Robert Dale Finholdt, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away March 30, 2011, at Austin Medical Center.

He was born on January 8, 1936, to Mary Diekema Finholdt and Rolland Finholdt in Austin. Robert attended Austin Public Schools before entering the Army at the of age 17. He was a paratrooper and patriot who served in the Korean War. After his time in service, he returned to Austin where he worked in construction. In 1959, he married the love of his life, Beverly Ilene Stoltz Finholdt. He enjoyed working with the guys at Mower County Highway Department until his retirement. After an injury in 1997, he resided at St. Marks Nursing home. With love and care, many visits, and vigil attention from his wife and daughters, as well as, the outstanding care he received from Dr. Julie Olson, he lived there for almost 14 years. Like a champion, he fought on when most would have given up. At last the Lord took him home to walk again with his loved ones. Robert was a member of Crane Community Chapel. He was known for his impeccable work ethic and willingness to help others. His passion for motorcycles, boxing, fishing and the outdoors brought him great joy, but his greatest joy was his grandchildren.

Survivors include wife, Beverly Stoltz Finholdt; daughters, Jodie (Douglas) Mauer of Austin and granddaughter, Jessica (Anthony) Thoma; grandsons, Max (Suzanne) Mauer, and Jebediah Mauer; Annette (Mark) Wytaske of Austin and granddaughter, Chelssy Wytaske; Carrie (Rick) Hanko and grandson, Chase of Austin; Amy Finholdt (Jim) Byers; granddaughter, Skylar and grandson, Zachary of Austin; children from a previous marriage, daughters, Jill Lasanta of Pembroke, N.C.; granddaughter, Sophia; grandsons, Jerimiah and Hosea; Carol (Stanford) Locklear of Pembroke; granddaughters, Carolyn Allie, Ashley Locklear; grandson, Rico Allie; great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Zane, Stella Thoma, Avery Mauer, and Isaiah Locklear; three Aunts; six siblings; many nieces nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Mary Finholdt; brother, Ronald Finholdt; sister, Joyce Prehn; son, Michael Dale Finholdt.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with The Reverand Colleen Hoeft officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, April 1, 2011]

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Marian Jeanette Yezek, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Our House Memory Care Thursday morning, March 24, 2011.

Marian was born Sept. 19, 1920, the daughter of Peter William “Willy” and Ada (Guttormson) Williamson on a farm near Corning, Minn. She married Ralph Unger on Oct. 27, 1939, in Kasson.

The couple had three children and were later divorced. Marian married Leo Yezek on Sept. 27, 1956, in Mantorville. She enjoyed traveling with him to bowling tournaments. She worked at Libby’s in Rochester for several years. Leo died Aug. 17, 1986.

A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and Mower County Senior Center, Marian enjoyed doing crafts. She loved cats and adopted many.

Survivors include daughter: Darlene (Gordon) Ring, Minneapolis; son: Joseph (Kim) Yezek, LaCrosse, Wis.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers: James (Sonja) Williamson, Austin; Loren (Georgette) Williamson, Cottage Grove; sister: Inez Spitzack, Owatonna.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Ralph Unger and Leo Yezek; two sons, Glen and Loren Unger; six brothers, Nordeen, Roger, Johnny, Gerald, Osmer and William; four sisters, Lena, Emma, Cora and Ardell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with The Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Manly, Iowa. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., March 26, 2011]

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George Edward Sippel, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

George was born July 15, 1916, to Joseph and Mary (Kolodgy) Sippel in Donnelly, Minnesota, and raised in Albert Lea. He graduated from Albert Lea High School. George was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. On June 10, 1937, he married M. Irene Hudson at St. Theodore’s Catholic Church in Albert Lea. She preceded him in death on February 5, 1982. On April 9, 1983, he married Lucille Marie “Lucy” Kaasa. She preceded him in death on February 25, 1997.

George worked at Wilson’s in Albert Lea then moved to Austin to work for the United States Department of Agriculture-Federal Meat Inspector, assigned to Hormel Foods for the majority of his career. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the American Legion and the Cedar Valley Conservation Club. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, carpentry, fishing, hunting and spending time up north at the cabin.

Survivors include five children, Dennis of Austin, Margaret (Marty) Miland of Austin, Frederick “Fred” of Duluth, Patricia “Patty” (Jim) Kruse of Eden Prairie, Joseph “Joe” (Ruth) of Austin; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wives, Irene and Lucille; parents, Joseph and Mary Sippel; brothers, Daniel and Fred; sisters, infant-Dorothy, Victoria Shaw; son-in-law, Larry Miland; daughter-in-law, Mary O’Brien Sippel Family; grandson-in-law, Shawn Ferrin.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, March 28, 2011]

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Betty Jane Maricle, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Austin Medical Center March 19, 2011.

Betty was born on January 24, 1929, to James and Lydia (Tate) Falk in Addison, Illinois.

The family moved to Minnesota when Betty was a child. She attended country school near Austin. She married Lawrence Maricle on Nov. 25, 1949, in Austin. They were later divorced. Betty worked at Burr Oak Manor as a nursing assistant for 24 years and retired in the early 1990s. After her retirement, Betty made her home at Twin Towers. In 2010, she moved to St. Mark’s Apartments. She loved to play BINGO. She was a cat sitter for Elmo, enjoyed eating out with friends and attended adult daycare at Sacred Heart.

Survivors include her son: Larry (Jody) Maricle, Austin; four grandchildren; special niece: Kim (Chris) Baier, Austin; special friend, Marian Ashton, Austin; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Private graveside services were held at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin with Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., March 26, 2011]

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Wayne Lee Bye, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, March 18, 2011, at Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Mower county, Minnesota.

Wayne was born June 25, 1920, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Walter and Sadie (Mommer) Bye. He graduated from LeRoy High School in 1937 and on July 5, 1941, married Irene Mahoney in Grand Meadow. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in June 1944 and was honorably discharged in July 1946. Wayne moved from LeRoy to Austin in 1951 and worked at Hormel Foods from 1951 until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin, American Legion Post 91, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216, Eagles Club and Local 9. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife: Irene Bye, Austin; two sons: Dennis (Gretchen) Bye, Lake City, Steve (Sue) Bye, Minneapolis; granddaughter: Susan (David) Pohlman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three great-grandchildren: Julia, Ryan, Justin; sister: Naida Samuel, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Bridget Pickavance in 2006, granddaughter, Barbara in infancy, one brother, Knute and one sister, Lois Mahoney.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Austin at a later date. The family prefers memorials to donor’s choice or the MS Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., March 26, 2011]

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Richard Paul Cummings, 67, of Lansing, died March 31, 2011, at his home, along side his wife.

Richard was born August 24, 1943, in Austin to Harold and Esther (Bunge) Cummings. On Nov. 4, 1967, he married Josie Gamez. He attended Austin High School, Austin Community College and worked at Hormel for nearly 41 years, where he worked as a laborer. He was also Mower County Commissioner for 32 years, a board member of Faith Evangelical Free Church and a member of Mower County Horticultural and Historical Societies. He loved the Lord and wanted to serve him whenever and wherever he could. Richard enjoyed golfing, gardening, games, the Twins, Vikings and spending time with his wife, family and friends.

Richard is survived by his wife, Josie; son, Wayne (Amy) Cummings of Ohio; daughter, Gina (Peter) Jones of Oregon; grandson, Joshua Cummings.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; sisters, Lois Cummings and Evelyn Cummings.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5, at Faith Evangelical Free Church at 10:30 a.m. with Mike Sager officiating. A visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Monday at Worlein Funeral Home, Austin. Interment will be at a later date with military rites.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, April 1, 2011]

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Victor C. Ellis, 93, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

Victor was born on October 1, 1917, in Mankato, Minnesota, to Charles and Helgena (Nerby) Ellis. He married Fern Nelson and they later divorced. Victor served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was an employee of Hormel Foods for 36 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the VFW and American Legion (past commander), and Ramsey Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling.

Survivors include his two children, Brian (Carol) Ellis of Coon Rapids, Susan (Doug) Walter of Austin; five grandchildren, Jennifer Ellis of Burnsville, Kristin (Alex) Roberson of Paradise, Calif., Casey (Jessica) Walter of Minneapolis, Joel (Bailey) Walter of Rochester, Cody Walter of Mankato; two great-grandchildren, Arianna and Gabriel.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; three sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

Memorials are preferred to any veterans organization or donor’s choice. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, March 28, 2011]

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Gertrude A. Hanson, 73, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Gertrude was born May 31, 1937, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, to Gustav and Anna (Klegseth) Erickson. On June 24, 1956, she married Allen L. Hanson in Mower County. Gertrude was a cook and she loved to play bingo.

Survivors include her husband, Allen Hanson; children, Keith Hanson, Dale Hanson, Gary Hanson, Sandi Crowson; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Charlotte Schroeder, Esther Funge.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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DuWayne Kraby, 75, died March 23, 2011, in The Villages, Florida.

Mr. Kraby was born on April 14, 1935, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Arthur and Louise (Barth) Kraby. DuWayne married Elizabeth (Betty) Sukow on June 17, 1956, at St. Johns’s Lutheran Church in Austin.

After graduating from Austin High school in 1954, he worked for Armstrong Service and eventually ran his own Phillips 66 station in Robbinsdale, Minn. He worked for Douglas Aircraft of California, General Mills Research of Golden Balley, Minnesota, and returned to Austin as part owner of two Phillips 66 service stations. He was a firefighter for the City of Austin for 20 years and retired in 1989. He recently resided in The Villages, Florida.

DuWayne is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Betty) of The Villages; son, Brian McHenry of Florida; daughter, Diane Roehrs of St. Peters, Missouri; grandchildren, Rachel Kraby (Brendan) Brooks of Duluth, Rebecca (Darin) Zackow of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Angela Roehrs of St. Charles, Missouri, Bryan Roehrs of O’Fallon, Missouri; step-grandchildren, Nathan Heck of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Christopher and Olivia Heck of McHenry, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Lois Anderson, Dorothy Stern and Clara Twedt of Austin; and a brother-in-law, Leo (Delores) Sukow of Albert Lea.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and three sisters.

Memorial services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages, Fla., with inurnment in the Memorial Garden at the church. All Faiths Cremation Society is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Richard A. Rabideau, 63, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at his home.

Rick was born Jan. 13, 1948, in Austin to George H. and Opal W. (Baldwin) Rabideau. He graduated from Austin High School and Austin Community College. On June 27, 1969, he married Patricia J. Bawek in Austin. Rick was a salesman at Hormel Foods. He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and VFW. He enjoyed golfing and antique car shows.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rabideau of Austin; children, Amy Rabideau of LaCrosse, Wis., Mark Rabideau of Austin; granddaughter, Madison Rabideau of LaCrosse; grandsons, Syrian and Aman Rabideau of Austin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Opal Rabideau.

Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, April 1, 2011]

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Nancy Lou Alm, 67, of Austin, died Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2011, at Our House Senior Living in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota.

She was born on November 15, 1943, to Milford and Wilma (DeMaris) Carroll in Mason City, Iowa. She grew up and attended school in Lyle where she was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. She married Larry Alm in 1960, and they were later divorced. A nursing assistant at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home, Nancy liked shopping, reading and spending time with her family.

Survivors include four daughters, Shawn (Michael) Bartlett of Lansing; Lisa Schlichter of Blooming Prairie; Shelly Schultz of Leland, Iowa; Annette (Brad) Peterson of Brownsdale; nine grandchildren, Adam Schlichter, Ashley Schlichter, Tim Bartlett, Bob (Sarah) Bartlett, Alyssa Schultz, Alexander Schultz, Zachary Peterson, Nicole Peterson and Molly Peterson; two great-grandchildren, Aiden Schlichter and Emerei Bartlett; sister, Sandra Berg of Stillwater; sisters-in-law, Audrey Carroll and Lynnette Carroll, both of Austin; nieces and nephews; special friend, Lowell Brekke of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donovan and Robert Carroll; brother-in-law Manley Berg.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2011, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Lois I. Erickson, 98, of Venice, Florida, died on March 22, 2011.

She was born on August 28, 1912, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lars and Anna (Rawn) Erickson. Lois was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Jay, Harry, Lafayette, and Chester; sisters, Mable Armstrong and Helen Aiton. The family purchased a farm five miles west of Cohasset, Minnesota, in 1918. Lois obtained a teaching certificate in 1932 upon completing two years of preparation in Duluth. She began teaching in School District Number One, Itasca County, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

In 1942, with her father dead and her siblings all married and scattered, Lois and her mother sold the farm and moved back to Austin. Lois, upon her mother’s death, moved to Bethesda, Md., and continued teaching elementary school. In 1959, she completed the course requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland.

Lois is survived by niece, Peggy Hein of Austin, Texas; nephew, Kenneth Erickson of San Antonio, Texas; also numerous great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, in the family burial plot. Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory, Venice Chapel, is handling arrangements. To share a memory visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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FUNERALS

Funeral services for George O. Bucklin, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church, the Rev. E. J. Arnold officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Jordan Mortuary until noon Thursday and at the church until the time of the service. The family prefers memorials to the Heart Fund.

Fidelity Lodge 39, AF & AM, will be in charge of Masonic rites.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed., May 11, 1960, page 2, col. 4]

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RITES HELD FOR O.J. BUCKLIN

Funeral services under the direction of the Masonic lodge, were held for O.J. Bucklin, 79, Justice of the Peace and well known Austin citizen, at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Jordan Mortuary, Rev. J. Perrin officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

Mr. Bucklin died from a heart attack Sunday morning at 9:15 o'clock at his home here at 309 W. Maple street, after an illness of two weeks.

He is survived by his wife; his son, George of Austin;, two brothers, Scott of Springville, Iowa, and JOhn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. S. L. Reed of Silverton, Oregon; and three grandchildren.

O.J. Bucklin was born on December 4, 1860, near Bellevue, Iowa, and was married on March 14, 1894, to Nellie M. Gill at Anamosa, Iowa. He had lived in Austin for 26 years, first coming here when he was associated with a bank at Monticello, Iowa, working through this area as an agent on collections.

He served as justice of the peace from the second ward for more than eight years, having been appointed by the city council in 1931 to succeed the late J. E. Detwiler. He was re-elected at each subsequent election. Mr. Bucklin was a member of the Fidelity lodge of Masons and a past patron of Unity chapter, Order of eastern Star.

[Mower County News, Thur., May 27, 1940, Front page]

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MRS. O.J. BUCKLIN DIES, RITES SUNDAY

Mrs. O.J. Bucklin, 79, died at 6 a.m. today at her home, at 309 W. Maple street, from a heart ailment. She had been in ill health for about three years.

Nellie G. Bucklin was born on February 7, 1864 near Monticello, Iowa, where she spent her childhood. On March 14, 1894, she married O.J. Bucklin at Anamosa, Iowa, after which they made their home in Monticello until 1914, when they moved to Austin, Minnesota. Mr. Bucklin died about three years ago.

Mrs. Bucklin is survived by a son, George, of Austin, a sister, Mrs. D. B. Belcher of Fort Myers, Florida, a brother G.G. Gill of St. Petersburg, Florida, and three grandchildren.

She was a member of the Unity Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and active in the ladies aid and Colonial club of the Congregational Church.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Jordan Funeral Home. Rev. George C. Vance will officiate, with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Fri., Oct. 08, 1943, page 5, col. 7 & 8]

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Patricia Ann Weber, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea Tuesday morning, March 29, 2011.

Born May 30, 1928, to Otto and Grace (Reed) Anderson in St. Paul, and she attended Austin Schools. She liked dancing at the Rainbow and the Terp where she met Elmer Weber. She married him on Oct. 30, 1945, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Patricia worked at Comforcare as a nursing assistant until her retirement in 1993. Elmer passed away in 2008. Patricia enjoyed family gatherings on Sundays and also playing cards.

Survivors include six daughters, Mary Ann (David) Gaines, Linda (Russell) Anderson and Sandra Benner, all of Austin; Kathie (Charlie) Helland of Albert Lea, Joan (Roni) VanRiper of Glenville, Jean (Dale) Ackland of Austin; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; two daughters, Nancy Weber and Carol Anderson; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; sister, Eleanor Dubey; two brothers, Maynard and Darrel Anderson; son-in-law, Reuben Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 1, at Worlein Funeral Home, Austin. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Red Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Austin. The family prefers memorials to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 2011

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Donald F. Adams, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011.

Don served in the U.S. Army during World War II on Luzon and Leyte in the Philippines and in Japan. He worked at Hormel in Austin for 36 years, retiring at 62.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Lillian; four sons, Gene (Pat), Ron (Jennie), Gary (Trish), Reno (Mary); sisters, Bonnie Grimm (Sonny), Juanita Arickz; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Adams and mother, Wilma Adams; brothers, Gene, Glen, Rene, Wayland, Dean; sisters, Winona Stroberg, Virginia Peronteau.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with The Reverand Glenn Monson officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 2011

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Mayble K. Vogel, 97, of St. Paul, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota and Kerrville, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2011.

She was a woman who was fiercely loyal to her beliefs, opinionated, patriotic, a supporter of women’s rights, and most of all, her family. She proudly volunteered at the VA Hospital — a consumate American patriot. She loved nature and exploring new places, and in retirement, traveling internationally with her husband in their Airstream.

She was preceded in death by husband, Frederick and son, Lewis.

She is survived by daughters, Donna McCarthy and Jane Vogel, both of St. Paul; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service is private and interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Cremation Society of Minnesota is in charge of arrangements: (612)825-2435.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., March 30, 2011

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Frederic H. Ten Eyck
Born 7-07-1914
Died 10-15-1993

Funeral Notice--

AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Funeral services are pending at First Congregational Church, UCC for Frederic H. Ten Eyck, 79, 1405 3rd Ave., S.W., who died this morning at home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Fri. 10-15-1993]

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FREDERIC H. TEN EYCK, 79

AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - A memorial service for Frederic H. (Fritz) Ten Eyck, 79, 1405 3rd Ave., S.W., Austin, who died Friday October 15, will be held Monday October 18, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational U.C.C. Church, with the Rev. David Groenemann officiating.

Survivors include hs wife Miriam (Mim), Austin, son Mark Ten Eyck, daughter-in-law LaRaye Osborne and granddaughter Emily Ten Eyck of Minnetrista; son David Ten Eyck and daughter-in-law Lisa Wigand of Brainerd; brother and sister-in-law Kyle and Joan Ten Eyck of Marion, Mass; brother-in-law Richard Manatt of Northfield; and nieces and nephews.

Memorials are preferred to the First Congregational Church, Austin Public Library or to the donor's choice.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sun. 10-17-1993]

The photo of Frederic is from the Hormel News Magazine, December 1993, In Memory, page 17.

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Ida May TenEyck
Born 3-20-1892
Died 9-30-1970

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FUNERALS:

TENEYCK -- Memorial services for Mrs. Fred P. (Ida) TenEyck, 204 1st Ave. SW, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Congregational Church, Rev. John T. Munchoff officiating. The family prefers memorials to the Minnesota Heart Assn, American Red Cross or the donor's choice. There will be no reviewal. Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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DEATHS:

Mrs. Fred TenEyck

Mrs. Fred P. (Ida) TenEyck, 78, died this morning at St. Olaf Hospital.

Mrs. TenEyck was a charter member of the Austin Chapter of the Red Cross and received her 50-year service pin in 1967. She gave generously of her service in every field of Red Cross and St. Olaf Hospital Auxiliary work.

She was active at the Bloodmobile at the Congregational Church last week, and was a tireless worker for the Pink Door Bargain Stor. She was active in the Congregational Church.

She resided at 204 1st Ave. SW, and is survived by two sons, Frederic of Austin and Kyle of Needham, Mass.; six grandchildren; a brother, Peter Prestegard, Minneapolis. Her husband, Fred, who preceded her in death was agent for the Chicago Great Western.

Memorial services will be held Friday.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed. 9-30-1970

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Ida May Ten Eyck
born 26 MAR 1892 Minnesota
died 30 SEP 1970 Mower county, Minn.
Mother's Maiden Name; Unknown.

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Fred Phillip TenEyck
Born 7-21-1889
Died 4-24-1965

Funeral Notice--

TEN EYCK -- Funeral services for Fred P. Ten Eyck [will be at] 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Ralph C. Colby officiating. Friends may call between 7 p.m. Saturday and Monday noon only. Private interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family prefers memorials.

Austin Daily Herald Sat. 4-24-1965

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Adam Joseph Allas, 89 years, 10 months, 7 days, of Lansing, passed away from complications of Alzheimers, March 31, 2011, at Faribault Care Center.

His father, Andrew, came to America through Ellis Island with the first four children to make a better life for his family, and for freedom in America. Adam was born in Topeka, Kan., May 24, 1921, to Andrew Joseph and Elizabeth (Kuhn) Allas. Siblings include Gertie Greenlee, Alexander (Hippo) Allas, Peter Allas, John Allas, John Kuhn, Evercina Pagenkoph, Florentina Frein, Rose Marie Allas, and Sylvester Allas. The family moved to Austin when Adam was a child. Mr. Allas started to work for George A. Hormel Company when he was 17 years old. He proudly served for our freedoms of democracy, three years in the United States Air Force. Upon returning after WWII, Adam continued to work for Hormel (43 years) until his retirement April 30, 1982. He was United in marriage to Marian E. Cerny, January 25, 1947, at St. Augustine Catholic Church of Austin. To this blessed union were four children, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren:

Linda (Maynard) Huemann of Elgin, Minn., Travis (Lana) Huemann, Dillon, Riley, Garett, Mason, Natalie, Troy (Lynn) Huemann, Mackenna, Devin, Vanessa (Jared) Sagdalen, Elliana, Seth, Valerie Huemann (friend, James Hart); Loren (Cynthia) Allas of Austin, Christina Moser, Kirsten Stehlik and Ethan Moser, Carmen May, Aubrey Mullenbach; Luanne (Bill) Blowers of Waterville, Minn., Lori (Brian) Mock, Lilian, Bobbi (Clinton) Peach, Miya, Jaden, Edward (Kathy) Blowers, Lucas; Lynn (Kristine) Allas of Lansing, Andrew Jacob Allas, and Emily Allas.

Weekends and vacations were spent with Marian and the family, at the cabin on Tetonka Lake. Adam delighted in cooking for family and friends, making enough for an army. Working with his son, Lynn, he would help clean the shop, work with wood and create his own projects. He took pleasure in playing Solitaire, photography and fishing. Adam loved children and being with people. He would carry suckers in his pocket to hand out to kids — big and small. Despite his memory he took great pleasure in being a jokester to the end. His favorite name to call others was Yahootee.

Surviving are his wife, Marian Allas; children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Florentina (Flossy) Frein; brother, Sylvester Allas. Sister-in-laws, Gladys Allas and Dorothy Winn; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant place. Blessed be the memory of Adam Joseph Allas.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 4, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Interment will be at Lansing Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Lunch will follow at the VFW Club Rooms, 300 Fourth Ave. NE. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3, and for one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, April 1, 2011]

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Francis J. Heimer, 80, of Hokah, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Tomah.

He was born on February 11, 1931, in Austin to William and Anna (Koenigs) Heimer. He served with the U.S. Army from February 9, 1952, to January 20, 1954. He married Mary Ann Klapperick on January 12, 1957, in Austin. Francis had worked for the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Mathy Construction. He loved hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, five daughters, Karen (Hal) Delaney of Eau Claire, Audry (Steve) Schieber of La Crescent, Donna (Fred) Lupien of Hartford, S.D., Annette (Mark) Ganrude of Ruther Glen, Va., and Theresa (Roger) Thompson of Rosemount, Minn.; two sons, Mike Heimer of West Salem and John (Shawn) Heimer of Brownsville, Minn., 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Emma Heimer and Dorothy Heimer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson; five sisters and four brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 4, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah. The Reverand Joseph Pete will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in the Crucifixion Cemetery, LaCrescent, Minn. Friends may call at the Schumacher – Kish Funeral Home of La Crescent on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. where a rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. and again at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Peter’s School. Online condolences may be offered at www.schumacher-kish.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, April 1, 2011]

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Judythe (Judy) Keyser Kuether Rowe, 66, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully Friday, March 18, 2011, after her courageous battle with cancer at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Judy Keyser Kuether Rowe was born May 18, 1944, in Austin to Kent and Loretta (O’Marro) Keyser. She was a graduate of Austin High School in 1962 and a graduate of Hamilton Business College in 1966. She also attended the Austin Vo-Tech and took college classes in Mason City. In her early years, she worked at Wilson’s in Albert Lea. Later on, she worked as an aide at Burr Oak Manor and at the Sacred Heart Adult Day Care in the Alzheimer’s unit.

On Nov. 25, 1967, Judy Keyser was united in marriage to Roger Kuether in Austin. This marriage was blessed with five children. The couple made their home in Austin and later divorced in the early 1990s. On Sept. 19, 1996, Judy married Theodore Rowe in Chicago.

Judy loved to play the piano and played organ at church for many years. She played third chair clarinet in high school. She enjoyed baking and had a great love for genealogy. She will be remembered for her great love for her church and the gospel as well as members of the church and her lifelong friends. Judy had a great love for her children and her family. She enjoyed laughing and joking with people. She had a great passion for scrapbooking, shopping, collecting knick-knacks, watching ice skating and “Dancing with the Stars” on TV, surfing the Internet and eating out. Judy also enjoyed her time with her two dogs.

Survivors include her husband, Theodore Rowe of Austin; children, Lucas Kuether, Ann Anderson and Jason Kuether, all of Austin, and David (Katie) Kuether of St. George, Utah.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Kenton and Loretta Keyser; infant daughter, Susan Kuether; granddaughter, Hannah Kuether; and her sister Dianna Keyser.

Memorial services for Judy will be held 10 a.m. April 9, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 404 31st Street NW, Austin with Bishop Mark White officiating. Friends may visit a half-hour with family prior to the service at the church. Interment is in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is handling arrangements.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD, SAT., APRIL 2, 2011

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Survivors notice:

Judythe (Judy) Keyser Kuether Rowe, 66, Austin

Judy died peacefully after her courageous battle with cancer on Friday, March 18, 2011, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Survivors: Survivors include her husband, Theodore Rowe of Austin; children, Lucas Kuether, Ann Anderson and Jason Kuether, all of Austin, and David (Katie) Kuether of St. George, Utah.

Preceding her in death were her parents Kenton and Loretta Keyser; infant daughter, Susan Kuether; granddaughter, Hannah Kuether; and her sister Dianna Keyser.

Visitation: Friends may visit a half an hour with family prior to the service at the church.

Service: Memorial services for Judy Keyser Kuether Rowe, 66, of Austin, will be held 10 a.m. April 9, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 404 31st Street NW, Austin with Bishop Mark White officiating.

Interment: Interment is in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

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

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., April 7, 2011

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Paul Frederick Bartz was born on September 26, 1948, to Helmer and Lorraine (Hansen) Bartz in Owatanna, Minn. In early childhood, he grew up on farms in Owatanna, Hannibal, Missouri, and Austin, Minnesota. While attending high school in Austin, he was very active in 4-H — raising pigs and cows. He graduated from Austin High School in 1967. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota, attaining a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education.

He was united in marriage to Mary Orlowski on June 16, 1973, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Their union was blessed with three children and 37 years of marriage. The couple made their home in Tyler, Minnesota, where Paul worked for Highland Vocational Center and Minnesota West as a teacher for adult farm management for many years. He taught modern technology and robotics for RTR. He also served many years on the police force in the communities of Tyler, Lake Benton, and Ivanhoe, Minn. In 2010, he was diagnosed with ALS and retired due to declining health. Paul entered Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center on April 1, 2011, and died April 2, at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 6 days.

Paul was a member of St. Dionysius Catholic Church and taught CCD. He was a member of Tyler Kiwanis, Cub Scouts, and was a Firearms Safety Instructor. He was proud of Tyler and Lake Benton and was honored as 2010 Tyler Citizen of the Year and 2010 Grand Marshall of Lake Benton Saddle Horse Days. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, planting trees, part-time farming, model railroads, Christmas lights and decorating, oldies, cards, and had a gift in mathematics and speed reading. Above all, he enjoyed the time spent with his family and grandchildren.

Paul is survived by his wife, Mary Bartz of Tyler; children, Kyle (Katie) Bartz and their son, John of Storm Lake, Iowa; Amy Bartz and her daughter Anne of Pipestone, Minn.; Cole (Tabby) Bartz and their daughter, Ella and soon arriving son, R.J. of Sioux Falls; mother, Lorraine Bartz of Austin; siblings, Ralph Bartz of Austin, Lori Bartz of Austin and Jerry Bartz of Reno, Nev.

He was preceded in death by his father, Helmer Bartz; maternal grandparents, Frederick and Edna Hansen; niece, Melissa Peterson; aunt and uncle, Archie and Evelyn Steen.

Blessed be his memory. Memorials will be established in Paul’s honor for scholarships and fighting ALS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, at St. Dionysius Catholic Church in Tyler. Visitation is Tuesday, 4 to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service all at St. Dionysius Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Dionysius Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home, Utoft-Johansen Chapel in Tyler. Online condolences, registry and tribute may be found at www.hartquistfuneral.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, April 4, 2011]

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Funeral services for Leona Ruble, 87, of Austin will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Moscow Lutheran Church. The Reverand Bob Berthold will officiate. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Leona died on Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Austin. Leona Ruble was born on April 10, 1923, to Eddie and Mabel (Johnson) Thoreson in Ostrander, Minn. She grew up on a farm in Ostrander and graduated from LeRoy High School in 1941.

On September 19, 1942, Leona was united in marriage to T.M. (Jim) Ruble in Ostrander. Leona kept very busy as a homemaker and raising the couple’s five sons. She was an active member of the Moscow Lutheran Church. Leona enjoyed knitting, making lefse, gardening, fishing and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Jerred (Eileen) Ruble, Steve (Cindy) Ruble, Daniel (Bonnie) Ruble and Joyce Ruble; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ellen (Gordon) Meyers, Arlene Swenson and Joan Thorson; sister-in-law, Arlene Thoreson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; sons, Randy Ruble, Craig Ruble and one son in infancy; and brother, Elwood Thoreson.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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Clara Annabelle Twedt, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday April 4, 2011 at Grand Meadow Health Care Center, where she had resided for the past two weeks.

Clara A. Sukow was born January 29, 1931 in Dexter, Minnesota to Karl and Martha (Fuerstenberg) Sukow. After graduating from Austin High School in 1949, she worked for Hormel for thirty years. Clara was united in marriage to Dean Richard Twedt on August 1, 1975 in Austin. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Her hobbies included bowling, reading, crossword puzzles, bingo, and playing cards.

Survivors include her children, Steven (Ann) Thompson of Lanesboro and step-daughter Jackie (Jerry) Reuter of Austin; four grandchildren, Bradley, Scott, and Stacy Reuter and Kelly Twedt; four great-grandchildren; sisters Lois M. Anderson and Dorothy Stern of Austin, Elizabeth J. (Betty) Kraby of The Villages, Florida; brother Leo A. Sukow of Albert Lea. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean R. Twedt on January 23, 2010; sisters Helen G. Schlichting and Phyllis L. Myrhe; brothers Charles H. Sukow and George A. Sukow.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 7, 2011 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Glenn Monson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.

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 online, Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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Ronald Clarence Engelby, age 73, of Sargeant, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at his home.

He was born October 31, 1937 to Clifton and Vanetta (Adams) Engelby in Ledyard, Iowa. A 1955 Austin High School graduate, Ronald served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. He married Peggy Adams on September 28, 1968 in Mound, Minnesota. They moved to Sargeant in 1975. Ronald was employed as a truck driver, most recently with LCL Transport of Austin. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed doing freeform wood sculpture. His interests included Harley Davison motorcycles, old trucks and cars, and he collected pens from many places.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Sargeant; five children, Michael Engelby of Eden Prairie, Angela (Hank) Henry of Dexter, Melanie (Douglas) Nowling of Danbury, Wisconsin, Brian Engelby and Jody Engelby, both of Minneapolis; six grandchildren; and several great grandchildren; brother, Orville (Anne) Engelby of Ogden, Utah; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service.

Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 91.

The family prefers memorials to American Lung Association or American Heart Association.

[ Worlein Funeral Home obituary, 4/5/11 ]

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RICEVILLE, IOWA — Funeral services for Raymond (Jim) Nauman, 60, who died Sunday at Pepin, Wisconsin, following a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church in Riceville. Burial will be in the LeRoy, Minnesota cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Ardys; two daughters, Mrs. Sandi Young of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mrs. Carol Dunham of Prior Lake, Minnesota; a son, Doug of Marion; five brothers: Harold of Lake City, Minnesota; Clarence of Granger, Minnesota; Lloyd and Edward, both of LeRoy, Minnesota; and Fred of Austin, Minnesota; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Saltou of LeRoy, Minnesota, Mrs. Edna Spear of Fountain, Minnesota, and Mrs. Elmo Madison of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mr. Nauman was a long-time Riceville businessman.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Riceville in charge where friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

[Waterloo Courier, Monday, June 13, 1977]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

NAUMAN, R.
B: 07 Jul 1916
D: Jun 1977
AGE: 60
LAST RES: 50466 (Riceville, Howard, IA)
SSN: Minnesota 473-07-9346

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Hans Kittleson is very low with typhoid fever at Whitten, Iowa, with the chances against his recovering. A.B. Olson received a telegram Wednesday evening to come down there immediately, this being the first intimation received here that Hans was ill. Andrew Olson left for Whitten on Wednesday night and returned yesterday. He reports Hans very ill; was out of his head and did not recognize anyone. Little hope of his recovering. Julia Everson went to Whitten Thursday.

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HANS KITTLESON DEAD.

A telegram was received this morning just as we go to press, that Hans Kittleson is dead.

[Lyle Tribune, Friday May 5, 1899, page 3]

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Kittleson, Hans B. 1878-1899
OBITUARY

Hans B. Kittleson was born at Kroger, Norway, June 11th, 1878 and died at Whitten, Iowa, of typhoid fever on May 5th, 1899, aged nearly 21 years.

The deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kittleson, and was left an orphan in infancy, his mother dying when he was but two years of age and his father a couple of years later. He and a little sister were thus thrown on the mercy of the world at a tender age.

His sister the only member of the family now remaining, was adopted by a family in Minneapolis where she still resides and Hans was taken and cared for by Mrs. Olson and subsequently by Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Olson with whom he made his home until a year ago when he left to accept a position as operator on the Chicago & Northwestern.

Hans Kittleson was beloved by all who knew him. He was bright, intelligent and of a kind and modest disposition. There was no kinder-hearted boy -- courteous and gentlemanly in his conduct towards all; he had the friendship of everyone. He had the qualities for making of a good man. He had character and was upright, industrious and ambitious. Too ambitious, poor boy. Ambition killed him. He would not abandon his post even when sick, until his malady had almost reached a fatal stage.

The funeral was held from the Congregational church Sunday a.m., Rev. Gram preaching the sermon. Six boys from among the friends of the deceased acted as pall bearers. The large attendance of friends, schoolmates and companions attested their love and affection for him and their unfeigned sorrow for his untimely death. The remains were buried at Six Mile Grove.

[Lyle Tribune, Friday, May 12, 1899, page 2]

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Margaret Roskop

Margaret Roskop, of Austin, died on Wednesday at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

Services are pending and will be announced by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald, Wed. 10-24-2001 pg 2, col. 2]

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#2: Margaret Roskop, Austin

Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, 4 p.m., CCW rosary, 7:30 p.m. wake service. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Service 1 p.m., Tuesday, Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Father W. Becker officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald,Thur, 10-25-2001, pg 2, col. 2]

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#3: Margaret Roskop, 89

Margaret Roskop, age 89, of Austin, died Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born on October 11, 1912 in Delta, Colorado, to John and Margaret (Schell) Steinbach.

On August 21, 1937, she married Andrew G. Roskop at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Blue Earth.

She was a homemaker who loved gardneing, sewing and crocheting. She was also a wonderful cook and enjoyed playing cards and bingo and spending time with her family.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Barb Roskop, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law, Rose and Wayne Walen, Cottonwood, Arizona; Barb Nerem, Pillager, Minnesota; Pat and Wed Bos, Blooming Prairie; Kathy and Howie Hazard, Portage, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Lawrence Kohler, Mason City, Iowa; Teresa and George Todorovich, Oklahoma City; brothers and sisters-in-law, Nick and Faye Steinbeck, St. Louis Park; Joe and Rose Steinbach, Hugo, Minn.

She was preceeded in death by her husband, Andrew G. Roskop; parents, John and Margaret Steinbach; son, Robert Roskop; sisters, mary Steinbach, Irene Brown and Katie Newville; brothers, Jake and John Steinbach.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Service 1 p.m., Tuesday, Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Father William Becker officiating.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin

Austin Daily Herald, Sun. 10-28-2001, pg 2A, col. 3

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Helen Bertha Hemann, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Samaritan Bethany Heights in Rochester, Minnesota, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

She was born on January 21, 1935, in Stacyville, Iowa, to Carl and Irma Theobald. Helen attended Visitation school. On Oct. 10, 1953, she married Willie Hemann. They made their home in Austin and were married 44 years before Willie’s death in 1997.

Helen retired from Austin Medical Center in 2002 after working 32 years in the dietary department.

She was a member of the Eagles Club. She loved playing cards, traveling — especially casino trips with the girls. She loved watching birds and enjoyed nature. Spending time with family and friends was most important to her as well as her Catholic faith.

Survivors include son, Chuck (Carmen) Hemann of Austin; grandson, Chad (Nikki) Hemann and Holly (Jeff) Lathrop; daughter, Sharon (Jim) Walters of Rochester; grandsons, Jason (Becky) Walters, Jesse Walters and granddaughter, Sara Walters; daughter, Suzanne (Joe) Ferris of Austin; granddaughter, Audrey Ferris and grandson, John Ferris; brothers, Roger (Darla) Theobald; Glen Theobald; sisters-in-law, Ann Theobald, Agnes Weber, Janet (Don) Wilson, Jeanne (Dean) Mauer; brothers-in law, Alfred (Wanda) Hemann, Robert Hemann; nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie; children Bobby, Kathy and Gary Hemann; her parents; brothers Kenneth, Roy and Robert Theobald. She’s also preceded in death by in-laws, Charlie Weber, Leo and Dorothy Hemann, Tony and Gertrude Mostek, and Annie Hemann.

Family/friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. at Queen of Angels Church on Thursday, April 7, and also one hour prior to the mass on Friday. A memorial mass will be held at Queen of Angels Church 3 p.m. Friday, April 8, at with a luncheon following service.

Helen’s gift of giving continues after death, as she donated her body to the University of Minnesota in hopes of helping others.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., April 7, 2011

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Elizabeth A. Wood, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday April 5, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, after a long illness.

Elizabeth was born June 20, 1927, at Minneapolis, the daughter of Sebastian and Alice (Dinkel) Helmbrecht. She graduated from the Long Prairie High School and worked as a travel agent with the Greyhound Bus Depot in Minneapolis. She married Roy E. Wood on July 21, 1952, in Minneapolis and moved to Austin. Elizabeth worked as a travel agent with the First National Travel Agency until opening Austin Travel with her partner Sue Sween. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Elizabeth enjoyed traveling, making several trips to Europe and finding her family’s home farm in Germany. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening. She loved spending time with her family and cared for her beloved husband following his stroke. She was preceded in death by Roy in 1997.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Roy and Kristin Wood of Big Lake, Minn.; Susan and Gary Browne of Ramsey, Minn.; Thomas Wood of Woodbury, Minn.; Mary and Dr. Robert Swenson of Miller, S.D.; grandchildren, Lindy and Molly Browne, Megan and Alec Wood, Kate, Sarah and Daniel Swenson, Rhiannon Keith and daughter Madison, David Terrell; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday April 9, 2011, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Saturday. There will be no reviewal.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 8, 2011

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Henrietta Eggen b. 8-01-1844 d. 11-06-1899

DIED--

On Monday morning, November 6th, at four o'clock, at the homestead two miles east of town, Mrs. J. M. Eggen, wife of Rev. J. M. Eggen, pastor of th elutheran Church.

Mrs. Eggen had been in poor health for some time but nevertheless her death was a sudden blow to all who were intimately acquainted with her. They least expected that the end would come so soon. On Sunday evening she was taken with one of her bad spells, caused by heart failure, and this was shortly followed by another sinking spell, after which she went into a stupor from which it was impossible to arouse her.

So sweetly and so quietly did she depart this life that even those of her family that were near her bedside could scarcely tell when the last breath was drawn. Not a tinge of pain nor a sign of suffering could be traced upon her countenance as silently she lay there sleeping.

The funeral occured yesterday at the church at Six Mile Grove, and the interment was made in the churchyard. It was one of the largest funerals ever held in this vicinity. Hundreds of people were there from Lyle and vicinity, from Adams, from Austin and from St. Ansgar.

There were two services. One in Norwegian conducted by Rev. Olson of St. Ansgar and the other by his son. The church was very beautifully and tastefully decorated, and several floral tributes, gifts of sympathizing friends were in evidence.

The deceased is well a favorably known in this community, and the loss will be felt among a wide circle of friends. She came with her husband to this place when he took the pastorate of the Adams, Mona and Six Mile Grove congregations, and during that time has enshrined herself in the affections of the people.

[ Lyle Tribune, Fri. 11-10-1899, page 2, col. 1]

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OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary Sutherland of Otranto Station died last Friday night at the advanced age of 91 years. She has been quite feeble for some time past, but was able to be about the house until the day of her death.

She was one of the oldest settlers in this part of the country, coming to Old Otranto in 1865. About three years after the family had moved here, Mr. Sutherland died, leaving the mother with a large family of children. She soon broke up housekeeping and went to live with some of them, and for a long time has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. A. Woodley of Otranto Station.

She was born in Lancaster, Canada in 1809 and it was there she spent the early part of her life. For a short time before coming here the family sojourned in Dane County, Wisconsin, but their stay there was short compared with that of her after residence in this part of the country.

She leaves five children to mourn her loss, Mr. Joseph Sutherland of Lincoln, Nebraska, Walter of Spokane, Washington, Mrs. Riblet of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Mrs. Campbell of DeForest, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Woodley.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. W. Cram. There was a short services at the house and then another service following in the church. The remains were interred at the Woodbury cemetery by the side of her husband and youngest son. It was one of the desires she had expressed, that she might be laid to rest beside them. The family wish to thank the many friends for the many ways in which their sympathy was manifested in the hour of their bereavement.

[ From the Lyle Tribune, Fri., 11-24-1899, page 2, col. 2 ]

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