(December 23, 1930 - July 23, 2012)

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Donna M. Clennon, 81 of Austin, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating.

Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrange

[ Clasen-Jordan Mortuary website
obituary - 8/2/2012 ]

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Donna Marie Clennon, 81, passed away July 23, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Donna was born in Blue Earth, Minn. to Etta Andrews Schaal and Adolph Schall on December 23, 1930. The family moved from Blue Earth to Austin in 1934. She grew up in Austin and attended Austin schools and has been a lifelong resident of the city.

Donna married Eugene M. Clennon October 15, 1983, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. They spent many enjoyable winter months in Acapulco, Mexico, where they had a second home. During that time they formed many friendships that were dear to her heart.

They were active members in The Friends of Acapulco, U.S. Navy League, and the Salvation Army Children’s Orphanage. She was also a member of the L.L.L. Lunch League. During her time is Austin she was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for many years. Her love of music will be remembered by all who knew her. Her family, church and strong faith were very important parts of her life. She was a true lover of all animals and rescued many in her lifetime. Golf was another of her pastimes which she played for many years. She enjoyed her garden and watching things grow, along with the pleasure she took in traveling and meeting new people.

She is survived by her husband Eugene Clennon, Austin, Minnesota. Two children, David Voss and wife Becca and their two daughters, Molly and Claire of Minneapolis. A daughter, Susan Voss-Smith of Atlanta, Ga. Sister-In-Law Marion Ashton, along with Rod Clennon and wife Allison of Greenville, SC. Scott Clennon and wife Tracy of Columbia, SC; Eugene’s nine grandchildren, Shane, Todd, Tom, Jon, Joe, Pattie, Marty, Merritt and Leslie; along with many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Etta and Adolph Schaal.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Reverend Michael Olmstead officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna’s memory to the Mower County Humane Society.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
August 4, 2012]

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Funeral notice: Donna M. Clennon, 81, Austin

Donna M. Clennon, 81, of Austin, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Michael Olmsted officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online, August 7, 2012]

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Caroline A. Lewis, 96, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 22, 2012.

Caroline married Leonard “Doc” L. Lewis and had two children, Ronald and Jean. She also helped raise Deborah, who became like a second daughter. Her husband died in 1956 in a hunting accident. While she never remarried, Lauren Buck was her faithful companion for over 25 years until he passed in 1983.

Caroline retired from the Austin Public School District as a cook in 1986 and continued volunteering at the Eagles Club and American Legion where she was known as the “Coffee Lady,” until the age of 93 when she moved to Colorado Springs.

Caroline enjoyed cribbage, bingo, a good cold MGD, the Minnesota Twins (win or lose), going to casinos, cruises including to Alaska and the Panama Canal, fishing at Mille Lacs Lake and having her family over every Thursday for coffee and donuts while in Austin. She never turned down a good game of cribbage and achieved a number of “perfect” games. It wasn’t very often that people could beat her in a game of cribbage so when they did, a victory lap was always in order.

She rang in her 90th birthday in Las Vegas with friends and family from all over the world where a close family friend taught her how to play craps for the first time.

Caroline lived a full life and will be dearly missed by so many people. Surviving are her brothers, Albert (Alice) Friedrich of Williamsburg, Va., and William Friedrich (Rosemary Kuether) of Austin; sister, Edna (Roger) Ludwig of Austin; sisters-in-law, Rosella Friedrich of Fort Collins, Colo., and Genevieve Friedrich of Austin; children, Ronald (Gail) Lewis of Casa Grande, Ariz., Jean (Duane) Gabardi of Manitou Springs, Colo., Deborah (Rick) Cornell of Arden Hills, Minn.; grandchildren, Cyndee (Tony) Blenkush of Gardner, Colo., Cathy (Scott) Nannemann of Denver, Colo., David (Megan) Cornell of St. Paul, Minn., Anne (Quinton) Ross of Glen Mills, Pa., and Connie Osborn of Denver; great-grandchildren, Max and Finn Cornell, Sophie and Nate Nannemann, and the newest addition to the family, Braxton Ross; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; companion; parents; four brothers, Gus Friedrich, John Friedrich, Henry Friedrich and Fred Friedrich; and two sisters, Laurie Watson and Ida Norman.

A celebration of her incredible life will be held this Saturday, July 28 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, Minn. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. with a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Following interment at Grandview Cemetery, a light lunch will be served at Worlein Funeral Home — with coffee, of course. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Mower County Senior Center, attention: Sarah, Director; 400 Third Ave. NE, Austin, MN 55912. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, July 25, 2012]

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Christopher J. Weis, 58, of Bloomington, Minnesota, left this earth peacefully on July 18 at a hospice in Edina, Minnesota. He was surrounded by people who loved him and who figure he's now fishing for trout in a quiet stream.

Christopher was born Nov. 19, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, and grew up in a big family in which he was often the instigator of fun and mischief.

Before he retired, Christopher was a podiatrist in Richfield, Minnesota. After he stopped making his patients’ feet happy, he was able to spend more time at his beloved farm in Caledonia, Minn., where a stream populated with bountiful trout brought him great joy and serenity.

A few weeks ago, Christopher fulfilled a dream for his farm. More than 1,000 grapevines were planted. He put the first and last ones in the earth himself and they will serve as a lasting tribute to a life that touched so many people. His smile, his wit and his passion for life will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his daughters Ashley Weis, 22, and Harlie Weis, 21. He was a proud and devoted dad who took great joy in their company.

Other survivors include his father, Ray Weis of Austin, and his wife Mary; his brother Pete and sisters Peggy, Meredith and Melissa; and many relatives and friends who reveled in his companionship, generosity and humor.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Cremation Society of Minnesota’s Edina Chapel, 7100 France Ave. S, Edina, MN 55435. The family prefers memorials to the Simpson Housing Service, a men’s homeless shelter at 2740 First Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
July 20, 2012]

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Morris Arleigh Linbo, 88, Hayfield, Minnesota

Morris Arleigh Linbo, 88, was called home to his Lord on Thursday morning, July 19, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Morris was born on October 27, 1923, the son of Anton and Agnes (Brekke) Linbo in Sargeant, Minnesota. He was united in marriage to Opal Bertina Moen on April 19, 1945, in Hayfield, Minnesota. Morris and Opal farmed in the rural Sargeant area most of their married life before moving to Hayfield.

Morris will be sadly missed by his daughters, Gloria (John) Schaar, Rochester, Minnesota, Gayle (Craig) Busch, Dodge Center, Minnesota, Lynette (Vance) Larson, Alma, Wisconsin, Rene (Tony) Arendt, Mazeppa, Minnesota, Kris (Doug) Streightiff, Hayfield, Minnesota; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, Tony Linbo, Omaha, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Opal; and two brothers, John and Richard.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 22, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Monday. The family prefers memorials to Evanger Lutheran Church. The celebration of life for Morris will be Monday, July 23, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 660th Ave., Sargeant, Minnesota, with Pastor Dwight DoBell officiating. Interment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
July 20, 2012]

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Duane Curtis Ulven, age 79 of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday July 19, 2012 at Grand Meadow Health Care Center.

He was born January 12, 1933, in Austin, the son of Raymond Joel and Dorothy (Hovey) Ulven. He attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1951.

In 1953, Duane entered the United States Army, serving in Korea until his discharge in 1955. He was employed by Weyerhauser for fourteen years before joining Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1988. Duane was a member of St. Oalf Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 91. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and was the first bowler to roll a 300 game at Echo Lanes in Austin.

Survivors include his brother, Donald (Marian) Ulven of Buffalo, Missouri; three sisters, Janiece Gerbig and Joan Adams all of Stacyville, Iowa; Sherry (Darrell) Kroneman of Austin; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond Ulven, Jr., and one in infancy; brother-in-law, Walter Adams.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday July 23, 2012 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, AIM, officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday July 22 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post 91.

Worlein Funeral Home website obituary, 7/20/2012

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Joseph Paul Rauen, 90, Austin

Joseph Paul Rauen, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Joseph was born near Adams, on October 31, 1921, to Phillip and Katherine (Heimer) Rauen. He attended grade school in Adams. On October 25, 1975, he married Marie Jahnke at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Joe spent many years farming southwest of Adams on the family farm. He also worked as a carpenter for several years and worked at Raymond Lumber, where he retired from. Joe was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, the Moose, the Eagles and was a social member of the American Legion. An avid sportsman, Joe spent his free time golfing, bowling, playing cards, fishing up north, and watching sports. Joe enjoyed spending time with people, especially his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marie; parents Phillip and Katherine; brothers Henry, Fred, Bill, Mike, Leo, and infant brother Edward; sisters Elizabeth, Rose, Mary, Odelalia, Margaret, and infant sister Esther.

Joseph is survived by his sister Gertrude Loecher of Adams and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper Officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald,
July 23, 2012]

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Paul August Rabine was born October 2, 1884, the last of nine children born to Friedrich and Auguste Rehbein in the small village of Panzerin, Kreis (county) Schivelbein, Province of Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia. This small community (population 385) still exists, but since the end of World War II, when all of Pomerania was returned to Poland, it is now called Peczerzyno, powiat (county) Bialogard, Poland.

When the family emigrated to America in 1891, Paul was 7, brother Lapolt was 10 and sister Mary was 13. What became of the other six siblings we probably will never know for certain, but the oft-repeated story about an older brother who came over before them and never being located or heard from accounts for just one. Since they were all somewhat older than Paul, possibly some remained in Germany or were inducted into the Kaiser's huge Army. To leave sons, daughters and other relatives behind, knowing that they would probably never be seen again is difficult to imagine, yet it serves to emphasize the sheer hopelessness of the life they were subject to!

Paul's father, Friedrich had married Auguste Friederike Charlotte MANSKE about 1862 when he was 18 and she was 21, so when they emigrated she was already 50 and he was 47; obviously not a hasty decision of young newly-weds by any means! Germany, or Prussia as it was known then, was not a very pleasant or healthy place to be in the 1800's, particularly for the peasantry. Even though "Serfdom" had officially been abolished by the Agrarian Reforms of 1808-16, the reality was that most of the land and properties remained under the often authoritarian control of the upper class or nobility.

Tenants were housed in exchange for three to four days per week working the owner's land, but could still be evicted or otherwise exploited at the whim of the landowners. A combination of natural disasters, failing economics, rapid industrialization and the omnipresent fear of military conscription were just a few of the factors causing more and more of their neighbors to consider emigrating. Try to imagine for a moment the mental anguish and trauma they must have endured in deciding "do we stay here, where the future offers only more suffering and poverty, or do we head out to a strange foreign land, where the future holds God knows what?" Finding reason or motivation to leave was not nearly as difficult as finding the means to do it; in most instances, years of scrimping and saving every penny, together with selling virtually all of their worldly possessions were required. With little more than the clothes on their back and a few cherished family heirlooms, they passed thru the U.S. Immigration Services gates at Castle Grove, N.Y. in late April of 1891 (Ellis Island did not open until 1892).

Somehow, in the melee of the registration process the group became separated, one child with Friedrich, the other two with Augusta, amidst throngs of other equally confused immigrants. Both knew, however, the plan and destination, so with the pioneering spirit common to that era, each set out on their own and were finally reunited at Elkton, just ahead of one of the worst winters (1891-92) ever known in Minnesota.

Through dedication, denial and a lot of hard work the family eventually purchased a farm near the present location of St. John's Lutheran Church. In addition to the normal hardships and adjustments experienced by all immigrants, language was an exceptionally difficult obstacle for all Pomeranians, since their native tongue was "Plattdeutsche" (low-german), while the vast majority of German immigrants in this area spoke "Hochdeutsche (high-german). Consequently, school-age children had to relearn "German" at the same time they were struggling to learn English.

This also explains some of the animosity that was often exhibited between the two groups; low-germans tended to socialize and interface with other low-germans, while many of the high-germans often treated them as less than social equals.

Although they never became prosperous by todays standards, their lives here were a vast improvement over what they had left behind. Paul's courtship of his future bride, Inez, living in Spring Valley must have been a real test of the Rabine endurance; with transportation limited to horseback, horse and buggy or walking, it's a good bet that he nursed many a blister and saddlesore before they were finally married in March of 1907!

Little is known about Paul's early years or how much formal education he acquired, but somewhere he developed an almost uncanny talent for anything mechanical, especially steam-engines, which were just beginning to revolutionize farming and industry. This talent, coupled with a knack for mathematics enabled him to obtain one of the first Master Stationery Engineer licenses issued by the State, (no small feat by any means). In addition to the threshing-machine for hire service that he and brother Lapolt operated, Paul was often kept busy repairing steam-powered machinery for others in the area; his reputation as "the guy that can make any engine run" was well-deserved. Thanks to genetics, all four of Paul's sons were also mechanically-talented, as were most of his grandsons and many of his great-grandsons. Paul and Inez are both buried at the Dexter Cemetery.

Credit: Bruce Allen Rabine

(Submitted to MNGenWeb/Mower by K. Pike)

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The listing for Dexter Cemetery, on MNGenWeb/Mower shows:

Rabine, Paul A.
Oct. 2, 1884 -- Aug. 25, 1956

Rabine, Inez D.
Jan. 27, 1890 -- Dec. 9, 1963

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Otto William Oldenburg, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, July 22, 2012, at Madonna Meadows Assisted Living in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born June 9, 1924, in Austin, the son of Otto W. H. and Emma (Cummings) Oldenburg Sr. He attended school in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1941. During World War II, Otto served with the 1365th Military Police Company in China, India and Burma.

He was united in marriage to Phyllis Rae Ihrke on June 22, 1947, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple made their home in Austin, where Otto worked for the Geo A. Hormel Company as a clerk in the lard room, retiring in 1985. Phyllis died on Feb. 25, 1999. Otto continued to live in Austin until moving to Rochester in 2008 to be near his sons. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216. He enjoyed hunting, especially pheasants and squirrels.

Survivors include his daughter, Dereen (John) Ernst of Austin of Austin; two sons, Derlen (Nancy) Oldenburg and Deven (Joyce) Oldenburg all of Rochester; six grandchildren, Ryan (Heather) Oldenburg, Kris (Suzanna) Oldenburg, Kyle Oldenburg, Rebecca Oldenburg, Nicholas Oldenburg and Allison Ernst; one great-granddaughter, Elia Oldenburg; a sister-in-law, Harriet Oldenburg of Austin and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Phyllis; a grandson, Aaron Ernst; three sisters, Margaret Dreyer, Johanna Davison and Emma Oldenburg; and one brother, Donald Oldenburg.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Tom Ogilvie officiating. Interment will follow the service at Grandview Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 24 at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin or Madonna Meadows Assisted Living in Rochester.

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

[Austin Daily Herald,
July 23, 2012]

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Inez Della Deyo was born near Spring Valley, Minnesota, on January 27, 1890, the seventh of eleven children born to William Alexander Deyo and Mary Elizabeth Jones.

On March 27, 1907, at age eighteen she married Paul Rabine and settled on a small farm near Dexter. Unlike many women of her era, (especially the immigrant "haus-fraus"), who, by tradition, rarely had much to say, Inez is remembered by most as "never at a loss for words." Whenever the subject of ancestry came up, she always claimed to be "a little French, a little Pennsylvania Dutch, some English, some German and a teeny-bit Cherokee." How much of this is fact and how much was just her good-natured teasing remains debateable, but there is a factual basis for the French.

The Deyo lineage has been traced back to the mid-1600's in France when a small group of people called Huguenots, (French people of the Reformed Church) fled first to Bavaria and later to America to avoid forced conversion and increasing religious persecution. Leading one group was a Christian Deyo, who with his four daughters and son Pierre established a large settlement called New Paltz in upper New York State. Volume 1 of "New World Immigrants" by Tepper, suggests that ALL Deyos in this country are descended from Christian's son, Pierre. No direct lineage connection to Wm. Alexander has been traced yet, however.

The English portion of her ancestry was through her mother, Mary Elizabeth Jones, whose parents, Bill and Abigail Jones lived in the now extinct town of Washington, Mn. Bill and Abigail were both of English ancestry and born in Ohio. In 1862, at the age of 38 with four children ages 8 to 18, Bill entered the Army and served with Co. G of the 31st Infantry Regiment from Wisconsin in many Civil War battles.

The Pennsylvania Dutch and German came in thru the Deyo side by numerous marriages down thru the years, altho whether it was true "Pennsylvania Dutch" (Dutch or Deutsche) has yet to be firmly established.

Exactly where that "teeny-bit Cherokee" snuck in from is likely one of those little secrets that are all-too-often taken along to the grave, which apparently is just what she did. Rest assured though, she's up there getting a good chuckle over it!

If licensing of mid-wives had existed in those days, Inez would likely have been awarded the highest of honors, as she attended at the birth of hundreds of babies in the Elkton/Dexter/Spring Valley area.

A favorite story often told by her husband, Paul, was that " when we got married I could encircle her 18 inch waistline completely in my two hands" . Occasionally, after she had put on a few pounds, he would teasingly add "now I can't reach around with both arms". Then, of course, he'd have to either duck or run!

Inez died at her home in Elkton December 9, 1963.

In addition to Leona, Bill, Art, Lloyd and Don, two other sons, Earl and one infant (unnamed) were born to Paul and Inez.

(Submitted to MNGenWeb by K. Pike)

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The listing for Dexter Cemetery, on MNGenWeb shows:

Rabine, Paul A.
Oct. 2, 1884 -- Aug. 25, 1956

Rabine, Inez D.
Jan. 27, 1890 -- Dec. 9, 1963

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John W. Hoffman, 61, of Brainerd, Minnesota, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

John was born August 21, 1950, in Austin, Minnesota, to Wilford “Bud” and Harriet (Small) Hoffman. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. John graduated from Austin High School in 1968 and continued his education at Canby Technical College in Canby, Minnesota, earning a degree in graphic arts and sales. John’s achievements included 1985 Salesman of the Year for KSNT-TV, NBC station in Topeka, Kansas. John married Becky Goodman in 1987 and they moved to Aurora, Colorado.

John started working for the Denver Post Bulletin in advertising and sales. John was ranked the number one salesman for the Denver area. He decided to follow his dreams and became a fishing tour guide. After about a year John moved back to Minnesota to co-own and operate Gull View Resort until Becky passed away in 1997. A few years later John sold the Resort. John married Carolyn Kaneski in September 2000. He was very outgoing and he had many friends. He loved to laugh and lived life to the fullest. John enjoyed classic cars, motorcycling, archery and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was also a proud member of the Patriot Guards.

John is survived by his wife, Carolyn; mother, Harriet Hoffman of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Austin; sister, Jean (Kerry) Olson of Stewartville, Minnesota; niece, Abby Buck of Stewartville; and long time family friend John”Smokey”Bauer of Austin. John never had children of his own, but enjoyed having step-children and step-grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his late wife, his father, aunts and uncles.

Services for John will be held this Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Park United Methodist Church, 315 N. Sixth St., Brainerd, MN 56401, with Pastor Brenda King officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Lunch will follow the service at the church.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thursday, July 26, 2012]

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Leonard Espe, age 80 of Austin, Minnesota, died on July 19, 2012, at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

He was born on July 24, 1931, in Austin to Nels and Bessie (Howel) Espe. During the Korean War, Leonard served in the United States Army.

Upon his return from the service, he married his sweetheart, Janith Wolfe on Oct. 14, 1952. Leonard worked a variety of jobs before getting a mechanic job at the Union Oil Truck Stop where he worked over 20 years. He enjoyed a lot of activities including fishing, hunting and racing.

Leonard’s favorite thing in life was his family and he always looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Janith; daughters: Linda (Rick) Ringling, Joanne (David) Klinger, Sherri (Chet) Iverson, and Susanne (Matt) Stark; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and lifelong friend, Lawrence McAllister.

Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert; twin great grandchildren, Noah and Isabelle; four sisters and four brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Burial will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #91.

Austin Daily Herald,
Saturday July 21, 2012

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(May 30, 1932 - July 19, 2012)

Carol Marguerite Rickheim died Thursday, July 19th in her home.

She was born May 30, 1932 in Lamberton, Minnesota, to Fred and Fern Ware. She graduated from Lamberton High School, and attended St. Cloud State University, Augsburg College and Mankato State University, cumulating in Carol receiving her Master’s Degree in education. She taught elementary school in Richfield, Lamberton, Germany (on US military bases), California, and at the former Sheriff’s Boys Ranch in Austin.

She married Ervin Rickheim on July 29, 1961. In 1989 they were divorced. Mrs. Rickheim was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Retired Educators. She had been active in League of Women Voters, AEA, MEA, and NEA.

She is survived by a daughter, Marna Rickheim, Rochester, Minnesota; a son and daughter-in-law, Troy (Jill) Rickheim, Bloomington, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Shauna Love, David Rickheim, and Cory Rickheim, two brothers, Roger (Gladys) Ware, Hudson, Wisconsin, and Leland (Suzette) Ware, Solon Springs, Wisconsin, and one sister, Dawn (Chuck) Tetrick, Hillman, Minnesota and many other much-loved relatives and friends.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 28 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (1600 West Oakland Avenue, Austin, Minnesota) with Reverend Glenn Monson Officiating. A one hour visitation will begin at 1:00, prior to the service and a luncheon will follow (“ham on buns, cake, coffee and punch” just as Carol requested). Carol was a great mother, grandmother, teacher and friend to all.

Please wear casual, bright attire and bring happy thoughts and memories to share.

Memorials can be sent to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

“It doesn’t matter in the end how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away”

[Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home obituary]

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Oscar Hugo Wollenburg, 83, passed away on July 25, 2012, at Our House in Austin, Minn.

Oscar was born May 5, 1929, the son of Oscar and Rosa (Burger) Wollenburg, in Austin, Minnesota. He was baptized on May 19, 1929, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Austin and confirmed on May 30, 1942, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Minnesota. Oscar served in the army from 1954 to 1955. He was united in marriage to Ida Jean Peterson on October 23, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield. To this union, six children were born: Lora, William, Paul, Daniel, Joel and Sharon. Oscar farmed at Brownsdale, hauled milk, and drove a school bus for 30 years.

Oscar is survived by his wife, Ida Jean Wollenburg of Brownsdale; sons, Daniel (Cindy) Wollenburg of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Joel (Becky) Wollenburg of Brownsdale; daughter, Sharon (Forrest) Malakowsky of Hartland, Minnesota; Paul Wollenburg of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Gerhard (Lucille) Wollenburg of Austin; one sister-in-law, Martha Wollenburg of Billings, Mont.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lora; son, William; grandson, Derek Malakowsky; and brother George.

The funeral service for Oscar Hugo Wollenburg will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 Second St. NW in Hayfield with the Rev. Randy Fossum officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield and one hour before the service on Monday.

Blessed be his memory.

www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thursday, July 26, 2012]

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Anna Muldown - Death,

Mrs. Anna E. Muldown, 86, died Monday evening at her home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was a former Lyle resident.

Surviving are a daughter, Miss Hazel I. Muldown, Albert Lea; two sons, B.F. Muldown, Albert Lea, and L.A. Muldown, Whitefish, Montana; a brother, Axel E. Erickson, Vida, Montana.

Funeral serivces will be held Thursday afternoon at Albert Lea.

[ Austin Herald, 1-30-1962 ]
(Submitted to MNGenWeb by Mark Ashley)

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Mrs. B. Muldown (Anna) obituary,

MRS. B. MULDOWN,
CITY RESIDENT
SINCE 1936 DIES

Mrs. Bernard F. (Anna E.) Muldown, 86, of 318 Vinehurst Ave. died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in her home following a lengthy illness.

A daughter of the late John and Mathea Erickson, she was born April 10, 1875, in Mitchell County, Iowa. She had lived at Lyle for many years and also at Clear Lake, Iowa, before coming to Albert Lea in 1936.

At Lyle she was married to Bernard F. Muldown, December 28, 1899. He died on September 26, 1929. One son, John Martin, died in infancy.

Mrs. Muldown was a member of the Mona Lutheran Church at Mona, Iowa.

Survivors are two sons, B.F. Muldown, Albert Lea, and L.A. Muldown, Whitefish, Montana; one daughter, Hazel, I. Muldown, Albert Lea; one brother, Axel E. Erickson, Vida, Montana; five grandchildren, and five great-grandhcildren.

Services will be Thursday in the Bonnerup & Son Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Otto Wedul of the First Lutheran Church will officiate. At 3 p.m. graveside services will be held in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Mona, Iowa.

Friends may call at the funeral chapel.

[Albert Lea Tribune, 1-30-1962]
(Submitted to MNGenWeb by Mark Ashley)

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#3: Marriage announcement--

Mr. B.F. Muldown and Miss Annie Erickson were united in marriage at Stacyville last Thursday. The ceremony was performed by the Catholic priest.

[Lyle Tribune Fri. 1-06-1899,
page 3, col. 1]
(Submitted to MNGenWeb by Mark Ashley)

NOTE: Bernard and Anna were married on 12-28-1898.

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Curtis I. Larson, 92, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday morning, July 23, 2012, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Curtis was born April 11, 1920, in Havre, Montana, to Theodore Ole and Sophie (Nelson) Larson. The family moved to Minnesota where Curtis attended country school in the Rose Creek area. He enlisted in the Air Force in December of 1941 at Fort Snelling, serving as a corporal during World War II. After his honorable discharge in September 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Curtis returned to Minnesota to work for Geo. A. Hormel & Company in Austin.

He married Daisy Meister on September 14, 1947, at Little Cedar Lutheran Church in Adams. He retired as a meat cutter in 1982 after 37 years with Hormel. A member of Grace Lutheran Church and American Legion Post No. 91, Curtis loved fishing and hunting and also enjoyed golfing, yard work and reading.

Survivors include his wife, Daisy of Onalaska, Wisconsin; three daughters, Janelle (David) Godfredson of Cornelius, N.C., Sheila (David) Field of Pittsgrove, New Jersey, and Lana (David) Bentz of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Kimberly Godfredson, Corey White, Kirstyn White, Stephanie Evenson, Kara Evenson and Nicholas Bentz; brother, Loris (Dorothy) Larson of Austin; sister-in-law, Myrtle Larson of Adams.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Otto Larson, Nomer Larson, Ober Larson; sisters, Shirley Tucker, Ardis Herr and Verla Thompson; sons-in-law, Terry White and Blake Evenson; brothers-in-law, Leonard Tucker and Howard Herr.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Jeff Forbes officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment is at Six Mile Grove Cemetery near Lyle with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church in Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald,
July 25, 2012]

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Ioane Beverly Reimers, 85, of Minneapolis, died on Saturday, March 18, 2012, in Minneapolis.

Ioane was born on July 18, 1926, as one Fred and Edith Reimers’ ten children. On March 20, 1944, she was united in marriage to Frederick Nerby. To their union, seven children were born. On December 22, 1970, Fred died. Ioane moved to Minneapolis and worked for R.L. Polk and company as a supervisor. She later married William Leeman, who died in 1975. In retirement, Ioane would volunteer at Store to Door.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Nerby and William Leeman; son, Dean Nerby; three brothers, Basil, Cecil and Charles; one sister, Noami Braaten; and parents, Fred and Edith Reimers.

Ioane is survived by her children, Janice (Stephen) Penn, Eugene, Gary (Lane), Richard (Julie), Cynthia (Mark) Loux and Donna Medgaarden; sisters, Phylis Jensen, Arith (Ed) Erickson, Teri Johnston; brothers, Robert, Llyod (Rose) Reimers; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Grand View Memorial Gardens in Austin, Minnesota. A luncheon will follow.

[Austin Daily Herald,
July 25, 2012]

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Nyle W. Taylor, 67, of Rochester, died Saturday, April 16, 1994 at home.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester, Minnesota, with Rev. G. Benson and Rev. A. Dahlberg officiating. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota. The Vine Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Mayo Hospice Program or Eagles Lodge Cancer Telethon, Rochester.

Nyle W. Taylor was born on March 14, 1927, at Miller, Iowa. He was raised in the Mason City area and graduated from Nora Springs-Rock Falls High School.

He served in the U.S. Army Paratrooper Division from November 1946 to November 1949, with some of that time spent overseas. He moved to Rochester in 1949 and had worked in musical instrument repair for 45 years in Rochester, retiring in 1993.

On March 12, 1955, at Kasson, Minnesota, he married Marilyn Hagen. They were later divorced. On May 27, 1978, he married Bernetta Amdahl in Rochester. He was a member of Rochester Eagles Lodge and Zumbro Lutheran Church, Rochester.

Survivors include his wife, Bernetta, of Rochester; children: Lynn Mary and Husband, Charles Moody, of Silitz, Oregon, Janice and hsuabd, Gary W. Gerber, Rochester, Carole Taylor, Rochester, Diane Randolph, Lake Delton, Wisconsin, David Amdahl, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and Gary Amdahl of Rochester; two sisters, Hellen and husband, Harold Daily of Alamogordo, New Mexico, and Betty and husband, Walter Berry, of Mason City; one half-brother, Frank Stevens, Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth.

[ Nora Springs (Iowa) Advertiser,
April 20, 1994 ]

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Bernard Joseph “Benny” Schmidt, 97, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Benny was born Sept 2, 1914, in Waldorf, Minn., to Joseph and Katherine (Fischer) Schmidt. The family moved to the rural Rose Creek, Minn., area where Benny grew up. He married Alice Nelson in 1938 and they later divorced. He later married Mary K. Skinner.

Benny served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He participated in the battles at Iwo Jima, Bougainville, Guam and Guadalcanal. Benny was a Past Commander of the VFW and also a member of the American Legion and St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was a retired employee of Hormel Foods.

Benny lived in the Austin area until 1975, then moved to Nisswa, Minnesota before moving back to Austin in 2010. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting and bowling. Benny had a passion for the Minnesota Twins.

Survivors include three children, Diane Egemo of Spring Lake Park, Minn., Jeanne Thompson of Las Vegas and Robert Schmidt of Reno, Nev.; four stepchildren, Patricia Kitchings of Austin, Kathleen Lawrence of Costa Mesa, Calif., Michael Hull of Austin, Bridget Olson of Owatonna, Minn.; eight granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy and Theresa.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary K. Schmidt; former wife, Alice; eight brothers and sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Donald Zenk officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216.

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Funeral notice: Bernard J. Schmidt, 97, Austin

Published 10:45am Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Bernard J. Schmidt, 97, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Donald Zenk officiating.

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

Interment: Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91 and VFW Post No. 1216.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
July 31, 2012]

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Pending notice: Bev Ashton, 82, Austin

Bev Ashton, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday morning, July 31, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Services are pending and arrangements will be announced later by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online, July 31, 2012]

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Beverly E. Ashton, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Monday, July 31, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Beverly was born January 7, 1930, in Humboldt, Kansas, to Fred and Bertha (Mauer) Hartnell. She grew up in Stacyville, Iowa, where she graduated from Visitation High School in 1947. She began working in the plant office at Hormel Foods at the age of 18. She retired in 1991 after 43 years of service.

On August 12, 1966, she married Richard Ashton in South Dakota. Bev enjoyed cooking, gardening, shopping, watching basketball and the Minnesota Twins. But most importantly, she liked spending time with and caring for her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her smile and giggle would light up a room and she always made everyone feel welcome.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Richard of Austin; one daughter, Kimberly (Tim) of Austin; three grandchildren, Nicole, David and Jonathan; two sister-in-laws, Arlene Hartnell and Marion Ashton, both of Austin; one brother-in-law, Bill Ashton of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bob; niece, Vicky; and sisters and brothers-in-law.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Steffes officiating. There will be a 5 p.m. rosary on Thursday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service. Casket bearers will be Tim Hansen, David Hansen, Jonathan Hansen, Bob Ashton, Steve Ashton, and Doug Ashton. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., August 2, 2012]

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Funeral notice:

Marjorie E. Bugge, 89, Austin

Marjorie E. Bugge, 89, of Austin, Minn., died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at the Clasen Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating.

Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service on Saturday morning.

Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Thur., August 2, 2012]

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Marjorie Eloise Bugge

(December 14, 1922 - July 31, 2012)

Marjorie E. Bugge, 89 of Austin died Tuesday July 31st, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin.

Marjorie was born December 14, 1922 in Mitchell County, Iowa, to Ole and Nellie (Smith) Johnson. She graduated from the Rose Creek High School in 1941. Marjorie was married to Erving Bugge on December 14, 1942. Erving passed away on October 7, 1979. Following Erving’s death, Marj went to work at the Sterling Drug Store for several years. In her younger years she enjoyed square dancing and bowling. Marjorie was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and one brother.

She is survived by son, Jerry Bugge, Faribault, Minnesota, daughters and son-in-law, Sandy Fielding, Austin, Minnesota, Wanda and Jon Lenoch, Austin, Minnesota; eight grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Monica Johnson, Austin, Minnesota, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 4th, 2012 at the Clasen Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Kristi Koppel officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and for one hour before the service on Saturday morning

[Clasen-Jordan Mortuary web site
obituary - 8/2/2012]

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Shirley Catherine Wolfe, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Shirley was born April 19, 1928, at the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis to Peter and Gertrude Haffner. She grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School.

On July 2, 1949, Shirley married Robert D. Wolfe at St. Augustine Parish in Austin. She worked in the Hormel office until the birth of their first child and stayed at home raising their two children until they were old enough to start school. At that time, Shirley began working in many department stores (which back in the day were referred to as “5 & 10” stores) as both bookkeeper and store clerk.

Shirley was a member of St. Augustine Parish. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and held many of the officer positions, including president for two years. She enjoyed laughing and sometimes even came across as being a little mischievous. She was never without a smile, no matter how much suffering she was going through, she never once complained. She was always willing to put everyone before herself to see that everyone got taken care of. She will be truly missed by her family.

Survivors include her husband, son Don and daughter Mary Jo, all of Austin; a sister, Dorothy, from Fremont, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brother Donald Haffner; and daughter-in-law Sue Wolfe.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 2 p.m. CCW rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, August 3, 2012]

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John “Jack” Little, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at his home.

John Warren Little was born July 29, 1926, in Minneapolis to Warren C. and Violet Ann Victoria (Steele) Little. He graduated from Southwest High School in Minneapolis in 1944, and then received his B.S. in business/education in 1951 from Northern State Teachers College. He taught for four years in Mobridge, S.D. before receiving his M.S. in education/administration from Northern State Teachers College in 1956. Jack taught at the college while working on his master’s. In 1956, he accepted a job at Austin High School teaching math and then taught math at Ellis Middle School for 25 years. He also taught business, typing, golf and swimming.

John married Elaine Loney in Roberts County, S.D. on August 1, 1951. They met while sitting alphabetically in a psychology class. The couple raised three children.

An avid golfer, Jack liked playing bridge and cribbage, attending theatre, reading, and his many adventures in travel during retirement. He was an active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday school and adult Bible study, and served as president/secretary of the church council. He also was a member of the Minnesota Education Association. Jack was a diabetic for 71 years and he participated in several research projects to help doctors understand the disease.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine of Austin; son, Bruce (Phyllis) Little of St. Paul, Minn.; daughter, Mary (Bill) Hansen of Ironwood, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Violet, his daughter Barbara in 1976 and his sister Jeanne.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Todd Portinga, A.I.M., officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials can be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Foundation, the American Diabetes Association, or recipient of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, August 3, 2012]

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Frances E. Williams, 95, of Dexter, Minnesota, died August 1, 2012, in Florida.

Mrs. Williams was born February 28, 1917, in Timewell, Illinois. She was a beautician for more than 50 years. During World War II, she and her husband moved to San Diego where they resided until 1984, after which they returned to Dexter.

She is survived by daughter Francie E. Rule and son-in-law Rocky W. Rule of Lakeland, Florida; three grandchildren; Thomas Rule and Tiffany Rule of Lakeland; Tana Rule of San Diego; two great-grandchildren; Payton Carroll and Ryleigh Guskey, both of Lakeland.

Graveside services for Frances E. Williams will be held at 10 a.m. August 9, 2012, at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter. Condolences may be left At www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

[Austin Daily Herald,
Friday, August 3, 2012]

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Robert Eugene Hyland died, Friday August 3, 2012, at Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota.

Robert was born on the family farm in Pleasant Valley Township, Mower County, Minnesota, on September 17, 1931, to Emma (Lee) and Alfred Hyland. He was confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota.

Robert was one of seven siblings growing up on a farm in Grand Meadow, Minn. He graduated from Austin High School and was a member of the Austin High School wrestling team that won the 1948 State Wrestling Championship, and won the individual State Championship in the 95-pound weight class.

During the Korean War he served in the US Army from March 1952 to March 1954. He spent his entire career with Hormel Foods in numerous departments. In 1956 Robert married Sondra Mason. To this marriage two children were born: Elizabeth and Kristi. Robert and Sondra were later divorced.

Robert enjoyed golfing, fishing and going for walks. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Robert was a member of the American Legion and St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Robert is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth (Dennis) Martinson, Austin, Minn. and Kristi Hyland, Austin, Minn.; two granddaughters, Allison Hyland and Nicole Smith; two sisters, Shirley (Bill) Silver and Diana (Jim) Ludwig; two brothers, Duane Hyland, and Lowell (Norma) Hyland; a sister-in-law, Patricia Hyland; a brother-in-law, Robert Earl; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Darlene Earl and brother Loren Hyland.

The family would like to thank the all the staff at Comforcare, especially those in rehab, Healing Grace Wing, and Garden Wing for all there tenderhearted care and a special thank you to Dr. Kristin Kirsch for her professional and compassionate care.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion in charge of military honors. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church or the Austin Humane Society.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
August 4, 2012]

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Funeral notice: Robert Eugene Hyland, 81, Austin

Robert Eugene Hyland, 81, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at Comforcare in Austin, Minn.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristi Koppel officiating.

Interment: Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery with Austin Post No. 91 American Legion in charge of military honors.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church or the Austin Humane Society.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Aug. 6, 2012]

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Carol Lorraine Landgraf, 89 of Austin died Thursday August 2, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn.

Carol was born November 10, 1922, at Austin, Minn. the daughter of Ralph and Dora (Larsen) Landgraf. Carol graduated from Austin High School and was a longtime employee of Austin Utilities until the time of her retirement.

In keeping with Carol’s wishes, no services will be held. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
August 4, 2012]

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Wayne E. Wolfe, 68, of 2338 26th St. SW, Mason City, Iowa, died Thursday morning, August 2, 2012, at Hospice of North Iowa.

Wayne was born on November 17, 1943, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Lawrence “Larry” and Velva (Wakefield) Wolfe. He graduated from Rose Creek, Minnesota, High School. Wayne served his country honorably from 1961 to 1963 in the United States Navy. Most of his service was stationed in California.

Following his service he attended Vocational Tech in Austin, Minn. He worked most of his career with Environmental Pollution Control at the Hormel Meat Packing Plant. He was forced to retire due to his health. On September 12, 1974, he married the love of his life Rosemary (Knotts) Olson at the First United Methodist Church in Osage, Iowa. To this union was born two children.

To fill his time in retirement he became an avid golfer. He and his group of friends would purchase the Cancer Golf Card and play many different golf courses. Meeting often at Perkins before they piled into a van to head out. His Mondays were filled with the pleasure of swinging a club. He did well at golf scoring three elusive holes in one. Winter was a sad time waiting for golf but the expectation of a new golf season always was a goal. He also enjoyed playing electronic games and some times putting puzzles together.

Those who inspired him was his wife Rosemary of 37 years, his son Chad Wolfe, Mason City, daughter Renee Earl, Austin, Minnesota; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, his surviving brother Tom Wolfe, International Falls, Minn., and sister Margaret “Peggy” and her husband Hugh Pritt, Florida.

His parents and two brothers William and Nathan Wolfe preceded him in death.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second Street. SE, Mason City, Iowa 50401 641-423-8676, www.Fullertonfh.com were entrusted with the services.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
August 4, 2012]

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Birth: 1823
Schoharie County
New York

Death: October 1896
Mower County
Minnesota

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN LYNCH.

An Old Settler of Red Rock Township Called Away.

Mrs. John Lynch, residing in section 28, Red Rock township, three and one-half miles south of Brownsdale, died on Sunday evening last, aged 71 years. The funeral was held from the home this afternoon, Rev. O.D. Belden of this city officiating.

Mrs. Nancy-Bliven Lynch was one of the pioneer residents of Red Rock township, the widow of the late John Lynch, who departed this life on November 27, 1893. She was born in Schoharie county, New York, in 1825. To the month of April, 1839, she was united in marriage to Mr. Lynch, who was engaged in buying and shipping horses to New York city. They afterwards removed to Rock county, Wis., in 1849, where Mr. Lynch was engaged in farming. In 1860 they removed to this county and settled at Brownsdale. In the winter of 1892 they bought and entered as a homestead the present farm containing 80 acres in section 28, Red Rock township.

Austin Daily Herald; Austin, Minnesota.
October 6, 1896; Page One.

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#1:

Richard Donald Drong, 60, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, August 2, 2012, in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born on October 7, 1951, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, to August and Sally (Stepaniak) Drong. After graduating from Browerville High School in 1969, Richard went on to receive a degree in social work from Bemidji State in 1973. He lived and worked in Canby, Minnesota.

On October 9, 1976, he married Rebecca ‘Becky’ Ensberg in Clear Lake, South Dakota. The couple moved to Austin, where Richard worked at Woodvale Group, Austin Public Schools, and Gerard Schools as a mental health practitioner. He went on to work as a school social worker in the Kingsland School District.

Richard enjoyed nature walks, bike rides, gardening, being outdoors and doing crossword puzzles. He enjoyed watching and participating in sports of all kinds. He was a former member of the Elks Club, where he served on various committees and served as Exalted Ruler. He was a member of Education Minnesota and served as a local president.

Survivors include his wife Becky Drong of Austin; his son Samuel Drong (Becky Franklin) of Minneapolis; brothers, Dennis (Marilyn) Drong of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and Joseph (Debbie) Drong of Bemidji, Minnesota; sister, Jan (Walt) Berinni of Champlin, Minnesota; mother-in-law Shirley Ensberg of Hendricks, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Sally (Stepaniak) Drong; a nephew, Jozef Drong; twin sisters in infancy; and his father-in-law, Sidney Ensberg.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Kristi Koppel of St. Olaf Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online, August 6, 2012]

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Obituary

Richard Donald Drong, age 60 of Austin, died Thursday August 2, 2012 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on October 7, 1951 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to August and Sally (Stepaniak) Drong. After graduating from Browerville High School in 1969, Richard went on to receive a degree in Social Work from Bemidji State in 1973. He lived and worked in Canby, Minnesota. On October 9, 1976, he married Rebecca ‘Becky’ Ensberg in Clear Lake, South Dakota. The couple moved to Austin, where Richard worked at Woodvale Group, Austin Public Schools, and Gerard Schools as a mental health practitioner. He went on to work as a school social worker in the Kingsland School District.

Richard enjoyed nature walks, bike rides, gardening, being outdoors and doing crossword puzzles. He enjoyed watching and participating in sports of all kinds. He was a former member of the Elks Club, where he served on various committees and served as Exalted Ruler. He was a member of Education Minnesota and served as a local president.

Survivors include his wife Becky Drong of Austin; his son Samuel Drong (Becky Franklin) of Minneapolis; brothers, Dennis (Marilyn) Drong of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Joseph (Debbie) Drong of Bemidji, Minnesota; sister, Jan (Walt) Berinni of Champlin, Minnesota; mother-in-law Shirley Ensberg of Hendricks, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents August and Sally (Stepaniak) Drong; a nephew, Jozef Drong; twin sisters in infancy; his father-in-law Sidney Ensberg.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Kristi Koppel of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

[Worlein Funeral Home website obituary, 8/6/2012]

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Funeral notice: Kathryn M. Goergen, 89, Austin

Kathryn Margaret Goergen, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, formerly of Adams, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Adams Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. There will be visitation at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday morning.

Interment: Interment will be in the St. Johns Catholic Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Aug. 6, 2012]

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Kathryn M. Goergen, 89, Austin

Kathryn Margaret Goergen, 89, of Austin, formerly of Adams, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home, Stacyville, Mitchell county, Iowa.

Kathryn was born August 29, 1922, at Wimbledon, North Dakota, the daughter of George J. and Laura (Hartogh) Seidlinger. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Wimbledon. She graduated from High School in Wimbledon in the class of 1940. Kathryn was married to Ralph F. Goergen on June 10, 1944, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin.

The Goergen’s resided on the Goergen Family farm in Adams Township where Kathryn was a “farm housewife,” helping in all of the farming activities as well as raising her family. She also enjoyed her garden.

Kathryn was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Johnsburg where she was a member of the Rosary Society and C.C.W. She was also a member of the Extension Club and the Royal Neighbors. Kathryn was a strong supporter and fan of the Minnesota Twins and also enjoyed playing cards and listening to Danny O’Donnell.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, daughter Jane, son William, her parents, five brothers, one sister and daughter-in-law Barbara.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Mary and LuWayne Kenyon, of Austin; Lucy and Bob Johnson, of Austin; Rita and Doug Groh, of Austin; sons and daughter-in-law: Tom Goergen, of Bloomington, Minn., Tony and Nadine Goergen, of Rochester; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Johnsburg, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Friends may call at the Adams Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. There will be visitation at the church for one hour before the service on Thursday morning. Interment will be in the St. Johns Catholic Cemetery

[Austin Daily Herald online,
August 7, 2012]

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VISITATION--
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Worlein Funeral Home Chapel - Austin

FUNERAL SERVICE--
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Worlein Funeral Home Chapel, Austin

BURIAL--
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery - Minneapolis, Minnesota.

OBITUARY--

Adeline Longworth, age 94, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Lighthouse of Washington in Mahtomedi, Minnesota.

Adeline F. Frederickson was born November 22, 1917 in rural Hanska, Minnesota, to Ingvald and Inga (Skarpohl) Frederickson. She grew up in Hanska and graduated from Hanska High School. She then attended Winona State University, where she received a B.S. Degree in teaching, at the same time commuting to teach in Glenville and Lyle, Minnesota. On January 2, 1938, Adeline married Leslie A. Longworth in Estherville, Iowa. The couple had two children. Leslie passed away in 1976.

Adeline taught school for over 30 years and was instrumental in the lives of all the students she taught. She enjoyed playing many musical instruments and all kinds of painting. She was a member of the Art Center at the mall, and she loved her dogs immensely.

Survivors include her son Fred (Mindi) Longworth of Afton, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Blaine Jensen of Florida and Michele (Don) Gerow of Barrie, Ontario, Canada; two great grandchildren Riley and Emily; sister Vernelle Botten of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota; a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Ingvald and Inga, her husband Leslie, her grandson Wade, her daughter Lynne Jensen, and son-in-law Darrell Jensen.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday August 12, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, Minnesota, with Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. The family prefers memorials be directed to the ASPCA of Minnesota.

[Worlein Funeral Home
web site obituary and photo]

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Obituary

Mary Jo Leibfried, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota died Sunday morning, August 5, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born August 20, 1947 in Austin, Minnesota, to Lloyd Andrew and Norma Jean (Fuller) Dalager. She graduated from Austin High School in 1965 and then moved to Rochester, where she worked in food service at school and Channel One. She married Wayne “Tiny” Leibfried in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The couple lived in the Rochester area. Tiny died September 8, 2005. After Tiny’s death, Mary Jo continued to live in the Rochester area and work in food service. A member of Salem Road Covenant Church in Rochester, Mary enjoyed crafts, making jewelry, and baking.

Survivors include her daughter Melissa ‘Missy’ Leibfried of Owatonna; long-time friend Clarence Schroeder of Rochester; brothers and sisters Ed (Dea) Erickson of Denver, CO, Gloria (Mark) Markkula of Hayward, Minnesota, John (Bonnie) Dalager of Austin, Judy (Harry) Wangen of Hayward, Minnesota, Pam (Steve) Bjoraker of Golden Valley, Minnesota, Paul (Misty) Erickson of Reno, Nevada, Cindy (Jack) Cottrell of Oakland, Minnesota, Dan Dalager of Austin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Lloyd (Terry) Leibfried and Kenneth (Gayle) Leibfried, all of Spring Valley, Minnesota, Ed (Barb) Leibfried of Racine, Minnesota, Cece (Jerry) McCloud of Brownsdale, Minnesota, and Kathy Klaes of Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Norma Jean, her husband Tiny, and her daughter Tammy Leibfried.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Todd Portinga, AIM of St. Olaf Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday. Interment will be in St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, Spring Valley, Minnesota, with Pastor Mark Evinger of Salem Road Covenant Church officiating.

[Worlein Funeral Home web site obituary]

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Obituary

Marian Sophie Mees, daughter of Herbert and Sophie (Kietzer) Mees, was born March 11, 1930 in Pleasant Mound Township, Willow Creek, Minnesota. She passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea on July 29, 2012. She was 82 years old.

In 1934 she moved to a farm in the Dexter, Minnesota, area where she grew up. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in February 1955 by Rev. Norman Sauer. She was a lifelong member of the congregation and active in the Ladies Group.

In 1979 after the passing of her father, Marian and her mother moved to Elkton, Minnesota, where she lived until moving to the Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea in 1994. Marian enjoyed being able to clean house, mow the lawn, do ‘paint-by-number’ with her feet, and work in the garden. She learned to write with her feet, and later loved typing on her electric typewriter, also using her feet. She wrote many letters to friends and relatives. She was able to learn to read with the help of a tutor when she was an adult. She loved to read. Church was very important to Marian. She was also a big Twins fan.

Survivors include one brother, Elvern (Beverly) Mees of Elkton, Minnesota, and 1 sister, Vallene (Gerald) Knutson of Albert Lea, Minnesota; several nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Sophie Mees, a brother Wayne Mees, and infant sister Donna Mees.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 1, 2012 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dexter, with Rev. David Fleischmann officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.

[Worlein Funeral Home web site obituary]

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Graveside services for Luther C. "Luke" Ross, 48, of Austin, Minnesota, were held on Wednesday, June 23, 1993, at the Riverside Cemetery in Rockford. Pastor J. Albrecht of Zion Lutheran Church officiated at the 11 a.m. services.

Luke was born on January 4, 1945. He previously owned and operated Luke's Auto Body, where he did auto body repair and painting, in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Survivors include Jeff Ross of Puerto Rico, Sheila Ross of West Des Moines; brothers: Frank Garrett of Evansdale, Iowa, Vernon Alcorn of Mason City, and Mike Alcorn of Mason City; a sister, Connie (Mrs. Allan) Fisher of Rockford; and his special friend, Sharon Dieser.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alcorn; his son, Luther A. Ross, and his daughter, Lisa Ross.

[Nora Springs Advertiser --
23 JUN 1993]

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Mervin Victor Shawback, 82, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Mervin was born March 18, 1930, in Sargeant, Mower county, Minnesota, to Henry and Gitta (Gilbertson) Shawback. He grew up and lived in a variety of communities in Southern Minnesota. Mervin married Helen Seljeseth on February 28, 1972.

Mervin served in the United States Army from November 1951 to October 1953 and was stationed in Germany. Upon retirement, Mervin settled down in Austin and has resided at the Twin Towers for the last five years. Proud of his military service, Mervin was a member of both the American Legion and VFW.

Survivors include a daughter, Renee (Roger) Russell of Austin, Texas; four brothers, Arthur (LaVonne) Shawback of Austin, Minn., Henry Jr. (Arlis) Shawback of Blooming Prairie, Minn., Leslie (Cathy) Shawback of Blooming Prairie, Raymond (Phyllis) Shawback of Manvel, Texas; sister, Carol Decker of Austin; sister-in-law, Gladys Shawback of Austin; stepchildren; step-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and special friend, Joan Czech.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen; father, Henry Shawback Sr.; mother, Gitta Halverson; sister, Marian Petersen; brothers, John, Leallen, Joseph.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Salvation Army Chapel in Austin.

Austin Daily Herald,
Wed., Aug. 8, 2012]

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