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Mrs. Wiseman, 84 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 7 at White Hills Care Center in East Lansing, Michigan.

Olive was born in Austin on October 31, 1927. She was one of three children of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vaughan. Olive attended Whittier School and graduated from Austin High School in 1946. As a child Olive performed dancing and gymnastic routines at the Paramount Theater. At the age of six, Olive was asked to perform for then Minnesota Governor, Harold Stassen. In grade school she was asked to be the mascot for the Austin High School football team. In high school, Olive was a drummer in the Austin High School Marching Band, and was a candidate for Home Coming Queen. As a teenager, Olive danced competitively at the Terp Ballroom where she won several contests with her future husband, Robert.

On December 5, 1947, Olive married Robert L. Wiseman of Austin at Queen of Angles Church. They had one son, Dr. Robert M. Wiseman, who is currently the Eli Broad Legacy Faculty Fellow of Management at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, in East Lansing, Michigan. Olive was a Jobs Daughter, former member of the First United Methodist Church, Queen of Angels Parish and St. Edwards Church. Olive held several jobs in Austin including being the bookkeeper for Holtz Drug Store, and later did accounting for the Austin Sears store. In addition, Olive modeled for various Austin department stores, and had her own dance studio in Austin where she taught ballroom and tap. Olive and her husband were always involved in outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, golf and downhill skiing. They also built three vacation homes in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Olive was a direct descendant of Austin’s first shopkeeper and postmaster general, Alansing B. Vaughan, and Austin’s first school teacher, Mariah Vaughan. Olive’s ancestors were instrumental in the founding of Austin and Lansing, Minn., for whom the latter city is named, and who figured prominently in the early history of Austin. Robert and Olive lived in Austin for most of their lives, though they did spend a few years living in Colorado and in Rochester, Minn., following Robert’s retirement from the Hormel Foods Corp.

Olive was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, mother, father, sister, Virginia (Vaughan) Lohman, and brother, Bernard Vaughan, one niece and two nephews.

Her body will be cremated. Olive is survived by her son, Dr. Robert M. Wiseman and his wife, Crystal, one nephew and three nieces and one sister-in-law and her husband. There will be no service at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Austin. She will be interred at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the donor’s choice. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home of East Lansing, Michigan. On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Sunday, June 10, 2012]

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Prayer Service: Olive J. Wiseman, 84

A prayer service in memory of Robert L. Wiseman, who died March 10, 2007, and his wife Olive J. Wiseman, who died June 7, 2012, will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012, with Father James Steffes officiating.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Saturday, July 7, 2012]

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Vicky (Hartnell) Braaten, 59, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was visiting Las Vegas to attend her sister’s wedding and sustained a life threatening ruptured brain aneurysm.

Vicky was born September 1, 1952, in Osage, Iowa, to Robert and Arlene (Simon) Hartnell. She graduated from Pacelli High School in the class of 1971. Later she graduated in 1973 receiving her secretarial diploma.

On November 11, 1973, she married Mike Braaten and later divorced in 1994. They had two children, Scott and Stacy. Vicky was a very hard worker. She worked in the office at Quality Pork since 1994, as well as several other local businesses over the years. Vicky loved camping with her family on Cedar Lake, gardening, going to the casino, being with her friends, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Vicky will be remembered for her kind heart and her contagious laugh.

Survivors include her children, Scott (Nici) Braaten, Austin, Stacy (David) Hastings, Williamsburg, Va.; mother, Arlene Hartnell, Austin; six grandchildren, Alana and Colton Braaten, Austin, Allyn, Lyric, Kian and Judah Hastings, Williamsburg; special friend, Bob Otterson, Austin; sisters, Shari (Anthony) Panzica, Sun Prairie, Wis., Mary Fitch, Williams Bay, Wis., Carol (Dan) Fredenberg, Glendale, Ariz.; niece, Cassandra Hibbard, Milwaukee, Wis.; nephews, Aric Bothun, S.D., Jason Bothun, Edgerton, Wis., Corey Fredenberg, Fort Collins, Colo.; many friends and family.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Hartnell.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Monday, June 11, 2012]

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Angeline “Angie” Read, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday evening, June 8, 2012, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center in Austin.

Angeline Lillian Amundson was born September 14, 1921, in Ridgeway, Iowa, the daughter of Oluf and Louise (Hanson) Amundson. Angie attended rural school and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1939. After graduation, she moved to Austin and was employed by Geo A. Hormel and Company. On June 20, 1943, she was united in marriage to Lemuel “Bud” Read Jr. in Austin. Angie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, church and other organizations. Angie also played the organ, guitar and harmonica and loved to dance and attend square dances. She was an active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway.

Survivors include her husband, Lemuel “Bud” Read of Austin; three sons, Gordon “Jim” (Dorothy) Read of Rochester, Minn., Larry (Evie) Read of Woodbury, Minn., and David (Vicki) Read of North St. Paul, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Candace (Bob) Hample of Austin, Derek Read of Orono, Minn., Stacy (Dennis) Wilson of Rochester, Sarah (Matt) Stay of Albert Lea, Minn., Jennie Read of Woodbury, Angela (Adam) Pohl of Frederick, Md. and Stefan Read of Shoreview, Minn.; seven great-grandchildren; half brother-in-law, Roger Read; and half sisters-in-law Linda, Lori and Nancy. She was preceded in death by two infant children; a grandson, Scott Read; her parents; and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Pastor Todd Portinga officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery, rural Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Olaf Lutheran Church Building Fund. Thank you to the staff at Comforcare for the love and caring they showed Angie. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Monday, June 11, 2012]

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Dale Ralph Rossow, 91, of Dexter, Minnesota, died Friday, June 8, 2012, at home.

Dale was born June 22, 1920, in Lohrville, Iowa, to Harry and Henrietta (Zaiger) Rossow. He lived in Iowa until 1933, when he moved to Dexter with his parents. They continued to farm, and brought their Black Angus Herd with them to Minnesota.

Dale graduated eighth grade in 1933. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1941 where he served as a blacksmith in Samoa, Guadalcanal, Battle of Saipan (second wave), and also in the Korean War.

Dale married Thelma Marie Miller on February 17, 1956. They made their home in Dexter. They attended Zion Lutheran Church in rural Dexter. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Masons. Dale enjoyed making rope, shopwork, going on car rides (he was always on the go), reading (geology was one of his favorite subjects) and sawmill work.

Survivors include his son, Mike (Vicki) Rossow, Dexter; three granddaughters, Marcie Rossow, Dexter, Lynda Rossow, Dexter, Abby Rossow, Dexter; two great-grandsons, Cole Kildahl and Jud Rossow-Atzl.

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant sister; and wife, Thelma Marie Rossow.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter with Pastor Lyle Aadahl officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Military rites will be by American Legion Post No. 140. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Monday, June 11, 2012]

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Mary E. Erickson, 62, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday June 8, 2012 at her home.

Mary Elizabeth Haney was born March 16, 1950 in Austin to Almon and Lurena (Bawek) Haney. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1968 and from Austin Junior College in 1970. She went on to attend Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis for Airline Reservationist training. On September 11, 1971 she was united in marriage to Leif Erickson at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. The couple had two children. Mary worked at the Hormel office for 10 years. She spent several years raising her children. After living in Billings, Montana and Omaha, Nebraska, Mary returned to Austin in 1992 and worked at Kid’s Korner, and then in food service for Austin Public Schools.

Mary and Leif owned and operated the Cedar Ridge Golf Course in Charles City, Iowa. Her greatest enjoyment was being with her family, especially her grandchildren and sisters, and friends. Mary enjoyed reading, walking, golfing, motorcycle trips, and knitting. She made many beautiful scarves during her illness. Mary belonged to St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband Leif Erickson of Austin; her children, son Zachary (Regina) Erickson of Indianola, Iowa and Mary’s grandchildren Isaac and Caleb also of Indianola; daughter Lacy Erickson of Portland, Oregon; three sisters, Myra (Jack) Underdahl of Hopkins, Sister JoAnn Haney of Janesville, Minn., Marie (Rick) Knutson of Austin; one brother, Kenneth (Marlys) Haney of Austin; her in-laws Don and Shirley Erickson of Austin; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (David) Duren of Hilton Head, South Carolina, Kelli (Richard) Hallquist of Owatonna, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Almon and Lurena; her brother Marlin, and her brother Joseph in infancy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Mary’s nephew, Father Mark Underdahl, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, June 11 at Worlein Funeral Home. There will be no reviewal at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the nurses on 4th floor at Methodist Hospital in Rochester and oncologist Dr. Mark Lewis for the compassionate care they gave Mary during her illness.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Services prearranged and performed by the Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Sunday, June 10, 2012]

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WORKED IN AUSTIN, MINNESOTA

Mark H. “Whitey” Ekstrand, 56, of Wabasha, Minnesota, died of ALS at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

Mark was born July 25, 1955, in Wabasha, the son of Dr. LeRoy and Ludmila (Kazda) Ekstrand. He graduated from Wabasha High school in 1973 and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Winona State University. Mark worked as an EMT for the Austin Ambulance Service in Austin, Minn. and later worked for the Austin Medical Center as an ER Technician. He was diagnosed with ALS in December 2010, at which time he retired and moved back to Wabasha.

He was an avid fly fisherman and an accomplished golfer, winning the Coffee Mill Golf Club Championship and several golf tournaments. He especially loved the family gatherings and commiserating with his brothers and nieces and nephews.

Mark is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, LeRoy Ekstrand and Judith Whitehead, Tucson, Ariz., Jerre Ekstrand, Minneapolis, Peter and Kathy Ekstrand, Wabasha, Thomas Ekstrand, Wabasha; uncle, Dr. Richard (Florence) Ekstrand, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; nephews, Ehren (Jenny) Ekstrand, Mike (Jean) Wills, Eric Wills; nieces, Amy (Benji) Richardson, Anne Wills. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In accordance with Mark’s wishes no services will be held. His body will be cremated. A time of visitation and support will be held on Friday, June 15, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha with a time to share remembrances at 7 p.m. A private interment will be held later at Riverview Cemetery in Wabasha.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter, 333 N. Washington Ave., Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55401. The Abbott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com

[Austin Daily Herald website, June 12, 2012]

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Pending notice:

Madi Omot Nyigow, 23, Austin

Madi Omot Nyigow, 23, of Austin, Minn., died Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Mankato. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Austin Daily Herald website -- June 12, 2012

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Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

From Austin Daily Herald website -- June 14, 2012

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Funeral notice:

Diane M. Larson, 54, Austin

Diane M. Larson, 54, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at her sister’s home.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Jim Steffes officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Austin Daily Herald website -- June 12, 2012

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Date Of Birth: February 17, 1958
Date Of Death: June 10, 2012

Diane Marie Larson, age 54, of Austin, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her sister's home in Austin.

Diane was born February 17, 1958 in Austin to Harry and Betty (Finkelson) Larson. She graduated from high school in 1977. Diane loved going to Bingo and doing crafts. Diane was a loving and caring person, and she will be missed.

Survivors include her mother, Betty Larson; brother, Vern "Buck" (Sue) Larson; sister, Carolyn (Bill) Hagen; nieces; nephews; special friend, Laveern Ableson; many friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Harry; brother, Don; sister, Cheryl; sister-in-law; and grandparents.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Vern Larson, Bill Hagen, Jami Hagen, Steve Carlson, Justin Carlson, and Warren Finkelson.

[Mayer Funeral Home website obituary 6/15/2012]

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St. Ansgar, Iowa - Naurice Dean Rockafellow, 84, of St. Ansgar, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Osage.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Paul Weeg officiating.

Burial will be in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery, rural Lyle, Minnesota. Military honors will be conducted by the Walter T. Enneberg Post #358 of the American Legion. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar.

Dean was born on November 17, 1927, to Lawrence and Mary Lou (Springer) Rockafellow in Toeterville. He graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1945. Dean served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a military policeman based in Germany from 1950 to 1952. On July 3rd, 1955, he married Marilyn Sampson at Six Mile Grove Church, rural Lyle, Minn. Dean and Marilyn operated a Grade A dairy farm with registered Ayrshire cattle for 25 years. They also raised chickens and Dean sold Hyline chicks. He worked for the Mitchell County ASC office and served on the Toeterville Elevator Board and REC Board.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Lou Rockafellow; his brother, Dale Rockafellow; his sister-in-law, Rose Rockafellow; and nephew Todd Rockafellow.

Dean is survived by his wife Marilyn of 56 years; two sons, Dan (Judy) Rockafellow of Springfield, Moissouri, and Chris (Jean) Rockafellow of Stratford, Mo.; two daughters, Ann (Dave) Johnson of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and Lola (John) Gleason of Morton, Illinois; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Delos Rockafellow of Iowa City; sister, Mary Lou (Leonard) Amundson of St. Ansgar; sister-in-law, Joan Rockafellow of St. Ansgar; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, 641-713-4920, www.schroederandsites.com.

[Mason City Globe Gazette online, June 14, 2012]

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Marie D. Dante, 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie with her family by her side.

Marie was born in Johnsburg, Minnesota, on December 11, 1915, to Joseph and Emma (Jax) Loecher.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Braun, Minneapolis, Donna (Dan) Daly, Delano, Minnesota; a son, Domenic J. Dante Jr., Austin; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Domenic J. Dante Sr.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father John Traufler officiating. There will be a 6 p.m. CCW rosary on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Special thank you to the staff at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie.

Austin Daily Herald, June 14, 2012

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Cora Elizabeth Haney, age 83, of Austin, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, due to complications from heart surgery.

Cora Elizabeth Heard was born January 2, 1922, in Carpenter, Iowa, to Okie and Agnes (Petersen) Heard. She moved with her folks to St. Ansgar, Iowa. She attended Country School No. 6. She attended four years at St. Ansgar High School graduating in 1940, after which she moved with her folks to Austin, Minnesota.

In 1946 she moved to California to visit relatives, and it was there she met Howard Haney. They were later married on October 26, 1946, in the Presbyterian Church in Monrovia, California. Daughter Joan was born in Altadena, California in 1947. In 1948 they moved to Winterset and later Austin, Minnesota. In 1952 a son Dennis was born and later died. In 1954 Jean was born in Austin, Minnesota.

Cora became a member of Crane Chapel in 1956. She taught Sunday School for over 25 years and sang in the church choir for over 50 years and worked many funerals and weddings. She was a mail carrier for the Austin Post Office.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Goossen officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service. Organist will be Ernie Murphy. Vocalists will be Metz and Kathy Drew. Honorary Bearers will be Loren Stanton, Ray Klingfuss, Elmer Schwartz, Chuck Lindberg, Roger Baier and Wayne Heard. Casket Bearers will be Kevin Heard, Don Hodges, Larry Zirkler, Floyd DeVries, Don Hall and Vern Dunham.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Howard Haney of Austin, Minnesota; daughters Joan (Dennis) Bissen of Austin, Minnesota and Jean (Norbert) Eggert of Waltham, Minnesota; grandson Brent Bissen of Minneapolis, Minnesota; granddaughters Emily Eggert of Apple Valley, Minnesota, Betsy Bissen of St. Paul, Minnesota and Amy Eggert of Apple Valley, Minnesota; brothers Gilman Heard of Buffalo, Mo. and Jerry (Sue) Heard of Austin, Minn.; sisters Marion (Don) Ulven of Buffalo, Mo., Margaret (Kenny) Kirchner of Dexter, Minnesota., Charlotte Tucker of Midland, Texas and Dorothy (George) Drinkall of Phillipsburg, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant son Dennis.

[Credit: K. Pike]

Photo of Cora Heard is from K. Pike.

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Bernard “Ben” Kempe, 83, of LeRoy, Minnesota, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Minnesota.

Ben was born February 26, 1929, to Theodore and Gesine (Fastenau) Kempe in Meservey, Iowa, where he attended country schools. The family moved to a farm near LeRoy where he attended LeRoy Public School obtained his GED in 1966.

On August 21, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mardell Hudson at the Lost Island Lutheran Church in Ruthven, Iowa. They had two children, Donavan and Denise. Ben farmed with his dad for a number of years and also farmed on his own for many years. He was a school bus driver for the LeRoy-Ostrander Public Schools for 30 years and was a member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. Ben served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 serving in Korea and was a member of the LeRoy American Legion Post 161 for many years. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Mardell of LeRoy; one son, Donavan Kempe of McIntire, Iowa; one daughter, Denise Caldwell of Ostrander; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Amanda and Garett Kempe; one brother, Joe (Alice) Kempe of LeRoy; and three sisters, Tillie Speer, Marilyn (Harlo) Wheeler and MaryAnn (Dick) Freerksen, all of LeRoy. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Betty Kempe of LeRoy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Karl.

Funeral services for Bernard “Ben” Kempe will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday for one hour prior to the service.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, June 15, 2012

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Pending notice: Lloyd E. Freitag, 84, Austin

Lloyd E. Freitag, 84, of Austin, Minn., died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin in charge of arrangements.

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

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, June 15, 2012

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Obituary--

Lloyd Elmer Freitag, age 84 of Austin, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born August 9, 1927 in Austin, Minnesota, to Elmer and Fern (Lewis) Freitag. He was employed by Hormel Foods Corporation, working in curing and in the electric truck shop. Lloyd retired in 1985 after working for Hormel for 41 years and 7 months. After serving in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946, he married Lorraine Sand on September 14, 1946 in Austin. Lloyd’s favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, and trapping. He loved to dig in the dirt, whether digging ginseng or metal detecting. Lloyd and Lorraine spent years camping at Money Creek. A lover of motorcycles, he got his first Harley as a teenager. He and Lorraine toured the country on the Harley. They also enjoyed dancing. Lloyd loved his family and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He always had big hugs, a warm heart, and a smile and a wink for everyone.

Survivors include his wife Lorraine of Austin; his son Dennis (Linda) Freitag of Branson, MO; his daughter Deanna (Wayne) Golberg of Austin; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Darwin (Lorraine) Freitag and Marlys Quam, both of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Fern.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Reverend William Odermann and Pastor Ted Cunningham officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Worlein Funeral Home obituary

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Gladys Irene (Patzer) Njos, 80, Blooming Prairie

Gladys I. Njos, 80, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Prairie Manor Care Center, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Gladys Irene Patzer was born December 6, 1931, in Delmont, South Dakota to Henry and Herminia (Wentzel) Patzer. She attended Austin schools and was a waitress at Harry’s Café for 38 years. On March 20, 1950, Gladys was united in marriage to Duayne Njos in Austin at St. John’s parsonage. She enjoyed doing word puzzles, crocheting, baking, and watching game shows, especially The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. She loved walking and outings and being on the go.

Survivors include her children, Suzanne (John) Harris of Hollandale, Minnesota, Richard Njos Sr. of Wabasha, Minnesota, Wayne (Karen) Njos of Blooming Prairie, Randy (Lorraine) Njos of Pueblo, Colorado, Scott (Stacy) Njos of Austin; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; brother Arnold Patzer of Austin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Herminia; her husband Duayne in 2011; one brother; and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with Pastor Heidi Heimgartner officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, June 15, 2012

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Date Of Birth: June 13, 1936
Date Of Death: June 15, 2012

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" (Scheid) Notermann, age 76, former Austin resident and daughter of legendary Southern Minnesota Baseball Hall of Famer, Emil Scheid, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at her home in Rochester.

Mary Lou was born June 13, 1936 in Waseca, Minnesota to Emil and Elaine (McDonald) Scheid. She started school in Waseca and moved to Austin for First Grade. Mary Lou graduated from St. Augustine High School. She was united in marriage to Richard Neil "Dick" Notermann at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She attended St. Theresa's College and ended up with a Nursing Degree from Austin Community College. Mary Lou worked as a nurse abstracter at the Mayo Clinic. After that she took care of her husband, Dick until his death. She was a Mayo Clinic volunteer and delivered Meals on Wheels.

She enjoyed reading, going to daily mass, lunches with friends and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and attending their events. She was a huge baseball fan and cheered for the Twins win or lose. She loved her family and she will be missed by many. Mary Lou was an avid hockey fan, watching her sons and grandchildren play.

Survivors include six children, John Clement Notermann (Denise), Rochester, Ann Elizabeth Bearson (Kent), Naperville, IL, Mary Jo Eukel (Kevin), Fridley, Paul Joseph Notermann (Deborah), Prior Lake, Michael Anthony Notermann (Amy), Cedar Falls, Iowa, Neil Francis Notermann (Connie), Mason City, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; siblings, John (Helen) Scheid, Rochester, Margaret "Peggy" (Jack) Saari, Seattle, Washington, Larry (Barb) Scheid, Austin, Deb (Del) Bauernfeind, Kasota.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Marie Notermann; husband, Richard "Dick" Notermann.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Monday, June 18, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes and Father Paul Nelson officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary and a 6:30 pm wake service on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[Mayer Funeral Home website obituary 6/15/2012]

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August 17, 1937 - June 11, 2012

Beverly J. Forthun, age 74 of Shoreview, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, June 11, 2012 at Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Beverly was born August 17, 1937 in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Chester and Dolores (Pavek) Albert. The family then moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she grew up with her brother Gerald and her sister Judy.

Beverly was a 1955 graduate of Austin High School. In 1956, she was married to Sheldon Forthun. They lived in Austin where their three children were born. Sheldon and Beverly moved their family to Shakopee, Minnesota, in 1967 and that was their home until 1988 when they moved to Shoreview, Minnesota, to run their business. They also had their lake home in Brainerd, Minnesota. Beverly struggled with medical issues her entire adult life, but always stayed positive and strong in her faith. She was truly an inspiration to everyone that met her.

Beverly is survived by her husband: Sheldon, Shoreview, Minnesota; sons: Jeffrey (Diane) Forthun, Rosemount, Minnesota, Joel (Barbara) Forthun, Cottage Grove, Minnesota; daughter: Brenda (Tom) Richards, Plymouth, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; sister: Judy (Doug) Meany, Eagle River, Wisconsin; niece, nephews, and a great niece.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolores and Chester, and her brother Gerald.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 15th at 1:30 PM at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin, with the Reverend Glenn L. Monson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the mortuary for one hour before service.

Memorials will be forwarded to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website obituary

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Inga Emma (Johnson) Frey, 100, died on Friday morning, June 15, 2012, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minn.

Inga Emma Hollevoet was born on Sept. 19, 1911, the daughter of Joseph and Helena (Knutson) Hollevoet in Fertile, Minn. She was united in marriage to Sverre Johnson in 1932, and he died in 1985. In 1987, she married John R. Frey. Inga lived in Bemidji from 1969 until 2003, when she moved to Hayfield.

Inga is survived by her husband: John R. Frey, Manti, Utah; children: Dale (Teresa) Johnson, Rosemont, Minn.; Joyce Lacy-Gould (Dave), Salt Lake City, Utah; Shirley (Don) Comeau, Seneca, S.C.; Deanna (Darrell) Denisen, Eleva, Wis.; Sandy Johnson, Rochester, Minn.; and Steve (Kathy) Johnson, Rochert, Minn. Also surviving are 23 grand children, several great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sverre Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Marlis (Merwin) White; sons-in-law, Gene Hartson and Randy V. Johnson; grandson, Daniel Paul Mesich; great granddaughter, Roberta Lee Faulhaber; great grandson, Carson Randy Braun; and 10 brothers and sisters.

The funeral service for Inga Emma Frey will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 First Street SE in Hayfield with Reverend Paul Hauschild officiating. Interment will be in the Waltham Township Cemetery in rural Waltham.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second Street NW and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

The family prefers memorials to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.

Blessed be her memory.

Austin Daily Herald - June 16, 2012

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(April 24, 1916 - June 17, 2012)

Margaret “Peg” Lewison, 96 of Austin died Sunday June 17th, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday June 21, 2012 at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 20th at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and at the church on Thursday for one hour before the service.

[Clasen-Jordan Mortuary obituary, 6/18/2012]

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Obituaries

Margaret 'Peg' Lewison — Austin

Margaret "Peg" Lydia Lewison passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the age of 96.

She was born April 24, 1916, in LeRoy, to William E. and Katie Whiteside. Peg’s mother died when she was only 14 months old, leaving the eight other siblings to be raised by their father and her maternal grandmother, whom she loved dearly. After graduating from LeRoy High School in 1934, she worked at the telephone office where she meet the love of her life. On October 6, 1940, she was united in marriage to Stanley H. Lewison. After Stanley enlisted in the US Air Force, Peg moved to Austin where she did bookkeeping for several establishments. Her last employment was the YMCA when she retired in 1986.

Peg was an avid reader of the Bible daily and an active member at the Grace Baptist Church, and with her bible study and ladies groups. She was very strong, devoted, faithful and loyal to her church and friends.

Peg was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings.

Peg is survived by her husband of 72 years, Stanley of Austin; three children, Craig (Debra) Lewison of Janesville, Wis., Elaine Cimino of Wheaton, Ill., and William "Bill" (Tammie) Lewison of Roanoke, Va.; Five grandchildren, Chad, Jeff, Linnie, Leslie and Nick; Six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Deloris and Roger Saman of Mankato; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Grace Baptist Church, with Pastor Brett Williams officiating. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Visitation will be held today, June 20, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and at the church on Thursday for one hour before the service.

Rochester Post-Bulletin, 6/20/2012

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Gene R. VanDenover, age 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday June 18, 2012 at his home after a courageous fight with cancer.

He was born on April 3, 1922 in Austin, MN to Ralph and Bessie (Wakefield) VanDenover. He graduated from Austin High School and then served in the United States Navy. Employed by the Hormel Foods Corporation for 43 ½ years, Gene also worked many years at Anderson Radiator Shop. He was known as ‘Vandy’ and ‘Sheenie’ by many.

Gene married Marian Jenson of Albert Lea and they had four children. Marian died in 1971. He married Lois Pinke in 1974. They would have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on Friday June 22, 2012. A member of the Mower County Historical Society, Gene was also a past president of the Mower County Fair Board, a charter member of Fellowship United Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star, the Eagles Club, and the American Legion. His favorite pastimes were fishing and working in the yard. He would often talk about family memories, and he loved to dance. Gene was a very proud and loving father who was also very gentle and caring.

Survivors include his wife Lois of Austin; daughters Joan (Charles) Perrin of Mason City, Iowa, Merry Borg of Sanford, Florida, Renee (Todd) Bergmann of Faribault, Minnesota; sons John (Georgia) VanDenover of Austin, Rodney Laskewitz of Reads Landing, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Bessie VanDenover, his first wife Marian, his sister Evalean, his son Michael, and grandson Eric.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday June 21, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Austin with Pastor Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. There will be a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion Post 91 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1216.

Worlein Funeral Home website, 6/18/2012

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Jean Wakefield, age 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday June 17, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Home in Osage, Iowa. Jean Luella Harris was born May 25, 1920 in Osage, Iowa, to Ura ‘Clare’ and Charlotte (Armstrong) Harris. After graduating from Osage High School in 1939, she married Sidney Wakefield on September 1, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Sidney passed away on February 20, 2006. Jean enjoyed being a homemaker and mother.

She had many enjoyable summers going fishing up north on Pimushe Lake and visiting relatives, spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A member of First United Methodist Church and formerly an active and dedicated member of Fellowship United Methodist Church, Jean also belonged to Home Extension and the Mower County Senior Center. She moved to Faith Lutheran Home in Osage three years ago.

Survivors include her daughter Susan (John) Ryner of Rudd, Iowa; two grandchildren Michelle (Jason) Holst of Ankeny, Iowa, and Jayson (Sarah) Ryner of Nora Springs, Iowa; four great grandchildren: Josh and Ryan Holst, Jordan and Gavin Ryner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Pat Wakefield of Dewey, Arizona, Ruth (Jon) Goldsberry of San Diego, California, Mary Hart of Fullerton, California, Ray Erdal of Maple Plain, Minnesota, Irene Wakefield of Blooming Prairie.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clare and Charlotte; her husband Sidney; a brother Kenneth Harris; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Austin with Pastor Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. 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.

Worlein Funeral Home website, 6/18/2012

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PIONEER WOMAN LAID TO REST SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18th

Helen Electa Mason was born on August 30, 1858 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. In 1863 her parents moved to a farm near LeRoy. At this time she was about five years old. She passed her remaining years in this community.

In Leroy she received her elementary education and church training. The Presbyterian Church provided her religious training. she was a member of this church until the day of her passing. She loved music and during her early years she played the organ and had a wonderful singing voice.

Mrs. Spencer was united in marriage to William Henry Spencer on May 8, 1879. She was then nearly 21 years of age. They knew each other since childhood and grew up together on their parents ajoining farms. They were married 59 years. Six children were born to bless this home. Her home and children were matters of primary importance Her own mother was an invalid for nine years and during that period she cared for her with tender affection.

For many years she was a member of the Eastern Star.

Mrs. Spencer was the last of her family and the last of her husband's family. Those who preceded her in death were her husband, her daughter Mrs. Alma Anderson of Tampa, who died three years ago at 55, her sister Elizabeth Mason, and her two brothers Lucien and Samuel Mason. She leaves to mourn her departure five children, Orville Spencer of Menahga, Mn, Mrs. Lura Brooks of Austin, Elmer Spencer of LeRoy, Mrs. Marsha Hauck of Minneapolis, Mrs. Elsia Harrison of Weslaco, TX, 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.

After a brief illness of only a few hours on Tuesday morning February 13, 1940 at 2 o'clock in the morning in the fullness of years and at the good age of 81 years, 5 months, 13 days God called Mrs. Spencer from her earthly tasks.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. H. Wybenga. Pall bearers were Henry A. Moe, George Moore, Ben Hovde, Rufus Mason, Milton Morse, and Adolph Bhend. Interment was in the Leroy Cemetery next to her husband.

From LeRoy Indep. newspaper

Submitted by David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com 6/2012

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The cemetery listing on Mower/MNGenWeb for LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery shows:

Spencer, Helen Electa Mason
Aug. 30, 1858 -- Feb. 13, 1940

Spencer, William Henry
May 16, 1857 -- July 20, 1938

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Mrs. C.J. Wells

Mrs C. J. Wells died late Tuesday afternoon April 10 at her home after an illness of several weeks. Pneumonia was the cause of death. She was 60 years old. Mrs Wells who was Isabelle Hawkins was born in Wayne Township, Iowa, southwest of LeRoy, November 27, 1873. She was married to Clarence Joseph Wells on June 6, 1895. The couple moved to LeRoy and lived here their entire life.

Mr. Wells survives with two daughters Clarice Wells of Rochester and Dorothy Duffy of Riceville and two sons Harlan of Chicago and Aaron of LeRoy. Three brothers Mons Hawkins of Monticello, Carl of Billings, MT., and Fairis of Albert Lea, two sisters Mrs. L.M. Halling of LeRoy and Mrs T. Nelson of Albert Lea.

Mrs. Wells was confirmed and a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of LeRoy. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 PM at her home by Rev. C. A. Hughes with burial in the LeRoy Cemetery.

Submitted by David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com 6/2012

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PIONEER LAID TO REST THURSDAY, SEPT. 21st

Alvira L. Armstrong, daughter of Elliott and Mary Headington, was born October 18, 1855 at Marshall, Michigan, and passed away September 18, 1939 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F.O. Wells in Austin at the age of 83 years and 11 months.

She came with her parents to Decorah, Iowa in 1866. Here she grew to womanhood and taught in the surrounding schools. On Feb. 26, 1876 she was married to John L. Armstrong and until 1907, with the exception of two years at Elliota, Minnesota, and five years at Randolph, Minnesota, they l ived at LeRoy.

In 1916 they moved to Austin, where Mr. Armstrong passed away in 1927. Ten children were born to this union, four having preceded her in death -- twin boys in infancy, Nettie at 8 years, and Eugene at thirty-four. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church at LeRoy for many years.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. F.O. Wells and Mae Armstrong of Austin; four sons John, Orval, and Millard also of Austin and Willard of LeRoy, who will cherish the memory of a loving mother. Also 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Armstrong's life was beset with all the trials of pioneer days and the raising of a large family. These trials were met with great courage and fortitude and that courage was a great inspiration to all with whom she came in contact during the many years she nursed the sick and through the declining years of her life. Always ready to forget her own problems and share the burden of others.

Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church in LeRoy Thursday afternoon, Sept. 21st at 2PM conducted by the pastor, Rev. C.F. Perron. The pallbearers were Ray Brown, O.H. Daily, Dr. A.E. Henslin, E.E. Hall, F.L. Roy, E.E. Boulet. Interment was in the LeRoy Cemetery by the side of her husband.

From David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com

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W. H. SPENCER LAID TO REST

Sunday Afternnon, July 24, In LeRoy Cemetery

With the exception of a few years Mr. William Henry Spencer lived his entire life in the village and community of LeRoy. He was born on May 26, 1857 on what is now known as the Dave Bent farm. This farm was then his father's property and has remained in the Spencer family for many years. It is interesting to know that Mr. Spencer was born in Minnesota while it was yet a territory. He was one of the last two. Now only one remains who was born in this great section of land before it was a state.

On May 8, 1879 William Henry Spencer was united in marriage to Helen Mason. Six children were born to this union, two boys and four girls.

Mr. Spencer received his early education in the elementary school of his day. He was a great reader and was familiar with all current events. He may well be called a self educated man. Mr. Spencer has always been an active man. For many years he served as clerk of the school district. For many years he was assessor of the township of LeRoy. He served on juries, was interested and active in all civic good. For 22 years he wrote insurance for the German Insurance Co. of Spring Valley.

Mr. Spencer was a good man. He loved his family and home. He was known for his integrity, his honesty, his uprightness. In many instances his council was asked. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Presbyterian Church of LeRoy. He loved the church work. In recent years he has not been active due to difficulty in hearing.

Mr. Spencer has always been in good health. A definite change came about six months ago. Since then there was a noticeable decline. One might say his physical resources were exhausted.

One daughter, Mrs. Alma Anderson of Tampa, FL. and one sister Mrs. Nettie Chase preceded Mr. Spencer in death. He leaves to mourn his death his wife Mrs. Helen Spencer; five children Orville Spencer of Huntersville, Minnesota, Elmer Spencer of LeRoy, Mrs. Laura Brooks of Austin, Mrs. Marshy Hauck of Minneapolis, Mrs. Elsie Harrison of Weslaco, Texas, two sisters Mrs. Prosser of LeRoy and Mrs. Hurlbut of Nashua, Iowa, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

On Wednesday, July 20, 1938 at about 6:30 in the morning at the full age of 81 years, 1 month, 24 days he left his earthly habitation and went to meet his God.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with pastor H. Wybenya officiating.

[Submitted by David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com]

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June Leidall, 88, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar, Iowa.

June Malvina Jorgenson was born February 23, 1924, in Lyle to Louis and Esther (Nelson) Jorgenson. On August 21, 1941, she married Laverne Leidall in Lyle. The couple had five children. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, June belonged to the ELCA and was a Sunday school teacher. She liked to cook, clean, and take care of her kids. She especially loved to share her faith. June was a faithful and loving wife to Laverne for 71 years.

Survivors include her husband Laverne of Lyle; son Todd (Melody) Leidall of Maple Grove, Minnesota; daughters Jod (Bob) Kaput of Lyle, Diane (Jim) Horgen of St. Ansgar, Jan (John) Coumbe of Park Rapids, Minnesota; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Peterson and A.J. Jennings, both of the Twin Cities; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Esther; two brothers, Mark and Claire; one sister, Becky; her son, Bruce.

Photo of Laverne and June, from their granddaughter, Renae.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lyle, with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Six Mile Grove Cemetery, rural Lyle. Memorials are preferred to Lyle First Responders or the Lyle Cancer Telethon. 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, 6/20/2012]

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KILLED IN PLANE CRASH

Robert Lloyd Ryan, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verne E. Ryan of 1101 Longfellow Ave. was killed in a plane crash at the Corpus Christi, Texas naval air training center. He was a graduate of Waterloo, Iowa's East High School. He was captain of the wrestling team in his senior year.

Ryan had about three weeks of advance training as a pilot left before receiving the gold wings of the navy air corps and an ensign's commission. He enlisted on September 3, 1942 in the U.S. Naval Reserve as an aviation cadet and entered active service on Nov. 13. His primary flight training was taken at the Western Union college, LeMars, Iowa, and pre-flight training at the State University of Iowa, Iowa City. Following his basic training at Camp Livermore, California, he began his final training at Corpus Christi, Texas.

Robert Lloyd Ryan was born July 25, 1923 on a farm near LeRoy. He was a member of the First Prebyterian Church in Waterloo, Iowa. Surviving besides his parents are a brother David of Waterloo and a sister Mrs. Clyde Strausser of Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo with the burial in the Fairview Cemetery following the service.

From the LeRoy Independent.

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C.I. ROY PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME SEPT. 18

Charles Ingman Roy, a leader in business and civic life who lived his lifetime in the village of LeRoy, passed from this life on Saturday, September, 18, 1943 at the home which he built and lived in for 46 years.

He was born to Charles A. and Frances E. Roy at Lyndon, Illinois, September 29, 1867. When he was six months old his family moved to this township. His father was one of the committee on incorporation of the Village of LeRoy and was the first village recorder.

"Mannie" was the nickname by which the deceased was known throughout this section of Minnesota. He was educated in the LeRoy public schools. His first business connection was as a clerk in the Porter & Young Merchantile establishment. He spent many years in this business and then in 1903 opened a clothing and men's wear store of his own.

Mannie took a great interest in civic and political affairs. He held in his lifetime all of the important offices in the village and school board administrations. He helped organize and was the first captain of the LeRoy Fire Department. For many years was a member of the LeRoy band. In his younger years took an active part in baseball and other outdoor sports. He was a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge for 50 years and a charter member of the Eastern Star.

On January 27th 1898 he was united in marriage to Mary Errington of LeRoy. To this union four sons were born; Milo, Charles (who died young), Francis, and Robert.

He is survived by his widow Mary, three sons Milo of Omaha, Nebraska, Francis of Duluth, and Robert of Austin, a sister Mrs. E.L. Coffeen of Cambridge, Mass., and two brothers Foster of LeRoy and Frank of Chicago.

Funeral services were conducted at the Martz Funeral Home by Rev. C.S. Jackson. Masonic rites were conducted at the grave.

From the LeRoy Independent.

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SMITH -- At his residence near LeRoy, Sunday, January 20, 1893 at ten o'clock AM at the age of 66 years, Mr. Charles Smith departed this life.

He was born in Deerfield, Warren County, Pennsylvania, January 23, 1827 and lived in Pennsylvania until about 29 years old. In 1846 he was married to Miss Fannie Rowley of his native place and in the spring of 1856 came to Mower County where he has resided since. He was the father of six children, three boys and three girls, five of them dying while he was away from home.

From the 2/3/1893 issue of the LeRoy Independent.

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HULVER-- At her home in Oak Dale, Howard County, Iowa, Sunday evening January 22, 1893 Edith Avena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hulver, aged 3 years, 4 months and five days. She had been sick about two weeks with purpurs hemmorrhagica. She was a patient and loving daughter and was loved by all who knew her.

The funeral services were held at the dwelling January 24th Rev. Silke officiating. The remains were buried in the Chester Cemetery. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.

From the 2/3/1893 issue of the LeRoy Independent.

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MRS. W.B. SPENCER DEAD

Mrs. W. B. Spencer died about midnight on Monday, November 5, 1906 at her home in LeRoy village, aged 81. She had been growing feeble for many months but attended church as usual on Sunday and on Monday called on several neighbors. She spent the evening discussing with her husband the sermon of the previous day and in scripture reading and prayer and was very ill for about an hour.

Elizabeth McGee was born near Tidionte, Warren County, Pennsylvania November 18, 1825 and was married there to Mr. Spencer October 11, 1842. They remained there until 1855 when with a team they started to seek a home in the far west. At Dunkirk they took a boat to Toledo, thence by rail to Chicago and by team to McGregor and Monona, Iowa. Part of the way the men were sick and the women had to drive the teams. They came on to LeRoy buying a claim in section 29, where they experience all the vicissitudes of pioneer life. During the war Mr. Spencer served in the Army, thus leaving the responsibilities of the home upon the faithful wife. Here they have resided all the years since. Five children were born to them: Emily C. who died in 1852 at the age of six, Mrs. L.W. Prosser of LeRoy, Mrs. Alex Wright of Charles City, Iowa., W.H. Spencer of LeRoy, and Mrs. Dr. Hurlbut of Ionia, Iowa.

Mrs. Spencer united with the M.E. Church in 1849 and helped to organize the church here. She and her husband united with the Presbyterian church here June 30, 1877 and they have since been most active and useful members. Mrs. Spencer was a plain, everyday Christian, beloved and respected by all. She was greatly interested in missions and other church work and her life was an example and blessing to others.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by her pastor Rev. T.E. Sherman, Text I John 3: 1-2 and another of our earliest pioneers was laid to her rest. the relatives from a distance who attended were; Mrs. Wright of Charles City, Dr. Hurlbut, wife and three children of Ionia, Ia, Orvold Spencer of Madison, Wisc., Laura Spencer of Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Green of Charles City, and Mrs. C.E. Kingsley and Mrs. S. Peterson both of Waterloo, Iowa.

From the 11/14/1906 issue of the Mower Co. Transcript.

Submitted by David Harrison gramvilla5388@yahoo.com

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Warren Dewitt Harden was born October 27, 1830 in Graceville, Washington County, New York, and died at his home in LeRoy on Nov. 23, 1910. At the age of five years he went with his parents to Lake County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. On October 4, 1852 he married Miss Susannah Bryant. In 1854 he came to Volney, IA. and in the fall of 1868 to LeRoy, Minnesota, which has since been their home.

There are four sons: Charles S., Postmaster at LeRoy, Horace still in the home, Att'y G.W.W., and B.A. a photographer, all residents of LeRoy and were with him in his last hours. There are also five grandchildren. His twin brother grew to manhood but was a victim of a threshing accident many years ago. His aged widow is in very feeble health but is surrounded by many hosts of loving friends and receiving the tenderest care of her family. Mr. Harden's patriotism was manifested early by his enlistment and service in the Mexican War, and constant service in the War of the Rebellion.

He conducted a photography gallery in LeRoy for many years, was then appointed postmaster, which he held for many years before resigning because of ill health and advancing years. He was an honored member of the Masonic Order, the O.E.S., and the Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Smits at the Presbyterian Church and by the Masonic Order at the cemetery Friday afternoon.

[From the 11/30/1910 issue of the Mower County Transcript]

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Chandler Harrison “Harry” Stevens Jr., 77, died February 1, 2012, in St. Paul, Minnesota, from the effects of Parkinson’s disease.

Harry was born January 3, 1935, in Trenton, N.J. and raised in Yardley, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of George School in 1952, earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech in 1956 and received his PhD in economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967. He married Joann Orcutt on August 18, 1956, at the Church of Christ in Austin.

Active in public service and politics throughout his life, Harry was recognized as a pioneer in computer networking with a passion for citizen feedback, environmental protection, and social justice.

As an Air Force officer, he programmed computers at the Pentagon in the late 1950s before joining a management consulting firm in Boston in 1960. As the first Independent elected in 50 years, he served in the Massachusetts State Legislature from 1965 to 1968. He was then appointed science adviser to the Governor of Puerto Rico. He developed computer conferencing software as founder/CEO of Participation Systems Inc., 1970–1986. He taught or researched at MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Brandeis University, Riverland College and the University of Minnesota.

After living in Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Troy, N.Y., and Ann Arbor, Mich., he and Joann moved in 1990 to Austin, Minn., from where he continued to consult in management and technology. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine from 1999 to 2001, he taught economic development, and he organized exchange programs for students and international press after returning home.

In 2004, he was a Minnesota delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He volunteered for the Katrina Crisis Corps in 2005. For the past several years, he advocated for wind power, which he had first written about in 1955.

He was above all a futurist. Harry played trumpet, cut a mean rug on the dance floor and loved to play games. He maintained lifelong friendships with his Alpha Tau Omega brothers from Georgia Tech and his George School classmates. His infectious enthusiasm will be greatly missed, and he will continue to be an inspiration to the many whose lives he touched.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joann (Orcutt) Stevens; daughters: Emily Stevens (Bix Skahill) of St. Paul, and Maria Stevens Bollinger (Murray) of Boston, Mass.; grandson, Dexter Skahill; sister: Sally Stevens Luck (Edward); and six nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son and his parents, Chandler Harrison Stevens Sr. and Margaret Cheyney Stevens.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Visitation will be for one hour before the service. Pianist will be Neal Erickson. Vocalists will be Erin Schumacher, Kaye Perry, Michael Veldman, and Brian Bawek. Donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research www.michaeljfox.org or the Paramount Theatre in Austin, www.paramounttheatre.org.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., June 23, 2012

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Foster L. Roy

Foster Lathe Roy, one of the leading businessmen of LeRoy for over fifty years, passed away Sunday morning Nov 2, 1952 at the age of eighty years. He was born in LeRoy March 31, 1872, the son of Charles A. and Frances Elizabeth. He attended the LeRoy grade and high school, a business school in Decorah, IA., and completed his studies in Chicago, IL.

He was working in Minneapolis at the time of the LeRoy cyclone in 1894 at which time he returned to LeRoy and went into the hardware business with his father. After fifty-two years in business he retired to a less active life.

On August 4th, 1897, he was united in marriage to Jennie M. Wells, also a native of LeRoy. One son, Elmer, preceded him in death in December, 1922. He is survived by his wife Jennie, one son Joseph of Storm Lake, IA, a daughter Rhoda Young of New York City, a brother Frank of Evanston, Il. and four grandchildren.

He was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 75 AF & AM LeRoy Chapter No. 24, Knights Templar of Austin, the Consistory of Scottish Right Masons, Winona and Osman Temple. He was an active Odd Fellow and a charter member of the LeRoy Fire Department.

Aside from being a successful businessman, he was honest and upright in all dealings. He was a civic and community leader. He served as Mayor and councilman for a period of years always giving his best effort and good judgement.

He was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and true friend. He will be greatly missed by not only his family but by the entire community as well.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Interment will be in the LeRoy Cemetery.

[From the Nov. 7, 1952 issue of the LeRoy Independent]

Submitted by David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com

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George Findlay, the eldest of seven children was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Findlay, December 11, 1869, in Manitoba, Canada. At an early age, he came to Minnesota with his parents and lived on a farm a few miles north of LeRoy. As a young man he worked in the flour mills in Minneapolis, continuing there for some fifty years.

On October 17, 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Schotner of New Hampton. They celebrated their fifty-sixth anniversary quietly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

Because of his generous nature and friendliness he acquired many friends and always lent a helping hand whenever needed.

Quietly at his home in Pine River he passed away Tuesday afternoon Dec. 27th at 1:30 at the age of eighty years and sixteen days. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the Marta Funeral Home Friday afternoon with Rev. Fogal officiating. Interment was made in the LeRoy Cemetery.

[From the January 6, 1950, issue of the LeRoy Independent]

Submitted by David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com

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Bernard Odeen Lecy, a resident of Rochester for the past 15 years passed away Wednesday at the Wortel Hospital where he had been a patient since Christmas Day. He was 45 years old.

His family moved to Arkdale, Wisconsin a year after he was born in North Dakota, on August 1, 1904. In 1921, he came to Minneapolis and in 1924 he married the former Lillie Johnson who survives. The couple moved to Rochester and he was employed by the Olmstead County Highway department.

Surviving with his wife are son Donald, four brothers Raltin, Merlin, of Rochester, Stanley and Arby of Stewartville, two sisters Mrs. Kenneth Johnson of LeRoy and Mrs. Ole Bredesen of Rochester. His father and mother preceded him in death in August.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. by Rev. A. Hansen of Rochester at the P.H. Griffin Funeral Home in Stewartville and at 2 p.m. in the Bethel English Lutheran Church at Rochester. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.

[From the Friday, January 6, 1950, issue of the LeRoy Independent]

Submitted by David Harrison, gramvilla5388@yahoo.com

Note: The newspaper was supposedly printed on Friday, but the reference to the funeral on Saturday was past tense. Logically then, he died on the Wednesday after Christmas (Dec. 28, 1949), and was buried on Saturday, Dec. 31st, and the paper then came out on the following Friday, the 6th of January 1950. -- kk

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