Kathryn L. “Kay” (Kimlicka) Christiansen, 87, of Austin, Minn. died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Kay was born March 21, 1924, in Austin to William and Beatrice (Wright) Kimlicka. She grew up and lived her entire life in Austin. Kay served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. That is where she met her husband of 63 years, Niels P. Christiansen, during leave. Together they raised 10 children.

Kay worked in the restaurant business and did many years of volunteer work at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Survivors include her husband, Niels Christiansen; children, Terri Lackey, MarJean Christiansen, Lawrence Christiansen, David Christiansen; wife Linda; Michael Christiansen; Steven Christiansen; Lisa Christiansen; Gina (Beadell) Schneider, husband Al; Kathi Christiansen; Charles Christiansen, wife Susan; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Christiansen, husband Harry; Barbara Thompson, husband Ron; brother, David Kimlicka.

She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Irene Kasak; William Kimlicka; Beatrice Kimlicka.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes and Father Donald Zenk officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. wake service on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thu., March 15, 2012 ]

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Harold E. Holst, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday evening, March 11, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Harold Everett Holst was born November 4, 1918 at Lake City, Minnesota, the son of Henry C. and Mary (Merkens) Holst. He attended St John’s Lutheran Parochial school in Lake City along with his future wife, Harriet M. Clare. Harold and Harriet were married on August 28, 1940 in Lake City.

Harold was employed by the Hormel Foods Corporation from 1940 until his retirement in 1982. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II from September 1943 until December 1945 as a Fireman 1st Class on the USS Oberrender DE-344 in the South Pacific.

Harold was a life-long member of the American Legion and VFW. He loved being outdoors, gardening and flowers. During his retirement, he worked part-time at Berg Nursery in Austin. Fishing and hunting were also his passions – especially trout fishing in south eastern Minnesota. Harold remained an active member of Minnesota Trout until he was nearly 90 years old.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Edwin, Evelina, Adelia, Leroy, Alfred, Lydia, Alvin, Eleanor and a great grandson, Braden Thomas Holst.

Harold is survived by his wife Harriet Holst, Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Alice Holst, Austin; grandchildren, James (Cheryl) Holst, Minneapolis, Minn., Dr. John (Heather) Holst, Baltimore, Md., Rebecca (Ken) Eide, Watertown, S.D.; great-grandson Dylan Eide; great-granddaughter Clementine Haney; step-grandchildren, Penny Haney (Jess Rosenfeld), Minneapolis, and Mike (Lisa) Haney, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor David Fleischmann officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Lunch will be served at the church immediately after the service. There will be no cemetery interment at this time because Harold had previously arranged that his body be donated to the Mayo hospital medical program.

Austin Daily Herald website,
March 13, 2012

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Hazel Edna (Bates) Chase, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Stewartville Care Center.

Hazel Edna (Bates) Chase was born Feb. 11, 1921 in Stacy, Minn to William and Harriet (Simmons) Bates. On July 15, 1939 she was united in marriage to Paul P. Chase. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1994. Hazel was a homemaker. She was a member of the Austin Art Association, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles Club. Her interests and talents included being a local artist, poet, quilter, and making artificial flowers for weddings. Hazel played the violin, piano, organ, and she was a CCD teacher.

Survivors include five children, Julia Everson, Austin, Paul (Judith) Chase, Aurora, Ohio, Mary Jo Heimermann, Davenport, Fla., John “Jack” Chase, Wausau, Wis., Jane (Mike) Hedin, Rochester, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ella May Briggs, Austin; brother, Wayne (Lois) Bates, Austin; sister-in-law, Joyce Bates, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanne Haskin; son, Daniel Wayne Chase; sons-in-law, Wayne Heimermann and Ron Everson; granddaughters, Holly Jo Heimermann and Lynne Deneen Berg; three brothers and two sisters.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The honorary casket bearers will be Paul S. Chase, Jeff Heimermann, Jason Heimermann, Josh Hofseth and Dean Haskin. The casket bearers will be Jodi Bates, Glenn Wiesjham, Kenny Everson, Leon Everson, Randy Bates and Buford Chase.

Austin Daily Herald website,
March 13, 2012

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Funeral notice: Hazel Edna (Bates) Chase, 91

Hazel Edna (Bates) Chase, 91, of Austin, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Stewartville Care Center.

Service: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Friday, March 16, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 6:30 pm wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Arrangements are with Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, March 14, 2012

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Roberta Ann Tischer, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Our House Memory Care in Austin.

Roberta Frettham was born August 6, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa to Virgil and Frances (Stehn) Frettham. She was united in marriage to Dale Tischer on November 14, 1950 at First United Methodist Church in Austin. The couple had two sons, William and John. Roberta worked for Dr. Patterson and for Dr. R.A. Anderson, and then later in the Medical Records and Communications Department at Austin Medical Clinic. A member of First United Methodist Church, she loved reading, sewing, and helping people, especially lending a hand in the neighborhood. Her grandkids were a special source of enjoyment for Roberta.

Survivors include her husband Dale of Austin; sons William (Linda) Tischer of Shoreview, Minnesota and John (Kim) Tischer of Waseca, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Paul and Carl; one sister, Louise (Wilfried) Shushelnycky, of White Bear Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Frances Frettham and a brother, Virgil.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Austin, with the Rev. Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be held at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday March 16, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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

Austin Daily Herald website,
March 13, 2012

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Jeanne A. Meineke, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died at home on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Jeanne was born April 22, 1926 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Louis and Helen (Basquill) Thompson. She grew up in Atlanta where she graduated from high school. On July 27, 1946, she married Merton Meineke in Atlanta. Mert and Jeanne moved to Austin in 1946, where they settled down and raised 11 children. Jeanne was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

She pursued many interests in her lifetime including sewing, playing the piano, writing (poetry, letters and journals), reading (science, archeology and history), drawing, playing cards, and cooking.

Survivors include her husband, Merton Meineke, Austin; daughter, SuAnne (Harold) Schloo, Bloomington, Minn.; son, Calvin Meineke, Oak Park, Illinois; daughter, Teri Saxon, Muncie, Ind.; son, Tom (Vicki) Meineke, Greenville, N.C.; daughter, Katie (Joe) Myers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter, Dottie (Daryl) Johnson, Rochester, Minn.; daughter, Molly Buland, San Jose, Calif.; daughter, Sara (Doug) Weckwerth, Austin; son, Joe (Sue) Meineke, Austin; daughter, Jane Meineke, Kasson, Minnesota; 37 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Norman) Wolin, Las Vegas, Nevada; brother, Barry (Carol) Thompson, New York, N.Y.; nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Tony Meineke.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorials are preferred to the Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to www.mayerfh.com.

[Austin Daily Herald,
March 12, 2012 ]

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Del Anderson, 73, of Stewartville, Minnesota, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Delford Dean Anderson was born March 8, 1939 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Darrell and Elnora (Rud) Anderson. He graduated from Lyle High School and from Austin Junior College. Del enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge from the Army, he worked for Jostens before going to work at IBM where he worked until his retirement. Del was married to Bonnie L. Gordon on February 6, 1965 at Marshall Lutheran Church near Adams, Minnesota.

Del was a member of Marshall Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He enjoyed fishing and loved to go for “a drive”. He liked to join family and friends at an area diner for breakfast. Del spent a number of holidays doing volunteer work with the homeless in the Minneapolis area. He was a “big hearted people lover” and a great husband and father.

Del was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Darlene and his wife Bonnie in 2005.

He is survived by sons: Mark of Rochester, Eric of Eau Claire, Wis.; grandchildren: Eric, Jr. , Brandon, Kaitlynn and Samantha; brothers and sister: Jerry Anderson, Savage, Minn., Judy Mathison, Madison, Wis., Darvin, “Tiny” Anderson, Rochester, Marley Anderson, Austin; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at Marshall Lutheran Church, rural Adams, with the Rev Marggi Pleiss-Sippola officiating. Interment will be in the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Austin Daily Herald website,
March 13, 2012

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Mir Masood, 39, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, March 8th, 2012, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was laid to rest on Saturday, March 10th in the Albaquee Cemetery in Roseville, Minnesota.

Mir was born in Hyderabad, India on August 1, 1972. He was an LPN at the Golden Living Center.

Mir will be greatly missed by his wife Yesenia; children, Samir, Salma, Salman; parents Mir and Zakia Mahmood; sisters Arji Mullen, Nadira Anjom, and Sulaima Mahmood; and brother-in-law Pat Mullen.

The memorial service for Mir will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Free Methodist Church in Austin, Minnesota. After the service there will be an opportunity to visit with the family and have refreshments in the Fellowship Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Austin Daily Herald, March 14, 2012

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Emily Cafourek, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her home. Emily Blecha was born September 16, 1921, in Freeborn County, Minnesota, to Joseph and Mary (Tuchek) Blecha.

Emily graduated from Public Schools of Freeborn County and worked on the family farm until she married Rudy Cafourek and continued farming, then they moved to Austin in 1951. She worked at Ma and Pa’s Produce in Austin and was a cook at the Main Event. A member of the Eagles Auxiliary, Emily loved dancing, cooking, gardening and growing flowers.

Survivors include one son, Gene Cafourek of Stewartville, Minnesota; three daughters, Donna Berry of Austin, Lois (Stan) Wiegers of Plymouth, Minnesota,, Sherry (Allan) Lunt of Austin; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Violet Kycek of Albert Lea; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary; son, Allan; two brothers and three sisters.

A Memorial service will held at noon Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakland Midway Lutheran Cemetery.

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

Austin Daily Herald, March 14, 2012

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Tonetta Olive Coddington, 97, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Toni was born August 31, 1914, in Newry Township, Minnesota, to Tilford and Lena Johnson. She attended country school in Newry Township and then attended Austin High School. On August 8, 1943, Toni married her life partner, Chester D. Coddington. After their union, the couple opened Coddington Cleaners on Austin’s East Side. Chet and Toni then made the decision to sell the dry cleaning business. Chet worked at Hormel and Toni was a mother and a homemaker. They were lifetime members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Toni enjoyed the company of her many friends, family and especially her grandchildren, Steven Jr., Jackie, Carly and Amy. Most recently she was blessed with great-grandchildren, Sadie and Jude.

Survivors include her son, Steve (Teresa) Coddington, Austin; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; countless friends and loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Chester; sisters, Alice, Harriet and Nell; brothers, Lyle and Thomas.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

The honorary casket bearers will be Dale Johnson, Harris Brown, Harold Hightshoe, Kenneth Dalager, Carmen Halstenson, LuVern Hanson and Russell Dugan. The casket bearers will be Steven Coddington Jr., Mike Bibus, Doug Brown, Gordon Sconberg, Don Burgess Jr. and Sam Greeley.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, March 16, 2012 ]

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Elaine J. Webber-Fjerstad, 85, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Elaine was born on August 19, 1926, in Austin to Arnold and Alice (Christensen) Skogebo. She graduated from Austin High School in 1944. Elaine was united in marriage to Richard E. Webber Sr. on August 26, 1945. Richard died in 1988. In April of 1998, Elaine was married to Harvey Fjerstad at the Northwest Church of Christ in Austin. Elaine was an Amway distributor until her failing health led to her retirement. Elaine was a member of the Church of Christ in Austin.

Elaine is survived by her children, Trudie (Alfredo) Cruz, Sioux Falls, So. Dakota, Douglas (Sandy) Webber, Plymouth, Minnesota, Beverly Webber, Austin, LuAnn (Scott) Schmidt, New London, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Jolene Webber, Ankeny, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Melissa Luby, Christopher Schmidt, Amanda Frazer, Adam Schmidt, Tuppence Chhin, Bo Schmidt, Jeffery Webber; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brothers, Marvin (Joan) Skogebo, Lompoc, California, Allen (Marti) Skogebo, Crownsville, Maryland, Arnie (Jean) Skogebo, Rochester, Minnesota; sisters, Judy Kollar, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Cathie (Rusty) Tanner, Houston, Texas; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Richard Webber, Sr. and Harvey Fjerstad, son Richard Webber Jr., grandson Zackerias Cruz and brother LuVerne Skogebo.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 17 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with Pastor David DeFor officiating. Interment will be at Cedar City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Mortuary for one hour before the service.

Casket bearers will be her seven grandchildren.

Memorials may be designated to the Church of Christ 103 2nd Street SW, Austin.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
March 16, 2012 ]

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Funeral services for Laurene Hansen were held on Monday, May 14, 1984, at LeRoy Lutheran Church, LeRoy, Minnesota; the Rev. D. Hanson officiated, with burial in the LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery.

Laurene Tonette Hansen was born on September 17, 1900, at St. Ansgar, Iowa, the daughter of Saver and Gunda Nelsen. She was confirmed in the St. Ansgar Lutheran Church and grew up in that community.

She was united in marriage to Harris P. Hansen in Austin, Minnesota, on January 16, 1918. She spent her entire life on the farm in Mitchell County, Iowa, the last 44 years on the farm north of McIntire and was a member of LeRoy Lutheran Church.

Laurene suffered a stoke on May 1, 1984, and spent her last days at the Adams Health Care Center, passing away on May 11, 1984.

Survivors include her four children: Harlan of Woodbine, Iowa, Hila (Mrs. Carroll Byrd) of LeRoy, Lester, of St. Charles, Minnesota, and Galen of McIntire; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one sister, Olga (Mrs. Truman Ask) of Osage.

Preceding her in death were her husband in 1967, her parents, one grandchild, one great-grandchild, four brothers and one sister.

[ Mitchell County Press,
May 16, 1984 ]

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Name: LAURENE HANSEN
Birth: 17 Sep 1900
Death: May 1984
Age: 83
Last Residence: Riceville, Howard, IA 50466
SSN: Iowa 481-46-7614

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Carol J. Dotzenrod, 80, of Austin, Minn. died Friday, March 16, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Carol was born Sept. 14, 1931, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of W. J. (Jack) and Gratia (Brown) Fullen. Carol graduated from Austin High School in 1949 and attended the Austin Junior College. She was married to Darrell E. Dotzenrod on December 23, 1950, at Austin, Minnesota. With Darrell’s job, the Dotzenrods moved several times over the years, residing in Calmar, Iowa, Chatfield, Minn and the Gibbon and New Ulm, Minnesota area before returning to Austin. Carol worked in retail sales in the various towns they lived in as well as several stores in the Austin area.

Carol was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was active in circle and the Questers. She was an animal lover, especially cats and horses. Carol was a member of the American Paint Horse Association where she was twice named to the associations National Amateur Honor Roll and was involved with showing horses for many years.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Joyce Saholt and brother Jack Fullen.

Carol is survived by her husband Darrell Dotzenrod, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law, Teri and James Danhoff, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Lisa and Robert Fisher, Los Gatos, Calif; grandchildren Alyson and Matt Logan, Huntley, Illinois, Adam Fisher and Matt Fisher, Los Gatos, California; great-granddaughter Reagan Grace Logan; sister Margie (Lloyd) Cox, Marietta, Georgia; sisters-in-law Carol Fullen, St. Paul, Minnesota, Marilyn Dotzenrod, Plymouth, Mass., Virginia Milton, Austin, and Eileen Lysne, Austin; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Marilee Benson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family prefers memorials to the First United Methodist Church or to the Mower County Humane Society.

Honorary bearers will be Alyson and Matt Logan. Casket Bearers will be Adam Fisher, Matt Fisher, Douglas Fullen, Mark Fullen, Jordan Lysne and Ryan Lysne.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
3/21/2012 ]

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BORN AT ADAMS, MINN.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 1984, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mrs. Mary Gerhartz. She died on Sunday evening at Faith Home where she was a resident for the past four years. Rev. J. Roth, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, will be in charge of the funeral mass. Champion Funeral Home, Osage, is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Mary Meurer was born on October 5, 1895 at Adams, Minnesota, the daughter of Anna Meyer and Peter Meurer. Mary Meurer and Math Gerhartz were united in marriage on September 1, 1920, and established their home near Meyer. They retired from farming and moved to Osage in 1956.

Survivors include four daughters: Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) Thome, Mrs. Joe (Kathleen) Freund, Mrs. Jim (Mary Helen) French, all of Osage, and Mrs. Jack (Cynthia) Dailey of Charles City; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Kiefer and Mrs. Lena King of Adams, Minnesota.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband; four sisters and two brothers.

[ Mitchell County Press
30 MAY 1984]

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Gerhartz, Mary; 1895 - 30 May 1984

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Michael Edward Tracy, 66, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born August 31, 1945, to George Edward Tracy and Lois Johnson Tracy.

He married Janet Brant on February 24, 1969. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, TREA and the American Military Society.

He is survived by his wife, Janet, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; his son, Jim Tracy, of Siloam Springs; and his two brothers, Patrick Tracy of Lake Stevens, Washington and Terry Tracy of Austin, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Wasson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald
website, March 20, 2012 ]

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Alvin B. Redwing of Austin, Minn. died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Geraldine Redwing; two sons, Bradley Redwing of Austin, and Troy and Alberta Redwing of Kennewick, Wash.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Rose Redwing, his brother Chester, and four sisters Bernice, Doris, Myrtle, and Evelyn.

Alvin was born Feb. 8, 1931, at home in Austin. He was the youngest of six children. His work ethics started at an early age, he took on a job as a paperboy to help his family. He then went to work at the Austin Theater in the projection booth. He left that job for one in the grocery store where he met Geraldine DeVriendt, the two were later married. After the birth of his second son he took a job with Austin public school district as a custodian. He retired after 34 years with the district.

Alvin was a great family man and friend. One of his biggest joys in life was watching Brad and Troy play hockey. Alvin would save up his vacation time to take the boys and their friends to games. He was always kind and gentle and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial service will be held at St Olaf’s Lutheran Church in Austin Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. Reception will follow at the VFW Post No. 1216. He will be buried at Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alvin B. Redwing Memorial Fund at Austin Employee Credit Union 711 4th Ave. NE Austin, MN 55912.

The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at “http://www.muellersfuneralhomes.com” www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald
website, 3/21/2012 ]

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Robert Christopher “Bob” King, 81, of Austin, Minn. died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Bob was born in Lodi Township to John and Genevieve King on June 23, 1930, in their home. Bob worked odd jobs to help the family until he started for the railroad company, where he worked until he was called to serve in the Army. In 1952, he was deployed for almost two years, to Germany as a driver for the anti aircraft division. After serving in the Army he returned to work at the railroad until he went to work for Payless Cashway Lumber. He worked there for 28 years until they became UBC, where he worked for eight more years until his retirement. Bob was united in marriage Lou Hanson on May 24, 1985, at the Crane Community Chapel.

He enjoyed life to the fullest until God asked Bob to join him so he could look down to all the people who loved him. Bob enjoyed playing pool, fishing, watching the Price is Right, Deal or No Deal, and playing Solitaire on the computer. He couldn’t wait for the Twins and Vikings games.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents John and Genevieve King, 5-week-old son Nicholas John, brother Larry King, sister Mary Jane, and brother Bill King.

Bob is survived by his wife LaNora (Lou); daughter Tanisha; three sons from a prior marriage, Keith, Kyle, Kelden; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Loise Kiefer, Florida, Betty (Leonard) Duryee, Leland, Iowa; Dorothy (Glen) Frazier, LeRoy, Minn., Ann Olson, Las Vegas, Nev.; Brother Jim (Norma) King, Rochester, Minn.; sister-in-law Ilene King, Austin; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by Olaf B. Damm Post No. 1216, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Austin Post No. 91, American Legion. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and for one hour before the service on Thursday.

Memorials and flowers are preferred to the family.

Please help Bob into Gods’ hands.

[ Austin Daily Herald
website, 3/21/2012 ]

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On the morning of Sunday, March 18, 2012, Peter Joseph Dieser Sr., 91, left this earth to join family and friends. He passed away at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, Minn. surrounded by his loved ones.

Peter was born May 7, 1920, in Topeka, Kan., to John Dieser and Barbara Kippes, migrant workers who moved around southern Minnesota before settling in Austin. Peter served in WWII and then returned to Austin and worked with the Hormel Company for 46 years, claiming “he never worked a day in his life,” fitting in card games with his numerous friends during lunch. On May 5, 1956, Peter was united in marriage to Clarice Schradle. He loved to fish, hunt, and exercise. When asked, his key to longevity was to ‘keep moving.’ He was always in the middle of a project. He also loved growing tomatoes and hot peppers on the shoreline of his home in Park Rapids. Many cherished his smile and quick wit.

He is survived by his two children, Peter (Wendy) Dieser Jr. of Mound, Mary (Steve) Pooch of Marine; five grandchildren, Jill Dieser, Peter Dieser III, Megann Dieser, Andrew Pooch and Abby Pooch; two brothers, Joseph (Margaret) Dieser and Adam (Shirle) Dieser both of Austin, Minn.; and one sister, Madeleine Filer of Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice; brothers John, Henry, George, and Albert; sisters Kate, Anne, Betty, Barb, and Mary.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. with Father Tom Friedl officiating. Interment will be made in the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Cemetery in Park Rapids. Military Honors will be conducted by the Star of the North Marine Corps League. The casket bearers will be Peter’s grandchildren: Peter Dieser III, Jill Dieser, Megann Dieser, Andrew Pooch, Abby Pooch and nephew, Jim Butler. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids with a rosary service held at 7:30 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church. Following the service, a luncheon will be provided for all. To leave online condolences or to view the video tribute, please visit www.jonespearson.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald
website, 3/21/2012 ]

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Mitchell L. Buxton, 62, of Austin, Minn., died March 19, 2012, at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Mitchell was born on Feb. 2, 1950, in Austin to David and Catherine (Swatosh) Buxton. He graduated from Austin High School. Mitchell married Martha Keefe on Feb. 7, 1981, at the home of David and Catherine.

Mitchell has been entertaining people in the outdoor amusement business for over 40 years. A true showman, he was known throughout the United States as the “Concessionaire Extraordinaire.” Mitchell was always able to bring out smiles in people and had many good stories to tell. He was a great father, husband, son, brother and friend.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Byron.

Mitchell is survived by his wife Martha Buxton, Austin; son Paul Geannakouri; daughter Katy Buxton; parents David and Catherine Buxton; brother Tom Kevin Buxton; sisters Pam Buxton, Debbie (Sorg) Buxton, Jodie Buxton, Kathyleen (Frey) Buxton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Visitation will be for one hour before the service on Friday. A big “come together” will follow the service at Lansing Corners.

The family requests that people wear casual and colorful attire to the funeral.

[ Austin Daily Herald
website, 3/21/2012 ]

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Rolland Earl Hardy, 83 of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, March 18, 2012, at the Owatonna Care Center in Owatonna. He was born November 5, 1928, in Austin to Charles and Mildred (Davis) Hardy. He attended Austin High School, graduating in 1947. On August 20, 1949, Rolland was united in marriage to Ruth Ellickson at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota. Ruth passed away in December 2011.

Rolland worked for the Hormel Company for over 40 years as a time keeper. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, water skiing, and traveling with his family. Spending time with his family was very important to Rolland, especially time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He lovingly cared for his wife Ruth for over 20 years after she suffered a stroke.

Survivors include his children Diane (Duane) Delaney of Austin, Richard (Margaret) Hardy of Santa Barbara, Calif., David (Jean) Hardy of Dodge Center, Minnesota, Thomas (Kathy) Hardy of Austin; 11 grandchildren, Angela, Brett, Scott, Laura, Matthew, Sarah, Michael, Kevin, Michelle, Dylan, Megan; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers Bill (Darlene) Hardy and Bob (Darlene) Hardy, both of Austin, Chuck (Pat) Hardy of Bloomington, Minnesota; sisters Joyce (Gene) Orth of Albert Lea, Barb Hardy of Holland, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, his parents Charles and Mildred and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Randy Hardy officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald
website, 3/21/2012 ]

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Elda M. Thurston, 97, formerly of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at her home in Rossmoor, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, N.J.

Elda Justesen was born December 6, 1914, in Austin, Minn. to August and Clara Justesen. After growing up in Blooming Prairie, she lived in Faribault, Minn. then Culver City, Calif. and Paradise, Calif. before moving to Rossmoor, Monroe Township in 2000. She was involved in direct sales for more than 50 years, most recently with Artex Hobby Products in Lima, Ohio, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Rossmoor Community Church and was active with the Rossmoor Singles Club, enjoying extensive travel to Alaska, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, as well as throughout the U.S. Mrs. Thurston was a former member of the Presbyterian Church of Culver City, Calif.

Survivors include two sons, Doyle (Patrice) Knight of Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. and Duane (Lisa) Knight of Tallahassee, Fla.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stewart Knight, in 1989 and her second husband Thomas Thurston in 1999.

A graveside service will be held at noon on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Blooming Prairie Cemetery,

Blooming Prairie, with Reverend Neil Lindorff officiating. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald,
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 ]

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Viola Evelyn Walterman, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord on March 26, 2012.

Viola was born on January 29, 1914, to Roy and Mae (Carle) Wood at their farm home near London, Minnesota. When Vi was four years of age, she moved with her parents to Mora, Minn. Returning to Austin in 1928, she graduated from Austin High School and Normal Training. She taught school in Oakland, Minn. until her marriage to George Waterman on June 28, 1934. When her daughters were grown, she returned to teaching at Rural School District No. 93 near Waltham. When the school closed, she began working at Younkers where she worked for over 20 years before retiring in 1979.

Vi was a charter member of Crane Chapel since 1940. Over the years, she served as Sunday School Superintendent, taught Sunday school for more than 50 years, was President of the Women’s Missionary Society for several years. Also, for many years, Vi was active in the Comforcare Auxiliary serving on the Family Council and the Official Board. She was a Friendship Bible Coffee Guide through Christian Women’s Club. Whether it was for family or friends, she was a good listener and faithful prayer warrior to lift their needs to the Lord.

Vi had a ministry of taking food to people when there was sickness or death in a family. When her children were young, they remember Vi giving food to their friends who were underprivileged or to bums who would come to her back door from the railroad tracks. No one was ever turned away.

Vi is survived by her three daughters, Viola Mae Moyer of Albert Lea, Minn., Joann (Wayne) Brimner of Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Beverly (Larry) Lau of Forestburg, Texas; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Viola is preceded in death by her husband George; parents Roy and Mae Wood; son-in-law Dalis; grandson Bradley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Merlyn Franck, Lucille and Ted Kilgore, Ruth Klouse; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Vivian Wood, Willard and Louise Wood, Richard and Violet Wood.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30 at Crane Community Chapel with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour before the service.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 ]

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London, Minnesota - Harlan Rohne, age 69, of London, Minnesota, left this life on Thursday March 29, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born to Arthur and Alice (Peterson) Rohne on July 15, 1942, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minnesota. Harlan was confirmed at Six Mile Grove Church in rural Lyle, and graduated from Lyle High School in 1960. Harlan was married to Charlotte A. Wogstad on July 24, 1961, until her passing. On June 5, 1993, he married Jan Howe.

Harlan was an avid and proficient carpenter and an accomplished builder of structures and cabinetry. Many pieces of furniture in his house were hand-crafted by him. He was also employed by the Oliver Tractor Co. in Charles City. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, camping, horseshoes and most of all his family, who always came first.

Harlan was the former fire chief of the London Fire Department. He was an accomplished athlete in his youth, achieving the honor of being one of the top 12 hitters on the baseball team of the Lyle, Minn., schools from 1939 until 1995. He also played fast pitch softball in the church league and was a serious snowmobiler, belonging to the snowmobile club Lords of London. He spent many seasons at the Wise Stop campground with his loving wife Jan.

A very non-judgmental person, Harlan made everyone feel welcome at his home, generally inviting them for a cup of coffee, soft drink or a frosty cold Schmitz's beer. When you would arrive, Harlan would say, "Well, you want one?" His beloved and devoted dogs Buddy and Suzie were at his side constantly at home, camping or recreating in any way.

Survivors include his wife, Jan, of London; his children, Roger (Natalie) Wogstad of Lyle, Rodney (Heidi) Wogstad of Austin, Robin (Bob) Mittag of Lyle; step-children Kelly (Randy) Ehlke of St. Ansgar, Patrick Howe of Dallas, Texas, Harold (Andrea) Howe of Redfield, Kenneth (Robin) Howe of St. Ansgar; many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his mother, Alice Rohne, of Lyle; and brothers, Robert (Mary Lou) Rohne and Eugene Rohne of Lyle, Terry (Nancy) Rohne of Austin. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur, and his first wife, Charlotte.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 2, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Casket bearers are David Johnson, Ron Lee, Bob Kaput, Trent Murphy, Gene Kline and David Kline. Honorary casket bearers will be the grandchildren.

Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle Township.

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

"You have each been given a bag of tools, a formless rock and a book of rules, and each must make, ere life has flown, a stumbling block or a stepping stone."

Worlein Funeral Home, 1801 Fourth St. N.W., Austin, MN 55912.

[ Globe Gazette website -
March 31, 2012 ]

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Harlan Rohne, age 69 of London, left this life on Thursday March 29, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born to Arthur and Alice (Peterson) Rohne on July 15, 1942, at St. Olaf Hospital in Austin. Harlan was confirmed at Six Mile Grove Church in rural Lyle, and graduated from Lyle High School in 1960. He was married to Charlotte A. Wogstad on July 24, 1961, until her passing. On June 5, 1993, he married Jan Howe.

Harlan was an avid and proficient carpenter and an accomplished builder of structures and cabinetry. Many pieces of furniture in his house were hand crafted by him. He was also employed by the Oliver Tractor Company in Charles City, Iowa. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, camping, horseshoes, and most of all his family, who always came first. Harlan was the former fire chief of the London, Minn. fire department.

He was an accomplished athlete in his youth, achieving the honor of being one of the top 12 hitters on the baseball team of the Lyle schools from 1939 until 1995. He also played fast pitch softball in the church league and was a serious snowmobiler, belonging to the snowmobile club, Lords of London.

He spent many seasons at the Wise Stop campground with his loving wife Jan. A very non-judgmental person, Harlan made everyone feel welcome at his home, generally inviting them for a cup of coffee, soft drink, or a frosty cold Schmitz’s beer. When you would arrive, Harlan would say, “Well, you want one?” His beloved and devoted dogs Buddy and Suzie were at his side constantly at home, camping or recreating in any way.

Survivors include his wife Jan, London, Minn.; his children: Roger (Natalie) Wogstad, Lyle, Rodney (Heidi) Wogstad, Austin, Robin (Bob) Mittag of Lyle; step-children Kelly (Randy) Ehlke of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Patrick Howe of Dallas, Texas, Harold (Andrea) Howe, Redfield, Iowa, Kenneth (Robin) Howe, St. Ansgar, Iowa; many grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his mother: Alice Rohne, Lyle; brothers: Robert (Mary Lou) Rohne and Eugene Rohne, Lyle, Terry (Nancy) Rohne, Austin.

He was preceded in death by his father Arthur and his first wife Charlotte.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday April 3, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 2, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church. Casket bearers are David Johnson, Ron Lee, Bob Kaput, Trent Murphy, Gene Kline, and David Kline. Honorary casket bearers will be the grandchildren. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle Township. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Sat., March 31, 2012 ]

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Ella Bertha Naatz, 100, of Brownsdale, Minn. died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Minn.

She was born September 17, 1911, to John and Louisa (Henning) Rubin in Dexter Township, Mower County, Minnesota, where she grew up and attended country school. She married August F. Naatz on August 15, 1930, in Austin, Minnesota. An active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Ella belonged to Ladies Aid and Circle and also taught Sunday School. She loved spending time with her family, as well as gardening, flowers, crafts and crocheting. August passed away in 1993. Ella lived most of her life in Brownsdale, but for the past six years, she was a resident of Adams Health Care Center.

Survivors include her daughter, Darlene (Lowell) Bjoraker of Winona, Minnesota; son, Thomas (Monica) Naatz of Huntsville, Alabama; five grandchildren, Daniel Bjoraker, Michael Bjoraker, Kay Wiegert, Victoria Naatz and Eric Naatz; six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Louisa Rubin; her husband, August Naatz; six brothers, Oscar, John, Peter, Carl, George and Ernest Rubin; and a great-grandson, Chad.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with the Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Dexter Cemetery.

The family prefers memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Adams Health Care Center or donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald - Friday,
March 30, 2012 ]

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Richard W. Johnson, 78, of Austin, Minn., died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Mayo Health System-Austin.

Richard was born on November 5, 1933, in Austin to Wilburn and Florence (Krachmer) Johnson. He graduated from Austin High School in 1951 and married Connie Reisinger on Aug. 22, 1953, in Austin.

Dick was a member of Faith Evangelical Free Church and of the Elks Club.

He worked in the utility construction business as the owner and operator of R.W. Johnson Company until his retirement. Dick enjoyed fishing, playing cards and telling stories.

Dick is survived by his wife, Connie; sons Brad (Mary) Johnson, Austin, Mark (Debbie) Johnson, Austin, Mike (Nancy) Johnson, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; daughter Shelly (Jim) Kroc, Austin; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Darlene (Robert) Erickson, Austin, Susan (Norm) Arpiainen, Astoria, Ore.; brother Nathan (Charlotte) Johnson, Watertown, Minn.; sisters-in-law Pat Reisinger, Carol Johnson, Helen Johnson Schwieger; many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wilburn and Florence, brothers David and Raymond, granddaughter Jenny, brother-in-law David, father and mother-in-law.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at Faith Evangelical Free Church on Friday, March 30, with Pastor Mike Sager and Pastor Mike Johnson officiating. Visitation will be at Faith Evangelical Free Church on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald -- Thursday,
March 29, 2012 ]

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Marian Josephine Stahl, 92, of Austin, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, surrounded by her family.

Marian was born December 28, 1919, to David Q. and Bertha (Dahlquist) Stephens in Austin. She worked at Hormel for years. Marian married Kenneth Halliday on Sept. 12, 1942, and they later divorced. She then married Herman Stahl Sr. on Sept. 11, 1944. They farmed in the Sargeant area for 27 years. They sold the farm and moved to Austin in 1975.

Marian joined the Eagles Auxiliary and became very active. She helped with several clean-ups from different floods in Austin with the Eagles. Marian was "Mrs. Eagle of the Year" and with her husband, Herman, was "Mr. and Mrs. Eagle of the Year."

Marian belonged to Christ Episcopal Church of Austin. She helped with the making of sauerkraut and the suppers, baked pies and cakes when needed. She enjoyed knitting, word search, reading, cards, bingo and visiting with family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her special friends from Field Crest Care Center.

Survivors include three sons, two daughters, one step-son and one step-daughter: Kenneth (Beverly) Halliday, Austin, Kathie (Gerald) Yennie, Rochester, Herman Stahl Jr., Byron, Mary Hirsch, Wabasha, Donald Stahl, Rochester, Norman (Leona) Stahl, Mineral, Va., and Bessie (Charles) VandeLinde, Manassas, Va.; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren; three step great-great-grandchildren; sister, Florance Carroll, California; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman Stahl Sr.; two brothers, Lewain "Steve" Stephens and William "Bill" Stephens; two sisters, Marguerite Earle and Ruth Wheeler; daughter-in-law, Amanda Stahl; and son-in-law, Jack Hirsch.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Christ Episcopal Church, 301 3rd Ave. N.W., in Austin, with Rev. Catherine Lemons officiating. There will be a 5 p.m. Eagles Ritual on Tuesday, March 27, at Mayer Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

The honorary casket bearers will be Marian's granddaughters, Jackie Beltz, Renae Thevenot, Cindy Halliday, Staci Halliday and Lyndsay Fritchell.

The casket bearers will be Marian's grandsons, Jeff Halliday, Greg Halliday, Mike Petit, Gary Stahl, Andy Stahl and Tony Kunz.

The family wishes to express our thanks to everyone at Field Crest Care Center for their thoughts, prayers, comfort and help during Marian's stay at the nursing home. There are not enough words to express our thoughts to you. Thank you.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

[ Rochester Post-Bulletin --
March 26, 2012 ]

[ Photo from Austin Daily Herald
website, Monday, March 26, 2012 ]

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#1:

Pending notice: Allen L. Gunderson, 76

The Rev. Allen L. Gunderson, 76, of Adams, Minn., died at his home on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Arrangements are pending with the Adams Funeral Home

[ Austin Daily Herald,
March 23, 2012 ]

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Funeral notice: Rev. Allen L. Gunderson, 76

Rev. Allen L. Gunderson, 76, of Adams, Minn. died Thursday, March 22, 2012, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams on Tuesday, March 27 with the Reverend Marggi Pleiss-Sippola officiating.

Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday.

Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
March 26, 2012 ]

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Rev. Allen Lee Gunderson, 76, of Adams, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Allen was born in Albert Lea on July 7, 1935, the son of Truman and Gladys (Rasmussen) Gunderson.

Upon graduating from Albert Lea High School, Allen farmed with Truman for five years. He married Arvis Lukens on July 7, 1953, in Garner, Iowa. In 1957, the farm was sold, and Allen attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He graduated with honors, in 1961.

From 1961-1965, Allen attended Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul. He worked at KSTP TV in the evenings while attending classes during the day. He graduated from seminary in May of 1965, and was ordained into the Lutheran ministry on June 20, 1965 at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. He later went on to preach at North LaMoure and Spring Creek parishes in Hastings, North Dakota. In 1967, he and Arvis moved to LaMoure, ND, where he served at Zoar and St. Ansgar Lutheran Churches. In 1977, Allen began his ministry at Little Cedar and Marshall Lutheran churches in Adams. He served these parishes for 23 years until his retirement on January 1, 2000.

Allen loved camping with Arvis and their many friends. He looked forward to spending each winter in Mesa, Arizona. He was a wonderful photographer, focusing on everything in nature. He loved hunting, watching sports and especially spending time on the family farm south of Albert Lea. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family. Allen was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Allen is survived by his wife, Arvis, and their six children: Lee (Julie) Gunderson, and family, Algona, Iowa, Vicki (John) Kiefer and family, Adams, Tim (Tristine) Gunderson and family, Owatonna, Janey Gunderson Murphy and family, Houston, Texas, Pamela (Steve) Bamrick and family, Adams, Kristopher Gunderson, Adams; brothers and sisters: Irving (Kyoko) Gunderson, Olympia, Wash., Wayne (Shirley) Gunderson, Albert Lea, Julie Wrolson, Albert Lea, Paul (Joanne) Gunderson, Elk River, Sandy and Craig Stevens, Albert Lea.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, with the Rev. Marggi Pleis-Sippola officiating. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Tuesday.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
Sunday, March 25, 2012 ]
Photo of Allen is also from the Herald.

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Fred Peterson, 96, died early Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Good Samaritan in Albert Lea.

Fredrick Israel Peterson was born on November 30, 1915. He was the youngest of seven children, born to Sophus and Mary Peterson in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He attended Albert Lea schools. As a young man, he worked at several jobs in Albert Lea, including farming his father’s farm.

In 1947, he married Helen A. Feldt at Rock Creek Lutheran Church, near St. Ansgar, Iowa. They resided in Bancroft Township, where Fred continued to farm and they started their family of four daughters, Linda, Jean, Marlys and Cheryl.

The family moved to Brownsdale, Minnesota, in 1957, where Fred farmed and worked at the Brownsdale Meat Service. In 1965, Fred purchased Hayfield Lockers and moved his family to Hayfield. Fred was active on the city council, the church council at Trinity Lutheran in Hayfield and many other community affairs.

After the passing of his wife, Helen, in 1974, he married Elizabeth Pfiefer in 1977. Elizabeth passed away in 1989 and Fred moved back to Albert Lea. He married Elsie Johnson, who passed away after 13 years of marriage. Fred spent the last nine years at the Senior Tower, making many friends, including a special friend, Lois Baker. Feb. 1, 2012, Fred moved to Good Samaritan and spent his last days there with the wonderful staff at Station 4.

Fred enjoyed laughter and life, family and friends. He loved music, dancing, playing 500, listening to the Minnesota Twins on the radio, and bowling. He bowled on the senior league until January 2012, at the age of 96. Fred was a member of the Eagles and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Fred touched many lives with his great sense of humor, was always ready with a joke, song or wise crack.

He is survived by his daughters: Linda Parsells (Austin, Texas), Jean Herron (Denver, Colo.), Marlys (Wendell) Kuehn (Rochester, Minn.), and Cheryl (Dave) Lavalier-Nelson (Albert Lea, Minn.); grandchildren: Shannon Parsells, Dan Herron, Paul Clemens, Crystal Kuehn, Angela Lavalier, Rachelle Lavalier, and Derek Lavalier; great-granddaughter, Madeline Lavalier. His sisters-in law are Irene Thompson and Agnes Severson, Joan Feldt and Delores Feldt. His step children are John (Mary) Pfiefer, (Duane) Lois Klocke, Mary Jane (Larry) Hansen, Larry (Pat) Pfiefer, Delores Snyder, Carol DeSmet, Regis (Bob) Olson, Marlene (Roger) Olson, Charlotte Haukoos, Julie (Mark) Hultgren. He had many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sophus and Mary Peterson; wives, Helen, Elizabeth and Elsie; brothers, Clifford and Herbert Peterson; sisters, Alvina Nelson, Rose Knutson, Maybelle Johnson and LillyAnn Henderson.

The funeral will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24. The Rev. Curtis Zieske will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Hayfield. Visitation will be Friday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea, Minn. from 5 to 8 p.m.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., March 22, 2012 ]

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William T. Morton, 77

William (Bill) T. Morton, 77, died at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011.

William T. Morton was born March 23, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to the late Paul and Burnett Morton. He was a great student, attending the local schools and graduating from Greenway High School in 1952. He went on to college, receiving an Associate in Arts degree from Itasca Junior College and then graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

In 1968, Bill moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he worked for the Hormel Institute until he retired in 1991. Bill loved the outdoors, enjoying camping, hunting and fishing. He was an animal lover and over the years always had a pet including many dogs and cats. He loved reading and was always expanding his already vast knowledge. He loved to create and build things, not only in his work, but for things that interested him personally. During his life he built his own canoe, snowshoes and telescopes.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Myrna (Ken) Raisanen of Superior, Wis., Wylma (Dale) Minkkinen of Cloquet, Minnesota, Velma Morton of Duluth, Minnesota and Paula Morton of Duluth, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Tom Morton of San Diego, Calif.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Norma Bruyere Morton, and Gloria Beeman Morton.

A memorial service for William Morton will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Williams-Lobemeier Funeral Home with a luncheon to follow.

We would like to thank all of the staff of the Angels Care Center for their help and support of our family during this difficult time.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thur.,
March 22, 2012 ]

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NORTHWOOD, IOWA -- Alma Bertha Olson, 91, of Northwood, died Monday (April 20, 1998) at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church, in Northwood, with the Rev. Mark F. Bents officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 99-11th St. S., Northwood, and one hour prior to service time on Thursday at the church.

The family of Alma Bertha Olson has requested that memorial contributions be made to the First Lutheran Church Radio Broadcast fund in her memory.

Alma Bertha Olson was born on December 11, 1906, in Mower County, Minnesota, near Austin, the daughter of Peter and Augusta (Weber) Penning. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation at the German Lutheran Church in Myrtle, Minnesota.

She attended and received her education in the Myrtle County School System. After completing her schooling, she helped her family on the family farm. She also was a housekeeper for a family in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

She was united in marriage to William Olson on Aug. 7, 1926, at the German Lutheran Church in Northwood. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1972.

After their marriage, they lived in Northwood where Alma continued to do housekeeping for various families in Northwood.

She enjoyed making quilts and blankets for First Lutheran Church, flowers, and gardening. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Mary's Circle in Northwood.

Survivors include a daughter, Almira Felland and her husband, Roy, of Northwood; three grand-children, James Felland, of Northwood, Dennis Felland, of Nora Springs, and Tom Felland, of Northwood; two brothers, Erhart Penning and his wife, Hazel, of Austin, Minn., and Ervin Penning, of Stacyville; one sister, Elsie Martin of Troy, Mich.; several nieces and nephews; special family, Jacqueline and Howard Erdmann, of Northwood; and James and Virginia Hanson, of Northwood; as well as other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Benhart and Arnold Penning; one sister, Martha Wolff; and a special friend, Gunda Weidler.

[Mason City Globe Gazette]

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Obituary.

Rachael Montgomery Hopkins died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orris Hayes, at a little before 7 o'clock this morning.

Rachael Montgomery was born in Jo Daviess county, Illinois, April 28, 1846, and was married to William Henry Hopkins at LaCrosse, May 10, 1865. They made their home at Minneiska, Weaver, Winona and Minneapolis until October 9th last year when they made their home with their daughter, Mrs. Hayes. Mr. Hopkins died on the third of last Deember.

Mrs. Hopkins has been blind for the past ten years which prevented her from doing much which had characterized her earlier life. Her greatest interest centered in her home andher children, but she ever found time to devote to those who needed a sympathetic word or a helping hand. Wherever sickness or death laid its heavy hand in the neighborhood there Mrs. Hopkins went as a ministering angel. She was a member of the Methodist church.

She leaves a brother, George and a sister, Mrs. Rosetta McCollum, both in South Dakota and three children, Mrs. J.J. Murphy of Page, North Dakota, Mrs. Orris Hayes of this city and Albert O. Hopkins of Chicago.

The funeral will be held from the Orris Hayes residence on Lansing avenue at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Stout officiating.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, 5-12-1913,
page 2, col. 3 ]

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William Henry Hopkins

William Henry Hopkins was born on October 17, 1840, in Forest Hill, New York. He came to Minnesota in the sixties and located at Minneiska in the general mercantile business. He later removed to Winona where the family resided for 18 years, then moving to Minneapolis which has been their home for the past four years. On October first, both Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins came to Austin to be with their daughter, Mrs. Orris Hayes.

Mr. Hopkins had been in failing health for the past three years following an operation. His death however, Tuesday, was unexpected, as he was able to be up and about the house as usual during the morning. Not feeling well, he lay down on the bed and died shortly after.

Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife and three children; Albert O. of Chicago, Mrs. James Murphy of Page, North Dakota, and Mrs. Orris Hayes of Austin; also two sisters, Mrs. Warren C. Holmes of Austin, and Mrs. L.S. Orton of Denver.

Mr. Hopkins through a stranger to most of the people in Austin, was of a sunny disposition, looking always on the bright side of life. Though a sufferer for many years, he had the faculty of forgetting himself in his thought for others. In business he was upright in his dealings, dependable and strictly honest. He was generous to a fault and was loved especially by the poor, for he was ever willing to divide what he had with those in need. Companionable and genial, his life will be remembered by those who knew him as cheerful and exemplary, and what better can be said of any man when his life's work is done?

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Orris Hayes, Rev. J. F. Stout of the Methodist church assisted by Rev. C. W. Holmes of the Episcopal church, will officiate. The interment will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday, 12-04-1912,
page 4, col. 2 ]

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Mrs. Warren C. Holmes

Mrs. Warren C. Holmes died Sunday afternoon, January 6, 1918, shortly after 3 o'clock. Death followed years of invalidism, a long illness of heart complications, and days and weeks of great suffering. Few soldiers ever put up a braver fight than Mrs. Holmes, and thru it all, she kept her cheer and courage. She knew what she faced and death had neither dread nor terror for her.

Mrs. Holmes was a woman of indomitable will and rare mentality. She read much, and formed positive opinions for herself on all she read. Her outlook on life was broad. She travelled considerably and learned from and enjoyed all she saw. She was dainty in her personality, skilled with her needle and active and industrious even in her illness.

Mrs. Holmes was fond of her friends and had many who found her companionship sweet. She was social and hospitable and drew about her a circle of friends to whom she was devoted and in whom she found great pleasure. She was a member of the Floral Club of the Congregational church, and one of the organizers of the Civic Improvement League.

Emma Carroll Hopkins was born onJuly 19, 1849 in Forestville, Chautauqua County, New York. She came to Minnesota when sixteen years of age and lived at Minneiska. She attended Hamline University when it was located at Red Wing. She was married to Warren Curtis Holmes at Weaver, Minnesota, October 30, 1873. After marriage, they lived in Janesville, Minnesota and Gary, South Dakota, coming to Austin in 1891 where Mr. Holmes died in 1904 and where Mrs. Holmes resided until the time of her death.

Mrs. Holmes was one of six children all of whom are dead. One son, Royal S., of this city, survives her.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the late residence on Oakland and St. Paul street. Rev. A. E. Gregory of the Congregational church and Rev. G. H. Ten Broeck of Christ Episcopal church officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
1-07-1918,
page 2, col. 2 ]

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OBITUARY.

Warren C. Holmes

A sadness was cast over our city Sunday when word went abroad that Warren C. Holmes had been stricken with paralysis. The gloom deepened today when the sad tidings of his death which occurred at 11:30 a.m. was announced.

It will be some time before we shall fully realize that this genial spirit, this progressive business man, this true friend of old and young, rich and poor, has left us. It is safe to say that not a man, woman or child who has ever come within the radius of his genial spirit, but was cheered and made happier. Here was a man who took fortune's buffet and reward with equal cheer -- rejoicing when things were coming his way and bidding them be gone with an all conquering smile when they treated him despitefully. His humor was infectious, breaking over and gleaming through the mock seriousness of his face.

He will be missed among our businessmen where he took a high place for progressive work and an upright character. He will be missed by hosts of friends who trusted and enjoyed his friendship. He will be missed by the children whose friend he ever was.

Warren C. Holmes was born in North Hero Island, Vermont, October 21, 1854, which made him not quite fifty years of age at the time of his death. When a small boy he removed with his parents to St. Lawrence County, New York State and later to Minnesota, settling in Lansing where most of his boyhood was spent. He learned telegraphy and became an operator at Weaver, Minnesota and later at Gary, S. Dakota. At the latter place he also invested in a sheep ranch which he exchanged later for a stock of hardware in Sioux Falls. This he removed to Austin nine years ago last fall, opening a hardware store opposite the Court House. He carried the business but one year alone, going in with Thomas Revord of the firm of Revord & Johnson. They were located at the corner of Bridge and Main Street until they removed to their present location.

He was married at Weaver, Minnesota to Miss Emma Hopkins in 1873. One son, Roy, was born to them, who survives his father and resides at Austin.

Mr. Holmes, though of rugged appearance, was never very strong even as a boy. A year ago last June while enjoying an outing at lake Osakis he was stricken with bright's disease and since that time has suffered a great deal. While able to attend to business occasionally, most of his time since then has been given over to the recovery of his health. He was taken to Chicago where he underwent a critical operation. He returned somewhat improved and had encouragement that he might recover. For several weeks he's been at his country home east of Austin, trying to gain strength and rest. A number of days last week he was able to be at the store and even as late as Saturday assured his friends that he was feeling unusually well. Saturday evening his sight troubled him which was doubtless caused by hemorrhage of the brain, or of that part of the brain controlling the vision.

Early Sunday morning he was stricken with paralysis and remained in an unconscious condition until the time of his death at noon today.

Mr. Holmes leaves besides his wife and son, two brothers, Dr. Bayard, of Chicago and Watson M. of Hoosic Falls, New York, and three step sisters, among them Mrs. F. A. Ticknor of this city.

[ Austin Herald, Mon. 8-01-1904, page 2, col. 2 ]

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Holmes, Warren C.

HOLMES.

At his summer cottage at Holmes Spring Farm, just east of this city, Monday noon, August 1, 1904, of paralysis. Warren C. Holmes, aged 49 years. He has been in failing health since June of last year from the effects of Bright's disease, but of late has seemed better. He was in the store Saturday and was apparently feeling cheerful. Sunday morning in attempting to get up he was stricken with paralysis and was unconscious until death.

Warren C. Holmes was the son of Hector A. and Olive A. (Williamson) Holmes and was born at North Hero, Grand Isle County, Vermont, October 21, 1854. His great-grandfather, Thomas Holmes, came from England in 1776. Early in 1861 he went with his folks to Lawrenceville, New York, where they lived on a farm until June 1865, when they moved to Lansing village in this county. Here Warren lived several years and learned telegraphy under Lew Foote. He was stationed at Weaver, near Winona, as operator and later was at Owatonna a short time when he moved to Gary, South Dakota, and was there over 16 years, mostly in charge of the Northwestern station there. He has also a big sheep ranch near Gary, which he exchanged for a stock of hardware in Sioux Falls. About ten years ago he moved this stock to Austin and opened a store. Subsequently he bought out Chris Johnson's interest in the hardware business of Revord & Holmes. Here he has since resided and retained his business interests.

He was married on October 30, 1873, to Miss Emma C. Hopkins of Weaver, Minnesota. The widow and one son, Royal Stuart, now of Austin, survive. Two brothers also are living, Dr. Bayard Taylor Holmes of Chicago and Watson M. Holmes of Hoosic Falls, N.Y. The father died October 22, 1902.

Deceased was one of the prominent business men of Austin. In his personal relations he was genial and kindhearted, considerate of the needs and feelings of others, and was trusted and esteemed by all who knew him. He took a great interest in the advancement of this city and showed his public interest in many ways. In the home, in Austin social circles and in the business realm he will be greatly missed.

It seems to us as if he had just reached the height of his usefulness and opportunity for enjoyment of life when he was called to go. How true it is with all that no one knoweth the day or the hour of departure.

Funeral services will be held at the residence, St. Paul street and Oakland avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment at Oakwood.

[ Mower County Transcript, Wed., 8-03-1904, page 2. ]

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Roy F. Maas

17 APR 1947 -- 18 APR 1969

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LYLE SOLDIER KILLED

WASHINGTON (AP) Roy F. Maas of Lyle, Minnesota has been killed in Vietnam action, the Defense Department said Tuesday.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Maas.

[Winona Daily News. April 23, 1969]

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Believes Brother Died
For Worthy Viet Cause

CEDAR FALLS - To the Editor: I'm writing this in memory of my fallen brother (SP-5 Roy Francis Maas of Lyle, Minn.). I had another brother who was sent over and came back to us. And now I and all of Roy's relatives and friends mourn the loss of him.

When my first brother (SP-4 Lyle Peter Maas, now of Ft. Hood, Tex.) came back I asked Lyle if he honestly believed we, the U. S. A., should be over there helping the South Vietnamese. He told me yes. because if we don't help, the Viet Cong would move in and just murder anyone and everyone that didn't go along with them. Also, it's better to fight over there than to be fighting in our own country as that's where it would come, in time. Then we will have trouble as we would have the war damage to look at.

My brother loved his country and gave his life for its freedom. If some of these draft dodgers would love their country as they say they do, they would help fight for their country's freedom in hope that they won't lose their life, too. I would hate to find out that my brother and all the young men have died for nothing.

Roy wrote to one of his classmates on the 11th of April (he was killed on the 18th). In the letter he said that he had been made tank commander (his commander was killed earlier). He also said that he was up for a silver star. We don't know if he received it as the casket was marked non-viewable. He didn't tell my folks all of the danger he was in as he didn't want to worry them.

I'm very proud of my brother even if he didn't win a silver star. The escort the Army sent with the body thinks he may be sent to Vietnam for his second time. He is married and has a boy in Kansas. If he is sent I hope for his safe return and a safe return for everyone else who is there fighting for freedom.

MRS. GARY ODEKIRK

[Waterloo Courier, May 8, 1969]

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Two brothers, both servicemen, have been assigned new duties following a leave home. They are Pvt. Lyle P. Maas, 21, and Pvt. Ray F. Maas, 19, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maas, Lyle.

They enlisted together and have finished their basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and are now together at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland where they are attending school in auto mechanics.

Both are graduates of Lyle High School. Lyle graduated in 1964 and Ray in 1966.

Their addresses are Pvt. Lyle Maas, RA 16972931 and Pvt. Ray Maas, RA 16972929 both at 15th Enlisted Training Co., USAOC & S Class 54, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., 21005.

[Austin Daily Herald, January 17, 1967]

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NOTES:

Roy Maas was buried in the St. Ansgar City Cemetery at St. Ansgar, Iowa. See photo of his tombstone on Iowa GPP. Iowa GPP Tombstone Photo.

A memorial on Findagrave shows the following--

Spec. Roy Francis Maas

Parents:

• Paul F. Maas (1906 - 1988)
• Emma M. Maas (1916 - 1992)

He died at Lai Chau, Vietnam.

United States Army Specialist 5 served with the 11th Armored Cavalry. He was killed in action from multiple fragmentation wounds while serving in South Vietnam.

Photo of Roy is courtesy of David Olsen, on Findagrave.

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Ioane Beverly Nerby, 85, died March 18, 2012, in Edina, Minn.

Ioane was born July 18, 1926, in Medberry, N.D. to Fred and Edith Reimers.

She is survived by her children: Janice (Steve) Penn, Eugene Nerby, Gary (Lani) Nerby, Richard (Julie) Nerby, Cindy (Mark) Loux, Donna (Medgaarden) Nerby; three sisters: Phyllis Jensen, Ardith (Ed) Erickson and Teri Johnston; two brothers: Bob Reimers and Lloyd (Rose) Reimers; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one-great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by son Dean A. Nerby and husbands Frederick E. Nerby and William Leeman.

A memorial service will be held this summer in Austin. Notice to follow.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., March 31, 2012 ]

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