Carlene Dahle-Buschkopf, 59, formerly of Sargeant, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Hennepin Medical Center in Minneapolis, from complications of COPD, following a lengthy illness.

Carlene Anne Dahle was born June 30, 1950 in Kasson, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Betty (Bale) Dahle. She grew up on the family farm in rural Sargeant, attended Hayfield schools and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1968. She was married on Aug. 10, 1968 at Evanger Lutheran Church in Sargeant to Steven A. Shulze. The couple lived in Lake City, Minn. where they owned and operated the Pepin Inn Restaurant before moving to Rochester, Minn. They were later divorced. Carlene was then employed at the Canadian Honker Restaurant in Rochester. She was married on June 29, 1979 to Theodore Buschkop. Following their marriage, they moved to Winona, Minn., where she worked in restaurants in Winona and LaCrosse, Wis. Mr. Buschkopf died on Aug. 8, 1983.

Carlene lived for a number of years in Shakopee, Minn. and continued her education online. She received an associate’s degree from Metro State University in Inver Grove Heights and was currently working on her bachelor’s degree. She was an active member of the Interchange Freedom Initiative and was attending Radio Bible College. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, knitting and reading cookbooks. She is in God’s hands and will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Trisha Shulze of Rochester; two sons, Troy Shulze of Grand Meadow, Minn. and Timothy (Karla) Shulze of Dexter, Minn.; seven grandchildren; a sister, Janice (Bruce) Boley-Marquardt of Rose Creek, Minn.; a brother, Alvin Dahle of Moose Lake, Minn.; aunts, uncles, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Selmer and Christopher; her grandparents, Anna and Art Dahle, Tolbert Bale and Carl and Manda Moore.

A time of visitation and prayer service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minn. The prayer service will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. A spring burial will take place at Evanger Lutheran Cemetery in Sergeant.

Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minn. is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Fri., Feb. 12, 2010

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Mary Ann Nelson, 75, of Austin, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, at Adams Health Care Center.

She was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Nevada Township, to Ole and Ella (Asklakson) Dahle.

After graduating from Rose Creek High School, she completed normal training in Austin. She later earned her bachelors degree from Winona State. She began teaching in a one room school house North of Austin and later in a one room school north of Lyle.

On Aug. 6, 1950, she married Merle Nelson at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams.

After taking a few years off to raise her children, Mary Ann returned to teach at the Dexter school. When that closed she taught remedial reading in the Adams school, then finished her career as a third grade teacher at Southland Elementary in Rose Creek. She retired in 1984 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

She was an active member of Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church where she was choir director, Sunday school superintendent, and active with the Ladies Aide.

Survivors include husband, Merle Nelson, Austin; sons, Mark (Michelle) Nelson, Kent, Wash.; Neil (Leslie) Nelson, Richfield; Bryce (Kellie) Nelson, Rose Creek; daughter, Lori (Dale) Siegfreid, Austin; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 11, 2003, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with The Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Casket Bearers will be Brock Nelson, Adam Nelson, Steve Nelson, Robert Nelson, David Nelson, David Gilderhus.

Interment: Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, Nevada Township.

Funeral Home: Adams Funeral Home, Adams.

Memorials: To The National Parkinson Foundation, or Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 11, 2003

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Funeral services for Mary Ann Nelson, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, who died Sunday, February 9, 2003 at the Adams Health Care Center, were held Wednesday, February 12 at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

Mary Ann was born February 5, 1928 in Nevada Township, Minnesota, to Ole and Ella (Asklakson) Dahle. After graduating from Rose Creek High School she completed one year of normal training in Austin, Minnesota. Later she earned her bachelors degree from Winona State. She began teaching in a one-room schoolhouse north of Austin and later in a one-room school north of Lyle.

On August 6, 1950 she married Merle Nelson at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams, Minnesota. After taking a few years off from teaching to raise her own children, she returned to teach at the Dexter school. Then she taught remedial reading in the Adams school and finished as a third grade teacher at Southland Elementary in Rose Creek. She retired in 1984.

Mary Ann was an active member of Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church where she was choir director for years, Sunday School superintendent and active with the Ladies Aide.

Mary Ann is survived by husband, Merle Nelson of Austin, Minnesota; sons, Mark and wife Michelle Nelson of Kent; W. A. Neil and wife Leslie Nelson of Richfield, Minnesota; Bryce and wife Kelli Nelson of Rose Creek, Minnesota; daughter Lori and husband Dale Siegfreid of Austin, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Burial was in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Lyle, Minnesota.

St. Ansgar Enterprise Journal
Published February 15, 2003

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Larry Dallas Boysen, 64, of Austin, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at his home.

He was born Oct. 30, 1945 in Hayfield, Minn. to Morris and Ardella (Christenson) Boysen. After graduation from Austin High School in 1963, he attended Austin Vocational School. Drafted into the Army in 1965, he was stationed in Cleveland, Ohio where he met Theresa Timko; they were married on June 10, 1967. They made their home in Austin, raising two sons. Larry loved to work, sometimes holding two or three jobs at a time. He was a bartender at the VFW, Hiawatha Bar and the Loading Dock. He also worked at Hormel, D & R Star and Hage Siding. Larry and Theresa were the maintenance people at VFW for 19 years. Most recently, he worked at the Austin Post Office in vehicle and building maintenance until his retirement in 2008. Larry would do anything for anyone.

All they had to do was ask and if there was any way possible, he would help them out. He loved his family and tried to give them everything he never had. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. His hope was that Allix and Dallas would try hard to make a good life for themselves and succeed in whatever they were chosen to do. He was hard on them sometimes, but he thought it was for their own good. He loved taking Zack to Perkins for pancakes, and Addy was the love of his life. You could see the love and pride he had when he talked about them.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Theresa; two sons, Jeff (Gretchen) Boysen and Jay Boysen, all of Austin; four grandchildren, Allix, Dallas, Zack and Addy; four brothers, Dale (Donna) Boysen of Arizona, Rick (Lori) Boysen of Hope, Randy (Mary) Boysen of Blooming Prairie and Robert Boysen of Lyle; one sister, Marcine (Wally) Jukes of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his friend, George Klingfus.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date with military rites by American Legion Post 91. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 11, 2010

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Helen L. Dankert, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Our House Assisted Living.

Helen was born on June 20, 1918 in Little Turkey, Iowa to Anton and Mary (Jarosh) Novotny. She attended rural school near Little Turkey. She married William Dankert on November 9, 1940 in Northwood, Iowa. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, Margaret Mary Unit and was a volunteer at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Sandra) Dankert, Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughters, Joanne Koenig, Eureka, Kan., Ruth Jensen, Ames, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Mary Dankert, Ruidoso Downs, N.M.; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grand-children; sister, Beatrice Dankert, Austin.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; son, Stephen; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service. There will be a Rosary at 5 p.m. on Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 11, 2010

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Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 1988 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage, for Clara Larson, 99, of Osage. The Reverend Joseph Nesheim and Reverend Dennis Hanson officiated and burial was in the Osage Cemetery. She died Saturday, October 22, 1988 at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar of natural causes.

Mrs. Larson was born January 26, 1889 at Winnetoon, NB to Andrew and Annie Bagstad. She moved with her family to a farm near Lyle, Minnesota a the age of 13. She attended school at Lyle and Mona. During her teenage years, she received training in dressmaking. She did sewing for many Lyle residents.

On February 26, 1908 she married Henry Larson at Lyle. They lived at various times in Deadwood, S.D., Dickey, N. D., Lyle, Minnesota and finally in Osage.

Mr. Larson died in 1944. She worked as a cook at the Main Street Café in Osage for 30 years. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage, and was active in the church circle.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son; and three sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Vida Hovelson of Clear Lake and Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Potter of Phoenix, AZ; one son, Lynn “Bud” of Osage; 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

OBITUARY FROM MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS-NEWS, OCT 26, 1988:

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DEATHS

MRS. BEN IVERSON

Mrs. Ben (Linda) Iverson, 76, died this morning at St. Olaf Hospital.

She resided at 1203 6th Ave. SW. and is survived by her husband: three daughters, Mrs. John (Blanche) Repasky, Newark, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Knutson, Austin, Mrs. Gaylord (Linda) Anderson, Pewaukee, Wis., a son Morris of Pacifica, Calif.; 11 grandchildren: one great-granddaughter a brother, Henery Olson, Jackson, Minn.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Berg Funeral Chapel.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur. 6-15-1967, page-16, col.-1

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FUNERALS

IVERSON- Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Iverson, 1203 6th Ave SW, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Berg Funeral Chapel, Rev. G.C. Knutson officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, 6-19-1967, page-12, col.-2

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1890 Linda O. Iverson 1967

Linda O. Iverson was born Sept. 16, 1890, the daughter of Lemick and Pauline Olson, Lakefield, Minn.

She lived in Jackson, Minn. until 1917 when she moved to LaCrosse, Wis., for 45 years. Three years ago she moved to Austin at 1203 6th Ave. Sw. She attended the county schools at Lakefield and Jackson.

In 1914 she was united in marriage with Ben Iverson at Jackson.

Linda Iverson passed away June 14 at St. Olaf Hospital, at the age of 76.

Surviving are her husband: three daughters, Mrs. John (Blanche) Repasky, Newark, Calif., Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Knutson, Austin, Mrs. Gaylord (Linda) Anderson, Pewaukee, Wis.; one son Morris of Pacifica, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Henry Olson, Jackson.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. June 16 at the Berg Funeral Chapel, with Rev. G.C.Knutson officiating. Gerald Wakefield was soloist, accompanied by Ralph Harnesk. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. Casketbearers were John Knutson, Chester Knutson, Palmer Iverson, Darrel Iverson. Sam Iverson, Gordon Olson.

Out-of-town persons attending were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Iverson, Darrel Iverson, Mr. and Mrs. John Knutson, Mrs. Willard Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Knutson, all of LaCrosse, Henry Olson, Gordon Olson, Jackson, Palmer Iverson, Waukegan, Ill.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat. 2-18-1978, page-2, col.-1

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DEATHS

BENHARD IVERSON

Benhard J. Iverson, 88, died Friday at Burr Oak Manor, where he resided the past four years.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Knutson, Austin, Mrs. John (Blanche) Repasky, Fremont, Calif., Mrs. Gaylord (Linda) Anderson, Fremont, Neb; a son Morrie Iverson, Pacifica, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday.

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FUNERALS

IVERSON- Funeral services for Benhard J. Iverson, 400 15th Ave NW, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat. 2-25-1978, page-2, col.-2

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Card of Thanks

IVERSON- We wish to express our sincere thanks for all the wonderful memorials and cards and to thank our wonderful friends and neighbors who brought in food and so graciously helped in our time of need. A special thanks ro Rev. Lewis VanderNaald, organist; pallbearers, and to Burr Oak Manor for the wonderful care they geve our father for those four years. It was greatly appreciated. God bless you all.

The Family of Ben Iverson.

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NOTE: The Social Security Death Index says: BEN IVERSON was born 24 APR 1889 and died in FEB 1878, residing in Austin, Minnesota, SSN issued in Wisconsin.

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BURIAL AT WOODBURY, LYLE, MINNESOTA

Mrs. Paul R. Cooper Funeral Held At St. Ansgar Baptist

Funeral services for Mrs. Paul R. Cooper, 31, of Carpenter, who died August 29 at the Mitchell County Memorial hospital were held August 31 at the St. Ansgar Baptist Church with the Rev. Rob Porter officiating.

Beverly Gene Pederson Cooper, daughter of Olaf and Bonita (Young) Pederson, was born October 4, 1947 in Austin, Minn. She grew up on a farm in the Carpenter area, and was graduated from St. Ansgar Senior High School in 1965.

In March of 1966 she was united in marriage to Paul R. Cooper, also of Carpenter. Three children were born to them. She was baptized in 1973 after which she joined the St. Ansgar Baptist church.

Mrs. Cooper is survived by her husband, Paul; three children, Kristine, age 11, Thomas, age 7 and Katherine, age 6; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Pederson, rural St. Ansgar; four brothers, Donald of Garner, Marvin, Paul and Steven of St. Ansgar; also several nieces and nephews.

Burial was in Woodbury cemetery, Lyle, with Rev. Porter in charge of committal services.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise, 13 SEP 1979]

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Alice N. Dockum, 1901-1981

BURIAL AT WOODBURY CEM., LYLE

Alice N. Dockum Funeral
Held At Otranto Church

Funeral services for Alice N. (Bewick) Dockum, 79, of Monroe, were held February 17 at the Otranto Community church with the Rev. Howard Grossoehme officiating. Burial was at Woodbury cemetery, Lyle.

Alice N. Dockum, daughter of Frank and Eliza (Callager) Bewick, was born April 24, 1901 in Juneau county, Wis. February 15, 1921 she married Dr. A. A. Dockum. Two children were born to them, Dr. J. N. Dockum of Monroe, and Marquita Kirby, deceased. The couple moved to Hampton where they were residents for 40 years. Dr. A. A. Dockum died in October 1968 and in November 1972 Alice Dockum moved to Monroe.

She is survived by her son, Dr. J. N. Dockum; two grandsons; one brother, L. F. Bewick of Louisiana. Mrs. Dockum was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, a sister and three brothers.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise, 26 FEB 1981]

Transcribed 2003, Barb Nagy

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Funeral services for Alice M. Dockum, 79, of Monroe, were held on February 17, 1981, at the Otranto Community Church with Rev. H. Grossoehme officiating. Burial was in Woodbury Cemetery near Lyle.

Alice M. Bewick, daughter of Frank and Eliza (Calloger) Bewick, was born April 24, 1901 in Juneau County, Wisconsin, on February 15, 1921. She was married to Dr. A. A. Dockum in Davenport. The couple moved to Hampton where they were residents for 40 years.

Dr. Dockum died in October 1968 and in 1972 she moved to Monroe.

She is survived by her son, Mr. J.M. Dockum, two grandsons and one brother, L. F. Bewick of Louisiana.

Mrs. Dockum was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, parnets, sister and three brothers.

Source: Mitchell County Press-News, 25 FEB 1981

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Wilma Arline (Peak) Noble, 85, of rural Austin, Minnesota, died on Feb. 14 at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Wilma was born on January 5, 1925, in North Platte, Nebraska, the daughter of Ernest and Versa Peak. The family lived in several states before settling in Hollandale, Minnesota.

Wilma graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1945 and married Arthur Noble on June 6 of that same year "between corn planting and cultivating." She helped with the farm work and was active in the women's organizations at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with quilting, the strawberry festival, circle, and other projects. Playing cards and board games, traveling, sewing, reading, gardening, and cooking were among her favorite activities. Wilma had a kind, generous heart and will be missed by many who loved her.

Some comments shared at the hospital were: She's my friend . . . classy lady, super, clear as a bell and using the cell phone like a whiz, a really nice lady, so wonderful, sweet, perky, my role model. When told that she was a favorite of the nurses, she replied, "Oh they probably tell them all that."

She is survived by two sisters, Alice (Willard) Spilde of Albert Lea and Twila (Fred) Norton of Salt Lake City, Utah; four children, Judy (Paul) Ulland of La Crescent, Larry (Kathy) Noble of Fridley, Richard (Sheryl) Noble of Oxford, Wis. and Peggy (Allan) Johnson of Shorewood; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Francis and Douglas Peak; and her husband, Arthur Noble.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home in Blooming Prairie, Minn., and one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Gene Leiter will be officiating. Burial will be at Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to give memorials may designate Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church or a charity of personal choice.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 15, 2010]

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Steven James Cherwinka was born on August 3, 1957 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of James and Muriel Cherwinka.

The family lived on Rt. 1, Rose Creek from 1967 until October 1969 when they moved to 2409 8th Ave SW Austin.

Steven was baptized at St. Olaf Lutheran Church September 1 1957 by Reverend Arthur J. Swenson. He attended Banfield Grade School and Sunday school at St. Olaf Church.

Steven died March 18, 1966 at St. Olaf Hosptial.

Survived are his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Cherwinka, two sisters, Kristine and Gretchen, a brother Brian, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hanson Rose Creek, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Cherwinka, Wausau, Wisconsin, and an aunt, Miss Sandra Cherwinka, Wausau.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p,m. Monday, March 21 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Revenend Swenson officiating. Interment was in Grand View Memorial Gardens with Beil [?] Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 8, 1966 ]

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MRS. CLAUDE HARRIS

Mrs. Claude Harris, 58, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at St. Olaf Hospital. She resided at 1102 Bauman.

Mrs. Harris was a past president of the VFW 7, Auxiliary and a past lady goldbug of the Military Order of Ladybugs.

She is survived by her husband a son, Harold Harris, Ellendale.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Thursday, April 23, 1959 ]

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MRS. ANDREW HAWKINS

Mrs. Andrew (Sarah) Hawkins, 93, died this morning at the Old Colony Rest Home, where she had been a patient the past two years.

A lifelong resident of LeRoy, she is survived by three sons, Hagbarth and Adolph of LeRoy and Carmen of St. Paul.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at LeRoy.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Thursday, April 23, 1959 ]

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Mrs. Hugh T. Hall, 52, of Elkhart, Indiana, wife of Dr. Hugh Hall, former pastor of First Baptist Church, Austin, died Monday [Oct. 10, 1966] in Elkhart.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Judy) Schulz, Elkhart: one son Hugh Jr. of New Jersey; and her parents.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Austin Daily Herald. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1966

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Frank Rooney, 80, formerly of Austin, died Saturday in Minneapolis. He retired from Geo. A. Hormel Co. in 19S4.

Survivors are two nephews, John T. Wagner and Leo Wagner, Adams. Funeral services were held this morning in Minneapolis

Austin Daily Herald. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1966

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Carroll Phyllis Best, 85, of Austin died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin.

Carroll was born June 13, 1924 to Hershel and Melania (Gust) Schmidt. She married Jay Best, Jr. on July 15, 1944 in Tacoma, Md. During World War II, Carroll worked in the National Headquarters of the Red Cross in Washington, D.C. After the war, she worked as an accountant in the real estate industry in Austin. In her spare time Carroll enjoyed playing bridge, reading, gardening, and watching sports. She especially enjoyed watching her children in their activities.

Carroll is preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Melania Schmidt; husband, Jay Best, Jr.; siblings, Hershel Schmidt, Betty Lily and Beverly Michalek.

Carroll is survived by her children, Jay Best (Janine) III, Salt Lake City, Utah, Greta Anderson (Curt), Austin, Kurt Best, Austin, Jon Best (Nina), Austin, Mary Brodigan (Dennis), Wasilla, Ark., Pam Best-Ward (Jim), Anchorage, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, William Schmidt (Inez), Austin, Patricia Lance, Tahoe City, Calif., Michael Schmidt (Judy), Los Angeles, Calif., Richard Schmidt (Arkie), International Falls, Minn.; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Shirley Wheeler, Austin, Mureyce Fossey, Minneapolis, Mary Siebald, Eden Prairie, Minn.

A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Pam Aandahl Solberg officiating. Visitation will be at the mortuary for one hour before the service.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Tues., Feb. 16, 2010

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Beatrice Evelyn Kruger, 78, passed peacefully of natural causes at her home near Whalen, Minn. Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.

As a young woman, Evelyn, who was aptly nicknamed, “Honey,” spent her childhood in the Rose Creek and Austin area. Once married, Evelyn farmed near Blooming Prairie, Minn. with her husband, Elmer. Evelyn had many friends who enjoyed her boundless zest for life. She was an avid gardener, renown bread baker, feeder of countless wild birds, exquisite needle point artist, tireless community volunteer and political activist. She gave hours of service to the Whalen Stand Still Parade, the Democratic Party, the Whalen Lutheran Church, the Lanesboro Blood Mobile and Planned Parenthood.

Evelyn was a dedicated caregiver to any member of her family who needed her at the drop of a hat, especially to her husband, Elmer, and her mother, Rose, toward the end of their lives. She enjoyed reading, the theater and music and traveling with her family. Before retiring to the Lanesboro area, she had a long and satisfying career as an office manager, and later owned and operated a small family business with her three sons and her husband in London, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her mother and father, Godfred and Rose Godfredson; her sister, Rosemary Smith.

She is survived by her brother, Peder Godfredson; her daughter, Margaret; her sons, David, Howard and Paul; and her grandchildren, Jennifer, Rose, Alex, Eli, Zachary, Rebecca, Sarah, David, Molly, Tony, Ryan and Julie. She also leaves her good friends, Charlotte Johnson and Dee Stoll, until they can catch up for coffee somewhere in the afterlife.

Services will be held Wednesday Morning, Feb. 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Whalen Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Knudson officiating. A reception and luncheon at the Whalen Hall will follow with the kind assistance of her dear friend Charlotte Johnson.

Austin Daily Herald, Tues., Feb. 16, 2010

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Willard Dale Larson, 77, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Willard was a 1950 graduate of Rose Creek High School. He then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from St. Olaf College in 1956 with a degree in chemistry. After graduation, he taught high school science in Kenyon, Minnesota. Willard went on to earn a master’s and a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of North Dakota in 1964. After graduation, he began working for Dow Corning’s Product Development Division where he holds several patents.

In 1977, Willard joined 3M as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist and continued to work at 3M until his retirement in 1998. In addition to his many educational and professional accomplishments, Willard enjoyed bicycling trips, traveling, and performing in choral groups, choirs, and community theater. Willard and Ardys celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December with a family vacation to Hawaii.

He will be missed by his devoted wife, Ardys; daughter, Kirsten (Kevin) and son, Kendall (Sherry); grandchildren, Beck, Alec and Emily; brother, Donald (Norma); sister, Ruth Dohrn; sister-in-law, Joyce.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hogan and Mabel; brother, Paul; and brother-in-law, Bill Dohrn.

A memorial service will be held at the Woodbury United Methodist Church on May 1, 2010.

Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association, St. Olaf College or the Woodbury Community Theatre.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Feb. 17, 2010

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Betty Jean Strommer, 79, of Austin, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born October 13, 1930 to Carl and Esther (Parr) Melau in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and graduated from Rockford High School. She married Erwin Strommer on Nov. 5, 1952 in Belvedere, Illinois. They made their home in Rockford where she was employed by Greenlee Tool and Anderson Manufacturing. Moving to Sacred Heart, Minn. in 1971, she worked in the Renvilla Nursing Home in Renville. Betty and Erwin moved to Austin in 1989 where she was an AARP coordinator, Girl Guards, Sunday school teacher and bookkeeper for the Salvation Army, core leader for Community Bible study and belonged to the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed singing.

Survivors include her husband, Erwin Strommer of Austin; children, Ted (Michele) Strommer of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Don Strommer of Raymond, Tim Strommer of Austin, Daniel (Gwen) Strommer of Shannon, Mississippi, Joseph (DeeAnn) Strommer of Austin, Allan (Sherri) Strommer of Faribault; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Melau of Rockford, Illinois; sister, Petra (Laddie) Espy of Rockford, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Eldo Klingeman; one grandson, Matthew Strommer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Bethlehem Free Methodist Church with Pastor David Martin and Major Larry Thorson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment is Saturday at 2 p.m. at Strombeck Lutheran Cemetery in rural Montevideo.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Feb. 17, 2010

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Nickolas R. Hueman, 40, of Menomonie, Wis. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at his home.

He was born Jan. 17, 1970 in Austin to Robert and Mary (LaTourell) Hueman. He grew up in Lyle, Minnesota, and graduated from Lyle High School in 1989. Nick married Leigh Gartmann on Feb. 13, 1999 in Hudson, Wis. They had three boys.

Nick is survived by his wife, Leigh of Menomonie; three sons, Dylan Hueman, Caleb Hueman and Connor Hanson; his parents, Robert and Mary Hueman; his mother and father-in-law, Gene and Carol Gartmann; two brothers and one sister, Bill (Kim) Hueman, Hollie (Ken) Worcester, Mitch (Colleen) Hueman; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Remy Diederich officiating. There will be visitation at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.

Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, Wis. is in charge of arrangements.

To express condolences online, please visit www.olsonfuneral.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 18, 2010

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Christy (Dale Christian) Hansen, 79, quietly and gently passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Feb. 16, 2010, right before 11:00 a.m.

Bernice, his beloved wife, was right by his side, as she’s been for nearly 50 years.

Christy was born to Gladys (Hansen) and Christian Hansen on July 2, 1930 in St. Louis Park, Minn. where he graduated from high school in 1948. In 1952, he graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. He served his country in the Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict in the Armed Forces Radio. After returning to the States he attended Brown Institute and subsequently became the news anchor for KAUS TV, KAUS Radio, and news director at KQAQ Radio. He married Bernice (Liftin) Fuller on May 22, 1960 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin.

In 1962, he was Austin’s Community Ambassador to Iran and for one year presented 125 educational lectures and slide shows.

In 1967, he returned to college, earning his master’s in speech pathology from St. Cloud State. For 22 years, he was the speech clinician for District 500.

Christy piloted two community programs: “Youth Emergency Services” (Y.E.S.), a phone-in help line, assisting youth and adults with immediate problems and concerns; and “Homework Helpline,” a second phone-in service created to assist students with lessons and manned by teachers.

A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Christy was a devout Christian and taught Sunday school for 20 years. In addition, he drove the WEE LEARNING van for St. Olaf Lutheran Church as well as the Sunday morning worship van for those who could no longer drive. As an avid volunteer he worked tirelessly for Holy Cross Lutheran School for more then 10 years, headed the Garden Pantry for 15 years and actively participated in the American Cancer Society and Mower County ARC, umpired softball and visited area nursing homes on a regular basis.

He also belonged to the American Legion, the Elks and the Eagles. Christy understood and experienced the true joy of giving to others less fortunate than he. Tuesday morning prayer groups in both Austin, and the 17 winters spent in Green Valley, Ariz., were a tremendous joy to him. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and watching sports of all types, but more importantly loved to make people laugh.

He authored three books, including: “Me and Mower, To His Glory”, and “It Had To Be A Miracle.”

He began his fourth book but God called him home prior to completion.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Hansen of Austin; daughter, Carol (Kurt) Grow of Colorado Springs, Colo.; son, Randy Fuller of Gulfport, Miss.; sister, Marie (Robert) Anderson of Plymouth; niece, Paula Fricke of Minneapolis; great-nephew, Adam Fricke of Minnetonka and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Robert Hedberg.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin with flag presentation by American Legion Post 91. Memorials are preferred to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund Capital Appeal.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Fri., Feb. 19, 2010

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Betty Mae Ellis, 71, of Austin, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, Feb. 18, 2010 at Austin Medical Center.

She was born May 31, 1938 to Leo and Lillian (Hackert) McGowan in Marion, Iowa where she grew up and attended school. She married Delmar Ellis on Sept. 29, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They made their home on a farm in Mower County where they raised five children. The Lord blessed them with 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren who loved to entertain Betty. A member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and an avid Vikings fan, Betty enjoyed all sports, her flower garden and watching her wrens. She will be missed and remembered for the many, many memories.

Survivors include two daughters, Mischelle (Wayne) Edgar of Austin, Angela Clennon of Greenville, S.C.; three sons, Hugh Ellis of Brownsdale, Glenn (Cynthia) Ellis of California, Delmar (Phyllis) Ellis of Fairmont; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy (Roy) Mrstik of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sharon (Tom) Bassett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jean (Jack) Ciha of Marion, Iowa, Doris Mrstik of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brother, Kenny (Jan) McGowan of Whiting, N.J.; special friend, Marilyn Matter of Austin; many special nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Delmar; a grandson; a great-granddaughter and a brother-in-law, Ray Mrstik.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin with Vicar Brian Kruger officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home, Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 20, 2010

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Sheila E. Robb, Age 63, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away on Feb. 17, 2010. A devoted “brand champion” of the Mayo Clinic where she dealt resolutely and graciously for 10 years with her breast cancer, which eventually metastasized.

Born in 1946, Sheila was Miss Austin 1964. A 1968 graduate of Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill. Sheila had a long and successful retail career, which included Regional Manager for Braun’s, and store manager at multiple Twin Cities department stores where she won a Manager of the Year award. These store locations included downtown St Paul, Knollwood, Brookdale, Maplewood, and Burnsville amongst others. It was the same group of stores but due to mergers and acquisitions the name changed from Powers to Donaldsons, to Donaldsons (Federated), to Carsons, and Carsons (PA Bergner).

Next, at Gabberts she managed the Design Studio and later Relationship Marketing. At General Mills World Headquarters, she oversaw the Main Street area including three company stores. Calling her position “the best job in retail;” she always said it was the best job she ever had and the best employer she ever worked for.

Sheila excelled at and focused on developing the careers of others as a mentor, manager, and colleague. At Colonial Church of Edina, she held a variety of lay leadership positions over the years including Church Council, Treasurer and Deacon. She was an avid gardener, an active antique adventurer, and the proud owner of a long line of Samoyed dogs.

Sheila is survived by her husband Ted and many cousins on both the Ellingson and Ehmke side.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Melvin Ehmke of Austin, Minn., and grandmother Cora Ellingson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Colonial Church of Edina. Memorials may be made in Sheila’s name to the Kommen Race for the Cure or to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 20, 2010

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CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Joseph Thoe, 73, of 309 16th Ave., died Sunday (Dec. 29, 1996) at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dennis Niezwaag and the Rev. Karen Rask Behling officiating. Burial will be Sunnyside Memory Gardens, with military honors conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St., Charles City, and one hour before services at the church on Friday.

Joseph Ervin Thoe was born April 28, 1923, in Mower County, Minn.

Survivors include his wife, Clarinda of Charles City; one son, David Thoe of Golden, Colo.; two daughters, Connie Marlow of Charles City, and Debra Thoe of Bricelyn, Minn.; three brothers, Arthur Thoe of Charles City, Norman Thoe and Donald Thoe, both of Lake City, Minn.; three sisters, Ruth Maasch of Rochester, Minn., Dorothy Ustby, of Pine Island, Minn., and Lois Wilder of Phoenix, Ariz.

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

Mason City Globe Gazette - 12/31/1996

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Mary Kay Pieper Lemoine, 52, of Salem, N.H. died Feb. 18, 2010 in Keene, N.H.

Mary was born October 11, 1958 to Louis and Beverly Pieper in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

She married James Bissell on June 12, 1976. They had one daughter, Amy. James died on Dec. 23, 1978.

Mary moved to Massachusetts and married Kevin Lemoine. They had a son, Kyle, and a daughter, Emily. Kevin and Mary were later divorced.

Survivors include her daughter, Amy (Alfrado) Reyes, and grandchildren, Alexus and Colton of Clarks Grove, Minn.; son, Kyle, and daughter, Emily, of New Hampshire; brother, Dan Pieper of Minnesota; sister, Lujean McCalister of Florida; aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Karen.

A funeral was held Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at McDouglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem, N.H.

[Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 22, 2010]

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Selma (Sally) Wiedeman, 90, a longtime resident of the Austin area and recently of the Adams Health Care Center, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

Sally was born May 21, 1919 in Eagle Grove, Iowa to Maude and Sam Johnson. Her family later moved to Illinois. She later moved to Minnesota where she married Leland Wiedeman. They farmed in the Elkton and Grand Meadow area during their marriage and she also worked at Hormel from 1944 until 1977, when she retired.

Sally loved being with her family and preparing much food for them. She loved all her grandchildren and made the saying, “If Mom says no, ask Grandma,” so true. She had a great humor and always had something nice to say about people she had came into contact with. Sally had a great love for the mountains, polka music, dancing and family. Sally enjoyed watching Gaither Gospel program and Golden Girls.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Virgil) Sorenson, her son, Leland (Butch) Wiedeman, and daughter, Peggy (Roger) Winters; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Wiedeman; and a sister-in-law, Madelyn Wiedeman.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Leland Wiedeman; three step-sons, Donald, Robert and Duane; a granddaughter, Cathy Jo; and a great-grandson, Ben Sorenson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Broberg officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Casket Bearers will be LeAnn Steffel, Rick Wiedeman, Gary Wiedeman, Brook Wiedeman, Kevin Sorenson and Matt Katusky. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Willie King and Mark Horning.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 22, 2010]

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David Allen Rawn, 59, of Lyle, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Friday, February 19, 2010 at his son’s home in Eden Prairie surrounded by his loving family.

David was born July 26, 1950 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Lewis and Wilma (Sutton) Rawn. David’s mother died when he was a small child and he was raised by his grandmother, Clara Rawn. He graduated from the Lyle High School and was married to Sheryl Ludwig in Estherville, Iowa. David trained and worked as a chef before going to work in the building and grounds department of St. Olaf Hospital/Austin Medical Center in Austin.

He was also the sixth generation to farm the Rawn family farm in rural Lyle. In recent years, David and Sheryl opened and operated Laser Lane Engraving, located in Austin and more recently at the family farm in Lyle.

David was a member of St Peter Lutheran Church, Toeterville, Iowa, where he served on the church council and enjoyed cooking for the “fish fry” events at the church. He was an animal lover and volunteer with the humane society as well as enjoyed woodworking. David possessed a great love for his family, which has led to a close and strongly bonded family.

David was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lewis Rawn, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Rawn, Lyle, Minn.; sons and families, David and Pam Rawn and their children Kya and Nicholas of Champlain, Minn.; Jason (Jake) and Renee Rawn and son Michael; sister-in-law; Sherry Rawn, Osage, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville, Iowa. Interment will be at Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minn. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 22, 2010]

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Mildred Leone Williamson Perkins, 87, of Austin, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at Comforcare Good Samaritan in Austin.

She was born July 8, 1922, in Bemidji, Minn., the daughter of Guy Earl and Martha (Vale) Ellenbaum. Her family moved to the Rochester area where Mildred grew up and received her education. In her youth, Mildred often sang and read poetry on KROC radio in Rochester. She enjoyed playing the guitar and accordion.

In 1942, she married William Isidor Williamson. They made their home in Northern Wisconsin, before moving to Austin to raise their family. William died on July 25, 1975. On Dec. 15, 1978, Mildred married Edwin Perkins. They made their home in Albert Lea for 10 years, before moving back to Austin. They were later divorced. Mildred worked as a CNA for the Burr Oak Nursing Home for several years. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved to raise flowers, especially her roses.

Survivors include six children, Richard (Vicki) Williamson of Greeley, Colo., Betty (Gary) Byers of Pueblo West, Colo., Douglas (Kim) Williamson of Austin, David Williamson of Adams, Charles (Marsha) Williamson of Austin, Geri Magda of Austin; one son-in-law, Paul Ulwelling of Dexter; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three daughters, Carol Cumpian, Gloria Jean Huffman and Mary Ulwelling; a grandson, Gerald Tuinder; a brother, Earl Ellenbaum.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Norman Baumgartner officiating. Interment will follow the service at Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Worlein Funeral Home.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010

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Rolland Gary Kamp, 68, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 after a three-year struggle with ALS.

He was born May 12, 1941 to Melvin and Luella (Gorman) Kamp in Austin, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1960. He married Sharon Kay Waller on Oct. 19, 1963 in Austin. A self-employed auto mechanic, Rolland also worked for American Can Co., K-Mart Garage, Dibble’s Pontiac and Hormel Foods Corp. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing and camping with the family, golfing until his health prevented it, motorcycle riding, working on cars and the house, singing and playing in a band.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kay Kamp of Austin; daughter, Danielle (James) Miller of Stewartville; son, Christopher (Susan) Kamp of Ellendale; three grandchildren, Lyndsie, Brittany and Josh; two sisters, Gloria (Gary) Irwin of Little Falls, Linda Amundson of Minnetonka; four sisters-in-law, Linda (Randy) Langstaff of Austin, Diane (Al) Ungerecht of Northome, Jackie (Butch) Kramber of Glenwood, Lillian Waller of Austin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother; and a brother-in-law, David Waller.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

The family prefers memorials to ALS Association or the family. Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010

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Darla Mae Bertilson, 58, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Austin Medical Center Tuesday morning, Feb. 23, 2010 after a long battle with breast cancer.

She was born Jan. 27, 1952 to Chester and Beryl (Arens) Iverson in Austin, where she grew up and graduated from Austin High School in 1970. She married Robert D. Bertilson on May 1, 1971. Before their children were born, Darla loved and helped raise the Blais nieces and nephews: Jebbie, Joey, Jennifer, Jackie and Jesse. She was very special to them.

She was employed by King Optical, Baldy’s Bank, Security Bank and Austin Utilities. She enjoyed the friendships she made at Austin Utilities. A member of Fellowship United Methodist Church, more recently, she attended St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with Jamie, watching Brittany play golf and golfing with her friends. She also enjoyed crafts, sewing and watching Minnesota Twins with Gramps. She loved her dogs, Tammy, Tony, Lily and Lucy. She was a loving wife and mother.

Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Robert Bertilson of Austin; children, Brittany Bertilson of Fort Myers, Fla. and Jamie Bertilson of Austin; brothers, Chester (Sheri) Iverson of Austin, Dennis (Donna) Iverson of Glenville; special father-in-law, Donald “Gramps” Bertilson of Austin; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Jeb) Blais of Austin, Karen Sneed of Wayzata; cousins, Joanne “Jo-Jo” Kloeckner and Rick Kloeckner of Austin; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins; special friends, James and Vickie Schulte of Austin.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 25, 2010

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Alton Wilder, 85, of Lyle, Minnesota, a member of the “Greatest Generation,” passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, after a tough and courageous battle with cancer.

Alton was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Minneapolis, the son of Irving and Lillian (Corrigan) Wilder. He was raised on the family farm. Alton attended Otranto School until his senior year when he transferred to and graduated from Lyle High School. He then attended Iowa State University until entering the United States Army in February of 1943. Alton served as a member of the 11th Airborne Division in the Pacific Theater. Alton married Virginia Pless on Feb. 8, 1948 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. He farmed until 1983 when Alton co-founded Iowa Cattle Marketing and served as its manager until 2000 and then as their cattle broker until he retired at the age of 83.

Alton also served on the Lyle School Board from 1958 to 1961. Alton enjoyed reading, storytelling, history and current events, gardening, traveling, sports, but mostly his family and friends. Alton was a very persuasive and compassionate person and would help others achieve almost anything. During the past months that compassion was reciprocated by the First Responders of Lyle, Gold Cross Ambulance Service and physicians: David Schrodt, Walter Bate, Mark Haganman, the staff at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Floyd County Memorial Hospital and Chautauqua Guest Homes.

Alton is survived by his two daughters, Nancy (Jack) Banda of Wildomar, Calif., Roxanne Wilder of Eagan, Minn.; a son, Kevin ( Mari ) Wilder of Kirkland, Wash.; four grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Cole and Lauren; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Adam; close friend and companion, Gladys “Glady” Siems of Charles City; two sisters, Amy (Chuck) Fischer of Eagan, Minn., Marian Jones of Lacey, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister and an infant sister. .

A funeral service in celebration of Alton’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2010, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Colwell U.C.C. officiating. There will be a time of fellowship following the service at the American Legion Post in Osage. Interment will be at the Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minn. at 2 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage. Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home of Osage, Iowa is in charge of arrangements.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 25, 2010

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Alton Wilder

Alton Wilder, age 85, of Lyle, MN, a member of the "Greatest Generation," passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, after a tough and courageous battle with cancer.

A funeral service in celebration of Alton's life was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2010, at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with Pastor Debra Lincoln of Jordan River and Colwell U.C.C. officiating. There was a time of fellowship following the service at the American Legion Post in Osage. Internment was at the Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle, MN at 2:00 p.m. Monday.

Alton was born February 7, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Irving and Lillian (Corrigan) Wilder. He was raised on the family farm. Alton attended Otranto School until his senior year when he transferred to and graduated from Lyle High School. He then attended Iowa State University until entering the United States Army in February 1943. Alton served as a member of the 11th Airborne Division in the Pacific Theater. Alton married Virginia Pless, February 8, 1948 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, MN. He farmed until 1983 when Alton co-founded Iowa Cattle Marketing and served as it's manager until 2000 and then as their cattle broker until he retired at the age of 83. Alton also served on the Lyle School Board from 1958 to 1961. Alton enjoyed reading, storytelling, history and current events, gardening, traveling, sports, but mostly his family and friends. Alton was a very persuasive and compassionate person and would help others achieve almost anything. During the past months that compassion was reciprocated by the First Responders of Lyle, Gold Cross Ambulance Service, physicians: David Schrodt, Walter Bate, Mark Haganman, the staff at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Floyd County Memorial Hospital and Chautauqua Guest Homes.

Alton is survived by his two daughters, Nancy (Jack) Banda of Wildomar, CA; Roxanne Wilder of Eagan, MN; a son, Kevin (Mari ) Wilder of Kirkland, WA; 4 grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Cole and Lauren; 2 great-grandchildren, Madison and Adam; close friend and companion, Gladys "Glady" Siems of Charles City; 2 sisters, Amy (Chuck) Fischer of Eagan, MN; Marian Jones of Lacey, WA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister and an infant sister.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.com Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home (641)732-3706.

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Susan Mary Merten, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, died of natural causes on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.

Susan was born to Edward and Gertrude (Lessman) Palubicki on April 17, 1938 in Winona, Minnesota. Susan graduated from Cotter High School in Winona in 1956 and received a bachelor’s in music education from the College of St. Theresa, Winona, in 1960.

She started her career teaching music and serving as the school librarian at Southland High School in Adams, Minn., in the early 1960s. She met her future husband in 1961 in Adams. On July 20, 1963 she married Mike Merten of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Adams, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Winona. After their marriage Susan relocated to join Mike and start her career in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was employed. Their only child, David, was born in 1964. Susan briefly taught music at O’Hara High School and then taught private piano lessons until 1983. Susan was a librarian at Mid-Continent Public Library at the Raytown, Missouri branch from 1983 until her retirement in 2002. Susan was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Raytown, Missouri.

Susan is survived by her husband, Mike Merten of Kansas City, Missouri; her son and daughter-in-law, David and Michelle Merten of Grayslake, Illinois; two grandchildren, Alex and Kristina Merten of Grayslake, Illinois; her mother, Gertrude Palubicki of Winona, Minnesota; her sister and brother-in-law, John and Ann Gustin of Eagan, Minnesota; two nieces, Kennedri Gustin of Apple Valley, Minnesota. and Melissa (Gustin) Weigel, of Rochester, Minnesota; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and California.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, Edward Palubicki of Winona, Minnesota; her aunt and God-mother, Mildred Lessman, of Winona, Minnesota; and her nephew and God-child, Leon Merten, of St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 at McGilley and Sheil Funeral Home, 11924 E. 47th St., Kansas City, Missouri from 4 to 7 p.m., where the rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 1, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo. There will be a rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Intombment following at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum.

Donations can be made in Susan’s name to the American Heart Association, or Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd., Raytown, MO, 64133, or to The Sisters in Jesus the Lord, 7049 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO, 64133-5679.

McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 25, 2010

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Robert William Wobbrock, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home in Austin Tuesday evening, Feb. 23, 2010.

He was born July 3, 1925 to William and Selma (Radke) Wobbrock in Faribault, Minnesota. Following graduation from high school, he joined the Army during World War II and, serving in New Guinea, he gained the rank of Tech-5. After his discharge, he attended the Minnesota School of Business before moving to Austin. He married Thelma Erdman on May 10, 1947. They moved to Austin in 1948 where Robert was employed by Geo. A. Hormel & Company. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, he was an active volunteer and well known as an usher. He loved to play golf and belonged to Cedar River County Club for 30 years. Thelma passed away on Nov. 5, 2006.

Survivors include eight children, Robert (Vicky) Wobbrock of Bricelyn, Thomas Wobbrock of Austin, Beth (Tom) Houchin of Glendale, Ariz., Sheila Supalla of Fairmont, Greg (Dag) Wobbrock of Tacoma, Wash., Laurie Sheimo of Austin, Cheryl (Al) Ruzek of Cass Lake, Jolynn Koster of Blooming Prairie; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven siblings, William, Charles, David (Connie) and Audrey Wobbrock; Marilyn (William) Miller, Marcia (Richard) Johnson and Linda (James) Novotney; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; his parents; five siblings, Sandra, Phyllis, Kareen, Gerald and Lisa; a son-in-law, James Koster.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Friday at Worlein Funeral Home and at the church one-half hour prior to the service. There will be no reviewal. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 25, 2010

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William (Willy) Earl Bartholomew, 57, of Centennial, Colorado, husband of Tanya Bartholomew, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 25, 2010.

Willy was born in Austin, Minnesota, son of Robert Bartholomew of Austin and the late Elizabeth (Malloy) Bartholomew.

In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by three children, Shannon Bartholomew of St. Cloud, Minn., Katie Bartholomew of Centennial, Colo., Michael (Mick) Bartholomew of Centennial, Colo.; two grandchildren, Isaac and Olvier of St. Cloud, Minn.; and five brothers and sisters, Bernard (Joan), Steven (special friend, Kathy), Joseph (Teresa) Bartholomew, Virginia (Dean) Westfall and Frances (Dave) Hennen.

A memorial service for Willy and his brother Peter, who passed away on February 3, 2010, will be held in Austin at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010]

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William E. Bartholomew, 57, of Centennial, Colorado, and formerly of Austin, died suddenly Feb. 25.

Will was born and raised in Minnesota, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Bartholomew. As a young man, he honorably served in the United States Air Force, and then attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota. Later, he earned a master's in clinical social work at the University of Denver.

Throughout his career, Will used his remarkable gift of compassion to foster healing in those who sorrowed. At the time of his death, Will worked as a licensed clinical social worker at the Denver Vets Center, which was his dream job.

Will met, fell in love with, and married Tanya (Brown) of Des Moines, Iowa, in 1987. Will was a dedicated father to their children, Kathryn and Michael and he enthusiastically supported their many activities. He could always be found hitting golf balls with Katy and was so devoted to supporting Mick's swimming pursuits that his family teasingly called him "the Trainer." Will loved his family and friends; baseball and all things sports-related, a good cup of coffee and the morning paper and the daily abundance of life.

Will is survived by his wife, Tanya, and his children, Kathryn and Michael. Also surviving him are his father (and long-time companion, Pat); daughter, Shannon; two grandchildren, Isaac and Oliver; brothers, Barney (Joan), Joe (Teresa), and Steven Bartholomew; and his sisters, Ginnie Westfall (Dean) and Frances Hennen (Dave).

Will was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Peter.

Will's life was celebrated at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Centennial, Colo. on March 2.

Memorial contributions may be made in Will's memory to support the sports and athletics programs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.

Austin Daily Herald, Tue., March 9, 2010

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