Barbara Jean (Hallman) Young, 69, of Austin, died of cancer Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at the Austin Medical Center.

Barb was born July 10, 1932, in Austin, the youngest child of Claude and Ellen (Anderson) Hallman.

She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Austin High School and Riverland Community College.

She married Lawrence Earl Young Oct. 9, 1950, at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin.

She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, an officer in the Austin Area Veteran's Council for 25 years and an active member in the Austin Cancer Support Group.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Young, Austin; daughter, Cindy Lohn, Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Hallman, Austin; sisters and brother-in-law, Lois and Chuck Voogd, Austin; Virginia Wilson, Austin; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Larry Dean Young; sisters, Ruth Hallman; Helen Swingen; Marian Hallman; Donna Simon; brothers, Harry Hallman; Richard Hallman; Paul Hallman; Ralph Hallman; and parents, Claude and Ellen Hallman.

Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Revs. Kristen Wee and Roberta Flood officiating.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. today at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, south of Austin.

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Vivian G. Anderson, 88, of Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at her home.

She was born Nov. 7, 1913, in Moscow Township, to Eric and Sarah (Mann) Lerum. She grew up in the Moscow Township area.

In 1933, she married Milfred E. Johnson of Hayward and they had four daughters. On Sept. 25, 1948, she married Irving A. Anderson of Austin. Together, they raised Vivian's four daughters and a granddaughter.

Vivian was an avid bridge player and member of the Ramsey Bridge Club. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin, St. Olaf Mission Circle, Y.W.C.A and the Senior Citizen Center. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Kenneth Anderson, Blooming Prairie; Gail and Ray Schmidt, Austin; Jeanine and Jerry White, Tulsa, Okla.; Cyrene and Jack Berthiaume, Austin; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Nelson, Blooming Prairie; brother and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Marian Lerum, Austin; Esther Lerum, Lyle; Lorraine Gullickson; brother-in-law, Richard Anderson, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993; daughter, Patricia; and brothers, Charles Lerum, Roger Lerum and Chester Lerum.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., today, Aug. 13, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 4 p.m., Wednesday, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Russell Wangen officiating. Casket bearers will be Steve Bartelt, Brian Srsen, Jim Drake, Nick Berthiaume, Dan Schmidt and Kevin Schmidt.

Interment: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at Fairview Cemetery, Oakland.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Memorials: To St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin or Fairview Cemetery Association, Oakland.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 13, 2002]

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Sylvia Rose Marie Baldus, 84, of Austin, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina.

She was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Marshall, to Henry George and Emma (Paradis) LaVallie. She completed eighth grade.

On May 25, 1940, she married Russell Ambros Baldus at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

Sylvia was a homemaker, a part-time wallpaper hanger with her sister, Laura Gilgenbach, and a caregiver to the elderly.

She enjoyed bowling, baseball games, football games, knitting, quilting and playing cards. She was a member of two 500 card clubs. She was the family historian for many years. One of her latest accomplishments was the completion of a quilt she and her mother had started in the 1940's.

Survivors include daughter, Darlene and Nick Hueser, Inver Grove Heights; sons, Richard and Bonnie Baldus, Ledyart, Conn.; Hector and Ginger Baldus, Burnsville; Lester and Sandy Baldus, Cottage Grove; Michael and Mary Baldus, Burnsville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Hector and Joyce LaVallie, Chula Vista, Calif.; Francis and Liz LaVallie, Woodbury.

She was preceded in death by her husband on June 17, 1976; son, Gary Baldus; grandsons, Dennis Baldus and Russell Baldus; sister, Laura Gilgenbach; brothers, Gordon LaVallie and Edward LaVallie.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, with a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 15, 2002]

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Marie R. Belden, 83, of Austin, died Friday, August 16, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

She was born June 22, 1919, in Adams, to Joseph and Margaret (Gilgenbach) Stephani. On Nov. 29, 1939, she married Chester Belden at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Marie was a homemaker.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marlene Belden, Austin; daughter, Helen Apold, Austin; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister-in-law, Florence Stephani, Austin; nieces and nephews.

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

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, with a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 7:30 p.m. wake service and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Richard Loomis officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

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Eloise R. Best, 82, of Austin, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home, Blooming Prairie.

She was born September 17, 1919, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Archie and Calla (Wilkins) Triggs. On June 28, 1947, she married John R. Best in Spring Valley. Eloise is a retired employee of Hormel Foods.

Survivors include husband, John Best, Austin; daughters, Gail and Jay Dorsett, Orange Park, Fla.; Lori and Michael Rockers, Little Rock, Ark.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joe Triggs and Ralph Triggs; sister, Betty Triggs.

Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m., today, Aug. 23, 2002, with a 5:30 p.m. rosary at the funeral home and Saturday at a luncheon following the service.

Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

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Lillian Dorothy Magnuson Braness, 84, of Austin, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

She was born Oct. 5, 1917, in Minneapolis, to Nels and Ellen (Fredrickson) Magnuson. She graduated from Webster, N.D. High School in 1934. She moved to Minneapolis where she held several jobs in the downtown Dayton's store, eventually becoming manager of the customer service department. In 1938, she married Leonard Braness, a barber in Minneapolis. He died Oct. 2, 1963. Lillian retired from Dayton's in 1987. A member of Central Lutheran Church, she worked for many years at the main reception desk on Sunday mornings. She moved to Austin in May of 1997 where she lived at the Cedars, the Catherwood, the Colony and Comforcare. She joined St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include nieces, cousins and her friends, Daniel and Kristin Wee, and their children.

Service: 11 a.m. memorial service, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, in Westby Chapel at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin.

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Lillian Dorothy Magnuson Braness, 84, of Austin, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

She was born Oct. 5, 1917, in Minneapolis, to Nels and Ellen (Fredrickson) Magnuson.

She graduated from Webster, N.D. High School in 1934.

She moved to Minneapolis where she held several jobs in the downtown Dayton's store, eventually becoming manager of the customer service department.

In 1938, she married Leonard Braness, a barber in Minneapolis. He died Oct. 2, 1963.

Lillian retired from Dayton's in 1987.

A member of Central Lutheran Church, she worked for many years at the main reception desk on Sunday mornings.

She moved to Austin in May of 1997 where she lived at the Cedars, the Catherwood, the Colony and Comforcare. She joined St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include nieces, cousins and her friends, Daniel and Kristin Wee, and their children.

Service: 11 a.m. memorial service, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, in Westby Chapel at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis or St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 23, 2002]

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Harry Lee Buxton died Oct. 15, 2001, at the age of 77, of complications associated with Parkinson's disease.

Mr. Buxton was born in Austin, Minn., in 1924, to Harry Irvin Buxton and Nina (Peak) Buxton.

He was graduated from Central High School in 1942, and entered service in the Army in 1943 (?) as a paratrooper and radio operator. After service in Italy, Mr. Buxton was captured by the German Army during the Normandy invasion (D-Day, June 6, 1944) and spent the remainder of the war in prisoner of war camps 7A and 7B until the British army liberated his camp in 1945.

After the war, Mr. Buxton worked in the defense industry at military bases in Renton, Wash., and for Boeing Aircraft, before going to work for the Civil Aviation Administration (later the Federal Aviation Administration) in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1953, working for the FAA until his retirement in 1979. He served first as an electronic technician and later as a supervisor of radio and radar installation and maintenance at air bases and airports throughout Alaska.

Mr. Buxton remained a resident of Alaska until his death last fall, involved in the outdoor activities which have drawn so many to Alaska, and participating in Veteran and American Ex-Prisoners of War circles.

Mr. Buxton is survived by a son, Zane Kelly Buxton (Karol) of Denver, Colo.; a granddaughter, Kristin Kelly Buxton of Hillsboro, Ore.; five sisters, Lorraine Sash of Brownsdale, Minn., Connie Peterson of Anoka, Minn. Hester Rhodes of Austin, Minn., Betty Srock of Crosby, Minn., and Edie (Don) Allan of North Bend, Wash.; a brother, David Buxton (Catherine) of Austin, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was married briefly to Kathryn Miller, but was divorced and never remarried.

Mr. Buxton enjoyed physical activities including hiking, cross-country skiing, and fishing, books and liberal ideas, and building and inventing. He patented a rotary engine in the 1960's, but never developed a full, working prototype.

Burial of his remains was in the Fort Snelling Military Cemetery in Minneapolis. Family will gather for a memorial service at the cemetery at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 6, 2002]

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Elsie M. Culton, 87, of Grand Meadow, formerly of Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at Meadow Manor Nursing Home.

She was born Dec. 13, 1914, in Walnut Grove, to Alfred and Nicolena (Hansen) Hemmingsen. They moved to Austin in 1930 and Elsie graduated from Austin High School in 1932.

On July 30, 1938, she married Harper Culton in Nashua, Iowa.

Elsie lived in Austin until June of 2001 when she moved to Meadow Manor Nursing Home.

She was a secretary at Hormel Foods until the couple had their two children. She then remained home.

She volunteered as secretary/ treasurer of Waterville Lake Association for 35 years. She also volunteered as Scout leader, at elementary schools and for the Hormel Historic Home for 30 years. She was a member of the Board of Directors at the Hormel Historic Home.

At age 60 she began to paint china. She sold hundreds of her art works.

Survivors include son, Bill Culton, Austin; daughter, Margie Culton, Austin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wally Hemmingsen, Austin; Roy and Mary Hemmingsen, Clearwater, Fla.; DeVonna Culton, Austin; sister, Lil Dugan, Pharr, Texas; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband in May 1988.

Visitation: One hour before the service on Tuesday at the mortuary.

Service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at the mortuary with Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 19, 2002]

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Thomas "Tom" C. Ekle, born May 30, 1951, in Lyle, Minn., passed away August 4, 2002. He is survived by his wife, K. Jeanne (Stanley); his daughters, Kristine and Lara; and sons, Ryan and Dillon, all of Colorado Springs; his parents, Charles and Carol (Oleson) Ekle of Lyle, Minn.; brother, Ted Ekle of Springfield, Ill.; and sister Paula Johnson of Brillion, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.

Tom graduated valedictorian from Lyle High School and attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He was married in January 1970 to Cheryl DeBoer of Lyle, Minn. After graduating summa cum laude with degrees in Economics and Accounting, Tom obtained his CPA and worked for Arthur Andersen in Chicago, Ill., then Dayton Hudson in Minneapolis, Minn.

In 1980, Tom and his family moved to Colorado Springs where he worked as assistant controller for AMI Industries. He worked his way up to CFO and, along with Jim McDougald (president) and Ed Osborne (vice president of engineering), became an owner of AMI in 1987. While at AMI Tom served on the Board of Junior Achievement and served on the vestry at St. Michael's. One of the many blessings of Tom's time at AMI was meeting and marrying Jeanne in October 1985. Jeanne and Tom would have celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary this year.

Tom resigned from AMI in 1998 and enjoyed four wonderful years of retirement. In addition to skiing, hiking, rafting, motorcycling and spending time with his family, he was treasurer at St. Michael's and secretary of his Bible Study Fellowship Men's Class. Bible study strongly renewed his faith in Christ and family.

Funeral services will be held at the Church of St. Michael the Archangel at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, with a luncheon following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memory contributions may be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 7400 Tudor Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 7, 2002]

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Atlanta May Fiksdal, 88, of Rochester, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at Seasons Hospice.

She was born July 31, 1914, in Oakland Township, to Herman J. and Inga (Sanderson) Bell. The family later moved into Austin where Atlanta grew up and graduated from Austin High School.

She worked in Austin until she married Edward Fiksdal on April 30, 1939, at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester. He died May 4, 2002.

The couple opened Fiksdal Flowers in 1947 and Fiksdal Motel in 1965.

Atlanta was active with her husband in the Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Boy Scouts and the Gamehaven Scout Council.

Survivors include daughter, Nancy (Charles) Linville, Ottumwa, Iowa; sons, Gary (Cory) Fiksdal, Rochester; Glen (Betsy) Fiksdal, Rochester; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

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

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester with the Rev. Gary Benson officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester.

Funeral Home: Vine Funeral Home, Rochester.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 19, 2002]

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Thomas W. Flannagan, 70, of Rice Lake Road, died Monday, Aug. 19, at his home.

He was born in St. Paul to John and Bernice Flannagan and grew up in Onamia, Minn. and Wahoo, Neb.

He received a B.A. Degree from the University of Minnesota in Psychology and his M.A. Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Mankato State University.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was the Executive Director of the Cedar Valley Rehabilitation Workshop in Austin for 12 years before moving to Duluth and becoming the Executive Director of Goodwill Industries where he worked for almost 20 years, retiring in 1997.

He was a national surveyor with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, based in Phoenix, Ariz.

He was a member of the Duluth Kiwanis Club and Ducks Unlimited and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Survivors include wife, Ann; children, Daniel Flannagan, St. Paul; William Flannagan, Duluth; John Flannagan, Minneapolis; Molly (James Chihak), Madison, Wis.; Susan Flannagan, St. Paul; two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Josephine Ida Wubben.

Service: A memorial service was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gnesen with the Rev. Fr. Jerome Weiss officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 22, 2002]

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Ruth Jane Folie, 61, of Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at her home.

She was born April 21, 1941, in Austin, to Herman and Mary (Miner) Olson.

She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1960.

On June 23, 1962, she married David Folie at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. They made their home in Owatonna for about one year before moving to Austin.

Ruth was employed at Country Side Inn and the Holiday Inn in housekeeping and for the past 12 years has worked as a clerk at HyVee.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church on Austin, where she served on the Altar Guild, WELCA and sang in the church choir.

She enjoyed going to auctions, collecting antiques, family fishing trips, motorcycle touring and crocheting.

Survivors include husband, David Folie, Austin; daughters, Lisa (Galen) Berg, Oakland; Penny (Sean) Gilson, Adams; seven grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Everett) Stundahl, Austin; Sue (Terry) Smith, Albert Lea; brother, David (Darla) Olson, Albert Lea; relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Harold Deye officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 19, 2002]

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John E. Hanson, 75, of Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

He was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Corning, to Archie and Hattie (Braaten) Hanson.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

On June 21, 1952, he married Addie Schaefer at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek.

John worked for Hormel Foods for 42 years and served as P-9 Union president from 1978 to 1980.

His hobbies included golf and woodworking.

Survivors include wife, Addie Hanson, Austin; sons, Daniel Hanson, Austin; John Jr. and Christine Hanson, Lakeville; Michael Hanson, Austin; daughter, Barbara and Dean Mattick, Austin; seven grandchildren; brothers, Harry and Lucille Hanson, Austin; Archie Hanson, Austin; sisters, Henrietta Greenameyer, Grand Meadow; Katie and Donald Burgess, Austin; Shirley and Gordon Saaranen, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

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

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., today, Aug. 26, 2002, with a 7 p.m. rosary and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father William Becker and Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 22, 2002]

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Ruth G. Hertle, 84, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, August 19, 2002, at the Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Mower county, Minnesota.

She was born Nov. 24, 1917, in Moscow Township, to Elmer and Lanie (Crosser) Hubbard. She attended school in Austin.

On Oct. 14, 1933, she married Alfred "Ted" Hertle in Austin.

They lived in Austin until they started farming in the Brownsdale and Waltham area where they farmed for 30 years. Ruth was employed at the Austin Country Club for 20 years as a cook. The couple retired from farming and moved back to Austin. In February of 2001, Ruth moved into Adams Assisted Living.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Austin and was a circle member.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Arnold and Evelyn Hertle, Rochester; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Lowell Sorg, Austin; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Elmer Hertle, Austin; sister-in-law, Evelyn Hertle, Austin; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1997, two sisters and three brothers.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., today, Aug. 21, 2002, at the funeral home and Thursday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at First United Methodist Church in Austin with the Rev. Patricia M. Toschak. Casket bearers will be Randy Hertle, Kevin Sorg, Michael Sorg, Mike Bartash, Clint Hertle and Earl Hagstrom.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 21, 2002]

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Mary A. Hobbs, 86, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at her home.

She was born Jan. 22, 1916, in Rose Creek, to Peter and Mary (Gilgenbach) Kirtz.

She attended school in Rose Creek.

She met Delbert Hobbs at the Rainbow Dance Hall in 1938. They were married Sept. 19, 1940, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

She was a retired employee of Hormel Foods and a lifelong member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Survivors include husband, Delbert, Austin; daughters, Joanne (Kenny) Knutson, Austin; Shirley (Bob) Heimer, Waukon, Iowa; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bernie Kirtz, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leo and John; sisters, Elizabeth Underdahl, Madeline Adams and Leona Keist.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, with a 4 p.m. CCW Rosary and 7 p.m. wake service and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father William Becker officiating. Casket bearers will be Scott Heimer, Marty Heimer, Tony Knutson, Joe Mohrfeld, Joel Anderson, Dean Burroughs, Jim Gelo and Steve Kiesau.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 5, 2002]

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Arthur L. Holdgrafer, 82, of Austin, died Friday, August 16, 2002 at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie.

He was born September 10, 1920, in Haverhill, Iowa to Charles Sylvester and Mary Magdaline (Neuroth) Holdgrafer. In 1927, the family moved to the Austin area where he attended school and worked on the family farm. In 1942, he entered the United States Air Force and served during WWII. Arthur began working for George A. Hormel in 1947 and worked there until 1978. In 1950, he married Regina Kortuem. They lived in Austin and were members of St. Augustine Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbue, Eagles and the American Legion.

Survivors include daughter Debra (Rick) Franz, Glendale, AZ; six grandchildren; brothers Harold Holdgrafer, Austin, Tony (Marion) Holdgrafer, Austin; sister Ethel Bellrichard, Austin; sister-in-law Luella Holdgrafer, Austin; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one brother and two sisters.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2002 at the funeral home with a 6:30 pm wake service and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 18, 2002]

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Kyle Christopher Jorgenson, 19, of Decorah, Iowa, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Winneshiek County Memorial Hospital, Decorah, of complications from cancer.

He was born May 4, 1983, to Gregg and Gwen (Jensen) Jorgenson in Charles City, Iowa.

He graduated from Decorah High School in 2002. He participated in many school activities.

He was a charter member of Decorah Covenant Church, was active in Young Life, Decorah Area Faith Coalition, several other youth church groups and was a board member of Decorah Covenant Outreach Committee. He had participated in several mission trips to the Czech Republic with his father.

Survivors include parents, Gregg and Gwen Jorgenson, Decorah, Iowa; sisters, Jill and Kyrie, Decorah, Iowa; grandparents, Gayler Jensen, Austin; Eugene and Betty Jorgenson, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, E. Audrey Jensen.

Visitation: There will be no visitation.

Service: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College with the Revs. Michael Blevins and Michael Blair officiating.

Interment: Private family interment at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lyle.

Funeral Home: Fjelstul Funeral Home, Decorah, Iowa.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 27, 2002]

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Gordon "Gordy" Paine Kaufmann, 78, of Austin, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at the Adams Health Care Center, Adams.

He was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Austin, to Gordon L. and Anne (Paine) Kaufmann.

He attended school in Austin and joined the United States Army on Dec. 14, 1942, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He served during World War II attaining the rank of Sergeant and was discharged on Oct. 16, 1945, from Camp Polk, La.

In 1945, he married Stella Lloyd. They lived in Iowa and Texas before their divorce.

Gordy worked for the Rock Island Railroad and Milwaukee Railroad.

On Aug. 15, 1964, he married Vera Forslund in Wells, where they lived until moving to Austin. Gordy moved to the Adams Health Care Center on July 3, 2001.

He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Past Commander of VFW Post 1216, Past President of AARP Cedar River Chapter 4093, Past Commander of DAV Arnold Brandt Post 27, American Legion Post 210 of Wells; A.A., D.A.R.E., TRIAD and the United Train Workers.

Survivors include sons, Mike (Mary) Forslund, College Park, Md.; Mark (Jody) Forslund, Austin; Steve (Mardelle) Armstrong, Des Moines, Iowa; Steve (Barb) Forslund, Olivia; Gordon J. Kaufmann, Mundelein, Ill.; daughters, Pat (Gary) Case, Tombstone, Ariz.; Sue (Les) Davis, Johnston, Iowa; Karen Kaufmann, Houston, Texas; Kathy Forslund, Roseville; JoAnn (Jim) Wilson, Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brother, Leon (Clare) Kaufmann, Houston, Texas; relatives and friends.

Visitation: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at the church.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Monson officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 1216 and American Legion Post 91.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To the Adams Health Care Center, Adams.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 28, 2002]

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Stanley Halbert Kvall, 71, of Grand Meadow, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

He was born Oct. 28, 1930, to Halbert Kvall and Marcella Octavia (Ostgard) Kvall in Grand Meadow and attended Grand Meadow Schools.

He worked for many different people and businesses in the Grand Meadow area including The Meadow Market for many years. He also worked with his brother at one of the area sand pits.

He enjoyed building projects which he would enter and display at the area fairs, winning several ribbons. He loved going for rides and enjoyed seeing all of the changes in the Grand Meadow area. He also enjoyed taking pictures.

Survivors include brother, James Kvall, Stewartville; sister and brother-in-law, Della and Gary Lund, Spring Valley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation: 6 to 8:30 p.m., today, Aug. 14, 2002, at the funeral home and Thursday at the chapel for one hour before the service.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, in the chapel at The Meadow Assisted Living Apartments in Grand Meadow with the Rev. Bernard Daiker officiating.

Interment: Bear Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Grand Meadow.

Funeral Home: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, Grand Meadow.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 14, 2002]

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Services for Roger Walter Lewis, 79, of Paris, Tennessee, and formerly of Austin, were held Aug. 6, 2002, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, where he was a member. He died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at his home.

Born Nov. 12, 1922, in Waltham, Minn., he was the son of Ralph Benjamin Lewis and Prudence Hagen Lewis, who preceded him in death. He was married Oct. 7, 1944, to Eileen Nolan.

Roger was a World War II Air Force Veteran. He retired from Hormel Co. in Austin and was currently employed at the Wal-Mart garden center in Paris.

Besides his wife, Eileen, he is survived by three daughters, Rita (Glenn) Herbert, Kathy (Robert) Gilbert, and Peggy Krauer; one son, Roger R. Lewis; two sisters, Judy (James) Nolan and Pat (Don) Johnson, both of Austin; two brothers, Vincent Lewis of St. Paul and Dale Lewis of Austin; eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Kris, Leslie and Sarah Herbert, Benjamin Gilbert, Natalie (Gilbert) Jensen, Melanie (Gilbert) Neilsen and James J. Krauer; and five great-grandchildren, Madalyn, Samuel, Alexis, Joseph and Elle.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil and Ross Lewis, and an infant daughter.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 21, 2002]

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Mildred Muriel Lonergan, 83, of Austin, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born June 2, 1919, to Harry and Jessie (Saxby) Learn in Dane County, Wis. She was a lifelong Austin area resident. She retired as a nursing assistant in pediatrics at St. Olaf Hospital in 1984 then drove part-time for Wilde Bus Service.

A member of Crane Community Chapel, she enjoyed working with children, traveling, crocheting, reading, watching television, doing crossword puzzles and walking.

Survivors include sons, Robert Lonergan, Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Lonergan, Austin; David (Lauren) Lonergan, West Lakeland Township; daughter, Mary Lonergan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene (Dale) Schmidt, Appleton; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harry Jr., Maurice and Donald; sisters, Margaret and Avis.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., today, Aug. 4, 2002, at the funeral home and Monday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 10 a.m., Monday, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Randy Petersen officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 3, 2002]

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Larry William McClain, 59, of Austin, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at Muse Norris Inpatient Unit.

He was born Oct. 6, 1942, in Albert Lea, to Silas W. and Amy (Gettis) McClain.

He graduated from the Forest City High School in 1960 and attended the Mason City Junior College.

He worked as a boiler operator at Wilson and Farmland Foods in Albert Lea and more recently for Hormel Foods in Austin. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Austin and the Elks Club.

Survivors include children, Lisa Ann Cox and Federiko Rendon, Austin; Dorothy Kennelly, Dewey, Okla.; Douglas Reinken, Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother, Amy Jamtgaard, Mason City, Iowa; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Rodney Carlson, Clear Lake, Iowa; Louanna and Steve Lahner, Clear Lake, Iowa; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., today, Aug. 22, 2002, at the funeral home and Friday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, at First Baptist Church in Austin with Pastor R. Allan Flint officiating.

Interment: Oakland Cemetery, Forest City, Iowa.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 22, 2002]

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Donald E. Mellem, 70, of Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Austin Medical Center.

He was born May 8, 1932, in Austin, to Carl O. and Gudrun O. (Jacobson) Mellem.

A lifelong resident of Austin, he worked at Hormel Foods Corporate office.

He belonged to St. Olaf Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir. He was a former member of Northwestern Singers and belonged to the Sons of Norway, Elks and American Legion.

Survivors include brother, Doris (Bob) Harber, Blooming Prairie; sisters, Carol Whalen, Austin; Beverly (Allan) Adamson, Minneapolis; Patricia (Irv) Johnson, Muskegon, Mich.; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Folken.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Barnett officiating.

Interment: Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery, rural Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To St. Olaf Lutheran Church, American Heart Association or American Legion Post 91.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 22, 2002]

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A. Daniel Miller, 79, of Austin died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at his home.

He was born July 21, 1923, in rural Austin, to Alex and Amanda (Bolstorff) Miller.

He graduated from Austin High School and served in the United States Army during World War II, receiving the Bronze Star and Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a fireman for the city of Austin for 23 years and was then named fire chief, serving until his retirement in 1993.

On Aug. 25, 1951, he married Joyce E. Thorpe in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Dan was a member of the Noon Kiwanis Club and the Elks Club.

He was an avid reader, enjoyed bicycling and doing crossword puzzles and watching wrestling on television.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Dana and Sue Miller, Austin; Daren Miller, Minneapolis; daughter, Tamara Christopherson, Albert Lea; four grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn LaDue, Rochester; Janet Miller, Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Phil and Richard; and sister, Tootie.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., today, Aug. 27, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Casket Bearers will be The Austin Fire Department Retired and Active Members.

Interment: 3:30 p.m. graveside service at Lansing Cemetery, Lansing, with Austin Post 91 American Legion in charge of military rites.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Memorials: To the donor's choice.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 27, 2002]

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Jennie Melvina Myers, 98, of Austin, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Austin Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 31, 1903, in Albert Lea, to John and Anne (Mikkelsen) Anderson. She graduated from Austin High School and Normal school and taught in a country school near Grand Meadow.

On Nov. 25, 1928, she married Harry W. Myers in St. Paul. She loved her flower gardens, houseplants, reading and hand-work.

She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and was active in the women's organizations.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Floyd Martell, Austin; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband on June 18, 1974; parents; brothers, Arnie, Otto and Alvin; and sister, Selma.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at the funeral home and Saturday at the chapel for one hour before the service.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Saturday, at St. Marks Lutheran Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Mannel officiating. Casket bearers will be Carol Anderson, Linda Anderson, Mary Leichtnam, Jean Ackland, Joan VanRipper and Kathie Helland.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 28, 2002]

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Major Oliver J. "Snapper" Nasby retired, U.S.A.F., age 78, of Liberty, Ill., died on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at 10:11 p.m. near Adams, Ill.

He was born June 21, 1924, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Oliver J. and Myrtle (Sether) Nasby, Sr. He lived with his parents in Austin, Minn., where he spent his early years.

He married Darlene Reich on Feb. 21, 1954, in Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, and she survives.

During World War II, Snapper flew in 30 missions over Germany. He was a Tail Gunner and flew B-17. His group of bombers was the first to fly over Berlin in the daylight. Following the war, he graduated from Austin Junior College and attended St. Olaf's College, both in Minnesota. He then went to Officers Training School for his pilots training. He re-enlisted and was a bomber pilot during the Korean War during which he participated in 30 missions and in the first non-stop jet crossing over the Pacific in August of 1952. In 1951, his aircraft was required to make an emergency landing at Baldwin Field, and it was here that he met Darlene Reich whom he married three years later. Snapper's awards and decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross with an Oak Leaf, Air Medal with a Silver Leaf, European Theater Operation Ribbon with two stars for Air Offensive and D-Day, and a Korean Service Medal with a U.N. Ribbon. He retired as a Major from the U.S. Air Force Nov. 30, 1966.

As a civilian, he worked for many years in the Service Department at Quincy Compressor and, until the time of his death, worked part-time at Wood Mart.

He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, where he was church treasurer for years.

Snapper was a great conversationalist and a master storyteller. His joys were his family and visiting with people. He and his wife enjoyed traveling.

In addition to his wife, Darlene, survivors also include two sons, Joel Oliver Nasby of Minocqua, Wis. and Eric Charles Nasby and his wife, Eve, of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Carla Cathryn O'Neil and her husband, Sean, of Silt, Colo.; a sister, Blanche "Toots" Furtney of Escondido, Calif.; three grandsons, Erik Joel Nasby and Trevor James Nasby, both of Minocqua, Wis., and Connor Patrick O'Neil of Silt, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, 823 Broadway, Quincy, Ill.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Air Museum in Duxford, England.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 7, 2002]

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The funeral for Bill Nason will be Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sargeant United Methodist in Sargeant with Pastor Jim Hodak, Pastor Dr. Donald Budd and Pastor Jerry Harris officiating. There will be no burial service.

Mr. Nason, 62, of Brownsdale, former printer and owner with his wife, of The Bargain Counter, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at the Austin Medical Center.

Bill was born on August 12, 1939, at the Nielson maternity Home in Hayfield, Minn. 10 days after his father, Clyde Nason passed away. He had a close, loving relationship with his mother Ruth, who married Elmer Heydt in 1941. Elmer was "Dad" in Bill's mind.

Bill attended school in Waltham and Hayfield. Upon graduation, he served his country in the Navy for two years. When he returned to Brownsdale, thoughts turned to love. He pursued and dated Barb Heydt, who was a sister of his friend, Phil. They married on Aug. 10, 1963.

Bill and Barb, along with Bill's uncle George, ran The Bargain Counter, which served the surrounding area, for more than 30 years. They lived and worked together during this time and still greatly enjoyed each other's company! Raising their children, Bret and Brenda, only enhanced their love for one another. They welcomed three grandchildren who were the light of their lives.

Bill had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease in 2002. Although the disease took the strength in his muscles and lungs, it couldn't take away his avid interest in Minnesota sports, his keen sense of humor or his enjoyment in the company of those who came to visit. Barb cared for him with a love and devotion unparalleled. To her it wasn't a burden; it was simply another way of loving him.

Survivors include his wife, Barb; son, Bret (Lisa) Nason, of Lancaster, Wis; and daughter, Brenda (Mike) Wellner, of Chanhassen, Minn.; grandchildren, Megan, Elizabeth and Ryan; his brother, Ken; and sisters, Mary and Myrl; and many other friends and family.

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

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the ALS Association, the Brownsdale Fire Department, or the United Methodist Church in Sargeant, Minn.

Blessed be his memory.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 5, 2002]

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Loretta I. Newman, 86, of Austin, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born Sept. 6, 1915, to Albert and Dena (Swanson) Holte in Austin.

In 1940, she married Floyd Hildreth in Austin and, after his death, Loretta married Harry Newman in 1963 in Minneapolis. A lifelong Austin resident, Loretta belonged to the Eagles, American Legion and Moose Auxiliaries. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and attending lutefisk dinners and auction sales.

Survivors include stepdaughter, Yvonne Rose, Nauvoo, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Anne Newman, Austin; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; sons, David and Paul; stepson, Leslie Newman; brother, James; granddaughter, Jolene.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, at the funeral home and Monday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m., Monday, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Don Deines officiating.

Interment: Midway Cemetery, Oakland.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 9, 2002]

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Loretta I. Newman, 86, of Austin, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born Sept. 6, 1915, to Albert and Dena (Swanson) Holte in Austin. In 1940, she married Floyd Hildreth in Austin and, after his death, Loretta married Harry Newman in 1963 in Minneapolis. A lifelong Austin resident, Loretta belonged to the Eagles, American Legion and Moose Auxiliaries. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and attending lutefisk dinners and auction sales.

Survivors include stepdaughter, Yvonne Rose, Nauvoo, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Anne Newman, Austin; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; sons, David and Paul; stepson, Leslie Newman; brother, James; granddaughter, Jolene.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., today, Aug. 11, 2002, at the funeral home and Monday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m., Monday, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Don Deines officiating.

Interment: Midway Cemetery, Oakland.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 10, 2002]

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Shirley Orr, 76, of Austin, died Thursday, July 30, 2002, at Sacred Heart Health Care Center.

She was born Jan. 14, 1926, in Austin, to John and Rose (Grimley) Cartwright.

On June 7, 1947, she married Robert Melvin Orr in Austin.

She was a retired employee of Hormel Foods.

Survivors include her husband; daughter and son-in-law Kim (Jerry) Reis; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jack Cartwright.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at the funeral home and Saturday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Petersen officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 1, 2002]

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Gladys Marie Osmundson, 69, of Adams, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital.

She was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Scottsbluff, Neb., to Gilman R. and Eva (Stoppler) Carlson. She was baptized at St. Agnes Church in Scottsbluff and graduated from high school at Dawson. She graduated from the St. Mary's School of Nursing and worked at St. Mary's Hospital, St. Olaf Hospital in Austin and the Adams Health Care Center.

On March 25, 1954, she married Harold M. Osmundson in Rochester.

Gladys was one of the founding members of the Adams Ambulance crew and was active with them for 17 years. She was a life member of the St. Mary's School of Nursing Alumna and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Jody Osmundson, Adams; Scott and Char Osmundson, LeRoy; three grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Violet Woolington, Pomona, Calif.; Evelyn and Cam Andre, Minneapolis; brother and sister-in-law, Gilman and Mary Carlson, Castleton, Va.; mother-in-law, Margie Osmundson, Adams; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donis and Bernie Hukee, Louisville, Ky.; Cleo Osmundson, Adams; David and Ardy Osmundson, Austin; Donna Osmundson, Adams; Diane and Robert Smith, Adams; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, with a 4:30 p.m. Rosary service and a 7 p.m. prayer service and on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Gregory Leif officiating.

Interment: Marshall Lutheran Cemetery, rural Adams.

Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home, Adams.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 8, 2002]

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Chris J. Peterson, 75, of Auburndale, Florida, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at IHS, Auburndale.

He was born Jan. 8, 1927, in Austin, Minnesota. He was a retired payroll clerk and was a worker for Florida Distillers Winery for 13 years. He lived in Auburndale, Fla. since 1971 and was a Methodist.

Survivors include wife, Betty Peterson, Auburndale, Fla.; sons, Brian Peterson, Lakeland, Fla.; Chris Peterson, Kissimmee, Fla.; Terry Peterson, Frenchtown, N.J.; daughter, Karen Stowell, Austin; seven grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Peterson, Winter Haven, Fla.; sister, Joyce Dulac, Auburndale, Fla.

Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at the funeral home.

Service: 10:30 a.m. graveside service, Wednesday, at Auburndale Memorial Park, Auburndale, Fla.

Interment: Auburndale Memorial Park, Auburndale, Fla.

Funeral Home: Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale, Fla.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 22, 2002]

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Max Scott, 81, of Onamia, formerly of Austin, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in Onamia.

He was born Nov. 15, 1920, in Austin, to James and Merl (Roberts) Scott.

On May 11, 1941, he married Elizabeth Wolfe at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin, where the couple lived.

In May of 1944, Max was called into active duty with the United States Navy where he served his country as a Fireman 1st Class on the USS Strong in the South Pacific. Max was honorably discharged from the Navy in January of 1946. After his military service, he returned to Austin where he and Elizabeth raised their family.

Max worked for over 40 years as a meat butcher for Hormel Foods Company.

The couple moved to the Mille Lacs Lake area upon their retirement.

Max enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing and playing cribbage.

He was a member of the Austin Vets Club, Onamia American Legion #395 and the Cedar Valley Conservation Club.

Survivors include wife, Elizabeth, Onamia; son, David Scott, Inver Grove Heights; daughter, Susan Scott, Woodbury; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, three sons and two granddaughters.

Visitation: One hour before the service on Saturday at the church.

Service: 11:30 a.m. memorial service, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Onamia with Rev. Richard Fitzer officiating.

Interment: Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral Home: Shelley Funeral Chapel, Onamia.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 9, 2002]

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David Alan Shatek, age 54, of Chaska, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, at his home.

Funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at The Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska, Minn., with the Rev. David Lechelt, of East Union Lutheran Church, Carver, Minn., officiating. Casket bearers were John Fahje, Dick Olson, Gary Beck, Steve Blake, Fran Christensen and Jack Preisen. Burial was at Augustana Lutheran Cemetery, Gibbon, Minn.

David was born December 6, 1947, in Austin, Minnesota, to William and Eva (Wilson) Shatek, one of five children. He was baptized and confirmed in Austin, and graduated from Austin High School. He served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1970.

On Sept. 4, 1976, David married Sheila Eaton in Victoria, Minn. David had been employed at Anchor Glass in Shakopee, Minn., for 36 years as a Mould Repairman. He has been a resident of Chaska since 1975 and a member of the Chaska American Legion. He loved hunting and fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents, special friend, Sheila Shatek; brother, George; sister, Dorothy.

Survivors include his children, Michele (Dean) Krippner of Hutchinson, Michael Miller of Chaska, Alan "Barney" Shatek of Chaska, Christopher Shatek of Minnetonka; brother, Dennis (Jill) Shatek; sister, Cindy Shatek of Chaska; and five grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska, Minn.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 6, 2002]

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Adeline (Balentine) Sumner Staples, 84, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at her home.

She was born Sept. 20, 1917, in Webster City, Iowa, to Roy and Gladys (Matthews) Balentine.

She attended school in Alden, Iowa, graduating in 1935.

On June 13, 1938, she married Roy Sumner in Webster City, Iowa. They farmed in that area until moving to Brownsdale in 1948 where they farmed until Roy's death on June 14, 1953.

Adeline worked at Olson's Corner Grocery until she married Clarence Staples in 1956 and moved to Stewartville. They later divorced and Adeline moved to Brownsdale where she worked as a meat wrapper at Brownsdale Meat Locker.

A member of Brownsdale United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday School and was active in the women's circles.

She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, embroidering, watching birds, playing cards, puzzle books, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling.

Survivors include son, Larry (Bonnie) Sumner, Waltham; daughters, Rita (Robert) Luthe, Brownsdale; Marla (Robert) Ohm, Sparta, Wis.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Roy (Mary) Balentine, Alden, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husbands.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., today, Aug. 22, 2002, at the funeral home and Friday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Brownsdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Hodak officiating. Casket bearers will be Kari Arndt, Teri Sunderman, Kraig Luthe, Kirk Luthe, Adam Ohm and Landon Ohm.

Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald -- August 22, 2002]

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Pearl Suckow, 61, of Twin Falls, Idaho, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday Aug. 1, 2002, at the Latter-day Saints (LDS) Hospital in Salt Lake City.

She was born on June 3, 1941, in Red Wing, to Russell and Margaret (Peterson) Sharp.

She was irrepressible, irreplaceable and cherished as a mother, grandmother and sister. She showed courage and strength in her battle with cancer. She spent her professional life caring for others and her personal life living for her children.

Survivors include her six children, William (Jeanette) Suckow of Fairmont, Julie (Greg) Larsen of Iona, Idaho, Robin Eschenburg of Twin Falls, Idaho, Scott Suckow of Rochester, Tammy (David) Shauan of Salt Lake City, Utah and Todd (Susan) Suckow of Elgin, Minn., 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson and her loving and supporting brother, William (LaVonne) Sharp of Hager City and sister, Gail Schellinger of Fort Worth, Texas.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel with Rev. Diane Harvey officiating. Burial will be in the Trenton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

[Austin Daily Herald -- ca. August 6, 2002]

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