Connie Lou Krueger, 57, died at her home on Friday, May 11, 2012, of complications of pneumonia.

Connie was born on Feb. 22, 1955, to parents Calvin and Phyllis (Nemitz) Heydt. She was a loving sister to Nancy (Dick) Nelson of Charles City, Iowa, Garth (Karen) Heydt of Hutchinson, Minn., and Jodi Heydt of Austin, Minn., and loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Connie lived in Sargeant, Minn., for two years before moving to Austin, Minn. where she graduated high school in 1973. She attended Rochester Community College and graduated with a nursing degree. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Marys Hospital in neurology for 34 years before retiring in 2010.

On June 21, 1980, Connie married Rickey G. Krueger at Homestead United Methodist Church in Rochester. He survives. The couple made their home in Wabasha, Minn., until moving to Rochester in 1981. They remained residents of Rochester until her death.

Connie was an ardent caregiver and lover of animals of all kinds. She was devoted to her family and career and constantly put the needs of others above her own. Connie had a beautiful and generous spirit that she willingly shared with all who entered her life. She will be dearly missed.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Steven. Visitation will be held in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. C. John Steer officiating. Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Austin Daily Herald website, May 15, 2012

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MASON CITY - Long- time Mason City resident Stanley A. Kuhl, 93, died peacefully Saturday, May 5, 2012, while in the comforting arms of his family.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue with the Rev. Keith Scott, Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating.

There will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place in the Bear Creek Lutheran Cemetery, rural Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or North Iowa Humane Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

He was born in Lansford, N.D., on June 23, 1918, to parents Clara (Hanson) and George Kuhl. Stanley's father died at age 28 on December 24, 1918, during a flu pandemic when Stanley was only six months old. Stanley's mother moved the family back to Grand Meadow, Minn., where her family resided in town and on surrounding farms. She was assisted by family members, most notably Mabel and Elvin Hanson, with raising Stanley and his siblings. In a sense, Stanley was raised by "the village of Hanson" during the Great Depression. He gained his great love of horses while working on family farms during his childhood and young adult years.

After graduating from Grand Meadow High School in 1936, Stanley attended Mankato State Teacher's College. He was a football quarterback known for his running skill. While at college, Stanley met his future wife, Marian Roos, who lived with her family in Mankato. When World War II began, Stanley joined the U.S. Army, ultimately earning the rank of captain. Since Stanley had prior civilian aviation experience, the Army Air Corps assigned him to train bomber pilots and bombardiers at Texas military bases. Before going to Texas, Stanley and Marian married on Jan. 18, 1942, in Richfield, Minn.

After the war, Stanley's family returned to Mankato where he finished college. They moved to Mason City in 1947 to work in the Mason City schools. Stanley would go on to receive his Master's Degree in school administration from Mankato State. He taught industrial arts, coached athletic teams, and attained leadership as principal of Roosevelt Junior High. He was the Roosevelt principal for 18 years until his retirement in 1984. Stanley greatly enjoyed the students, teachers, and administrators in the Mason City School System. He always looked forward to the school day.

Stanley is survived by sister-in-law Berniece (Taylor) Kuhl; children Steven (Sandra) of Blaine, Minn., Larry (Mardiann) of Mason City, Lynne Smith (Robin) of Mill Valley, Calif., and Scott (Mary Jo Peterson) of Mason City; four nieces, two nephews, nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by beloved wife Marian Margaret Ann Roos, his parents, brother Harold Kuhl (Cannon Falls, Minn.) sister Alice Colman (Renton, Wash.) Aunt Mabel (Skaran) Hanson and Uncle Elvin Hanson (both of Grand meadow, Minn.), and four nephews.

Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.

[ Globe Gazette website, May 9, 2012 ]

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Lynn J. Persinger, 83, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday afternoon, May 5, 2012, at Thorne Crest Retirement Center in Albert Lea, Minn.

Lynn was born on Aug. 19, 1928, in Sac City, Iowa, the son of Lynn Taylor and Elma Mae (Howard) Persinger. When Lynn was a child, the family moved to the Waltham, Minnesota area. He attended school in the Waltham area and later attended Austin High School. On Oct. 25, 1946, he was united in marriage to Carol June Rendall in Rochester, Minnesota. Lynn was involved in many business pursuits including hauling milk, driving truck and owned and operated Persinger Webb, a gas station in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. He then began working in the farm implement business, first at Waltham Implement before moving to Albert Lea where he worked at Erlandson Implement.

In 1971, the couple moved to Austin where Lynn started Persinger Implement, a John Deere dealership. He retired in 1987 and moved to Walker, Minn., spending his time on Leech Lake for 20 years. He returned to Austin to live, spending his winters in Mesa, Ariz. and recently had moved to the Thorne Crest Retirement Center in Albert Lea. Lynn was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed attending large family gatherings, traveling, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, and hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Persinger of Austin; four children, Sandra (Andy Douglas) Perleberg of Waukegan, Illinois, Diana (Dennis) Oakland of Albert Lea, Nancy (Philip) Wallin of Glenville and Steve (Diane) Persinger of Austin; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary (Maggie) Persinger of Lakewood, Colorado; two sisters, Shirley (Delmar) Harvey of Ocala, Florisa, and Mary (David A.) Hoeft of Rochester, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Lynn Persinger in 2006 and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin with Pastor Michael Olmsted officiating. Interment will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Monday, May 7, 2012 ]

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Date Of Birth: November 20, 1928
Date Of Death: May 10, 2012

Robert L. "Bob" Satern, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Comforcare Good Samaritan Society.

Bob was born November 20, 1928 in Rodman, Iowa to Thorston and Vivian (Sloan) Satern. He met the love of his life, Colleen Bissen after racing to a house fire in Adams, Minnesota. On August 25, 1951, they were married in Norfolk, Virginia, a union lasting over 60 years. Bob joined the U. S. Navy in 1948, proudly serving aboard the USS Taconic. Upon his discharge from the Navy in 1952, Bob attended vocational school to study auto mechanics. He also went to work for the George A. Hormel Company in 1952, working for 39 years.

Bob was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. He was also a member of the American Legion for 60 years, the V.F.W., and the Knights of Columbus. Bob volunteered with the Austin Auxiliary Police and as an instructor with the American Red Cross. In 2005 Bob and Colleen were crowned the Senior King and Queen of the Austin 4th of July parade.

He enjoyed travel, gardening, wood crafts, playing cards and was a fan of the Minnesota Twins. A highlight of his younger years was driving a float pulled by six black and white ponies in the 1963 Milwaukee Circus Day parade. Bob's daughters always thought their dad was an inventor. He could modify pretty much anything to work the way he wanted it to, always trying to build a better mouse trap. With his ingenuity and scraps of lumber, he made gocarts, skateboards, stilts and many other fun things for his girls.

One of Bob's favorite summer past times was camping with his family. He always enjoyed playing guitar and singing campfire songs. With the arrival of the grandkids, Grandpa spent many hours with them around the campfire playing guitar and teaching them his favorite songs. Another memory the grandkids cherish was the time spent with Grandpa in his workshop, building and painting their projects.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Colleen (Bissen) Satern, Austin; seven daughters, Cathy Satern (life partner Ann Godfrey), Minneapolis, Carol/Coco (James) deLongpre, Rochester, Julie (Terry) Thomas, Mason City, IA, Janie (Rick) Fallon, Glendale, AZ, Mary (Jesse) Hyland, Austin, Margie (Tony) Nelson, Austin, Nancy (Dave) Pries, Cottage Grove; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lucy, his beloved MinPin dog mourns his loss. Bob is also survived by three sisters, two brothers, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews.

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

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. There will be a 6 pm wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will take place 11:00 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church or the American Diabetes Association.

[ Mayer Funeral Home obituary, 5/12/2012 ]

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The memorial service for James “Jimmy” (Stiehl) Mills will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, 2210 E. Main St., in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service.

Jimmy passed away on Saturday May, 5, 2012. He was 44 years old.

Jimmy was born on December 4, 1967, in Austin, Minnesota. The son of Dale and Barbara (Berkholtz) Stiehl, he attended Albert Lea High School. Jimmy lived in Austin, Albert Lea and Slayton before settling down in Northwood, Iowa. On July 1, 1995, Jimmy married Pattie Pierce in Northwood.

Jimmy worked at Brown Printing in Waseca for more than 10 years. He loved fixing cars, snowmobiling, motorcycles, the outdoors, camping and fishing, but above all, he loved spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed his yearly snowmobile trip with friends as well as long trips on the motorcycle with his son-in-law, family and friends.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother, Ronald “Ron” Stiehl; and grandparents: Lois Stiehl and Robert (Ann) Birkholtz.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pattie Mills; parents: Dale and Barbara (Berkholtz) Stiehl; step-daughter, Jackie (Tom) Richardson; grandchildren: Austin and Colton Richardson; sister, Toni (Perry) Carlson; brother, Jeffery “Spanky” Stiehl; nieces and nephews; other loving relatives; and many special friends.

Memorials preferred to the family.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, May 8, 2012]

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Shirley M. Flink, 84, of rural Rose Creek, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2012, surrounded by her family at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shirley May Klingfus was born September 30, 1927, in Austin, Minnesota, to Walter and Dorothy (Noble) Klingfus. She attended school in Austin. She also attended Normal Training in Austin to become a teacher. Shirley taught school for seven years in Freeborn and Mower County country schools. When country schools closed, she got a job at Baldy’s Bank in Rose Creek and worked there for 17 years. On Dec. 22, 1946, Shirley married John P. Flink at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. To this union were born five children: John, Jerry, Jay, Jim, and Sherry May. As a family, they enjoyed fishing, camping and sightseeing. Shirley was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, and she loved gardening, cooking and canning.

Survivors include her husband, John Flink of rural Rose Creek; five children, John W. Flink of rural Austin, Jerry (Sunnee) Flink of Austin, Jay (Deb) Flink and James (Joyce) Flink, both of Albert Lea, Sherry May Senne of Red Wing; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Roger Anderson, Harley (Jan) Flink; sister-in-law, Charlene (Gene) Gerber; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Dorothy and two sisters, Donna Hatfield and Ethel Anderson.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Jeff Forbes officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin. 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 online, Tuesday, May 8, 2012]

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Shirley M. Flink, 84, of rural Rose Creek, Minn., died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2012, surrounded by her family at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Service: Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Jeff Forbes officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment: Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: 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, Friday, May 11, 2012 ]

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Garth W. Seavey, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Garth Wayne Seavey was born on May 3, 1938, to Clifford and Opal (Ellis) Seavey in Austin. He graduated from Austin High School in 1956. He then served in the United States Navy stationed in Adak, Alaska and Portland, Maine. Upon earning his honorable discharge from the Navy he attended Austin Community College.

Garth worked for the Mower County Soil and Conservation Department and spent most of his career as an engineer for the Milwaukee Road. He also owned Seavey’s Standard Station and Seavey Realty. He was a hardworking and intelligent business man who operated with integrity and character.

Garth married Jeanne Erickson on June 25, 1960, and they were married for 52 wonderful years. Together, Garth and Jeanne brought three daughters and one son into the world. Garth was a devoted family man who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all of his extended family. He looked forward to family gatherings and could be counted on to make sure everyone had a good laugh.

Garth was also a good athlete and relished all of the fun with his friends playing football, hockey, broomball, softball and golf. His friends and neighbors were very important to him and he talked about them with great joy. Despite some physical hardships later in life, he had an incredibly positive attitude that inspired and encouraged people.

After his family and friends, Garth’s greatest love was the outdoors; he absolutely loved to hunt and fish. He was an adventurer who always wanted to portage into that next lake or hike into that remote spot. He was a dreamer and was always talking about his next adventure and places he might explore. He enjoyed life to the fullest and will be dearly missed.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Clifford and Opal; brother, Gerald; and a daughter, Nancy.

Survivors include his wife Jeanne; daughters Laurie Brown and Kristine (Jason) Louks; son Kevin Seavey; grandchildren Curtis (Rebecca) Seavey, Matthew Seavey, Morgan (Jordan) Lopez, Dylan Brown, Taylor Brown, Olivia Louks, Alexandra Louks and Lauren Louks; and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Seavey. Blessed be his memory.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 10 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. with Pastor Paul Hauschild officiating. Interment will be at the Lansing Cemetery, Lansing, Minn., with Austin Post #91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service at the church in Thursday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Honorary bearers will be Curtis Seavey, Matthew Seavey, Dylan Brown, Jim Erickson, Dave Hall, Brad Erickson, and Doug Seavey.

[Austin Daily Herald website, May 9, 2012]

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Marjorie V. “Marge” Lindsley, 98, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012.

Marjorie was born in Austin, Minnesota, on May 23, 1913, to Earl L. and Nellie Jennings Lindsley. She graduated from St. Augustine’s High School, then St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn., and became a registered nurse in the states of Minnesota and New Mexico. She moved to New Mexico in 1947 and was active in many nurse activities. She was office nurse for Doctor Ziegler in Espanola for many years. She worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Santa Fe.

Soon after she arrived to New Mexico she served on the selective service board and the Board of Nursing at the Community College in Espanola. Marjorie was insurance examiner for several companies and committee member on the White House Conference for aging. She taught at the school of practical nursing at McCurdy School and was active in various areas of the Espanola Hospital Auxillary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Nelle Lindsley; brother, Dr. Earl L. Lindsley and wife Mary Ellen Lindsley. She is survived by her nephew, Earl Lindsley and wife Vicky of Tucumcari; great-nephews, Earl L. Lindsley IV of Las Vegas, N.M., and Sean Lindsley of Denver, Colorado; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Public visitation was held 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cańada. Serving the family as pallbearers will be: Joe Trujillo, Herman Salazar and Phil Maestas; honorary pallbearers: Dr. Joe Tubb and Manuel C. Montoya. Burial will take place out of state. The family of Marjorie V. “Marge” Lindsley has entrusted the care of their beloved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477, www.devargasfuneral.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, May 8, 2012]

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Dale Leon Fodness, 65, died May 3, 2012.

Dale was born April 29, 1947, in Staples, Minnesota, to Marvin and Pearl Fodness. The family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where Dale graduated from Austin High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Marines in 1966 and served in Vietnam until 1970. After an honorable discharge, Dale went to work as a union carpenter for more than 40 years.

He married Judy Loewen in 1973, and later moved to Apache Junction, Arizona. He enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing and fishing.

Dale is survived by family members in Arizona, including his wife, Judy; sons, Jason and Joshua; daughter, Cindy Shafer; stepson, Eric Marks; brothers, David Fodness of Austin and Robin (Georgia) of Texas; sister, Jackie (Fodness) Allen of Wisconsin; stepbrothers, Merlin (Pat) Kingen of Arizona and Nathan (Carol) Kingen of Texas; stepsisters, Karen (Bert) Kingen Bridgeman of Austin and Judy Kingen of Austin.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother and father; step-sisters Dorthy Kingen and Pat Krulish; and step-brother Robert Kingen.

[Austin Daily Herald website, May 9, 2012]

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David E. Brown, 81, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, died on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, Minnesota.

David was born on August 21, 1930, to Adolph and Agnes Brown in rural Austin, Minnesota. He graduated from Rose Creek High School in 1948. David married Alice Soucek at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek. They farmed together in Windom Township, Austin, until moving to Brownsdale in 1979. David drove a semi and was a carpenter as well as a farmer. He enjoyed his carpentry but was a true farmer at heart. David was a member of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale and the Eagles Club in Austin. Playing golf was a favorite past time of his. He loved to visit with family and friends, who will miss him.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Alice, Brownsdale; daughters, Barb (Fred) Polzin, Elysian, Bonnie (Russ) Nelson, Austin; son, Bernie Brown, North Mankato, Minn.; grandchildren, Anna (Adam) Brett, Jennifer (Brian) Cristallo, Stephanie Polzin (fiance Josh Ferkovich), Nick Polzin (fiancee Kjelsey Kluge), Alex Nelson (fiancee Kim Dietrich), Zach Nelson, Megan Brown (fiance Kevin Hanly), Bradly Brown, Michael Brown; four great-grandchildren, Abby, Avery, Carson, Brody; sister, Irene (Joe) Schammel; sister-in-law, Barb Soucek; many nieces, nephews, cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Frank and Anna Soucek.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Brownsdale with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 7 p.m. wake service on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Friday, May 11, 2012 ]

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Joseph R.W. Beckon, 76, of Austin, died at his home on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Joseph Ronald William Beckon was born on June 16, 1935, in a Buddhist Temple in Honan Province, China, to missionary parents Oscar and Sylvia (Severson) Beckon. He lived in China until he was 16 years old and moved to the United States. Joe married Nancy in 1975. Joe and Nancy lived in Texas for 25 years before moving to Austin 10 years ago. An accomplished woodworker, Joe built his lake home in Texas and remodeled his home in Austin. Joe was preceded in death by his parents.

Joe is survived by his wife, Nancy Beckon, Austin; daughters: Kelli (Randy) Messerly, Manchester, Iowa, Lynda Teichroew, Des Moines, Iowa, Julie Hartson (Ed Horne), Sargeant, Minn., Leanne (David) Clasen, Austin, Cheryl Hartson (Wayne Atkinson), Los Angeles; 16 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother and one sister.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Shari Mason officiating. Interment will be in the Waltham Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 10, 2012 ]

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Funeral services for William “Bill” Sweetser will be 1 p.m. Monday May 14, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ann Siverling officiating. Burial will be in the LeRoy Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 13, 2012, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bill Sweetser, age 67, died unexpectedly Wednesday May 9, 2012 at his home.

William Lee “Bill” Sweetser was born November 30, 1944, in Austin, Minn. to Charles and Ione (Erie) Sweetser. He attended grade school in the country schools in Bennington Township and attended High School in Grand Meadow graduating in 1962. While in high school Bill was active in wrestling and high school speech contests, reciting the Gettysburg Address for the Grand Meadow Memorial Day Program. After his graduation he started farming with his parents. Bill continued farming until the time of his death.

Bill wrote the article “Sweetser’s Small Farmer Talk” which ran in the local news papers he was a member of Toastmasters and served as chairmen of the Bennington Township Board, he also served as chairmen for the Rural Fire Association for Bennington Township. Bill also enjoyed spending time with his family and his neighbors.

He is survived by one brother, Ken Sweetser of Austin, two sisters Mary Sweetser of Rochester, and Rose Holmen & (Special friend Scott Anderson) of Austin, a niece, Susan Tischer and a nephew Sam Sweetser both of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles in 1993 and his mother Ione in 1997.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[ Rochester Post-Bulletin, May 12, 2012 ]

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Bill Sweetser, 67, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his home.

William Lee “Bill” Sweetser was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Austin, Minn., to Charles and Ione (Erie) Sweetser. He attended grade school in the country schools in Bennington Township and attended High School in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, graduating in 1962. While in high school, Bill was active in wrestling and high school speech contests, reciting the Gettysburg Address for the Grand Meadow Memorial Day Program. After his graduation he started farming with his parents. Bill continued farming until the time of his death.

Bill wrote the article “Sweetser’s Small Farmer Talk” which ran in the local newspapers. He was a member of Toast Masters and served as chairman of the Bennington Township Board. He also served as chairman for the Rural Fire Association for Bennington Township. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and his neighbors.

He is survived by one brother, Ken Sweetser of Austin; two sisters, Mary Sweetser of Rochester, Minn., and Rose Holmen (special friend Scott Anderson) of Austin; a niece and nephew both of Austin, Susan Tischer and Sam Sweetser.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, in 1993 and his mother, Ione, in 1997.

Funeral services for William “Bill” Sweetser will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ann Siverling officiating. Burial will be in the LeRoy Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 13, 2012, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

[Austin Daily Herald website, Sunday, May 13, 2012]

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Funeral notice: Helen M. Budd, 93

Helen M. Budd, 93, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Golden Living Center East in Rochester.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Web-published, Saturday, May 12, 2012 ]

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Helen M. (Ulwelling) Budd, 93, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday morning, May 11, 2012, at Golden Living Center East in Rochester, Minnesota.

Helen Marguerite Ulwelling was born July 28, 1918, to Henry and Sadie (Sathre) Ulwelling in Austin. Helen married Gerald P. Budd on June 7, 1938, and the couple moved around the country during the war. They moved back to Austin in 1946 and Helen was the bookkeeper in Gerald’s plumbing service for many years.

The Budds moved to Ball Club, Minnesota in 1965, when they bought the Ball Club Lake Lodge. Following Gerald’s death on February 14, 1989, Helen moved to Rochester in 1990. Helen was involved in the Boy Scouts for many years while her sons were active in the Scouts. For many years, she was an active Twins fan and loved playing bingo. While in Austin, Gerald and Helen were well known for their Halloween parties.

Survivors include her son, Warren (Laurel) Budd, Rochester, Minnesota; five grandsons; one granddaughter; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and one nephew.

In addition to her husband, Gerald, she is preceded in death by her son, Roger.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Crystal Budd Opse, Sterling Budd, Keith Budd, Garrett Budd, Kenneth Laskewitz and Randy Laskewitz.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 16, 2012]

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Funeral notice: Mildred E. Duffy, 84

Mildred E. Duffy, 84, formerly of Austin, Minn., died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Service: A memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m.

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Web-published, Saturday, May 12, 2012 ]

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Mildred Duffy

Mildred Duffy, 84, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mildred was born November 17, 1927, in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, to David and Minda Christianson. She graduated from Bricelyn High School in 1947. Mildred married Robert Aukes on June 23, 1951. They had two children. They divorced in March 1961. On April 25, 1987, Mildred married Clarence Duffy. She described Duffy as the love of her life.

Mildred worked as a factory laborer, housekeeper and nanny until she retired. She loved being with her family and friends. Mildred enjoyed traveling with her husband, Duffy, cooking, baking, gambling and playing cards.

Survivors include her son, Greg Aukes, Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Aukes and Dave Funk, Runnells, Iowa; grandchildren, Amelia and Zachary Funk; four stepchildren, Barbara Bressler, Stillwater, Joanne (Paul) Nesse, Prescott, Wisconsin, Rick Duffy, Austin, Patti (Kevin) Weber, Shoreview; other family and beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; parents; four brothers; one sister.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. CCW rosary on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 6 pm. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin or Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.

Austin Daily Herald website, May 15, 2012

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Marjorie Leone Geraghty Voecks, 84, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012, in San Jose, California.

She was born in St. Peter, Minnesota, on July 26, 1927. Marjorie graduated and was Homecoming Queen at Austin High School in 1945, and earned her Nursing Degree at Chicago Hospital. After retirement Marge and Floyd moved to Goodyear, Arizona, in May 1998. In August 2012 Marge moved back to San Jose, Calif. to be near her family.

Marge was a master bridge player. She really enjoyed playing bridge and mahjong with her friends at Pebblecreek in Arizona. She was the ultimate hostess and loved having guests over to her home, especially for St. Patrick’s Day. She was very proud of her Irish heritage.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Voecks; father, Thomas Geraghty; mother, Edna Geraghty; and brothers, Maurice, Edmond, Patrick and Michael.

She is survived by her son, Steven (Sharon) Voecks; daughter, Pamela (Greg) Gaan; three grandchildren, Robert (Kechina) Edwards, Christine (Brad) Hanson and Sandra (Jon) McNair; and four great-grandchildren, Harmony, Declan, Phoebe and Lilly.

Marge will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minn. The date is to be determined.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Sunday, May 13, 2012]

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Marjorie Leone Geraghty Voecks, 84, passed away May 3, 2012, at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, Calif.

Service: A graveside service will be held at the Geraghty Family plot in Calvary Cemetery, Austin on Friday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.

[Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Oct. 20, 2012]

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Marjorie Leone Geraghty Voecks passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in San Jose, California.

She was born in St. Peter, Minnesoa, July 26, 1927. Marjorie graduated and was Homecoming Queen at Austin High School in 1945, and earned her Nursing Degree at Chicago Hospital.

After retirement Marge and Floyd moved to Goodyear, Arizona, in May 1998. August 2011 Marge moved back to San Jose, CA to be near her family. Marge was a Master bridge player. She really enjoyed playing bridge and mahjong with her friends at Pebblecreek in Arizona.

She was the ultimate hostess and loved having guests over to her home, especially for St. Patrick's Day. She was very proud of her Irish heritage.

Marge was preceded in death by her Husband, Floyd Voecks, Father, Thomas Geraghty, Mother, Edna Geraghty and Brothers, Maurice, Edmond, Patrick and Michael.

She is survived by her son Steven (Sharon) Voecks, daughter Pamela (Greg) Gaan, three grandchildren, Robert (Kechina) Edwards, Christine (Brad) Hanson and Sandra (Jon) McNair, and four great-grandchildren, Harmony, Declan, Phoebe and Lilly. Marge will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. The date is to be determined. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

From: http://www.azcentral.com/

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#1: Funeral Service Folder information, (the facing page contained the 23rd Psalm):

IN MEMORY OF
Alvin J. Stier

BORN
November 16, 1897

PASSED AWAY
December 27, 1977

SERVICES HELD
11 a.m., Thursday, December 29, 1977
St. Finbarrs Catholic Church
Grand Meadow, Minnesota

CLERGYMAN
Rev. Dan Corcoran

INTERMENT
St. Finbarrs Catholic Cemetery
Grand Meadow, Minnesota

BEARERS

Gary Stier	Craig Stier
Dominic Stier	Mark Christian
Andrew Christian	Daniel Sween
Paul T. Sween	Douglas Sween

MASS SERVICE

Andrew Stier

Alec Stier

Above information submitted to Mower/MNGenWeb by Russell Rahn, Irving, TX.

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#2: DEATH NOTICE/OBITUARY

ALVIN J. STIER

Alvin J. Stier, died Tuesday in Grand Meadow.

A resident of Grand Meadow, he is survived by his wife, Marcella; five sons, Richard of Edina, Minn., Francis, Jerry and David of Grand Meadow, Adrian of Minneapolis; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Kathleen) Sween, Mrs. David (Sylvia) Christian, Mrs. Tom (Suzanne) Kjeer, Grand Meadow; 32 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Theckla Davis, Grand Meadow.

Funeral services will be held Thursday.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Dec. 28, 1977, pg 7 ]

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Funerals

STIER — Funeral services for Alvin J. Stier, Grand Meadow, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Finbarrs Catholic Church, Grand meadow, Rev. Dan Corcoran officiating. Interment will be in St. Finbarrs Catholic Cemetery.

There will be a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. today at the Burrington Funeral Chapel, Grand Meadow, where friends may call from 9 a.m. today until time of service on Thursday.

The family prefers memorials to the St. Finbarr building fund.

[ Austin Daily Herald, Dec. 28, 1977, pg 7 ]

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#3:

Social Security Death Index:

Alvin Stier
B: 16 NOV 1897
D: DEC 1977
AGE: 80
Last Res: Grand Meadow, Mower, MN 55936
SSN issued in Minnesota

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Jerome (Jerry) A. Wesely, 85, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Jerry was born December 17, 1926, in Steele County to Frank and Mary (Simeck) Wesely. Jerry attended and graduated from Owatonna High School. On May 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Wavrin at Sacred Heart Church in Owatonna, Minnesota. Jerry and Jane had four children. Jerry worked for Northwestern Bell for 38 years in various towns in Southeastern Minnesota. On Sept. 4, 2003, Jerry was united in marriage to Georgia (Dolly) Thiele. They had resided in Austin, Minnesota, until his death.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, dancing, reading, crossword puzzles and gardening. After Jerry retired he opened a bicycle shop called “The Red Barn”.

Survivors include his wife (Dolly); two sons, Charles (Eunice) and Allan (Nancy) of Austin; two daughters, Patricia (Kenneth) Thiele of North Mankato, Minnesota and Elaine Wesely of Albert Lea, Minnesota; stepsons, Jerome (Chris) Thiele of Medesto, California, and Gaylon (Ann) Thiele of Victoria, Minnesota; sisters, Genevieve Keller, Dorothy Schoenert and Mary (David) Kruger; brother, Larry (Bev) Wesely, Lowell and Marie Wavrin; 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and his loving pet, “Toby.”

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Jane in 2002; brothers, Richard and Donald; stepdaughter, Yvonne (Thiele) Bell.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Austin. There will be a 6:30 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday evening at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. An honor guard will be provided by the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, No. 1201 of Austin. Interment will be Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or donor’s choice.

Austin Daily Herald website, May 15, 2012

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Pending notice: Iona A. Grove, 102, Austin

Iona A. Grove, 102, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald website, May 15, 2012

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Iona A. Grove 1909-2012

Iona A. Grove, 102, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Iona Everson was born on November 19, 1909, to Martha and Charles Everson on a farm one mile east of Mona, Iowa. She attended school through eighth grade in Mona and graduated from Lyle High School in 1928.

After attending Minneapolis Business College and working in several offices as a stenographer, she was involved in a car accident injuring her right arm so she came back home.

She married Orlando Grove on October 12, 1933, at Mona Lutheran Church. They lived on three farms south of Lyle, Minnesota. They also lived in Rochester, Hayfield, Preston, Chatfield, and Austin, Minnesota. Iona was a dedicated homemaker her entire life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando; her parents; son-in-law, Harry Anderson; two brothers, Lloyd and Kenneth; and her sister, Erlis Libersky.

She is survived by her children, Marlene Anderson of Chatfield, Vern (Susan) of Austin, and Keith (Nancy) of Golden Valley, Minn. She is also survived by five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Lydia Mittag officiating. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Thursday. Memorials are preferred to St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, May 16, 2012]

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Melvin Wirth, 64, of Independence, Wisconsin, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Melvin was born June 5, 1947, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Fred and Florence Wirth. Melvin served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam. He was employed at Hormel in Austin for 41 years until retirement.

Survivors include his sister, Jeanette (Paul) Tobiason of Independence; brother-in-law, Michael Grilc of Roscoe, Illinois; nieces, grand-nieces and nephews.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Grilc.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Strum, Wisconsin. Burial, with military rites, will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene, Iowa on Saturday at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Online condolences may be offered at www.edisonfuneralhome.com

[ Austin Daily Herald - May 17, 2012 ]

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S. E. Colby, Former
Osage Man, Dies at
Crystal, North Dakota

S. E. Colby was born at Brownsdale, Minnesota, January 21, 1878, the son of Bryon Eri and Ida Campbell Colby. At an early age his parents moved to Taylor, Wisconsin where he lived until 1892. Then the family came to Osage. He attended the Osage public schools.

He took his training as a railroad agent, and did other railroad work, under D. M. Loban, agent at the Illinois Central depot.

In 1908 he was married to Ina Hamford, of Mitchell.

Surviving are six children: Inez Colby Westby, of Littleton, Colorado; Marian Colby Whelan, Catherine Colby Belland, and Clair Colby of Crystal, North Dakota; Stanley Jr., of Shelbyville, Indiana' and Dorothy Colby at home. Also surviving is a sister, Hattie Colby, of Osage, and a brother, Lloyd, of Nashua.

[Mitchell County Press, January 18, 1945]

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NOTE: Findagrave.com gives his first name as Stanley.

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Oscar Tieman

He was born Sept. 1844 in Norway. He married Betsey Anderson. She was the daughter of Tinbaue Anderson and Anne Arneson.

Tieman, Oscar Age 19. Residence St. Ansgar, nativity Norway. Enlisted August 14, 1862.

Mustered September 9, 1862. Wounded severely April 9, 1864, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Mustered out May 25, 1865, St. Louis, Mo. Report of the Adjutant General and Acting Quartermaster General of the State of Iowa, January 1, 1865 to January 1, 1866: Private Oscar Tieman, wounded April 9, 1864, Pleasant Hill, LA, severely in the left shoulder.

1880 Census, Otranto, Mitchell County, Iowa: Oscar Tieman (age 34, farmer, born Norway), wife Berthe Tieman (age 30, born Norway), son Theodore Tieman (age 9, born Iowa), son Erick Tieman (age 7, born Iowa), son Henry Tieman (age 4, born Iowa) and son Albert Tieman (age 1, born Minnesota).

1885 Iowa Census: Otranto, Mitchell County, Iowa: Oscar Tieman (Township 100, Range 13, section 12, W 1/2 SE 1/4, farmer, born Norway), Betsy Tieman (age 35, born Norway), Theodore Tieman (age 14, born Mitchell County, Iowa), Bessmary Tieman (age 11, male, born Mitchell County, Iowa), Henry Tieman (age 8, born Mitchell County, Iowa), Albert Tieman (age 6, born Minnesota), Clarence Tieman (age 2, born Mitchell County, Iowa), and Andrew Tieman (age 0, born Mitchell County, Iowa).

1900 Census: Otranto, Mitchell County, Iowa: Oscar Tieman (born Sept. 1844, age 55, married 30 years, born Norway, immigrated 1855, in US 45 years, naturalized, farmer), wife Betsy Tieman (born Dec. 1849, age 50, married 30 years, 11 children born, 7 still living, born Norway), son Theodore Tieman (born July 1870, age 29, born Iowa), son Burney Tieman (born Mar. 1873, age 27, born Iowa), son Albert Tieman (born Sept. 1871, age 21, born Iowa), son Clarence Tieman (born Mar. 1882, age 18, born Iowa), son Andrew Tieman (born Aug. 1884, age 15, born Iowa), son George Tieman (born Apr. 1887, age 13, born Iowa) and son Gilbert Tieman (born Jan. 1890, age 10, born Iowa).

1910 Census: Otranto, Mitchell County, Iowa: Oscar Tieman (age 67, married 1 time for 41 years, born Norway, immigrated 1855, farmer), wife Betsy Tieman (age 60, married 1 time for 41 years, 11 children born, 5 still living, born Norway), son George Tieman (age 22, born Iowa), and son Gilbert Tieman (age 20, born Iowa).

1915 Iowa State Census: Otranto, Mitchell County, Iowa: Oscar Tieman (age 72, married, County, Mitchell, Township Otranto, Occupation Retired, Extent of Education: Common 8, High school 1, can read and write, birth place Norway, value of farm or home: 22,000, Church Affiliation: Lutheran, father's birthplace: Norway, mother's birthplace, Norway, Years in US: 61, Years in Iowa: 61.

Oscar Tieman died June 27, 1915 in Mitchell County, Iowa (Pension Index Record) and is buried in Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery, Lyle, Nevada, Mower County, Minnesota (Note Mower County, Minnesota and Mitchell County, Iowa are neighboring counties).

His widow Betsey Tieman filed for a pension on July 19, 1915.

On the 1925 Iowa State Census Betsy Tieman listed her parents as Tinbaue Anderson and Anne Arneson.

NOTE: One source said he died in Minnesota, and another says it was in Iowa. He is buried at Six Mile Grove cemetery, in Mower county, Minnesota, 1/2 mile from the Iowa border.

SOURCES:

rootsweb.ancestry.com A

rootsweb.ancestry.com B

This source said he was born in 1844 but the caption below the 1911 atlas picture says 1842. He died June 27, 1915 at age 72.

Photo of Oscar is from STANDARD HISTORICAL ATLAS OF MITCHELL COUNTY, IOWA, 1911.

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Steven Allen Cooklin, age 51 of Austin, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Steele County.

Steven was born March 8, 1961, in St. Paul to Rolland Dale and Lois Yvonne (DeSart) Cooklin. Steven attended school in Austin and worked as an auto mechanic. On Nov. 5, 1999, he married Patti Ann Anderson in Austin. For the past two years, he worked security at Hormel Foods Corporation.

One of his favorite pastimes was being a ham radio operator.

Survivors include his wife: Patti, Austin; son: Jacob (Stephanie) Cooklin, Waseca; stepdaughter: Amber Shindelar, Austin; two grandchildren; four step grandchildren; two sisters: Brenda (Jim) Waltz of Austin, Suzanne Reule of Vadnais Heights, Minn.; his father Rolland Cooklin, Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois.

A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Funeral notice: Renae J. Capote, 53

Renae J. Capote, 53, of Austin, Minn. died Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Service: A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Church of Christ, 103 Second St. SW with the Rev. David DeFor officiating.

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

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 22, 2012

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Date Of Birth: April 28, 1959
Date Of Death: May 21, 2012

Renae Jean Capote, age 53, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Adams Healthcare Center.

Renae was born April 28, 1959 in Austin, to Russell and Rose (Burton) Allen. She grew up in Austin, and on July 17, 1982, she married Juan Capote in Austin.

Renae enjoyed spending time with her family and loved being a mother and grandmother. One of her favorite things to do was "Sunday Movie Night." The entire family and often friends would camp out in the living room while watching movies and snacking on pizza and popcorn all night. Renae also enjoyed family vacations, camping, fishing, and going on the Mississippi River. She was well known for her love of cooking and throwing dinner parties.

Renae has the unique ability to make those around her feel safe and loved, it didn't matter if it was the neighborhood kids down the street or someone who had just moved to town without a stable living environment. The doors to her home and heart were always open. She was a woman you could always turn to in need of advice or just to talk.

Survivors include her husband, Juan Capote, Austin; son, Nathan Capote, Austin; daughter, Latanya Capote, Rochester; grandchildren, Javoni Juan Capote, Rayna Isabell Capote, Amauri Julion Capote, Dashantae Bonae Capote-Schroht, Davant Allen Capote-Schroht, Alijah Royal Capote; father, Russell Allen, Austin; siblings, Rob (Gloria) Allen, Longmont, CO, Rhonda (Brian) Bridgeman, Austin, Patty (Clay) Erway, Hillsboro, OR; sisters-in-law, Holly Allen, Austin, Lorayne Fournier; brother-in-law, Carlos Fournier; mother-in-law, Norma Ovila Valdivia; nieces and nephews; many special friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Rose Allen; brother, Randall Allen.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Church of Christ (103 2nd St. SW) with Rev. David DeFor officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Mayer Funeral Home obituary, 5/22/2012 ]

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Bernice Viola Ruble, age 91 of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday, May 18, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Bernice was born on March 19, 1921, in Mud Lake, Minn., the daughter of Thorval and Palma (Johnson) Kolden. She grew up in northern Minnesota graduating from Holt High School in the late 1930’s.

After graduation Bernice came to the area to find work. On May 15, 1941, she married Richard Ruble in Hayward, Minn. Bernice worked as a secretary for her husband for the various organizations he worked and volunteered for.

She was a member of the Moscow Lutheran Church and Grapevine Twist. Bernice enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, and square dancing. She was well known for growing and making gorgeous gladiolas arrangements. She will be remembered with love.

Survivors include her children: Cheryl (Glenn) Schewe, Andrea (James) Flemming and Emerson (Nikki) Ruble all of Austin; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings Jim (Connie) Kolden, Janet (Bill) Doxrude, Orville (Makia) Kolden, Kendall (Vicki) Kolden and Lyla (Al) Burnett; many nieces and nephews.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard; grandchildren Angela Marie Flemming and Martin Richard Flemming; siblings Thelma, Carol, Richard, Reuben, Lorna, Earl, Floyd and Roger.

Memorial services for Bernice will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Oakland Lutheran Church. Rev. Katie Fick will officiate. Private interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Moscow Town Hall and one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com

Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Loren Alfred Hyland, 82, died with his family by his side on Friday, May 18, 2012.

Loren was born on the family farm in Pleasant Valley Township, Minn. on January 25, 1930, to Emma and Alfred Hyland. He was baptized at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rockdell, Minn. and later confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn.

Loren was one of seven siblings growing up on a farm in Grand Meadow, Minn. He graduated from Austin High School in 1948 and was a member of the Austin High School wrestling team that won the 1948 State Wrestling Championship, placing third in his weight class.

During the Korean War from January 1951 to October 1954, Loren served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He spent his entire career with Hormel Foods from 1948 to 1990 working in numerous departments.

On Dec. 10, 1955, he married Patricia Jean Grundmeier, and they were married for 56 years. Loren and Pat raised their three daughters in Austin. In 1990, Loren and Pat moved to Houston, Texas, where they lived for 10 years before returning home to Austin.

Loren was an avid runner and completed his first marathon in Houston the day before his 63rd birthday. He participated in many competitive races, always placing near the top in his age group. He loved working out, biking and golfing with his many friends and family. Loren was a member of the American Legion, the Elks Club and St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mrs. Robert (Darlene) Earl.

Loren is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hyland; three daughters, Jodi (Bill) Sorensen, Denver, Colorado, Julie (Bob) Jenkins, Houston, Jane Hyland, Minneapolis; granddaughter Haley Sorensen; two sisters, Shirley (Bill) Silver and Diana (Jim) Ludwig; three brothers, Robert, Duane, and Lowell (Norma) Hyland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Home Health Hospice for their compassionate care.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. A private family inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post 91 American Legion in charge of military honors. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church Capital Fund or the Austin Humane Society. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald website, May 21, 2012

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Clifford Gene Wilde, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Cliff was born July 29, 1936, in Austin to James and Elizabeth (Malone) Wilde. He grew up in Austin where he graduated from Austin High School. Cliff served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961. Many knew Cliff as a long time bartender in the Austin area.

Survivors include his long time companion and special friend, Marie Norman, and her daughters, Tina (Tony) Corporon and Kathy (Tom) Eeten; brother, Jerry (Mary) Wilde; sisters, Shirley Frankum, Dianne (Dennis) Distad; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vernon “Bud”, Don, William, Clinton; sister, Dorothy Huffman.

A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 22, 2012

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Beverly Ann Turner, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday morning, May 21, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born June 25, 1931, to Erling and Amelia (Midge) Stundahl in Oakland, Minnesota. After attending Moscow School in Freeborn County, Beverly worked at St. Olaf Hospital in the kitchen. She married Donald Dee Turner on Sept. 16, 1950, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. They moved to Texas where Bev worked at the PX while Don was in the service. After Don’s discharge, they returned to Austin where Bev was a homemaker and mother of two. Later she worked at JC Penney where she retired. She enjoyed reading.

Survivors include her husband, Donald; a daughter, Deborah Christofferson of Owatonna, Minn.; a son, Donald (Patty) Turner of Afton, Minn.; three grandchildren, Beth (Matt) Kunkel of Mankato, Jesse and Cody Christofferson of Owatonna; two sisters, Merlene Smith of Rochester and Sandra (Bill) Knopf of Rochester; four sisters-in-law, Joyce Stundahl, Shirley Stundahl, Rose Stundahl and Georgia Nelson, all of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Everett, Melvin and Duane Stundahl; her mother-in-law, Anna Turner; brothers-in-law Don Nelson, Lloyd Gaul, Charlie Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor William Odermann officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 22, 2012

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Delores June Tieman, 80, of rural St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Sunday morning, May 20, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born November 6, 1931, to James and Grace (Day) Ripka in the West Concord area. After growing up in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, the family moved to Rose Creek where Delores graduated from high school. She re-located to Brownsdale, Minnesota, until her marriage to Justin Tieman on May 18, 1957, at Marshall Lutheran Church in Adams, Minn. They made their home near Mona, Iowa. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, Delores enjoyed children, baking, working in the garden, plants and pets. She also volunteered at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home for 12 years.

Survivors include her husband, Justin Tieman; children, Dennis (Debra) Tieman of Fremont, Wis., Darwin Tieman of Austin, Minn., LaRae Tieman of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Spencer Tieman of Osage, Iowa, Debra (Rick) Smith of LeSueur, Minn., Bryan Tieman of Lyle, Minn., Douglas Tieman of Austin, Denise Tieman of Apple Valley, Minn.; 14 grandchildren, Gabrielle, Timothy, Andrew, Jonathan, Bethany, Matthew, Ruth, Nicholas, Stephanie, Michael and Joshua Smith, Sarah Lester, Shaelyn and Jada Curry; one great-grandchild, Marcus Tieman; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and James Ripka.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at Greenwood Cemetery, rural Brownsdale. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. The family prefers memorials to Wycliff Bible Translaters for her grandson’s missionary service.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 22, 2012

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Date Of Birth: September 9, 1924
Date Of Death: May 1, 2012

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

Evelyn was born September 9, 1924 in Lyle, 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, and 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 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at St. Edward's Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 6:30 pm wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-6:30 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Mayer Funeral Home obituary, 5/22/2012 ]

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Carmel C. Scheid Wald, 95, of Fremont, Nebraska, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Fremont Area Medical Center.

Carmel C. Scheid was born on August 17, 1916, in Easton, Minnesota, to William and Louise (Hefner) Scheid. She attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Grade School in Easton and attended one year at Easton Public High School then two years at Sacred Heart High School in Waseca, Minn. She graduated from Wells High School in Wells, Minn., in 1933. She took post graduate courses in shorthand, typing and accounting at Waseca High School while working for Scheid Plumbing and Heating in Waseca.

Carmel married Glendon Worth Wald on September 17, 1935, in Northwood, Iowa, and in a special ceremony in the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, Pa. In Philadelphia, she worked for Sellers Plumbing and Supply developing a pricing catalog for them and later worked for another plumbing firm in Philadelphia. The couple moved to Juneau, Alaska where their two daughters were born. They were en route to St. Paul, Minn. when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. Six months later, the family moved to Seattle, Wash. The couple later separated and Carmel returned to Minnesota to raise her daughters. Glendon died June 21, 1966.

Initially, Carmel worked at a bank in Easton and then moved to Austin, Minn. in March of 1947 and began a 32-year career with Hormel as a Kardex Clerk. Two years later, she was assigned to the dry sausage department as secretary. She held secretarial positions for several managers of the company. Carmel was the first woman advanced into Hormel’s corporate management, assuming the duties of personnel assistant manager. She was in the controller’s division of the Hormel corporate office, where she was responsible for hiring all office, clerical and technical employees. She retired on December 31, 1979.

In addition to her Hormel responsibilities, Carmel kept the financial records for Powerite Electric, South Side Motors and many years for Ramsey Golf Course eventually assuming co-ownership briefly after the death of Giles Healy.

Over the years her hobbies included golf, bridge, reading, travel and visiting family and friends.

She was a member of a Catholic Church in Austin, a past president of the Austin American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the DOES, and later years a member of the Austin Country Club. Later, Carmel became a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fremont, a member of Nebraska Upsilon Master (Beta Sigma Phi) Sorority as well as a bridge club.

In June 2006, due to health concerns, she moved from Austin and became a jet setter living with her daughters. She moved to Nye Court Assisted Living in 2010 and to Nye Legacy in March 2011, after several hospitalizations. For some time, she still enjoyed attending Mass, sorority functions, playing bridge and going out to eat with family and friends. She especially enjoyed celebrating her 95th birthday weekend in August 2011.

Carmel is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Jim Hanson of Fremont, Neb., and Jeanette and Ronald Fusile of Warrenton, Va.; seven grandchildren, Jay (Donna) Hanson of Carrolton, Texas, Kelly (Pam) Hanson of Papillion, Neb., Ron (Tammie) Hanson of Fremont, Jeff (Teresa) Fusile of Carmel, Ind., Jill Eckert of Warrenton, Dana (Ray) Ryder of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, and Lt. Cmdr. Keith (Jennifer) Hanson of Frisco, Texas; 14 great-grandchildren, Danny Hanson, Joel and Tyler Krocker, Nicole and Josh Hanson, Regina, Joe, Alex and Wade Fusile, Bianca Fusile, Sabrina and Drew Eckert, Mina Carmella Ryder and Hannah Hanson; sister, Rita (McRea) Wilmert of Blue Earth, Minn.; brother, Marley Scheid of Mitchell, S.D.; and many special nieces and nephews.

Carmel was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Emil and William Scheid and Monsignor Alton H. Scheid and an infant brother; sisters-in-law, Marianne, Marcella and Elaine Scheid; nephew, Stephen Scheid; great niece, Amy Noterman; and her very special friend of more than 50 years, Giles Healy.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Donald Zenk officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Easton, Minn.

Memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, May 23, 2012 ]

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Carmel C. Scheid Wald, 95, of Fremont, Nebraska, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Fremont Area Medical Center.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Donald Zenk officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m.

Interment: Interment will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Easton, Minn.

Funeral Home: Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

Memorials: Memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church or the American Heart Association.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 24, 2012

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Anna Catherine Meyer, 95, of South Beloit, Illinois, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born April 1, 1917, in Avoca, Minnesota, the daughter of Theodore and Katherine (Hollis) Lammers. She married Leonard “Shorty” Meyer on June 30, 1937. He predeceased her on January 30, 2002. Anna was a member of The Church of the Holy Spirit in Roscoe, Illinois.

Survivors include her five children, Betty (Bob) Scott, Jerry (Bev) Meyer, Karol (Jim) Jansen, Karon (Ken) Pelz, and Lynda Beck; two daughters-in-law, Barb and Barbie Meyer; two brothers, Joe Lammers and Bernard (Virginia) Lammers; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Lammers; 27 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband; two sons, Larry and Terry Meyer; three brothers, John, Frank, and Tony Lammers; and sister, Agnes Weber.

A memorial Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012, in The Church of the Holy Spirit, 5637 Broad Street, Roscoe, Ill. with Father Charles McNamee officiating. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. on July 21, 2012, in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Rose Creek, Minn. with burial to follow. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.

She is our “Sunshine” who will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, May 24, 2012

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Gloria Eaker, age 73, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, died Thursday May 24, 2012, at Prairie Manor Care Center, Blooming Prairie.

Gloria A. Swanson was born March 28, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harold and Gladys (Orth) Swanson. She grew up in the London area and graduated from Lyle High School in 1957.

On September 17, 1960, she married Allen R. Eaker at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, Deer Creek, Minnesota. Following her marriage, she lived on the farm all her life.

A member of First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Gloria worked at Fantles in Austin as head bookkeeper and at the Blooming Prairie Times in advertising. She enjoyed time with her dog Molly, and loved her daughter Kim’s puppy Keisha.

Survivors include her two daughters, Diane Eake, Blooming Prairieand Kim (Jeffrey) Lang, Owatonna; sister Florence (David) Peterson, Blue Earth; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Gladys, her husband Allen, and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday May 31, 2012, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastor Charles Leonard and Pastor Heidi Heimgartner officiating.

Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Blooming Prairie Cemetery.

Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[ Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2012 ]

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Patricia M. Larson, age 82, of Austin, died Thursday evening, May 24, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea.

Pat was born June 30, 1929, to John and Louise (Wermerskirchen) Salmon in Claremont, Minn. She graduated from Claremont High School, went to secretarial school in Minneapolis and later moved to Austin working for George A. Hormel and Company. She was married on May 29, 1954, to David A. Larson, and began a career as a homemaker.

Pat enjoyed being involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives and spending time with her many friends. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, and avid golfer and enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include three sons, Doug (Kathy) Larson, St. Michael, Minn., Jeff (Debbie) Larson, Mannford, Okla., Steve (Rhonda) Larson, Mantorville, Minn.; six grandchildren: Sarah, Austin, Lindsey, Ryne, Brady and Nickolas; three step grandchildren, Audrey Jones, Danny Morall, Darcey Sheperd, all of Oklahoma; five step great grandchildren, Kylynn, Jackson, Kyle, Bradley and Maci; sister, Joan Salmon, Tucson, Arizona; brother-in-law: Lewis Larson, Carrollton, Ga.; many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David; and son, Terry.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Hormel Institute for Cancer Research.

[ Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2012 ]

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Kevin Bernard Hagan, 51, of Rittman, Ohio died Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Kevin Bernard Hagan was born December 13, 1960, to Bernard Hagan and Shirley (Doocy) Fenstermaker. He attended elementary school in Brownsdale, Minn. and high school in Hayfield, Minn. Kevin married Joyce Clutter on September 1, 2007. He worked as a switcher truck driver in Rittman for 14 years.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Clutter) Hagan of Rittman; son, Nick Canfield of Rittman; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Bruce Parker; grandson Trey and granddaughter Haeleigh Parker of Rittman; mother and stepfather Shirley and Darrel Fenstermaker, of Coupeville, Wash.; siblings Randy (Kathy) Hagan, of San Diego, Sheryl (Bill) Hertle of Austin, Minn., Brenda (Wayne) Nelson of Austin, Kim Hagan of Austin, Jason (Tiffany) Hagan, of Austin; mother-in-law, Melissa Clutter of Rittman; sisters-in-law and husbands Char and Gus Halblaub, and Liz and Don Canfield, all of Rittman; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Hagan.

Per Kevin’s wishes, he is being cremated and no funeral will be held. A celebration of his life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Park Pavillion in Brownsdale, Minn.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, May 25, 2012 ]

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Kevin Bernard Hagan, 51, of Rittman, Ohio died Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Kevin was born December 13, 1960, to Bernard Hagan and Shirley (Doocy) Fenstermaker. He attended elementary school in Brownsdale. and high school in Hayfield. Kevin married Joyce Clutter on Sept. 1, 2007. He worked as a switcher truck driver in Rittman for 14 years.

He is survived by his wife: Joyce (Clutter) Hagan, Rittman; son, Nick Canfield, Rittman; daughter and son-in-law: Lisa and Bruce Parker; grandson Trey and granddaughter Haeleigh Parker of Rittman; mother and stepfather Shirley and Darrel Fenstermaker, Coupeville, Wash.; siblings: Randy (Kathy) Hagan,San Diego, Sheryl (Bill) Hertle of Austin, Brenda (Wayne) Nelson, Austin, Kim Hagan, Austin, Jason (Tiffany) Hagan, Austin; mother-in-law: Melissa Clutter, Rittman; sisters-in-law and husbands: Char and Gus Halblaub, and Liz and Don Canfield, all of Rittman; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Hagan.

Per Kevin’s wishes, he is being cremated and no funeral will be held. A celebration of his life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Park Pavillion in Brownsdale.

[ Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2012 ]

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Troy David Haskin, 48, of Tustin, California, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, after a lengthy battle with an illness.

Troy was born on July 2, 1963, in Austin, Minnesota, to David and Ardyth “Ardy” (Arens) Haskin. His parents were longtime residents of Austin before they moved to California in 1969.

Troy is survived by his son Cody Haskin, stepson Chad Goslee, brother Scott Haskin, and sister Karin Haskin, all of Tustin; sister and brother-in-law Kim and John Ryan and family of Bennet, Neb.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Haskin, and grandparents Charles and Bernice Haskin.

Saddleback Chapel in Tustin is in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald, May 27, 2012 ]

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