Cheryl Jeanne (Lundene) Miller, age 58 of Duluth, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at St. Mary’s Essentia Health, Duluth after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on February 19, 1952 in Austin to Curtis and Maxine (Exe) Lundene. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Cheryl graduated from Austin High School in 1970 and then earned her AA degree from Austin Community College in 1972.

On September 1, 1973, she married Dennis Neil Miller at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. They later divorced. Cheryl lived in many places including, Grand Meadow, Minn. and Duluth, Minnesota as well as Ashland, Ken. and Woodbridge, Va. She operated a home daycare in the many places that she lived. She returned to Duluth in 2004, where she was employed by United Health Care as a Claims Processor. Her hobbies included crafts, sewing, puzzles, and camping.

Survivors include her three children: Jennifer (Brett) Hoglund of Hermantown, Minnesota, Sarah (Kyle) Maher and Neil Miller, Duluth; four grandchildren: Bronson and Josephine Hoglund and Danica and Kurtis Maher; her mother Maxine Lundene, Austin; sisters: DeAnn Lundene of Onalaska, Wisconsin and Renae Lundene of Rochester, Minn.; former husband: Dennis Miller, Lyle, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis on Sept. 18, 1990 and her grandparents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Glennys Knutson officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, 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., Jan. 1, 2011]

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Ruth M. Mitchell, 87, passed away at her home in Sacramento, Calif. on December 11, 2010.

Ruth graduated from Austin High School. She was co-owner of Mitchell’s Tavern. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading and spending time with family and friends.

She joins her husband Joseph ‘Percy’ Mitchell, parents Roy and Hazel, sisters Lola and Marion in peace. She is lovingly remembered by her children and family; William ‘Bill’ (Billie), Jo Ann (Richard), Michael (Susan) and Kaye (David); grandchildren Tim, Ariele, Amy and Ben; great-granddaughter Abby; brother Don, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 21, 2010

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Birth: Jan. 31, 1918
Death: Dec. 19, 1938

MRS. HARRY SCHNEIDER

LaVonne Lena Bly, the daughter of Alva and Anna Bly, age 20 years and 10½ months, was born in Cresco, Iowa, on January 31, 1918. She was united in marriage to Harry H. Schneider, in Austin, on January 11, 1936. To this union one child, David Henry, was born. Mrs. Schneider had resided and spent most of her life in and near Austin, where she was very well and favorably known.

She leaves besides her husband and son to mourn her passing, her father and mother; six sisters, Mrs. Herbert Spreckles, Mrs. Douglas Burk, Mrs. Conrad Emery, Mrs. Walter Ferguson, the Misses Arlena and Maxine Bly and one brother, Alvin Bly. Besides these members of her immediate family she will be greatly missed by other relatives and a host of friends, who have known and loved her. She has been a member of the United Brethren church, since January 1936.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Schutte funeral home, the Rev. Paul W. McFarland of the United Brethern church officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald ]

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Birth: Nov. 23, 1890
Death: Jul. 20, 1956

Mrs. Alvia Bly, 65, Mason City, died Friday noon at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. A former resident of Austin, she moved to Mason City from Eugene, Ore., four months ago.

Surviving are her husband; a son, Alvin of Albert Lea; six daughters, Mrs. Herbert Spreckles, Couderay, Wisconsin, Mrs. Douglas Burk, Eugene, Mrs. Conrad Emery, Decorah, Iowa, Mrs. Walter Ferguson, Mrs. William Cowan, Mrs. Emil Laack Sr., Austin; a brother, Carl Lang, Mason City; four sisters, Mrs. LaVon Duclos, Mrs. Ernest Bischoff, Mr. Fred Stark, Austin, and Mrs. Timothy Lynch, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Austin, Minnesota]

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Birth: Jun. 18, 1887
Death: Jan. 23, 1981

1887 Alvia E. Bly 1981

Alvia Earl Bly was born June 18, 1887 in Cresco, Iowa. He attended public schools in Cresco. Alvia Bly married Anna Lang, Nov. 1, 1909. The young couple lived in Cresco several years, then moved to Preston, Minn., and eventually to Austin. Mr. Bly worked at various occupations in Austin, including a period of employment with Geo. A. Hormel & Co. Subsequently, he moved to California, worked at Lockheed Aircraft Corp., and then he moved to Oregon where he worked as a sawmill operator. He returned to the Midwest, settling first in Mason City and finally settling in Austin about 15 years ago.

He lived by himself until a year ago in October, moved to the Norstrude Nursing Home, Albert Lea, became a resident in an Austin boarding house, and finally took up residence in the Comfort Care Nursing Home in Austin. He enjoyed participating in the Party Line radio program. He was in fairly good health for his age, but Friday, Jan. 23, 1981, he had a heart attack and passed away between 3 and 4 a.m.

He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Alice) Spreckles, Couderay, Wisconsin, Mrs. Douglas (Evelyn) Burk, Prineville, Oregon, Mrs. Conrad (Beulah) Emery, Mrs. June Ferguson, Mrs. Wayne (Arlene) Tabor, Mrs. Emil (Maxine) Laack Sr., Austin; one son, Alvin Bly, Austin; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna and one daughter, LaVonne.

Alvia Earl Bly reached an age of 93 years, 7 months, 5 days. May he rest in peace.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Austin, MN]

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Birth: Jun. 17, 1858
Death: Sep. 17, 1926

JOHN F. LANG DEAD

Fails to Recover
From Shock Suffered
By Fracture of Leg

John F. Lang, 68 years of age, died yesterday morning at 3:29 at St. Olaf Hospital where he had been since Sunday. He had suffered from myrocarditis and hardening of the arteries and died of exhaustion. About two months ago he suffered a broken leg and at that time was confined to the hospital for three weeks, but he never fully recovered from the shock.

The deceased was born in Germany on June 17, 1858, and at the age of twenty-one years came to America and for the past several years has made his home in Austin. He was employed at the Hormel plant until his failing strength forced him to retire from active labor.

Besides his wife, five daughters and two sons survive. They are: Mrs. Frank Pokornik, Mrs. Fred Stark, Mrs. Alby Bly and Mrs. Tony Duclos of Austin, Mrs. Ernest Bischoff of Cannon Falls and Walter and Carl Lang of this city. Funeral Services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the home, 610 North Center Street and at 3:00 o'clock

From St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Henry Noss officiating.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Austin, MN]

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Birth: Jan. 6, 1870
Death: Dec. 4, 1934

Mrs. Lena Lang, 619 Center Street, passed away at 7:00 o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Fitch. She had been in failing health since July 6.

Mrs. Lang was born in Russia and came to the United States with her parents when she was eleven years old. They located in Fillmore County. In the year 1888 she was united in marriage to John F. Lang, who preceded her in death September 17, 1926.

Thirteen children were born to Mr. And Mrs. Lang, six of whom preceded their mother in death. The seven children surviving are: Mrs. Anna Bly and Mrs. Tony Duclos of Austin; Walter Lang of Rochester; Mrs. Ernest Bischoff of Red Wing and Mrs. Fred Stark, Mrs. Arthur Fitch and Carl Lang of Austin. Also surviving are twenty-one grandchildren and one great grandchild and two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Ira Fawver of Spring Valley, Mrs. John Benke of Preston, Ed Lex of Chatfield, August Lex of Portland Ore., and William Lex of Beedsport, Ore., One sister Mrs. S. Rathburn of Spring Valley and one brother, Fred Lex, of Spring Valley preceded her in death.

Mrs. Lang was a kind and loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tony Duclos, 500 South Main Street, and 2:20 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, the Rev. Henry Noss officiating. The body was placed in the vault at Oakwood Cemetery.

Those from away who came to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Fred Lex and son, Spring Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lex, Chatfield; Mr. And Mrs. Henry Rathburn, Mr. And Mrs. Dumont, Spring Valley; Mr. And Mrs. Herman Lang and son, Harmony; Mr. And Mrs. Ernst Bischoff, Red Wing; Mr. And Mrs. Walter Lang, Rochester. Her sisters were unable to attend the funeral due to illness.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Austin, MN]

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Funeral Notice: Wilbur Donald Jones, 86

Wilbur Donald Jones, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Meadow Manor Care Center in Grand Meadow, Mower county, Minnesota.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2010, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, December 24, 2010 ]

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Wilbur Donald Jones, 86, of Austin, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Meadow Manor Care Center in Grand Meadow.

Wilbur was born July 1, 1924, in LeRoy, to Curtis and Margaret (Hansen) Jones. On May 15, 1942, he was united in marriage to Margaret Pace in Austin. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1999. Wilbur was a retired employee of Hormel Foods, having worked there for 42 years. He was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Cedar River Archery Club, the Austin Camera Club, and the Knights of Columbus.

Wilbur enjoyed fishing, hunting, photography, archery, woodworking, pool (billiards), and square dancing.

He is survived by two children, Sherry (John) Grant and Roy (Diane) Jones, both of Austin; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Peterson and Margaret George, both of Grand Meadow.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward; sister, Emma and great-granddaughter, Brooke.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thursday, December 23, 2010 ]

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DIED -- Mrs. Susan Dodge Palmeter, wife of William O. Palmeter of Red Rock died Wednesday of congestion of the lungs, aged 67 years. She was an old resident and was widely known.

The funeral was held on Sunday, the services conducted by Rev. C. Belden.

She was born in Horton, Kings county, Nova Scotia, on October 10, 1819. She was converted at the age of 17, uniting with the Baptist church, and she was a faithful member of that denomination through life.

July 27, 1842, she was married. In June 1850, Mr. and Mrs. Palmeter and their four children, emigrated to Columbus, Columbia county, Wisconsin, where they remained for six years. June 26th, 1856, they came to their present location in Mower county, Minnesota, where they have since resided.

One child, Martha, died on January 4, 1877.

Four children are living. Mrs. Palmeter was very industrious, sympathetic and benevolent, and her death is deeply lamented by all who knew her.

An untimely death so often follows neglect of a slight cough or cold. If Taylor's Cherokee remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein is taken in time it will prevent any evil results. It cures coughs, colds and consumption. Sold by Dorr & Wold and Mills & Johnson. **

[ The Mower County Transcript, Wed., 3-24-1886, page-3, col.-3 ]

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DIED.

Palmeter.

At his home in Red Rock, Friday morning, November 30, 1894, William O. Palmeter, aged 79 years.

He was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, on January 16, 1816. He lived in that vicinity until he removed to Columbus, Wisconsin, in 1850. He took up his claim west of Brownsdale on June 27, 1856 and has since resided there. His wife died on March 17, 1886.

He was one of the earliest settlers in this vicinity and was well known by all the older inhabitants. Four children are living: Nathan N. Palmeter, living on the old homestead; Mrs. Eunice Woodward, of Brownsdale; Noah R. Palmeter, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and John E. Palmeter of Havelock, Nebraska.

Services were held at the residence yesterday noon by Rev. C. Belden, of Austin, and there was a very large attendance of friends. The deceased was a Christian man for about forty years, and sleeps the sleep of the just.

[ The Mower County Transcript, Wed., 12-05-1894, page-3, col.-2 ]

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Micah Norman Kennedy, was stillborn, on December 17, 2010 at Austin Medical Center.

Survivors include his parents, Joel Edward and Rachel Jean (Pearson) Kennedy of Austin; maternal grandparents, David and Rebecca Pearson of Austin; paternal grandparents, Daniel and Margie Kennedy, paternal great-grandparents, Dale and Mary Lorraine Kennedy and Marjorie Hills, all of Des Moines, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Sarah (Ujae) Kang of Minneapolis; Bethany (Brian) Spinler of Hollandale; Esther Pearson of Plymouth; Kerry Kennedy of West Des Moines, Iowa; Katie Kennedy of Ames, Iowa; Kristen Kennedy of St. Louis, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Norman and Eleanor Pearson, Carroll and Mildred Main; paternal great-grandfather, Edward F. Hills.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 at Grace Baptist Church in Austin with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Visitation is one half hour prior to the service. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, in charge of arrangements. Interment is at Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery, rural Austin.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010]

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Georgia P. Block, 96, of Austin, died on Christmas morning, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie.

She was born Aug. 3, 1914, in Mankato to John and Mary (Wineberger) Ruhland. She married Clifford W. Block; he preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1981.

She is survived by her children, William (Bernadette) Block and Linda (Carl) Shoden of Austin; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford and fifteen siblings.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at Crane Community Chapel with Pastor Colleen Hoeft officiating. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery. Mayer Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Georgia Phyllis Block, 96, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died on Christmas Day at the Prairie Manor Care Center.

Block was born August 3, 1914, in Mankato to John and Mary (Wineberger) Ruhland. She married Clifford William Block on April 23, 1934, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her son, William (Bernadette); daughter, Linda (Carl) Shoden, five grandchildren, Mike (Wendy) Brandt, of Austin; Joel (Carla) Cecil, Austin; John Shoden, of Austin; Barry (Robin) Brooks, of Tallahassee, Florida; Mike (Katie) Block, of Apple Valley, nine great grandchildren.

A funeral will be [sic] held Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Crane Community Chapel. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Dec. 30, 2010

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Millard Everett “Red” Paulson, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010, in Belle Plaine, Minnesota with his family by his side.

Millard was born on June 28, 1920 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Edwin and Mabel (Erickson) Paulson. He was raised on a farm in the Lenora, Minnesota area. He attended country school through 8th grade, when he stayed home to help on the family farm. In October 1941, he was called to serve his country, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe, earning a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. After returning home, he moved to Austin, Minnesota to work at Hormel as a meatpacker for 37 years. There he met and later married Marcella “Marc” Stender from Wykoff on September 24, 1949 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota.

Last year they celebrated their 60th anniversary. They cherished each others company. Red enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling, woodworking, listening to the Twins, and fishing at Lake Mille Lacs. During their retirement years he worked at Usems and spent time in Arizona over the winter months. He was a special “Uncle” who will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Survivors include one brother Fred of Rochester, Minnesota; two sisters, Barb Becker of Stillwater, Minnesota, and Marie Johnson of Oroville, California; one sister-in-law Mildred Danielson of Burr Oak, Iowa; many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marcella, his parents Edwin and Mabel, three brothers Donald, Lyle, and Clifton; two sisters Alvina Kenyon and Mavis Wrycza.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 30, 2010 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday December 29, 2010 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Memorials are preferred to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin and the American Legion Post 91.

The family would like to express special thanks to the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine for the excellent care provided to Millard.

[ Worlein Funeral Home obituary -- 12/30/2010 -- http://www.worlein.com/ ]

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Arnel Albert Nagele, 90, died Saturday, December 18, at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was born on February. 17, 1920, on the farm west of LeRoy, Minnesota, to Arthur and Martha (Reetz) Nagele. He was baptized at West LeRoy Lutheran Church and was a member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church. He attended a country school just 1.5 miles north of his home through the eighth grade. Arnel was always a farmer. He went into the army on Jan. 13, 1942, at Fort Snelling and then on to the Aleutian Islands. He was a cannoneer there, manning the big guns. He also trained at Washington, California and Texas until his honorary discharge on Nov. 26, 1944. He returned to the Nagele farm and then worked at the John Deere Tractor Plant in Waterloo, Iowa. He knew then that the manufacturing job was not for him as farming was in his blood.

On May 2, 1954, he married Madonna Dillon at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, Iowa. They moved to their farm 2.75 miles south of Taopi, Minnesota, where they still live. Arnel’s great life was built around God, family, friends, farming, John Deere tractors, old cars, travel and antiques. He also loved to talk about his World War II experiences and collect articles on this.

Arnel was active, getting around with his walker until his fall breaking his right hip. He was hospitalized Nov. 12, 2010, in the Veteran’s Hospital, having two surgeries on his hip. His long battle with prostate cancer came to an end at 3:15 p.m. Saturday when he went home to be with God where he is now at peace from the battles of life.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, December 20, 2010

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June Elaine Taylor, 71, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, December 25, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

June was born on June 21, 1939, in Elkton, to Arthur and Edna (Stream) Culbert. She resided in both the Albert Lea and Austin areas. June attended Our Savior Lutheran Church. June worked as an nursing assistant for various nursing homes and also was a very hard worker, working for different factories. June attended the Bridge Club in Austin and also enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, dancing, and music. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren.

June is survived by four children: Joyce (Rev. Darryl) Bakke of Austin; Paul (Cheryl) Schroeder of Albert Lea; Rick (Lora) Scholten of Steen and LaVern Schroeder of Bryon; grandchildren: Seth, Luke and Timothy Bakke all of Austin; Jennifer, Mike and Travis Schroeder of Albert Lea; Ana Schroeder of Bryon; Randy Gulbrandson of Clarks Grove; September Maricle of Austin; C.J. Maricle of Northwood, Iowa; Tera Churchill and Derick Ehde of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Cody and Samantha Scholten of Luverne and Tanner Scholten of Steen; many great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Clarence Maricle of Albert Lea; sisters: Eunice (Gordon) Tippman of Caledonia; Lola (Harm) Loverink of Lyle and other relatives in the Albert Lea and Austin area.

June is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna Culbert; husband, Paul Schroeder; daughter, Kathy Maricle; sister, Dorothy Sullivan and brothers, Melvin and Gerald Culbert.

The funeral service for June was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Our Saviors’ Lutheran Church of Albert Lea. The Reverend Wayne Halvorson and Vicar James Kassera will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Dec. 29, 2010]

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Ruth Marie Johnson (Forystek), 60, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, passed away on Dec. 20, 2010, after living with lung cancer.

Ruth earned academic degrees from Austin Community College, St. Cloud State University and the College of St. Catherine. As an active teacher and nursing instructor, Ruth touched many lives.

She is survived by daughters, Sarah (Calvin) and Hilary (JR); two grandchildren, Trae and Madeline; her mother, Geraldine; brothers, sisters and numerous extended family members and friends.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Stephano’s in Burnsville from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2010. Stephano’s is located at 11849 Millpond Avenue, Burnsville.

Memorials are encouraged to Second Harvest Food Bank.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Dec. 29, 2010]

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Ronald Duane Attlesey, 79, of Lyle, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 29, 2010, at Adams Health Care Center.

He was born on June 7, 1931, in Stacyville, Mitchell county, Iowa, to Harry D. and Isabel (Webber) Attlesey. At age 1, the family moved to Lyle, Minnesota. In 1949, Ron graduated from Lyle High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950, and served during the Korean War in Japan, Korea, and Germany for three years. Upon returning home he trained under the G.I. Bill for radio and TV repair at Austin Vocational School, then started his own business, Ron’s Radio and TV Repair.

On January 20, 1957, Ron was united in marriage to Jane Johnson at Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant. At the age of 32, he started his college education at Austin Junior College and then graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1968.

Most of his career Ron worked in the electronics field, including Hartzell Electronics, the Bureau of Engraving in Minneapolis and IBM in Rochester. In 1972 they moved back to Lyle from Minneapolis to manage the Lyle Liquor Store. He also worked at the Lyle American Legion Post #105 and the Lyle High School Library. He was a lifetime member of the Legion, the Austin V.F.W. Post #1216, a charter member of the Lyle Lions, as well as a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle. In addition, he was member of the Lyle Cancer Telethon Committee and a former member of the 40&8. He took special pride in having started the Lyle Community Library and served as the first President.

Ron’s passion was traveling, to the extent that he wore out a road atlas every year. He and Jane visited all 48 contiguous states, Canada, and Mexico before retiring, and spent 15 years as snowbirds in Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City, Ariz. He especially loved the trips to Florida and Las Vegas with traveling companions, Orlyn and Shirley Gulbransen. He also enjoyed music, especially Big Band, reading historical westerns, camping, golfing, dancing, and having coffee with his hometown buddies.

Survivors include his wife Jane of Lyle; sister LaRayne Kleckner of St. Ansgar, Iowa; sister-in-law Marcia (Fred) Young of Munising, Michigan; brother-in-law Lauritz (Sharon) Johnson of Byron; nephew Larry (Renee) Kleckner of Garland, Texas, niece Susan (Andy) Hartwig of Northwood, Iowa and their families; aunt Wanda Attlesey of Rochester; cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Raymond Kleckner; sister-in-law Gretta Vincent; in-laws Elmer and Stella Johnson of Hayfield.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with Reverend Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Cedar City Cemetery with military rites performed by the Lyle American Legion Post #105 and V.F.W. Post #1216. The family prefers memorials to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle or Cedar City Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

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

[ Austin Daily Herald online obituary, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 ]

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Ronald Duane Attlesey, 79, of Lyle, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2010, at Adams Health Care Center.

He was born on June 7, 1931, in Stacyville, Iowa, to Harry D. and Isabel (Webber) Attlesey. When he was 1, the family moved to Lyle. In 1949, Ron graduated from Lyle High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1950 and served during the Korean War in Japan, Korea, and Germany for three years. Upon returning home he trained under the G.I. Bill for radio and TV repair at Austin Vocational School, then started his own business, Ron’s Radio and TV Repair. On Jan. 20, 1957, Ron married Jane Johnson at Evanger Lutheran Church in rural Sargeant. At 32, he started his college education at Austin Junior College and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1968.

Most of his career, Ron worked in the electronics field, including Hartzell Electronics, the Bureau of Engraving in Minneapolis and IBM in Rochester. In 1972, they moved back to Lyle from Minneapolis to manage the Lyle Liquor Store. He also worked at the Lyle American Legion Post 105 and the Lyle High School Library. He was a lifetime member of the Legion, the Austin VFW Post 1216, a charter member of the Lyle Lions, as well as a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle. In addition, he was member of the Lyle Cancer Telethon Committee and a former member of the 40 and 8. He took special pride in starting the Lyle Community Library and served as the first President.

Ron’s passion was traveling, to the extent that he wore out a road atlas every year. He and Jane visited all 48 contiguous states, Canada and Mexico before retiring, and spent 15 years as snowbirds in Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City, Ariz. He especially loved the trips to Florida and Las Vegas with traveling companions, Orlyn and Shirley Gulbransen. He also enjoyed music, especially Big Band, reading historical westerns, camping, golfing, dancing, and having coffee with his hometown buddies.

Survivors include his wife, Jane of Lyle; sister, LaRayne Kleckner of St. Ansgar, Iowa; sister-in-law, Marcia (Fred) Young of Munising, Mich.; brother-in-law, Lauritz (Sharon) Johnson of Byron, Minn.; brother-in-law, Richard Vincent of Rockford, Ill.; nephew Larry (Renee) Kleckner of Garland, Texas; niece, Susan (Andy) Hartwig of Northwood, Iowa, and their families; aunt, Wanda Attlesey of Rochester; cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Raymond Kleckner; sister-in-law, Gretta Vincent; in-laws, Elmer and Stella Johnson of Hayfield.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with Reverend Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Cedar City Cemetery with military rites by Lyle American Legion Post 105 and VFW Post 1216. The family prefers memorials to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle or Cedar City Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online, April 21, 2011

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William R. Roberts, 81, passed away on December 20, 2010.

William proudly served in the U.S. Navy SeaBees during the Korean War.

He is survived by his loving wife, Grace; children: Pam (Doug) Bailey, Jane (Steve) Corkill and Scott (Karin) Roberts; grandchildren: John Corkill, Taylor, Mackenzie and Kyleigh Roberts; sister, Mary Dagner; brother, Mike (Gayle) Roberts; nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2010, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Dec. 29, 2010]

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Helen M. Leidal, 91, died peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2010, at the Prairie Manor Care Center with her husband, Kermit, at her side.

Helen was born on January 5, 1919, in the Lanesboro area, to Severin (Sam) and Anna Hallum Watney. Following high school, Helen attended teacher’s college in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She was licensed to teach in Iowa and Minnesota and taught country school in the Deer Creek area on the Iowa/Minnesota border.

Helen was married to Kermit E. Leidal on November 7, 1943, at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church. They lived south of Oakland, where Helen helped Kermit establish and build the family farm.

She was an active member of the Trondhjem Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was the Sunday School superintendent and involved with the church circles. After moving to the Austin area, they became members of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Helen was a cancer survivor and a volunteer with the Austin Meals on Wheels program for 17 years.

She is survived by husband, Kermit E. Leidal; Heather Haus, Blooming Prairie; son, Mark L. Leidal, Dodge Center; daughter, Susan Goodnature, Austin; grandchildren: Kelly Goodnature, Mankato; Kerri Ellegard, Austin; Kristy Ellegard, Austin; Rory and Reina Ellegard, Chandler, Ariz. and K. C. Leidal, Rochester; four great-grandchildren: Karter, Kole, Ashley and Kaylee; brother and sister-in-law, Willard (Bill) and Lucille Watney, Northwood, Iowa; nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Kermit, Adrian and Myron (Mike) Watney.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Dec. 29, 2010]

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Veronica (Verone) A. Ingram, age 85, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on December 30, 2010 at The Homestead in Rochester, Minnesota.

Veronica was born on January 7, 1925 in the Lima area near Durand, Wisconsin. Her parents were John X. and Mary (Bauer) Bauer. She and Donald C. Ingram were married on February 10, 1945 at Maxwell Air Force base in Montgomery, Alabama, where Don was stationed during World War II. Don and Verone moved to Austin, Minnesota, in 1946 where they raised their six children. Verone gave her children an incredible childhood. She was a wonderful mother and devoted wife.

She and Don were charter members of St. Edwards Catholic church. She loved music, sweets, and summers at the cabin on Beaver Lake near Ellendale, Minn. She played endlessly with her grandchildren, who said she made the best chocolate malts ever!

Winters were spent in Pompano Beach, Florida, and Don and Verone enjoyed many travels together.

Veronica is survived by her husband: Don, Pompano Beach, Fla.; children: Don; Lonna (Larry) Kurth; Mari; Lisa (Ron) Lenoch; Ariane (Tom) Herberg; Sam (Adrienne), and grandchildren: Amanda, Audrey, Christine, Brekke, Erik, Seth and Grace.

She is also survived by her sister Rose Schlosser and many relatives.

Veronica was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Fred, Ray, Clem, Edmund, Lawrence, Wilfred, Glen, and sisters Hilda and sister: Alicia.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Homestead of Rochester who embraced our mom with love and care and to her special volunteer Jenny from ElderCare.

Gifts in memory of Veronica can be designated for Lewy Body Disease Research at Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online http://www.mayoclinic.org/development/make-gift.html or mailed to Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55905. Veronica’s life will be celebrated with a public memorial in the summer of 2011.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Jan. 1, 2011]

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Charles William Remington, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

He was born August 25, 1922, in Spring Valley to Frank and Lyle (Herron) Remington. He moved to Austin at the age of four, graduated from Austin High School in 1941, and served in the Army Air Force from November 1942 through February 1946 during World War II. Charlie married Helen Chapek on Oct. 6, 1946. She preceded him in death after 54 1/2 years of marriage.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter Annette Marie Remington.

Survivors include his children Raymond (Cheryl) Remington, Austin and LaVonne (Ed) Mathewson, Maple Grove, Minn.; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a step brother: Gene Wilson, Red Wing, Minn.

Charles was a boiler operator for Hormel Foods, retiring after 41 years of services. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1216 and the American Legion Post 91.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Toschak officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday and one hour before the service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Jan. 1, 2011]

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ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA — Donald P. Quandt, a longtime rural Grand Meadow farmer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, from complications of cancer.

Don was born February 21, 1938, in Rochester, to Lawrence "Pat" and Lillian "Curly" (Nelson) Quandt. He moved with his family at the age of 2 to rural Grand Meadow, where he grew up on the family farm. Don attended Stewartville schools and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1956. He began farming with his dad and joined the Minnesota National Guard, serving 6 years.

Don was married on April 6, 1963, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley Township, to Sheilah D. Wiskerchen. Following their marriage the couple lived and farmed on the Quandt Family farm, where they raised their sons and continued to make their home. Mr. Quandt farmed until his retirement in 2002 and then worked part-time in home construction. Mrs. Quandt was a longtime employee at Mayo Clinic in Rochester in surgical services.

Don was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley, where he sang in the choir, and was a seasonal member of the 40 Milers Male Chorus. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, bowling, playing and watching sports, and especially enjoyed time spent with friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Sheilah; two sons, Timothy of Denver, Colo., and Patrick of rural Grand Meadow; his sister, Patricia "Patty" (Duane) Musolf of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will take place in the spring at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley, with Rev. Ron Prigge officiating. A second obituary with dates and times will be in the paper the week of the service.

The family would appreciate no flowers be sent at this time.

Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville.

[Rochester Post-Bulletin]

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Birth: Mar. 27, 1940, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

Death: Sep. 16, 1994, Brownsdale, Mower County, Minnesota.

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Donald Finnegan, 54

Funeral services are pending for Donald Finnegan, 54, of Lyle, who died this morning, September 16, 1994, at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, are tentatively set for Monday, and will be announced later by the Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, September 16, 1994]

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Donald Finnegan, 54

Lyle-Funeral services for Donald Finnegan, 54, of Lyle, who died September 16, 1994, at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, Austin, with Rev. Harold Luecke officiating.

Interment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home, Austin 2-5 p.m. Sunday, and 9-11 a.m. on Monday.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick J. and Lora Finnegan of Cleveland, Texas; daughters and son-in-law, Wendy and Matt Dingley of Kearney, Nebraska, and Kasey Finnegan of Austin; four grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and MaryLou Finnegan of West Melbourne, Florida; two nieces; and an aunt, Katherine Howard of Lyle.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sunday, September 18, 1994]

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Donald James Finnegan, 54

Lyle - Funeral services for Donald James Finnegan, 54, of Lyle, who died September 16, 1994, at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, were held at 11 a.m. today, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, Austin with Rev. Harold Luecke officiating.

Interment was at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Military rites provided by the Lyle American Legion Post No. 105.

The Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, was in charge of the arrangements.

He was born March 27, 1940 in Grafton, Iowa, to Archie and Laura (nee) Luense Finnegan.

He graduated from Lyle High School. He was formerly employed at the Austin Utilities. He served in the Army from June 9, 1958 to March 22, 1961. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Lyle. He was a member of the Lyle American Legion Post No. 105.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick J. and Lora Finnegan of Cleveland, Texas; daughters and son-in-law, Wendy and Matt Dingley of Kearney, Neb., and Kasey Finnegan of Austin, four grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law Jack and MaryLou Finnegan of West Melbourne, Florida; two nieces; and an aunt, Katherine Howard of Lyle.

Casket bearers were: Roger Etzig, David Leidall, George Faas, Rick Stephens, Arnold Schwamm, and Greg Faas. Organist was David Dahlquist, Sologist, was Steve Price.

[Austin Daily Herald, September 19, 1994, Monday]

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Parents:
Archie M. Finnegan (1905 - 1991)
Laura C. Luense (Mortensen) (1909 - 1988)

Spouse: Shirley Rae Larson Finnegan (1940 - 2006) (Divorced)

Brother: Jack Finnegan.

Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Mitchell County, Iowa.

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Lois Elaine Papenfus, 88, of Martinez, California, died on December 28, 2010 of lung disease.

Born November 27, 1924 in Dover, Minnesota to Lawrence Nihart and his wife, Anna Johnson, Lois was the fourthth of eight children and the first of two daughters. Lois grew up in a small town and when attending high school in Dover, met the love of her life — Wesely Milo Papenfus. After graduation, they were married on Feb. 29, 1944, just before Wes left to serve in the Army. Lois and Wes were lifetime members of the United Methodist Church.

Lois stayed on a farm in Minnesota where she worked for the owners – cooking and cleaning – and prepared for her first daughter – Ruth Joyce while Wes served in the Army. After Wes was discharged, he and Lois made their home in Austin, where Wes joined the police force and Lois went to work for the Hormel meat packing plant. By then they had added a second daughter – Linda Kay – to their family. Lois and Wes worked different shifts through the next 10 years at both their jobs, to ensure someone was always available for the girls. Lois was by far the best cook – but she taught Wes to make a mean cup of tomato soup! Lois was able to quit working at Hormel’s and became a full time homemaker when the family moved to a small farm south of Austin. There, Lois perfected her already incredible cooking talent.

Her ability to cook without a recipe was amazing and the house was always full of homemade rolls, special cookies, home canned meats, vegetables and of course, her famous jam. That was a talent she continued to perfect her entire life and in the last few years, spent many hours teaching her daughters some of her secrets – but no one will ever match her ability to pull a feast out of the simplest ingredients.

After the death of her beloved Wes on January 23, 2008, after 63 years and 11 months of marriage, she took on the task of keeping the “buddies” fed and loved watching the squirrel’s antics. She was glad when a move in February of 2010, took her and her daughter to a home with a large backyard, an abundance of squirrels and great neighbors. She often said – “Dad would have loved it here.” She shared part of every day with Wes – “talking” with him and sharing stories of their life together with her family. She often commented on being blessed with great Concord and Martinez neighbors!

Lois is survived by her daughters: Ruth Plath (Roger), Owatonna, and Linda Papenfus, Martinez, Calif.; grandchildren (children of Ruth and Dennis Plath) Kay, Tyler, Texas ; Jeffrey Plath (Elaine), Tyler, Texas; Cynthia Plath (Kyle Tani), Iraq and Washington, D.C.; and Jaime Plath, Washington D.C.; great grandchildren: Zachary and Justin Plath, Tyler, Texas; sister Margaret Condon, Lyle; brothers Kenneth, Austin; Bill (Bev), Remer; Lawrence (Betty), Babbitt; Lynn (Barb), Ely; many nieces, nephews and a host of incredible friends – who became family to her, including Jill H. and family, the Neilsons, Kathy and the Malones and all the Smiths.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley and two brothers, Homer and Donald.

Lois was a loving, generous woman who wanted to feed everyone she met! She welcomed everyone into her home, brightened the lives of her friends and family and was the inspiration behind her daughter’s quilts. Her ready smile will stay in our hearts and keep her forever close. Safe journey, Mom – hug Dad, tell him again we love him and check his math on that rummy game!

A life celebration for Lois will be held on Saturday Jan. 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Concord United Methodist Church in Concord, Calif.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, January 3, 2011]

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Lorma H. Douty, 92, of Dexter, died peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Lorma was born on Nov. 7, 1918 in Eagle Bend to Henry and Emma (Stromer) Stork. Lorma was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Eagle Bend High School in 1937. Shortly after graduation, Lorma worked as a nursing assistant at St. Olaf Hospital. During this time, she married Wally Wilhelmsen who died of an embolism soon after they were married. When Lorma was about 22, she worked as a civilian employee at the Rock Island arsenal in Illinois during the war.

She also worked as a shipping clerk in Aniston, Ala. and as a storekeeper in Manteca, Calif. After the war, Lorma moved to New Ulm, and then to Elkton where she worked at a meat locker with her sister and brother-in-law. Lorma married Eldee Douty on Oct. 20, 1950, and they made their home in Dexter. Lorma enjoyed collecting stamps, scrapbooking photo albums, reading, crocheting, and playing cards. She was an active member of Dexter United Methodist Church.

Lorma is survived by her children Dallas Douty, Austin, LorRae (Terry) Fellenz, Fall Creek, Wis., Mark (Bonnie) Douty, Dexter; two grandchildren: Valerie Kapsch, Mark Mauer; two great grandchildren: Alexis Shaw, Jazlyn Kapsch; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, brothers Walter, Oscar and three sisters: Ella, Meta, and Luetta and an infant brother Ralph.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 at Dexter United Methodist Church with the Reverend Karen Ashton officiating. Organist will be Betty Rabine and music will be by the Westfall family. Visitation will be Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service. Interment will be in Dexter Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Meryl Wegner, Delwyn Johnson, Mark Mauer, Rick Ward, John Engst and Bob Douty. Memorials are preferred to Dexter United Methodist Church.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, January 3, 2011]

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Lorma H. Douty, 92 of Dexter, died peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2010, at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Dexter United Methodist Church with the Reverend Karen Ashton officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Interment: Interment will be in Dexter Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

Memorials: Memorials are preferred to Dexter United Methodist Church.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 4, 2011]

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Orlo Hovland, 87, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2011.

Orlo, son of Harald and Olga, worked for Hormel for 41 years, was a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division of the United States Army in World War II and volunteered countless hours at St. Edwards Church. An avid golfer much of his life, Orlo also enjoyed following the Minnesota Twins and other teams on television in his later years. He was a skilled amateur woodworker and especially enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren.

Preceded in death by brothers Emery (Ruth), David (Betty), and Dean (Marge). Survived by wife of 60 years Helen, son Jack (Annette), daughters Gail (Greg) and Jill, brothers George (Lorraine) and Nate (Gin) and sisters Marion Travetto, Nancy Vaughan and Deanna (Bill) LeBarron. Also survived by grandchildren Allison, Kerstin, Natalie and Nils. Orlo was a kind and gentle man who will be missed by everyone his life touched.

Memorial service at St. Edwards at 11 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 4, 2011. Interment with military rights by American Legion Post 91 at Calvary Cemetery. Family will greet friends at a luncheon following the service. Memorials to St. Edwards Catholic Church in Austin. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, January 3, 2011]

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Frederick G. Vogel, 98, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, and Kerrville, Texas, died at the age of 98, after a full and rewarding life.

He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He served as an officer in the Infantry. After retiring from practicing law, he and his wife enjoyed a wonderful retirement, traveling internationally in their Airstream.

Survived by his wife of 72 years, Mayble; daughters, Donna McCarthy and Jane Vogel, both of St. Paul; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a son, Lewis.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Interment at Fort Snelling.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, January 3, 2011]

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Frederick Georg Vogel
11 DEC 1912
21 DEC 2010
Last res: Ramsey, Minnesota 55106
Age: 98

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA — In my heart you shall remain forever young. Colette Wallace was a loving daughter of William and Frances (Mayer) Wallace.

A unique person dedicated completely to her family and loved deeply by them in return. Everything with Aunt Colette was an adventure. She was passionate about everything from Jesus Christ, patriotism, good books, fine music and all the underdogs of the world.

Putting herself through school, she received a master's degree and proceeded to develop a unique style of teaching. Not just the 3R's, but decency, consideration for others, and a gratitude and appreciation for the little blessings in life. Colette saw the world filled with wonder. We ask God to bless all Colette's faithful friends who were there for her in her long illness. Bless and thank the staff at Sacred Heart and all its beautiful residents. Our Colette will be greatly missed.

Colette is survived by her twin sister, Kathleen (George) Finnegan, Austin; and a brother, Norm (Eileen) Wallace, New London; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with the Rev. Dale Tupper officiating.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Memorials are preferred to Pacelli School Library.

[Rochester Post-Bulletin, Jan. 1, 2011]

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Duane Darwin Enerson, 85, of the Heritage House of Lyle, Minnesota, died Monday morning, January 3, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

He was born on December 7, 1925, on a farm near Lyle, Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Mable (Nelson) Enerson. Duane attended and graduated from Lyle High School in 1943. Duane was an athlete in high school and had an opportunity to play semi-pro baseball until an injury sidelined him. After graduation, he entered the United States Army serving in the Pacific from 1944 to 1946. On June 1, 1947, he was united in marriage to Charlene Faye “Char” Huff at Lyle, Minnesota. The couple lived and farmed in the Rose Creek and Lyle area as well as Duane working at Geo A. Hormel Company.

In 1977, they purchased the White Pines Resort in Bemidji, Minnesota, which they operated until their retirement in 1985. In 1997, they moved back to Austin, Minnesota. Char died on April 16, 2002. Duane was a member of Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, near Lyle, Minnesota, the Moose Club in Austin and Bemidji and the American Legion in Austin and Bemidji. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes.

Survivors include three children, Sherry (Neal) Kenyon of Lyle; Kathy (Dale) Whalen of Rochester and Kevin (Jolene) Enerson of Bemidji; eight grandchildren, Jason Whalen, Michael Enerson, Tracie Sauer, Tammy Truckenmiller, Jessica Whalen, Tara Walter, Kalie Enerson and Amy Mulvihill; twelve great-grandchildren, Madison, Kendal, Jakob, Courtney, Brooke, Cole, Raesa, McKenna, Cam, Andrew, Matthew and Kaden; sister, Lois Prihoda of Albert Lea; brothers and sisters-in-law, Iona Huff of Lynnville, Iowa, Ward (Joan) Huff of Caledonia, Oscar (Carol) Huff of Austin and Shirley Perham of Byron.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Char on April 16, 2002, and brothers-in-law, Floyd Prihoda, Wendell Huff and Roger Huff.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Interment will follow the service at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota with military honors by the Lyle American Legion Post 105. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 4, 2011]

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FUNERAL NOTICE:

Duane Darwin Enerson, age 85, of the Heritage House of Lyle, died Monday morning, January 3, 2011 at the Austin Medical Center.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church with Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating.

Interment: Interment will follow the service at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota with military honors by the Lyle American Legion Post 105.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., January 5, 2011]

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Mary Ann Mayer, 87, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at her home in Rochester.

Mary Ann was born on January 12, 1923 in Stacyville, Mitchell county, Iowa, to Hubert and Rena (Michels) Miller. On June 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Eugene Mayer in Stacyville. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2003.

Mary Ann and Eugene lived on a farm south of Austin for 21 years then moved to a home in northeast Austin where they lived for 27 years before moving to the Cedars. Then medical issues brought her to Rochester for the last four years. Mary Ann was a homemaker and provided day care for several years. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and 4-H, being active in 4-H for many years with her children. Mary Ann enjoyed spending time with family and friends, was a devoted Twins fan, liked to play cards, bingo, and games with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include three daughters, Leanne (Tony) Peters, Plymouth, Elaine (Mike) Noble, Mantorville, Jean Melson (David Evers), LaCrosse, Wis.; two sons, Jim (Nancy) Mayer, Singapore, Chuck (CeCe) Mayer, Glenville; 10 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; sister, Magdalen (Duane) Judd, Albert Lea; two sisters-in-law, Anna Miller, Austin, Mary Ellen Miller, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter; four brothers, Clarence, Ivan, Victor and Leo.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also from 9-10 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Craig Peters, Andy Mayer, Eric Noble, Tyler Melson, Levi Zahnow, Cody Zahnow and Dominic Noble-Henden.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 4, 2011]

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Mary Ann Mayer, 87, formerly of Austin, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at her home in Rochester.

Services: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., January 5, 2011]

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Benjamin O. Bawek, 84, died this morning at St. Olaf Hospital. He resided on Austin Rt. 4, and was a retired farmer and employee of the Horrnel Co.

Surviving are eight sons, Gilbert, Robert, LuVern, Melvin, Norbert of Austin, Eugene of Waterloo, Iowa, Leo of Cottage Grove, Minn., Ronald at Loring Air Force Base, Maine. two daughters, Mrs. Almon (Lurena) Haney, Austin, Mrs.William (Darlene) Reuter, Waterloo; 54 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Matte of Conde, South Dakota, Frank and Anthony of Stacyville; five sisters: Mrs. Catherine Goetzinger, Mrs. Theresa Greteman, Carroll, Iowa, Mrs. Mary Dubrall, Manilla, Iowa, Mrs. Roy (Anna) Mahlmann, Chicago, and Mrs. Christina Schilling, Stacyville.

Funeral services will be held Friday.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1977]

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BAWEK — Funeral services for Benjamin O. Bawek. Austin Rt. 4, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be held at 8 p m. Thursday at the Mayer Funeral Home, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 19, 1977]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

BAWEK, BENNIE
B: 03 Oct 1893
D: Oct 1977
AGE: 83-84
RES: 55912 (Austin, Mower, MN)
SSN: Minnesota 477-24-7072

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MINNESOTA DEATH CERTIFICATE INDEX:

BAWEK, BENJAMIN OTTO
Date of Birth: 03 Oct 1893
Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE
Mother's Maiden Name: SCHILLING
certid# 1977-MN-024800
Date of Death: 19 Oct 1977
County of Death: MOWER

[From Death Certificate Index, at mnhs.org]

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Dale William Fauske, age 52, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, in his home in Austin.

Dale was born on December 10, 1958, in the Saint Paul area. He moved to Rose Creek when he was 13. Dale was a people person all of his life. He was also the kind of guy who had to be active, doing something all of the time. It was difficult for him to sit still, but he did so, patiently, whenever someone he cared for needed him to. Dale was from the “Old School,” and his word was as good as gold.

He was never late for anything, and he was as honest as the day is long, and when it came to hard labor, Dale was the first to pick up a shovel, and the last to put it down. Dale met Carol, the love of his life, when she was only 14 years old and he was 17. They had two children, Josh who is graduating from the Marines boot camp on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, and Asia, who is a very successful young woman employed at Hormel Foods in Austin. Dale loved his kids and talked often about how proud he was of them. Dale had many close friends, from his childhood, from his work and from his neighborhood. Everyone who knew Dale liked him.

Dale has a background in burying telephone cable, he was a human cable locator; just give him a couple of small wires and he could tell you where something was buried. Dale was hired at Hormel in Austin in September of 1994. He worked in the shipping department and is missed by all his fellow workers.

Survivors include Carol Fauske, and daughter; Asia Fauske, son; Josh Fauske, Father-in-law; Robert L. Poblocki, Sister-in-law; Lynda Sobotta, Brother-in-law; Rob E. Poblocki, Brother-in-law; Russ Sobotta, Nephew; Jason Sobotta, Uncle; James Holmay, also Dale was preceded in death by his very special mother in law Doris Poblocki whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services for Dale William Fauske, age 52 of Austin, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek. Father Loomis will officiate.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., January 5, 2011]

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Mervin E. Knutson, 80, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died on January 4, 2011.

He was born July 19, 1930, in Beaver Township, Fillmore County to Albert and Mae (Jensen) Knutson. He grew up working on the family farm in Rural Grand Meadow and later worked for Stier Wholesale and Osmundsons. Mervin was united in marriage to Joan Nelson on December 1, 1951, in Rochester, and entered the United States Marine Corps later that same month. After two years of service, he returned to Rochester, where he worked a short time for Marigold Dairy, Quarve and Anderson for the next 42 years. Mervin also farmed in rural Grand Meadow.

Mervin always wanted to keep busy, often doing chores and taking care of pets for family and friends.

He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed talking about his heritage and history. He was a long time member of Bear Creek Lutheran Church where he was confirmed.

He has always loved farming and in later years he planted and harvested many vegetables from his large gardens to give away to family and friends. He also enjoyed taking daily drives around the area to check on crops, stopping at the local elevator, local cemeteries, and eating at area restaurants. He especially liked stopping to visit all of his friends and families along the way.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Knutson of Grand Meadow; children, Deb (Randy) Durhman, Donna (Tom) Stejskal and Dean (Cally) Knutson all of Grand Meadow; grandchildren: Lisa, Sara, Derrick, John, Blayne, Andrea, Anthony, Brittany, Corey, Adam, Tyler, Blake, Katie and Ema; great-grandchildren: Jimmy, Marie, Stephen, Justin, Ethan, Quentin, Perry, Michael, Xander, Myla, Haylee, Tucker, and Adalyn and siblings, Bev Strewe of Grand Meadow and Merle (Kaye) Knutson of Fairbault.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Bear Creek Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jane Timmerman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service with military rites by the Harry T. Anderson American Legion Post 140. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hindt Funeral Home In Grand Meadow and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., January 6, 2011

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Effie Lou Willson, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Austin Medical Center Wednesday, January 5, 2011.

She was born on December 10, 1920, to James Daniel and Lanta (Hastings) Trent in Seat Pleasant, Maryland. She married Calvern Warren Willson on May 22, 1953, in Austin, where they spent their entire married life.

A member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Effie Lou was active in Women’s Fellowship and Dorcas Sewing Circle. She also volunteered at the Salvation Army noon lunches and St. Olaf Hospital Auxiliary. A very patriotic person, Effie Lou liked Flag Day and collected patriotic memorabilia. She enjoyed flea markets, garage sales and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter, Mary Lou Willson of Austin; sons, Daniel (Lori) Willson of Muskegon, Mich. and James (Robin) Willson of Vallejo, Calif.; grandchildren, Kevin and Kate; siblings: Maureen LeCato of Charleston, S.C; Marjorie Lauver of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; Philip Tree Summer; James (Lois) Trent of Lexington Park, Md.; Suzanne (Carl) Corley of Virginia Beach, Va.; nieces, nephews, and cousins, including Kenneth and Yvonne Bell of Austin and special friends, Richard and Anne Waldman of Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at First Congregational UCC in Austin with Rev. Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Austin Daily herald, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011

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Ethan M. Cramer “T-Bone”, 84, of Mora, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on January 2, 2011.

Ethan was born on June 15, 1926, in Austin, to Leonard Sr. and Ellen (Johnson) Cramer. He later married, Mary Graves.

Ethan was a veteran of World War II who enjoyed playing cards, spending time in the great outdoors, fishing and hunting.

Ethan is survived by his children: Linda Maske, Colleen (Bob) Jeffery and Robert Cramer, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and sister, Marian (Ken) Torno.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; brothers, Leonard (Smokey) and Edward; sister, Ilene; father, Leonard Sr. and mother, Ellen Munson.

Anderson Furneral Home is handling arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Interment will be at Fort Snelling Cemetery at a later date.

Austin Daily herald, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011

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