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Mower County Obituaries
Part 169
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Mildred "Kaye" (Andersen) Smith 1946-2010
Mildred "Kaye" (Andersen) Smith, 63, of Austin, died Monday, July 12,
2010, at Our House Assisted Living.
Mildred Kaye Smith was born on Oct. 12, 1946, in Austin. She was the
daughter of Theodore and M. Jerry (Whittmore) Andersen. Throughout the
years, Kaye attended First Methodist Church, Lansing Methodist Church,
and later was immersed in Christ at Austin Church of Christ. She was a
1964 graduate of Austin High School.
On Oct. 17, 1964, Kaye was united in marriage to Ronald H. Smith at The
Fellowship Methodist Church. This marriage was blessed with three children.
Kaye held employment with R&K Grocery in Lansing, Combined Insurance Company,
and Hormel until she opened her own Quality Daycare Center. Later she went
on to work at St. Mark's Nursing Home and waitressed at The Riviera Supper
Club.
Kaye loved cooking, gardening, crocheting, bowling, playing Yahtzee,
making trips to the casino and shopping. Kaye especially cherished spending
time with her seven grandchildren.
Kaye passed away peacefully at Our House Assisted Living on July 12,
2010, after struggling with various health problems for the past 10 years.
She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother.
Kaye is survived by her children, Raymie (Sarah) Smith of Austin, Tim
(Val) Smith of Concord, Kayla (Bill) Neisen of Hutchinson; grandchildren,
Nicholas Smith, Tannis Smith, Treyvis Smith, Grace Smith, Ada Smith, Carter
Neisen and Ella Neisen; her brother, William Andersen of Wickenburg, Arizona;
her sister, Tami Polsdofer; and her husband, Duane of Forest City, Iowa; a
special friend, Bill Littlepage of Lansing; and many nephews and other
special relatives and friends.
Kaye was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and a nephew.
Kaye will be greatly missed by her family and friends and will always
be remembered for her generous and caring nature.
A memorial service is planned for Monday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. at the
Austin Church of Christ,103 Second St. SW.
Austin Daily Herald, Mon., July 19, 2010
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George E. Braaten 1917-2010
George E. Braaten, 92, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday
June 28, 2010, at Fieldcrest Health Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.
He was born on October 18, 1917, in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, to Tom and Anna (Thompson) Braaten. His family moved to the Corning area when he was about 18 months old. George attended country school in Corning. Life was not easy on the farm, but everyone had a job to do and they did it. As George grew up, life was not all work; he also loved to dance.
George and Edna (Tiegen) courted for a couple of years, then married on Aug. 30, 1940, at the Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa, by Rev. Myhre, the same minister that had married Edna’s parents in 1908. George farmed for a couple of years and laid block for 17 years. He then worked as a carpenter until he retired in 1980.
George had several hobbies: hunting, fishing, trap shooting, dancing and making the best pancakes in the world.
After they retired, they made and sold lefse and financed many trips with the proceeds. They always shared and enjoyed these trips with Butch and Helen Fahje. Getting together with family has always been important to them.
George was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Sara Boleyn; brothers, Tillman, Henry, Ole and Chester; and sisters, Myrtle, Hazel, Alice, Melda, Edna and Netta.
George is survived by his wife, Edna Braaten of Hayfield, Minnesota; daughters, Shirley (Leon) Kruse of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, Dorothy Jean Titus of Washington, Illinois; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernice (Sylvester) Thompson of Corning, Minnesota, Ann Hemenway of Missoula, Montana; nieces and nephews.
Honorary bearers will be: Myron Cochran, Dave Braaten, Gary Braaten, Wayne Thompson and Vern Jacobson.
Casket bearers will be: John Kruse, Dale Kruse, Larry Kruse, Don Prohaska, Mike Doolan, Travis Kruse and Mike Braaten.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at noon at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with Rev. Gene Leiter officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Parsonage Building Fund.
Arrangements are by the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
[Austin Daily Herald, Thu., July 1, 2010]
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June LaVonne (Leeper) Kestner1925-2010
June bravely battled pancreatic cancer for 19 months and went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2010.
June LaVonne Kestner (Leeper) was born on June 3, 1925, to Guy and Dora Leeper. She graduated from Austin High School in 1943. June married Richard Kestner on Nov. 16, 1946. They resided in Austin until 1975 when they moved to Waterville, Minn. Dick died on June 12, 1980. June moved to Elkton, Minn. in 1981 to be closer to family. June worked in the shipyards in California during WWII. She was a nursing assistant at St. Olaf Hospital for a time and later at Grand Meadow Nursing home.
June was a member of Grace Lutheran Church while living in Austin, Trinity Lutheran in Waterville and St. John’s Lutheran, Elkton. She was active in the women’s bible studies. June also enjoyed being on the Friends and Fellowship committee and attending their monthly events.
Playing 500 with the Women’s Elkton card club was a regular activity for years. June was a long time VFW Auxiliary and the DAV Auxiliary member. In the past few years she was a member of the area Red Hatters. Family was always an important part of her life. She enjoyed gatherings with her sisters, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Camping and fishing were always a part of her life with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eileen Karsten; grandson, Tommy Nace; and great-great-grandson, Khale Chap.
She is survived by three sons and three daughters, John (Sharon) Nelson of Minneapolis, David (Sue) Kestner of St. Cloud, Johann (Tamika) Kestner of Dexter, Linda (Gene) Krull of Elkton, Wendy Hilmer of Austin, Texas, Carol (Tom) Nace of South St. Paul; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; three sisters, Joy Stancl, Dolores Rasmussen, Gloria Anderson; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating the life of June Kestner will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 2, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elkton, with Pastor Liz Erickson officiating. There will be a visitation for friends and family at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the memorial service on Friday.
In Lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Arrangements are by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
Austin Daily Herald, Wed., June 30, 2010]
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Marian Elaine Underwood 1931-2010
Marian Elaine Underwood, 77, of Oakland, Florida, formerly of Austin,
Minnesota, died of heart failure Tuesday, June 16, 2009, in Orlando.
She was born December 27, 1931, to Nels and Annie (Johnson) Hagna in
Austin. She grew up on a farm east of Blooming Prairie where she attended
Bagley School District 49. She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School
in 1949. She married William "Bill" Underwood on June 12, 1955, at First
Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. Marian and Bill lived in many countries,
including Guam, England, Germany, South America and Madagascar. She felt
fortunate to be exposed to new cultures. Formerly owners of the Tastee-Freez
for several years, Marian also worked for Continental Telephone and belonged
to First Lutheran Church. When they moved to central Florida, she became an
active member of Woodlands Lutheran Church. A gifted cook and baker, she
will be remembered for her quick wit, sharp mind and petite stature.
Marian is survived by her husband, William J. Underwood; one son, Jon
Underwood; daughters, Penny Underwood of central Florida and Peggy (Steve)
Bernard; two grandchildren, Violet and Piper Bernard; sister, Ardell
Lindquist of Blooming Prairie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Orrin Hagna; sisters, Borghild (Arnold) Jensen and Nora (Byron) Mueller, all of Blooming Prairie; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2010, at First Lutheran Cemetery, rural Blooming Prairie. Friends may greet the family thirty minutes prior to the service.
Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.
[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, June 28, 2010]
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Earl A. "Tony" Holdgrafer 1926-2010
Earl A. "Tony" Holdgrafer, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Sacred Heart Care Center.
Tony was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on January 27, 1926, to Charlie and Lena Holdgrafer. He moved to a farm in Rose Creek in 1938. On Aug. 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Marian Epping at Queen of Angels Catholic Church by Father Peter Coleman. Tony started working at the George A. Hormel Company on Jan. 4, 1951, and he retired on June 20, 1982.
Tony belonged to the Adams Golf Club for 29 years and served one year as president. He was a charter member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, a loyal Democrat, Eagles club member for more than 60 years and a Knights of Columbus member for 12 years.
In his leisure time, Tony liked to read, play cards, golf and travel. He spent two to three months in the winter in Mesa, Ariz. for 18 years, and went to Germany six times. Tony most likely had Alzheimers for the past 10 years.
Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Marian Holdgrafer of Austin; daughters, Christine Vipond of Eden Prairie, Linda (David) Hydukovich of Wayzata, Diane (Ronnie) Slowinski of Brownsdale, Karen Holdgrafer (David) Berry of Fridley, Annette Holdgrafer (Stephen) Koch of Faribault; son, Mark Holdgrafer of Austin; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Harold Holdgrafer of Austin; sister, Ethel Bellrichard of Austin; sister-in-law, Luella Holdgrafer of Austin; many nieces and nephews; cousins (some in Germany); many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; a baby son; a baby granddaughter.
The family is extremely grateful to the staff at Sacred Heart Care Center for their excellent care and to Father Zenk for his visits and support.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church and also at a luncheon following the service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.
Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.
[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, June 28, 2010]
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Wayne Henrey Hammon 1920-1998
LEROY, Minn. — Wayne Henrey Hammon, 78, of LeRoy, died Saturday (Nov.
14, 1998) at the Spring Valley Care Center, Spring Valley, where he had
resided for a short time.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the First Presbyterian
Church, LeRoy, with the Rev. Steve Elderbrock officiating. Interment was in
the LeRoy Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, LeRoy, Minn.
Wayne was born Jan. 3, 1920 in Garner, Iowa, to Samuel Charles Hammon
and Gertrude Mabel Neuhring Hammon. He attended Garner schools, graduating
in 1938. After graduation, he worked as a farm hand for a short time before
entering the United States Army.
He entered the Army at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 24, 1942, and served
in the 759th Light Tank Battalion, seeing action at Normandy, northern France,
Ardennes, the Rhineland and in Central Europe. He earned expert qualification
with the bayonet and earned marksman qualification with the rifle.
Wayne earned the American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern
Ribbon, the Silver Battle Star, the Good Conduct Medal, six Overseas Stripes
and one Service Stripe. He was discharged on Oct. 22, 1945, at Fort Sheridan,
Ill.
On Aug. 30, 1947, he married Olive Elliott in Mason City, and to this
union eight children — Wayne Jr., Julie; Steve, Terry, Joy, Bobby, Mark and
Kristy — were born.
Wayne and Olive farmed in the Garner area until moving to the Spring Valley and Ostrander area in Minnesota in 1962 where they farmed until 1971 at which time Wayne went to work for Martz Furniture in LeRoy where he stayed until the store was sold.
He is survived by his wife, Olive, of LeRoy; son, Wayne "Jr." (and his wife Sharon, of LeRoy; daughter, Julie (Mrs. George) Shrumpf, of Rochester; son, Steve, of Rochester; son, Terry and his wife, Peggy, of LeRoy; daughter, Joy, (Mrs. Larry) Hindt, of Spring Valley; son, Mark and his wife, Lori, of Reynoldsville, Pa.; and daughter, Kristy (Mrs. Bim) Lowers, of Lake Mary, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lynn, of Spring Valley; two sisters, Lois (Mrs. Clair) Blakewell, of Clear Lake, Iowa; and Doris Novak, of Fertile, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bobby; a sister-in-law; and a brother-in-law.
[Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 20, 1998]
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Gary Fraser(died 2010)
Former Austin resident and Pacelli graduate, Gary A. Fraser, 74, passed
away in his San Diego, California home on June 27.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Hope; his daughter, Janet; son,
Alan; four grandchildren; brother, Richard Fraser; and sisters, Mary (Fraser)
Arens and Jean Fraser of Austin.
Before retiring Gary worked for 35 years at Rohr Industries, an aerospace
manufacturing company in San Diego. He was a former member of the U.S.M.C.
He remained athletic throughout his life. He enjoyed playing tennis,
bicycling, golfing and walking.
Gary was a loving and caring provider for his wife, children and
grandchildren. He will be missed.
Austin Daily Herald online, Tue., July 6, 2010
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Hattie E. (Spatenka) Von Wald 1895-1998
MASON CITY — Hattie E. Von Wald, 103, of 1816 Third Ave. S.E., Austin,
Minn., formerly of Mason City, died Saturday (Nov. 7, 1998) at the Austin
Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. James Lutheran
Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., with the Rev. David Anderson officiating.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will
be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N.
Pennsylvania Ave., with a 7 p.m. Queen Rebekah service. There will be
further visitation one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the St. James Lutheran Church or Sacred Heart
Hospice Adult Day Care Center in Austin, Minn.
Hattie E. Von Wald was born Sept. 5, 1895, in Owatonna, Minnesota, the
daughter, of Frank and Anna (Pichner) Spatenka. Hattie attended country
schools in Steel County.
She married Harvey A. Von Wald on Nov. 3, 1915, in Owatonna, Minn.
In 1943, they moved to Mason City, where Harvey was a meat cutter and
Hattie was a homemaker. Hattie enjoyed her flower gardens, birds, dogs
and going to summer band concerts. In 1987 Hattie moved to Austin, Minn.,
to live with her daughter, and she enjoyed attending the Sacred Heart Hospice
Adult Day Care Center.
Hattie was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the Queen Rebekah
Lodge in Mason City for 70 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Luella Allas, of Austin, Minn.; one son,
Harvey Von Wald Jr., of Mason City; eight grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey A. Von Wald Sr.
in 1979; two sons, Henry in 1980 and Leonard in 1994; and two brothers,
Henry and George Spatenka.
Mason City Globe Gazette, Nov. 11, 1998
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Loretta Marie (Christensen) Hillan 1910-2010
Loretta Marie Hillan, age 99, and a life long resident of Mower County,
died July 1, 2010, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. She had been a
Sacred Heart resident for less than one year after living at the Cedars for
several years.
Loretta was born August 12, 1910, to Katherine Wagner Christensen and
Thomas Christensen on a farm near Austin. They as well as her sister, Irene
Christensen Klatt and her brothers, Roy, Wilbur and Willis preceded her in
death.
Loretta graduated from Austin High School and, as a young woman, worked
in the office of Judge Baudler at the Mower County Court House. In 1941,
Loretta married Joseph E. Hillan who died in 1965. She was employed by the
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) office from which she
retired in 1973. She then worked as a receptionist at Sacred Heart Care
Center for many years. As volunteer in the community, Loretta enjoyed being
part of the Red Cross and the Sacred Heart Care Center auxiliary.
Loretta is survived by her daughter Patricia and son-in-law Gene McHugh,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, her grandchildren Bridget and Megan Hillan of
Seattle, Washington, and Patrick Hillan (Andrea) of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. She also is survived by her great-granddaughters Therese of Seattle and Hannah and Clair of Peqout Lakes and three nephews.
Her son Thomas Hillan and her grandson Brendan McHugh preceded her in
death.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at
St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating.
Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one
hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in
Calvary Cemetery.
[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, July 2, 2010 -- www.austindailyherald.com ]
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John Maynard Wangen 1936-2010
John M. Wangen, age 73, of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, and formerly of
Austin, Minnesota, died at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis,
on Saturday, July 3, 2010.
John Maynard Wangen was born Aug. 2, 1936, in Austin, to Edward and Millie
(Lerum) Wangen. He graduated from Austin High School and later entered the
Air Force. He returned to Austin working as a fireman with the Austin Fire
Department. He later moved to Kasson, Hastings, and most recently lived in
Cannon Falls.
Survivors include sister, Marjorie Heiny of Austin; brother, Rev. Russell
(Norma) Wangen; sisters-in-law, Gretchen Wangen of Austin, Fran Wangen of
Phoenix, Arizona, Florence Wangen of Spicer; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Orville,
Elaine, Richard, Esther, Leo, Robert; brothers-in-law, Don Schroyer, Ivan
Heiny.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at
Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James I. Mikkelson officiating.
Interment will be at the Oakland Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may greet the
family from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Worlein Funeral Home. American Legion
Post 91 and VFW Post 1216 are in charge of military rites.
Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
Austin Daily Herald online, Tue., July 6, 2010
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Kenneth W. Edge 1928-2010
Kenneth Edge, 82, of Racine, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at
his home, from complications of C.P.O.D. following a lengthy illness.
Kenneth W. Edge was born May 5, 1928, in Austin to Maurice Sr. and
Caroline (Tesch) Edge. He moved with his family as a young boy to rural
Racine where he grew up on the family farm and attended rural schools. He
was married on Oct. 15, 1949, in Austin to Eileen D. De Raad. Following
their marriage the couple lived in Austin for many years. Mr. Edge was
employed as a semi-truck driver, hauling livestock, for Darrell Armstrong
Trucking in Austin for a number of years. Mrs Edge was a homemaker. They
moved to rural Stewartville where he farmed with his brother Mike Edge,
before moving to Racine in 1980 where they have continued to make their
home. He was employed for a few years at the Racine Elevator. He enjoyed
camping with his family, tinkering on projects with his brothers and
especially enjoyed time spent with all his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Eileen; four daughters, Rose (Dean) Walk
of Colfax, Wisconsin, Linda (Randy) Wedo of Decorah, Iowa, Sherry (David)
Walk of Stewartville, Barbara Hubert of Rochester; 10 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Jensen of Hayfield, Minn. and Shirley
Bethke of of Waseca, Minn.; six brothers, Chuck of Stewartville, Maurice,
"Morry " (Jean) of Austin, Jim (Marian) of Grand Meadow, Minn., David of
Stewartville, Jerry (Joyce) of Minot, N.D., Gene (Frieda) of Mason City,
Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Marcus Walk, and his brother,
Muarice Jr. "Mike" Edge.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, at Griffin-Gray
Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at
the church on Wednesday morning.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Racine
United Methodist Church with Rev. Glen Holland officiating. Burial will be
in Hamilton Cemetery in rural Racine.
Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville.
[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, July 5, 2010]
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James Clements Chrichton 1928-2010
James Clements Crichton, age 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday,
July 1, 2010, at the Austin Medical Center.
James was born in July 2, 1928, in Oakland, Minnesota, to James and Clara
(Severson) Crichton. On Aug. 16, 1980, he married Carol Cramer in Grand
Meadow. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard for 34 years.
James worked as a janitor in the Grand Meadow School District. He was a
member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. James was a loving father, grandfather
and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; and step-daughter,
Carol Cramer.
James is survived by his sister: Carrie Winkels of Austin, Minnesota;
nieces and nephews, Raymond Winkels, Jr. of Austin, Fred Winkels of Austin,
Sandra (Lorimer) Nelson of Lyle, Minnesota, Eugene (Joanne) Winkels of
Arizona, Cynthia (Rodney) Johnson of Austin; step-daughters, Sandra (David)
Nelson of Lyle, Minnesota, Cynthia (Steven) Vogt of Sargeant, Minnesota;
son, William (Crichton) Anderson; 12 step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.
Service plans have been changed; there will not be a service at St.
Olaf Lutheran Church. There will be a graveside service held on Wednesday,
July 7, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Austin Daily Herald online, Tue., July 6, 2010
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James Irving Nolte1944-2010
James Irving Nolte, 65, of Dexter, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 4,
2010, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester.
He was born August 23, 1944, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, the son of
Irvin and Jeanette (Dickens) Nolte. He grew up on a farm in the Dexter area
where he attended Elkton High School, graduating in 1962. He worked at the
Dexter Creamery, Dexter Standard and later at Oliver Tractor Corporation in
Charles City, Iowa. He met his wife, Linda Lou Renner, after taking a job
with the Caterpillar Company in Aurora, Illinois. They were married on July
3, 1965, in Aurora, Illinois, where they made their home for a short time
before moving to the Dexter area when James began working for IBM in
Rochester in 1966. He retired in 1996. He was a member of the United
Methodist Church of Dexter. He enjoyed fishing and thinking about fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Nolte of Dexter; three daughters,
Amy (Dave) Sheely of Dexter, Brenda (Al) Mandt of Rose Creek and Nancy
(Jim) Hawkinson of Owatonna; seven grandchildren, Heather, Justin and
Lindsey Sheely, Marcus and Christopher Mandt and Henry and Charles
Hawkinson; three brothers, Jerry Nolte of the Grand Meadow Nursing Home,
Jon (Georgie) Nolte of Spring Valley and Steve (Barb) Nolte of Dexter; also
many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin W. and Jeanette E. (Dickens)
Nolte.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the
United Methodist Church in Dexter with Rev. Karen Ashton officiating.
Interment will follow the service in the Dexter Cemetery. Visitation will
be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
Austin Daily Herald online, Tue., July 6, 2010
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Veryl Eugene Haines 1933-2010
Veryl Eugene Haines, 77, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died July 4, 2010, at Fieldcrest Care Center, Hayfield, Minnesota.
He was born April 28, 1933, to Harry and Sarah (Hauger) Haines in Hayward, Minnesota, and grew up in Glenville. Veryl married Patricia Ann Lee on December 14, 1952. They made their home in Austin for a short time before moving to Tacoma, Wash. When they returned to Austin, Veryl worked at a tree-trimming company until he was hired at Universal Co-op in Albert Lea where he worked for many years before retirement. A member of Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, Veryl lived in Brownsdale for the past three years. Patricia passed away in January. He liked to talk and joke with friends, watch sports on TV, go to casinos, play Bingo and spend time with family, especially the grandchildren.
Survivors include his son, Michael (Sandra) Haines of Chicago, Ill.; three daughters, Vicky (Leo) Wold of Mason City, Iowa, Teresa (Ed) Walsh of Brownsdale, Darla Haines of Red Wing; eight grandchildren, William and Katy Wold, Laura, Anna and Gayle Haines, Amy Forman, Cory Harpuder and Courtney Thompson; four great-grandchildren, Jade and Adison Hanson, Kyle Foreman and Braden Halverson; two brothers, John Haines of Albert Lea, Robert (Dee) Haines of Wert; two sisters, Martha (Harry) Tasker of Albert Lea and Betty (Robert) Tasker of Alden.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; six brothers, Clinton, Edwin, Duane, Vernon, Charles and Leland; two sisters, Bertha and Fern; his parents, Sarah and Harry Haines.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Fairview Cemetery, Hayfield.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
Worlein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., July 7, 2010 -- www.austindailyherald.com
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Mary K. (nee Skinner) (Hull)
Schmidt1919-2010
Mary Schmidt passed away peacefully on July 1, 2010, due to cardiac
failure.
Mary was born in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, on January 18, 1919,
to Wilbur and Catherine (Farrell) Skinner. She attended Austin Catholic
Schools and worked at Hormel Foods until joining the Marine Corps in 1943.
She was united in marriage to Woodrow W. Hull in Austin and together had
four children. They were divorced after 30 years of marriage. Mary later
married Bernard Schmidt of Austin and moved to the Nisswa, Minnesota area.
About 10 years ago, Mary and Benny moved to Owatonna, Minnesota, where they
resided until her death.
Mary had a passion for quilting. Many of her quilts now adorn the homes
of her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing,
swimming, bridge, sewing, knitting, crocheting and decorating.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Woodrow
Hull; sister, Margaret Johnson; and brothers, Farrell and Bill Skinner.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard; daughters, Bridget Olson of
Owatonna, Katie (George) Lawrence of Costa Mesa, Calif., Patti Kitchings
of Austin; and son, Mike (Jo) Hull of Austin; sister-in-law, Shirley Skinner
of Austin; grandchildren, Corie (Craig) Hollerud, Trevor (Erin) Olson,
Jennifer (Tim) Coates, Sam (Keri) Hull, Sarah (Troy) Diekman and Andrew
Hull; great-grandchildren, Kyra, Erika, Atlas, Zepplin, Rebecca, Emma,
Wyatt, Norah and Ava; many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10,
2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Visitation will be one
hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American
Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.
Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., July 7, 2010 -- www.austindailyherald.com
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Jeanine K. (Johnson) White 1944-2010
Jeanine K. (Johnson) White, age 66, died on June 25, 2010.
Jeanine was born June 7, 1944, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to
Milford Johnson and Vivian (Lerum) Johnson, Anderson.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry White of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter,
Kris (Paul) Welch of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Danelle and
Kayla Perryman of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Sharon (Ken) Anderson of
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Gail (Ray) Schmidt of Austin, Minnesota; niece
and special friend, Cyrene (Jack) Berthiaume of Austin; uncle, Tom (Marian)
Lerum of Austin; many more nieces and nephews and cousins.
Jeanine was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Pat (Johnson)
Fodness.
Memorial service and burial were in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Deborah Kay (Hartwig) Schammel 1951-2010
Deborah Kay Schammel, 58, Rose Creek, Mower County, Minnesota, died from
bone cancer at her home on July 4, 2010, surrounded by her family.
She was born Sept. 21, 1951, in Austin to Corlos and Arlene (Wenzel)
Hartwig. Debbie attended high school in Rose Creek and graduated from Mankato
State College. Deborah married Robert (Rocky) William Schammel on September
23, 1973, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin.
She was employed at the County Extension and County Corrections in Austin.
She was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, a member of the choir
and a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of 2nd Edition, a 4-H Cloverbud
leader with 20 years of service and a 4-H volunteer as well as a gardener.
Her hobbies included gardening, scrapbooking, singing, sewing and enjoying
her two grandsons.
Deb is survived by her husband, Rocky of Rose Creek; daughter, Sarah
(Jeremy) Erickson of Puyallup, Wash.; son, Scott (Annie) Schammel of Rose
Creek; grandchildren, Ethan Schammel and Jacob Erickson, each 1 year old;
her mother and step-father, Arlene (Bob) Borchard of Mansfield, S.D.;
brother, Ken (Becky) Hartwig of Rose Creek, Minn.; sisters, Brenda (Roger)
Heimgartner of Rushford, Minn., and Sherry (Gary) Ehret of Eagan, Minn.;
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe and Irene Schammel of Rose Creek;
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Corlos Hartwig.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010, at
St. John's Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Tom Ogilvie officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and
one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.
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Rodney Dale Johnson 1955-2010
Rodney Dale Johnson, age 54, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on
Sunday, July 4, 2010, at his home.
He was born on December 20, 1955, in Cass Lake, Minnesota. As a child,
Rod was active in Boy Scouts. He loved camping and fishing. His passion for
fishing remained throughout his life. Rod also liked video games and cooking.
He was a self-employed exterior painter. Rod took care of his mother by
helping with household chores; he was very caring and protective of her. Rod
loved the Vikings and Minnesota hockey, whether it was the North Stars or
Wild. His family and friends will miss him.
Rodney is survived by his mother, Donna (Hawkins) Johnson of Austin;
siblings, Greg Johnson of Glenwood, Minnesota, Cindy (Dave) Richardson of
Phoenix, Arizona, Dan Johnson of Austin and Mary Johnson of Owatonna.
He was preceded in death by his father, Loren Johnson, and his grandmother,
Isabelle Hawkins.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010, at
Mayer Funeral Home. His family will greet friends for one hour prior to
the service at the funeral home on Friday
Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.
Austin Daily Herald online, Thu., July 8, 2010
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Gladys M. Jorgenson ca.1921-2010
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Gladys M. Jorgenson,
age 89, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2010 at Regions Hospital in
St. Paul, Minnesota.
A former Austin, Minnesota, resident, Gladys had moved to Roseville in
2006 to be near her daughter, Judy, and son, Jim. A dedicated, caring wife
and loving, nurturing mother, Gladys was blessed with a family who adored
her. They were her greatest joy in this life. She cherished visits with
them and her many friends, and they will long remember her good spirit and
humor.
Born in Lyle, Gladys married Harold A. Jorgenson in 1939. He preceded
her in death in 2001.
She is survived by children, Terry (Marion) of Omaha, Judy (Paul) of
New Brighton, James (Michelle) of Hudson, Wis., and Nathan (Teresa) of
Fairmont. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held this Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan
Mortuary in Austin. A celebration of her life will take place at 11 a.m. on
Saturday at Six Mile Grove Church in Lyle with Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Six Mile Grove Church,
P.O. Box 69, Lyle MN 55953.
Arrangements are by the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
Austin Daily Herald online, Thu., July 8, 2010
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Dennis Gregory McDermott1992-2010
Dennis Gregory McDermott, age 18, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota,
died from fatal injuries sustained from an ATV accident on Sunday, July 4,
2010.
Dennis was born May 17, 1992, in Rochester, Minn., to James and Caron
(Jagodzinski) McDermott. Dennis' exuberance for life was infectious. He
never saw a camera or a microphone he didn't like.
The ultimate ham, his winning personality and bright smile brought a lift
to everyone he dealt with. A teaser extraordinare, he could move a roomful
of people to a state of enjoyment and laughter, especially those in the
stands at his wrestling meets and bowling matches. Dennis followed his
older brother, Jimmy, into the Austin Youth Wrestling program in early
grade school.
During those years he led the high school team onto the mat for their
home wrestling meets, usually in his three-piece suit. For the last three
years he was a member of the Austin High School Wrestling Team, actually
winning one match on his own. He made Tough Club two years in a row and
received four Wrestler of the Week awards. His unweighted GPA was 3.6,
resulted in him receiving a Wrestling Academic Excellence Award. Since
seventh-grade, Dennis bowled for the Adaptive Bowling Team.
Altogether Dennis lettered seven times: two for wrestling and five for
bowling. He received two Citizenship Awards due to his depthy understanding
of people and his great ability to give. He also won a seat on the Student
Council during the Southgate years. His favorite activity was going with
his wing man/mentor, Sean Miland of REM.
He had a special love for Sean and Sean's family where he was known
as "Uncle Dennis." He enjoyed watching the “Dukes of Hazzard,” “Lethal
Weapon,” and WWE, during which he acted out all the parts, memorizing the
dialogue. His choice for music was Akon, and the “Now” compilations. He was
a loyal KROC listener in the car, never allowing it to be turned to
something else. Other favorite tunes were "Born to Be Wild" and the second
“Steppenwolf” album. He always did what he enjoyed and was thrilled about.
There was never any down time with Dennis. He inspired us to let go of the
small irritations of life with constant reminders to "Relaax."
Dennis is survived by his parents, James McDermott and Caron Jagodzinski;
his two big brothers, Jimmy of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and Zach (Jenny) of
Foster City, Calif.; his grandparents, James and Joyce Jagodzinski; aunts,
uncles, many cousins and many friends whose lives he touched with his
sparkle.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Joyce McDermott,
and his step-grandmother Mary (Majerus) McDermott.
A celebration of Dennis' life will be held at St. Edward's Corcoran
Center at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010. Please bring your favorite Dennis
story to share.
Austin Daily Herald online, Thu., July 8, 2010
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Lynda K. (Cook)(Riggs)(Lindell)
Tierney 1938-2010
LEESBURG, FLORIDA — Lynda "Lyn" K. Tierney, nee Riggs, age 71, died
Sunday, January 17, 2010, while vacationing in the Caribbean. She was born on
December 26, 1938, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to Jack and Bonnie
(Bailey) Cook.
She was a devoted educator, and spent a large portion of her career as
an elementary school librarian and a middle school principal in Waterloo.
Before retiring, she dedicated the last nine years of her career as an
elementary school principle in Bangor, Wis. She was a former member of the
Iowa State Education Association and the Waterloo Education Association.
Besides a permanent residence in Florida, Lyn also had a summer home in
Rochester, Minn. She enjoyed playing golf, arranging parties and having
fun. Her biggest passion in life was traveling, and she had trekked across
the world multiple times with people she loved before her passing.
Survivors include her significant other, Guy Henry of Fruitland Park,
Florida; daughters, Lori K. (Riggs) Krist of Manassas, Virginia, and Lisa
K.(Riggs) Secrest of Germantown, Maryland; a son, Matthew L. Lindell of
Ames; stepson, Thomas Tierney of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; five grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren. Lyn was preceded in death by her loving husband,
Michael F. Tierney in 2001.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pembroke Fairways Activity Center,
32403 Countryside Blvd., Leesburg, on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m.,
with Pastor Jim Baldwin of Christ United Methodist, officiating. The
service will also be Web cast live at www.remwau.com/lyntierney.html.
Memorial donations may be made to Bangor Elementary, 701 14th Ave.,
Bangor, WI 54614.
Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, is in charge of arrangements.
[Waterloo Courier, Tuesday, January 26, 2010]
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Paul L. Sayles 1924-2010
Paul L. Sayles, age 85, of McHenry, Illinois, and formerly of Austin,
Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, while in the company of family
members at his residence.
Paul was born in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota on December 19, 1924,
the son of the late Loren and Gertrude M. (Rustad) Sayles. He was married
to Janet A. Walker on May 12, 1946, in Chicago and she died July 1, 2003.
He was a 1942 graduate of Pacelli High School. He enjoyed spending time in
Minnesota and being with his family.
He worked as a salesperson of retail furniture for 40 years, retiring in
1992. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a Fireman 1st Class,
from July 1943 to June 1946, spending time in the Pacific Theater.
Paul is survived by two daughters, Kathy Blake of Johnsburg, Ill., and
Sue (Mark) Brown of Maricopa, Ariz.; three sons, Steve (Lynn) Sayles of
Richfield, Minn., Jerry Sayles of Dallas, Texas, Larry (Terry) Sayles of
Irving, Texas; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother,
Leo (Shirley) Sayles of Minnesota.
He was preceded by two sons, Thomas and Michael.
Visitation will be Monday, July 12, 2010, from 10 a.m. until the memorial
service at 11 am. at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond,
Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeastern
Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL 60010.
Austin Daily Herald, Fri., July 9, 2010
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Alice Anna Freda (Ribbe) Yanke 1917-2010
BURIAL IN RED OAK GROVE CEMETERY, MOWER COUNTY.
Alice Anna Freda Yanke, age 93, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died
Tuesday July 6, 2010, at Prairie Manor Care Center where she had been a
recent resident.
Alice was born on April 17, 1917, near Ellendale, the daughter of Louis
and Josephine Ribbe. She married Ernest Yanke on Aug. 26, 1936, at First
Lutheran Church in Ellendale. A few years later the couple purchased a
home and farmland in Newry Township, just southwest of Blooming Prairie.
For the next four decades the couple worked together on their dairy farm,
raising crops and six children. That farm remained home to Alice even after
her beloved Ernie died in 1984. Although ill health forced her move to an
assisted living center when she was 90, her heart never left the farm. Alice
was an avid gardener. Her vast vegetable garden and fruit orchard were well
known in the neighborhood, and year after year her family and friends
benefited from her bountiful harvest.
Her gardening success was reflected in her kitchen, where the aroma of
apple pies, rhubarb tort, jams, jellies, preserves, pickles and sauerkraut
filled the air on any given day. In addition to being a loving wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, Alice was an active member of Red Oak
Grove Lutheran Church and the church’s Rebecca Circle and Quilting Club.
Her family is confident that her many hand-sewn quilts continue to warm
the lives of needy children in the world. She was a lifelong respected
and caring neighbor in Newry Township.
She is survived by one son, James (Barb) Yanke of Dodge Center; four
daughters, Janice (Virgil) Gerlach of Conroe of Texas, Ilene (Tom) Powell
of Pleasant Hill, Ore., Eunice Yanke of Pueblo West, Colo. and Diane (Jack)
Moser of Osceola, Wis.; daughter-in-law, Marlies Yanke of Nixa, Mo.; 12
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ella Nelson of Albert Lea,
Esther Christensen of New Richland; and brother, Orrin Ribbe of New Richland.
In addition to her husband, Ernest, Alice was preceded in death by her
parents; sister, Leona Mogensen; brother, Clarence Ribbe; and by her son,
Roger Yanke.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Gene Leiter officiating.
Visitation is Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Worlein Blooming
Prairie Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment
is at Red Oak Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
Austin Daily Herald, Fri., July 9, 2010
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Loretta Faith King 1916-2010
Loretta Faith King, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, July 11,
2010, at the Adams Health Care Center.
Loretta Faith King, daughter of Delphin and Ethel Dernek was born on
December. 31, 1916, in Plymouth, Iowa. Loretta married Franklyn King on
March 25, 1939, and had one son, Darwyn. Loretta was active in the First
United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and volunteered for the Austin Red
Cross. She and Franklyn loved to square dance, go camping, travel, go on
cruises and go boating. She worked at the Hormel Foods and for the Austin
Sears & Roebuck store as a credit manager for more than 28 years. After
she and Franklyn retired, they wintered in El Val de Sol in Texas. After
her husband, Franklyn, died Loretta moved to Ocala, Fla., to live with her
son and daughter-in-law. She led a full and exciting life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Franklyn; and her
sister, Aurel Swenson.
Loretta is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Darwyn and Jerry
Rae King of Ocala, Fla; grandchildren, James Edward King, of Hermantown,
Minn., Dr. Nicole Trajano, of Hillsboro, Ore., Staff Sergeant Stephen King,
of Clarksville, Tennessee, Zdanna King of Rochester, Minn.; four
great-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew King, of Austin, Elena and
Leonardo Trajano, of Hillsboro, Ore.; sister-in-law, Betty Keller, of
Austin; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 1:30
p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Patricia Toschak
officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with a 7 p.m. Eastern Star Service. Visitation will
also be for one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be
in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
Austin Daily Herald, Monday, July 12, 2010
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Kemma Frances (Jerdet) Johnson(died 2010)
Kemma Johnson, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at
St. Johns Care Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Kemma Frances Jerdet was born in Mower County, Minnesota, to Clarence and
Gena (Miller) Jerdet. Kemma was raised on a farm near Corning and graduated
from Austin High School. Kemma married Ingmund Johnson and together raised
a family in Austin and were members of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Kemma
worked for Hormel, St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Milwaukee-Soo Line
Railroad. She was talented and resourceful. She sang with the birds while
doing daily tasks of creating meals, special events for everyone around her.
Her table was full of the best foods and welcomed neighbors and family.
She was strong and independent. She could cook, sew, write, teach and
love. She loved animals and writing. She loved her children, grandchildren,
and great-grandchildren. In fact, during the last five days the little ones
are what stimulated her the most. She loved the simple predictability of
Austin as well as the symphony and opportunities of Minneapolis. We will
remember the woman with a clear mind, giving heart, talented hands and
open soul.
Surviving are three children, Nola Johnson, of Gilbert, Arizona, Lynn
(Deb) Johnson, of Austin, Kris Johnson, of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Emily
Johnson, Ben Johnson, Tiffany (Jay) Doppelhammer, Thor (Shelly) Bergland,
Jed (Ayako) Bergland; great-grandchildren, Kemma, Eric, Nicola, Breeze,
Grace, Odin, London.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Randi Genelia Swancutt; father,
Clarence Jerdet; step-father, Eric Swancutt; brothers, Ronald Jerdet,
Kenneth Jerdet, Loran Jerdet, Joel Jerdet.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at
St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Warren Jorenby officiating. Interment
will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Friends may call at the church one
hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is
in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
Austin Daily Herald, Monday, July 12, 2010
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Joel Thomas Fritze 1953-2010
Joel Thomas Fritze, 56, died on July 9, 2010, in Wailuku, Hawaii.
Joel was born on August 31, 1953, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of
Dr. Dean and Mineva (Madland) Fritze. He graduated from Hayfield High School
in 1971 and attended Luther College and Winona State College. Joel was
united in marriage to LaMae Gronseth on April, 3, 1976, at Evanger Lutheran
Church. He was employed for 25 years at Mayo Clinic as a senior software
tester. He was an active member of Evanger Lutheran Church, Hayfield Lions
Club, and was currently on the Hayfield City Council. He enjoyed fishing,
reading, playing cards and spending time with his family.
Joel is survived by his wife, LaMae Fritze of Hayfield, Minnesota;
daughter, Melissa Fritze of Tampa, Florida; son, Luke (Leah Olson) Fritze
of Byron, Minnesota; one sister, Judy (Kurt) Kiekbusch of Winona, Minnesota;
two brothers, Michael (Kris) Fritze of Lakeville, Minnesota; David (Deb)
Fritze of Eagan, Minnesota; and father, Dr. Dean Fritze of Apple Valley,
Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mineva "Mickey" Fritze; and one
brother, Gary Fritze.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010,
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 First St. SE, Hayfield, with Rev. Lissa
Kahl officiating. Inurnment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery in rural
Sargeant, Minnesota., at a later date.
Czaplewski Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Austin Daily Herald, Wed., July 14, 2010
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Arthur Lawrence Ellis 1931-2010
Arthur Lawrence Ellis, 79, of London, Kentucky, lost his battle with
cancer on May 25, 2010.
Arthur was born in Austin on Feb. 13, 1931, to Clarence and Nellie
(Parcel) Ellis. He was the 13th child of 14 children. He was raised on a
farm, and at the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the
Korean War for two tours. While courageously serving his country, he was
awarded several medals, which included: the National Defense Service Medal,
the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Silver
Star. He also received two Purple Hearts for injuries he received during
the war. He was a retired contractor, in business for 33 years, serving
the Sacramento, Calif., area. He taught woodshop for Ponderosa High School,
served as Scout Master, and was Director of Operations for the Grizzly Flats
Water District. He was a member of East London Baptist Church. He was active
in Keenagers and Body Recall, and he loved to fish, hunt, garden and travel
while his health permitted.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Adam Ellis; brothers,
Leroy Ellis, Harold Ellis, George Ellis, Herbert Ellis, Robert Ellis, and
Clyde Ellis; sisters, Infant Ellis, Grace Weiss, Virginia Dunfee, Clara
Curtain, and Dorothy Dreschel.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Tresa Landers Ellis; his
daughters and spouses, Teresa Ellis of Yosemite, Calif., Shirley (Jeff)
Matthews of Orangevale, Calif., Ginger (Craig) Shulman of Long Beach,
Calif., and Norlaine (Roger) Hensley of Afton, Ten.; sons and spouses,
Albert (Vickie) Ellis of Reno, Nev., Robert (Kim) Tavalero of Kathleen,
Ga., John Roberts of Sacramento, Calif., Stuart (Sherri) Roberts of
Atascadero, Calif., and Robert Roberts of London, Ky.; 17 grandchildren,
Crystal Ellis, Michael Matthews, Christopher Matthews, William Ellis,
Tiffany Matthews, Andrew Roberts, Forest Nylander, Alex Hensley, Abigail
Roberts, Skyler Roberts, Jordan Roberts, Austin Hensley, Kelsey Tavalero,
Justin Roberts, Isabella Shulman, Jayden Roberts, and Beyla Shulman; his
sister, Marjorie Cullen of Chaska, Minn.; his brother, Max Ellis of Parks
Rapids, Minn.; brothers in-law and spouse, Gene (Doris) Shelton, and Rodney
Landers; sister in-law and spouse, June (Bud) Rupert; and many nieces and
nephews.
Memorial Services were conducted Saturday, May 29, 2010, at East London
Baptist Church with George Joseph officiating.
Austin Daily Herald, Friday, July 16, 2010
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Helen Dona (Hanson)(Bank) Larson 1927-2010
Helen Dona Larson, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, July 14,
2010, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home where she was a resident.
Helen was born on November 9, 1927, in Freeborn, Minnesota, to Haakon Harold
and Alma (Thomson) Hanson. She graduated from high school. Helen married Dennis
Bank and they later divorced. Helen then married Lars Maynard Larson. She
was a homemaker and a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Helen loved to sew and embroider. She enjoyed her grandchildren and had a
positive and upbeat sense of humor. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and the
scratch lottery tickets.
Survivors include four children, Paul (Linda) Larson, Leslie Larson,
Darlene (Scott) Nash, Mary Miller, all of Austin; four grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; brother, Harold (Dolores) Hanson of Long Lake; sister,
Anne (Merrit) Henry of Carver; former husband, Dennis Bank of Hayward.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Haakon and Alma Hanson; husband,
Lars Maynard Larson; four brothers; two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, at
Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Broberg officiating. Friends may call
one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday. Interment will
be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.
Austin Daily Herald, Friday, July 16, 2010
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Eula (Nelson) Reshetar 1923-2010
Eula Reshetar, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at
North Memorial Hospice in Robbinsdale, Minn. She suffered a stroke and
sustained injuries in a fall while on vacation in northern Minnesota with
her entire family.
She was born in rural Lyle, Mower county, Minnesota, on May 2, 1923, to Nordahl and Lenore
(Olson) Nelson. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Six Mile Grove
Lutheran Church. On June 5, 1945, she was united in marriage to Harry
Reshetar. In the first year of their marriage they lived in North Carolina,
where Harry served in the U.S. Army and Eula worked in a factory making
parachutes to support the war effort. The rest of their married lives they
lived in Austin, where Eula was a homemaker, mother to four children, and
active member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the WELCA.
She was known for her water-skiing abilities (until age 73), her warm
friendship, and her caring ways. She loved to vacation at the lake with her
extended family (this was her 55th year to go), do crafts for her church,
and supply her family with lefse, apple pie and molasses cookies.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Harry Alan (Judy) of
Sioux Falls, S.D., Jerry (JoAnn) of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Craig of Melrose,
Wis.; and son-in-law, William Maxey of Owatonna, Minn. She also leaves
behind seven grandchildren, Heather (Kory) Christianson, Jennifer Reshetar,
Shauna (Matt) Mignone, Michael (Mindy) Reshetar, Sarah (Ian) Moschenross,
Karen Reshetar, and Joseph (Sarah) Maxey; 12 great-grandchildren, Hanna,
Nick and Heidi Christianson, Harrison Reshetar, Annie, Gracie, Kate and
Henry Mignone, Luke, Matthew and Jackson Reshetar, and Eleanor Moschenross;
sisters, Charolette Feltz of Osage Iowa, Carol (Bob) Kraushaar of Austin; brother, Chester (Barb) Nelson of Lyle, Minn.; sister-in-law, Norma Nelson of Lyle, Minn., and many special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry in 1988; her daughter, Lori Maxey in 2007; brothers, Leland, Norman, Gary, and sister, Eileen Heard.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund, or the Hormel Institute Cancer Research Center.
Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.
Austin Daily Herald, Friday, July 16, 2010
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Vernon L. Ames 1924-2010
Vernon L. Ames, 85, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on July 12,
2010, at his home.
Vernon Lowell Ames was born September 24, 1924, in Lyle, Mower couty,
Minnesota, the son of Loy and Rena (Dahl) Ames. He graduated from Austin
High School and served in the US Coast Guard. Vernon was married to Beverly
Earl on June 7, 1948, in Lyle, Minn., and they have lived in Austin where
Vern worked as an electrician at the Hormel Foods Corporation until his
retirement.
He was a member of the Moose Club and the Austin American Legion. Vern
enjoyed camping, fishing and bowling and was an avid horseshoe and softball
player.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a son, daughter and
step-daughter.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ames of Austin; son and
daughter-in-law, Stephen and Kellee Ames of Rochester, Minn.; daughter,
Sara Eisert of Henderson, Nev.; sons-in-law, Donald Wolfe of Austin, David
Ihlow of Green Bay, Wis.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010,
at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Rev. David Defor officiating.
Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan
Mortuary on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Arrangements are by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.
Austin Daily Herald, Thu., July 15, 2010
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Charles Ekle 1926-2010
Charles Ekle, 84, of Lyle, Minneosta, died on July 13, 2010, at Austin
Medical Center in Austin, Minnesota.
He was born June 5, 1926, in Canton, S.D., the son of Charles and Ollie
(Gubbrud) Ekle. He graduated from Canton High School in 1944, was drafted,
and enlisted in the Navy that fall. He served on the USS Trippe, an escort
ship serving in Okinawa during the closing months of World War II. Charles
witnessed the Japanese officers boarding one of the ships in the harbor to
sign the surrender papers for the Marshall Islands.
Returning to Canton, Charles served as a mail carrier, assisted the
highway department and was also a night patrol officer. Under the GI Bill
of Rights, he trained and worked in management for Huntting Elevator in
Canton before being transferred to Lyle in 1950 to manage the Huntting
Elevator there. He retired from Huntting in 1987.
Charles married Carol Mae Oleson on April 30, 1950, in Dell Rapids,
S.D. The couple lived in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Austin before moving to
Lyle, where Charles and Carol raised their three children, Tom, Ted and
Paula. Charles was actively engaged in many government jobs, always serving
to better his community. He was a charter member of the Lyle Lions Club,
treasurer of and served for the Lyle Fire Department and chaired Lyle’s
Centennial celebration in 1970 as mayor of Lyle. Charles served 16 years
as mayor, chaired the Lyle Economic Development Committee and served as
commissioner for the Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Committee
until retirement in 2008.
Charles participated in track and football in high school. He golfed
most of his life and introduced the game to several of his grandsons.
After retiring, he took up bowling, but singing was always his first love.
While serving his country in the Navy, he auditioned and sang with the Great
Lakes Naval Choir. Following the war, he sang with the Gregg Chorus in
Canton, and upon moving to Minnesota, he began his singing career as part
of the Dahl Quartet, which performed in the Lyle/Austin area. Charles sang
with the Austin Male Chorus for 10 years and directed the choir at Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle for almost 50 years. He often sang solos
for weddings, funerals, and church events.
Charles is survived by his wife, Carol of Lyle; son, Ted (Pat) Ekle of
Springfield, Ill.; daughter, Paula (David) Johnson of Reedsville, Wis.;
daughter-in-law, Jeanne Ekle of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Florence
(Kenneth) Albert of Sioux Falls, S.D.; brother-in-law, Dr. James (Carol)
Oleson of Chapel Hill, N.C.; sister-in-law, Mary (Charles) Erickson of
Anoka; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three
step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ollie Ekle; a son,
Thomas Charles Ekle; one brother, Arnie Ekle; four sisters, Ardes Groon,
Angie Dolezal, Charlotte Monrad and Zona McCormick; five brothers-in-law,
Herb Groon, Howard Dolezal, Donald Monrad, Bud McCormick and Kenneth Albert.
The funeral service will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle at
11 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010. Pastor Barb Finley-Shea will officiate.
Visitation will be held at Worlein Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.
Austin Daily Herald, Thu., July 15, 2010
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Marlon Duane Blair1935-2010
Marlon Duane Blair, 75, died at his home in Austin, surrounded by his
family on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, after a long battle with pancreatic
cancer.
He was born June 9, 1935, to Lyle and Hattie (Peterson) Blair in Swea City,
Iowa. He attended country school in Iowa before moving with his family to
Minnesota where he graduated from Huntley High School in 1954. He married
Donna Butler on April 27, 1963, at East Lutheran Church in Delavan, Minn.
They made their home in Winnebago the first year of their marriage.
Marlon was a glazier at glass companies. His work included a variety
of glass jobs including many stained glass windows for churches. He worked
for Vets Glass in Winnebago until moving to Austin in 1964 when he began
work for The Glass Shop. After 10 years, he went to work for Ford-McNutt
Glass in Rochester. He then spent 17 years at Greene Doors and Hardware
in Dodge Center. He retired in 2005 after 51 years of work. He was a
member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Eagle’s and the Oak Park
Village Board of Directors. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, yard work,
flowers and spending time with family, especially his grandsons. Marlon
loved sports, including the Vikings, Twins and Gophers.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; two daughters, Julie (Pat) Farnsworth
and Kimberley Blair, all of Austin; two grandchildren, Justin and Logan;
brothers, Lyle “Gene” (Carol) Blair of Minneapolis; Ronald (Linda) Blair
of Winnebago; Paul (Carol) Blair of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; sister, Carolyn
(David) Hillier of Austin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard
Butler of Winnebago, Lorraine (Pierre) Willette of Blue Earth and Joyce
(Richard) Scofield of Winnebago; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law; father-in-law;
an infant daughter, Amy; and a sister-in-law, Janis Federline.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2010, at Our
Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour
prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.
Memorials are preferred to donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed
to the family online at www.worlein.com .
Arrangements are by Worlein Funeral Home.
Austin Daily Herald, Thu., July 15, 2010
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Martin Fredrich William
BALDNER1881-1954
#1:
MARTIN BALDNER
Martin Baldner, age 72, died on Wednesday afternoon at his home in Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Louise, and was preceded in death by a
daughter.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon.
#2:
Funeral services for Martin Baldner, Adams, will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home, the Reverend M. L. Witte officiating
and at 3 o'clock at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Toeterville, the Reverend
Meyer officiating. Interment will be at Toeterville Cemetery.
[Austin Daily Herald, March 4, 1954]
#3:
www.findagrave.com has his name Martin Fredrich William Baldner, born
November 3, 1881 and died March 3, 1954.
Parents:
Lewis Ludwig Baldner (1855 - 1938)
Dorothea Dutte Baldner (1855 - 1923)
Wife: Louise Augusta Sievert Baldner (1883 - 1970)
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Patricia Ann Brooks (died 2010)
Patricia “Pat” Ann Brooks died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at her home in
Colorado Springs, Colorado, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived
by her daughter: Micki Kaercher of Colorado Springs; her sons: Kelly (Sue)
Kaercher of Colorado Springs and Corey Kaercher of Austin, Minn.; 17
grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister, Gwen Hamann of Oregon and two nieces,
Bobbie Greenlee and Charlene Burton.
Pat was preceded in death by her daughter Kathy Buck.
Pat was a lady who loved life. She was an avid Twin fan and also enjoyed
the Timberwolves and Vikings. Since moving to Colorado, her allegiance was
somewhat split. She had also learned to love the Rockies, Nuggets and
Broncos. She loved to play cards and was know to pull a few pull-tabs
in her day. She spent many years selling pull-tabs, both at Lefty’s bar
and at the Moose Lodge. She had many friends and touched many lives. She
will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010, at
the Cedar River Golf Course in Adams, Minn. at 5 p.m. Please join us to
celebrate the life of this lady who loved an opportunity to celebrate with
friends and family.
[Austin Daily Heald, Sunday, July 25, 2010]
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Charles E. Carlson 1930-2010
Charles E. Carlson, 80 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday morning at
the Adams Healthcare Center.
He was born April 30, 1930, in Rose Creek, the son of Alfred and Florence
(Christopherson) Carlson. He attended school in Austin and enter the U.S.
Army, serving 23 years and retiring as a command sargent major. On December
4, 1952, Charles was married to Margaretha Tillemans at Valkenburg, Holland.
After retiring from the Army, they returned to the Austin area where Charles
worked as the support group supervisor with the Minnesota Sheriff’s Youth
Ranch.
He enjoyed doing repair work and fixing things as well as carpentry. He
also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Charlie was a member of St. Edwards
Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and
the Eagles Club.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Margaretha, in 2008; a
grandson, Phillip Hubbard; and brother, Donald Carlson.
He is survived by his daughter, Alexandra Carlson, of Austin; sister
and brother-in-law, Janeth and Keith Alm, Austin; sister-in-law, Della
Carlson, Omaha, Neb.; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday July 27 at the
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery
with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion and Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216
Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge of military rites. Friends may call
on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Casket bearers
will be, Donald Carlson, Kenny Carlson, John Alm, Josh Alm and Sam Alm.
[Austin Daily Heald, Sunday, July 25, 2010]
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