Doris V. Moen, 87, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Golden Living Center East in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born on February 25, 1924, to Gilbert and Mabel (Wilson) Edgar in Oslo, Minn., where she grew up. Doris graduated from Hayfield High School in 1942.

She married Clarence Moen on November 14, 1946, in Hayfield. They made their home in Austin where Doris worked at the FW Woolworth store on Main Street. A member and active volunteer of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Doris also gave of her time at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home and enjoyed playing cards, bowling, sewing club, camping, traveling, attending mystery bus tours with the senior center and spending time with friends and family.

Survivors include her daughter, Lori (Steven) Ormand of Rochester; son, Allen Moen of Greenwood, Ind.; three grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher and Lisa; four great-grandchildren, Giselle, Blake, Anthony Jr. and Gabriel; one sister, LaVain (James) Ranvek of Kasson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mabel Edgar; husband, Clarence; two brothers, Clayton and Sherman Edgar.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 ]

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The funeral service for Keith Laverne Bartlett Sr. will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Zion United Methodist Church, East Main Street in Sargeant, Minnesota, with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Interment will be in Waltham Township Cemetery, rural Waltham, Minn., with military honors by the Hayfield American Legion Rothie Post 330.

Keith Laverne Bartlett, Sr., 84, died Wednesday evening, December 14, 2011, at his home in Sargeant, Minn.

Keith Laverne Bartlett was born on March 16, 1927, the son of Carl and Mildred (Moore) Bartlett. Keith was united in marriage to Shirley Worden in 1962, and later to Nellie Church in 1987. Keith served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 in the Korean Conflict. He farmed in the Sargeant area for many years and was a heavy equipment owner/operator. He was one of the founding members of the Root River Power Antique Association, a member of the Dexter Breakfast Club and the Hayfield American Legion. Keith enjoyed building model steam engines. His hobbies were collecting Lionel Trains and socializing.

Keith is survived by his children, Anna Waters, Hayfield, Keith Bartlett, Jr., Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Ellen Bartlett, Hayfield, Phillip Bartlett, Florida, James Bartlett, Austin; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Phyllis Hughes, Florida, Shirley Bartlett, Seattle Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; and one grandson.

Visitation will be at 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2011, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 ]

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Denise D. Tucker, 51, of Largo, Florida, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Largo Medical Center.

Denise was born March 27, 1960, in Austin, Minnesota, and moved to the Largo area in 1996, coming from Iowa. She was a teacher at Twinkle Stars Day Care Center on Belcher Road and a member of the Anona United Methodist Church.

Denise is survived by a son, Terry Baumgartner of Seminole; daughter, Sherri (Joseph) Danboise of Largo; grandson, Jake Danboise of Largo; mother, Janice Mae Tucker of Largo; brother, Dennis Tucker of Iowa and a sister, Linda (Glen) Pudenz of Wisconsin.

She is predeceased by her father, Ronald Everett Tucker and brother, Bryan Paul Tucker.

Memorial Services will be 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at the Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL (727-562-2080). Condolences may be offered at www.mossfeasterlargo.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, Dec. 14, 2011 ]

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Ivan G. Christianson, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 16, 2011, at Sacred Heart Hospice in Austin.

Ivan Gilmer Christianson was born on August 9, 1918, to Christian B. and Bertha (Stemson) Christianson in Udolpho Township. He grew up in the Blooming Prairie area and attended schools there and graduated from Austin High School in 1936. He farmed with his father in Udolpho Township until 1945 when he joined the Marines and served in Guam and Japan.

After leaving the service he returned home, and married Mildred Benesh on August 22, 1946, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. He later sold the farm and went to work for George A. Hormel and Co., working there from 1950 to 1982. He then attended Austin Community College where he studied bookkeeping. Ivan was a charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin where he served as church usher and assistant financial secretary. He liked to play golf and enjoyed fishing, always looking for the perfect fishing resort.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred, Austin; son Dennis (Julie) Christianson, Eden Prairie; daughter, Sandra (Howard) Sorenson, Snohomish, Washington, three grandchildren, Trent Sorenson, Jenna Christianson, Ellen Christianson, brother, Arnold Christianson, Austin, sister-in-law, Marjorie Christianson, Austin, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Bertha Christianson, three sisters, Blanche, Hilda, and Inez, six brothers, Bennett, Charles, Lawrence, Merrill, Clifford, and Orville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. The organist will be Ruth Monson and soloist will be Rev. Dan Kahl. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are preferred to Our Saviors Lutheran Church Building Fund or the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, December 19, 2011 ]

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Lois May Beyer, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 9, 2011, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin.

She was born June 7, 1926, to Herman and Lillian Beyer. Lois was a homemaker who liked to embroider and also enjoyed birds. She also enjoyed greeting visitors to the Twin Towers and spending time with her best friend Lynette, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sister, Shirley Berthiaume of Osseo, Minnesota; a brother, Sherman Beyer of Michigan; and nieces and nephews.

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

A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at the Twin Towers Community Room. Interment will be at a later date.

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 website, Dec. 14, 2011 ]

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Adeline L. Lastine, 93, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died on December 13, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota.

She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 4, 1918, to Richard and Alma (Imme) Schaefer. On April 3, 1937, she married Donald Cattnach. Together they had five children. On December 24, 1965, she married Curtis Lastine.

Adeline was preceded in death by husbands Donald and Curtis; daughters, Gloria (Darrell) Aarthun, and Nancy Casto; siblings, Dorothy Buckley, Edward Schaefer, Carl Miller, and June Miller.

She is survived by her children: Hugh Cattnach, Lynda (Reggie) McCraw, Sue (George) Allen; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Ken (Viola) Schaefer and Doris Miller; nieces; nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Shari Mason officiating. Private interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Saturday.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, 12/15/2011 ]

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Cheryl (Sheri) A. (Shupe) Day, 54, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday morning Dec. 14, 2011, at her home in Austin.

Sheri was born on April 21, 1957, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hein) Shupe. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1975 and from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1979 as a registered nurse. Sheri was married to Thomas R. Day on Aug. 8, 1981, in Spencer, Wisconsin.

Sheri was a homemaker, mother and registered nurse. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, taught Wednesday School and helped facilitate the Book it Club. Sheri was also active with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America.

She participated in three mission trips, was co-chair of Project Graduation for two years and active with the football parents group for four years.

Sheri was an avid sports fan, especially as a fan of the Green Bay Packers. She enjoyed reading and loved to cook for others. Sheri enjoyed volunteering and made cookies weekly for the AHS football team from 2002 to 2007 and for the UWEC BluGold football team from 2005 to 2008. She especially enjoyed traveling with family and friends and spending quiet times at the lake in northern Wisconsin.

She is survived by her husband Tom Day, Austin; sons: Matthew Day, Rodgers, Arkansas, Dan (Noelle) Day, Madison, Wisconsin; brothers: Dave (Sue) Shupe, Spencer, Wisconsin, Mark (Jeanne) Shupe, Mosinee, Wisconsin.

Sheri was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elizabeth Shupe.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Sheri Day Scholarship Fund or to the Hormel Institute.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, Dec. 18, 2011 ]

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Billie F. Houston, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, December 11, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona.

Bill was born on September 19, 1934, in Austin, to Gilbert and Audury (Jeffers) Houston. He graduated from Austin High School in 1952. He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. On Nov. 25, 1956, Bill married Beverly B. Babcock at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. He was employed as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, Hormel, and then retired from the Postal Service as a clerk.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years: Bev; sons: Brian (Deanna), Tom (Lisa), Todd (Theresa) and daughter: Sue (James Crabtree); grandchildren: Christine, Mathew, Katherine, Amy, Amber, Heather, Alexander, Tyler and Noah; four great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Austin Post 91 American Legion is in charge of military rites. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, Dec. 18, 2011 ]

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(August 20, 1945 - December 15, 2011)

Richard D. (Toofer) Luthe, age 66, of Lansing, Minnesota, died on Thursday at his home in Lansing.

Richard was born on August 20, 1945 at Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, the son of Albert and Beulah (Quam) Luthe. He graduated from Austin High School in 1963 and service in the US Navy. Following his service in the Navy he attended NIACC in Mason City, Iowa. Richard was married to Delaine Reynolds on October 10, 1966 at Austin. They resided in Manly, Iowa, where he worked as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad. In 2001 they moved to Lansing, Minnesota.

Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents, father, a sister and a brother.

He is survived by his wife, Delaine Luthe, Lansing, a daughter and son-in-law, The Reverend Amelia Houdek and husband Chris of Andover, Minnesota, a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Jennifer Luthe, Lewisville, Texas, grandchildren, Tyler Luthe, Nicholas Luthe, Rebecca Luthe, Xander Houdek and Noah Houdek, mother, Beulah Luthe, Austin, Minnesota, brother and sister-in-law, Robb and Rita Luthe, Brownsdale, Minnesota, sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Harold Paine, Lansing, Minnesota, Patty and Cliff Bailey, Lansing, Minnesota, Barb and Paul Miller, Sandy and Earl Davis, Austin, Minnesota, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Amy Teske officiating.

[ Clasen-Jordan Mortuary obituary, 12/18/2011 ]

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Wallace Charles Orth, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Wally Orth was born on April 10, 1923, in Austin to Charles and Hazel (Furtney) Orth. He grew up and spent his life in and around Austin. On September 30, 1950, he married Mavis Arline Wolf at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple resided in Austin where Wally worked for Hormel in the mechanical division from 1949 to 1986. Mavis preceded him in death on August 18, 1989.

Wally enjoyed hunting in South Dakota and Montana, Canadian fishing trips and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his son, Mark and Michelle Orth, Waconia, Minn.; grandchildren, Jason and Sarah (Orth) MacDonald, Sauk Centre, Minn.; Adam and Annie Orth, Belle Plaine, Minn.; Mike and Natalie (Orth) Fasching, St. Bonifacius, Minn.; great grandchildren, Noah, Alexander, Isabella and Lilah MacDonald, Owen Orth.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Wednesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Steve Baker, Jeff Orth, Brian Barnett, Bruce Bates, Craig Poshusta and Al Stark. The honorary casket bearers will be Steve Ruble, Charlie Crosby and Jack Sershen.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, December 19, 2011 ]

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Gloria Matilda Olson, 79, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Elm Springs Homes in Hartland, Minnesota.

Gloria Olson was born April 13, 1932, in Fillmore County, Minnesota, to Thomas and Edna (Opsahl) Olson. She was baptized in Fillmore County and confirmed at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minnesota.

Survivors include her sister, Jarla Johnson, Rose Creek; brothers, Dwayne (Sharon) Olson, Austin, Verdon (Mona) Olson, Spring Grove; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Edna Olson; brother-in-law, Darrell Johnson.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends called one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Elm Homes where Gloria resided.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, December 19, 2011 ]

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Marcella “Pat” Maxon, 84, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

Pat was born on August 6, 1927, in New Hampton, Iowa, to Clarence and Marie Linkemeyer. She was united in marriage to Clarence Kittleson and had one son; they later divorced. She later married Vern Maxon, and they had one daughter. Vern died in 1993.

Pat was a member of First United Methodist Church in Austin. She enjoyed cooking, camping, fishing and traveling. Pat was a lifetime member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary.

Survivors include her daughters, Patti (Fred) Krofta, Austin, Alicia (Gaylord) Johnson; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Anderson, Deloris (Glen) Soderstrom; nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Lloyd Maxon; sisters-in-law, Arlene Pike, Loretta Maxon.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; son, Clarence.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Oakwood Cemetery. A service of remembrance will be held 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at First United Methodist Church. The family will greet friends at a luncheon at the Hormel Historic Home following the service at the church.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tueday, Dec. 20, 2011 ]

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Lorraine Genevieve Thome, 84, of Adams, Mower county, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday December 19, 2011, at the Adams Nursing Home after a short illness.

Lorraine was born on August 23, 1927, in Northwood, Iowa, to Ole and Amy (Hansen) Johnson. She was raised on a farm near Northwood until she lost her mother at the age of 13. The family then moved to a farm near Lyle where she went to live with her Aunt June to finish high school. On Sept. 26, 1944, she married Wilfred Thome in Johnsburg, Minn. The couple lived and raised their five children on a farm near Stacyville where they had an award-winning herd of registered Holsteins. In 1992, they retired and moved to Adams. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, Christian Mothers and the Cedar River Country Club.

She enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, playing all kinds of cards, dancing, gardening, lawn work, flowers, baking, embroidering, playing scrabble, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and traveling. She carried on her Norwegian heritage by making lefse, rosettes and going to lutefisk dinners.

She is survived by her five children, Judy (Jim) Dahl of Dodge Center, Minn., Dean (Elaine) Thome of Stacyville, Iowa, Jeanette Retterath of Adams, Minn., Beth Hackenmiller of Owatonna and Amy (Tom) Warrington of Whittemore, Iowa; 18 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Pat) Johnson; two sisters-in-law, Phylis Johnson and Betty Johnson; one brother-in-law, Naven Knutson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Thome; son-in-law, Tom Retterath; parents; brothers, LaVerne Johnson and Orland Johnson; and sisters, Alice Bork and Doris Knutson.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Adams. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service Thursday at the church. Memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart School in Adams.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tueday, Dec. 20, 2011 ]

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Lorraine Hensel, 86, died December 13, 2011.

Lorraine (Neubauer) Hensel was born in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to Fred and Marian Neubauer. She moved to Colorado from Minnesota in 1949. A graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn., Lorraine began her career in Colorado as a secretary for the city of Denver, she later became a social worker. She worked for Denver Public Schools as a teacher and job placement officer. The last 20 years of her career were at Emily Griffith Opportunity School.

Mrs. Hensel is survived by her nieces, Diane Wacholz and Denise Neubauer of Minnesota and her stepchildren, Gordon Hensel of Utah, Betsy Crisswell of Colorado, and Chris Medina of Texas. She is also survived by five step-grandchildren.

Lorraine will be missed by her friends as well as her relatives. Interment will be in Austin.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tueday, Dec. 20, 2011 ]

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FORMER RESIDENT
DIED WEDNESDAY
IN AUSTIN HOSPITAL

Fred Walker, 76, former Mitchell county resident, died on Wednesday, January 19, 1949, at St. Olaf hospital in Austin. Funeral services were held on Saturday at Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Mr. Walker was born in Mitchell County in 1872, to Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Walker and was reared in the Burr Oak community. He was married to Katherine Runkle there, and four children were born to this union: Clair, Warren, Joseph, and Grace.

The Walkers left Mitchell county in 1915 and moved to Brownsdale where Mrs. Walker died. Mr. Walker later remarried.

While in Mitchell county he was prominent in community affairs and served for many years as Burr Oak township clerk.

Surviving are his wife, four children, and three sisters: Mrs. Wayland Kingsbury, Grace, and Ruth Walker, all of Seattle, Washington.

[ Mitchell County Press,
January 27, 1949 ]

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His full name was Alfred Ernest Walker , born August 29, 1872, the son of Albert Martin Walker and Elizabeth (Williams) Walker. He was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota.

(Credit: DM Scott)

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Georgetta Emma “Gerry” Dreyer, age 89, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday evening, December 14, 2011, at Oak Park Place Senior Community in the Madison, Wisconsin area.

She was born March 4, 1922 to George and Etta (Mathews) Bannick in Renwick, Iowa. She attended school in Lotts Creek, Iowa. Gerry married George Dreyer on May 25, 1946 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Georgetta and George made their home in Austin where Georgetta was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. A member of the church choir, she also enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers and playing cards. George passed away on March 17, 2008. Georgetta moved to Wisconsin in April of 2011.

Survivors include five daughters, Doris (James) Reim of Waldport, Oregon; Annette Haro of Springfield, Missouri; Kay “LeEtte” (William) Bauers of Albert Lea; Linda (Daniel) Bloor of Wauchula, Florida; Wendy Thompson of Mankato; one son, Randy (Kathy) Dreyer of Waunakee, Wisconsin; many grandchildren; several great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Etta Bannick; her husband, George; one sister and one granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to American Heart Association or Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

Worlein Funeral Home obituary, 12/21/11

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Georgetta E. Dreyer, 89

Georgetta Emma “Gerry” Dreyer, 89, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, 2011, at Oak Park Place Senior Community in the Madison, Wis., area.

She was born March 4, 1922, to George and Etta (Mathews) Bannick in Renwick, Iowa. She attended school in Lotts Creek, Iowa. Gerry married George Dreyer on May 25, 1946, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Georgetta and George made their home in Austin where Georgetta was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. A member of the church choir, she also enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers and playing cards. George passed away on March 17, 2008. Georgetta moved to Wisconsin in April of 2011.

Survivors include five daughters, Doris (James) Reim of Waldport, Ore., Annette Haro of Springfield, Mo., Kay “LeEtte” (William) Bauers of Albert Lea, Linda (Daniel) Bloor of Wauchula, Fla.; Wendy Thompson of Mankato; son, Randy (Kathy) Dreyer of Waunakee, Wis.; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Etta Bannick; husband, George; sister and one granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to American Heart Association or Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Dec. 31, 2011 ]

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GERALD L. WARRINGTON

CHARLES CITY — Gerald L. Warrington, 81, died Friday (Jan. 16, 2004) in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Life Community Church, 1960 Gilbert St., Charles City with the Rev. Michael McAbee officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call at the Sunnyside Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Sunnyside Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2635.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Jan. 18, 2004

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CHARLES CITY, IOWA — Gerald L. Warrington, 81, passed away late Friday evening (January 16, 2004) in Charles City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Life Community Church, 1960 Gilbert St., Charles City, with the Rev. Michael McAbee officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sunnyside Funeral Home and on Wednesday one hour prior to services at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Gerald was born September 13, 1922, at Lyle, Minn., the son of Clifford “Lavern” and Mabel (Basford) Warrington. Gerald moved to Kensett at the age of five and a half after his mother’s death. He was then raised by his aunt, attending and graduating from high school in Kensett.

When returning to Iowa after serving in the Navy during World War II, he was united in marriage to Irma Hoblit on May 24, 1944, in rural Little Cedar, Iowa. Irma passed away June 13, 1999.

Gerald was an auto parts manager for 42 years at Standard Battery Electric from 1950 to 1992. He belonged to The American Legion and lived in Charles City for 58 years.

On July 15, 2000, Gerald and Anna were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Survivors include his wife Anna; two sons, Jerry Lynn (Cheryl) Warrington, Osage, Donald Edward (Rebecca) Warrington,Waverly; one daughter, Susan Kaye (Lynn) Spurbeck, Forest City; four stepsons, Timothy (Debra) Warrington, Cincinnati,Ohio, Gerald Lee (Jennifer) Warrington, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Kendall R. (Sarah) Warrington, West Harrison, Ind., Len Warrington, Cincinnati, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Patricia (Perry) Vaught, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; one sister, Margaret Ebling, Mason City; three sisters-in-law, Francis Hundt, Charles City, Ona Maxwell, Charles City, Ida (Jack) Schloemer, Nashua; six grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; two sisters, Marilyn Erbe and Jacquelyn, in infancy; three brothers, Cliff, Ken and Orville.

Sunnyside Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, Charles City, (641) 228-2635.

[ Mason City Globe Gazette ]

NOTE: The photo of Gerald and Irma (Hoblit) Warrington, taken on their wedding day in 1944, and published in the Nora Springs paper in 1994.

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Elmer Deick

Date Of Birth: August 7, 1923
Date Of Death: December 18, 2011

Age 88. Elmer was born in Austin, Minnesota, on August 7, 1923 to Frank and Gertrude Deick. He passed away peacefully on December 18, 2011 at the Faribault Senior Living in Faribault, Minnesota. He was a Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was a member of St. Augustine's Church where he attended elementary and middle school. As a youth he was active in the local golden gloves boxing club. After graduating from Austin Senior High he worked a short time for Hormel's and then worked on the AL-Can Highway in Canada. He joined the Merchant Marines and served as a Chief Petty Officer during World War II.

He married Julia (Judy) Adams on May 12th 1943. After leaving the service he and Judy spent a brief time in Wisconsin, returning to settle in Austin where he went back to work at the Hormel's Meat Packing Plant. He retired from Hormel's after 38 years at the age of 62. Elmer also worked part-time as a rural route mail carrier for 20 years. Besides being an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life he was a member of the Moose Club.

He is survived by his loving wife Judy; 9 Children: Sheila (Perry) Laing of Marquette, Michigan; Brian (Carol) of Scottsdale, Arizona; Linda (John) Estrem of Owatonna, Minnesota; Alan (Beverly) of Stillwater, Minnesota; Marvin (Sherry) of New Brighton, Minnesota; Debra (Mike) Schrandt of Esko, Minnesota; Jan (Amy) of Anchorage, Alaska; Lisa Tenhoff of Columbia Heights, Minnesota; Dean (Marcia) of La Crosse, Wisconsin; 19 Grandchildren; 10 Great-grandchildren; brothers Richard and Gary, and sisters Shirley (Leo) Sayles and Nancy (John) Quinn. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Gertrude Deick, and sisters Florence Lenoch and Joyce Christensen.

The Deick family wishes to thank the staff at the Faribault Senior Living and Hospice for the wonderful care and attention they provided for him.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in CalvaryCemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91.

Memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or Hospice are preferred.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Mayer Funeral Home obituary, 12/22/2011

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Elmer was born in Austin, Minn., on Aug. 7, 1923, to Frank and Gertrude Deick. He passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2011, at the Faribault Senior Living in Faribault, Minn. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was a member of St. Augustine’s Church where he attended elementary and middle school. As a youth, he was active in the local golden gloves boxing club. After graduating from Austin Senior High he worked a short time for Hormel and then worked on the AL-Can Highway in Canada. He joined the Merchant Marines and served as a chief petty officer during World War II.

He married Julia (Judy) Adams on May 12, 1943. After leaving the service, he and Judy spent a brief time in Wisconsin, returning to settle in Austin where he went back to work at Hormel’s Meat Packing Plant. He retired from Hormel’s after 38 years at the age of 62. Elmer also worked part time as a rural route mail carrier for 20 years. Among being an avid hunter and fisherman, he was a member of the Moose Club.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; nine children: Sheila (Perry) Laing of Marquette, Michigan, Brian (Carol) of Scottsdale, Arizona, Linda (John) Estrem of Owatonna, Minnesota, Alan (Beverly) of Stillwater, Minnesota, Marvin (Sherry) of New Brighton, Minnesota, Debra (Mike) Schrandt of Esko, Minnesota, Jan (Amy) of Anchorage, Alaska, Lisa Tenhoff of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Dean (Marcia) of La Crosse, Wisconsin; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Gary, and sisters, Shirley (Leo) Sayles and Nancy (John) Quinn.

He is Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gertrude Deick; sisters, Florence Lenoch and Joyce Christensen.

The Deick family wishes to thank the staff at the Faribault Senior Living and Hospice for the wonderful care and attention they provided for him. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or Hospice are preferred. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 23, 2011]

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January 14, 1932 - December 22, 2011

Kenneth E. Magee, 79 of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Prairie Manor Care Center, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Kenneth was born on January 14, 1932 in Austin, Minnesota to Joseph and Emily (Mosier) Magee. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. Kenneth married Patricia Hanson on November 25, 1951 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Kenneth was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin Post 91 American Legion and the VFW. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching his childrens’ and grandchildrens’ activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Vila and Evelyn.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Patricia Magee, Austin, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law: Kirk and Jody Magee, Dover, Minnesota; daughter: Karen Magee (Cris Rhea), Rochester, Minnesota; five grandchildren: Joseph (Megan) Magee, Michael Magee, Katie (Tim) Kane, John Magee, Mary Magee; two great grandchildren: Colton Magee and Maci Magee; brother: Richard (Darlean) Magee, Austin, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, December 27th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday.

[Clasen-Jordan Mortuary obituary, 12/22/2011]

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Earl “Butch” Butler, 69, of Campbell, California, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died December 21, 2011, at Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California.

He was born Sept. 27, 1942, in Austin, to George and Evelyn (Fairchild) Butler. Earl graduated Austin High School, where he played on the varsity basketball team. Butler later attended Austin Community College and majored in business administration and continued his basketball career. He married Mary Lou Pinke at Grace Lutheran Church on November 25, 1961, in Austin, Minnesota.

Earl Butler, with his parents, founded Butler Amusements, Inc. in 1970. Through his unbelievable charisma and compassion, his company became the largest carnival on the West Coast. He served as President and CEO of his family owned and operated business which provides the carnival for 34 fairs and more than 80 events and festivals operating more than 140 rides. Through his ambition and uncanny ability to create a tight-knit culture and family atmosphere, he created a legacy that will carry on for generations.

His creativity and innovative skills made him one of the most respected carnival industry leaders in the nation. He was honored to be inducted into the Western Fairs Hall of Fame at the association’s 2005 convention in recognition of his outstanding service to the industry and the countless fairs where he provided the carnival. He was one of the strongest voices in promoting improved carnival ride safety and game legislation in California. He served in many leadership capacities, including president of the Showfolks of America, Showmen’s League of America, and Pacific Coast Showmen’s League, Service Member Director of the Western Fairs Association, member of the Board of Directors for Preferred Amusement Risk and chairman of its Loss Prevention Committee.

Earl was a sports fan, basketball being his favorite. It taught him the meaning of teamwork and a winning, competitive attitude. Only second to his devotion to his family was his love for charity work. Earl was responsible for thousands of fundraising carnivals, was the leader in funding numerous public and private academic scholarship programs, donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local 4-H organizations and many other charitable endeavors, too numerous to name

Earl Butler is survived by daughters, Tami Quint, Los Banos, Calif., Kelley Butler, Stevinson, Calif., Kris Brajevich, San Jose, Jill Moyer, Morgan Hill, Calif., and his son, Sean Butler-Murphy, Campbell, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn Butler and his daughter, Teri Sue.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2012, at St. Christopher’s Church, 1576 Curtner Ave., San Jose, Calif. 95125. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 2, 2012 at Oak Hills Funeral Home, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 23, 2011]

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Sue Ann Struthers, 60, of Adams, Minnesota, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, from cancer.

Sue was born on October 1, 1951, on the family farm south of West Bend, Iowa. She was the fifth child of Arnold and Lucile Struthers. She graduated in 1970 from Adams High School. After graduation, she worked as a nanny for several years in the Minneapolis area. She worked at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale for over 25 years in kitchen and housekeeping.

Sue liked ceramics, knitting, crocheting, baking and gardening. She was known for her green thumb.

Sue is survived by brothers: George Struthers (Linda Cooper) Adams, Dean Struthers, Adams, Joe (Rachel) Struthers, Minneapolis, Merlin Struthers, Owatonna, DeWayne Struthers, Owatonna, Ivan Struthers, Eyota; sisters: Susan Struthers, Owatonna, Nancy (Lowell) Williams, Rochester; sister-in-law: Joann Struthers, Kellogg; nieces and nephews: Bill Struthers, Laurie Fiejo, David Williams, Christina Smith, Anna Struthers, Amy Grabau, Andrew Struthers, Mary Struthers; great-nieces and nephews: Dustin, Derek, Olivia, Brandon, Molly, Devon, Hannah, Jeremiah, Eve, James, Katie, Emily, Hanna, Grace, Ricky, Lily and Savannah; aunt: Elmira Struthers, Pocahontas, Iowa, and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Andy and nephew, Todd.

A celebration of Sue’s life will be 2 p.m. December 31, 2011, in the Chapel at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch, 7291 County Road 6 SW, Stewartville, Minnesota 55976.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 24, 2011]

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Harold Johnson, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Harold was born on April 13, 1920, in Bricelyn, to Anton and Cena (Wangen) Johnson. On December 7, 1944, he was united in marriage to Margaret “Peg” Cummings and shared 67 wonderful years together. They were blessed with five children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Peg” Johnson, Austin; children: Bev Larson, Austin, Barb (Bruce) Beeman, Austin, Rick (Michele) Johnson, Austin, Nancy (Larry) Espe, Zimmerman, Ron (Jean) Johnson, Maple Grove; 11 granchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by many loved ones.

A funeral mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 24, 2011]

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Anita May Smith, 90, of Austin, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at the Adams Health Care Center, Adams.

Anita was born April 7, 1921, in Enderlin, N.D., the daughter of Helmuth and Daisy (Newling) Zabel. After graduating from high school and attending college, Anita was married to Robert F. Smith. They resided in Austin where she was employed at the Hormel Foods Corp. until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert Smith.

Anita is survived by a stepson, Robert W. Smith, Seattle, Wash.; sister, Louise Beeman, Austin; and brother, Donald Zabel, Austin.

At Anita’s request, there will be no funeral service. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 24, 2011]

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Brian Lynn Corkill, 51, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, December 23, 2011 in Morton, Minnesota.

He was born on October 25, 1960, in Austin, the son of Gary and Janith (Moehlman) Corkill. Brian was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. He graduated from Austin High School in 1979 and continued his education at Albert Lea Vo-Tech in diesel mechanics. While attending high school and college, Brian worked summers for the Milwaukee Road. After graduating from Albert Lea Vo-Tech, Brian worked as a diesel mechanic in Texas, Wisconsin and Minnesota. He later returned to Austin and worked as the service manager for United Rentals in Rochester. He was a devoted father of Sean and Reid and an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his parents, Gary and Janith Corkill of Austin; his sons, Sean and Reid Corkill of Westbrook; a sister, Susan Daniels of Rochester; a brother, Bradley (Pam) Corkill of Eau Claire, Wis.; five nieces and nephews, Amy, Nathan, Riley, Nicholas and Cassie; a great-niece, Elizabeth; two great-nephews, Ethan and Myles and many aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Tom Ogilvie, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 26, 2011]

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Mary Ellen Callahan, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and her husband Walter on Friday, December 23, 2011, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Mary was born on January 26, 1933, in Austin to Henry and Bessie Shatek. A lifelong Austin resident, Mary attended schools in Austin and married Walter Callahan on March 10, 1951, in Austin. She waitressed at local restaurants, enjoyed being a homemaker and spending time with her family and traveling. Playing bingo and going to the casinos made her smile.

Survivors include five children; Linda (Dave) Butler of Austin, Larry (Debbie) Callahan of Lyle, Laurie (Rich) Sylvester of Rochester, Lanny (Tammy) Callahan of Blooming Prairie and Lois Callahan of Austin; eight grandchildren, Sherry, Elizabeth, Matt, Stacy, Sam, Jessica, Melissa and Tiffany; eight great-grandchildren and triplets on the way; special friend Vi Moran and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, five brothers and one sister.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Worlein Funeral Home. Memorials to donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 26, 2011]

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Nancy Dorine Theobald (McGee), 75, of Adams, Minnesota, died peacefully Monday afternoon, December 26, 2011, at St. Anthony Health Care Center in St. Anthony, Minnesota.

She was born on March 11, 1936, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, to Emmett and Doris (Palmer) McGee. Nancy graduated from high school in Adams in 1954. On May 19, 1956, she married Lawrence “Tex” Theobald.

Nancy worked with Elementary students in the Southland School District. She enjoyed gardening, singing, and was a passionate artist. Her life was filled with loving her husband, children, and grandchildren and being a wonderful daughter and sister to her family and in-laws.

Nancy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sharon Theobald, of Haverhill, Mass.; daughters, Julie Theobald of New Brighton, Minn.; Joy Theobald of New Brighton; son and daughter-in-law, Scott Theobald and Bridgette Soutiea, of Longmont, Colo.; son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Jill Theobald, of Fridley, Minn.; son, Steve Theobald of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Grant Vaith and his wife Michelle, of Minneapolis; Courtney Vaith of Minneapolis and Hayden Theobald, of Longmont.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; parents and siblings, Rita, Mercedes, Charles, Gerald and Jacqueline.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec., 30, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be at a future date in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Adams Funeral Home, with a 4 p.m. prayer service, and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec., 28, 2011]

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Dr. Peter Arnold Lommen Jr., 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday afternoon, December 25, 2011, in La Crescent, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 15, 1925, to Peter and Corena (Henry) Lommen Sr., in Austin, and graduated from Austin High School in 1943. After graduating from high school, Peter served in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946 as a staff sergeant. He flew weather reconnaissance as a radio operator and top turret gunner. He graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., with degrees in chemistry, biology, and psychology. He later attend the University of South Dakota Medical School that was founded by his grandfather, Christian Peter Lommen, and was attended by Peter’s father and uncle.

After marrying Audre Rasmussen in St. Paul, Minn., he transferred to Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, where he graduated in 1955. In 1956, after his internship with Charles T. Miller Hospital in St. Paul, he joined his father’s medical practice in Austin. Doc Pete delivered 1,800 babies in his 40 years of practice. Although he was very dedicated to his patients, he retired in January 1996.

After retiring, Peter traveled to 55 countries with his close friend and colleague, Wanda DuCharme. He loved to spend time at his lake home in Detroit Lakes, Minn., with family and friends. Peter was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway and the Society of American Magicians. He attended the Austin Noon Lion’s Club for more than 40 years. He was a poet, magician and a respected doctor who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include two sons, Peter (Elizabeth) Lommen of St. Charles, Paul Lommen of St. Paul; daughter, Kathryn Lommen of Detroit Lakes; two grandchildren, Ben and Matthew; two brothers, Robert (Jean) Lommen of Austin, Dean (Louise) Lommen of Naples, Florida, and Lakeville; sister, Helen (Jack) Moors of Lincoln, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Corena Lommen; wife, Audre in 1969; brother, Morris Lommen; sister-in-law, Mary Kay Lommen; son in infancy, Matthew.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends and relatives may gather at Worlein Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin with military honors by American Legion Post 91.

Dr. Lommen asked that memorials be given to Austin Noon Lions Club, the ‘USD Foundation’ (memo line should read “Dr. Peter Lommen Library Fund for Lommen Medical Library”), or St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec., 28, 2011]

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James “Jim” H. Wempe, 97, beloved father of Margaret Vogel and grandfather of Megan Vogel, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Jim was born in Sabetha, Kansas, on April 11, 1914, to John and Maude Wempe. He served one year in the Phillipines during World War II as an MP. He also was rifle range instructor and guard at several POW camps. Jim married Elizabeth on April 13, 1944. Together they had three children, Meg, Bill and Jane. Jim worked for Hormel for 36 years and was a member of the AFL-CIO. He also belonged to the Austin American Legion Post 91 and St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Austin. His joys were hunting and fishing with his great dog, Brownie. Jim loved to tell stories and tease his friends, family and caregivers.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth; daughter, Meg Vogel, of Rochester; son, Bill, of California; a grandchild, Megan Vogel, of Rochester; and son-in-law, Rich Goggin.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jane Goggin; two sisters, Mabel and Julia; and an infant brother.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2011, at Madonna Towers, 4001 19th Ave. NW with Father Joseph Fogal officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at Madonna Towers. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Ave. St. Paul, MN 55106, or the National Eagle Center in Wabasha or please visit someone in a nursing home.

The family would like to thank the staff of Madonna Towers and St. Marys Hospital for their kindness and care.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Dec. 29, 2011]

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Frances Bell Epley was born Dec. 1, 1912, to Guy and Edith Epley in Carpenter, Iowa.

During early years, her family farmed in southern Minnesota and later moved to Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from the Rose Creek Public school in 1920. She attended Teachers Training School in Austin and taught in rural schools throughout Southern Minnesota for the next 22 years. She continued her teachers training in several Minnesota universities, including St. Cloud, Winona and Mankato. In 1948, she married Wagner Christianson. God blessed her family with a daughter, Judy. They lived in Austin for the next 44 years. During that time, Wagner worked for the Hormel Meat Packing Industry. He died June 16, 1992.

Following retirement, Frances used her talents by quilting, Hardanger, tatting, crocheting and reading. Throughout her life, she enjoyed serving her Lord by teaching Sunday school and quietly living her strong faith. She was very active in missions and supported a school in Tanzania, East Africa, by making and selling note cards and prayer shawls. She helped build an educational facility there that will continue to serve young men and women as they prepare their lives for ministry and service. Frances moved to Shorewood Senior Campus in Rochester, Minn., at age 89. There she continued share her talents. There she enjoyed Bible studies, Sew and Sew, entertaining and caring for friends and family. Her former neighbors, students and new friends enriched her life at Shorewood. In the past three months, Frances was a resident at Samaritan Bethany Heights where she celebrated her 99th birthday, serving red velvet cupcakes and coffee to all who visited. She was loved and cared for by the staff and many special friends.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Edith Epley; two brothers, Earl and Guy Jr. and a sister, Pearl. She is survived by one daughter, Judy (Allan) Trautman and two grandchildren, Chris and Laura; sister, Helen and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Epley and Marion Christianson.

A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2830 18th Ave. NW, Rochester, with the Rev. Laura Sutherland and Rev. Siri Strommen-Campell officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Friday at the church. Burial will be in Blooming Prairie Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Mount Olive Lutheran Church for Tanzania, East African Missions. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600, www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Dec. 29, 2011]

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Allan Frederick Reinartz, 80, of Houston, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011, with children by his side.

Allan Reinartz was born on September 30, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, to Frank and Ruth Reinartz. He graduated form St. Augustine High School in 1949. He enlisted in the Air Force on February 11, 1950. While serving in the Air Force, he met Iverson Eudell (Judy) Moseley; they were married on November 10, 1952. They had five children: Lillian, Allan, Marvin, Patricia and Louis.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1970, Allan worked for Southwestern Bell in Houston as a chief switchman. He retired from Southwestern Bell in 1991.

Allan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed. He was known to his family and friends as a man of great kindness and high integrity. His greatest joys in life were his family and his church. He was an active member of St. Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic Church for more than 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth, his beloved wife, Judy, his daughter, Lillian, and his brother, David.

He is survived by four of his children: Allan (Jene’), Marvin (Shirley), Patricia (Rick) Greene, Louis (Kathy), all of the Houston area; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, John (Pat) of Topeka, Kan.; Larry (Myrna) of Rochester; Jerry (Linda) of Austin; Bill (Judy) of Northfield; and sister Mary Ann (Jim) of Austin.

Funeral service was held at St. Luke’s the Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road, Houston, Tex., on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at 11 a.m.

Interment was at Forest Park East Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Fairway, Webster, Texas.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 30, 2011]

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AUSTIN, MINNESOTA - Richard W. Brady Jr, 72, of Austin, died Wednesday evening, December 28, 2011 at his home.

He is survived by his children Deb Ann Benson, Blooming Praire, Minnesota, Lori Lynn (Steven) Janssen, Austin, Jeffrey Dean (Heidi) Brady, Rochester, Jennifer Meta Gardiner, Plymouth, Minnesota, Mark Herman Brady, Austin; seven grandchildren, and a sister, Dolores Roberts, Tuscon, Arizona.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the Mayer Funeral Home with Rev Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home on Sunday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Dec. 30, 2011 ]

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Richard W. “Dick” Brady Jr., 72, of Austin, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at his home.

He was born May 3, 1939, in Austin, to Richard and Meta (Bornfleth) Brady. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from Austin High School. Dick worked for Austin Parks and Recreation on the tree crew from April 1, 1964, to Dec. 31, 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

Survivors include sons and daughters, Deb Benson (Rod Brown), Blooming Prairie, Lori (Steven) Janssen, Austin, Jeff (Heidi) Brady, Rochester, Jennifer Gardiner, Plymouth, Mark Brady, Austin; seven grandchildren, Jenna Benson, Jordyn Brady, Shelby Janssen, Devin Brady, Shaelynn Brady, Isabel Gardiner, Eloise Gardiner; sister, Dolores Roberts, Arizona; nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends called one hour before the service. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Jan. 3, 2012]

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Birth: Sep. 19, 1896
Death: May 18, 1995

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LYLE, MINNESOTA -- Atlanta Constance Sampson, 98, a Toeterville, Iowa, artist, whose work has been exhibited in a number of one-woman shows around the country, died Thursday, May 18, 1995 at Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Born on September 19, 1896, on a farm on the Iowa-Minnesota border east of Lyle, she was baptized and confirmed at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, the church she had painted six times in watercolor. As a child she painted the morning glories outside the kitchen window of her farm home, and when her teacher at Pinehurst country school saw them, she told her she was a natural-born artist. These words were magic and inspired Atlanta to go on and paint almost 3,000 pictures during the next 80 years.

She graduated from the University of Minnesota and taught art in Detroit, Mich., for 20 years. In 1948 she moved to New York to try to make it in what she called "the art capital of the world." At the age of 91 she achieved her lifetime goal of having a one-woman show in one of New York's finest galleries. In 1992 she celebrated her 96th birthday with a one-woman show in the Russell Rotunda next to the Capitol in Washington. Nine senators helped to sponsor the event.

Her story was featured in the New York Times and a number of other newspapers and magazines throughout the world, as well as on CNN, NBC and Iowa Public Television. International Magazine printed her story in detail in its October 1994 issue. The state of Iowa has presented one-woman exhibitions of her work in nine cities during the past three years. In Toeterville and St. Ansgar, Unionhurst Galleries were established to show her work.

Survivors include a sister, Myrtella Langrock of Toeterville. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church east of Lyle, with the Rev. Russell Wangen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Toeterville where there will be a memorial service at 7:30 p.m., with the Rev. David Palm officiating.

As a tribute to the many florals she painted, both churches will be decorated with original paintings of flowers she painted between 1902 and 1960.

Memorials are suggested to Art Students League of New York, Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church or St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Hatten and Son Funeral Home in Stacyville, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.

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Burial:

Six Mile Grove Cemetery, Lyle, Mower County, Minnesota.

( Credit: K. Pike )

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