Irene Mae Morgan, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday, August 8, 2011, at her home.

Irene was born April 24, 1923, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to George H. and Mildred M. (Murphy) Myers. She graduated from Good Counsel Academy. She married Spencer Morgan in 1974 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They lived in Austin, enjoyed going to their cabin and went to Texas every winter for 18 years. Irene worked at the Hormel Company. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin.

Irene loved to cook and was an excellent cook, loved her friends and loved to dance.

Survivors include her daughter, Connie Aberg of Austin; sons, Bill (Joy) Bliss of Albert Lea, Steve (Kathy) Bliss of Austin, Rick (Lorelei) Bliss of Austin; step-children, Kevin Morgan of Waseca, Laurel (Dave) Boss of Colorado; five grandchildren, Amy Cassidy, Tim Crowder, Andy Bliss, Ryan Bliss, Lindsey Bliss; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Myers of California, Gene Myers of St. Cloud.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mildred Myers; husband, Spencer Morgan; brother, Bill Myers; step-son, Chris Morgan; grandson, Jeremy Bliss.

A Memorial Gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., August 11, 2011

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Donald B. Harmon, 36, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 4, 2011, at his home.

Donald was born October 16, 1974, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the son of Tom Harmon and Judy Harmon-Aylett. He attended Austin High School. In his adult years, Donald worked in janitorial and sales occupations. He enjoyed camping, cooking, collecting and electronics. Donald was always willing to help family and friends, and will be missed.

Survivors include his parents of Austin; grandfather, Donald Aylett of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; many aunts; uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Maurice and Philomene Harmon, and Jacquelyn Aylett.

There will be a private family memorial service with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association.

Source: Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., August 11, 2011

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Charley Hamersma, 91, of rural Austin, Minnesota, died of natural causes on Wednesday morning, August, 10, 2011, at his home with his wife and family at his side.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug., 16, at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gene Leiter officiating. Charley will be taken to his resting place at the Red Oak Grove Cemetery by his two-horse clydesdale hitch and wagon. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Clasen- Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.

Charley was born Oct. 22, 1919, to Hannah (De Poppe) and Charley Hamersma Sr. in Beaver Township of Fillmore County, Minn. He attended grade school at Carmona, Minn., and graduated from the Forestville Country School. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II on the island of Hiroshima.

Charley lived in the Forestville area where he was a farmer and hauled livestock to South St. Paul – Central Livestock. He had his own shipper association. Charley owned and operated a truck stop and restaurant in Mountain View, Mo., in 1947. In 1949, he held his first Wild West Rodeo in Forestville, with 9,000 people in attendance.

In 1975, Charley was married to Suzanne Russell at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin; and in 1978, they moved to rural Austin. He had a great passion for horses, country music, his wife and extended family. He was a member of the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church and the Clydesdale Members of America. Charley was well known for his wit, knowledge and storytelling. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Charley is survived by his wife Suzanne Russell Hamersma of Austin; son, Chad (Laura) Hamersma of Blooming Prairie, Minn.,; daughter, Corrin Hamersma (Vic Korsmoe) of Austin; stepchildren, Roger (Sonja) Hofner of Dexter, Minn., Larry (Meridee) Hofner of Austin, Carol Vigum of Ostrander, Minn., Judy (Tom) Hanson of Lake Crystal, Minn.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Johannah Vreeman of Cherry Grove, Minn.,; brother-in-law, Steve (Sue) Russell of Stillwater, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Nancy Barnett of Tempe, Ariz., Jeanette (Nick) Lindgren of Grand Maris, Minn., Patte (Mark) Kraske of Stillwater, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

Charley was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary; grandson, Ronald Arnold; brothers, Harold Vande Zande, Joe Vreeman, Bill Hamersma and sister, Edith Musel.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Friday, August 12, 2011

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Catherine Blahnik, 89, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, died on Thursday at Seasons Hospice in Rochester following a courageous battle with cancer.

Catherine A. Snyder was born at home on the family farm near Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, on September 6, 1921, to Peter and Agnes (Guiney) Snyder.

She was the third of nine children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She attended country schools near the family farm where she grew up and attended St. Augustine Catholic School in Austin and graduated valedictorian in 1939.

She was married to Fred Blahnik on December 26, 1942, also at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The family farmed in the Austin area until moving to the Sumner Center area north of Spring Valley in 1957.

For the past 10 years, she has resided at Hillside Home Apartments in Spring Valley where she truly enjoyed the Saturday morning coffees on the third floor.

Her life’s meaning revolved around faith and family, whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed the life of a farm wife and homemaker, her travels, reading, quilting, and almost to the end was ready to spontaneously take a ride to see the country side and view the crops. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley

She is survived by her children: Rose Van Kirk of Spring Valley, Richard (Sheila) Blahnik, Winona, Robert (Pat) Blahnik Spring Valley, Roger Blahnik, North Branch, and Tom (Jacque) Blahnik, St. Charles; nine grandchildren: Chris Van Kirk, Jeff (Ruthy) Blahnik, Anne (Luka) Bajzer, Jim (Teri) Blahnik, Joe (Tonya) Blahnik, Jon Blahnik, Shannon (Ken) Bezdicek, Emily Blahnik and Billy Blahnik; five great-grandchildren and two brothers: Paul (Irene) Snyder and Gene (Adeline) Snyder both of Grand Meadow; and two sisters; Sister Ruth Snyder, Austin and Mariah Snyder, St. Paul, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1973; grandson, Brian; and four siblings, Mary Blahnik, Joe Snyder, Angie Viktora and John Snyder.

Funeral Mass for Catherine will be 11 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley with Father Steve Peterson officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home on Monday.

The public is also invited for a Rosary being which is being recited at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday for an hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald, 8/14/2011

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Nancy K. Knutson, 64, of Austin, Minnesota, died at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin on Thursday morning, August 11, 2011.

Nancy Kay Moen was born in Austin on Aug. 10, 1947, to Art and Mary Ann (Halvorson) Moen. She grew up in Austin and was confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Nancy graduated from Hayfield High School in 1965. In September 1966, she married Robert Knutson. The couple lived in Racine, Wis., and later divorced. She moved back to Austin in 2001. Nancy was a Nursing Assistant at various health care facilities and was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting. She especially loved to cook and bake.

Survivors include her son: Todd Knutson, of Milwaukee; two daughters: Darcy Knutson of Michigan and Jennifer Knutson of Florida; special friend, Paul Lenoch of Austin; three grandchildren; sister, Patti Lujan of Prior Lake; many other wonderful relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. The family prefers that memorials be made to donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, 8/14/2011

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Bruce William Marquardt, 70, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 13, 2011.

Bruce was born in Rochester on July 15, 1941. He lived his entire life in the Austin area and graduated from Austin High School in 1959. After high school, he worked for the American Can Canning Company followed by the Hormel Company in the mid 70s. Bruce owned a livestock and crop farm in Rose Creek and also the Windrift Restaurant and Marquardt Trucking in the 80s. Most recent, he was enjoying semi retirement selling health insurance and spending time at the family cabin in Holcombe, Wis.

Survivors include his wife, Janice (Boley) Marquardt of Rose Creek; four children, son, Eric (Marcy) Marquardt of Champlin; daughter, Erin (Rory) Emmans of Dayton; son, Joshua (Jodi Lysne) Marquardt of Minneapolis; daughter, Elizabeth Marquardt of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren, Allison, Brandon and Bryce Marquardt, Zachary and Tanner DeWitt, Cody and Michelle Emmans; four stepchildren, Jennie (Faron) Neville of Austin, Jason (Dawn) Boley of Sargeant, John Boley of Albert Lea, Jessica (Larry) Andrist of Sargeant; 13 step-grandchildren, Faron Michael, Manda and Dakotah Neville, Katie, Cody and Logan Boley, JD, Bobbie Lee, Lance and Eric Boley, Brett, Olivia and Mersede Andrist; sister, Sharon (Bud) Cutrell and nephew and niece, Porter and Heather, all of Roswell, N.M.; dogs, Peaches and Herbie.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William G. and Harriet E. (Tabor) Marquardt.

Bruce will be remembered for his sense of humor and many friendships. He loved playing cards and other games with family and friends. His hobbies included coin and gun collection.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mike Olmsted officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 15, 2011

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A memorial service for Gladys Harriet Skjeveland will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011, at the United Methodist Church, 102 Pleasant Street E in Brownsdale, Minnesota, with Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale.

Gladys Harriet Skjeveland, 99, of Brownsdale, passed away on August 6, 2011, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Gladys was born on October 9, 1911, the daughter of Oscar and Ovedia (Olson) Dammen in Albert Lea, Minn. From age 8, she was raised by her uncle and aunt, Joe and Clara Miller, of Paul, Idaho. She attended rural grade school, graduated from Paul High School, and attended two years at Albion Normal School. She taught first through third grades in a Paul rural school for two years. In 1933, she returned to Minnesota. She married Lynn Skjeveland on June 20, 1934, in Northwood, Iowa. Lynn died on Oct. 24, 1992.

Gladys was a member of the United Methodist Church in Brownsdale and a member of the Brownsdale Birthday Club. Gladys was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her friends at Friendship Village. She loved fishing, traveling and would jump at an invitation to do either. She also liked playing Scrabble, cards and delighted in winning at both. She always joined in the annual tradition of making lefsa. In earlier years she was active in the Milwaukee Road Women’s Club. In later years she enjoyed her role as the wise sage of the family and was always ready to share her thoughts and humor. She will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Gladys is survived by four daughters, Rena Perrigo of Brownsdale, Carol Tumilson of Rayville, La., Kathleen Rosenberg of Elysian, Minn., Valarie (Richard) Kohn of Cumberland, Wis.; two sons, Claire (Karen) Skjeveland of Cottage Grove, Minn., Ronald (Cheryl) Skjeveland of Austin; 24 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lynn; one son, Lynn Joseph in 1961, two great-great granddaughters, one great-great grandson, and two brothers. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the United Methodist Church roofing fund. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Brownsdale is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 15, 2011

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Mildred Louise Wicks, 87, of rural Austin, died Friday, August 12, 2011, at Mayo Health System in Austin.

She was born on April 23, 1924, to Charles and Minnie (Friesen) Howell in New Virginia, Iowa. After graduating from Virginia High School and beauty school in Iowa, Mildred was the owner/operator of a beauty shop in Iowa Falls, Iowa. She married Salmer Wicks on Aug. 7, 1943, at St. Olaf Lutheran parsonage in Austin. They made their home on a farm five miles west of Austin. Mildred enjoyed family and community. She was a member of Moscow Neighbors Club during the 1950s, Freeborn County Key 4-H leader, founder of the Moscow 4-H Club and attended Oakland Baptist Church. After Salmer’s death in 1985, Mildred worked as a nurses’ aid at Comforcare in Austin for 16 years.

Survivors include her children, James (Carol) Wicks of North St. Paul; Ethel Sonja (Jostein) Monstad of Bergen, Norway; Dale (Lee) Wicks of rural Austin; Raymond (Jean) Wicks of Plattsmouth, Neb.; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brother, Lavon (Clyta) Howell of New Virginia, Iowa; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Salmer; brothers, Kermit Howell and Charles E. Howell.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Grace Baptist Church in Austin with Pastor Bernie Boldt and Pastor Raymond Wicks officiating. Friends may call 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 Fairview Cemetery, rural Oakland. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 15, 2011

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Yvonne Marie Thiele Bell, 64, of Austin, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Yvonne was born March 2, 1947, in Austin to Joseph and Evelyn (Swenson) Thiele. She graduated from Pacelli High School and Austin Community College. On April 7, 1990, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Bell at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Yvonne was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, active in the community, the Genealogical Society and String Camp. Yvonne enjoyed gardening and time with family and friends.

Yvonne was full of life and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Bell of Austin; five children, Maria (David) Sanders of Amboy, Minn., Reuben Halverson Jr. of LaCrescent, Minn., Karr Halverson of Dallas, Texas, Bridgette (Jeff) Wellendorf of LaCrescent, Cort Halverson of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Jerome (Kris) Thiele of Modesto, Calif., Galen (Ann) Thiele of Victoria, Minn.; step mother, Georgia “Dolly” (Jerry) Wesely of Austin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Evelyn Thiele; two sons, Torre Halverson and Dean Halverson; grandparents, Leo and Anna Thiele, Elos and Mary Swenson.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. CCW rosary and a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Toledo Cemetery in LaCrescent.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, Augsut 19, 2011

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Olaf S. "Bud" Jacobson, 94, of Arkansaw, Wisconsin, and formerly of Wabasha and Austin, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

He was born May 31, 1917, in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, the son of Oscar and Anna (Boen) Jacobson. He graduated from Adams High School in Adams, Minnesota, in 1937. He served in the Army during World War II. Following the service Bud lived in Austin and worked many years for the Geo. A. Hormel Company. He retired in 1972. He married Marcella Smith Nov. 25, 1945, in Rochester. She too worked for the Hormel Company. The couple owned a cabin on Sand Prairie, rural Wabasha, since 1952. They made it their permanent home in 1984. Marcella died Sept. 22, 2008. Bud moved to Arkansaw to live with his daughter 14 months ago because of failing health.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Wabasha. He was also a member of the Wabasha American Legion Post 50 and the Burkardt-Roemer VFW Post 4086. He was a past member of the Austin Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting and playing cribbage. He was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying baseball and basket ball.

Bud is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Tim Asper of Arkansaw, Wis.; four grandchildren, Chad (Ashley) Kuk of Wabasha, Jason Kuk of Durand, Wis., Megan Kuk of Wabasha, Jacob Kuk of Arkansaw; two great-grandchildren, Clara Kuk Wentworth and Korbin Kuk; nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his family from his first marriage, daughters and sons-in-law, Sharren and Mark Brooks of Austin, Karren and Edward Tratechaud of Wascott, Wis.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella, four brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha with the Rev. David Knox officiating. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery in Wabasha. Military rites will be performed by the Wabasha American Legion and VFW Posts. Family and friends may call at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday one hour before the service. The Abbott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 15, 2011

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The funeral service for Alberta Denny, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Stewartville, Minn., with Rev. Lyle Fritsch and Rev. Tom Ogilvie co-officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.

Mrs. Denny died Monday, Aug. 15, of natural causes at Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, Minn., where she had resided for the past month.

Alberta Buschman was born Oct. 17, 1912, in rural Mower County. She grew up on the family farm in rural Racine, Minn., attended country schools and graduated from Stewartville High School. She was married on Sept. 29, 1928, in Austin to Edwin Denny. Following their marriage the couple lived in Stewartville until 1942, then moving to Austin. Mrs. Denny was a homemaker and Mr. Denny was employed at Hormel in Austin. Mr. Denny died Feb. 3, 1987, and Mrs. Denny has continued to make her home in Austin. She was a longtime active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin where she was a member of its quilting group, Ladies Aid and headed its funeral committee for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing in the Boundary Waters, reading and time spent with family, especially all her grandchildren.

Surviors include two daughters and three sons: Vernon Denny of Las Gatos, Calif., Kenneth Denny of Preston, Minn., Philip Denny of Stewartville, Jean (Francis) Weber of Stewartville and Joan (Robert) Thompson of rural Grand Meadow, Minn.; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; parents; two half-sisters, Celeste Billings and LaViolet Laabs; two half-brothers, Norbert Bucholtz and Felix Bucholtz and two grandchildren, Rebecca Thompson Benson and Matthew Thompson.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville and one hour before the service at the church on Friday morning. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., August 17, 2011

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Harry Francis Hanson, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Our House Memory Care.

Harry was born on September 19, 1929, in Newry Township, Minnesota, to Archie and Hattie (Braaten) Hanson. Harry worked at Hormel Foods and was a Naval veteran of the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. On January 16, 1954, he was united in marriage to Lucille M. Schaefer in Austin.

Harry enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and his grandchildren. He was a member of Ramsey Golf Club and Meadow Greens Golf Club.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Hanson of Austin; children, Keith (Sue) Hanson of Austin, Ken (Glen Sue) Hanson of North Port, Fla., Julie (Joe) Michel of North Mankato, Minn., Jim (Ruth) Hanson of Northwood, Iowa, Ann (Dave) Forland of Austin; son-in-law, Greg Denisen of Austin; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Archie Hanson of Austin; sisters, Shirley Saaranen of Austin, Henrietta Greenameyer of Austin.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amy; brother, John; sisters, Katie, Millie and Cherry.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Monson and Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home. The family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., August 17, 2011

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Marlin L. Bergstad, 45, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, August 13, at his home.

He was born Jan. 20, 1966, in Preston, Minn., to Floyd and Nyliene (Gross) Bergstad. After growing up in Hayfield, Minn., Marlin moved to California for many years. He returned to Minnesota and lived in Minneapolis for a few years and moved back to Austin a few months ago. He was a healthcare worker, a member of the Lutheran faith, and enjoyed computers, Facebook and traveling.

Survivors include his father, Floyd Bergstad of Austin; brother, Matthew A. Bergstad of Faribault, Minn.; two sisters, Rebecca Eklund of Faribault and Debara Smith of Brownsdale; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Aaron.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., August 17, 2011

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Linda Anne Moran, 65, of Mound, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, with her loving husband, Allan, at her side.

She was born at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on July 30, 1946, and lived in New York, Germany, Colorado and Texas. Linda and Allan Moran were married on Sept. 17, 1966, and settled in Mound, Minn., where she lived a full and happy life. Their marriage was blessed with two sons.

Linda is survived by husband, Allan; sons, Kyle of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Colin (Shelle) of West Fargo, N.D. She was proud to be grandma to Quinton, Shea, Nekolas and Marisol and loved them very much.

She is survived by her parents, Lyle and Audrey Roberts of Austin; sisters, Lori (Jim) Staley of Austin and Beth Roberts of Tucson; sisters-in-law Kay (Peter) Elliasen and Jinx Engstrom and many nieces and nephews.

Linda was a talented needle artist and knitter, winning ribbons at the State Fair, and through these many talents and groups she belonged to, was blessed with wonderful lifelong friendships. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mound and was involved in bible studies and ladies circles there. She spent many hours on the pine boards watching and rooting for her sons during their high school sporting activities.

Memorial service was Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mound with visitation one hour prior to service. Family interment in the Memorial Garden. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., August 18, 2011

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Harold Joseph Holdgrafer, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Harold was born November 7, 1915, to Charles and Magdaline (Neuroth) Holdgrafer on a farm near Haverhill, Iowa. In May of 1927, the family moved to Hollandale, Minnesota.

Harold served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He started working at Hormel Foods in 1937 and retired in 1978. On May 17, 1947, he was united in marriage to Adeline Watkins. They had one son, George.

Survivors include his son, George Holdgrafer of St. Paul; sister, Ethel Bellrichard of Austin; sister-in-law, Marian Holdgrafer of Austin; nieces; nephews; cousins.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Adeline on Jan. 7, 1989; parents; three brothers; two sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

The casket bearers will be Barbara Roverud, Erin Gross, Michele Gemmel, Diane Slowinski, John Watkins Jr., Jeffrey Watkins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church or donor's choice.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., August 18, 2011

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Hildegarde A. “Billie” Halverson, age 101, of Austin, died Friday, August 19, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

She was born on March 10, 1910, in Johnsburg to Paul and Lena (Heimer) Koenig and attended school in Adams and Canby. Billie married James Halverson on Jan. 16, 1932. Together they raised ten children. Billie was well known for her culinary and homemaking skills. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Her generous, optimistic spirit was treasured by her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her children: Bob (Mary), Stillwater, Marlene (Bud) Wirth, Kasson, Jacqueline, St. Paul, Eugene (Kathleen), St. Louis Park, Judy (A.B.) Johnson, Maple Plain, Bonnie (Ken) Freimark, Stillwater, Ray (Mary), Oakdale, Wes (Jean), Maple Grove, Rowland (Becky), Austin, Douglas, Austin; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Johnson, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James; granddaughter, Angie; brother, Ray; three sisters, Leona, Alvina and Lorraine.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Monday 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 Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald online, August 20, 2011

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William F. Barclay

William F. Barclay, son of Hugh M. and Jane (Messinger) Barclay, was born on October 19, 1878 near Waterloo, Blackhawk county, Iowa. He passed away at 7:30 p.m. on June 23, 1938 at his home south of Austin.

Mr. Barclay grew to manhood in the vicinity of Waterloo, coming to Minnesota in 1904 and locating on a farm northeast of London, where he spent most of the remaining part of his life.

On December 22, 1908 he was united in marriage to Mary Corena Bonnallie and to them were born two sons, Hughbert at home and Clifford, living south of this city.

He leaves to mourn his death, besides his wife and children, two grandchildren, one brother, Frank, living near London, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the London church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. M. Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbury Cemetery. Friends may call at the Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald

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George S. Bonnallie,
Former Myrtle Bank Cashier,
Passes

Despondent because of Ill Health and
Financial reverses, Deceased Succumbs
to Temptation to End All, Taking His Own
Life Saturday Evening at His Home on
Park Avenue.

Saturday evening this community was shocked and saddened to learn of the death by his own hand, of George S. Bonnallie, who with his wife, resided with Mr. Bonnallie's parents at 618 Park Avenue.

In 1927 Mr. Bonnallie was compelled to submit to a serious surgical operation and was a patient at Naeve hospital for several weeks. The operation, while apparently successful, did not wholly remedy the disability and for the past two years the deceased has been in only indifferent or poor health.

During the past winter, Mr. and Mrs. Bonnallie spent several months at San Antonio, in an effort to recuperate his health. The results were only partially successful, and since their return, Mr. Bonnallie has carried on his business as insurance underwriter with difficulty, and having frequent attacks of illness that laid him up in bed for days at a time.

While he enjoyed the unqualified confidence and respect of the entire community in which the bank was located, the emergencies surrounding the closing of the First State Bank of Myrtle took a heavy toll both in a physical and financial sense. It will be remembered that the decision to liquidate the bank was reached through voluntary action by the cashier, Mr. Bonnallie, and his board of directors, nevertheless this decision naturally was a great disappointment to Mr. Bonnallie and proved a contributing factor to his despondency. Losses, too, affecting many of his intimate associates and friends, added to the unusual stress and worry.

George S. Bonnallie, the only son of Thomas G. and Lottie S. Bonnallie, 618 Park Avenue, was born at Marshall, Minnesota, on November 30, 1898, being in his 34th year. He received his education in the schools of Tracy, Minnesota, later attending Sioux Falls Commercial College.

He was appointed cashier of the First State Bank of Myrtle in 1922, succeeding to the cashiership in 1928, which position he held until its voluntary closing during October 1931.

Mr. Bonnallie was united in marriage to Miss Louise G. Simon of Mapleton, one of the teachers in the Myrtle schools, on August 29, 1927.

Besides the widow and his parents, Mr. Bonnallie is survived by a sister, Beth, who lives at home and is one of the teachers in the Glenville schools.

The funeral will be conducted from the home, 618 Park Ave., at half past two o'clock tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, interment being at the Greenwood Cemetery at Glenville, the service being the charge of Rev. Mr. E. P. Robertson, an uncle of the deceased, of Grand Forks, assisted by Rev. Mr. H.W. Bondo. The pall bearers, chosen from among the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bonnallie in the community in which they spent their first busy, happy years of married life, include the following: W. G. Adams, Cecil Hassler, C.G. Schilling, A.H. Schumacher, Lars Kvalo and R. H. Johnson.

Impelled by a spirit of determination for energetic ceaseless activity in behalf of his family, his community and friends, George Bonnallie was hampered by physical handicaps that misled him into contemplation of the rash act which has brought such a burden of sorrow to his devoted wife, his own folks as well as an unusually large group of friends in every section of the state where he has ever resided. He was a loving and devoted husband, a dutiful and affectionate son, a loyal and indulgent brother, and a splendid neighbor and friend -- a good citizen who will long be remembered by those among whom he lived and labored.

The bereaved family and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their distressing sorrow.

The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea -- June 27, 1932

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Margaret (Maggie Bonnallie) Lang

In London township, April 26, 1893, of heart failure after childbirth, Mrs. Maggie, wife of Archibald Lang, aged 37 years.

Deceased was a daughter of Thos. Bonnallie, now living in Austin, Minnesota, and besides her husband, leaves two children aged twelve and five years. She was a woman of most kindly and lovable disposition, and in truth it may be said that none knew her but to love her. She lived for other's happiness. Our good friend, Lane, of Myrtle says of her: "She was widely known and highly esteemed, being one of the early residents of our town. Her funeral was very largely attended, showing the high regard in which she was held throughout the entire community. The services were conducted by Rev. E.P. Robertson of Rochester, Minnesota, in a very appropriate and eloquent sermon from the 37th Psalm. The numerous friends and neighbors join in extending their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives in their irreparable loss and recommend them to Him who doeth all things well."

Notes:

Maggie was born on November 18, 1855 in Burlington, Racine County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas and Charlotte (Phelps) Bonnallie. Birth date derived from age on gravestone -- 37 years, 5 months, 8 days.

She married Archibald Lang Jr., May 28, 1877. She is buried in London Cemetery, Freeborn County, Minnesota. The two children were Nellie and Fred C. Though not mentioned, the newborn, Archie, survived.

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Death Notice:

The many friends of Mrs. George Meadowcroft will be grieved to learn of her sudden death which occurred at 8:50 this morning. She suffered a stroke of paralysis and fell on the bathroom floor; her death following a half-hour later.

The funeral will be held on Thursday at 12:00 o'clock from the house at 109 South First Street, and at 2:00 o'clock from the church in London.

Austin Daily Herald, April 18, 1921

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Mrs. Jane Meadowcroft, wife of Geo. P. Meadowcroft, passed away at her home in Austin, Minnesota, of a paralytic stroke, April 18th, 1921 at eight fifty o'clock a.m. She was in her usual health and ate a hearty breakfast. She was found on the bathroom floor by her youngest daughter, Ima, who immediately summoned help and the doctor. All was done that loving hands could do, but she passed to the Great Beyond to meet her Savior with a smile.

Mary Jane Bonnallie, daughter of Thomas and Charlotte Bonnallie was born in Cedar City, Mower county, Minnesota on November 18, 1860. Her age at death was 60 years and five months.

Her mother died when she was five years old. She was taken into the good Christian home of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Watkins where she grew to womanhood, having been baptized in the Christian faith in her infancy.

On May 10, 1878, she was married to James Lang of London, Minnesota. To this union four children were born, two dying in infancy. After the death of James Lang on September 13, 1895, she remained on the farm with her two children trying to keep her home and family. Farming some of the land themselves and renting some out to the neighbors.

She was married to George P. Meadowcroft on December 19, 1899. To this union one child was born.

Deceased is survived by her husband, Geo. P. Meadowcroft, her son, Alva Lang of London, Minnesota, two daughters, Florence Dunn of Myrtle, Minnesota, and Ima Meadowcroft of Austin, Minnesota; two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Officer of Myrtle, Minnesota, and Mrs. James McNiven of Marshall, Minnesota; three brothers, William Bonnallie of London, Minn., Jerry Bonnallie of Everett, Washington, and Thomas Bonnallie of Tracy, Minn., also three grandchildren: Fernly, Nolan and Willard Lang.

She was a devoted wife, and loving mother, and a kind neighbor, was always willing and ready to help with any charitable work, and active in the church work in the London church and Ladies Aid Society. Always of a kind and gentle disposition, ever ready to help the needy and will be missed by her hosts of friends and neighbors as the years go by.

The funeral will be held at the church in London, Minnesota at two o'clock p.m. tomorrow. Services at the home in Austin before going to the church. Interment in London Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald, April 20, 1921

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Thomas George Bonnallie, Stricken in Early Summer, Passes; Funeral Service Saturday Afternoon

The long and active career of Thomas George Bonnallie closed at two forty-five o'clock, Thursday morning when he passed away after a long and losing fight with a kidney infection and complications which resulted from the disorder.

Early in the year Mr. Bonnallie commenced to fail and in July he entered Asbury Hospital at Minneapolis for treatment, under the immediate care of Dr. J. B. Robertson, his brother. After a month he was able to return and appeared to improve. Although not in his former health, he resumed attention to his insurance business and was active in his usual affairs.

During October an infection laid him up in bed and he was finally removed to Naeve hospital, but in spite of every effort known to the medical and surgical profession, he continued to lose ground until the end came yesterday morning.

Funeral services will occur at two o'clock, Saturday afternoon, from the Bonnerup Funeral Parlors, following a brief private ceremony for relatives of the deceased at the home. Interment will be in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery at Glenville where his late son, George, is laid.

Services will be in the charge of Rev. Edward P. Robertson of Grand Forks, North Dakota, who is a brother of the deceased. He will be assisted by the Rev. C. B. Stephens, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Lottie (Silver) Bonnallie, there survives a daughter, Beth (Mrs. Keith Wells), two brothers, the Rev. E.P. Robertson of Grand Forks and Dr. John B. Robertson of Minneapolis, and a sister, Mrs. Henry McConnell of Renton, Washington.

A more extended sketch of Mr. Bonnallie's life will appear in a later issue.

The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea - November 25, 1938

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Laid to Rest in Greenwood Cemetery

Simple But Impressive Ceremonies at
Funeral of T.G. Bonnallie Saturday

A brief season of scripture reading and prayer at the home, followed by an impressive though simple service at the Bonnerup Funeral Parlors, marked the final rites paid Thomas G. Bonnallie Saturday afternoon.

Rev. C. B. Stephens read the scriptures and offered prayer and Dr. E.P. Robertson, a brother of the deceased from Grand Forks, N.D., delivered a fitting, comforting funeral address. Two hymns added to the beauty of the ceremony and Mr. Stephens pronounced the benediction as well as the burial prayer.

Interment was at beautiful Greenwood Memorial Park at Glenville in the family lot.

Thomas George Bonnallie was born of pioneer parents, November 10, 1868, in London Township and grew to young manhood in Freeborn county. During part of this time he made his home with the Henry Loomis family in Bancroft where he made many lasting friendships.

On January 29, 1898 he was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Silver of Balaton. Two children were born to this union, George S., who passed away June 25, 1932, and Beth (Mrs. Keith Wells) of this city.

Mr. Bonnallie was engaged in mercantile pursuits during his early business life, being located at Marshall and Windom. He later entered the real estate field and was extensively interested in this profession at Tracy where he filled many positions of trust and responsibility, the office of mayor being among these activities. He took a leading part in the establishment of highways in the territory surrounding Tracy and was greatly interested in all movements looking to improvement of farm life, better lifestock, dairy herds and corn culture.

At its annual convention held at Duluth in 1923, Mr. Bonnallie was chosen Grand Keeper of Records and Seal (the executive secretary) of the Knights of Pythias of Minnesota, a position which he filled with distinct credit over a period of six years.

In 1931, Mr. Bonnallie removed from Minneapolis to Albert Lea and except for the past few weeks resided at 618 Park Avenue. During last August he purchased the Briggs house at 609, where he resided at the time of his death.

Tom Bonnallie was a kindly, upright man who could count his friends by the number of his acquaintances. He was a devoted husband and father, a good neighbor and a faithful and loyal citizen in every respect. He will be missed and mourned by all who knew him.

The Evening Tribune, Albert Lea - November 30, 1938

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Lottie Bonnallie,
City Resident,
Dies in Chicago

Word was received here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Lottie T. Bonnallie, 528 Alice Avenue. She was 82 years of age.

Mrs. Bonnallie died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Keith Wells, in Chicago where she had gone to spend the winter.

She is survived by one daughter, Beth (Mrs. Keith Wells) and one grandson, Donald.

Her husband and one son, George, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Bonnerup and Son Funeral Home Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. A.E. Strom officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville.

NOTE: Lottie was the wife of Thomas George Bonnallie and mother of George S. Bonnallie, both deceased.

Albert Lea Evening Tribune, Albert Lea - January 21, 1952

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Gladys Norma Tanner, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died early Thursday evening, August 18, 2011, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society in Austin, where she had been living since 2004.

She was born on September 2, 1921, to John and Grace (Wilson) Fomasina in Normanton, Queensland, Australia. As a teenager, Gladys was once chosen as “Miss Beach” and “Belle of the Ball.” During World War II, a handsome young Yank, who was stationed in New Guinea and was on leave with some buddies, entered the restaurant in Brisbane where Gladys was working and ordered his favorite breakfast of ham and eggs. He originally told Gladys that his name was George, but soon revealed his true name. The soldier and the waitress fell in love immediately and Gladys and Doyle Elwin Tanner, who was born in Brownsdale, Minn., but who later moved to Austin with his family, were married on September 3, 1942, in Australia, a day after her 21st birthday.

After the war, Gladys and their first-born child boarded a ship that was outfitted with mine-sweeps and headed for the United States. Doyle met them in California and the young family then moved to Austin, where over the years Gladys and Doyle had four more children. Gladys became a naturalized citizen of the United States in January of 1953. Sadly, Doyle passed away on October 8, 1972.

A member of Grace Baptist Church in Austin, Gladys was active in the Women’s Missionary Group and enjoyed reading, rug-hooking and tending to her plants. She loved and was loyal to the Lord Jesus Christ, her family, and her friends.

Survivors include her children, Elwin, Kenneth (Susan), Patricia, Joyce, and Linda; grandchildren, Kevin (Shannon), Penny (Vince), Carey, Aaron (Lauren), Ken (Jenni), Wade, Sam, Hollie, Jason, April and May; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew, Tanner, Colton, Nathaniel, Kaden, Carson, Areanna, Nile, Brityn, Brooke, Michael, Autumn, Rick, and Steven, plus two “honorary” great-grandchildren, Chris and Bubba; and five sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Eva (Strong) Tanner; daughter-in law, Marlyce “Molly” Tanner (Elwin’s wife), two brothers and five sisters. We miss you Mom, and will see you one day again.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Grace Baptist Church in Austin with The Rev. Brett Williams officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 22, 2011

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Norma D. Standinger, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday morning, August 20, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

She was born July 10, 1923, in Wanamingo, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Mathilda (Trelstad) Hoven. She attended school in Wanamingo, graduating from Wanamingo High School in 1941. On March 29, 1943, she was united in marriage to Durward M. "Stan" Standinger in New Richland. She was an active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and WELCA. She was a charter member of the Sons of Norway, a member of the Degree of Honor and a volunteer for the hospital auxiliary and at the Victim's Crisis Center. Norma loved to travel, took Norwegian language classes, loved to dance and visit on the phone. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Durward “Stan” Standinger of Austin; son, David Standinger of Livingston, Montana; two daughters, Kay (Bob) Miller of Rochester and Lori (Robert) Bartee of Chesapeake, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Kristen Kiecker, Kelly Olson, Briana Coons, Jacob Coons, Amy Standinger, Jennifer Standinger, Mindy Standinger — Kenyon and Brandon Standinger; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Idella Henry of Parachute, Colo., and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joyce Hoven and a son-in-law, Bruce Coons.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Ron Barnett, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 22, 2011

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Donald Herman Kooy passed from this life on August 12, 2011.

Donald Kooy was born June 23, 1939. He graduated from Austin High School in 1958 and was married to Janice Keller in June of 1961. They resided in Willmar at the time of his death.

Don was a graduate of Minnesota Bible College and was involved in Ministry throughout his life time.

Besides his wife Don is survived by his sons Travis and Cindy Kooy of Columbus, Ohio, Ryan Kooy of Willmar and daughter, Penny Kooy of Anthem, Arizona. He has five grandchildren: Alyxandrya, Willmar, Sydny, Aedynn and Zane in Arizona and Ian Donald in Ohio and his sister and her husband, John and Judy (Kooy) Otto, Gilbert, Arizona, as well as Jan’s mother, Aileen (Keller) Roper and Jan’s five siblings. He was blessed to have numerous nieces and nephews both on the Kooy side as well as the Kellers.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Louise Kooy and a brother, Terry. There will be a memorial Service in Don’s honor on October 1, 2011, at the Willmar Assembly of God at 2 p.m.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, August 22, 2011

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Luella Mae Moe, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday evening August 22, 2011, at Our House Assisted Living.

Luella Mae Jordan was born April 6, 1931, to George and Henrietta (Walk) Jordan in Mitchell County, Iowa. She attended country school and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1949. On Dec. 17, 1950, Luella married Marvin Moe at Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, Iowa, after which they moved to Austin. Luella was a homemaker who enjoyed art, music, needlework, knitting, crocheting and gardening, especially her flowers. She also liked to draw and paint. Later in life, she took Art classes at Riverland Community College. She belonged to the Homemaker’s Club and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir, at weddings and funerals, and performed duets with her husband, Marv.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin of Austin; four children, Dennis (Lee) Moe of Farmington, Minn., Dale (Jennifer) Moe of Northwood, Iowa, Cynthia (Edwin) Frank of Dexter, Minn., Alan (Kimberly) Moe of Savage, Minn.; six grandchildren, Reverend Timothy (Sandra) Frank, Christopher Moe, Kayla Moe, Collin Moe, Joshua Moe, Adam Moe; one great grandchild, Samuel Frank.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday Aug. 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Tom Ogilvie officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at St. Ansgar City Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., August 24, 2011

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Shirley Margaret Merten, 78, of Austin, died peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Shirley was born on September 18, 1932, in LeMars, Iowa, to Isidore and Mary Ann (Kemp) Lieb at her parents farm home. She moved to Zimmerman, Minnesota, and graduated from Elk River High School in 1950. After graduation, Shirley moved to Austin. Her first job was working at State Farm Insurance for Clayton Meyer. Shirley met one of her best friends, Mary Lou Merten (Rysavy), who introduced her to the love of her life, Francis Merten. They were united in marriage on July 14, 1952, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. After a honeymoon in St. Louis, Mo., they settled in at the home farm and started a family. Shirley and Francis were blessed with eight beautiful children who took over the love of farming.

Shirley was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, unit member and former choir member. She was an avid reader. Shirley had a great interest in the farm and raising crops. She kept the books throughout the years until she retired in 1995.

Nothing was more important to Shirley than her faith, family and the farm. She worked hard to instill this in all of her children. Shirley was kind, loving and beautiful — inside and out. She will be dearly missed. Shirley was very instrumental in keeping the family close. She was the glue that held the family together — always a pillar of strength.

Survivors include her husband, Francis Merten of Austin; children, Debbie (Charles) Voogd of Austin, Tony (Renee) Merten of Austin, Michael (Diana) Merten of Austin, Joseph (Jill) Merten of Austin, Mary (David) Kline of Lyle, Julie (Todd) Enger of Lyle, Jennifer Bumgarner (special friend, Mike) of Austin; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Meyer of Austin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Isidore and Mary Ann Lieb; sister, Alice Mae Danner; brother, Fred Lieb; beloved son, Peter F. Merten; brothers-in-law, Norbert Landherr, Donald Rysavy and Clayton Meyer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Peter and Lucy Merten.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The honorary casket bearers will be Matthew Voogd, Chuck Voogd, David Kline, Todd Enger, Ryan Bell. The casket bearers will be Michael James Merten, Peter F. Merten, Andrew Merten, Brian Merten, Thomas Merten, John Kline, Michael Kline, Joseph Bumgarner, Benjamin Bumgarner, Nicholas Enger.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., August 24, 2011

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London: London community is saddened by the passing of two of their most worthy and highly esteemed pioneer citizens, Mrs. James Magee and Mr. William Bonnallie.

Austin Daily Herald - Nov. 12, 1937

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William Bonnallie, son of Thomas and Charlotte (Phelps) Bonnallie was born on October 4, 1851, near Sherbrook, Province of Quebec, Canada. He passed to his eternal reward at his home near Lyle, Minnesota on Tuesday morning November 9, 1937 at 1:30 a.m.

While he was still a young child, his parents moved from Canada to the United States, locating at Burlington, Wisconsin. A few years later they moved to Austin, Minnesota, the actual date being 1856. The family camped the first night on the site where the Fox Hotel now stands. They did not stay in Austin, but moved on to Cedar City, where they took a homestead. They made a final move to what is now the London community, and in this location, Mr. Bonnallie spent all his adult life.

In the year 1882, on August 30, Mr. Bonnallie was united in marriage to Anna Smith. To this union seven children were born. With the exception of Margaret, who died on July 12, 1933, all are still living and now mourn the departure of a wonderful father. These are: Arthur and Olive, who have remained at home during the years since Mrs. Bonnallie died. Mrs. William Barclay, Mrs. Ernest Nielsen of Waterloo, Iowa, Charlotte also of Waterloo and George of Adams. In addition to the immediate family are two brothers, Jerry of Washington and Thomas of Albert Lea. There are six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Bonnallie preceded her husband in death, April 18, 1908, thus leaving her husband nearly 30 years of sacred memory.

Next to his home and loved ones, Mr. Bonnallie's interests were in the Presbyterian Church and public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Bonnallie led the people of the Goslee neighborhood in Christian services in old Woodbury Presbyterian church. In 1906, they transferred to Central Presbyterian Church in Austin. Concerning schools, he was for 50 years clerk of District 70. He was a good man, full of faith in God, equally full of love for his fellows.

Austin Daily Herald - November 16, 1937

Note: Six grandchildren were: Hughbert Barclay, Clifford Barclay, Virginia Bonnallie, Dorothy Bonnallie, Ann Bonnallie, and Shirley Bonnallie. The great-grandchild was Carol Barclay (father: Clifford Barclay). William is buried at Woodbury Cemetery.

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William Arthur Bonnallie, born the son of William and Anna Smith Bonnallie on June 3, 1883, in Lyle Township, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Tuesday morning, August 10, 1943 at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 7 days. Death occurred at his farm home near London, Minnesota, where he had spent his entire life, and where he had made many friends, and was known as a good friend and neighbor.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his pesonal Savior when a young man, and attended the United Brethren Church of London until the time of his passing.

He leaves to mourn his passing, four sisters, and one brother. Olive, at home, Mrs. Mary C. Barclay of Austin, Minnesota, Charlotte and Mrs. Ernest Nielsen of Waterloo, Iowa, and George of Mona, Iowa; together with eight nephews and nieces as well as other relatives and a host of friends, who will miss him as they go about their daily living.

Funeral services were conducted at the home and the United Brethren Church of London, on Thursday, August 12, with interment at the Woodbury Cemetery, with Rev. Paul McFarland, officiating.

NOTE: The eight nephews and nieces were: Hughbert Barclay, Clifford Barclay, Virginia Bonnallie, Dorothy Bonnallie, Ann Bonnallie and Shirley Bonnallie; grand niece and grand nephew were Carol Barlcay and Gene Barclay, children of Clifford Barclay.

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Charlotte Anna Bonnallie, the daughter of Anna (Smith) and William Bonnallie was born at Lyle, Minnesota on April 24, 1891. She went to Waterloo, Iowa, in 1918 and on February 20, 1948 she married John Andrew Johnson of Waterloo.

She was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church since 1940.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, four sisters, and one nephew.

She is survived by one nephew, Clifford Barclay, Lyle, Minnesota, four nieces, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Robertson, Washington, D.C.; Dorothy Bonnallie, Claremont, California; Mrs. Charles (Ann) Johnson, Edina, Minnesota; and Mrs. Harvey (Shirley) Jackson, Dalbo, Minnesota.

Mrs. Johnson passed away at the Friendship Village Rest Home at Waterloo the morning of October 3, 1970.

Burial was in Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo.

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Margaret Emma Arizona Bonnallie, the youngest daughter of William and Anna (Smith) Bonnallie was born on September 24, 1892, at the family home near London, Minnesota and passed away at the same place on July 12, 1933, at 2:00 a.m., being at the time forty years, nine months and eighteen days old. She was never very robust, but her first real sickness occurred in May, 1913, and since that time her health has been indifferent. On May 6, 1933 she was compelled to take to her bed.

Early in life she joined the Central Presbyterian Church of Austin. Through all her life she evidenced a life consistent with her profession of faith. And in her last illness her patience under suffering and willing obedience to what she felt to be the will of God, was most comforting to her family, her friends and her minister.

Her mother preceded her in death on April 18, 1908. There now remain to mourn her departure her aged father, William Bonnallie, two brothers and four sisters. One brother, Arthur, and one sister, Olive remain at home. Mrs. Will Barclay of Lyle, Mrs. Ernest Nielsen of Waterloo, Iowa, Charlotte, also of Waterloo, George Bonnallie resides at Adams. There are two nephews, Hughbert and Clifford Barclay of Lyle, and two nieces, Virginia and Dorothy Bonnallie of Adams. Besides these, friends too numerous to mention record their sorrow.

Newspaper clipping from family records.

NOTE: Margaret Bonnallie is buried in Woodbury Cemetery.

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George Edgar Bonnallie was born on February 14, 1896 at London, Minnesota, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bonnallie.

He resided on farms near Adams and Lyle until moving to his home at 903 Oakland Ave. W.

On March 14, 1923, he was united in marriage with Ethel Thorson of Adams. Mr. Bonnallie was a member of the Lutheran Brotherhood at Mona, Iowa.

He died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 1961, at his home after being ill a year.

Surviving are his wife, Ethel; four daughters, Mrs. Donald Robertson (Virginia), Wayland, Massachusetts, Dorothy of Honolulu, Hawaii, Ann of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Mrs. Harvey Jackson (Shirley), Minneapolis; four sisters, Olive Bonnallie, Mrs. Mary Barclay, Austin, Mrs. Pearl Nielsen, Mrs. John Johnson (Charlotte), Waterloo, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 1961, at Mona Lutheran Church, Pastor Klemesrud officiating. Interment was at Cedar City Cemetery with Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald - December 23, 1961

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George Edgar Bonnallie 1896-1961

George Bonnallie Rites
Held At Mona Lutheran

Funeral services for George Bonnallie, 65, who died Saturday, December 16, were held Wednesday, December 20 at the Mona Lutheran church with the Rev. Stanley Klemesrud officiating.

George Edgar Bonnallie was born near London, Minnesota, the son of William and Anna Bonnallie, February, 14, 1896. He was married to Ethel Thorson, March 14, 1912 at Adams, Minnesota. They lived on farms near Adams, Minnesota until 1941 when they moved to a farm on the edge of Mona where they resided until he was forced to leave the farm due to a heart ailment four years ago. They moved to Austin, Minnesota where he was a seed corn salesman.

He was an active member of the Mona Lutheran church serving on the Board of Deacons and a member of the Brotherhood.

He is survived by his wife Ethel, four daughters, (Virginia) Mrs. Donald Robertson of Wayland, Mass.; Dorothy of Honolulu, Hawaii; Ann of Cedar Falls and (Shirley, Mrs.) Harvey Jackson of Minneapolis, also four grandchildren, four sisters, Olive Bonnallie and Mrs. Mary Barclay both of Austin, Minnesota, Mrs. Pearl Nielson and Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, both of Waterloo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, a brother, William and a sister Margaret.

Interment was in the Cedar City Cemetery Southwest of Austin.

Source: the St. Ansgar Enterprise,
28 Dec. 1961, page 2, column 4

Credit: Mitch Helle

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Ethel (Thorson) Bonnallie, the eldest child of Enoch and Martha Thorson, was born on October 29, 1900 at West Union, Iowa. They moved to Adams, and it was there she spent most of her youth. She was confirmed in her first language, Norwegian, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams.

She married George Bonnallie on March 14, 1923. George and Ethel farmed near Toeterville, Adams and Mona. It was in Mona that they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Because of George's ill health, they moved to Austin in 1958 and resided at 804 8th Ave. N.W.

Ethel was active in community and church activities and attended most of the special occasions of her children and grandchildren, the most recent events being the graduation of her granddaughter Janice Robertson from High School last spring, the graduation of grandson, Larry Robertson from Harvard, and the installation of a son-in-law, Harvey Jackson, as pastor of Our Redeemer's Church at Alden, Minnesota on January 25.

Ethel Bonnallie died unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 1976, at St. Olaf Hospital. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Robertson, Bethesda, Maryland, Miss Dorothy Bonnallie, Mrs. Charles (Ann) Johnson, Minneapolis, Mrs. Harvey (Shirley) Jackson, Alden, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Edwin Thorson, Elk Point, South Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Alice) Anderson, Adams, Mrs. Maurice (Marian) Carroll, London.

Funeral services were held on February 12, 1976 at Mona Lutheran Church, Rev. Gaylord Grant officiating. Interment was in Cedar City cemetery, Austin, with Richard Carroll, Douglas Carroll, Robert Hanson, Hubert Barclay, John Kline and Clifford Barclay serving as pallbearers.

Each of those for whom she has been mother, grandmother, sister, godmother, aunt or friend, has private precious memories of shared joys and sorrows. Collectively, all of us are grateful for that one special hobby of hers -- interest and concern for people. We are thankful for the years she spent among us and shall cherish her quiet, persuasive impact on each of our lives.

Austin Daily Herald - February 1976

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Notes: Moving to Austin in 1958, she and George resided at 903 W. Oakland Ave. Ethel moved to 804 8th Avenue NW in 1969. Her 10 grandchildren were: William (Bill) Robertson, Lawrence Robertson, Janice Robertson, Douglas Robertson, James Robertson, Linda Jackson, Bradley Jackson, Beth Jackson, Scott Johnson and Amy Johnson. She was godmother to Richard Carroll.

Submitted by Dorothy Bonnallie/Ann (Bonnallie) Johnson

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