Donald F. Pesch, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

Don was born August 13, 1929 in Austin to George and Irene (Thein) Pesch. He attended Rose Creek schools, graduated from high school in 1946 and after graduation served in the Marines until 1948. He was stationed in Guam and Japan. On Nov. 18, 1950, he was united in marriage to Jane M. Uschold at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

Don was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 10. He worked in his trade for 45 years. Don began his apprenticeship in the sheet metal trade while working at Ideal Heating and Sheet Metal Company and then became a journeyman in 1952 while employed there from 1949-1964. He then began his employment with Scheid Plumbing and Heating Company (now Himec-Scheid) and worked there until his retirement in December of 1992. Don was a charter member of St. Edward's Catholic Church, served on the church's finance committee along with volunteer work for the church's building projects. He also served on the Oak Park Village Board of Directors.

Don enjoyed reading (the Austin Public Library was like his second home), traveling, fishing, playing cards and watching his grandkids' music and sporting events.

Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Jane, Austin; three sons, David (Beth), Rochester, Daniel, Rochester, Thomas (friend Carol Erickson), Chanhassen; two daughters, Dianne (Daniel) Miller, Austin, Carolyn (Paul) Czaplewski, Hayfield; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Richard) Pacholl, Austin, Rose Flagg, Blaine; one brother, Gerald (Cheryl), Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Jasinski; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Pesch; a son, Michael; five brothers, Richard, Glen, Robert, William and James; brother-in-law, Jack Flagg.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be 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 hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes and Mayer Funeral Home.

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

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Mrs. Emma Kvale Funeral Held
In Austin February 19

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma E. Kvale, 84, of Lyle, who died February 16 at St. Olaf hospital, Austin, Minn., were held February 19 at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Austin with the Rev. Knutson officiating.

Emma Elsie Kvale was born November 30, 1896 in Mitchell county, the daughter of Matthew and Matilda Scheffel. The family then moved to a farm west of Lyle where she was baptized at London Lutheran church and attended school at Woodbury.

She married John Kvale February 26, 1925. They spent their entire married life in Lyle township, and six children were born to them. Mrs. Kvale was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran church, Austin, and also was an active member of Woodbury Willing Workers, Royal Neighbors and Lyle Senior Citizens.

Mrs. Kvale is survived by one daughter, Mrs. LuVerne (Velmajean) Roberts; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lester (Eloise) Foss; one sister, Mrs. Erma Ball; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Nettie Scheffel and Mrs. Julia Scheffel; six grandchildren, Mrs. Steven (Nancy) Blood; Mrs. Donald (Karen) Whalen; Mrs. Terry (Linda) Mayer; Dale Roberts; Mrs. Brian (Marilyn) Paine; Mrs. Laurie Winters; also 16 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; four sons, Leonard, Roger, Paul and baby Kvale; one daughter, Dorothy; one grandson, Bruce; three brothers, Matthew, Herbert and Roy.

Burial was in Woodbury cemetery near Lyle with Rev. Knutson in charge of committal services.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise, 26 FEB 1981]

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Delbert Eugene Hobbs, 89, of Austin, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Our House Memory Care, one day short of 90 years old.

Delbert was born Feb. 27, 1920 in Oakland, Minn. to Oliver and Ethel Hobbs. He attended Blooming Prairie School and Austin Public School. Del lived in Oakland, Blooming Prairie, Austin and California.

He met his wife, Mary Kirtz, at the Rainbow Dance Hall and they were married by Father Sainsbury in 1940. Del was the first man drafted in Mower County in March of 1944. He served in the Infantry and saw action in the European Theatre. On Feb. 15, 1945, he was wounded and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and three battle stars. Del was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He loved to work in his yard, bowl and play golf. One of his other interests was radio control model airplanes. You build them in the winter and crash them in the summer. He belonged to a local club called the Austin RC Society.

Del was one of the discussion leaders at the coffee counter at Kenny's Oak Grill where his daughter, Joanne and grandkids, Kim and Tony and their kids, Joey and Steph worked. He loved to travel and spend time with his daughter, Shirley and Bob and her seven children in Waukon, Iowa. Del started work at the Austin Hormel Plant on April 24, 1942. After the war he returned and worked in the Cut for 33 years, serving as Department Chairman and Grievance Man for 15 years. He was Cold Side Division Chairman and on the Executive Board for four years. Del retired after 39 and a half years.

He was a loving husband and caregiver to his wife in her later years until her passing in 2002.

Survivors include two daughters, Shirley (Bob) Heimer, Waukon, Iowa, Joanne (Kenny) Knutson, Austin; eight grandchildren, Kim Mohrfeld, Tony Knutson, Cheryl Kiesau, Scott Heimer, Mary Anderson, Susan Burroughs, Cathy Gelo, Lynette Corkery; 29 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, on Aug. 3, 2002; four brothers; two sisters; a grandson, Marty Heimer.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.

The casket bearers will be Steve Kiesau, Scott Heimer, James Gelo, Dean Burroughs, Joel Anderson, Daniel Heimer, Tony Knutson and Joe Mohrfeld.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, March 1, 2010

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Verda Minnie Pater, 91, formerly of Rural Dexter, Minn. died Monday morning, March 1, 2010 at the Our House Senior Living facility in Austin, where she had resided since 2005.

She was born July 27, 1918 in Matlock, Iowa to John Heimensen and Jennie (Heikens) Heimensen. She attended rural schools in the Matlock area through the eighth grade and was united in marriage to Arthur “Art” Pater on Aug. 19, 1936 at the church parsonage in Matlock. In 1945 they moved to the Dexter, MN area where they farmed until Arts’ retirement. Verda was a homemaker and enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren, crocheting, raising a meticulous garden and making cookies. She always kept a spotless home and made the best ham gravy. Verda was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dexter and a member of the church circle. She was also a member of the Monitor Neighbors.

She is survived by two children, Kae Pater of Surprise, Ariz. and Bob Pater and friend Rhonda Helfritz of Dexter; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2005; a daughter, Judy Koopal; three grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Dexter, with the Rev. Karen Ashton officiating. Burial will take place in the Dexter Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Hindt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left on line at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tue., March 2, 2010

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Eleanor Glynn, 94, of Austin, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin.

Eleanor Violet Kathleen Glynn, daughter of the late John and Anna (Rasmussen) Christensen, was born on Dec. 4, 1915 in Lakefield, Minn. Eleanor was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield. She graduated from Lakefield High School in 1933, and later from Kahler Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. in 1935.

On Sept. 24, 1939 Eleanor was united in marriage to Wesley Glynn at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakefield. She pursued her career in nursing for many years at St. Olaf Hospital Until 1976.

She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin and a member and volunteer for the Mower County Red Cross and Mower County Humane Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley; parents; sisters, Mildred Burmeister, Ethel Rasmussen, Harriet Graham, and Maude Kilen; and brother, Clyde Christensen.

Eleanor is survived by her sons, Greg Glynn, Burnsville, Minn., John (Kathleen) Glynn, Ellendale, Minn.; grandson, Brendan (Judy) Glynn, Miami, Fla.; great-grandson, Aidan Glynn; sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Joan Cheney and Deb Mischke. Memorial Services will be held in April.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangments.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 3, 2010

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Harland Hugh Hussey, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at Grand Meadow Nursing Home in Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Harland was born on January 31, 1920 in Rock Island, Illinois. He served in the United States Army as a private in World War II. He also worked for 36 years as a groundman patrolman at the Rock Island, Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company.

He married June Lorraine Taylor on Dec. 14, 1949. They shared 59 years of marriage. Harland loved baseball. Watching the Minnesota Twins play baseball was his favorite thing to do.

Survivors include Wayne (DeAnne) Plotts and Hunter (Gunner) Guyette; nephews, Adam and Garett Plotts of Austin; nieces, Teran Aberg and Doreen Newkirk of Austin; Ron and Dana Potthoff, Katie Potthoff of Sterling, Illinois.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Samuel Hussey and Diana (Stow) Hussey; his wife, June L. Hussey; 12 brothers and sisters; and nephew, Gary Dean Plotts.

Harland was cremated and laid to rest next to his wife at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

He was loved and will be missed.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 3, 2010

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Frances Amelia Garbisch Schlichting, 94, passed away March 2, 2010 at Austin Medical Center.

Frances Amelia Garbisch was born April 5, 1915, at the farm home of her parents in Waltham Township, Mower County, Minn. She was the second child and first daughter of William Carl and Selma Louise (Wollenburg) Garbisch. Frances was baptized April 7, 1915, at the home of her parents by the Rev. F. C. Milius. Her sponsors were her maternal grandmother, Louise Friederike (Wollenburg) Wollenburg, and her paternal uncle, George Paul Theodore Garbisch. She was confirmed June 3, 1928, at St. Michael Lutheran Church in rural Waltham, also by the Rev. F. C. Milius. Frances attended grade school at the public school in Waltham, receiving her diploma July 27, 1928. She attended Hayfield High School in Hayfield, Minn. for two years and graduated from Austin High School in Austin on June 2, 1932. Frances then attended Austin Normal (Teachers Training) College for one year. She subsequently taught in the rural public schools of Mower County for seven years.

On July 2, 1939, Frances was married to John Frederick Ernst Schlichting, the son of Henry William and Emma Johanna (Reinke) Schlichting at St. Michael Lutheran Church by the Rev. William Plantz. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 2, 2004.

After their marriage, Frances and John resided on a farm in Section 20 of Waltham Township. Frances taught grade school for one more year, then became a full-time homemaker and assisted her husband in their farming. Frances and John resided on the farm for 57 years. On May 6, 1998, they moved to The Cedars in Austin.

Frances was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church her entire life, participating in women’s organizations, leading Bible study, teaching Sunday School, making quilts and helping out whenever food was served. She was an original member of the Luther League in her youth. Frances enjoyed growing flowers and tended a huge garden each summer. She enjoyed traveling.

John passed away Aug. 1, 2004. Frances continued to reside at The Cedars until the spring of 2008, when she moved to Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minn., where she resided at the time of her death.

Frances is survived by three children, William Henry (Steve Lenius) of Golden Valley, Minn., James John of Northfield, Minn. and Evelyn Marie (Don Knapp) of Rochester, Minn.; sister, Hazel (Wilmer) Schlichting of Brownsdale, Minn.; sister-in-law, Helen (Gilbert) Garbisch of Austin; brother-in-law, Donald (Julie) Schlichting of Mankato, Minn.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gilbert; sister, Anona Koehler; brothers-in-law, Harlon, Henry, Wilmer and Arnold Schlichting and Otto Koehler, and sisters-in-law, Sylvia Georg and Beatrice Alpers.

Funeral services will be held at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Waltham at 11 a.m. Saturday. Visitation is at Worlein Funeral Home Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at the church cemetery.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., March 4, 2010

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Phyllis Minnie Root, 82, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville, Minnesota.

Phyllis was born on November 12, 1927 in Preston, Minnesota, to Earl and Meta (Westphal) Nash. She graduated from Wykoff High School. In 1946, Phyllis married Maynard Root in Spring Valley. In her spare time, Phyllis enjoyed making lefse in the winter. She loved to travel, and maintained a large garden. Phyllis was a very loving mother and loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Phyllis was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the Women of the Moose.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jamie; brothers, Clarence and Donald; sisters, Dolories Thiemann and Frances Tammel. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Maynard Root, Austin; children, Dennis (Judy) Root, Stockton, Minn., Diane (James) Rogne, Austin, Janelle (Steve) Solberg, Austin, Timothy (Linda) Root, Creston, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Harvey (Marilyn) Nash, Stewartville, Minn., LaDonna Nash, Wykoff, Minn.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Florene (Floyd) Whipple, Rochester, Minn., Gloria Engle, Rochester, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010. Memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., March 4, 2010

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Jane Joan Soiney, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

She was born on December 12, 1929, to Curtis and Rena (Palmer) Bisbee east of Mona, Iowa. She attended school in Austin and Lyle where she graduated in 1947. She married Ronald Soiney on June 6, 1948 at First United Methodist Church parsonage. They made their home in Austin where they raised four children. Jane loved to dance and liked to shop, go to rummage sales and spend time with her grandchildren. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Jane also belonged to a sewing club.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald Soiney of Austin; three sons, Steven (Dee) Soiney of rural Albert Lea, Michael Soiney (fiancé Linda) of Milwaukee, Wis., Kevin (Nancy) Soiney of Austin; six grandchildren, Susannah (Erik) Brekke, Andrew, Zachary, Brittany, Jennifer, Daniella Belongia and Cole Soiney; one great-granddaughter, Jannah Brekke; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeanne (Earl) Sanders of Flint, Mich., Robert (Luella) Soiney of Austin, Mickey (Hank) Quam of Austin, Richard (Jan) Soiney of Phoenix, Arizona; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kathy Bundy Soiney; three sisters, Nada, Dorothy and her twin, Jean; one brother, Manny Bisbee; parents-in-law, Oscar and Georgia Soiney.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Woodbury Cemetery, rural London, Minn.

Memorials are preferred to St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

You may express condolences on our website at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., March 4, 2010

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Florence E. Terry, 98, of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday March 3, 2010 at Madonna Towers Memory Care Unit in Rochester.

Florence was born Oct. 6, 1911 in Freeborn County, Minnesota, the daughter of William H. and Isabel M. (Guy) Taylor. She attended the Dist. #31 country school and graduated from Austin High School. Florence was married to Elmer Addison (Add) Terry on Nov. 27, 1932 at St. Paul, Minn. The Terrys lived in the Twin Cities area until 1944 when they moved to the Dodge Center/Kasson area and began farming. In 1950 they moved to the Faribault area and then on to Blooming Prairie in 1970. Besides working on the farm with Add, Florence began a wedding cake decorating business and continued the cake business with the subsequent moves. Following Add’s death in 1975, Florence moved to Austin, where, in her 70’s, she attend business classes at Riverland College and worked for the local Social Security office. She moved back to Kasson in the early 90s to be closer to her family.

Florence was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and had been active with 4-H programs and the DFL Party. Among her many pastimes, Florence was an accomplished sewer, enjoyed baking and canning, crossword puzzles, crocheting and playing cards. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Elmer A. (Add) Terry; step-children, Shirley Triggs and Sidney Terry; two granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Clara Nielsen, Mabel Kolpin, Mildred Hays; and brother Robert Taylor.

Florence is survived by daughter and son-in-law: Virginia and Walter Van Allen, Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren, Catherine (James) Huntoon, Charles (Georgia) Van Allen, Sara Van Allen, Michael (Mary Kay) Van Allen, Gordon (Patricia) Banes, Susan Hayden, Beverly (Ken) Ebert, Mary Lou Miklas; 18 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with the Rev. Dr. Andrew M. Lindahl officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, March 5, 2010

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Thelma Jean Gustafson, 90, of Austin. Mower county, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Austin Medical Center.

Thelma was born on June 2, 1919 to Edgar and Anna Goodmanson. She attended Austin High School and graduated in 1937. She taught five years at a rural school after attending teacher’s training.

On April 16, 1943, Thelma was united in marriage to Allard Gustafson. They shared 58 years of marriage and were perfect partners.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Edna Hammer; a brother, Gilbert Goodmanson.

Thelma is survived by nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

She will be laid to rest with her husband at Florida National Cemetery. There will be no memorial service.

Thelma June was loved and will be missed.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, March 5, 2010

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Stanley E. Anderson, 86, of rural Sargeant, died at Austin Medical Center Thursday, March 4, 2010.

He was born on October 31, 1923 to Ernest and O’Tillie (Larsen) Anderson in rural Waltham. He attended Sargeant Country School and graduated from Austin High School in 1941. On December 12, 1945, he married Carol Jean Pike in Austin. They made their home on the family farm near Sargeant where Stanley farmed for 61 years. He served on the Sargeant School Board and was involved in the consolidation of Hayfield/Brownsdale schools. A lifetime member of Zion United Methodist Church in Sargeant, he was a church trustee, and member of the building committee. He also served on the Waltham Cemetery Board, Central Livestock Association Board, AMPI, Eagles Club, and FHA Board. He loved being outdoors on the farm and going to the coffee shop in Sargeant to visit with his friends and fellow farmers. Stanley and Carol moved to Austin. Carol died on July 31, 2008. Stanley was always there for family and friends.

Survivors include five children, Terry (Kathi) Anderson of Hayfield, Patti Hammock of Hayfield, Sue (James) Beyer of Stewartville, Thomas Anderson of Sargeant and Cathy (Eric) Severson of Kasson; 13 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Jacobson of Grand Meadow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol; daughter, Linda; one brother; three sisters and a son-in-law, Lee Hammock.

Funeral services will be held at Zion United Methodist Church in Sargeant at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2010 with Pastor Jon Schultz officiating. Visitation is at Worlein Funeral Home Sunday, March 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Waltham Cemetery.

Casket bearers are Heath, Jared, Dane and Hunter Anderson; Lee Schmeling, and Jonathan Severson. Honorary bearers are Angela Burt, Crystal Anderson, Ashley Bartesch, Heather Schmeling Swygman, Bailey Anderson, Courtney and Caitlyn Severson.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, March 5, 2010

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Henry H. Sukow was born July 28, 1900, at Dexter, Mower county, Minnesota, the son of August and Augusta Sukow. He died very suddenly following a heart attack August 11, 1954. in his home at Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 54.

He was confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church, Dexter Township, by the Rev. Guse. On September 18, 1927, he was united in marriage to Martha (Cross) Glassel.

Mr. Sukow was a faithful employee of the Chicago Great Western Railway Company for over 30 years and at the time of his death he was yard-master of the Chicago Railway Transfer.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, Martha; a son, Calvin J.; daughter-in-law, Eldora; and a grandson Robin; also three brothers: Charles and Otto, Austin, August A. Eagle Bend, Minnesota; four sisters: Mrs. Martha Galen, Minneapolis, Mrs. Anna Reiser and Mrs. Emma Quast, Austin, Mrs. Lillian Budahn, Dexter; and a host of friends and relatives.

Funeral services were held at the Worlein Funeral Chapel, Austin, at 1:30 p.m., August 15, with the Rev. G. C. Knutson officiating. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sukow and Robin, Fresno, California, Mrs. Martha Galen, Mrs. John Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Galen and family and Miss Arleen Johnson. Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. August Sukow and Gary, Eagle Bend, William Cross, Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Werhan, Burlington, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. S. Schaumburg and Miss Tillie Goetsch. St. Paul, Mrs. Ellis Johnson, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lagervall, Kenyon. Mr. and Mrs. George Lagervall, Rochester. E. L. Lagervall, Altura, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Anderson, Oelwein, Iowa. Mrs. Lizzie Kirchner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirchner. Manly, Iowa and George Neubauer. Waterloo, Iowa.

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Dale Stanton, 66, died March 3, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Dale was welcomed to heaven surrounded by his family.

Dale was born March 14, 1943, in Omaha, Neb. to Donald and Olga Stanton. He graduated from high school in Lyle, Minnesota. He went on to graduate from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a degree in sociology. Upon graduation from Macalester College, he served in the Peace Corps in India from 1966 to 1968. While there, he met and married his loving wife, Celine D'Souza. Upon exiting the Peace Corps, Dale soon found his calling at Goodwill Industries where he was able to give back to the community and improve the lives of others. He served as president and CEO at various Goodwill Industries, leading him to Racine, Wis.; Stockton, Calif.; Detroit, Mich. and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church. His joys included traveling, following Minnesota sports teams, talking politics, empowering and motivating those around him, playing golf and fishing on Lake Vermillion. However, his greatest joy was his family, especially his grandkids. Dale lived a life full of dignity and grace, despite years of health problems. He had an overwhelming love for God, his family and his friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Olga K. Stanton.

He is survived by his father, Donald Stanton, Austin; wife, Celine Stanton, Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and David Riechel, Johns Creek, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Heath and Stephanie Stanton, St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Stephen, Caroline and Ely; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Ron Phillips, Yakima, Wash.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws in India; nephews and nieces in the U.S. and India and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Austin on March 27 at 2 p.m. The family requests that donations in memory be made to: LifeSource, A Donate Life Organization, Toll-Free: 1-888-5-DONATE.

Austin Daily Herald online, Sunday, March 7, 2010

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June Marie Grimley, 88, of Austin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born June Marie Wiseman in Saint Joseph, Mo. on June 7, 1921 to Harvey and Therese (Arens) Wiseman. When she was two-years-old, the family moved back to Austin. June graduated from Austin High School in 1939. She married Max Joseph Grimley on Dec. 6, 1943 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. June was a longtime employee of the Hormel Company having worked more than 40 years there.

June had no children, but took great pride in her nieces and nephews. Many happy hours were spent on the farm and at the cabin on French Lake. They were favorite spots for family gatherings and good times. The hobby farm was her pride and joy that she shared with her husband, Max. June loved horses and her dogs. She was an avid football fan and the Vikings were her team. She also liked baseball and the Twins. June loved tending to her flower gardens on the farm, camping and traveling. She was a member of the Austin Saddle Club.

Survivors include a sister, Victoria (James) Schulte, Austin; five nieces, Cheryl (Ron) Brady and Maxwell, Austin, Suzanne (Ron) Stowell, Denver, Colo., Carol Conner, Austin, Mary (Robert) Boysen, Denver, Colo., Loretta (Roger) Morgan, Winona; four nephews, James (Jeanne) Wiseman, Merrill, Wis., David Wiseman, Austin, Steven Wiseman (Darci Hubbell), Austin, Dr. Robert (Crystal) Wiseman, East Lansing, Mich.; numerous great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Max J. Grimley; parents, Harvey and Therese Wiseman; brothers, Daniel and Robert Wiseman.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends called one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The honorary casket bearers were, Mary Boysen, Cheryl Brady, Carol Conner, Suzanne Stowell and Maxwell Brady.

June will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, her sister and all those who enjoyed her sharp wit and her charming company.

Austin Daily Herald online, Sunday, March 7, 2010

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Nancy Elizabeth Landherr, 73, of Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota, died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield after a short battle with cancer.

Nancy was born Aug. 17, 1936 in Faribault, Minn. to Raymond and Catherine (Lonien) Jandro. She married Arthur Anton Olson and after he passed away, she married Eugene Edmond Landherr on Aug. 7, 1970. Nancy was a homemaker. She worked in the Chore Program of Mower County. Nancy enjoyed fishing trips and outings with her family, bingo and trips to the casino.

Survivors include seven children, Steve (Nancy) Olson, Waterville, Carla (Randy) Severson, Hayfield, Bryan (LaDonna) Olson, Pine Island, Tony (Tracy) Olson, Pine Island, Art (Deb) Olson, Aitken, Carlene (Joe) Deblon, Austin, Dan (Nola) Olson, Owatonna; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Ann Burke, Faribault, Eileen O'Connor, Brownsdale, Marjorie (Wally) Matthies, Faribault, Leila Parkos, Faribault; two brothers, Gordon Jandro, Faribault, David (Maxine) Jandro, Faribault.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Catherine Jandro; husbands, Arthur Olson and Eugene Landherr; brother, Gerald Jandro; great-granddaughter, Pearl Annabelle Severson.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale 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 4 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.

The honorary casket bearers will be Trisha Olson, Shaunna Beyer, Stephanie Grover, Lindsay Jacobson, Kristy Mittlestadt, Rachel Olson and Kiley Severson. The casket bearers will be Nick Severson, Craig Olson, Jon Severson, Andy Olson, Ryan Olson, Jared Sanvick, Riley Deblon, Justin Olson, Cody Olson and Michael Olson.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, March 8, 2010

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Arthur Richard Johnson, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Arthur was born May 11, 1930 in Austin to Alfred and Delia (Farrell) Johnson. From 1951 to 1953 he served in the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War. For a time, Arthur worked at Hormel Foods.

On Sept. 5, 1959, Arthur married Mary Jane Perl in Austin. They were later divorced. Arthur loved spending time with his significant other, Darlene. He enjoyed upland bird hunting and loved to fish with family and friends. He also enjoyed bird watching and could tell you the name of any bird.

Survivors include his significant other, Darlene, Austin; two sons, Murray (Jane) Johnson, Sewanee, Tenn., Scott (Jolene) Johnson, Austin; five grandchildren, Zachary, Jamie, Meghan, Noah, Abraham; sister-in-law, Ruth Johnson, Austin; special friends, Dan (Michelle), Rochester; former wife, Mary Jane Johnson, Austin; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and six brothers.

Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with the Rev. Kristi Koppel and Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #91.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Tue., March 9, 2010

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ADAMS, MINNESOTA — Josephine Lucy Anderson, 94, passed in her sleep on March 6, 2010, at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minn.

Josephine was born in Coon Rapids, Iowa, on April 30, 1915, to Selma and Claude White. On April 3, 1935, she married Carl Anderson. She and Carl lived and farmed near Elkton for many years.

She is survived by four children, Curtis Anderson (Jan) of St. Paul, Alton Anderson of Ash Grove, Mo., David Anderson (Sandra "Sam" McGovern) of Rochester and Carol Anderson (Emily) of Lanesboro; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

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

Arrangements are being handled by Dibble Funeral Home, Kasson. (507) 634-2331

The family will hold a private burial ceremony at a later date.

[Rochester Post-Bulletin, March 10, 2010]

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Billie Karen Farnsworth, 68, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Olsted county, Minnesota, of a brain aneurysm.

She was born Dec. 21, 1941 in Marquette, Iowa, to Bill and Marion Wilkinson. They moved to Austin when Billie was very young. On May 17, 1960, she was united in marriage to Thomas J. Farnsworth. Billie and Tom helped her parents run Klagges Ice Cream Shop for many years.

Billie enjoyed many years of fishing at their trailer on the Mississippi River in Iowa. Billie and Tom spent many years there with their grandkids and children.

Billie was diagnosed with M.S. at age 30 and fought for 38 years to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and loving husband of 50 years.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas J. Farnsworth, Austin; children, Scott Farnsworth, Austin, Lisa (Robert) Belluzzi, Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Christopher, Bobby, Jacob, Luke and Cora; great-granddaughters, Chevelle and Riley Neumann; sister, Ilene (Maynard) Deyo, Minnesota and Arizona; Ilene's son, Jim Jorgenson, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shirley Ann Farnsworth; mother-in-law, Genevieve "Babe" Farnsworth.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper 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 Grandview Cemetery, south of Austin.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thu., March 11, 2010]

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Raymond Louis Stolzenberg, 94, of Austin, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his home.

Ray was born April 3, 1915 to Nick and Anna (Kerling) Stolzenberg in Johnsburg, Minn. At 6-months-old, his parents moved to Austin. Ray attended school at Pacelli, graduating in 1933 and soon thereafter he formed a road dance band known as the Northern Playboys. Ray's band consisted of an eight pieces; and he played the drums. The Northern Playboys played in an eight-state area. They traveled from one city to another.

During World War II, Ray served as Private First Class in the Army at Honolulu, Hawaii.

In 1967 Ray quit playing in an eight-state area to get married. On June 20, 1967, he was united in marriage to Frances Benson of Red Wing, Minn. Frances worked as the director of nurses at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Next, he opened a music store on West Oakland Avenue which was known as Ray Stolzenberg Enterprises. During this time, Ray continued to play dances in a 100-mile radius.

Ray served as secretary and treasurer of the Local Musicians Union Local 766 American Federation of Musicians for 14 years. In 1981, Ray was inducted into the International Polka Music Hall of Fame in Chicago, Illinois.

Ray and Frances loved cats. In 2001, they were given national publicity by Jason Davis of Channel 5-KSTP TV Minneapolis-St. Paul. Jason came to Austin to interview them and their six cats. It was an unusual story about five kitties and their mother who lived next door to Ray and Frances. The story was presented on Channel 5 TV on July 31, 2001 and was syndicated on about 400 stations. Many newspapers also picked up the story and it was covered in a national magazine called "The Polka News."

Survivors include many cousins and friends.

Ray is preceded in death by his wife, Frances on May 28, 2002; and his parents.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Sunday 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 Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.

Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online, Fri., March 12, 2010 -- www.austindailyherald.com

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Samuel J. Miles was born in Fairview county, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1823 and died in LeRoy, Minnesota, December 2nd, 1904, aged 81 years, 6 months and 22 days.

Mr. Miles' death was sudden and unexpected. He was retiring for the night and began to cough when hemorrhage of the lungs started, from which he died in less than five minutes.

His sudden departure was a great shock to the dear ones who cared for him and ministered to his wants, but in his going he was spared a prolonged suffering.

Mr. Miles was married in October, 1842 to Miss Sarah Burch, who survives him. To this union was born twelve children, six boys and six girls. Seven of the twelve are still living. Clement and Frank are in Canada, Arthur resides at Winona, Minn.; Elwin resides in Iowa, near McIntire; Effie (Mrs. Atwood) also lives near McIntire, Iowa; Florence (Mrs. Shumway) lives in Beloit, Wis., and Carrie (Mrs. Weise) lives in LeRoy. It was at her home that Mr. and Mrs. Miles were taking their comfort together in their old age.

Mr. and Mrs. Miles moved to Verona, Wis., in 1846, and made that their home until 1901, when they came to LeRoy. Soon afterward they took up their residence at Verona. Mr. Miles was converted and united with the Methodist church. He was an office-bearer and active in the Sunday school work of this church until his eyesight failed, about five years ago.

The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends, but as we sorrow in our separation we rejoice in the hope that when we meet to know, even as we are known, he will be one to greet us.

[ Osage News-December 8, 1904 ]

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Birth: Jan. 13, 1842, New Jersey
Death: Jan. 25, 1911, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota

Jacob H. Epler, aged 69 years, died Wednesday, January 25, 1911 of apoplexy at his home on West Mill Street. He had his first stroke in July, 1903 and this was a fourth attack.

He was born at Cape May, New Jersey, January 13, 1842. At the age of seven years he came with his parents near Springfield, Illinois, and in 1856 they came to Cedar City in Mower county.

He enlisted February 18, 1862 in Co. K, Fourth Minnesota Volunteers and re enlisted in 1984 serving in all three years and seven months. He took part with his company in many of the important battles of the war including Corinth, Iuke, Mission Ridge, Altoona and Savannah. He was promoted to Corporal.

He was married at Cedar City, August 2, 1867 to Miss Anice Chandler, daughter of Welcome and Amy Chandler. Rev Soule of Austin officiating. They lived here for twelve years after marriage and then moved to near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

Mr. Epler had a stroke of apoplexy July 6, 1903, and on account of his poor health the family returned to Austin in 1904. He spent one year since at the Hot Springs, S.D., for treatment.

He was converted in a revival meeting at Cedar City in charge of Rev. John L. Dyer at the age of 16, united with the Methodist Church and continued in that faith until his death. He was united with the Masonic order when he was home from the war temporarily in 1864. He was a man of fine traits of character, patient and submissive in affliction and was an exemplary citizen.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. J.F. Stout were held at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon, a large company of friends being present. Rev. A. Cressey gave the obituary notice. Interment in Cedar city cemetery. Deceased leaves his widow and eight children, Mrs. Cora Cruickshank, Winnipeg, Canada; Mrs. Bellied Robertson, St. Paul; William D. Epler, Redvers, Canada; George Epler, Hannaford, ND; John C Epler and Edna F. Epler, Austin, Minn. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing family.

[Mower County Transcript, Mower Co. Minn., Page 2, Column 1]

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Wade Bradley Hendrikson, 51, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 of natural causes at his home “a piece of the heartland” in Freeborn County.

He was born Feb. 14, 1959, in Austin, the son of Burnell and Darlene (Abbott) Hendrikson. He attended school in Austin, where he graduated from Austin High School and then attended Austin Vo-Tech for welding. He worked for various manufacturing companies, the most recent being Progress Casting of Albert Lea as a CNC operator. On Sept. 19, 1987, he was united in marriage to Kelly Sawyer in Lyle, Minn. They were later divorced.

He was a baptized and confirmed member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, as well as a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing and coaching hockey and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A compassionate person, Wade participated in many “rides” for charity and always remembered the Veterans “rides.” Wade loved a good time, was blessed with good friends and appreciated good music. He was a self-taught musician. The guitar was his chosen instrument of expression. He will be missed.

Survivors include his parents, Burnell and Darlene Hendrikson of McAllen, Texas formerly of Austin; two sisters, Shawn (Kelly) Mulleady of Ramsey and Rhonda and her son Matthew; nephew, Alex (Melissa Chapman) Nystel; niece, LaurEl (Kenneth) Hiller; great-niece, Samantha Hiller; great-nephew, Jordan Hiller; aunts and uncles, Robert and Aggie Hendrikson of Austin, Morley Abbott of Lucknow, Ontario, Canada and Sheila (Gordon) Gieg of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Chester and Laura Hendrikson; maternal grandparents, George Ira and Ella (Abbott) Hand; his paternal step-grandmother, Norma Hendrikson and maternal step-grandfather, John Hand.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 16 at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Mon., March 15, 2010

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Esther Maakestad Sorose, 1895-1973

Funeral services were held in Austin, Minnesota, for a former Osage woman, Mrs. Esther Sorose, 78, who died there after a long illness. Burial was in the Grandview Memorial Gardens at Austin.

Esther Maakestad was born July 31, 1895 in Cedar Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Emelia Nelson Maakestad. She attended the rural schools of her area and the Cedar Valley seminary in Osage. She was married to Odin M. Sorose on June 6, 1917. Mr. Sorose died in July 1967.

They farmed in the Osage area until retiring to Austin. Mrs. Sorose had been in failing health for several months, and was confined to St. Mark's Lutheran Home in Austin.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Marilyn) Van Grevenhof of Austin, MN; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Gladys) Klemesrud and Mrs. Kenneth (Nora) Klemesrud of Osage; three brothers, John and Edwin Maakestad of Osage; Leonard Maakestad of Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.

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Kevin M. Sass, 88 of Austin died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

Kevin Murray Sass was born on November 13, 1921 in Portland, Oregon, to George and Mary (Tynan) Sass. He spent his early years in the Oregon and Washington area. Orphaned at age 12, Kevin came alone on the train to Adams, Minn. to live with an aunt and uncle. He graduated from Adams High School, class of 1939. Kevin spent his entire working career of 42 and a half years, including three and a half years in the Army during World War II, in the Hormel Corporation offices, retiring in 1982 as a computer programmer.

Kevin lost his first wife Lorraine to cancer. He later met Joanne Upcraft in the Hormel office. They were married in 1958 and had two children, Donn and Karen. Earlier on, Kevin was active at the Westminster Presbyterian Church; he enjoyed volunteering, driving patients to medical appointments and delivering Meals on Wheels. Kevin loved reading, camping and traveling, especially spending winter down south following retirement. He enjoyed visits with grandchildren and loved all animals, especially dogs and a pet cat, Suzie. Recently, he missed having breakfasts with the “Hormel guys.” Kevin is survived by his wife Joanne of Austin; daughter, Karen (Terry) Poncelet, Mazeppa, Minn.; grandchildren, Kevin, Cory, Colten, Tara and Tessa; nieces and nephews, Kathi and Mike Upcraft, Jane Justice, Sheila Ondich.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn son; his first wife, Lorraine; son, Donn; and a brother, Dick.

Kevin was a very good person, a bright man who was much-loved and will be much-missed. God bless his memory. Godspeed Kevin!

A private memorial service will be held with the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

The family prefers memorials to Parkinson’s disease research, the Mower County Humane Society or Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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BURIAL IN MOWER COUNTY

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ST. ANSGAR, IOWA - Enid Patterson, 91, of St. Ansgar died Saturday (March 13, 2010) at St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Society, St. Ansgar.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Six Mile Grove Church, Lyle, Minn., with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Burial will be in Six Mile Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, 641-713-4920.

[Published in Globe Gazette online, Tuesday, March 16, 2010]

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Enid Clarice Patterson 1919-2010

Enid Patterson, 91, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Good Samaritan Home in St. Ansgar, Mitchell county, Iowa.

Enid Clarice Patterson, the daughter of Oscar and Rena (Nelson) Sampson, was born on the family farm near Lyle, Minnesota on Feb. 16, 1919. She was baptized and confirmed at Six Mile Grove Church where she was a lifelong member and an active volunteer. Enid was united in marriage to Donald Patterson on March 20, 1941 at the parsonage in Lyle. They farmed near Toeterville, Iowa where they raised their three children: a daughter, Shirley Mae, and two sons, David and Duane.

Enid loved to sew and made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. She also spent many happy hours quilting with the ladies at Six Mile Grove Church. Enid's other interests were needlework and trying new recipes; and she was an avid reader. After retiring from the farm, she and Don were able to travel extensively, visiting family across the country.

Enid is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Don; son, David (Betty) of Apple Valley, Calif.; son, Duane of St. Ansgar; dear friend and caretaker, Linda Currens of St. Ansgar; grandchildren, Scott Patterson (and special friend Jodie Colwell) and Scott's children, Corey and Megan of Apple Valley, California, Jeff Patterson (Jillean) and children Zyzick, Killian and Seth Patterson, Breanna, Shyanna, Adreanna and Bryson Urick of Apple Valley, Calif., Darin Patterson (Kristy) and children Keylee, Wyatt and Rowan of Hesperia, Calif., Dawn Ratashak (Josh) and children Colby and Xander of Springfield, Oregon; sisters, Millie (Keith) Westling of Osage and Marilyn (Dean) Rockafellow of St. Ansgar; brother, Russell (Gladys) Sampson of St. Ansgar; sisters-in-law, Neva Nelson of St. Ansgar, Helen Debner of Marble Rock, Lois (Walt) Benesh of Austin, Ruth Patterson of Osage and Mildred Patterson of Osage; brother-in-law, John (Fran) Patterson of St. Ansgar; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shirley Mae Patterson; great-grandson, Trenton Patterson; sister and brother-in-law, Cleo and Kenneth Weness; nephews, Rick Nelson and John Nelson; brothers-in-law, Max Patterson, Darrell Patterson, Otto Nelson and Clarence Debner.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 19 at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, rural Lyle, Minn., with Pastor Lydia Mittag officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 17, 2010]

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Beverly Lorraine Schabert, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2010 in the presence of her family at her home in Austin.

She was born Dec. 4, 1930 to Elzy and Florence (Brimacomb) Olson in Austin. Bev began work at Geo. A. Hormel & Company in 1950 after graduation from Austin High School in 1949. She married Harvey Iverson and gave birth to two daughters. Bev and Harvey were later divorced. On May 8, 1982, she married Allan Schabert of Austin at Crane Chapel. They enjoyed their home and horses while living north of the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. She retired from Hormel in 1988, from the dry sausage area. Bev enjoyed being with family and friends. She found solace in crocheting doilies and afghans, sewing, oil painting, cooking, baking and gardening. Bev had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to go shopping with her daughters. She will be greatly missed by all.

Her bereaved family includes her husband, Allan Schabert of Austin; children, Vicki (John) Helms of Cashmere, Washington, Deborah (John) Olmstead of Godfrey, Illinois; three grandchildren, Sarah Collins of Monticello, Christopher Amerson of Leavenworth, Washington, Garrett Amerson of Edmonds, Washington; one great-granddaughter, Cynthia Collins; a brother, Eugene Olson of Minneapolis; a sister, Sandra Ramczyk of Minneapolis; step-brothers, Albert Olson and Mark Olson; nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gerald and a step-brother, Clarence.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen and Pastor Juan Tapia officiating. Friends may call for one hour prior to the service.

Memorials are preferred to Disabled American Veterans.

Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, March 14, 2010

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Donna Evelyn Millam, 94, of Austin died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

She was born on July 20, 1915 in Steele County, Minnesota to Ole and Ida (Severson) Anderson. Donna married Clifford Millam on September 1, 1932. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards with her friends and many different crafts, especially painting. Donna was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Eagles Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; daughter, Cynthia; granddaughter, Kandice; three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald (Mary) Millam, Mesa, Arizona, Dennis Millam, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Dallas Millam, Wilmington, Calif., Steven (Rita) Millam, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra (Larry) Murphy, Lyle, Minnesota, Connie (Dennis) Johnson, Eugene, Oregon; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, south of Austin. Friends may greet the family on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service on Tuesday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Beverly H. Gilbert, 82, of Austin died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

Beverly was born on Sept. 12, 1927 to Herman and Lydia (Stellmaker) Jahns in Spring Valley, Minnesota. She graduated from Spring Valley High School. She married John Gilbert on August 8, 1948 in Spring Valley. She taught school in the Spring Valley area briefly before moving to Austin in 1951. Beverly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and she also enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking and the YMCA walking club.

She is survived by her children: Craig (Laurie) Gilbert, Venice, Calif., Curtis (Theresa) Gilbert, Austin and Lori Fischer, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Amy (Mike) Verhulst, Betsy (Darius) Semmens, Hans Gilbert, Julia (John) Borcherding, Chris Fischer (Bethany Pederson), Jesse Fischer, Adam Fischer; great-grandchildren, Connor, Lauren, Jack and Victoria Verhulst, Kira and Cache Semmens, eelee Fischer, and Jude Borcherding; brother, Burton Jahns, Wabasha, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Kenneth (JoAnn) Gilbert, Austin; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brothers, Howard and Neven; sisters, Lavina, Doris, and Katherine; and son-in-law, Larry Fischer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Elizabeth H. Endicott officiating. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Mr. Waltman, 76, of Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home.

Bobby Joe Waltman was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Ceylon, Minnesota, to Roy Waltman and Lila (Trainer) Waltman. He graduated from Ceylon High School in 1951 and joined the United States Air Force Later that same year. He was stationed in Phoenix, Arizona during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in 1955. On February 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Jeri Stade in Fairmont, Minn. and they had three children, Vicky, Lori and Chris. They lived in Phoenix where Bob worked at the Luke Air Base as an aircraft mechanic until 1958 when they moved to St Louis, Mo. where he worked at McDonnell Douglas as an aircraft mechanic. In 1961, they moved to Rochester, Minn. where he worked at Gopher Aviation as the lead mechanic. His love of airplanes was shown by his many jobs in the airplane industries, his FAA aircraft mechanic license, commercial pilot license, and the ownership of his own airplane.

They moved to Elgin, Minnesota in 1963 when they purchased a grocery store there. In their 18 years in the grocery business, they acquired two more stores, one in Millville and one in Plainview. He was a board member of the Associated Grocers, where he served as the president and was also a board member of the Minnesota Food Retailers Association and the Supermarket Research Council.

Bob became very involved in Elgin organizations. He helped organize the Elgin Lions where he was an officer. He also belonged to the Elgin American Legion. He drove a school bus for many years and was instrumental in the building of the Plainview Golf course. His leadership abilities led to his next occupation in the Minnesota Legislature after retiring from the grocery business in 1981.

In 1982, Bob ran for the open seat in District 26B for the Minnesota House of Representatives. He took office in 1983 and remained until 1994 when he retired. He served on many committees during his tenure in the legislature including Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Government Operations, Regulated Industries and Energy, Capital Investment, Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regulation Finance, General Legislation and Veterans Affairs and Elections.

After his retirement from the legislature, they bought an acreage in Grand Meadow where he resided until his death. Bob and Jeri loved to traveling. They were fortunate to have traveled to all the U.S. States, England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Mexico, China, Japan, Scotland, Chile, and to have taken several cruises. The love of travel was instilled in their children and they were able to travel with children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren many times.

Bob also found time to become an auctioneer, work on old cars, enjoy woodworking, painting, carving, tinkering in his shop and most importantly spending time with his friends and family.

Bob’s love of God was a strength for him throughout his illness. Bob started a bible study while in the Legislature.He was also chairman of the board for the ministry of Discovery Leadership. He witnessed to others through his illness and knew his final destination.

He is survived by his wife Jeri of Grand Meadow; children, Vicky (Gary) Vogt of Spring Valley, Lori (Tim) Glover of Lexington, Minn. and Chris (Lori) Waltman of Seattle, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren (with two on the way); and a sister, Norma Jean Thiesse of Rochester, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Ralph, Ruth, Terry, Kenny and Buddy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010 at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Stewartville, Minn. with the Rev. John Grams officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family or to the Ministry of Discovery Leadership P.O. Box 91 Monroe, WA 98272.

Hindt Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Harvey Burton Fjerstad, 93, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 16 at the Austin Medical Center.

Harvey was born March 31, 1916 in rural Dodge County, the son of Andrew and Bertenia (Robinson) Fjerstad. He attended county school and was married to Ellen A. Himle on June 16, 1938 at the South Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. They farmed on Highway 218 north of Austin. Harvey loved his land and farming and he lived on the farm until last fall, when they moved to Austin. In the winter months they traveled through the west and south in their motor home. Ellen died in 1992.

In April of 1998, Harvey was married to Elaine Skogebo Webber at the Northwest Church of Christ in Austin. Harvey was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Eagles club.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen; brother, Franklin and sister Mavis Rowe.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Fjerstad, Austin; son, Wayne Fjerstad, Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren, Kendra and Justin Fjerstad; great-granddaughter, Ava; Elaine’s children, Trudie (Alfredo) Cruz, Sioux Falls, S.D., Douglas (Sandy) Webber, Plymouth, Minn., Beverly Webber, Austin, Richard (Jolene) Webber, Jr., Ankeny, Iowa, LuAnn (Scott) Schmidt, New London, Minn.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin, with Todd Portinga, AIM officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Ruth (Decker) Seitz, 83, of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, March 15, 2010.

Ruth was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota, a town that her heart never left. She was a wonderful friend to all, loved to cook, do crafts, garden, play bridge and she enjoyed her 5 O’clock beer! She was a member for more than 55 years of St. Bernard’s Church, the Study Club, May Mart and apple pie maker.

Many thanks go out to Concordia of the South Hills for their care and love for the last six years.

Ruth was the beloved wife for 51 years of the late John B. Seitz; devoted mother of Tome Seitz (Marno) od Davidson, N.C., Gretchen George (Charlie) of North Andover, Mass., Jane Pierce (Earl) of Knoxville, Tenn., Molly Fleming (Peter) of Hudson, Ohio and Annie Bugni (Bill) of Dallas, Texas; loving Nanny of Meg, Patrick, Maret, Christie, Bridget, John and Sammy.

Services were held on Thursday in Mt. Lebanon.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or the Angel Fund at St. Bernard Church, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.

Laughlin Funeral Home of Pittsburgh was in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Fri., March 19, 2010

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Lynn Allen Hanson, age 58, of Rollingstone, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at his home.

Lynn was born May 27, 1951, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota to Erling and Harriet (Jacobson) Hanson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1969 and then served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975 as a flight mechanic and was stationed in Maryland. Lynn attended Albert Lea Technical College in 1976 and graduated in 1978. He was employed at RTP, Winona as an electrician in April 1978 and retired April 2009 due to his illness.

On Aug. 28, 1975, he married Rose Rauen and they later divorced. He married Mary C. Cummings on Feb. 16, 2007 in Negril, Jamaica, after a 20 year relationship.

He was a member of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Journeyman-A Electrician, Westfield Golf Club, USBC Bowling Association, and the Minnesota Golf Association. Lynn loved and excelled in all sports. He played softball, an avid hunter and fisherman, and in the summer he was always found golfing at Westfield or enjoying his camper up north.

Lynn fought a two year courageous battle with cancer with his diagnosis in February 2008. He died at home with his loving family at his side.

He is survived by his wife: Mary C. Cummings, Rollingstone, Minnesota; son: Eric Hanson, Rochester, Minnesota; daughter Laura: (Tom Youngberg) Hanson, Mora, Minnesota; two brothers: Craig and Steve Hanson, Sheridan, Wyoming; a sister, Julie (Glenn) Davis, Hayward, Calif.; two step-daughters, Melissa (Blaine Wenger) Petschow, Cochrane, Wisconsin, and Danielle (Steven) Coey, Cochrane, Wisconsin; five grandchildren who loved their Papa: Quintin, Aidan, Ethan, Maven, and Rayna.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-son Shane Petschow.

Services to remember Lynn will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home, Winona with Pastor Tom Schoen, officiating. Military burial honors will be provided by the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post 9, Winona, following the service. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 at the funeral home.

Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Winona.

Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Margaret “Peg” Fingarson, 87, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, March 21, 2010 at the Quiet Oaks Hospice in St Augusta.

Peg was born on February 25, 1923 at home in Miller, South Dakota, to John and Agnes (Hoban) Bergstrom. She grew up in the South Dakota prairies where she rode horse to country school. The family moved to Minnesota when she was 10-years-old. After the family moved to Minnesota, she finished her schooling, graduating from Austin High School in 1940. She married Orville Fingarson on December 27, 1945 in Austin where the couple lived until moving to St Cloud in 1992. Peg worked as a grocery store clerk at Red Owl for many years. After Orville retired, they spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona and made many friends from the across the U.S and Canada.

Peg is survived by her children, Richard (Kathy) Fingarson, St Cloud, Randy (Linda) Fingarson, Chanhassen, Brenda (Steve) Knowlton, Lakeville, and Diane McAfee, Blaine; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mary (Benno) Bissen, Austin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Orville; her parents; her sister, Katherine Schlottman and her brother, Norbert Bergstrom.

Peg’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful and caring staff at Quiet Oaks Hospice who cared for their mom as well as them during their mom’s illness. Private memorial services, celebrating the life of Margaret “Peg” Fingarson, will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls.

Arrangements are by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Guestbook and Memorials at www.millercarlin.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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