Richard Donald Deutchman, age 76, and formerly of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in St. Charles, Minnesota.

He was born on March 2, 1933 in Windom, Minnesota, to Paul and Elriti Deutchman. He married Patricia Mallinger.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Deutchman, Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen (Christopher) Lindorff, Stacy, Minnesota.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Calvary Cemetery with Father Joe Fogal officiating.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed. Sept. 9, 2009

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Michael Edward Leeper, 42, of Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota, died at his home.

He was born May 26, 1967, the son of Fay and Betty Leeper. Mike was the father of Kayla Marie Leeper, Elle Marie Leeper and Beth Marie Leeper.

He graduated from Hayfield High School and went to auto body school in Austin. Mike loved horses, camping and ranch rodeos.

Survivors include his mother; sister, Kathy Leeper, Brownsdale; two brothers, Fay Leeper, Rochester, Steve Leeper, Cresco, Iowa; three daughters; cousins and an uncle.

The family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed. Sept. 9, 2009

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George Walter Hemmingsen (Wally), 93, of Hayfield, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 at the Field CrestCare Center, Hayfield.

George was born July 11, 1916 in Walnut Grove, Minn. to Alfred and Nicolena (Hansen) Hemmingsen. Wally moved to Austin in 1930 and graduated from Austin High School in 1935. In 1938 he was married to Lois Mestad. Wally lived in Austin until 2004, when he moved to the Field Crest Care Center. He worked as a meat cutter at Hormel Foods and retired in 1975.

George is survived by his sister, Lil Dugan, Pharr, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Mary Hemmingsen, Clear Water, Fla.; nieces and nephews.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois in 1992; and a sister, Elsie Culton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at Clasen-Jordan Chapel with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorials are preferred to the Mower County Humane Society.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed. Sept. 9, 2009

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Esther Virginia Gilbertson, 90, Austin, died Sunday morning, Sept. 6, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albert Lea.

Esther was born April 13, 1919 to Carl and Alma (Espeseth) Erickson in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, Esther graduated from Decorah High School in 1937 and taught country school in Winneshiek County.

On Dec. 30, 1938 she married Elmer Gilbertson at the Decorah Lutheran Church parsonage. They farmed on the Minnesota-Iowa border near Burr Oak, Iowa. Esther returned to school and graduated from General Beadle Teachers College in Madison, S.D. in 1958. That year they moved to Austin, where she taught for 20 years before her retirement in 1979.

An active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway and Hadeland Lag, Esther enjoyed painting, ceramics, quilting and made several pieces of furniture. Esther and Elmer traveled twice to Norway. Esther spent many hours researching genealogy of the Erickson and Espeseth families. Elmer passed away on January 17, 2006.

Survivors include sons: Davis (Julie) Gilbertson, Albert Lea; Wayne Gilbertson, Woodbury, Minn., Leslie (Beverly) Gilbertson, Warsaw, Ind.; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Vernelle Curak, Minneapolis; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; brother, Myron Erickson; sister, Hildred Vikesland; and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Gilbertson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment is at Burr Oak (Iowa) Cemetery at 2 p.m. The family prefers memorials to Peace & Power of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, S/B Crossroads Community Hospice or Good Samaritan Care Center in Albert Lea. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Sept. 10, 2009

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Louise Eleanore Enright, 82, of Austin, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Louise was born July 1, 1927 in Claire City, South Dakota, to August and Anna (Eichler) Otto. Louise attended school at Sisseton, S.D. and was married to Dale E. Enright on Aug. 20, 1950 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Claire City, S.D. She was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church. Louise enjoyed spending time with her family, camping and fishing. She dearly loved her husband Dale, who died Aug. 27.

Louise is survived by her children: Wayne and Judy Enright, Austin, Robert and Sara Enright, St. Michael, Minn.; Jean and Shawn Gottsman, Bagley, Minn.; grandchildren: Chad Enright, Anna Enright, Jon Gottsman and David Gottsman; great-grandson, Keegan Enright; sisters and brother-in-law: Olga Naulin, Austin, Clara Kriz, Austin, Violet Jacobson, Austin, Doris and Gene Burns, Bloomington, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; brothers, August and William Otto; and a sister, Dorraine Bucklin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at St. Johns Lutheran Church with the Rev. Thomas Ogilvie officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Casket bearers will be Chad Enright, Anna Enright, Jon Gottsman, David Gottsman, Doug Burns, Billy Otto.

Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Sept. 10, 2009

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Viola “Marie” Barth, 71, of Austin, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2009 at Sacred HeartCare Center in Austin.

Viola was born Aug. 14, 1938 to Irvin and Flora Mae Ward in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from West Lima High School in 1956. She married Gene Duane Barth on Feb. 14, 1958 in Richland Center, Wis. They made their home in Austin where Marie worked at the Austin Daily Herald and did babysitting.

A member of Grace Lutheran Church, Marie was a volunteer at American Legion, VFW, the Eagles and was a Den Mother for Cub Scouts. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing crafts with Tri-Chem and Artex painting. Gene passed away March 30, 1991.

Survivors include daughter, Debra Barth; three sons: Douglas Barth, Darryl (Linda) Barth and Russell (Renee Lewis) Barth, all of Austin; son-in-law, Mark Brewster, Lanesboro, Minn.; six grandchildren: Brett, Jacqueline; Damien, Alysha, Ashley, Alex, Andy, Kasen and Abby; two great grandchildren, Derek and Killian; sisters: Beverly (Morris) Campbell, LaFarge, Wis.; Betty Hauge, Ferryville, Wis.; Bonnie (Dennis) Kearney, Rising Sun, Wis.; brothers, Bruce (Crystal) Ward, Viroqua, Wis.; Brent Ward, Readstown, Wis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene; daughter, Kathern Brewster, in 1999; sister, Marian Hauge; sister-in-law, Beverly Ryks; and brother-in-law, Ivan Hauge.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Sept. 10, 2009

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Viola “Marie” Barth, age 71, of Austin, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

Viola was born Aug. 14, 1938 to Irvin and Flora Mae Ward in Rockford, Illinois, and graduated from West Lima High School in 1956. She married Gene Duane Barth on Feb. 14, 1958 in Richland Center, Wis. They made their home in Austin, where Marie worked at the Austin Daily Herald and did babysitting.

A member of Grace Lutheran Church, Marie was a volunteer at American Legion, VFW, the Eagles, and Den Mother for Cub Scouts. She enjoyed playing bingo and doing crafts with Tri-Chem and Artex painting. Gene Barth passed away March 30, 1991.

Survivors include daughter, Debra Barth; three sons: Douglas Barth, Darryl (his wife Linda) Barth, Russell Barth and fiancee, Renee Lewis, all of Austin; son-in-law, Mark Brewster of Lanesboro, Minn.; nine grandchildren: Brett (Brandi), Jacqueline; Damien, Alysha, Ashley, Alex, Andy, Kasen and Abby; two great-grandchildren, Derek and Killian; sister, Thelma Arens, Austin; brother, Elmer Cloyd, Rockford, Illinois; stepsisters: Beverly (Morris) Campbell, LaFarge, Wisconsin, Betty Hauge, Ferryville, Wis., Bonnie (Dennis) Kearney, Rising Sun, Wisconsin; stepbrothers: Bruce (Crystal) Ward, Viroqua, Wisconsin, Brent Ward, Readstown, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene, on March 30, 1991; daughter, Kathern Brewster, in 1999; sisters, Marian Hauge, Eleanor Froning; brothers, Ed Cloyd, Harold Cloyd; sister-in-law, Beverly Ryks; and brother-in-law, Ivan Hauge.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating.

Friends called from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment at Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sun., September 13, 2009]

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Theoni Lecakis, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

She was born January 1, 1920 in St. Paul to Aristo and Antonia (Douklias) Kolokythias. Her family moved back to Greece when she was 9 months old. In 1948, she returned to the United States and married William Lecakis in 1950. Together they opened the Town House restaurant in 1958, where she worked until her retirement in 1986. Theoni was an avid swimmer and enjoyed baking pastries and gardening.

Theoni was a member of the Holy Anargyrol Greek Orthodox Church, the Daughters of Penelope, and the Order of the Eastern Star, Unity Chapter No. 29.

Theoni is survived by her sons: Anthony (Nereida) Lecakis, Austin, and Constantine “Deno” (Alicja) Lecakis, Austin; grandchildren: William (Carria) Lecakis, Theoni (Nick) Limouris; step-grandchildren: Joseph Masters, Jennifer Belchine, great-grandchildren: Isabella Limouris, Dennis Limouris, and Constantine Lecakis; step-great-grandchildren: Gabriella Belchine, Devon Masters, and Owen Masters, sisters: Alexandra Kokalaris, Austin, and Vasso Pittouras, Patras, Greece; brothers: Xristo Kolokythias, Patras, Greece and Nicholas (Ann) Kolas, Rochester, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Lecakis, sisters, Angela “Lilly” and Kalliroy, brothers, Anastasio, George and Soterious, “Sam.”

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Father Mark Munoz of Holy Anargyrol Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday for one hour before the service.

There will be an Eastern Star Service on Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Sept. 10, 2009

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Henry J. Oleson was born in Franklin County. Iowa, Aug. 16, 1908. and passed away at his home, 706 Lyndale, the morning of Sept. 26, 19S5, after suffering a heart attack.

On September 1, 1931, he was united in marriage with Doris M. Kinnan at Cresco, Iowa, and to this union two children were born, Donald Henry, who died in infancy, and Jerald Leon, who is with the Air Force and stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. His mother and father also preceded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, Doris; his son, Jerald; three sisters: Mrs. Ilda Switzer, Mclntire, Iowa, Mrs. Andrew Moe, 910 N Fourth, Austin, and Mrs. Edward Borgeson, Ridgway, Iowa; two brothers, Leo E. Oleson, 323 1/2 E. Water, and Wilbur R. Oleson, Kasota, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Oleson has been employed by the Minnesota State Highway Department for the past seven years.

Pallbearers were Oscar Thorson, Conrad Quickstad, George Danda, James Cooper, Austin; Harold Johnson, Grand Meadow; Elmer Haukom, Hayfleld.

Out-of-town friends and relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ted Roehrs, Sberburn. Minn.; Mrs. Henry Thiede, Fairmont; Fred Kinnan, Earl Kinnan, Mrs. Frank Stanley, Mason City; Effie Cochran, Mrs. Wesley Brown and daughter, Scranton, Iowa; several friends from the Highway Department and friends from LeRoy, Mclntire and Rose Creek.

Austin Daily Herald - October 3, 1955

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George E. Dufty, 77, died Tuesday night at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, after a lingering illness.

He resided at 603 11th Ave. SW, and was a retired member of the Hormel Co. Guard force. Surviving are his widow, Selma; four daughters, Mrs. George (Neva) Orcutt, Miss Georgia Dufty, Austin, Mrs. Carroll (Violet) Howard, Lyle, Mrs. Hugh (Della) Thompson, Glenville, Illinois; three sons, Fred of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Irvin of Lakeville, Minnesota, Harlan of Littleton, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. Mary Miller, Waterloo, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 1966

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Peter J. Goergen, 89, resident of Adams, Minnesota, died Monday night.

Survivors are his widow, Anna, three sons, George, Flint, Michigan; Roman, Erie, Pa.; Lawrence, Osage; one siseter, Mrs. Nick (Rachel) Mueller, Riceville.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at Adams.

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Funeral services for Peter J. Goergen, Adams, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, Adams, Rev. Raymond Snyder officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may . . . .

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1966

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Leo Luverne Hagan was born March 9, 1927 at Austin, Minnesota, the son of Mr. and Mrs Stephen Hagan.

With the exception of three years in service, he spent his entire life with his parents on a farm in Red Rock Township, Austin, Rt. A. From 1949 to 1952, he served with the infantry, including 13 months in Korea. He was operating his father's farm at the time of his death and was a member of American Legion Post 91 and Amvets Post 1.

Mr. Hagan was killed in an auto accident one mile south of Austin on April 23. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hagan; five brothers: Milo, Paul and David of Austin, Bernard of Fort Devens, Mass., and Daniel of Blooming Prairie; five sisters: Mrs. William Meinert and Mrs. Delmar Peterson, Austin, Mrs. George Kaput, Lyle, Mrs. Ellsworth Corbitt, Joliet, Illinois, and Luella Hagan, Milwaukee, Wis.

Funeral services were held on April 25, at Queen of Angels Church. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery with the Mayer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The American Legion was in charge of military rites at the graveside.

Out-of-town persons attending the funeral were Mrs. O.B. Ward, Chicago; Leonard Herington, Minneapolis; Pvt. Bernard Hagan, Fort Devans; Mr. and Mrs. Roy ______, Ridgeway, Iowa.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 27, 1956

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Mrs. William Erie was born on May 26, 1888 at Adams, Minnesota, and died on January 15, 1966 at Comforcare after a lingering illness.

She was the daughter of Jacob and Katherine Smith and born on a farm south of Adams. At the age of three her father, Jacob passed away. Then her mother sold the farm and the family moved to Adams.

She was baptized and confirmed in the sacred Heart Church of Adams and also attended the Sacred Heart Parochial School and graduated from the Adams High School.

On April 8, 1913 she was untied in marriage to William Erie of Adams. The lived in Adams til Mr. Erie sold his business at the age of 65 and them moved to Austin. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 8, 1963 at the St. Augustine Church at Austin.

A funeral service was held at St. Augustine church on January 18. Interment was at the Sacred Heart Cemetery at Adams. Dinner was served to all the relatives and friends by the women of her unit at the Sacred Heart Church.

She is survived by her husband, William; one son, Paul, at home; one daughter Mrs. Albert (Marlon) Schmit, Austin; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one uncle, Jake Correy, who is a patient at the nursing home in Grand Meadow.

Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, J.B. Smith.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 1966]

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Lyman Donald Guy was born at Austin, Minnesota, March 17, 1922, to Laird Guy and the late Irma Dresback Guy. He passed away April 3, at Tower, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held at the Burrington Funeral Chapel, Grand Meadow, on Saturday, April 7, the Rev. Stanley Sargeant conducting the service. Interment was at Grand Meadow Cemetery. . . .

He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his father; three brothers: Wayne and Edwin of Grand Meadow and Ray Voight, Taopi; two nieces; nine nephews; and uncle, James T. Guy, Milwaukee; an aunt, Mrs. Howard Campbell, Los Angeles; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother in 1938, and a sister, Margaret Louise, in 1916.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 27, 1956

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Herbert R. Holcomb, 84, died unexpectedly early this morning at his home at 705 Center.

He is survived by his wife, Emma; two daughters, Mrs. Hollis Dressel, LeSueur, and Mrs. Raymond Cavanaugh, Helena, Montana; and three brothers: Edward Holcomb, Austin, Agatha Holcomb, Stanchfield, Minnesota, and Byron Holcomb, Spokane, Washington.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon.

Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, November 29, 1952

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LYLE AREA NEWS

Rites Conducted for L.E. Larson

Funeral services for L.E. Larson last week were attended by the following out-of-town persons: Clifford Jahr . . . Mr. and Mrs. Idore Larson . . . . [redacted]

Casket bearers were H.G. Dahl, N.P. Robertson, William Nordland, Peter Anderson Leonard Leidall, Henry Stromley, Glenn and Alvin Myhre, Conrad Dyrland, Lloyd Olson and Maynard Huff.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 27, 1952

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Mary Eleanor McAlister was born March 9, 1879, at Pleasant Grove Township, [Olmsted county, Minnesota] the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown.

She attended school in Pleasant Grove and on Dec. 8, 1903 she was united in marriage with Charles McAlister at Rochester.

They resided at Cumminsville until 1905, when they moved to Pleasant Grove, where they made their home until 1907. They then moved to Chatfield and in 1915, to Stewartville. They returned to Pleasant Grove in 1932 and in 1942 came to Austin, making their home at 201 Herzog.

Mrs. McAlister died at 2:20 p.m. November 20, 1952, at St. Olaf Hospital after being in ill health the past five years. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 24, at Pleasant Grove, Rev. H. H. Kooy officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with the Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. McAlister is survived by her husband; six children: Charles, Rufus, Arthur, Neva (Mrs. David Stevens), Guy and Eleanor (Mrs. Lloyd Erickson); 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers: Walter Brown, Stewartville, Wesley Brown, Winona, and George Brown, Austin.

Out-of-town persons attending the funeral were: Wesley P. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brown, Winona; Walter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McAlister, Stewartville; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Benjamin, St. Paul.

Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, November 29, 1952

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Mrs. Margaret Daniels Meany was born April 5, 1861, in Germany, the daughter of John and Gertrude Daniels.

She came to Mower county at the age of 9, in 1870, and then located at Johnsburg. She came to Austin in 1877.

In 1884 she was united in marriage with Thomas Meany in Austin. Mrs. Meany was truly a pioneer of Mower county and Austin, having lived in the county for more than 82 years and in Austin, 75 years. She was a member of Queen of Angels and St. Augustine Churches.

Mrs. Meany died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 1952, at Waseca. She is survived by six children, Miss Agnes G. Meany, Cleveland, Ohio; Paul D. Meany, Austin; Mrs. Floyd Farnand (Margaret), Waseca; Dr. Francis P. Meany, Austin; Mrs. William Peterson (Mary); and Mrs. J.E. Burke (Alice), Winona.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, 50 years ago; her eldest son, William A. Meany, who was killed in a railway accident at the age of 21, 45 years ago; her next oldest son, Leo D. Meany, who died in February 1951; and her youngest son, Joseph L. Meany, who died at Mason City in March 1952.

Her husband, Thomas, built the home at 808 E. Water, in 1900 and it has been her home ever since. . . .

Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, November 29, 1952

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DeWayne Murphy, son of Lela and Bernie Murphy, was born on May 16, 1933 in Lyle, Minnesota. He was killed in a plane crash on Friday, March 11, 1966, having reached the age of 32.

He was a graduate of Lyle High School in 1951. He served in the Marine Corps for three years. Part of this time was served in Puerto Rico. Shortly before his discharge he was united in marriage with Charmaine Irvin in Vineyard, N.J.

To this union were born two daughters and a son: Luana, 8, Kelly Jean, 6, and Michael, 7.

Their first years of marriage were spent in Minneapolis. While an airline mechanic for Braniff, he attended night school to be a metallurgist. He was then sent to Lane Field, Dallas, Texas, where he received more training as an airline mechanic.

The family returned to Minneapolis and he continued with Braniff and taught private flying lessons. He advanced to Northern Matural Gas Co. as co-pilot with mechanics rating, and lived for four years at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Although he was still studying for advancement, he was due to receive his rating as captain in the near future.

He leaves to mourn, his wife, Charmaine, daughters, Luana and Kelly Jean, son, Michael, of Council Bluffs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Murphy, of 307 11th St. SE, Austin; sisters, Mrs. Harold (Norma) Keller, Mrs. Jerry (Jeanine) Kellogg; brothers, Eugene, Elton, Douglas and Dale Murphy; and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murphy.

Services were held at Queen of Apostles Church, Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Larkin Funeral Home, Omaha, was in charge of arrangements. The deceased arrived at the Mayer Funeral Home, Austin, Wednesday. Rosary service was held Thursday at 8 p.m. and funeral services Friday at St. Edward's Catholic Church. The VFW honor guard took part in services. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery [Austin].

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 1966

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Funeral services for Sfc David W. Wentzel, who was killed in action on November 21, 1951 in Korea, will be held Wednesday.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wentzel, 1001 Sullivan . . . .

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. . . four brothers, James, serving in Korea, who will escort the body to Austin, Robert, Paul and Guy of Austin, and five sisters, Mrs. Arlo McGonigle. Mrs. Cecil McGonigle, Mrs. Ray Greenman, Mrs. Dorothy Jensen, and Miss Dixie Wentzel, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 18, 1952

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Michael Utzke was born August 21, 1876 in Germany and passed away at St. Olaf Hospital on February 15, 1952, after a short illness.

He was the son of Jacob Utzke and Caroline Macholtz Utzke. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. On February 16, 1899 he was united in marriage with Natalie Draheim. To this union four children were born: two daughters preceding him in death, in childhood, and two sons, surviving.

Mr. Utzke lived in East Prussia Germany until they came to the United States in 1923. He lived a short time at West Concord, Minnesota, coming to Austin in the fall of 1923 where he lived until his death. He was employed at the George A. Hormel & Co. for 28 years, retiring about a year ago. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church.

Mr. Utzke is survived by his widow; two sons, Robert of Adams and Oscar of Charles City, Iowa; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Maisel, Sheboygan, Wis. and Mrs. August Maisel, Berlin Germany; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Jordan chapel and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 18, 1952

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Charles L. Hopfe died at 8:30 yesterday morning [March 13, 1927] at the home of his daughter, Mrs. (Jennie Mae) Andy Ramsey, 110 South St. Paul Street.

The deceased was born at Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, September 16, 1853. When but a youth he moved with his parents to Wayland, Iowa, where he attended school, later engaging in farming.

On Sept. 11, 1879 he was united in marriage to Katie Rebecca Fogle, to which union six children were born, Elmer D., Mrs. Andy Ramsey, Leonard, William E, Albert and LeRoy, all of Austin. Besides his children and friends he leaves to mourn his death, two older brothers, Jacob Hopfe of Strome, Alberta, Canada and Henry Hopfe of Melvin, Iowa: his wife having preceded him in death April 19, 1917.

In 1885 he, together with his wife and children, moved to Hartley, Iowa, where he engaged in a profession of Livestock Auctioneer in connection with that of farming and livestock raising. He became widely known as an Auctioneer of exceptional ability throughout the entire northwest, having continued in the business for nearly 30 years.

In 1911 because of a serious illness from inflammatory rheumatism, he retired from active work and moved to Austin where he lived until 1920, when he moved to Portland, Oregon. There he made his home until he was stricken January 31. As soon as word announcing his illness was received, William E. Hopfe left for Portland to be with him. It being his wish to return to Austin to be with his children, arrangements were made to return with him. He stood the trip exceptionally well, but the nature of the disease was such that, in spite of all that loving hands and medical science could offer, death intervened.

Funeral services will be held at the Ramsey home, 110 South St. Paul St., Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m., with interment in Oakwood Cemetery, with Rev. Warner Johnson of the Methodist church officiating.

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Mrs. C.L. Hopfe passed into the great beyond this morning at 7:30 after an illness of more than a year with pernicious anemia.

Katherine Fogle was born at Wayland, Iowa, December 7, 1859, and died at Austin, Minnesota April 19, 1917 aged 57 years four months and 12 days.

Deceased grew to womanhood at Wayland and on September 11th, 1879 she was united in marriage to C.L. Hopfe. To this union were born six children all of whom live in or near Austin, Elmer D., William E., and Albert of Austin, Mrs. Andy Ramsey, Leonard and LeRoy of Lansing. In 1886 she with her family removed to Hartley, Iowa, where they lived until six years ago, when they moved to Austin, where they have since resided.

While at Hartley the deceased united with the M.E. Church and continued a faithful member up to the time of her death. She was a member of the W.R.C. and the Rebeccas.

In the passing of Mrs. Hopfe another home is robbed of a kind a loving mother whose ideals were to make her children and friends happy. Besides her immediate family she leaves to mourn her loss: two brothers, John Fogle of Hartley, Iowa and Frank Fogle of Frazee, Minnesota, and two sisters, Mrs. A.S. Tyler of San Jose, California, and Mary Fogle of Portland, Oregon, also a large circle of friends both at Austin and at her old home in Hartley, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held from the M.E. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A.A. Mohney in charge, interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Linda Watts, age 66, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died early Friday morning at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy.

Linda was born May 26, 1943 in New Jersey to John and Marie Groen and moved to Austin with her family when she was young. She attended Austin Public Schools and graduated in 1961. On October 4, 1963 she was united in marriage to Bob Watts and together they were involved in the Plaza Restaurant at the Pure Oil Truck Stop and the Stardust Night Club in Austin. In 1970 Linda and Bob moved to LeRoy and purchased the Travel Inn.

They operated the Travel Inn from 1970 until shortly after Bob’s death in 2003. Linda enjoyed bingo and going to the casino. She loved to dance and loved working at the Travel Inn with her husband.

She is survived by two sons, Todd Watts, LeRoy, Minn. and Troy Watts and special friend, Nicole Audemore, Riceville, Iowa; a stepson, Scott (Christine) Greenamayer, Orange County, Calif.; seven grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Toni Watts; and a brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Melodie Watts, of Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in February of 2003, her brother; John, and a step-daughter Kim.

Funeral services for Linda Lee Watts will be held at 2 p.m. Monday September 14, 2009 at the LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Burial will be in the LeRoy Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hindt Funeral Home on Sunday evening Sept. 13, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., September 13, 2009

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Selma Johnson Severson was born on October 14, 1883, on a farm near Northfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and resided in Northfield until 1902.

On October 14, 1902 she was united in marriage with Andrew Severson and made their home on a farm, near Adams, for 41 years. Later they moved to Adams where they resided for 37 years, until the time of her death. She died on April 22, 1966 at the age of 82 years, 6 months. She was a wonderful Christian mother and grandmother.

Surviving are one son, Arnold of Austin; six daughters: Mrs. Elmer (Myrtle) Hellickson, Hardy, Iowa; Mrs. Edwin (Daisy) Johnson, Adams; Mrs. Leonard (Ruby) Voigt, Lime Springs, Iowa; Mrs. Ralph (Marcelle) Voigt, Taopi; Mrs. Wilhelm (Vivian) Stenberg, Stewartville; 28 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren.

Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held April 25, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams; Rev. Wayne Quibell officiating. Adams Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased -- Elmer Hellickson, Wesley Johnson, Delbert Voigt, Wayne Voigt, David Voigt, and Dennis Stenberg.

[Austin Daily Herald - Wednesday, May 4, 1966]

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Belle Randena Strand was born on April 8, 1878,in Rock County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Gunhild Swain.

When a child, she moved with her parents to Worth County,Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On Nov. 1, 1905, she was united in marriage with Adolph Strand of Mitchell County, Iowa.

They moved to North Dakota and after 24 years, returned to Lyle.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers, and infant sister; her husband, who passed away on August 5, 1940.

Mrs. Strand made her home the past 18 years with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Blowers, 1402 6th St. NW. She was a member of Our Savior's Church, Lyle. She was a kind and loving mother, grandmother and friend, and will be sadly missed by all.

Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Walter (Inez) Blowers, Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Brox, St. Paul, Mrs. Oscar (Inga) Halvorson, Lyle; two grandsons, Robert Blowers, Austin, Larry Blowers, with the Air Force, stationed at Charleston, S.C.; two great-grandchildren, Angela Kay and Julie Ann Blowers; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Church, Lyle, on December 30, at 3 p.m. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, January 4, 1962]

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Mrs. John Speer, 87, died this morning at Riceville Hospital, Riceville, Iowa.

A resident of LeRoy, she is survived by six children, Harry and Elgar Speer, LeRoy; Mrs. Edward Rosenthal, Tripoli, Iowa; Mrs. John Lewison, Rose Creek; Mrs. Betty Finkleson, St. Paul; and Howard Speer, Brownsdale.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Martz Funeral Home, LeRoy.

Austin Daily Herald, Aug. 8, 1961

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Graveside services for Dayle Lynn Schreiber, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scheiber, 709 Hayes, were held this afternoon at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Rev. S. Schreitmueller officiated at the service.

Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The child died Wednesday at St. Olaf Hospital. He was one of twin sons born November 23, 1951.

Austin Daily Herald, November 28, 1952

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Mary M. Schneider was born at Adams, Minnesota, Nov. 16, 1899, the daughter of Richard and Mary McGreevy.

On June 29, 1920, she was married to J.F. Schneider and the early years of their marriage were spent in Elkton, Minnesota. In the early 1930's they moved to Adams, Minnesota, and she resided there at the time of her death.

Her late husband, J.F. Schneider, was president of the Farmers State Bank of Elkton, Elkton, Minnesota, and after his death in 1960, Mary M. Schneider succeeded him on the board of directors of the bank.

She passed away suddenly at her home in Adams, Minnesota, March 15, 1966, leaving to mourn her, five sons: John H. Schneider, David P. Schneider, Robert P. Schneider, Conrad J. Schneider, and Charles E. Schneider; and one daughter, Barbara Schneider Standal.

Funeral services were held March 18, 1966, at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, Minnesota, with Msgr. Raymond Snyder officiating. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery with Adams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 1966

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Shirley (Palmer) Duenow

ST. ANSGAR, IOWA - Shirley (Palmer) Duenow, 87, of St. Ansgar died on Friday, September 11, 2009, in Osage, Mitchell county, Iowa.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ansgar Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home of St. Ansgar is in charge of funeral arrangements; 641-713-4920.

Shirley was born on January 24, 1922 in Lyle, Minnesota, to Justus and Theressa (Nelson) Palmer. She was baptized on Oct. 7, 1923, in the Union Presbyterian Church. She attended grade school in Union Township and the St. Ansgar schools, graduating from high school in 1939. She was later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Shirley married Kenneth Duenow on Sept. 27, 1941, in the Immanuel Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. Paul Brammer with Gena Palmer and Mrs. Brammer as witnesses. Their daughter, Judith Kay, was born on March 21, 1943, and passed away on March 13, 1997.

Shirley was an active member in Lutheran Women's Missionary League in Immanuel and Trinity, Osage. She spent 11 years with the Mitchell County 4-H organization as a leader. She was an active member of the St. Ansgar Garden Club for 45 years and served as a flower show judge for 30 years. Mitchell County Fair superintendent of the Floral Hall was a 30-year activity.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of St. Ansgar; three grandchildren, Daniel of Strawberry Point, Iowa, Laurel Feldt and her husband, Spencer, of Osceola, Wisconsin, Kari Low of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Jack and Morgan Feldt; many nieces and nephews; one sister, Faye Dow, and husband of Torrance, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Judith Kay; and two sisters, Charlotte Haack and Peggy Ziebell.

[Published in the Globe Gazette online - 9/13/2009]

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Mark Steven Gardner, age 51, of Austin, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 at his home.

Mark was born July 20, 1958 to Kirk and Rose (Chapman) Gardner in Mower County. Mark was a car salesman and enjoyed camping, fishing, and refinishing furniture.

Survivors include a daughter: Nicole (Jake) Spence, Savage, Minnesota; one granddaughter, Alyssa; his mother, Rose Stundahl of Austin; three brothers: Randy Gardner and very special girlfriend, Mary Miller, Brian Gardner, David Gardner; one sister, Barbara (Dan) Maly, all of Austin; very special friend, Sue Pater, of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, Kirk Gardner; brothers, Michael and Larry Gardner; grandparents, Mercedes and Irvin Chapman, Ethel and John Gardner; stepfather, Melvin Stundahl; sister-in-law, Pat Gardner.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept.17, 2009 at Cornerstone Assembly of God with Pastor David Simerson officiating.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online - Sept. 17, 2009

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Veryl Evelyn (Christgau) Detwiler, 98, of Iowa City, Iowa, and Mesa, Arizona, died peacefully in her daughter’s Iowa City home on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 of complications due to multiple myeloma.

Veryl was born March 10, 1911 to Edwin Gottlieb Christgau and Nellie Hudson Christgau in Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota. Veryl attended grade school in Grand Meadow and was sent to high school in Austin at age 14. In Austin, she lived at Mrs. Terry’s rooming house with several other young women. At Austin High School she met Baird Detwiler and together they appeared in school plays, operettas and musical productions.

Following high school graduation, Veryl attended the University of Minnesota, where she majored in music education and was affiliated with Pi Beta Phi sorority. She left the university to work for her uncle in Washington, D.C. at the Anti-Saloon League for a short period of time.

On May 12, 1934 Veryl married Baird Edward Detwiler in Minneapolis. They lived in Austin for a number of years before moving to Janesville, Wis. While in Janesville, their two children were born: Joan Hudson and Stephen Baird. In 1950, the family moved to Iowa City for Baird’s insurance business.

Veryl first served as secretary for her husband’s business and later was secretary to Dr. Spence, chairman of the psychology department at the University of Iowa from 1961-64.

In 1968, Baird and Veryl moved to Mesa, Ariz. where Baird continued his insurance business and Veryl was secretary to the vice president and dean of the graduate school at Arizona State University in Tempe for 10 years. She retired in 1977, but continued volunteer activities.

Veryl is survived by her daughter, Joan Jehle; brother, Maynar (Judy); grandchildren: Susan Jehle (Chris Dautremont), Scott Jehle (Kelly), Jeffrey Detwiler (Jay); great-grandchildren: Lynn, Ryan and Erin Jehle, Ayden Detwiler; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Baird, in 1974; a son, Stephen, in 1976; parents, Edwin and Nellie; brother, Ronald, and his wife, Ellen; sisters-in-law Esther and Borghild; and brother-in-law, Douglas.

A memorial service will be held later this fall to celebrate the lives of Veryl, Baird and Stephen Detwiler. Graveside services will be held in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin in the Detwiler and Baird family plot. Memorials may be given in Veryl’s name to: The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, The Baird and Stephen Baird Detwiler Memorial Fund of the Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City Hospice, Caring Hands & More of Iowa City, Mercy Hospital Foundation for the Cancer Center of Iowa City or LEAF Fund-Friends of Hickory Hill Park.

Austin Daily Herald online - Sept. 17, 2009

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Mary Tancheff of Pahoa, Hawaii, died August 4, 2009 at Queens Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. She died of a sudden and severe infection after a valiant fight.

Known as “Mary Jane” while growing up in the Adams-Taopi area, she attended school at Sacred Heart, Adams then Adams High School. She went on to study at several colleges including the University of Minnesota. Mary married John Tancheff in December 1967. They raised five children in while living in Hope, Owatonna, Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They moved to the “Big Island” when John retired, and have lived in Pahoa for the last seven years.

Mary loved to travel and has been to more than four continents. She enjoyed vacation with her children and especially loved the arts of all types. Mary grew flowers and vegetables at her family’s home. Recent interests included drawing, painting, learning to play the recorder and improving her head stands.

A woman of strong faith, Mary began each day reading the Bible and prayers. She made daily entries into her faith journal and prayed for her family, friends and neighbors of all faiths. Her greatest love on Earth was her family. Her best traits are probably her perseverance and optimism. She is greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John Tancheff, Pahoa; and their five children: Shaun (Sarla) Tancheff, Wendy Tancheff and Tanya Tancheff of Breckenridge, Colorado, Nick Tancheff, Pahoa, Christopher Tancheff, Denver; one granddaughter, Indira Emma Tancheff, Breckenridge; siblings: Judy (Bob) Osmundson, Adams, Carol (Drew) Anderson, St. Paul, Arleen (Stan) Moren, Lakeville, Minnesota, Bob May, Stewartville, Minnesota, and Arlette (Ricardo) Kvam, Spring Valley, Minnesota.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Joline May; grandparents: Alois May, William and Mary Gerber, John and Emma Schaefer.

A Mass of Remembrance was held in Pahoa on Aug. 18 at Sacred Heart Church. The family may have a service on the mainland at a later date.

Austin Daily Herald online - Sept. 17, 2009

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Wayne Kenneth DeBoer, age 54, of Lyle, Mower county, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Mitchell County Regional Care Center in Osage, Iowa.

He was born March 29, 1955 to Kenneth and Dorothy (Higgins) DeBoer in Osage, Iowa. After graduating from Lyle High School in 1973, Wayne worked at Wilson Foods in Albert Lea for 17 years, IBM for 11 years and most recently at McNeilus in Riceville. A volunteer for the Lyle Fire Department for 22 years and on the Lyle City Council for six years, he loved golf, sports and was a Twins fan.

Survivors include his son, Dean DeBoer of Austin; a brother, Dwight (Melody) DeBoer of Lyle; a sister, Cheryl (Ed) Cimino of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces and nephews: Weston, Tyler, Amber, Adam, Nathan, Ryan and Kristine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy DeBoer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, rural Lyle, with Pastor Lydia Mittag officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Friday and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Six Mile Grove Cemetery. The organist will be Pam Sampson and soloist will be Bradley Nelson. Casketbearers will be Denny Helgeson, Steve Baumann, Burly Olson, Mike Taylor, Billy Smith and Darcy Strouf. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

The family prefers memorials to the Lyle Fire Department.

Austin Daily Herald online - Sept. 17, 2009

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Merle Irene (Graskamp) Rendahl, age 88, passed away Friday morning, September 11, 2009, at home in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her children close by.

Merle was born on August 13, 1921, the second of three daughters, to Frank and Mabel (Swenson) Graskamp, in Fountain, Minnesota.

Merle graduated from Preston High School in 1939 and later from Winona State Normal School with a two-year teaching degree.

On April 30, 1944, Merle married Raymond Rendahl. The couple lived in McAllen, Texas; St. Paul; and Ostrander, Minnesota before settling down in Austin. By this time, all three of their children (Roy, David, and Ann) had been born. One more move took them to their final family residence in Winona, Minn. Merle was a stay-at-home mother. She was a long-time member of Sons of Norway, and worked as an election judge on election days. She enjoyed baseball, especially the Twins, rummage sales and blackbirds.

She was known for giving out homemade bookmarks. Merle never had a bad word to say about anyone and she was cheerful and positive in all situations. She lived out her deep faith in all areas of her life. Merle was always quite involved in the Lutheran church. She made long banners that enhanced the sanctuary, drew large posters for special events, prepared communion as an altar guild worker, sang in the choir, attended every worship service available and participated in women’s circle meetings and other women’s group projects and events.

Merle became a widow shortly after she and Ray celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. She spent one more year in Winona, the next seven years in Clovis, California, and her final six years in Las Vegas.

Merle was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Donna Rustad and Helen Dunbar.

Merle is survived by her three children: Roy Rendahl of Las Vegas, Dave Rendahl of Visalia, Calif., and Ann Aakre of Selma, Calif. She is also survived by two grandsons, Ryan Rendahl and Matthew Rendahl of Visalia, Calif. Her cat, Sparkle, is missing her as well.

Two services will honor the life of Merle. A memorial service will be held at Reformation Lutheran Church in Las Vegas at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. A Funeral Service will be held at Central Lutheran Church in Winona, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26 with Pastor Jeff Franko officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 22, 2009

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