Frances M. “Fran” Bolstad, 94, of Austin, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Fran was born January 22, 1917, in Springfield, Minnesota, to Frank and Frances Groebner. She graduated from Springfield High School and took a post graduate course in Business. Fran worked at State Bank of Springfield and University Bank in Minneapolis before her marriage. On May 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Vernon J. Bolstad of New Ulm.

Fran enjoyed her family and friends. She liked the outdoors, hiked and did lots of walking. Fran also golfed, bowled and played cards. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and St. Cecelia Unit.

Survivors include her husband, Vernon Bolstad, Austin; two sons, Robert Bolstad, New Hope, John Bolstad, La Crosse, Wis.; brother, Max Groebner, New Ulm; sister-in-law, Maxine Lilja, Monticello; brother-in-law, Andrew Fredrickson, Minneapolis; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and four sisters.

A Celebration of Life for Fran will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Cedars of Austin Community Room. Spring interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church or the Salvation Army.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Jan. 23, 2012]

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OBITUARIES

Raymond Edwin Bisbee, son of Virgil and Hannah (Jacobson) Bisbee, was born on May 15, 1905, on a farm near Lyle, Minnesota, one of 15 children.

When a child, his parents moved to Baker, Montana, where he attended school. When Raymond was a young man, his parents moved back to Lyle. On October 19, 1933 (?) he married Ida Lindley at Osage, Iowa. They made their home in this community, surrounding areas and Minneapolis. They moved to Lyle in 1959 and the past 17 years he was employed at Usem's Austin.

He passed away suddenly on April 9, 1966, from a heart attack at the age of 60. He collapsed while visiting with friends.

He is survived by his wife, Ida; one son, Vincent, Waukegan, Illinois; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Shirley) Mumm, Bloomfield, Colorado, Mrs. Galen (Connie) Lehnhardt, Austin; four grandchildren: Cindy and Cathy Bisbee, Randy and Scotty Mumm; three btoerhs, Bradford, Osage, Arthur, Toeterville, Leonard, Spokane, Washington; eight sisters, mrs. Thomas (Helen) VanAlstine, Temple City, Calif., Mrs. Cora Johnson, Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. Myrtle Kelly, Miles City, Montana, Mrs. Irene Ries, Mrs. Lewis (Marie) Jansen, Billings, Montana, Mrs. Verna Morse, Mrs. Lavern (Lottie) Hough, Los Angeles, Mrs. Vivian Taylor, Spokane, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Curtis, Howard, and Lester; one grandson, David Ray Bisbee.

Funeal services were held Wednesday, April 13, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lyle, Rev. M. Johnson officiating. Interment was in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Austin.

Austin Herald Tue. 4-19-1966,
page 12, col. 1
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Mr. Jonathan Taylor, of Frankfort, Mower County, Minnesota, a man of 70 years of age, was drowned last week in a small creek not more than ankle deep. The theory is that he slipped and fell with his face downward and was drowned.

Mower & Filmore Co. Republican, Austin, Mower Co., Mn.,
Thur. 9-23-1875, page 3, col. 1
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Funeral Mass for Jean Stier will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, with the Rev. Tom Loomis officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at St. Finbarr Catholic Church and will resume on Wednesday for one hour prior to service. There will also be a rosary service beginning at 4:30, prior to the visitation.

Jean M. Stier, 57, of Grand Meadow, died Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 2012, after an 18-month brave and courageous battle with cancer, peacefully at home with her husband Joe by her side.

She was born on July 11, 1954, to Vernon and Patricia (Murphy) Hegge in Austin, Minnesota. She attended Grand Meadow High School, graduating in 1972, and then attended Cosmetology School in Rochester. On November 30, 1973, she was united in marriage to Joseph Stier at St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow, and together they raised three children, Nathan, Nicholas, and Adam. Jean worked in a beauty salon in Austin and then began working for Queensland’s Foods in 1981. Joe and Jean purchased Queenland’s Foods in 1987 and started Stier Grocery. Joe and Jean worked and lived side by side every day of the year for 24 years at the store. Stier Grocery was sold in February of 2011. Their love story continued, spending each day together until her last breath.

Jean’s pride was her family. She cherished her time spent with Joe, Nate and Tonya, Nick and Kristen, and her beloved granddaughters. She was in her glory with all the girls close by her side. Jean truly loved her community and showed it in her kindness to everyone. Her smile was infectious and her love for her family unmatched.

She is survived by her husband, Joe of Grand Meadow; son, Nate (Tonya) Stier of Chanhassen, Minn.; son, Nick (Kristen) Stier of Rochester; six granddaughters, Haven, Hadley, Hudson, Madison, Payton, and Avery; siblings Judy (Pat) Stier of Racine, Minn., Jim (Elaine) Hegge of Kewanee, Ill., Jeff (Jeannie) Hegge of Mission, Texas, Jerry (Tammie) Hegge of Centennial, Colo.; and Jason (Shelly) Hegge of Aurora, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Patricia Hegge, and her youngest son, Adam.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Monday, January 16, 2012 ]

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JOHN SEISS, SR.

Mr. John Seiss passed peacefully from this life on last Saturday morning after an illness of three months of heart and brights disease. Deceased was a great sufferer and death came as a relief to a bed of pain. Mr. Seiss was born at Sierich, Switzerland, April 27th, 1829. At the age of 23 he came to the United States settling at Bellevue, Iowa.

On the 27th day of May, 1866 he was united in matrimony to Miss Lena Krull of Dubuque, Iowa. This union was blessed by eight children. They are Mrs. B. Regli of Eureka, Nevada, Mrs. N. M. Davis, Mrs. C. Steineke and Wm. Seiss of Grand Meadow, John of Campbell, Minn., Albert T. of Minneapolis and Herman of Sherbrooke, N. Dak., all of who were present except Mrs. Regli and Herman who were unable to attend. Deceased was an honest, industrious man, a kind and loving father, and a devoted husband, and a true neighbor always willing to assist those in distress. The memory of such men we love to commemorate.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, 1:30 at his late home and 2 o'clock at the M. E. Church, Rev. Donaldson officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Grand Meadow Cemetery.

[Grand Meadow Record, April 13, 1905,
page 1, column 4]
(Credit: Norm Prince
norm_frog@yahoo.com )

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Shirley Marie Haase, 83, of Owatonna, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society Ambassador Care Center of New Hope.

She was born February 26, 1928, in Brownsdale, the daughter of Charley and Theda (Weiland) Nelson. Shirley graduated from Brownsdale High School. She married Roland Haase November 11, 1961, in Brownsdale. She worked as a secretary for the school in Austin and later for Redeemer Lutheran Church in Owatonna. Shirley and her husband operated a lawn mowing and yard care business for a number of years. They also took care of the grounds of the Steele County Historical Society.

Shirley enjoyed lunches with the Sunshine Group from Redeemer Lutheran Church. She was known for baking wonderful homemade buns and she loved to eat shrimp.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Wyelene Haase of San Francisco, Calif., Lorraine (and Scott) Anderson of New Hope; son, Dean (and Karin) Haase of Mounds View; sister, Delores (and Vern) Davis of Austin; brother, Everett Nelson of Austin and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Haase and brother, Wallace Nelson.

Visitation will be at Trinity Lutheran Church from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Lestock officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to trinity Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice. Arrangements completed with Michaelson Funeral Home: www.michaelsonfuneral.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Jan. 23, 2012]

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Mrs. John Seiss Dies

The remains of Mrs. John Siess, former well known resident of Grand Meadow, were brought here from Ambrose, N.D., on Wednesday and the funeral was held at the M. E. church that afternoon, Rev. L. D. Williams officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in the Grand Meadow cemetery. The body was accompanied here by Mr. and Mrs. Neal Davis and William Siess of Ambrose, and Albert Siess of Minneapolis.

Lena Krull was born in Germany, April 12, 1845, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Neal Davis, at Ambrose, N.D., on December 26, 1925. She came to America at the age of six years and lived at Belleview, Iowa, where she was married to John Siess in 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Siess came to Grand Meadow about 1880 and resided here for about 25 years. Mrs Siess will be remembered by local people as a woman of unusually fine character. She was a good wife, mother and neighbor. Mr Siess died on April 8, 1905, and since that time she has resided with her daughter at Ambrose.

She is survived by five children, William, Albert, Herman, Lillian and Acena, who is now Mrs. Neal Davis.

[Grand Meadow Record, 31 December 1925,
page 1, column 6]
(Credit: Norm Prince -- norm_frog@yahoo.com )

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DEATH

The body of William Seiss was brought to Grand Meadow on Friday of last week and on Saturday afternoon funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, with Rev. Steinman conducting the services. Burial was made in the family lot in Grand Meadow cemetery.

William Seiss was born in Belleview, Iowa, February 16, 1886 and at the age of 17 years came with his parents to Grand Meadow. this community was his home until 1909. He was married on Dec 18, 1888 to Lena Boen who passed away in 1907.

To them were born three children, only one of whom survives, Mrs. Enah Anderson. Two brothers, Albert Seiss of Minneapolis; Herman Seiss of Mead, Oregon, two sisters Mrs. R. N. Davis of Ambrose, N. D. and Mrs. Lillian Stencke of Bremerton, Washington.

[Mower County News, April 18, 1935, page 4]
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Obituary

Marcine B. Schultz, age 81 of Adams, formerly of Austin, died Monday January 16, 2012 at Adams Health Care Center. Marcine Wollenberg was born in Waltham Township on May 22, 1930 to Edward and Edna (Fett) Wollenberg. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1948.

On November 24, 1950, Marcine married Arlin W. Schultz at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple had four children. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Marcine liked knitting, reading, canning produce from the garden, and family vacations at Diamond Lake. Marcine was an early advocate for special needs children and felt strongly that they should have the same opportunities as other children.

Survivors include her son, Verdell “Buck” Schultz of LeRoy; three daughters, Lori (Thomas) Hintz and Barbara Schultz, both of Rochester, and Karie Schultz of Austin; two grandchildren, Ben and Megan Hintz; brother Warren Wollenberg of Edina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Edna Wollenberg, her husband Arlin in 2008, and her brother Norman Wollenberg in 1994.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday January 19, 2012 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

[ Worlein Funeral Home obituary,
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 ]

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Thomas James LaClair, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare.

Tom was born March 13, 1919, in Austin, Minnesota, to Matie (Blowers) and Thomas LaClair Sr. He graduated from Austin High School in 1937. Tom worked for the Hormel Company in the mechanical division from 1937 to 1982. Just prior to Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving during the Air Offensive Europe, stationed in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. Tom received the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak cluster, the Air Medal, the European Defense Medal with three battle stars, the American Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

On July 24, 1943, he married Elizabeth Novak. Tom enjoyed golf and duplicate bridge.

Tom is survived by his wife of 67 years; son, David (Joani), Rochester; daughter, Janet (Fred) Kusch, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Marion (Dick) Christiansen, Jacksonville, Florida.

A Memorial Celebration will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at the Courtyard Apartments Community Room, 310 2nd Ave. NE. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to the Austin Public Library.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Monday, January 16, 2012 ]

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Obituary

LuVerne Allen Roberts, age 85, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at Good Samaritan Society, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

He was born October 7, 1926 in London Township, Mower County, Minnesota to Merlin and Emma (Johnson) Roberts. He attended school in London Township and then graduated from Austin High School in 1944. LuVerne married Velmajean Kvale on November 19, 1946 at London Lutheran Church. They farmed for a time in London Township before moving to Mitchell County, Iowa where they farmed for 48 years. Velmajean passed away on August 2, 1999. An active member of Mona Lutheran Church in St. Ansgar, LuVerne enjoyed going on outings and spending time with his family. He truly loved his 16 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren.

Survivors include three daughters, Nancy (John) Mickelson of Austin; Karen (Donald) Whalen of St. Ansgar, Iowa; Linda (Terry) Mayer of St. Ansgar, Iowa; one son, Dale (Kathy) Roberts of Rockwell, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velmajean; his parents Merlin and Emma Roberts, one brother and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at Mona Lutheran Church with Pastor Lydia Mittag officiating. Friends and family may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday January 22 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Woodbury Cemetery, rural Lyle. Casket bearers are Jeffrey Whalen, Steven Thome, Bradley Mayer, Darrel Thome, Craig Whalen, Todd Blood, Bryan Mayer, Jonathan Roberts, and James Roberts.

[ Worlein Funeral Home obituary,
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 ]

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Mankato Police Officer, Troy Lynn Mueller, 46, died Monday, January 16, 2012, at his home in Mankato.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mankato, with Fr. John Kunz officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service at church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Troy Lynn Mueller was born on February 13, 1965, to Larry and Joyce (Murphy) Mueller in Austin, Minn. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin in 1983. Troy earned his associate degree from Austin Community College and later graduated from Mankato State University in law enforcement. He married Jill Kindseth on June 23, 1990, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Faribault, Minn. Troy was employed since 1989 as a Patrol Officer with the Mankato Department of Public Safety. He worked as an EMT with Austin Ambulance, and later pursued his Paramedic degree while working with Mankato Gold Cross. He presently worked at River’s Edge Hospital in St. Peter. Troy was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He loved watching Notre Dame Football, playing fantasy football, and spending time with his daughters and his dogs, Hannah and Ozzy.

Troy is survived by his wife, Jill of Mankato; daughters, Nicole and Bethany of Mankato; father and mother, Larry and Joyce Mueller of Austin; brother, Todd Mueller of Mankato; two sisters, Melissa (Bill) Capocasa of Hugo, Minn., Michelle (Lee) Johnson of Prescott, Wis.; grandfather, Eugene Murphy of Austin; mother and father-in-law, Mark and Mary Kindseth of Kenyon, Minn.; three brothers-in-law, Jeff Kindseth of Rochester, Minn., John (Marsha) Kindseth of Pipestone, Minn., Jay (Trudy) Kindseth of Kenyon, Minn.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Troy was preceded in death by his infant sister, Theresa Mueller; maternal grandmother, Bernice Murphy; and paternal grandparents, Byron and Nora Mueller.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
January 18, 2012 ]

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Funeral services for I. Doris Jacobson, 97, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ann Siverling officiating. Burial will take place in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and will continue on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Doris Jacobson, of Grand Meadow, died on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center in Grand Meadow.

She was born April 22, 1914, in Waltham Twp., Mower County, Minnesota, to Ernest and Tillie (Larsen) Anderson and was baptized on May 31, 1914, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Sargeant, Minnesota. Doris attended school through the eighth grade in Sargeant and graduated from Austin, High School. After graduation, she attended normal training and taught in country schools for seven years. On July 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Henry Jacobson at the Grand Meadow Lutheran parsonage and together were confirmed and became members of the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church. Henry died Sept. 11, 1970.

In 1960, Doris started candling eggs for Farmers Produce in Grand Meadow, and in 1972 she started working for St Marys Hospital in Rochester. She worked in housekeeping at St. Marys for 15 years and later went to work and volunteer at Grand Meadow Health Care Center. She was an active member of Grand Meadow Lutheran Church where she was involved with the church circle and taught bible school. Doris enjoyed cooking, entertaining, listening to music and especially playing games and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Arvilla (Daryl) Boehm of Racine, Minnesota, and Leonard (Nancie) Jacobson of Grand Meadow; eight grandchildren, Megan (Shawn) Erickson, Tyler (Melanie) Boehm, Cory (Bobbie) Boehm, Erin (Jason) Olson, Nathan (Danielle Jenniges) Jacobson, Nicole (Bill) Winfield, Niles (Tiffany) Jacobson and Natasha (Jason Campbell) Flayac and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a great-grandson Devan, three sisters and two brothers. Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
January 23, 2012]

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Betty died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, with her husband and children at her side.

She was born (Elizabeth Jane) June 23, 1925, to Walter and Eileen (Kinsley) Lutz. Betty graduated from St. Augustine (Pacelli) High School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Harley Nelson at Queen of Angels Catholic Church on Nov. 27, 1947. Together they raised nine children.

Homemaking kept her very busy and fostered her creative spirit. She could make a pound of hamburger into a gourmet meal or produce a pound of fudge for the Queen’s carnival on a moment’s notice. Betty enjoyed gardening and hanging clean laundry on her clothes line. Throughout her life she remained actively engaged in the Austin community and especially Queen of Angels Parish. She enjoyed lunches with high school friends from St. A’s class of ’45, and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She was adored by her 12 grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harley Nelson and eight children: Judi, Minneapolis, Dirk, Winona, Jeanne (Jim) Danneker, Winona, Harley, Jr. (Vicky Thompson), Bloomington, Jane (Brian) Gibart, Mt. Dora, Fla., Mary (John) Jondal, Sterling, Alaska, Terry (Roxanne), Austin, and Patti (Tom) dePoortere, Green Village, N.J.; sister, Evelyn Ring, New Hope; grandchildren: Kira, Jamey, Molly, Zachary, Patrick, Nicholas, Walter, Isaiah, Phillip, Andrew, Theresa, and Kevin; great-grandchildren: Madeline, Micah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Aubrey, Elsie, and Julian; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her son, Brice; parents; brothers, Wayne and LaVern Lutz.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. The family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
January 19, 2012 ]

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Funeral notice:

Avery J. Schaefer, 85, of rural LeRoy died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday at the Adams Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Adams Post 146 American Legion in charge of Military rites.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
January 19, 2012 ]

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Avery John Schaefer

ADAMS, MINNESOTA - Avery John Schaefer died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

His life will be celebrated with a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Adams, Minn., with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Sacred Heart Catholic cemetery with Adams American Legion Post No. 146 in charge of military rites.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday Jan. 23, at the Adams Funeral Home, with a K.C. rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will also be for one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday morning.

[ Globe Gazette online
January 21, 2012 ]

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Avery John Schaefer was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Avery was born on May 21, 1926, in Meyer, Iowa, to Matthias and Isabelle (Blake) Schaefer. He also attended school in Meyer. He served in the Army during the Korean War and after his discharge, married Florence “Flossie” Bosak on Sept. 15, 1956, in Barnesville. They made their home on a farm near Taopi.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree, and the American Legion Post 146. He also enjoyed singing with the Forte Milers Barbershop chorus for many years.

He enjoyed working with the livestock on the farm, carpentry, hunting, playing cards and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Avery is survived by his wife; three sons: Gary (Tlisa), LeRoy, Craig (LeeAnn), Adams, and Rick (Lynee), Cannon Falls; two daughters: Ronda (Steve) Stettler, Rochester, and Holly (Kerry) Brunson, Huntsville, Alabama; 11 grandchildren: Adam Badger, Scott (Dusti) and Ryan Schaefer, Logan, Chase and Rhett Schaefer, Luke and Stephanie Stettler, and Jackie, Jordan and C.J. Brunson; two great-grandchildren: Malyk Olson and Brayden Schaefer; sister: Sr. Alice Schaefer, Dubuque, Iowa; brother: Raymond (Jeanette) Schaefer, Taop; sisters-in-law: Marilyn Rogers, Osage, Iowa, and Colette Schaefer, McIntire, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Amos and Robert.

His life will be celebrated with a funeral mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Adams, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post 146 in charge of military rites.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at the Adams Funeral Home, with a K. C. rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a 7 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will also be at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Saturday, January 21, 2012 ]

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Marie Rauen, 95, of Adams, Minnesota, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Marie was born on March 2, 1916, in Meyer, Iowa, to Joseph and Anna (Kloeckner) Retterath. On June 12, 1934, Marie married William Rauen in Wapsie, Iowa.

In addition to being a homemaker, she also assisted her husband, Bill, at Mike and Bill’s bar/restaurant in Adams. Marie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, where she was vice president of the Rosary Council (SHCCW), Adams American Legion Auxiliary; she served as the treasurer of the ladies golf league at the Cedar River Golf Club. For 58 years, she was a member of the Jolly Dozen 500 club, which she helped form in 1952.

Marie especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She liked traveling, golfing, fishing, sewing, quilting and crocheting. Her specialty was making afghans. She made more than 50 of them with each of her grandchildren receiving one. Her favorite hobby was playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William, son-in-law, three grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.

Marie is survived by sons: Edwin (Mary Lou) of Rochester, Minn., Robert (Carol) of Lyle, Minn., DuWayne “Willie” (Bea) of Pine Island, Minn.; daughters: Louise Speltz of Altura, Minn., Virginia (Vincent) Stienessen of Rochester; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law: Joe Rauen, Adams; and sister-in-law: Gert Loecher, Adams.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, Jan. 23, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be a Rosary at 4 p.m. Sunday at Adams Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. There will also be a visitation at the church for one hour before the service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart School in Adams, The Eagles Cancer Telethon or The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
January 19, 2012 ]

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Bonita R. Ferguson, 72, of Austin, passed away at her home on Friday, January 20, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bonita Ruth Hallman was born July 1, 1939, in Austin, to Harry and Celeste (Albright) Hallman. She grew up on Hope Street in Austin. Bonnie graduated from Austin High School in 1957. She worked as a hairstylist for her Aunt Bernice Best Landherr for five years. She was married to Carl Richard Storry, and they later divorced.

Bonnie met the love of her life, Gilbert (Gib) Ferguson and was married Jan. 20, 1966. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage. Together they had four children, Kevin, Todd, Julie, and Gilbert Jr. (Skip).

Over the years, she enjoyed working as a waitress, housekeeper at Austin Medical Center, Johnson Floral, Austin Daily Herald and in the cafeteria at Austin Public Schools. Bonnie loved volunteering at the Mower County Humane Society with good friends, Audrey and Melody. Her hobbies included being a homemaker, cooking/baking, antiquing, shopping and traveling, but her favorite was spending time with family and gardening. Her trip to France was a highlight.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Gilbert; sons: Kevin (Sandy) Ferguson, Lyle, Minn., Todd (special friend Tonya) Ferguson, Austin, Skip (Sara) Ferguson, Maple Island, Minn.; daughter, Julie (Jason) Murphy, Austin; seven grandchildren: Alexa and Laura Ferguson, Andrea Murphy and Riley, Mishayla, Delaney and Levi Ferguson; sisters: Patty Cameron, Orlando, Fla., Sue (Ty) Steward, Rochester, Minn.; brother, Scott (Mary) Hallman, Winona, Minn.; stepsons: Jim (Jeannie) Ferguson, Austin, Vernon Ferguson, Bloomington; aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, John Cameron and step daughter-in-law, Karen Ferguson.

A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, Jan. 28, with the Rev. Catherine Lemons and the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour before the service.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Jan. 26, 2012 ]

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Carol (Hoffman) Scott, 65, of St Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully at Suncoast Hospice House Bayfront on January 18, 2012, after a brief illness.

Carol was the oldest of four children born April 13, 1946, to Harold and Ruth (Winslow) Hoffman in Austin, Minn. She married Michael Scott in 1989, renewing their vows in 2009. Carol had three children from a previous marriage; Eric, Dana and Lee. She graduated from Austin High School in 1964 where she held her first job in the school cafeteria. Carol lived briefly in Mission Viejo, Calif., Lake City, Minn., and Minneapolis where she began her career as a legal secretary.

Later she moved to the Washington D.C. area where she was employed by Arnold & Porter Law Firm. She loved being able to boast about her typing speed. Carol was a server at numerous restaurants; however, the job she enjoyed most was at Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish in S. Pasadena, Florida, where she was known as the “Salmon Queen.” Carol loved music and at one time had the opportunity to play backup bass guitar in a band.

Even after the loss of her legs, she enjoyed traveling to famous restaurants, parasailing, hot air balloon rides and many other adventures. She enjoyed playing bingo, especially with her dad and Karen, who was not only her stepmother but her very good friend. Carol was a gifted writer, and she enjoyed helping her husband Michael with his college papers as he continues his education. She loved the ocean and enjoyed her townhome on Tampa Bay with her view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge very much. Carol was a member of the American Legion Post 125 Ladies Auxiliary, Gulfport, Florida.

Carol will be forever remembered by her devoted husband and caregiver, Michael Scott; children, Eric (Teresa) Heimsness of Woodbury, Minnesota, Dana (Randy) Johnson of Oakdale, Minnesota, Lee (Kent) Begnaud of St Paul Park, Minnesota. She was known as “Grandma Sugarbuger” to Callie and Corbin Heimsness, Jennifer Johnson, Nathan and Tony O’Malley, all of Minnesota; brother, Roger Hoffman, Kellogg, Minn.; sisters, Janet (Tom) Lenoch, Columbia Falls, Mont., Lori (Mike) Golly, Loveland, Colo.; step-brother, Jeff (Ruthann) DeFrang of Savage, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Jonathan Scott Jr. of Georgia, Robert (Patricia) Gaston of Ohio and a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruth; stepmother, Karen; father–in-law, Jonathan Scott Sr. and sister-in-law, Charlene Smith.

Cremation has been conducted. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor A.J. Valentine, will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at her home, “Scott’s by the Sea,” followed by a celebration of life barbeque.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
January 20, 2012 ]

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Judith May Irwin, 67, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born August 24, 1944, in Oceanside, California, to Guy Richard and Florence May (Johnson) Roberts.

Judith was raised in Albert Lea and Adams, and then moved to Austin where she graduated from high school in 1962. She took a job with Moore Business Forms in St. Paul.

On March 18, 1967, she married Miles “Mike” Irwin at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple was blessed with one daughter.

After moving to Winona, she worked at Springdale Dairy as a bookkeeper. In 1971, she moved back to Austin to raise her daughter and be with her family. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Al-Anon, and she enjoyed sewing. Judith was totally devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband: Mike, Austin; daughter: Mary (Duane) Johnson, Austin; two grandchildren: Jacob and Kaitlin Johnson; sisters: Karen (Jay) Carlson and Linnea (Carlos) Sanchez, both of Austin, Donna (Leroy) King, Cobbs Creek, Va.; brothers: Robert (Rochelle) Hatleli and Mark Hatleli, both of Austin; mother: Florence Hatleli of Austin; mother-in-law: Dorothy (Irwin) Johnson, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Roberts; her grandparents; one brother, Bruce Hatleli.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, with Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

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

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Saturday, January 21, 2012 ]

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Carl Olson

Carl Olson, son-in-law of Knud Amundson, died recently in Winfred, North Dakota. He leaves a wife and two children. They moved from Nevada in the spring of 1899. News came last Tuesday that Mrs. Olson had fallen down cellar and broken her arm. Miss Henrietta Amundson went out Wednesday to assist.

Lyle Tribune, Fri. 6-01-1900
page 2, col. 3 "Nevada Section"
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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WAUGH.

At his home in Lyle township, Friday, May 5, 1899, of paralysis, W. S. Waugh, aged 63 years. He was a native of Scotland but came to this country when about 14 years old. He settled near Portage, Wis., where he was married in 1866 to Miss Mary Kilgore. In 1871, they moved to this county near Woodbury and they have since resided there.

About a week before he died he had a stroke of paralysis while doing his chores and did not rally from it. He leaves a widow and four children, James, Edward, William and Ellen. Funeral services were held in Woodbury school house Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Everton of Osage officiating.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 10 May 1899, page 3, column 4, under the heading "Died."

Credit: Mitch Helle 9/2015

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DEATH OF MR. WAUGH

Walter Scott Waugh of Woodbury died last Friday afternoon, May 5th, after a brief illness, from paralysis. Mr. Waugh was in town on the day he took ill apparently in hisusual good health, but on returning home was seized with a stroke of paralysis from which he never rallied.

Mr. Waugh has been a resident of this county for 28 years. He was born in Hamilton, Scotland, in 1835, and came with his parents to this country in 1850. They settled in Wisconsin where he was married in 1866, to Mary Kilgore. They removed to Minnesota in 1871.

On the evening of April 29th he was stricken with paralysis. He never regained power to speak but recovered sufficiently to recognize friends. He held out his hand to them in hours of consciousness. He held the spring flowers in his hand and showed much pleasure in them. For a time the family had hopes of his recovery, but on Friday at four o'clock he departed this life. He leaves a widow and four children; three sons and one daughter.

Mr. Waugh was one of the highly respected citizens of this county. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for nineteen consecutive years. The large number of people who gathered in the rain to assist in the final obsequies, many being obligued to go away for lack of room, testifies to the standing he held in the community. The coffin was covered with flowers, the spring flowers that he loved so well, side by side with other beautiful blossoms. His great love for flowers made these tributes the more highly appreciated by his family.

The funeral sermon was preached by the pastor of the Universalist church at Osage, Iowa.

[ Lyle Tribune,
Fri. 5-12-1899, Front page ]
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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Grace E. Ferguson, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 26, 2012, of COPD at Our House Senior Living in Austin.

Grace was born to Elmer and Anna Hallum in Austin on March 25, 1927, and lived her entire life there. On St. Patrick’s Day, 1946, she married John H. Ferguson. They lived their entire married life, happily in the house they built together on Fifth Avenue NE. They had three children, Pat, Tom, and Judy.

Grace devoted her entire life to her family, friends and neighbors. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include two children, Pat Strand (Tom), Judy Chen (John); seven grandchildren, Kim Strand-Jenni, Kris Strand-Stowe (Bob), Jill Strand-Feeler (Jeff), Laura Chen, Stephen Chen (Victoria), David Chen, Sarah Chen; nine great-grandchildren, Jared Johnson, Derrace Samilton, Ivy Johnson, Mya Jenni, Levi Jenni, Kameryn Stowe, Olivia Feeler, Georgia Feeler, Keenan Chen; one great-great-grandchild, Chase Johnson-Alldredge.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Ferguson; son, Tom Ferguson; four siblings, Donna Blaser, Roger Hallum, Joyce Shepherd, Earl Hallum.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Crane Community Chapel. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to 9113 Maple Hill Drive, Boise, ID 83709.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, January 27, 2012 ]

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MRS. S. A. Ellis

Austin friends were sorry to learn of the passing on Monday of Mrs. S.A. Ellis at the home in Brookline, Mass., following an illness of several months. Deceased is the wife of Dr. Sidney A. Ellis, Austin boy, and he is the brother of Mrs. J. H. Skinner. Funeral and burial services were at Brookline, Wednesday. Mrs. Ellis had visited the Austin relatives on several occasions and only last fall visited her sister at Sunrise Hill. During her first illness, Mrs. Skinner had spent a few weeks at the brother's home in the east. Miss Mattie Ellis, of the Indianapolis, Indiana, University, went east to be with the brother's family immediately at the close of this past term of school.

We remember Mrs. Ellis since our childhood days when her first visits were made this city, a beautiful woman with beautiful home life and surroundings. Mrs. Ellis was a college classmate of Dr. Ellis, and she also was a Doctor of Osteopathy.

Mower County News,
Thur. 6-19-1930, page 4, col. 2
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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MRS. C.E. MARTIN

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Jordan Mortuary for Mrs. C. E. Martin of Grand Meadow, who passed away at Colonial hospital in Rochester, Friday morning. Rev. C. Bain, pastor of the Grand Meadow Congregational church conducted the service. The remains were taken to Brainerd, the former home of Mrs. Martin, for burial.

The deceased was 38 years old. She had been in quite her usual health until recently, when an operation was necessary and her strength failed to combat the shock. Mrs. Martin lived in Austin some few years ago, when Mr. Martin was in business, in the firm of Martin and Schroeder, later the firm conducted a like business spread over that village at the sudden passing of one so loved as she.

[ Mower County News,
Thur. 6-19-1930, page 4, col. 2 ]
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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B.A. BISBEE

Austin friends received word yesterday of the passing away of B. A. Bisbee, former Austin and Lyle reseident, at Marshall, Minnesota. Death came Tuesday morning. Mr. Bisbee, who resided on a farm near Lyle for many years, was well known in this section.

For the past three years he has made [his home] with his daughter, Mrs. Loren Smith at Marshall. Funeral services will be held in Lyle tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and another of the pioneer settlers of this county has left us.

[ Mower County News,
Thur. 6-19-1930, pg 4, col. 2 ]
(Credit: Mark Ashley)

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Mary Corena "Queen" Bonnallie, daughter of William and Anna Smith Bonnallie, was born in Lyle township, April 1, 1887. She attended the rural schools in District 70, Lyle township as a young girl. She was united in marriage with William Barclay on December 22, 1908, in Lyle township. They farmed in Lyle township and in 1944, Mrs. Barclay moved to Austin, where she resided at 908 23rd Ave. S.W.

Mrs. Barclay had been in failing health for about the past seven months and had been a patient at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, and later at the Community Nursing Home, Stacyville, Iowa, where she passed away on the evening of February 14, 1968.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 17, 1968, at 1:30 p.m. at the Jordan Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Axel C. Long officiating. Interment was at Woodbury Cemetery with Loren Dunn, Cletus Johnson, Hubert Kenyon, Maurice Learn, Donald Learn and Elmer Lau serving as bearers.

[ Austin Daily Herald, February 1968 ]

Submitted by Dorothy Bonnallie/Ann
(Bonnallie) Johnson

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Olive Belle Bonnallie was born on October 26, 1885 in Lyle township, the daughter of William and Anna Smith Bonnallie.

She attended District 70 school in Lyle township and the Southern Minnesota Business College, Austin, residing on the home place until 1946, making her home at 501 5th St. N.W.

Miss Bonnallie died on May 21, 1968 at St. Olaf Hospital after suffering a heart attack.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., May 24, 1968, at Crane Community Chapel, Rev. J. Matt officiating. Interment was in Cedar City Cemetery with Worlein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Casketbearers were John Kline, Charles Johnson, Hubert Barclay, Floyd Barclay, Duane Barclay, Kenneth Barclay, nephews of the deceased.

Out of town persons attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Hughbert Barclay, Rockford, Illinois, Mrs. Alida P. Nielsen, Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, Waterloo.

[ Austin Daily Herald, May 1968 ]

Submitted by Dorothy Bonnallie/Ann
(Bonnallie) Johnson

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The Lord needed a great tenor banjo player, and he called Earl home.

Earl Weiland was born March 16, 1910, in Pleasant Valley Township and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, January 22, 2012, in Virginia Beach, Va. In addition to our Lord, whom he loved so very much, Earl was welcomed into heaven by his father, Julius Weiland; mother, Bertha; brother, Art; sister, Hazel Post; his loving wife of 64 years, Hilma, and his precious daughter, Lorraine Paul.

Earl is survived by his devoted son-in-law, David Paul (Virginia Beach); grandchildren, Terri Hunter and husband Jeff (Plano, Texas), Gail Kuchem and husband Kevin (Richmond, Va.), John Paul and wife Jennifer (Virginia Beach), Mary Paul Taylor and husband Glenn (Charlottesville, Va.), and Katherine Paul (Virginia Beach); great-grandchildren, Heather Hunter Wright, Ryan Hunter, Kimberly Kuchem Blake, Chad Kuchem, Adam Taylor, and Brent Taylor; great-great-grandchildren, Alexa and Savannah Wright, Gabriella and Sienna Hunter, and Palmer Blake; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friend, Betty Monnier.

Earl was employed by Hormel and completed his 45-year career as a beef ribber. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, having hunted and fished from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Earl was an excellent lapidary (rockhound) who could polish a Lake Superior agate into a splendid piece of jewelry. He organized and became the first president of the Austin Gem and Mineral Society. Earl was an exceptional musician. He played the banjo from the time he was 10 years old into his 100s.! He began playing barn dances in the Dexter area with his father, brother, and sister. Earl played in bands too numerous to mention, the last of which was The Three Old Boys with Everett Vermilyea, and Arliegh Hanson. Earl was loved and cherished by all who were blessed to know him.

The family wishes to thank the residents and staff of Primrose and Comforcare for their care and love during his time with them. A memorial service celebrating the life of Earl will be announced at a later date.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Jan. 25, 2012 ]

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Dorothy M. Fett, 93, formerly of rural Waltham, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2012, at Saint Therese Nursing Home in New Hope.

Born December 25, 1918, to Charley and Mary (Kluge) Splett in Webster, Wis., Dorothy grew up and attended school in Elysian, Minn. A farmer her entire life, she married Ervin Fett in Elysian on Nov. 17, 1940. They made their home on a farm near Waltham until moving to Austin in 1995. An active member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Dorothy was known as the “chicken lady,” because she raised chickens and sold eggs. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, traveling and entertaining her friends and family. They moved to Maple Grove in 2005. Ervin passed away on June 26, 2006.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol Jean (Richard) Cuthbertson of Plymouth; two grandchildren, Katherine Cuthbertson of New Hope and Mary (Eric) Wilfahrt of Shakopee; one sister, Jean Sutter of Gilbert, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ervin; two brothers, Melvin and Lester Splett.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, rural Waltham with Pastor John Heruth officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Waltham. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to donors’ choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Jan. 25, 2012 ]

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Dorothy M. Fett, 93, formerly of rural Waltham, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 24, 2012, at Saint Therese Nursing Home in New Hope.

Dorothy Fett was born on December 25, 1918, to Charlie and Mary (Kluge) Splett in Webster, Wis., Dorothy grew up and attended school in Elysian, Minnesota. A farmer her entire life, she married Ervin Fett in Elysian on Nov. 17, 1940. They made their home on a farm near Waltham until moving to Austin in 1995. An active member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Dorothy was known as the “chicken lady,” because she raised chickens and sold eggs. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, traveling and entertaining her friends and family. They moved to Maple Grove in 2005. Ervin passed away on June 26, 2006.

Survivors include a daughter, Carole Jean (Richard) Cuthbertson of Plymouth; two grandchildren, Katherine Cuthbertson of New Hope and Mary (Eric) Wilfahrt of Shakopee; one sister, Jean Sutter of Gilbert, Ariz.; nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mary Splett; husband, Ervin; two brothers, Melvin and Lester Splett.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, rural Waltham with Pastor John Heruth officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment is at St. Michael’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Waltham. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to donors’ choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Jan. 26, 2012 ]

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Larry “Chris” Christopherson, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, of complications of Multiple Myeloma.

Larry was born July 1, 1949, in Austin, Minnesota, to Lyle and Elaine (Jensen) Christopherson. He married Diane Brechtel at St. Olaf Lutheran Church on May 8, 1971. Larry worked at Elk River Concrete and retired on October 28, 2005.

Larry was a member the American Legion Austin Post 91 and St. Olaf Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and restoring his 1949 Ford.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Elaine and his grandparents.

Larry is survived by his wife, Diane; son, Wade Christopherson (Jill Lauer); daughters: Kelly Christopherson, Kim (Jason) Cummings; five grandchildren; sisters: Jennel (Pete) Hines, Marlene (Orris) Ohm, Connie Sylvester; brothers: Dean Christopherson (Edee Kalmi), Ed (Debbie) Christopherson.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery with Austin Post 91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Casket Bearers are Dave Krebsbach, Bernie Adams, Ed Unverzagt, Pete Hines, Dennis Hansen, and William Bell.

Memorials may be designated to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or the Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 2nd Street Southwest Rochester, MN 55902.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Jan. 25, 2012 ]

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Syvilla “Sally” Christian, 91, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.

She was born in Waltham, Minnesota, on October 3, 1920, to Oscar and Florence (Badenschier) Bakken. Syvilla attended grade school in Waltham and high school in Austin, Minnesota. She married Edward Christian, who nicknamed her “Sally.” Together they raised four children on their southern Minnesota farm. Mom was always busy with gardening and cooking wonderful meals for family and friends. The folks introduced us kids to camping, which we always looked forward to doing. After selling the farm in 1966, the folks hooked up their travel trailer and headed west. They fell in love with Oregon and decided to make Winston their new home. Mom really enjoyed working as an insurance clerk at Mercy Hospital for many years. Mom and Dad spent their golden years traveling, camping and fishing. Mom’s other passion was oil painting. Her family will treasure her pictures for years to come. Mom and Dad were married for 54 years until his passing in 1991. Years later, Joe Johnson and Mom loved eating out and visiting family and friends together until Joe passed away.

We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Joel Lee, Oak Park, Vicky Sanborn and Manor House for all their loving care of our mother and grandmother. Mom finally got her wish of “falling to sleep and not waking up.” We shall dearly miss our wonderful mother. May she rest in peace.

Survivors include Jim (Geri) Christian, Joan (Stan) Mattie, Carol Thompson, Mary (Bill) Christian; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and another due in March; Mildred Badenschier; brother-in-law, Walt Christian and Eileen Roper, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Extended family is Ann (Mike) Ward, Larry (Sue) Johnson, and John (Karen) Johnson.

A viewing was held 3 p.m. Jan. 18, 2012, and funeral services were held 11 a.m. Jan. 19 at Taylor’s Family Chapel in Winston.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Jan. 25, 2012 ]

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Louise L. Beeman, 87, of Austin died Monday, January 23, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Louise Laraine Zabel was born September 17, 1924, in North Dakota to Helmuth and Daisy (Newling) Zabel. On September 27, 1942, she married Steven Beeman in Austin. The couple had five children. Louise worked as a Nurse’s Aide at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin for 15 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Louise enjoyed square dancing, crocheting and loved going to the lake home. She especially enjoyed conversation with family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Gary (Doreen) Beeman of Manly, Iowa, Shawn Beeman of Rochester; five grandchildren, Andrew Beeman, Angella (Ryan) Pross, Brooke (Dean) DeBoer, Miranda (Jamie) Wilson, Jessica Beeman; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Zabel of Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steven; parents, Helmuth and Daisy Zabel; three children, Gloria, Mark, and Steven Jr.; one sister, Anita Smith.

A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Theresa Turnbull officiating. 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,
Wed., Jan. 25, 2012 ]

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David Alan Hanson, 70 of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

David Alan Hanson was born on May 10, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Herbert and Nellie Hanson. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1959 and served in the Army and the National Guard. David married Betty Mueller on April 28, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wis. They were married for 45 years and had one son, Mark, in 1964.

David was employed by Mower County Co-op, Hormel, and he farmed. He retired from farming in 2002. He was a member of the Adams American Legion Post 146 and served on the boards for Freeborn County Co-op and FHA.

He enjoyed going for coffee and touring the countryside looking at crops in the field, along with playing cards and gambling at the casino.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Nellie Hanson.

David is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Teresa Hanson, Austin; grandson, Erich Hanson (Jen Lichty), Rose Creek; brother, Robert (Marlene) Hanson, Elkton, Minn.; sisters: Mary Lou Hanson, Rochester, Barb (Ben) Miller, Sauk Rapids, Minn., Bev (Tom) Bernatz, St. Joseph, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 27, with the Rev. Marggi Pleiss-Sippola officiating. Interment will be at Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery with Adams American Legion Post 146 in charge of military rites. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Friday for one hour before the service.

Casket bearers will be Rod Hanson, Jim Hanson, Scott Bernatz, Trent Bernatz, Chad Miller, David Schwartz, Michael Schwerdtfeger.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Jan. 26, 2012 ]

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Betty Jane Leppen, 87, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at her home in Brownsdale. She was born September 5, 1924, in Minnesota. After arriving on the Orphan Train, she was adopted at an early age by a German couple, Miles and Margaret (Becker) Leppen. She lived on an acreage south of Austin where she milked goats, before moving into town. Betty taught country school and then worked in the office for the coroner. After selling her house in Austin, she moved to Friendship Village in Brownsdale.

Betty enjoyed the outdoors more than anything. She loved feeding and watching birds and having coffee and visiting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Miles and Margaret Leppen.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in the Last Supper Columbarium 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 online, Jan. 26, 2012 ]

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Betty Jane Leppen, 87

Betty Jane Leppen, 87, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at her home in Brownsdale. She was born September 5, 1924, in Minnesota. After arriving on the Orphan Train, she was adopted at an early age by a German couple, Miles and Margaret (Becker) Leppen. She lived on an acreage south of Austin where she milked goats, before moving into town. Betty taught country school, and then worked in the office for the coroner. After selling her house in Austin, Minnesota, she moved to Friendship Village in Brownsdale.

Betty enjoyed the outdoors more than anything. She loved feeding and watching birds, and having coffee and visiting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Miles and Margaret Leppen.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in the Last Supper Columbarium at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, with Pastor David Hoot officiating. 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, March 14, 2012

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DEATH OF MRS. ANDERSON

Mrs. A. H. Anderson died Tuesday morning of tuberculosis after an illness of more than two years during which time she had been treated by a number of skilled physicians at home and at Chicago and St. Paul.

At times it appeared as if the physicians would be successful in curing her but a few months ago Mrs. Anderson began to get worse and it soon became apparent that she could not survive long.

The funeral services will be held at Mona Church on Friday at 2 o'clock.

[ Lyle Tribune, Fri., 10-26-1900, page 2, col. 3 ]

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