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Mower County Obituaries
Part 123
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Paul E. Brown 1940-2003
Paul E. Brown, 62, of Austin, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.
He was born Dec. 10, 1940, to Walter P. and Margaret E. (Noble) Brown in Austin.
A lifelong Austin resident, Paul married Judith Johnson on March 14, 1963, in Omaha, Neb. He was employed by Farmstead Foods in Albert Lea for 27 and a half years. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include wife, Judith Brown, Austin; son, Kent Brown, Austin; brother, Jack (Shirley) Brown, Omaha, Neb.; mother-in-law, Geneva Johnson, Austin; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruby.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 9, 2003, at the funeral home and Monday at the church for one hour before the service.
Service: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Kristin K. Wee officiating.
Interment: Grandview Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 8, 2003
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Vernon L. Gosha1925-2003
Vernon L. Gosha, 77, of Austin, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Austin Medical Center.
He was born April 5, 1925, in Taopi, to Joseph and Winnifred (Stern) Gosha.
He graduated from Austin High School in 1943 and served in the Army from June 30, 1943 to April 23, 1946. On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Jean E. Ross at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin.
Vernon attended Austin Junior College and was employed as a foreman for 29 years with the Hormel Foods Corporation, until his retirement in 1986.
He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where he was a longtime choir member. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW and had served on the YMCA board of directors. He enjoyed woodworking and home improvement projects along with reading, puzzles and computers.
Survivors include wife, Jean Gosha, Austin; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Gosha, Austin; Craig Gosha, Minneapolis; Douglas Gosha, Rochester; Thomas Gosha, Austin; daughter, Mary Gosha, Rochester; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Delores Gosha, Rochester; niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Gosha.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 3, 2003, at the funeral home and Tuesday at the church for one hour before the service.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Barnett officiating.
Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.
Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.
Memorials: To St. Olaf Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 3, 2003
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Harold C. Hoyum 1917-2003
Harold C. Hoyum, 85, of Austin, formerly of rural Viroqua, Wis., died
Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at the Comfort Care Good Samaritan Center, Austin.
He was born in Sterling Township, Vernon County, Wis., on Oct. 24, 1917,
to Thrond and Maria (Forde) Hoyum.
He married Jean Vance on Sept. 25, 1940. They farmed on Dach Ridge near
Viroqua, Wis. for many years. Jean preceded him in death on May 8, 1992.
In October 1996, Harold married Margaret Campbell. They made their home
in Austin. He was a loving husband who loved to travel and dance.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Austin; daughter, Joyce (Alan)
Solverson of Viroqua, Wis.; sons, Terry (Lori) Hoyum of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Robert (Barbara) Hoyum and Gary (Sharon) Hoyum, both of Viroqua, Wis.; step-daughters, Gail (Steve) Herschman of Gibbon, Cheryl (Allen) Robinson of Pine City, and Diane Tomkins of South St. Paul; grandchildren, Denise (Douglas) Bolstad of Viroqua, Wis., Chris (Charmin) Solverson of Stoughton, Wis., Sherri (Steven) Johnson of Chandler, Ariz., Craig Solverson of Viroqua, Wis., Jennifer Hoyum and fiance Jammie Miller of Viroqua, Wis., Lisa (Dave) Kowalczyk of Milwaukee and Chad (Kari) Hoyum of Viroqua, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Kristen and Trevor Bolstad, Rourie and Neo Solverson; step-grandchildren, Cassie and Zachary Herschman of Gibbon, Chris (Rhea) Haffner of St. Paul Park, Tom Haffner of Shoreview, and Kevin Tomkins of South St. Paul; step-great-grandchildren, Alex and Emily Haffner; brothers, Fredrick (Carol) Hoyum of Westby, Wis., Norman (Lillian) Hoyum ofCedar Rapids, Iowa and Edwin (Iva) Hoyum of Rockford, Ill.; sisters, Mabel Oliver of Stoddard, Wis. and Helen Emerson of Sun City, Ariz.; brothers-in-law, Carl Oliver and Noel Nelson both of Viroqua, Wis.; sisters-in-law, Janette Vance of West Salem, Wis., and Leola Vance of Modesto, Calif.
In addition to his first wife, Harold was preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl Hoyum; granddaughter, Deanne Solverson; sisters, Gertrude Oliver and Evelyn Nelson; brothers-in-law, Virgil Vance, Kenneth Vance, Vernon Vance and Arnold Emerson; sister-in-law, Mearl Vance; and step son-in-law, William Tomkins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at the Viroqua Church of Christ. Pastor Ron Ahlgren will officiate with burial in the Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call at the Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday after 1 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Viroqua Church of Christ, Austin Medical Center Hospice or the Gundersen Lutheran Cancer Center in LaCrosse.
Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 10, 2003
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William D. Nargan1930-2003
William D. Nargan, 64, of Rochester, died Jan. 31, 2003, at his home.
He was born April 3, 1938, in Austin.
On Nov. 23, 1957, he married Alice "Dutch" Berg in Binghamton, N.Y. They
moved to Rochester in 1958.
William was a procurement engineer for IBM. He was a member of NRA and
enjoyed woodcarving, motorcycles, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include children, Cher (Bob) Myer, Cedar; Wendy (Mark) Peterson,
Rochester; John (Andrea) Nargan, Mission Viejo, Calif.; Jan (Cory) Dahlstrom,
Champlin; Scott Nargan, Burnsville; eight grandchildren; mother, Marie
Nargan, Austin; sister, Trudy (Bernie) O'Neill, Austin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 9, 2002, and one daughter.
Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.
Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at the funeral home with Revs. Mark and Kym Johnson officiating.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Macken Funeral Home, Rochester
Memorials to: Alpha 1 Association, 8120 10th Ave. South, Suite 549, Minneapolis, MN 55431.
Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 4, 2003
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Joyce Lois (nee Sayles) Schwartz1929-2003
Joyce Lois Schwartz, age 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, of Austin passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Methodist
Hospital.
She was born Feb. 15, 1929, in Austin, Minn. to Carleton and Helen
(Bolduan) Sayles. A graduate of Austin High School, she was married to
Lawrence on June 19, 1948, at Queen of Angels Church in Austin. She
devoted her life to being a loving, caring mother and wife. She will
be forever missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at 11 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Fogal officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. and on Wednesday at St. Edwards Catholic Church one hour before the service. Organist will be Leona Miller. Soloist will be Sue Viehauser. Casket Bearers will be Jeff Daily, Brian Daily, Jennifer Tilford, Bill Tilford, Mark Schwartz, Kristine Schwartz, and Kerri Schwartz.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Schwartz of Austin; daughter, Joann Enright of Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, James Schwartz of Albert Lea, David (Denise) Schwartz of Newport, Minn., John (Jennie) Schwartz of Willmar, Minn.; grandchildren, Jeff Daily of Austin, Brian Daily of Richfield, Minn., Jennifer (Schwartz) Tilford of Rochester, Minn., Mark Schwartz of Blooming Prairie, Kristine Schwartz of Newport, Minn., Kerri Schwartz of Newport, Minn.; sister, Elaine (Leonard) Harber of Austin; brother-in-law, Charles (Roberta) Schwartz of Rose Creek; sisters-in-law, Rita (Lynn) Deremer of Austin, Muriel Sayles of Blooming Prairie; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Memorials to the American Cancer Association or the American Lung Association.
Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 4, 2003
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Erma Marie (nee Johnson)
WILSON 1915-2003
BURIAL AT EVANGER CEMETERY
Erma Marie Wilson, 87, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Field Crest
Care Center, Hayfield.
She was born April 1, 1915, to Oscar and Louise (Martin) Johnson in
rural Hayfield. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield
and confirmed at Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant.
On Aug. 24, 1934, she married Walter M. Wilson at Evanger Lutheran
Church, where she was a member. They had seven children. Erma was a lifelong resident of the Hayfield and Dexter areas.
Survivors include daughters, Barbara (Theo) Von Vooren, Schoten, Belgium; Bonnie (Larry) Spone, Willowbrook, Ill.; sons, Bob (Betty) Wilson, Dexter; Dallas (Verna Mae) Wilson, Longmont, Colo.; David (Suzanne) Wilson, Hudson, Wis.; sister, Ellen (Spencer) Wilson, Hayfield; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Curtis and Charles Wilson; brothers, Lester, Harley, and Stacy Johnson.
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at the funeral home and Saturday at the church for one hour before the service.
Service: 10:30 a.m. memorial service Saturday at Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant with Rev. Douglas Westerlund officiating.
Internment: Evanger Lutheran Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield.
Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 6, 2003
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Michael C. Bauer1948-2003
Michael Clarence Bauer, 54, of Austin, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Austin Medical Center.
He was born March 29, 1948, in Faribault, to Clarence (Lucky) and Ina "Anne" (Barc) Bauer.
Survivors include his wife, Lavinda Bauer, Austin; sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Anne Bauer, Rose Creek; Ashley Bauer and Angela Tabor, Austin; daughters, Jammie Bauer, Austin; Hilary Bauer, Austin; nine grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Stanley and Jodi Bauer, Flippin, Ark.; Ricky Bauer, Owatonna; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda and Gary Balfe, Albert Lea; Janet Bauer, Owatonna; Cindy Mathews, Blue Lake, Calif.; family and friends.
Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the funeral home and Sunday at the church for one hour before the service.
Service: 2 p.m. Sunday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle with Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Austin.
Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.
Austin Daily Herald, March 28, 2003
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Robert L. Christopherson 1928-2003
Robert L. Christopherson, age 75, of Cohasset, Minn. died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.
He was born Feb. 5, 1928, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. to Olaf and Dorothy (Winkels) Christopherson. In 1946, he graduated from Pacelli High School and began employment at George A. Hormel & Co. in Austin, Minn.
On Sept. 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Daily in Austin, Minn.
Robert was federalized into the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received an Honorable Discharge in May of 1952. At that time, he returned to his employment with the Hormel Co. where he remained for the next 42 years. He was blessed with six wonderful children. Bob was an active member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Austin, Minn. and also a member of Minnesota Concerned Citizens for Life.
In 1991, Bob and Bev moved to northern Minnesota to live out their retirement years. Bob enjoyed gardening, walking in the woods and playing with his grandchildren. His concern for others was always apparent and his quick wit will be deeply missed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother and one grandson.
He is survived by his wife: Beverly; three daughters: Cathy Battles of Faribault, Minn., Mary (Tom) Jones of Cohasset, Minn., Judy (Marc) Busker of Belle Plaine, Minn.; three sons: Dave, John (Jude) and Bob (Ha) Christopherson, all of Maple Grove, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister: Betty Wagner of Austin, Minn.; three brothers: Bill (Mary) Christopherson of Austin, Minn., David (Margaret) Christopherson of Long Meadow, Mass., Michael (Neita) Christopherson of Hutchinson, Kan.
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2003, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Cohasset, Minn. Rev. Fr. Bruce Engen and Rev. Fr. Roman Spors will officiate.
Graveside Services: will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minn.
Arrangements By: Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Minn.
Austin Daily Herald, March 4, 2003
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Frances Bridget (nee Tuite)
Coleman 1913-2003
Frances Bridget Coleman, 89, formerly of Austin, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Shorewood Place, Rochester.
She was born Dec. 5, 1913, in County Monahan, Ireland, to Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Kelly) Tuite.
On June 14, 1947, she married John Patrick Coleman in Peterborough, England. He died July 13, 1991. Frances worked as a registered nurse.
Survivors include her children, Peter (Margaret) Coleman, Rochester; Maureen (Ron) Halverson, Plymouth; Margaret (Richard Haines) Coleman, Seattle, Wash.; Ann (Ron) Clark, Cold Spring; Jim (Jody) Coleman, St. Paul; eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Larry and John; sisters, Norah and Rita.
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2003, with a 5 p.m. wake service and a 7 p.m. CCW rosary and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father William Becker and Father Paul Nelson officiating. The casket bearers will be Jason Halverson, Emily Eytcheson, Elizabeth Coleman, Kate Clark, Dan Clark and Matthew Haines.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.
Austin Daily Herald, March 20, 2003
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Donald T. Enright 1918-2003
Donald T. Enright, 84, of Austin, died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at his home.
He was born July 23, 1918, in Rose Creek, to Emmett and Amelia (Schu-macher) Enright.
On June 21, 1944, he married Rosina Fasbender. She died Jan. 25, 2001.
Don was a retired employee of Hormel Foods.
Survivors include sons, James Enright, Elk River; Dennis Enright, Bemidji; Richard (Cecelia) Enright, Austin; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Dale (Louise) Enright, Austin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and one sister.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 11, 2003, and Wednesday for one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Father William Becker officiating. The casket bearers will be John Corbin, Jodi Enright, Mike Enright, Keith Enright, Chris Enright and Larissa Enright.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.
Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.
[Austin Daily Herald]
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Michael P. Finbraaten 1963-2003
Michael P. Finbraaten, age 40, of Adams, died from complications due to a farm accident on Saturday, March 22, 2003, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
He was born Feb. 20, 1963, in Rochester, Minn., to Robert and Mary (Scharberg) Finbraaten. He graduated from Southland High School in 1981 and from Mankato State University in 1985. He returned home where he began working for the Farmers State Bank of Adams and Rose Creek. He also continued to farm on his family farm.
After an extensive courtship, he married Sue Golombowski on July 16, 1994, in Johnsburg, Minn. In 1996, Michael became president and majority owner of the two branches of the bank.
He was a member of the Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams and served on the church board, a board member of the Mower County United Way, a member of the Cattlemen's Association, and served as a volunteer fireman for the Adams Fire Department. Mike was involved in many things: lead singer for the group "The Bankers," a member of "The Traveling Idiots," "The Great 8," and was part owner of the "Schafinski" Pontoon.
He loved his wife and kids, his cows, running, and farming. He was generous, quick-witted, and a friend to all.
The family requests that people wear casual and "fun" attire to the funeral service at the church and in lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Mike Finbraaten Scholarship fund.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at Little Cedar Lutheran Church with the Rev. Shari A. Mason and the Rev. Gregory Leif officiating. Interment will be in the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday one hour before the service.
Pianist will be Laura Freund. Casket bearers will be the members of The Great 8: Douglas Finbraaten, Steve Golombowski, David Golombowski, Kevin Blake, Mark Reinartz, Jim Douty and Ron Koenigs.
Michael is survived by his wife: Sue (Suzanne) Finbraaten of Adams, Minn.; son: Nick Finbraaten of Adams, Minn.; daughter: Meg Finbraaten of Adams, Minn.; parents: Robert and Mary Finbraaten of Adams, Minn.; sister and brother-in-law: Ruth and Cole Carson of Fairbanks, Alaska; brother: Douglas Finbraaten of Robbinsdale, Minn.; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Stephen and Colette Golombowski of Johnsburg, Minn.; nieces and nephews.
Austin Daily Herald, March 25, 2003
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L. Maxine (nee Seavey) Garriott 1913-2003
L. Maxine Garriott, 89, formerly of the Austin and Blooming Prairie
areas, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at a nursing home in San Rafael,
Calif.
She was born Sept. 26, 1913, in Austin, to Sam and Ella (Josephson)
Seavey of rural Blooming Prairie.
Survivors include daughter, Bernice Rehnen, Larkspur, Calif.; sister,
Gladys Peterson, Blooming Prairie; cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlo; son-in-law, Jim Rehnen; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Opal Seavey; and brother-in-law, Marion Peterson.
Service: Memorial services will be at a later date.
Interment: In Tracy, Calif.
Memorials: To Bernice Rehnen, 11 Eden Lane, Larkspur, CA 94939.
Austin Daily Herald, March 12, 2003
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Edythe P. Gemmel 1902-2003
Edythe P. Gemmel, 100, of Austin, formerly of San Diego, Calif., died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at Austin Medical Center.
Edythe was born October 5, 1902, in Austin Township, Mower County, the
daughter of Arthur and Fannie (Durst) Gemmel. She attended the Cedar City
School and Austin High School. While in Austin she worked at Chuck's
Grocery, the Albert Thoms Department Store and Mix Cleaners. On Jan. 4,
1936, she moved to Phoenix, Ariz., with Verna Cory and then on to San
Diego, Calif., in 1945. While in San Diego, she worked as a civilian
employee of the U.S. Navy for 29 years, retiring on June 19, 1970. In
1992 she moved to St. Paul's Villa retirement community. Following her
100th birthday in October 2002, she returned to Austin to be near her family.
Edythe had a great love for children and said her only disappointment in life was not being allowed to adopt a child as a single person.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by sister-in-law, Melda Gemmel, Austin; nieces and nephews; special friend, Marge Bardsley, San Diego, Calif.; and a host of their friends in San Diego.
Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003, at the cemetery with the Rev. Patricia M. Toschak officiating.
Interment: Cedar City Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
Austin Daily Herald, March 29, 2003
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Lillie M. (nee Muffley) Gordon 1916-2003
Lillie M. Gordon, 87, of Austin, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at the Austin Medical Center.
She was born March 7, 1916, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Stella (Dunlop)
Muffley. She graduated from East Stroudsburg High School.
In 1936, she married Arthur S. Gordon. Lillie worked as a floral designer for Bender Gardens and Howells Greenhouses in Pennsylvania. She worked as an assembler for GE. She also worked some time as a secretary.
She liked spending time with her family, plants and flowers, and playing cards.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Marie Gordon, Austin; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Jess and Betty Muffley, Stroudsburg, Pa.; Fran Muffley, Geneva, N.Y.; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the mortuary with a 6:15 p.m. Prayer Service with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating.
Interment: Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.
Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2003
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Irene Mae (nee Foster) Graham 1925-2003
Irene Mae Graham, 77, of Lake Mills, Iowa, formerly of the Grand Meadow area, died Monday, March 3, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Mason City, Iowa.
She was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Dexter Township to William and Ida (Braaten) Foster. She was raised and attended school in the Sargeant area and was confirmed in the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church.
She married Henry Vogelsang and later divorced. She was then married to Harold Graham and they were later divorced.
Irene managed a fruit stand in the Clear Lake, Iowa area and owned a fruit stand in Manly, Iowa. She also worked as a housekeeper and a homemaker. She enjoyed country western music, baking donuts and peanut butter cookies and her family.
Survivors include brothers, Louis (Shirley) Foster, Grand Meadow; Herman (Mabel) Foster, Austin; David (Gail) Foster, Alaska; sisters, Wilma (Harold) Smith, Faribault; Bernice Mead, Austin; Viola (Francis) Moran, Austin; Alice Fossey, Austin; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers-in-law.
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. today, March 6, 2003, at the funeral home.
Service: A private committal service will be held Friday at the Grand Meadow Cemetery in Grand Meadow with the Rev. Bernard Daiker officiating.
Funeral Home: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, Grand Meadow.
Austin Daily Herald, March 6, 2003
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Lester Henry Green1917-2003
Lester Henry Green, 85, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at Season's Hospice, Rochester.
He was born April 21, 1917, in Mora, to Hiram and Edith (Richardson) Green. He was raised in Mora and later moved to the Austin area.
On May 27, 1939, he married Ellen M. Bates in Austin.
Lester retired from Hormel Food Corporation after 37 years of employment. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Austin. He served in the Navy during World War II. Lester enjoyed farming, fishing, flowers and NASCAR racing.
Survivors include son, Jack (Betty) Green, Austin; daughter, Janet (Lyle) Engelhardt, Austin; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Pat (Dorothy) Green, Vandalia, Ill.; sister, Florence (Ervin) Botkins, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers and one son.
Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. today, March 24, 2003, at the funeral home and Tuesday at the church for one hour before the service.
Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Austin with Rev. Leland Bissinger officiating.
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery with military honors by the Hayfield American Legion Rothie Post #330.
Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Brownsdale.
Austin Daily Herald, March 24, 2003
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LaVonne Harriet (nee Gulbranson)
GRONSETH 1930-2003
LaVonne Harriet Gronseth, 72, of Brownsdale, died Tuesday,
March 25, 2003, at Season's Hospice, Rochester.
She was born May 5, 1930, to Haven and Myrtle (Fosse) Gulbranson in
Vernon Township.
On Feb. 28, 1953, she married Wallace Gronseth in Hayfield. LaVonne was
a life long resident of the area. She was a library assistant for the
Brownsdale Elementary School, a member of Evanger Lutheran Church and
the Evanger Ladies Aid. She loved family and flowers.
Survivors include her husband, Wallace Gronseth, Brownsdale; daughters,
Wallene (Marty) Stubstad, Rochester; LaMae (Joel) Fritze, Hayfield; Diane
(Kevin) Peterson, International Falls; Dawn (Jeff) Haugen, Cannon Falls;
and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and first husband, Archie
Gronseth.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2003, at the funeral home and
Saturday at the church for one hour before the service.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant
with Rev. Todd Hawkins officiating.
Interment: Evanger Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sargeant.
Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield.
Memorials: To the Cancer Society or to Evanger Lutheran Church.
Austin Daily Herald, March 27, 2003
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Elizabeth M. (nee Weicherding) Haeny 1912-2003
Elizabeth M. Haeny, 90, of Austin, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at the Austin Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 9, 1912, in Sleepy Eye, to John and Susan (Ludwig) Weicherding.
She married Elmer G. Haeny at St. Mary's Church in Sleepy Eye. They later moved to Austin.
Elizabeth was a wife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and baking, often sharing her bread with neighbors and friends. She enjoyed her card and birthday clubs. Although she had 12 grandchildren, many other young people called her "Grandma." Her children and grandchildren visited often.
Elizabeth was a longtime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was active in her church unit.
Survivors include sons, Richard (Barb) Haeny, San Antonio, Texas; Robert (Betty) Haeny, Sauk Rapids; Steven (Suzie) Haeny, Sauk Centre; daughters, Susan (Michael) Whalen, Edgewood, Ky.; Mary McAlister, Austin; Kathleen Haeny, Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter-in-law, Lynn LaPlant, Tucson, Ariz.; son-in-law, Dennis Dalen, New Hope; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and one sister, her husband; daughter, Barbara Haeny; granddaughter, Lisa Whalen; and a great-grandson.
Visitation: One hour before the service at the church on Thursday.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home
Memorials: To the American Cancer Society or St. Augustine Catholic Church.
Austin Daily Herald, March 11, 2003
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