Cheryl Lynn Williams, 63, of Lakeville, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 2, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Cheryl was born in Austin, Minnesota, on January 16, 1949, to Roland and Dorothy (Meyers) Nelson. She was raised in Lansing, Minnesota, and was a graduate of Austin High School in 1967. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, gardening, baking, entertaining, and sewing. She also enjoyed traveling, especially her fishing trips with special friends Nick, Kathy, and JoAnne.

Cheryl is survived by three children, Kristine (Bart) Anderson, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeffrey (Elizabeth Mills) Williams, of Rosemount, Minnesota, and Kari Bowen, of Lakeville; two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Jordan Bowen, of Lakeville; three sisters, Phyllis (Richard) Trabert, of Eagan, Minn., Deloris (Michael) Harber, of Austin and Connie (Terry) Bonnes, of Rochester, Minn.; her mother, Dorothy Nelson, of Rosemount; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Roland; her infant daughter, Michelle Ann Williams; and her grandparents.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, Rochester. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield at the foot of her father’s grave.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 ]

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Kenneth L. Grever, 83, of Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

He was born September 26, 1928, in Lake Zurich, Illinois, to George and Martha (Hapke) Grever. On July 28, 1956, Kenneth married Joyce (Holub) Grever at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lake Zurich. They lived in Lake Zurich until 1974, moving to Blooming Prairie, Minn. at that time, and then to Brownsdale in 2003. Kenneth was a farmer all his life. A member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Kenneth also was a Farm Bureau member, a hybrid seed dealer, a church board member, and active in numerous church committees.

Survivors include his wife Joyce Grever of Hayfield, formerly of Brownsdale; sons Gene (Geri) Grever of Wauconda, Illinois, William Grever of Brownsdale; daughter Alecia Grever of Kenosha, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Marc (Sarah) Grever, Christopher Boelter, Macayla Grever, Noah Grever, and Matthew Grever; one great-grandchild Sophia Grever; six siblings, Esther, Orville, Joan, Robert, Donna, and George; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Martha Grever; eight brothers and sisters, Ella, Laura, Harry, Fred, Earl, Annette, Marion, and Elmer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with Pastor Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family prefers that memorials be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale and Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

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

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Funeral notice: Kenneth L. Grever, 83

Kenneth L. Grever, 83, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with Pastor Jeffery Sage officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials: The family prefers that memorials be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale and Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

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

Austin Daily Herald, April 3, 2012

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Ollene Lavonne (Matthiesen) Leutink, 87, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Ollene was born April 20, 1924, in Ionia, Chickasaw county, Iowa to Anton and Elsie Granle. She attended country schools in the Austin, Minn. area and graduated Austin High School in 1942.

Ollene married Donnie Matthiesen on February 21, 1942. She spent most of the next years raising her family. She went to work at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn. in 1968 after the youngest went to school. She worked there until 1974. After Don was killed in 1972, she moved to Spring Valley, Minnesota. She met and married Earl Leutink in April 1974. She opened a craft and hobby shop in 1975. Earl passed away in 1983.

She then moved to Sparta, Wis. for one year before moving back to Minnesota where she lived in the Senior Citizen apartments in Mantorville, Minn. for approximately eleven years where life consisted of family get-togethers, church, card playing and crossword puzzles. From there she moved to Pine Island assisted living in 2007 and then into the nursing home. Ollene truly enjoyed visits from her many grandchildren; she was extremely proud of each of them.

Ollene is survived by two sons, David Matthiesen of Mantorville and Dennis (Shelley) Matthiesen of Oronoco, Minn.; six daughters, Darlene Carroll of O’Fallon, Mo., Delores (Rodney) Wolf of Sparta, Wis., Diane Hagan of Mantorville, Dorothy Matthiesen of Fridley, Minn., Debra Matthiesen of Zumbrota, Minn., and Denise Matthiesen of Stewartville, Minn. Ollene has 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, sister Betty Gilbertson of Jackson, Minn., stepdaughter Kathy Leibold and numerous step-grandchildren.

Ollene is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, husband Donnie Matthiesen and second husband Earl Leutink, two sons Duane and Dean, son-in-law Howard Hagan, daughter-in-law Marge Matthiesen, grandson Jim Matthiesen and two step-children.

Friends and family may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8 at Dibble Funeral Home in Kasson, Minn. and one hour before the service on Monday, April 9 at First Congregational Church in Mantorville, Minn., with services beginning at 11 a.m. A light luncheon will be served after the services in the church. Following the luncheon guests are welcome to join the family at Lansing Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
April 5, 2012 ]

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Archie Harold Baley, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Archie Harold Baley was born November 9, 1921, in Oakland Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota to Arthur J. and Frances J (Cafourek) Baley. He attended grade school District 75 in Freeborn County. He moved with his family to Mower County in 1933 and attended District 12 Dufty School. He graduated from Austin High School in 1941. Archie worked with his father as a young man and did carpentry work. He also worked on farms until he began employment with George A. Hormel Company. He was employed there for 33 years, retiring in 1980.

On November 10, 1948, Archie was united in marriage to Mildred M. Mayzlik, in Austin, Minn. To this union three children were born, Mary Jane, Verne, and Randal. Archie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Austin. He also was a member of the United Commercial Travelers Fraternal Benefit Society, ZCBJ Czech Lodge No. 38 for 75 years, Western Fraternal Life Association, and the Austin Eagles, Lookout Aerie, No. 703 for more than 60 years. Archie’s interests were fishing in Canada with his friends. He also liked hunting. He enjoyed his Class of 1941 breakfasts and visiting with his classmates. Most important of all to Archie was his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred, Austin; daughter, Mary Jane Miller, Portland, Ore.; sons Verne (Katharine) Baley, Anoka, Randal Baley, Austin; three grandchildren, Danielle and Aaron Baley, Anoka, Mariela Miller, Portland; brother, Robert Baley, Sr., Myrtle, sister Georgia Oxley, Austin; nieces, nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Frances Baley; sister, Evelyn Kos; son-in-law, Bill Miller; brother-in-law, Allen Oxley.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the service.

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

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

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Marcus A. Brooks, 80, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012, of mantle cell lymphoma at his home in Austin, Minnesota, surrounded by family.

Marcus was born November 18, 1931, in Austin to Art Brooks and Geneva Brooks (Gamit). He graduated Austin High School in 1950, and married Sharrene Brooks (Jacobson) on June 17, 1956, in Austin. He got his associates degree and went on to work for Hormel Corp. as a scale mechanic.

Bowling, fishing, camping and traveling were all hobbies of Marcus’. He also enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sharrene of Austin; daughters, Darcee of Austin and Sherry of Minneapolis; on-in-law, Bill Tresh; grandchildren, Isabella Mangold Brooks, Sam Mangold Brooks, Geraldo Ortiz, Ruby Tresch; great-grandson, Caleb Voogd; Allyson, Brianna and Courtney, all of Austin; and special canine companion Louie.

He was preceded in death by parents Art and Geneva Brooks, Austin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Isabel and Walter Bungum and daughter Brooks of Bemidji, Minnesota; and surrogate brothers, Kenny and Colby Brooks.

Marcus made a friends where ever he went. Had a smile and a kind comment for everyone. He will be dearly missed. No service will be held, per request of the deceased. Memorials may be made to the family or the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, April 5, 2012 ]

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Donald E. Stromley, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stromley, Lansing Township, died Thursday evening at St. Olaf Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday,
December 5, 1952]
(Credit: S. Bell)

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Gloria Jean Traff, 66, of Caledonia, Minnesota, died on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Caledonia Care and Rehab.

Gloria Jean Traff was born December 15, 1945, in Austin, Minnesota, to Emil and Lillie (Schroeder) Traff. She graduated from the Austin High School in 1963. On April 16, 1966, she married Richard William Bustad. They had three children Sherri, Ricky, and Ryan, and was a foster parent to nine other children. They were later divorced in 1988. Richard passed away in 1992. She was a licensed real estate agent and optician living in Austin for 54 years before moving to Colorado for ten years. In 2009 she returned to Minnesota and has resided in Caledonia.

She enjoyed going fishing with family to Leech Lake and the Boundary Waters, playing cards, crafts, cooking and baking, and especially spending time with her family and friends.

Gloria is survived by her three children, Sherri Zsitvay and Rick Bustad both of Fort Collins, Colo., and Ryan Bustad of Wellington, Colo.; six grandchildren Alexis, Alise, Annabella, Briar, Brooklyn, and Lily; three siblings Norma Bray, Lester (Barbara) Traff and Leona (John) Detwiler, all of Austin, Minn.; aunts Helen Schroeder of Caledonia, Amanda Olson of Spring Grove, Phyllis Traff of LaCrescent and Evelyn Kessel of LaCrosse, Wis.; nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; three great-nephews James Bray, Jakob Detwiler, and Thad Holtz; cousins Vernon and Darrell Olson, and Kenneth Traff; aunts and uncles Everett Traff, Alvin Traff, Bud Kessel, Arnold Schroeder, John Olson, Lillian Bresaw, Clara and Versell Pohlman, Marvin Meiners, Carl and Dorothy Schroeder, and Ella Meiners.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel, Minn. with the Rev. Gail Klavetter officiating. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.

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

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Robert Darwin Fuller, 84, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud.

Robert was born June 26, 1927, in Rochester, Minn. to Claude and Ardath (Hermann) Fuller. He attended Austin, Minn. public schools. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 27, 1957, Robert was united in marriage to Marjorie Eastman at Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, N.D.

As a young man Robert worked for Minnesota Amusement Company as theater manager. He then managed the 1601 Shell for several years and then went to work for the St. Cloud Hospital, retiring in 1983. Robert was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and a life member of Waite Park American Legion Post No. 428.

Survivors include his wife Marjorie Fuller of St. Cloud; daughters, Dallas (Tom) Wakefield of St. Cloud, Dana Jo (Brian) Toon of Millersville, Md., Ann (Bob) Larson of Austin; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Dolores Mitchell of Palm Desert, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Gene Fuller.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, Minn. The Rev. Bruce Timm will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 3, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minn.

Memorials are preferred to Prince of Peace Lutheran School Scholarship Fund or Redeemer Lutheran Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 ]

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Funeral notice: Jeannine C. Birk, 73

Jeannine C. Birk, 73, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at her home.

Service: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 5 p.m. CCW rosary and a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online,
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 ]

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Date Of Birth: April 29, 1938
Date Of Death: April 2, 2012

Jeannine C. Birk, 73, Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Austin, Minnesota, to Leo and Viola Rauen on April 29, 1938. On February 15, 1958 she married Russell F. Birk, Jr. of Austin, and they made their home in Bloomington, Minnesota and then moved to a hobby farm in New Prague where they raised their family. Jeannine was a gifted cake decorator and baker. Jeannine enjoyed spending time at their lake home and playing cards with family and friends.

Jeannine is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Birk, her parents, Leo and Viola Rauen, and a grandson, William Birk.

Jeannine is survived by her children Russell Birk III (Nancy) of Aurora, Minnesota; Dorothy Johnson (Tom) of New Prague, Minnesota; Darrell Birk (Gloria) of Smyrna, Tennessee; Richard Birk (Kay) of Shakopee, Minnesota; Holly Brezina (Richard) of Lonsdale, Minnesota; Fred Birk (Rose) of New Prague, Minnesota; and Ellie Birk (Gary) of Jordan, Minnesota; 24 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and brothers Ray Rauen (Carol), Phil Rauen (Lori), Tom Rauen (Diann); sisters Caroline Huber (Galen), Sally Klapperick, Janice Palmeri (John), Rosie LaFrance (Dana), Linda Ivanic (Jim), Leann Jacobson (Rick) and Sandy Auringer (Mark).

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be at 5 p.m. CCW rosary and a 7:30 p.m. wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5-8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to The American Cancer Society.

[ Mayer Funeral Home online, April 6, 2012 ]

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Franklin Arledge Highley, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin, under their care and the loving care of daughter, Helen.

Franklin was born on January 11, 1924, to Ira Jackson and Anna Josephine (Whitesell) Highley on the family home east of Iowa Falls, Iowa. He attended the Iowa Falls schools and graduated with the class of 1943.

Franklin served his country with the 91st Division, 346th Field Artillery, Division Headquarters Battery as a Communications Telephone Field Lineman. He served in North Africa and Italy and received the Bronze Star award with two other soldiers during the unit’s 249 days of sustained combat.

On Easter Sunday, April 21, 1946, Franklin was united in marriage to Betty Lucille Foust at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. To this union three daughters were born: Linda Lou, Helen Diane, and Debra Kay.

Franklin worked for Iowa Electric Light and Power as an electric meterman for 41 years retiring at 60 years on June 30, 1984. He served as a volunteer fireman with the Iowa Falls Fire Department for many years. He was a member of Hyman-Peavey American Legion Post 188, Iowa Falls and with the Legion’s Honor Guard.

He enjoyed family, friends, fishing, golfing, gardening, and traveling down the road. He was famous for his sweet pickles.

Franklin is survived by his daughters: Linda Hayne, Waukee, Iowa, Helen (Randall) Mickelson, Austin, Debra (Donald) Kemp, Urbandale, Iowa; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; his 102-year-old sister: Anabel Ostheimer, Iowa Falls; and many loved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father: Ira Highley; his mother and step-father: Anna and Cady Bacon; his wife: Betty Highley; a son-in-law: Jeffrey Eaton; and his sisters: Dorothy Bump and Virginia Thompson.

Funeral services for Franklin will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Linn’s Funeral Home, 1521 Washington Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa. A time of visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time also Thursday at the Linn’s Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Dows, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o Linda Hayne, 1311 SE University Avenue, No. 204, Waukee, Iowa 50263. The Linn’s Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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

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Funeral notice: Tracy P. Brandt, 42

Tracy P. Brandt, 42, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Atlantic City Regional Care Center in Atlantic City, N.J.

Service: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

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

Funeral Home: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald,
April 3, 2012 ]

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Date Of Birth: March 26, 1970
Date Of Death: March 31, 2012

Tracy P. Brandt, age 42, of Austin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Tracy was born March 26, 1970 in Austin to Harold and Sandi (Rehnelt) Brandt. He grew up in Austin where he was baptized and confirmed at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Tracy graduated from Austin High School. He went on to attend Austin Community College, Moorhead State University and he graduated from Mankato State University. Tracy excelled in sports, but his passion was football. He is a member of the Moorhead State Hall of Fame Team.

Tracy loved spending time with his family, especially the love of his life, his daughter, McKenna. Most recently, Tracy enjoyed beating his dad in golf and reminding him of it.

Survivors include his daughter, McKenna Brandt, Byron; parents, Harold and Sandi Brandt, Austin; sister, Chris (Ron) Steiner, Circle Pines; niece and nephew, Cassie Steiner and Jacob Steiner, both of Circle Pines; grandfather, Leonard Rehnelt, Austin; special friend, Jen Hoff, Minneapolis; aunts and uncles, Steve (Rita) Rehnelt, Wabasha, Jeanette (Steve) Myers, Claremont, Roberta (Mark) Aswegan, Ramsey, Mike (Lila) Rehnelt, Hayfield, Robert Rehnelt, Zumbro Falls, Kenneth (Joyce) Brandt, Austin; many cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Phillip and Evelyn Brandt, LeVonne Rehnelt.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Tracy will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Blessed be his memory. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Mayer Funeral Home online, April 6, 2012 ]

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Erwin Schmidt, 90, of Wichita, Kansas, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Wichita.

Erwin was born September 18, 1921, in Brownsdale, Minn. to John and Hattie (Ohm) Schmidt. He married Hilda Polnau on June 26, 1943, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Waltham, Minn. He worked for 43 years for Hormel Foods, retiring in 1983.

Erwin was an active member of St John’s Lutheran Church, until moving to Wichita in November 2011, and was involved with the Sunday morning radio broadcast where he took over the duties in 1978 as chief engineer. He was a licensed amateur radio operator, belonged to the Austin Amateur Radio Club and was a Skywarn Spotter for Mower County Civil Defense. He was active with the Red Cross and worked many parades in Austin.

He previously enjoyed working on his acerage east of Austin, fishing, photography, going on many trips, playing 500 and spending time with his family. He was named Mower County Fair’s Outstanding Senior Citizen of the year in 2007.

Erwin is survived by his wife, Hilda of Wichita; son, Douglas Schmidt (friend Christine Schwanke) of Rochester, Minn.; daughter Michelle and husband David Webster of Wichita. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-granchildren Jeremy (Leah) Dahlback, Prior Lake, Minn, and children Max and Lola; Lori (Tim) Dunford, Red Wing, Minn. and children Madison & Olivia; Heidi (William) Schreiber, Charlotte, N.C. and children Willy and Carly.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Marie (Schmidt) Fett, Waltham.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Tom Ogilvie officiating. The funeral home is Downing and Lahey Mortuary of Wichita. Interment will take place at a later date.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, April 5, 2012 ]

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Death & Funeral Notice.

Todd Trowbridge, 84, 601 21st Ave. N.W., died April 26 at St. Olaf Hospital.

He was formerly employed at Kinsmans Greenhouse and retired in 1971 from REA Express.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille, Austin, daughters and son-in-law, June and Kenneth Summers, Wildwood, Fla., Carol Trowbridge, Austin; son-in-law, Tim Sauer, austin; honorary son and wife, Phillip and Helen Johnson, Austin; six grandchildren; one sister, Beryl Wright, Montgomery, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thur., 4-26-1990, page 2A ]

(Submitted by Mark Ashley)

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Funerals.

Todd Trowbridge

Funeral services for Todd Trowbridge, will be held on Monday at the Church of the Open Bible, with Rev. C. Rainwater officiating. Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery.

Friends may call at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, from 9-11 a.m. Monday and at the church one hour before the service. The family prefers memorials.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thur., 4-26-1990, page 2A ]

(Submitted by Mark Ashley)

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Obituary.

Todd Trowbridge, 84, 601 21st Ave. N.W., Austin, was born on April 2, 1906 to Fred and Nellie Trowbridge.

Mr. Trowbridge attended Highway 105 country school and Austin High School.

He was married to Lucille Perine on June 24, 1928 at Lakeshore of Fairmont, Minnesota.

Mr Trowbridge's business activities included vegetable farming near Hollandale, Musician in Austin, carpentry in Oklahoma and a truck driver for Kinsmans and Railroad Express.

Todd Trowbridge died on April 26, 1990 at St. Olaf Hospital, Austin, Minnesota. Funeral services were held on April 30, 1990, at Church of the Open Bible with Pastor Charles Rainwater officiating. Soloists were Helen Johnson, Roger Campbell and James Whitcomb. Ruth Sweetser was organist. A Bette Midler tape, "You Are the Wind Beneath My Wings" was played and dedicated to Todd from his children and grandchildren. Pre-recorded songs and a poem, "Bridge Builder," sung and read by Todd Trowbridge were played.

Interment was in Enterprise Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carol Trowbridge (daughter), Tim Sauer (son-in-law), James Sauer (grandson), Chris Sauer (grandson), Phil Johnson (nephew), and Lester Volson (nephew).

At the reception a tape of "Somewhere My Love," recorded by Todd and dedicated to his loved ones was played.

Surviving are his wife, Lucille Trowbridge, Austin; two daughters, June Summers, Wildwood, Florida, and Carol Trowbridge, Austin; grandchildren, Dan and Kristi Fox, Apoka, Florida, Doug Summers, Apoka, Florida, Jamie Summers, Wildwood, Florida, Jim Sauer, Austin, Melany Sauer, Rochester, Chris Sauer, Austin; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beryl Wright.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and a sister.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thur., 5-03-1990, page 2A, col. 1 ]

(Submitted by Mark Ashley)

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The listing on MNGenWeb Mower for Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery shows:

Trowbridge, John Todd       Apr. 2, 1906 -- Apr. 26, 1990

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Social Security Death Index:
Todd Trowbridge
B: 2 APR 1906
D: 26 APR 1990
RES: Mower, Minnesota
SSN issued: Minnesota
AGE: 84

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George D. Zahradnik, age 76 of Austin, died Monday March 26, 2012 at Our House Memory Care in Austin. He was born October 6, 1935 in Jackson County, Minnesota to Rudy and Mary (Zahorsky) Zahradnik. George grew up and attended school in Jackson County. He was a farmer in Jackson County and in the Austin area, where he moved in the early 1950’s.

George and Kay Eagen were married for 15 years, raising sons Mike and Tom and daughter Peggy before divorcing. George later married Evelyn Naylor, raising a son John. They later divorced. George loved farming and being outside. His occupation brought him a great sense of pride.

Survivors include his daughter Peggy (Bruce) Eckloff of Oronoco; two sons, Tom Zahradnik of St. Peter and John Zahradnik of Austin; one grandson, Joseph; brother David (Doris) Zahradnik of Clear Lake, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Mary; son Mike; brother Jim; sister Blanche.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday March 30, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Reverend Shari Mason officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

[ Worlein Funeral Home website obituary ]

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Pending notice: Lloyd Swenson, 86

Lloyd Swenson, 86, of Austin, Minn. died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Funeral services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements.

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

[ Worlein Funeral Home website -- 4/5/12 ]

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Lloyd Verdayne Swenson, 86 1925-2012

Lloyd Verdayne Swenson, 86 of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

He was born May 15, 1925, in Houston County, Minnesota to Arvid and Dorothy (Findreng) Swenson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Stone Church and attended schools in Fillmore and Houston Counties, graduating from Houston High School in 1943. After enlisting in the U.S. Navy and serving for three years, he attended St. Olaf College, graduating in 1950.

On April 9, 1955, Lloyd and Ramona Palmer were united in marriage at Bear Creek Lutheran Church near Grand Meadow. Lloyd spent his life as an educator, teaching math and driver education at Canton, Minn., Blooming Prairie, Minn. and Austin High Schools. Since his retirement in 1984, he has served as a member of the Minnesota State Board of Education, St. Mark’s Lutheran Home Board, Good Earth Village Board, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, Izaak Walton League, Retired Educators and the American Legion Honor Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Ramona of Austin; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lee (Barbara) Swenson of Maplewood, Minn., David (Kara) Swenson of Boone, Iowa, Scott (Kris) Swenson of St. Paul; six grandchildren, Kyrsten, Kyle, Austin, Luke, Cameron, and Parker Swenson; brothers and sisters-in-law, John Swenson of Newport, Wash., Alma Swenson of Spring Grove, Minn., Annette Swenson of Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada; brothers-in-laws, Norman (Patricia) Palmer of Rochester, Minn., Curtis (Patricia) Palmer of Happy Jack, Arizona, Leslie (Anne) Palmer of Tucson, Arizona; nieces, nephews, cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Arvid and Dorothy, one sister, Dorothy Ann Swenson and three brothers, Amos, Donald and Ellwood Swenson.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Reverend Glenn Monson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors by American Legion Post No. 91. Interment will be at a later date in Grandview Cemetery. The family prefers that memorials be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin.

Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

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

Austin Daily Herald online, April 6, 2012 ]

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(Wife of Todd Trowbridge)

Funeral Notice.

Funeral services for Lucille A. Trowbridge, 87, 601 21st Ave. N.W., who died on Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at her home, are tentitively set for Saturday and will be announced later by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Wed., 6-19-1996, page 2, col. 1 ]

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Obituaries.

Lucille A. Trowbridge -- 1907-1996

Lucille A. Trowbridge was born on December 17, 1907 and died on June 18, 1996. Her last known residence was in Mower county, Minnesota. She was aged 89 years, and was the wife of Todd Trowbridge, who died in 1990.

She was interred at Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery.

[ Based on SSDI information. See photo of her tombstone in the cemetery tombstone section of MNGenWeb Mower. Note that the birthyear on the SSDI disagrees with the date on the tombstone. ]
Submitted by Mark Ashley.

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LUCILLE TROWBRIDGE

Lucille A. Trowbridge, 87, 601 21st Ave. N.W., died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 1996 at Assembly of God Evangel Community Church with Pastors David G. Harms and Barry C. Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Enterprise Cemetery. Friends may call 3-6 p.m. Friday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and an hour prior to service at church Saturday. The family prefers memorials.

She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, June Summers, Wildwood, Florida, Grace and Don Neff, Austin; son-in-law and wife, Tim and Connie Sauer, Austin; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Roxie Lawrence, Springfield, Missouri; and nieces and nephews, including Phillip and Helen Johnson, Austin.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Thur., 6-20-1996, page 2, col. 1 ]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

LUCILLE A. TROWBRIDGE
B: 17 Dec 1907
D: 18 Jun 1996
AGE: 88
LAST RES: Austin, Mower, MN 55912
SSN: Minnesota 468-56-4606

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Obituary.

Fred Trowbridge

Fred Adelbert Trowbridge, 68, died on Monday at 11 a.m. at his home in Maple Island near Hollandale. He had been ill about a month.

Mr. Trowbridge was born on May 22, 1875, in Lyle township, Mower county, Minnesota, the son of Henry C. and Roxanna Chandler Trowbridge. He lived on a farm in Lyle township, south of Austin, until the spring of 1919 when he moved to Austin where he lived until 1933. In 1933 he moved to Maple Island, Hollandale, where he had since resided.

He attended school in Lyle township and Southern Minnesota Normal College in Austin.

On February 22, 1905, he married Nellie B. Wilder in Lyle township. Mrs. Trowbridge died on May 3, 1930.

Mr. Trowbridge engaged in farming except for the time he was in Austin when he was associated with A.N. Kinsman, Inc.

On September 15, 1936, he married Mrs. Lottie Dixon of Carmen, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, John Todd Trowbridge of Austin, and Freeman Adelbert Trowbridge of the U.S. Army, stationed at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, two daughters, Mrs. Elva Whitehead of Sherburne, and Mrs. Beryl Wright of Hollandale, ten grandchildren and four stepchildren.

Brothers and sisters surviving are Mrs. Nettie Warrington of Austin, Mrs. Ethel Clark of Goendale, California, Mrs. Grace Wilder of Minneapolis, Harry C. Trowbridge and George T. Trowbridge, both of Minneapolis.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the United Brethren Church of Austin. Rev. P. W. McFarland officiated. Burial was in Woodbury Cemetery, Lyle, Minnesota. The Freeborn County Funeral Association had charge of arrangements.

[ Mower County News, Thur., 9-09-1943, page 5, col. 4 & 5 ]

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Mrs. F. "Nellie" Trowbridge
(Wife of Fred Trowbridge)

Obituary.

MRS. F. TROWBRIDGE,
SUCCUMBS AT AGE 48,
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Fred Trowbridge died at 8 o'clock this morning at her home, at 805 North Kenwood Avenue, following many years of suffering during which time she underwent several operations.

The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. Warner Johnson officiated. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery, with a short service.

Nellie Beatrice Wilder, daughter of P.K. and Emma Wilder, was born April 29, 1882 in Lyle township, where she lived with her parents until her marriage on February 22, 1905 to Fred Trowbridge. They lived in the vicinity of Austin until 1920 when they moved into the city which has since been the family home.

She leaves besides her husband, to mourn her death, four children: Todd, of Hollandale and Elva B. Freeman and Beryl at home; her mother, Mrs. P.K. Wilder of Austin; three brothers: Hollis and George of Glendale, California, and Bert of Adams, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Roche and Miss Flossie Wilder of Austin.

Mrs. Trowbridge was a loving wife and mother and devoted to her family. Her chief ambition was to live until her children were grown and through her years of suffering she maintained a fortiture and endurance that was almost beyond belief.

She was a good christian woman and during her residence in Austin was affilitated with the Methodist Church.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, 5-03-1930, page 9, col. 2 ]

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Cynthia Jane (Reko) Streiff, 63, of Austin, Minn. died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital due to complications from cancer.

Cindy was born May 11, 1948, in Park Rapids to Jesse Merton and Marvel Lavina (Ladely) Reko. She grew up in Park Rapids where she graduated from high school. She attended beauty school at St. Cloud Beauty College and moved to Minneapolis, Minn. where she worked for five years.

Cindy met the love of her life, Marvin, and a year later they were married on Aug. 18, 1973, in Park Rapids. They then resided in Zumbrota for many years before moving to Austin.

Cindy was a member of the Crane Community Chapel in Austin, Minn.

She was very proud of her boys and grandchildren. She battled her cancer to the very end with a strong will to survive.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two sons, Matthew (Sarah) and Joshua (friend Sarah); one daughter, Stacey (Ken) Hormann; three grandchildren, Chase Streiff, Jordan and Joseph Sorenson; sister, Judith (Roger) Harsha; brother, Joseph (Wendy) Reko; brothers-in-law, Darold (Shirley) and Larry (Lynette) and one niece and many nephews.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, parents-in-law Haven and Florence and special friend, Sinthia Nelson.

A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at Crane Community Chapel, 1111 Ninth St. NE, Austin, MN. Pastor Dale Christiansen will officiate. Memorials are preferred to the family.

Cindy has donated her body to Mayo Anatomy Research.

Austin Daily Herald online,
Sat. April 7, 2012

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Funeral services for Mrs. John J. (Alma Berdena) Holmen, 85, of McIntire, Iowa, were held on Saturday, September 15, 1984 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Riceville. Rev. Bertrand Hinrichs officiated at the service, with burial in the Riverside Cemetery, Riceville.

She passed away on Thursday, September 13, 1984, at the Stacyville Nursing Home, Stacyville, Iowa.

Alma Berdena Holmen was born January 30, 1899 at Taopi, Minnesota.

Survivors include a son, John of McIntire; a brother, Arthur Hegge of Rose Creek, Minnesota; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John, and by two brothers.

Mitchell County (Iowa) Press,
Sept. 19, 1984.

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Don Prantner

Funeral services for former Mitchell resident, Don Prantner, 59, of Roundup, Montana, were held on Saturday, September 15, 1984 at Faith Lutheran Church, Mitchell. Rev. C. Bunk officiated at the service.

Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Mitchell, with military rites by the American Legion Post 278. He died on Monday, September 10, at a hospital in Billings, Montana. Don Prantner was born on October 2, 1924 in Seaforth, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Emma Prantner. He moved with his parents to Austin, Minnesota, where he grew up and was educated.

He served with the Army in World War II and returned to a farm near Austin, Minnesota, after the war. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Bly in 1947 at Austin. They moved to Mitchell in 1952 where he worked as a plumber until moving to Montana in 1979. He and his son owned a trailer manufacturing company there.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; two daughters, Mrs. Les (Linda) Mausehund of Mitchell and Becky Prantner of Pasco, Washington; a son, Tom of Billings, Montana; a sister, Mrs. Morris (Emily) Hansen of Battle Lake, Minnesota; two brothers, Ed and Emil, both of Austin and by five grandchildren.

Mitchell County Press,
Sept. 19, 1984

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Austin, Minnesota - Rose M. Thompson, age 90, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, April 8, 2012, surrounded by family.

Survivors include two daughters, Michele (Mark) Smith, Forest City, Iowa, Kim Mireau, Austin; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister; a brother; a sister-in-law; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, April 13, at Crane Community Chapel, 1111 Ninth St. N.E., Austin.

Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday.

Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin.

Mayer Funeral Home, 507-433-1817.

[ Globe Gazette online,
April 10, 2012 ]

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Rose M. Thompson, 90, of Austin, Minn. was welcomed home by God on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, with both daughters by her side. Rose was born December 1, 1921, in Conger, Minnesota, to Jack and Edith Somnis, where she lived with her large family until she was a young adult. She then moved to Minneapolis and worked in a defense plant until she was married. On Sept. 2, 1945, she married Milton Thompson at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The couple moved to Austin to build a home and begin their family. Rose was a very dedicated wife, mother and homemaker.

Rose was a member of Crane Community Chapel for nearly 50 years, participated in the Women’s Missionary Group and served as a Sunday School teacher for several years. Her generosity and giving nature showed in the many ways she cared for her own children and opened her heart and home to other children and relatives. She was the foundation of her family and enjoyed sewing, canning, playing cards and keeping in touch with all relatives by attending family reunions and other family gatherings.

Survivors include two daughters, Michele (Mark) Smith, Forest City, Iowa, Kim Mireau, Austin; five grandchildren, Angel Smith, Heather (Josh Cox) Smith, Forest City, Jessica (Chris) Tabor, Curtis Smith and Edward Mireau, Austin; three great-grandchildren, Aldous Cox, Forest City, Lukas and Megan Tabor, Austin; sister, Barbara Ganske, Albert Lea, Minn.; brother, Roland (Pat) Somnis, Conger; sister-in-law, Rose Somnis; several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Edith Somnis; husband, Milton; great-granddaughter, Avalon; sister, Grace; four brothers, Johnny, Bob, Thomas and James; son-in-law, Brett; sisters-in-law, Jean and Delores; brother-in-law, Norman; three nephews, Danny, Warren and Darwin.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Crane Community Chapel with the Rev. Dale Christiansen officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

It is the wish of Rose’s granddaughter, Heather Smith and fiance, Josh Cox for her great granddaughter, Avalon Faith Cox to be carried to Heaven in the loving hands of her great grandmother.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to family, friends and Mayo Clinic Hospice who provided loving care (Lori), thoughtful actions (Cindy and Wes, Wendy and Shirley) and many visits (Vinnie and Jamie). She will be kept alive in our hearts forever.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
April 10, 2012 ]

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Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 22, 1984 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota, for Vivian Jane Betts, 74, who died Wednesday, September 19, 1984, at St. Mark's Rest Home in Austin, Minnesota.

Rev. Morgan and Rev. Hejnal officiated at the service and burial was in the Osage Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

She was born on April 6, 1910 in Rose Creek, Minnesota, the daughter of David A. Palmer and Anna Naversath Palmer. They lived on a farm in Union Township, and moved to Osage in 1926. She attended the Union Township rural school and graduated from Osage High School.

Arthur M. Betts and Vivian Jane Palmer were united in marriage on January 25, 1935 in Charles City. They lived in Osage until 1949 when they moved to Blue Earth, Minnesota. In August of 1984 she became a rsident of St. Mark's Rest Home in Austin, Minnesota. She was a bookkeeper at Bett's Plumbing in Blue Earth, Minnesota for 17 years.

Vivian was a member of the Presbysterian Church, was active in her church circle and a member of Business Women's Organization.

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

Survivors include her husband, Art; one brother, Wayne of Riverside, California; and three aunts.

Mitchell County Press,
26 SEP 1984

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Renee (Gilbertson) Holzapfel, 54, passed away Saturday, April 7 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview in Minneapolis.

Renee had a lung transplant four years ago. She developed pneumonia recently. It was more than she could overcome.

Renee is survived by her husband Mike Holzapfel; stepdaughters Beth and April, North Mankato, Minnesota; mother Madelyn Gilbertson, Austin, Minnesota; sisters Cheryl Nelson of Glenville, Minnesota, and Sherri Gilbertson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; brothers Walter Gilbertson of Keller, Texas, Wayne Gilbertson of Fayetteville and Jerry Johnson of Austin; mother-in-law Vera Holzapfel; sisters-in-law Vicki and Sher of Mankato, Minnesota.

Renee was preceeded in death by sister Chris (Gilbertson) Schocker, brother Jim Johnson and father Walt Gilbertson.

Renee was small in stature with personality and heart as big as all outdoors. A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at Northview Mortuary, upper North Mankato, with visitation held from 3 to 6 p.m. that day. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Austin Daily Herald website,
Monday, April 9, 2012

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Wayne Frederick Wahlers, 81, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Saturday, April 7, 2012.

Wayne served in the United States Marine Corp from December 1951 to December 1953. Upon returning from the service, he and Arcley moved to Austin where he worked for the Austin Grain Co. and Double K Specialty.

Wayne is survived by his wife Arcley Wahlers, Austin; daughters Jody LeVasseur (Ross Dettmann) Austin, Jayne (Kevin) Perrault, L’Anse, Mich.; son Gregory Wahlers (Sharona Joseph), Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren Emerlee (John) Gorman, Lincoln, Neb., Michael (Karen) Perrault, Marquette, Mich., Natalie Perrault, Petoskey, Mich., Andrew (Abby) LeVasseur, Rochester, Minn., Daniel Perrault, Houghton, Mich.; great-grandchildren Braden and Colin Gorman, Baby Perrault; sisters Iris Bighley, Albert Lea, Lois Brandt (Babe), Albert Lea, Melba Jenkins, Lime Springs, Iowa; sisters-in-law Elaine Gillard, Glenville, Minn., Esther (Laverne) Walhiem, Glenville; brothers-in-law Arvid (Marge) Lau, Austin, Robert (Mary) Lau, Duluth, Minn.; many loving nieces and nephews with children; and too many caring friends to list.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother; brother Cecil and wife Lucille; sister Doris and husband Tony Belshan; mother and father-in-law Harvey and Cora Lau; sister-in-law Sharon Berg; brothers-in-law Marshal Bighley, John Jenkins, Charles Gillard and Arlo Walk.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 12 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Glenville. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday for one hour before the service.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
April 10, 2012 ]

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Christopher M. Guy, 51, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Boise, Idaho.

Chris was employed as a ranch hand for Judy and Darol Forsythe of Boise at the time of his death. He had worked on their ranch for nearly 10 years. Co-workers described him as a gentle man who loved animals and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Chris’ thick curly blond hair and full beard earned him the nickname “The Viking”.

Chris is survived by his parents Kenneth and Shirley Guy, Austin; brother and sisters Deborah J. (Rick) Richard, Joliet, Mont., Bradley Guy, Austin, Catherine (Peter) Walker, Austin; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; Aunt Sandra (Bruce) Rampelberg; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy.

A private family graveside service is planned for Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the Fairview Cemetery, Oakland, Minn. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
April 10, 2012 ]

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Vincent R. Bisbee, 75, of Antioch, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family.

Vincent was born September 24, 1936, in Minneapolis, the son of the late Raymond and Ida (Lindley) Bisbee. He lived in Waukegan, Illinois, and Roscoe, Illinois, before settling in Antioch in 1994. Before his retirement in 1997, Vincent worked for many years as an engineer at Outboard Marine Corp. Waukegan.

Vincent was a member, greeter and usher and was on the property committee, working on many projects at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Antioch. Formerly, he was a longstanding member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Waukegan. Vince was very generous with his time and talents volunteering for Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed camping trips in North Dakota with his childhood and best friend Loren Berge of Osage, Iowa, fishing, restoring antique tractors, and especially spending precious time with his grandchildren, both “up north” and at home. His biggest love was his wife of 56 years Lila, whom he married February 25, 1956, at Grace Lutheran Church, Austin, Minn.

Survivors include his wife Lila; two daughters, Cathy Herman of Antioch and Cynthia (Jon) Olson of Bristol, Wis.; six grandchildren, Cassondra, Robert, Amy, Brenda, Emily, and Jason; two sisters, Shirley (Art) Mumm of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and Connie (Galen) Lehnhardt of Newport News, Virginia; brother- and sister-in-laws, Carlton (Muriel) Thomson of Austin and Yvonna Thomson of Lakeview, Michigan; and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son David, brother-in-laws Allan and Kenneth Thomson, Lila’s parents Carl (Leda) Thomson, a niece Patricia Thomson and nephews Robert and David Thomson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1155 Hillside Ave. Antioch, IL 60002, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Stephen Lutheran Church are appreciated. Please sign the online guestbook for Vincent at www.strangfh.com. Local arrangements by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald online, April 12, 2012]

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Kenneth E. Flicek, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Kenneth was born on July 30, 1937, in Austin, to George and Julia (Valek) Flicek. He grew up in Austin, where he attended Queen of Angels Elementary school and Austin High School.

Kenneth worked at Cavalry Cemetery, Austin, then later moved to Rochester and worked at Grandview Memorial Gardens, St. Mary’s Hospital. After, he worked at Olmsted County Courthouse until he retired. In 2005 Kenneth moved back to Austin, residing at Kingsley House.

Kenneth was a member of Queen of Angels Church in Austin. He enjoyed TV, hunting, fishing and spending time with his nephews.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Mary Flicek, Austin; brother, Glen Flicek, Austin; sister, Bernice (Wilbur) Carpenter, Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bernard Flicek.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 1 p.m. April 14 at Calvary Cemetery, Austin. A gathering and lunch will follow the service at Melvin and Mary Flicek’s home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, April 12, 2012]

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Mardell Murrow, 83, passed away Saturday, April 7, in San Antonio, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 16, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Frank and Winifred Bentzin, Mardell spent her childhood in Minnesota with her parents and three brothers, and graduated from Austin High School in 1947. She married David Murrow of South Bend, Indiana in 1959, and the couple had two children, David Murrow, Jr. and Shari Murrow Chu. The family settled in Houston in 1964.

Upon retirement in 1995, Dave and Mardell moved to San Antonio. In the 1950s, Mardell became a professional court reporter and stenographer, a career she pursued for approximately 40 years. During her many years in criminal and civil courts in Harris County, she worked on a number of high-profile cases including several infamous trials. Dedicated to serving her community, Mardell enjoyed helping others and was a wonderful leader. Throughout the years, she served as president of the Harris County Court Reporters Association and was the first president of her neighborhood HOA in San Antonio.

Mardell also loved volunteering as a Reading Angel at the Achiever’s School and in several ministry areas at University United Methodist Church. Mardell had a zest for life and was known for her optimism, generous heart, and sense of humor. She made friends everywhere she went. She was a rabid sports fan and a longtime season ticket holder to Houston Rockets basketball games. However, she easily converted to a Spurs fan when she moved to San Antonio. She loved line dancing, playing the piano and late night Scrabble games with her grandkids. Her delight in and love for her family was deep and lasting. Mardell also adored her loyal West Highland Terrier, Daisy.

Mardell is survived by her youngest brother, Bill Bentzin and his wife, Iva, of Sweetwater, Minn.; sisters-in-law Irene Bentzin and Minnie Bentzin of Austin, Minn.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Greg and Ann Murrow of Lago Vista, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Henry Chu of Helotes, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, David, Jr. and Gina Murrow, of Anchorage, Ala.; grandchildren Sarah Chu of College Station, Texas, Lauren Chu of San Antonio, Andrea Murrow and Victoria Murrow of Anchorage, David Murrow III; his wife, Kristan; and great-grandsons, Gabriel and Gideon Murrow of Wasilla, Ala.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 14, at 1 p.m. at University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala, San Antonio, TX 78249. Flowers may be sent to the church or a donation may be made in Mardell’s memory to International Child Care Ministries, 770 N. High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214, or to University United Methodist Church. There is an online guestbook at www.missionparks.com, under the obituary section.

[Austin Daily Herald online, April 12, 2012]

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Steve L. Benesh, 59, of West Allis, Wisconsin, died Monday, March 12, 2012, due to a long-term illness.

Steve was born September 25, 1952, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Richard and Marcy (Galstad) Benesh. He was a graduate of Austin High School class of 1971 and attended vocational school in Minneapolis. He had a career as an offset printing press operator—a job that he loved.

Steve was united in marriage to Jane Welsh on October 19, 1991. He combined his love of stock car racing and photography into his passion. He spent many weekends at the race track taking pictures, many of which were published throughout the Midwest. He loved spending time with family and friends.

Steve is survived by his wife, Jane (Walsh), West Allis; stepson, Jason (Amy) Ousey; grandson, Alex Ousey; parents, Richard and Marcy Benesh, Albert Lea, Minnesota; sisters, Ann (Mike) Herman, Alden and Mary (George) Tschida, Lakeville, Minnesota; nephews Joe Tschida, Kavan VanHal; nieces, Jennifer (Matt) Van Hal, Analiese Tschida.

A visitation and prayer service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at St. Edward Church in Austin, Minn. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be at the National Bohemian Cemetery in Hayward, Minn. after the visitation.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Richard Benesh, 801 Luther Place Apt. 105 Albert Lea, MN 56007.

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

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Betty Jane "BJ" Nelsen Riley, 89, passed away on March 30, 2012.

She was the Hormel company office receptionist in Austin prior to joining the FBI in Washington, D.C. Later she was employed by the District of Columbia Recreation Department as clerk of their board. The urge to travel took her to French Morocco as a civil service employee, then to Colorado to help build the Air Force Academy, then to the Panama Canal Zone. There she met and married her Air Force husband, Dick N. Riley. His assignments took them to California, Alabama, Taiwan, Ohio and finally Florida. She enjoyed sewing and knitting sweaters. Later in life, golf and bridge became her hobbies.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond (Swede) Nelsen, Nels Donald (Pony) Nelsen, and Maurice (Mo) Nelsen. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Dick Riley; son Daniel and grandson Dustin; daughter Linda and her husband Paul Vause; as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Private inurnment services will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla. at a later date. A celebration of life will be held at Soundside Club, Hurlburt Field on April 21, 2012, from 2 to 5 p.m. For military base security purposes if you do not have a military identification card you must RSVP by April 17. Please call 1-800-204-3238 to RSVP. Memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
April 10, 2012 ]

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Funeral services for Rudolph L. Gutman, 61, of Austin, Minnesota, who died on June 5, 1983 at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, were held June 7, 1983 at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home in St. Ansgar, Iowa, with the Rev. Otto Reitz officiating.

Mr. Gutman was employed at Weyerhaueser in Austin.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert F. Gutman and one son, David.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine; his mother, Lorenda Gutman; two sons, Michael of Christman, Florida, and Verne of Greene, Iowa; two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and one sister, Goldie Anderson of Austin.

Burial was in the St. Ansgar cemetery with Rev. Reitz in charge of committal services.

[ Based on obituary in St. Ansgar Enterprise - June 9, 1983 ]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

Rudolph GUTMAN
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1922
Death Date: Jun 1983
SS Number: 477-24-6070
SSN Issued: Minnesota
Death Benefit Locality:
Zip Code: 55912
Austin/Nicolville/Andyville,
Mower county, Minnesota

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Arnold D. Boyenga, 68, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at his home in Austin.

He was born on December 18, 1943, in Austin to Anton and Marjorie (Thompson) Boyenga. Mr. Boyenga attended Austin Public Schools, graduating from Austin High School in 1962. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1966. On Sept. 28, 1970, Arnold and Mary L. Rice were united in marriage at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin. The couple had three children.

A member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Arnold was a man who loved to work, especially in the garage and also doing redecorating projects. His family always came first. He enjoyed watching movies, particularly Westerns. He also enjoyed golf. After working as a truck driver for 30 years, Arnold retired in December 2010.

Survivors include his wife Mary Boyenga of Austin; daughter Sue (Darren) Thomas of Austin; sons Scott Boyenga of Austin and Skipp (Kim) Boyenga of St. Paul, Minn.; four grandchildren, Evan Thomas, Nathan Toney, JaMar Salisbury, Jackson Boyenga; sister Linda (Wayne) Wollenburg, Austin; brother Edward (Lona) Boyenga, Austin; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Anton and Marjorie, and one brother, Tony.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Post No. 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1216. 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, April 12, 2012]

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