Ann B. Wenigar, 81, of Austin, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Ann was born June 4, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John and Addie Fitzgerald. She grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin, Minnesota. Ann enjoyed oil painting and was a member of the Austin Art Club. She enjoyed playing bingo, and spending time with all of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include sons, Patrick and Michael; daughters, Elizabeth, Suzette, Amy, Jacqueline and Melissa.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Addie Fitzgerald; husband, Roger D. Wenigar; daughter, Deborah A. Harris; son, David O. Chamberlin.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Sister Lorraine Loecher officiating. Spring interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Jan. 6, 2012 ]

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Raymond C. Urlich, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Ray was born March 26, 1916, in Austin to John and Anna (Schauls) Urlich. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1934 where he was on the football and basketball teams.

Ray served in the Army in the Pacific during World War II. He also worked for the Hormel Foods Corp. for more than 40 years. Ray was a kind and generous man. He always showed interest in the lives of his nephews and niece and their families.

Ray was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and belonged to the American Legion and VFW for 67 years.

Survivors include nephews, James (Eunice) Urlick, Austin, Lawrence Urlick, Trenton, N.J., William (Marge) Urlick, Pipestone; niece, Ann (Gerald) Cook, Rochester; and their families.

He is preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Francis; brothers, Leo and Donald.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

The casket bearers will be Jim Urlick, John Urlick, Dan Urlick, Mike Urlick, Ryan Urlick, Joe Urlick.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday,
January 2, 2012 ]

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Dorothy Eileen Todalen, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Austin.

Dorothy was born January 30, 1925, in Austin to Ernest A. and Vesta L. (Clayton) Haskin. She grew up and attended school in Austin.

On October 3, 1943, she was married to Harvey Richard Todalen. The couple raised six children. Dorothy was employed at the Rope Factory in Hollandale during World War II. Her other jobs included positions at Hormel Foods, LCL Transit in Austin, as a housekeeper, and most importantly a housewife and mother.

She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where she was involved in the Church Circle. She was also a member of Garden Clubs, card and game clubs, as well as a Red Cross Auxiliary volunteer and Girl Scout leader. Her special interests were being with her family and traveling the world with her husband and family. She also enjoyed gardening, bird watching, painting, sewing and needle crafts, fishing, cooking, baking wedding cakes, doing crafts, camping, enjoying the outdoors, and square dancing. She will be remembered for being a wonderful wife and mother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She showed unconditional love and care for her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband: Harvey Todalen, Austin; daughters: Barbara Scott (Wes Siegersma), Pine Island, Paulette (Dave) Hagen, Austin, Gayle (Rick) Miller, Blooming Prairie, Melissa (Chris) Gramling, Brandon, Fla.: sons: Allen (Dee Dee) Todalen, Spokane, Wash., Roger (Jacqueline) Todalen, Austin; ten grandchildren: Bridgette (Scott) Rydman, Las Vegas, Nev., Gina (Dave) Charbonneau and Dawn Todalen, all of Spokane, Wash., Anthony (Shari) Huinker, Owatonna, Jeff (Jennifer) Huinker, Brooklyn Park, Sara (Jason) Minske, Lakeville, Jennifer (Travvis) Stayton, Austin, Alissa (Matthew) Penkava, Hollandale, Kelly Ann Todalen and Corey Todalen, both of Austin; five great grandchildren: Ashley Rydman, Taylor Charbonneau, Grant Huinker, Savanah Stayton, Lauren Stayton, and ‘grand pup’ Ziggy Gramling.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Vesta Haskin; parents-in-law Halvor and Ruth Todalen; brother Kenneth Haskin; sisters Beverlee Starry, Eleanor Lickteig, and Arlis Snyder; brothers-in-law Fred Lickteig, Ronald Snyder, Donald Bonnerup, and Edmund Varpness; sister-in-law Jeanne Haskin; granddaughter Brenda Kay Scott; great-granddaughter Olivia Ruby Stayton; nephew Ron Snyder.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 8, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 ]

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Funeral notice: Hugo Gomer, 83 c1928-2012

Hugo Gomer, 83, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, in Two Harbors, Minn.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday,
January 2, 2012 ]

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Hugo E. Gomer, 83

Hugo E. Gomer, 83, of Austin passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at his son’s home in Two Harbors, Minn., with his son at his side.

Hugo was born May 13, 1928, in Rose Creek, Minnesota, to Hugo C. and Ethel (Thompson) Gomer. He attended Austin High School and was an All State wrestler, a National Honor Society student and an All Conference football player. On June 5, 1948, he was united in marriage to Ruth Laufle at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on December 26, 2005.

Hugo worked for the Hormel Company for 46 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, going on family vacations and he was a Humane Society Humanitarian.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Gomer, Austin; son, Larry (Linda) Gomer, Two Harbors; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Miller, Minneapolis; brother, Harold (Shirley) Gomer, Austin; brother-in-law, Gerald Laufle, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; brother; several brothers-in-law.

A funeral mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Arthur Gomer, Tyler Gomer, Emily Ness, Michael Melbostad, John Gartner, Paul Gartner.

Special thanks to St. Mary’s Hospice of Duluth and to Julie the Popcorn Lady.

Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

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

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Funeral services for Jean Rae Legried will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Oakland Lutheran Church. Rev. Bob Berthold will officiate. Interment will be at Oakland Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jean died Jan. 1, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Jean Legried was born Oct. 28, 1938, to Verner and Wilma Schilling in Austin, Minnesota. She attended grade school at District 138 and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1956. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. On June 29, 1962, she was united in marriage to Peder Legried at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In the 1960s and 1970s, Jean was very active in the “Friendly Handicapped Club” and was instrumental in helping make Albert Lea handicap accessible thru Access Albert Lea. Jean has always had an interest in history and family and combining the two has led to her involvement in genealogy.

She founded and served as first president of the Freeborn County Genealogical Society and also served several terms on the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Jean was proud that she was on the Norway list for genealogy also. For many years Jean was very active in the American Lutheran Church women where she held several offices. Jean was a member of the Oakland Lutheran Church and she served as the editor of the newsletter there. Jean was also the editor of Vestlandlag Magazine. Jean and Peder traveled to Norway and England in 1987, but she traveled the rest of the world via the Internet. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Blessed be her memory.

Survivors include her son, Virgil (Michele) Legried of Oakland; grandchildren, Cody and Chelsey Legried of Albert Lea; and many friends.

Jean was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Verner and Wilma Schilling; and husband, Peder.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the new tables fund at Oakland Lutheran Church.

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

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Funeral notice:

Leslie W. (Les) Hinks, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday January 4, 2012, at his home in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tom Ogilvie officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

[ Austin Daily Heald online, January 5, 2012 ]

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Les went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2012, after a long and valiant battle with dementia.

He was able to spend the entire duration of his illness at his home. As the days turned into years and as his health declined more and more, he was able to make many happy memories with family and friend at his home.

Les was born to Leslie Sr. and Lorene (Wollenburg) Hinks in St. Paul, Minn., on August 1, 1931. At the death of his mother, he was raised by his grandparents, August and Anna Wollenburg in the Waltham area. As a child, he attended Christian Day School at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham. He graduated from Austin High School in 1949.

In April of 1951, he married Viola Foster. They had six children and were later divorced.

Les worked most of his adult life at Hormel Foods in Austin, from which he retired in 1984.

On December 22, 1972, he married his current wife, Betty. Thus began a blended family of 11 children. Les was a fantastic father. He gave each of them their own time. With the boys it was a big deal to beat dad at arm wrestling and pool. He made an effort to be at every baseball and football game and was always very supportive. With the girls, he was their hero, not always saying what they wanted to hear but willing to listen to what they had to say.

Les wasn’t a hobby kind of guy but he always dreamed of having a cabin up North. He loved going up to Bob’s Trailer Park in Garrison, setting up the pop-up camper and spending the week fishing on Mille Lacs Lake. He made great hamburgers on the camp stove, which he expected everyone to acknowledge. In October of 2005, a little guy named Wynston came to live with Les and Betty and he became his best bud.

He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Austin; his relationship with his savior was of utmost importance to him. His illness prevented him from attending church services but home visits from his former Pastor Natzke and current Pastor Ogilvie meant so much to him.

Les was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; brother, John Hinks and a granddaughter, Victoria.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons: Michael (Joan) Hinks of Mahomet, Illinois, Bruce (Barbara) Hinks of Savage, Minn., Mark (Kathryn) Hinks of Farmington, Minnesota, Daniel Hinks of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Dean (Lorraine) Wells of Jacksonville, Florida, and Don Wells of Bremerton, Washington; daughters: Marcia (Steve) Stenberg of Concord, Calif., Laurie Dittberner of Woodbury, Minnesota, Brenda (Al) Ledesma of Poulsbo, Washington, Jennifer (Steve) Damsgaard of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Jodi Hinks, of Austin; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister: Valerie Burns of Austin; brothers: William (Caroline) Hinks of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Donald (Nancy) Hinks of Cape Coral, Fla., and his aunt, Marie Jancourt, formerly of Austin.

Paraphrasing the holiday greeting from St. John’s Lutheran Church: Les now goes to the richness of God’s eternal joy.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tom Ogilvie officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Jan. 6, 2012 ]

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Peter was born on March 24, 1942, to Marcella and John Thorsell in Minneapolis and passed away at the age of 69 in Merced, California, where he lived for last 36 years.

Peter spent most of his childhood in Austin, Minnesota, and lived in Germany for four years.

In 1988, he retired at a rank of Major from the Air Force. He then worked at the Merced County Sheriff’s Dept. and County Health Services.

Peter enjoyed skiing, swimming, biking and reading. He loved to travel to South Pacific Islands to snorkel with his wife, Barbara.

Peter is preceded in death by his parents, Marcella and John Thorsell and his sister, Sandra.

Peter is survived by his wife, Barbara Thorsell; children and spouses, Kevin and Jennifer Thorsell, Kelly and Donavan Sizemore, Kristine and Dan Hulet; and grandchildren, Mckenzie and Kolby Powell, Jensen and Peyton Thorsell, Emma and Jayce Hulet, and Nicholas and Kassidy Sizemore.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Central Presbyterian Church, 20th and L St., Merced, California.

Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 ]

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Richard D. Placek, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, January 6, 2012, at Prairie Manor Care Center, Blooming Prairie.

Richard was born March 18, 1921, in Decorah Iowa. His parents were George and Emma (Krob) Placek. Richard served in the Navy during World War II. He married his high school sweetheart, Lois Barneck, on October 5, 1942. Richard worked as a mechanic at Hormel Foods for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Lois, and his brother, Kenneth (Doreen) Placek Castaic, Calif.; sister, Virginia Prange, Carlsbad, Calif.; daughters, Patricia (Roy) Taylor, Flora Vista, N.M., Pamela (Arnold) Schwamm, Austin and Amy Placek, Blooming Prairie; daughter-in-law, Karen Placek; grandchildren, Jason Libersky, Michelle (Tim) Davis, Derek Placek, Allison (Tarin) Sellers, Kimberly Placek, Melissa Placek, Alan Adams, And Alex Enright; great-grandchildren, Michael Davis, Jacob Davis, Rayanna Placek Gabrielle Brossoit, Shelby Brossoit and Mason Brossoit.

He was preceded in death by his sons, David Placek and James Placek.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, at the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Friends may greet the family after the service.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 ]

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On January 4, 2012, angels took Monica E. (Crowe) Severson home.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis V. Severson.

Survivors include eight children; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 4:30 p.m. wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 ]

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NOTE: According to zabasearch.com, she was born in December 1925.

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Jeanette Palys, 81, of Austin died Friday Jan. 6, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after the sudden onset of an illness.

Jeanette Roberts was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Austin, to Merlin and Emma (Johnson) Roberts. Jeanette attended school at Lyle Township and graduated from Austin High School in 1948. She received her teaching certificate in 1949 and taught three years in Mower County. On August 7, 1955, Jeanette married Antoni Palys at London Lutheran Church in London, Minnesota. Jeanette worked at J.C. Penney & Co. in the office for five years before devoting her time to raising her family. After the children were grown, she worked as a cashier at Shopko for two years before becoming her husband’s primary caregiver through his battle with cancer. After her husband passed away in 1987, she went back to work for Shopko for four years and retired in 1995.

Jeanette was an active and devoted member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin since 1976. Jeanette had a profound love for life. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, cooking, gardening, but most of all, she cherished and devoted her time to her loved ones. She will always be remembered as kind, fun-loving, forgiving and generous.

She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara (Michael) Herr, Eagan, Debra (Stephen) Hulet, Austin, Gayle (Mark) Heimsness, Austin, and son-in-law, Michael Whalen, Salem, Oregon; 11 grandchildren, Jason Whalen, Charissa (Jonathan) Egbide, Jaime Drake, Chassie (Darrel) Haider, Brad (Nikki) Hulet, Melony (Derek) Berndt, Melisa (Josh) Brown, Lindsay (Klyde) Hulet, Latisha Palys, Nicole Heimsness, Alexys Heimsness; 11 great-grandchildren, Dawson, Blake, Kadin, Madyson, Addie, Austin, Karli, Kleyton, Josh, Kaylan, Keremiah, and soon to be: baby boy Palys; brother, LuVerne Roberts, Osage, Iowa; nieces, nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Merlin and Emma Roberts; husband, Antoni; daughter, Arlene Whalen; brother, Morris Roberts; sister, Edith Hughes, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

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

[Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 ]

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Roger L. McClelland, 72, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida.

He was born to Samuel and Dorothy (Lenz) McClelland on Dec. 11, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota. After graduating from Austin High School in 1957, he joined the Army. Upon returning, he met the love of his life and married Patricia Ann Lane in 1966 and moved to Wisconsin. She was taken from him in an auto accident. He later met Kathleen Higgins in January 1975 and four months later were married.

Rog was a perfectionist at welding. He worked at various stainless steel companies as a welder and a foreman. He worked as a welding instructor at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution for 18 years and retired in 1996. Rog enjoyed fishing and hunting, but especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Fox Lake; son, Kent McClelland of Michigan; daughter, lovingly nicknamed “Tweety,” Michelle (Brian) Wright of Columbus/Beaver Dam; five grandchildren, Joseph Taylor, Logan, Tanner and Cole Wright and Bridget McClelland; brother, Eugene of Palisade, Minn.; mother-in-law, Ruby Higgins of Fall River; sister-in-law, Marleen (William) Schultz of Columbus; four brothers-in-law, Frank (Nancy) Higgins of Rio, Dennis Higgins of Madison, James Higgins of Fall River, Robert (Mary) Higgins of Meridian, Idaho; his special coffee drinking buddy, Jean Temanson of Dexter, Minn.; other family and friends including his special friends at Sunny Acres.

Roger was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia; parents; sister, Patricia; granddaughter, Krystal. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the funeral home. A private family service will be held. Inurnment will be at a later date with immediate family at Grand View Cemetery in Austin. The family requests memorials may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans, which Roger supported. Jensen Funeral & Cremation Columbus: 920-623-5850, jensenfuneralandcremation.com

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Jan. 6, 2012 ]

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Merrill F. Lee formerly from Austin, Minnesota, died on January 2, 2012 in Faribault. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Oakland, Moscow Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota. The service will be 11 a.m.; visitation is with family and friends at 10 a.m.

Merrill was born December 9, 1924, in Austin, Minnesota, to John and Gladys (James) Lee. He attended school in Austin and married Louise Kennedy on April 5, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.

After the passing of Louise, Merrill married Alice Brunmeier on Sept. 2, 1995.

He is preceded in death by first wife Louise Kennedy Lee; parents, John and Gladys Lee; brother, Richard Wayne Lee of Austin.

He is survived by wife Alice Brunmeier Lee; children, Richard (Helen) Lee of Farmington, Judith McGrogan of Savage, four grandchildren and spouses, 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joann Lee of Austin, Amanda Kennedy of Albert Lea; brother-in-Law, Harris Brown and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Merrill served our country in World War ll in the Army Air Force, in England.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ]

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Florentina K. “Flossy” Frein, age 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.

Flossy was born Feb. 18, 1923, in Topeka, Kans. to Andrew and Elizabeth Allas. The family moved to Austin when she was a child. Flossy met John Frein of Austin and they married on June 28, 1947. In 1955 they bought a small farm and moved to Adams where they raised 11 children. The family moved back to Austin in 1972.

Flossy enjoyed endless hours of cooking, baking, gardening and canning for her children and grandchildren. She was truly a loving teacher and mentor for her family and friends. Flossy truly lives on in those who know her.

Survivors include 11 children, Dave (Gail) Frein, Austin, Helen (Greg) Coffman, Wabasha, Chuck (Marianne) Frein, Austin, Steve (Marietta) Frein, Plainview, Gary (Julie) Frein, Grand Meadow, Ed (Maureen) Frein, Battle Creek, Mich., Pat (Larry) Wobschall, Austin, Kathy Meyer (Sam Shelling), Byron, Mary (Mike) Kepp, Rochester, Sharon (Tom) Wobschall, Austin, Judy (Tim) Monson, Elgin; 30 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; brother, Sylvester Allas, Austin.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John on Dec. 17, 2008.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. There will be a 4:30 p.m. wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 ]

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Ethel Mary Harrison, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Ethel Mary Young was born Oct. 20, 1921, in Wiscoy Township in rural Winona County to George and Mame (Corcoran) Young. She married Richard Ellsworth Harrison on Feb. 6, 1947, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Together, they had two sons, Gary and Steve.

Richard (Dick) and Ethel loved to travel and rarely spent more than a few years in one city. Dick’s career with 7-Up Bottling Company as a sales manager took them from Winona to Rochester, East Grand Forks, Duluth, and Austin. After working as a waitress at the Kingswood Estate and North Star Truck Stop, Dick and Ethel purchased the “North Star” in the early 1960’s. Ethel’s love of cooking and baking continued throughout her life.

In 1973 Dick and Ethel sold the restaurant, intending to retire. However, they chose to spend their time behind the wheel, delivering motor homes (twice to Alaska), and then driving semi-trucks prior to buying a big truck and fifth-wheel trailer that they called home for several years. In the early 1990s they bought a home in Austin and a park-model home in Arizona.

Ethel was an artist; she loved doing needle work, including cross-stitch, hardanger embroidery, knitting, and crochet. She also enjoyed oil painting. Her work is treasured and includes a hardanger baptismal gown that each great-grandchild has been baptized in. Ethel also loved an adventure. She and Dick traveled to Africa in the 1970s. She shared her adventurous spirit with her grandchildren, whom she took camping and taught to swim.

She is survived by two sons: Gary (Margie) of Lyle and Steve (Diane) of Austin; four grandchildren, Todd Harrison of Lyle, Carrie Nelson (Joel) of Lyle, Chris Schmit (Grant) of Byron, and Brad (Beth) Harrison of Foley; 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Jack (Edna) Young of Kimball, Minn.; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2002.

She will be buried in Cedar City Cemetery with a private family service at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ]

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Gordon Dean Peterson, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, January 9, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Gordon Peterson was born March 25, 1923 in Crosby, Minnesota, to Peter and Elena (Mathieson) Peterson. He graduated from Crosby High School in 1941 and then attended college for one year. Gordon served his country in World War II in the Marine Corps from 1943-1945. The operations he took part in were in Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Iwo Jima, and Enewetok. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Saipan Medallion.

On Feb. 24, 1946, he married Arlene Georgia Fett at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. He worked as a livestock buyer for Hormel Foods Corporation, retiring in 1984. Gordon was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Eagles Club. He served as mayor of West Concord, president of ARC in Dodge County, president of Trinity Lutheran in West Concord and Our Savior’s Lutheran, LaPorte City, Iowa. He liked to fish, garden, cook, and especially enjoyed traveling up north. He greatly enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Austin; son, Rev. Dr. Gordon (Cathie) Peterson of Overland Park, Kan.; daughters, Stevanna (Dennis) Myers of Marshfield, Wis., and Susan Myer of Plainview, Minn.; five grandchildren Thomas (Stephanie) Riggle, Tami (Ray) Schneider, Patrick (Nicole) Myers, Kirstin (Thane) Douglas, Sonja Peterson; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Elena; daughter, Tanya; four brothers; three sisters.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, with Rev. Tilman Bergman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91. Memorials can be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or 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,
Wed., January 11, 2012 ]

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Bob Cummings, 57, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Bob married the love of his life, Paulette Gerber, 35 years ago. They were blessed with three sons: Bryan, Brad and Brent. Family was his highest priority; he always put his wife and boys first. He was known as a loving, supportive and generous man. He never hesitated to assist others as a friend and mentor. He was admired for being kind, patient, even-tempered and honest. Bob partnered with his wife, sons, nephews, neighbors and extended family and friends in many projects as a skilled builder, painter and mechanic. He completed every project he started with unique perfection. Bob was known as being a meticulous, creative and diligent craftsmen. Many have benefited from knowing and learning from him.

He held a special place in his heart for his new grandson, Nicklas, as well as all his nieces and nephews.

Bob will be dearly missed by his wife, Paulette and sons, Bryan, wife Heather, Brad and Brent, his mother, Mary Frances; sister, Elaine Lane and many friends of all ages. Bob is also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat (Tom) Higgins, Pat Halverson, Pam (Terry) Fogal, Bev (Mark) Clennon, Barb (Randy) Kvam, Betty (Mark) Erickson.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Lloyd; brother, John (Shorty); along with his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Donna Gerber.

A memorial mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes and Father Greg Leif officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday (tonight) at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Donations to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ]

NOTE: According to zabasearch.com, Bob was born in October 1954.

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Nathan Edward Dorsey, 3, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born on December 19, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester to Christopher and Michelle (Arons) Dorsey. Nathan enjoyed playing X-box with his brother, Devon, reading books with his sister, Alia, listening to music, dancing, watching Barney DVDs, and visiting his grandma and grandpa’s house. Nathan had an infectious smile and a sweet disposition.

Nathan had many heart surgeries and fought a long, couragous battle. Even after spending many months in the hospital, he always had a big smile for all the doctors and nurses at St Marys. For him, going anywhere was fun, fun, fun.

Survivors include his mom, Michelle Arons-Dorsey and dad, Chris Dorsey; brother, Devon and sister, Alia; grandparents, Ed and Ruth Arons, and Lee Dorsey; great-grandmother, Rosemary Klapperich; uncle, Mike Arons (Smitha); cousins, Drew and Serena; special nurses, Linda Dudas, Heidi Doe, Anne Reichen, and Kim Klapperich; great-uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Ray Klapperich, Edward and Margaret Arons and Emma Lee Laury.

A Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Nancy and Bob Herron, Kelly and Mike Engh.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Wed.,
January 11, 2012 ]

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Inge Kaete Schlenk, 90, died on January 1, 2012, at Jefferson’s Ferry Retirement Community in South Setauket, N.Y., where she lived since 2007.

Inge Schlenk was born in Bremen, Germany, on March 8, 1921, to Emil and Gertrud (Brockmann) Schier. She married Hermann Schlenk (born in Jena Germany) in 1946, and after briefly living in Wurtzburg, they immigrated to the USA where they became citizens. When Hermann’s career in biochemistry brought him to the Hormel Institute of the University of Minnesota, they ultimately settled in Austin in 1953.

Inge’s passions included flowers and gardening, music, literature, art, interior decorating and bridge. She also had training and great talent in cooking, baking and sewing. Her love of reading led her to work in a bookstore in Bremen and at the Austin Public Library. As a volunteer, she was a driver and president of the local Meals on Wheels. She was a unitarian with broad interests and high energy, was always proud of her family and a lover of dogs, the outdoors and swimming. She greatly enjoyed travel and time at the family cabin on Rice Lake in Lake Mills, Iowa.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Heinz; husband, Hermann (2003).

Inge is survived by her son, Thomas Schlenk, Austin; daughter, Cornelia Schlenk and son-in-law, Joseph (Jay) Tanski, of Setauket, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews.

No local services are planned at this time, and interment will be private. Notes to her family may be sent c/o 20 Conscience Circle, Setauket, NY 11733. Memorials may be directed to the Austin Public Library.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ]

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Dean Robert Gilbertson, 65, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at his home in St Cloud.

He was born May 22, 1946, to Jason and June (Walswick) Gilbertson at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Dean graduated from Austin High School in 1964, and then attended the Austin Area Vo-Tech and Mankato State. He entered the Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in March of 1970 in Berlin. He spent the next four months traveling in Germany and the surrounding area. Upon his return to the States, he worked for various companies in the area, spending time in California and Florida. He moved to St. Cloud and began working for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 2007 after 26 years. Dean was a kind and understanding person who was very supportive of his family. He enjoyed traveling, collecting cobalt blue glassware, and attending family gatherings, especially when mashed potatoes and gravy were served. He was also an excellent bowler during his school years. Dean was proud to be an Army veteran and serve his country. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include siblings, Eileen (Bill) Koopal of Blooming Prairie, Sandra (Bill) Dahlquist of Rochester, Denny (Cheryl) Gilbertson of White Bear Lake, Jeneielle (Jim) Soucek of Austin; 11 nieces and nephews, two aunts, one uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jason and June; grandparents; several aunts and uncles and one great-nephew.

Memorial services will be at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with the American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216 in charge of military rites. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials for the PKD Foundation for Polycystic Kidney Disease research and education, or a donation to recipient of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., January 11, 2012 ]

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Kayde Jeffrey Robert Barth, infant son of Jordyn Louise Denisen and Andrew Gene Barth of Austin, was stillborn on Monday, January 9, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Kayde is survived by his parents; brother, Javys Andrew Barth of Austin; maternal grandparents, Jeffrey Denisen of Austin, Tonia Kruger of Lansing; paternal grandparents, Russell (Renee Lewis) Barth of Austin, Hiedi and Thomas Lund of North Port, Fla.; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Deborah Cook of Lansing, Eugene and Valerie Kruger of Austin, Doris and Harold Denisen of Austin; paternal great-grandmother, Marlys Staffon of Austin; aunts and uncles, Kyle Cain, Ty Cain, Devyn Denisen, Cole Denisen, Abby Barth, Kassen Barth, Alex Barth.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Barry Thompson officiating.

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

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thursday,
Jan. 12, 2012 ]

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Florine Louise Jerdet, 80, of Owatonna, Minnesota, died on January 9, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Florine was born on April 19, 1931, in Warren, Ohio, to Drs. Orian and Uarda Arlene (Nickerson) Olsen. She graduated from Academy High School, Erie, Pa., and then studied at Lincoln College of Chiropractic, Indianapolis. She enjoyed crafting, painting, shopping and spending time with her family, friends and dogs. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandson, Carter. She was a wonderful mother and a good friend to many.

She brought a smile to everyone that met her. Florine was a member of Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church of rural Austin. Survivors include her daughter, Laurie (Jason) Matejcek of Owatonna; two sons, Robert (Diana) Horn II of Scarville, Iowa; Mark Jerdet of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Carter Matejcek; Rob Horn III; Jason Horn; Amy (Jeff) Horn Young; Matthew Jerdet; nephews, Dr. Charles (Holly) Hewett & Dave (Elaine) Hewett both of Erie, Pa.; and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren Jerdet; two sisters, Dr. Joyce Mitteer and Dr. Jayne Hewett and her brother, Joe Olsen.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday January 14, 2012 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin, with the Rev. Lindsay Stolen officiating. An hour of visitation will precede the funeral at the church. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 ]

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OBITUARY

Erhart JOHNS. (Erhardt Jahn)

The death of Erhart Johns occurred this morning at his home on Division street on the East Side, after an illness of a few days with pneumonia.

Mr. Johns was a man about sixty-seven years of age. He was born in Germany but has resided in Austin for the past eighteen years. For eight years he had been employed at work in the Oakwood cemetery. His figure as he passed to and from his work, with almost the regularity of a clock, was a familiar one to all. Mr. Johns was a hard working man, kind and good to his family and well liked by all who knew him. He returned from his work a week ago last Wednesday sick and soon the symtom of a pheumonia developed. It was thought that he was doing well until Tuesday when he became worse. The doctor found that the disease had secured too firm a grip upon him and this morning at 4 o'clock he succumbed.

He leaves beside his wife two sons and six daughters, all of whom reside in Austin excepting, one daughter, Bertha, who is in West Superior at present but is expected home to attend the funeral of her father. The following children survive: Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. Fred Dankert, Annie, Bertha, Sadie, Katie, Julius and Henry.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the house, Rev. Anderson officiating.

Austin Daily Herald - 5 May 1904

(Note from submitter: original spelling of name was "Erhardt JAHN")

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Mrs. Margaratha Thoma[s] John, widow of Erhardt John, died at her home on Division street at 9:30 this morning after an illness of but a few days. Up to Wednesday she was apparently as well as usual except for a cold which she contracted Monday.

She was born in Hockstadt, Bavaria, Germany August 18, 1858. In 1877 she was married to Erhardt John and came to the United States the same year, settling at Grafton, Iowa and moving to Austin in 1896. Her husband died here May 5, 1904. There are eight living children: Mrs. Anna O'Halloran of Wheeling, West Virginia; Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. Maitland Brimacomb, Mrs. Pearl Brimacomb, Mrs. Fred Dankert, Julius and Kate, all of this city; Henry of Cumberland, Wisconsin. She also leaves a sister who lives in Germany.

Mrs. John was a member of the German Lutheran Church.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1922

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OBITUARY

Miss Katie John

Miss Katie John died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J.H. Holloran in Wheeling, West Virginia Tuesday morning. She had never been in robust health but grief after the death of her mother last February is believed to have hastened her end. The body is expected to arrive in Austin Saturday morning and the funeral will be held from her late home, 208 Division Street, at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. McFarlane of the Baptist church officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

Miss John was born in Austin December 28, 1892 and has always made her home here with the exception of several months spent in Wheeling. She leaves five sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. They are Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. Henry Brimacomb, Mrs. Fred Dankert and Mrs. M. Brimacomb of Austin, Mrs. J.H. Holloran of Wheeling, W. Va., Julius and Henry John of Austin. Her father died May 5, 1905 and her mother on February 28 of this year.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1922, PAGE FOUR

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1881 - 1953

Mrs. Anna Halloran was born December 26, 1881 at Grafton, Iowa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erhart John.

She moved to Austin from Denver, Colo., in 1934, and lived at 208 Division. About 13 years ago, she moved to 102 S. St. Paul, where she has resided since.

She was united in marriage with John Halloran at Wheeling, W. V., in 1917. Mrs. Halloran was a cook for the Murphy Chain for many years.

She died Wednesday, Dec. 2 at St. Olaf Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Worlein Funeral Home, the Rev. W. J. Campbell officiating. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Halloran will be remembered for her kindness as no favor was too great to ask of her.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fred Dankert, 206 Division, and Mrs. Henry Brimacomb, 612 S. Chatham, and a brother, Henry John, Cumberland, Wis. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters and a brother.

Out-of-town persons attending the funeral were Mrs. Robert Oberg and daughter, Linda, Anamosa, Iowa; Henry John, Cumberland; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Edwards and family, Alden. Pallbearers were six nephews, Lynn and Donald Edwards, Melvin Brimacomb, Donald Dankert, Irvin and John Dankert.

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Julius John was born March 8, 1880 on a farm near Grafton, Iowa. In 1895 he moved with his parents to Austin.

He attended the local public schools and on reaching young manhood went to work for the C. M. & St. P. Railroad. Later he was employed at the Hormel packing plant.

His health began to fail several years ago and since last spring he had occasionally been confined to his bed. Although not feeling well on Sunday evening, he remarked he felt as good as usual. During the night he had a heart attack.

Mr. John was of a quiet disposition and devoted to his home, spending his entire time there after retiring from work. He enjoyed working in his garden.

He leaves to mourn to death four sisters and one brother: Mrs. Fred Dankert, Mrs. Maitland Brimacomb and Mrs. Henry Brimacomb of Austin; Mrs. John Halleran of Denver, Colo., and Henry John of Cumberland.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon at the Mayer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

SOURCE: AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1933, PAGE 9

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OBITUARY

Mrs. J. D. Woodward

Mrs. J. D. Wodward died at 12:30 Thursday night at the home of her son C. S. Edwards. Mrs. Woodward had been in her accustomed health apparently up to 5:45. At that time she was preparing supper and had taken ill. She went to the dining room and sat down. A paralytic shock followed immediately and here she was found unconscious by her daughter-in-law. She did not recover consciousness before death.

A few weeks ago she was downtown and had a slight attack and reached home almost exhausted and breathless but soon recovered.

Elma Kreglogh Woodward was born near Williamsville, N. Y. sixty five years ago. She was married to Geo. S. Edwards by whom there were two sons, Willis E. formerly of this city and now of Geneva, N. Y. and Chas. S. of this city.

Mr. Edwards died and the widow married J. D. Woodward at Buffalo and they moved to Austin 18 years ago the 22nd of next February. Mr. Woodward died a few years ago and Mrs. Woodward had made her home with a sister in New York state and with her son Willis. When Charles was taken ill about eighteen months ago she came here to assist and has remained here since.

She was a member of the Womens Relief Corps.

She leaves beside two sons, two sisters, Mrs. D. R. Fogelson[g]er of Buffalo, N. Y. and Mrs. Etta Buchan of Hopewell, N. Y.

Source: AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1915

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FUNERAL NOTICE

The funeral of the late Mrs. Woodward will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Methodist Church. Rev. Stout will officiate. The body will be taken to G. A. R. Hall Monday morning in charge of the Ladies of the Relief Corps. and can be viewed by friends until the time of the services. The casket will not be opened at the church. Interment at Enterprise.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1915

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Lena L. John was born August 8, 1879 at Grafton, Iowa, one of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Erhardt John. She moved to Austin with her parents when she was seven years old and has made this city her home ever since. She married Charles S. Edwards in Austin July 1, 1902. To them 8 children were born: George, 24 years; Donald, 23 years; Warren 19 years; Marguerite, 17 years; Lynn, 15 years; Helen, 13 years; Marion, 9 years; and Dorothy, 7 years. She passed away quietly at 5:30 Saturday afternoon at her home on West Winona street after a year's illness.

Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Edwards leaves six brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Halloran of Denver, Colo., Henry John; Julius John, Mrs. Henry Brimacomb, Mrs. Fred Dankert, and Mrs. Maitland Brimacomb, all of this city.

She will always be endeared to the hearts of all who knew her as an ardent home-lover, and one who ever placed the welfare and comfort of her husband and children uppermost in her mind and home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from Jordan Mortuary. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1928 - PAGE FOUR

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Charles S. Edwards, oldest son of George S. and Elma A. Edwards, was born March 20, 1877 in Stanley, New York. His death occurred at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson Rinaman, 710 West Winona street, following a lingering illness.Mr. Edwards grew to manhood at the place of his birth and in 1896 came to Austin which was since his home. He was a tinner by trade and followed this occupation here, being employed for 10 years at the Revord & Holmes Hardware store. Following a paralytic stroke in 1913 from which he never fully recovered, Mr. Edwards was employed for 10 years by Geo. A. Hormel and Co., and then operated a popcorn stand.

Mr. Edwards was married July 1, 1902 to Lena John, who died 11 years ago. Eight children, four boys and four girls survive their father's death: George E., Donald C., Warren J., Lynn J [K], Mrs. Wilson Rinaman, Mrs. La Verne Evenson and Etta M. of Austin and Mrs. Robert Oberg of Chicago, Ill. One brother, Willis B Edwards of Austin and 10 grandchildren also survive.

He was a member of the local Baptist Church. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Jordan Mortuary. The Rev. Leo Sandgren officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were: J. S.R. Scoville, Peter Capretz, Arthur Sutherland, Charles Munger, Lew Lewis, and George Milbrad.

Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Grace M. Childs of Rochester, N.Y., a cousin of Mr. Edwards, and Mr. and Mrs. Oberg of Chicago, Ill., a son-in-law and daughter.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - SEPTEMBER 22, 1939

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John Louis Leahy, 74, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on January 5, 2012, at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester.

John was born on August 1, 1937, in Austin. John was employed by Methodist Hospital, Rochester, for more than 30 years. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved to read and traveled extensively. John was a good friend to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

Private family services have been held with interment in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home, Owatonna. Condolences may be expressed at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 ]

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John Louis Leahy, 74

John Louis Leahy, 74, of Rochester died on Jan 5, 2012, at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester.

John was born on Aug 1, 1937, in Austin, Minn. John was employed by Methodist Hospital, Rochester, for more than 30 years. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved to read, and he traveled extensively. John was a good friend to all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his brother, Michael (Bernice) Leahy; sister, Catherine Anderson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Alice (Choc) Leahy.

Private family services have been held with interment in Calvary Cemetery, Austin. Arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home, Owatonna. Condolences may be expressed at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 ]

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MRS. MORTENSON
RITES THURSDAY
AT LYLE CHURCH

LYLE, MINNESOTA - Mrs. James T. (Anna Hansen) Mortenson, 85, died at her home here Monday evening following a lingering illness.

Born October 10, 1873, at Cedar Falls, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansen. The family moved to Lyle when she was an infant and she had lived here ever since.

She was married January 8, 1896.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle. The Rev. G. Knutson, Austin, Minnesota will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, south of Mona. Worlien Funeral Home, Austin, is in charge. The body will lie in state at the church from 11 to the time of services.

Her husband preceded her in death eight weeks ago.

Surviving are two daughters, Amanda, at home; Mrs. L. G. (Katherine) Howard, and three sons, Jay, Orville and Lloyd, all of Lyle; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a half-brother, Robert Hansen and a half-sister, Mrs. Florence Neilson, both of Omaha.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Tuesday, October 21, 1958]

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OBITUARIES

Martin Olaus Michaelson 1887 - 1949

Martin Olaus Michaelson was born in Oslo, Norway, January 31, 1887, the son of the late John and Marie Michaelson.

He passed away Wednesday evening, August 10, 1949, at St. Olaf hospital in Austin, after a long illness. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, in his home country.

He came to America in 1907, making his home in Minneapolis. On January 5, 1920 he was united in marriage with Miss Otellia Josephson of Minneapolis. To this union one son, Kenneth was born. In 1929 the family moved to Austin, which had since been his home.

Mr. Michaelson was employed by thge Hormel Co. for about 13 years. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and son, a sister, Mrs. Fred Sparring (Alice) of New York and a brother, Oscar Michaelson of Oslo.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 13, at the Jordan chapel, Rev. Arthur L. Swenson officiating. Burial was in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery at Hayfield.

Numerous relatives and friends from Mankato, Stockton, Minneapolis, Buffalo Lake, Jacobson, Alden, Meriden, Albert Lea, Elmore and Lexington, Ky., attended the funeral.

[ Austin Herald, Thur. 8-11-1949, page 19, col. 3 ]

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Funeral services for Martin O. Michaelson, 606 Grant, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Jordan chapel. Interment will be at Hayfield cemetery.

[ Austin Herald Tue. 8-16-1949, page 11, col.1 ]

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Otillia G. Michaelson 1876-1951

Otillia G. Josephson was born in Selem townhip, Olmsted county, August 30, 1876.

While still an infant, she was moved with her parents to a farm two miles south of where Hayfield now stands. There she grew to young womanhood and was educated in the Dodge county schools. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran church of Austin.

She was employed in Minneapolis for many years and on January 5, 1920, she was married to Martin O. Michaelson of Minneapolis. To this union one son, Kenneth, was born. They made their home in Minneapolis about nine years and have since been residents of Austin.

Mrs. Michaelson passed away at St. Olaf hospital early Wednesday morning, January 24, 1951. She was a firm believer in her Lord unto her death. Her husband, mother and father, four sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

Besides her son, Kenneth, she leaves to mourn her loss, two sisters, Mrs. C.H. Henderson of Alden, Mrs. C. Sam Seavey of Blooming Prairie, two brothers, George Josephson of Brownsdale and Alfred of Goodridge, Minnesota, also 32 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Six nephews acted as casket bearers, namely: Harold Henderson, Evered Seavey, O.D. Seavey, Warren Seavey, Bobby Seavey, amd Alan Josephson. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, January 26, at the Jordan Funeral Chapel. Rev. Arthur L. Swenson officiated at the service. Interment was at Fairview cemetery, Hayfield. A number of relatives from Elmore, Alden, Grand Meadow, Meridan and New Brighton attended the funeral services.

[Otillia G. Michaelson obituary, Austin Herald, Tuesday, 1-30-1951, page 27, col. 1&2]

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For the surname of Jahn, also see the following people's listings in this obituary collection, with JAHN anglicized to JOHN:

John Halloran, Anna
John, Erhart
John, Julius
John, Katie
John Edwards, Lena
John, Margaratha Thomas

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