Beata A. Strasburg, 93, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2012, at Our House Memory Care in Austin, Minn.

Beata was born on her family farm in rural Fall Creek, Wis. on March 5, 1919, to Rudolph and Ida (Honadel) Boernke. Beata was baptized on March 23, 1919, and then later confirmed on May 22, 1932, at St. John Lutheran Church in rural Fall Creek.

Beata was one of nine siblings growing up on a farm, and loved riding horses bareback. She attended Fall Creek High School, where she was a cheerleader and graduated as co-valedictorian. On March 14, 1942, she married James Riley Strasburg in Eau Claire, Wis. They celebrated 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2008. Their earlier years were spent in the Foster, Wis. and Osseo. Wis. area, until 1968, when they moved to the Wisconsin Dells and Mauston area.

As the daughter and a wife of farmers, Beata was a hardworking and busy person throughout her life. She even operated a retail grocery store in Foster while raising six children. As an avid sports fan, she knew the names, positions, and standings for many sports teams and players. She very much enjoyed the company of family and friends with a sense of hospitality and humor.

Beata is survived by her children, Ron (Judy) Strasburg of Superior, Wis.; Bonnie (Dean) Drake, of Dexter, Minn.; Betty Preston of Hopkins, Minn.; Vickie (Larry Fagerland) McCluskey of Ranchero Murieta, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and three more due this year; sister Ada (Warren) Kuehn of Eau Claire, Wis.; sister-in-law Lois Klavetter of Altoona, Wis.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Beata was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jim; sons Gerald and Michael; brothers Donald, Raymond, Gary, and Hans Boernke; sisters Hazel Zimmerman and Ruth Hepburn and infant sister Lydia, all who will be happy to see her again.

Funeral services will be held on April 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Foster with the Rev. David Fleischmann officiating. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery following the service.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff at Our House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Austin, Minn. for the loving care Beata received on her journey home.

Stokes, Prock, and Mundt Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.cremationsociety-wi.com

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 20, 2012]

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I.J. “Jim” Holton, 92, died at his home in Austin, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.

Jim was born August 16, 1919, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Ed Bacon and Mabel Barrows (Donnan) Holton. He was married to Adelaide Roeder on June 23, 1941, in Cedar Rapids.

Educated in the public schools of Cedar Rapids, Jim later was awarded degrees in liberal arts (1941) and law (1947) from the University of Iowa at Iowa City, Iowa.

Jim served in the Army, Infantry, from June 1941 to December 1945. He arrived in England in March 1944 and departed for France on the night of June 5-6, 1944. He returned to the United States in July 1945.

Jim was employed in various capacities by Hormel Foods Corporation from 1947 to 1983. He was a member of the Hormel Foundation from 1969 to 1995 and served as its chairman the final year.

Jim was an avid reader, compulsive walker, and sometimes a rider of bicycles. On rare occasions, he was mistaken for an intellectual. He was active in community, industry, and charitable affairs and his longtime local interests included the Austin Community Scholarship Committee (807 W. Oakland Ave., Austin) and the Austin Public Library (323 Fourth Ave. N.E., Austin).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelaide.

He is survived by a son, Brooks Holton, Minneapolis; two daughters and sons in law, Janet Holton (Philip Haber), Reston, Va., and Ann (Mark) Paparella; one sister, Carol Parliament, Bloomington, Minnesota; three grandchildren; and three nephews.

Friends may greet the family in the banquet area of the Hormel Historic Home on Sunday, April 15, 2012, starting at 1:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a time of memories of Jim’s life led by Father Paul Nelson and Mike Ruzek. A reception will follow. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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Iris Blanche Johnson, 90, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Rosewood Estates in Waterloo, Iowa.

Iris was born March 16, 1922, to Burl and Mattie (Whistler) Hull in Burr Oak, Iowa. She attended school in Dexter, Minnesota, and later went to Austin High School, in Austin, Minnesota. She married Wallace “Wally” Johnson on Nov. 19, 1939, in Austin. Iris worked in the dairy department at Hormel for 34 years, retiring in 1981.

She was a member of the Eagles, VFW ladies organization and St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. In her free time, she often did volunteer work.

She is survived by two daughters, Joan (Bill) Bulow of Waterloo, Iowa, and Jean (Lee) Koenig of Bartlett, Illinois; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Iris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wallace “Wally”; an infant son; six brothers, Lawrence, Ted, Ephie, Russel, Paul and Kenneth; and four sisters, Margaret, Zelma, Vivian and Agnes.

A service for Iris will be held at a later date.

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Evangeline Clarice Louise Sash, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday evening, April 14, 2012, at Primrose Assisted Living in Austin.

She was born April 7, 1919, in Sargeant, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Louise (Baruth) Schramm. Evangeline was baptized on April 21, 1919, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sargeant and confirmed on April 9, 1933, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waltham, Minn. She attended Trinity Lutheran Parochial School near Waltham. After completing her education, Evangeline cared for her ill mother. On October 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to Ray Louis Sash at Trinity Lutheran Church near Waltham.

The couple made their home on a farm northeast of Brownsdale, Minnesota, for 58 years, moving into Austin in 1994. Evangeline was an active 4-H mother, taking her sons too many 4-H meetings. She was an active long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the LWML, taught Sunday school and sang in the church choir. She loved to cook, always had a big garden and lots of flowers. Evangeline loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed the many family pets, especially her dog Daisy. Ray died on April 1, 2008, and in 2010, Evangeline moved to Primrose, Minn.

Survivors include her three sons, Tyrone (Paula) Sash of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Gerald (Carolyn) Sash of Austin and Richard (Linda) Sash of Albert Lea, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Michael Sash, Lynette Spilman, Kristen Ryan, Lon Sash and Scott Sash; one step-granddaughter, Deborah Blood; ten great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Sash on April 1, 2008; one son, Rodney Sash in 1984; a grandson, Larry Sash in 2010; a brother, Eugene Schramm; and two sisters, Ludmilla Holst and Lucinda Holst.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Waltham with the Rev. Jeffrey Kuddes officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. The Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The family preferred memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald website, April 17, 2012 ]

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Erna A. Akkerman, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Erna A. Benson was born July 18, 1925, in Dodge County, Minnesota, the daughter of Albin J. and Emma J. (Tiegen) Benson. She attended rural school near Oslo, Minnesota. Erna was married to Elmer C. Akkerman on Feb. 28, 1948, at Sioux Falls, S.D. The Akkermans lived in the Austin area. Erna was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where she was active with WELCA and in circle.

Erna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmer, brother Gilmer Benson and sister Norma Johnson.

She is survived by a son, Charles D. Akkerman, Austin; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Greg Goodnature, Billings, Montana, Rhonda and Brian Waller, Northwood, Iowa; eight-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren with another great-grandson soon to be born; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 18 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday for one hour before the service. The family prefers memorials to Our Saviors Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice.

[ Austin Daily Herald website, April 17, 2012 ]

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Wally Jukes

Walter L. “Wally” Jukes, 68, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at home on Friday, April 13, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 21, 1943, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Walter F. and Bernice (Schafer) Jukes. He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith and grew up in Brownsdale. A 1961 graduate of Hayfield High School, Mr. Jukes worked for Great Plains Supply Lumber Company until 1984 and as a truck driver for the Mower County Highway Department until retiring in December 2006.

He was married to Marcine Kay Boysen on September 14, 1968, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. He loved deer hunting, fishing on Lake Vermilion and Leech Lake, watching NASCAR, and gardening. He was a devoted fan of the Twins, Gophers, and Vikings. He enjoyed several trips to Las Vegas, Laughlin, and going to NASCAR races at Talladega and Las Vegas. Wally was a loving and caring husband and brother and will be greatly missed. We will all miss his smile and great sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife Marcine of Austin; sisters, Nellie Wanous and Shirley (Don) Meier, both of Brownsdale; brothers-in-law Dale (Donna) Boysen of Cottonwood, Ariz., Rick (Lori) Boysen of Hope, Randy (Mary) Boysen of Blooming Prairie; sister-in-law Theresa Boysen of Austin; many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Bernice, sisters Mildred Schmeling and Helen Wanous Fiebiger, brothers-in-law William Wanous, Richard Wanous, Carl Fiebiger, Melvin Schmeling, Larry Boysen, and Bob Boysen.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday April 17, 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 Oakwood Cemetery. The family prefers that memorials be made to cancer research. Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, Sat., April 14, 2012

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Louise G. Schmit, 92, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Adams Health Care Center.

Louise was born December 29, 1919, in Minneapolis to John & Amelia (Meisen) Adelmann. She grew up in Minneapolis, where she graduated from high school. On May 10, 1952, she was united in marriage to John T. Schmit in Minneapolis. The couple made their home in Rose Creek for almost 50 years. Then, in 2002, J.T. passed away.

Louise was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek, and active in their Rosary Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxilary. She worked as a stenographer at Home Trade Shoe Store in Minneapolis prior to her marriage. She was the owner/operator of the Thrift Shop in Rose Creek for 17 years while raising her family. Louise enjoyed travel, bowling, knitting, embroidery, dancing, and especially playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Richard (Marge) Schmit, Cannon Falls, Minn.; daughters, Elaine (Mike) Mills, Riceville, Iowa; Rita (Steve) Knapp, Pine Island, Minn.; Dianne, Rose Creek; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law; sister-in-law; and many relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, JT; two sisters; brother and sister in-laws.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Tom Loomis officiating. There will be a 7 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 St. Peter’s Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Josh Mills, Tim Knapp, Andrew Knapp, Jason Jorgensen, Gerald Ruether, and John Schueller.

[ Austin Daily Herald, April 19, 2012 ]

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Marjorie A. “Maggie” Rohde, age 69 of Mona, Iowa, died Wednesday April 11, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City. Marjorie Ann Hacker was born October 16, 1942 in Freeborn County, Minnesota to Albert W. and Helen (Anderson) Hacker. She attended school in Albert Lea.

On November 8, 1958, Marjorie was united in marriage to Raymond George Rohde in Albert Lea. After their marriage, the couple lived in Mona, Iowa. Marjorie worked as a CNA at Comforcare in Austin for 22 years. Raymond died September 11, 1993, after which Marjorie continued to live in Mona. She was a member of Mona Lutheran Church and WELCA, and enjoyed collecting dolls and baking. Marjorie moved to Good Samaritan Society nursing home in St. Ansgar in December 2011.

Survivors include her son Steven Rohde of Austin; sisters Mary (David) Wendelboe of Waukee, Iowa, Sandra Simonson of Albert Lea, Debra (Marvin) Rohde of Mona, Donna (Rick) Karge of Hollandale; brother Gordon A. (Lolly) Hacker of Albert Lea; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Helen and her husband Raymond.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday April 18, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Reverend Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

[ From Worlein Funeral Home website ]

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Mae Marciel Huebner, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

She was born September 15, 1922, in Pulcifer, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Eda (Isaacson) Werth. She attended school in Wisconsin, graduating from Gillett High School in 1940 and from nurse’s training in 1945. On June 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to Roger Huebner in Green Valley, Wisconsin.

After moving to Austin, Mae worked as a nurse at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Home until her retirement in 1986. Roger died on August 28, 2003. She moved to St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in 2005. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, the Ladies Circle and the Church’s Women’s Society of Austin. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was able to travel all over the world. Mae was a member of the local nurses club and camera club.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan Huebner of Austin and Carol Tompson of Spokane, Wash.; three sons, Tom Huebner of St. Paul, Minn., Jim Huebner of Austin and John Huebner of Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Werth of Viroqua, Wis; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger on August 28, 2003 and one brother.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Austin, with the Rev. David Fleischmann officiating. Interment will follow the service in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

The Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald online, Monday, April 16, 2012

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Harry Victor Brechtel, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died at his home on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Harry was born May 29, 1918, in rural Lansing to Anton and Anna (Kurzhal) Brechtel. He was baptized at the family home with family members as sponsors. He finished his eighth grade education at Lansing School.

Harry farmed with his family until his marriage to Ardyce Zachgo on October. 31, 1943. Harry and Ardyce farmed for three years near Rose Creek before purchasing a grocery store in Lyle. After six months, they returned to farming and they farmed southwest of Adams for 50 years.

Harry is survived by his wife, Ardyce, Austin; children Jack (Paulette) Brechtel, N.C.; Karla (Ed) Hatten, Stacyville, Iowa; Terry (Eddie) Yarbrough, Texas; three granddaughters; two grandsons; 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Lil Kolpin, Minnie Klingfus, Gladys Berg; brother Earl Brechtel; and two infant siblings.

Honorary bearers will be Bob and Ramona Hanson, Alfred and Martha Mullenbach, Gayle and LaVonne Bergstrom. Casket bearers will be Lester Heller, Steve Heller, Jerry Mullenbach, Mike Mullenbach, David Kirtz and Gary Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 23 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Monday for one hour before the service.

[ Austin Daily Herald, April 19, 2012 ]

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Leon A. Johnson, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 16, 2012, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin. Leon was born Sept. 5, 1921, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Ferdinand and Ella (Vogt) Johnson.

After graduating from Watertown High School, he served in the Army during World War II in the European Theatre of Operation. Returning home in 1945, he married Twilamae F. Roesch on July 28, 1945, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Taking advantage of the GI Bill, Leon attended college at South Dakota State University in Brookings, graduating in 1952 with a degree in civil engineering and an interest in the fields of sanitation and environment. He worked for the City of Albert Lea and then moved to Austin, where he worked for the city until retirement. The increasing interest in the environment during this period made his job very interesting and challenging. A member of the First Congregational Church in Austin, Leon helped there with maintenance.

Leon and Twila both enjoyed the outdoors and nature activities. They spent their winter months along the Gulf Coast of Texas, walking the beach, looking for shells, and checking out the area for birds. They belonged to organizations that promote improving the environment, such as Audubon, Izaak Walton League, and Friends of the Hormel Nature Center.

Traveling was a passion of theirs. They attended 14 Elderhostels across the United States. Their greatest enjoyment was working in Yellowstone Park for two summers after retirement. Among working, they spent time in Yellowstone, fishing, hiking, and meeting a lot of different people. Leon and Twila shared a good life, always remaining thankful for the 56 years they spent together. Twilamae and Leon always felt they owed so much to South Dakota State for giving Leon the opportunity to further his education and earn a degree.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Bruce) Jahnke of New Brighton, Minn., and Leanne (David) Kasper of Rushford, Minn.; four grandchildren, Jessica Kasper, Scott (Kylene Abbitt) Jahnke, Ross (Megan) Jahnke, Kate (Matt Frost) Jahnke; sister in law, Mae Johnson; brothers-in-law, Gerald Roesch and Dwight (Alta) Roesch; many nieces, nephews, other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Twilamae, on Oct. 14, 2001; parents, Ferdinand and Ella; four brothers, Harvey, Dale, Merle, and Merlen; one great-granddaughter, Anastasia Kasper.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at the First Congregational Church in Austin with Pastor Shari Mason officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91. The family prefers that memorials be made to the Hormel Nature Center or the Austin Izaak Walton League. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

  [ Austin Daily Herald website,
    April 18, 2012 ]

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Zona Brewster, 95, formerly of Austin, Minn., died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Crest View Lutheran Homes in Columbia Heights, Minn.

Zona was born August 10, 1916, in Chester, Iowa, the second child of John and Anna (Pedersdaughter Hove) Moe. Zona graduated from high school and completed a business program at Mankato Business College. She married Roger Brewster on March 12, 1944, at St Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

Zona was Austin’s first City Hostess. She was known for her famous cinnamon rolls and catering weddings, dinners and other events in Austin for decades.

She was chosen as Woman of the Year in 1984 by Zonta International and has served in leadership positions on numerous boards and organizations through the years such as Y Matrons, Eastern Star and others. She was a Cub Scout leader and served as the Sunday school superintendent at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Several years ago, Zona moved to the Twin Cities area to be near family and made her home at the Crest View Lutheran Homes in Columbia Heights.

Survivors include her four children, Judy Brewster of Milwaukee, Wis., David Brewster (Abby Lamberton) of St. Paul, Minn., Dan Brewster of Reno, Nevada, and Jill Bishop (Mark) of Plum City, Wis.; grandchildren Todd Roppuld (Paula) of Muskego, Wis., and Captain Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Knob Noster, Mo.; brother Arnet Moe (Velma) of LeRoy, Minn; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Moe; brother Vernon Moe; and sister and brother-in-law Ruby and Loren Bymark.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Friends may greet the family for one hour before the service. A reception will be held at the mortuary following the services.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., April 26, 2012

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Melba “Mickie” C. Hall, 89, of Austin, Minn. died on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Thorne Crest Care Center in Albert Lea.

Mickie was born on July 21, 1922, in Buffalo, Minn. to Kenneth and Helen (Norgren) Newman. In 1928, Mickie and her family moved to Minneapolis where she graduated from West High School in 1940. After graduation, she attended the University of Minnesota’s Dental Hygienist program. Mickie married Richard Hall on Nov. 25, 1950, in Nashua, Iowa. Richard and Mickie made their home in Austin, then moved to Rochester, Minn. in 1988. They later returned to Austin.

Mickie was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, a member of the genealogy club and reading club. She was chairman of the American Revolution bicentennial.

Mickie is survived by her husband, Richard Hall, Austin; sister Mildred Tyhurst, Bryant, Ark.; sisters-in-law Delilah Newman, Lakeville, Minn.; and Florence Eaves, Galesburg, Ill.; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Dr. Teri Hall.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday for one hour before the service.

Memorials may be designated to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald, April 19, 2012 ]

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Pauline K. Kramer, 91, a longtime Grand Meadow, Minnesota, area resident, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, of natural causes at the Grand Meadow Healthcare Center.

Pauline was born June 22, 1920, in Fennimore, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Frieda (Mutchmann) Henke, and moved with her family as a young child to rural Grand Meadow. She grew up on the family farm, attended rural schools and was employed for a few years at the Tews Hotel in Stewartville, Minn. Pauline was married on Dec. 28, 1941, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley to George G. Kramer. Following their marriage the couple moved to Pleasant Valley Township where they raised their family and farmed for many years until their retirement in 1990. Mrs. Kramer was a farmwife and homemaker and was the custodian at Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 40 years. Mr. Kramer was a life-long farmer and died on July 14, 1994.

Mrs. Kramer was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid, Couple’s Club and taught Sunday school. Pauline and George drove Immanuel Lutheran Men’s Club’s “Lutheran Hour” float in area parades for many years. She enjoyed gardening, canning, milking the cows, jigsaw puzzles and word searches and time spent with her family.

Survivors include five daughters and a son, Dorothy (Lanny) Jacobson of Grand Meadow; Beverly Hanson of Grand Meadow; Audrey (Joe) Ericksen of Rochester, Minn.; Barbara (Paul) Rath of Chatfield, Minn.; Roger (Jo) Kramer of Waucoma, Iowa; and Catherine (Dave) Severson of Grand Meadow; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Lane of Gilbert, Ariz.; a brother, John (Nancy) Henke of High Forest, Minn.; three sister-in-laws, Ann Voeltz of Austin, Minn., Evelyn Henke of Rochester, Pearl Henke of Racine, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband George; her parents; three brothers, Christian, William, and infant brother Harold; and son-in-law Loren Hanson.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday morning.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley Township, Minnesota, with the Rev. Ron Prigge officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 20, 2012]

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Henry “Hank” Gower, 74, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died on April 10, 2012.

Henry was born Nov. 2, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota, to Merna B. Halverson Gower and Jack Gower. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, married Barbara Nalbandian and was self-employed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; daughter Stacy Novis (Scott); son Scott Gower (Adonica); five grandchildren; sister Susan; and brother-in-law Frank Luksik.

Services for Henry are pending, with no visitation planned.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, April 20, 2012]

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Daniel S. Crabtree, 83, of Brownsdale, Mower county, Minnesota, died at his home on Thursday, April 19, 2012.

Daniel was born on October 18, 1928, in Ellendale, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Pearl (Schroeder) Crabtree. He worked in maintenance for Geo. A. Hormel & Co. for 37 years. During his time at Hormel, he left to serve in the Navy. He was a gunner’s mate third class during the Korean War. Danny married Phyllis Rose on January 28, 1956, at Westminster Presbyterian Church by the Reverend Lyndon Schendel.

After retiring from Hormel, Danny worked at the Mower County Fairgrounds.

Danny’s first love was his family and he enjoyed woodworking, stock car racing, mowing his lawn and being outdoors.

Danny is survived by his wife, Phyllis Crabtree; children Eugene (Robben) Crabtree, Brownsdale, Judy Crabtree, Austin, Minn., David (Ruth) Crabtree, Brownsdale, James (Sue) Crabtree, Blooming Prairie, Minn, Robert Crabtree (Kelli Cimmiyotti), Sargeant, Minn., Joyce (Tony) Dooley, Brownsdale; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sisters Sylvia (Don) Miller, Albuquerque, N.M., Hazel Soukup, Ames, Iowa; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings and a step sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 802 Fourth St. SW, Austin, with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday for one hour before the service.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
Monday, April 23, 2012 ]

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Violet E. Buchanan, 89, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Violet was born on October 5, 1922, in Lansing, Minnesota, to Robert and Ethel (Voigt) Smith. On May 21, 1939, she was married to Duane Buchanan in Northwood, Iowa. After raising their children, Violet cooked at the Log Cabin and later at the Elks club in Austin. In her spare time, Violet enjoyed playing cards, camping and spending time with her family. Violet was a member of the Royal Neighbors and Westminster Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane, daughter Sally Magnuson, great-granddaughter Rhianna Schilling, and three sisters.

Violet is survived by her son, Duane (Joan) Buchanan, Livermore, Colo.; daughter Rosemary (David) Lestrud, Loveland, Colo; son: Robert Buchanan, Austin; daughter Penny (Wayne) Elsner, Sheboygan, Wis.; son-in-law, Burton Magnuson; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Fern Stockdale, Mary Lake, Ardith Moore; brother, Melvin “Buzz” Smith; nieces and nephews.

Honorary Bearers will be Jon Buchanan, Dan Buchanan, Todd Buchanan, Cassie Buchanan, Cody Buchanan, Kelly Magnuson Bruns, Melissa Magnuson, Jodi Schilling, Lynette Fix, Karlyn Buchanan, Brooks Buchanan, Zach Buchanan, Colin Buchanan, Raquel Buchanan, Nash Buchanan, Tyler Fix, Noah Magnuson Bruns, Emma Magnuson Stahly, Elise Magnuson Stahly, Eva Magnuson Stahly and Chelsea Schilling.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 23, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Oakland. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the service on Monday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Rhianna’s Fund, www.canobievet.com/fund.htm.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., April 21, 2012

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Accident Victim Is
Buried On Monday

Funeral services for William Koenigs, 27, of McIntire, who lost his life in an automobile accident on the Iowa-Minnesota state line early last Saturday morning, were held on Monday at Adams, Minnesota.

William, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Koenigs of McIntire, was recently discharged from the army after five years in a medical detachment.

Koenigs was returning alone from Austin, Minnesota, to the Joe W. Wettstein farm, where he was employed, at the time of the accident. He was found pinned in his car, which had run into a ditch and upset about four miles south of Taopi, Minnesota. It is believed that his neck was broken.

Koenigs received his basic training at Camp Roberts, Colorado, and was sent to Hawaii in September, 1942.

After spending several months in a hospital recuperating from an operation, Koenigs was transferred to the 33rd Division just in time to be shipped to New Guinea, where he spent several months in conditioning for future combat. Arriving next at Morotal, Netherland East Indies, his combat team went into action. He was a member of Company "B" 108th Medical Battalion that is a part of the famous 33rd infantry, liberators of the City of Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines.

He received his first contact with the Japs while serving with the 2nd Portable Surgical Hospital on the front lines. In the Luzon campaign he has been up to the front many times, evacuating the sick and the wounded by litter, over tortuous and difficult terrain.

Besides his parents, he leaves three brothers: Pvt. Louis Koenigs, who saw action in the Pacific, and recently received his discharge, and is now at Bay City, Michigan; Pvt. Ernest Koenigs, who saw action in the European theatre of war and is recovering from wounds at the Schick hospital at Clinton, Iowa; Eddie Koenigs of Bay City, Michigan; also eight sisters: Mrs. Elonor** La Court of Bay City; Mrs. Lydia Piersol and Miss Margaret Koenigs of Nampa, Idaho; Mrs. Julia Belding of Austin, Minnesota; Mrs. Helen Mullenback of Adams, Minnesota; and Vivian, Mildred and Dorothy, at home.

[ MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS, Nov. 22, 1945 ]

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NOTES:

** The Social Security Death Index shows this for his sister,
(note the spelling of the first name.):

ELEANOR LACOURT
B: 27 May 1913
D: 29 Jun 1994
AGE: 81
LAST RES: Bay City, Bay, MI 48706
SSN: Michigan 378-58-9595

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1930 FEDERAL CENSUS FOR ADAMS, MINN.:

NAME	SPOUSE/PARENTS	BIRTH	RELATION
Koenigs, Joseph	(Rose)	abt 1888	Head
Koenigs, Rose	(Joseph)	abt 1888	Wife
Koenigs, Julia	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1912	Dau.
Koenigs, Eleanor	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1913	Dau.
Koenigs, Lydia	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1914	Dau.
Koenigs, Louis	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1916	Son
Koenigs, William	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1918	Son
Koenigs, Earnest	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1919	Son
Koenigs, Helen	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1923	Dau.
Koenigs, Vivian	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1924	Dau.
Koenigs, Margaret	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1927	Dau.
Koenigs, Edmond	(Joseph, Rose)	abt 1929	Son

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TWO SONS OF FORMER MCINTIRE RESIDENTS, DIED IN SERVICE

Mr. and Mrs. Oakley McCloud, who for many years were residents of McIntire, have indeed made the sacrifice supreme. Their two sons, and their only children, have both lost their lives in the service of their county. Both were lieutenants in the air corps.

Relatives and friends from this county attended the memorial services for the young men last Sunday, held at McDevitte Chapel at Minneapolis. One service was for Lt. Merwin Kay McCloud, born at McIntire March 3, 1921, who passed away in the western European theater of war February 16, 1943.

He was reported missing after a raid over France. His ship was one of the six that did not return. He was posthumously given the Purple Heart and other decorations.

The second service was for Lt. Mason J. McCloud, who was killed when his plane crashed at the airfield at Wilmington, North Carolina. A friend who attended said that Lieutenant McCloud flew over the field apparently in trouble and could not make a landing. The watchers expected him to bail out but he failed to do so and crashed with the ship.

He was born March 4, 1924, at McIntire.

The young men's mother is the former Amanda House, also of the McIntire vicinity. Their father was in various business' in McIntire before he moved the family to Minneapolis in 1929.

Source: Mitchell County Press, Thursday, June 29, 1944

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Mason Jay McCloud Burial:
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Plot: Section B, Plot 218-S

(Credit: S. Bell)

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TWO SONS OF FORMER MCINTIRE RESIDENTS, DIED IN SERVICE

Mr. and Mrs. Oakley McCloud, who for many years were residents of McIntire, have indeed made the sacrifice supreme. Their two sons, and their only children, have both lost their lives in the service of their county. Both were lieutenants in the air corps.

Relatives and friends from this county attended the memorial services for the young men last Sunday, held at McDevitte Chapel at Minneapolis. One service was for Lt. Merwin Kay McCloud, born at McIntire March 3, 1921, who passed away in the western European theater of war February 16, 1943.

He was reported missing after a raid over France. His ship was one of the six that did not return. He was posthumously given the Purple Heart and other decorations.

The second service was for Lt. Mason J. McCloud, who was killed when his plane crashed at the airfield at Wilmington, North Carolina. A friend who attended said that Lieutenant McCloud flew over the field apparently in trouble and could not make a landing. The watchers expected him to bail out but he failed to do so and crashed with the ship.

He was born March 4, 1924, at McIntire.

The young men's mother is the former Amanda House, also of the McIntire vicinity. Their father was in various business' in McIntire before he moved the family to Minneapolis in 1929.

Source: Mitchell County Press, Thursday, June 29, 1944

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Dr. Schaub was born and raised in South Dakota. As World War II began, August left his pre-professional studies to join the Army Air Force Pilot Training School. After graduation, he piloted heavy bombers until the end of the war. Dr. Schaub remained a private pilot for most of his life. After the War, August met Helen Mary Fay of Stephen, Minn. They soon married in 1946 and were not parted until his death 66 years later.

After attending Northwestern Chiropractic and Lincoln Chiropractic Colleges, Dr. Schaub and Helen moved to Austin, Minn., where he practiced for more than 40 years. During that time, Gov. Karl Rolvaag appointed Dr. Schaub to his first five-year term on the Minnesota State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and Gov. Wendel Anderson appointed him to his second. For three of those years, he served as the Board’s President. He was named South East Minnesota Chiropractor of the year three times, and Minnesota Chiropractor of the year in 1978. He also earned licenses in Iowa, Florida, Arizona, Nevada and Arkansas.

First as a farm boy in the Dust Bowl and later as a doctor, August worked long days. He also made time for his family, flying, reading, and weekends boating on the Mississippi River from ports in Winona and Fountain City.

August is survived by his wife, Helen; five children, Patricia (Vince) Nonnemacher, James Schaub, Janette (Ken Ritterspach) Schaub, Tom Schaub, and Bill Schaub; and three grandchildren, Kathryn, Mathew, and Sarah Ritterspach.

Austin Daily Herald, Thur., April 26, 2012

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Robert Darrel Halligan, 81, of Rose Creek, Mower county, Minnesota, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Bob was born June 21, 1930, in Austin, Minnesota, to James “Roland” and Violet (Hall) Halligan. He grew up in Austin where he attended Columbus Grade School and St. Augustine High School. After high school he attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa and St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bob then enlisted in the Marines and served in the Korean War.

On September 5, 1953, he married Sharon Fischer at St. Augustine Church in Austin. Bob worked for the Hormel Company, retiring on disability in 1986. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Hackensack, Minnesota, and St. Peter’s in Rose Creek.

Bob was an avid sports fan, especially of Notre Dame and the Minnesota Vikings. He enjoyed reading, watching movies, yard work, and enjoying all nature had to offer while living at their lake home on Pine Mountain Lake in Backus, Minnesota On of his greatest pleasures was entertaining family and friends at their lake home.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; seven children, David and Andrea Halligan, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Kathleen and Jim Stratton, Rose Creek, Maureen and Chris Bergan, Rose Creek, Timothy Halligan, Rochester, Minnesota, Terry and Christie Halligan, Rothschild, Wisconsin, Colleen and Don Theobald, Leroy, Minn., Mary and Todd Schumann, Lakefield, Minnesota; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia and Don Hoffman, Austin, Sharon Woolsey, Belvidere, Illinois.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Tom Loomis officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Military rites will be by American Legion Post No. 91. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald website,
Monday, April 23, 2012 ]

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OSAGE, IOWA — Services for Oliver Cockrum, 55; a former Osage resident, who died Wednesday at Pine Island, Minnesota, will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Clausen-Jordan Mortuary in Minnesota; burial with military rites at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Osage Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Naida; two sons, Rodney and Kelley, both of Austin; a daughter, Juanita of Arlington, Virginia; three brothers, Herbert and Vernon, both of Osage, and David of San Diego, California; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Noble of Osage and Mrs. Edna Pint of Mitchell.

Waterloo Courier -- Thursday, 13 JAN 1977

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Mr. and Mrs. David Cockrum received word that their youngest son, Pfc. Oliver Cockrum, was seriously wounded in action on February 26 in Germany. Private Cockrum was sent overseas in March, 1944.

He received the Purple Heart last August for injuries received to one hand. His brother, David, is serving with the air corps in South America, and Irwin is a cook at Camp Wolters, Texas.

[Waterloo Courier, April 1, 1945]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

Name: Oliver Cockrum
State of Issue: California
Date of Birth: Wednesday December 14, 1921
Date of Death: January 1977
Est. Age at Death: 55 years, 1 month
Location of Last Benefit Paid:
City: Austin; Andyville; Nicolville
County: Mower
State: Minnesota

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#4: NOTES:

Parents:
David Cockrum (1880-1954)
Ethel Maud Dawson Cockrum (1883-1947)

Spouse:
Naida Belle Smith Cockrum Goergen (1923-2009)

Burial:
Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa.

(Credit: DM Scott)

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Marlys L. Fohrman, 88, of Kellogg, Minnesota, died Friday, April 20, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Marlys was born January 29, 1924, on a family farm in rural London, Minnesota, the daughter of Roy and Julia (Dvorak) Scheffel. She graduated from Austin High School in 1942, after which she completed a sheet metal class before working for Beechcraft in Wichita, Kansas. She was one of the original “Rosie the Riveters,” women building airplanes in place of men who had been called to fight during World War II. She attended Hamilton Business College and was a typist and stenographer. She was employed at the State Hospital in Rochester, Lakeside in Plainview, Fibrite, Winona Industries, and Tempo in Winona, and later worked many years for Judge Weber as his clerk for the Wabasha County Court. Marlys was integrally involved with the Wabasha County Women’s Shelter for many years, helping those affected by domestic abuse.

Marlys married Frank W. Fohrman on Nov. 11, 1950, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Simpson and they were blessed with five children. They made their home farming on Weaver hill.

Marlys was a gifted crafts person. Her talents excelled in the art of sewing, crocheting beaded doll gowns, needlework, cake baking and decorating, ribbon flowers, knitting, and crocheting. She loved to dance and enjoyed listening to old-time music. She went on “Grandma Vacations” up north fishing Walleye and Northerns with a cane pole in Leech Lake — and last summer caught the first fish, the biggest fish, and the most fish. Marlys loved the bluff country and enjoyed going for multiple daily rides with her son, Jack.

Marlys is survived by her son, Jack Fohrman, Kellogg; daughters and sons-in-law, Yvette and Curtis V. Dulohery, Madelia, Minn., Yvonne and James Krulish, Lyle, Minn., Renee Njos, Austin, Minn., Robin and John Kruger, Kellogg; 10 grandchildren, Sean (Kelly) and Jared Dulohery, James (Erin) and Kimberlee Krulish, Rick (Tish) Njos, Regina (Aaron) DeVries and Ryan Njos, and Marty, William and Brian Kruger; six great-grandchildren, Gavin, Keenan and Jaren Njos, Aidan and Cecelia DeVries and Kylee Kruger; nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved sister, Beverly Peck, Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her parents, Roy and Julia Scheffel, and Tuffy.

A funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Kellogg with the Reverend Thomas Cook officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow in the church hall. Interment will be in London Cemetery located in Freeborn County at 3 p.m. Casket bearers will be Rick Njos, Jimmy Krulish, Marty Kruger, Sean Dulohery, William Kruger, Ryan Njos, Jared Dulohery and Brian Kruger. Honorary bearers will be Regina DeVries and Kimberlee Krulish. Family and friends may call at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at church one hour before the service on Tuesday. The Abbott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com

[ Austin Daily Herald,
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 ]

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Mirlen Lamar Fett, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 19, 2012, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Mirlen was born on February 20, 1930, in Austin to George and Anna (Melde) Fett. He graduated from Austin High School in 1948. On June 19, 1949, he married Delores M. Sutherland in Austin. Mirlen served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant training troops in the U.S. to go overseas.

Mirlen worked at the George A. Hormel Co. for 32 years as a cost accounting manager. He also worked at McFarland Trucklines and as a teacher’s aide in the Austin Public School System. He was a member of the Crane Community Chapel until moving to Yuma, Ariz. in 1996. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Eagles club.

In his spare time, Mirlen enjoyed dancing, watching the weather channel, puzzles, games, lefse, growing tomatoes, big band and gospel music and bible study. He had been a professional musician, playing trombone with the Dixielanders. Mirlen especially loved to spend time with his family and loved his wife very much.

Mirlen is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Delores Fett, Arden Hills, Minn.; children Tamra (Steve) Arnold, Owatonna, Minn., Rick (Lydia) Fett, Sunland, Calif., Ron Fett, Van Nuys, Calif., Barry (Christy) Fett, Adams, Minn.; grandchildren Lindsey Arnold, Brady Arnold, Kelsey Arnold, Kory Arnold, Elizabeth Velezmoro, Paul Velezmoro, Raven Fett, Joshua Fett, Isaiah Fett, and Payton Fett; sisters Dorothy Jacobson, Adams, Arlene Peterson, Austin; brother George (Karin) Fett, Maple Grove, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the Crane Community Chapel with the Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. A reception will follow the service. Clasen-Jordan is assisting with arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed., April 25, 2012

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ST. ANSGAR, IOWA - Gary Lynn Osmonson, age 50, of Nisswa, Minnesota, and formerly of St. Ansgar, died on Monday, February 17, 1997, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Ted Stowers officiating.

Burial will be in the Woodbury Cemetery in Lyle, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Gary Lynn Osmonson was born October 4, 1946, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Denver and Irma (Pope) Osmonson. He attended grade school in Otranto and graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1965, during which time he began working for restaurants in his chosen profession of cooking. He continued schooling at Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., graduating with a culinary arts degree. He then worked in several restaurants in the Twin Cities area, including the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.

His summers were spent working as a chef in the Drift Wood Resort near Jenkins, Minn., and in 1972, he bought Gabe's in St. Ansgar, which he owned until 1984. It was known for its delicious fish. He opened a restaurant in Jenkins, Minn., known as Ozzie's Fish House in 1985. His last place of employment was the Quarterdeck Restaurant near Nisswa, Minn. He was able to travel in winter to be near the beaches that he loved.

He passed away on February 17, 1997, at his home in Nisswa, Minnesota, at the age of 50 years.

He leaves to mourn, his mother, Irma Osmonson, of St. Ansgar; one sister, Ann Hendrickson and her husband, Horace, of Northwood; one brother, Roger and his wife, Sara, of St. Ansgar; two nieces, Jill Hill and her husband, Dave, of Mason City, and Jana Heubsch and her husband, James, of Osage; one great-niece, Hilary Huebsch; three aunts and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mason City Globe Gazette
02/20/1997

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Obituary

Lorna Grace Hanson, age 89, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota died Friday afternoon, April 27, 2012, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

She was born July 16, 1922, at Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of Aldine and Aura (Berg) Hanson. She attended country school and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1940. After graduation, Lorna began working at the Geo. A. Hormel Company before attending business school in Mankato. Lorna then began working in the accounting department for Standard Oil of Indiana in Minneapolis before transferring to their headquarters in Kansas City. She continued to work for them as they became BP Oil until her retirement in.

She returned to Blooming Prairie after her retirement, where she lived in her own home until entering Prairie Manor Nursing Home on September 11, 2006. Lorna was a member of Red Oak Lutheran Church and was always active in her church and community. She enjoyed music, attending concerts, was a member of the garden club and never missed remembering her family on their birthdays. Lorna also loved to travel and was able to visit many places in the United States, including Alaska and traveling to Europe.

Survivors include her sister, Doris Samuelson of Elbow Lake; three brothers, Lyle Hanson of Blooming Prairie, Luther (Gloria) Hanson of Scottsdale, Arizona and Dale (Austra) Hanson of Blooming Prairie; sister-in-law, Norma Hanson of Blooming Prairie and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aldine and Aura Hanson and one brother, Kasper.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., May 3, 2012, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, rural Austin with Pastor Lindsay Stolen, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Red Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family prefers memorials to Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church or Prairie Manor Nursing Home. The Worlein – Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

[ Worlein Funeral Home obituary ]

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Darrel Lockwood, 76, of Palmer, Nebraska, died on April 25, 2012, in Omaha, of natural causes.

Darrel was born in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, on January 21, 1936, to Charles and Evelyn (Norby) Lockwood. He grew up in the Grand Meadow area and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1953. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1957 with an agricultural degree, and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rhoe Fraternity.

He married Dianna Kroll, and the couple moved to North Platte, Nebraska for a short time, then back to Kenesaw. They lived in Iowa for five years, spending time in Grand Island, Iowa and Alda Iowa for a short time, then moving to Marquette, Iowa for a few years. During that time, Darrel worked in feed sales. In 1973 the couple bought a farm north of Palmer. They lived there for 32 years, for nearly 30 of which they had a large hog operation. Later, Darrel worked briefly for Swift & Company and Dinsdale Brothers before having his trucking company, Lockwood Transport.

Darrel was a member of the Palmer Flying Club for many years and enjoyed being a local pilot. Once health reasons prevented him from flying, his hobbies consisted of traveling, reading, news and the markets. He was involved in farming until his death.

Darrel is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Taffy Ann Lockwood of Palmer; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Loren Nelson of Rochester, Minnesota; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Karen and Gerry Brown of Omaha; two nephews and two nieces; 11 grand-nephews and grand-nieces; one aunt, Ruth Kroll of Kenesaw, Nebraska; many cousins; and a very special friend, Norma Wittmaack of Lincoln, Nebraska.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 2012 ]

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Marjorie Christianson, 90, died April 26, 2012, in Austin, Minnesota, with family members at her bedside.

Marjorie was born March 2, 2012 [SIC], in Fillmore County, Minnesota, to Henry and Minnie Nagel. She graduated from Preston High School in 1941 and worked at Northrup Aircraft in California from 1942 until the end of World War II. She was then employed in Rochester, Minn., at the Human Services office and later at IBM.

Marjorie married Clifford Chistianson of Austin on April 30, 1958. She worked as an office secretary at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church from 1960 to 1986.

A memorial service will be held for Marjorie at 2 p.m. May 6, 2012, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 ]

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Mildred O. Carlson, 94, a longtime seamstress in the Austin, Minnesota, area, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington.

Memorial services are pending for May 5, 2012, with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements.

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

[ Rochester Post-Bulletin
Posted: Mar 27, 2012 ]

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Mildred O. Carlson, 94, a long-time seamstress in the Austin, Minnesota, area, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington.

Mildred was born January 12, 1918, to Ben Christianson and Amanda Sathre. The oldest of five children, she worked on the family farm. Mildred married Kenneth Carlson on November 28, 1938, and they lived in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

In 1939 they moved to Austin, where Kenny became a self-employed carpenter and Mildred worked alongside him as the bookkeeper. Beginning in 1955, she worked also as a seamstress, doing alterations and sewing for people around the country.

In addition to being a talented seamstress, Mildred also enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating, baking, and caring for her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived in her own home and cherished her independence. In November 2011, Mildred moved to Kirkland, to live with her daughter Audrey and son-in-law Myles, and her family is deeply grateful to have spent these months with her.

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

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Myles B.) Asper; two sisters, Chris (Paul) Irvin and Wilma Cooper; three grandchildren Myles K. (Julie), Richard (Teresa), and Eugene (Renee); six great-grandchildren: Michelle, Marshall, Laura, Amanda, Terra and Ty; six great-great-grandchildren: Wendy, Maddison, Luke, Peyton, Caleb, and Benson; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Todd Portinga officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that memorials be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 ]

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Funeral Notice--

Mildred O. Carlson, 94, a long-time seamstress in the Austin, Minnesota, area, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington.

Service: Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, with Todd Portinga officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that memorials be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, May 3, 2012

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William C. "Bill" Schmidt, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at his home.

William was born September 3, 1929, in Austin to William C. and Melania A. (Gass) Schmidt. Bill went to work for the George A. Hormel Co. in 1947, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1950 to 1954. On Dec. 15, 1951, he was united in marriage to Inez Winkle at First United Methodist Church in Austin. They were married for 60 years. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he returned to work at the Hormel Company, retiring in 1984. After his retirement, Bill went to work at Austin Drapery Service. He was a member of the American Legion, and he loved yard work, gardening, mowing the lawn, and fishing. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandpa.

Survivors include his wife Inez of Austin; his son David (Patricia) Schmidt of Austin; his daughter Pam (Mike) Johnson of Austin; seven grandchildren, Darik Distad, Chad Distad, Gretchen Boysen, Eric Johnson, Molly Pepper, Katy McMasters, Bridget Schmidt; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Patsy Lance of Tahoe City, Calif.; two brothers, Donald (Arkie) Schmidt of International Falls, Minn., and Michael (Judy) Schmidt of Auburn, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Melania, two brothers, and three sisters.

A private family memorial service will be held at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel at a later date, with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Military rites will be performed by the American Legion Post No. 91 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1216. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 ]

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Frances M. Guttormson, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Frances Margretta Byers was born October 1, 1924, in Dexter Township, Minn. to Richard and Anna (Tischer) Byers. She attended Sargeant and Elkton schools and was a waitress at various area restaurants. On Nov. 1, 1944, she was united in marriage to Raymond Guttormson, her loving husband of 67 years, in Austin. Together they had six children. Frances spent most of her life as a homemaker. A member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, she enjoyed word find puzzles, traveling in an R.V., taking fall color drives, shopping and visiting with friends. Her family was very important to her. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and loved her dog Heidi. Frances and Ray spent many winters in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

Survivors include her husband Raymond of Austin; her children, Carolyn (Gerald) Sash of Austin, Marsha (Steve) Bergan of Lakeville, Minn., Kevin (Kathleen) Guttormson of Grand Rapids, Minn., Marlin (Kristi) Guttormson of Wyoming, Minn., Thomas (Melissa) Guttormson of Montgomery, Minn., and Jill (Dave) Brosen of Ellendale, Minn; nine grandchildren, Lon, Scott, Jeff, Courtney, Drew, Katie, Zach, Aaron, Grace; four great-grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Noah, Madelyn; sister Leona Hensel of Austin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Anna, and two brothers, Leonard and Myron.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, associate in ministry, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date. The family prefers that memorials be made to St. Olaf Lutheran Church. 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, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 ]

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Hannah Hartgrave, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Hannah VanLengen was born November 29, 1920, in Kesley, Iowa, to John and Dena (Conraads) VanLengen. She attended school in Shell Rock, Iowa. On August 21, 1937, Hannah and Charlie Hartgrave were united in marriage in Shell Rock. Together the couple had three children. They spent their married life in Shell Rock and Austin. Charlie passed away in 2002. Hannah worked in catering and was member of the wait staff at the Hormel cabin. A longtime member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin, Hannah loved traveling, bingo, catering at the Hormel cabin, and taking trips up north fishing. She made delicious Christmas cookies.

Survivors include two daughters, Hazel Salisbury of Mankato, Minnesota, and Char Clark of Austin; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny VanLengen of Janesville, Iowa; one sister, Grace Knapp of Shell Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Dena; her husband Charles; her son Chuck; five brothers; three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Austin, with Pastor Brian Krueger officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, 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. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[ Austin Daily Herald, May 3, 2012 ]

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Gene Norbert Rutledge, age 92, of Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, died Thursday May 3, 2012, at the Faribault Care Center. He was born December 6, 1919, to Orbit and Julia (Stefanski) Rutledge in Fairmont, Minnesota. The family moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and then to Austin. Gene enlisted in the Army during World War II where he was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. He married Mary Erickson on January 11, 1947, in Austin. After his honorable discharge from the service, he worked for the Hormel Company as a mechanic for over 30 years.

Golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening and camping were his hobbies. He enjoyed sports and the great outdoors. He traveled the country with his wife in their motor home, visiting family and friends. Many fishing and camping trips were made with his family up North. He enjoyed his fishing trips the most. Many stories included that big fish that was caught. Gene was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and VFW Post 1216. Mary died in November of 1998. Gene moved to the Faribault Care Center in 2010.

Survivors include a son, Douglas (Debra) Rutledge of Austin; three grandchildren, Trent (Maren) Rutledge; Jeremy Rutledge and Michael Rutledge, all of Austin; three great grandchildren; sisters, Joanne (Robert) Steinbrink of Chatfield and Sharon (Robert) Gullickson of Florida; sister-in-law, Eileen Keist of Austin; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents, Orbit and Julia; brothers, Jack and Stan; a sister, Joyce Paulson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery in Austin with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and VFW Post 1216. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Sat., May 5, 2012 ]

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Janet Marie Glover Blad, age 69 of Burnsville, Minnesota, passed away due to heart failure on May 1, 2012.

Janet was born to parents Russell and Florence Mortensen Glover on May 30, 1943, in Austin.

She attended Austin High School, graduating in 1961. She was married to Roger Blad on August 26, 1971, and worked as a bookkeeper for Hoves Grocery Store and MSL Financial.

Janet liked to keep photo albums. She loved organizing parties and lunches with family and friends. She was a member of a Pepsi Collectors Club, with gatherings all over the mid-west.

Janet is survived by her husband, Roger Blad, Burnsville, daughter: Lisa Mitlyng Knight (Jeff), grandsons: Bradley and Samuel Knight, from Two Harbors, Minn. She’s also survived by her mother Florence Glover, sister: Floreen Harrison, brother Robert Glover, sister-in-law: Kim Glover, brother-in-law Tom Blad (Barb). Janet is also survived by many cousins, as well as nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

She is preceded in death by father, Russell Glover, and nephew, Thomas Kortz.

Services for Janet will be May 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. White Funeral Home in Burnsville is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Sat., May 5, 2012 ]

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Evelyn Louise Overton, age 87, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Evelyn was born September 9, 1924, in Lyle, Mower county, Minnesota, to Axel and Meta (Nelson) Denisen. She attended elementary school in a one room school house. On April 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Aloysius “Al” Overton. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1976.

Evelyn worked at Hormel for five years. She volunteered approximately 20 years at St. Edward’s Catholic Church cooking for many weddings and community functions. Evelyn won many blue ribbons at the Mower County Fair for her flowers.

She was a long time member of the American Legion and the Eagles. She enjoyed many years traveling with Al and seeing the entire United States. Her greatest pleasure was spending hours going to auctions. Evelyn was known by everyone.

Survivors include her son, Jim (Naita) Overton, Punta Gorda, Florida a nd Aitkin, Minnesota; her grandson, Blair (Joelle) Overton, Elk River, Minnesota; three great grandchildren; two step grandsons; five step grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, Axel and Meta Denisen; her sister, Mildred.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at St. Edward’s 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 6:30 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Sat., May 5, 2012 ]

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