Dorothy E. Goudy, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Sunrise Cottages on Friday, May 21, 2010.

Dorothy was born on December 5, 1912 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, to Owen and Edna (Peterson) Doely. Dorothy seemed to have had a charmed childhood. Silver and pressed linens and finely set tables were an everyday event. Families sat down for meals together each day. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School just when the Depression began. San Francisco called to her and she found work as a dental assistant and friendships that sustained and nurtured her the rest of her life. Returning to Minnesota she married Nathaniel Goudy on Aug. 18, 1939. They moved first to Lyle and then to Austin where Nat was a highly respected teacher and coach. They welcomed a son, James, in 1948 and then a daughter, Elizabeth, in 1951.

Nat died suddenly from an aneurism of the aorta in 1956 leaving Dorothy to raise her two beautiful children with the help of her parents, family, and friends.

She remained in the home she and Nat purchased until the last year of her life. Those who visited her were always treated with the same elegant and generous hospitality she learned in her youth. Her feisty, honest, wonder-filled love of nature and art and civility will live on in all those who knew and then loved her.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Goudy; her parents, Owen and Edna; brother, Owen.

Dorothy is survived by her son: James Goudy of Austin; daughter, Elizabeth (Richard) Alwes of Millville, Minn.; grandchildren, Thea Marie (Brandon) Day, Megan Elizabeth (Scott) Schmitz; great-grandchild, Emilou Elizabeth Schmitz; nieces, Mary (Peter) Deneen, Martha (Jerry) Winter, Shirley (Bill) Stublefield; nephew, David (Cheryl) Doely.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at First Congregational Church in Austin, with the Rev. Elizabeth H. Endicott and the Rev. David Doely officiating, and on May 30, 2010, at First Congregational Church in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, with the Rev. Barbara Martin officiating. Interment will be at Cannon Falls Cemetery at a later date.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are preferred to Children’s Home Society of Minnesota, 1605 Eustis Street St. Paul, MN 55108.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, May 28, 2010

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Evelyn Irene Roberts, 86, of Austin died Sunday, May 23, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Evelyn was born May 19, 1924 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Gladys (Storey) Johnson. She was married to John L. Heichel in 1940 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He died in combat during World War II. In September of 1946, Evelyn was married to Harold A. Roberts in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was employed as a nursing assistant and ward clerk at the Austin Medical Center and later she worked as a sales clerk at her daughter’s business, Country Tack Western Store in Albert Lea. Evelyn was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Austin. She enjoyed doing ceramics and spending time visiting with people.

Evelyn was preceded in death by husbands John Heichel and Harold Roberts; and a son, Keith Heichel.

Evelyn is survived by her children, John and Agnes Heichel of Austin, Sharan Nelson of Cape Coral, Florida, Harry (Butch) and Elsa Roberts of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Gladys (Sue) Roberts of Northwood, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Elta (Tom) Knudsen of St. Ansgar, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis R. Tamke officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., May 26, 2010
Also see the Daily Herald on May 31, 2010]

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Katherine Margaret Jax, 100, of Austin, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at the Austin Medical Center.

Katherine Margaret Sahr was born Sept. 3, 1909, in New Haven, Iowa to Matthew and Clara (Klapperich) Sahr. The family moved to northern Wisconsin where Katherine went to school and later worked in Wausau. On Nov. 13, 1937, she married Edward Jax at St. Mary's Church in Wausau. They made their home in Austin and had one daughter, Bernadine. Katherine and Edward celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1987.

Katherine was a homemaker; member of St. Augustine's Church for more than 70 years; member of St. Ann's Unit; member of Catholic Order of Foresters for more than 70 years; member of the Senior Citizens of Austin; Hormel Retirees; Golden Age; and she played 500 at the Moose. She enjoyed gardening, bingo, playing cards, traveling, the casino, watching the Twins, going out to eat and gatherings with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Sister Bernadine Jax, OSF of Rochester, Minn.; sisters, Florentina Richards of Merrill, Wis., Margaret Juedes of Schofield, Wis.; brother, John (Betty) Sahr of Wausau, Wis.; sister-in-law, Anna Jax of Adams, Minn.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward on October 6, 1992; two brothers, Albert and Leon Sahr; two sisters, Leona Springer and Sister Mathea Sahr, FSPA.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday 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 Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church or the donor's choice.

Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., May 26, 2010]

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Jeanette Hannah Barnholtz, 89, of Austin, died at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie Sunday, May 23, 2010.

She was born Dec. 1, 1920, to John and Leona (Keverack) Barnholtz in Winona, Minn. Jeanette lived at home until Jan. 14, 1927 when she was admitted to Faribault State Hospital. On Sept. 13, 1976, she moved to Woodvale III in Austin where she resided until June of 1986. At that time she moved into a home in Austin and received SILS services. When the house was sold, Jeanette moved to Pickett Place where she had her own apartment. She lived there from Dec. 1, 1994, until Feb. 28, 2002. She then moved to Birchwood until Feb. 2, 2009, when she became a resident of Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. An employee of Cedar Valley Services and a member of the Cedar Valley Senior Program and ARC, Jeanette liked doing craft projects, sewing, baking, playing cards, bingo and Winnie the Pooh. She was a very social person who attended People Needing People at St. Olaf Lutheran Church and loved to spend holidays with Becky and Steve Mauseth at their home.

Survivors include her sister, Ella Altoff of Winona; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery.

Casket bearers are Sue Martin, Lorraine Byam, Rita Hanson, Kristy Bina, Amy Spinler and Becky Mauseth.

Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., May 26, 2010]

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Cratice Georginne (Smith) Boyd, 92, of Austin passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 21, 2010.

Cratice was born Sept. 21, 1917, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to William C. and Eda (Edwards) Smith. She moved to Austin in 1923 with her mother and four brothers following the death of her father. After graduation from Austin High School in 1937, she used the drafting skills learned as one of the first female drafting and shop students at AHS in her work at the Austin City Engineers office. Cratice married James Roulston Boyd on June 7, 1942.

She was a longtime member of the First Methodist Church of Austin. Cratice was active in supporting the original mission of the Hormel Home during her 40 years as a Y Matron. She was an active volunteer for Comforcare Good Samaritan Center and continued her lifelong learning goals through her involvement with an extension group. She was an accomplished seamstress and cook. She was known for her SPAM contest entries, winning bread recipes and endless batches of cookies.

Cratice is survived by her son, Mark A. Boyd of Honolulu, Hawaii; daughter, Jane (Bart) Rust of Loveland, Colo. and brother, Joe Smith of Austin. Among her nieces and nephews, she especially treasured her relationship with nieces, Jacquelyn (Richard) Christgau of Austin and Judy (Frank) Wencl of Blooming Prairie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Boyd; brothers, Benford, Eldon, and William Smith.

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Austin, with the Rev. Patricia M. Toschak officiating. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to the Hormel Nature Center.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Richard Donald Johnson, 82, of Austin died at his home Tuesday evening, May 25, 2010.

He was born Nov. 11, 1927 to Alfred and Almeda (McDonald) Johnson in Madison, S.D. where he grew up and graduated from high school. He attended Dunwoody Institute for one year and received his boiler’s license. Moving to Austin in 1946, he went to work for Milwaukee Railroad. He entered the US Army in 1950 stationed in Fort Sill, Okla. He married Betty Lien on Nov. 28, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa. They made their home in Austin. After Richard’s honorable discharge in 1953, he returned to work on the Milwaukee Road where he retired in 1988. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 50 years with the Masons, Knights Templar and Royal Arch Masons, American Legion and the Eagle’s Club, Richard also enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles and fishing. He was an avid do-it-yourselfer.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Johnson of Austin; one son, Rick (Chris) Johnson of Eagan; two daughters, Jill (Michael) Novak of Las Vegas, Nev. and Sue (Reggie) Smart of Ham Lake; two grandchildren, Nick and Kerry; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Ed; and two sisters, Ruth Marie and Marilyn.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2010, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Glenn Monson officiating and military rites by American Legion Post 91. Friends may greet the family for one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Jan Paul Varney, 63, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, May 22, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Jan was born August 29, 1946 in Austin, the son of Orville and Joyce (Braaten) Varney. He graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He married Linda Benn of Louiville, Kentucky, on August 31, 1968.

Jan was the owner of Vintage Violins, Ltd, of Palatine, Illinoia. He was the former principle violist for the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Northbrook Symphony. He was the conductor of the Summer Serenade, Palatine, member of the Park Ridge and Northwest Symphonies and former member of the Evanston Symphony.

Jan was preceded in death by his parents, and one great-niece.

Survivors include his wife; children, Cheyney (Ed) Bieber of Brookfield, Wisconsin and Betsey Varney of Streamwood, Illinois; four grandchildren; a sister, Penne (Richard) Lee of Austin; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and great-great-nieces.

There will be a visitation on Friday at Ahlgrim & Sons, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, from 3 to 8 p.m. with funeral services conducted at 8 p.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 2010

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James Thomas Carroll, 92, lifelong resident of Austin, Minn. and more recently of Kansas City, Mo. and Willmar, Minn. passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar Minnesota.

Jim was especially proud of his Irish heritage. His mother, Katherine Sheridan was born near Westport in County Mayo. His grandfather, Michael Carroll was born in Jamestown, County Kilkenny.

Jim was born on Decwmbwe 14, 1917, in North Chicago, Illinoia. At the age of four, after his mothers' death, he moved with his brothers to Austin to live with his Aunts Agnes and Anna and Uncle Frank Carroll.

Jim graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1937. He was inducted into the Army on March 21, 1942, at Fort Des Moines. He took basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and was stationed at Camp Berkeley, Abilene, Texas. Following training in California on desert maneuvers, he departed for Europe from Fort Dix New Jersey on March 23, 1944. As a radio operator assigned to Headquarters of the 90th Division Reconnaissance Troop under General Patton, Jim served in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, and Ardennes. He also took part in the Invasion of Normandy, landing on Utah Beach on D-Day plus 2. Jim was awarded the Bronze Star for his service and was discharged on October 1, 1945.

He married Marjorie Pless on June 21, 1943, at Queen of Angels Church. Their union was blessed by three sons and one daughter. Jim was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post #91. He retired from Hormels after 42 years. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, golf, creating stained glass panels and bowling.

Survivors include four children, Michael (Mary), of Houston, Texas: Patrick (Julie), of Willmar, Minnesota: Daniel (Susan), of Davenport, Iowa: and Kathleen Carroll, Bonner Springs, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Wendy (Joe) Tamney, Lisa (Gabe) Mauldin, Justin, Danny (Valerie), Bill (Stacey), Nicholas, Rebecca Carroll and 13 great-grandchildren, brother, Francis of Austin; sister-in-law, Florence Carroll of California; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; granddaughter, Christina; brothers, Edward and Raymond; an infant sister and his parents. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 7 p.m. Rosary on Friday 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 Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91. Memorials are preferred to Jay C. Hormel Nature Center or the Austin Catholic Schools.

Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Anna Jax, age 83, of Adams, Minnesota, died on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

Anna was born on June 29, 1926 in rural Adams, to Joseph and Theresa (Koenigs) Schneider. She married Joseph Jax on September 13, 1947 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minn. In her spare time Anna, enjoyed doing puzzles and playing cards. Anna was a member of the CCW of St. Johns Catholic Church.

Anna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Theresa and Tony Hurlburt, Lone Rock, Iowa; granddaughter: Allison Hurlburt; brothers and sisters-in-law: William (Margaret) Schneider, Adams, Minn.; Joseph (Audrey) Schneider, Adams, Minn.; sister: Angela Winkles, Rochester, Minnesota; brother-in-law: Marvin Simon, Waterloo, Iowa; sister-in-law: Martha Schneider, Adams, Minn.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Jax, Sisters and brothers-in-law: Mildred Simon, Elizabeth and Gilbert Fasbender, Sylvan Winkels, brothers and sister-in-law: Paul and Dorothy Schneider, and Leo Schneider.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church, Johnsburg with Father Ruben Spinler officiating.

Interment will be in the St. Johns Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday June 1, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service at the church.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, May 31, 2010

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Bernard Merkel Memorial Services
Held December 13 at
Six Mile Grove Lutheran

Memorial services for Bernard (Bernie) Merkel, 94, formerly of Lyle, Minnesota, who died on Saturday, December 12, 1987 at Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Minnesota, were held Sunday, December 13 at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with the Reverend Gaylord Grant officiating.

Mr. Merkel was born October 8, 1893 in Yorkville, Illinois, the son of Henry and May (Hansen) Merkel. To this union were born six sons and five daughters.

Survivors include two brothers, Arthur of Mason City and LeRoy of Lake Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Laurence (Esther) Mauser of Osage and Mrs. Broder (Lily) Christianson of Grafton.

[St. Ansgar Enterprise, December 17, 1987]

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Jeffrey Hansen, 37, of West St. Paul, Minnesota, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at United Hospital, St. Paul, on Friday, May 28, 2010.

He was born Jan. 22, 1973, to Gene and Linda (Hollerud) Hansen in Austin. Jeff lived in Austin until age 10, then moved to the St. Paul area. Jeff was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, snowmobiling, and riding his four-wheeler. Jeff also had a good sense of humor.

He survived by his mother, Linda Dupois of Little Canada; grandmother, Emily Hansen of Austin; fiancé, Shelly Stephens of West St. Paul; brother, Michael Dupois of White Bear Lake; uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gene M. Hansen; grandfathers, Morris Hansen and Leonard Hollerud; grandmother, Ruth Swain.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn. with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.

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

Austin Daily Herald, June 1, 2010

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Katheran Elizabeth Johnson, 91, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at her home.

Katheran was born on September 15, 1918, to Fred and Anna (Bathen) Vaughn in Alta Vista, Iowa. She married Rudy Blom on Sept. 15, 1936; they later divorced. Katheran married Edgar Johnson in 1965. Rudy and Katheran operated the Standard Oil Station and Cafe in Grand Meadow in the 1940s, before returning to farming. After farming in the Elkton area, they later moved to Austin. She later worked at the Main Street Café in Austin; Wallace’s and worked with the Green Thumb Program of Mower County. Katheran was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Johnson; daughter, Barbara; son, Ron; a great-granddaughter; her parents; one sister and three brothers.

Katheran is survived by her daughter, Genevieve (Norbert) Thorsen of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; son, Gary (Alice) Blom of Byron, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Janet Blom of Maple Grove, Minn.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service on Thursday at the church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, June 1, 2010

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Former Resident Dies in Washington State

Elmer B. Gunderson, a former Twin Valley, Minnesota resident, died on January 4, 1965 in the Veteran's Hospital in Vancouver, Washington.

Funeral services were held at Rose Hollywood Chapel in Portland, Oregon, with the Reverend Kenneth A. Coates officiating. Music by Merrill Womach. Pallbearers were Veterans of World War I.

Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland Barracks No 53 Veterans of World War I participating.

Mr. Gunderson was born in Lyle, Mower county, Minnesota on March 17, 1897. He had been a resident of Portland since 1935 and until his illness was employed by The Army Engineers.

Survivors include his widow, Esther, of Portland, Oregon; two daughters, Olive Sherburne of Newport News, Virginia and Myva McLeod of Ankeny, Iowa; five grandchildren; a brother, Bennett E. Gunerson of Warren, Oregon; a sister, Gladys Cortimilla of Rockaway, Oregon; three brothers and three sisters in Minnesota, Clarence and Myrtle Gunderson of Twin Valley, Minnesota, Melvin Gunderson and Mrs. Ted (Iona) Jacobson of Hibbing, Minnesota, Victor Gunderson of Mt. Iron, Minnesota, and Mrs. Louis (Blanche) Boerger of Aurora, Minnesota.

Source: Gunderson family ancestry book.
Credit to Marion A. Gunderson

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NOTES: Elmer's parents were John Bernhardt Gunderson and Eliza Sophia Johnson.

October 1, 1922, at Twin Valley, Minnesota, Elmer Bernhardt Gunderson was married to Esther Hildora Erickson (b. 7-30-1901, d. 11-16-1991) Daughter of Gustav E. Erickson and Otilie Halvorson Erickson.

Children:

1. Olive Evelyn (Mrs. Charles) Sherburne 5-4-1925 ---

2. Myva Ione (Mrs. Clifford) McLeod 6-30-1929 --- 11-6-1985

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BURIAL INFORMATION--

GUNDERSON, ELMER
PVT US ARMY
WORLD WAR I
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/17/1897
DATE OF DEATH: 01/04/1965
BURIED AT: SECTION F SITE 6636
WILLAMETTE NATIONAL CEMETERY
11800 SE MT. SCOTT BOULEVARD PORTLAND, OR 97266
(503) 273-5250

Source: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1

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The funeral for Myrtle Gunderson, 72^*, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, will be held there on Sunday in Erlien Chapel. She died Wednesday.

Miss Gunderson was born at Gary, Minnesota, on December 22, 1902^* and farmed in the area with her family.

She leaves three sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Theodore (Ione) Jacobson, Hibbing, Minnesota; Mrs. Louis (Blanche) Boerger^**, Aurora, Minnesota, Mrs. Andy (Gladys) Cortimilia, Rockaway, Oregon, Bennett, Lincoln City, Oregon, Victor, Virginia, Minnesota, and Herbert, Burnsville, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer in 1965.

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The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) says Myrtle was born on December 22, 1902, and died in March 1976, last residing at ZIP code 56584 (Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota).

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The www.findagrave.com memorial page says she was born in 1902 in Mower county, Minnesota, and died in Cass County, North Dakota. And that her parents were John B. Gunderson (1868-1946) and Eliza Johnson Gunderson (1874-1937). Credit: "sewhat".

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NOTES:
1. ^* The newspaper clipping said she was born in 1903 and was 72 years of age. According to the SSDI she was born in 1902 and was 73.

2. ^** The newspaper said Blanche's name was Borger, but it was actually Boerger, according to the SSDI.

3. The Minnesota state Historical Society birth records index shows a "_______ Gunderson" born 22 DEC 1902 in Mower county.

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Funeral Service At Zion Friday for Melvin J. Gunderson

Melvin J. Gunderson, retired farmer and miner, and former resident of Hibbing, Minnesota, and more recently of Twin Valley, Minnesota for the last 2½ years, passed away at the Ada Municipal Hospital, early Monday morning, September 16th, at the age of 78 years.

Funeral services will be held in the Zion Lutheran Church, Tin Valley, Friday, September 20th, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Kermit Graves will bring greetings to the family.

Born Melvin Julius Gunderson on October 26, 1895, at Lyle, Minnesota, He was the son of Bennie and Elisa Gunderson. Baptized in Lyle, Minnesota, he was confirmed in the Ness Lutheran Church. He came to the Gary vicinity with his parents as a child and attended country schools there.

He was united in marriage to Hildur Bjerkley, September 7, 1921, at Ada, Minnesota. They then farmed in the Twin Valley vicinity for 30 years, moving to Hibbing, Minnesota in 1951. In February of 1972, they retired and moved to Twin Valley where he has lived ever since.

Besides farming for several years, he also operated a threshing rig for many years in this area. In Hibbing he was employed with the M. A. Hanna Mining Company for 14 years.

Besides his wife, Hildur, of Twin Valley, he is survived by three sons and seven daughters; Jewell Gunderson, Twin Valley; Melvin Gunderson Jr., Virginia, and Wayne Gunderson, Aurora, Minnesota, Mrs. Evander (Elaine) Boreen, of Twin Valley; Mrs. Newman (Malva) Boreen, Dilworth; Mrs. Erwin (Adel) Korsgaden, Fargo, North Dakota; Mrs. Veral (Ardis) Smith, Bettendorf, Iowa; Mrs. Allen (Shirley) Thronson, Ada; Mrs. Owen (Donna) Olson, Hibbing; and Mrs. Kenneth (Beverly) Willliams, Denver, Colorado.

There are 34 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters; Bennett Gunderson, Lincoln City, Oregon. Victor Gunderson, of Embarrass, Minnesota; Herbert Gunderson, Minneapolis, and Orville, whereabouts unknown; Mrs. Theodore (Ione) Jacobson, Hibbing; Mrs. Louis (Blanche) Borger, Aurora, Minnesota; Ms. Andy (Gladys) Cortimella, of Oregon, and Miss Myrtle Gunderson, of Twin Valley.

There are also several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, two brothers, one sister and his parents.

[Twin Valley Times, September 16, 1974]

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Knute B. Gunderson 1839-1919

Knute B. Gunderson died at his home on the corner of Second and Baldwin streets Monday about noon at the age of almost eighty years. Death followed a six months illness of asthma and bronchitis.

He was born in Krego, Norway, June 3, 1839. In 1861 he came to the United States and settled on a farm near Boscobel, Wisconsin, where he lived for over thirty years. While here he assisted in the building of a Lutheran church. It is interesting to know that he was a member of the church of which Rev Naess' father was pastor. In those days Mr. Gunderson was an able speaker and a devoted church worker. He often accompanied his pastor when field work was to be accomplished.

He was married in 1863 to Inger Johnson who died in 1889. To this union were born eight children, three of whom died in infancy.

Those left to mourn the loss of a king father are; Mrs. Nels S. Nelson, who lives near Boscobel, Wisconsin; J. Bennie Gunderson of Gary, Minnesota; Gunder Gunderson, who resides on the old homestead in Wisconsin; Mrs. Anna Larson of Lyle, and Mrs. Martin Thompson, also of Lyle.

In 1894 he moved to a farm near Lyle. Here he lived until seven years ago when he retired and moved to Austin.

He was married to Julia Swenson in May 1910, who survives him. He also leaves forty-two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at his late home Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. N. Brown of the Lutheran church.

The body will be taken to Mona, Iowa, where Reverend Moe assisted by Reverend Brown will have charge of the burial in the Mona Cemetery.

The death of this good man removes one from our community whom it was good to know, honest and upright in character, whose friendships are many, and whose life was well rounded, not only in years but in accomplishments of worthy tasks.

Source: AUSTIN DAILY HERALD, March 18, 1919

From: Gunderson ancestry book, volume II compiled by Marion A. Gunderson, 1995

Note from author: (I feel sure that "Mrs. Martin Thompson" should be "Mrs. Thomas Martin". M.A.G.)

NOTE: F.Y.I. -- His name was spelled "Knute" in the text part of the book, and as "Knud" next to the photograph.

NOTE: The Knute Gunderson photo is from Gunderson Ancestry Book compiled by Marion A. Gunderson

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Edward Paul Schroeder, 81, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at his home Sunday evening, May 30, 2010, after a long illness. He was born October 18, 1928 to John and Louise (Milder) Schroeder in Jackson County, located in eastern Iowa.

After attending school in Jackson County, Ed farmed and worked in construction. He married Mary O’Connor on March 2, 1954 in Clinton, Iowa. Ed served in the National Guard. Ed and Mary moved to the Austin area in 1967. A hard worker, Ed was employed in the construction industry for several years. They moved from the farm into Austin in 2004. A member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, Ed enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. They enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Schroeder of Austin; two daughters, Michelle O’Connor of Austin and Diane (Thomas) Lenway of Rose Creek; two sons, Donald (Jackie) Schroeder of LaCrescent and Daniel (Rhonda) Schroeder of Rockland, Wis.; 12 grandchildren, Ryan (Mary) and Nicole Lansing, Matthew (Molly) Schroeder, Jenna and Megan Schroeder; Kelly, Isaac, Nathan (Tammy) and Michael Schroeder; Sarah (Josh Fischer), Jordan and Dominique Lenway; one great-grandchild; brothers, William Schroeder of Clinton, Iowa; sisters, Laura Turner, Minnie Meyer, Vera Migawa, Maleta Bott, Alberta Mommsen, Maxeine Kuehl, Laura Sullivan, all of Clinton, Iowa, Clara Hull of Bullhead City, Ariz., Janet (Gerald) Smith of Thompson, Ill.; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronald, in 1970; three brothers, John, LeRoy, Henry and an infant brother.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home of Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Casket bearers are Ryan Lansing, Matthew Schoeder, Isaac Schroeder, Nathan Schroeder, Michael Schroeder and Jordan Lenway.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

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

Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 2, 2010

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Beverly Ann Ruhl, 76, of Coon Rapids, went to our Lord on May 28, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. Beverly was born Oct. 14, 1933 in Austin to Alvina and Michael Feeley.

She was a strong willed and caring woman, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her family and friends were blessed to have her in their lives.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 54 years, Franklin; children, Karen (Chuck), Martin (Donna), Donna (Al), Thomas (Amy), Jeffrey (Deborah), John (Mitch); sisters, Rosetta Pearson of Waukesha, Wis., Sandra (Mark) Ashley of Austin; brother, Arthur Feeley of Theilman Minn. Beverly was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by parents; brothers, Walter Feeley, Tony Feeley, Harvey Feeley; sister, Hazel Rohde.

A mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Church of The Epiphany, 11001 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids and one hour prior to mass at church.

Interment will be at Morningside Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are by Gearhart Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 2, 2010

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Belva J. Haugen, 76, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at Austin Medical Center Monday evening, May 31, 2010.

She was born Dec. 7, 1933 to Kenneth and Palma (Austinson) Lastine in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1952. She married Roger Haugen on July 10, 1955, in Albert Lea and they moved to Bloomington in 1961. Belva worked in the clerical departments at Control Data and Honeywell. Roger passed away in 1982. In 1993 Belva returned to Austin. She enjoyed volunteering at Twin Towers, watching old movies and playing cards with friends.

Survivors include two sons, Dale Haugen of Hopkins and James (Joan) Haugen of Southborough, Mass.; three grandchildren, Sophie, Thomas and Nicholas; one brother, James (Diane) Lastine of Austin; one sister, Charlene (James) Hastings of Marshalltown, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2010, in the community room at the Twin Towers, Austin. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2010, at Dawn Valley Memorial Park, 9940 East Bush Lake Road, in Bloomington.

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

Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 2, 2010

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Sterling Menferd Thoe, age 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his daughter's home in Rochester, early Thursday morning, June 3, 2010.

He was born July 10, 1927 to Knut E. and Ella Constance (Wilson) Thoe in Hayfield, Minnesota where he attended school and worked for Wescott and James Poultry. He entered the US Army on September 19, 1950.

He married Jane LaRae Krueger on March 31, 1951 in Austin. After serving in C Battery 847th Field Artillery Battalion, Sterling was honorably discharged on June 18, 1952. He returned home to work in the ham bone department at Hormel until retiring at age 57, after 41 years of employment. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the American Legion, he enjoyed woodworking, steam engine shows, flea markets, antiques, collecting beer steins and being with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Cathy (David) Peterson of Rochester and Lorrie (Jim) Barrett of St. Paul Park; five grandchildren, Amy (Christopher) Scott, Katie Jensen, Annie Peterson, Adam (Jennifer) Peterson and Dane (Nicole) Jensen; three great grandchildren, Grace Scott, Sophia Jane Scott and Sean Jensen; three sisters, Blanche Haugland of Austin; Betty Hays of Chino Hills, California and Janice (John) Augustin of Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jane; three brothers, Verlyn, Delmont and Earl; one sister, Esther.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Thomas Olgilvie officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery in Austin with military honors by American Legion Post 91.

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Bernetta Ivonne Taylor, 85, died peacefully at her home in Duluth Thursday morning, June 3, 2010. She was born Feb. 19, 1925, the third child of Peter Theolin and Alma Regina Oletta (Evenson) Engen in Kenosha, Wis.

Her siblings were brother, Edgar Hans, and a sister, Eleanor, who died shortly after birth. After Bernetta was born, the family moved to Decorah, Iowa where her sister, Arlene Phyllis, was born two years later. Four years after that Alphia Eleanor was born in Prosper, Minn.

Bernetta attended country school near Dexter and Elkton high school. She married Robert Grunwaldt on June 28, 1941. To this union two children, Diane Alice and David Robert, were born. Bernetta and Robert were divorced, and later Bernetta married Curtis Amdahl on Aug. 19, 1951 and had a son, Gary Curtis.

Bernetta worked as a cosmetologist in Rochester for 43 years. After the divorce, she married Nyle Taylor on May 27, 1978. She was a longtime member of Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester and a member of ABWA. In 1996 she and her son, Gary, moved to Duluth.

Bernetta enjoyed spending time with friends and family and loved her gardening, raising both food and flowers.

Survivors include three children, Diane (Kenneth) Wood of Kenosha, Wis., David (Jane) Amdahl of Osakis, Gary Amdahl of Duluth; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Kevin, John and Christen; six great-grandchildren, Cara, Colton, Chase Kusilek; Katie, Jesse and Liliana Amdahl; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by his parents; her husband; three sisters, Alphia, Arlene, Eleanor; one brother, Edgar.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2010, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Glenn Monson officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home, Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., June 5, 2010

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Jerome (Jerry) Knox, age 65, passed away at his home in Arvada, Colorado surrounded by family on May 28, 2010 after a two-year illness.

Jerome was born May 9, 1945 in Austin, Minnesota, to Stanford and LaVonne (Gossman) Knox. He served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and in his working career wore many hats, the favorite of them being his last, as an elementary school custodian.

He is survived by his wife: Diane; son: Breck (Terri) Knox; daughters: Karrie (Jaimie) Simmons, Corie (Rick) Anderson, Darcy (Steve) Miskol; grandchildren: Chelsea, Brianna, Mallorie, Jacob, Mackenzie, Richard and Ashleigh; sister: Gwen (Stephen) Lickteig; nephews: Bryan (Laura) Novak, Michael (Rhyannan) Novak; 10 great nephews and nieces, aunts, uncle, cousins, and friends of all ages.

He is preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, and a niece, Shari Kaye Novak.

Burial is in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Colorado. Jerry was an organ donor.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., June 5, 2010

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Alice Elizabeth Leahy, age 101, died on June 1, 2010 at Faribault Commons Nursing Home.

Alice was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1908 to Louise and Emily Choc. Following her high school education, Alice completed teacher’s training and then taught for several years.

On June 6, 1933 she married Ambrose Leahy and the couple made their home in Austin, Minnesota for many years.

Survivors include her three children: Michael (Bernice) Leahy of Prior Lake, Minnesota; John Leahy, Rochester, Minn.; Catherine Anderson, Owatonna, Minnesota; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister and her husband Ambrose.

Alice’s smile, warm heart and fun spirit will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Private services were conducted followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minn. Funeral arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home of Owatonna.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., June 5, 2010

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Lorraine Florence Tate, 90, passed away May 22, 2010.

Lorraine Florence Toft was born Dec. 5, 1919 in Minneapolis, daughter of Paul Gerhard and Florence Beiersdorf Toft. She graduated from North High School and from Miss Woods Kindergarten-Primary Training College, Minneapolis. She completed her four-year degree in elementary education and music at Winona State University. A lifelong educator, she taught elementary school at Mountain Lake, Glyndon, Barnesville, Oak Grove and, for 38 years, in the Austin Public Schools. She served as president of the Austin Teachers Association (ATA) and on the ATA Negotiation and Grievance committees.

She married James M. Tate on Dec. 27, 1952. The Tates were members of the First United Methodist Church in Austin where Lorraine worked on Christian education until 1982 when the couple moved to Brooklyn Park. She worked in Christian education at Harron United Methodist Church and volunteered in the Hennepin County Medical Center Pediatric Unit from 1982-85, while James was undergoing kidney dialysis. She received four Certificates of Service from MMC in recognition and appreciation for her volunteerism.

She volunteered for the Brooklyn Park Grades R Us program and was a member of the Park Villa Townhomes Governing Board, serving as its president from 1998 until the time of her death. For 17 and a half years Lorraine volunteered for the Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP) in Brooklyn Center. In April 1998 CEAP presented her with the Carol Dale Outstanding Volunteer Award. In 1999, she received the Brooklyn Center Community Education Award from the Brooklyn Center Community Education Advisory Council.

Lorraine is survived by children, Paul Tate of Cologne, Bruce (Jean) Tate of Minneapolis, Mary Hanson of Anoka, Judith Riley of Morris and Patricia (Ronald) Oehler of Knoxville, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Paul Toft, Jr.; son, James L. Tate; and son-in-law, Robert Riley.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Brooklyn United Methodist Church, 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be private.

Memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association, Brooklyn United Methodist Church or CEAP. Arrangements are by Washburn-McReavy.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., June 5, 2010

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Rosena Nelson, 94, of Grand Meadow died Friday, June 4, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center where she had resided for a little over a year.

She was born Aug. 15, 1915, in Marshall Township, Mower County to Albert Kraft and Minnie (Bruggeman) Kraft. She attended and graduated from Elkton High School and was united in marriage to Gerald K. Nelson on Dec. 2, 1934 in Elkton. Together they farmed in the Grand Meadow area for the majority of their lives. Gerald passed away on Dec. 4, 1987. Rosena was an active member of the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church and enjoyed sewing and making quilts.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Schaffer of Hastings, Minn. and Donna (Rich) Newton of Longmont Colo.; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great–great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons-in-law, Tom Schaffer and Terry Frutiger; one brother, Kelly Kraft and one sister, Rebecca Schleicher.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ann Siverling officiating. Burial will take place at the Bear Creek Cemetery, Frankford Township, Mower County. Friends may call from noon until time of service at the church on Tuesday. Memorials are preferred to the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church, or the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, June 7, 2010

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Marcella Irene (Exelby) Wutschke 1918-2010

Marcella Irene Wutschke, 91, passed away peacefully at Comforts of Home in River Falls, Wisconsin, on May 24, 2010. She was united with her Lord, beloved husband Edgar, and son Keith.

Marcella was born on October 31, 1918, to Anna (Hanson) and William Exelby, Jr., in rural Austin, Mower county, Minnesota. She was the youngest of five children. Marcella’s father died from influenza shortly after her birth. Her mother married Theodore Steile and with that union, 10 additional siblings were born.

In the late 1930s, Marcella married Clayton Kamp. They were blessed with three daughters: Sharon, Barbara and Carolyn. On February 1, 1947, Marcella married her true love, Edgar Wutschke. The couple was blessed with two children, Linda and Keith.

Marcella is survived by her four daughters and a son-in-law: Linda and Bruce Speer of Hudson, Wis., Carolyn Hovgaard of East Bethel, Minn., Barbara Williamson of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Sharon Bartlett of Oakdale, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Kris, Kari, Julie, Jody, Scott, Kim, Kristina, Bridget and Brenda; 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley Fjerstad of Blaine, Minn. and Eileen and Clifford Valez of Robbinsdale, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marcella was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Edgar Wutschke in 1993, and son, Keith Wutschke in 1972; six brothers and six sisters; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Marcella lived most of her life in Mower County, attending school and church in Austin. In the mid 1950s she and Edgar moved to Brownsdale with the desire to raise their children in a small community. While living there, Marcella was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, a Den Mother for Cub Scouts, and actively participated and volunteered for the children’s school events. In 1969, they moved back to Austin. Following Edgar’s retirement in 1978, they spent summers and early fall at Shore Acres Resort on Lake Mille Lacs. In 2001, she moved to western Wisconsin to be closer to family.

Over the years, Marcella enjoyed selling Avon and her occasional work as a home health aide. When at Shore Acres, she “helped out” in the lodge kitchen and dining. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, campfires, conversation, and singing. Marcella also loved to sew, knit, and crochet; she took great pride in giving away her creations. For recreation she played bingo and was a member of a card club. She had a large vegetable garden and was known for her dill pickles. But above all else, Marcella was a homemaker, a devoted wife, and a loving mother. She especially enjoyed holidays with Edgar’s family.

Marcella will be laid to rest on Friday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Austin. Pastor Tom Ogilvie of St. John’s Lutheran Church will officiate. A gathering of friends and family will follow the burial at Bandshell Community Park, Veteran’s Pavilion. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

The family would like to thank the staff at River Falls Comforts of Home – Dementia Unit for the exceptional care and love provided the past two years to their dear mother and grandmother.

Arrangements were entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, June 7, 2010

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DR. A. JEFFERSON LEE

AUSTIN, Minn. - Dr. A. Jefferson Lee, 76, of Austin, Minn., died Tuesday (Jan. 4, 2000) in Austin.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Austin with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating.

There will be a scriptural wake service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home, 600 Second St. N.W., Austin. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 until 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A. Jefferson Lee was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Albert Lea, the son of Jefferson O. and Marie (Meyer) Lee.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Kay, of Austin; two sons, Dr. Kevin Lee of Oregon and Dr. Terrance Lee of Ashville and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; two daughters, Maureen Lee of Austin and Dr. Sharon Sheriden, of Minneapolis; three sisters, Mrs. R. Lyle Bergo, Mason City, Mrs. Richard Murphy of Austin, Minnesota, and Mrs. Ed Hill of Locust Grove, Virginia; and one brother, Dr. Douglas D. Lee, of North Carolina.

Mayer Funeral Home, (507) 433-1817.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Wednesday, January 5, 2000]

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MITCHELL, IOWA - Jeremiah "Jerry" M. Pajer, 85, died on Monday, April 17, 2000, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage, Iowa.

Litergy of the Word funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage, with Father Philip Recker officiating. Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Mitchell.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Champion Funeral Home, Osage. The family will be present from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., with a scripture service beginning at 7 p.m.

Jerry was born June 16, 1914, in Austin, Minnesota, son of Anton and Elizabeth Pajer. He lived with his family in Mitchell and Protivin, and attended schools in Mitchell.

Jerry was united in marriage to Rosie Kordos on May 28, 1938, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. They moved to Chicago, where Jerry worked as an inspector in the American Gear Defense Plant during World War II.

In 1947 they moved to Mitchell, where he eventually went into his own plumbing and heating business until he retired in 1977.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Osage.

He is survived by his wife, Rosie Pajer, of Mitchell; two sons, Ronald Pajer of Covington, Ga.; and Jerry J. Pajer and his wife, Marilyn, of Snellville, Ga.; two granddaughters, Kellie Parker and her husband, Bill, of Covington, Ga., and Renee Beshel and her husband, Ed, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two grandsons, Chris Pajer and his wife, Carol, of Dunwoody, Ga., and Randy Pajer of Loganville, Ga.; great-grandsons, Brent and Hunter Parker; and great-granddaughters, Courtney and Lauren Beshel.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marie; a brother, Frank; and a step-grandson, Dennis.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Tuesday, April 18, 2000 -- From ncigs.org/obituaries/

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GEORGE V. WILCOX

LEROY, MINNESOTA - George V. Wilcox, 57, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2000) at Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis, where he had been a patient for approximately 10 days.

The funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at LeRoy Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tom Kolden officiating. Burial will be in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home in LeRoy and one hour prior to the service at the church Tuesday.

George Wilcox was born March 18, 1942, in rural Mitchell County, Iowa, the son of Carl and Marie (Reich) Wilcox. He attended the LeRoy schools and went on to serve in the United States Navy aboard the Kenneth D. Bailey which was deployed to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

After his time in the service, he was employed by the Oliver Corp. at Charles City and John Deere and Co. in Waterloo. He later went to work for M & O Paper at International Falls, Minn., and then for the past several years he has been self-employed working on small engines and repair work.

He enjoyed working on anything mechanical and was always there when anybody needed help.

George is survived by his mother, Marie, of LeRoy; three sisters, June (Mrs. Larry) "Joe" Gansen of Hampton, Janet (Mrs. Gerald) Haagenson of Mabel, Minn., and Linda (Mrs. Tom) Walker of Lake City, Minn.; and five brothers, Robert (Lillian) of Alta Vista, Dale of Clear Lake, Leon (Robin) of Brownsdale, Minn., Russell of LeRoy and Thomas (Lisa) also of LeRoy.

George was preceded in death by his father, Carl, and an infant baby sister.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Monday, January 31, 2000]
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Milton Thomas Julson, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in Arlington, TX. Services were Thursday at First Baptist Church of Arlington. Burial was at Frost Cemetery.

Milton was born July 14, 1923, in Austin, MN. He lived in Northwood until high school graduation in the NHS Class of 1941, when he started working for his uncle in Gordonsville, MN. He was hired by the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. in 1942 and continued employment with that department until his retirement in the Philippines in 1978 as director of disbursement for Southeast Asia. He had lived in Arlington, TX, since that time.

He served with the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C.; Birmingham, Ala.; Juneau, Alaska; Manila, Philippines; Portland, OR and Chicago. Milton was a member of First Baptist Church of Arlington, Masonic Lodge of Arlington, Mosiah Shrine Temple of Fort Worth, Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #7, Juneau, Alaska, and the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal employees. He served in World War II in the European Theater of Operations and was in many battles, including the Battle of the Bulge in Patton’s 3rd Army.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Kathleen Julson; and by many beloved nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors of long standing.

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Joanne Catherine Heimer, 73, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her husband and daughters on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the Adams Health Care Center after a long battle with lung cancer.

Joanne was born on April 11, 1937 in Osage, Iowa, the daughter of Irene Blaser. Joanne was married to Eugene “Shorty” Heimer on January 8, 1957, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Minn.

Joanne and Shorty made their home in Adams, Minn. where they raised their five daughters. She was a homemaker and later worked at the local grocery store and as a school cook for the Southland Schools.

Joanne will be dearly missed by her husband, Eugene “Shorty” Heimer of Adams; daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Bob Gilles of Rose Creek, Minn., Lori and Jeff Schammel of Owatonna, Minn., Connie and Lyle Hoff of Adams, Minn., Joni and Al DeMaris of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Jean and Jon Koster of St. Ansgar, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Sandy Jax of Apple Valley, Minn., Bob and Joann Jax of Mayer, Minn., Dave and Nancy Jax of Bloomington, Minn., John and Cindy Jax of Adams, Minn., Chuck and Charlene Jax of Bloomington, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams with Father James Steffes officiating. Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a 6 p.m. rosary service on Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. and at Adams Funeral Home on Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 9, 2010

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Marguerite Josephine Johnson Wolf, 94, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital.

Marguerite was born Nov. 5, 1915, in Bricelyn, Minnesota, the daughter of KeaI M. and Josephine (Walsett) Johnson. She graduated from Blue Earth Minnesota High School in 1933 and married Henry on June 10, 1939.

Marguerite enjoyed her friends at the Austin Senior Center before moving to Decatur, Illinois, to be by her son Jay Wolf in 2001. Thursday was a highlight of her week in Decatur, when she attended the Salvation Army Women's Ministries with her many friends.

She leaves behind her daughter, Margy Lu (Dale) Evans of Natick, Mass.; sons, Jay (Lou) Wolf of Decatur and Lt. Col. David (Barbara) Wolf of New Bern, N.C.; granddaughters, Emily (Harley) Wolf Skelton and Sara Wolf and her fiance, Tyler Flemming; great-grandsons, Camden and Austin; step-great-grandson, Joey; and her beloved cat, Gwen.

Marguerite has bequeathed her body for medical education to the Mayo Foundation in Rochester, Minn. Her cremains will be inurned there with her late husband, Henry. Henry F. Wolf preceded her in death July 15, 1993, at the age of 84. He worked for the George A. Hormel Company for 37 years. A memorial service was held by the Mayo Foundation on May 28, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 9, 2010

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H. Jean Clasen, 79, of Austin died Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Jean was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Llangennech, Wales, to Oliver and Gladys (Williams) Evans. She graduated from Girls Grammar School in Llanelli and completed her nurses training at the General and Eye Hospital in Swansea, Wales. She graduated from Midwifery School in North Middlesex, London in 1952. Upon Graduation, she returned to Swansea to work in the hospital. In September 1953, Jean came to the United States on the Queen Mary with her aunt and uncle, Helena and Father TJ Williams, former Rector of Christ Episcopal Church. She had planned to work for two years as a nurse before returning to Wales.

While living in Austin, Jean met Jim Clasen and they were united in marriage on June 25, 1955, at Christ Episcopal Church, Austin. Jean practiced nursing at the Austin Clinic and at St. Olaf Hospital and became the Head Nurse of the Intensive Care Unit in 1970 until her retirement in 1985.

Upon retirement, Jean and Jim enjoyed traveling all over the world and she regularly returned to Wales to visit her family. They enjoyed summers entertaining their family and friends at their cabin in Crosslake, Minn. Jean was a faithful member of Christ Episcopal Church, Beta Sigma Phi, P.E.O. Chapter BZ, Floral Club, Cotillion Dance Club and the Austin Country Club. She enjoyed reading, doing the morning crossword puzzle, playing Solitaire, Mahjong, Bridge, Cribbage, fine dining and a good cup of tea.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and her parents.

Jean is survived by her children: Julie (Geri Estvanik) Clasen of Berwyn, Illinois, Melanie Burke of Duluth, Minn., David (Leanne) Clasen of Austin; grandchildren, Jeffery (Karen) Clasen, Alexandra Clasen, Samuel Clasen, Seth Clasen, Isaac Clasen; give great-granddaughters; brother and sister-in-law, D. Gerwyn (Margaret) Evans of Pencoed, Wales; nephews, Cennard (Sarah) Evans of Blackwood, Wales, Arwel ( Sharon) Evans of Horsham, England; cousin, Maryan (Robert) Salmi of Aberdeen, S.D., and many cousins in Wales.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Diana Rogers and the Rev. Lynn Adwell officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Organist will be Gretchen Zinsli and soloist will be Erin Schumacher.

Arrangements are by the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 9, 2010

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Neil Robert Johnson, 82, of Sargeant, Minn., died June 9, 2010, at the Austin Medical Center in Austin.

Neil Robert Johnson was born on Sept. 11, 1927, the son of Glenn and Rena (Heikes) Johnson in Austin. Neil graduated from Austin High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Neil was united in marriage to Lillian Oldenkamp on March 19, 1966, in Brownsdale. The couple farmed in the Sargeant area for many years and raised Pedigree Cattle. Neil was a member of the Hayfield American Legion, served as clerk for the Waltham Township Board for more than 20 years, and served on the board of directors for the Minnesota Regular Baptist Camp at Bass Lake, Minn. Neil enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing and traveling to national parks.

Neil is survived by his wife, Lillian Johnson of Sargeant, Minn.; three children, Marlene (Robert) Heinz of LaSalle, Ill., Wesley Johnson of Sargeant, Minn., Linda (Arlie) Brandmeyer of Ankeny, Iowa; three grandchildren, Bryce Johnson of Sargeant, Minn., Sydney and Aaron Brandmeyer of Ankeny, Iowa; two sisters, Ellen Johnson and Mildred Johnson, both of Brownsdale, Minn.; two brothers, Wayne Johnson and Lowell Johnson, both of Waltham, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, 206 East Main St., Brownsdale, Minn. with the Rev. Kraig Elliott officiating. Interment will be in Waltham Township Cemetery in rural Waltham with military honors by the Hayfield American Legion Rothie Post #330. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

The family prefers memorials to the Minnesota Regular Baptist Camp.

Arrangements are by the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Thu., June 10, 2010

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