Harlan Dean Lysne, 82, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesita, died on January 6, 2010 at Northwest Medical Center, Bentonville, Arkansas.

Harlan was born on December 14, 1927 in Austin to John and Madelyn (Paulson) Lysne (Boettcher). Harlan graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1946. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He served as a Staff Sergeant and was wounded in Korea in 1952, receiving the Purple Heart. He also received the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB).

Harlan was a charter member of Fellowship United Methodist Church and was also a member of the American Legion Austin Post #91.

Family was very important to Harlan and he adored his children and grandchildren. He was always interested in their school and sports activities. Harlan had a severe hearing loss due to auditory exposure in the Korean War and received a cochlear implant several years ago, and this opened up his world dramatically. He loved to travel to all kinds of places with his wife Eileen and he was always looking for that next trip.

Harlan enjoyed woodworking in his garage, reading many books on history, westerns, and religion. He enjoyed bargain hunting and playing table games and cards with friends and family and he didn’t like to lose. He loved social groups including his book club and hitting the road for day trips.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David Lysne; nephews, Matthew Boettcher and David Michael Lysne.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Eileen Lysne, Austin, Minn.; daughter, Cynthia Lysne Tays, Austin, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan Dean and Shari Lysne, Buffalo, Minn., Todd David and Sarah Lysne, Austin, Minn.; grandchildren, Zachary Tays, Austin, Texas, Alana Tays, Austin, Texas, Jordan Lysne, Austin, Minn., Ryan Lysne, Austin, Minn., Shannon Lysne, Austin, Minn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carol Lysne, John (Gloria) Lysne, Austin, Minn., Brian (LaDonna) Boettcher, Mankato, Minn., Gary Boettcher, Menomonie, Wis., Michael Boettcher, Austin, Minn.; sister and brother-in-law, Kristi Boettcher (Richard) Tracy, Austin, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at Fellowship United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Austin Post #91 American Legion is in charge of military rites. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service. Soloist will be Erin Schumacher. Organist will be Marilyn Sabin.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial to Fellowship United Methodist Church or to the Salvation Army.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., Jan. 10, 2010

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Lawrence E. "Larry" Young, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, January 8, 2010, at his home.

Larry was born July 15, 1932 in New Hampton, Iowa to Elmer and Myrtle (Mensink) Young. He married Barbara J. Hallman and they were together for 51 years before her death on Sept. 19, 2001. On April 14, 2007 he married Juanita (Pieper) Gehring at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Larry worked at Sterling Bank, Austin Cab, as a Deputy Sheriff, and was a retired employee of Hormel Foods. He served during the Korean War and he loved his country. Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed nature, loved his children and his grandchildren. Larry drove the van for St. Olaf Church and also for the Veterans. He greatly enjoyed outings with his brother-in-law, Vince. Blessed be his memory.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Young, Austin; daughter, Cindy (Kent) Young Johnson, Kansas City, Kan.; three grandchildren, Carrie, Charly and Alex; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Cameron; sister, Marie Halvorson, Austin; three brothers-in-law.

In addition to his first wife, he is preceded in death by his son and his parents.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91, VFW Post #1216, and DAV Post #27.

The honorary casket bearer will be Charley Dibble. The casket bearers will be Vince Pieper, Lawrence Pieper, Chuck Dibble, Alex Lohn, and Al Parker.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., Jan. 10, 2010

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George A. Hillberg, age 79 of Austin, Minn. died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

George was born July 23, 1930 in Lead, S.D. to George and Viola (Boyer) Hillberg. He graduated from Lead High School and attended South Dakota State University where he earned a Master’s degree in psychology.

George married Dorothy Jean Olsen in 1952, but the couple were later divorced. He taught in Lester and Inwood, Iowa where he also coached girls’ and boys’ basketball.

He moved to Austin in 1965 and taught at Austin Community College. George retired in 1992 and spent time in his winter home in Apache Junction, Ariz. George loved sports and the racetrack in Arizona. He was passionate about politics and debating politics as well as being an advocate for the working man and their rights. George also bred an raised American Saddle breed horses. He was proud of his family and grandchildren.

George is survived by his sons: Mark Hillberg, Austin, Minn., Lon Hillberg, Austin, Minn., George (Kim) Hillberg, Austin, Minn.; daughters: Sherri Erickson, Austin, Minn., Sara Hillberg, St. Paul, Minn.; three grandchildren: Mark Erickson, Stephanie Erickson, and Dominic Hillberg; one great grand child: Lillian Lange Erickson; special friend: Romana Peterson, Austin, Minn., and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Richard and Jerry and sister: Maxine.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 starting at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Pat Toschak officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church. Military Rites will be by American Legion Post #91. The family prefers memorials to donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., Jan. 10, 2010

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Patricia Ann Brown, age 76 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday evening, January 7, 2010 at Faribault Commons Nursing Home in Faribault, Minnesota.

She was born on October 8, 1933, in Rochester, Minnesota, the daughter of Willard and Mary (Waller) Lehman. She attended elementary school in Rochester before moving to Austin where she graduated from Austin High School in 1951.

Following graduation, Pat worked in the office for the Geo A. Hormel Company.

On Aug. 30, 1952, she was united in marriage to Carroll Fairbanks Brown in Austin. They made their home in Austin, where Pat continued to work at Hormel. She later worked at the Warehouse Market and later helped open the Shopko store, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, playing bingo, shopping, sewing and crocheting.

Survivors include her husband: Carroll Brown, Austin, Minn.; three daughters: Michelle Caleb, Scottsdale, Ariz., Lori (Brian) Ronayne, Wyoming, Minn., and Judie (Rick) Brown-Soulis, Lindstrom, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Stephanie Caleb, Michael Caleb, Ashley Solland, Andrew Soulis, Matthew Warren, Courtney Warren, Jordan Ronayne and Paige Ronayne; one brother: Donald (Nancy) Lehman, Northfield, Minn.; brothers: Ozro (Jan) Brown, Lyle, Minn., Lela (Dan) Schmidt, Dexter, Minn., Duane (Joan) Brown, Brooksville, Fla. and Dorothy (Dean) Naylor, Butte, Montana. Also many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Kaul, officiating. Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 11 at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Stephanie Caleb, Ashley Solland and Courtney Warren. Casket Bearers will be Michael Caleb, Andrew Soulis, Matthew Warren, Gene Caleb, Rick Soulis, Donald Lehman, Duane Brown and Brian Ronayne. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., Jan. 10, 2010

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Dale John Apold, 72, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Monday evening, January 11, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dale was born on May 10, 1937, in Austin, to Kenneth and Melvina Apold. He grew up in Austin and attended Queens Elementary and St. Augustine High School. Dale served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He then began his 41 year career with George A. Hormel Company.

In 1960, Dale married Suzanne Sollie and together they raised three children. He loved fishing and hunting, and his favorite pastime was golf. Dale also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Dale loved life and was a kind and gentle man. His family was very important to him and he dearly loved them. May God bless him and hold him in the palm of His hand.

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne, Austin; children, Brenda (Chris) Engen, Stevensville, Mich., Heidi Krivanek, Las Cruces, N.M., Brett (Robin) Apold, Cambridge, Wis.; five grandchildren, Lauren and Michael Engen, Callahan Krivanek, Hannah and Gabriela Apold; father, Kenneth Apold, Austin; twin sister, Deanna Arndt, Austin; brothers, Jim (Carole) Apold, Austin, Bill (Polly) Apold, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Melvina Apold; brother-in-law, Emil Arndt Jr.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. The family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society, AMC Hospice or St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Jan. 13, 2010

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Harold Moseley Finch, 95, of Austin, died Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2010 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa, where he had been a resident since late August.

He was born on August 7, 1914, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the Rev. Dr. Frank I. and Lexie (Moseley) Finch. Harold grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Omaha Tech. High School and then went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelors of Science in Business. He married Mary Annetta McMurray in 1935. Upon his graduation in 1938, Harold, his wife, Mary and their small daughter moved to Austin where he began his long career with the George A. Hormel Company.

Harold was active in community organizations, serving in various leadership roles. He joined the Austin Country Club in the 1950s and was a lifelong member of the Elks Club, Fidelity Lodge #39, where he served as Worshipful Master of Fidelity Lodge #39 in 1965 and Eminent Commander of St. Bernard Commandery #13 in 1971 and 1980. He also was a member of the Osman Shrine Oriental Band. He was active in the Republican Party in Minnesota and served as chairman of the Mower County Republicans.

Survivors include two daughters, Georgia (Norman) Hanevik of St. Paul and Anne (Charles) Helgeland of Franklin, Tenn.; one son, John Finch of Sante Fe, N.M.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one great-great-great-grandchild; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 74 years, Mary Finch on Nov. 18, 2009; one son, George, in infancy and his brother, Frank Finch, Jr.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at First Congregational UCC with the Rev. Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. A Masonic Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the church. Interment of ashes will be at a later date in Lincoln, Neb. The Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.

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

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Vincent August DeVriendt, 84, of Austin died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

Vincent was born Feb. 20, 1925 in Hayfield, Minn. to Edward and Mary (VanHyfte) DeVriendt. On Aug. 22, 1945, he was united in marriage to Emily Elizabeth Hrabak at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Vincent worked at Hormel for 36 years in addition to tending bar at ACC and the Leisure Bar. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Vincent enjoyed numerous fishing trips with grandsons, sons and whoever wanted to go fishing. He also enjoyed hunting.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Emily DeVriendt, Austin; children, Vincent Jr. (Laura) DeVriendt, Poolesville, Md., Robert (Dawn) DeVriendt, Austin, Vanessa (Colin) Keller, Wayzata; 11 grandsons, Damian, Donald, Andrew, Jonathan, Jason, Rodney, Christopher, Jessie, Casey, Anthony, Joe; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald DeVriendt, Fridley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy; son, Dan; grandson, Alex.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

The honorary casket bearer will be Jonathan DeVriendt. The casket bearers will be Damian DeVriendt, Jason DeVriendt, Donald DeVriendt, Andrew DeVriendt, Rodney DeVriendt, Jessie DeVriendt, Christopher DeVriendt, Casey DeVriendt, Anthony Keller, Joe Keller.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Pearl Annabelle Severson, 1-month-old, was born on December 11, 2009, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Nicholas and Angela (Nelson) Severson.

Pearl is survived by her parents, Nicholas and Angela Severson; two sisters, Jade and Ruby, Zumbrota, Minn,; maternal grandparents, Terry and Rita Nelson, Brownsdale, Minn.; paternal grandparents, Randy and Carla Severson, Hayfield, Minn.; maternal great-grandparents, Joseph and Mary Ann Nelson, Austin; paternal great-grandmother, Nancy Landherr, Brownsdale, Minn.; and paternal great-grandmother, Carol Severson, Stewartville, Minn.

The funeral service for Pearl Annabelle Severson will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 407 4th St. NW in Austin, with the Rev. Joe Fogal officiating.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Brownsdale, Minn., is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Jan. 11, 2010

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AUSTIN, Minn. - Betty L. Highley, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Friday (Jan. 8, 2010) at her home.

Funeral services for Betty L. Highley will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, at First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Dows. A time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. to the time of service at the church on Wednesday.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Betty L. Highley, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at her home under the care of her daughters.

Betty Lucille Foust was born July 29, 1925 on the family farm in Wright County, Iowa, the daughter of Archie Elias and Nora (Harbert) Foust. She graduated from the Dows, Iowa Community School with the class of 1943. On Easter Sunday, April 21, 1946, Betty was united in marriage to Franklin Arledge Highley at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. To this union three daughters were born: Linda, Helen, and Debra.

Betty was the secretary of the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls for many years.

Betty L. Highley is survived by her husband, Franklin Highley of Austin; her daughters, Linda Hayne of Waukee, Iowa, Helen (Randall) Mickelson of Austin, Debra (Donald) Kemp of Urbandale, Iowa; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert (Bonnie) Foust of Spencer, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nora and Archie Foust; a son-in-law, Jeffrey Eaton; a sister, Helen (John) Mattern; and two brothers, Leonard (Charlotte) Foust and John (Ione) Foust.

Funeral services for Betty L. Highley will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the First Christian Church, Iowa Falls. A time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service time at the church Wednesday before funeral services. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Dows, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, 221 Fischer Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Jan. 11, 2010

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Harold Henry Smith, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Clare Bridge Cottage in Owatonna.

Harold was born Feb. 16, 1922 in Johnsburg, Mower county, Minnesota, to Fred and Catherine (Goergen) Smith. On Oct. 5, 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruth M. Cummings in Osage, Iowa.

Harold worked at Hormel Foods, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed gardening, fishing with the boys up North, his dog Jack, and morning coffee at McDonalds with "the guys."

Survivors include his children, Raymond (Carol Supalla) Smith, Austin, Sue (Tom) Matson, Walker, Steven (Connie) Smith, Austin, Jean (David) LaMont, Austin; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Walsh, Lyle; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cummings, Austin, Peg (Harold) Johnson, Austin.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth on Sept. 28, 2005; parents; three brothers; one sister; son-in-law, Denny Dreyer.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call from 4 to7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one half hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Jacob Smith, Jacob Hines, Chris Dreyer, Rick Johnson, Mike Walsh, Jim Walsh.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Jan. 11, 2010

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Elaine Gladys Christopherson, 80, of Austin, died Sunday morning, Jan. 10, 2010, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

She was born on October 3, 1929 to Andrew and Minnie (Rosecke) Jensen in Austin, where she spent most of her life. She married Lyle Christopherson on February 17, 1948 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Austin. To this union, six children were born. Lyle passed away on August 24, 1970. A custodian for Austin Public Schools and a member of Crane Community Chapel, Elaine enjoyed embroidering and reading.

Survivors include her children, Jennel (Pete) Hines of Austin, Larry (Diane) Christopherson of Austin, Marlene (Orris) Ohm of Brownsdale, Dean (Edee Kalmi) Christopherson of Castle Rock, Colo., Connie Sylvester of Rochester, Edwin (Deb) Christopherson of Austin; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Wes Viktora of Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle; brother, Carl; and sister-in-law, Kathryn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Crane Community Chapel with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tue., Jan. 12, 2010

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Elnora Helen (Mueller) Kelly, 92, of Austin died Sunday morning, January 10, 2010 at her home in Austin.

She was born August 2, 1917 to Carl H. and Sophie (Studier) Mueller on a farm near Big Lake, Minn. In 1920, her family moved to a farm two miles west of Nowthen, beside Twin Lakes, near Elk River where they lived for nine years. Elnora was a 4-H club member for 10 years. They moved to Rollingstone in 1929 where she attended Bear Creek Grade School, followed by Holy Trinity High School in 1929-30, Winona High School for the 1930-31 school year. They moved to a farm at Fremont near Lewiston in 1931. She attended Lewiston High School, graduating in June, 1933 before attending Winona Business College. Elnora went to work for Winona County Extension and AAA offices in Lewiston. Moving to Austin in 1939, she worked for the Farm Security office for three and a half years.

She met, dated and fell in love with Kenneth Kay Kelly who she married on Oct. 4, 1940 in Estherville, Iowa. They made their home in Austin until August, 1942 when they moved to Neosho, Mo. where Kenneth was stationed in the Army. She worked at the Extension office in Neosho and at Camp Crowder. While her husband was stationed in India, Elnora and her young son lived at the Mueller farm near Fremont until 1945. Returning to Austin, she worked at the PMA office, Holan Radio and TV, Farm Security and in 1960 at the Social Security office until her retirement on April 28, 1984. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, she belonged to Circle, helping with many annual Mother Daughter Banquets, served on Life and Growth Committee for 12 years and taught Beginners Sunday School for 25 years. She started a PTA at Webster Elementary School and was a Cub Scout leader for two years. Elnora enjoyed family get-togethers and traveling to visit her children, family genealogy, using the computer and current events. She also loved to read and was involved in numerous charity drives.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Kelly, Sr. of Austin; two sons, Kenneth (Janet) Kelly, Jr. of Manheim, Penn. and their children, Donna, Erin and James; Ronald (Jean) Kelly of Austin and their children, Phillip and Angela; daughter, Carol (Clayton) Pike of Billings, Montana and their children, Kelli, Kirsten, Kevin, Kory; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kaitlyn and Michael; sponsored daughter and granddaughter from the Philippines, Vickie (Marner) Tayag and Elnora Kelly Tayag and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Sophie Mueller; brothers, Alfred and Paul Mueller; sister, Hilda Mueller; sister-in-law, Anna (Boyum) Mueller.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home with Pastor Ronald Kelly officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.

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

Austin Daily Herald online, Tue., Jan. 12, 2010

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Arlene Margarite Larson, 84, died on January 9, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota from the complications due to Alzheimers.

She was born on January 24, 1925 to Mildred and Almar Helleck of rural Blooming Prairie. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. Arlene joined Lawrence Larson in marriage on June 11, 1944. They had six children. Following their marriage, they lived, farmed and raised their children primarily in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Arlene taught country school prior to marriage.

She enjoyed family gatherings, entertaining, dancing, a good game of cards, winter visits to Arizona, sunrises and sunsets.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Lawrence Larson; her six children, Daniel Larson of Des Moines, Iowa, Karmen Artmann of Denver, Colo., Kathy Walton of Williston, N.D., Steven Larson of Ellsworth, Wis., Mary Fisher of St. Peter, Minn. and Leif Larson of Eugene, Ore.; and her siblings, Hazel Egtvedt, Dorothy Kittelson, Myron Helleck, Lorraine Eddie, Connie Cedargren, David Helleck and Cheryl Larsen.

Arlene is preceded in death by her parents Mildred and Almar Helleck and her brother, Thomas, of Waco, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 30456 Mower-Freeborn Rd in Austin, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.

The church can be reached at 437-3000 or 583-2038.

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NORTHWOOD, IOWA -- Mae Braun, 82, formerly of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood, Iowa. Funeral service was on January 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with Rev. Dr. Byron Northwick officiating. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar.

Mae was born on July 21, 1927 in Waltham, Minnesota, to Carl and Amanda (Gade) Griese. She married Wilfred Braun on September 24, 1944 in Austin, Minnesota. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, garage sales, cooking and baking. Her church was a very important part of her life. Mae liked to collect salt and pepper shakers, tea cups, china dolls and stuffed animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Lawrence.

Mae is survived by three daughters; Eva Brass of Forest City, Iowa, Carol Tackett of Butler, Missouri, and Susan (Dave) Hartwig of Northwood, Iowa; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter (Audrey) Griese of Big Lake, Minnesota, Leonard (Terri) Griese, Owatonna, Minnesota; Ruth Houff of Austin, Minnesota, Betty Borotz of Golden Valley, Minnesota, June (Donald) Hafften of Rochester, Minnesota, Verna (Charles) Hafften of Hudson, Wisconsin.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise Journal online, January 9, 2010]

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Marcella Carrie Emma “Marc” Paulson, 93, of Austin died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2010 peacefully with her loving husband by her side at Our House Senior Living in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

She was born March 12, 1916 to John and Bertha (Timm) Stender in Wykoff, Minnesota. She married Millard Paulson on Sept. 24, 1949 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin where they made their home. They were blessed to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this past September. Marcella worked as a beautician, at Hormel and as a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards, games, doing quilting, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, baking and cooking. She earned many bowling trophies and liked fishing at Lake Mille Lacs. She was a special “Aunt” who will be greatly missed by many family members and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Millard “Red” Paulson of Austin; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and John Stender and 14 siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

We would like to thank the caregivers and staff from Austin and Owatonna for their care and support provided. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online, Fri., Jan. 15, 2010

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Elsie Marie Bastyr, 88, longtime Austin resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 at Brighton Gardens in Omaha, Neb.

Elsie was born July 13, 1921 in rural Elko, Minn. to John and Hermina Rezac. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1938. On June 12, 1944 she married Albert T. Bastyr at Immaculate Conception Church in Lonsdale, Minn. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2007.

Elsie served as Past President of Queen of Angels CCW, Past President of Sacred Heart Hospice Auxiliary and was a member of Birthright.

Survivors include her children, Marilyn (Lowell) Bayerkohler, Staples, Susan (Dr. Tom) Hilgers, Omaha, Neb., Roger (Susan) Bastyr, Austin, Robert (Joanne) Bastyr, Austin, Michael (Susan) Bastyr, Shoreview, Charles (Barbara) Bastyr, Ontario, Canada; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, John.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 7 p.m. wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one half hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Sam Bastyr, Joe Bastyr, Jim Bastyr, Brad Bayerkohler, Brett Bayerkohler, Michael Hilgers.

Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online, Fri., Jan. 15, 2010

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Ellnora A. Mueller (Rice, Rinehart) of Shirley, Arkansas, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully with family present on December 29, 2009.

She was born August 15, 1925 to William and Anna (Fanton) Rice and grew up in Pine River, Minnesota. She married Harold Rinehart on August 8, 1945, and they lived in the Austin area until Harold’s death.

After Harold's death, she married Henry Mueller. They were married for 20 years and were active in the VFW in Albert Lea, Minnesota and Shirley, Arizona.

Ellnora enjoyed reading, sewing, music, scrabble, dancing, crocheting, visiting and being with her children. She was happy to have all of her children together in her last days.

She is survived by her three children, Bill Rinehart of Cresco, Iowa, Terri Grunzke of Freeborn, Minn. and Steve Rinehart of Redmond, Wash; eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Harold; Henry; her parents, Bill and Anna; her brothers and sister; and several aunts, uncles and in-laws.

The family is grateful to Dave and Monica Rinehart and family of Kasota, Minn. and Karen Johnson of Shirley, Ariz. for the care and love they provided during her illness. A memorial service is planned for May 8, 2009 at the Hayfield, Minn. cemetery.

Memorials or cards can be sent to PO Box 56, Freeborn, MN 56032 or a donation can be made to a local charity of your choice.

Please share any memories you have with the family to be used at the memorial service.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., Jan. 17, 2010

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Erling Nathan Johnson, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday evening, January 14, 2010 at Minnesota Valley Health Center in LeSueur.

He was born on January 14, 1919 to Eddie M. and Nellie (Hagna) Johnson in Austin. He attended Sumner and Franklin grade schools, graduating from Austin High in 1936 and later, Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.

A lifetime member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, he helped publish two anniversary books of the history of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, served as superintendent of Sunday school and he sang in the choir from 1935 until 1978, excluding when he was in college and military service. At Waldorf, he was a member of the A Cappella Choir. He entered military service in April, 1942, serving in the US Army Medical Corps. During four years of active service, he had two years of overseas service including in Ireland, Wales and France. He continued service in the Officers’ Reserve Corps until 1953.

On October 5, 1946, he was married to Elaine H. Hendrickson, the daughter of Henry and Marie Emelia Hendrickson of Blooming Prairie. He was employed as an accountant and office manager at the Austin Daily Herald, beginning in 1946 for 36 years until his retirement in January of 1982. During the last nine years of his employment, he also wrote a weekly column entitled, “UFFDA.”

During his retirement, Johnson worked as an editor with a committee which published a Mower County history entitled, Mill on the Willow. Also a member of the Austin Kiwanis Club, Austin Male Chorus and Austin Choralaires, Johnson enjoyed researching local history. He also liked playing cards, golfing and square dancing.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine Johnson of Austin; three children, David A. (Sandra) Johnson of Le Sueur, Rev. Nancy E. (Wayne) Hansen of Waseca, Richard N. (Trudy) Johnson of Eden Prairie; nine grandchildren, Angelique R. Bents, Gerd J. Gina Bents, Benjamin M. (Elizabeth) Bents, Max P. Bents, Joshua D. Johnson, Scott N. Johnson, Zachary C. (Brit) Johnson, Claire K. Johnson; Samuel N. Johnson; one step-grandson, Jeff Hansen; three great-grandchildren, Raena C. Bents, Harm F. Bents and Caden B. Bents; two sisters, Shirley Opsal of Richfield, Lois (L.H. Williams, Jr.) of Kirkwood, Mo.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church Capital Fund Drive Campaign or to Gardenview Nursing Home in LeSueur.

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

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sun., Jan. 17, 2010

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Bradley John Smith, 57, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home in Austin.

He was born June 1, 1952 in Austin to Joseph and Betty (Nelson) Smith. Bradley graduated from Austin High School and attended Riverland College, Albert Lea Campus studying food sciences. He was self-employed as a jeweler and owned Smith Custom Jewelry. Brad was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed, hunting, fishing and camping and was a spelunker, spending a lot of time in the caves of Southern Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Smith.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Jamie Smith, Minneapolis; daughter, Becky Pearson, St. Charles, Minnesota; grandchildren, Colton and Talyn; father, Joseph Smith, Austin; and longtime companion, Louise Lyngaas, Austin, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Clasen-Jordan mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Friends may greet the family for one hour before the service on Wednesday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Jan. 18, 2010

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Surnames: HANSON,NESSETT

Funeral rites will be Friday at Six Mile Grove church for Eddie Hanson, 71, Adams, Minnesota, who died Monday at the Mercy hospital, Mason City, Iowa; had suffered a paralytic attack in May; was cared for at the home of his son, Morris, at Mason City, then was hospitalized; body is at the Champion Funeral home here.

Born May 2, 1882, to Martin and Bertha Hanson, near Otranto, in Mitchell county; there he spent his boyhood and married Anna Nessett of Otranto, September 17, 1903; established home at farm north of St. Ansgar, then at Mona, then Murdock, Minn., and Rose Creek, Minnesota; sold farm there to go to Adams, Minnesota, where he had since lived.

His wife died in 1950 and he leaves one son, Morris, Mason City; two daughters, Mrs. Otto Tischer, of Austin, Minnesota, and Mrs. Vernon Anderson, Adams, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, magnus, Lyle, Minnesota, and Carl, Austin, Minnesota, and a sister, Mrs. Chris Olson of Austin, Minnesota.

Also preceding him in death were two brothers, John and Norris, and a sister, Bertha.

[ Waterloo Daily Courier - Wednesday, July 29, 1953 ]

NOTE: Anna (or Annie) Nessett was the daughter of Martin Johnson Nessett and Bertha Gunderson.

Anna was born on March 6, 1882 in Mitchell county, Iowa.

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Surnames: Stumo, Pederson, Nelson

Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Pederson, 75, who died December 26, [1976], at the Mitchell County Memorial hospital, were held December 28 at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Lyle at 1 p.m. and at Elk Creek Lutheran church in Kensett at 3 p.m. which the Rev. Harold Luecke officiating at both services.

Louise Evangeline Pederson, daughter of Nels and Carrie (Nelson) Stumo, was born October 22, 1901 at Kensett. She attended high school at Northwood and graduated from St. Olaf School of Nursing in Austin, Minnesota, in 1924.

She was united in marriage to Carl O. Pederson August 19, 1928 at the Elk Creek church at Kensett. Mrs. Pederson was a registered nurse at St. Olaf hospital in Austin for 15 years, and following that was employed in various nursing duties . . . . (truncated)

(St. Ansgar Enterprise, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Jan. 13, 1977)

NOTE: Social Security Death Index says LOUISE PEDERSON was born on 22 Oct 1901 and died in Dec 1976, residing at ZIP CODE 55912 (Austin, Mower, MN); SSN 476-42-0514 issued in Minnesota.

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Lyle Farmer Succumbs to Heart Attack

LYLE, MINNESOTA — Joseph M. Backer, 43, died Sunday. He suffered a heart attack at his farm home west of Lyle and died en route to a doctor at St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Mayer Funeral Home, Austin. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Surviving are his wife, Edith; five sons: John, Ralph, Russell, Jerry and Joseph, all at Lyle; five daughters: Mrs. Howard (Kathryn) Jorgenson and Theresa, both of Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Donald (Gloria) Lerum, Austin; Sylvia and Mary, at home; six brothers: Ben, Thomas and Vincent, Graettinger; Frank, Estherville; Jack, Chester; Russell, Gruver; and three sisters: Mrs. Ben Hassell, Gruver; Mrs. Alvin Garrelts and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson, both of Estherville, Iowa.

[ Mason City Globe-Gazette, Wednesday, May 10, 1961 ]

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Roy Edstrom, 76, of Prior Lake, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed peacefully from this life on January 15, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.

Roy was born in West Fargo, North Dakota, and served in the Army in West Germany during the Korean War.

When he returned to the United States, he graduated from Moorhead State Teacher’s College with a Masters Degree in Education and began a 35-year teaching career. For 33 of those years he taught art to elementary and middle school children in Austin. For a period of time from 1963 to the mid 1970s, “Mr. Ed.” taught art to every child attending Austin Public Schools. He loved to create, whether it was a perfectly turned piece of pottery, a hand-crafted wooden box or a whistle fashioned out of a piece of a willow tree. He was a life-long tinkerer and could repair almost any motor or piece of used machinery, frequently helping family, friends and neighbors with their repairs.

Raised during the Great Depression, he passed on his love of life and acceptance of what life handed you to all he met. Roy was Scoutmaster for Troop 204 in Austin where his sons were able to spend time learning outdoor skills and life lessons from their dad. Roy loved participating in life and in all kinds of sports. He played football when he was young and played fast pitch softball for many years including Church League in the 1970s when he pitched for St. Edwards. Two years in a row, he pitched six games in one day in the Detroit Lakes Fourth of July Tournament. He was Assistant Wrestling Coach at Austin High School for 16 years and continued to coach wrestling and softball until he retired.

For over three decades, he donated countless hours designing and building elaborate decorations for the St. Edwards Mardi Gras celebration.

Roy loved nature and for the past 30 years he and Gaye spent an increasing amount of time on tiny Indian Lake in Otter Tail County where the Kiwedening Estate was the home away from home for all those who loved to fish for “Old Nasty,” enjoy a paddle boat ride or just swap stories with Roy, the master story teller. At the cabin, Roy cooked maple syrup in the spring, together with Gaye hosted the annual family reunion in the summer and fished year-round.

We treasured Roy for as long as we knew him and his spirit will live on for as long as laughter, good-natured teasing and dedication to family are counted as virtues. At the end, Roy was surrounded by his family to whom he had dedicated his life.

He is survived by Gaye, his wife of 53 years, his children, Keith (Deb), Ken Corey-Edstrom (Kim), Jeff (Sue), Don (Jill), Colleen Gardner (Rick), Mat (Leslie) and 12 grandchildren, Justin, Megen, Christina, Jessica, Travis, Tim, Heather, Steven, Emily, Ben, Nate and Alex. Roy was born in West Fargo, North Dakota and served in the Army in West Germany during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Carl and his Mother Isabelle (Betty).

A private celebration of life was held this past weekend and a memorial service is planned “Up North” on May 15.

Memorials preferred. Memories and stories about Roy can be shared at http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/royedstrom. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Jan. 19, 2010]

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Lulu Rebecca Rolf, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

She was born November 29, 1916 in Oakland Township, Freeborn County to Iver and Susie (Esterby) Nasby. Lulu graduated from Austin High School and attended Business College studying accounting. She was married to Floyd Gerhart Rolf on June 26, 1941 at the Oakland Lutheran Church. The Rolf's lived in the Detroit area until 1946 when they move to Oakland where they owned and Rolf's Grocery Store until 1976 when they retired and moved to Austin.

Lulu was a lifelong member of the Oakland Lutheran Church where she was active with WELCA, the church circles, the quilting group and in Bible study groups.

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

Lulu is survived by her dear nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; her God-children and her extended church family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at the Oakland Lutheran Church with Reverend Bob Berthold officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Hillcrest Cemetery in rural Oakland. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday and for one hour before the service at the church on Friday.

In Lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Oakland Lutheran Church or the Oakland Hillcrest Cemetery Association.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Jan. 19, 2010]

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John O'Shaughnessy was born January 31, 1906 in Wykoff, Minnesota, the son of John and Mary O'Shaughnessy.

He attended elementary school at Wykoff, Columbus School, Austin and St. Mary's College, Winona. He resided in Austin 46 years and was employed at the Plzak Grocery, Dalager Grocery, Purity Baking Co., Riverside Market, O'Shaughnessy Liquors and Bill's Drive-In. Mr. O'Shaughnessy was a member of the Knights of Columbus (third and fourth degrees), Holy Name Society, Pacelli Boosters, Eagles, Father of Veterans and UCT.

On November 4, 1924, he married Mary C. Horrobin in Austin. Their home is at 304 4th Ave. NW.

Mr. O'Shaughnessy died May 13, after suffering a heart attack.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; four children, Donald W. of St. Paul, Robert J., Shirley J. and Theodore J. of Austin; grandchilrden: Maureen, Michael, Kathleen O'Shaughnessy, St. Paul, Anne Mark and Karen Dieser, Austin; a brother, William F. O'Shaughnessy, Austin, two sisters, Irene Lamping, Mary Frances McBride, Austin.

Funeral services were held at 9:15 a.m., May 16, at St. Augustine Church, Rev. P. Nelson officiating. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery with the Mayer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Out-of-town persons attending were Dick O'Shaughnessy, E.J. Mulhern, Elizabeth Mulhern, Bernice O'Shaughnessy, Marguerite O'Shaughnessy, Mrs. Marie O'Shaughnessy, Rochesterl Rev. Peter Coleman, Hayfield, Rev. John Roach, Rev. Wallace Hermes, John O'Connell, Jerry Srudivant, Rom Garrity, John Berken, Pat Feely, Richard Vickers, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Irving Jones, Manly, Iowa; Karen Shanahan, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. George Dieser, Medford, Minnesota; Harry Strong, Albert Lea.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 24, 1963, Page 14]

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William Chester Hinkson was born on September 15, 1905, at Minneapolis, the son of Chester and Amelia Hinkson. He lived most of his life in Austin, residing the past 30 years at 411 2nd Ave. S.E.

He attended schools at Austin and Taopi. On September 12, 1931, he was married to Ollie Wiebrand at Austin. He was employed at Geo. A. Hormel and Co., 29 years and was a member of the Eagles, Moose and VFW. He served in the Army 42 months in the South Pacific with the Medical Corps.

Mr. Hinkson died May 19, at St. Olaf Hospital.

He is survived by his widow; two brothers, Richard Hinkson, Edward Frieheit, Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Irvin (Myrtle) Beckel, Austin, Mrs. Gustav Gehrking (Dorothy) Spring Valley; and a step-sister, Agnes Huffman, Austin.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. May 21 at the Mayer Funeral Home. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, May 24, 1963, Page 14]

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Edwin Robert Ferguson, 93, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on January 19, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare in Austin.

He was born in Wonewoc, Wiscconsin, on December 30, 1916, the son of Robert and Laura (Solchenberger) Ferguson. Ed married Waunetta Carnes in 1939. He built 33 homes in the Austin area including their home. He was a mechanic for many years at Hormels until his retirement.

Ed enjoyed riding motorcycle, building and working on homes, snowmobiling and fishing. He and his family previously had a place on the Mississippi River where they spent most of their summers. Ed loved to invent things and could fix almost anything that needed fixing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Ed is survived by his children, Darleen (Duane) Hansen, Rochester, Minn., Doris Plotts (James) Stalboerger, Belgrade, Minn., Donnamae Boettcher and (friend Lefty Arett), Bullhead City, Ariz., Danny Ferguson and (friend Jill Winkels) Austin; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 8 great- great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Gilbert (Bonnie) Ferguson, Austin, Leora (Charles) Wyant, Austin, Robert (Donna) Ferguson, Janesville, Wisc.; sister-in-law, Gracie Ferguson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Laura; wife, Waunetta; brother, John; and sisters, Margaret, LaVern and Roberta; son-in-law, Frank Plotts and grandson Gary Plotts.

A memorial service for Ed will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin, with Chaplin Theresa Turnbull officiating. Visitation will be for one hour before service. Burial will be at the Grandview Memorial Cemetery following the service. A social gathering will be held at 3 p.m. in the basement of the Elks Club, Austin.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Comforcare Good Samaritan in Austin.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Jan. 21, 2010]

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Marilyn K. Wiedeman, 68, of Austin, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 at her home.

Marilyn was born Jan. 27, 1941, in Austin, to Leanard and Thelma (Riemann) Miller. On Nov. 5, 1960, Marilyn married Duane A. Wiedeman at the Austin Methodist Church. She was a full-time grandma and great-grandma and also a cook at the Hiawatha Bar.

Survivors include her children, Gary (Lois) Wiedeman, Adams, Terry (Brenda) Wiedeman, Austin, Kathy Lester (special friend Steve Bartholomew), Austin, Jody (Steve) Orth, Lyle, Danny Wiedeman, Bullhead City, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Pat (Dave) Apold, Maple Grove, Diane Lenz, Gillette, Wyo., Ray (Pat) Swain, Austin.

She is preceded in death by her father, Leanard Miller; mother, Thelma Swain; step-father, Truman Swain; grandparents; aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and also one half hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

The honorary casket bearers will be Garrett, Zoe and Brady Lester; Tyler and Tristen Wiedeman; Raey Hastings. The casket bearers will be Brandon Wiedeman, Collin Orth, Bryce Orth, Chase Douglas, Scott Soderberg, Jeff Ramaker.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

[Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Jan. 21, 2010]

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Clarence Reinold Evans, 82, of Austin, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at his home after a short battle with cancer.

Clarence was born March 30, 1927 in Pipestone, Minnesota to William and Susanna (Steines) Evans. He attended school in rural Pipestone and then enlisted in the United States Navy. On June 6, 1950 he married Maxine Weinkauf at Pipestone. Clarence attended trade school in Lincoln, Nebraska. Clarence and Maxine raised three children and also ran Bill & Ruby's Laundromat for several years. Clarence worked for Gordon Electric in Austin before starting his own business -- Evans Appliance Repair.

Clarence enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening and spending time with his family, friends, and especially his dog, Gretta. He was a loving and compassionate husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his children, Candy (John) Drees, Austin, Curt (Tori) Evans, Austin; grandchildren, Amanda (David), Joshua, Carrie, Erin, Laura, Jacob; siblings, Harold Evans, Ward, S.D., Lois Medill, Pipestone.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, on May 23, 2002; son, Craig Evans; parents; sisters, Agnes Brower, Pricilla Johannsen, Renanilda Powers; brothers, Arnold, Myron, Virgil, Basel, Vincent, Gerald.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

The honorary casket bearer will be Joshua Evans. The casket bearers will be Laura Drees, Jacob Evans, David Sanchez, Mark Schaefer, Jane Olberding, Jim Weinkauf.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Jan. 21, 2010]

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Funeral services were held Thursday, January 14, 1988 at Immaculate Conception Church, Riceville, for Eleanor Jordan, 73, of Riceville. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, LeRoy, Minnesota. She died Tuesday, January 12, 1988 at a Riceville nursing home.

Mrs. Jordan was born Dec. 20, 1914 in Mower county, Minnesota, to George and Edith (Pace) Blanchard. She attended rural school in Mower ocunty and Austin High School, Austin, Minnesota.

On May 1, 1944 she and James Jordan were married in Grand Meadow, Minnesota. Mrs. Jordan was a housewife. The couple lived three years in Stacyville, Iowa and 26 years on a farm near McIntire, Iowa. They moved to Riceville in 1973.

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

Survivors include her husband, James of the Riceville Rest Home; a daughter, Mrs. David (Cheryl) Smalley of Riceville; a son, Leo of McIntire; five grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Dean (Arlene) Thorson of Roseau, Minnesota, Mrs. John (Betty) Rasmussen of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Mrs. Kenneth (Beryl) Berg of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Wesley (Dody) Schrion of Helena, Montana, and Mrs. Joe (Bonnie) Fruth of Boulder, Colorado; two brothers, Bernie Blanchard of Grand Meadow and Leonard Blanchard of Waltham, Minnesota.

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LIVED NEAR LYLE FOR A WHILE

SURNAMES: DEMAR, COTY, DENSE

Funeral services were held Monday, January 18, 1988 at Morningside Memorial Gardens Chapel in Minneapolis, Minnesota for Lawrence J. DeMar, 78, of Osage, Iowa. Burial was in Morningside Memorial Gardens. He died on Friday, January 15, 1988 at his home.

Mr. DeMar was born on February 4, 1909 in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Chester and Evelyn (Coty) DeMar. He lived in the Sioux Falls, Des Moines and Lyle, Minnesota, areas.

On November 4, 1931 he married Mabel Dense in Meyer, Iowa. The couple moved to Minneapolis where they made their home until retiring to Osage in 1974. While living in Minneapolis, he was a custodian at the University of Minnesota.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel of Osage; four daughters: Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Zabel of Blaine, Minnesota, Mrs. LaVerne (Mary Lou) Nordness of Fargo, N.D., Mrs. Robert (Judy) Gates of Champlin, Minnesota, and Joyce Kotilinek of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota; two sons, Leslie of Minneapolis and Richard of Anoka, Minnesota; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Grace) Blume of Osseo, Minnesota, and Mrs. Leo (Opal) Andrews of Circle Pines, Minnesota; and a brother, Bernard of North Branch, Texas.

[Mitchell County Press News]

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Richard "Dick" Anderson, 70, died Jan. 4, 2010, in Anoka, Minnesota.

The son of Edward L. "Swede" and Juanita (Estlick) Anderson, Dick was born Oct. 12, 1939, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota. He attended Queen of Angels Grade School and Pacelli High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Janice Waterbury in 1959. They had three children: Jeffrey, Russell, and Julie, all born in Austin.

While living in Austin, Dick drove stock cars at Lansing, built by his dad. He moved his family to the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, where he worked at many jobs, among them trucking. He was an excellent mechanic. Dick owned and operated his own trophy business in Anoka, Regal Awards. He was a past state officer of the Minnesota Jaycees.

Dick is survived by his partner of more than 20 years, Mary Line; his sons, Jeff Anderson, (Kathy Peck) and Russ Anderson, (Julie); and his daughter, Julie (Mark) Vanderhoff; one brother, Charles (Linda) Anderson, Austin; five sisters, Mona Anderson, Dallas, Texas, Diane Floridi, Eau Claire, Wis., Linda Leopold, St. Louis Park, Cindy (Brian) Wesley, Wells and Suzanne (Jon) Brimacomb, Farmington. He is also survived by Mary's son and daughter, Brian and Kari; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Juanita Anderson; his older brother, Ed Jr., and an infant grandchild.

A memorial will be held for the immediate family.

Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

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Dean Richard Twedt, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died at St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin, on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

He was born on September 3, 1924 to M.L. and Martina (Olson) Twedt in Woden Iowa. After graduating from Thompson High School in Thompson Iowa, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for four years. Upon his honorable discharge, Dean attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis and earned a degree. He married Betty Codner and later divorced. He married Clara A. Sukow on Aug. 1, 1975 in Austin. They raised three children and were married more than 34 years. Dean worked at Hormel Foods for more than 32 years and was also a farmer.

A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Dean was a past board member of the SEM Beef Association and Southern Minnesota Irrigation Association. He also enjoyed farming, fishing, bowling and all spectator sports. Dean was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Clara Twedt of Austin; daughter, Jackie (Jerry) Reuter of Austin; two sons, Tim Twedt of Illinois and Steven (Ann) Thompson of Lanesboro, Minn.; four grandchildren, Bradley, Scott and Stacy Reuter and Kelly Twedt; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elvina Hicks of Austin and Arlis Eiesland of Sioux Falls S.D.; and a host of relatives and friends.

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

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Memorials are preferred to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.

Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

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Dorothy Ann Bierne, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of North Mankato died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Austin Medical Center.

Dorothy Ann Knutson was born March 18, 1928 to Lewis S. and Agnes C. (Mortenson) Knutson in Minneapolis. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School at the age of 17, as she was moved ahead a grade. She attended Hamline University where she earned a Teacher's Certificate. She then taught a few years in the Milbank, S.D. area. Dorothy was united in marriage to her husband of 52 years, Eugene P. Bierne on July 15, 1950 in Minneapolis. After marriage, they moved to Mankato. When their son, David, started school Dorothy returned to college at Mankato State College and earned a bachelor’s in education. She taught first grade in the Mankato School System for many years. While teaching full-time, she earned a master's in elementary education.

Dorothy enjoyed reading, her family and traveling. She and her husband enjoyed wintering in Florida. She was active in the Bend of the River Captain's Crew and had served as queen for one term.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Dr. David Bierne of Austin; sister, Marlys (John) Paulson; grandson, Bryan Bierne; granddaughter, Kelly Bierne; great- granddaughter, Emma Gorvin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene in 2002; her parents, and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato with the Rev. Jay Dahlvang officiating. Burial will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour before service at church on Wednesday. Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

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Evelyn Pike, 88, of Grundy Center, Iowa passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center, Iowa while under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice.

Evelyn Marie “Johnson” Pike was born on Dec. 20, 1921 in Austin to Oscar W. Johnson and Anna Carlson Johnson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1939 and worked as a private secretary for the N.F. Banfield Corporation in Austin as the personal secretary to the vice president for 5 years.

Evelyn married L.C. “Bud” Pike on Jan. 30, 1944 in Austin, where their first two children were born. In 1948, they moved to Waterloo, Iowa followed by a move to Grundy Center in 1949, where three more children were born.

Evelyn was a 50-year member of the United Methodist Church in Grundy Center and served as treasurer for seven years. She was active in Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary and various church and community groups. Evelyn dedicated her life to her family. She enjoyed traveling, walking, gaming, card playing and all sporting events that her children and grandchildren were involved in through high school and college.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Bud; two sons, Richard Pike of Des Moines and David (Deborah) Pike of Fleming Island, Fla.; her two daughters, DeeAnne Pike (Greg Meenan) of Rochester Hills, Mich. and Donna (Scott) King of Des Moines; her sister, Dorothy Anderson of Austin and her grandchildren, Jennifer Pike of Dallas, Texas, Bryan King of Des Moines and Brittany King of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Pike, and her brother, Richard B. Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at United Methodist Church, Grundy Center with Pastor Matt Miller officiating. Interment will be immediately following the funeral service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home.

To leave a message of condolence for the family visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home of Grundy Center is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

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