Stephanie Ellingson, 27, of Austin, Minnesota, was killed near Circle, Montana in a tragic automobile accident, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.

She was born on July 29, 1983 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Steven and Lisa Cumber.

After attending Austin High School, she graduated magna cum laude from St. Martin’s University in Tacoma, Washington with a B.A. in Psychology. Currently, she was pursuing a master’s program in Social Work.

In looking at Steph’s life, we are overcome with the love she had for her daughter, Olivia. Steph loved her family, she loved the outdoors, and she had a zest for life that could not be contained. We, all of her family and many friends, will miss her dearly and cherish the memories of our time together.

Stephanie is survived by her parents; daughter, Olivia Ann, age 7; Olivia’s father, Travis Ellingson (currently stationed in the Navy) in Seattle, Washington; a half-sister, Sarah Cumber; and a half-brother, Matthew Cumber. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Mary J. Lenoch; her paternal grandparents: Dorothy (Denny) Cumber and David (Kay) Cumber; six aunts, five uncles, and 27 cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Floyd Lenoch; her aunt, Mary Ellen Rubel and a cousin, Abby Lenoch.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday, Sept. 16 at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Stephanie’s daughter, Olivia Ellingson c/o 21 Sarrington Court, Stafford, VA, 22554.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Sept. 16, 2010

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Alexandra Kolokithas Kokalaris, 94, of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1915 to Antonia and Ari Kolokithas, Alexandra grew up in Patras, Greece. She returned to the United States in 1946 and moved to Austin upon marrying John Kokalaris.

Alexandra was known for her love of America, her pride on the Helenic (Greek) Heritage, her hospitality, her strong family values and her Mediterranean cooking. She was notably generous to worthy causes.

Alexandra was very instrumental in raising her 11 siblings under the most adverse conditions – upon her father’s death during the Nazi occupation. While living in America, she helped support her family in Greece and sponsored members of her family to come to America. Alexandra was a charter member of the Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester, Daughter of Penelope, and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Alexandra is survived in the United States by her brother Nick (Ann) Kolokithas Kolas; nieces and nephews: Ari (Penny) Kolas, Peter Kolas, Sam (Gina) Kolas, Philip Kolas, Antonia Kolas, Dawn Saks, Deno (Alicja) Lecakis, Tony (Nereida) Lecakis, Michael (Mando) Katselis, Nina (John) Cokinos, Nia (Marv) Kolokithas, Marina Kolokithas, Louis Kopsidas; grand nephew: Nick Kolokithas Kolas; grand nieces: Deanna, Theoni, and Alexandra Kolas; and cousin, Peter Economou.

She is also survived by her brother Christo (Georgia) Kolokithas and her sister Vasso Kolokithas Pitouras both of Patras, Greece and many nephews and grand nephews and nieces who live in Greece including and her nephew Aristo Kolokithas of Patras, Greece who will be attending the funeral.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, three sisters and five brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at the Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, Rochester with Father Mark Munoz officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 3-6 p.m..

Memorials are preferred to the Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund 703 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 55902.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010

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Mary Jo (Nielsen) Griese, 69, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at her home on Friday, September 3, 2010.

Mary Jo was born on November 12, 1940 in Austin to Leonard and Doris (Goebel) Nielsen. She attended Shaw grade school and graduated from Austin High School. She spent almost all of her life living in Austin. Mary Jo enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family and friends. She loved to sew, crochet, cook, bake and do crafts. She was also a poet, with help from her sister, Carol. She enjoyed doing many things with her children.

On Nov. 26, 1958, Mary Jo married her high school sweetheart, Harlan Griese. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2008.

Mary Jo is survived by her husband, Harlan (Butch) Griese, Austin; children: Terrance Griese, St. Paul, Lila (Michael) Mallin, St. Michael, and Scott Griese, Lansing; seven grandchildren: Jason (Becky)Griese, St. Paul, Hanna (Alex) Mallin, St. Michael, (Megan) Matthew Foley, Pennsylvania and Jeremy Ford, Pennsylvania; great grandchildren: Miley Jo and Brian Goodrich, St. Paul; nieces, nephews and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Leonard and Doris Nielsen; daughter, Angela Jo (Griese) Foley; sisters Donna Nielsen Woehr, Leola Nielsen Koster, and Carol Nielsen Stickney. She also was preceded in death by her grandparents, whom she loved dearly and her four-legged friend, Tiffy.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at Lansing United Methodist Church with the Reverend Leland Bissinger and the Reverend Beth Perez officiating. Interment will be at Lansing Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday for one hour before the service.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010

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Yoshiko (Yoshi/Nori) Anderson, 77, went to meet the Lord on August 28, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

She was born on May, 28, 1933, in Japan to Kame and Hatsu. She was the youngest of six; Jiro, Akiyoshi. She was married to Donald R. Anderson in 1953, in Japan. They moved to St. Paul and later settled in Austin. She was a wife and home-maker until her husband’s death in 1969. She managed KFC and was most recently employed at the Donut Connection.

She is survived by her children: Greg (Peggy) Anderson of Bloomington, Donna (Paul) Iser of Edmond, Okla., Holly (Angelo) Georgou of Newton, Iowa, and Rozann Nelson of Blooming Prairie; and her ten grandchildren; Dustin and Jade Anderson; Conridge, Courtney and Cassi Iser; Nicholas and William Georgou; and Amber, Ashley and Jenna Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald and son-in-law Rodney Nelson.

The family plans a private graveside service. Condolences and fond memories of Yoshi may be e-mailed to yoshikoandersonmemoria@live.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010

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Pamela Marie (Schammel) Sheely, 53, died peacefully at home the evening of Saturday, September 4, 2010, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born on November 24, 1956 to Arthur and Joanne Schammel in Austin. She graduated from Austin High School in 1975 and attended Austin Vocational and Technical college. She first worked at the Austin Country Club, then at Sterling State Bank, before finally working 32 years with Mower County Human Services, while also helping to run the family farm. She was married to Doug Sheely on June 23, 1979 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale. She enjoyed outdoor activities like gardening, snowmobiling, taking walks, and fishing. As a young girl she also loved to raise horses and dogs for show. Most of all she loved following the school and extracurricular activities of her two children and enjoyed the companionship of the family dog, Mandy.

She is survived by her husband, Doug; her two children, Mark and Jennifer; her father, Arthur; her sister, Nancy (Jerry) VanBuskirk, and their children, Andrea (Ben) Alexander, Jessica (Troy) Hanson, and Michael VanBuskirk (special friend, Brooke Hendrickson); her father-in-law, Luverne Sheely; her brother-in-law, Brad (Bridget) Sheely; her sister-in-law, JoAnn Workman; two nephews: Joe and Ben Sheely; two great nieces: Aviana and Brielle Alexander ; great-nephew, Landon Hanson; and Richard Stevens

She is preceded in death by her mother, Joanne Schammel; and her mother-in-law, Catherine Sheely.

A funeral mass will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale with Father Gregory Parrott officiating. There will be a 7p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Rose Creek.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010

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Funeral mass for Dale Backer, 81, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at St Patricks Catholic Church in LeRoy with Father Steve Peterson officiating. Burial will take place in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. till time of service at the church.

Dale W. Backer, age 81, of Brownsdale and formerly of LeRoy died Sunday Sept. 5, 2010, at Austin Medical Center in Austin.

He was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Ashton, Iowa, to William Backer and Henrietta (Kappes) Backer. He attended and graduated from Ashton High School and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Dale lived with his parents for the majority of his life. He was an avid gardener and worked for Libby’s in Rochester for many years.

He is survived by three brothers, Elmer (Deloris) Backer of St. Paul Park, Clarence Backer of Sioux City, Iowa, and Leon Backer of LaMirada, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gene and Gerald and a sister Elvira.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 7, 2010

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Mildred Anna Vick, 90, of Austin passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society in Austin.

Mildred was born on December 16, 1919 in Bemidji, to Joseph and Clara (Peterson) Johnson. She grew up on a farm near Guthrie, where she attended country school and graduated from Bemidji High School. Mildred moved to Minneapolis and worked at Glen Lake TB Sanitarium in Eden Prairie. She met and married Nels G. Vick on May 1, 1945 in Duluth. Mildred also worked at a TB Sanitarium while in Houston, Texas. They lived in Houston, where Nels was stationed and moved to Austin, after World War II was over. Mildred was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Austin.

Mildred enjoyed raising her family, attending big band dances at the Terp Ballroom in Austin and playing various card games. She also enjoyed traveling with her family to her home in Guthrie and to Nels’ home area in Houston and Fillmore Counties in southeast Minnesota. In her later years, Mildred enjoyed quilting with the Tuesday sewing group at Grace Lutheran Church and was a member of the Golden Age Card Club.

Survivors include three daughters: Carol Jean Kincs (Charlie) Miller, Goodlettsville, Tennessee; Marsha (Gary) Pike, Apopka, Florida; Cynthia (Loren) Allas, Austin; one son, Gregory (Debra) Vick, Albert Lea; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nels; grandson, Aaron Matthew Pike; granddaughter, Heather Nicole Vick; two sisters, and five brothers.

Funeral services will be held 11a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeff Forbes officiating, assisted by Intern Rob Zahn and with messages from guests, Chaplain Teresa Turnbull of Good Samaritan Society-Comforcare, Austin, and Pastor Kent Otterson of Good Samaritan Society-Comforcare, Albert Lea. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 8, 2010

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George Samuel Clark, age 83 of Austin, Minnesota, died of lung cancer on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

George was born on February 10, 1927 in Austin, to Roy and Dora (Buringa) Clark. After graduating from Austin High School, he received his Associate of Arts Degree. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, George worked at the George A. Hormel Company until his retirement. George was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, the UFCW, the Moose and the Eagles.

George enjoyed fishing and camping in northern Minnesota with his family. Spending time gardening and landscaping his acreage was very rewarding to George.

George is survived by his wife: Marjorie Clark, Austin, Minn.; children: Deborah Coleman, Drums, Pa.; Larry Clark (Jane), Austin, Minn.; Mark Clark, Austin, Minn.; and Tamela Clark, Faribault, Minn.; grandchildren: Katy Clark, Austin, Minn.; Adrienne Clark, Albert Lea, Minn.; Jason Clark, Minneapolis, Minn.; Jenny Coleman, PA; Jeff Coleman, PA; and Tom Coleman, Pa.; and eight great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his parents and one brother, Samuel Clark.

The family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., Sept. 11, 2010]

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John B. Draayer, 86, of Austin, died Tuesday, September 7, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

John was born March 26, 1924 in Freeborn County in Hollandale, the son of Bert and Gertrude Draayer. John was the oldest of eight children. He was married to Arlene Cole on May 26, 1944. They had four children; she died on March 17th 1985. John loved the farm and garden; he also worked at Hormel Foods Corporation for 35 years. John married Doris Sistek in September of 1986. He was a member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

John was preceded in death by his first wife Arlene, grandson Travis and three brothers, Jim, Hein and Robert.

He is survived by wife Doris Sistek Draayer, Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Carolyn Draayer, Lee Summit, Mo., Kent and Kay Draayer, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Brian Erickson, Alexandria, Bev and Dave Nordby, Austin; step children, Nancy and Allan Wesely, Austin, Dan Sistek and friend Marion, Austin; 16 Grandchildren, nine Great Grandchildren, Brothers; Wilbur (Pat) Draayer, Hollandale, Minnesota, Ray Draayer (friend Darlene), Albert Lea; sisters: Evelyn (Garret) Ravenhorst, Hollandale, Betty (Leonard) Boyson, Madison, Minn; Sisters-in-law; Bev (Wayne) Diereks, Albert Lea, Marvel (William) Biser, Alden, Minn, Shirley (Laverne) Anderson, Wabasha, Minn; Half brother and sisters, David, Susan, Carolyn, Gertie and Barb Draayer; and Nieces and Nephews

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11 at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin, with the Reverend Gene Leiter officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday. The family prefers memorials to the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, September 10, 2010.]

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Doug Craft, 58, of Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota, died on September 9, 2010, at his home following a short battle with cancer.

He was born March 19, 1952, in Iowa to Urban and Betty (Thorsen) Craft. On July 14, 1978, he was united in marriage to Maureen Baunce, and together they raised two sons: Zachary and Matthew. Doug worked as a diesel mechanic for Ziegler Cat in Bloomington; he enjoyed 4-wheeling, camping, restoring old trucks and playing with his 3 grandsons.

Doug is survived by his wife Maureen Craft of Grand Meadow; sons, Zachary (Tiffany) Craft of Byron and Matthew (Adrienne) Craft of Stewartville; three grandsons, Benjamin, Derek and Cohen; and two sisters, Kathy Craft of Rochester and Barb Craft of Iowa. He is also survived by brothers, Terry (Mary) Craft and Tim (Teresa) Craft both of Rochester; and Mark. His parents, and one brother Urban Duane, preceded him in death.

Friends and family may gather for a time of remembrance for Douglas M. Craft from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday September 11, 2010, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow,

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, September 10, 2010.]

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Mary Jane Bates, 66, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at her home after a two year battle with cancer.

Mary was born May 31, 1944 to Donald and Jeanette (Ingvalson) Bell. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. She later joined St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Mary graduated from Austin High School in 1962 and married Terry Bates in 1964; in this marriage they had two children. They later divorced.

Through the years, Mary worked at Engen Egg Farm, Weyerhaeuser Paper Company, Scotsman Ice Machines, Mower County Jail and Holiday Inn. She enjoyed bowling, camping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. For the past 13 years Mary spent much of her time with her close friend, Snooley Johnson. She was also a member of the MMRC Motorcycle Club and loved to ride her Honda.

Mary is survived by her children, Trent and Tonia (fiance Darren Frohwein); granddaughter, Samantha Lebarron; brothers, William (Janice) and Michael (Cheryl) Bell; sister, Suzanne (Robert) Schmidt; close friend Snooley Johnson; and nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Memorial services will be held Monday Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Family and friends will meet for a one-hour visitation before and after the funeral.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, September 10, 2010.]

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Gordon Howard Peterson, age 86, of Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota, died of natural causes on Sunday, September 12, 2010 while helping on the farm.

Gordon Howard Peterson was born January 15, 1924 in Frankford Township, Mower county, to Henry C. and Dora (Lokke) Peterson. He attended school in Grand Meadow and graduated iN 1942. On May 8, 1946 he was united in marriage to Winifred Goodsell in Grand Meadow and together they had three children; Suzanne, Nancy and Bruce. After his marriage Gordon entered the United States Army and served in occupied Japan. After his discharge he returned to the Grand Meadow area and went to work for Libby, McNeil and Libby while he also farmed. Gordon started working at IBM when they came to Rochester and continued working there until the early 80’s. He continued farming the entire time and continued helping on the farm up until his death on Sunday. Gordon enjoyed mowing lawn, growing flowers, singing and listening to music, he liked to travel, go camping and fishing (but hated cleaning them) and he truly enjoyed going to the many church dinners in the area.

He is survived by his daughter Nancy (Mrs. James) Anderson of Rochester, Minnesota, son, Bruce (Zainabu) Peterson of Racine, Minn., a son-in-law Martin Hedstrom of Zumbro Falls, Minn., 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 sister Hazel Blanchard of Grand Meadow. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 1994, his daughter Suzanne and 1 brother Conrad.

Funeral service for Gordon H. Peterson will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday September 15, 2010 at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev Ann Siverling officiating.

Burial will take place in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5- 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and 1hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 14, 2010

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Arthur Arnold Moen, 82 of Austin, died Friday, September 10, 2010 at his home.

He was born on October 21, 1927 to Albert and Ella (Madson) Moen in Dodge County, Minnesota. After graduation from Blooming Prairie High School, Arthur joined the Navy on October 24, 1945 in St. Paul. He advanced to Seaman First Class. After his honorable discharge on July 28, 1946 in California, he returned to live and work the family farm near Blooming Prairie. He worked at Hormel Foods for over thirty years. He married Sylvia (Spartz) Shultz on May 29, 1999 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield. They made their home in Austin. A member of American Legion and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Arthur also enjoyed watching the Twins and Vikings as well as westerns.

Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Austin; two daughters, Patricia Lujan of Prior Lake and Nancy Knutson of Austin; stepchildren, Michael (Tori Mroz) Shultz of Kansas City, Kansas and DeAnna Dahlgren (David Sutton) of Fort Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary Ann; three brothers: Melvin, Benjamin and Clarence; six sisters: Ovina, Clara, Mathilda, Emma, Evelyn and Irene.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Lindahl officiating, soloist, Audrey Carroll and organist, Betty Lou Larson. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m., Friday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Sept. 15, 2010

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Ivis Lucille Crump Daley, 96, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Ivis was born on November 17, 1913 in Northfield to Geo. and Maude Crump. She moved to Austin as a child and graduated from Austin High School in 1933. Ivis married James T. Daley on Aug. 22, 1936 and they resided in Austin their entire life.

Ivis retired from the Hormel Employees Credit Union after working there for several years. She resided in her home in southwest Austin until her death.

She was extremely talented with her embroidering and crocheting. Ivis and Jim loved spending time at their cabin in Faribault on Lake Mazaska and also enjoyed spending time with their daughters and family.

Ivis is survived by her daughters: Barbara Baldwin, Victorville, CA; JoAnn (Thomas) Haggart, Belleville, MI; Mary Jane (John) Kerling, Lonsdale, MN; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 1986.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Patricia M. Toschak officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Saturday.

The family prefers memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Ivis will be greatly missed by her daughters and families.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Sept. 16, 2010

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Ethel Lavonne Hoffman, 81, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died at her home Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

She was born on August 18, 1929 to Vern and Ester Mae (Booen) Barber in Shell Rock Township, Freeborn County. She married Leonard Giles and later divorced. On Sept. 12, 1953 she married Leslie J. Hoffman in Austin. A member and active volunteer of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, Hannah Circle, Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club and American Legion Auxiliary (past president) she spent most of her life in the Austin/Blooming Prairie area.

Survivors include children: Marcia (Darrel) Peterson of Rapid City, SD; Mark (Ginger) Hoffman of Pequot Lakes; Mike (Julie) Hoffman of Blooming Prairie; grandchildren: Steven (Gretchen) Lundeen of Cleveland, GA.; Marin Lundeen of Rapid City, SD; Seth Lundeen of Wilmore, KY; John Mark (Autumn) Lundeen of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren: Zachary (Stacie) Hoffman of Yakoska, Japan; Ethan Hoffman of Fort Hood, Texas; Carley Hoffman of Pequot Lakes; Kyle Hoffman of Pequot Lakes; five great-grandchildren: Justin Burns; Hannah, Asa, and Eillie Lundeen; Matthew Beisheim; one great-great-grandchild, Alivia Mitzel; four siblings: Laura Raymond of Blooming Prairie; Mae Schneider of Blooming Prairie; Shirley Giles of Albert Lea; David (Nyla) Barber of Lansing; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie; two brothers: Jim and Lloyd; two sisters: Phyllis and Carol and an infant son.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Gene Leiter officiating. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m., Friday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. You may send condolences to www.worlein.com

Memorials are preferred to Red Oak Grove Church Debt Reduction Fund.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Sept. 16, 2010

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Donald Benjamin Younger, 73, formerly of Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota, died at Renville Hospital in Olivia Tuesday evening, September 14, 2010.

He was born on December 19, 1936 to Lewis I. and Edith (Braun) Younger in Winona, Minnesota. After graduation from Winona High School, Donald entered the United States Army in Mar. 1960. Serving as a Mess Sergeant, he earned the Expert Rifle Medal. After an honorable discharge in October 1965 with a rank of PVT E2, he made his home in Brownsdale, selling Watkins and Stanley Home Products. A lifetime member of the Winona County Historical Society, he also belonged to the Antique Auto Club of America and Cadillac LaSalle Club. For the past two years, Donald resided at Golden Living Center in Franklin.

Survivors include, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Lewis Younger and a sister, Julie.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with military honors by American Legion Post 91. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Sept. 16, 2010

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Birth: Sep. 22, 1937
Death: Jul. 21, 2002

A memorial service for Ellwood Merle Pettitt, age 64, of Riceville will be held at the Riceville United Methodist Church in Riceville on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Michael Carey will officiate.

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery following the memorial service where military honors will be performed by the American Legion, Roy Gue Post #244. Friends may call at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville on Thursday, July 25, during the hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pettitt was born on Sept. 22, 1937 in Lyle, Minnesota to Oliver George and Ila Marie Anderson Pettitt. Ellwood moved to Riceville in 1950 with his parents, after having resided in Bolan, Iowa near St. Ansgar. He attended local schools and graduated from Riceville high school in 1956. In 1957 Ellwood joined the United States Army and served for two years in Germany as a cook.

In August of 1961, Ellwood opened Pettitt's Pantry. In March of 1967 he moved to the present location of Pettitt's Cafe. He retired in April of this year. Ellwood served his community faithfully, having received the Boy Scout Award of Merit, several Jaycee's awards, the Governor's Volunteers Award and organized many fund raising events.

Ellwood was a member of the Riceville Methodist Church, having served as church treasurer and Sunday School superintendent for many years.

Pettitt was preceded in death by his mother in 1978 and his father in 1998.

Ellwood's survivors include a sister Donna Dawson and her husband Donald of Paullina, IA and a special friend Judy Waddell of Riceville, three aunts, Audrey Hack of California, Eleanor Olson of Osage, IA and Lila Anderson of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Also surviving are many relatives and friends.

Lindstrom Funeral Home (641) 985-2711, Riceville, is in charge of arrangements

Burial:
Riverside Cemetery, Riceville, Iowa

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Cecil Vernon Dahlgren, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Cecil was born on February 28, 1921 in Walsh County, near Adams, North Dakota, to William and Clara (Norquist) Dahlgren. He attended High School in Fairdale and went on the State School of Science. Vern served in the United States Army Air Force for three years. On May 9, 1950 he was united in marriage to Beverly Elaine Deist in Fergus Falls. He worked as an auto body repairman at the Ford dealership for 30 years, was a member of the American Legion and UAW.

Vern restored many cars for the family and built a motorhome from a van, he also built a garage. He loved traveling, Bluegrass music, fairs, parades and sports-including going to an All Star game. He was a Jack Of All Trades.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Dahlgren, Austin; children: Juli (Don) Hobson, Taylors Falls; Donald Dahlgren, Stockholm, Sweden; Robert Dahlgren, San Jose, CA; five grandchildren: Maria, Brittany, Hanna, Daniel, Camille.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara Dahlgren; sister, Helen Gunhus; son, David Jens Dahlgren; grandson, Preston James Hobson.

A gathering to remember the life of Cecil Vernon Dahlgren will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the gathering at Mayer Funeral Home on Saturday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #91.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010

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Simon E. Boe
Rites at LeRoy

LEROY, MINNESOTA -- Simon E. Boe, 80, a retired farmer, died Sunday at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Martz Funeral Home in LeRoy and at 2 p.m. at the Marshall Lutheran Church, north of Adams. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife; six sons: Ervin and Harlan, rural LeRoy, James, Taopi, Vernon and Richard, Banner, Wyoming, and Donald, Austin; six daughters: Mrs. John Corcoran, Austin, Mrs. Orville Wignes, Long Beach, California, Mrs. Everett Palmer and Mrs. Chester Hall, Grand Meadow, Mrs. Willis Erie, Dexter, and Mrs. Roy Harrington, Taopi; 54 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Osmundson, Mrs. Reuben Wignes, Austin; and a brother, Leonard Boe, Frederick, Wisconsin.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Thursday, July 6, 1961]

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According to www.findagrave.com (Kathy Pike):

Simon Edward Boe, born, Feb 21, 1881, died Jul 2, 1961

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Clarence “Punk” Krull died on Thursday, September 16, 2010, from complications of cancer following a short illness, at the Adams Healthcare Center in Adams, Mower county, Minnesota.

Clarence William Krull was born July 29, 1922, in Guckeen, Fairbault County, Minnesota, to John and Emma (Monson) Krull. He grew up on the family farm, attended rural schools and elementary school in Sewartville. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 serving overseas in the Pacific as a gunner’s mate during World War II.

He was married, prior to going overseas, on Oct. 1, 1944 in Stewartville to Evelyn S. Baker. Follwing his discharge in 1946, the couple farmed in the Dexter area before moving to rural Elkton where they farmed for over 40 years, raising their family and where Mr. Krull has continued to make his home. Mrs. Krull died on May 4, 2001. Mr. Krull was also employed at Hormel Foods for 30 years.

He was a life-long member of the Dexter United Methodist Church serving on it’s building committee when the current church was built. He was a member of the P-9 Labor Union in Austin, the Austin V.F.W. and the Stewartville American Legion. Clarence was a well known musician in the area who was given the nickname “Punk” as a young boy and who taught himself to play guitar while in the Navy. He played and sang country music with many other musicians in the area for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, raising animals and time spent with family, especially his grandkids.

He is survived by two daughters: Bonnie Williams of Hayward, Calif., and Merry (Mark) Monnier of Grand Meadow; four sons: Gene (Linda) and Jeremy, both of Elkton; Jack of Alexandria and Gayle (Cindy) of Gladbrook, La.; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, June Gordon of Lanesboro, and a brother, Harold Krull of Blaine. He was preceded in death by his a wife,Evelyn; a sister, Evelyn Marshall; three brothers: Kenneth, Wilbur and Gordon and a grandson, Robert.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Dexter with the Rev. Karen Ashton officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday morning. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 18, 2010

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Genevieve E. Taylor, age 97, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, moved to her “eternal rest home” on September 16, 2010.

Genevieve took seriously the words of Jesus, who said: “I came to serve, not to be served.” Genevieve taught Sunday school, helped mentor teenage girls and always found time each day to pray for her family and friends. She also served as a volunteer and part-time employee at Burr Oak Manor Nursing Home in Austin for many years. Genevieve uplifted the spirits of many Burr Oak residents with her smile and Christ-like love.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Ron and Mary Taylor, Chanhassen; Jerry and Julie Taylor, Rosemount; grandchildren: Merri Wentler, Rahn Taylor, Melissa Taylor, Alison Taylor, Andrew Taylor and Daniel Taylor; great-grandchildren: Amber, Lindsay and Matt Mrozek and great-great-grandchild Adrina Mrozek; brother, Norman Ekedal, Mountain Home, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, in 1993.

A service to celebrate Genevieve’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday September 22, 2010 at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Fourth Ave. SE, with Pastor Gordon D. Larson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family prefers memorials to the Grace Baptist Church. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 18, 2010

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Findell O’Donald Helgeson, age 90, of Austin, died at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, on Thursday morning, September 16, 2010.

He was born June 28, 1920, to Carl and Ona (Fingerson) Helgeson in Preston.

After graduation from St. Charles High School, Findell attended Winona Business College. He was hired by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service on April 3, 1943, to work on the Canadian Border, Baudette, Minnesota and many other points of entry.

He married Phyllis Tront on July 15, 1945, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. They also lived in Portal and Dunseith, N.D.; Baudette, International Falls and St. Paul, Minn. Findell retired on June 28, 1982, and in 1991 they moved to Austin.

He was active in Eastern Star serving as Worthy Patron for many years and Moose Degree Team. A member of First Congregational, United Church of Christ, he enjoyed gardening, reading, watching television and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of Austin; two sons, Dean (Lynn) Helgeson of Bemidji; Carlan (Jill) Helgeson of Spring Hill, Florida; one daughter, Signe (Steven) Rizzi of Austin; eight grandchildren, Signe (Ray) Damdar, Caleb, Rachel and Brittina Helgeson; Kyle (Cari), Katelyn, Steven Rizzi and Kim (Jon) Stolski; five great grandchildren, Annika Damdar, Lila Rizzi and Will, Lauren and Joe Stolski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ona and Carl Helgeson; one brother, Fourist Helgeson; daughter-in-law, Mary Helgeson and grandsons, Alec, Matthew and Marcus Helgeson.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at First Congregational, UCC with the Rev. Elizabeth Endicott and Reverend Carlan Helgeson officiating. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 18, 2010

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Raymond Lee Stehlik, Sr., 59, of Austin, Minnesota, died of bone cancer on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 11 p.m. at Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Minneapolis, where he had been a patient for one week.

Raymond was born on June 24, 1951, in Rochester to Franklin and Dorothy-Helen (Groby) Stehlik.

Raymond enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1969 and was primarily stationed in California, and the Phillipines. He retired from the Navy in 1992. He had resided in the Phillipines for 15 years prior to his retirement.

Raymond moved to Austin and worked at Cybex in Owatonna until he became disabled through the VA.

He is survived by his three sons: Raymond Lee Stehlik, Jr., Robert Lee Stehlik, and Reno Lee Stehlik, all of Austin; his siblings: James (Susan) Stehlik of Owatonna; Gene (Karen) Stehlik of Maple View; Joy Minor of Nevada; Richard (Deborah) Stehlik of Austin; Tommy (Lydia) Stehlik of Nevada; RoseAnn (Lawrence) Schulz of South Dakota; and April Templeton of Austin; his sister-n-law, Mischel (Joel) Stehlik of Chatfield; 38 nieces and nephews as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews, not including spouses and significent others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Pamela Stehlik; and one brother, Joel Sr. Stehlik (Mischel).

A full honorary military burial will be held at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis.

Contact Paul Worlein, Director of Worlein Funeral home for further information at 507-433-5000.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 18, 2010

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Mildred M. Bellrichard, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Mildred was born December 8, 1919, in Austin to Benjamin and Lottie (Kos) Bednar. She attended Austin High School. On December 1, 1945, Mildred was united in marriage to Robert Bellrichard in Austin. She was a homemaker. Mildred was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mildred was a gardener and especially enjoyed growing her African violets. She also enjoyed baking.

Survivors include three children, Diane (Dick) Suess, Northfield; Gregg (Kathie) Bellrichard, San Antonio, Texas; Julie (Randy) Tapp, Austin; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ben (Arlene) Bednar, Austin; Floyd Bednar, Austin; a sister, Helen Neus, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1980; son, Thomas in 1993; brother, Donald in 1982; granddaughter, Sara Bellrichard in 1982.

Funeral services will be held 11a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Andrew Lindahl officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

The honorary casket bearers will be Stacy Bronson, Amy Nelson, Nicole Schoettler, Megan Corlew, Tina Defries. The casket bearers will be Robert Bellrichard, Joe Tapp, Scott Suess, Tim Suess, David Neus, Jim Neus.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010

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Robert Henry Gerber, 87, of Adams, Mower county, Minnesota, died Saturday September 18, 2010 at the Adams Health Care Center.

Robert was born April 3, 1923 in Adams, Mower county, Minnesota, the son of John and Martha (Blonigan) Gerber. He attended country school in rural Adams. Robert was married to Margaret Anna Retterath at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Nov. 24, 1942. They farmed in the Adams area. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Gerald (Dorothy) Gerber, Adams; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara (John) Garvey, Wayzata; Cindy (John) Thomas, Lake City; daughter-in-law, Marlys Gerber, Adams; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur (Jurine) Gerber, Austin; Jerome (Darlene) Gerber, Adams; Lawrence Gerber, Stewartville; Rosella Gerber, Austin; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; son, Richard Gerber; brother, Ray Gerber, and sisters: Florence Fasbender and Serelda Kramer.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a 4:30 p.m. Rosary and a 7:45 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday evening.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010

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Wilbur “Sam” Stevens, 74, formerly of Austin, Minnesota died at 4:58 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in his home in Beloit, Wisconsin, after a brief illness.

He was born July 2, 1936 in Pleasant Grove, Minnesota the son of Mr. and Mrs. David and Neva (McAllister) Stevens. Sam graduated from Austin High School and Minnesota Bible College. He married Judith J. Kinsey in Beloit, WI on Oct. 17, 1959. He worked as a machinist for Besly in South Beloit, IL retiring in 2002. He attended Roxbury Road Church of Christ in Janesville, WI.

Survivors include son Christopher (Kristine) Stevens of Orfordville, WI; daughter Jennifer (Joseph) Koeberl of Janesville, WI; grandchildren: Tabatha, Michael, Scott, Delaney, Kyle, and Nathaniel; great grandchildren: Aniyah, Winter; brothers Murwin Stevens and Edwin (Sharon) Stevens all of Belvidere, IL; Walter (Sara) Stevens of Kasson, Minnesota; sisters Mary Ellen Stevens and Betty (Larry) Schewe all of Austin, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral ceremonies will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 in McCorkle Funeral Home at 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd in Rockton, IL with Pastor Marc Grindle of Roxbury Road Church of Christ in Janesville, WI officiating. Cremation Rites to be accorded. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The family prefers people may give memorial to the cancer research center of their choice. Visit www.mccorklefuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 24, 2010

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Gregory Arnold Staples, 63, of Adams died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010.

Gregory was born May 28, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Arnold and Marcella (DeRusha) Staples. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1965, Winona State College in 1969, and received his Masters in Education from Winona State University in 1986. Greg married Barbara Jean Quest on Aug. 17, 1968 in Minneapolis, MN. In his spare time Greg loved hunting, fishing, ice fishing, traveling across the country, and attending his grandchildrens’ activities. Greg also was a volunteer teacher for fifth graders at Lake Louise Science, and a former 4H and Girl Scout helper. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adam’s Sportsmens’ Club, Duck’s Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever, a firearms safety instructor, and a four time member of Who’s Who Among American Teachers.

He is survived by wife, Barbara Staples, of Adams, MN; son Patrick (Michele) Staples, of Adams, MN; daughter Amy (Jason) Hall, of Farmington, MN; grandchildren: Kjerstin, Korin and Erik Hall, William and Hunter Staples; mother Marcie Staples, of Pine City, MN; father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred & Lois Quest, of Edina, MN; aunt, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Connie Quest, father Arnold Staples, uncle Jack Foster, and maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 24, 2010

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Burnell E. Olson, 83, of Lansing, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

He was born on December 30, 1926 in Harmony, to Bennie and Anna (Storlie) Olson. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1945. After high school, he served the next two years in the United States Army.

Burnell married Dolores Mickelson on Aug. 4, 1951 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. He worked for the George A. Hormel Company for 37 years before retiring in 1986.

Burnell was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. He was an avid square dancer and he enjoyed travelling, camping, card club and loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Olson, Lansing; children: Brian Olson, Lansing; Susan (Michael) Myhre, Austin; Randy (Diana) Olson, Austin; Tamara (Scott) Duffney, Andover; Michelle (Keith) VandeZande, Austin; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers: Arlyne Olson, Denison, Texas; Donald Olson, Austin; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerome Olson and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Ron Barnett officiating. Music will be performed by Neal Erickson. Visitation will be on Friday at the church for one hour before the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Austin Post #91, American Legion in charge of military rites. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary will be handling the arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 24, 2010

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Gloria Delone Opsahl, 83, of Austin, died at her home Wednesday morning, Sept. 22, 2010.

She was born September 12, 1927 to Olean and Ella (Holland) Erickson in Fillmore County, Minnesota. She attended Scheie Country School and graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1946.

She married Leland Housker on June 6, 1948 in Spring Grove where they owned and operated Housker Tavern. The couple had two children and moved to Austin in the 1950’s. Leland passed away on June 25, 1962.

In 1967 Gloria married Norman Opsahl. They had one daughter and were later divorced. Gloria worked at several retail shops and cared for her grandchildren when they were infants. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary, she was a Boy Scout Leader and Girl Scout Leader, did a lot of needle work, loved to camp, enjoyed eating out with friends and spent several winters in Texas. Survivors include a son, Steven Housker of Greenbelt, Maryland; two daughters: Debra (Mark) Johnson of Shawnee, Kansas and Renae (Darin) Simonson of Austin; four grandchildren: Matthew Johnson, Elizabeth (Kent) Padomek, Allison Simonson, Tori Simonson; one great-granddaughter, Ella; brother, Verdon Erickson of Owatonna. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands and a brother in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be at Spring Grove Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Erin Schumacher is the soloist, accompanied by Neal Erickson. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Casket bearers are Matthew Johnson, Elizabeth Padomek, Allison Simonson and Tori Simonson. The family prefers memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 24, 2010

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Richard “Dick” Benesh, Jr., 60, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota passed away peacefully after a five year battle with cancer on September 22, 2010, with family by his side at Our Lady of Good Counsel Hospice Home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dick was born March 24, 1950 in Austin, Minnesota to Richard and Marcy Benesh. He graduated from Austin High School in 1968. For the last 20 years he has been working for the Target Corporation. He enjoyed golfing, watching golf, genealogy, Gopher sports, watching his nephews and nieces’ sporting events and being with family and friends. Dick was loved by all that crossed his path, he was funny, spontaneous and always there if you needed him. He always walked a path that was true to himself. We’ll all miss his humor and sarcasm.

Dick is survived by his parents, Richard and Marcy Benesh, brother, Steve (Jane) Benesh, sisters, Ann (Mike) Herman and Mary (George) Tschida; nephews Jason Oussey and Joey Tschida; nieces, Jenny VanHal (Matt) and Analiese Tschida; and great-nephew, Kavan VanHal and many wonderful friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 25 at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin. Family will be greeting family and friends at 2 p.m. and a memorial service will follow at 3 p.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 24, 2010

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Janet Hrubetz Deboe, 70, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died September 12, 2010 in Las Vegas.

Janet was born on December 13, 1940 in Austin, Minnesota, to Louis and Lorraine Hrubetz. She graduated from Austin High School in 1957 and received a degree at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. Janet was an airline stewardess for Northwest Airlines. She also was an executive secretary at Aerospace in Manhattan Beach, California. She was Miss Sioux Falls and runner-up to Miss America. Janet was married to David Deboe of California.

Survivors include her daughter Heather (Corey) Nelson; granddaughter Ashley Vance; her sisters: Barbara (Chet) Nelson, of Lyle, and Karen (Doc) Skjeveland, Doc Skjeveland, of Cottage Grove.

She was preceded in death by son Michael Deboe, her mother and father, seven sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at Rice Funeral Home in Torrance, Calif. Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 24, 2010

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Carlyle Junes Mathson, 77, of Lyle, died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester Tuesday morning, Sept. 21, 2010.

He was born Sept. 8, 1933, to Mathias and Clara Amelia (Halverson) Matson in Gary, S. D. After graduation from high school and two years in Vo-Tech, Carlyle served in the Army from July 1954 until May 1956, stationed in Germany. He married Virginia Paulson on Oct. 11, 1958, in Brainerd. They made their home in Aurora for more than 30 years where he was a mining company plant mechanic. He was also a sheriff’s deputy in St. Louis County. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where they were condominium caretakers for three years. They have lived in Lyle since 1991.

A member of Christian Motorcycle Association, Carlyle was trustee, chairman, teacher and deacon in the church. He loved his grandchildren, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and cutting firewood. He will be remembered as a family patriarch, Christian leader and prayer warrior.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Lyle; three sons: Kirby (Tammi) Mathson of Embarrass; David (Renae) Mathson of Sitka, Arkansas; John (Kim) Mathson of Cambridge; 10 grandchildren: Joshua, Lukas (Amanda), Brooke, Benjamin, Chadd, Zachary, Moriah, Eiric, Rosella and Peter; five siblings: Julius (Norma) Mathson of Brainerd; Ardis Larson of Iron Mountain, Mich.; Clarine Sanders of Brainerd; Melvin (Susan) Matson Andover; Delores (Carl) Watson of Deerwood; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rosella.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Faith Evangelical Free Church with Reverend Hillmore Williams and Reverend Allan Flint officiating and military rites by American Legion Post 91. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Bay Lake Cemetery in Deerwood. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 23, 2010

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Bernard Lambert Schnorenberg, 93, passed away on Aug. 22, 2010, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Bernard was born April 15, 1917, to Edward and Ann Schnorenberg at Rose Creek. Prior to being drafted, he worked at George A. Hormel Co. in Austin. He served in the U.S. Army as a Medic in the European Theatre from April 24, 1942 until his honorable discharge on October 28, 1945. His deployments included Africa, Italy, Sicily, France and Germany. He returned to work at the Hormel Co. and retired on September 28, 1979.

On April 11, 1943, Bernard Married Betty Jane Geske at Rose Creek. Upon retirement, the couple moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin., where they made their home. After 60 years of marriage, Betty preceded him in death on March 16, 2003.

Bernard is survived by one brother, Francis (Mary) Schnorenberg of Mantorville; three sisters: Lillian Sneve of Rochester; Dorothy Schulz of Austin, and Mary (Leonard) Van Den Hemel of Owatana; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Schnorenberg of Waseca and Lois Geske of St. Paul; brother -in-law, John Wallace (Stephanie) Geske of Blair, Wisconsin.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; brother, Jerome; brothers-in-law: Rudy Sneve, Arthur Geske and Wallace Soller; Donna Soller, and sisters-in-law Jackie Geske.

A private family graveside service will be held later at Forest Hill Cemetery, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Smith Funeral Chapel assissted the family with arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Sept. 23, 2010

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Marjorie Frantum, 87, died Sept. 20, 2010 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Marjorie Aleen Furman was born on August 9, 1923, the daughter of Glenn R. and Georgia (Alsup) Furman, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota. She graduated from high school and worked as a secretary at various places for 20-25 years. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Frantum on July 6, 1946. Marjorie and her husband lived in Austin and later moved to Albert Lea where they resided for many years. They moved to Rochester in the early 1990’s. Marjorie moved to Hayfield and resided at Field Crest Care Center. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea and later at Byron.

Marjorie is survived by two daughters: Patricia (Sydney) Larson, Byron; Bette Jo (Dan) Wilson, Hayfield; three grandsons, two granddaughters, and three great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2002, one brother and three sisters.

The memorial service for Marjorie Aleen Frantum will be 1p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home (501 2nd Street NW) in Hayfield with visitation one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Byron Cemetery.

Blessed be her memory.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Sept. 22, 2010

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James Robert Hunter, 56, of Austin, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 in Austin.

James was born on October 10, 1953 in Monroe, Michigan to Andrew and Sylvia (Larson) Hunter. He graduated from Austin High School and received and Bachelor’s Degree from St. Cloud State University. On June 13, 1981 he was united in marriage to Barbara Gerlach in Austin. Jim served in the United States Army. He was an accountant and a member at River Oaks Golf Club. Jim enjoyed golfing, biking, playing cards, walking, woodworking, and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hunter, Austin; children: Carl Hunter, Rochester; Amanda Hunter, Austin; and Cameron Hunter, Austin (attending Winona State University); brothers: John (Cindy), Lakeville; Paul (Jan), Waseca; David, Austin; sisters: Dorothy (Vern) Erickson, Golden Valley; Diane (Chuck) Frost, Mankato; brother-in-law, Dale Menten, Excelsior; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Sylvia Hunter; and two sisters, Sandra McAllister and Ruth Menten.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 7:30 pm wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m.. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Those attending are requested to dress with color for this Celebration of Life.

Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Sept. 22, 2010

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