1905

OBITUARY

#1:

Sarah Crandell Owen

Mrs. Calvin H. Owen.

Mrs. Calvin H. Owen died at her home in this city Sunday afternoon of old age. The funeral was held this morning, Rev. R.E. Sayles officiating and the remains deposited in Oakwood cemetery.

Sarah A. Crandell was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Crandell. She has lived in Austin but few years but was with her people one of the pioneer of Lyle. For several years she has been in failing health. She was about 83 years of age at the time of her death.

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OWEN

At her home in this city, Sunday afternoon, December 24, 1905, of old age, Mrs. Calvin H. Owen, aged 83 years. She was one of the earliest settlers of Lyle township, Sarah Ann Crandell was born in Milan, Duchess county, New York, on May 18, 1822.

She was the only daughter of Isaac and Catherine (Knickerbocker) Crandell, who came to Austin in 1870, and both of whom died here. Her only brother was John S. Crandell who died here on July 14, 1873. She was married to C. H. Owen on January 27, 1846. They settled in Duchess county until 1856 when he started west to find a permanent home. He came to Decorah and then bought land four miles west of Osage. He also bought land in section 30, Lyle township, the same year. The family moved from new York to the Lyle farm in the fall of 1857, and the home has since been there until about three years ago when they moved into Austin.

Mrs. Owen has been in poor health for many years and for the past year has been mostly confined to her bed. Death came as a relief from suffering.

She united with the Christian church in New York and always held to that persuasion. She was a faithful wife and mother and a kind and helpful neighbor. On the 27th of next month would have occurred her sixtieth wedding anniversary.

Two children survive, Mrs. Mariette Dearborn and Julius C. Owen. One son, Foster B. Owen, is dead. The aged husband also survives.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. R. E. Sayles, pastor of the Baptist Church, were held at the residence yesterday afternoon. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery.

[ Mower County Transcript, Wed., 12-27-1905,
page 2, col. 1 ]

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1906

Mrs. Otto Paape

WALTHAM.

Died at the hospital in Austin, February 21, Mrs. Otto Paape of Waltham. Mrs. Paape was taken sick at her home here and Dr. Schultz had her taken to Austin for an operation for abscess of the liver. Blood poison set in and she died Wednesday morning.

The funeral was held at her home Saturday at 1 o’clock and the remains buried in the cemetery at St. Michael’s church of which she was a member.

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FEBRUARY 1906

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Johanna Paape.

Mrs. Johanna Paape, age 36, died Wednesday of abscess of the liver.

She was the wife of Otto Paape of Waltham.

The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from the German Lutheran church at Waltham. Burial in the church cemetery.

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FEBRUARY 1906

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Coraline Sukow.

Mrs. Coraline Sukow died at her home near Sutton, Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock of paralysis. She was taken with the disease Sunday night.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the German Lutheran church at Sutton.

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MAY 1909

OBITUARY

Charles Padelford

Charles Padelford, who has been living on the Sedate Padelford farm at Cedar City, died there yesterday afternoon.

He leaves a wife and one daughter Maude. His daughter, who was in South Dakota, arrived home Thursday shortly after her father’s death. Mr. Padelford came here from Deering, N. Dak., to take charge of his uncle’s farm.

The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, leaving the farm home at noon. Mr. Padelford was a man between forty and fifty years of age.

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1905

James Palmenter (or Parmenter)

OBITUARY.

James Palmenter, who lived in Lyle town, died Sunday, January 1, 1905 of pneumonia. Mr. Palmenter had been sick since December first but was not considered seriously ill until about two weeks ago.

James Palmenter was born in Erie County, Springville, N.Y., on April 11, sixty one years ago. He emigrated with his people to Janesville, Wisconsin and then to Mower County where the family removed about forty-two years ago. Here he homesteaded with his father and spent the rest of his life with the exception of three years which he gave to the service of his country in the Civil War serving in Co. G. 9th Minnesota.

June 2, 1861 Mr. Palmenter was married in Austin to Miss Louisa Foster who with six children survive him. Mrs. C.H. Butcher living in Butte, Montana, Mrs. James Osborne Austin, Addie, Lottie, Bert and Arlie, all living at the old home. He leaves beside one brother M.J. residing in Austin, a sister Mrs. Joseph Allen also of Austin. One brother Eugene died in the south and another brother John died three years ago at his home south of Austin.

He was a Baptist, though not connected with the church, and a member of the G.A.R.

The funeral was held today at his residence and the burial took place in Enterprise cemetery. Rev. C.D. Belden officiated.

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1906

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Paul Paulson

Minnie Olsen Paulson

Minnie Olsen Paulson, wife of Paul Paulson died at her home in this city on Hope street, Friday evening about midnight of consumption.

Mrs. Paulson was born in Norway forty-four years ago. She came to this country when a babe with her parents, locating in La Crosse. She was married January 21, 1891 to Paul Paulson and four years ago next January they came to Austin where Mr. Paulson has since been employed as sausage-maker at the Hormel Packing House.

Mrs. Paulson was stricken with consumption about nine months ago and for the past four months has been confined to her bed. She was a great sufferer but a marvel of patience and uncomplaining endurance.

She leaves beside her husband, a daughter . . . , about fifteen years of age, and a brother who resides in Washington state.

The funeral will be held at 1:00 Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran church. The funeral is placed Sunday in order to accommodate the Packing House force who desire to attend but cannot on a week day.

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MARCH 1903

Death of Amos Phelps

Word has been received of the death of Amos Phelps brother of Mrs. Alfred Cressey [?] and Mrs. Andrew Gommol [?]. Mr. Phelps is spoken of as an aged and respected resident of Santa Rosa California. His death occurred at his home Tuesday morning Feb. 24, after an illness lasting since Christmas and was due to heart disease. His death occurred just one day previous to the celebration of his golden wedding.

The Santa Rosa Republican has this to say preceeding quite an extended obituary notice: Mr. Phelps was a man of unblemished character, of strict business integrity and a devout Christian, being a member of the Episcopal church. For about thirty years he served as vestryman of that denomination.

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DIED 1906

Funeral of Harry Plum.

One of the largest funerals ever held in our city was that which followed the remains of Harry Plum to their last resting place Sunday. The capacity of the Baptist church was taxed to its utmost by those who by their presence wished to show their sympathy for the family and their respect for the dead. Rev. Sayles officiated and chose for his text these words of comfort from Paul. “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

The services were in charge of the Workmen and Brotherhood of Trainmen. Members however of the O.R.O. and I.A. to B. of R. T. were also in line, Ira Padden acting as marshall.

Superintendent Clemens and Trainmaster Edson were present. The Superintendent sent out as few Austin crews as possible Sunday, that the men might be at liberty to attend the funeral. The floral tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful. The various orders, Harry’s young companions and friends sent offerings of flowers as their last tribute of love and the place was literally made a bower of bloom and color.

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Mrs. James Prouty (1852-1906), mother of Mrs. Edward Elward,
Daughter of Moses Rolfe

Mae Izora (Rolfe) Prouty

Mrs. James Prouty.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. James Prouty died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward H. Elward[?] on Maple street this morning at 2:30. The funeral will be held Sunday from the house at 11 o’clock and from Enterprise school house at 12:30 Rev. Belden officiating. Interment at Rose Creek cemetery at Varco.

May Izora [?] Rolfe was born in Evansville[?], Wisconsin August 10, 1852. She came to Austin with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Moses Rolfe, when but four years of age. They were among the early settlers of the county, settling in 1856 on what is known as the Shepherd farm. She was married to James Prouty thirty-three years ago the ninth of the coming February. Only one of their three children survive, a daughter, Inez Prouty Elward. She leaves three brothers D.M. and P.J. of Owatonna and H.M.[?] of Nevada town. Also four sisters Mrs. D.J. Ames of Wilbour[?], Wash., Mrs. C.P. [?] Williams, Fairmont, N.D. and Mrs. T.F. Gibson of Austin.

Mrs. Prouty was a member of the Universalist church and the Rebecca lodge. All who knew Mrs. Prouty will remember her as a good friend and neighbor, and a loved and loving home-keeper.

Mr. and Mrs. Prouty spent the past summer upon their farm near Fairmont, N.D. During the entire summer Mrs. Prouty was more or less ill. Six weeks ago she was stricken with a fever. Through it all her wish was to be with her daughter and back in Austin with her friends and relatives about her. Though still very ill she undertook the journey arriving here Wednesday noon with Mr. Prouty and Mr. Elward. A council of doctors was held Thursday but no hope held out to her friends. Death however came sooner than was expected and the frail tired body was spared long suffering. Her desire to see her daughter and friends had been granted and those who have known her since childhood will lay her to rest in the familiar places of her youth.

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Death of Infant Son

Thomas Hormel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hormel

Thomas Foster Hormel, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hormel died at 8 o’clock Thursday evening. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’ clock from the house, Rev. Hormel officiating.

The little one was but six months and two weeks old. Since his birth he has not been strong, always requiring the tenderest of care. About holiday time he seemed so much better, that it was thought and hoped that now he would become strong and well. A week ago however he became ill and he died from exhaustion Thursday evening.

The heartfelt sympathy of many friends goes out to the mother and father in their time of sorrow and loss.

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Wife of Oliver H. Reed
Dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ingalls
Alice Zoe (Ingalls) Reed

OBITUARY.

The death of Mrs. O.H. Reed occurred Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the home of her parents on West Maple street, after a long and serious illness caused by an abcess of the stomach. Mrs. Reed underwent an operation at LaCrosse April 4[?], 1904, from which she never recovered. During the past year she has suffered much. She gained a little and grew worse by spells during the past summer and winter but at no time was she able to be about her house.

About two months ago she came to the city from LaCrosse to be with her parents thinking the change might be a rest and of some benefit to her. Six weeks ago she was taken to Rochester for treatment and returned to this city again in about a week. She grew weaker each day and her suffering was great but she was patient and always cheerful. Though her friends and relatives knew that she could not recover she still lived with the hope of returning to her home. Only last week she asked members of the family to play while she sang church hymns and but a few days ago expressed a desire to go to Rochester for further treatment.

Alice Zoe Ingalls was born in this city July 22, 1876 in the same house where her death occurred. She always lived in this city with her parents until after her marriage. She was married August 6[?], 1895[?] to Oliver H. Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Reed moved from here to LaCrosse about six years ago and later to Dubuque. She was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ingalls.

Deceased leaves beside her husband a little son Harry, her father and mother, also three brothers and three sisters, Will Ingalls of this city, Mrs. Ada Hart of Huron, S.D., Arthur Ingalls of this city, Mrs. Victoria O’Dell of St. Paul, Burt of Huron, S. Dak., and Lucy who is at home here. All the members of her family have been with her during the last week of her illness and were at her bedside when she passed away last evening in a peaceful sleep.

Mrs. Reed has been a member of the Christ Episcopal church for many years. She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. O.D.[?] Belden officiating.

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Age 4 months -- Died in 1906
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Regan

Little John Benedict Regan Dead.

John Benedict, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Regan died Friday evening at 6 o’clock at the home of his parents on Crane[?] street. The little one would have been four months old tomorrow had he lived. He was never strong from birth and a few days of severe illness culminated in his death.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from St. Augustine’s church.

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Death -- in 1905
Naomi Berd Revord
Mrs. John B. Revord.

OBITUARY.

The death of Mrs. John B. Revord removes from our city one of its oldest settlers and most respected of its women. After the struggles of a long, hard life, beset with trials of pioneer existence, the experiences which nearly four score years of life is bound to bring, ill health and a long tedious sickness, the weary one is at rest and those who love her best would not wish her back.

For some weeks death was expected at any time but not until Sunday morning at 11:30, was the call to a higher life given. Mrs. Revord was a good wife, mother and neighbor and the family of fine [five?] children she leaves is a mother’s best reward and monument.

Naomi Bern[?] was born in Cornwall, Canada, May 4, 1827, which would make her nearly seventy-eight years at the time of her death. She moved with her parents to Jollet, Ill., where in 1850 she was married to John B. Revord. In 1855[?] they came to Mower County and were therefore among the earliest of her pioneer settlers. They lied on a farm three miles northwest of Austin until 1867 when they removed to our city where they resided until the time of their death. Mr. Revord died in 1896[?], since which time Mrs. Revord has been an invalid. For the past three months she has been seriously ill and a great sufferer.

The following children survive her. Franklin T. of St. Paul, Sister Anselm of Portage, Wisconsin, Mrs. Clara[?] A. Sheedy and Thomas Revord both of Austin. One daughter, Mrs. Addie Keenan, wife of Joseph Keenan died June 16[?], 1884. Mrs. Revord also leaves a brother Daniel Bero[?] of this city and a sister Mrs. Jones of Spokane, Wash.

The funeral will be held at 10 o’ clock Tuesday morning from St. Augustine’s church. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.

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Matthew Feely

OBITUARY.

The sad news reached Austin relatives Saturday of the death of Matthew Feely at Aitkin, Minn. He was the son of Mrs. Martin Feely of this city and was about 39 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Feely was born in Austin and had always lived here, having left this city but a few years ago. He was a stone cutter by trade. The cause of his death is not yet known.

Deceased leaves beside his mother, Mrs. Martin Feely, two sisters, Mrs. Peter Coleman of Minneapolis and Mary Ann Feely who resides here with her mother, and four brothers, Frank, Thomas, John and Michael all of this city.

Frank and Thomas Feely left Saturday evening for Aitkin to accompany the remains home and will probably arrive here this evening.

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DIED 1906

Mrs. Nick Schwartz
Mrs. Mary Schwartz.

#1:

The death of Mrs. Schwartz occurred early this morning at her home near Rose Creek. She was a woman about 54[?] years old.

The funeral will be held from St. Augustine’s church, this city, at 10 o’clock Monday morning, Rev. Father Schneider will officiate. Interment in Catholic cemetery. The procession will leave the house in Saint’s[?] rest[?] at 8:30.

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OBITUARY

Mrs. Nick Schwartz.

Mrs. Mary Schwartz died Saturday at her home in Windom[?], after an illness of five years with consuption [consumption?]. Mrs. Schwartz has been a most patient sufferer all these years. The disease followed an attack of pleurisy.

Mrs. Schwartz was born at Edison, Wis., Sept. 20, 1850[?] and was married to Nick Schwartz of Windom March 10, 1871. Since that time they have made their home in Windom. Besides her husband she leaves four sons George, John, Nick and Charlie. The funeral took place Monday from St. Augustines church in this city.

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Josephine M. Hart, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Sacred Heart Care Center Friday morning, April 22, 2011.

She was born Aug. 29, 1917, to Joseph and Albina (Shubert) Hanzlicek in rural Steele County, Minnesota. She received her elementary education at a country school and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1935. She married Robert F. Hart Aug. 22, 1938, in Blooming Prairie. They made their home in Austin where they raised three children. Robert passed away on Oct. 7, 2001. Josephine enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and sewing. In earlier years she enjoyed traveling. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Hart of Rochester, Thomas (Kathleen) Hart of Northfield; daughter, Jean Badger of Rochester; four grandchildren, Connie, Andrea, Scott and Mike; six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Donald Hanzlicek; and son-in-law, Daniel Badger.

Private family services and burial at Oakwood Cemetery of Austin will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, April 25, 2011

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Sacred Heart Church, 150 Second St. SE in Hayfield, with Reverend William Kulas officiating. Visitation will be two hours before the service at the church on Thursday. Inurnment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.

Dr. Christine Kaye Severson, 43, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ after a long illness.

Christine was born on February 16, 1968, to Victor and Marie (Amundson) Severson in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota. She attended high school in Hayfield.

Dr. Christine Severson obtained her doctoral degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s degree at Buena Vista University in Iowa and graduated with high honors from IUP in 1999.

Christine was a long-time, popular professor of English at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. She was also an author and poet – her anthology of poetry, “My Chosen Prison” was published in 2009. Her dedication to her students and her student-centered approach was recognized and deeply appreciated by one and all. Chris will always be remembered for her deep love of animals and her commitment to animal care. She will be greatly missed by her students, her friends, family and pets.

Christine is survived by her loving husband, Richard of Highland, N.J; stepson, Niklaus; her mother, Marie of Hayfield; sisters, Cheryl (Bob) Lane of Chatfield, Minn., Sheila (Roy) Erickson of Pilot Mound, Minn., Candace (Mike) Miller of Danbury, Conn.; Jean (Joel) Dahlen of Hayfield, Jane (Dale) Schlichting of Hayfield; brothers, Eric (Cathy) Severson of Kasson, Rodney (Cindy) Severson of Kasson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Family prefers memorials to the Rochester Channel One Food Bank, Hayfield Public Library, Hayfield Schools Library or Paws & Claws. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, April 25, 2011

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Obituary.

John Frederick Loverink, age 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield Saturday morning, April 23, 2011.

He was born March 31, 1935 to John and Aradine (Higgins) Loverink in Hayward, Minnesota. He received his education in Albert Lea schools. He married Margaret “Peg” Maas in June, 1954 in Brownsdale. He worked for Queens in Albert Lea and for McNeilus, delivering cement trucks. Peg passed away on June 11, 1999. John enjoyed cooking, grilling, baking, making peanut brittle, taking care of his yard and woodworking. He married Patricia (Reyst) Iverson on June 27, 2003 in Austin. He also worked at the Beer Depot and later at Bell Liquor until March 5, 2011. He organized a Cancer Benefit called Cedar River Daze.

Survivors include his wife, Pat of Austin; children, Jeff (Lori) Loverink of Coon Rapids, Sherrie (Tom) Pernu of Plainview, Gary Loverink of Rochester, Chris Loverink of Spring Grove, Aaron Loverink of Austin; daughter-in-law, Lisa Pfeifer of Rochester; eight grandchildren, five step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren; step daughters, Terrie Iverson of LeSueur, Stephie (Tracy) Collins of Burnsville; two sisters, Carolyn McShane of Austin; Ruth (Bob) Buckholtz of Denison, Iowa; brother, David (Sharon) Loverink of Austin; special friends, Jack and Deeann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aradine and John Loverink; first wife, Peg; granddaughter, Aleczandra Loverink.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Crane Community Chapel in Austin with Pastor Colleen Hoeft officiating. Friends may greet the family for one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, April 25, 2011

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John Frederick Loverink, 76, of Austin, died at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield Saturday morning, April 23, 2011.

He was born March 31, 1935, to John and Aradine (Higgins) Loverink in Hayward, Minnesota. He received his education in Albert Lea schools. He married Margaret “Peg” Maas in June 1954 in Brownsdale. He worked for Queens in Albert Lea and for McNeilus, delivering cement trucks. Peg passed away June 11, 1999. John enjoyed cooking, grilling, baking, making peanut brittle, taking care of his yard and woodworking. He married Patricia (Reyst) Iverson on June 27, 2003, in Austin. He also worked at the Beer Depot and later at Bell Liquor until March 5, 2011. He organized a Cancer Benefit called Cedar River Daze.

Survivors include his wife, Pat of Austin; children, Jeff (Lori) Loverink of Coon Rapids, Sherrie (Tom) Pernu of Plainview, Gary Loverink of Rochester, Chris Loverink of Spring Grove, Aaron Loverink of Austin; daughter-in-law, Lisa Pfeifer of Rochester; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Terrie Iverson of LeSueur, Stephie (Tracy) Collins of Burnsville; two sisters, Carolyn McShane of Austin, Ruth (Bob) Buckholtz of Denison, Iowa; brother, David (Sharon) Loverink of Austin; special friends, Jack and Deeann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aradine and John Loverink; first wife, Peg; granddaughter, Aleczandra Loverink.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Crane Community Chapel in Austin with Pastor Colleen Hoeft officiating. Friends may greet the family for one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Norman Vernon Arends, 82, died at his home in Austin Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2011.

He was born April 19, 1929, to Roland and Edna (Thompson) Arends in Chester, Iowa. Norman grew up in the Leroy area and at the age of 17, enlisted in the Army in January 1947. He completed basic training in St. Louis and married Genevieve Berning on March 28, 1947, in Spring Valley. They resided in Port Townsend, Wash., while Norman trained at Fort Warden. He was promoted to Corporal and transferred to the Marshall Islands in 1948 for Atomic Bomb testing. He worked for Geo. A. Hormel & Co. for 33 years and for seven years at 21st Century Genetics in Stewartville.

A member of First United Methodist Church and the American Legion, Norman enjoyed the outdoors and country music. He had a remarkable memory, an uncanny ability to remember dates and times. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. It was his wish that his body be donated to Mayo Anatomical Department.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Genevieve of Austin; two daughters, Janette (Wylie) Hovey of Rochester, Starlette (Mory) Johnson of Austin; son, Rodney (Sandy) Arends of Lonsdale; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Steven (Diane) Arends of Preston; sister, Kathy (Charles) Dorenkemper of Waterville; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donavon; brothers, Norland and Raynard; sister, Rosella.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with The Reverend Patricia Toschak officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Bloomfield Cemetery in LeRoy at a later date with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. The family prefers memorials to First United Methodist Church or donors choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Leon Ernest Thompson, 82, of rural Austin, died at Prairie Manor Care Center Sunday afternoon, April 24, 2011.

Leon was born on December 30, 1928, to Barlow and Tonnetta “Nettie” (Peterson) Thompson at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Baptized and confirmed at Moscow Lutheran Church, rural Austin, Leon attended a one-room country school through eighth-grade before attending and graduating from Austin High School in 1946.

He was married to Joyce Lestrud and later divorced. An excellent mechanic, carpenter and electrician, he repaired machinery and always had time to assist anyone who asked for help. He loved being around people and was very proud of his Model T Ford, in which he gave his nieces, nephews and friends rides. Leon was a familiar sight around Moscow with his dogs riding in the front seat of the Model T. He farmed with his brother, Warren, until Warren passed away in 1984.

Leon retired from farming and rented out the land. After an unsuccessful hip surgery in July, 1999, he moved to Prairie Manor where he enjoyed the other residents and activities. He had a large video collection, DVDs and two video recorders. He never missed worship at Prairie Manor.

Leon is survived by a sister, Helen Christianson of Blooming Prairie; two nieces, Marlene Johnson of Plymouth, Iowa, Teresa (Harold) Berg of Sandstone; two nephews, Brian (Janice) Christianson of St. Louis, Mo., Paul (Patricia) Christianson of Melbourne, Fla.; special friend, Martha Toher of Prairie Manor, numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Warren and Ray; sister, Beryl; niece, Evelyn Schrage; two brothers-in-law, Evert Gerber and Orville Christianson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at Prairie Manor Chapel with Pastor Richard Hegal officiating. Interment is at Moscow Lutheran Cemetery, rural Austin. Friends may call from 12 to 1 p.m. at Prairie Manor. Worlein-Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Eileen Teresa O’Connor, 82, of Brownsdale, left this world on April 24, 2011, and is now in the Kindgom of Heaven with Jesus.

Eileen was born Jan. 12, 1929, in Faribault to Raymond and Catherine (Lonien) Jandro. She was married to Ray O’Connor on Aug. 27, 1947. They moved to Austin and in 1954 moved to rural Brownsdale. Eileen was a longtime member of her church, Our Lady of Loretto. She belonged to St. Mary’s unit and taught Catechism (including her own grandchildren). She was an active member of the Brownsdale Study Club. Ray and Eileen loved fishing and spent many vacations at Osakis and Alexandria. She will always be remembered for her canning, especially pickles and jam. Spending time with her children and grandchildren was her greatest joy, along with playing huckly buck and going to casinos with her siblings.

Survivors include eight children, Dennis, Mike (Eileen), Pat (Jerry), Kathy (Rick), Raymond, Enner (Burt), Tim (Janiese), and Tom; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gordy and David; sisters, Leila, Mary Ann and Marjorie.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; brother, Jerry; sister, Nancy.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. rosary on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. Blessed be her memory.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Rosalie Ann Grebin, age 80, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Preston, died Thursday, April 22, 2011**, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston with Rev. Patrick Arens officiating. Burial will be in Carimona Cemetery in rural Preston.

Rosalie Ann Andrews was born on February 6, 1931, in Austin, the daughter of Bernard F. and Ruth (Greenlee) Andrews. She attended Whittier Grade School and Austin High School, graduating in 1949. After graduation, she worked at the Austin State Bank as a secretary. On July 20, 1949, she married Robert Grebin in Queen of Angels Church. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1967, when she went to work at the Austin Medical Clinic. While there, she worked in different positions.

In 1980, her husband retired from the Hormel Company after many years of battling cancer, and they moved to an acreage outside of Preston. Shortly after the move, Rosalie went to work for the F&M Bank of Preston as a secretary. She worked there until 1993 and then worked for the Preston Public Utilities. Her husband, Bob, died in 1988 after a long battle with cancer. She continued to live on her acreage until 2002, when she returned to Austin. Her health dictated the move. She did not want to leave her beloved country home.

Rosalie is survived by her children, Robert (Jean) of Portland, Ore., Lynette (Byron Rouda) Cayson of San Francisco, Calif., Robin (Douglas) Moffat of Seattle, Wash., Richard (Debra) of Carimona, Minn., Laura (David) Yandon of San Antonio, Texas, Larry (Debra) of East Bethel, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Michele Grebinof Everett, Wash; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Ree of Austin, Minn., Bonnie (Bill) Burke of Rochester, Helen (Leo) Kopsa of Beaman, Iowa, and Mary (Bill) Nehring of North Liberty, Iowa; aunt and uncle, Shirley and Harold Gomer of Austin, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son, Lee; and her parents.

Friends may call an hour before services at the church on Tuesday. Online condolences can be left at thauwaldfuneralhomes.com.

**NOTE: Thursday was April 21, not April 22 -- April 22 was a Friday.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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Augusta Gritzmacher
Dies at Brownsdale

#1:

Miss Augusta Gritzmacher, age 79, died at Brownsdale, Minnesota, at 5 a.m. today after an illness of five weeks.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the home, and at the Brownsdale Lutheran Church at 2 p.m.; Rev. Knauft will officiate. Burial will be in the Waltham cemetery with Schutte Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Sat., 9-25-1943, page 7, col. 5 ]

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Rites Conducted for
Augusta Gritzmacher

BROWNSDALE, MINNESOTA - SEPT. 28, 1943 - Funeral services were held today at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran church of Brownsdale, for Augusta R. W. Gritzmacher, 79, who died Saturday at her home in Brownsdale after an illness of more than three years.

Rev. Knauft officiated and burial was in the Trinity cemetery of Waltham, with the Schutte Funeral Home in charge.

Miss Gritzmacher was born on August 23, 1864, in Stettin, Germany, to Henry and Alvina Gritzmacher. She left Germany with her family in 1875 and came to America where she lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, until 1877. From Milwaukee the family moved to Lansing where they resided for 22 years. Since that time she made her home in Brownsdale. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. John Condo, Mrs. Jacob Holst, Miss Mary Gritzmacher, and Mrs. Herman Dumbke, all of Brownsdale, and by two nieces, four nephews and other relatives.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, 9-28-1943, page 9, col. 2 ]

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Edward Gerhart died at his home Wednesday evening, April 4th, aged 27, after undergoing an operation for the removal of a tumor. Mr. Gerhart had been sick for some time and it finally became necessary to perform the operation which was done by doctors Brown of Stacyville, Henslin of Le Roy and Beagle of Rose Creek, but he succumbed to the shock and began sinking shortly after the operation and died at six o'clock.

He was married to Catherine Vschold about seven years ago and leaves one child.

The funeral was held at Johnsburg on April 6th.

[ Lyle Tribune, Friday, 4-13-1900, page 2, co. 3
Submitted by Mark Ashley, 4/2011]

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Nels Olson, who for so many years has lived a quiet and peaceable life on his old homestead one mile east of Lyle village, died at his home on Friday, December 29, 1899, from inflammation of the bowels and complications incident to old age.

He was born in Land, Norway, on September 9th, 1821, hence at the time of his death was aged 78 years, 3 months and 20 days.

He came to this country with his wife and three children in the spring of 1853. He first located at Rock River, Winnebago County, Illinois, and remained there for two years, coming here in June 1855. He first settled west of the Cedar River a few miles south of where Otranto Station is now located, and remained there for three years. He then removed to the present location.

That he succeeded beyond expectation is conclusively proven by the care he bestowed on this large family of boys and girls during childhood and the assistance he has been able to render them in getting started in life. His uniform kind and considerate treatment of them and the exemplary life he set for them will prove a greater treasure to them in after years than any accumulation of wealth could possibly be.

With the exception of the oldest son Ole, who was killed by accident a little over six years ago, he leaves behind to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father, his wife, four sons and three daughters who all gathered at the old homestead to attend the funeral.

[ Lyle Tribune, Friday, 1-12-1900, page 2, col. 3
Submitted by Mark Ashley, 4/2011]

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FORMER FIRE CHIEF
AND ALDERMAN DIES
AT HOME IN LeROY

LeROY, MINNESOTA, SEPT. 20, 1943 -- Charles I. Roy, 75, former fire chief and village council member in LeRoy, died at his home in LeRoy on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. after an illness of several years.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Martz Funeral Home, with Rev. C. S. Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the LeRoy cemetery.

Mr. Roy was born on September 29, 1867, at Lydon, Illinois, and came to LeRoy with his family when he was six months old. He ran a clothing store in LeRoy for a number of years and was a member of the Masonic lodge and Order of the Eastern Star.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Roy; and three sons, Milo Roy of Omaha, Nebraska; Francis Roy of Duluth and Robert Roy of Austin. A sister and two brothers, Foster Roy of LeRoy and Frank Roy of Chicago also survive.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, 9-20-1943, page 8, col. 6
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Brother Samuel Paul Lickteig, OSB, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died on April 24, 2011, at St. John’s Abbey Retirement Center.

He was born on November 27, 1924, in Austin, Minnesota, to Stephen and Catherine (Cassady) Lickteig. Samuel graduated from Austin Central High School in 1938 and attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., earning his bachelor’s degree in 1946. He later earned his Master’s degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was employed at St. John’s University registrar’s office, business office, as an instructor of mathematics, economics and was a Monk of St. John’s Abbey. He earned awards from St. John’s preparatory school, including Great Teacher Award in ‘71, Armor of Light Award in ‘85, Distinguished Service Award in ‘89. He was an organizer for the annual Gasthaus (fundraiser) and summer camps, enjoyed woodworking, looking through archives and other special events.

Samuel is survived by two sisters, Rita Lickteig of Austin, Thomasine Farnsworth of Yukon, Okla; many loving nieces, nephews, friends and monastic community members of St. John’s Abbey.

A mass of Christian burial will be held 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at St. John’s Abbey Church with Abbot John Klassen officiating. A reception of the body and vigil will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, also at St. John’s. Interment is at St. John’s Abbey Cemetery, Collegeville.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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Rosemary Eileen Mandt, 78, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died on Sunday, April, 24, 2011, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Rosemary was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Austin, to Albert and Mary (Langan) Perl. She graduated from St. Augustine High School in Austin. On January 19, 1957, she married Donald Mandt at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin.

In addition to being a wife, mother and homemaker, Rosemary worked in the payroll office at Hormel, as a clerk at the AFCS office and at Brenda’s Market.

Rose always had a pot of coffee on, an extra place at the table and a cheery disposition. Mom taught us about faith, unconditional love and truly how to love your neighbor. Her favorite times were surrounded by friends and family and lots of noise. Rose prayed the rosary as part of her daily routine, went to daily mass, and taught her kids the value of a relationship with God. Anyone who knew her well also knew she loved to celebrate all the holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rita and infant daughter, Mary.

Rosemary is survived by her husband of 54 years, Don Mandt of Rose Creek; children, Margaret (Rick) Neuvirth of Elkton, Minn., Joe (Anne) Mandt of Chatfield, Minn., Jane (Mike) Keller of Medford, Minn., Mike Mandt and Fiancée Jen Warner of Chatfield, Jim (Tara) Mandt of Adams, Dave (Amy) Mandt of Watertown, Minn.; grandchildren, Brian Neuvirth, Michele (Dan) Frank, Tim (Michelle) Neuvirth, Donna Neuvirth, Nick Neuvirth, Eric Bohn, Vanessa Bohn, Spencer Mandt, Chris Keller, Caitlin Keller, Brad Keller, Kayla Mandt, Kari Mandt, Jake Mandt, Sam Mandt, Lucas Mandt, Colton Mandt, Ashlynn Mandt, Dylan Mandt, Clara Mandt, and William Mandt; great-grandson, Grant Frank; sisters, Margaret (Jerry) Grimley of Austin, and Phyllis (Jim) Walenga, Mishawaka, Ind.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. There will be a 5 p.m. Rosary Service at the Adams Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 27, where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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Died in 1905, at age 21

Miss Winifred Selix

OBITUARY

The death of Winifred Selix occurred Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of her mother near Lansing.

Deceased was about twenty-one years of age. She was taken seriously sick about six weeks ago with pneumonia and lung fever. After a few weeks of much suffering she was slowly gaining and the family were much encouraged and had hopes of her recovering but the sickness was too great for her already weak condition and death resulted Friday.

The deceased leaves beside her mother, four sisters and six brothers, all living at home. The sorrowing mother and family have the sympathy of all. They father died only last summer at the Rochester hospital.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 o’clock from the house and the interment will probably be in the Lansing cemetery.

[Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike, 5/2009]
Transcribed by Barb Nagy, 4/2011

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- Published 1905 -

OBITUARY

Mrs. Anne Carragher Lee.

The death of Mrs. Anne Lee occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. Dan[?] Paine[?], on east Bridge street, this morning at 3 o’clock, after a short illness with the grip.

Mrs. Lee was born in county Cavan Ireland sixty nine years ago this coming June. Her home for the past thirty years had been in Wadena where the family resided upon a farm. Six years ago Mr. Lee died but the wife continued the management of the farm until a year ago when failing health brought her to this city to make her home with her daughter.

She had suffered from asthma and three or four days ago was taken with the grip, an illness which resulted in her death. She leaves four children, three daughters and a son. Her daughter Mrs. H.W. Lear of Minneapolis arrived last evening and Mrs. William Cole of Postville, this morning but too late to reach her mother before she died. The son William resides at Wadena and from his home the funeral will be held, the body leaving Austin tomorrow noon.

Mrs. Lee, though she had made her home in Austin but a short time had endeared herself to the entire neighborhood. All who knew her had come to love and respect her and she will be greatly missed. She died as she had lived firm in faith and consolations of the Catholic religion, surrounded by its tokens and enjoying the privilege of its sacraments.

[Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike, 5/2009]
Transcribed by Barb Nagy, 4/2011

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- Published 1905 -

Pert Selleck

OBITUARY

Pert Selleck Dead.

Austin friends are shocked to hear of the death of Pert Selleck, the oldest son of Prof. and Mrs. Selleck, which occurred at his home at North Yakima, Washington last Wednesday.

The Tuesday before Pert underwent an operation for appendicitis and the day following died. The funeral was held Friday.

Pert was a young man nineteen or twenty years of age and he was teaching school at the time he was taken ill. His Austin friends will remember him as a fine manly boy, possessed of those sturdy virtues which make a boy respected by his elders and a favorite among his mates. The heart-felt sympathy of many Austin friends will go out to the bereaved family in its heavy loss and sorrow.

[Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike, 5/2009]
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- Published 1906 –

Michael Sheehan

OBITUARY

Michael Sheehan died at the home of his brother James, on Railroad street at 1:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon after a long sickness with stomach trouble. Mr. Sheehan was a most patient man during all his suffering and showed on all occasions a strong Christian character. He was a bachelor and was born at Cork, Ireland, June 15, 1850[?] and came to American when quite young.

He went to Hokah[?] 35 years ago and worked on the S.M. division of the C.M. & St. P. road. He has been suffering for years with the disease that caused his death but kept at work until about six months ago when he came to this city. For the past four months he has been confined to his bed and death came to him as a welcome visitor. He leaves beside his brother James, three sisters who reside at Cambridge, Mass.

The funeral will be held Tuesday morning, leaving the house at 9:30. Services at St. Augustine’s church at 10 o’clock.

[Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike, 5/2009]
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- Published 1906 -

E.A. Snow Dead.

Austin friends received a message this morning announcing that Mr. E.A. Snow died at his home in Minneapolis this morning. The body will be brought to Austin Friday for interment.

Mr. Snow is well remembered by many of our people. For years he lived four miles west of Lansing in what was known as the Snow and Green neighborhood. Later the family removed to Minneapolis where they have since resided. Mr. Snow leaves one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Parker to survive him.

Mr. Snow was past eighty years of age at the time of his death. He had always been well and strong. Not many years ago he made the journey to Austin on his wheel. He was a pleasant, genial man whose acquaintances were all friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

[Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike, 5/2009]
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