The archives of the Austin Daily Herald, at the time of extraction, contained online, these abbreviated obituary pieces.

PUB DATE	NAME	AGE	CONTENT
8/02/1999	Anderson, Alvina Marie	83	Austin, died Friday, July 30, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital
9/01/1999	Baudler, Richard C.,	77	of Austin, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, at his home.
8/06/1999	Betsinger, Theodore "Ted" G.	61	of 3305 West Oakland Ave., Austin died Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at Austin Medical Center.
8/03/1999	Bilhman, David R.	61	died at his home 491 Lake St. in Frankfort, Mich. 49635 of a heart attack Sunday, August l, 1999.
9/05/1999	Borchardt, Katherine L.,	76	Austin, died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999. at the Austin Medical Center.
8/04/1999	Boyenga, Viola Mary Helen	81	of Austin died Monday, August 21, 1999 at St. Marks Lutheran Home.
8/30/1999	Braaten, Clara N.,	83	resident of St. Marks, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 26, 1999.
8/31/1999	Bridley, Elna Irene,	88	of East 4th Street, Zumbrota and formerly of Austin, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, at Samaritan Bethany Home, Rochester.
8/30/1999	Buesing, Helen Louise,	91	of LeRoy, Minn., died Saturday evening, Aug. 28, 1999 at the Ostrander Nursing Home in Ostrander where she had resided for some time.
9/02/1999	Clark, Dorothy Ransom,	94	of Rose Creek died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 at Burr Oak Manor.
8/05/1999	Cummings, Lee E.	72	of 302 SE 8th Ave., Austin, died Sunday, At St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
8/13/1999	Curtin, George Owen	93	of Blooming Prairie, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1999, at Austin Medical Center.
8/23/1999	Ellinghuysen, Mildred H.	94	died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999 at the Good Samaritan Center where she resided since 1993.
8/09/1999	Elverum, Clarice	65	died Wednesday evening at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
8/18/1999	Emery, Beulah Marie	84	408 1/2 8th Pl. NW, died Sunday, August 15, 1999 at the Adams Healthcare Center.
9/05/1999	Erichson, Lorraine H.,	79	of 1409 2nd Ave. S.W., Austin, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.
8/17/1999	Felber, Gladys Viola	93	died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at St. John's Luth. Home.
8/23/1999	Gilbertson, Serena J.	83	died Friday morning, Aug. 20, 1999, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home, where she was a resident.
8/09/1999	Girard, Tolina Oliva	97	of Hayfield, formerly of Brownsdale, Minn., died Saturday, August 7, 1999 at the Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
8/17/1999	Hackenmiller, Jerome John	74	of Stacyville, Iowa died on Aug. 14, 1999 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, Iowa.
9/01/1999	Hartquist, Helen Mary,	75	died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 at Burr Oak Manor where she was a resident.
8/17/1999	Jenkins, Hazel L.	97	died August 15, 1999 at the Lutheran Retirement Home, in Northwood, Iowa.
8/23/1999	Johnson, Ardena Stella	81	Waltham, Minn. died Sunday morning at Fairview Nursing Home in Dodge Center, Minn.
8/30/1999	Johnson, Leota M.,	90	of Albert Lea, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999 at St. John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea.
8/05/1999	Johnson, Olga C.	96	Mapleview, died this morning at Burr Oak Manor Nursing Home.
8/31/1999	Joiner, Lorna A.,	70	of Fairview Township, died Sunday at home.
8/06/1999	Judd, Lillian A.	92	died Tuesday, August 3, 1999 at the Sacred Heart Care Center, where she resided.
9/07/1999	Kaput, George R.,	73	of 50717 110th St. Lyle, Minn, died late Saturday evening, Sept. 4, 1999, at Austin Medical Center.
9/02/1999	Kent, Colette A.,	85	Owatonna, formerly of Hayfield, Minn. died Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
8/27/1999	King Jr., David William	87	of Spring Valley died Thursday morning at this home following a lengthy illness.
8/12/1999	Klimek, Margaret	92	died Tuesday evening, August 10, 1999 at Burr Oak Manor where she was a resident.
9/05/1999	Landgren, Gloria H.,	73	of Paradise Valley, Ariz., and formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at her home.
8/06/1999	Larson, Lyall P.	83	Hayfield, died Wednesday evening, August 4, 1999 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
8/27/1999	Lee, Dayton Odean	87	died Wednesday afternoon, August 25, 1999 at Field Crest Care Center, Hayfield, Minn.
8/24/1999	Lee, Gertrude M.		formerly of Austin, died Aug. 21, 1999 at Golden Valley, Minn.
9/05/1999	Lewison, Edwin W.,	86	of Austin, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home where he had residence since April 2.
8/04/1999	Majerus, Alice T.	84	died Monday, Aug. 2, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.
9/05/1999	Maloney, Harvey	79	formerly of Austin died at his daughter's home in Kent, Wash. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999.
9/05/1999	McBride, Mary F.	89	of Cresco, Iowa and formerly of Austin, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at Regional Health Services Hospital, Cresco, Iowa.
9/08/1999	Meyer, Jason Brent	28	Spring Valley, a police officer for the Grand Meadow Police Department, died Monday Evening Sept. 6, 1999 from the results of an automobile accident at the intersection of Hwy 16 and 63 while responding to a call.
8/13/1999	Meyer, Mildred I.	90	Austin died this morning at ComforCare Good Samaritan Center. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and will be announced later.
8/08/1999	Miller, Ellen A.	86	2008 3rd Ave. NE, Austin, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
9/05/1999	Mlinar, Dr. Dale G.	77	505 21st St. SW, died Aug. 19, 1999, at Austin Medical Center.
8/04/1999	Mueller, John D.	72	of 11 South Payne St., New Ulm, died Tuesday, August 3, 1999 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
9/02/1999	Nelson, Edmund S.	86	of 706 8th St. SE, Austin, died early this morning at the Austin Medical Center.
8/12/1999	Olson, Beulah M.	83	of Austin, died Wednesday, August 11, 1999, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home where she was a resident.
9/05/1999	Owrick, George,	81	of 1702 4th Ave. S.W., Austin, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.
9/01/1999	Peck, Elnora Mildred,	86	Austin, died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
8/24/1999	Pinke, Walter W.	82	Adams, died last evening, August 23, 1999, at the Adams Health Care Center.
8/09/1999	Reichert, Mildred T.	84	long time resident of Blooming Prairie, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
8/05/1999	Ricketts, Donald E.	71	of 1508 8th St. SE, died at his home.
8/05/1999	Roberts, Velmajean	70,	of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Monday, August 2, 1999 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.
8/31/1999	Russell, Della Mae	86	of LeRoy, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, at her home.
8/27/1999	Ruzek, Bessie L.	88	of Blooming Prairie, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, at The Lutheran Home in Caledonia.
9/05/1999	Sawdey, Geraldine Ruby,	80	formerly of LeRoy, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at Ostrander Nursing Home.
9/02/1999	Sayles, Gertrude M.,	97	died Tuesday morning, Aug. 31, 1999 at Sacred Heart Care Center where she was a resident.
8/17/1999	Schrom, Diane	48	Rte. 2, Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at the Hennepin County Medical Center due to an automobile accident.
9/02/1999	Senjem, Eileen B.,	87	of Hayfield died Tuesday morning, Aug. 31, 1999 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
8/18/1999	Silbaugh, Helen	91	Austin, died this morning at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.
8/17/1999	Simmons, Harry Riley	67	Brownsdale, Minn, died Monday morning, Aug. 16, 1999, St. Olaf Hospital in Austin.
9/07/1999	Sukow, Marland A. (Bud),	79	died Sunday morning, Sept. 5, 1999 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Karen and Larry Sheely, 23 200 State Hwy. 56 in Austin.
8/27/1999	Sutherland, Caroline A.	89	Hayfield, died Aug. 19, 1999 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
8/09/1999	Sweazey, Lawrence F.	74	Austin, died yesterday, August 8, 1999 at the Austin Medical Center.
8/31/1999	Underdahl, Philip,	83	died Saturday, July 31, 1999, at his daughter's home in Vista, Calif.
8/17/1999	Waite, Dolores "Dee" Elaine	77	died Saturday, August 14, 1999 at Albert Lea Medical Center, Albert Lea, Minn.
9/08/1999	Waltz, Thelma "Jean"		of rural Austin, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at her home after a short illness.
8/03/1999	Wigham, Bradley D.	28	of Adams, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999, at his home in Adams.
9/02/1999	Williams, Sheloy Ina	67	of Austin died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999 at Austin Medical Center.
8/09/1999	Woolsey, Marie M.	100	died Sunday evening at the Sacred Heart Care Center.
8/06/1999	Young, Leona M.	86	of 105 Graham Street, Mapleview, died early Wednesday morning, August 4, 1999 at Burr Oak Manor.

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Mrs. Walter (Hattie) Bergmann, 73, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

She resided at 407 13th St. NE, and is survived by a sister, Mrs. Richard (Clara) Taylor, Austin; two nieces, Mrs. Preston (Phyllis) Elliston, Miles City Montana, Mrs. Albert (Ruth) Grouh (sp?), Conowingo, Md.

Private funeral services were held this afternoon at the Jordan Mortuary Chapel, Rev. T. Williams officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Aug. 9, 1965

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Hazel C. Cochran, 89, died Friday morning, March 3, 2000 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home formerly resided at Corning.

· Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2000 at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with the Rev. Myrwood Vagne officiating.

· Interment: Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 3, 2000]

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Ruth Joan Converse, 65, of Brownsdale, died Sunday evening, March 5, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Debra (Kenneth) Cory of Arlington, Neb.; Teresa (Larry) Holmgren of Brownsdale; Lori (Curt) Farlinger of Sheridan, Wyo.; two sons and daughters-in-law: Mark (Priscilla) Converse of Brownsdale and Larry (Joan) Converse of Spring Valley; eight grandchildren, and a sister, Gail Hummel of Austin.

· Services: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: There will be a 6 p.m. wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-8 p.m. and also from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 8, 2000]

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Anne Harriett Cook, age 48, died Friday, March 17, 2000 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea.

Anne was born Oct. 19, 1951 at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin to Quentin Morland and Bernice Elaine (Baumgartner) Goskesen. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She especially enjoyed being with her family.

Anne is survived by four sons: Robert Cook and his wife Kristi of Owatonna and their children Tameara and Cameron; Aaron Cook and his wife Heather of Austin and their children Heidi, Eric and Michael; Wade Cook and his wife Alicia of Elkton and their children Bridget, Jamison and Patrick; and Derrick Cook and Hope of Albert Lea; parents, Quentin and Bernice Goskesen of Austin; sisters, Karen Bell of Albert Lea and Nada Kilgore and her husband Daryl of Columbia, Mo.; brothers Lyle Goskesena and his wife LeAnn of Hartland, Minn. and Dayle Goskesen and his wife Renae of Austin; special friend, Al Dawley of Owatonna; several nieces and nephews and a special niece and God daughter Elaine Erickson.

Anne was preceded in death by her grandparents.

· Service: A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 21 at the Crane Chapel with Pastor Randy Petersen officiating.

· Interment: Grandview Cemetery

[Austin Daily Herald, March 21, 2000]

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Laurel Day, 83, of Waltham, died Monday, March 20, at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea.

She is aurvived by sons and daughters-in-law Darrell and Linda Day, Austin, James and Marilyn Day, Brownsdale, Minn., Farrell and Dawnya Day, Waltham; daughters and sons-in-law Carrell and Edgar Bathke, Wells, Minn., LaVonne and David Godwin, Brownsdale, Minn., 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law Bernice and James Strouf, Austin, Beatrice Hartson, Austin, Betty and Donald Voigt, Austin.

· Service: 10:30 a.m. at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Randy Peterson officiating.

· Interment: Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

· Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday March 24 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and on Saturday at Crane Community Chapel for one hour before the service.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2000]

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Laurel Day, 83

Laurel Day, 83, of Waltham, died Monday, March 20, at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea.

He was born March 1, 1917 in Brownsdale to Arthur and Alta (Danley) Day. He received his education up to the 8th grade. He married Marie Gehloff on July 5, 1944 in Osage, Iowa. They made their home in Brownsdale. The later became the parents of six children Darrell, Carrell, James, Farrell, Dawn, and LaVonne.

Laurel worked for 24 1/2 years. His hobbies include gardening, raising chickens and rabbits for which he won many ribbons at the county fair. He loved Buick cars and boxing events of which he collected large scrapbooks of boxing clippings. The clippings dated back to the late 1890's to the 1900's when they fought with their bare fists. Laurel also had a large collection of the first motion pictures, such as Mickey Mouse, Sinbad the Sailor, and Chimp on the Farm. Laurel was a great family man. Among his many joys, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were at the top of his list. They were his pride and joy. He was a kind, loving and generous father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Darrell and Linda Day, Austin, James and Marilyn Day, Brownsdale, Minn., Farrell and Dawnya Day, Waltham; daughters and sons-in-law Carrell and Edgar Bathke, Wells, Minn., LaVonne and David Godwin, Brownsdale, Minn., 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law Bernice and James Strouf, Austin, Beatrice Hartson, Austin, Betty and Donald Voigt, Austin.

· Service: 10:30 a.m. at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Randy Peterson officiating.

· Interment: Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

· Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday March 24, 2000 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and on Saturday at Crane Community Chapel from one hour before the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 23, 2000]

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Helen M. Durhman, 92, Grand Meadow, a former Farmers Produce bookkeeper and head cook at the Grand Meadow School for 17 years before her retirement in 1969, died Tuesday March 28, 2000 at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center where she had resided since May of 1997.

She is survived by her children, Naomi Goodsell, Grand Meadow, Darwyn Durhman, Rochester and Bonnie Mickelson, Rochester; eight grandchildren; 12 great grand-children and a sister Lillian (Mrs. Lyall) Cooper, Plymouth, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, a brother and two sons-in-law.

· Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2000, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Wayne Vogt officiating.

· Interment: Grand Meadow Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call Friday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hindt-Hitchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and one hour prior at the church on Saturday.

Memorials are suggested to go to the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church Handicap Accessibility.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 30, 2000]

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John Egland, age 84, of Nicolville, died March 2, 2000 at Adams Health care Center.

Surviving are his wife, Lois; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary and Lloyd Flaskerud of Scarville, Iowa; Patricia "Patti" and Richard Radke of Albert Lea; Cassandra "Sandy" and Steven Ness of Albert Lea; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Milford and Evelyn Egland of Albert Lea. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Esther; his parents and a brother, Roy.

· Service: Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Petersen officiating.

· Interment: A private interment at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 7, 2000]

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Lois Lilla Erickson, 68, died at the Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery, Wis. on Tuesday, March 21, 2000.

She was the daughter of Ernest and Lilla (Troge) Meister. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Adams, Minn. In 1950, she was united in marriage to Donald Stalhiem and to this union four children were born. She was later united in marriage to Reuben Erickson in 1975.

In 1955 she moved with her family to the Clear Lake area. She remained in the Clear Lake/Amery area for the rest of her life. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery and active in their 60-plus club. She loved watching sports and soap operas and going to parades and the flea market. When her health began to fail she became a resident of Willow Ridge in Amery. The family has been particularly appreciative of the friendship and help of Wilma Richter over these past several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Reuben, four brothers, and a sister.

She is survived by: sons Danny Lynn Stalhiem of Clear Lake, Wis., Larry Stalhiem of Dairy, N.H. and Neal Stalhiem of Anderson, Ind.; daughter Lynette Stalhiem of Amery; brothers Melvin Meister of Bellavista, Ark., Roy Meister of Minneapolis, Luther Meister of Austin, Dean Meister of Mankato, and Vern Meister of Rochester; sisters Mae Monsen of LeRoy and Daisy Larson of Austin. She also leaves three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were held on Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery with Rev. Paul Wiegert officiating. Linda Wiegert and Muriel Pankonien provided music. Casket bearers were Vern Redlich, Russ Viebrock, Roger Knutson and Wilfred Kuhl. Interment was in Amery Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 28, 2000]

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Helen D. Fitzgerald, age 73, of 58578 221 Street, Austin, Minnesota, died Monday morning at her home.

She is survived by her husband Merrill Fitzgerald, Austin; sons and daughter-in-law Paul Fitzgerald, Mesa, Ariz., David and Karen Fitzgerald, Mounds View; three grandchildren Chris, Corey, and Kim all of Mesa, Ariz., sister Evelyn Yutz, Fort Pierce, Fla., brother and sisters-in-law Charles Albert and Elaine Piller, Silver Springs, Fla., Louise Laing, Carver, Maine, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Arden and Iris Fitzgerald, Peterson, Minn., many nieces and nephews.

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

Organist will be Marilyn Sabin

Soloist will be Priscilla Golly

· Service: Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Fellowship United Methodist Church with George Toschak officiating.

· Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary also on Saturday one hour before the service. There will be no reviewal.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 30, 2000]

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Helen Fitzgerald, 73

Helen D. Fitzgerald, 73, of 58578 221st St., Austin, Minnesota, died Monday March 27, 2000 at her home.

She was born April 24, 1926 in Quincy, Mass. to Aaron and Esther (Richmond) Piller.

She was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir.

She is survived by her husband Merrill Fitzgerald, Austin; sons and daughter-in-law Paul Fitzgerald, Mesa, Ariz., David and Karen Fitzgerald, Mounds View; three grandchildren Chris, Corey, and Kim all of Mesa, Ariz., sister Evelyn Yutz, Fort Pierce, Fla., brother and sisters-in-law Charles Albert and Elaine Piller, Silver Springs, Fla., Louise Laing, Carver, Maine, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Arden and Iris Fitzgerald, Peterson, Minn., many nieces and nephews.

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

Organist will be Marilyn Sabin

Soloist will be Priscilla Golly

· Service: Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Fellowship United Methodist Church with George Toschak officiating.

· Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary also on Saturday one hour before the service. There will be no reviewal.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 29, 2000]

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Rita R. (Wendel) Flo, 67, Rose Creek, died Wednesday evening March 22, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Rita Rosella was born July 30, 1932 in Rose Creek, Minn. to Peter and Mary (Vogler) Wendel. In her early years, Rita enjoyed farming, horse back riding, bowling and spending time with her family. She was one of the founding members of the Line Riders Saddle Club and was involved with Camp Courage. Rita was a bus driver for the Southland School district for 17 years. She was united in marriage to Waldo Flo at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek, Minn. Waldo preceded her in death on April 10, 1994 at the age of 67.

She is survived by a sister Clara Grever, Roundup, Mont.; brother and sister-in-law Bernard and Juletta Wendel, Chester, Iowa, a sister Clara Grever, Roundup, Montana special friend Leland Aanonson, Rose Creek, nieces, nephew and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother-in-law.

· Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2000 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Ruben Spinler officiating.

· Interment: St. Peter's Cemetery

· Visitation: A 7 p.m. rosary on Friday evening at Mayor Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2000]

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Donna M. Gerber, 81, a resident of the Cedars of Austin, died Wednesday morning, March 15, 2000 at the Austin Medical Center.

Donna was born March 30, 1918 in Millican, Ore. to Earl and Edna (Mitchell) Russell. On Nov. 26, 1946 she was united in marriage to Ralph P. Gerber at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. she was a greatful for her many friends. donna enjoyed sewing, handiwork, watching baseball, family gatherings and visiting. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law Patricia M. Halverson, Loves Park, Ill., Pamela and Terry Fogal, Mankato, Beverly and Mark Clennon, Springfield, Minn., Barbara and Randy Kvam, Austin, Paulette and Bob Cummings, Austin, Betty and Mark Erickson, Billings, Mont.; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law Margaret and Will Cowitz, Kirkland, Wash., Marian Wilkenson, Omaha, Neb., brother Alfred Russell, Everett, Wash.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph P. Gerber on Dec. 14, 1997, a brother and a grandson.

The honorary casket bearer will be Donna's sister Marian Wilkenson and the casket bearers will be Donna's daughters Patricia M Halverson, Pamela Fogal, Beverly Clennon, Barbara Kvam, Paulette Cummings and Betty Erickson.

The pianist will be Margo Bissen and soloist will be Donna's granddaughter Megan (Clennon) Quesenberry.

· Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2000 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman and Father Joe Fogal officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: there will be a 6 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 17, 2000]

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Kenneth Paul Gilgenbach, 60 of Rt. 2, Adams, died after a fatal accident Friday afternoon, March 10, 2000, in Lodi Township.

He was born Jan. 13, 1940 in Taopi, Minn. to Francis and Isabelle (Retterath), He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and later graduated from Adams High School in 1958. He married Barbara Ulwelling on August 23, 1960 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Adams, the church council, the Cattleman's Association, the Knights of Columbus, and a honorary member of the American Legion Post No. 146. He was past treasurer of the Lodi township in which he served for 15 years and was the current treasurer for the Adams Township. He served on the board of Directors of the Farm Bureau and was involved in the mentorship program. He also enjoyed flying and he had a private pilots license.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Gilgenbach, Adams; daughters and sons-in-law Jane and Alan Steinkamp, Adams, Minn. Theresa and Michael O'Connor, Elkton, Karen and Shawn Ruechel, Adams, sons and daughters-in-law Mark and Kris Gilgenbach, Adams, Ronald and Polly Gilgenbach, Taopi; 13 grandchildren; parents Francis and Isabelle Gilgenbach, Adams, sisters and brothers-in-law Jeanette and Gene Smith, Adams, Bernice and Allen Huseby, Rochester; brother and sister-in-law David and Karen Gilgenbach, Elk River, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sharon and Joseph Gardner, Dexter, nieces and nephews.

Honorary bearers Troy, Jason, Joshua, Lindsay, Ben, Jordan, Allison, Matthew, Olivia, Alex, and McKayla.

Casket bearers Chad Steinkamp, Ryan Steinkamp, Joseph Gardner, James Huseby, Clifford Kiefer, Eugene Heimer.

· Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams with the Rev. Gregory Leif officiating. Pianist will be Darlene Boe, soloist will be Karen Ruechel, and the choir will be "Make a Joyful Noise."

· Interment: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery.

· Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, at Adams Funeral Home with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. prayer service. Also, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home before moving to the church for the funeral service.

· Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 14, 2000]

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Kenneth P. Gilgenbach, 60

Kenneth Paul Gilgenbach, 60 of Rt. 2, Adams, died after a fatal accident Friday afternoon, March 10, 2000, in Lodi Township.

He was born Jan. 13, 1940 in Taopi, Minn. to Francis and Isabella (Retterath), He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and later graduated from Adams High School in 1958.

He married Barbara Ulwelling on August 23, 1960 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minn. Together they lived and farmed in the Adams area. Kenneth was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, the church council, the Cattleman's Association, the Knights of Columbus, and a honorary member of the American Legion Post No. 146. He was past treasurer of the Lodi township in which he served for 15 years and was the current treasurer for the Adams Township. he served on the board of Directors of the Farm Bureau and was involved in the mentorship program. He also enjoyed flying and he had a private pilots license.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Gilgenbach, Adams; daughters and sons-in-law Jane and Alan Steinkamp, Adams, Minn. Theresa and Michael O'Connor, Elkton, Karen and Shawn Ruechel, Adams, sons and daughters-in-law Mark and Kris Gilgenbach, Adams, Ronald and Polly Gilgenbach, Taopi; 13 grandchildren; parents Francis and Isabelle Gilgenbach, Adams, sisters and brothers-in-law David and Karen Gilgenbach, Elk River, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sharon and Joseph Gardner, Dexter, nieces and nephews.

Honorary bearers Troy, Jason, Joshua, Lindsay, Ben, Jordan, Allison, Matthew, Olivia, Alex, and McKayla.

Casket bearers Chad Steinkamp, Ryan Steinkamp, Joseph Gardner, James Huseby, Clifford Kiefer, Eugene Heimer.

· Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams with the Rev. Gregory Leif officiating. Pianist will be Darlene Boe, soloist will be Karen Ruechel, and the choir will be "Make a Joyful Noise."

· Interment: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery.

· Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2000, at Adams Funeral Home with a 4:30 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. prayer service. Also, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home before moving to the church for the funeral service.

· Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald]

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Geraldine "Gerry" Hagan, 82, of Austin, died Thursday evening, March 23, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Geraldine was born Feb. 19, 1918 in Preston, Minn. to Lawrence and Isabelle (Brenno) Brink. She attended country school in Fillmore County. Her family moved to Austin in 1929. She was united in marriage to Ray Hagan and they were married for more than 60 years before Ray's death on Aug. 23, 1998. Geraldine and Ray farmed for more than 50 years. They enjoyed raising livestock, gardening, yardwork and bird watching. Geraldine and Ray were members of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Roy) Fulsaas of Ridgeway, Iowa; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her sister Lorraine.

The honorary casket bearers will be Rachel Fulsaas, Matthew Wagner and Luke Wagner. The casket bearers will be Randy Fulsaas, Ryan Fulsaas, Cory Wagner, Larry Quast, Cleon Brenno and Richard Gunnarson.

· Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Donald Zenk officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: There will be a 7 p.m. wake service on Saturday at Mayor Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-7:30 p.m. and also from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Sunday.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 29, 2000]

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Herbert Heimer, 80, Adams died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

He was born August 26, 1928 near Johnsburg, Minnesota, to Joseph and Julia (Krebsbach) Heimer. Herb attended school at St. John's Catholic School in Johnsburg. During the Korean War, he served as a corporal in the U.S. Army.

On Aug. 26, 1958, Herb married Mary Ann King at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Herb worked at the Milwaukee Railroad for 34 years, first in Austin and later in St. Paul and Mason City. In his spare time, Herb enjoyed watching the Twins and the Cubs, gardening, tinkering in the garage, blowing snow, driving tractors, trains, scratch tickets and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandkids activities.

Herb is survived by his spouse, Mary Ann Heimer, Adams, Minn.; children, Lynnette (Dan) Barry, Zumbrota, Minn., Lisa (Jerry) Wiste, Adams, Minn., LeAnn (Brad) Emanuel, Adams, Amy Heimer, Rochester, Minn., Ronald (Kathryn) Heimer, Adams; grandchildren, Lyndsey (Tyler) Lemmerman, Cassie (Eric) Benson, Michael Wiste, Derek Emanuel, Trevor Emanuel, Samantha Emanuel, Emily Heimer, Zachary Heimer, Julia Heimer, Meredith Heimer; brothers and sister-in-law, Kenny (Evelyn) Heimer, Adams, Eugene (Joanne) Heimer, Adams; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Glenn) Davis, Grand Meadow, Minn.; sister and brother-in-law, Rose Mary (Ernie) King, Austin; brother-in-law, Greg May, Adams.

Herb was preceded in death by sons, Larry, Gary and a baby boy; brothers Sylvester, Cletus, Nicholas, Jerome and Marvin; sisters Marjorie Heimer and Priscilla May.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James Seitz officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams. Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. Rosary and a 7 p.m. Prayer Service. Visitation will also be for one hour before the service at the church on Sunday.

[Austin Daily Herald, July 17, 2009]

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Roger Darrel Hallum of Vancouver, Washington, died on July 1, 2009 from complications of leukemia at Sunnyside-Kaiser Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

Roger was born in Austin, Minnesota, on February 8, 1939 to Elmer Alfred and Anna (Cole) Hallum. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Roger graduated from Austin High School in 1957 and from Mankato State University in 1961 with a degree in education. He taught speech and drama at St. Ansgar High School and later in LeMars High School in Iowa. He was married to Sharon Sathrum in St. Ansgar, in 1964. They had two children, Randall and Kourtney. In 1975 the family moved to McMinnville, Oregon, where roger was employed by World Book Encyclopedia Incorporated.

In 1983, after a divorce, Roger moved to Portland, where he was employed by the National Federation of Independent Business and later, sold real estate in Portland and Vancouver. Roger enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and skiing with the Bergfreunde Ski Club in Portland. He traveled to many bridge tournament competitions throughout the U.S. The journey of life took Roger out of teaching , which he later regretted. In his retirement he found a way back to his love of teaching by becoming a beloved Bridge instructor in the Vancouver and Beaverton communities.

Roger is survived by his son, Randall (Jenny) Hallum, Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Kourtney (Kevin) Ferrua of McMinnville, Ore.; grandchildren, Eva Marie and Dylan Curtis Ferrua; sisters, Grace Ferguson, Donna (Willard) Blaser, Austin; Joyce (Jack) Shepherd, Houston, Texas; sister-in-law, Audrey Hallum, Austin; dear friend, Norma Demarais, Beaverton, Ore.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Earl Hallum.

A memorial service was held at Vancouver on July 8, 2009. Memorials may be sent to the McMinnville Education Foundation, the Juliette's House (children's shelter), both in McMinnville, or to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church building fund in Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, July 17, 2009]

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Donald D. Austinson, 86, of Trenton, Missouri, formerly of Clarks Grove, died on July 15, 2009 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Missouri.

Funeral services for will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2009 at Hollandale Reformed Church. Interment will be at Hollandale Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by area veteran’s organizations. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Donald D. (Slug) Austinson was born on Jan. 30, 1923 to Oliver and Julia (Enerson) Austinson in Lyle, Minn. He grew up in the Lyle area and graduated from Lyle High School. Donald served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. After service, Donald returned to the Clarks Grove area and worked as a machine operator and shop superintendent for Universal Milking Machines, Co.

Donald married Pearl Alders on Sept. 23, 1947 at Trondjem Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Hollandale Reformed Church and the American Legion. Donald also served on the Clarks Grove Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. Pearl died in 1995. On June 28, 1997 Donald was united in marriage to Betty L. Thrap/Poole in Nashua, Iowa. The couple made their home in Trenton, Mo. and Donna, Texas in the winter. While living in Trenton, Donald was a member of the First Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; children, Judean “Butch” (Jane) Austinson, Anaheim, Calif., Donald (Karen) Austinson, Jr., Clarks Grove, Minn. and Jackie (Al) Morris, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Jeff (Karli) Austinson and Julia Beth Austinson, Kelly (Frank) O’Neill, Stacie (Sean) Moore, A.J. Morris, Lisa (Mike) Mathison and Jay (Nikki) Austinson; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Brody Austinson, Dakota and Dylan Williamson, Abby Mathison, Hanna Austinson, Alex Morris, Jocee and Shannon O’Neill; sisters-in-law, Henrietta (Don) Viktora, Evelyn Hagen and Paulette (Pete) Lukanich; brothers-in-law, Art Alders, Henry Leutink and Kenny (Nancy) Thrap; many nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pearl; sisters, Grace and Palma; brothers, Howard and Walter; sisters-in-law, Joanne Leutink, Edona Alders and Virginia Gioffredi; great-grandsons, Roderick Gruver and Trevor Austinson.

[Austin Daily Herald, July 17, 2009]

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Joseph D. Hahn 48, Austin, died March 16, 2000 at Burr Oak Manor.

Joseph was born on March 30, 1951, to Gordon and Elizabeth (Diddams) Hahn in Austin, Minn. Joe graduated from Austin High School and attended Austin State Junior College. He had served in the Army National Guard for a short period of time and had worked for several years at St. Olaf Hospital helping in the Emergency room and as an orderly. Joseph was diagnosed with Myotonic Dystrophy 37 years ago and had volunteered a great deal of his time and energy to the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon for over 25 years. Joe also volunteered his time to the Mower Council for the Handicapped. He was the Treasurer for the council for the past two years and had helped to organize Christmas Dinners for several years for the Council. He was a life member of Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF & AM and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Unity Chapter No. 29. He was a past Master Councilor of Osman Chapter, Order of DeMolay. Joe like to be involved with people and enjoyed visiting with friends. Joe had been a member of Civil Air Patrol and the Gopher CB Club. He had volunteered with the American Red Cross as a First Aid Instructor, CPR Instructor, and had helped at the Bloodmobile. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 91 and the Auxiliary Police for several years. Joe enjoyed all sports and was a Twins fan. He was very close to this family and friends and will be sadly missed.

He is survived by his mother Elizabeth (Betty) Hahn, Austin; brother Edger Hahn, Austin; aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Gordon (Don) Hahn in 1979.

· Service: A memorial service 1:30 Thursday, March 23 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. Don Deines and Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Organist Jan Gilbertson and soloist Rev. Dan Kahl

· Interment: LeRoy Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Clasen-Jordan Funeral Chapel. There will be a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday conducted by Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF and AM

There will be no reviewal.

Memorials are preferred to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or donors choice.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 23, 2000]

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Paul Giovannetti, 61, 24511 546th St., Austin, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 at the Englewood Community Hospital in Englewood, Florida.

Paul was born July 14, 1938 in Austin, Minn. to Alfredo and Mildred (Robinson) Giovannetti. He graduated from Pacelli High School. After high school Paul enlisted in the National Guard. On Sept. 5, 1958 he was united in marriage to Nancy Kay Kelley at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin and together they had five children. Paul retired from Austin Utilities after 33 years and was a member at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Giovannetti, Austin; daughters Lynn Giovannetti (Matt Morgan), Minneapolis, Gina (Kim Lundberg), Austin, Jill (Joe Merten), Austin, Toni (Scott Owen), Owatonna; son Rick (Jane Giovannetti), Minnetonka; six grandchildren; sister Anne (Charles Hager), Nisswa, Minn.; mother-in-law Ethel Olson, Austin.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Alfredo "Fritz" and Mildred Giovannetti.

Honorary casket bearer Charles Hager.

The casket bearers will be Steve Tufte, Nick Giovannetti, Charles Hager, Neil Jirele, Al Lunt, Jim Lunt and Tom Clark.

· Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Virgil Duellman officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

· Visitation: There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 3, 2000]

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Gladys Hanson, 83, of Route 1, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 2, 2000 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

She was born April 27, 1917 in Udolpho Township, Mower County, Minnesota, the daughter of Martin and Georgina (Christianson) Benson. Gladys graduated from Austin High School and the Austin Teacher Training Department. She taught in rural schools in Steele and Mower counties for four years and married Rozwell Hanson June 18, 1938 at the Lutheran parsonage in Blooming Prairie. She was an active member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, serving on circuit and district boards of the Lutheran Church for 25 years, including president of the Austin Circuit WMF and also president of the Southeastern Minnesota ALCW. For a number of years she served as historian for her church. Gladys was active in County Extension groups and the Sons of Norway. She was named Mower County's Outstanding Senior Citizen in 1995 at the Mower County Fair. She enjoyed sharing her interest in photography with friends.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Burnell and Coleen Hanson, Blooming Prairie; two daughters and sons-in-law Lois and Robert Breaker, Racine, Wis.; Nancy and Arnold Ulland, Round Rock, Texas; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Carmen Benson; nieces, nephews, cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rozwell Hanson in 1987.

· Service: 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2000 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with the Rev. Myrwood Bagne officiating.

· Interment: The church cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and at the church one hour before the service.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 3, 2000]

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Orval V. Hopfe, 84, Austin, died Wednesday morning at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

He is survived by his wife Arlene Hopfe, Austin; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Thomas Guinta, Chicago, Ill.; three grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law Maydene McDonald, Austin, Beth and Durwood Meyer, Owatonna; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step mother Mabel Hopfe.

· Service: A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Chapel with the Rev. Patricia M. Toschak officiating. There will be no reviewal. His body was donated for science to the Mayo Foundation Bequest Program in Rochester, Minn.

· Visitation: Friends may call Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 17, 2000]

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Orval Hopfe, 84

Orval V. Hopfe, 84, Austin, died Wednesday morning at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

He was born on Jan. 11, 1916 in Lansing Township, Minn. to Albert and Johanna (Eifert) Hopfe and graduated from Austin High School. Orval enjoyed 65 happy years of marriage to Arlene Ulrick. During their marriage they had one daughter Sharon. He had worked at Hormel Foods for a short period of time before he was drafted in the United States Army during World War II. After the war he joined his father Albert in the auctioneering business and became well known as an auctioneer and a businessman. He was a proud member of the Elks in Austin. He was involved in many activities and held various positions within the organization. Orval was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Austin. He also was a member of the American Legion Post No. 91 of Austin. Orval dedicated his time and energy to any activity he was involved in, but especially he dedicated his love and time to his wife, daughter and his family.

He is survived by his wife Arlene Hopfe, Austin; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Thomas Guinta, Chicago, Ill.; three grandsons; eight great grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law Maydene McDonald, Austin, Beth and Durwood Meyer, Owatonna; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step mother Mabel Hopfe.

· Service: A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Chapel with the Rev. Patricia M. Toschak officiating. There will be no reviewal. His body was donated for science to the Mayo Foundation Bequest Program in Rochester, Minn.

· Visitation: Friends may call Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 16, 2000]

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Gladys A. Ihrke, 94, of 1017 Ninth Ave. SE, died Wednesday afternoon, March 8, 2000 at Burr Oak Manor.

Gladys Augusta was born Jan. 27, 1906 in Elmira Township, Minnesota to Vaughn and Dora (Schwock) Abbott. She graduated from high school and the Teachers's Training Department in St. Charles, Minn. On May 3, 1926 she was united in marriage to Frank T. Ihrke at St. Charles. Gladys was very active in her church throughout her life. She was a mother and a homemaker.

Survivors include daughter and sons-in-law Carole and Blaine Nobbs, Monticello, Otto Oldenburg, Austin; sons and daughters-in-law Dale and Petra Ihrke, Austin, Keith and Debbie Ihrke, Blaine; ten grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister Louis Johnson, Austin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank on December 21, 1979, her daughter, Phyllis Oldenburg in Feb. 1999.

the casket bearers will be Vaughn Ihrke, Steve Ihrke, Deven Oldenburg, Derlen Oldenburg, Kurt Nobbs and Quin Johnson.

· Service: 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at Faith Lutheran Church with pastor Brian Kom officiating.

· Interment: Grandview Cemetery

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 10, 2000]

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Juletta Evelyn Lewison-Iverson, 89, of Adams and formerly of LeRoy, died Thursday evening, March 16, 2000, at her home in Adams.

She was born January 26, 1911, in Adams Township, Mower County, to Lewis and Betsy (Gordon) Lewison. She graduated Adams High School and married Clifford "Red" Iverson October 1, 1932 at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams. The couple farmed in Lodi Township, Mower County, from 1942-1976, when they retired and moved to LeRoy, where they lived until 1996, when they moved to an apartment in Adams.

She was a member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church, where she was active in circle work and was also a member of the Lodi Women's Club. Her hobbies were sewing and crocheting and she enjoyed her family.

Survivors include one son, Kermit and wife, Joan, Iverson, Albert Lea; two daughters, Barbara (Donald) Jackel, Austin, and Jean Winjum, Wellsburg, Iowa; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; plus nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clifford, in August 1996, one grandson, three brothers, four sisters, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

· Service: 1 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2000, at LeRoy Lutheran Church, LeRoy, with the Rev. Tom Kolden officiating.

· Interment: LeRoy Lutheran Church Cemetery.

· Visitation: 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2000, at Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, LeRoy, and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

· Funeral Home: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home of LeRoy.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 17, 2000]

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Evelyn "Mina" Johnson, 82, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at her home.

She was born March 4, 1918, in Petersburg, Jackson County, Minn. to Alfred and Bessie (Peterson) Eggestein. Mina attended schools in southern Minnesota and married LeRoy Johnson March 7, 1934 in Albert Lea. They lived in Austin and Rose Creek before moving to a farm near Mona, Iowa where they have lived since June 1946.

Mina was a member of Mona Lutheran Church where she was active in WELCA, quilting and many other church activities. She was a Bible study leader at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa. She was active in the Flying Fingers Craft Club. Her interests were quilting, gardening, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband LeRoy; seven daughters Lillian (Almo Jahr) and Marlys (Joe Follmuth, St. Ansgar; Darlene Maine, Fresno, Calif., Grace (Herman Peterson), Inver Grove Heights; Linda Garvey, Bolan, Iowa, Rebecca (Gary Frederickson) Byron, Monica (Myron Hemann) of Mc Intire, Iowa; four sons, Robert and wife Patty, Winona, Wayne and wife Neilene, St. Ansgar, Iowa, Lynn and wife Teri , Hibbing, David Byron; forty-six grandchildren; fifty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter, and a very large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, one daughter, two daughters-in-law, one grandson, two great grandchildren.

· Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Mona Lutheran Church, Mona, Iowa with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

· Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2000]

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Evelyn "Mina" Johnson, 82, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at her home.

Survivors include her husband LeRoy; seven daughters Lillian (Almo Jahr) and Marlys (Foe Follmuth), St. Ansgar; Darlene Main, Fresno, Calif., Grace (Herman Peterson), Inver Grove Heights; Linda Garvey, Bolan, Iowa, Rebecca (Gary Frederickson) Byron, Monica (Myron Hemann) of Mc Intire, Iowa; four sons, Robert and wife Patty, Winona, Wayne and wife Neilene, St. Ansgar, Iowa, Lynn and wife Teri , Hibbing, David , Bryon; 46 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter, and a very large extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brother, one daughter, two daughters-in-law, one grandson, two great grandchildren.

· Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Mona Lutheran Church, Mona, Iowa with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

· Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 23, 2000]

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LYLE, MINNESOTA - Phyllis Muriel Learn, age 82, of Lyle, Minn., passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, Stacyville, Mitchell county, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, at the Clasen-Jordan Chapel, Austin, Minn., with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be in London Cemetery in London, Minn.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service at the chapel on Tuesday.

She was born Sept. 21, 1926, near London, Minn., the daughter of Harry and Grace Cook. She married Donald Learn on Sept. 22, 1944. To this union six children were born. Phyllis served on the London Cemetery Board for 24 years.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Grace and Robert Wagner, Stacyville, and Ruth Smalley, Kasson, Minn.; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Jean Learn, Red Wing, Minn., Frank and Faye Learn, Hayward, Minn., Leo and Julie Learn, Lyle, Minn., Cecil and Elaine Learn, Albert Lea, Minn.; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald; parents, two brothers, one grandson.

Casket Bearers will be Richard Wagner, Brian Wagner, Phillip Wagner, Jonathan Learn, Kevin Learn, Matthew Learn, Brandon Learn, Ryan Learn.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Ave. N.W., Austin, Minn., 507-433-5727.

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Gertrude M. Johnson, 95, Austin, died at Burr Oak Manor Wednesday, March 29, 2000.

She was born Jan. 23, 1905 to Elvin and Maggie (Baldwin) Shoemaker in St. Cloud, Minn. and lived in Kimball until March, 1919 when she moved with her parents to Rose Creek. Gertrude married Frank Johnson Nov. 16, 1924. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin in 1925. They had one son, Leonard. She did a lot of babysitting which was a great joy to her. After Frank passed away in November 1964, Gertrude moved to Austin where she made many friends by helping with bus trips when she was employed by Austin Coaches.

She is survived by daughter-in-law Dorothy Johnson, Austin; sister Helen Florek, Austin; granddaughter Kaylene; grandson Steven and his wife, Barbara; two great grandsons Trendon and Bradon; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Leonard; and her parents.

· Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1 with the Rev. Harold Usgaard officiating.

· Interment: Oakwood Cemetery

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 31, 2000]

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Nellie Elizabeth Johnson, 90, of Austin, died Thursday, March 23, 2000 at Austin Medical Center.

Nellie was born Nov. 8, 1909 in Howard County Iowa, the daughter of Wilfred H. and Nellie (Carter) Pike. She attended school in Brownsdale and graduated from Austin High School. She attended teachers training and taught at several schools in Mower County. She was married to Lyle Ness and they later divorced. During World War II they moved to California where she worked for the Atomic Energy Commission on the Los Alamos Project. She later married Clarence Johnson and they spent winters in Florida and the summers in Brownsdale. She loved history and traveling.

She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Roger K. Ness of Blaine, Minn., and Darrel (Carol) Ness of Minneapolis; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Edith Pike of Brownsdale, one niece and her first husband, Lyle Ness of Lake Placid, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence Johnson in 1999, two sisters and one brother.

· Service: A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 1, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale with the Rev. George Toschak officiating.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 28, 2000]

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Gladys I. Jones, 78, died this morning, Friday, March 24, 2000 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home. She was born on April 20, 1921**.

· Service: 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2000 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

· Interment: Oakwood Cemetery

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2000]

NOTE: Birth information from Soc. Sec. Death Index.

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SHELBYVILLE, KENTUCKY - Sondra L. "Sandy" Joseph, 59, formerly of the Austin, Minnesota area, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at her home in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Sondra was born March 27, 1940 in Algona, Iowa to Gregory Lawrence and Helen (Paulsen) Cooper. She was united in marriage to Harlan Joseph. Sondra was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Shelbyville.

She is survived by her husband Harlan Joseph, Shelbyville, Kentucky; daughter Sherry D. Joseph, Louisville, Kentucky; son Scott L. Joseph, Milden Hall, England (US Air Force); brother Gregory L. Cooper Jr., Nipomo, Calif.

· Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2000, graveside services at Grandview Cemetery with the Rev. William Natzke, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Austin, officiating.

· Memorials: Shelby County Humane Society or Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

· Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home of Austin, Minn.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 14, 2000]

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Leslie William Kraft, 79, Dexter, Mower County, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at Adams Healthcare Center.

He was born March 27, 1920, in Dexter Township, Mower county, Minn. to William and Ethel (Wigham) Kraft. He married Audrey L. Westerberg on Dec. 30, 1958 in Sioux Falls, S.D. They lived on the family farm all their married life. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Leslie also belonged to the American Legion.

He is survived by wife Audrey; children Randall Kraft, Alaska, Kendall Kraft, Austin, Kevin Kraft, Blooming Prairie, Carol and Lee Pannkuk, Rochester; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers and sister-in-law Wilbur Kraft, Austin; Lawrence and Verna Kraft, Stewartville; sisters and brothers-in-law Wilma and Alton Johnson, Austin, Florence Plath, Austin, Eleanor and Willis Hertle, Austin, Carol and Roy Hamilton, Elkton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

· Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Elkton, with the Rev. Kathy Gauger officiating.

· Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 140 of Grand Meadow.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2000]

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Otto Frederick Kreid, 94, of Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Wednesday night, March 29, 2000 at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow.

Otto was born Frederick Carl Kreid on Dec. 7, 1905, in Arcadia, Wis. to Charles and Mary (Scharlay) Kreid. He graduated from Arcadia High School and Winona Business College. After graduating from college he move to Austin and worked for Park Motors as a bookkeeper. In 1939, he formed a partnership with Bert Godfredson and opened Grand Meadow Implement. When the implement opened the sold International Harvester and for a time even sold automobiles. Otto purchased Bert' interest in the early 50's. In later years he sold Funks seed corn, and sold and serviced Massy Ferguson, and New Holland farm equipment. Otto retired in 1987.

Otto was one of the original founders of the Grand Meadow Rod and Gun Club and served as Grand Meadow City Treasurer in the 60's and 70's and has been a member of Grand Meadow Lutheran Church since 1939.

Otto was united in marriage to Dorothy Christensen on May 11, 1939 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She died in November of 1995.

After his retirement he and Dorothy spent time traveling and spending time at their cabin in Hager City, Wis. He enjoyed gardening and had a special fondness for native wild flowers.

He is survived by two sons Dennis of Richland, Wash., Curtis, Anchorage, Alaska; daughter Faith Rossman, Orange Park, Florida; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorothy, a son Roger who died in 1997, four brothers and three sisters.

· Service: 11 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2000 at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Wayne Vogt officiating.

· Interment: Grand Meadow Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and one hour prior at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 31, 2000]

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Norma Arlene Lundquist, age 78, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at Austin Medical Center Monday, March 27, 2000.

She was born May 29, 1921 in Mitchell County, Iowa to Henry and Sadie (Olson) Johnson. She married Harold Lundquist at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa September 14, 1940. They lived in Austin all their married life. A member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, she enjoyed golf and dancing and was a good housekeeper, a good cook and a wonderful grandma.

She is survived by her husband Harold; children Lyman and Jane Lundquist, Austin, Texas; Larry and Pam Lundquist, Maple Grove; three grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law Harold and Ramona Johnson, Sun City, Calif.; Clair Johnson, Denver, Colo.; one sister and brother-in-law Eva and Maurice Asper, Sun City, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Carroll Johnson.

· Service: Memorial services will be held at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30 with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating.

· Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

· Visitation: Memorials are preferred to the Austin Medical Center Hospice Program at 1000 First Drive, NW, Austin, Minn. 55912

Memorials are preferred to the Austin Medical Center Hospice Program at 1000 First Drive, NW, Austin, Minn.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 28-29, 2000]

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Lucy Makowski, 72, of Austin, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at the Austin Medical Center, Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

She attended school in Pierz, Minn. She married Wendell Makowski on Aug. 15, 1947 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She was a memeber of St. Augustin Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sandra and David E. Kranz, Byron, Minn.; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Shirley Reim, Faribault, Margaret Stangle, St. Louis Park, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wendell, one son and one brother.

Organist will be Mary Lou Rysavy

Casket bearers will be Dick Reim, Bob Reim, Randy Larson, Ron Tolzmann, Glen Kranz, Jack Platt

· Service: 10:30 Friday, March 10 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating.

· Interment: Grandview Cemetery

· Visitation: Friends may call from 9 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church until time of service on Friday.

Memorials preferred to the MS Society or donor's choice.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, March 9, 2000]

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Mary A. Michels, age 74, died Tuesday evening, March 14, 2000 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home where she was a resident.

Mary Adella was born July 11, 1925 in Mitchell County, Iowa, to Charles and Irma (Vergate) Arickx. On Nov. 15, 1945 she was united in marriage to Russell M. Michels in Osage, Iowa. Mary was past president of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 91 and did specialized sewing projects for various organizations in Austin. She also worked in the St. Augustine cafeteria. Mary enjoyed gardening and flowers. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter Elizabeth Ryley, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei; two sons and daughters-in-law Jerry and Susan Michels, Kenosha, Wis., Robert and Cathy Michels, Menomonie, Wis.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law Evaona and Laurence Moeykens, Austin, Bertha Lievrouw, Osage, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband Russell M. Michels on Nov. 3, 1989.

The casket bearers will be Jim Boerjon, August Boerjon, Larry Moeykens, Ray Arickx Jr., Mark Arickx, Mark Michels, Tome Michels and Michael Michels.

· Service: A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2000 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Louis Cook officiating.

· Interment: Calvary Cemetery

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

[Austin Daily Herald, March 16-17, 2000]

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