Mary Electa Horton, 92, of Roseville, formerly of Austin, passed away on November 4, 2010.

Mary was born Oct. 7, 1918, at the family farm near Plainview to Tom and Caroline Hall. She attended a one room country school and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in La Crosse, Wis. with an RN degree. She loved being a nurse. In 1942, she became the World War II soldier’s bride of Bert Horton and began raising a family of five. She lived in Austin from 1953 to 1970 and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

She is survived by her children: Peter (Annette) Horton; Catherine (Bill) Morin; Mary Jane Horton and Jean (Jim) Klee; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bert; son, James; daughter-in-law, Annette; and all eight of her brothers and sisters.

She was a cherished grandmother, a dear mother, a great friend and dedicated to her Catholic faith. She will be missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday Nov. 9 at St. Odilia Catholic Church in Shoreview. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Nov. 18, 2010]

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Adeline N. Cotter, 96, a former Austin resident, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010, in Vista, California.

Adeline was born on September 11, 1914, in Austin to Rosco and Irene (Benda) Dial. She was married April 20, 1940, to Kenneth Cotter in the St. Augustine Rectory and they celebrated 56 years together. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her family was the love of her life.

She leaves to mourn her three daughters and son in law, Marlene Helsene, Fallbrook, California; Carole Finnerty, San Diego, California; and Janice and Richard Schmitz, Bonney Lake, Washington, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sister Julia Parnacott, Alma, Michigan; and sister-in-law, Grace Cotter, Austin.

She is preceded in death by husband Kenneth on April 21, 1994, infant daughter Ruth Marie, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010]

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Adeline N. (Dial) Cotter, 96

Adeline N. Cotter, age 96, a former Austin resident, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, in Vista, Calif.

Adeline was born Sept. 11, 1914, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to Rosco and Irene (Benda) Dial. She was married April 20, 1940, to Kenneth Cotter in the St. Augustine Rectory and they celebrated 56 years together. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and her family was the love of her life.

She leaves to mourn her three daughters and son in law: Marlene Helsene, Fallbrook, Calif., Carole Finnerty, San Diego, Calif. and Janice and Richard Schmitz, Bonney Lake, Wash., eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sister Julia Parnacott, Alma, Mich. and sister in law, Grace Cotter, Austin, Minn.

She is preceded in death by husband Kenneth on April 21, 1994, infant daughter Ruth Marie, her parents, two brothers and one sister.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 5 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 20, 2010

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Karen Lee Emma Johnson passed away on October 3, 2010, in Washington state.

Johnson was born in 1938 to Monroe and Freda (Meier) Roseth. She graduated from Austin High School. She was married to Robert Johnson in 1954. Johnson worked at True Value Hardware in Seattle, Washington. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader and a member of the Hope Lutheran Church. She enjoyed piano, violin, singing, skating and visiting with her great-granddaughters.

She is survived by her husband Robert Johnson, Washington; brother Charles Roseth, Minnesota; sons Steven Johnson, Washington; Robert Johnson, California; Jeffrey Johnson, Washington; adopted (grand)daughters Tiara Johnson Andress, Washington; Helen Johnson, Washington; grandsons Robert Johnson, Washington; Ronald Johnson, North Carolina; Matthew Johnson, California; great-granddaughters Amelia and Olivia Andress Washington; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents Monroe and Freda Roseth, sister Evelyn Roseth, and brothers Lawrence, Harold, Richard, and Ronald Roseth.

Drennan and Ford Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010]

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Merrill E. Chesebrough, son of Earl Chesebrough and Birdie Somerville, was born in LeRoy, Mower county, Minnesota, on March 27, 1919. He was an only child. Merrill attended public school in LeRoy, graduating in 1936. Due to his father’s illness, he worked with his mother publishing the LeRoy Independent, immediately after graduation from high school.

In May 1942, he was enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps serving during World War II until July, 1946. His service included two years in Europe. In October 1950 he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War, serving until March, 1952. He was discharged with the rank of Captain.

Chesebrough was elected Mayor or LeRoy in the fall of 1949, serving from January 1, 1950, until his recalling to active military service. Following his return from military service, he again became Mayor and continued in that office for 12 years. In 1970, he was appointed clerk-treasurer of the city of LeRoy, serving in office for 14 years; he retired Dec. 31, 1984.

When a teenager, Chesebrough united with the First Baptist Church of LeRoy, later joining the First Presbyterian Church of LeRoy. He was also a member of the LeRoy Masonic Lodge and other Masonic organizations, including: Osman Shrine Temple St. Paul, LeRoy Commercial Club, LeRoy Rod and Gun Club and the LeRoy American Legion Post No. 161.

He was associated with his mother, Mrs. Birdie Hanks, in publication of the LeRoy Independent from 1936 until the fall of 1968, when the paper was sold to Carl Cassidy of Lime Springs, Iowa.

Chesebrough was active in community affairs. In addition to 26 years as Mayor/Clerk-Treasure of LeRoy, he served as a member of the Mower County Fair Board, Mower County Mental Health Clinic, Mower County Selective Service Board, Mower County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Southeaster Minnesota Regional Development Commission (Region 10), Mower County Planning Commission and was Director of the First National Bank of LeRoy for 25 years.

He is survived by six step-brothers and sisters: Fred J. (Donna) Hanks, LeRoy; Rev. Bruce Hanks, Marble Falls, Texas; Mrs. Wayne (Marilyn) Wells, LeSueur; Mrs. Robert (Lorraine) Westfall, Dexter; Mrs. Herschel (Hildreth) Wilson, Springfield, Ohio; John Hanks, Chillicothe, Missouri; numerous cousins, step-nephews, step-nieces and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Chesebrough and Birdie Hanks; step-fathers: G. Selbin Ecklund and Howard Hanks; several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for Merrill will be held 11a.m. Saturday Nov. 20, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy with Rev Neal Solomonson officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be at the LeRoy cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

[Austin Daily Herald, Thu., Nov. 18, 2010]

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Jean Yvonne (Edison) Schaefer, 71 of McIntire, Iowa, formerly of Austin died Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar, Mitchell county, Iowa.

She was born on October 2, 1939, in Comfrey, Minnesota, to Otto and Ethel (Schroeder) Stark. After graduation from Redwood Falls High School in 1957, Jean attended Austin Vo-Tech where she trained to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She married David Edison on March 17, 1963, in Austin. They were later divorced, and she married Michael Schaefer on July 23, 1994, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

She worked for 37 and a half years at St. Olaf Hospital which is now known as Austin Medical Center, the majority of time in obstetrics. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, the Eagles Club and the Adams American Legion Auxiliary, she enjoyed knitting, spending time with her grandchildren and volunteering at many functions, including Osage Hospital and Veterans Day events.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Schaefer of McIntire, Iowa; two daughters, Jane (Robert) Rascon of Albert Lea; Amy (Mike) Stephens of Rose Creek; five grandchildren, Amanda Edison; Matthew, Luke, Jacob and Hope Stephens; two sisters, Marilyn (Paul) Elwein of Brainerd, Lynette Chapman of Cannon Falls; brother-in-law, Dwayne Anderson of Albert Lea; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, David Edison; a brother, Dennis Stark and one sister, Kathleen Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010]

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George A. Levy, Sr., 94, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010.

George was born December 29, 1915, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota to the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Krob) Levy.

He was a member of the D.A.V., Blinded Veterans Association, and Crystal K of C Council No. 3656 and was formerly active in Friendship Force and Vision Loss Resources.

George is survived by and will be dearly missed by son: George Jr. (Beverly); daughters: Adrienne (Rick) Riley and Denise Levy; grandchildren: Jason (Shannon), Michael, Erin, Robert, Patrick (Lark), and Blake (Jessica); great-grandchildren: Jade, Murphy, Kiara, Brooklyn, and Leo; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by wife, Arlene; and brother, Donald.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Margaret Mary in Golden Valley, Minn. Interment is Monday at 3 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation is today from 4 to 7 p.m. with prayer services at 5 p.m. at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 39th and W. Broadway and one hour before the Mass at the church.

Memorials are preferred to Vision Loss Resources, 1936 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 20, 2010

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On the morning of November 16, 2010, our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and brother, James (Jim) William Read, was called to rest with Christ.

Jim was born on April 19, 1923, to Martin and Inez (Long) Read in Spencer, Iowa. Jim was very active in 4-H, basketball, and was the Iowa Boys’ State representative for Arnolds Park, where he graduated and also met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Juanita Delores Reynolds.

Jim served in World War II in the Army Air Corp. When Jim got back to Iowa, he married Juanita and started farming with a brand new John Deere B and great work ethic! In 1948, Jim and Nita were the Iowa G.I. Farm Family Dickinson County Winner, for outstanding achievement in agriculture. In the spring of 1954, Jim moved his family to Austin, Minnesota, where he purchased his first farm and raised his children, Nancy, Rodney, James Sheldon, Rose, Joe Don, Roger, Maynard and Kay LaRae.

Jim took great care of his livestock and farm, and one of his greatest joys was keeping the farm in a 5-year crop rotation for 50 years. Jim was known as the area “Santa” to the neighbor children, and gifted Nita’s famous popcorn balls as he left with sleigh bells ringing. He and Nita also hosted many thrashing demonstrations for the neighbors. Jim was a member of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association, Suffolk Draft Horse Association, and treasured his faith as a “Golden” 50 plus year member of First United Methodist Church in Austin. Jim served a number of years as the Lyle Township Treasurer. He was so proud of the multiple gallon pins received as a blood donor. Jim continued his love of 4-H while assisting his grandchildren in showing the big brown cows he so loved.

Surviving this gentle man are his children: Nancy (Bill) Dvorak, Rochester, Minn.; Tech.Sgt (USAF retired) Rodney (Mary Margaret) Read, Ledbetter, Texas; Rose (Rev. Dennis) Tamke, Austin; Roger (Lori) Read, Lyle Maynard Read, Rochester; Kay LaRae (Andrew) Lynch, Kettering, Ohio; grandchildren: Chad (Angela) Tamke, Katherine Meyer, Jennifer (Nate) Bastian, Sara (Jon) Burkhart, Elizabeth (Justin) Sommerfeld, Gregory Read, Pete Dvorak (Celeste), Bethany (Kris) Folland, Claire Lynch, Patricia Lynch, and Margaret Lynch; great grandchildren: Peter Meyer, Josie Meyer, Jacob Burkhart, Hannah Burkhart, Mya Burkhart, Jazlynn Folland, Isaac Folland, McKinley Folland, Track Folland, Olivia Sommerfeld, Austin Sommerfeld, Bronson Tamke, Ethan Tamke, Tatum Dvorak and Payton Dvorak; brothers: Dave (Mary) Read, Warsaw, Ind.; Richard (Lola) Read, Lake Park, Iowa; sister: Mary (Merle) Neimann, Ankeny, Iowa; brother-in-law: Melvin Haden, Lytton, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Clara Nelson, Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Rae Dass, Lakefield, Minn., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Juanita, sons, James Sheldon and Joe Don, his sister Phyllis Haden.

He has left his children with a love of ice cream, dairy cows, reading, farm auctions, and a tremendous belief in hard work and acts of kindness.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Toschak officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemeter, near Austin. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service on Tuesday at the church.

Memorials are preferred to the First United Methodist Church or to Cedar City Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 20, 2010

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Evelyn M. (Dorn) Vollum, 90, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died November 19, 2010, at St. John’s Lutheran Home.

She was born August 1, 1920, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to Raymond “Honey” and Alice (Bendickson) Dorn. She was married in 1942 to Lt. John H. Nelson, who was killed in action in Guam during World War II. She was later married for 56 years to the late Orville M. Vollum of Albert Lea. She moved from Austin to the farm near Lerdal with Orville in 1948, and embraced the new life style. The focus of Evie’s life was always being a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother to her family and extended family. She loved the family lake home built by her parents near Elysian, Minn., where she hosted many family functions. She was a member of the East Freeborn Ladies Aid, Quilting Club and, along with Orv, helped found the Albert Lea Art Center. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by children: Don Nelson (Diane) of Valparaiso, Indiana; Charles E. Vollum of Albert Lea, and Marcia Stoos (David) of Naperville, Illinois. Four grandchildren: Jay Nelson of Breckenridge, Colorado; Drew Nelson of Brooklyn, New York; Cheyene Vollum of South Ogden, Utah and Laura Keller of Lakeville. One great-granddaughter Makenzie Keller, the recent light of her life; Sisters-In-Law: Jeanette (Robert) Mortenson of Albert Lea; Elaine (George) Reed of Annapolis, Maryland; Dr. Muriel “Mimi” Vollum of Charlotte, North Carolina; Phylis (Wilbbur) Minkel of Mankato.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald Dorn of Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel. Pastor Matthew Griggs will officiate. Friends may call from noon until the time of service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the East Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery Fund, 23758 785th Ave. Albert Lea, MN 56007.

Austin Daily Herald, 11/22/2010

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John Carlyle Howley, 85, of Austin, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Kennedy Park Care Center in Weston, Wisconsin.

John was born April 10, 1925, in Austin to Edward and Evelyn (Donnelly) Howley.

He married Donna Mae Scrabeck on Dec. 28, 1942, in Austin. She preceded him in death Oct. 2, 2010. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. John is also a retired employee of Hormel Foods.

Survivors include his children, Tuti McEwen (Jeff), Bob Howley (Kim), Jim Howley (Susan) and Sally Robson (John). Fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Dan and a sister, Georgia Ann Brewster.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. His family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 23, 2010 ]

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Irwin A. Erickson, age 99, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and formerly of the Taopi area, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at the Augustana Care Center in Minneapolis.

He was born on December 14, 1910, to Iver Erickson and Anna Severson. He grew up in the Taopi area, later moving to Minneapolis, where he retired after several decades working for the Zinsmaster Bakery. He regularly attended the The First Baptist Church in Minneapolis and enjoyed his cars. He was always quick to strike up a conversation and many referred to him as a very nice, gentle man.

Graveside services for Irwin A. Erickson will be held 1p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Taopi with Rev. Joe Haynes of the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley officiating. There will be a visitation from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy.

He is survived by nieces: Cordelia Whitney, Elaine Wiebrand, Shirley Tapp; nephews: Ray Monson, Alan Monson; many great nieces, nephews; great-great nieces and nephews and even, great-great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Iver and Anna Erickson; sisters, Blanche Whitney and Elva Monson; brothers, Sherwin Erickson and Flyod Erickson.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Augustana for ther compassionate care.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald, Wed. Nov. 24, 2010

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Margaret Eleanor Johnson, 94, died Sept. 16, 2010 in River Falls, Wisconsin. She was born in rural Mower county on July 5, 1916, to Clarke and Flora (Swering) Willson. She attended country school and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1933.

Margaret attended Minneapolis Business College and the Minneapolis School of Art. She worked for ten years at the Osterud Insurance Agency in Spring Valley.

In 1946 she married Norris E. Johnson of Lanesboro at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived in Spring Valley, Minnesota until moving to River Falls in 2003.

She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. First Congreegational Church in River Falls, and the Society of Mayflower descendants.

She is survived by her husband, Norris, daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Waldo Hagen of River Falls, grandchidlren, Katherine Hagen of Washington, D.C., and Robert Hagen of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and nieces, Marcia Willson of Eden Prairie, and Linda Willson of San Antonio, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Clarke S. Willson.

Funeral services wil be Monday, Sept. 20, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley with interment at Spring Valley Cemetery.

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Hazel Irene (Weiland) Post, 103, died at Austin Medical Center on Nov. 24, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 6, 1907 in Pleasant Valley Township near Dexter to Julius and Bertha Weiland. She grew up on a farm with her two brothers. She married Clarence O. (Red) Post on Sept. 3, 1929. They made their home in Austin where they raised a family of five children.

Hazel began her retail career at J.C. Penny Co. She then became the “go-to-gal” in the children’s department at Fantle’s for many, many years. She was the oldest member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by two sons: Robert (Clare) Post of Buffalo; Roger (Kathy) Post of Edina; three daughters: Lois Post, Sharon DeMoss, Diane (Maynard) Wolfe all of Austin; grandchildren: Paula, Perrin and Penne Post; Paige (Len) John; Jill and Julie DeMoss; Jacquenette (Richard) Dorough; Jodi (John) Dullum; Andrew (Patty) Post; Anne Post; Jason (Valerie) Post; Maren (Trent) Rutledge; step-grandchildren: Teresa (Ed) Arnold; Michael (Michelle) Wolfe; Toni (Brad) Lukes; Martin (Pamela) Wolfe; great-grandchildren: Alexandra John; Jocelyn (Troy) Vlasaty; Venessa Jorgenson; Natalie (Anthony) Leong; Melissa, Matthew and Stephanie Dullum; Gabriella, Rhiannon and Abigail Dorough; William, Christopher and Lily Post; Elizabeth Rutledge; step-grandchildren: Kaitlyn (Rob) Arnold; Seth Arnold; Aaron and Evan Roseboom; Tana, Kaycee and Bret Lukes; Simon and Nigel Wolfe; Grace and Ava Wolfe; great-great-grandchildren: Adam, Isaac and Alyssa Vlasaty; Jackson Barrientos and her 100 year old brother, Earl Weiland.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Julius and Bertha Weiland; husband, Clarence (Red) Post; brother, Arthur Weiland and step-grandaughter, Jean Wolfe.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Austin.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010

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GORDIA K. EHLERS

ROCKFORD, IOWA - Gordia K. Ehlers, 77, died on Saturday, December 30, 2000, at USA Health Care Center, Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Rockford, with the Rev. Murley Severtson officiating.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Tuesday at Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St., Rockford. Visitation will resume from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the service at the church Wednesday.

Fullerton-Schumburg Funeral Home, (641) 756-3311

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Jan. 1, 2001]

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GORDIA K. EHLERS

ROCKFORD, IOWA - Gordia K. Ehlers, 77, died Saturday (Dec. 30, 2000) at the USA Health Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Rockford with the Rev. Murley Severtson officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St. in Rockford and one hour prior to services at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to direct memorials to the Gordia Ehlers Memorial Fund.

Gordia was born April 19, 1923, the daughter of George and Genora (Olson) Erie in Ostander, Minnesota. On March 22, 1947 Gordia was united in marriage to Arnold Ehlers. A few short years following their marriage the couple made their home in Rockford.

Gordia looked forward to taking drives and going shopping with her son and daughter. She loved to watch ''As The world Turns'' on television and was very disappointed if she missed it.

Those thankful for having shared in Gordia's life include her son, Robert Ehlers, of Rockford; daughter, Linda Johnson and her husband, Gary, of Spring Valley, Minn.; three sisters, Pearl Bustad, of Grand Meadow, Minn., Arlene Skifter, of Grand Meadow, Minn., June Knode and her husband, George, of LeRoy, Minn.; two brothers, Glen Erie and his wife, Edna, of Marion, and Arlo Erie and his wife, Roseanne, of LeRoy, Minn.; four grandchildren, Nicole Beckman, Matthew Johnson, Kari Johnson, and Dana Johnson.

Mrs. Ehlers was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold; and one sister, Ione Sweetser.

Fullerton Funeral Home, (641) 756-3311.

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EHLERS, GORDIA K.
b: 19 Apr 1923
d: 30 Dec 2000 (Verified)
age: 77
res: 50468 (Rockford, Floyd, Iowa)
ssn: Minnesota 477-24-6651

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Vance Carlyle Knutson, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died on November 25, 2010 at his home.

Vance was born on November 13, 1931 in Rake, Iowa to Edward and Ella (Ulven) Knutson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949.

He married Grace Anderson on July 12, 1952 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. She preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1988. Vance also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 – 1955. He is also a retired employee of Hormel Foods, retiring in 1992 with 41 years of service. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, The Elks Club and the V.F.W.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and golf.

Survivors include two sons: Charles and Scott Knutson; grandchildren: Anna Schrader, Peter Knutson, Evan Knutson, David Knutson, Ben Knutson and Nick Knutson; great-grandchildren: Mason and Carter Schrader; A bother: Willard Knutson, Longview, Texas and a sister-in-law: Phyllis Knutson, Austin, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son Thomas and his brother Allen.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2010 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Saturday, November 27, 2010 ]

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Mark Steven Hillberg, age 56, died unexpectedly while at work, Saturday, November 20, 2010 in York, Nebraska.

He was born April 1, 1954 in Fort Riley, Kansas, to George and Dorothy (Olson) Hillberg. After graduating from Austin High School in 1972, Mark joined the Navy. He served four years on the USS Kitty Hawk.

He married Cathy Serra on Dec. 18, 1985 at First United Methodist Church in Austin, Minn. They were later divorced. Mark was employed as a nationwide truck driver.

Mr. Hillberg enjoyed talking politics and loved over-the-road trucking.

His true passions were driving a truck and having a dog named Emil.

He is survived by his mother: Dorothy (Wayne) Allore, Austin, Minn.; sisters: Sherri Erickson, Austin, Minn. and Sara Hillberg, St. Paul, Minn.; brothers: Lon Hillberg and George (Kimberley) Hillberg, both of Austin, Minn.; niece: Stephanie Erickson, Austin, Minn.; nephews: Mark Erickson and Dominic Hillberg, both of Austin, Minn.; grandniece: Lillian Lange Erickson, Austin, Minn. and his beloved dog Emil.

He was preceded in death by his father, George.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday Dec. 3, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be one hour before the service on December 3, 2010 at the funeral home. Military rites will be performed by the American Legion Post 91. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the family.

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

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Saturday, November 27, 2010 ]

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Robert Eugene Olson, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, November 26, at the Austin Medical Center.

Robert was born on March 23, 1929 in Austin, the son of Sam and Anna (Westra) Olson. He attended Austin High School. Robert was married to Barbara Jean Yocom on November 2, 1962 in Austin.

Prior to his retirement Bob worked at the Holiday Inn and the Weyerhaeuser Company. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed drawing, playing cards and was an avid sports fan. For the past several years he has resided at St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin.

He is survived by his wife: Barbara Olson, Austin, Minnesota; daughters: Valerie Schewe, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; Carol Gusa, Commerce City, Colorado; son: Curtis Olson, Austin, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; aunt, Alice Westra, Austin, Minnesota.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Connie Johnson and a brother Kenneth Olson.

A private family service will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Saturday, November 27, 2010 ]

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Adrian C. Tinderholt, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls and formerly of Austin, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at the PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

He was born October 2, 1916, in Lac Qui Parle County, the son of Martin and Sophie (Evenson) Tinderholt. He attended rural elementary school, graduating from Dawson High School in 1933. He graduated from Augsburg College in Minneapolis in 1938.

On November 9, 1941, he married Eleanor Leyk in Minneapolis. He was employed by the Freeborn National Bank of Albert Lea in 1939. He transferred to the First National Bank of Austin in 1948, where he was the cashier and comptroller, retiring in 1978.

Adrian was in the U. S. Army during World War II, serving with the 99th Infantry Division in Europe. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star.

He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway, both in Austin.

He is survived by his son, Cecil (Linda) Tinderholt of Northwood, N.D.; a daughter, Adrianne (Wayne) Miller of Fergus Falls; four granddaughters: Kolby, Tracy, Jennifer, and Stefanie; two great-granddaughters: Alexandra and Hannah and one great-grandson, Nicholas.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, and one brother, LeRoy.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at the PioneerCare Chapel in Fergus Falls with Chaplain Harry Olson officiating. Interment will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Baxter Township of Lac Qui Parle County. Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Nov. 30, 2010]

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Diane Annette Hertle, 69, died Saturday morning, November 27, 2010, at her home in Austin.

Diane Annette DeVaney was born April 18, 1941, to Emmett and Helen (Pappas) DeVaney in Austin. She attended Austin public schools, graduating in 1959. Diane married Clinton Hertle on Sept. 18, 1976, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

She worked at the Hormel Office until her retirement in 1994. Diane enjoyed her years at Lake Pepin with her family and friends as well as wintering in Carlsbad, Calif. She enjoyed talking on the phone, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with her numerous friends and family.

She is survived by her husband, Clinton of Austin; sons: Jon Nack, Austin, Texas; Jerry Nack, Richfield and Bob (Michelle) Nack, Austin; step-daughters: Sherry (Bill) Maloney, Chanhassen and Lori (Rich) Carlson, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers: Stanley (Velva) DeVaney, Flint, Mich. and Jeffrey DeVaney, Baxter; mother-in-law, Evelyn Hertle, Austin and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Helen DeVaney.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Crane Community Chapel with Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, Nov. 29, 2010]

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Alberta (Hangge) Gavin, 79, of Austin, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

Berta lived in Austin all of her life attending Queen of Angels grade school and Pacelli (then St. Augustine) High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Vernon Gavin, and they were happily married for 49 years. An active member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, she served as Funeral Coordinator for a number of years and was involved in many of the activities with the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.

Survivors include her children, Larry Gavin and wife Patricia, Lisa Gavin-Cruse and husband Virgil, Patrick Gavin; grandchildren, Fergus Gavin, Isaiah Cruse, Annalisa Cruse and Vernon Gavin; brother, Edward Hangge and wife Virginia; sisters, Lucille Cress and Anne Grund.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon on April 24, 2003; three brothers and one sister.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 9:00 am on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Nov. 30, 2010]

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Leslie Lawrence “Les” Hansen, 90, of Rice Lake, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at Rice Lake Concalescent Center.

He was born Dec. 7, 1919, in Alden to Julius and Lila (Baker) Hansen. He grew up in Alden and later moved to Albert Lea. He married Delores Fredrickson in Richmond, Calif. in Nov. of 1943.

He worked at Kaiser Shipyard in Richmond, Calif for one year, then worked for Hormel in Austin until his retirement in 1981. They moved to Rice Lake in 1982.

He is survived by his wife, Delores of Rice Lake; children: Larry Hansen of Rice Lake; Jack Hansen of Rice Lake; Curt (Mona) Hansen of Austin; Bill (Betty) Hansen of Austin; Kathy Hansen (Jim Grosskreutz) of Rice Lake; 10 grandchildren: Tyanne, Tonya, Trisha, Nain, Lara, Tim, Tony, Trevor, Troy and Jill; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Weltzen of Macgregor; brother, Gerold (Doris) Hansen of Albert Lea; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle and granddaughter, Julie.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at Skinner Funeral Home in Rice Lake, Wisc. Interment was at Swedish Cemetery also in Rice Lake.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Nov. 30, 2010]

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Clayton F. Kearns, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Saturday November 27, 2010.

Clayton Francis Kearns was born March 25, 1924, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Clifford F. and Sadie (Dahl) Kearns. He attended country school and Austin High School.

Clayton was married to Maxine D. Kraushaar on November 30, 1947, at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church, rural Freeborn County. They farmed south of Oakland for 29 years.

In retirement the Kearns moved to Austin, where he was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and the Mower County Senior Center. Out in the country, Clayton was called the “Community Ambassador”. He liked to help people, especially, his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and playing cards.

Clayton is survived by his wife, Maxine Kearns, Austin; children: Dorothy (Jim) Read, Rochester; Linda (Jake) Jacobson, Oostburg; Wayne (Violet) Kearns, Byron; Shari (Steve) Mason, Austin; Kathy (Joe) Gray, Austin; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and sister, Janice Slack, Oakland.

Clayton was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 1, 2010, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Dan Kahl officiating. There will be visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Wednesday morning. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Our Saviors Lutheran Building Fund or to the donor’s choice. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., Nov. 30, 2010]

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Birth: Feb. 12, 1897
Death: Mar. 24, 1970

MRS. RAY MCGONIGLE

Mrs. Ray McGonigle, 73, died this morning at Sacred Heart Hospice.

She resided on Rt. 1, Austin, and is survived by her husband; three sons: Ronald of Chula Vista, Calif., Arlo and Cecil of Austin; ten grandchildren; and a brother, Harvey Holt, Des Moines.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Worlein Funeral Home.

Austin (Minn.) Herald – March 24, 1970 Page 7

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Funeral services for Mrs. Ray McGonigle, Rt. 1, Austin, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Crane Community Chapel, Rev. Joe Matt officiating. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Gardens, rural Austin, Minnesota.

Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Austin (Minn.) Herald – March 25, 1970 Page 8

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Ray Elwin McGonigle

Birth: Nov. 28, 1893
Death: Feb. 21, 1993

AUSTIN, MINNESOTA -- Ray Elwin McGonigle, 99, of Burr Oak Manor in Austin and formerly of 1005 Eighth Ave. N.E., died Sunday afternoon (Feb. 21, 1993) at the nursing home.

Born November 28, 1893, in Hamilton County, Iowa, he grew up there and attended schools in the Jewell area. On February 22, 1917, he married Eunice Almeda Holt and they lived at Jewell, Titonka, Webster City and Eagle Grove, Iowa, before moving to Austin in 1940. His wife died March 24, 1970. He was a former Hormel Foods Corp. employee.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald of Chula Vista, Calif., and Arlo and Cecil, both of Austin; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Leota Johnson of Bancroft, Iowa, and Valetta (Mrs. Leonard) Jones of Winner, S.D. Five sisters and six brothers preceded him in death.

The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Crane Community Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Joe Matt officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and an hour before the service at the church.

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Vivian Richards, 101, passed away November 17, 2010, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.

Vivian Marie Richards was born March 27, 1909, in Eastern Township, Otter Tail County, the tenth child of Swedish immigrants, Andrew and Anna (Peterson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie.

Vivian graduated from Parkers Prairie High School in 1926 and after graduating from St. Cloud Teachers College, she taught school for five years in Faribault.

On July 9, 1934, she was united in marriage to Roy Richards. They resided in Austin where they owned and operated a grocery store. Roy passed away in 1973. Vivian moved to Alexandria, in 1983, to be close to family. She was an active member at Calvary Lutheran Church and a volunteer at Knute Nelson. In 2003, she became a resident at Knute Nelson. She was known by longtime friends as “Babe” and by her nieces and nephews as “Auntie Babe.”

Playing bridge was a favorite past-time of Vivian’s. She also enjoyed needlepoint, knitting and baking Swedish pastries and breads. Enjoying baseball and football, she closely followed the Twins and Vikings. During her retirement she enjoyed traveling, including, visits to Hawaii, Scandinavian countries and Israel.

Vivian is survived by nieces: Frances K. Ousley and Donna Sigfrid; nephews: Merton “Bud” (Irene) Johnson, Russell (Sally) Kiker, Gene Sigfrid, Robert Sigfrid and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at II a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Pastor John Martinson will be officiating. Organist will be Becky Worley. Interment will be in the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery near Parkers Prairie. Pallbearers will be Andrew Jacobson, Joshua Jacobson, John Narum, Drew Schwab, Matthew Schwab, and Garrett Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Al Stephani, Merton “Bud” Johnson and Russell Kiker.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Dec. 1, 2010]

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Erwin Junior “Red” Larson, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday morning, November 29, 2010, at Albert Lea Medical Center.

Erwin LarsonHe was born December 10, 1930, in Radcliffe, Iowa, the eighth child of Erwin and Alice (Lunning) Larson. The family moved to Hayward, where they purchased a farm in 1936. Erwin attended schools in Hayward and Albert Lea, graduating in 1949 from Albert Lea High School.

He married Ruth Sorlien on February 28, 1953, at Oakland Lutheran Church. Erwin, commonly known as “Red,” farmed with his dad until 1966. Red and his family moved into the village of Hayward where he operated the Amoco bulk oil and gas business. In 1969, they moved to Albert Lea and Red managed the Amoco Farm Center. They re-located to Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 1979, where he managed an LP business until 1982. From there they went to Austin to manage a farm plant until his retirement in 1992.

A member of Hayward Lutheran Church, Red was an avid fisherman and hunter, liked to play golf, travel, landscape the four-acre lawn and work with anything in mechanics or carpentry as a hobby. He never said a cross word. He was always encouraging and lived by what he believed.

“Red” is survived by his wife, Ruth of Austin; son, Jeffrey (Arlene) Larson of Evansville, Wisc.; daughters: Jodie Larson of Riverton, Wyoming; Maren (Raymond) Jones of Pt. Kembla, NSW, Australia; Teresa (Bill) Kuntz of Sigourney, Iowa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille (Bill) Stephenson of Denver, Colo.; brother, Daryl (Patricia) Larson of Marshfield, Wisc.; sister-in-law, Lucille Larson of Albert Lea and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Everett, Luverne, Jewel and Curtis and sisters, Ethel and Doris.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at Hayward Lutheran Church with Pastor Katie Fick officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Hayward Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Dec. 1, 2010]

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Patricia Joan Gilbert, 72, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Grand Meadow Healthcare Center, Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota.

She is survived by Betty D. Koenigs of Grand Meadow, Gloria Gilbert of Austin, and several nieces and nephews.

Her body has been donated to the Mayo Clinic for cancer research.

There will be no funeral arrangements.

She will be greatly missed.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Dec. 1, 2010]

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Mae I. Gieske, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her residence on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec, 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Organist will be Janet Gilbertson and soloist will be the Rev. Dan Kahl. Visitation: Visitation will be on Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Mae I. Gieske, 87, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died at her home on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Mae was born on May 12, 1923, in Decorah, Iowa to Arthur and Louise (Barth) Kraby. She attended rural school in the Decorah area and at the age of 18, moved to Austin.

Mae married Walter DuBois Gieske on Oct. 5, 1947, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

Mae was a homemaker all of her life, but also worked and volunteered at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin and had been active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts during her children’s scouting years. She was a charter member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin and had been active in many church groups. Mae enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, reading and was a kind and caring friend to all. And above all, she deeply loved her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mae is survived by her children: Mary (James) LaRock, Kasson; John (Faye) Gieske, Prattville, Alabama; daughter-in-law, Rev. E. Marlene Pankonin Gieske, Onalaska, Wisc.; grandchildren: Jenna LaRock, Rochester; Jason (Melissa) LaRock, Kasson; Erik LaRock, Austin and Elizabeth Gieske, Mobile, Alabama; great-grandchildren: Peter, Madison, Melia, and David LaRock; brother, Duwayne (Betty) Kraby, the Villages, Florida; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter in 1994, son, David in 2008; two sisters and a brother.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Organist will be Janet Gilbertson and soloist will be the Reverend Dan Kahl. Visitation will be on Thursday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday one hour before the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jason LaRock, Erik LaRock, Doug Braaten, Terry Diggins, Kurt Potach, and Jack Erwin.

Memorials are preferred to Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Dec. 2, 2010

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Kimberly Ann (Sessions) Cassidy, 56, of Glendale, Arizona, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at her home following a brief illness on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010.

Kimberly was born on September 15, 1954 to Hal and Marian Sessions, in Austin. Kimberly grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High School as well as Riverland Community College, formerly the Junior College.

On October 17, 1975, Kimberly married her high-school sweetheart, Michael Cassidy, in the former First Christian Church in Rochester. Together, they enjoyed 37 years of marriage and raised two children: Jacob and Cassidy.

Kimberly is survived by her husband, Michael Cassidy; son, Jacob Cassidy, daughter, Andrea Cassidy-Cabella; three grandchildren; mother and step-father, Marian and Ron Devlin of Austin; sister, Lindsay (Gary) Schulz and family of Arlee, Mont. and brother, Cory Sessions and family of Farmington.

Kimberly is preceded in death by her father, Hal Sessions.

Services will be held at Valley Christian Church in Glendale, Arizona.

Time will heal the sadness we now feel, but our memories will last forever.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Dec. 1, 2010]

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D. William “Bill” Lage, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Bill was born on December 3, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, to David Peter and Ella Margaret (Paulsen) Lage. He graduated from Central High School. On March 30, 1948, he married Marilyn Emily Schonlau in Omaha.

Bill served in the United States Air Corps as a B-17 pilot, stationed in Foggia, Italy.

Bill taught Industrial Arts (Sheet Metal) and Drivers Education at Austin High School for 30 years, and Sheet Metal Apprenticeships for adults for 30 years. He was a member of the Austin Model Airplane Club, the Austin Country Club, Adults with Special Needs and ROAR. Bill was an avid golfer, built and flew RC model airplanes, made stained glass lamps and furniture. Above all, Bill was a devoted family man.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Schonlau) Lage, Austin; children: Barbara (Jack) Butorac, Louisville, Ky; Patty (Tim) Lage-Hiltz, Falmouth, Maine; Kristine (Dave) Wedl, Caledonia; Katharine (Terry) Mach, Rochester; David (Nancy) Lage, St. Paul; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Ella Lage; brothers, Bob and David; sister, Betty and twin-sister, Darlene, all of Omaha, NE.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. wake serivce on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 pm. Military rites will be by American Legion Post #91.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Dec. 2, 2010

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Thanh H. Nguyen, 51, died peacefully at his home in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, on November 29, 2010.

He was born November 15, 1959 in My Tho, Vietnam where he grew up. He moved to Austin in 1975 where he attended Riverland College for two years, receiving his degree in auto mechanics. He married Hoi Nguyen in Nov. 1981. The couple owned and operated King Garden, China Wok and Golden Hoagie Restaurants. He also worked at HyVee for five years. He worked in sanitation at Hormel Foods, Corp. Thanh enjoyed spending time with friends and family, singing Karaoke and watching Vikings games.

He is survived by his wife, Hoi of Austin; daughter, Brenda Nguyen of Florida; son, Brian Nguyen of Florida; mother, Hiep Nguyen; a brother and three sisters in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Friends may greet the family from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment is at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Dec. 2, 2010

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Don Brick, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea.

Don was born September 13, 1928, in Owatonna to Frederick and Catherine (Nolan) Brick. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1946. Don enlisted in the Army, but broke his back in a car accident while he was at basic training. By 1950, he had his Mortuary Science Degree. In 1952, he returned to Owatonna to work with his dad who was a mortician. In 1954, Don and his brother, Bill, lost their father and became co-owners of Brick Funeral and Furniture Store.

On September 7, 1957, Don was united in marriage to Arlene Teigen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owatonna. By 1970, Don and Arlene were parents of three boys and one girl.

Don found it wise to own his own business. During that time, he moved his family to Austin after learning that the Meier Wolf Furniture Store was for sale because of the owner’s retirement. When his middle son, Steve, graduated from high school in 1980, he wanted to work with his dad in the furniture business. In 1986, Don bought the Herberger Department Store in Albert Lea. John, his oldest son, came back from working in Los Angeles to manage the new Brick Furniture Store. His youngest son, Matt, left college to work with his brother. In 1992, Don again negotiated to buy the Damon Department store in Mason City, Iowa. A year later, it too, became Brick’s Furniture Store managed by his youngest son, Matt.

Don enjoyed golf, tennis, playing cards, fishing, some hunting and traveling to many interesting places. When he no longer could do these things, his store, which was his love and his life, became his hobby too.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene, of Austin; daughter, Mary (Phil) Ralphs of Las Vegas, Nev,; sons: John (Kari) Brick of Albert Lea; Steve (Nancy) Brick of Austin; Matt (Tara) Brick of Mason City, Iowa; grandchildren: Gavin Brick, Megan Ralphs, Erin Brick, Paige Brick, Max Brick, Scott Dahl, Travis Brick and Rylei Brick.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service on Monday.

Don has donated his body to Mayo Medical Science.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Dec. 2, 2010

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Vernon D. “Chub” Iverson, 83, of LeRoy died Friday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

He was born April 14, 1927 in Austin, to John Iverson and Lillie Swenson Iverson. He attended LeRoy school through the eighth grade and then began his farming career with his father. He was united in marriage to Darlo Wickstrom on June 22, 1951, in Bowling Green, Ohio. They lived and farmed in LeRoy until moving to Alaska for Chub’s military assignment in 1954. They returned to LeRoy to resume farming 19 months later. In 1967, they moved to the Iverson farm southwest of LeRoy. Chub enjoyed horses and horseback riding, raising Angus cattle, farming, and his family and friends. He was a member of the Angus Association, the LeRoy Saddle Club and the First National Bank Board. He notably served on the LeRoy Co-Op board for 26 years, acting as Chairman for many of those years.

He is survived by three daughters, Deb Iverson of LeRoy; Pam (John) Koster of Rochester, and Colette (Bill) Miles of LeRoy; four grandchildren, Jessica and Jenna Meyer and Lauren and Clayton Koster, step-grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Elizabeth and Thomas Miles and a step great-granddaughter Ella, one brother-in-law, Elnathan Anderson of Buffalo, Ill.; three nephews, Nathan, Tim and David Anderson and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Darlo on June 4, 2009, a sister Marlys and a sister in infancy.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at the LeRoy Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev Elaine Siemsen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and one hour prior to the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Dec. 6, 2010]

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Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed from this temporary home into eternal life with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on Nov. 30.

Preceded in death by her husband Samuel, sons Gerry and Patrick. Survived by her children, Samuel (Nadine), Stephen (Linda), Sheila (Dave Donahue), and Timothy (Susie), 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Her family extends a warm thank you to the caring staff at Sacred Heart Home Health Care and Prairie Manor Care Center. As Dorothy requested, a private service in her honor was held at Mayer Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Fort Snelling Memorial Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Meals on Wheels or SEMCAC Meals of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Dec. 6, 2010]

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Chase Randall Miller, 25, of Austin, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chase was born June 6, 1985, in Williston, North Dakota to Randy Miller and Janet (Grad) Sunderman. He attended Catholic schools and graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin, Minnesota.

Chase was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis several hours after his birth. Even though he had many health challenges, he believed in enjoying life to the fullest. His spirit and smile could not be broken. Chase especially loved the outdoors, anything from snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, to camping and boating. He enjoyed spending his time with the love of his life, Susie. He loved his dogs Zena and Davis and they brought him much joy. He will be truly missed by all of his family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Janet and Larry Sunderman, Austin, Randy and Jenny Miller, Gillette, WY; his one true love, Susie Strack, Austin; one brother, Lucas Sunderman, Austin; sisters, Jennifer (Shawn) Hight, Gillette, Wyo., Shelby Miller (T.J. Austin), Gillette, Wyo., Paige Sunderman, Austin, MN; nephew, Caden Hight, Gillette, Wyo.; niece, Avery Hight, Gillette, Wyo.; grandparents, Rose and Al Grossman, Minot, N.D., Bob Walstad, Ambrose, N.D., Joe Sunderman, Austin, MN, Betty and Al “Skin” Collins, Pine Haven, Wyo.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Claudia Walstad and maternal grandfather, Patrick Grad.

A prayer service will be held 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Friends may call from 3 p.m. through the time of the service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Harvey, North Dakota and interment will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010]

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