Marian Arletta (Arens) Raker, 95, of Austin, died Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

Marian was born Sept. 4, 1915, in Austin to Joseph and Mary (Mayer) Arens. She graduated from Austin High School. On June 17, 1940, she married Louis Raker at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2005. Marian was a homemaker and a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, dancing and playing the organ.

Survivors include her son, Robert (Julie) Raker of Austin; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two great-grandchildren; sister, Jeannette Mittag of Austin.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy; son, David; five brothers; six sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The honorary casket bearer will be Thomas Neisen. The casket bearers will be Ryan Raker, Matt Raker, Don McKenzie, Brian Mittag, Brian Neisen, Allison Stoltz.

Austin Daily Herald, online, Monday, April 11, 2011

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Rosalene Mae Allen, 72, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

Rose was born April 16, 1938, in Austin to Frank Herman and Sarah Elvira (Jacobson) Burton. She attended Austin High School. On July 30, 1955, she married Russell Harold Allen in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Rose was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafting, Bingo, doll collecting, and camping on the islands of the Mississippi River.

Survivors include her husband, Russell H. Allen, Austin; children, Robin (Gloria Connaly) Allen, Sioux City, Iowa, Renae (Juan) Capote, Rochester, Patty (Clay) Erway, Oregon, Rhonda (Brian) Bridgeman, Austin; 13 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; siblings, Merle Burton, Austin, Frank (Mary Jo) Burton, Longmont, Colo., Doug (Pat) Burton, Austin, Clinton (Jan) Burton, California, Donna Gullispie, Effie, Dixie (Bill) Lenz, Austin, Paula (Tom) Wendt, Effie; nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sarah Burton; son, Randall Howard Allen; siblings, Milton “Mick” Burton, Betty Miller, Phyllis Stutzman, Jerry Burton, Darrell Burton.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011, at the Church of Christ with Rev. David DeFor officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, online, Sat., April 9, 2011

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BURIAL AT RED OAK GROVE, MOWER COUNTY.

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Duayne Kenneth Njos, age 86, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died at the Albert Lea Medical Center Thursday afternoon, April 7, 2011.

He was born June 2, 1924 in Carpenter, Iowa to Peter and Laura (Williamson) Njos. He grew up in the Oakland, Minnesota area. In 1945 Duayne joined the Army, serving for two years. On March 23, 1950, he married Gladys Patzer in Mower County. He worked as a farmer, as well as for Culligan and for a roofing company before becoming self-employed in 1971 as owner of D&G Roofing. In 1987 he began his retirement. Duayne’s favorite pastimes were barbecuing, gardening, and attending auctions. He was an avid collector and loved going for an evening country drive and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Gladys; children Suzanne (John) Harris of Hollandale, Richard Njos Sr. of Wabasha, Wayne (Karen) Njos of Blooming Prairie, Randy (Lorraine) Njos of Pueblo, Colorado, Scott (Stacy) Njos of Austin; eleven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Paul Njos of Belvidere, Illinois; brother-in-law Arnold Patzer of Austin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Josephine, Loretta, and an infant sister; three brothers Harry, Lawrence, and Dale Njos.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday April 11, 2011 at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastor Charles Leonard and Pastor Heidi Heimgartner officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday April 10, 2011 at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment is at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Austin, with military rites by American Legion Post 52.

Memorials are preferred to the family. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

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Harold “Harry” Hoffman, age 86 of Austin, died at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home Friday morning, April 8, 2011. Harold Francis Hoffman was born March 21, 1925 to Willis and Ingeborg “Belle” (Prestegaard) Hoffman in Riceland Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. He attended country school through the 8th grade. At that time he was needed to help farm the family’s 240 acres. He joined the Minnesota State Guard, 1st Motorcycle Company, because he wasn’t old enough to enlist.

He later served with the United States Navy from 1943-1946. He spent all of his service time in the South Pacific and Pacific. He received two Bronze Stars for Meritorious Service. He served aboard the USS Casa Grande during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, for which he received a Silver Star. He also served in the United States Air Force Reserve during 1951-1953 and commissioned 2nd LT as a pilot. While on leave from the Navy he was united in marriage to Ruth Winslow on February 17, 1945 in Austin. They had 4 children; Carol, Roger, Janet and Lori. Ruth passed away on August 22, 1976.

Following his military service he worked as a painter, at the local co-op, and was later employed by the Geo. A. Hormel Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1986. On September 25, 1981, Harry married Karen DeFrang. Karen passed away December 1, 2003. Harold was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216, American Legion Post 91, and the Eagles Club. Harry was well known for fixing lawn mowers and was very good at small engine repair. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting pheasants, fishing, and bowling. In recent years he enjoyed playing Bingo.

Survivors include his children: Carol (Mike) Scott of St. Petersburg, Florida, Roger Hoffman of Austin, Janet (Tom) Lenoch of Columbia Falls, Montana, Lori (Mike) Golly of Loveland, CO; step-son Jeff (RuthAnn) DeFrang of Savage; grandchildren: Eric Heimsness, Dana Johnson, Lee Begnaud and Kim Holst all of Minnesota, Jill Nikunen and Kristin Austin of Montana, Rebekah Pezanowski and Sarah Lenoch of Washington, and CPL Travis Golly, USMC-deployed; fifteen great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Harriet Hoffman, Betty Jorgenson, and Karen (Jerry) Becker; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Ruth and Karen; three brothers Joseph, Wilfred “Bud”, and Leslie Hoffman; two sisters, Genevieve Jordet and Orla Knutson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. American Legion Post 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216 are in charge of military rites.

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The Memorial Service for Tracy A. Thoms, 71, of Austin, will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Fairmont, Minn. Friends may visit with family one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Tracy died on Saturday, April 9, in Austin.

He was born on June 15, 1939, in Fairmont, the son of Arnold L. and Maxine (Sterdavan) Thoms. He attended school in Fairmont and Whittier, Calif. He served our country in the U.S. Navy from October of 1960 until his honorable discharge in September of 1965. He was united in marriage to Judith Nutt on Jan. 25, 1959. To this union three children were born, Pamela, Todd, and Lon. They were later divorced. Tracy had worked as a federal meat inspector for more than 42 years before retiring.

He enjoyed spending time with family especially his grandchildren. His hobbies included fishing, riding bike, hunting and reading. Throughout his life he had many faithful pet companions — most recently his buddy, Saintly.

He is survived by his children: daughter Pamela Olson of Long Beach, California, son Todd (Monty)Thoms and their children, Tabitha (Eric) Page and daughter Ruby, and Trenton Thoms all of Glenville; son Lon (Diane) Thoms of Albert Lea and children Jarrod (Kimberly) Robran, Leah and Jackson of LeSueur, Minn., Jennifer Bute of New Orleans, Derek Bute of Albert Lea, Brandon Bratten (Kassie Reich) and daughter Addison, of Austin; brothers and sisters, Juanita Goerndt of Fairmont, Mava (Curly) Hanson of Tucson, Ariz., Bonnie (Stan) Perry of Mountain View, Calif., William Thoms of Minneapolis, and Al (Marcia) Thoms of Fairmont, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Vernon Goerndt.

Austin Daily Herald online, April 12, 2011

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Donald Lester Milks Jr., 52, of Austin, died at his home Sunday, April 10, 2011.

He was born Jan. 16, 1959, to Donald L. and Ruth (Miller) Milks in Austin. After graduation from Winona High School in 1977, he worked for Minneapolis Airport as an airplane fueler. He married Debbra VanDemHemmel, and they were later divorced. He spent most of his adult life in Austin where he worked for Gold Cross Delivery. He married Molly Mitchell, and they were later divorced. A member of Victory Christian Center, Don was a super Viking fan, enjoyed camping, fishing and riding motorcycles. He had an incredible love for his two dogs, Bumper and Heather.

Survivors include his children, Donald Milks III of Austin, Fawn Milks of Yucca Valley, Calif., Daulton King Milks of 29 Palms, Calif.; two grandchildren, Alyse and Rylei; three brothers, Ronald (Patricia) Milks of Adams, Bryan Milks of Rochester, Tony Personius of Howells, Neb.; sister, Terri Personius of Austin; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Brenda Lou.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2011, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Friends may greet the family for one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 ]

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Harlan Howard Boe, 90, a long time LeRoy area farmer, died Tuesday April 12, 2011, at the Wildwood Assisted Living Center.

Harlan Boe was born November 2, 1920 on a farm in Clayton Township near Taopi, Minnesota, to Simon and Elizabeth (Anderson) Boe, the sixth of 13 children. He attended school at Clayton Prairie School District 74 until he was needed at home to help with farm work. He completed his GED in 1966. In June of 1941 he was united in marriage to Ethel Dumond at the LeRoy Lutheran Church. She died in 1981.

In 1982, he was united in marriage to Margaret Newkirk also at the LeRoy Lutheran Church. Harlan began farming in 1941, and his love of the land kept him there for 70-plus years. He held an annual threshing bee from 1980 to 2000 to share the agriculture legacy with many from southeastern Minnesota. Attending auctions and collecting antiques was one of his passions. His auction in 2010 sold hundreds of plows, tractors and gas engines that he had collected over the years.

His farm was a living history as he had restored several old buildings including a one-room school house and a blacksmith shop that reflects times gone by. He also loved horses and drove a team of Belgians in many local parades, as well as horse plowing contests. Harlan was an active member of the LeRoy community and served on many boards including the First National Bank, LeRoy Co-Op Creamery, MN-Iowa Rural Fire Association for more than 60 years and Co-Op Oil and the Farmers Co-Op.

He was active in the LeRoy Lutheran Church and served as a Sunday School Teacher and Congregation President; he also served as a 4-H leader. Harlan was known by many as the Sage Prairie Poet. His vivid and vibrant descriptions of the “good old days” brought those days back to life for those who listened. Reminiscing with him was like picking up a history book. He also played the harmonica and enjoyed performing at local events. “Shall We Gather At The River” was one of his signature pieces.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Maggie” Boe of LeRoy; daughters, Barbara (Peter) Huus of Rochester, Joanne (Robert) Rowe of Albert Lea and Kathy (Don) Adams of LeRoy, Denise (Damian) Ahlstrom of Rochester, Barb (Scott) Gruhlke of Zumbro Falls; sons; Darin (Jill) Morrow of Ostrander, Jeff (Jody) Morrow of LeRoy and Donny Morrow of LeRoy; grandchildren; Kim, Kirsten, David, Eric, Dan, Dean, Kari, Joe, Ben, Desiree, Dane, Danelle, Sara, Emily, D.J., Derek, Jessica, Jennifer, Nicholas, Nathan and Dylan, 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Martha Boe and Bonnie Boe; also his beloved dog, Susie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ethel, and 12 siblings.

Funeral services for Harlan H. Boe will be held 11 a.m. Friday April 15, 2011, at the LeRoy Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rolf Wangberg officiating. Burial will be in the Marshall Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Adams. Friends may call at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorials may be sent to the LeRoy Public Schools for a scholarship fund, the LeRoy Food Shelf or Wildwood Grove Assisted Living or the Good Samaritan Fund. Harlan will be remembered for his vitality and Zest for Life. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 ]

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Leona A. Walburn, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 11, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center where she was a resident.

Leona was born July 18, 1915, to Louis B. and Kathryn (Stolzenberg) Ulwelling at their home in Mower County. She attended school at St. John's Parochial school in Johnsburg, Minn. Leona married Warren Walburn on May 18, 1946, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2002.

Leona was on one of the original women's bowling teams in Austin at the old recreation club across the street from the old courthouse. She enjoyed her family, playing cards and gardening.

Survivors include two sons, Richard, Panama City, Fla., and Ronald, Austin; former daughter-in-law, Janis, Panama City, Fla.; two grandchildren, Lisa Carey and Michael Walburn both of Panama City, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Derek Carey and Trevor Walburn both of Panama City, Florida.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011, at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin, with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin.

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Richard "Dick" Miller, 73, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the Spring Valley Care Center, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston, with Pastor Candie Carey officiating. Burial will be in the Greenleafton Cemetery, rural Preston.

Richard Miller was born on December 18, 1937, on a farm near Taopi, the son of Lyle and Florence (Meese) Miller. At the age of two-and-a-half the family moved to Iowa. He went to country school kindergarten and halfway through 3rd grade, then halfway through 3rd grade and 4th grade to Lime Springs, then back to country school through 8th grade. He attended Lime Springs High School, graduating in 1956. He attended one semester at Iowa State and returned to Lime Springs to work on a farm for a short while.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in January 1957 and took basic training in Texas. He then attended Tech school in Biloxi, Miss., for radar operator and spent two-and-a-half years in Germany, returning to Cape Cod, Mass., and worked in airborne radar until the time of an honorable discharge on Sept. 15, 1961.

He worked for his uncle in New Jersey for a short period of time and then became self-employed as a trucker for 30 years. He was united in marriage to Janis Miedema on June 2, 1962, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church. After their marriage they went to live in New Jersey until November 1991, when he returned to Minnesota to retire and go fishing, but he drove truck until he retired in September 2010. Janis joined him in May of 1995.

He enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and "loved" his green and white truck.

He is survived by his wife, Janis; three sisters, Betty (Dean) Fausnaugh of Laurel, Mont., Patricia Vandegrift of North Augusta, S.C., and Joyce Ervin of Milford, Ohio; one brother, Jim (Judy) of Lime Springs, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roy; and two brothers-in-law, Allen Vandegrift and Edward Ervin.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Thauwald Funeral Home in Spring Valley, and also one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity or church in honor of Richard.

Online condolences may be left at www.thauwaldfuneralhomes.com.

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Dolores Anderst, 84, died Monday, April 4, 2011, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield.

She was born September 25, 1926, in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, to John and Alma (Bindert) Anderst. As a young child, the family moved to Welcome, Minn. Her late teen years were spent in the Hayfield area. She attended country school and Fairmont High School, then worked at the Fairmont Canning factory. As a young woman, Dolores lived in San Francisco for a while. Upon returning to Minnesota, she spent years working in Austin as a caregiver, housekeeper, and as a cook for Jay Hormel. In 1994, Dolores moved to Heritage House in Lyle, then to Rosehaven in Rose Creek. She had lived at Fieldcrest Care Center since 2008.

Her hobbies included collecting plates and reading, especially the classics.

Survivors include one brother, Roland (Dorothy) Anderst of Fairmont; five nieces; and special friend Kenneth Bremseth of Chatfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Arnold Anderst and sister-in-law, Arlene Anderst.

Private graveside services were held at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements.

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

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Kenneth H. Welken, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

Ken was born October 30, 1919, in Austin, to Hans and Anna Welken. He attended public schools in Austin and was a member of the Austin High School class of 1937. Ken participated in the Austin Sea Scout Band and was an Eagle Scout. Following his graduation from high school, he attended the University of Minnesota where he was a member of the marching band.

He served in the Army Air Corps in Europe during World War II. Ken was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve for 20 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He married Kathleen F. Bumgarner at Lakeland, Florida. in September 1943. She died April 5, 2010. After the war, he returned to Austin and began a 38-year career at Hormel Foods primarily as a credit manager. He retired in March 1984.

Ken was a lifelong member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin and served as an usher well into his 80s. He supported his children’s activities, served as the business manager for the Austin Symphony Orchestra for several years and was a member of the Kiwanis Golden K. Ken enjoyed the company of fellow Hormel retirees at Friday morning breakfasts.

Survivors include his two sons, Craig (Nancy) of Plymouth, Minn., Mark (Debbie) of Bloomington, Minn.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen, and sister, Marion Welken.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church and also at a luncheon following the service on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or the American Red Cross-Mower County Chapter. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., April 14, 2011

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Rosemary Cooper (Fisch), 79, formerly of Austin, died March 11, 2011, in Garden Grove, Calif., where she made her home for more than 40 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Jeff) Heathcack, Dianna Cooper; grandson, Bryce Heathcack; sister, Suzanne Fisch of San Diego.

Memorial services were held March 19, at St. Callistus Catholic Church in Garden Grove.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., April 14, 2011

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Loretta Barr, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died on April 13, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center after a brief illness.

Loretta was born September 12, 1921, in Leroy. She moved to Austin and graduated from Austin High School. She married Charles Barr in 1942 prior to his deployment to Europe during the war. She enjoyed sports and spending time with friends and especially her sister, Sylvia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles.

Loretta is survived by her sons, John Barr of South Yarmouth, Mass., William Barr of Bella Vista, Ark.; sister, Sylvia Johnson of Austin, and niece Gloria Payne of Red Wing.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Donations may be made in her name to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

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Memorial services for Helen Margaret Bucklin, 77, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Chapel. Rev. John Holt will officiate. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Helen died Tuesday, April 12, at her home.

Helen was born on December 27, 1933, to Mary and Elmer Meister of Austin. She had four sisters and one brother. She attended school in Austin. She enjoyed playing the piano and violin. While a junior in high school she started working in the accounting department at Jay C. Hormel and Co. She worked there until after George and Helen were married and George Kane was born. In the next 2.5 years they had two more sons, Robin Lee and David Todd. She quit her job to raise their three sons. Seven years later, Jeanne Ellen was born; and in two more years, Jayne Elizabeth was born. Helen was a full-time mother and homemaker for 20 years.

Her husband George of 57 years, was a bricklayer and stone mason. In 1973, the family moved to Albert Lea to own and run the Donut Kettle. Husband, George and son, David were bakers, the girls, Jeanne and Jayne worked with customers, and Helen was in charge of the employees, books and payroll. Helen usually had a craft project and enjoyed a game of bridge, 500 and “31” with her grandkids. She was a loving, caring and supportive mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She battled cancer for many years and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, George M. Bucklin of Albert Lea; sons, George K. (Uan) Bucklin of Bangkok, Thailand, David T. (Joyce) Bucklin of Mountain Lake, Minn., and their children, David of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Anna (Ryan) Gerber and daughter, Cameron of Ankeny, Iowa, Dima and Nadya of Mountain Lake; daughter, Jeanne E. (Scott) O’Neal and their children, Ryan and Jordan of Houston, Texas, and daughter, Jayne E. (Chad) Iverson of Hayward, Minn., and their children Emma and Noah, both of Hayward; granddaughter, Laurel Bucklin of Portland, Ore.; sisters, Barb, Mary Jo and Suzanne; and brother, Charles.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robin Lee; and her oldest sister, Elizabeth Roehrich.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., April 14, 2011

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Mary Ann Jindra lost her long battle with cancer and passed away at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, on April 12, 2011, with her husband, John, at her side.

Mary Ann was the youngest child of nine born to Peter and Anna (Volkmann) Kirtz; she was a family present, born Christmas day, 1926. With six sisters and two brothers, Mary Ann was never alone and lived her life surrounded by family around Brownsdale. She lived on the family farm, which at that time was referred to as Kirtz Corner. The home was the focal point for more than 30 children who lived between Mayville and Brownsdale. The children often gathered at the farm to play baseball, football or stickball.

Mary’s father was known as “Re-Pete” and taught Mary at an early age: “If you want something bad enough, you work for it.” It gave Mary a strong work ethic.

Mary Ann met her husband, John F. Jindra, while working at the Chateau Restaurant in Lansing. They married Feb. 6, 1951, in Brownsdale at Our Lady of Loretta Catholic Church.

She had many different jobs spanning her 60-year career. Ranging from an in-home nanny while living at Highland Park, Illinois, to a senior citizen aide taking care of others or a candy sales clerk, even a waitress at the former Chateau Restaurant. After her husband retired, she operated the family farm, raising sheep. As a talented conversationalist and oral historian, when Mary Ann spoke, decades of history about her family and her 65 years of marriage danced from her lips.

Her memory of stories of neighbors, people and community events never dulled — her mind was sharp, clear and detailed until the end. Mary loved sharing the fountain of information from Brownsdale’s past and the people she met throughout her life from Chicago, New York City, Jersey City and Omaha. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Mary Ann.

Survivors include her husband, John Jindra, living on the farm; niece, Darrelyn (James Daughtery) of Tennessee; grandnephews; cousins; many extended family members; numerous friends and special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bachelder of Brownsdale.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Anna Kirtz; infant son, John Peter Jindra; six sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Joyce, Miss Margaret Kirtz, infant, Anna Catherine Kirtz, Miss Verna Margaret Kirtz, Miss Hilda Kirtz, Mrs. Mildred Hoffman; brothers, Harold and Leonard Kirtz.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 15, at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale with Father Dale Tupper officiating. At Mary Ann’s request there will be no reviewal. Friends may greet the family from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Rose Creek. The family prefers memorials to Infants Remembered in Silence or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., April 14, 2011

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Clara Victoria (Otteson) Sanford, 91, formerly of Austin, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Peaceful Bliss Memory Care Center in Alexandria, Minn., where she had been a resident since October 2009.

Clara was born on August 4, 1919, in Badger, Iowa, to Charles and Mette Marie (Jensen) Otteson. The family moved when she was a small child to Evan, Minn., and then to Nevis, Minn., where she attended elementary school and graduated from high school in 1936. She completed a two-year teacher preparation program in Park Rapids and taught in Hubbard County rural schools. Clara married Hugh Sanford on June 18, 1940, and the couple moved to Austin.

During World War II, daughters, Georgia and Sharon were born. When Hugh entered the Navy, the couple sold their Austin home, and Clara and the girls returned to Nevis to live with the Ottesons while Clara again taught school. After the war, the family returned to Austin and Hugh was re-employed at the Hormel Company. Clara was also employed at Hormel for 10 years where she made many friends.

Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a 60-year member of the First United Methodist Church of Austin where she kept attendance records and served as secretary-treasurer of her women’s fellowship circle. Clara loved music. She had a lovely voice and played both the piano and violin by ear. She also loved playing cards with her many friends at the Oaks where she moved to in later years.

Survivors include two daughters, Georgia (John) Merchant of Los Alamitos, Calif., Sharon (Larry) Smith of Alexandria; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Elaine Reinartz of Longville; sister-in-law, Teresa Otteson of Staples; 25 nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hugh on Dec. 15, 1979; three brothers.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Pat Toschak officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., April 14, 2011

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Herbert (Herb) Alphonse Schaefer, 85, of Adams, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Olmsted county, Minnesota.

Herb was born on August 2, 1925, in Adams, one of 12 children born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Mueller) Schaefer. He graduated from Adams High School in 1942. In 1943, Herb joined the US Army and proudly served his country in Europe during World War II. On Sept. 8, 1953, he married Dorene Vesely at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. He worked as a bookkeeper at Ulven’s DX Service Station, as a salesman at Millenacker Implement and as a petroleum route delivery driver for Osmundson Brothers. In his retirement, Herb helped take care of the church grounds and volunteered as a crossing guard at Sacred Heart.

He was one of the founding members of the Armed Forces museum in the Adams American Legion. In May of 2010, he attended the Honor Flight to the World War II memorial in Washington D.C. Herb was a 65-year member of Adams American Legion Post 146, where he served on the Honor Guard as an Adjutant, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Council, the Knights of Columbus, and Olaf B. Damm Post 1216 VFW.

Herb is survived by his wife, Dorene Schaefer of Adams; sons, Joe Schaefer and friend Pat Thompson of Wyoming; Father Marty Schaefer of Waseca; daughters, Julie (Randy) Ochs of Faribault, Mary (Russell) Keating of Rochester, Lori (Lowell) Fabian of St. Charles, Minn.; Teresa (Dominic) Cimijotti of Rochester, Annette (Jim) Sinn of Rochester; grandchildren, Michelle (Kevin), Nathan, Erica, Sarah, Emily, Tyler, Anna, Katie, Mary, Alexa, Caleb; sisters, Florence Schmitz of Adams, Marcella Perrin of Austin, Rita (David) Sheedy of Arizona, Bette (Harlan) Smith of Illinois; brothers, Vernon Schaefer of Adams, Norbert (Linda) Schaefer of Alabama, Conrad (Judy) Schaefer of Austin, Roger (Wanda) Schaefer of Iowa; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; infant granddaughter, Melissa; brothers, Paul, Benno, and Fred.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Marty Schaefer and Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home. There will be a 4 p.m. Rosary and a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service at the Adams Funeral Home on Friday.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., April 14, 2011

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MARGARET R. MILLER

AUSTIN, Minn. - Margaret R. Miller, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday (June 12, 2001) at the Austin Medical Center.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be in the Adrian Cemetery in Adrian, Minn.

Casket bearers will be Dr. Herman Miller, Geoffrey Miller, Gregory Miller, Steven Miller, Nicolas Miller and John Miller.

Visitation and reviewal will be held one hour before services on Friday at the church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Ave. N.W., Austin, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret was born Oct. 23, 1906, in Long Prairie, Minn., to Walter and Mabel (Bakhuff) Barkwill. When she was young her family moved to Melvin, Iowa, where she grew up and attended school.

She married Herman P. Miller on Feb. 19, 1927, in Sibley, Iowa. Herman worked road construction and the couple lived in various places including Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa and they spent their winters in Hartley. In 1932 they moved to Reading, Minn., where they farmed for many years. Herman died in 1962.

Margaret worked for Campbell Soup Company as a night foreman and retired in 1971.

She had lived in Austin since 1994 and had resided at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Herman and Helen Miller of Austin, Minn.; daughter and son-in-law, Florence and John Miller of Mason City; grandchildren, Geoffrey and Margaret Miller of Hudson, Wis., Gregory Miller and Carol Wiebe of Minneapolis, Minn., Barbara and Al Maclin of St. Paul, Minn., and Steven and Sheri Miller of Minnetonka, Minn.; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Gertrude Year of Sibley; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and three sisters.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, (507) 433-5727.

Mason City Globe Gazette, June 14, 2001

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Miss Britha Stedje died last Thursday noon after an illness of four days. Sunday she was well and outdoors, and Monday she was taken sick. She was an aged woman of 89 years and had been poorly for many years.

She leaves two sons and two daughters, which are Jas. Peterson, O.P. Stedje, Mrs. Martin Matson and Mrs. D.D. Lione.

Her remains were laid to rest in the Six Mile Grove cemetery last Saturday.

From the Lyle Tribune, Friday, 10-20-1899, page 2, col. 2

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Grandma Rawn died last Monday at the residence of her son, L. Rawn, a mile and a half west of town. The funeral services took place at the home Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. D. Cram, pastor of the Congregational church, officiating.

She had lived to a ripe old age, exceeding the alotted three score years and ten by over thirteen years, and her death was brought about by the natural failure of the faculties on account of her extreme age.

The deceased was born in Denmark in 1816 and at the age of twenty-three years she was married to M.J. Rawn with whom she came to this country in 1859. They settled in Manotowoc, Wisconsin, and lived there until the spring of 1878 when they came to this vicinity and lived here until their death.

He husband died at this place in 1889. They had four children, two of them died when they were small and the other two remain, viz: Mrs. H.P. Peterson of Bath, Minnesota, and L. Rawn of this place with whom she made her home since the death of her husband.

A large number of sympathizing friends and old aquaintances were present at the funeral, and the family desires to express their thanks to them for their heart-felt sympathy, and especially to those that gave the beautiful floral tributes, and to the choir for their services. The interment took place at the old cemetery south of Mona.

From the Lyle Tribune, Friday, 7-21-1899, page 2, col. 4

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DIED: -- Mrs. Hans Bodahl, Saturday August 5th 1899, at the home of her daughter at Geneva. Mrs. Bodahl was a sister of Mrs. A.B. Olson and Julia Everson. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Nelson, is her only child.

The deceased would have been 43 years old the 27th of this month.

Funeral services were held Monday and the remains buried at Six Miles Grove, Rev. Eggen conducting the services.

From the Lyle Tribune, Friday, 8-11-1899, page 3, col. 3

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Virgil Oliver Stone, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Virgil was born July 8, 1923, to Alvin Fred and Clara Laraine (Boostrom) Stone in Isanti, Minn. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1941 and moved to Austin to work at Geo. A. Hormel & Co.

He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps on Jan. 28, 1946. Stationed in Japan, he was honorably discharged April 3, 1947. He married Viola Doreen Thompson on July 1, 1950, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin.

Virgil also worked as a part-time farm laborer for many years. Viola died on Jan. 20, 1999. A member Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where he had served as a trustee, Virgil belonged to P-9 and enjoyed trout fishing, camping and caring for his yard.

Survivors include two sons: James (Rebecca) Stone, Plano, Texas; Jon (Milinda) Stone, Little Canada; two daughters: Ruth Ann (Thomas) Alexander, Canton; Jane (Charles) Mayzlik, Heath, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister: Roselyn Erickson, Cambridge; special friend: Orlie Grant, Austin as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola D. Stone on Jan. 20, 1999.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Lutheran Church in Austin, with the Rev. Brian Krueger, officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin with military rites by VFW Post 1216 and American Legion Post 91. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., April 16, 2011

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Dwayne Maynard Anderson, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday afternoon, April 15, 2011, at Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow. He was born Sept. 6, 1934, to Ole and Ruth (Larson) Anderson in Austin. A lifelong Austin resident, Dwayne worked at the Red Owl store. He enjoyed radio controlled planes, photography and time with his family.

Survivors include two brothers, George (Irene) Anderson of Coon Rapids, Gerald Anderson of Austin; two sisters, Deloris Steward of Austin, Delphia (Robert) Srsen of Austin; 27 nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and one brother.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2011, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with The Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Deer Creek Valley Cemetery in rural Northwood, Iowa. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Memorial are preferred to the family.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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Russell Lee Chapek passed away on April 15, 2011, at St. Marks Nursing Home in Austin. He was born during the Great Depression on his family’s farm near Oakland, Minn. on Jan. 19, 1926, to Harry and Louina C. (Van Pelt) Chapek. His formative years were spent near Boone, Iowa, but he returned to the Austin area and finished his formal education at Austin Highs School.

Russ joined the Navy and was stationed at Alameda, Calif., before going to Pearl Harbor and then to Midway Island where he was a Sea-Bee. One of the traits that remained with him his entire life was his pride in America.

In spite of an opportunity to stay overseas, his draw to the Austin area was Annette Mickelson. Upon returning he asked for her hand in marriage and they were wed in her hometown of Albert Lea on January 2, 1949. Russell returned to the family farm and also began working at Hormel’s packing plant. They had four children and in 1960, he bought a farm near Elkton that his youngest son, Rod, and his grandson, Adam, now run.

Russell was passionate about farming, fishing, hunting, traveling, modifying equipment and telling stories. A farm accident in 1962 left him a hemi-pelagic, but he persevered and led a full and productive life. His family, his determination and his shear willpower were the foundation for his accomplishments. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the VFW, and the MTPA. His family was the most important thing in his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Chapek; mother, Louina Nasby; stepfather, John Nasby; brother, Darwin Chapek; and sister-in-law, Leanna Nasby.

Russell is survived by his wife, Annette Chapek, Austin; children, Anita Wendt (James Kvall) of Stewartville; Rebecca Chapek (Bill Myers) of Cordova, Alaska.; Russell W. (Cindy) Chapek of St. James, Minn.; Rodney (Diane) Chapek of Elkton, Minn.; grandchildren, Jason Wendt, Lynette (Nathan) de Cook, Melissa Johnson, Kalyn Simon, Sophia Myers, Corey (Stephanie) Chapek, Chrystal (Peter) Lindeman, Candice (Lucas) Bartel, Cassidy Chapek, Adam Chapek, Allison Chapek, Jacob Chapek; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Albert Nasby of North Bend, Ore.; cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday April 20, at Dexter United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Ashton officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Russ was deeply loved by his family and will be dearly missed.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, April 18, 2011

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BARNEY THOMPSON, 65
DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY
FROM HEART DISEASE

Barney Thompson, sixty-five, died suddenly at about 11 o'clock Sunday morning from an attack of heart disease, while attending to his furnace at his home, 400 S. Chatham street. He had been ill for the last three months.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the house, and interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery, Rev. H. Noss officiating.

Mr. Thompson was born in Norway in 1867 and came to this country at the age of eighteen years. In 1891 he was married to Selma Anderson and they made their home in Austin where Mr. Thompson was employed in the C.M. St. P & P. railroad shops. With the exception of ten years, from 1906 to 1916, when Mr. Thompson and family lived in South Dakota on account of his health, they made their home in Austin.

The following children survive: Mrs. Henry Gilbertson of Bryant, South Dakota; Mrs. F. C. Pieper of West Concord; Miss Dolly Thompson at home; and three graendchildren. One son died in infancy.

Mr. Thompson was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church, and also belonged to the Court of Honor. Always devoted to his home, Mr. Thompson took pride and interest in the Welfare of his family and was a conscientious, hard worker.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, 2-01-1932, page 13, col. 3]

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ELMA, IOWA - Esther Lucille Flugge, 89, of Elma, died Friday, October 29, at Colonial Manor in Elma.

She was born July 29, 1921, in Le Roy, Minnesota, daughter of Albert and Katherine Nagele Bhend. She married Harold Flugge on February 14, 1943, at Le Roy Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death.

She graduated from Le Roy High School in 1939 and from Minneapolis Business School in 1940. She was a secretary at Minnesota Fiber Mill. The couple farmed in the Elma area. She was a member of St. Paul's Maple Leaf Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her children: Janice (Daryl) Dybevik of Cresco, Barbara (Tom) Schroeder of Elma and Keith (Ellen) Flugge of Cary, Illinois; six granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren.

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MaryLou Thompson, 55, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday morning, April 18, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born May 28, 1955, to John Wesley and Marilyn (Joseph) Newman in Austin, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1973. She married Gregory Edwin Thompson on June 22, 1973, in Austin. They made their home in Forest City where MaryLou worked at Winnebago for 10 years before they moved back to Austin. MaryLou was employed by Land O’ Lakes in Albert Lea, St. Marks Lutheran Home in Austin and Hormel Foods for a short time. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, spending time with her grandchildren, collecting dolls and taking vacations.

Survivors include her husband, Greg; two daughters, Jacqueline Thompson of Austin, Jessica (Larry Welch) Jones of Austin; nine grandchildren, Jayden, Alex, Lilly, Lyla, Jeremy, Jonathan, Emilee, Mickela and Michael; parents, Marilyn and John Newman of Austin; sister, Rebecca (Gary) Rector of Austin; three brothers, John (Debbie) Newman of Austin, Bill (Joann) Newman of Blooming Prairie, Glenn (Babs) Newman of Austin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Crane Community Chapel in Austin with Pastor Colleen Hoeft officiating. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at church one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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Mark was born on April 4, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota, as an only child to Earl Clifford Notestine and Hazel Ana Fawver. As a child, Mark’s family moved to Silver City, N.M., before settling in Colorado Springs, where Mark graduated from Colorado Springs High School (now known as Palmer High) in 1954.

While growing up, Mark loved participating in Boy Scout. He was most proud of his opportunity to attend the 1950 National Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, Pa., where President Harry S. Truman spoke. After high school, Mark attended the University of Colorado, graduating with a business degree in 1958. In college, Mark was an active member of the Acacia Fraternity, and he remained active as an alumni advisor to his college fraternity throughout his life.

After college, Mark worked at Mountain Bell where he met his wife to be, Jan Coba. After five years with the phone company, Mark’s entrepreneurial spirit drove him to leave his corporate job to start a hardware and supply store in Loveland, Colo., with a former high school buddy.

After a couple of years Mark and his partner sold the store and Mark returned to the phone company where he stayed for the next 25 years. After a two-year stint at AT&T’s corporate headquarters in New York City, Mark and his family retuned to Colorado in Littleton where all four of his children graduated from Columbine High School. Mark was active with the local Optimist Club, which was very fitting for him as the true eternal optimist. During that time, Mark chaired the Colorado Board of Social Services and attained an MBA from Colorado State University.

Mark took advantage of an early retirement and ended his 30-year career with the phone company, retiring as AT&T’s Human Resources Vice President in San Francisco. Mark and Jan decided to move to Greeley in 1995. They had lived in Greeley briefly nearly 30 years beforehand during his early days with the phone company and both decided it was a wonderful place to call home.

After his retirement from AT&T, Mark helped his sons launch a real estate investment company, Thomas & Tyler, LLC. That firm remains active today focusing on downtown Greeley real estate opportunities. Mark was committed to the revitalization efforts of downtown Greeley and was a passionate volunteer and strategic leader for Greeley’s Downtown Development Authority.

Mark also had a great appreciation for historic preservation and served as a Board Member for Historic Boulder, Inc., Colorado Preservation, Inc. and he was actively involved in multiple historic rehabilitation projects. Mark’s passion for history led him to research his family tree, and over the years he compiled an impressive genealogical account. Mark was an active member of the Greeley Rotary Club and a member of the First Congregational Church. Mark loved chocolate, poker, life, and above all his family. After many years fighting chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Mark passed away at Swedish Hospital in Denver on April 16, 2011. Memorial services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the First Congregational Church in Greeley.

Mark is survived by his wife, Jan; daughter, Karen Gulkin; son-in-law, Casey Gulkin, their two children, Emma (9) and Timber (7); son, Ty Notestine and his daughter-in law, Katy Notestine and their child, Will (3), all of Greeley.

Mark is also survived by two sons in Denver; Timber Notestine and Drew Notestine. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Hospice of Northern Colorado at 2726 W 11th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.

Austin Daily Herald online, April 21, 2011

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Gerald A. Landherr, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Gerald was born on April 10, 1923, in Nevada Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Fred and Anna (Heimer) Landherr. He graduated from Adams High School. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Occupied Japan. Gerald retired from the Hormel Company in November 1980 after working there 32 years. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and VFW Post 1216. He was an avid sports fan and supporter of the Johnsburg Johnnies baseball team and a lifelong Twins and Vikings fan. Gerald also enjoyed bowling and golfing.

Survivors include two brothers, Jerome (LaVonne) Landherr of Adams, Herbert Landherr of Adams; three sisters, Jane (LaVerne) Felten, Austin, Joan Landherr, Austin, Dorothy (Gerald) Gerber, Adams; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Ann Howden; a brother, Donald Landherr.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. The family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Austin Daily Herald online, April 21, 2011

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Elizabeth Molly Ramlo, 94, of Austin, died at Sacred Heart Care Center Tuesday, April 19, 2011.

She was born June 14, 1916, to James and Mary (Schuchard) Ryan in Wabasha, Minnesota. Elizabeth and her family lived in Millville, Minn., until 1930 when they moved to nearby Lake City where Elizabeth graduated from High School. She married Dale Ramlo on Sept. 3, 1940, in Britt, Iowa. They made their home in Mason City, Iowa, and moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 1941. When Geo. A. Hormel & Co. transferred Dale to the Austin plant in 1943, Elizabeth joined him. Elizabeth and Dale had three sons, Scott, Mark and David Roy. David Roy was born in 1946 and lived only one day. The family belonged to St. Olaf Lutheran Church, and Elizabeth enjoyed golfing, playing cards, baking and traveling. Dale passed away in 2004.

Survivors include two sons, Mark (Gretchen) Ramlo of Austin; Scott (Tammy) Ramlo of Roscoe, Ill.; two grandchildren, Daniel and Alyssa; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; an infant son; brother; sister; brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at church. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to Mower County Humane Society.

Austin Daily Herald online, April 21, 2011

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Marjorie Mae (Freeman) Askelson, 89, passed away on April 19, 2011, at Our House in Austin, Minnesota.

Marjorie was born on her family farm near Moscow, Minn., to Cecil and Jeanette Freeman. She was the youngest of three children along with a sister and a brother. She grew up on the family farm and would walk down the road to the one room Crackerbox School, where she attended elementary school. She then went to stay in town during the week with an Aunt and graduated from Austin High School.

Marjorie married Argyle Askelson in 1941, and they moved to San Diego, Calif. She worked as a lathe operator at an airplane factory during the war. Argyle and Marjorie returned to Austin where they lived and worked on the family farm. They had three children, Richard, Kathy and Steven Askelson.

She was very involved on the farm and in the community. She was a leader in the Moscow 4-H club and enjoyed helping her children and grandchildren with projects and going to the Freeborn County Fair. She was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church where she served as the Sunday school secretary for many years and was very active in the church’s ladies aid. Marjorie had a love of flowers and vegetable gardening and was a member of the Austin Garden Club. She had a love for people and enjoyed volunteering at the Austin Medical Center coffee shop. She loved to travel, especially to California and Montana, where she had family. She always enjoyed the ocean and the mountains. Marjorie and Argyle loved to go camping and traveled all over with family and friends.

Marjorie is survived by a daughter, Kathy Askelson of Austin; a son, Steven Askelson and his wife Mindi of Austin, and daughter-in-law, Terry Briggs and her husband, Gordy of Adams; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Argyle; son, Richard; brother and sister, Raymond and Alice and her parents, Cecil and Jeanette.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Bernie Boldt officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service. Casket bearers will be Vincent Askelson, Gordy Briggs, Yurii Skorin, Steve Wollschlager, David Thompson and Scott Bridley.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 22, 2011

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Florence Catherine Stephani, 91, of Austin, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

Florence was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Waseca, Minn., to Joseph and Elizabeth (Krupp) Vogt. She went to school in Adams. On June 22, 1937, she was united in marriage to Alfred J. Stephani at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams. Florence was a homemaker. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Quilters Club, volunteer at Sacred Heart Care Center and Austin Medical Center, Church Unit and funeral committee. Florence enjoyed needlework (embroidery, crochet and quiliting), reading, gardening, traveling and spending time with her family.

Survivors include nine children, Joseph (Sharon) Stephani of Pine City, Juanita Joyce of Plymouth, Mary (Al) Woessner of Byron, Veronica (Mike) Fiest of Marinette, Wis., Patricia (Gary) Goodmanson of Urbandale, Iowa, Theresa (Mark) Murphy, Kissimmee, Fla., Sharon (Larry) Houff of Maple Grove, John (Judith) Stephani of Eagan, James (Wendy) Stephani of Owatonna; two daughters-in-law, Kathleen Stephani of Minnetonka, Carol Stephani of Glendale, Ariz.; 32 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leonard (Evelyn) Vogt of Rose Creek, Clement (Katherine) Vogt of Fairchild, Wis.; sister, Sr. Joseen Vogt of Rochester.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred on Feb. 19, 1981; sons, Duane and Sylvan; son-in-law, Robert Joyce; grandson, Neil Woessner; great grandson, Daschel Joyce.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 5 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6 p.m. wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church, MS Society, ALS Association or donor’s choice.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 22, 2011

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Marion E. Capretz, 86, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Zumbrota Health Services in Zumbrota, Minnesota.

Marion was born on October 30, 1924, in Austin, to Elling and Mable Olson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1942. After graduation, she worked for the Hormel Company. Marion met Loren Capretz at the “Sweet Shop”. They were married on Sept. 20, 1947. They had a beautiful marriage and together raised their three daughters. Marion enjoyed going to the cabin, traveling on many wonderful vacations, watching movies, playing cards, going out to dinner with friends and playing tennis. Her pride and joy were her three grandchildren. Marion had a tremendous sense of humor and loved a good joke. She enjoyed listening to music, especially jazz. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elling and Mable Olson and her husband, Loren Capretz.

Marion is survived by her three daughters, Sue Symonds (Jim), Gayle Capretz (Jim Geise), and Beth Capretz (Bill Dugan); three grandchildren, Samantha, Tanner and Lauren; sister, Virginia Christensen; two nieces, Kathy and Mary; nephew, Rick.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Reverend Glenn Monson officiating. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service. Memorials are preferred to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1600 Oakland Avenue West, Austin, MN 55912 or Lutheran Social Services of MN, 2485 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 22, 2011

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Robert S. Srsen, 84 of Austin died Wednesday April 20, at the Austin Medical Center, Austin, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday April 26, at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Patricia Toschak officiating. Military rites will be by Austin Post 91 American Legion.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday.

Memorials: The family prefers memorials to the Austin Medical Center Hospice Program.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 22, 2011

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