Dana Gayle (Matthews) Legried, 38, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, in a motorcycle accident.

Dana was born in Austin, Minnesota, on November 10, 1973, to David and Marian (Faber) Matthews. She graduated from Austin High School in 1992. She married Brad White (Austin) in 1994 and they had one son, Trevor. Brad and Dana were divorced in 1997, but remained friends over the years, in their cooperative role of parenthood. In 2006, Dana married Paul Legried, also of Austin. Dana has worked for the Hormel Foods Corporation since 2005, and most recently held the position of transportation scheduler and dispatch clerk. She had previously worked for Weyerhaueser.

She was an animal-lover, like her Mom, and saved many dogs over the years by adopting them from the animal shelter. Dana excelled in athletics. She was well-known for her exceptional pitching skills at Austin High School, where she played varsity for four years, was named Big Nine All Conference for three years and All-Region for two years. She pitched in excess of 40 winning games for Austin High. While she was best-known for fast-pitch softball, in her early years, before there was a girls’ hockey program in Austin, she played hockey on the boys teams, up through Peewees.

Dana was a devoted Mom, wife, daughter, sister and a friend to many. She also enjoyed being outdoors with friends, caring for her dogs, and in earlier years, playing softball for the Austin Park and Rec., and playing on dart leagues. Dana was adventurous and enjoyed life. She was looking forward with excitement to trips she would take with her husband on their new motorcycle.

She is survived by her son, Trevor White; husband, Paul Legried; mother, Marian Matthews, Austin; a brother, Brad Matthews, Austin; a sister, Jill (Troy) Rickheim, Bloomington, Minnesota; niece, Kaelyn Matthews; nephews, Justin Matthews, David Rickheim and Cory Rickheim.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Matthews, grandparents Harry and Mary Matthews and Louis and Gertrude Faber.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, with Pastor Jeffrey Forbes officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of the service with a luncheon following the service. Memorials can be sent to the Mower County Humane Society or Grace Lutheran Church. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online, Sept. 7, 2012]

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Herman John “Butch” Gnocchi, 67, of Pleasanton, California, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died August 30, 2012, with family by his side.

John was born July 16, 1945, in Richmond, California, to Herman and Ella (Cerny) Gnocchi. John was a young boy when the family moved back to Austin. John attended Sumner Elementary School and graduated from Austin High School in 1963.

At a young age, John started his career in newspapers. He began by delivering the paper. Then, in high school, he worked in the circulation department of the Austin Daily Herald. After high school, John moved to San Francisco. He went to work for the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Examiner. He worked as a pressman until his retirement.

John married Darlene Brown. This marriage ended in divorce but from the marriage a wonderful daughter, Christine, was born. Later, John was blessed with a grandson, Jacob, who John loved dearly. John loved being with his family, especially his grandson, and going to his cabin on the lake. He was fixing it up to move there.

John is survived by his daughter, Christine (Jacob) Gnocchi of Denver, N.C.; sisters, Patricia Keeney of Santa Clara, Calif., Lillian Waller of Austin, Bonnie Sims of Klamath Falls, Ore.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ella Gnocchi, sister Wilhelmina Christine Gnocchi and brother-in-law David A. Waller.

[Austin Daily Herald, Friday, August 31, 2012]

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Kathleen Denise (Maston) Cerny, 58, after a courageous fight with multiple sclerosis, passed away on August 26, 2012, in Reno, Nevada.

Kathy was born in Austin, Minnesota, on September 17, 1953, to Howard and Eliza Mary (Exelby) Maston. She graduated from Austin High School in 1971. She attended the Austin Community College where she received a degree in nursing. Kathy married James Farnsworth and they had a son, Richard James Farnsworth. They later divorced and in the early 1980s, Kathy and her son, Richard, moved to California. On June 22, 1985, Kathy married her true love Steven Ray Cerny. Kathy and Steve lived in California, but found that moving to Nevada in 2002 was really home.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Eliza Maston and her sister, Jayne Bautista. She is survived by her husband Steve Cerny; two children, Richard Farnsworth, and Margaret Eliza Charlotte Cerny; her sister, Lucy (Ron) Johansen, of Waconia, Minnesota; Uncle Walt and Aunt Alice Tomhave, Austin, Minn.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial services will be held in Reno, Nevada, on September 15, 2012, with family and friends.

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012

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Virginia L. Engelman, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Friday August 31, 2012 at Comforcare.

Virginia Lou Parker was born July 1, 1918, in West Concord, Minnesota, to Harry and Pearl (Freeman) Parker.

She attended Austin High School, graduating in 1936. On April 25, 1938, Virginia married Howard Tapp in Brownsdale. The couple lived on a farm near there. Howard died in 1951, after which Virginia moved into town, and then to Austin in 1953. On March 2, 1957, she was united in marriage to Cecil J. Engelman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Cecil died February 20, 1998. Virginia then moved to the Cedars and lived there for 16 years.

An active member of First Baptist Church in Austin, Virginia was involved in the missionary group. She enjoyed cooking, doing crafts, and camping.

Survivors include her children, David (Sedsel) Tapp of Zumbrota, Dean (Judy) Tapp of Rochester, Twila Huehn of Austin, and Connie (Garry) Anderson of Coon Rapids; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Wikre of Owatonna, Geraldine (Arlo) Sturm of Austin, Mary (Orville ‘Wes’) Westerman of Bon Aqua, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Pearl Parker; her two husbands Howard and Cecil; one sister, Harriet Francis.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Austin with Rev. Dennis Tapp and Rev. David Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 2, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale.

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, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012]

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Mrs. Elmer “Bud” Mytten

Dixie J. (Mrs. Elmer “Bud”) Mytten, 90, of Wabasha, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 1, 2012, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Wabasha.

She was born on, April 8, 1922 in Greybull, Wyo., the daughter of Elmer and Viva (Couding) Aebischer. She was a graduate of Austin High School. She and Bud married February 20, 1942 in Waseca. Bud worked at Geo. A. Hormel Co. in Austin and Dixie was a homemaker. They lived in Austin until moving permanently to Wabasha in 2001. They had vacationed near Wabasha since 1960.

She enjoyed playing cards, baking and spending time with her family. In her earlier years she enjoyed bowling, boating and fishing.

Dixie is survived by her husband, Bud Mytten, Wabasha, Minn.; children and their spouses, Lynn Mytten, Wabasha, Minn., Sandy and Bill Zeimetz, Kenosha, Wis., Larry and Jean Mytten, Wabasha, Minn., Randy and Diann Mytten, Wabasha, Minn., eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jess and Jerry Bootenhoff, Rosharon, Texas; sister-in-law, Karen Brown, Custer, S.D.; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha with the Reverend David Knox officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Austin. Casket bearers will be Rylee Holst, Travis Mytten, Brett Zeimetz, Jim and Denny Bergan, Steve Rehnelt, and Mark Cox. Honorary bearers will be Dustin Mytten and Scott Zeimetz. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com

Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012

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Margaret “Marty” Mary Miland, 70, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday morning, September 1, 2012, at a hospital in Faribault, Minnesota.

Margaret was born October 19, 1941, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Irene (Hudson) Sippel. She was raised in Austin where she graduated from Pacelli High School. On December 28, 1959, she was united in marriage to Larry Dwayne Miland at the chapel of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple moved to northern Minnesota, then returned to Austin five years later. While living in Austin, Margaret worked the Charley’s Supper Club and Nemitz’s Hallmark Store.

She was a founding member of the Riverside BMX track in the early 1980s. After Larry’s retirement in 1985, the couple purchased the Nicols Hobby Store. They renamed it Marty’s Hobbycraft and continued to operate it until 2009. While operating the store, Marty taught many painting classes to area residents. She enjoyed bike rides, nature hikes, fishing, camping and especially enjoyed spending time at the family trailer at Shady Acres Resort on Roberds Lake near Faribault. Larry died on October 16, 2007.

Survivors include her children, Renee Ferrin of Duluth and Sean (Elizabeth) Miland of Austin; five grandchildren, Rachael, Megan, Shane, Mathilda and Magnus; one great-grandchild, Evelyn; three brothers, Dennis Sippel of Austin, Fred Sippel of Duluth and Joseph (Ruth) Sippel of Austin; one sister, Patricia (Jim) Kruse of Eden Prairie; a brother-in-law, Dolvin (Donna) Miland of Belmond, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by parents, George and Irene; husband, Larry Miland on October 16, 2007, her infant son Theron and her son-in-law, Shawn Ferrin.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AIM, officiating. Interment will be held at the Bloomfield Cemetery near Ostrander. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Sept. 4, 2012]

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Aldean B. Thorson, 85, of Racine, Minnesota, died on Sunday, September 2, 2012, of natural causes at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota, where he had been a resident since last Tuesday.

Aldean Burton Thorson was born June 9, 1927, in Bennigton Township, Mower County, Minnesota, to Bernard and Amanda (Miland) Thorson. He moved with his family as a young boy to rural Racine, where he grew up on the family farm and attended rural school. He worked on the family farm and was employed at the Grand Meadow Creamery for a few years.

Aldean was married on September 10, 1947, in Grand Meadow to Arlene E. Blanchard. Following their marriage the couple lived in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, and Stewartville, Minnesota, before moving in 1968 to the Thorson Family Farm in rural Racine, where they raised their family and lived for many years.

Mr. Thorson was employed at IBM in Rochester for 30 years until his retirement in 1987. Mrs. Thorson was a homemaker and died on December 3, 2010. Mr. Thorson moved to Grand Meadow in 2011. He was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served as a Deacon and on the church council and taught Sunday school. Aldean enjoyed raising sheep and ponies on the farm for many years and he and Arlene regularly went for walks on the country roads around their farm.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, collecting toy tractors and going to horse or farm auctions. He enjoyed visiting with friends and loved time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Aldean is survived by three daughters and one son, Marcia (Mark) Gayken of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Monica (Jim) Ronnenberg of Byron, Minnesota, Meladee (Randy) Bakken of Stewartville, Mark (Kathy “P.T.”) of Hayfield, Minnesota; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Loraine Johnson of Grand Meadow and Maxine Runkle of Stewartville; one sister-in-law, Pauline Thorson of Ostrander, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, his parents, his sister Oretta Heidtke, his brother Norwin and infant brother Dolvin.

The funeral service for Aldean will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Dexter, Minnesota, with the Rev. Lyle Aadahl officiating. Burial will follow at Grand Meadow Cemetery in Grand Meadow, Minn. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville, and one hour prior to the service at Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter on Thursday morning.

Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville. www.griffin-gray.com

[Austin Daily Herald website, Sept. 4, 2012]

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Maie I. Hoyer, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.

Maie Irene Monson was born July 17, 1917, in Manilla, Iowa, to Martin and Sadie (Larson) Monson. She received her education in Iowa before her family moved to Austin. Maie married Laverne Greenman in Austin. They later divorced. Laverne died in 1997. Her second marriage was to Irvin Hoyer, who died in 1984. A member of the Eagles Club, Maie enjoyed bowling, ice skating, and loved to cook. She worked at Younkers until her retirement and has lived at Prairie Manor Care Center since February 2003.

Survivors include her grandson Larry (Geraldine) Wurst of Blooming Prairie; three great-grandchildren, Rachel, Elizabeth, and Matthew; and a great-great-grandson, Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Sadie Monson, both husbands, a brother Russell Monson, her son Donald Greenman and her daughter Barbara K. Wurst.

There will be a graveside service held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin with the Rev. Heidi Heimgartner officiating. Worlein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin daily Herald online, Sept. 6, 2012]

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Ruth M. Hughson, age 67 of Austin, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at her home.

Ruth Mavis Joseph was born October 14, 1944, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harvey and Pauline (Halverson) Joseph. She grew up in Austin and remained a lifelong resident, graduating from Austin High School in 1962. On June 27, 1964, Ruth married Gary Hughson, in Germany. The couple had two children, and then later divorced. After the children were grown, Ruth worked at ABC Bingo. She loved spending time with grandchildren, going to lunch with friends, and reading.

Survivors include her children, Dawn Hughson and Jeff (Angie) Hughson, both of Austin; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Hailey, Mackai, Brynn, and Allie; brother, Harlan Joseph of Kentucky; two sisters, Marilyn (Jack) Newman and Linda (Les) Hemann both of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Pauline; three brothers; one sister; nephew, Glenn Joseph; and niece, Mary Thompson.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012, at Worlein Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[From Austin Daily Herald -
http://www.austindailyherald.com 8/29/2012]

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Delores Ione Severson, age 75 of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday September 5, 2012 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born April 3, 1937 in Austin, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Mensink) Severson. Delores enjoyed listening to music and walks outside. She especially liked going for rides and having a banana as a treat.

Survivors include her sisters, Ruby Helgeson of Northwood, Iowa, Carol Preslnik of Rio Vista, California, Ardith (Carl) Vasey of Monticello, Iowa, Janice (Duane) Schaefer of Rose Creek, Cheryl (Darrell) Deets of Bonham, Texas; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Elizabeth, two sisters Muriel and Dorothy, three brothers, Ronald, Harlan, and Myron.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday September 7, 2012 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

[Worlein Funeral Home website,
Sept. 6, 2012]

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Delores Ione Severson, 75, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born April 3, 1937, in Austin, to Alfred and Elizabeth (Mensink) Severson. Delores enjoyed listening to music and walks outside. She especially liked going for rides and having a banana as a treat.

Survivors include her sisters, Ruby Helgeson of Northwood, Iowa, Carol Preslnik of Rio Vista, Calif., Ardith (Carl) Vasey of Monticello, Iowa, Janice (Duane) Schaefer of Rose Creek, Minn., Cheryl (Darrell) Deets of Bonham, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Elizabeth, two sisters, Muriel and Dorothy; three brothers, Ronald, Harlan, and Myron.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Sept. 7, 2012]

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Caroline A. Brill Stenger, 82, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at her home in Austin, Minnesota, on September 5, 2012.

She was born April 14, 1930, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to John and Regina Brill. On September 3, 1956, she was wed to Joseph Stenger. Carol lived in Austin for nearly 60 years and worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for St. Edward’s Church and Christ Episcopal Church. She enjoyed playing bridge (lots of bridge), golfing and collecting angels. Carol also spent an afternoon or two supporting the local casinos. Her travels were always with family and usually took her to visit family around the states.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her parents and siblings Marvin and Bernadine Brill. She is survived by children and grandchildren, Stephen Stenger, Christene Jolowsky (Michael), Claire and Nora, Therese Thomas (Kenneth), Ellen Anderson (Scott), Benjamin and wife Julia, Nicholas, Julie Clasen (Martin), Sandra and Samantha; siblings, Lee Peterson and Carl Brill; many nieces, nephews and in-laws; and close friends (including golf and bridge partners). Heaven has another angel.

A funeral Mass for Caroline Stenger will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Augustine or the local food shelf. Mayer Funeral Home of Austin is entrusted with the arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Sept. 7, 2012]

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LYLE, MINNESOTA - Darlene Grace Johnson, 82, of rural Lyle, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at the Lutheran Retirement Home, Northwood, Iowa.

Funeral service will be on Sunday, September 9, at 2 p.m. at the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Myers officiating.

Burial will be in the Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for today, Saturday, September 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Highway 65 S., Northwood, and will be one hour prior to service at the church.

Darlene was born on September 13, 1929, in Osage, Iowa, to Dennis and Gertrude (Merkel) Schultheis. She graduated from Austin High School, Austin, Minnesota, in 1947. She worked at Hormel at Austin in the payroll department for a total of 33 years.

Darlene married DeVerne Johnson on September 28, 1952, in Austin. Darlene enjoyed quilting, dancing, gardening, traveling and bus trips, spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed the Christmas season and the family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grand daughter, Amelia Grace Young; a brother, Dean Schultheis.

Darlene is survived by her husband, DeVerne of Lyle; three daughters, DeAnn (Roger) Scheffel of Lyle, Denise (Mark) Young of Knoxville, Iowa, Dawn Fenton of Arlington, Texas; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Schultheis of Albert Lea, Minn.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, 641-324-1121, www.schroederandsites.com.

[Mason City Globe Gazette,
September 8, 2012]

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Patricia Ann (Kamp) Schaefer, 67, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Pat was born February 23, 1945, in Austin to Vernon and Mildred Kamp. On February 24, 1968, she was united in marriage to Bernard Schaefer in Austin. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and Women of the Moose.

Survivors include her husband, Bernard Schaefer of Rochester; siblings, Joyce (Cliff) Carlson of Minneapolis, Jean Thompson of Forest City, Iowa, Marjorie Distad of Albert Lea, Minn., Charles Kamp of Hooks, Texas, Rita (Arnie) Earl of Austin, Linda (Jerry) Meyer of Menomonie, Wis., Karen (John) Torvik of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Deb (Leonard) Wood of Owatonna, Minn., Thomas Kamp of Austin, Keith Kamp of Austin, Scott (Denise) Kamp of Austin; sisters-in-law, Virginia, Jeri, and Mary Kamp, Helen Sershen; brothers-in-law, Sy and Wilfred Schaefer; nieces and nephews including a special niece, Nancy King; a special nephew, Mike Whalen.

She is preceded in death by six brothers, Roger, Laverne, David, Douglas, Ricky, and Raymond; a sister, Joanne; parents, Vernon and Mildred Kamp; a very special aunt and uncle, Loraine and Nick Leachman.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor David Fleischmann officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Mike Whalen, Ted Schlichter, Nick Danley, Randy Sershen, Scott Kamp and Bruce Kamp. Arrangements are by Mayer Funeral Home.

[Austin Daily Herald online,
Sept. 7, 2012]

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Cora Bell Reighard 89 of Country View Care Center died Sunday June 24, 2007, at the Center. She was born June 27 1917, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Myrtle (Polaford) Sockness.

She married Walter Reighard on Sept. 3, 1931 in Mower County, Minnesota. He died December 24, 1954.

Services will be 12:30 Wednesday at Country View Care Center with burial in Bear Creek Cemetery rural Brandon. Public visitation will be from noon until services on Wednesday. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service
website death notice.

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(March 25, 1943 - September 7, 2012)

Sue (Merritt) Anderson, 69, of Elkton was called home on Friday September 7, 2012. She died at her home with her family at her side after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer, that they fought together as a family every step of the way for the past 13 months.

Sue was born March 25, 1943 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Howard and Mary (McGee) Merritt. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1961 and was united in marriage to Donald Anderson on October 16, 1965 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

Suzann worked for the Mayo Clinic until starting a family when she became a mother and farm wife for many years. She later worked as a waitress at the Port in Elkton and then became a Para professional at the Southland Middle School for 17 years until retiring in 2008. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sue enjoyed playing cards, cooking, an occasional slot machine, crocheting, loving life and most of all being with her family.

Sue us survived by her husband Don Anderson, Elkton, Minnesota; children, Jackie Anderson, Elkton, Minnesota, Kelly (Gary) Mullenbach, Adams, Minnesota, Keri (Casey) Eglinton, Hokah, Minnesota, Leslie Anderson (Trevor Arndt), Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; Grandchildren, Chelsey (Drew Gappa), Garret and Josh Mullenbach, Gage Anderson, McKenna Eglinton, Lane and Karley Arndt; Sisters, Mary Kay Renchin, Austin, Minnesota, Patricia (Walter) Forschein, Anoka, Minnesota, Brothers, James (Diane) Merrit, Austin, Minnesota, Terry (Nancy) Grunwaldt, Austin, Minnesota.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Wednesday September 12, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will be held at the Adams Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday and on Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the funeral home. There will be no reviewal at the church.

[Worlein Funeral Home website,
8/9/2012]

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Glorian Jean “Toots” Kennedy, 85, of Dexter, Minnesota, formerly of Albert Lea, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

“Toots” was born on Oct. 21, 1926, in Thompson, Iowa, one of nine children of Joseph and Madeline (Anderson) Flo. She grew up in the Bricelyn-Kiester area, graduated from Kiester High School. She lived in Albert Lea for many years. In her earlier years she was the “Donut Girl” at Boyd and Jack’s, and she later had a Board & Care in her home for several years. She retired and lived in Albert Lea until moving to Dexter to be near family about five years ago. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

“Toots” enjoyed fishing and camping. Family was the priority for her and she so enjoyed sharing her life with her siblings, children and grandchildren. Her siblings’ and family’s cruise to Hawaii was one of many trips traveling with and visiting family, that left many happy memories.

She is survived by her children, Wesley Jellinger of Dexter, Jeannie Grubbe of Sun City, Arizona, Kristie (Pat) Steffanni of Norwalk, Ohio, and Loreen Pfeifer of Dexter; grandchildren, Danny, Brian, Michael, Megan, Dane, Alex, Spencer and Calder; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorna Anderson of Albert Lea, JoAnn (Harry) Green of Albert Lea, Donna Arneson of Scottsdale, Arizona, brother Dale (Barbara) Flo of LeSueur, Minnesota; sister-in-law Mavis Flo of Apple Valley, Minnesota; several nieces and nephews; and best friend Gladys Rowe of Albert Lea.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Loren Brice, grandsons Kyle and Ryan and brothers Lester, Arlo, Ronald and Marlin Flo.

“Toots” was an awesome caretaker and will be fondly remembered for her warm generosity. Memorial Services for Glorian will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea. The Rev. Todd Walsh will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albert Lea.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Monday,
Sept. 10, 2012]

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Clifford Gorman, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, a loving husband, father and grandfather died Monday, September 10, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Gorman was born May 22, 1924, in Wagner, South Dakota, to Alice and Frank Gorman. On October 17, 1946, he was married to his sweetheart, Darlene Richardson at St. Augustine Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on October 17, 1993. Gorman worked for Hormel in Austin for 41 years. He served in Company E, 161st Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army during World War II.

Gorman is survived by his son Patrick Gorman, Austin; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Gorman, Austin, Ann and Terry Flicek, Beloit, Wisconsin, Amy Fischer, Ellsworth, Wisconsin, Lisa and Duane Krones, Osage, Iowa; grandchildren, Katie and Nicholas Blaskey, Custer, Wisconsin, Theresa and Derek Coleman, Beloit, Wisconsin, Alicia Krones, Iowa City, Iowa, Samantha Krones, Des Moines, Iowa, Matthew Fischer, Ellsworth, Wisconsin, Tiffany Fischer, White Bear Lake, Minnesota; great-grandchildren: Ryan and Casey Blaskey and Ashlyn Coleman; sister Lola Brantley, San Diego, Calif., and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Raymond and sisters Gladys and Arlene.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes, Father Charles Quinn and Father Paul Nelson officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion. There will be a 9:30 a.m. Rosary at St. Augustine Church on Friday. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Augustine Church.

Mayer Funeral Home of Austin, Minnesota is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday,
Sept. 12, 2012

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Rodney Wayne Hutchinson, 65, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, died Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Hutchinson Campground in Decorah, Iowa.

Rodney was born June 25, 1947, in Chariton, Iowa, to Lee and Marjorie (Simpson) Hutchinson. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1966. Following graduation, he served in the Vietnam War until 1968, and then served in the National Guard. On Sept. 6, 1969, Rodney married Patricia Foltz in Decorah. The couple had four children.

Rodney lived in Iowa and Arkansas before moving to Minnesota. He lived in Austin and Lyle before moving to St. Ansgar. He first worked in masonry, and then was a laborer at Hormel Foods in Austin. He also worked on a hog farm, and was most recently employed as a school bus driver. A member of Faith Evangelical Free Church in Austin, Rodney served as an usher. For more than 20 years, he was a member of the Mower County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. He took part in many parades and county fairs. He enjoyed watching his grandkids in sports. He also enjoyed fishing, and trail riding and camping with horses.

Survivors include his wife Patricia of St. Ansgar, Iowa; his children Trish (Ron) Lensing of Wagner, S.D., Lori Hutchinson of Rochester, Minn., Nick Hutchinson of Mason City, Iowa, Kevin (Jennie) Hutchinson of St. Ansgar; nine grandchildren, Brittany Hutchinson, Trevor, Morgan, Dawson, Sarah, and Shana Lensing, Riley Hutchinson, Hayli and Jaden Hutchinson; three brothers, Tim (Dixie) Hutchinson of Decorah, Iowa, Steve (Rhoda) Hutchinson of Austin, Jeff (Shannon) Hutchinson of Stafford, Texas; one sister, Sheryl (J.T.) Lute of Great Falls, Montana; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lee and Marjorie Hutchinson, his brother Rodger, and a stillborn brother, Titus.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, at Faith Evangelical Free Church in Austin with the Rev. Hilmore Williams officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Military rites by the Lyle American Legion Post 105. Interment will take place at a later date.

The Mower County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse will serve as honorary guard. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 11, 2012]

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Nellie G. Evenson, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Lyle, Minn., died at Season’s Hospice Care Center on Monday, September 10, 2012.

Nellie was born on June 10, 1920, to Harry A. Tilley and Erma (Rose) Tilley, in Churdan, Iowa. She spent her childhood years in Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri. She married Herman E. Evenson of Lyle on April 18, 1942, and lived on the family farm northwest of Lyle.

Nellie began her 30-plus year career in the bridal business there as owner of Evenson Bridal Shop of Lyle. She created and sewed hundreds of bridal gowns, made beautiful wedding cakes and coordinated the fresh bridal bouquets. Later she opened her own retail bridal shop stocking gowns she purchased on trips to Chicago and New York City. She found great joy in working with each and every bride. She sold Evenson Bridal Shop when she retired in 1980. The business moved to St. Ansgar, Iowa, and is still thriving.

Her hobbies included oil painting, crocheting, quilting, stained glass and anything new she could learn. She especially loved her card playing and was still active up to a few weeks ago in the Rochester Duplicate Bridge Club. She loved to travel, and took several trips to Hawaii and a long excursion through Europe. She spent 25 years as a “snowbird” having a second home in the “tip of Texas,” where she enjoyed golf, dancing and many activities.

She always enjoyed “family” time and making time for friends. She was witty and enjoyed humor in her life. She had become an active reader and enjoyed keeping up with local and world events. She was a loyal Minnesota Twins fan.

She is survived by one daughter, Kay (Evenson) Strouf of Rochester; two sons, Gary Evenson of Chandler, Arizona, and Roger Evenson of Delafield, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 103 Pershing St., on Friday, September 14, 2012, with Pastor Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Burial will be at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 13 at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, 209 Second Ave. NW in Austin, Minnesota, and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday.

Austin Daily Herald, Wednesday,
Sept. 12, 2012

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#1:

(June 11, 1987 - September 16, 2012)

Ashton D. May, age 25, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Johnsburg, Minnesota. There will be a 3 a.m. Rosary Service on Friday at the Adams Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, visitation will also be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the funeral home. There will be no reviewal at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

[Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home]

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Funeral notice: Ashton D. May, 25, Adams

Ashton D. May, 25, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September. 22, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating.

Visitation: There will be a 3 p.m. rosary service on Friday at the Adams Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be no reviewal at the church.

Interment: Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Johnsburg, Minnesota.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012]

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Ashton Debra May
(June 11, 1987 - September 16, 2012)

Ashton Debra May, age 25, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Ashton was born June 11, 1987, in Austin, Minnesota, to Mark and Rosanne (Kiefer) May. Ashton was the proud oldest sister to Maggie, Christopher, Alan, and Elizabeth, goddaughter of Eddie May and Debra Lewison, and godmother to Alexis Smith and Emma Ashton Lewison.

Ashton attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in Adams, and graduated from Southland High School in 2006. While in school, Ashton excelled in academics as well as music, being an accomplished pianist and violinist and played trumpet in the pep band. A gifted athlete in volleyball, basketball, and track and field, Ashton earned all conference honors in all three sports and was a five year state qualifier and medalist in track and field in nine events.

Interest in pursuing her track and field career led Ashton to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where she excelled as a four-year member of the women’s indoor and outdoor track and field teams. There she became a 10-time All-American. Ashton holds three UWL school records, tying the indoor long jump in addition to holding records in the 4x100 and 4X200 relays. Ashton also holds the facility record in the long jump at the UWL outdoor track and field complex. Other honors and awards in track and field include being team captain, WIAC All-Conference member, 2010 WIAC Scholar Athlete of the year, Academic All-Conference, and Academic All-American. Ashton graduated in 2010 with a major in elementary education with a math concentration.

Working with youth played an important part in Ashton’s life. For six summers, she worked for Austin Parks and Recreation as a coach. She also coached the Adams summer recreation program. This fall “Miss May” began her dream job as a teacher - as the new eighth grade math and social studies teacher at Holmen Middle School in Holmen, Wisconsin, and spent two wonderful weeks with her students in the classroom. She continued her involvement in athletics by coaching the middle school volleyball team and was entering her third year as an assistant coach for UWL women’s track and field team.

In her 25 years, Ashton accomplished much. Yet her greatest joys came from spending time with her family, attending their many athletic events, and being a part of the large May and Kiefer families, rarely missing family events.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Vernon Kiefer and Bernard and Regina May; uncle John May and aunt Jolene Kiefer.

Ashton is survived by her parents: Mark and Rosanne May, Adams; brothers and sisters: Maggie May, Adams; Christopher May, Adams; Alan May, Adams; Elizabeth May, Adams; a grandmother: Priscilla Kiefer, Adams; many aunts, uncles, and, cousins; godparents: Eddie May, Stacyville, Iowa; Debra Lewison, Rose Creek, Minnesota; goddaughters: Emma Ashton Lewison, Rose Creek; and Alexis Smith, Taopi, Minnesota.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, Minnesota, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Johnsburg, Minnesota. There will be a 3 PM Rosary Service on Friday at the Adams Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., visitation will also be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be no reviewal at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

[Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 9/19/2012]

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  Adams woman dies from crash injuries

  Posted: Sep 17, 2012, 10:06 am
  By Heather Rule
  The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN

ADAMS — An Adams woman died from injuries she suffered during a car crash near Adams when her car collided with a semi truck on Saturday.

Ashton May, 25, was transported by a Mayo Clinic helicopter to Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, where she died Sunday, according to Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi. The car was traveling north on 660th Avenue about 3:50 p.m., went off the road, then came back onto the road and into oncoming traffic when it hit a southbound-traveling semi that was hauling grain, according to the sheriff's report.

Ambulance and fire crews worked on May at the scene before she was transported to Saint Marys, Amazi said.

The driver of the semi, from rural Adams, was not hurt.

Speed was not a factor, and the investigation will continue, Amazi said.

Funeral services are scheduled 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams, with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation is 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

[Rochester Post-Bulletin,
Sept. 17, 2012 10:06 a.m.]

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#5:

NEWS--

Adams, Austin mourn crash victim

Ashton May dies Sunday, 1 other injured

Monday is a difficult day for people from Adams, Austin, and for anyone who knew Ashton May.

May, 25, of Adams, died Sunday after her car struck a semi truck north of Adams at about 3:50 p.m. Saturday. According to the Mower County Sheriff’s report, May went into the ditch along 660th Avenue and County Road 7, came back onto the road and struck the semi. The semi driver, Patrick Thome of rural Adams, was uninjured.

A motorcycle rider, Adam Kiefer, 19, who did not have time to stop for the accident laid his bike down and was injured. Kiefer’s sister, Tina, who was on scene, said Kiefer fractured his right wrist, received severe road rash and needs shoulder surgery. The Kiefers are cousins to May.

The Mayo 1 helicopter took May to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester where she died. The Mower County Sheriff’s department is investigating the cause of the accident. “She will be missed in a lot of ways, not just from work,” said Kim Underwood, Austin Parks and Recreation director.

Underwood worked with May for six summers at parks and rec, and the main thing she and others say about May is how well she got along with everybody — from kids to grandparents. May was a 10-time all-American track star at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, said Valerie Pitzen, who worked closely with May.

Pitzen was too distraught as of Monday morning to talk much about May. The two were very close. “They just don’t come any better,” was all she said. Underwood agrees. “The kid was awesome, that’s all I can say about her,” she said.

Underwood’s children always looked for May when they went into the parks and rec office. May was simply good with people, Underwood said. “She got along great with all ages,” she added.

Students, athletes and coaches at UW-La Crosse are devastated, said Pat Healy, who coached May at that college. Ashton was entering her third year as an assistant track coach at La Crosse, as well.

“Ashton was probably one of the most positive people I’ve ever been around,” Healy said, who noted how May was excited to teach middle-schoolers and coach volleyball, as well. May currently holds four school records at La Crosse. She competed in triple jump, long jump and sprint relays. With her absence, Healy said, the team is motivated to run even harder. “The only thing I can say is that the loss of Ashton leaves a very big hole in our team,” Healy said.

A funeral for May will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams. There will be a 3 to 7 p.m. rosary service on Friday at Adams Funeral Home. Another visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Correction: A previous version of this report stated May’s car collided “head-on” with the semi. Police have not confirmed what the orientation of the car was when the crash occurred.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012]

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Edward J. Pfeifer, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Edward was preceded in death by his wife Donna and son David.

He is survived by his daughters: Mary Jo Pfeifer, Denison, Iowa, and Ann Pfeifer, Florida.

A Graveside services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating.

Visitation will be held at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Friday from 2 to 3 p.m.

[Austin Daily Herald, Thursday, September 13, 2012]

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#1:

Death and Funeral - Willie Cornelius

Willie Cornelius, 65, died on Sunday evening at his home in LeRoy, Minnesota, after being in failing health the past several months.

He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements by the Martz Funeral Home, LeRoy, will be announced later.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, 4-2-1951, page 15, col. 1]

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Funeral services for Willie Edward Cornelius, LeRoy, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Martz Funeral Home, LeRoy, with Rev. G. Mundfrom officiating, and at 3 p.m. at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, Rev. Alf Romstad officiating. Burial will be in Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, 4-3-1951, page 11, col. 2]

(Submitted to Mower Genweb by Mark Ashley)

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1886 Willie Cornelius 1951

Wille Edward Cornelius was born in Sartago, Winona County, to William and Cyrena Cornelius, in 1886.

He was married to Thea Marie Ulland on October 26, 1908. To this union three children were born: Beatrice (Mrs. Norvil Aulwes), Austin, Raymond Cornelius, Spring Valley, and Walter Cornelius, who preceded him in death. Also surviving is a step-daughter, Albertina (Mrs. Harry Hightshoe), Austin; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara (Mrs. John Hanson), Albert Lea, and Nettie (Mrs. Clarence Franklin), Geneva; and two brothers, Allie, Albert Lea, and Lennie, Denver, Colorado.

A step-daughter, Genelia (Mrs. Matt Tollefson), two sisters, Fannie and Ellie; and one brother, also preceded him in death.

Mr. Cornelius made his home at Red Oak Grove for 18 years and the remainder of his life wa spent at LeRoy. Mr. Cornelius was in poor health for some time. He passed away on April 1, at his home.

He was liked by all who knew him. He was a home-loving husband and father. He is going to be missed by his friends and family.

His funeral was held at the Martz Funeral home, LeRoy, at 1 p.m., and at Red Oak Grove at 3 o'clock. Interment was at Red Oak Grove Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tue., 4-10-1951, page 15, col. 3]

(Submitted to Mower Genweb by Mark Ashley)

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#4:

The cemetery listing for Red Oak Grove Cemetery, on MNGenWeb shows:

Cornelius, Thea M. Dec. 22, 1878 -- May 29, 1964
Cornelius, Walter T. Dec. 15, 1912 -- Jun. 9, 1914
Cornelius, Willie Edward 1886 -- Apr. 1, 1951

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#1:

1878 Thea Cornelius 1964

Thea Marie Cornelius was born on December 22, 1878, in Udolpho Township, near Red Oak Grove Church, Corning, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Gilbert and Tora Thompson.

She attended Red Oak Grove School Jt. 79, and was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Church. She resided in Udolpho Township until moving to LeRoy in 1929.

On October 6, 1908, she was united in marriage with Willie Edward Cornelius at Red Oak Grove Church.

Mrs. Cornelius passed away on May 29, 1964, at Rochester Hospital after a lingering illness.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Norvel Aulwes (Beatrice), Albert Lea; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ed Goodmanson (Anna), Corning; a brother, Andrew Thompson, Minneapolis.

Mrs. Cornelius was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters, three sons, a sister, two brothers, and her parents.

Funeral services were held at the Martz Funeral Home, LeRoy, at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m., June 1, at Red Oak Grove Church. Interment was at Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased, harold Hightshoe, Harry R. Hightshoe, William Aulwes, Robert Hunter, Harold Kent, Jerald Loader.

Lunch was served at the church by Hannah Circle, following interment.

[Thea Cornelius, Austin Daily Herald, Thur., 6-04-1964, page 8, col. 3&4]

NOTES: Thea's first marriage was to Peter Ulland in Nov. 24, 1897.

(Submitted to Mower Genweb by Mark Ashley)

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#2:

-DEATHS-

Mrs. Thea Cornelius

Mrs. Thea Cornelius, 84, died this morning at a hospital in Rochester.

A resident of LeRoy, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bud Aulwes, Albert Lea. Funeral services will be held on Monday.

[Austin Daily Herald, Fri., 5-29-1964, page 7, col. 5]

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#3:

-FUNERALS-

CORNELIUS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Thea Cornelius, LeRoy, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, at Martz Funeral Home, LeRoy, and at 3 p.m., at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday.

[Austin Daily Herald, Fri., 5-29-1964, page 7, col. 5]

(Submitted to Mower Genweb by Mark Ashley)

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#4:

Married Peter Ulland & Thea Thompson,

Married at the resident of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Thompson, Mr. Peter Ulland and Miss Thea Thompson. About one hundred fifty were present. After participating of a bountiful supper, all departed, wishing them a long and prosperous life.

[Mower Co Transcript, 11-24-1897, Page 3, col. 3]

(Submitted to Mower Genweb by Mark Ashley)

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#5:

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Were issued to the following: . . . W.E. Cornelius of Geneva and Thea M. Ulland of Udolpho. . . .

[No date]

(Submitted to Mower Genweb by Mark Ashley)

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#6:

The cemetery listing for Red Oak Grove Cemetery, on MNGenWeb shows:

Cornelius, Thea M. Dec. 22, 1878 -- May 29, 1964
Cornelius, Walter T. Dec. 15, 1912 -- Jun. 9, 1914
Cornelius, Willie Edward 1886 -- Apr. 1, 1951

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Dorothy Ann (Swoboda) Herzog, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully during the evening of Sept. 12, 2012, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Dorothy was born to Dewey and Marie Swoboda in Jordan, Minnesota, on December 30, 1921. She spent her early elementary school years in Waseca, Minnesota. Dorothy and her family then moved to Austin, where she attended sixth grade at Lincoln School. She graduated from Austin High School in 1940 and was active on the yearbook and school newspaper. After high school, Mom took a job in the office at George A. Hormel Company working as a secretary. Even to this day, she still liked to demonstrate her “shorthand” skills, and talk about what a quick typist she was. Mom worked in the Hormel office for eight years until her marriage to Robert Herzog.

Dorothy’s first marriage was to Donald Beckel in August 1944. Donald was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and was killed in action on Feb. 19, 1945, only six months after their wedding.

She met the love of her life, Robert, while attending a dance at the Terp. Dorothy and Robert were married at Queen of Angels Catholic Church on April 23, 1948. To this union two children were born, William “Bill” and Suzanne. Dorothy and Bob were married 59 years and lived in their home for 52 years. Dorothy moved to Chauncey Apartments in 2004 and has lived at Sacred Heart Care Center since 2008. While at Sacred Heart, Dorothy had the privilege of having her granddaughter, Jacqueline, be her day shift registered nurse.

Dorothy was known for her beautiful flowers and lawn. She was dedicated to keeping her house looking the prettiest on the block, and took great pride in the fact that people would stop in front of her house and compliment her on its beauty. The same great detail to perfection was given to her husband and children. She was a wiz in the kitchen and her meals were always tasty. She loved to clean; the roar of her vacuum was known to wake the family up frequently. Even during her time at Sacred Heart, she was always picking up after people. The family enjoyed their annual fishing vacations at Hollywood Inn on Lower Whitefish Lake. Dorothy could sit in the boat fishing for hours, and would love it every time the family had to use the net to haul in a big one.

She adored animals, and could have been named the female version of St. Francis of Assisi. She took in countless stray cats and rescued many lost dogs, caring for them at her home until she could find their owners.

Dorothy will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Survivors include her children, Bill and Barb Herzog of Weatherby Lake, Mo., and Suzanne and Jerry McCarthy of Austin; grandchildren, Sam and Jessica Herzog, Jake and Erica Herzog, of Kansas, Edward Mjoen and Jacqueline and Joe Sucha of Austin; great-grandchildren, Mason and Zander Herzog, Macy Herzog of Kansas, Ethan Knox and Skye Anderley of Austin; brother in-law and sisters-in-law, Dick and Kathleen Herzog, Champlin, Minn., Nina Swoboda, Austin, and JoAnn Anderson, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob in 2007; brother, Donald Swoboda; brothers-in-law, Donald Herzog, Tom Anderson, and Phil Hope; sisters-in-law, Mary Hope and Donna Herzog; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Sacred Heart Care Center with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the care center on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012]

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Donald Luvern Meier, 84, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2012, at Sterling House in Owatonna, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.

“Don” was born on May 4, 1928, in rural Sargeant, Minnesota, to Louis and Ileta (VanRiper) Meier. His family moved to Brownsdale to the family farm in 1937.

He attended Brownsdale Elementary School and graduated from Austin High School in 1946. On April 22, 1949, Don was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Jukes. They moved back to the family farm in 1955, where he was a dairy and crop farmer. Together they were blessed with three children, Tim, Janelle, and Susan. Don was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Brownsdale, the Brownsdale Fire Department for 35 years, the Board of Directors at the Brownsdale elevator, Associated Milk Producers Incorporated and the Mower County Mounted Posse.

He was also active in the Brownsdale 4-H Club and he was a 13-gallon blood donor to the American Red Cross. His greatest passion was working with his horses and giving carriage and sleigh rides. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Don also enjoyed farming, horseback trail-riding, dancing, attending the sporting events of his grandchildren, visiting with friends and making new acquaintances.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Meier of Brownsdale; a son Tim (Kriss) Meier of Owatonna; daughters Janelle Kramer of Rochester, Minnesota, and Susan (Mike) Ziegler of Lincoln, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Kara Martin, Kjersten (Alex) Loeffler, Mark (Amy) Meier, Matt Meier, Jon Ziegler (fiancé Audrey Curtis), Dan Ziegler, Kelli (Austin) Thoms, Kyle Ziegler and Kellen Kramer; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Madelynn, Chase, Samantha, and Siri; sisters Marlis (LeRoy) Buland, MaryLou (Duane) Maxfield and brother Merrill (Bonnie) Meier, all of Austin; sister Donna Lane of Fremont, Nebraska; sisters-in-law Nellie Wanous of Brownsdale and Marcine Jukes of Austin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Ileta Meier.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, with the Rev. Jeffery Sage officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 on Saturday, Sept. 15 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Brownsdale. Memorials are preferred to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012]

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Minnie Bentzin, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at the home of her daughter.

Minnie Kate Rieken was born May 27, 1938, in Sargeant, Minnesota, to Micheal and Kate (Wiebrand) Rieken. She was the youngest of 13 children. After attending school in Elkton, Minnesota, through the Eighth grade, she stopped her schooling to help take care of the family. Minnie met Frank Bentzin in the spring of 1957 where he was playing in a band in Taopi, Minnesota. On May 9, 1958, she and Frank married in Mason City, Iowa. They had 47 years together before Frank passed away in 2003.

Minnie worked as a home health aide and a housekeeper off and on until 1980. She then stayed home and took care of her family. Minnie loved music, especially old-time country. She enjoyed watching her sons race, and playing cards with her daughters and sons-in-law. Minnie was able to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children Michele (Virgil) Legried of Oakland, Minnesota, Roger Bentzin (Shelley Jones), Craig Bentzin (Natalie Myer) and Kelly Bentzin (Robert Tyson), all of Austin; seven grandchildren, Cody, Chelsey, Shayla, Jr., Jenna, Jadon and Shelissa; brothers Richard Rieken of St. Paul, Minnesota, Mitchel (Audrey) Rieken of Minneapolis, and Melvin Rieken of Grand Meadow, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Micheal and Kate; her husband, Frank; three sisters; and six brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012, at the Crane Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dale Christiansen officiating. Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the family of Minnie Bentzin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald website, Friday, Sept. 14, 2012]

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#1:

FUNERAL NOTICE--

Lynn E. DeRemer, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, September 14, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Service: A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Visitation: There will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 5:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

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

[Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 15, 2012]

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Lynn Edward DeRemer, 94, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday morning, Sept. 14, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin from complications of pneumonia.

Lynn was born May 7, 1918, in Nevada Township, Lyle, Minnesota, to Arthur and Gladys DeRemer. He attended school there through the eighth grade and worked on the family farm. He continued farming until he was hired at the Hormel Plant on New Year’s Eve, 1939.

Lynn married the love of his life, Rita Adella Schwartz, on Feb. 20, 1939. When WWII broke out, he took leave from Hormel and entered the Army Air Corps. While training at Buckley Airfield in Denver, Colo., he contracted rheumatic fever. After his recovery, Lynn joined the military police until his honorable discharge in September 1944. Lynn returned to Austin and his job at Hormel, where he continued 41 years of service and retired in 1980.

He loved to deer hunt and fish. He was an avid cribbage player, card player and a skillful woodworker. He spent many hours in his workshop and took great pride in his creations and craftsmanship. Lynn loved gardening, putzing in the yard, taking Rita to dinner and dancing on Saturday nights. He especially loved and was very proud of his nine children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lynn worked several jobs while the kids were growing up and became actively involved in Queen of Angels Church and School, the ARC of Mower County where he served as president and board member for several years, Oak Grove Activity Center, Wheels in Motion and the Senior Citizens Center where he drove a bus for 15 years. He and Rita were also members of the American Legion, VFW, Moose and Eagles Clubs for many years.

One of his greatest privileges was being a member of the 2010 Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Rita, Austin; nine children, Sharon (Roland) Piller, Wausau, Wisconsin, Janice (Bill) Beimdiek, Park Rapids, Minnesota, Richard (Carol) DeRemer, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Deanna “Dee” Hanson, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Kathie (Gregg) Bellrichard, San Antonio, Texas, Mary (Michael) Zehner, Maple Grove, Minnesota, Suzanne “Suzie” Wagner, Austin, Debra “Debbie” DeRemer, Faribault, Minnesota, Regina “Gina” (Ed) Budde, St. Michael, Minnesota; 25 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul, Clifford and Dean; sister, Vera; grandson, Scott Beimdiek; granddaughter, Sara Bellrichard.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper and Father Paul Nelson officiating. There will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 5:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 91. The casket bearers will be Larry Schwartz, Roland Piller, Mike Zehner, Ed Budde and Richard DeRemer. Memorials are preferred to the ARC of Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012]

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Allen Otto Waletzke, 63, died on September 11, 2012, in Meadview, Arizona, from complications of a heart disease.

Allen was born on November 10, 1949, in Winona, Minnesota, to Lucile and Andrew Waletzke. He graduated from Austin High School and Austin Community College, then attended the University of Minnesota. Allen enjoyed gold prospecting and was an avid rock hound. His favorite pastime was mountain trail riding on the Grand Canyon trails just outside his residence.

He is survived by his mother: Lucile (Pape) Waletzke of Winona, Minnesota; two children: Jill Waletzke of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Matthew Waletzke of New York, N.Y.; one brother: David Waletzke of Austin, Minnesota; four sisters, Carol Davis of Corona, California, Jan Morris of Meadview, Arizona, Judy Bullington and Shirley Caine of Willits, California; and many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-aunts.

Allen was preceded in death by Andrew Waletzke Sr. and Andrew Waletzke Jr.

Services are pending with Sutton Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 15, 2012

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Marietta Rosalla Braun, 81, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

Marietta was born on May 18, 1931, in Dodge County, Minnesota, to Henry and Catherine (Wittrock) Janning. Marietta attended school in Blooming Prairie. On June 27, 1950, she married Daniel Braun at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie.

In addition to being a housewife, Marietta worked at Libby’s for 20 years, and also worked as a kitchen helper at the high school and a waitress at the Pine Room. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Rosary Council. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, gardening, golf, playing cards, bingo, quilting, antiquing and puzzles.

Marietta was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary, six brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Braun of Adams, Minn.; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Jane Braun, St. Paul, Minn., Carol Braun, Stewartville, Minn., Kevin and Lori Braun, Goodyear, Ariz.; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley & Rod Miller, LeRoy, Minn., Laurie & Jerry Reich, Rochester, Minn.; grandchildren, Becky, Holly, Natalie, Ashley, Trevor, Brandy, Nick, Jodi, Kelly, Katie and Sarah; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Herbert Janning, Austin, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Adams, with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Adams. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour before the service. There will be a 9:45 a.m. Rosary Service at the church on Wednesday. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic School.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012]

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Funeral notice: Marian E. Carroll, 98, Austin

Marian E. Carroll, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Our House Assisted Living in Austin.

Service: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 20, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM, officiating.

Visitation: There will be visitation at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Interment: Entombment will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Memorials: Memorials may be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Foundation.

[Austin Daily Herald, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012]

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Marian Eleanor (Thorson) Carroll 1914-2012

(September 5, 1914 - September 16, 2012)

Marian E. Carroll, 98 of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Our House Assisted Living in Austin.

Marian Eleanor Thorson was born September 5, 1914 at Adams, Minnesota the daughter of Enoch and Martha (Kleppe) Thorson. She grew up in the Adams area and graduated from Adams High School in the Class of 1932. Marian graduated from normal school in Austin. She taught in rural schools in the Lyle and Myrtle areas.

Her parents moved to a farm in the Lyle/London area. There she met Maurice “Shorty” Carroll and they were married on June 14, 1937 at St. Joseph, MO. The Carroll’s lived and farmed in the London area. Marian was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She had been a Sunday School teacher and Bible teacher.

She had served on the Freeborn County Library Board, many blood drives and was a member of the Mother’s Club. Marian enjoyed reading, fishing, traveling, and playing golf. She also liked to play cards and had taught her grandchildren and great grandchildren several card games.

Marian is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Rosalie Carroll, Austin; Douglas and Ilene Carroll, Austin; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband “Shorty” in 1972, her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 20th at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga AiM, officiating. Entombment will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There will be visitation at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:00PM and at the church on Thursday morning from 9:30 until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed to the St. Olaf Lutheran Church Foundation.

[Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home]

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(June 5, 1934 - September 16, 2012)

Pat Hanson, 78 of Rochester, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Shorewood Senior Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Pat was born on June 5, 1934 in Austin, Minnesota to Lester and Helen (Brimacomb) Hatch. She spent most of her life in Austin. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She enjoyed helping others and in her spare time she liked to cross-stitch and watch sports. Pat was a homemaker for many years and she loved her family very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents Chic and Helen Hatch.

Pat is survived by her husband: Ed Hanson; Children: Tim (Filamena Lopez) Hanson, Julie (Terry) Johnson; Brother: Jerry (DeVonne) Hatch; Sister: Carol (Tom) Stiffler; Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Todd Portinga, AiM officiating. Visitation will be at the church for one hour before the service. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

[Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home]

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Gilbert Thompson of Corning
to Be Laid to Rest Monday

Gilbert Thompson, aged 79 years, died at his home at Corning at 5 o'clock last night from Bright's disease. The funeal will be held on Monday afernoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2:30 at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

Mr. Thompson was a brother of Mrs. Bertha Baudler of this city.

Austin Daily Herald, Friday, 12-28-1923, page 4, col. 2

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The Cemetery listing for Red Oak Grove Cemetery shows:
Thompson, Gilbert 1844 -- Dec. 27, 1923

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Obituary Mrs. Gilbert Thompson "Thora"

MRS. GILBERT THOMPSON

Mrs. Gilbert Thompson of Newry Township, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Goodmanson, at ten a.m. Saturday, following a period of ill health extending over a year and a half. Diabetes was the cause of her death. For the past fifteen months she had been totally blind, but she was confined to her bed only a few days preceding her death.

Thora Lee was born in Skarabraaten, Norway, on September 29, 1852. When she was 23 years old she came to the United states, spending the first summer at Grand Meadow.

The following year, on January 16, 1877, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Thompson of Corning. To this union eight children were born, of whom five survive -- son sons, Andrew of Hayfield, George of Amery, Wisconsin; and three daughters: Mrs. Thea Cornelius of LeRoy, and Mrs. Sarah Helgeson and Mrs. Anna Goodmanson of Corning. The latter living on the home farm. One son and a daughter died in infancy, and one son, Ephraim died at the age of 21 years. Mr. Thompson died on December 27, 1923.

Besides her children, she leaves 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; also one brother, Andrew Lee of Lake Preston, South Dakota, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Olson and Mrs. A.M. Hanson of Oldham, South Dakota, and Mrs. Bertha Madson of Catawba, Wisconsin.

Mrs. Thompson was a devout Christian woman and a life-long member of the Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Red Oak Grove church with Rev. Halbert Rasmusson officiating, and the body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church.

Austin Daily Herald, Wed. 5-06-1931, page-5, col.-6

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The Cemetery listing for Red Oak Grove Cemetery shows:

Thompson, Thora 1852 -- May 2, 1931

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Robert C. Bartholomew, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, September 17, 2012, at his home.

Robert was born October 14, 1927, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Earl and Frances (Fischer) Bartholomew. As a young man, Robert attended St. Mark’s Catholic School in St. Paul, where he had an opportunity to sing for the Pope, as well as weddings and special events. He was a member of the city and state championship Junior League Baseball team from St. Paul. Robert attended St. Paul High School, where he was an all-conference basketball and baseball player. In 1945, at the age of 17, he signed a professional baseball contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers and was assigned to their minor league affiliate in Zanesville, Ohio. It was during this time that he met and married Elizabeth Malloy in 1948.

Also during this time, he served two years of military duty and was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama. He played on the All-Military professional baseball team and roomed with lifetime friend “Mr. Dodger,” Tommy LaSorda. During his four-year professional baseball career, Robert boasted a .302 batting average as well as many stolen bases and put-outs from his center field position. He played with some of baseball’s all-time greats: Jackie Ronbinson, Duke Snyder, Willie Mays, Satchell Page, Mel Ott and many more. Following baseball Robert and Elizabeth decided to raise a family and moved to Austin, where he worked for Scheid Plumbing and Heating and played semi-pro baseball for the Austin Packers for several years.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Bartholomew, wife Betty, sons Peter and William Bartholomew, sister-in-law Gloria Bartholomew, brother-in-law Jim Kane and nephew Rich Meyer. He is survived by sister Eileen Kane; children Barney and Joan Bartholomew, Ginnie Bartholomew, Steven Bartholomew, Joe and Teresa Bartholomew and Fran and Dave Hennen; special friend Pat Stevens; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Robert Bartholomew will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at the Mayer Funeral Home in Austin, with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Military honors will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Austin American Legion Post No. 91. Mayer Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 20, 2012]

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Carole Jean Hanson, 76, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born February 18, 1936, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, to Walter C. and Jeannie (Reinhart) Van Pelt. She moved to Austin and attended school there, graduating from Austin High School in 1954. Carole worked in the office at Hormel Foods before marrying Maynard Hanson on June 25, 1954, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. The couple moved to Florida, where Maynard was stationed for one year. Carole then returned to Austin and resumed working for Hormel while Maynard served in Iceland.

Following Maynard’s tour of duty in Iceland, the couple moved to Virginia, where their son Randy was born. They returned again to Austin one year later, where daughter Jeanne was born. During her years in Austin, Carole worked as a receptionist and bookkeeper for Dr. Roberts at Kestner Electric and at UBC. A member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, she worked in the Sunday school office and enjoyed the “Come and See” Bible study. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking and cooking, quilting, needlework and her morning devotions. Carole loved her family and grandchildren, and enjoyed her friends at the Eagles Club.

Survivors include her husband Maynard D. Hanson of Austin; children Randy (Tammy) Hanson of Pine Island and Jeanne (Don) Tomlinson of Albert Lea; three grandchildren, Ryan and Taylor Hanson, and Katie Tomlinson; a sister, Maxine (Dennis) Goodyear of Independence, Iowa; sisters-in-law Ramona (Leo) Kerling and Bertha Hanson, both of Austin; brother-in-law Arleigh Hanson of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter C. and Jeannie Van Pelt and a brother Walter J. Van Pelt.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Austin with the Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Casket bearers will be Ryan Hanson, Taylor Hanson, Katie Tomlinson, Robert Knutson, John Steffen and Tom Boland. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

[Austin Daily Herald, Monday, Sept. 20, 2012]

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