Paula Jean (Heard) LaPanta died unexpectedly on Dec. 25, 2009.

Paula was born July 24, 1951 in Austin to Merle and Eileen Heard.

She was united in marriage on June 19, 1976 to Terry Lapanta in Minneapolis. Paula worked at US Bank for more than 30 years and was a volunteer at the Humane Society. Everyone who knew her loved her dearly. She will be tremendously missed.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Terry; son, Tony (Amanda) LaPanta, daughter, Lisa Lapanta, granddaughter, Laura, all of South St. Paul, Minn.; siblings, Kay Heard, St. Paul, Minn., Rick (Jackie) Heard, Rapid City, S.D., Darol (Sandy) Heard, Austin, Suz (Pete) Gill, Eden Prairie, Minn., Scott (Suzanne) Heard, Minneapolis, Sheila(Tracy) Harrington, Austin; also many nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

Please make donations to the Humane Society of Minnesota in lieu of flowers.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009

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Thomas Fisher, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher, of Ashton, Iowa, was killed in a car accident, Saturday night, near Ashton.

The Fishers are former residents of Brownsdale.

Surviving are his parents; three sisters: Debra, Becky and Kimberly; a brother, Timothy.

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Frank Copp, age 70, died this morning at his home at 307 1st Ave. NW.

Surviving are his widow, Sally; a son, Donald Copp, Phoenix, Arizona; three sisters: Mrs. Ben (Minnie) Cafourek, Mrs. William (Lillian) Cafourek, and Mrs. Louis (Jessie) Kycek, London; and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, March 21, 1966 ]

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Ruth Rowland Sparks was born January 12, 1885, to Mace and Margaret Rowland at Granger, Missouri, where she attended school and grew to womanhood. She joined the Methodist Church at an early age.

She was united in marriage with Gilbert Sparks on January 27, 1909, at Memphis, Missouri. To this union were born two sons, Arthur and James. They farmed for several years in southern Iowa, moving to Mower County, Minnesota in 1922. In 1946, they again moved to southern Iowa and in 1960, they moved to Waltham, Minnesota.

After a lingering illness, she passed away at Meadow Manor Nursing Home, Grand Meadow, Minnesota, on Friday, March 11, 1965, at the age of 81 years, 1 month, 29 days.

She is survived by her husband, Gilbert; two sons, Arthur of Sargeant and James of Brownsdale; eight grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Rowland, Sumner, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandchild, and four brothers.

Funeral services were held at 2 p m. Monday, March 14, 1966, at the Sargeant EUB Chinch, Rev. Earle Tousley officiating. Mrs. William Nason was pianist and Raymond Bartel, soloist.

Interment was in Waltham Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons: Donald, Gifferd, Larly, Clinton and Roger Sparks and Kenneth DeGroodt.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, March 21, 1966]

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Louise B. Aldahl, 85, formerly of Austin, died Monday, October 21, 2002 at the Mountain View Care Center in Tucson, Ariz.

She was born November 24, 1916 in Faribault, Minnesota, to William and Vera (Nugent) Bednar. She attended and graduated from Austin High School. On June 6, 1936 she married Richard Murphy in Austin and later married Torkel Aldahl, also in Austin. She was a homemaker. Louise had a passion for her family, especially her grandchildren, traveling, music and swimming.

Survivors include daughters Janice Murphy, Austin, Mary Ann (Richard) Jorgenson, Tuscon, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, brother Bill, sister Margaret Drennen, granddaughter Diane Murphy, great-grandson Joshua Jorgenson and son-in-law David Murphy.

Visitation: From noon until the time of the service on Friday, October 25, 2002.

Service: 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2002 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father William Becker officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Ca. Nov. 2, 2002

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Paul D. Andersen, age 68, of Rose Creek, died Friday, November 1, 2002 at his home.

Paul was born October 23, 1934 in Austin, Minnesota to Theodore and Ethel E. (McCorkell) Andersen. He resided in the Rose Creek and Austin areas where he attended school in the 101 District Lyle Grade School and Austin High School. From 1957-1959 Paul was in the United States Army, stationed in the States and Germany.

On August 25, 1979 he was united in marriage to Patricia Bryant at the Fellowship Methodist Church in Austin. Paul worked in construction as a laborer and cement finisher most of his life. He also farmed with his brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family, trips to Kentucky and trips to Grand Marais, MN.

Survivors include his wife: Pat Andersen, Rose Creek; two daughters: DeAnna Andersen, Rose Creek, Danielle (Ed) Steidl, Austin; son: Jason (Chrissie) Bryant, Madisonville, KY; three grandchildren: Colton Brown, Manssa Steidl and Dylan Steidl; two brothers: Ted Andersen, Lansing, MN, Kenneth (Sadie) Andersen, Lyle, MN; mother-in-law: Robbie Britt, Madisonville, KY.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: William Dale Andersen, Leonard "Jack" Deike and Merle P. Andersen; father-in-law: Eskew Britt; brother-in-law: Mike Bryant.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002 at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday and one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

The honorary casket bearer will be Bill Limepage. The casket bearers will be Jason Bryant, Edward Steidl, Raymie Smith, Bill Niesen, Steve Hjelmen, Kelly Deike and Al McDowell.

Austin Daily Herald, Ca. Nov. 2, 2002

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Kenneth Leroy Barnett, 71 of Boise, Idaho, and formerly of Austin, died Saturday, November 2, 2002, at the Gooding County Memorial Hospital in Gooding, Idaho.

He was born May 18, 1931, in Austin to Oscar and Cetha (Wyant) Barnett. He attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School. He served for two years with the United States Army in Denver, Colo. Following his discharge, he continued to live in Colo., where he married Beverly Anne Phillips on August 2, 1953. They lived near Denver where he attended the University of Colorado and worked for the Public Service Company of Colorado.

He graduated in 1957 with a mechanical engineering degree and continued working with public service until he retired in 1986. Following the death of his wife, he moved to Boise, Idaho to be closer to his son, Greg.

Survivors include son Greg (Deborah) Barnett of Boise, Idaho; daughters Beverly Meade, Denver, Colo., Kimberly Dollens, Houston, Tex.; seven grandchildren; brothers Jim (Delores) Barnett, Austin, Clayton Barnett, Austin, William (Marjorie) Barnett, Austin, Donald (Cleo) Barnett, Austin; sisters, Margaret Cook, Eagan, Ruth (Harry) Wallem, Hayfield; sisters-in-law Shirley Barnett, Austin, Donna Barnett, Austin; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Howard, Lloyd and Ronald and sisters Ruby Shamp and Alice Barnett.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2002, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Ronald Barnett officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Ca. Nov. 8, 2002

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Robert Keith Bartels, age 42, of Austin, Minnesota, died of colon cancer on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

He was born July 22, 1960, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Allen and Mildred (Thompson) Bartels. He graduated from West Sioux High School in 1978. He graduated with a BS degree in chemical engineering from Iowa State University in 1982. Bob moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1983, where he began working for the Hormel Foods Corporation. He married Joyce Thornton on Oct. 20, 1984, in Des Moines, Iowa. They moved to Austin, Minn. in 1995.

Bob was a wonderful husband and a truly loving father. Since the day of his diagnosis one year ago, he was blessed with continued health until the last weeks. Bob loved the simple pleasures of life. His enjoyment was being with his family, getting together with friends, woodworking, car racing, golf, and watching all sports. Bob loved the Iowa State Cyclones. Bob was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Andrew M. Lindahl and the Rev. Shari Mason officiating. Organist will be Darlene Berhow. Vocalists will be Jeannie King and Richard Flisrand.

Interment will be in the Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden, Iowa. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. with a memorial service following at Hawarden United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Shelley officiating.

Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the church one hour before the service.

Casket bearers will be Mike Vandertie, Brad Peterson, Ralph Thielking, Mike Mudd, Bill Moritz and Bill Buryanek.

He is survived by: wife, Joyce Bartels of Austin, Minn.; daughters: Mackenzie, Maggie, and Marissa Bartels, all of Austin, Minn.; mother: Millie Bartels of Hawarden, Iowa; sister and brother-in-law: Tina and Brad Peterson of Canton, S.D.; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ed and Betty Thornton of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 13, 2002

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Roger Jerome Bibus, 80, died Thursday , Nov. 21, 2002, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

He was born February 6, 1922, in Blooming Prairie, the son of August and Ruby (Thompson) Bibus.

On February 25, 1949 he married Dorothy Garr in Carson City, Nev. The couple later divorced.

He drove school bus at the age of 19 and had served in the Air Force in WWII.

He worked for George Tonolli-Johnson Hardware in Blooming Prairie.

He also set up grain bins with Harvey Ille.

He was a member of the VFW in Blooming Prairie.

Survivors include daughter Linda K. (Gary) Williamson, Stewartville; son Jerry (Leann) Bibus, Albert Lea; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; nephew Mike (Maureen) Bibus, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lola Bibus.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2002 at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield, with Rev. Richard Hegal officiating.

Interment: Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery, with military honors by Blooming Prairie VFW-American Legion.

Funeral Home: Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, Hayfield.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat. Nov. 23, 2002

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William Michael Bowe, 85 of Austin died Tuesday , Nov. 19, 2002 at Austin Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 4, 1917 to William Patrick and Margaret (Dwyer) Bowe in Chatfield where he grew up and attended school.

He married Alice Peterson on Oct. 15, 1940 in Preston.

During his three and a half years in the Army he served in the 81st (Wildcat) Division, stationed in the Hawaiian Islands, Augar Island, Paulau Islands, New Caledonia, the Philippines and Japan.

The Bronze Star and Purple Heart were among the many medals he was awarded.

After his discharge William worked as a farm laborer for two years and began his employment at Hormel Foods Aug. 2, 1948.

His last area of work was in the lard room nights for 31 years before he retired November 28, 1980.

A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the VFW, William enjoyed fishing, gardening and farming.

He entered St. Mark's Lutheran Home in September.

Survivors include his wife Alice Bowe; daughters Mary (Frank) Dennison, Beverly (Larry) Ingersoll and Wanda (Tom) Engelman all of Austin; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; one great-great-grandson; two brothers Francis Bowe, Rochester, Paul (Rosie) Bowe, Golden Valley; sisters Pauline Witt, Kenyon, Rosemary Johnson, Greenwood, Ind., Loretta (Harry) Askerud, Austin, Betty (Don) Rude, Austin; sisters-in-law Edith Bowe, Chatfield; brother-in-law Charles (Betty) Peterson, Sun City, Ariz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nellie Dunn, brothers Joe, Robert and Jimmy and one great-granddaughter Jessica Haskin.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at Worlein Funeral Home and at the church one hour before the service.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Friday, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Barnett officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Thu. Nov. 21, 2002

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Winifred "Peggy" Ellrose Carroll, 77, of Lyle, Minnesota, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002.

She was born Jan. 7, 1925 to Emery and Anna (Rubin) Deyo in Dexter. She attended school in Lyle and Austin. After her marriage to Richard George Carroll on June 9, 1942, in Austin they moved to California where Richard was stationed, serving in World War II. They returned to the Austin area to live after his discharge where Peggy was employed by Hormel Foods Corp. for 17 years.

They moved to Lyle where she was a waitress at the Copper Kettle. She was an active volunteer and member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle.

Survivors include son Timothy (Doreen) Carroll, Lyle; daughter Erin (Michael) Volkert, Barron, Wis.; four grandchildren; sister Alice (Marloe) Ellingson, Osage, Iowa; brothers Maynard (Ilene) Deyo, Cleveland, Roger (Janice) Deyo, Dodge Center, special friend Melvin "Red" Hansen, Lyle.

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

Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at the funeral home and at the church one hour before the service.

Service: 1 p.m., Monday, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

Interment: Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 30, 2002

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Everett E. Combs Jr., 85, of Austin, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at his home.

He was born June 17, 1917, in Plenty, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Everett E. and Grace (Callahan) Combs.

He married Martha Buringa and after her death he married Geraldine Yerhot.

Everett served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired employee of Hormel Foods after 33 years. He loved spending time with his best friend, Muffin.

Survivors include daughters, Sandra (Robert) Lewis, Maplewood; Grace Roberts, Waterloo, Iowa; Darla (Ken) Dalman, Vale, Ore.; son, Keenan (Renae) Judd, Rochester; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Beverly) Combs, Buffalo, Wyo.; James (Betty) Combs, DeSmet, S.D.; Richard (Audrey) Combs, Munster, Ind.; sisters, Dorothy (Frank) Moskal, Sun City West, Ariz.; Virginia Goodwin, Roseville; Ethyle Schmidt, Paradise, Calif.; Mary (Mike) Pollack, Sturgis, S.D.; Kaye Ishol, Honolulu, Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; and son, Kavin.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Crane Community Chapel with Pastor Randy Petersen officiating. The casket bearers will be Robert Lewis, Kavin Lewis, Keenan Judd and Terry Schabacker.

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

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Nov. 25, 2002

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Blaine Jerome Amdahl, 72, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 2009, at his home in Austin.

He was born Dec. 25, 1937, in Spring Grove, Minn., the son of Irvin Wilfred and Olga Odella (Haarstad) Amdahl. The family moved to Austin when Blaine was a child. He received his education in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1956. On June 20, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Doherty at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple made their home in Albert Lea for a short time before moving back to Austin, where Blaine worked as a salesman for the 7 Up and later the Pepsi bottling companies. He later became a mechanic at the Ford auto dealership in Blooming Prairie, now Krejci Ford, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed working on cars, following NASCAR, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

Blaine is survived by his wife, Pat Amdahl of Austin; four children, Debra Amdahl of Austin, Bradley (Jane) Amdahl of Austin, Scott (Angie) Amdahl of San Juan, Texas and Colleen (Scott) Nelson of Lyle; 11 grandchildren, Angie Phanchan, Tim Amdahl, Sara Amdahl, Tara Amdahl, Marty Amdahl, Brody Amdahl, Jorge Garza, Graciela Amdahl, Andrew Amdahl, Jacob Nelson and Hannah Nelson; four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Nicholas, Matthew and Devin; two brothers, Darrell Amdahl of Austin and Marlin (Ruth) Amdahl of Hudson, Wis.; his mother-in-law, Betty Boysen of Austin and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter in infancy, Barbara; and one brother, Rodney.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 28, 2009

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Mariann A. Mullenbach, 89, of Adams, Mower county, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minn.

She was born Oct. 29, 1920 in Johnsburg, Minn. to Matthew and Mary (Kramer) Mullenbach. She made her home on the Mullenbach family farm near Johnsburg until moving to Adams where she resided until her death. Mariann enjoyed going to the Adams Day Activity Center in earlier years, where she would do numerous jobs and activities. She also worked for the Adams Health Care Center for several years.

Mariann is survived by her sister, Ida Winkels, Rochester, Minn.; sister-in-law: Marcella Mullenbach, Austin; and her nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Johnsburg. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service. The Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Music will be by St. John’s Music Ministry.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 28, 2009

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Gary Eugene Sheetz, 71, of Irvine, California, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif. of a brain aneurysm.

Gary was born Sept. 11, 1938 in McGregor, Iowa to Donald and May (Yenser) Sheetz. After graduating from Austin High School, he enrolled in the Marine Corps. and was stationed in San Diego, Calif. for two years. On March 9, 1963 Gary married Carol (Downing). They had four children together: Mark, Scott, Susan and Shelley. They later divorced. Then on Sept. 9, 2006 he married Kay (Jacobson) of Irvine, Calif.

Gary spent most of his working years in the meat packing plant industry. He worked for Hormel in Austin and Beloit, Wis. Later he worked for Wilson Foods in Albert Lea and finally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gary eventually retired from Quality Chef Foods in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2002. In Gary’s early life he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and friends. He also enjoyed golfing and watching his children and grandchildren participate in their many activities. When he moved to California, he quickly adapted to the lifestyle of T-shirts and shorts. He loved to entertain his neighbors with his jokes and many stories. Gary and his wife Kay also enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends.

Gary is survived by his wife Kay of Irvine, Calif.; two sons, Mark Sheetz of Thornton, Colo. and Scott (Kim) Sheetz of Longmont, Colo.; two daughters, Susan (James) Hayes of Broomfield, Colo., and Shelley Sheetz of Denver, Colo.; one stepson, Scott (Monica) Grimsgaard of Fullerton, Calif.; grandchildren, Kennedy, Lilly, John and Samuel; step-grandchildren, Torre and Dante. He is also survived by his brother Roger and wife Jeannie of Lake of the Hills, Ill. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews and many friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister Donna Arnold.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held in Longmont, Colo. in January.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 28, 2009

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Arnold Lawrence Kurth, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Nov. 6,1921 in Austin to Melvin and Rose (Sullivan) Kurth. He married Mary Elizabeth (Meyer) Kurth on Sept. 26, 1941 at St. Augustine Church in Austin. In August of 1942 he joined the US Army — Basic Training Camp Barklay, Texas. He served in the European Theater during World War II as a Medical Technician at the 123rd and 77th Station Hospitals in Coventry England and the 833rd Convalescent Hospital, Bromsgrove, England. He was discharged from the US Army in January of 1946.

Arnold was employed for 45 years at Hormel Foods and worked primarily in the hog kill, retiring in April 1985. He was also a part-time building contractor and enjoyed working on projects his entire life.

He was a life member of the American Legion, the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, National Director of Credit Unions and Mower County Catholic Parishes Credit Union President.

Survivors include his children, Lawrence H. (Lonna) Kurth, Des Moines, Iowa, Mary Kay Osmonson, Eagan, and Annette M. (Rodney) Walker, Hastings; four grandchildren, Stephen W. Osmonson, Eagan, Stacy K. (Jonathan) Valdez, Chaska, Alexander J. Walker and Andrew L. Walker, Hastings; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Jack Vincent Valdez, Chaska; sister, Marilyn (Eugene) Kurth Dillion, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years on March 20, 2009. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Kurth; three brothers, Donald, Richard and Robert Kurth; a sister, Gertrude Kurth; parents, Rose and Melvin Kurth; and grandparents, Patrick and Gertrude Sullivan and Geneva Halverson Kurth.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson and Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call from from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Honorary casket bearers will be Jack Valdez and Don Wagner. Casket bearers will be Rodney Walker, Paul Meyer, Stephen Osmonson, Stacy Valdez, Alexander Walker and Andrew Walker.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 28, 2009

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Doris Nelson, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Austin Medical Center.

Doris Ann Benson was born Jan. 1, 1931 in Parshall, N.D. to Lloyd O. and Anna (Ebel) Benson. She graduated from Lidgerwood High School in 1948 and, after moving to Minnesota, graduated as a Registered Nurse from Naeve Hospital School of Nursing, Albert Lea, Minn. Doris began her nursing career working as an obstetrics nurse at St. Olaf Hospital. She retired from nursing on May 28, 1998. She was a very skilled nurse and proud of her profession. Her love of nursing influenced family members to pursue careers in medicine. On Oct. 13, 1957, Doris married Charles L. Nelson at First United Methodist Church in Austin. She raised three children, Leah, Paul, and Jim. Doris enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and more recently a good cup of coffee and conversation.

Survivors include son, James (Debra) Nelson, Austin; daughter, Leah (Tim) Nordquist, Eden Prairie; grandson, Thomas Nordquist, Eden Prairie; sister, Eleanor Rasmussen, Austin.; and many beloved nieces, nephews and their spouses.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold and Robert; sister, Virginia Kreuger; son, Paul; and, within the last year, her husband, Charles.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Fellowship United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Oakland, Minn. Friends may call at the church one hour before the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 28, 2009

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Arnold C. Dahl, 89, of Wabasha, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, November 8, 2002, at the St. Elizabeth Health Care Center in Wabasha.

He was born September 9, 1913, in Austin, the son of Alfred and Caroline (Bendickson) Dahl. He attended school in Austin. On July 7, 1934, he married Emma Belle Yauger in Northwood, Iowa. He was employed by the Geo. A. Hormel Company for forty-five years, retiring in 1975. In 1975, he moved to Wabasha. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren while entertaining them at their home on the Mississippi River near Wabasha. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include sons Richard C. (Pat) Dahl, Wabasha, Dale C. (Mary Jo) Dahl, Cass Lake; daughter Beverly (Joseph) Carlisano, Burnsville; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

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

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, Austin.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the Vision Foundation, Dept. of Ophthalmology, P.O. Box 65001, St. Paul, MN 55164.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 9, 2002

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Betty Ann Dahle, 69, of Sargeant, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 20002, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

She was born June 7, 1933, in Rock Dell Township, Olmsted County. She married Kenneth Dahle June 26, 1949, at Evanger Lutheran Church, rural Sargeant. After marriage, the couple lived all their married lives together on a farm near Sargeant. She worked for 39 years at Seneca Foods, Rochester, until retiring in 1999. Her husband worked at Larson Products in Sargeant and Seneca Foods in Rochester, until retiring. She was a member of Evanger Lutheran Church, rural Sargeant, and the church's women's society.

Survivors include husband Kenneth Dahle, rural Sargeant; daughters Carlene Buschkopf, Shakopee, Janice Boley, rural Sargeant; son, Alvin Dahle, Lino Lakes; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters Joyce (Sidney) Sween, Rochester, Sylvia (Jerry) Schoeppner, Stewartville; brothers Marvin and David Bale, Rochester, Arthur Bale, Minneapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2002, at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Rochester, and one hour before services Saturday at the church.

Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Evanger Lutheran Church, rural Sargeant, with the Rev. Russ Wangen officiating.

Interment: Evanger Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Sargeant.

Funeral Home: Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, Rochester.

Austin Daily Herald, Ca. Nov. 8, 2002

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Steven Alfred De Gear, 55 of Austin, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 at his home.

He was born Jan. 4 1947 in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Eleanor (Bakken) De Gear. The family moved to Bloomington where he attended school. He married Katherine Kittridge June 21, 1969, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Austin. She died in February of 1986. He was employed as a District Sales Representative for Martin Bros. On Sept. 30, 1989, he married Paula Ann Hofmann at Bethany Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. In April 2001 he was diagnosed with ALS and retired from his job in June 2001 to spend more time with his family. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He was an avid wine collector and enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with his daughters.

He was survived by his wife, Paula, Austin; daughters Kirsten and Katherine, Austin; brother David DeGear, New Richmond, Wis.; sister Sue Ellen (Les) Prestegard, Atlanta, Ga.; stepmother, Toni De Gear, Lake Ozark, Mo.; half sister Jodi Grable, Camdentaon, Mo.; mother-in-law and father-in-law Gerda and George Hofmann, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Linda and Richard Olson, McFarland, Wis., Karen and Dennis Wampler, Burke, Va.; nieces, a nephew and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a nephew.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour before the service Tuesday.

Service: 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Kahl officiating.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Nov. 11, 2002

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Elizabeth K. "Betty" Dixon, 84, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

She was born March 29, 1918 in Austin to William H. and Anna J. (Roulston) Boyd. On June 27, 1937 she married Willard A. "Bill" Dixon at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Betty worked at Hormel Foods for a short time, was a maid at the Holiday Inn in Austin and farmed with Bill for 33 years by Blooming Prairie. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Austin. She liked to sew, crochet afghans and make things with beads. She was a great baker and cook.

Survivors include son James Dixon, Minneapolis; daughters Judith (Lawrence Frank) Wencl, Blooming Prairie, Janice (Rev. Michael Wayne) Tucker, Idyllwild, Calif.; daughter-in-law Rosalie Dixon, Minneapolis; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother James (Cratice) Boyd, Austin; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Margaret and Esther, grandson Howard Stevens Jr.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service.

Service: 11:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Pat Toshak officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Nov. 12, 2002

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Frances S. Dyrland, 94, died Oct. 31, 2002, at the Villisca Good Samaritan Center, Villisca, Iowa.

She was born Nov. 11, 1907, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Mary Ann and Martin Scepaniak. They later moved to Swanville, Minn., where the family farmed. In 1931, she married Conrad Dyrland in Elmdale. They lived in Lyle, where Frances was a cosmetologist. In 1970, the couple retired and spent their remaining years in Little Falls, Bemidji, Blackduck, Minn. and Corning Iowa.

Survivors include daughter, Patricia (David) Reisinger, Corning, Iowa; sons, Richard (Sunni) Dyrland, Ridgefield, Wash.; Byron (Linda) Dyrland, Blackduck; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Lukens, Little Falls; sisters-in-law, Mildred (Glenn) Martin, Minneapolis; Hazel Moore, St. Ansgar, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

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

Internment: At the Six-Mile Grove Cemetery in Lyle at a later date.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 13, 2002

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Wencel Donald Engel, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, formerly of Austin, passed away Nov. 22, 2002, in his 89th year.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, a brother and a sister.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy, Bloomington; children, David (Mary), Spooner, Wis.; William (Betty), Austin; Joan Patterson, Minneapolis; Margaret (Richard) Gruzskowski, Oak Creek, Wis.; Virginia (David) Larson, Burnsville; and Thomas (Margaret), Hartland, Wis.; 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Bernadine, Kansas City, Mo.; Georgianna, Phoenix, Ariz.

Don was a retired butter maker, his beloved life-long trade. His favorite hobby and pastime was any spectator sport, high school, college or professional. He was a long time member of St. Edward's Church and the Austin Knights of Columbus.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Edward's Catholic Church, Austin, with visitation following the Mass in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Edward's Church or The Alzheimer's Association, Edina, Minn.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 27, 2002

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NOTE: According to the Social Sec. Death Index, Wencel D. Engel was born on 3 MAR 1913 and died 23 NOV 2002, residing at Spooner, Washburn county, Wisconsin; his SSN was 470-03-4474, issued in Minnesota.

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Rose Ewert, 92, of Austin, and formerly of Freeman, So. Dak., died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

She was born Aug. 13, 1910, in Springfield, S.D., to Fred A. and Elizabeth (Boese) Buller. She attended school in the Springfield area, graduating from the Southern State Teachers College. She taught school in rural South Dakota. On Aug. 16, 1939, she married John H. Ewert in Springfield. Following their marriage, the couple taught school in Lane and Freeman, S.D. before moving to Aberdeen where they taught until their retirement in 1975. After their retirement, they returned to Freeman, where John died Feb. 7, 1982. In 1992, Rose moved to Austin, Minn. to be closer to her son and his family. She lived in the Cedars until moving to St. Mark's Lutheran Home earlier this year.

She was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman, S.D. and enjoyed playing the piano, reading and doing crossword puzzles.

Survivors include son, John (Melinda) Ewert, Austin; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Ruth Slattery, Springfield, S.D.; brother, Leo (Alice) Buller, Los Angeles, Calif.; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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

Visitation: There will be no visitation or reviewal.

Service: 1:30 p.m. memorial service, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at the Friedensberg Bible Church, rural Avon, S.D. with Rev. Philip Norbo officiating.

Interment: Friedensberg Mennonite Cemetery, rural Avon, S.D.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Nov. 25, 2002

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Douglas Edward Gabrielson, 77, of Austin died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

He was born April 16, 1925 to Gerhardt and Ruth (Thompson) Gabrielson in St. Paul, Minnesota. He served in the Army Air Corp and married Betty Schumacher on October 13, 1951 in Albert Lea. Douglas lived in Austin for almost 50 years, working at Weyerhaeuser from 1954 until 1984.

Survivors include daughter Darlene (Glenn) Thaisen, Austin; son Edward Gabrielson, Austin; three grandchildren.

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

Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Forrest Miller officiating.

Interment: Oakland Midway Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 30, 2002

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Cora Marie Conklin, 103, of Austin, died Dec. 7, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home, Austin.

She was born Aug. 5, 1899, next to the oldest of eight girls and three boys in Hubbard, Iowa to Edward and Molly (Anders) Hubbard. She attended school there through eighth grade. Grandpa Hubbard was into farming and real estate, so they moved a lot. They lived around Indianola, Iowa before moving to Lime Springs, Iowa and Lansing and Wells. Cora learned early to drive a car.

She married Melvin A. Conklin on June 11, 1918, in Indianola, Iowa. He had been serving in the Army in World War I when they met at a fair in Indianola. They farmed in the Austin area, living on several different farms over the years. They were married seven years before Muriel Maxine was born and 10 years when Dale Nathan was born at St. Olaf Hospital. The early years were highlighted with visits with family and friends. They couldn't go often, but they did get to go to Wells to see Grandma and Grandpa Hubbard. They took trips to Mille Lacs and Itasca State Park. Family reunions at Clear Lake, Iowa and Fairmont were lots of fun.

The family moved off the farm and into Austin in March of 1938. Cora worked at Cassidy's Yardage Store when Averbooks sold out and for several years at Wallace's. She also worked different jobs wallpapering and cleaning other houses. Work became very important and the family got to go to Grandpa Hubbard's more often. There were lots of cousins, and Grandma always put them on a bench at the back of the table and made donuts for them. Cora always had some "roomers" and "boarders" in the house. She worked at the Austin Country Club, Elk's Club and took in ironing.

She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Austin Garden Club and Austin Eagle's Auxiliary, being voted Mother of the Year at one time. She enjoyed getting dressed up in her pink formal and performing with the Eagles Drill Team. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, she enjoyed hosting her Circle. She enjoyed being a grandmother to Muriel's children.

After Melvin passed away in 1971, Cora sold the house on Franklin Street and moved into an apartment. She entered St. Mark's Lutheran Home in 1996.

Survivors include two daughters, Muriel (Lee) Kasten of Babbit and Alice McGuire of Zimmerman; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, June Nelson of Owatonna; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, her parents, seven sisters, three brothers and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Greg Mannel officiating. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call for one hour before the service at church. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., December 9, 2002

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Ronald M. Grothe, 72, of Austin, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at the Austin Medical Center.

He was born July 16, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Leonard and Pearl (Record) Grothe. He lived most of his life in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1948. After graduation, he served with the Army National Guard. On May 1, 1949, he married Bernice Midje at Oakland Midway Lutheran Church. They lived in Austin, where he worked for Geo. A. Hormel Company for 32 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include wife, Bernice Grothe, Austin; sons, James (Colette) Grothe, River Falls, Wis.; Wayne Grothe, Austin, and special friend, Melodie Heiny, Austin; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; mother, Pearl Grothe, Austin; sister, Lorraine (Joris) Kyllo, Austin; sister-in-law, Lil Grothe, Minneapolis; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Grothe; son, Jon Grothe; and brother, James Grothe.

Service: Memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at Crane Community Chapel with Rev. Randy Petersen officiating.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 16, 2002

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Vera Katherine "Kay" Gutman, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died Nov. 4, 2002.

She was born July 11, 1925, in Mitchell, Iowa, to William Daniel and Vera (Tesch) Robertson. The family moved to Osage, Iowa where she completed her education and later became a teacher. She taught country school in Grafton, Iowa. In March of 1944, she married Rudy Gutman of St. Ansgar, Iowa. Survivors include sons, Michael (Annett), Christmas, Fla.; Verne (Vicky), Greene, Iowa; daughter, Mary (Bob) Rosenthal, Austin; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Atchley, El Derado Springs, Mo.; Ruth Collette, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, David; brother, Gene Robertson.

Visitation: After 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at the funeral home.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Phillips officiating.

Interment: St. Ansgar Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa

Austin Daily Herald, Ca. Nov. 5, 2002

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Russell M. Halsey, age 87, of Austin, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at his home.

He was born April 15, 1915, in Warden Township, Wis., to Charles and Cora (Rank) Halsey.

He married Margaret Roehrborn on June 1, 1940, in Rochester, Minn. They moved to Austin in 1942, where Russell began working for the George A. Hormel Co. He retired in 1975.

Russell was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Wallace Alcorn officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the mortuary on Friday one hour before the service. There will be no reviewal.

Grateful for having shared his life are his four children, Ray, Richard, Kathleen and Kim.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Maureen Halsey of Bradenton, Fla.; Richard and Jane Halsey of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Richard Miller of New Braunfels, Texas; Kim and Gayle Vostad of Hendricks, Minn.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Forslund of Minneapolis, Minn.; brothers and sister-in-law, Ellsworth Halsey of Auburn, Wash.; Sylvester and Audrey Halsey of Austin, Minn.; Eugene Halsey of Townsend, Mont.; nieces and nephews.

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

Memorials are preferred to the Austin Medical Center Hospice.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Nov. 27, 2002

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Eugene Hannam, 69, of LeRoy, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at his home.

Eugene "Gene-Bud" Hannam was born May 28, 1933, in Mona, Iowa, to Herbert J. Hannam, Sr. and Lavina (Beyer) Hannam. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith and was a member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church. Gene graduated in 1951 from St. Ansgar, Iowa High School. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division for six years from 1951 to 1957. He fought on the frontlines in the Korean War when the war ended. He was honorably discharged in 1957 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He had 63 jumps credited to him.

On April 15, 1953, he married Shirley "Sal" Aulwes in Mason City, Iowa. They had three children. The family lived many years on an acreage west of LeRoy. Gene enjoyed his garden and country home. He worked for Interstate (Alliant) Power Company for 30 years as a lineman and crew foreman, retiring in 1995.

Survivors include wife, Shirley, LeRoy; son, Bret Hannam, LeRoy; daughters, Brenda (Jeff) Grundstrom, Lakeville; Beth (Tim) Slapnicher, Montgomery; three grandchildren; brothers, Herb (Trudy) Hannam, Cedarburg, Wis.; Harlan "Butch" (Arlys), Coralville, Iowa; sister, Darlene (Bob) Anderson, Wichita, Kan.; sister-in-law, Norma Hannam, St. Ansgar; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Duane (Nick) Hannam.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., today, Nov. 15, 2002, at the funeral home and Saturday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 2 p.m., Saturday, at the LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy with Rev. Thomas Kolden officiating.

Interment: At a later date in the LeRoy Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, LeRoy

Austin Daily Herald, Fri., Nov. 15, 2002

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Bette M. (Odden) Hanson, 80, of Mission, Texas, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Oct. 27, 2002, at her home.

Survivors include daughters and son, Judy (Manly) Osborn of Nicollet; Donald (Alice) Hanson of Austin; Janet (John) Gerber of River Falls, Wis.; Susan (Eric) Osterberg of Minneapolis; Shirley (Stan) Weiss of Daphne, Ala.; Connie Bilotta of Vadnais Heights; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Schupp of Austin; brother-in-law, Wayne Bell of Austin; brother and sister-in-law, Larry (Pat) Avery of Forest Lake.

She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Sheldon Hanson.

Service: 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center in Austin.

Memorials: To the American Heart Association.

Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 6, 2002

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BURIAL AT GRANDVIEW CEMETERY, AUSTIN.

Stephen P. Hoevet, 60, of Stacyville, Iowa, died Nov. 4, 2002 at UC Davis Hospital in Sacramento, Calif.

He was born September 26, 1942 in Fairmont to Elmer and Ruth (Fulcomer) Hoevet. He married Martha Retterath on October 15, 1982 in McIntire, Iowa. A lifelong resident of Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa, he was employed by Hormel Foods Research and Development where he received many achievement awards.

Steve enjoyed hunting bear and deer, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and playing with his cat, Mopsie.

Survivors include his wife Martha Hoevet, Stacyville, Iowa; daughters Kristina (William) Wolfe, Baltimore, Maryland, Rebecca Hoevet, Antelope, Calif., Vickie (James) Krahenbuhl, Mason City, Wanda (Phillip) Mueller, Osage, Iowa; sons Robert Hoevet, San Diego, Calif., Rick (Amy) Storlie, Osage, Iowa; six grandchildren; relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother and father-in-law.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2002, at the funeral home and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday, at St. Edward's Catholic Church with the Rev. William Glaser officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To the American Cancer Society.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 9, 2002

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Fielding "Fred" Stephen Holmes, of Austin, and formerly of Owatonna, Minnesota, died Oct. 30, 2002, at his home of an apparent heart attack.

He was born March 1, 1962, in Kansas City, Kan., to Fielding and Marcia (Johnson) Holmes. He was a member of Owatonna High School graduating class of 1981. He continued his education at Austin Vo-Tech from 1982 to 1984, studying carpentry and sales and marketing. He then went to work for R.C. Bliss Ford in Faribault as part of their sales team. Later he worked at Usem's Chevrolet and Mel Saxton Ford in Austin, also in sales. For the past five years he worked at Hormel Foods. He enjoyed spending time with his son and doing outdoor activities, camping with him. He also enjoyed carpentry work and woodcarving. He was a former member of the Jay-Cees.

Survivors include son, Jake Holmes, Austin; Jake's mother, Janet Lamaack, Austin; parents, Fielding and Marcia Holmes, Owatonna; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Susan Holmes, Medford, Ore.; Lee Ann and Johnny Fugaban, St. Paul; Marie Prigge, Red Wing; nieces.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church on Sunday. There will be no reviewal.

Service: 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 512 South Elm, Owatonna, with the Rev. Thomas Hargesheimer officiating.

Interment: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Owatonna.

Funeral Home: Brick-Meger Funeral Home, Owatonna.

Austin Daily Herald, Ca. Nov. 2, 2002

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Willard E. "Bill" Holmquist, 78, of Kasson, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at his home of natural causes.

He was born Aug. 18, 1924, in Mason City, Iowa. He grew up in the Dexter and Grand Meadow areas. He served in the US Navy during World War II as a radio operator on a submarine in the Pacific Theatre from 1942 to 1945. He earned several medals including the World War II Victory, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, American Campaign and Submarine Combat Insignia. He married Phyllis Jean Ford; they later divorced. On July 10, 1951, he married Betty O. Hovden, Sioux Falls, S.D. The couple lived in Rochester, where Bill managed the AFL-CIO club. They moved to Kasson in 1971, where they owned and operated the Village Inn Restaurant for many years. Bill was a member of St. John's Lutheran in Kasson. He belonged to the Kasson American Legion, was a lifetime member of the Austin VFW, and was a former Golden Gloves boxer.

Survivors include wife, Betty; sons, Steven (Susan) Holmquist, St. Cloud; Gary (Mary) Holmquist, Lolo, Mont.; daughters, Jody (Thomas) Nygaard, Albert Lea; Pamela Holmquist, Kasson; Michelle Holmquist, Hubert, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; step-mother, Florence Holmquist, Austin; brother, Donald Holmquist, Wabasha; sister, Carol Baumgartner, Forest Lake.

He was preceded in death by one grandson.

Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at the funeral home and Monday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m., Monday, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson with Pastor Adolf Quast officiating.

Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery in Kasson, with military graveside services by the Kasson American Legion and the Mantorville VFW.

Funeral Home: Dibble Funeral Home, Kasson.

Austin Daily Herald, Fri., Nov. 15, 2002

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Roger Forest Hunt, age 76, of Longmont, Colorado, and formerly of Austin, died Nov. 2, 2002, at Longmont United Hospital

He was born Dec. 3, 1925, in Austin, Minnesota, and moved to Davenport, Iowa, as a teenager. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to Davenport Dec. 29, 1945. He married Betty Jean Weltz in Rock Island, Ill. He was a sales representative for Gate City Steel for more than 30 years and retired in 1986. He was involved with the Optimists Club, Junior Achievement and 4-H. He was a member of the Mississippi Valley Fair Board and raised and showed Arabian horses. He and his wife lived in Tucson, Ariz., from 1989 until moving to Longmont on Oct. 31, 2002. Hunt enjoyed traveling and golf.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jeff of Phoenix and Kevin (Kris) of Longmont; a daughter Susie (Doug) Geiger of St. Germaine, Wis., six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles.

Memorial Service: Pending in Iowa

Funeral Home: Howe Mortuary, Longmont, Colo.

Memorials: Nature Conservancy, World War II Monument Fund or donor's choice

Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Nov. 12, 2002

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