Anna Marie (Moretz) Clayton, 70 of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at her home after a brave battle against cancer.

She was born December 1, 1941, in Northwood, Iowa, to Guy and Myrtle (Brunsvold) Moretz. She grew up in Northwood and obtained her GED. On November 21, 1973, she married Daniel Clayton from Austin, Minnesota.

The couple lived in Austin where she worked several jobs and with Dan, raised six children. She attended St. Olaf Church and was active in many of the church’s outreach ministries. Anna was proud to be a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s Auxillary and served as Madame President of the Auxillary for two terms. Her hobbies included gardening, embroidery, word puzzles, cooking, homemaking and loving her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel; daughter, Cheryl and Paul Jenkins (Austin); daughter, Robyn and Mark Byers (Austin); son, Randy Pedersen (Austin); daughter, Elizabeth and Brad Mulholland (Lakeville); son, Rodney Pedersen (Austin); son, Ryan and Jennifer Pedersen (Visalia, Calif.); 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian Eskildson (Loyal, Wisconsin); brother, Russell Moretz (Hanlantown, Iowa); sister, Marjorie Low (Northwood, Iowa), brother Arthur Moretz (Northwood); brother, Wayne Moretz (Bozeman, Montana); brother, Alan Moretz (Northwood, Iowa).

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Richard Moretz and Donald Moretz; brother-in-law, Glen Eskildson; sisters-in-law, Perilan Moretz, and Irene Moretz.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. There will be a 6 p.m. Eagles memorial service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Casket bearers: grandsons, Mike Carney, Chad Myers, Jacob Mulholland, Matthew Jenkins, Brady Mulholland, Joshua Pedersen, and Ethan Pedersen. Lunch will follow services at St. Olaf Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 ]

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Jeannette Marie (Arens) Mittag, 92, of Austin, joined her beloved husband, Connie, in heaven on February 5, 2012.

Born in Austin’s “Dutchtown” on June 28, 1919, Jeannette was the youngest of 13 children of Joseph Arens and Mary (Mayer) Arens and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She married Conrad Mittag on Feb. 22, 1951, and together they raised five children, all of whom will miss her greatly: Mary Mittag-Miller (Russ Miller) of Golden, Colo., Julie “Bunk” Mittag of Austin, Lori Mittag (Jeff McNaught) of Minneapolis, Susie (Jim) Alker of Rochester and Brian (Lise) Mittag of Austin. In addition to her children, Jeannette’s pride and joy were her grandchildren: Sarah Miller, Emma Mittag-Arboe, Cavan and Paddy Mittag-McNaught, Benjamin and Michael Alker, Brandon Hall and Erin Mittag.

Jeannette was primarily a homemaker, but also worked at Hormel, Tradehome Shoe Store and The Shopper. She was particularly adept at sewing and knitting, hand-making many of the clothes for her children. She was at her very best entertaining on special occasions and holidays — her home always open to family and friends. Her legendary Spam macaroni salad was the highlight of many July 4 gatherings. Her Thanksgiving turkey and dressing defined the holiday. And, no one made a better cherry pie. An avid card player, Jeannette relished those special times with her friends. A dedicated mystery novel reader, she could have easily ghost written for Mary Higgins Clark , if she had only asked. Jeannette was also a devoted Twins fan. Her family had the pleasure of taking Jeannette to her first Twins game during their inaugural season at Target Field where she saw her first major league homerun in person.

The family wishes to thank the outstanding staff at St. Mark’s rehabilitation unit, assisted living facility and the therapy department for their attentive care and friendship they provided Jeannette. The family also wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and assistants at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin and hospice care. A special thank you to the Sacred Heart Home Health Care workers for Jeannette’s many years of personal care.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Gregory Parrott officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:45 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. Memorials preferred to the family.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 7, 2012 ]

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Catherine Margaret (Schmidt) Jenkins, a former nurse, involved community member and mother of nine, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, after a brief illness. She was 94.

Catherine was born in Waldorf, Minnesota, on March 23, 1917, to Joseph Francis Schmidt and Catherina Margaret Fischer Schmidt and was the fourth of 11 children. She was married to Henry (Bud) Jenkins on June 26, 1937, and they raised nine children on a farm near Austin, Minn., until his death in 1961. Catherine then earned licenses as a practical nurse and registered nurse. She was an intensive care nurse at Mason General Hospital until her retirement. She had passions for knitting, crocheting, quilting, playing cards, and travelling throughout the United States and abroad.

Residing in Grapeview, Washington, from 1976 until November 2011 when she relocated to Austin, Minn., Catherine’s zest for life and keen intellect led to her involvement in a variety of community organizations, garden clubs and card clubs. She was an active member of St. Edward’s Parish in Shelton, Wash., and the Mary Ekert Orthopedic Guild in Shelton, Wash.

She is survived by her loving children: Judy Buffington, George Jenkins, Mary Sembrat, Marlene Pickens, Tom Jenkins, Paul Jenkins, Carol Passow and Margi Kenny. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 35.75 great-grandchildren, (one is due this Spring) two great-great-grandchildren and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John Jenkins.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Fri., Feb. 10, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, Minn. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers donations are made in her name to the Grapeview Fire Department, PO Box 129 Grapeview, WA 98546 or the charity of your choice.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Wed., Feb. 8, 2012 ]

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Dr. Brian Charles Torgerson, 61, of Vass, North Carolina, died on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at his residence.

Dr. Torgerson was born in Austin, Minnesota, the son of the late Vance Torgerson and Muriel Sass Torgerson. He practiced Internal Medicine for 37 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology in June 1972 and received a master’s degree in metallurgical engineering in December 1973. He earned the doctor of medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in June 1978. He was board certified in internal medicine. He was admitted to the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society in 1971. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving as chief of emergency medicine at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. He was awarded The U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service in August 1988.

Dr. Torgerson was a member of the school board at Grace Christian School since June 2001 and for the past several years served as chairman. He was a member of the medical staff at Central Carolina Hospital for many years. His service included chief of staff from June 2003 to December 2004. He was a founder and board member of Project ICU. He was passionate about medical missions in the Dominican Republic. He was devoted to his wife of 37 years, Candace, and deeply loved his family and many friends. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, reader and enjoyed discussing politics. He will be remembered for his personal care of and concern for his patients and their families. All whom he touched will always remember his delightful sense of humor.

Surviving relatives are his wife, Candace Julson Torgerson, Vass, N.C.; son, Erik Torgerson of Vass; daughters, Sara Torgerson Oborne and husband Matthew of Flower Mound, Texas, and Lindsey Torgerson of Vass; brothers, Dr. Stuart Torgerson and wife Crescence of Springfield, Ill., and James Torgerson and wife Mary Ann of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; aunt; Dorothy Smith of Glens Falls, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; two grandchilden, Noah Oborne and Jonah Oborne.

Visitation will be at Grace Chapel Church from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February. 8, 2012. Funeral Service will be conducted at Grace Chapel Church at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 9, by Dr. Rudy Holland, Rev. Joel Murr and Rev. Tim Murr officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Christian School, 2601 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Sanford, N.C., 27332 or Project ICU Medical Missions, PO Box 4713, Sanford, NC 27331.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Feb. 7, 2012 ]

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Social Security Death Index:

Brian C. Torgerson
b: 22 MAY 1950
d: 4 FEB 2012
SSN issued in Minnesota

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Funeral services were held on Friday, February 13, 1987 at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, rural Lyle, Minnesota, for Alfred J. Hofland, age 87, of St. Ansgar, Iowa. Mr. Hofland died on Tuesday, February 10, 1987, at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar, Iowa. Rev. G. Grant officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.

Alfred J. Hofland was born on March 10, 1899 in Union township, Mitchell county, Iowa, to Elling and Gertrude Hofland. He was united in marriage to Amelia Stelter (sp?) on June 23, 1924 (?). He farmed in Union township all his life, until his retirement in 1964.

He was a lifelong member of Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church and was active in many church committees, and a member of Lutheran Brotherhood. He was also a member of Sons of Norway, Farm Bureau, and served on the Board of Education of Union Township No. 3 School.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia, who died June 21, 19__(?), his parents, and one brother.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth, Elaine Losee of Dodge Center, Minnesota; one son, Allen of St. Ansgar; five grandsons, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Schulze of St. Ansgar and Mrs. Etta Diederich of Northwood; and two brothers, Sidney of Preston, Minnesota and Eugene of St. Ansgar.

[ Mitchell County Press, circa 18 FEB 1987 ]

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United States Social Security Death Index:
Alfred Hofland
birth: 10 March 1899
death: February 1987, Mitchell, Iowa

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Mae Y. Sibbers, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 7, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Mae was born May 17, 1920, at Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Sorenson) Anderson. She attended Austin Public Schools and was married to Arnold Sibbers on November 19, 1941, by the Rev. Henry Noss, at Austin. Mae worked for a while at the Geo. A. Hormel Co. and the St. Olaf Hospital kitchen. As her children grew older, she returned to work at Land O’Lakes Foods in Albert Lea, Minn., where she worked until her retirement.

Mae was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin where she was active in the Ladies Aid. Several years ago, she became a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She enjoyed doing crafts and over the years had done plastic canvassing, macramé and ceramics. Mae loved to spend weekends with her grandchildren, but her great-grandchildren held a very special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold, on September 21, 1961; brothers, Ed and Nels and sisters, Ida and Olga.

Mae is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Tom Lillquist, Forest City, Iowa, Shirley and Doug Schuler, Cannon Falls, Minn.; grandchildren: Steven (Cari) Lillquist, Forest City, Michael (Rhiannon) Lillquist, Mason City, Iowa, Kellie (Todd) Sundheim, Hastings, Minn., Chad (Danielle) Schuler, Faribault, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Zach, Ryleigh and Caleb Lillquist, Madeline and Jacob Sundheim and Corey and Shay Schuler; sister and brother-in-law, Lenora “Babe” and Dick Boughten, Rose Creek.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. to 7 p.m. Thursday and for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thur., Feb. 9, 2012 ]

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Elmer V. Sash, 86 years, 10 months and 14 days, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Pipestone Hospice, Pipestone, Minnesota.

Elmer was born on March 28, 1925, at Brownsdale to Arther and Wilhelmina (Reifschneider) Sash. He was baptized by Pastor Roy Boldt at the 1st Baptist Church in Brownsdale on September 1, 1940. He married Beverly Eckadol in 1944, and to this union two sons, Victor and David, were born. Elmer married Josephine Carpenter on March 29, 1952, in Buffalo, Minnesota, and to this union two daughters, Cindy and Bette, were born. After 48 years of marriage, Jo died on May 13, 2000.

Elmer farmed his entire life and was admired for his hard work and all he accomplished without a formal education. He enjoyed visiting with his friends at coffee shops. But his passion for farming never ended, and only his failing health forced him into retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine; brothers, Ray Sash and Marion “Sonny” Sash; sisters, Inez Heikes, Freda Heikes, Faye Heikes and Florence Browning.

Elmer is survived by his children: Victor(June) Sash, Rochester, Minn., David Sash, Minneapolis, Cindy Sash, Pipestone and Bette (Baylen) Kreiter, Spokane, Wash.; grandchildren: David Sash, Jr., Eric Sash, Janae Kreiter, Breanna Kreiter, Jim Sash, Maranda Sash Bieber, and Amanda Sash Lausch; great-grandchildren: Becca Sash, Nathaniel Sash, Madeline Sash, Ashlynn Sash, Alexander Sash, William Sash, Elleanna Lausch and Ariella Lausch; sister: Blanche Travestad, Sun City, Ariz.; nieces and nephews.

Honorary casket bearers will be Jim Hartson, Randy Hartson, Steven Howard and Jim Wagner.

Casket bearers will be David Sash Jr., Jim Sash, Nathaniel Sash, David Crabtree, Russell Crabtree, and Mark Mandler.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Sunday, Feb. 12, with Pastor David Grams officiating. Interment will be at the Waltham Cemetery. A reception with a meal will be at the Hormel Historic Home following the interment service at the cemetery. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday and also on Sunday for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be designated to Pipestone Hospice Home, 309 10th Street, Pipestone, MN 56164.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 ]

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Date Of Birth: December 6, 1950
Date Of Death: February 8, 2012

James Wilbert Nystel, age 61, of Mapleview, Minnesota, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at his home peacefully with lots of family by his side.

Jim was born December 6, 1950 in Austin to John and Virginia Nystel. He grew up in Mapleview and graduated from Austin High School in 1970. Jim was married in 1973 until 1991 and had three children.

Jim worked primarily in manufacturing and also attended Riverland for welding. He was a huge Vikings fan as well as an avid horseshoe player and enjoyed outdoor activities with family and friends. He will be missed by all.

Survivors include his daughter, Candy (John) Mills, Austin; sons, Tom (Becky) Nystel, Austin, Jeff (Michelle) Nystel, Austin; four grandchildren, Alicia, Carol Ann, Nathan, Jasmine; three step grandchildren, Christian, Courtney, Collin; four brothers, Bob (Missy) Nystel, Rochester, Don (Mary Jo) Nystel, Lansing, Dave Nystel, Mapleview, Wayne Nystel, Mapleview; two sisters, Linda (Terry) Sprandel, Austin, Dawn (Bob) DeVriendt, Austin; many nieces and nephews that he loved very much.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Virginia Nystel; brother, John Nystel; good friend, Rod.

Memorial services will be held 4:00 pm on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Mayer Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday. The family will also greet friends at the Mapleview Hall following the service.

[ Mayer Funeral Home obituary, 2/10/2012 ]

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Lorraine A. Yenish of Maple Grove, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, where she resided for almost 50 years, died peacefully on February 8, 2012.

She was born in St. Clair, March 7, 1920.

Lorraine taught school for 40 years, 25 of those teaching fourth grade at Banfield Elementary in Austin. She retired in l980. Lorraine was an active member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Audubon Society, YMCA exercise and walking group, bridge groups, coffee and breakfast groups. She was a volunteer for many years at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. She loved watching the Minnesota Twins and sports in general and was an avid fisherman. Lorraine enjoyed traveling the states and abroad, golfing, canoeing, crafts, sewing, reading, cooking and baking. We especially loved her delicious pies and breads.

In Sept, 2003, after some health problems, Lorraine moved to Rose Arbor in Maple Grove to be near her family. In June 2011, she moved to Wild Flower, the adjoining memory care building. We will miss our “Loving Auntie Lorry!”

She is survived by her brother, Bob (Irene) Yenish; nieces, Mary Lee (Tom) Kenney, Barbara Wiaderko, Amy (Ryan) Miller, Katie Kenney and McKenna Belgarde; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Nellie Yenish; siblings, Eileen, Charles and Norbert.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Visitation will be at the church after 9 a.m. Entombment will be in Austin at a later date. Memorials: Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St. NE, Austin, MN 55912 Maryknoll Fathers and Bros, PO Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545, St. Edwards Catholic Church.

Evans-Nordby, www.evansnordby.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Saturday, February 11, 2012 ]

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BOHAN FUNERAL TOMORROW

Last Rites For Well Known
Resident at St. Augustine's
Church at 9:30 A.M.

Funeral services for Thomas Bohan, who died yesterday morning at 8:10 at St. Olaf Hospital after suffering several months from apoplexy, will be held at St. Augustine's church tomorrow morning at 9:30 with interment at the Catholic cemetery.

Mr. Bohan was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, March 3, 1864. When a young man he came to Mower county and first made his home near LeRoy.

In 1891 he was married to Elizabeth Dargan of Riceville, Iowa, and to this union were born two children, Mrs. J.K. McKenna of this city and W. J. Bohan of Riceville. Besides his wife and children, he is survived by a brother, Dan Bohan of Avoka, Wisconsin, and a sister, Mrs. T.P. Mulick of Minot, North Dakota.

In 1909 Mr. and Mrs. Bohan moved to Austin from Riceville, and have since made this city their home. Mr. Bohan was a member of the M.W.A. of Riceville.

[ Austin Herald, Tuesday, 5-27-1924, page 4, col. 4 ]

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Mrs. Eliza Bohan died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Findly, March 13, 1901, at the advanced age of 103 years. Mrs. Bohan was always very industrious and of frugal habits.

She came from Seattle last May where she had been living with her son, Henry, for several years. She was formerly a resident of LeRoy. She leaves eight children and numerous grand-children to mourn her loss.

[ Mower County Transcript, Wed., 3-20-1901,
page 7, col. 1 ]

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The remains of James Bohan, who died at his home at Oakdale, Iowa, near LeRoy, arrived this afternoon, accompanied by the relatives.

A short mass was celebrated at St. Augustine's church, after which the interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Bohan was about 70 years of age and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

He has two daughters in Austin, Mrs. Michael Collins and Mrs. Willian Duggan, and their have the sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow.

[ Austin Herald, Wed., 5-02-1894, page 3, col. 3 ]

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Miss Mary Bohan of LeRoy, died this week of consumption. Her remains will be laid beside her sister, Bridget, in Austin. She leaves hosts of friends.

[ Mower County Transcript, Friday, 2-25-1887, page 8, col. 1 ]

NOTES:
She is a daughter of James and Ellen Bohan.

Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

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John Edward Steines, 52, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on February 8, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospice after a four-year illness.

John was born in Austin, Minnesota, on August 9, 1959, to Alphonse and Ruth (Scharberg) Steines. He graduated Stewartville High School in 1977 and attended Vermillion Community College in Ely, for two years. He served in the Army overseas in Germany from 1982 to 1986, graduated from University of Minnesota-Duluth with a bachelor’s degree, followed by a master’s degree in safety engineering from UMD. He has been a resident of Duluth for most of the past 25 years. John had been employed at NERCC of Duluth for the past six years.

John was an avid runner who competed in multiple Grandma’s Marathons. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, rock climbing and long treks in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

John was a wonderful son, brother, friend and acquaintance. His genuine love, kindness, unwavering courage, strong soft presence, love and respect for nature, mentorship and caring attitude toward young people and positive impact on everyone around him will always be missed. We are all better people for having had John as a part of our lives.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Mayo Clinic, St. Luke’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospice for their wonderful care and support over the last four years

Survivors include his parents, Alphonse and Ruth (Scharberg) Steines of Stewartville; brother, Dean (Martha) Steines of Hayfield, Minn.; sister, Linda (Christos) Petsoulis of Duluth; aunts and uncles, Robert (Patricia) Steines, Madeline (Harlan) Harrison, and Mary Ann Nelson; nieces and nephews, Megan, Daniel, Rachel, Katina, Napoleon, Christina, and grand-nephew, William; special friend, Karen Peterson and numerous other friends, acquaintances and co-workers.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 East Second St., Duluth, with Trisagion Prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 632 East Second Street, Duluth. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home (218) 727-3555. A second service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Stewartville with visitation one hour before a prayer service at 11 a.m. Local arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, www.griffin-gray.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Saturday, February 11, 2012 ]

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Michael Del Perrigo, 47, of Hayfield, Minn., died Thursday morning, Feb. 9, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Mike was born March 8, 1964, in Dodge Center, Minn., the son of Lonnie and Rena (Skjeveland) Perrigo. He grew up on the family farm near Sargeant, Minn. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1982. Mike married Patty Stoelk in 1984, and they have two sons. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church of Sargeant.

Mike was an independent truck driver for MacFarland Trucking of Austin. He loved farming and worked part time Walerak Farms for 24 years. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, cribbage and card club. He also enjoyed playing volleyball, softball and driving around at dusk looking for deer.

Mike is survived by his wife, Patty; two sons: Bradey (Teresa) Perrigo, Hayfield, Jacob (Arianna Bender) Perrigo, Kasson; mother: Rena Perrigo, Brownsdale; sisters: Dennice (Randy) Canaday, Rapid City, S.D., Angie (Doug) Kiser, Sargeant, Lisa (Scott) Jorgenson, Hayfield; father and mother-in-law, Chuck and Judy Stoelk; brother-in-law, David Stoelk; sisters-in-law, Carrie (Mark) Wiltgen, Tera (Steve) Jorgenson, all of Hayfield; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Perrigo; maternal and paternal grandparents.

The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Stephen Ansell, and the staff of Charlton 9, LA, RMH Stations, 9-3, 9-4, 10-3, Gonda 10E, Nephrology and all others who cared for Mike. He will be sadly missed by all.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Zion United Methodist Church, 201 East Main Street, Sargeant, with Pastor Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Michael’s ashes will be interred at a later date.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Saturday, February 11, 2012 ]

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Joyce Elaine McKenzie, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, February 10, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born September 24, 1933, in Austin to Fred and Lucille (Nelson) Moehlman. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. On July 2, 1955, she married Charles William McKenzie at Westover Air Force Base Chapel in Chicoppe Falls, Mass. The couple returned to Austin to raise their family. Joyce was a homemaker raising their family of seven children.

Joyce enjoyed the simple things in life including gardening, bird watching, and spending time outdoors with the sunshine on her shoulders. In her later years, she enjoyed trips to Colorado. Joyce’s most cherished moments were spent with her family.

Survivors include six daughters, Barbara (Mark) Cafourek, Austin, Lori (Richard) Schaefer, Faribault, Debra McKenzie, Austin, Carolyn McKenzie, Austin, Annette McKenzie, Colorado Springs, Colo., Lynette (Todd) Stundahl, Austin; son, Craig (Nancy) McKenzie, Sheridan, Wyoming; ten grandchildren, Andrea, Richard, Brandon, Jason, Katherine, Michael, Kyle, Shelly, Josh, Briana; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Jan (Gary) Corkill, Austin; brothers-in-law, Darryl McKenzie, Don (Darla) McKenzie; sisters-in-law, Betty Weber, Cheryl (Jerry) Baum, Charlotte (Rick) McKenzie; son-in-law, Steven Vaith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lucille Moehlman; husband, Charles Mckenzie; sister, Jean Hanson.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The honorary casket bearers will be Andrea Cafourek, Katherine Vaith, Shelly Hernandez. The casket bearers will be Jason Vaith, Michael Vaith, Richard Schaefer, Brandon Schaefer, Josh Stundahl, Kyle McKenzie, James Roberts.

Memorials are preferred to Pacelli High School.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Monday,
Feb. 13, 2012 ]

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Tyler Richard Brady, 22, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, February 10, 2012.

Tyler was born July 25, 1989, in Austin to Tim and Michelle (Low) Brady. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from Austin High School. Tyler worked as an operator at the Hormel Foods Corporation. He enjoyed playing hockey, working out, snowboarding, rollerblading, golf and spending time with his family and friends.

Tyler will always be remembered as a strong-willed, loving son, brother and friend. He had a contagious smile that followed with a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. Those who know and love Tyler will forever remember his love of life and family. With only a short time to his life, Tyler always made it a point to live it to the fullest. He will be forever missed and always in our hearts.

Survivors include his parents, Tim and Michelle (Low) Brady, Austin; sister, Sarah Brady, Minneapolis; twin brother, Andrew Brady, Minneapolis; grandmothers, Marlene (Baxter) Martin, Austin, Carol (Kjome) Brady, Rochester; uncles and aunts, Mike (Pam) Brady, Rochester, Linda (Ed) Smith, Ottertail, Pat (Cheryl) Brady, Fairbanks, Alaska, Dan (Cindy) Brady, Austin, Terry (Shelli) Brady, Stewartville, Peggy (Curt) Klingfus, Austin, Brian (Beth) Brady, Rochester, Greg (Cindy) Low, Austin, Mike (Donna) Low, Glendale, Ariz.; many loving cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Richard Low, Jacob Brady and Charles Martin.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.

The honorary casket bearers will be Andrew Brady, Kevin Harris, Asham Bell, Dan Sparks, Corey Kreutzbender and Zachary Roberts.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Austin Youth Hockey Association.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 ]

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The funeral service for Dorothy Elizabeth Lillie will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Zion United Methodist Church 201 East Main Street, Sargeant, Minnesota, with Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Inurnment will be in the spring at Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle, Minn. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Elizabeth Lillie, 89, died on Saturday morning, February 11, 2012, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Dorothy Elizabeth Wilder was born on April 1, 1922, in Otranto, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan and Frances (French) Wilder. She was united in marriage to Dale E. Lillie on June 14, 1942. Elizabeth was employed at Sargeant Service Company before retirement. She was a member of the Hayfield Senior Citizens, Zion United Methodist Church in Sargeant, attended the Church of Christ in Austin. Elizabeth and Dale were elected King and Queen of the Senior Center in Hayfield. Elizabeth enjoyed teaching Sunday School, reading, quilting, traveling, was the family genealogist, and was a great inspirational writer. Elizabeth enjoyed her kitty cats, especially Fluff Ball.

Elizabeth is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dale on June 23, 1997; two brothers and one sister. Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 ]

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Roger Arthur Noble, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society.

Roger was born October 22, 1921, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, to Hannibal and Katherine (Rowland) Noble. He married Geraldine G. Allen at the Christ Episcopal Church in Austin. Roger was a veteran of the Air Force, a farmer and a Hormel employee. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Moose, the VFW and the Legion. Roger enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include three children, Larry Noble, Owatonna, Suzanne (Arthur) Erickson, Apple Valley, Sherry (Mike) Pepper, Austin; 10 granchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Ross Noble, Austin, Barbara (Gary) Underland, Medford, Janet (Joe) Bjork, Embarrass, Judy (Robert) Beck, Albert Lea.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hannibal and Katherine Noble; wife, Geraldine; sisters, Virginia Tesch, Evelyn Duenow; brothers, Ronald Noble, Robert Noble.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev. Catherine Lemons officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

The casket bearers will be Chad Erickson, Bryan Trimble, Brad Trimble, Brandon Noble, Jon Noble, Darwin Noble.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 ]

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Funeral notice: Gladys L. Lillie, 95

Gladys L. Lillie, 95, of Austin, died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Service: Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home.

Visitation: Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday.

Interment: Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 ]

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Gladys Leona Lillie, 95, of Austin, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Gladys was born to Lyle and Birdie (Kent) Jarvis in Waltham on September 22, 1916. She graduated from Austin High School in 1934 and attended North Central College in Naperville, Ill. for one year. Gladys worked at George A. Hormel Company before her marriage. On June 9, 1940, she was united in marriage to Willard H. Lillie of Austin. During WWII she worked in the Midland Air Force Base army sub depot near Odessa, Texas while Willard was stationed there.

After their return to Austin, Gladys enjoyed family activities with their two daughters, being a member of all three local garden clubs, bowling, traveling, music, the AHS Packers, the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Twins and any adventure that she could think up. She had an amazing ability to get herself out of whatever trouble she managed to get into, whether it was getting trapped by a stormy high tide on the Oregon coast, tipping over a canoe on a swift river or falling off of a camel in Egypt. Gladys was a long-time member of Our Father’s House in Albert Lea and enjoyed Bible Study and their many other church activities. She was also active on the local and state level in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

Survivors include her daughter, Dana Lillie, Portland, Ore.; sister, Lois (Ross) Rockwell, Austin; brother, Richard (Evelyn) Jarvis, Austin; son-in-law, Larry Severson, Waseca; grandson, Scott (Kari) Severson, Owatonna; granddaughter, Kelly (Tom) Weis, Hanover; great-grandchildren, Tyler Severson, Grant and Mia Weis; many nieces, nephews, and friends from Minnesota to Oregon.

She is preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Sandra “Sandie” Severson; brothers, Howard “Bud” Jarvis and Harold Jarvis.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at Mayer Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Our Father’s House in Albert Lea.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Feb. 14, 2012 ]

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William Olaf Christopherson, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on July 27, 1931, in Rochester to Olaf and Dorothy (Winkels) Christopherson. Bill attended Columbus Grade School and St. Augustine High School (Pacelli) in Austin. He graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. in 1953. On December 27, 1954, he was joined in marriage to Mary Stark at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Austin.

Following graduation from college, Bill began working for the George A. Hormel Company and left to serve in the U.S. Army for two years. He then returned to Austin to work for the Hormel Company as an accountant for 42 years.

He was preceded in death by: son John Henry, grandson Michael Steven, brothers Robert and Donovan (Dick) and parents Olaf and Dorothy.

Bill is survived by his wife Mary Christopherson, Austin; children: Patrick (Patsy) Christopherson, Austin; Mark (Aleta) Christopherson, Austin; Teresa (Randy) Judd, Austin; Thomas Christopherson, Austin; Jane (Gary) Weiers, Faribault; Katherine (Eeron) Bergstrom, Austin; Joseph (Elizabeth) Christopherson, Stockton, Calif.; Anne Christopherson, Austin; Daniel (Mary-Ann) Christopherson, Lakeville; Peter (Diane) Christopherson, Austin; Matthew (Kyron) Christopherson, Elk River, Minn.; grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Betty Wagner, Austin; brothers: David Christopherson, Long Meadow, Mass.; Michael Christopherson, Hutchinson, Kansas.

A memorial mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church with Father James Steffes and Father Donald Zenk co-officiating. Friends may greet the family at the church for one hour before the service.

Memorials are preferred to Pacelli Catholic Schools.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Feb. 14, 2012 ]

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Lois A. Kaput, 81, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Lois Ann Hagan was born December 19, 1930, on a farm in Red Rock Township. Her parents were Stephen and Charlotte (Harrington) Hagan. Lois attended St. Augustine Catholic School, graduating in 1949. On Aug. 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to George Kaput at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. The couple had five children. Lois was a homemaker who lived all her years on a farm, 60 of those on the Kaput family farm. She spent her spare time as a member of the Lyle Legion Auxiliary for 44 years, president of the Lyle Legion Auxiliary for eight years, president of the Lioness Club for two years, a member of the Eagle’s Club, and she assisted in starting the Lyle Garden Club. She was a very active volunteer, including delivering Meals on Wheels and baking for every bake sale held. Lois battled cancer since 2004. Her husband George passed away in 1999.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda (Carl) Ellis of Lyle; Kristine (Ken) Bartness of Austin, and Nancy Knipp of Dallas, Texas; one son, Robert (Jodi) Kaput of Lyle; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Martha Hagan, Jean Hagan, Janice Hagan, Shirley Hagan; brother-in-law, Delmer Peterson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Charlotte Hagan; husband, George Kaput; daughter, Sharon Kaput; sisters, Luella Hagan and Rosemary Peterson; sisters; and brothers-in-law, Gladys (William) Meinerts, Irene (Ellsworth) Corbett; brothers, Leo Hagan, Paul Hagan, Dan Hagan, David Hagan, Bernard Hagan; brother and sister-in-law, Milo (Ardella) Hagan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lyle with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, with a Rosary Service at 4 p.m. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minn. 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 online, Wed., Feb. 15, 2012 ]

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CHILD DROWNS WEDNESDAY
IN CEDAR RIVER

Friends Express Sympathy for the Parents of Ruth Gransee

Friends and the entire community express sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gransee, living south of the city at the Hormel power plant, in the untimely loss of their little daughter, Ruth, who was drowned in the Cedar River near the home Wednesday just about noon time.

The child was around at play and had been away from the house but a few minutes when the parents missed her. She slipped and fell into the river, and was alone at the time.

Her brother was also playing outside, but had gone down the road on his bicycle. When the parents missed her, they at once began a search. Nothing could be seen about the river, and the thought was that she had followed her brother on the bicycle. When he returned in a few moments, a search was made in the river but it was nearly two o'clock when the body was recovered. The little body had washed down stream about a half mile. Friends join the family in sorrow over the sad loss.

Ruth would have been eleven years old on the 16th of August. Besides the sorrowing parents, she leaves a brother, Edward, Jr. The grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Gransee, lives in Austin.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Jordan Mortuary. Burial will be in the Brownsdale Cemetery. Miss Edith Chandler will have charge of the services. The family had formerly lived at Brownsdale.

[Mower County News, Thur., June 16, 1932, Front Page]

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CHILD DROWNS
WEDNESDAY IN
CEDAR RIVER

Friends Express Sympathy for
The Parents of Ruth Gransee

Friends and the entire community express sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gransee, living south of the city at the Hormel power plant, in the untimely loss of their little daughter, Ruth, who was drowned in the Cedar River near the home Wednesday just about noon time.

The child was around at play and had been away from the house but a few minutes when the parents missed her. She slipped and fell into the river, and was alone at the time.

Her brother was also playing outside, but had gone down the road on his bicycle. When the parents missed her, they at once began a search. Nothing could be seen about the river, and the thought was that she had followed her brother on the bicycle. When he returned in a few moments, a search was made in the river but it was nearly two o'clock when the body was recovered. The little body had washed down stream about a half mile. Friends join the family in sorrow over the sad loss.

Ruth would have been eleven years old on the 16th of August. Besides the sorrowing parents, she leaves a brother, Edward, Jr. The grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Gransee, lives in Austin.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Jordan Mortuary. Burial will be in the Brownsdale Cemetery. Miss Edith Chandler will have charge of the services. The family had formerly lived at Brownsdale.

[ Mower County News, Thur., June 16, 1932, Front Page ]

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Born: Aug. 16, 1921, Minnesota.

Death: Jun. 15, 1932, Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.

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Beverly Lou Hull, 60, of Austin, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Bev was born September 6, 1951, in Austin to Roger and R. Jeanne (Thompson) Anderson. She attended Austin High School. Bev was united in marriage to Dwane Hull on July 31, 1970, in Blooming Prairie.

Over the years, she held various jobs including Hull Auction Services, Easton Inc., and Austin Ford. Bev’s favorite activities included camping, campfires, horses, beaches and traveling. She loved her flowers. Her pride and joy were her grandkids and their activities.

Survivors include her husband, Dwane, Austin; daughter, Rebecca (Jim) Hanegraaf, Rose Creek; son, Dustin (fiance Becca) Hull; grandchildren, Shayla, Dylan, Alexa and Jacob; great-granddaughter, Jaxyn; sisters, Barbara (Bill) Harker, Waverly, Iowa, Julia (Duane) Masching, Blooming Prairie; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and R. Jeanne; brother, Allen and sister, Ellen who died in infancy; her in-laws, Paul and Helen Hull.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Friends may call from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Feb. 16, 2012 ]

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LEROY, MINNESOTA - Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Catholic Church at Chester, Iowa, for Harris Mahoney, 49, Mason City, a former LeRoy resident who was killed Friday in an auto accident near Iowa Falls; burial in the LeRoy Catholic Cemetery. Martz Funeral Home in charge.

Survived by his wife, Delores.

[Waterloo Courier, Monday, November 1, 1965]

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City Man
Killed in
Accident

Harris Edwin Mahoney, 49, 404 29th SW, died Friday evening in an Iowa Falls hospital of injuries received in a one car accident on Highway 65, four miles north of Hubbard.

Authorities said he was alone in the car, which overturned when it failed to make a curve.

The accident happened about 5:30 p.m. Mahoney died about 1½ hours later.

Mr. Mahoney, a sheet metal worker, had lived in Mason City about six years and been employed by Climate Engineers, Cedar Rapids, in work on construction of the new Mason City High School. He came to Mason City from LeRoy, Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores. Survivors also include a sister in Mason, Mrs. Kenneth Ness.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Saturday, October 30, 1965]

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Ron was born December 6, 1934, to Mary Kennedy and William Devlin in Dundee Scotland.

Ron fell at his home in Austin, Minnesota, on Feb. 12, where he suffered a second brain injury and was airlifted via Mayo One and subsequently, passed away Feb. 13, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Ron met Marian Sessions on Valentine’s day in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were married 29 years.

He is survived by his wife, Marian, Austin, Minn.; daughter, Teressa Cruickshank, (John), Son Marc, both of Monifieth, Dundee Scotland; stepchildren, Lindsay Schulz (Gary), Arlee, Mont., Cory Sessions, Farmington, Minn.; grandchildren; step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren.

Ron served in the British Royal Army and traveled the world in his service to his country. He was a materials manager for Dolphin Titan International and spent many years on oil rig platforms in the Bearing Sea, Baltic Sea, and off the coast of South America to name a few.

Ron hated being away from his wife, Marian, six months out of the year, so he landed a job at Mel Saxtons Austin Ford and became a natural, successful salesman. It was there where he was nicknamed “Scotty” as he was known by his customers, friends and co-workers through the years. After 20 years, he retired. Ron was a kind, generous, loving man. We celebrate his life and give thanks for his time on this earth. We will miss him dearly.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, the Devlin residence, 2401 7th Ave. SW. The family requests that memorials be donated to a charity of their choice.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Feb. 16, 2012 ]

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Merle Wallace Anderson, 79, passed away after a courageous, four-year battle with cancer on Feb. 15, 2012, surrounded by his family.

Merle was born June 2, 1932, in Wanda, Minnesota, to Jenetta Rix and Arnold Anderson. As a young child, Merle attended school and grew up in Sleepy Eye, Minn. He served in the Army during the Korean War.

On June 4, 1955, he married Madge Moen in Austin, Minn. The couple made their home on a farm near Dexter. Merle worked at Hormel in Austin and retired after 30 years. They lived in Bloomington for several years, then moved to Merrifield where they currently reside. Merle was a member of the American Legion and Cross Lake Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Madge; children, Scott (Sharon) Anderson of Minnetonka, Tim (Sue) Anderson of Minnetonka, and Kathy Barbieri of Harrison, N.Y.; grandchildren, Stephanie, Eric, Jake, and Beau; sister, Carol (Bill) York-Critchley; brothers, T.D. Anderson, Arlen (Irene) Shires, Gary Shires, Dick (Erma) Anderson, and Larry Anderson; loving black lab, Callie.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashton and parents.

Merle enjoyed life immensely. He spent a great amount of time enjoying sports, fishing and hunting with family and friends. Merle especially enjoyed the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. His wonderful smile will be remembered forever. A special thanks to Methodist Hospice Care for their wonderful support during this difficult time.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 Hopkins Cross Rd., Minnetonka, MN 55305 with visitation one hour prior at church. Visitation also from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel West 50th St. and Highway 100, 952-920-3996.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Feb. 16, 2012 ]

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Inez Honderich (Clark, nee Oscarson), 92, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2012.

Inez was born in Bryant, South Dakota, on September 7, 1919, to Swedish immigrants Judith and Oscar Oscarson. Inez and her family moved to Austin, Minnesota, when she was 12. Inez graduated from Austin High School and after graduation went to work at Hormel Foods. Inez, who did some modeling, was the first Spam Queen, and her picture was used in many magazine advertisements for Hormel’s over the years. She married Robert Clark in 1940, and they raised their family in Austin. Inez and Robert owned Clark’s Pet Shop — an Austin institution — for many years.

In 1973, Inez and Robert moved to Arizona. Robert passed away in 1975. In 1976, Inez married Forrest Honderich of Natchez, Mississippi. Inez and Forrest lived in Iran, Miss., and Texas before retiring in Green Valley, Arizona, in the early 1990s. Due to poor health, Inez and Forrest moved to Chandler, Arizona, to be closer to family. Forrest passed away in 2009. Inez spent the last three years of her life at her lovely senior home and enjoyed listening to her books on tape and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns games on the radio. Those last three years were wonderful, happy years for her.

Inez is survived by her daughters: Maridee Gage, Tempe, Arizona, Diane Money (Jeff), Las Vegas, Nevada; sons, John Clark, Austin, Minnesota, Steven Clark (Karen), Fort Lauderdale, Florida; stepchildren, Sharon Kohl (Andy), Argyle, Texas, and Terry Honderich (Rafaella), Norfolk, Virginia; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons: Gary and Bobby; sister, Olga Kellogg, and brothers, Harold, Bobby, and Eddie Oscarson.

Inez’s Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, at Valley of the Sun Mortuary in Chandler, Arizona. For additional information visit www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Thur., Feb. 16, 2012 ]

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Nancy Ann (Fawver) Loew, 76, of Askov, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, with loved ones by her side.

Nancy was born on May 5, 1935, to Lloyd and Louisa Fawver in Austin, Minn. She graduated from Austin High School in 1953. Nancy worked for Hormel Foods in Austin for a few years. On April 23, 1955, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Loew in Blooming Prairie, Minn. In 1957 Bill and Nancy moved to Askov, and in 1962 bought the farm that they lived on for the next 50 years and raised six children.

Nancy had many hobbies. She played on the Askov Women’s Horseshoe League and even brought home a trophy one year. She loved taking pictures of everyone, keeping scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and writing letters to family, friends and pen pals. She was so thoughtful in always sending cards or making phone calls to her friends and family on their birthdays. She loved her flowers, both outside and indoor plants. Nancy enjoyed watching the deer in the fields and was always ready to take a picture of Bill when he would come in from the deer stand with his hunt. She loved garage-saling and entering sweepstakes, and was elated when she would win something, no matter what it was. Nancy was a great cook and baker; she was always baking something, especially pies. Most of all, Nancy, enjoyed her family. She was a wonderful mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, sister, friend and especially a loving and devoted wife to her husband of nearly 57 years.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brother and grandson, Timmy Zaudtke. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill; children, Steve (Laurie) Loew, Bill (Kim) Loew, Darrell (Lori) Loew, Cheryl (Tim) Zaudtke, Tom (Lisa) Loew, and Tim (Nadine) Loew; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet (Norman) Jensen of Askov and Mary (Charles) Nyberg of Arizona; many sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews and a large circle of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at St Luke’s Catholic Church in Sandstone. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at the Methven Funeral Home in Sandstone and one hour prior to church services. Pallbearers are Nancy’s six children and honorary pallbearers are all of her grandchildren. Music provided by Nancy Bennett and Tim Zaudtke. Interment at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Askov. Nancy will be missed by many. Blessed be her memory.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 ]

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Betty Jane Harris, 84, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, born August 25, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa, passed away from cancer on Friday, May 6, 2011, at her home in Youngtown, Arizona.

Betty Jane Harris was born to Benjamin Leroy Cogill and his wife Christina (Fjeldstadt). She was the fourth of six children. Her brothers and sisters were John Edward, Carmen Della, Lilly Juanita, Albert Leroy and Delores Ruth. Betty grew up in Mason City’s Midland Heights area with her family on 24th Street SW, where she enjoyed swimming, tap dancing and piano lessons. She graduated from Mason City High School in the spring of 1945 and worked at Como Photo. Betty’s father’s name, Cogill (formerly Cowgill) is traced back to the pre-revolutionary days of America. Betty’s mother’s parents (Fjeldstadt) immigrated from Norway around 1885. Of her parents and siblings, Betty is survived by her sister, Carmen D. Soule of San Francisco, Calif.

Betty married Lawrence Earl Harris, son of William Earl Harris, and his second wife, Martha (Johnson), on September 8, 1946, at Riverside Park in Independence, Kansas. Larry, also of Mason City, worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. Betty and Larry have three children, Barbara Jean (Harris) Poindexter, Linda Sue Harris, and William Earl Harris. Betty and Larry moved to Austin in 1954 when the Milwaukee Railroad needed Larry to transfer. In Austin, Betty sold Avon products part time as an “Avon Lady.”

In 1969, they moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota, when the Milwaukee Railroad closed operations in Austin. In Aberdeen, Betty worked at the Twist Cone on Fifth Avenue NW. In 1973, Betty and Larry became empty-nesters, with retirement from the railroad shortly thereafter. Betty enjoyed more than 25 years of retirement with Larry, in their RV, traveling, bowling, fishing, crafting, playing cards, piano and keyboard. In 2008, Betty and Larry gave up the RV life and settled in the Phoenix, Ariz., area.

Betty is survived by her husband, Lawrence of Youngtown; three children, Barbara Poindexter of Carrollton, Ga., Linda Harris of Carrollton, Bill Harris (Debra Ann) of Glendale, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Davin Leslie Auble of Chicago, William Earl Harris Jr. (Nicole Marie) of Marietta, Ga., and Christina Kay Harris of Buckeye, Ariz.; step-great-grandchild, Naomi Marie Dean; two great-grandchildren, Dylan Nicole Harris and William Easton Harris, all three of Marietta, Ga.; sister, Carmen D. Soule of San Francisco; several nieces and nephews.

It was Betty’s desire to have no memorial service, and her wish was to be cremated.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 ]

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William R. Hunter, a longtime Austin resident, died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at his daughter’s home in Omaha, Nebraska, where he had resided for the past year and a half.

Bill was born December 31, 1926, in Santa Ana, California, the son of Harold Howard and Olive Margaret (Brady) Hunter. He graduated from Omaha North High School and Midland University with a bachelor of science degree in business. He served in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant during 15 months in the Pacific area with the U.S. Army’s Anti-Aircraft Artillery. Bill married Carol Elaine Kentopp on May 22, 1949, in Falls City, Neb.

Bill worked 42 years for the George A. Hormel Company and retired as Executive V.P. of Hormel Foods. He was a member of the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. He was also Chairman of the Board and CEO of Farm Fresh Catfish, Co. a subsidiary of Hormel. He also served as General Manager of the Austin and Fremont plants. Upon retirement, Bill served on the Hormel Foundation and was appointed Chair of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission by Governor Arne Carlson.

Bill was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, the Rotary Club, United Way Chairman, Austin Country Club and the Elks Club, all of Austin. While living in Nebraska, Bill served as President of the Salem Lutheran Church, Director of the Fremont National Bank, a member of Rotary Club and a member of the Boards of the YMCA, Nebraska Pollution Control Council, Nebraska Association of Commerce and Industry and the Nebraska Tax and Research Council.

Bill was a Big Eight Conference Football Official for six years. In 1970, he was named Honorary Admiral in the Nebraska Navy. In 1977, Bill received the Midland University Outstanding Alumni Award and in 1987 was named to the Hall of Fame for Omaha North High School. That year he was also named Chairman of the American Meat Institute Meat Inspection Committee and in 1989 he was named to the Midland Athletic Hall of Fame.

Mr. Hunter is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Steve Moore, Omaha, Neb., Elizabeth and John Ashley, Danville, Calif.; grandchildren, William Moore, Austin, Caroline Moore, Washington, D.C., Jack O’Neil, Danville Calif., Noah Ashley, Danville, Calif.; sister-in-law, Marilyn Kentopp, Falls City, Neb.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Anita Kentopp, Fremont, Neb.; sister-in-law, Loretta Kentopp, Falls City, Neb.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carol, infant son John, his parents, a brother and sister-in-law Harold and Anita Hunter and sister Patricia Hunter.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin with the Reverend Kristi Koppel officiating. A graveside service will be at the Steele Cemetery at Falls City, Neb., at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning. The family prefers memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or to the William R. and Carol Kentopp-Hunter Scholarship at Midland University.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, 18 FEB 2012 ]

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Henrietta “Hen” A. (Hanson) Greenameyer, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Sacred Heart Care Center where she was a resident.

Hen was born July 2, 1917, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Hattie (Braaten) and Archie Hanson Sr. She spent her childhood years on the family farms in the area between Corning and Blooming Prairie, Minn. Hen was the eldest of eight children. Her mother died when she was 16, and Hen helped with the care of her younger siblings.

Hen married Daniel Greenameyer Sr. on December 10, 1935. They lived together in Austin for 42.5 years until Dan’s death on March 3, 1979. They were blessed with seven children: sons, Daniel Jr. (Marion) Greenameyer, Austin, Minn., John (Judy) Greenameyer, Oklahoma City, Rodney (Ann) Greenameyer, Rochester; four daughters, Carol (Bryan) Green, Austin, Dianne (David) Sutter, Austin, Julaine (Barry) Rush, Austin, LuAnne (Steven) Koenig, Stewartville, Minn.

Hen spent her married years as a homemaker, and what a homemaker she was. Her home was a warm, friendly place constantly filled with her many family and friends. Hen spent many years camping and fishing at Elysian Lake and Round Lake with her family. She also had a love of cooking and baking — fried chicken, pies, cookies and lefse were her specialties. Up until the late-70s, she planted and cultivated a huge garden which always flourished and from which she harvested and canned all of the family vegetables for the year.

Hen was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and for many, many years was very involved with all the various ladies aide pursuits. Particularly, she worked every year on the Scandinavian Day event and was one of the principal persons who rolled and baked lefse.

In addition to her children, she is survived by 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Archie Hanson; sister, Shirley Saaranen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Greenameyer Sr.; parents, Archie Sr. and Hattie Hanson; brothers, John and Harry; infant sister, Cherry; sisters, Mildred Saaranen and Katie Burgess; son-in-law, David Sutter; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, 20 FEB 2012 ]

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Eldon Francis Johnson “Papa,” 81, of Raleigh, N.C., died Friday, February 17, 2012, at home.

Eldon was born September 15, 1930, in Austin, Minn. Eldon was a Hormel retiree. Eldon was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a proud Navy veteran.

Eldon was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dona Arnold Johnson, his parents, Erwin and Dorris Johnson of Austin; brother, Neal Johnson.

He is survived by sons; Danny Johnson of Rolesville, N.C., and Jeff Johnson of Raleigh; daughter, Barbara J. Smith and husband, Earl R. Smith of Raleigh; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Madge Erickson and sister, Darlene Helland.

A Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, N.C., 27609. The family will receive friends 12 to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Inurnment following at Raleigh Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla., 32256 in memory of Eldon. www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynnemillbrook.com.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD, Feb. 21, 2012

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Mary Ann Feeley of Rochester died peacefully and happily surrounded by family and friends at Seasons Hospice on Feb. 18, 2012. A native of Austin, Minnesota, Mary is survived by her brother Joseph Feeley of Austin; she was the daughter of deceased Marie and Charles Feeley, and sister of deceased Lawrence.

A former Sister of Saint Benedict (St. Joseph, Minn.), Mary gave her life to ministry in education and health care. Mary directed Campus Ministry at Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Ind., and Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. She made a transition to hospital chaplaincy through the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis. For 10 years, Mary served as a hospital chaplain at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where she provided ministry to those with cancer, including those who suffered from the disease she shared, multiple myeloma.

Throughout her life, Mary has been well known for her compassion, sense of humor, writing, love of cooking , cats, the Green Bay Packers, and most recently the Minnesota Twins. Personally and financially, Mary supported generously efforts to promote justice and equality, particularly the equality of women and relief for the oppressed. Among Mary’s favorite charities are The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, Paws and Claws Humane Society, and Maryknoll Lay Associates.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Mary Feeley on Tuesday, Feb. 21st, in the River Park Chapel at Maken Funeral Home. Visitation with family and friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service. Donations in the name of Mary Feeley can be made to her favorite charities. Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD, Feb. 21, 2012

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