area. In 1972 they moved into LeRoy where Norman managed the Phillips 66 gas station for many years. He then purchased Hovde Disposal which he operated until retiring in 1992.

He is survived by three daughters, Mary Jane (Jim) Theobald, Rochester, Minn., Diane Johnson, Houston, Minn., Cathy (Leslie) Storlie, Spring Grove, Minn.; three sons, Tom (Barb) Hovde and Jim (Pat) Hovde both of LeRoy, Minn. and Ken (Tarry) Hovde, Hammond, Minn.; 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Madonna in 1997 and two great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2009 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy with Father Steve Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a Rosary Recited at 4:30 p.m. Friends may also call one prior to the service at the church. Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2009]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Clarice Lorraine Lightley, 95, of Austin died on May 23, 2009 at Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minnesota.

She was born March 5, 1914 in Worthington, Minnesota, to William and Theresa (Johnson) Taylor. Clarice graduated from High School in 1933. On Nov. 27, 1938 she was married to Henry George Lightley of Austin in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Clarice was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Austin. She did volunteer work with the Salvation Army and enjoyed going to the Senior Center. She was also a member of the Austin Women of the Moose. Clarice enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening and going to the lake fishing.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009 at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Patricia M. Toschak officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. The family prefers memorials to the First United Methodist Church. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Clarice is survived by her daughters, Patricia A. Johnson, Austin, Karen (Roger) Kruger, Austin; son, Dean Lightley, Austin; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son-in-law, David H. Johnson.

Casket Bearers will be Peter Kruger, Jon Kruger, Ross Johnson, Wade Johnson, Lisa Stout and Brad Stout.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2009]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - William Howard Myhre, 83, of Austin, died on May 24, 2009, at Oak Park Place in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

He was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Austin, the son of William and Marie (Bersauger) Myhre, Sr. He attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1943. He served with the United States Navy during World War II. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Gloria Patton in Austin. The couple had three children, Greg, Laurie and Susan. They were later divorced.

On June 4, 1966, he married Phyllis LaVonne (Sukow) Higbe in Austin and they had one child by this marriage. William worked for the Geo A. Hormel Company for many years until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed music and played in many bands, including the Dixielanders. William was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, which he joined on Sept. 9, 1966. Phyllis died on Dec. 23, 1986. William continued to live in Austin, and recently moved to Oak Park Place in Albert Lea.

William is survived by three children, Greg (Julie) Myhre, Stillwater, Susan (Steve) Rutherford, Bloomington, Ill. and Cory (Becky) Myhre, Eden Prairie; three grandchildren; two step-sons, Rob Higbe, Rochester and Kevin Higbe, Austin; five step-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Phyllis; daughter, Laurie and step-daughter, Julie Williamson.

Friends and family may gather from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Bill’s home, located at 604 18th Street SE in Austin. Refreshments will be served. The family respectfully requests no flowers or memorials. Private interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. The Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2009]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Wilton "Willie" Louis Meurer passed on to heaven to see his wife and his God on May 24, 2009.

He was born on Dec. 3, 1924 in Bird Island, Minn. Willie graduated from St. Mary's High School, Bird Island, in 1942 and he attended Mankato Business College. Willie proudly served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed by the Austin Public Schools until retirement. Wilton was an active member of the American Legion, the VFW and Queen of Angels Parish in Austin. Willie was an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. He attended the World Series with his family in 1987 cheering the Twins on to victory. He gave everything he had to taking care of his children and truly fought the good fight. With the strength of his faith, he raised his three children to adulthood by himself after his dear wife passed away back in 1965. Today, Wilton and Charlotte are finally back to together again.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert (Ruth) Meurer and Joseph (Audrey) Meurer; three children, Allen (Diane) Meurer, Dubuque, Iowa, Michael (Lori) Meurer, Winona, Minn. and Margaret (Tod) Bellrichard, Byron, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Mitchell, Brian, Brittany, Virginia, Stephanie, Christopher, and Isaiah. He will also be missed by many of his other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George P. Meurer and Clara C. Meurer and his long-missed wife, Charlotte Ann (Ritz) Meurer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12 noon, Saturday, May 30, 2009, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, St. Peter, Minn. with Father Phil Schotsko, officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, St. Peter, Minn. with military burial rites. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at the church on Saturday.

Casket bearers will be, Phillip Sterner, Kevin Michels, Warren Michels, Michael Osbourne, Mitchell Bellrichard and Gary Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorials be directed to Cotter High School Tuition Assistance Fund on behalf of Wilton Meurer.

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Winona, Minn.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2009]

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Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 5, 1988 at Worlien Funeral Home, Austin, Minnesota, for Laura Cordellia Mortenssen, 78, of Lyle, Minnesota. Rev. Harold Luecke officiated and burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. She died on Sunday, October 2, 1988 at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital, Osage, Iowa.

She was born October 10, 1909 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the daughter of Ernest and Sadie Luense. She lived in Marion and Grafton, Iowa, and Lyle, Minnesota.

On June 24, 1950, she was united in marriage to Orville J. Mortenssen in Lyle, Minnesota. She was a retired U.S. Postal clerk. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of Lyle, Jack Finnegan of Gainesville, Florida, and Don Finnegan of Red Wing, Minnesota; and Rose E. Luense of Mason City, Iowa; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

[Mitchell County Press, OCT 12, 1988]

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FREMONT, NEBRASKA - Kathryn Grosland, 63, of Fremont, Nebeaska, died Thursday (Aug. 24, 1995) as a result of a car-truck accident in Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 1995 at St. Theodore's Catholic Church, Albert Lea, Minn., with the Rev. Robert Schneider officiating. Interment will be in St. Theodore's Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

Kathryn was born July 24, 1932 in Austin, Minn., to Fred and Mary Mentel. She graduated from St. Augustine High School and after high school, she worked for Nordaas Homes.

She married Virgil Grosland on March 13, 1952 at Queen of Angels Church in Austin and they lived in Albert Lea, Minn.

A few years later, they moved to Northwood, Iowa to farm, raising cattle, chickens, pigs and growing corn and soybeans. She also worked for Miami Margarine in Albert Lea for a short time.

In 1974, they sold the farm and moved to Austin, Minn., where she continued to be a housewife and mother.

In 1978 she moved with her husband, Virgil to Fremont, Neb. where she resided with him until her death.

While she lived in Fremont, she sold American Guaranty Life Insurance, Stanley and Avon Products and worked for FTE Telemarketing.

Kathryn enjoyed talking to her grandchildren, playing cards, collecting music boxes, doing ceramics and being involved in community events and church choir.

Kathryn is survived by her husband, Virgil; four children, Mary K. Grosland of Owatonna, Minn., Valerie Madsen and her husband, Chris of Fremont, Neb., Todd Grosland of Waseca, Minn. and Theresa Frost and her husband, Daryl of Delano, Minn; four grandchildren, Amanda, Hannah and Sara Frost, and Travis Madson; a sister and brother-in-law, Marcella and Melvin Schwartz of Rose Creek, Minn.; brothers and sister-in-laws, Harry and Stella Mentel and Clarence and Elaine Mentel, both of Austin, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Mark D. Grosland.

Memorials may be sent to Kathryn's daughter, Mary Grosland, 760 Mineral Springs Rd., Owatonna, Minn. 55060.

Mason City Globe Gazette - 9/05/1995

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David T. Thompson, 65, of Fridley, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on May 28, 2009 at Unity Hospital in Fridley.

David Theodore Thompson was born Aug. 3, 1943 in Austin, to Lewis O. and Margaret E. (Jacobson) Thompson. Following graduation from Austin High School he worked in Iowa and Minnesota, most recently as an instructor at NEI College of Technology for many years. He enjoyed hunting, reading, and had a love of boats.

He is survived by sister, Barbara DeRousse, Austin; brother, Douglas Thompson, Fridley, brother-in-law, LeMoyne Kraushaar; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa with the Reverend Lydia Mittag officiating. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2009]

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Joyce "Jack" Francis, 80, of Austin died on May 29, 2009 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

Joyce Wellington "Jack" Francis was born September 13, 1928 in Round Prairie Township, Minnesota, to John and Catherine (Hanson) Francis. Jack served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was married to Barbara Ann Rosenow on August 5, 1950 at St. John Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle, Minnesota. They lived in northern Minnesota where he was the manager of the Little Sauk Coop/Creamery and served on the Little Sauk, Minnesota School Board.

He was a member and past commander of the Veteran of Foreign Wars and American Legion clubs. In 1966 they moved to Austin where he became a custodial engineer with the Austin Community College until his retirement. Jack enjoyed carpentry, camping and antique collecting.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Francis, Austin; sons, Michael D. (Carol) Francis, Waseca, Minn., Thomas J. Francis, St. Peter, Minn.; grandson, Joel K. Francis, Waseca; granddaughter, Mariana C. Francis, Waseca, Minn.; brothers, Darwin (Shirley) Francis, St. Cloud, Minn., Merle (Arlene) Francis, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; sister, Aleene (Gordon) Abrahamson, Fond du Lac, Wis., Carol Thompson, Long Prairie, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Delores Francis and brother-in-law, Ralph Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church with the Reverend Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin with Austin Post #91 American Legion and Olaf B. Damm Post # 1216 Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. The organist will be Linda Anderson with soloist, Deborah Nordland. Casket Bearers will be Joel Francis, Mariana Francis, Greg Thompson, John Francis, Jeff Francis and Todd Abrahamson.

[Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2009]

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Betty Jean Hovland, 82, of Austin died on May 29, 2009 at Adams Health Care Center.

Betty Jean Codner was born December 11, 1926 to John and Melissa (Carroll) Codner in Seneca, Iowa. She grew up in Backus, Minnesota, where she graduated Valedictorian of her class. She moved to Austin in 1951. She married Dean Twedt and they later divorced.

On November 21, 1967 Betty married David Hovland in Sioux Falls, S.D. Betty and David shared many interests, including fishing, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, and taking Harley motorcycle trips on the “Jolly Green Giant” in earlier years. They also enjoyed time at their lake home at Nevis, where they lived for 16 years. Betty worked at the Hormel from 1950 to 1970. She was an avid cook and was part Native American and very proud of it.

Surviving is her daughter, Jackie (Jerry) Reuter, Austin; son, Tim Twedt, Illinois; four grandchildren, Brad Reuter, Scott Reuter, Stacy Reuter, Kelly Twedt; four great-grandchildren, Lynsey Reuter, Sydney Reuter, Maddy Reuter, Belle Reuter; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.

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

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Reverend Russ Wangen officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

[Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2009]

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Richard John "Dick" Lickteig, 59, of Austin, died on May 29, 2009 at his wife's home in Otranto, Iowa after a courageous two year battle with ALS.

Dick was born July 21, 1949 in Austin, to Stephen and Esther (Nordland) Lickteig. He grew up in rural Austin, graduated from Pacelli High School, and received his Associate of Arts degree from Austin Community College. Dick farmed with his father in the Austin area; successfully taking over the family farm after his father's retirement. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughter, Mrs. James Bastyr (Jennifer); three grandchildren, Brynn Elizabeth, Bridget Katherine, James John; brother, Stephen (Gwen) Lickteig, Morristown, Minn.; sisters, Mrs. Steven Haeny (Suzanne), Sauk Centre, Minn., Mrs. Danny (Sandra) Hendrikson, Burnsville, Minn.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. Memorials are preferred to the ALS Association.

[Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2009]

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Harriet Lucille Gerber, 90, of Austin, died on May 14, 2009 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home, Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

Harriet was born on December 5, 1918 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Jay and Grace (Scott) Leslie. She was united in marriage to Lawrence John Gerber.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence, Austin; children, Bill (Barb), Manchester, Tennessee, Sue (Jerry), Putneyville, N.Y., Judy (John), Rochester, Minnesota, Marena Butler, Denver, Colorado; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at Grandview Cemetery, Austin, with Deacon John Kluczny officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2009]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - David Allen Waller, age 64, of Austin died Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2009, at his home.

He was born on March 28, 1945 to Alfred and Alice (Christiansen) Waller in Austin. He married Lillian M. Gnocchi on June 15, 1968. They made their home in Austin where he worked for 36 years as a mechanic at Holiday Cars before retiring in June of 2007. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, fishing, hunting, spending time with family, friends and his dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Lillian M. Gnocchi Waller, Austin; children, Marie (Kenneth) Ree, Austin; Kimberly Waller, Waltham; sisters, Sharon (Rollie) Kamp and Linda (Randy) Langstaff, Austin; Diane (Al) Ungerecht, Northome; Jackie (Butch) Kramber, Glenwood; two grandchildren, Kenny and Kaleb Ree; sisters-in-law, Pat Keeney, Santa Clara, Calif. and Bonnie Sims of Klamath Falls, Ore.; brother-in-law, H. John Gnocchi, Pleasanton, Calif.; 14 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 3 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2009 with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or reviewal.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 29, 2009]

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Lola M. Umhoefer, age 96, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Primrose Retirement Community in Austin.

Lola was born on August 17, 1912 in Burlington, Iowa to Walter and Maude (Smith) Hilliard. She grew up in Burlington, graduated high school and then graduated from the University of Iowa in 1939. She married Harold Umhoefer on June 18, 1946 at St. James Catholic Cathedral in Fresno, Calif.

Lola was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Austin, the Austin Floral Club, a 50-year member of the Eastern Star, and a life member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed gardening, flowers and bird watching.

Lola is survived by her sister, Margaret Patterson, Lombard, Illinois, and her nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Harold, in 1971.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Clasen-Jordan Chapel with the Reverend Lynn Adwell officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Chapel on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials are preferred to the Mower County Historical Society or the Mower County Humane Society.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sunday May 31, 2009]

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Inez C. Stomberg, age 84, passed away on May 29, 2009 in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, following a stroke.

She and her twin, Irene, were born on January 22, 1925, near Adrian, Minnesota, to William and Mamie (Nelson) Johnson. They have preceded her as did her siblings, Irene Hensen, Dorothy Boltjes and Alvin Johnson.

She married Eldon A. Stomberg in 1944 and traveled with him while he was in the Air Force. Following World War II they built their home in Adrian. Eldon passed away in 1991.

Inez was the ultimate wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She loved her family unconditionally and they were her priority. She also loved her dogs and cats, her furry family. She loved to bake, write poetry, journal, play the organ, draw and correspond with family and friends. The ability to listen and give gentle motherly advice made her special to many of her childrens’ friends.

She enjoyed music and sang at school and church programs with Irene and their dad and entertained her kids, grandkids, nieces & nephews and their friends with her songs.

Inez is survived by her children, Carol (Jim) Hoort, Ionia, Mich., David E., Kenyon, Minn., Marjorie (Alan) Lewis, Austin and Robert J., Brandon, S.D.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She will forever be loved and missed.

Visitation will be Friday, June 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian. Visitation will also be Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Adrian. The service will be at Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Adrian with Pastor Donn Rakow officiating. Burial will be in the Adrian Cemetery. To view an online obituary or send condolences to the family please visit www.dingmannandsons.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, June 2, 2009]

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Willard Bernard Laabs, age 88, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on Thursday May 14, 2009, in Seattle.

He was born on June 16, 1920 in Winona, Minnesota, to Benard and Martha (Noeska) Laabs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He married Constance Dickerson in Minot, N.D. on May 28, 1954. His education included: a bachelor’s degree from Winona State University, Winona; attended University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; received a master’s degree from the University North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D.; attended the University of Mexico, Mexico City; and received his Ph.D. specialist degree from Winona State University.

Laabs served in Minot as a secondary school teacher; high school speech and debate coach; public school administrator at the Minot Air Force base; and as a Minot city councilman for 10 years. In 1970 he moved his family to Austin, where he served as a school administrator at Woodson Elementary, Banfield Elementary and Austin High School before retiring in 1985.

He and his wife spent their retirement years wintering in Phoenix and Sun City West, Arizona, and summers near their children and grandchildren in Seattle. In retirement he and his wife traveled extensively and enjoyed their family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

Laabs is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Margaret Laabs and Dorothy (Laabs) Gallien. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Constance (Connie) Laabs of Seattle and Sun City West; son, Laird Laabs, and wife, Anastasia, of Issaquah, Wash.; daughter, Maren Lundberg, and husband, Randy, of Snohomish, Wash.; daughter, Kristen Cappleman, and husband, George, of Seattle; and seven grandchildren.

A family memorial service is scheduled for July at QueenAnne Lutheran Church in Seattle with Pastor Wayne Backus officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to QueenAnne Lutheran Church 2400 Eighth Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119 in Willard’s name.

[Austin Daily Herald, June 3, 2009]

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Wesley Eugene "Gene" Meyer, age 75, of rural Waltham, Mower county, Minnesota, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at his home.

He was born Sept. 1, 1933 to William Frank “W.F.” and Clara Christina (Peterson) Meyer in Waltham Township, Minnesota, where he grew up. He attended parochial Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Austin High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from January 1955 until 1957. He was stationed in California, where he remained after an honorable discharge, working at the Los Angeles Times until he returned to Minnesota to take over the family farm. He lived and worked there until retirement. Wesley enjoyed shopping, driving and attending farm shows.

Survivors include his brother, Norman (Marlys) Meyer, Nisswa, Minnesota; six nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Waltham, with Pastor Jeff Kuddes officiating. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Waltham, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday with flag presentation by American Legion Post 91. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements

[Austin Daily Herald, June 3, 2009]

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Evelyn Schleicher, age 87, of Austin, died on June 1, 2009 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home where she had resided since 2007.

The daughter of Michael and Mary (Soukup) Schultz, she was born in Austin on February 21, 1922. She attended Austin High School and later met and married Roger Schleicher on June 30, 1939. Together for 46 years, they shared a joyous life, residing in Austin where they raised their two children, Shirley and Robert.

Evelyn and Roger shared the love of the outdoors. Evelyn could happily out fish any angler from the lakes and rivers of Minnesota to the waters of Canada and Lake Michigan. She also enjoyed ice fishing on frozen Mille Lacs Lake along with camping and traveling in their motor home together. Evelyn was also an active member of the Austin bowling leagues for many years. Later, she enjoyed the many fun bus tours with her bingo gal friends. Evelyn loved crocheting and cooking; her family will lovingly remember the many cherished crocheted slippers she made with great love and care, along with her baked holiday treats and jerky snacks for the hunters in her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Larry) Hanson, Austin; son, Robert (Sandy) Schleicher, Hudson, Wis.; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

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

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 6, at 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home with the Reverend Pam Aandahl Solberg officiating. There is no reviewal.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, June 3, 2009]

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