AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Judith A. Helwig, 69, of Austin, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at her home.

Judy was born on Feb. 10, 1941 in Wayzata, Minn. to Clayton and Lorna (Wefers) Endres. On Sept. 19, 1961 she married Ronald Bruce Helwig, Sr.

Judy was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years and was also active with the March of Dimes. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Judy is survived by her husband, R. Bruce Helwig, Sr. of Austin; daughter, Kathryn Helwig of Austin; sons, “Ronald” Bruce Helwig, Jr. of Manchester, N.H. and Robert Scott Helwig of Austin; grandson, Malcolm Freeborn; brother, Clayton Endres, Jr. of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Shari Mason officiating. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Memorials are preferred to the Austin Area Boy Scouts of America.

Arrangements are by the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, May 17, 2010

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Evelyn Rysavy passed away quietly Monday, May 10, 2010 at Riverwood Medical Center in Aitkin, Minn.

She was born Jan. 16, 1921 in Austin, the daughter of Donald and Ida (Nelson) Moore. She graduated from Austin High School in 1938. She then attended Frank Wiggins Trade School in Los Angeles, Calif. She then worked as an airplane rivitor during World War II.

Evelyn was united in marriage to Robert W. Rysavy in Austin where they resided for 30 years. She temporarily lived in Inver Grove Heights and Bemidji, Minn., and retired in her Mille Lacs home. Evelyn took time to watch the sunset across the lake every evening.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Cathy Rysavy-Knaus (Don) of Albert Lea, Lyn Rysavy Mitchell of South Dakota and Mark (Karen) Rysavy of Bloomington, Minn.; brother, Ralph Moore of Waterville, Minn.; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Rysavy of Austin; grandsons, Scott Tim Butt, Peter and Nic Rysavy, Derek, Michael and Jeff Rysavy. Evelyn was blessed with 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; her in-laws, Frank and Helen Rysavy; brothers-in-law, Donald Rysavy, Tony Kurina; sisters-in-law, Delores Kurina, Vera Moore; and nephew, Dan Rysavy.

A memorial service was held at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin, Minn. A graveside service will be held at Fort Snelling Cemetery on May 27, 2010 at 11:15 a.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., May 13, 2010

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Cecelia M. (Burckhard) Madson, 94, of Austin, died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie.

Cecelia, the seventh of 13 children of Johanna and Frank Burckhard, was born in North Dakota on March 19, 1916. She married Larry L. Madson on Sept. 3, 1938. The couple moved with their family to Austin in 1951, and worked hard to establish themselves. Cecelia was a cook and baker at Nelsons in Austin and other eateries, and she was known for her pies. She was also an accomplished seamstress.

In her spare time, Cecelia liked to sew, bake, work on crafts and read. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Cecelia was a loving and hard-working matriarch for her family. She had a wry sense of humor, and will be remembered with gratitude and love.

Cecelia is lovingly held in the hearts of her children, JoAnn Swank of Austin, Ken (Carol) Madson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Arlene (Chuck) Garrity of Naples, Fla., John Madson of Green Valley, Ariz., Cindy Lord (Tommy Demers) of Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Dean Swank, Kolleen Kiser, Amy Swank, Penny Swank, Valerie Madson, Greg Madson, Joe Madson, Dan Madson, Ken Madson, Angie Madson, Jack Madson, Conal Garrity, Spencer Garrity, Nicole Stence, Sara Lord, Eric Boyle; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Lena Schepp of Devils Lake, N.D., Bette Zych of Milwaukee, Wis.; brother, Alex (Isabel) Burckhard of Bloomington, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry Madson; son-in-law, Leo Swank; five sisters; four brothers.

The family will have a private service celebrating Cecelia's life.

Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., May 13, 2010

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Leonora Irene Miller, 91, of Austin died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Austin.

Leonora Irene Miller was born on June 5, 1918 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, the daughter of Reint and Mary (Eckhoff) Karsjens. The family moved to the Hollandale area in 1926. Leonora attended Bell School District #27. On Aug. 1, 1939, she was united in marriage to Ben Miller at his home in Hollandale. Leonora worked for many years at Naeve Hospital as a dietician. She was a member of the Conservative Congregational Church in Hollandale where she taught Sunday school and Bible school, and was a member of the Ladies Aide. Leonora also enjoyed being actively involved with the Gideons.

Survivors include her children, Twyla Adams of Phoenix, Arizona, and Cynthia (Gary) Zech of Austin; step-children, Bernice Thompson of Austin and Curt (Alice) Miller of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Lisa Adams of Chandler, Arizona, Shelli Adams of Belmont, Ohio, Susan Adams of Belmont, Ohio and James Zech of Minneapolis; several step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward (Elsie) Karsjens of Hillman, Minnesota, Walter (Eva) Karsjens of Hollandale, Minn., Dwight (Delores) Karsjens and Delbert (Judy) Karsjens, both of Clarks Grove, Minn.; sisters, Eleanor (Doede) Harms of Blooming Prairie, Minn., Inez (Henry) Waalkens of Albert Lea, Minn. and Lauretta (William) Barnett of Austin; many nieces and nephews.

Leonora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben in 1968; brother, Orval Karsjens in 1975, and sister, Matilda Waalkens in 1985.

Funeral services for will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. William Bankester will officiate. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are by Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home -- www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., May 13, 2010

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LIVED FOR 22 YEARS AT LEROY

OSAGE, IOWA — Funeral rites were held here Monday for Harry Clay McDowell, 80, and further rites will be Wednesday at Davenport, Iowa, with burial in Summit Cemetery.

He died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Glen Rogers, with whom he had lived since 1946. He had major surgery in May at Iowa City, and never recovered.

Born September 4, 1868, to Samuel and Maryetta McDowell, at Davenport and spent his boyhood there. He married Margaret Penry on February 19, 1896 and they established their first home at Davenport, and in 1912 moved to LeRoy, Minnesota, where they purchased a farm. They lived there until 1934, when they moved to Riceville, residing there until 1946, when because of ill health of Mrs. McDowell, they went to the home of their daughter to live. His wife died in February, 1948.

He was a lifelong member of the Baptist church.

He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Glen Rogers and a son, Harold, both of near Floyd, Iowa; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters.

[Waterloo Daily Courier, Monday, June 6, 1949]

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Viola Ihrke, 89, of Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota, died Thursday morning, May 13, 2010, at her residence in Brownsdale.

Viola was born to Edward and Nora Karges on April 25, 1921, in Dexter, Mower county, Minnesota. She moved with her family to Lake City, Iowa at the age of 7. After completing her education, she taught at several rural schools in Iowa before her marriage to Raymond Ihrke, on Nov. 23, 1945. Ray and Viola and their family moved back to Dexter in 1962, where they farmed north of town until 1976. They sold the farm and moved into Dexter. In 1984, Ray and Viola moved to Brownsdale. Viola was a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school and release time. She was also an active member of Ladies’ Aide and played piano for church services. Viola greatly enjoyed traveling and camping.

Viola is survived by her husband, Raymond; and children, Bill (Joy) Ihrke of Dexter, Minnesota and Rozanne (Gary) Sweeney of Montello, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Tristan (Caesar) Torres and Amber (Syd) Schramm; and three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Evan, and Cale.

Viola was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Warren Karges.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Minn. with the Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

The Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Brownsdale is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, May 14, 2010

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Brenda Northwick Boehm, 52, of West Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday at the Mercy Hospice, Johnston, Iowa.

Brenda was born June 23, 1957 at Rochester, Minn., the daughter of Kermeth and Alice (Olberg) Northwick. She graduated from Austin High School and attended Gustavus Adolphus College and South West Missouri State University. For many years, she was employed in the hospitality industry serving as the general manager for the Village East Resort at Lake Okoboji and the Dakota Dunes in South Dakota; while in Des Moines she worked for Citigroup, Sears Credit and Qwest.

Brenda was married to Michael Boehm on May 22, 1998 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Brenda was an avid reader and sports fan of all Minnesota Sports teams; she also enjoyed traveling and taking many trips with her husband and parents.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Boehm of West Des Moines, Iowa; father, Kermeth W. Northwick of Austin; her golden retriever, Ole; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jo and Dave Boehm of Boone, Iowa; sister-in-law and husband, Julie and Steve Hicks and their son Zach of Ottawa, Ill.; aunts, Ethel Northwick of Glenview, Ill., Karen Olberg of Willmar, Minn., Shirley Kelliher of Belleville, Wis., Audrey Rear of Verona, Wis.; cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice; and sister, Karrin Northwick.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Interment will be in the Northfield Cemetery, Northfield, Minn. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin, and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. There will be no reviewal.

Memorials are preferred to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc, 5452 NE 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50320 or to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, May 14, 2010

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Raymond Boettcher, 95, died May 6, 2010, in Wake Robin, Vermont, with family members at his side.

He was born in New Hampton, Iowa, May 20, 1914, the son of Adolph and Johannah (Christoph) Boettcher.

Ray graduated from the University of Iowa College of Commerce with highest honors, Beta Gamma Sigma. In 1938, he went to the corporate offices of Hormel Foods in Austin, where he worked until his retirement in 1977. His expertise was in employee benefits and risk management. He was a past president of the Minnesota Risk and Insurance Management Society and a board member of the National RIMS.

He was active in community service clubs and organizations including the Austin Congregational Church, Lions Club, Elks Club, YMCA, Masonic Lodge and the Shrine. He loved to fish, was a sports enthusiast and avid golfer with two holes-in-one to his credit. He married Julia Catherine Ripple on June 30, 1938.

Mr. and Mrs. Boettcher moved to Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vermont, in 1993 and soon joined the Charlotte Congregational Church. Ray quickly became a leader in the new Wake Robin community. He organized the first sports committee and served as chair for several years. He and the sports committee were instrumental in the building of the aquatic center in Wake Robin. Ray managed golf and bowling tournaments for residents and staff for many years.

Ray was an avaricious reader, enjoyed bridge and other card games and created beautiful flower beds around their Austin home as well as their cottage in Wake Robin.

Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a constant source of strength and set an example for his family.

In addition to his loving wife of 70 years, he is survived by their three daughters: Susan Elizabeth (W.Winfield Hubley III) of Sarasota, Fla. and Wells, Vt., Nancy Jane (William Heaslip) of Colchester, Vt. and Bolivia, N.C. and Cathy Rae Young and Michael Courtney of Forest Hill, Md. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Stacy Hubley Williams, W.W. Hubley IV (Tad), Sarah Heaslip Whitelaw, Emily Heaslip Kozub, Catherine Young Soler and Abigail Young; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Williams, Evan Williams, Ava Kozub and W.W. Hubley V (Jack).

A Circle of Remembrance will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Wake Robin.

Those who wish to may make a memorial gift to the Wake Robin Aquatic Center Fund or Wake Robin Memorial Tree Fund.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, May 14, 2010

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Herbert Charles Mlenar, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died Friday May 14, 2010 at the Grand Meadow Heaalth Care Center where he had resided for a short time.

Herbert was born on December 14, 1932 to Joseph and Hazel (McNally) Mlenar in Austin, Minn. They later moved to Spring Valley where he attended school through the eighth grade and joined the United States Army in 1953. He was discharged from Fort Sill in 1955. Herb was united in marriage to Janis C. Nelson on September 13, 1953 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together. Herb worked for Crenlo for 35 years working as a foreman for many of those years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and drawing.

Herb is survived by his wife Janis Mlenar of Spring Valley, Minnesota; a daughter: Sue (Rex) Back, Spring Valley, Minnesota and a son: Michael Mlenar, Rochester, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Jennifer (Keith) Hanson, Sara (Jeremy Bantley) Mlenar and Jared Mlenar; fourth great grandchildren: Tyler, Brady, Jayden and Jace. He is also survived by one sister: Donna (Kenny) Peterson, Canton, Minnesota, and a brother: Don (Shirley) Mlenar, Spring Valley, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 half brothers Robert and George Maurer.

Memorial services for Herb will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday May 18, 2010 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dennis Timmerman and Rev Laura Fladten officiating. Burial will take place in the Our Saviors Cemetery. Friends may call 1hr prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhome.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, May 16, 2010

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BUDAHN — Funeral services for Louis F. Budahn. Dexter, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church, Dexter, Rev. H. Hankins officiating. Interment will be at Dexter Cemetery. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home from 7 p.m. today until 10 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, December 2, 1961]

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Louis F. BUDAHN

Louis F. Budahn, 79, died Friday evening at St. Olaf Hospital. He had suffered a hip fracture three weeks ago.

A resident of Dexter, he operated the Standard Oil station there before retiring.

Surviving are his widow, Lillian; two sons, Col. Edsel R. Budahn, Fort Monroe, Virginia, and S-Sgt. Donald W. Budahn, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, December 2, 1961]

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The Dexter Cemetery listing on this website shows:

Budahn, Louis Fredrick Anton Oct. 11, 1882 -- Dec. 1, 1961

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Marcella Lavina Ramsey, age 87 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at New Richland Care Center.

Marcella was born July 21, 1922 to Reuben Erwin and Adrena Elizabeth (Hanf) Benson in Austin, Minnesota. She attended country school in Newry Township and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1940.

She married Gilbert M. Ramsey on June 27, 1948 at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie. She made their home on a farm near Blooming Prairie. She enjoyed gardening and visiting with family and friends on the phone. Gilbert passed away on May 22, 2007. She moved to the New Richland Care Center on March 10, 2010.

Survivors include her son: Dale (Mary) Ramsey, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; three grandchildren: Allen Ramsey, Hartford, Connecticut; Lee Ramsey, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and Phillip Ramsey, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; two brothers: Richard (Betty) Benson, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota and Robert (Jane) Benson, Owatonna, Minnesota; sister-in-law: Janet Benson, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert; three brothers, Gordon, Lawrence and David Benson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010 at St. Columbanus Catholic Church with Father William Kulas officiating. A Ladies Rosary will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at St. Columbanus Catholic Cemetery in Blooming Prairie.

You may send condolences to www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, May 16, 2010

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MISS ANNA ARNESON

Mrs. Anna Arneson, 87, died Friday evening at her home in Lyle.

She had been in failing health since suffering a hip fracture three years ago.

Surviving are a sister, Miss Mary Arneson, Lyle, 13 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, December 2, 1961]

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Donna M. Holmen, 74, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Rochester Golden Living Center.

She was born August 12, 1935 to Lou and Agnes (Noble) Miller and attended high school in Rose Creek, Minnesota. On October 19, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Holmen in Austin and together they raised three children. Donna was a homemaker and a wonderful cook. She enjoyed quilting with the Ladies of the LeRoy Lutheran Church where she was a member for many years; she was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in LeRoy and the VFW Auxiliary in Austin.

She is survived by her children: Robert Jr. and wife Cecile Holmen of Eyota, Lori and Husband Glen Frazer Jr. of Portage, Wisconsin, and Kevin Holmen of Adams, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Brandon (Nicole) Frazer, Michael (Heather) Frazer and Matthew (Laurel) Frazer; five great-grandchildren, Jacob, Zachary, Alexis, Katelyn and Ashlyn; two sisters, Emma Heimer and Helen Johnson, both of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob, in 2007; two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the LeRoy Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Elaine Siemsen officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and will continue on Thursday at the church for one hour prior to the service.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are by Hindt Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, May 17, 2010

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Edith Emma Zander, daughter of Adolph Zander and his wife, Amalia. was born Jan. 29, 1878, in Sargeant Township, Mower County, of which county she was a lifelong resident. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

In 1901, the deceased was united in the holy estate of matrimony with Charles H. Kirchner

The young couple lived near Sargeant, until 1951, when the returned to the village of Brownsdale. This union was blessed with four children. Her husband preceded her in death in 1958.

The deceased was privileged to enjoy good health until about hree years ago. On Nov 25, after a brief hospitalization, she departed this mortal life, peacefully falling asleep in the loving arms of her Savior, who she had acepted and faithfully served since her childhood days. At the time of her departure she had attained the age of 83 years, 9 months, 26 days.

She was a very faithful and active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sareant, and Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Brownsdale.

Left to survive are; three sons, Dr. Arthur A. Kirchner, Los Angeles, Elmer h. Kirchner, Sargeant, Herbert C. Kirchner, Pacific Palisades, California; one daughter, Eleanore (Mrs. Ernest E. Junghans), Fort Wayne, Indiana;; one brother, Arthur F. Zander, Sargeant; three sisters, Anna Rettig, Brownsdale, Amalia Lange, Chicago, Mathilda Zander, Sargeant; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held November 27, at Our Savoiro's Lutheran Church, Brownsdale, with interment at Grand View Memorial Gardens, Austin, Reerend P. L. Friedrich officiating.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, December 2, 1961]

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Mary Jean Orcutt Austin, 89, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died on May 15, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, with many family members at her side.

Mary was born on May 20, 1920 to William and Clara (Eastlee) Orcutt. She grew up on a farm near Lyle, Minnesota. and graduated from Lyle High School in 1937. After living and working for a time in Austin, Mary married Marion Lee Bell in 1940 and they had a daughter together before Marion was killed in action during World War II. In 1949, Mary married Amos Edward Austin at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa and the couple settled in Albert Lea, Minn., where they had three children together. For many years, Mary managed the financial business for Bailey Electric Company where her husband, Ed, was a partner. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea since 1949 and served as a deacon and officer of Presbyterian women.

Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She was a talented cook who thoroughly enjoyed sharing her love of good food and good company. She loved visiting with friends and family, enjoyed fishing and sewing, and was an avid reader and highly skilled Bridge and Scrabble player. She also enjoyed sightseeing throughout Minnesota and beyond and was an expert at exploring the country roads of Southeast Minnesota and the towns surrounding her childhood home. Mary was full of great stories about her experiences growing up on the farm and about the people who surrounded her throughout her lifetime. She was always truly interested in others and made it a point to keep the people in her life well-connected even until the time of her death. She led a very active life and brought a sense of generosity and appreciation to everything she did and to the people she loved.

Mary is survived by her four children: Lynda Bell Little (Tom) of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Noel Austin (Lori) of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Jan Austin Haedt (Jim) of Verona, Wisconsin, Kimberly Austin Thompson (Mark) of Minnetonka, Minnesota; her grandchildren include Matthew Little, Mary Kate Little, Nicholas Austin (Ann), Megan Austin Wingate (Jonathan), Shaun Haedt, Beth Haedt Porcaro (Dominic), Emily Thompson Soltvedt (Nolan), Matthew Thompson, Hilary Thompson, Kathleen Thompson, and one great-grandson, Lucas Porcaro. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews with whom she was close.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward; brothers, George Orcutt (Neva), Evan Orcutt (Marion), and John Orcutt; and her sister, Helen Orcutt Murphy (Leonard).

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea. The interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery in Austin following the service. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, at the Bonnerup Funeral Home in Albert Lea. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea, 308 Water Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007, or The Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 18, 2010

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Funeral services for Erling W. Runquist, 911 7th Ave. NW, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church, Rev. Edwin J. Arnold officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.

Fidelity Lodge 39, AF & AM will be in charge of Masonic rites. The family prefers memorials. Friends may call at the Jordan Mortuary until noon Saturday and at the church until the time of service.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, December 2, 1961]

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Former St. Ansgar
Resident Dies

ST. ANSGAR, IOWA — Word has been received here of the death of a former resident, Roy Miller, 55, at a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He died on Wednesday after he suffered a stroke on Monday.

He is survived by his widow and four children, and his aged mother, Mary Miller, Waterloo, a brother and several sisters.

Funeral will be Saturday at Austin, Minnesota.

[Mason City Globe-Gazette, Saturday, March 30, 1957]

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MRS. ALTA SMITH SCULLIN.

Death came swiftly to Mrs. Alta Smith Scullin at about 7:45 Monday night. In company with Mrs. Nels Jensen and Mrs. Harry Mathews she was on her way to a meeting of the Eastern Star Lodge. As the ladies were passing by the North Star Dairy station, Mrs. Scullin was laughing over a joke one of the party had played upon her. With laughter on her lips she fell to the walk. The ladies thought she had fainted and she was removed to Mr. Dibble's home and Dr. Allen summoned. Before he got there Mrs. Scullin was dead.

Alta Smith was born at Novi, Mich., where she lived until her marriage to George Scullin of Oakland. She resided in Oakland where Mr. Scullin was a farmer for 28 years and removed to this city after his death which occurred nine years ago. She was a member of the Baptist church and Unity Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Scullin was a woman of the sunniest dispositions. Kindness was a strong characteristic of her nature and won for her a host of friends.

Her health prevented her from taking as active a part in church and lodge work as she desired but she gave of her strength to all good causes. For the past three years she has known that she had heart trouble but she never complained.

She died as she had often told her friends she expected to be called. At the time of the sudden death of her brother, D. B. Smith, she said that when her time should come she would die as suddenly. She had rather hoped for a sudden call than the lingering bed of illness. She had had no premonition Monday, or if she had she had said nothing about it. At supper time she entertained her grandson George who was a great favorite with her and made all her plans for attending the Eastern Star meeting.

She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Crosby of Farmington, Mich., and Mrs. A. E. Green of Walled Lake, Mich. She also leaves four sons, Arthur, who is a railroad mail clerk, John, who works at Aberdeen, S. D., Warner a railroad mail clerk, and Frank, who is attending school.

The Austin Daily Herald, Austin, Minnesota, Tuesday, 24 March 1908

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Harold E. Hightshoe, 90, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Harold was born on December 9, 1919 in Corning, Minnesota, to Harry and Albertina (Ulland) Hightshoe. He married Mae Wobschall on June 24, 1941 at the First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, Minnesota. Harold and Mae were married for almost 69 years. Harold retired from U.S. West after 25 years. In his younger years, Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and traveling in his Winnebago. Harold was known as a handyman and always enjoyed helping people. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Harold was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Mae Hightshoe of Cannon Falls, Minnesota; daughter, Norma Amaris of Northfield, Minnesota; son, Allen Hightshoe of St. Paul, Minn; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell (Wendy) Hightshoe of Backus, Minnesota; grandchildren, Nicole, Kari, Lori (Tom), Jamie (Heather), Ryan (Brenda), and Amanda; great-grandchildren, McKayla, Drew, Jack, Luke and Jason.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2010 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service on Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., May 19, 2010

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Funeral services for Gladys Boe will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at LeRoy Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev Sheri Mason officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.

Gladys Mae Boe of LeRoy died Tuesday (May 18, 2010) at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, mower county, Minnesota, at the age of 100 years, 9 months and 4 days.

She was born August 14, 1909, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to Eugene and Sarah Belle (Blowers) Worden. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1927. After high school she attended one year of normal training in Austin and taught several years in the country schools in Bennington and Clayton Townships.

While teaching she met Ervin Boe. They were married on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, at the Church of Christ in Austin. They lived and farmed on several farms in the Taopi and LeRoy area. In 1977 they retired from farming and moved to LeRoy. In 2005 at the age of 95 Gladys moved to Wildwood Grove Assisted Living in LeRoy. In 2008 she moved to Adams Health Care Center.

She is survived by five children, Lorraine Phelps of Days Creek, Ore., Robert (Ellen) Boe of Chanhassen, Minn., Mary (Keith) Eastman of Riceville, Stanley Boe and Elwood Boe, both of LeRoy, Minn.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, Martha, Bonnie and Maggie Boe, and one brother-in-law, Harlan Boe; and three very special friends, Charlie and Marcia Anderson, Janice Boe.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[ Mason City Globe-Gazette online, May 20, 2010 ]

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Gladys Boe

Gladys Mae Boe, 100, of LeRoy, Minn., died Tuesday May 18, 2010, at the Adams Health Care Center in Adams, Minn.

Gladys was born Aug. 14, 1909, in Austin, Minn. to Eugene and Sarah Belle (Blowers) Worden. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1927. After high school she attended one year of normal training, in Austin, and taught several years in the country schools in Bennington and Clayton townships.

While teaching she met Ervin Boe. They were married on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1931, at the Church of Christ in Austin. They lived and farmed on several farms in the Taopi, Minn., and LeRoy areas. In 1977, they retired from farming and moved to LeRoy. In 2005, at the age of 95, Gladys moved to Wildwood Grove Assisted Living in LeRoy. In 2008 she moved to Adams Health Care Center.

Gladys was a life long member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church where she had been an active member of the LWML and the circle groups. She belonged to the Happy Homemaker Club in Oakdale Township for 50 years and worked for the Sweet Shop in LeRoy for 25 years. She always enjoyed the people she worked with and the customers that came in. She was an avid gardener and loved growing flowers. Her family was her main priority in life. Gladys was a good cook and enjoyed Sunday meals with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by five children: Lorraine Phelps, Days Creek, Ore., Robert (Ellen) Boe, Chanhassen, Minn., Mary (Keith) Eastman, Riceville, Iowa, Stanley Boe and Elwood Boe both of LeRoy, Minn.; seven grandchildren: Erick, Brian, Scott and Tammy Boe and Gretchen, Stephen and David Eastman; eight great-grandchildren: Austin and Michael Boe, Brian, Kayla, Erica, Clinton, Chad and Christopher Eastman; three sisters—in-law: Martha, Bonnie and Maggie Boe and one brother-in-law Harlan Boe and three very special friends, Charlie and Marcia Anderson, Janice Boe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Eugene in 1932, her husband Ervin in 1993, a sister Mable and a son-in-law, Delmar Phelps.

Funeral services for Gladyswill be held 11 a.m. Saturday May 22, 2010, at the LeRoy Evangelical Lutheran Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Sheri Mason officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, May 21, 2010

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MRS. HELEN B. BISBEE.

At her home in Lyle village, Sunday afternoon, November 21, 1909, of apoplexy, Mrs. Helen B. Bisbee, aged 64 years. Helen Buell Houghton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Houghton and was born in Gloversville, New York, in 1845. She came with her parents in 1858 to Otranto, Iowa, near the state line, where they lived for several years. She taught school while her father and brother served in the Civil war.

After the war they moved to Lyle township, where she continued teaching until she was married to Augustus C. Bisbee, January 12, 1868. They lived on the old Bisbee homestead in Nevada township for many years. Mr. Bisbee died at Forest Hill, California, April 3, 1902. About seven years ago Mrs. Misbee moved from the Nevada home into Lyle village, where her home has since been.

She had three strokes of apoplexy, the first on December 6, 1904, the second in October 1908, and the third last Sunday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock and she passed away at 5:30.

She was the mother of nine children of whom three are living: Virgil, Allen and Sadie of Lyle. She also leaves two brothers, Virgil Houghton of Rich Hill, Missouri, and Harwood Houghton of Templeton, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. Amelia Slocum, of Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held in Lyle village at 1 o'clock Wednesday, Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin officiating, assisted by Rev. Ruddock. Interment in Woodbury Cemetery.

[ Mower County Transcript, Wed. 11-24-1909, page-8, col-4 ]

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Sudden Death -- Last evening about 10 o'clock, Mr. Hugh R. Mills, long a resident of the town of Austin, while coming away from the revival meeting at the Baptist Church, was attacked with spasms, resulting from heart disease, when in the middle of the public square.

A sleigh was procured, and he was carried a short distance to the house of his son-in-law, Allan Mollison, and died but a few moments afterwards.

Mr. Mills was well known and much respected by all who knew him.

[ Mower County Register, Thur, 12-02-1869, page 3, col. 2]

NOTE: From the writeup it could be said that Hugh died December 1, 1869.

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Anita Maria (Tuttle) Ryan, 69, of Lyle, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at her home after fighting cancer for the past 10 years.

Anita was born on January 6, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas, and moved to Minnesota in 1969. She married Dennis Ryan. Anita ran a daycare in Austin for 17 years and ran Grumpy's Bar in St. Ansgar, Iowa for 10 years. She was a homemaker for the last four years. Anita also played in several pool leagues in Minnesota and Iowa.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Ryan of Lyle, Minnesota; children, Terry (Rodger) Evans of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, David Wayne Lederhos of Kansas City, Mo., Lori Anne (Mark) Wanous of Owatonna, Minnesota, Kristie Lederhos of N.C., Keith (Mel) Ryan of Rose Creek, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Kenneth (Sheila) Tuttle of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jack (Faye) Tuttle of Centerton, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Linda Tuttle; father, Albert Tuttle; mother, Leona Tuttle.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday and also one half hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday.

Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home

[Austin Daily Heald, Tuesday, May 25, 2010]

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DIED

Bisbee

At the home of his son at Forest Hill, Placer county, California, Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1902, of old age, Augustus C. Bisbee, aged 78 years.

He was born in Delaware county, New York, February 22, 1823. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, receiving a common school education. He learned the millwright trade. In 1850, he came to Wisconsin, settling on the site of the present village of Fairwater and laying out the town. During his residence there, he made an overland trip to California with teams, being six months on the way. He returned by was of the isthmus.

In the spring of 1866, he came to Mower county and settled in Nevada township. At one time he owned over a section of fine land.

He has been twice married. In 1858, he was married to Miss Nancy Harwood. Three children survive of this union: Burton, George and Chancey. Mrs. Bisbee died in 1867. In 1868, Mr. Bisbee was married to Miss Helen Houghton. Of this union, four children survive: Virgil, Allen, Mrs. R. D. Gregg, and Miss Sadie Bisbee.

He was at one time one of our county commissioners and also town clerk of Nevada, assessor, and justice of the peace.

A few years ago he returned to Placer county, California, where he had been in 1865, and died there last Thursday at the home of his son, George H. Bisbee. The remains were buried there Saturday. The widow survives. Our acquaintance with the deceased runs back for the past 20 years. He was a well informed man, independent in his convictions and ideas, a faithful friend and one with whom we always liked to visit. We extend our sympathy.

[ Mower County Transcript, Wed. 4-09-1902, page 3, col. 3 ]

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Mrs. Eliza Mills, widow of Hugh R. Mills, died in Austin, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Allan Mollison, last week Wednesday, May 14. Mrs. Mills, whose maiden name was Orr, was born in Delaware county, New York, on February 4, 1810.

She was married in the year 1830 to Hugh R. Mills, and came as far west as Iowa in 1855, reaching Mower county, Minnesota, in 1856. Since that time she has resided near Austin, except when she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Mollison, in Austin.

She was the mother of 13 children, of whom four are living: Hugh D. Mills, Mrs. A. Mollison, Mrs. John Mills, and Mrs. DeForest Blyton.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, and the sermon was preached by Rev. W. E. Stanley. A large concourse of friends and neighbors, both from the country and the city, assembled to pay their respects to the remains of a faithful mother and christian woman.

[ Mower County Transcript, Wed., 5-21-1884, page 3, col. 4 ]

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#2:

The Oakwood Cemetery (Austin) listing on MNGenWeb/Mower shows:

Mills, Eliza A. 1810 -- 1884

Mills, Hugh R. 1806 -- 1869

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NOTES:
Eliza Mills died 5-17-1884, 76 years 2 months 21 days old, born New York, parents are John and Minnie Orr.

Eliza obit says she died May 14.

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Pearl Mae Mason was born April 3, 1923 in Chester, S.D., the daughter of Harris and Anna (Larson) Wilkerson. They moved to Austin in 1928 where she attended the Austin Public Schools. She was married to Harry Mason, who preceded her in death. Pearl worked in the laundry department at area hotels.

She was a long time member of St. Johns Lutheran Church where she was active in the ladies circles. More recently, Pearl joined St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She enjoyed doing hand work, crocheting, and embroidery and sewing, as well as making denim quilts. She also enjoyed playing bingo and Yahtzee and was an avid reader who loved reading her Bible.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother and four sisters.

Pearl is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd Wilkerson of Springfield, Minn., Richard Wilkerson of Lincoln, Calif., Arnold and Nancy Wilkerson of Sacramento, Calif., Jack and Sandy Wilkerson of Janesville, Wis., Robert Wilkerson of Oroville, Calif., Elsie Wilkerson of Idaho; sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Darold Anderson of Austin, Arlene and Loren Vanek of Glenville, Minn., Judy and Gene Branson of St. Regis, Mont.; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Entombment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call for one hour before the service at the church. The family prefers memorials to the Prairie Manor Care Center or to the donor’s choice.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Heald, Tuesday, May 25, 2010]

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DIED 1906
WIFE OF ALLEN MOLLISON
SEE OBIT FOR ALLEN

Mollison, Jeanette M. (Mills)

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Allen Mollison

The death of Mrs. Allen Mollison which occurred at ther house on Kenwood Avenue Friday afternoon takes from Austin circles one of its oldest settlers and best known of women.

Mrs. Mollison has been in failing health for a number of years and for the past two years has been a constant sufferer with heart and stomach trouble. For the last four or five months she has been confines to her bed. When the end came, however, it was a message of peace and rest. A neighbor had just sent in a bunch of flowers and Mrs. Mollison had handled them with appreciative admiration and inhaled their fragrance. This was the last act of the living. The hand that held the flowers fell lifeless and she who had suffered so long was at rest.

Jeanette M. Mills was born in Morristown, New York, January 21, 1820 [year hard to read]. She came with her parents Hugh and Eliza Mills to West Union, Iowa, in late 1855 and the next year moved to Austin where they settled on a claim three miles southeast of the city.

She was married January 5, 1865 [year hard to read] to Allen Mollison and for the past forty years the family has lived in our midst. She was a member of the Eastern Star and W. R. C. and also of the Methodist Church.

Mrs. Mollison leaves besire her husband, three children: William T. of Faribault, Allen E. of Burlington, Iowa, and Hugh D. of Spring Valley. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Mills and Mrs. Marietta Blyton both of Austin. A brother, Hugh D. Mills is dead.

Mrs. Mollison was a good wife and devoted mother and a hospitale friend and neighbor. Her death will be mourned by many.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the Methodist church; Rev. C. D. Belden [??] assisted by Rev. G. W. Luiz will have charge.

Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike, 5/2009

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Edward O. Bustad, 77, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on February 19, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

Edward was born July 15, 1932 at Austin the son of Ingvold and Augusta (Hanson) Bustad. He graduated from Austin High School and attended Riverland Community College.

Edward was married to Patricia L. Bell in 1952 at the First United Methodist church in Austin. He was employed as a foreman with the Wilson Foods and Farmstead Foods in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He enjoyed traveling and working in the yard.

Edward is survived by his wife: Patricia (Patty) Bustad, of Austin; a son: Michael (Julie) Bustad, of Austin; grandchildren: Jenna Bustad, Jessica and Kyle Arndt; Sisters and bothers: Evelyn (Dwain) Beckel, Baudette, Minnesota; Arnold Bustad, Crosslake, Minnesota, Marian Baxter, River Falls, Wisconsin; Wallace Bustad, of Austin; Deanna (Keith) Schewe, Glenville, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Kenneth Bustad and a sister Violet Huckabay.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday May 26, 2010 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Friends may greet the family from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, May 23, 2010

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BURIAL AT MONA, IOWA

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Mrs. Simon Myhre Dies at Lyle Home

LYLE, Minn. — Mrs. Simon Ida) Myhre, 67, died suddenly Monday noon at her home here.

Mr. and Mrs. Myhre had celebrated their Golden Anniversary Nov. 3, 1957. She was born and reared in this community.

She is survived by her husband and several sons and daughters.

[ Mason City Globe-Gazette, Wednesday, November 13, 1957 ]

Notes:

1. See Simon Myhre's obit, for children.

2. She was born Ida Westrum.

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The Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Mona, Iowa) information on IaGenWeb shows:

Myhre, Ida Bellsina Jan. 2, 1889 -- Nov. 11, 1957

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Kathryn (Bird) Carll, 88, formerly of Austin, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills.

Kathryn was born Aug. 22, 1921 at Staples, Minn. the daughter of R.I. and Elizabeth (Thomson) Bird, and moved to the Austin area as a child. She graduated from Austin High School in 1939. On March 13, 1940 she married Howard (Butch) Carll, her husband of 65 years.

Katie had been active in the Order of the Eastern Star, Unity Chapter #29, the Y Matrons and St. Olaf Lutheran Church. For many years she worked as the bookkeeper for the Trowbridge Super Market and later for the Red Owl Store in Austin.

Katie was preceded in death by her father, R. I. Bird; mother and step-father, Elizabeth (Toots) and Howard Thomson; her husband, Butch; grandson, David Kelzenberg; and great-granddaughter, Katie Jurek.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara and Norm Kelzenberg of Spring Lake Park, Minn.; Joy and Jay Dean of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Lynn and Bob Poferl of Maplewood, Minn.; Margo and Jon Geffen of Minneapolis, Minn.; Michael Dean of Minneapolis; great-grandchildren, Justin Jurek, John Poferl, Tim Poferl, Rachel Poferl, Zoe Geffen and Van Geffen; sister, Betty Husemoller of Owatonna, Minn.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. There will be an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by Unity Chapter #29 O.E.S., at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday. The Family prefers memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or to the Children Cancer Research Fund.

[Austin Daily Heald, Monday, May 24, 2010]

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BURIAL AT MONA

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Simon Myhre Succumbs to Heart Condition

LYLE, MINNESOTA — Simon E. Myhre, 75, died at St. Olaf Hospital Sunday of a heart condition.

Funeral services will be at Our Savior Lutheran Church here Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. G. E. Knudson, Austin, will officiate. Burial will he in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona.

The Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Mhyre had lived in Lyle 70 years. He and his wife, the former Ida Westrum, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in October, 1957. She died two weeks later. He had been the village policeman here for eight years, until retiring a year ago.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. H. (Doris) Norcross, Mason City; Mrs. C. H. (Nadine) Wolcott, Austin; three sons, Thomas, Aurora, Illinois; Dale, Fairmont, Minnesota; Robert, Lyle; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. A. A. Lee, Lyle; Mrs. Marly Johnson, Rochester, Minnesota; and Mrs. Adolph, Thompson, Mona, Iowa.

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The Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Mona, Iowa) information on IaGenWeb shows:

Myhre, Simon Eli Jun. 20, 1883 -- Apr. 19, 1959

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FUNERAL HELD FOR
MISS NETTIE THOVSON

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Six Mile Grove Lutheran church near Mona, for Nettie Thovson, 86, on February 3, 1966.

A former Mona resident, Miss Thovson died Saturday at a retirement home in Austin.

A complete obituary for Miss Thovson will appear in The Press News next week.

[Mitchell County Press-News]

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Birth: May 18, 1844, Norway

Death: Mar. 15, 1872, Mower County, Minnesota

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#1: Military

Swanson, Christopher Pvt Age: 18
Regt: Ninth, C
Mustered in: 18 Aug 1862, Mower Co., Minnesota
Mustered out: Jul 1865
Remarks: Captured At Brice's Cross Roads

#2: P.O.W.

From the online Andersonville Prison Records:
Swanson, Christopher
Side: Union
Unit Name: 9 Minnesota Infantry
Regiment: 9
State: Minnesota
Function: Infantry
Company: C
Rank: Private
Type: Held at Andersonville and survived
Capture Date: 06/10/1864
Capture Site: Guntown, MS

#3:

Christopher was born 18 May 1844 in Seljord, Telemark, Norway. Emmigrated in 1851 with parents. Christopher married Hannah Meyer in 1866, he died 15 Mar 1872 in Mower Co., Minnesota.

NOTE: He was listed as Christopher Swanson, but it should say "Christopher Swenson."

Credit: Diane Larson

Burial:
Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Lyle, Mower County, Minnesota.

[From Findagrave.com -- Submitted by K. Pike ]

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