Esther Marie Van House, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 13, 2011, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Esther was born July 30, 1917, in Spring Valley to Edward and Anna (Naatz) Besterfeldt. After leaving Spring Valley, Esther moved to Cresco, Iowa. On June 17, 1939, she married Elmer Van House. Together they ran the Ku-Tee Shop, a children’s clothing store. After several years they sold the store and moved to Austin. After Elmer passed away in 1985, she moved to the Courtyard apartments.

In her spare time Esther enjoyed playing cards, reading, listening to music and visiting with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Van House; two sisters and two brothers.

Esther is survived by her stepson, Charles (Evelyn) Van House, Austin; step-granddaughter, Cindy (Richard) Cimino, Boca Raton, Florida; sister, Leona (Toni) Watts, Austin; nieces, Sheelah (Gene) Windfeldt, St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mary Gilbertson, Austin, Geraldine Kamp, Austin, Beverly Kingen, Lynnwood, Washington; nephews, Ronald Harrison, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Harlan (Madeline) Harrison, New Brighton, Minnesota; and Tom (Connie) Besterfeldt, Tucson, Arizona.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Interment will be at the New Oregon Cemetery, Cresco, Iowa. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to Grace Lutheran Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Nov. 15, 2011 ]

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Gladys Augusta Kenyon, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Gladys was born on September 9, 1918, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Werner and Dorothea (Ziebell) Lau. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Northwood, Iowa, and also attended country school in the Northwood area. On June 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to Hubert E. Kenyon in Northwood. They farmed in the London, Minn., area until moving to Austin in 1972. Gladys worked at Burr Oak Manor as housekeeping supervisor until her retirement in 1983.

Survivors include two sons, LuWayne (Mary) Kenyon, Austin, Neal (Sherry) Kenyon, Lyle; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hubert on June 20, 1983; one sister.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Faith Lutheran Church in London with Pastor Kent Otterman officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle.

The casket bearers will be Mark Kenyon, Al Mullenbach, Quinn Kenyon, Brad Walter, Carl Truckenmiller and Chris Sauer.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Asmund V. “Ozzie” Highum, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 6, 2011, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Asmund Highum was born July 31, 1914, in Rushford, Minnesota, to George and Gertie (Vaagen) Highum. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1932 and attended the Minneapolis Business College. His banking career began in 1938 in Bismarck, North Dakota, with First National Bank. From there, he was transferred to Pipestone, Minn., in 1939.

On September 23, 1939, he married Margaret Peterson at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. His banking career was interrupted in 1943 when he was drafted by the Army, where he served nearly 2.5 years in Casablanca as a cryptographer. At the conclusion of World War II in 1946, Ozzie was offered a job at First National Bank in Austin (now U.S. Bank), and he retired in 1977. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, the Austin Country Club, the Sons of Norway, the Mower County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).

Survivors include his children, Allen (Charlotte) Highum and Peter (Judy) Highum, both of Plymouth, Minn., and Ann Highum (Jerry Freund) of Decorah, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Erika Lewis (Nate), Sarah Highum, Julie Highum, Brian Highum, Lisa Kush (Jon), Kristen Alavi (Aamir), Jeffrey Freund (Erin Preloger-Freund), Kevin Freund; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Aaron Lewis, and Tianna and Brandon Bauman; brothers, Robert Highum and Herb (Ruby) Highum of Rushford, and Glenn (Teddy) Highum of New Richmond, Wis.; sister-in-law, Lucille Peterson of Rushford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gertie; wife of 57 years, Margaret; brother, George Meredith.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Associate in Ministry, Todd Portinga, officiating. Flag presentation will be made by the American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Rushford Lutheran Cemetery, Rushford, 3 p.m. on the day of the service. The family prefers that memorials be made to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or the Mower County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Harlan Robert Balgeman, 92, of Austin, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin.

Harland Balgeman was born October 20, 1919, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Leo and Amanda (Bell) Balgeman. Harlan’s mother passed away shortly after he was born. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Rudnick in Rodman, Iowa. He was introduced to Minnesota when the Rudnicks moved for a time to Slayton, Minn. Later the family moved back to Rodman, where Harlan graduated from high school and began his lifelong vocation in farming.

On April 18, 1944, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Lydia Kuecker at her grandmother’s family farm in Whittemore, Iowa. After a brief wedding trip by train to Chicago, they returned to Cylinder, Iowa, where they began farming together. In 1959, Harlan and Gertrude bought a farm in Lyle, Minn., and lived there until 1987. Harlan was a faithful church member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle. He served many years on the Lyle Township Board and was an avid Twins baseball fan. He loved his home of 50 years in Lyle, and will be remembered by friends and family alike as a patient and kind person. Gertrude and Harlan were married for 67 years.

Survivors include two sons, Lynn (Bette) Balgeman of Manhattan, Montana, and Robert (Laurie) Balgeman of Lyle; three grandsons, Daniel (Dondi) Balgeman, Jon (Linda) Balgeman, Stephen (Bonnie) Balgeman; three granddaughters, Jane, Krista, and Alexis Balgeman; five great-grandchildren; nephew, Tom Thompson of Temple, Texas; special nieces, Phyllis (Bernie) Miller of Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Shirley Reimers of Humboldt, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, earlier in the day on November 6, 2011; parents, Leo and Amanda; brother, Kenneth Balgeman; sister, Lucille Balgeman Thompson.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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Gertrude Lydia Balgeman, 88, of Austin, went to meet Jesus on November 6, 2011.

Gertrude Balgeman had been residing at Our House Assisted Living in Austin. Gertrude Kuecker was born October 11, 1923, in Lotts Creek, Iowa, to Edward and Ida (Siems) Kuecker, who farmed near Lotts Creek. She attended elementary school at the Lutheran parochial school in Lotts Creek.

On April 18, 1944, Gertrude married Harlan Balgeman at the Siems family farm just east of Whittemore, Iowa. After a brief wedding trip by train to Chicago, they returned to a farm they had leased north of Cylinder, Iowa. Shortly thereafter, they returned to Whittemore and leased the Siems place east of town. The couple had two sons, Lynn and Robert. Gertrude and Harlan were faithful members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Whittemore, and both boys attended St. Paul’s Lutheran school until 1959. In March of 1959, the family moved to Lyle, Minn., where she and Harlan bought a 260-acre farm. They milked cows and raised chickens and hogs. Gertrude was an ambitious, productive gardener. She raised corn, peas, potatoes, apples, beans, cabbage and carrots.

She was a leader in the local 4-H Club and served in the women’s group at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle. She became an avid baseball and softball fan, as soon as her boys taught her the game. In 1987, Gertrude and Harlan moved to Lyle. They were married for 67 years. Harlan also passed away on November 6, 2011, at Our House Assisted Living.

Survivors include two sons, Lynn (Bette) Balgeman of Manhattan, Montana, and Robert (Laurie) Balgeman of Lyle; three grandsons, Daniel (Dondi) Balgeman, Jon (Linda) Balgeman, Stephen (Bonnie) Balgeman; three granddaughters, Jane, Krista, and Alexis Balgeman; four great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; five brothers, Kenneth Kuecker of Torrance, Calif., Kermit Kuecker of Des Moines, Iowa, Gerald (Genelle) Kuecker of Cylinder, Iowa, Willis (Hope) Kuecker of Goldfield, Iowa, Richard (Beverly) Kuecker of Livermore, Iowa; two sisters, Lucille Farr of San Diego, Calif., and Jean (Don) Gerdis of Algona, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ida; a sister, Lois and a brother, Delbert.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at Enterprise Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 8, 2011

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John William Staley

Birth: Sep. 5, 1868, Ohio.
Death: Aug. 25, 1939, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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JOHN STALEY, LEROY, IS DEAD

Funeral Services to Be Held Friday, Burial at Mclntire

LEROY, MINNESOTA — John Staley died July 5 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clayton Kinter, south of town.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Kinter, and Mrs. Harry Knight of the LeRoy vicinity, three sons, Peter, in Canada, Charley, in California, and Jesse, of LeRoy, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His wife preceded him in death in 1917 and daughters, Mrs. Esther Anderson, in 1925, and Mrs. Ruth Bundy, in 1934.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 Friday from the Clayton Kinter residence with burial in Mclntire Cemetery.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Friday, July 7, 1939]

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Minnesota Death Index:
Name: John M. Staley
Death Date: 25 Aug 1939
Death County: Hennepin
State File Number: 021689
Certificate Number: 021689
Certificate Year: 1939
Record Number: 818826

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Spouse:
Sarah Kate Lang Staley (1870-1917)

Children:
Ruth Luella Staley Bundy (1901-1934)
Esther Staley Anderson
Mrs. Clayton Kinter
Mrs. Harry Knight

Burial: Wayne Cemetery, McIntire, Mitchell County, Iowa.

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Arvid Luverne "Al" Bundy, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, died November 5, 2011, at the home of his daughter, Arvilla, in Burnsville, Minnesota.

He was born October 31, 1913, in Wahpeton North Dakota, to Abram and Gladys (Phillips) Bundy.

He married Florence Schneider in January 1932 in Mankato, Minn. Al was the founder of Bundy Auto Parts, which has been in operation in Austin since June 1950. A very humble, kind and generous man, Al was well liked by all.

He is survived by his children, Arvilla (Hank) Bell, Burnsville, Phillip (Ann), Austin, Alan, Buena Vista, Colo., Dawn (Doug) Nielson, Austin; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Geil Larson, Ludington, Mich.; sister-in-law, Helen Patton, Coronado, Calif.; many nieces and nephews.

Arvid loved to play cards, bowl in the Senior League and be with his many relatives.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 72 years, Florence; daughter, Joyce; granddaughter, Jennifer; sisters, Violet, Doris, Mildred, Verna; brother, Fulton.

Arvid and Florence were longtime members of the Methodist Church in Austin. Al’s body has been donated to the University of Minnesota for medical science. A memorial service is planned for spirng 2012.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Nov. 9, 2011 ]

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Funeral services for Orilla L. Peters will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November, 12, 2011, at the LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Rolf Wangberg officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Orilla Peters, 89, of LeRoy died Tuesday Morning, November 8, 2011, at the Sunrise Cottages in Rochester where she had resided for a short time.

Orilla Louise Peters was born December 4, 1921, near Harmony, Minn., to Louis and Agusta (Bramer) Wahl. She attended school through the eigth grade and was united in marriage to Thomas Raymond Peters in a double ceremony with her brother Arlo and his wife Marion on December 4, 1946. After their marriage they farmed in the LeRoy area until moving into LeRoy in 1960. Orilla resided in the LeRoy area for more than 70 years. She was an active member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church and its Circles. She was a member of the Birthday Club and an active member of the LeRoy Senior Citizens Club. She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and she loved to dance. Orilla especially liked spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by two children, Steven (Lenore) Peters of Mukwonago, Wis., and Debra (Craig) Miller of Sulpher Springs, Texas; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Steven) Curd, Jason (Elizabeth) Peters, Stacy Miller and Jessica (Mark) McDonald; three great-grandchildren, Ian and Luke McDonald and Kelton Curd, two sisters-in-law, Opal Peters of LeRoy and Marion Wahl of Harmony; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond in 1988; four sisters, Leolla, Elmira, Bernetta and Beatta and one brother, Arlo.

Memorials are preferred to Heartland Hospice or the LeRoy Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Nov. 9, 2011 ]

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Allen L. Hanson, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, November 7, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Allen Hanson was born December 11, 1931, in London, Minnesota, to Irene Hanson. He grew up in Adams, Minnesota, where he graduated from High School. On June 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to Gertrude A. Erickson. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2011. Allen enlisted in the Navy on May 16, 1953, and retired from the Navy on March 30, 1973. He worked for D&R Star for 20 years. Allen enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Survivors include four children, Keith Hanson, Austin, Dale (Jennifer) Hanson, Aurora, Colo., Gary Hanson, Austin, Sandi (Bill) Crowson, Rochester; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Saman and Mavis Kral; and by his mother, Irene Saman.

A visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Mayer Funeral Home followed by military rites by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216.

Allen’s body is being donated to the University of Minnesota and interment will be at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., Nov. 9, 2011 ]

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Willard G. Wagner, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Willard was born March 21, 1920, in Melrose, Minnesota. On June 6, 1944, he married Genevieve Hanauska from Albany, Minnesota. Willard worked with his dad at their meat market in Melrose until he and Genevieve married and moved to Austin in 1947. He was in the Army at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and afterward came back and worked at Hormel for 33 years. Willard was a past president of the Hormel Credit Union. He loved to garden and sell the vegetables that they grew. God, family and gardening were his loves. He also enjoyed traveling and had been to all 50 states during his retirement. Willard was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Jenny, Austin; three sons, James and his family, Branson, Missouri, Jack and his family, Ft. Myers, Florida, Richard and his family, Dallas, Texas; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Larry Wagner; nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center with Father Donald Zenk officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at Sacred Heart Care Center on Saturday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post 91.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Nov. 10. 2011 ]

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Juanita M. Angell, 82, went home with Jesus on Monday, November 7, 2011, after a short battle with cancer at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at The Dexter United Methodist Church, 230 Pleasant Street, Dexter, Minn., at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, with Pastor Karen Ashton officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. Because of construction at the mortuary, visitation will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Parlor, 802 Fourth St. SW, Austin from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and for one hour before the service at the church in Dexter on Friday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita M. Johnsen was born on October 29, 1929, in Algona, Iowa, to Arnold and Pearl (Austin) Johnsen. She was a graduate of Austin High School, completed a two-year program at Austin Junior College and worked at the Veterans Ag office in the Austin High school. She met Donald Angell during a youth event at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. They were united in marriage on Sept. 2, 1950. Together they farmed near Austin and Elkton. She participated in Adult Extension of Mower County, was active in the Rural Youth organization and took many trips with the National Young Farmers of America organization.

She was an active member of the Dexter United Methodist Church, served on committees, worked on missions, enjoyed the United Methodist Women and was a part of Evening Circle. She belonged to craft clubs, Adams garden club and area card clubs. Nita enjoyed traveling to many countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Hawaii and many other places throughout the U.S. Nita enjoyed spending winters at their second home in Weslaco, Texas, playing cards, doing crafts and meeting friends.

She was full of life, enjoyed gardening, playing with her grandchildren and loved people. She was always there to lend a hand or a listening ear.

Nita is survived by her husband, Don Angell; sister and brother-in-law: Dolly and Bob Deisting; daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Jerry Sample of Rochester, Minn.; sons and daughters-in-law: Gary and Michelle Angell of Elkton, Minn., Jim and Cathy Angell of Naperville, Illinois; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Connie and Duane Olson, Austin, David and Myrna Angell, Uniontown, Ohio, and lots of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Pearl Johnsen and brother, Bill Johnsen.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Nov. 10. 2011 ]

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Margaret M. (Zwiener) Hogan, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Margaret was born Feb. 27, 1916, in Blooming Prairie, to Frank and Hansena (Mayland) Zwiener. Margaret graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1934. She married Hjalmer Hogan. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1979.

Margaret was a member of the St. Augustine P.T.A., St. Augustine Council of Catholic Women, St. Edward’s Council of Catholic Women and president the last year before merging with the men’s group to form St. Edward’s Hospitality group, and she served six years on the Winona Council of Catholic Women. Margaret was correspondent for the Winona Diocesan Courier, a delegate from St. Ed’s WCCW National Convention of CCW in Miami Beach, Flaorida, and a delegate representing WDCCW at National Convention in New Orleans, La.

Margaret was a parish historian, a member of the Philomathian, and was on the League of Women Voters, serving on the board for 10 years in Public Relations and Voter Service. While in Voter Service, she created and produced candidate forums on KSMQ Television and also community forums and voter registration events. Margaret attended five state LWV conventions and two national conventions. While at Austin Community College, now Riverland, Margaret was elected to the Honor Society: Phi Theta Kappa in her first year, she attended the State Convention in Minneapolis and the national conventions in Kansas City and Washington D.C.

Margaret was a Red Cross Volunteer for Blood Services and has a 30-year pin plus an additional seven years. She was appointed to a Reader’s Panel for the Austin Daily Herald by Tony Pierskalla, Editor. She was an election judge: 2nd Ward First Precinct, a head judge for four election series including one year for the Lansing Township Community. Margaret was a Girl Scout Leader for two troops from Brownies to senior scouts on the Austin Girl Scout Council. She was also involved in the Boy Scouts.

Margaret was appointed to the Mower County Solid Waste Committee as the public representative and was acting historian for her graduating class of 1934 at Blooming Prairie High School. Her employment included community relations for KAUS Radio 1480 Austin and public relations for Austin Community College. Margaret graduated with an associate in arts degree with honors. She attended off-campus courses in Rochester and attended summer sessions at the University of Minnesota Duluth, University of Birmingham-England, University of Eau Clair-Wisconsin, University of Superior-Wisconsin, University of River Falls-Wisconsin, Weekend College at College of St. Catherine.

Survivors include her son, Thomas Hogan; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Irene Wakefield; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara; three brothers and one sister.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Nov. 10. 2011 ]

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Norma (Glassel) Ellis, 69, of Austin, Minnesota, died of cancer, in Salem, Oregon, on November 3, 2011.

Norma was born in Austin on November 1, 1942. She ran the Kozy Nook in Austin in the 1960s.

She is survived by a daughter, Vanessa (Jones) Wannting; son, Albert Ellis, of Sparks, Nev; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Glassel, of St. Ansgar, Iowa; sister, Sylvia Glassel of Salem, Oregon.

A memorial service will be held after cremation in the near future at the Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home in Salem.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., Nov. 12, 2011 ]

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Ethel S. Bell, 94 of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, November 10, at Mayo Health System in Austin.

Ethel Sylvia Nelson was born April 18, 1917, at Lake Park, Minnesota, the daughter of Louis and Ellen (Peterson) Nelson. She completed high school and was married to Verne Bell on Sept. 29, 1934, at Lyle. Ethel was a homemaker and a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Ethel loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She was an avid golfer and also sewed and enjoyed watching game shows.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Ethel is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Marjorie and Arvid Lau, Austin, Carol and Oscar Huff, Austin, Jane and Robert Walker, Fort Myers, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law: David and Carolyn Bell, Albert Lea, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with The Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family prefers memorials to the Our Saviors Lutheran Church Building Fund.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, November 11, 2011 ]

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Roland Eugene Finley, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at Fieldcrest Health Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

He was born May 25, 1924, to Everette and Ruth (Fossum) Finley in Hayfield, where he grew up. After graduating from Hayfield High School in 1943, Roland enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for 2.5 years. He fought in the Pacific until he was wounded and returned home. On June 30, 1947, he married Eleanor Peters in Dodge Center, Minn. They made their home in Hayfield for four years before moving to Austin, where they lived together for 56 years. Roland was a longtime employee of the Hormel Company, working in various departments. He transferred to the hog kill, where he stayed until he retired in 1981.

A member of the Lutheran faith, Roland belonged to many camping clubs and spent a lot of his time making things and finding bargains. He was truly creative. His family and friends were very important to him.

Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl (David) Lawrence of Rason, W.V., and Gwen (Eric) Scheibe of New Brighton, Minn.; three grandchildren, Todd Lawrence of Little Falls, Randy (Amanda) Thilgen of Lakeville, Jamie (Lucas) Schulz of Fredonia, Wis.; two great-grandsons, Colton Thilgen and Adam Schulz; brother, Dallas Finley of Hayfield; a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Ruth; his wife of 60 years, Eleanor; one son, Gary; one grandson, Troy.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield with Rev. Paul Hauschild and Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield with flag presentation by the American Legion Post 91.

Memorials are preferred to recipient of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, November 11, 2011 ]

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Alice L. Glasser, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Our House Memory Care, Austin.

Alice Louise Benson was born Aug. 7, 1924, in Minneota, Minn., to Melvin and Virginia (Appleby) Benson. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minneota. She graduated from Minneota High School in 1942, then married Forrest Glasser on June 20, 1942, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. In 1964, the couple moved to Austin. Alice worked all her adult life for various companies and started at Hormel in the payroll department in July 1970. She retired in August 1985. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling and taking trips to the casino.

Survivors include her sister, Ruth (Virgil) Fry of Austin; sister-in-law, Mary Benson of Stockton, Calif.; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Virginia; husband, Forrest in 1998; one sister, Margaret Nord; brothers, Willard and Harold Hall; special friend, Robert Placek.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday before the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, November 11, 2011 ]

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Evelyn C. Braaten, 92, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Evelyn Crystal Nelson was born March 30, 1919, at Tolley, N.D., the daughter of George M. and Emma (Ones) Nelson. She graduated from the Tolley High School and the Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in Minot, N.D. Evelyn was married to Harmon O. Braaten at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin.

Evelyn worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years at the St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church where she was active in Circle 9 and worked making lefse and donuts for the annual St. Olaf Scandinavian Festival. She was a member of the St. Olaf Hospital Nurses retiree group.

Evelyn had many hobbies including sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting as well as canning and baking. For many years, she enjoyed the annual family vacations to northern Minnesota. She loved animals and reading as well as attending her grandchildren’s and great nephew’s school activities, dance recitals, baseball and basketball games.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon and mother, Emma Nelson.

She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Karen and Michael Miller, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Joanne Byrd, Minneapolis; son, Richard Braaten, Hastings, Minn.; grandchildren, Nick Byrd, Minneapolis, Kim Miller, New York City, Jenny Miller, Minneapolis, and Jessica Braaten, Flowery Branch, Ga.; sister, Joyce Braaten, Austin; brother and sister-in-law, Eldon and Ginny Nelson, Portage, Wis., sisters-in-law, Verna Braaten, Austin, Darlene Braaten, Grand Meadow, Minn.; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for one hour before the service on Wednesday morning. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, November 14, 2011 ]

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David Chrz, of Abilene, Texas, was born to Joseph and Jean Chrz in Austin, Minnesota, on July 15, 1947. He died at his home in Abilene, on October 28, 2011, suddenly and from natural causes. He was 64 years old.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Jacquie Chrz of Abilene; daughter, Stephanie (Tim) Gallagher; grandsons, Alan and Adam Knox, Tuscola, Texas; mother, Jean Heise, Austin, Minnesota; and two sisters, Marjory (Greg) Torgerson, Mound, Minnesota, and Cyd Oswald (Eldon Skoglund), Lakeville, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Chrz, an infant daughter, Kelley Ann Chrz; 10-year-old son, David (Joe) Chrz; grandson, Wade Knox and son-in-law, Greg Knox.

Rest in peace, dear one.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Nov. 15, 2011 ]

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Longtime Wasilla, Alaska, resident, Mr. Herbert W. Weichert, 68, passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2011, from a heart attack at the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer.

Celebrations of Herb’s life with family and friend gatherings were held at his home in Wasilla, on October 20, 2011, with Father Luz Flores officiating and at the home of Barb Lyons and Bob Peca in Valdez, Alaska, on Oct. 22, 2011, with Father Frank Reitter officiating.

Herbert was born May 25, 1943, to Herbert Weichert, Sr. and Ethel (Rector) in Lansing, Minnesota. He attended Austin High School in Austin, Minnesota. Herbert worked at Hill Heating and Roofing in Austin. In July of 1973, he made a lifelong dream come true when he came to visit Alaska. After arriving in Alaska, he decided to make it his home.

On November 17, 1973, he married Cynthia L. McAnally in the Catholic Church in Valdez, Alaska. He lived in Valdez from 1973 to 2003 and worked for the State of Alaska/Harborview Memorial Hospital in Valdez from 1973-1974 and for the City of Valdez/Public Works from 1974-1993. He retired as a public works foreman from the City of Valdez in August 1993. Herbert was a Catholic and had enjoyed woodcrafts, fishing, archery and trapshooting.

The family wrote, “Herb was a devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather to seven amazing grandchildren. Although he was father to only two, he was considered an adopted dad by many close friends. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. He had an amazing talent working with wood and many of his woodcrafts are displayed in Valdez, Wasilla and throughout the state. He had wonderful work ethics and would never ask the City crew to do anything that he wouldn’t do first. At the time of his death he and his wife were raising their five year old granddaughter who enjoyed her grandfather’s stories and warm hugs; he was gentle but consistent in his demeanor with her. He will be remembered for his great smile, his wonderful humor, and his dedication to family and friends. He will be in our hearts forever.”

Mr. Weichert was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, Mother Ethel (Rector) Weichert; nephew, Mark Leonard; father, Herbert Weichert Sr.; mother in-law, Edna C.(Hansen) McAnally; father in-Law, John F. McAnally; brothers in-law, Kenneth Combs and Donald Leonard; and sister in-law, Lois Weichert.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia L. Weichert of Wasilla; son, Herbert J. Weichert and his wife Pua of Valdez; daughter, Tammy L. Weichert of Anchorage; grandchildren, Herbert R. Weichert of Harvest, Ala., Dylan Weichert of Harvest, Elijah Weichert of Valdez, Logan Weichert of Valdez, Hannah Weichert of Valdez, Caitlynn Weichert-Winkfield of Odessa, Texas, Breshanae Brown-Weichert of Wasilla; sisters, Dorothy Combs of Des Moines, Iowa, Ramona Leonard of Rochester, Minn., Donna Weichert of Owatonna, Minn.; brothers, Paul Weichert of Gastonia, N.C., Dennis Weichert of Owatonna; special friends, Barb Lyons and Bob Peca of Valdez, John and Tammy Martin of Wasilla; and his golden retrievers, Kiska and Lily of Wasilla. Condolences may be sent to the family at 585 Ponderosa Loop, Wasilla AK, 99654.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Nov. 15, 2011 ]

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GULLIK KNUTSON DEAD

Gullik Knutson died on Tuesday, February 14, 1899, at his home about a mile west of this place. Mr. Knutson has been in poor health for a number of years, but more especially so this winter, and his death had been daily expected for several weeks.

Mr. Knutson was a brother of G. K. Volstad and Halvor Volstad of Nevada and Peter Knutson of Clear Lake. He leaves a family of five children, three sons and two daughters.

The funeral occured yesterday at the Six Miles Grove church.

[ Lyle Tribune, Thursday, 2-17-1899, page 2, col. 3 ]

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Phillip McGovern, aged fifty-eight years, died on Tuesday afternoon at the Rochester hospital. The deceased is a widely known resident of Brownsdale, and has several relatives in this city.

The deceased was born in Monroe county, New York state and came to Wisconsin with his parents when twelve years of age. About twenty years of age he removed to Mower county, Minnesota, and has since resided in Brownsdale village.

The specific cause of his death is unknown, but is probably the result of a general decay of the system.

The funeral was held today at 12:10 from St. Augustine's church. The remains found their last resting place in the cemetery south of the city.

[ Austin Register, Thursday, 10-19-1899, page 7, col. 4 ]

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Many Attend Olson Funeral

"The year of 1930 is the year of release for the Olson family." said Rev. Langehough, as he addressed the large number who assembled to attend the funeral of the late Amund Olson, Sunday afternoon. The Reverend took his text from the 15th chapter of Deuteronomy, and referring to the year of release, applied it to the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Amund Olson.

For years, this respected couple resided in this community, until they both had passed the allotted time of four score years. The good wife helpmate, his senior according to time, preceded Mr. Olson in death by a couple months, as she passed away the 25th of June.

Mr. Olson had not been well for many years, and was a constant sufferer during the latter years of his pilgrimage. After the death of his wife, he realized that his days were numbered, and his stay brief. He will be greatly missed, not only by the family and relatives, but by many who learned to know him as he struggled and toiled for his family.

To him it was indeed a year of release. He is gone, but not forgotten, as the large number who gathered to pay their last respects, testified.

This is the second instance where a mother and father, life long residents of this community have been called from their labors, within the last few months. We refer to the passing of Mr. and Mrs. K.L. Leidall and Mr. and Mrs. Olson.

Amund Olson was born on the 17th of June, 1849, in Fladal, Norway. He was baptized by Rev. Lanstad and confirmed by Rev. Selmer. On October 14, 1870, he was united in marriage to Helga Swenson. To this union nine children were born, eight of whom are living: Mrs. Newton Dennis, Mr. W.B. Helfritz, Mrs. E.H. Schwanke, Mrs. Geo. Jahr, Mrs. Julia Peterson, Sam, Ole, and Eggen, all of Lyle.

He came to America with his family. May 24th, 1880, locating at Lyle where they made their home for a year, later moving onto a farm, four miles west of Lyle, where they resided 28 years. He then sold his farm, moving back to Lyle, where he continued to make his home.

He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his family, one brother Osmun Olson, of Lyle, 29 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He passed away Thursday September 4th 1930, at the age of 81 years two months and 18 days. The remains were laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Mona, Iowa, in the family lot.

The following from away were here to attend the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wollenberg, Floyd Johnson, Lafayette Olson of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Myhre, B. Myhre, Mrs. Beadle, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ross, Mrs. Ole Olson, all of Austin.

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SAM OLSON

#1:

Sam Olson, 87, died this morning at St. Olaf Hospital.

A resident of Lyle, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H.O. Johnson (Sadie) and Mrs. Donald Morgan (Laura), Lyle; Mrs. Albert Olson (Irene), Norwalk, Calif.; four sons, Lafayette and Raymond of Minneapolis, Benny of Albert Lea, Melvin of Auburn, Me.

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

Austin Daily Herald - Thurs. March 31, 1960 (pg. 2)

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Funerals

OLSON - Funeral services for Sam Olson, Lyle, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Worlein Funeral Home, the Rev. Merland Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Friday, April 1, 1960, pg. 2 ]

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Obituaries

Sam Olson 1872 - 1960

Sam Olson was born Sept. 18, 1872 at Fla-Dahl, Norway, the son of Amund and Helge Olson.

Mr. Olson resides in Lyle. He was a railway employee and later worked as a plasterer and stone mason. On Dec. 12, 1893, he was united in marriage with Ida Arneson at Lyle.

Mr. Olson died March 31, 1960, at St. Olaf Hospital after being ill for 14 months. He was very generous and a lover of nature and the great outdoors. He will be remembered as a fisherman, hunter and trapper.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Worlein Funeral Home, the Rev. Merland Johnson officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

Mr. Olson is survived by four sons, Lafayette and Raymond of Minneapolis, Bennie of Albert Lea, Melvin of Auburn, Me.; three daughters, Mrs. H.O. Johnson (Sadie), Mrs. Donald Morgan (Laura), Lyle, Mrs. Albert Olson (Irene), Norwalk, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Dennis, Austin, Mrs. Emil Schwanke (Hannah), Mrs. John Peterson (Julia), Lyle; and a brother, Ole of Lyle.

Out of town persons attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Thane Town, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olson, Albert Lea; Mrs Emme Berg, Ellendale, Mr. and Mrs. ______, and Mrs. Shirley Olson, Minneapolis.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Thursday, April 5, 1960 ]

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#1:

Deaths - Mrs. Annie Dennis

Mrs. Annie Dennis, 92, died Thursday night at St. Olaf Hospital following a long illness.

A former resident of Lyle, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Herman (Minnie) Berndt, Mrs. Kelse (Helen) Webster, Austin, Mrs. Fred (Mabel) Wollenberg, Minneapolis; a son, Floyd Johnson, Isanti, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs Emil Schwanke, Lyle, Mrs. Julia Peterson, Austin; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Sept. 13, 1963, pg. 7 ]

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Funerals

Dennis - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Dennis, formerly of Lyle, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Worlein Funeral Home, Rev. Melvin Hauge officiating.

Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service Sunday.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Sept. 13, 1963, pg. 7 ]

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Obituaries -

1871 Annie Dennis 1963

Annie Dennis, daughter of Amand and Helga Olsen, was born in Norway, January 1, 1871.

She passed away September 12, after a linger illness of several years, having attained the age of 92 years, 8 months, 11 days. In her youth, she immigrated to America and located at Lyle, Minn.

She lived there until 15 years ago, when she moved to Austin. She was united in marriage with John Johnson in 1887, who preceded her in death. A daughter, Diana, born to this union also passed away.

In 1915, she was united in marriage with Newton Dennis. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Lyle.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Herman Berndt (Minnie), Mrs. Kelsie Webster (Helen), Austin, Mrs. Fred Wollenberg (Mabel), Minneapolis; a son, Floyd Johnson, Isanti, Minn. Two sisters, Mrs. Julia Peterson, Mrs. Hannah Schwanke, also survive.

Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

Card of Thanks

Dennis - We extend our heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved mother and sister, Anna Dennis. We are especially grateful to Pastor Hauge for his visits, prayers and comforting words. Thanks also to the visiting committee of Our Saviors Church at Lyle, and to Pastor Swenson and Rev. Johnson for their visits. Thanks to Dr. Lommen and the hospital personnel, the Lyle Circle that served, the casket bearers, the Worlein Funeral Home and all who aided us in our time of sorrow. God bless you.

Mrs. Herman Berndt
Mr. and Mrs. Kelse Webster
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wollenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson
Mrs. Julia Peterson
Mrs. Hannah Schwanke

[ Austin Daily Herald - Sept. 19, 1963, pg. 8 ]

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OBITUARY

Eggen Olson was born March 15, 1882, and died October 22, 1932 at the age of 50 years, 7 months and 7 days. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith by Rev. Eggen, at Mona, Iowa. He was born in Lyle, but soon after moved with his parents to their farm west of Lyle, where he grew to manhood. For the past 20 years he has worked for the I.C. (Illinois Central) Railroad Co. where he was employed at the time he was taken sick. On October 11th, he was admitted to St. Olaf Hospital, where he submitted to an operation from which he failed to recover.

He was a kind-hearted and home loving man, and will be greatly missed by all his relatives and friends. He leaves to mourn his death, five sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Newton Dennis, Mrs. Julia Peterson, Mrs. Emil Schwanke, Mrs. Ben Helfritz, Mrs. Geo. Jahr, Sam Olson and Ole Olson, all of whom reside in this community, also a large number of other relatives. He was preceded in death by both parents in the year, 1930.

A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love had given,
And tho' the body slumbers here
The soul rests safe in Heaven."
        -Contributed

The passing of Eggen Olson was a shock to his many friends and relatives as he appeared strong, robust, and in the prime of life until a few months ago. No one thought that Eggen would be the first to follow his parents in death, but human reckoning fails, in the light of eternity and according to the inevitable balances.

Two weeks from the time he was taken to the hospital, he was being laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. During those weeks and days he suffered much as medical skill and tender care could not allay pain or stop the grim messenger, death.

Early Friday morning, the relatives were summoned as it was thought he was passing. Later on he rallied, but only for a day when his earthly career ended.

Those who knew Eggen Olson best will remember him as a kind, big hearted brother and friend.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home, and the Lyle Lutheran Church. Rev. Langehough his pastor, had charge of the service. The pall bearers were Geo. M. Anderson, Geo. Wyborny, H.H. Lunde, Geo. Jahr, John Hanson and Bert Swenson.

Those here from away to attend the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Burndt and Chester; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burndt and Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olson of Austin.

   Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Rev. Langehough, the Male Chorus, the ladies who decorated the church, those who sent floral tributes and those who furnished cars for the funeral and all others who in any way assisted us by kindness or sympathy during the illness and after the death of Eggen Olson.

        The Sisters and Brothers

[ The Lyle Tribune - Oct. 28, 1932 ]

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LYLE

Eggen Olson passed away at St. Olaf Hospital, Saturday afternoon at 3:00. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran Church, Rev. O.M. Langehough officiating. Burial was made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Olson leaves to mourn his death five sisters, Mrs. Julia Peterson, Mrs. N. Dennis, Mrs. Helfritz, Mrs. Schwanke, and Mrs. G. Jahr, and two brothers, Ole and Sam, all who reside at Lyle, and a large number of nieces and nephews.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Oct. 27, 1932, pg. 2 ]

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Deaths - Mrs. Emma Jahr

Mrs. Emma Jahr, 69, died Saturday evening at St. Olaf Hospital. She resided at 306 W. Allegheney.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joe Nockels (Thelma), Charles City, Iowa and Mrs. Roger Huff (Ione), Austin; five sons, Orvis and Glaydon of Austin, Noren of Mankato, Vernon of Long Beach, Calif., and Arthur of Des Moines.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Mon. Sept. 23, 1957 ]

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Funerals--

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Jahr, 306 W. Allegheney, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, the Rev. David Helgen officiating.

Interment will be in Pleasant Hell Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home until 12 o'clock noon Tuesday and at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Mon. Sept. 23, 1957 ]

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Obituaries--

1888 Mrs. Emma Jahr 1957

Emma Helena Jahr, daughter of Amon and Helga Olson, was born July 4, 1888, in Lyle Township and passed away on Saturday evening, September 21, 1957, at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 18 days.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Mona, Iowa, and was a faithful member of the Lyle congregation all her life.

Mrs. Jahr spend nearly all her life in Lyle, except for the past several years when she lived with her son, Glaydon, at Austin. She was a loving mother who found her God given calling in guiding her family in the Christian Way.

She was united in marriage with George N. Jahr on Jan. 29, 1912, at Mason City, Iowa. This union was blessed with eight children - two daughters and six sons: Thelma (Mrs. Joe Nockels), Charles City, Iowa; Ione (Mrs. Roger Huff), Austin; Orvis and Glaydon of Austin; Noren of Mankato; Vernon of Long Beach, Calif.; and Arthur of Des Moines, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, and by one son, Omer.

She leaves to mourn her passing seven living children; three sisters, Mrs. Hannah Schwanke and Mrs. Julia Peterson, Lyle, Mrs. Annie Dennis, Austin; two brothers, Sam and Ole Olson, Lyle; four daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, 21 grandchildren; nephews, nieces and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sept. 24, 1957 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, the Rev. David Helgen officiating with the Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa.

The pall bearers were Elmer Schwanke, Donald Peterson, Claire Johnson, Elmo Jahr, Delmar Helfritz and Russell Helfritz.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Thurs. Sept. 26, 1957 ]

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#1:

Deaths - Mrs. Hannah Schwanke

Mrs. Hannah (Emil) Schwanke, 88 died Thursday afternoon at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, St. Ansgar. She was formerly a resident of the Lyle area. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clayton (Helga) Clausen, St. Ansgar; one son, Arnold Schwanke, Denver, Colo., three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Lyle.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Fri. May 23, 1975 ]

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Funerals - Schwanke

Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Schwanke, Lyle, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, Rev. Harold Luecke officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Friends may call at the Worlein funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and one hour before the service at the church.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Fri. May 23, 1975 ]

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Obituaries - 1886 Hannah Schwanke 1975

Hannah Amelia Schwanke was born April 8, 1886, near the town of Lyle, Minn., the daughter of Amund and Helga Olson. Hannah, at her death was the last surviving child from a family of eight children.

She lived in the Lyle vicinity during her youth, and on Nov. 29, 1906, was united in marriage to Emil H. Schwanke. This union was blessed with four children, one of who died in infancy.

Hannah was an active member of the Royal Neighbor Society and the Minereka Ladies Aid. She was a very energetic individual, spending lots of time in caring for her family and pursuing her hobbies of embroidery and quilt making.

Her husband, Emil, preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1955. One son, Elmer, passed away on Aug. 7, 1964. After her son, Elmer's, death she lived for a period of time with her daughter, Helga, in St. Ansgar. The last 7 years she has been confined to the Good Samaritan Home in St. Ansgar. During her confinement she much appreciated the visits of her friends and relatives.

She is survived by a daughter, Helga, of St. Ansgar; and a son, Arnold, of Denver, Colo.; 3 grandchildren; Richard Clausen of Stacyville, Iowa; Mrs. Greg (Linda) Munson of Rochester, Minn.; and Allen Clausen of Minneapolis, Minn.; and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 27, 1975, at the Our Saviors' Lutheran Church in Lyle, Minn., with Rev. Luecke officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mona, Iowa.

[ Austin Herald - Saturday, June 7, 1975 ]

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Mrs. Amund Olson died Tuesday Evening

News of the death of Mrs. Amund Olson came as a shock to her friends Wednesday morning, when it was learned that she had passed away Tuesday evening about 11:30 after an hours illness.

For years, she had not been in good health, but there was nothing of a serious nature to indicate to those about her that the end was near. She seemed as well as usual until about 10:00 o'clock Tuesday evening when she was taken very ill. Aid was summoned, but the angel of death was hovering near, ere those in attendance realized what was happening, the mother had gone into the great eternity.

The deceased was permitted to enjoy a long and useful life, and was said to the only great-great-grandmother in the community.

Mrs. Olson was born in Mandal, Tellemarken, Norway, December 6th, 1848 [death certificate says 1849]. About fifty years ago, she came with her husband and settled in this community where she resided until her death. For 28 years, the family resided on a farm four miles west of Lyle, and during the past 22 years have lived in Lyle. Besides her husband, there is left to mourn her sudden demise, three sisters in Norway; three sons, Sam, Eggen and Ole; five daughters, Mrs. N. Dennis, Mrs. E.H. Schwanke, Mrs. W.B. Helfritz, Mrs. Geo. Jahr and Mrs. Julia Peterson. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the house at 2:00 o'clock, and the Lutheran church at 2:30.

[ From a Lyle newspaper ]

[Contributed by Connie Van Gorp]

Note: Amund Olson's obituary says Mrs. Olson died in June 1930.

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#1:

Deaths - Mrs. Julia Peterson

Mrs. Julia Peterson, 84, died Monday night at Raymond's Nursing Home after a lingering illness.

A resident of Lyle, she is survived by a son, Donald of Austin; a sister, Mrs. Hanna Schwanke, Lyle: many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Tues. March 24, 1964 ]

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Funerals - Peterson

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Peterson, Lyle, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Worlein Funeral Home, Rev. Merland Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Friends may call from 10 a.m., Wednesday, until 1:30 p.m., Thursday. The family prefers memorials.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Tues. March 24, 1964, pg. 12 ]

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Obituaries - 1879 - Julia Peterson 1964

Julia Peterson was born December 14, 1879, in Norway, the daughter of Amund and Helga Olson.

With her parents, she came from Norway at the age of one year and lived in the Lyle area her lifetime. She attended Minnereka School and on December 23, 1901, she married John Peterson at Lyle. Mrs. Peterson was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, and Circle 2.

She died March 23, 1964, at Raymond's Nursing Home, Austin, after being ill two years.

Surviving are a son, Donald: a sister, Mrs. Hannah Schwanke, Lyle: many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, three brothers.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. March 26, at Austin with the Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mona, Iowa. Rev. Johnson officiating.

Out-of-town persons attending came from Jackson, Minneapolis, Mankato, St. Ansgar.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Wed. April 1, 1964, pg. 10 ]

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#1:

Obituary

Lizzie Olson Helfritz, daughter of Amund and Helga Olson, was born February 15, 1884 on a farm in Lyle township and passed away January 28, 1933, at the age of 48 years, 11 months, and 3 days.

One June 20, 1909 she was united in marriage to W.B. Helfritz of St. Ansgar, Iowa.

This union was blessed with nine children, two having preceded her in death. Leaving besides her husband, Hazel, Russell, Otto, Delmar, Gladys, Lois, and Robert at home.

Mrs. Helfritz was a home-loving woman, always thinking of her family. During the past year, she had not been in the best of health, and became steadily weaker, so it became necessary for her to remain in bed where she was given the best of care.

But medical skill and tender care could not stop the messenger, death, and on January 28th, she passed quietly away, leaving only a memory of a kind-hearted and dear mother who will be sadly missed by her family.

She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her immediate family; four sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Newton Dennis, Mrs. Julia Peterson; Mrs. Emil Schwanke, Mrs. George Jahr, Sam and Ole Olson, all whom reside in this community.

How hard it is to part on earth.
With those we love so dear.
The heart no greater trial knows,
No sorrow more severe.
What happy hours we once enjoyed
How sweet your memory still.
But you have left an aching void,
This world can never fill.

Credit: Connie Van Gorp

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Mrs. Ben Helfritz passed away at her home Saturday morning after a long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church, with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery at Mona. Besides her husband and seven children she leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn.

[ Lyle column in the Mower County News - Feb. 2, 1933; pg. 8, col. 3 ]

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Lizzie (Olson) Helfritz 1884-1933

Mrs. Helfritz Dies Saturday

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT LYLE TUESDAY; BURIAL WAS MADE AT MONA

Mrs. B. W. Helfritz, 48, died at her home near Lyle Saturday morning at 7:40 o'clock as a result of complications which developed during an attack of influenza. Funeral services were conducted at the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Lyle Tuesday afternoon, Rev. O. M. Langehough officiating. Interment was made at Pleasant Hill cemetery at Mona.

Mrs. Helfritz is survived by her husband and seven children, all of whom are living at home. They are Russell, Hazel, Otto, Delmar, Gladys, Mary Lou and Bobby.

Lizzie Olson was born near Lyle February 25, 1884, and had lived in that community all of her lifetime. She was married to Mr. Helfritz in 1909. Four sisters and two brothers also survive.

Source: the St. Ansgar Enterprise,
1 Feb. 1933, page 4, column 3

Credit: Mitch Helle

[NAME: Lizzie (Olson) Helfritz]

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Obituary--

Saturday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, Mr. Ole A. Muren** died, at the home of his son three miles west of the village, after a lingering illness. Mr. Muren was born in Jonardalen Langlem Opper Tallenmarken, Norway, June 11th 1822.

Deceased has had poor health for the past thirteen years and has been confined to his bed since the 7th of last August.

He came to this country in the winter of '81 and has since made his home with his son. The remains were laid to rest in the Mona cemetery.

The deceased leaves two sons and one duaghter, Miss Ester Olsen and Amund and Osmun Olson all of this place.

[ Lyle Tribune - July 3, 1903 ]
**Note: The newspaper apparently misspelled the name as Muren instead of Myron.

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He was listed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery listing on IaGenWeb as:

Myron, Ole F. June 1, 1822 -- June 28, 1903

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OBITUARY -

Ole Olson, 85, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Olaf Hospital.

A former resident of Lyle, he made his home at 2000 5th St. SW.

Surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Julia Peterson and Mrs. E.H. Schwanke, Lyle, and Mrs. Annie Dennis, Austin; many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Wed. Feb. 27, 1963, pg. 5 ]

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Hattie Olga Bremseth died on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. She was 97.

Hattie was born on December 17, 1913, in Westport, Pennsylvania. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Brainerd, Minn. In her early years, she graduated from high school at age 15, held a Minnesota teaching certificate at 17, appeared in several French-speaking plays and toured as a member of Minnesota’s first all-women band.

She married Ralph Ray Bremseth on April 20, 1935. After traveling for years in the underground construction business, she and Ralph settled on a farmstead in the rural Racine-Grand Meadow, Minn., area in 1950, where she established an antiques and used merchandise business. In 1967, the couple moved to Grand Meadow, where she formally named her business “Hattie’s Antiques & Junque.”

During her business years she authored two books on collecting antique washboards, both of which remain the only existing resources in that collecting area. Hattie retired in 2001, selling her business and moving to Rochester. For the past four years she has been a resident of Golden Living Center in Rochester. She was pre-deceased by her husband and four siblings.

Surviving are one son, Michael (Diane Anderson) of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Joan (Doug) Sween of Rochester; and Diane (Richard, deceased) Thompson of Winona. She has six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Hattie will be cremated and her ashes will lie next to Ralph in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church, 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at with Pastor Ann Siverling officiating and a eulogy by her longtime friend, Dr. Burton Onofrio. Lunch will follow the service. Arrangements are being handled by Hindt Funeral Home, Grand Meadow.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Nov. 17, 2011 ]

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