October 2, 1985 - May 8, 2019 (age 33)

Linnea M. Williamson, age 33, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, May 8, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by her loving family.

Linnea was born on October 2, 1985, in Austin, Minnesota, to David and Lisa Williamson. She was a lifelong Austin resident and graduated from Austin High School in 2004. She then graduated with honors from Mankato State in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Science with a minor in Sociology. Linnea loved raising her son Beckett, he was the joy of her life. She was very family orientated and would help anybody. Linnea loved helping other people. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her parents, David and Lisa Williamson of Austin, Minnesota; son, Beckett Williamson of Austin, Minnesota; brother, Dallas (Marisa) Williamson of Colorado; maternal grandparent, Bob and Charlene Demulling of Rochester, Minnesota; many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Don and Syrlene Williamson; and her uncle, Joseph.

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

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Duane “Butch” R. Schuler, age 63, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home in Austin with his wife Annette by his side.

Duane Raymond Schuler was born on December 6, 1955, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Sidney and Annette (Denker) Schuler. His mother remarried and he was raised by his parents, Annette and Lee Iverson. Duane graduated with the class of 1974 from Austin High School. He then went on to attend school at the Vo-Tech in Austin for Auto Body Technician. Duane worked in the auto body field all his life, first when he moved to Butte, Montana, working for three years before moving back to Austin, Minnesota, where he worked at Dave Syverson in Albert Lea, Minnesota for 24 years. On February 9, 2001, he married Annette Sorenson in Austin, Minnesota. He enjoyed hunting, dancing, football and NASCAR. Duane enjoyed his life to the fullest and especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Annette Schuler of Austin, Minnesota; children, Matthew Schuler of New York, Christine (Jay Osterhaus) Houston of Rosemount, Minnesota, Matthew (Delta Schewe) Houston of Glenville, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Jace, Ryker, Emmelyn, Ash, Gaige, Eva, Abby, Reagan and Harper; siblings, Doug (Shirley) Schuler of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, Donna (Denny) Brown of Princeton, Minnesota, Dianne (Randy) Mytten of Wabasha, Minnesota, Steve (Karen) Sorenson of Hayward, Minnesota, Brian (Jan) Sorenson of Austin, Minnesota, Linda (Jim) Nord of Breezy Point, Minnesota, Dean (Sue) Sorenson of Austin, Minnesota, Mary Sorenson of Nixa, Missouri; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Schuler and Lee and Annette Iverson; mother and father-in-law, Clayton and Eve Sorenson; step-brother, Mike Iverson; and brother-in-law, Lee Sorenson.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Rev. Shari Mason officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Interment will be in Fairview-Oakland Cemetery, rural Oakland, Minnesota. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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October 29, 1958 - May 08, 2019

Melanie Jean (Clasen) Burke, age 60, died unexpectedly at her home in Duluth, Minnesota, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Melanie was born on October 29, 1958 in Austin, Minnesota, to James and Jean (Evans) Clasen. She was raised in Austin where she attended Sumner Elementary School and graduated from Austin High School in 1977. After graduation, Melanie studied at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Melanie married Thomas Burke on December 8, 1991, and they lived in Superior, Wisconsin; they later divorced but remained close friends.

Melanie was employed by Regency Home HealthCare Agency and spent much of her life helping others receive quality, loving in-home care. She enjoyed her duties as office coordinator and took pride in scheduling skilled care givers to serve the agency’s clients.

Melanie, a long time resident of Duluth, enjoyed living near Lake Superior and the weather of Northern Minnesota where she raised her son and granddaughters. She enjoyed listening to music; her favorite playlists included Motown oldies and R&B. You could often hear Melanie singing Karaoke for her friends and family. Melanie’s love for cooking inspired her granddaughters to join her in the kitchen, as they affectionately nicknamed her the “Paula Deen of the north”. Many summers Melanie enjoyed time at the family cabin in Cross Lake, Minnesota.

Following in her father’s footsteps, her green thumb enhanced the cabin’s landscape with beautiful flower plantings. Additional hobbies included playing board games, completing crossword puzzles, and reading the next bestselling novel. She was a lover of all things Harry Potter and enjoyed binge watching movie re-runs with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, Tom; and longtime friend, Steve Goines.

Melanie is survived by her son, Jeffrey Clasen, of Midland, Texas; granddaughters. Daisha, Tawney, Rachel and Maura; sister, Julie (Geri Estvanik) Clasen of Berwyn, Illinois; brother, Dave (Leanne) Clasen of Austin, Minnesota; niece, Alexandra (Erik) Sherman, nephews, Sam, Seth and Isaac Clasen; Uncle, D. Gerywn (Margaret) Evans of Pencoed S. Wales; and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17th at Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 11th Avenue East, Duluth with the Reverend Kathy Nelson officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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July 6, 1929 - May 9, 2019

Obituary for William Richard Regner

William Richard (“Bill”) Regner, 89, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2019 in Austin, Minnesota.

Bill was born on July 6, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota, to Harold and Ruby Regner (Smith).

On December 30th, 1948 Bill married Betty Callahan and they had five children. Bill was a lifelong resident of Austin and prominent business owner. Bill was employed by Hormel Foods. He retired from Hormel in 1980 and continued working with Hormel as a independent contractor.

Bill was a lifelong member of St. Augustine's Church, the Moose Club, NRA, Knights of Columbus and numerous other organizations. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, story telling and spending time with his family at Crane Lake.

Survivors include his sister, Mary Lou Wallaker (Duane), his children Mary Kay Jones (Ed) of Jupiter FL, Sherrie Ellis (Maurice) of New Gloucester ME, Terrie Regner-Judd of Stewartville MN, Dan Regner (Lynn) of Rochester, MN and David Regner (Margie) of Superior, WI.

Grandfather to 17 grandchildren including Aaron (Alicia) and Noah (Loren) Jones, Patti Regner, Bill (Heather), Katie and Justin Ellis, Nicole (Ziad) Haddad, Ashley (Ben) Kinne and Dan (Sarah) Judd, Angie, Brandon and Logan Regner, Carmen Regner (Randy Bales), Jacob (Tracy) Regner, Jenna (Kaleb) Farmer, Ben and William Regner.

Bill is also survived by 19 great grandchildren, Ella, Isaac, Maddie, Cassie, Will, Tory, Grace, Jack, Lilly, Leo, Alex, Maggie, Sarah, Dashon, Kamari, Lando, Karson, Scarlett and Stella.

A special acknowledgement to his loyal friend, Jim Retterath.

He was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Ruby Regner; his brother, Harold Regner; and by his wife of 56 years, Betty Regner.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. There will be a 6:45 pm wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers monetary donations are welcomed in Bill Regner's honor to the St. Augustine’s Church.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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April 16, 1949 - May 10, 2019 (age 70)

James Edwin Epley, age 70 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away suddenly Friday evening, May 10, 2019 at his home.

Jim was born on April 16, 1949 in Austin, Minnesota, to Earl and Margaret (Mueller) Epley. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1967. He then went on to attend Austin Community College for one year. On September 16, 1978, Jim married Cheryl Andrews at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Jim worked at Hormel Foods for over 41 years, but what he enjoyed most was farming with his brothers. He collected toy tractors, trucks and NASCAR. Jim also enjoyed gardening, traveling to Colorado to see his family, and loved to go to Walt Disney World in Florida. Jim was well loved and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his mother, Margaret Epley of Austin, MN; loving wife, Cheryl Epley of Austin, MN; daughter, Shelly (Jason) Buresh of Golden, CO; two grandchildren, Noah and Amelia; siblings, Richard Epley of Austin, MN, Darlene (Dean) Pater of Derby, KS, Roger (Lana) Epley of Austin, MN, Mary Jo (Michael) McKinney of Apple Valley, MN, Jane (Lynn) Sathre of Adams, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Epley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with a rosary service to follow at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota. Memorials can be directed to the family. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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September 08, 1938 - May 13, 2019

Betty Ann (Johnson) Reynolds, 80, of Dexter, died Monday May 13, 2019 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

Betty Ann (Johnson) Reynolds was born September 8, 1938, to Roy and Gladys (Exe) Johnson in Sargeant Township, Mower County, MN. She attended Hayfield High School. Betty was united in marriage to Donald Reynolds and together they had a son Vincent and daughter Dawn. Betty kept busy as a mother, grandmother, girl scout leader, Sunday school teacher, and school van driver. She painted and wall papered.

She was heavily involved in Evanger Lutheran Church and the Hayfield American Legion Auxiliary. In her free time Betty enjoyed traveling, tending her lawn and gardens, feeding her birds, and spending time with her family and friends.

Betty is survived by her children; Vincent (Andrea) Reynolds of Hayfield, MN and Dawn (Todd) Reed of Grand Meadow, MN; six grandchildren, Cole Hartson, Elizabeth Reynolds, Connor Hartson, Jacob Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, and Cayden Reed; sister, Lorna (Johnson) Lybeck of Rochester, MN and brother, Merlin (Lynn) Johnson of Harrison, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Gladys Johnson; her husband, Donald Reynolds; sisters, Ramona (Johnson) Yngsdal and Lorraine (Johnson) Bolstad, and an infant brother.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Czaplewski Funeral Home, 501 2nd St NW Hayfield, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 660th Ave Sargeant, MN, with Pastor Dwight Dobell officiating, assisted by Pastor Paul Hauschild. Burial will follow the service at the Evanger Cemetery.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 501 2nd St NW Hayfield, MN 55940 (507)477-2259.

Blessed be her memory.

SOURCE: Czaplewski Funeral Home

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January 14, 1938 - May 14, 2019

DeWayne John Haberman, age 81 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his residence.

DeWayne John was born January 14, 1938, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Richard and Loretta (Hondl) Haberman. He was a graduate of the Owatonna High School. DeWayne served in the U.S. Army from June 10, 1955, until his honorable discharge on June 15, 1958. DeWayne was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Schweisthal on September 18, 1965 in Faribault. They raised their two children and have resided in Austin their entire married life. DeWayne had a long career as an engineer with KAAL TV in Austin. In his early years, he enjoyed pro stock drag racing, and restoring collector cars and tractors. Over the years he enjoyed his involvement with the Mower County Fair.

He is survived by his children, John Haberman, and Jaylene Haberman, both of Owatonna; grandchildren, Lukas and Holdyn; extended family, and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly (Schweisthal) Haberman in 1994.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17th from 2 to 4 pm at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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November 3, 1918 - May 15, 2019 (age 100)

Everett G. Vermilyea, age 100 of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Mark’s Living in Austin.

The son of Leland and Celia (Leach) Vermilyea, Everett was born on November 3, 1918 on the family farm one mile west of Dexter, Minnesota. In his youth he attended Dexter United Methodist Church, receiving a New Testament for perfect attendance in Sunday school in 1926. Everett attended Dexter Grade School through 8th grade, and then he attended high school in Elkton, Minnesota, graduating in 1936. When Everett was little his mother wanted him to play piano but he was not interested, he wanted to play the fiddle like his Grandpa Vermilyea.

In 1936, he bought his first fiddle and took 7 lessons. Everett started farming in 1939. On November 22, 1945, he married Ann Vogelsang at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elkton. To this union 5 children were born. Everett and Ann were married for 67 years. Along with farming, the couple bought the Dexter Hardware store in 1955. Everett installed many water systems and bathrooms over the next few years. In 1960, he closed the hardware store and kept the plumbing business.

A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Dexter, Everett was very active at his church and was chairman of the building committee when the present church was built in 1966. He was also president of the Men’s Club and lay leader for 15 years. Music was always a great part of his life, he played in many fiddle contests and for many nursing homes. When Everett was 89, he formed an old-time band called, Three Old Boys with Arleigh Hanson and Earl Wieland. The band played in nursing homes and made a CD at this time. Everett was always thankful God gave him the strength and talent to play well into his 90’s. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his children, Kenneth (Elaine) Vermilyea of Blooming Prairie, MN, Daniel (Joyce) Vermilyea of Austin, MN, Cathy (Dave) Braaten of Dexter, MN; daughter-in-law, Kaloha Vermilyea of Arkansas; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; sister, Eris Bakker of Dexter, MN; brother, Gene (Ruth) Vermilyea of Stewartville, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Celia Vermilyea; wife, Ann Vermilyea; son and daughter-in-law, Dean (Colleen) Vermilyea; son, Ronald Vermilyea; granddaughter, Kim Vermilyea.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Dexter, Minnesota, with Rev. Jon Marburger officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at the United Methodist Church in Dexter, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Services are prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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October 13, 1919 - May 20, 2019 (age 99)

Marcella M. Meeker, age 99 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague, Minnesota.

Marcella Marjorie Baldner was born in Adams, Minnesota, to Roy and Clara (King) Baldner on October 13, 1919. She attended Shaw School and graduated from Austin High School in 1937. Following high school, Marcella worked at Hormel Foods in Austin as a secretary for 10 years.

On December 15, 1944, she was united in marriage to Myron Meeker at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. In 1946, they moved to Osage, Iowa, where they owned and operated a bowling alley with Myron’s parents. The couple returned to Austin in 1949 and were blessed with three children. Marcella enjoyed her role as homemaker, wife and mother.

She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where she belonged to the Ladies’ Aid and bowled on the church league for many years. She also volunteered as a typist for the Red Cross blood drives. Marcella was well loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include daughters, Janelle (David) Shaffer of Scottsdale, AZ, and Janet (Gary) Columb of Albuquerque, NM; son, Scott (Mary Lynn) Meeker of Webster, MN; grandchildren, Melinda (John) Kollus, Rebecca Shaffer (Jacqueline Angelini), Amanda (Viktor) Axelsson, Thomas (Janette) Shaffer of San Diego, CA, Jack (Jamie) Columb of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Darlene Trimble of Austin, MN, Dorothy Swenson of Baxter, MN, Janice Christiansen of Buffalo, MN, Diane Haseth of Austin, MN, Jewell Weeks of Austin, MN; brother, John (Linda) Baldner of Tempe, AZ; five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Myron Meeker; sisters, Marion Larson, Shirley Wherry; brother, Don Baldner; brothers-in-law, Ed Haseth, Jim Swenson, Darrell “Mick” Wherry, Lynn “Bud” Larson, Harold Trimble and Jim Christiansen.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is handling arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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December 12, 1928 - May 16, 2019 (age 90)

Carlton “Jim” J. Olswold, age 90 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Jim was born at home in Lyle, Minnesota, to Christian and Mina (Gunderson) Olswold on December 12, 1928. He attended Lyle and Austin schools and graduated from Austin High School in 1946. Jim then went on to graduate Austin Junior College and furthered his education at St. Olaf College obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Education. He obtained his Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota.

In 1951, Jim enlisted into the United States Army, serving in Germany. He was honorably discharged from the Army on December 5, 1952. Jim worked in advertising for the Austin Daily Herald and was a clerk for Hormel Foods. In 1964, he moved to Arizona for health reasons and began a career with the state of Arizona in the Social Service Department for over 20 years. While living in Arizona, Jim was very involved with Our Saviors Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir and enjoyed traveling with the choir, including trips to Norway.

He was a former member of St. Olaf Church in Austin, where he also sang in the choir. Jim loved singing, listening to music, and enjoyed his cars and taking them for a drive. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Larry (Cindy) Bellrichard of Austin, MN, Craig (Barb) Bellrichard of Burnsville, MN, Barb (Mike) Raso of Austin, MN, Karen Bellrichard of Kasson, MN, Jason Bellrichard of Albert Lea, MN; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Mina Olswold; two brothers, Roland Olswold and Harold Olswold; and sister, Margaret Bellrichard.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota, with military honors by the American Legion Post 91. Memorials can be directed to Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and care givers at Sacred Heart Care Center for the past two and a half years of great care. Services are prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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April 13, 1932 - May 16, 2019

JoAnn Stella (Wolf) Holgate, age 87, of Austin, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

JoAnn was born April 13, 1932 in Stacyville, Iowa to Albert and Katherine (Snyder) Wolf. She was baptized at Visitation Catholic Church.

JoAnn married Richard Holgate on October 7, 1950. They enjoyed 69 years of marriage. Together they had six children, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. JoAnn enjoyed gardening, reading, volunteering with church, the Red Cross, and Sacred Heart Care Center. She loved attending all of the grandchildrens’ events.

Survivors include her husband, Richard; sons, Bruce (Jean) Holgate, Mike (Marykaye) Holgate, Brian (Julie) Holgate, Thomas Holgate; daughters, Nadine Holgate and Alyssa Phillips; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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June 17, 1929 - May 16, 2019

U.S. Veteran

Lawrence Keith Finley, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2019 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Lawrence was born June 17, 1929 in LeRoy, Minnesota to John and Dorris (Engstrom) Finley. He attended grade school in LeRoy and moved with his family to Rose Creek when he was 10. He enlisted in the US Armed Forces during his senior year at Rose Creek High School. He was proud to have been a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

He trained as an aircraft mechanic, and was stationed in Guam when the Korean War broke out. He was transferred to Okinawa to be within striking distance of North Korea. Stationed in Germany from 1956 to 1960, Lawrence met and married Renata Weyrich and their daughter, Donna Marie was born there.

In 1966 his orders took him to Vietnam. The men had to hurry to repair planes after attacks to get them back in the air as fast as possible. He volunteered for a 2nd tour of duty and during that time his base was shelled so often he worried that he may not make it home again. Lawrence was decorated with the Bronze Star for his performance as an aircraft maintenance superintendent in Vietnam. After his tour in Vietnam, he was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base which developed launching, tracking and recovery for the nation’s space program. Through his duties there, he got to know several astronauts including Buzz Aldrin and Chuck Yeager.

Lawrence reached the military grade of Senior Master Sergeant of which he was quite proud as only 2% of enlistments can attain that grade by law. He was a 27 year veteran and completed his high school education and some college credits while serving.

After his military retirement, he was employed by Northrop Corporation in Los Angeles building aircraft for several more years. Retiring from Northrop, he moved back to Austin. After so many years of building and repairing aircraft, he bought his own plane and learned to fly at about age 80.

While living in the Los Angeles area he met and married Victoria Rainwater, and her children became an important part of his life. All of his siblings were very proud of their big brother “Bud” and were overjoyed when he came home on his 30 day leave. He loved the big family picnics and his family loved to hear his adventure stories as much as he liked to tell them. He was kind-hearted and generous by nature.

His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. His step-daughter, Sabra and family were very special to him and they were always there to lend a hand to “Pops”. We truly appreciate all they did for him. Bud will be remembered for his big smile and his “story-telling”.

Survivors include his son-in-law, Greg Froomer; grandsons, Drake and Grant Froomer; step-daughters, Sabra Ann (Ken) Gray, Lisa Renee (Duane) Westman; step-grandchildren, James Westman, Kenneth (Erika) Gray, Miranda (Brad) Benson, and Kayla Gray; sisters, Marion Rankin, Winifred (Ken) Greenlee, Janet Finley and Judith Jones; sisters-in-law, Violet Wick, Patricia Finley; aunts, Marjorie Conrad, Christine Finley, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Donna Marie Finley Froomer; parents, Dorris and John Finley; sisters, Lorraine Bublitz, Beverly Klusmeier; brother, Virgil, Gordon, and David Finley; nephew, John F. Holst; grand-niece, Sara Finley; grand-nephews, Jon Watson, Nicholas Watson, and Zachary Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21st at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Visitation will be for one hour before the service. Interment will be at LeRoy Cemetery in LeRoy, Minnesota with Austin Post #91 American Legion and Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge of military rites.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home
Also see: Austin Daily Herald newspaper, Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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February 12, 1934 - May 18, 2019 (age 85)

Betty Elaine Meyer, age 85, of North Mankato, MN, formerly of Waltham, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato, Minnesota.

Betty Elaine (Ziemer) Meyer was born February 12, 1934 to Harold & Margaret (Musolf) Ziemer in Mower County, Waltham, Minnesota. She was baptized on July 8, 1934 and confirmed May 15, 1948 at First Presbyterian Church in Hayfield, MN. She attended school in Waltham and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1952. After graduating from high school, she was secretary at the Lincoln School in Austin, Minnesota.

She was united in marriage to Edwin K. Meyer on August 21, 1955, at Trinity Lutheran Church rural Waltham. They lived on the Meyer family farm near Waltham for 40 years. Betty farmed side by side with Edwin until he passed away in 1995. They had two dear children, son David and daughter Barbara. Betty belonged to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Waltham, actively participating in Trinity Ladies Aid. She was a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout leader, Election Judge and a member of the Home Extension Club. She enjoyed her many friends, belonging to the Birthday Club and Saturday morning coffee group.

After moving from the farm to Hayfield in 1995, she worked 12 years at the Hayfield School lunch room. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many. She enjoyed flowers and yard work, going on bus trips, concerts, and plays. She loved sending cards to relatives and friends and decorating her house for every season and holiday. She was an active sports fan cheering on the Minnesota Twins and Timberwolves and enjoyed watching ice skating.

She is survived by son David (Christine) Meyer of North Mankato, MN; daughter Barbara (Michael) Gebhardt of Waltham, MN; sisters JoAnn (Harlan) Buck of Hayfield, MN and Pamela (Merle) Steward of Indialantic, FL; six grandchildren Renae (Justin) Danberry, Lance (Emily) Meyer, Andrew (Katie) Meyer, Richard (Amy) Gebhardt, Randy (Katie) Gebhardt and Ryan Gebhardt; and five great-grandchildren Brody Danberry, Kirby Danberry, Finnley Meyer, Julian Gebhardt and Landon Gebhardt.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother John and infant sister Sharon.

Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church rural Waltham, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, MN. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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GLENDA'S OBITUARY

Glenda Arlett Olson, 104, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, Minnesota on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Calvin Marvin Olson, 81, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Framingham, Massachusetts on December 19, 2018.

Glenda was born on March 25, 1915 in St. Ansgar, Iowa, to Fred and Ella (Schmidt) Brandt. She grew up on the family farm and had one brother, Marvin, who died at a young age. She attended elementary and high school at Otranto, Iowa, graduating in 1933. Following high school, Glenda chose to stay at home to help her mother; she enjoyed a carefree life attending local events and meeting new friends. It was during this time, she met Robert L. Olson, who was eight years older. They fell in love and were married in 1935. They lived in St. Ansgar until 1940, when they moved to Cedar Rapids. In 1947, Robert and Glenda moved to Austin, Minnesota where he formed his own construction business called R.L. Olson Construction Company.

Glenda kept busy with the company bookkeeping and assisting Robert in any way she could. Together, they had one son, Calvin, who was the joy of their life. They had many friends and enjoyed their leisure time playing golf and socializing. Glenda loved playing Bridge and doing stitchery as well.

After Robert’s passing in 1984, Glenda continued to live in her home until 2015, when she moved to The Cedars.

Glenda is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families, and lifelong friends, Nels and Shirley Golberg of St. Ansgar, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; son, Calvin in 2018; and brother, Marvin.

Calvin was born on January 14, 1937 in Austin, Minnesota to parents Robert L. and Glenda (Brandt) Olson. He graduated from Austin High School and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota School of Architecture with a Masters degree. He spent two years at Arizona studying under Frank Lloyd Wright and then worked his career on the east coast in the design of buildings.

Calvin’s parents, Glenda and Robert were so very proud of their son’s progress in life. He is now eternally united with his parents, and his uncle, Marvin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Reverend Dr. Joy K. Bussert officiating. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, St. Ansgar, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Thursday. Memorials in Glenda and Calvin’s memory are preferred.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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July 23, 1940 - May 15, 2019

U.S. Veteran

Richard Irving Fjerstad, 78, died peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Austin, Minnesota.

He was born on July 23, 1940, to Selma and Emma (Langseth) Fjerstad in Hayfield, Minnesota, and was baptized on September 22, 1940, at Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended school in Hayfield and Austin. At age 19, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Chaplain Assistant from 1959-1962. He enjoyed singing and was sent to sing for many Army funerals. Following the Service, he homesteaded and built a cabin in Alaska. He married the love of his life, Delores Lee, on November 20, 1965, at the Little Brown Church.

Richard was a man of many talents and held many jobs including milk hauler, farm hand, concrete layer, construction foreman, general contractor, on-site caretaker for the Minneapolis YMCA Camp in Eveleth, MN, manager of Midtown Manor in Hayfield and was a custodian at Citizens State Bank and Trinity Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader, Trinity Lutheran Church Council member, Fairview Cemetery Board member, and Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Hayfield American Legion.

Richard enjoyed fishing, dancing, singing, nature walks with Delores, and antique collecting. He was a handy-man who could fix anything and was always helping people God put in his path.

Richard is survived by his wife, Delores, of 53 years; two sons; Rich (Liz), Ron (Kerry); grandchildren Andrew (Caitlin), Amelia (Tyler), and Isaac; great-granddaughter, Natalie, and two babies on the way; brothers Sterling, Don (Mickey), and Ken (Barb) and sisters Betty Andrist, Glenda (Paul) Flores and Judy (Gary) Lorimore and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister LaVonne and brother Farrell.

Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 501 2nd Street NW in Hayfield and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. The Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday May 24, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 1st Street SE in Hayfield with Reverend Paul Hauschild officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors by the Hayfield American Legion.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 501 2nd Street NW Hayfield, Minnesota. 507-477-2259

Blessed be his memory.

SOURCE: Czaplewski Funeral Home

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Ruiyun Yan (Graff), 55, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2019, at Guangxi University Hospital in Nanning City, China.

Ruiyun was born on Jan. 1, 1964, in Nanning City. On Aug. 5, 2003, Ruiyun was united in marriage to Duane H. Graff in Nanning City.

While in Austin, she worked at King Buffet for many years. Ruiyiun was known for her big heart and even bigger smile. In September 2016, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, to which she lost her two-year battle on March 15.

Survivors include her husband, Duane H. Graff of Austin; mother-in-law, Lois Graff of Austin; son, Min Huang of Nanning City; stepdaughter, Denise Graff of Austin; stepson, Jeremy Graff of Austin; brothers, Kunting and Kunli Yan of Nanning City; sister, Rulian Yan of Nanning City; and two grandchildren, Jackie and Coco Huang of Nanning City.

A private traditional Chinese funeral was held in Nanning City.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald newspaper, Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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Gregory Thomas Biesen, 65, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, May 6, 2019, in Queen Creek, Arizona.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail Biesen; two children; and four grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Condolences can be sent online to gbiesen@cox.net.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald newspaper, Saturday, May 18, 2019

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July 11, 1920 - May 20, 2019

Milton “Jack” Flynn, 98, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at Comforcare - Good Samaritan Society in Austin on Monday, May 20, 2019.

Milton Alexander “Jack” was born July 11, 1920 in Prince Albert Saskatchewan, Canada, to John Milton and Ida Pritchard (Irvine) Flynn. At the age of 7 Jack’s family moved to the United States. He graduated with the Class of 1939 from Austin High School.

Jack was united in marriage on December 22, 1941 to Lillian Marie Schumacher in Austin. He entered military service in the Army Air Corp in November of 1942. Jack served overseas during WWII until his honorable discharge in December of 1945. He and Lil raised their five children and have resided in Austin their entire married life. Jack had a long career as a mechanic 1st class with Hormel in Austin.

An adventurer by nature, Jack enjoyed fly-fishing, golfing, scuba diving, and backpacking. He loved boating, and taught so many people how to water ski. For many years he was a devoted Boy Scout leader for Troop 110 in Austin. Jack was a faithful member of the Christ Episcopal Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffery Flynn; granddaughter, Brianna Koepp; great-grandson, Gabriel Bradley; brothers, Bob Flynn and Don Flynn; sisters, Lois Gale, Doris Shimanek, and Patricia Engen; daughter-in-law, Margo Jean Flynn.

Jack is survived by his wife, Lillian; children, Patty (Larry) Heimsness, Tom (Sharon) Flynn, Steven (Margo) Flynn, Erin (Todd) Koepp; Dave Kohn (spouse of Jeffery); 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25th at Christ Episcopal Church (301 3rd Ave. NW, Austin) with Father John P. Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service, at church. Military rites by Olaf B. Damm Post #1216 V.F.W. and Austin Post #91 American Legion. Interment will be in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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July 31, 1934 - May 21, 2019 (age 84)

Marlene Lois Yost, age 84, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Samaritan Bethany, a caring and loving nursing home in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was born July 31, 1934, on a farm near St. Ansgar, Iowa, to Alvin and Josephine Ruechel as the youngest of three children. Marlene played some “classic” half-court Iowa girls’ basketball growing up and studied music diligently throughout her youth. She was the valedictorian of Carpenter High School graduating class of 1952. Upon graduation, she became a traveling professional musician with Parkinson’s National Music Ensemble.

Marlene met Darold Yost on a blind date, and the two were married on September 6, 1953. They had four children. The family moved often following Darold’s career as a school administrator, and wherever they landed, Marlene served as the church organist, choir director, or both. They eventually moved to Le Roy, MN, in 1968, where Darold was the School Superintendent and Marlene played organ and directed the choir at Le Roy Lutheran Church for many years. They resided in Le Roy until 2015.

Marlene was preceded in death by her son, Neil, her mother, father, sister and brother.

She is survived by her husband Darold, her daughter Jolene (Alan) Hansen, and sons Doug (Julie) and Roger (Alicia) Yost, daughter-in-law, Julie Yost-Minnich, and grandchildren Lindsey (Daryl) Scurlock, Stuart (Jill) Hansen, Jamie (David) Kim, Jessie (Michael) Bergman, Andy Yost, Ethan Yost, Tony Yost, Nick Yost and eleven great-grandchildren.

Marlene will be warmly remembered as a church music leader, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Funeral services will be on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Le Roy Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends at 9:30 AM until the time of service, and burial will follow at the Le Roy Cemetery. The Yost family would like to extend our gratitude to St. Mary’s Hospital, Seasons Hospice and especially Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home for their attentiveness and loving care. Additionally, the family requests memorials be given to Le Roy Lutheran Church or another charity of choice.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

SOURCE: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home

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November 12, 1927 - May 20, 2019 (age 91)

Reuben Otto Krieger, age 91 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System Austin. He was born on November 12, 1927 in rural Elba, Minnesota, the son of Adolph and Alice (Maier) Krieger. He attended Plainview High School and graduated in 1946. Following high school, Reuben enlisted into the US Army Air Force, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1949. He then went on to attend Winona State University, graduating in 1953. Upon his college graduation, he began teaching Industrial Arts at Lewiston High School.

On December 29, 1956, Reuben married Marlene Stellwagen in Lewiston, Minnesota. Together they raised four children, Randy, Julie, Tom, and Terry. In 1961, Reuben began teaching Industrial Arts in Austin. He retired from teaching in 1983. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 91, and the Austin Area Amateur & Ham Radio Club. Reuben enjoyed traveling, camping, pitching horse shoes, and bowling. He took great pride in his many ribbons, patches, and trophies which included a patch for his perfect 300 game in bowling. He had a propensity for telling bad jokes and loved shopping for cars. Reuben will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Austin, MN, Randy (Sue) Krieger of Phoenix, AZ, Julie (Carl) Dubois of New Richmond, WI, Tom Krieger of Christchurch, New Zealand, Terry (Carrie) Krieger of Rochester, MN; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Benevolence Barrymore of Clovis, NM, RuthAnn Kaelberer of Canon City, CO; brother, Jon Krieger of Plainview, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Alice Krieger.

A memorial service will be held at a future date. Services are prearranged and performed with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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June 11, 1932 - May 22, 2019

Rosemary Klapperich, age 86, of Austin, Minnesota, was called home to the Lord, Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Rosemary was born June 11, 1932. She grew up on the family farm just miles from town. She was united in marriage to Raymond Klapperich at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Meyer. They moved to Austin and raised their family.

Rosemary’s children describe their mom as extraordinary, that is an understatement. Surprising them with her cooking and baking, calling and checking in on them and later babysitting the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her faith sustained her, a Rosary and prayer book always near with notes on friends and family in need of prayer.

Left to Cherish her memory are, children; James Klapperich, Austin, Ruth (Ed) Arons, Austin, Nancy (Robert) Herron, LeSuer, William Klapperich, Austin, Tom (Penny) Klapperich, Austin, Kelly (Mike) Engh, Woodbury, Austin; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister Helen Krebsbach.

Awaiting her in Heaven; her husband Raymond “Peachy”; brothers Gerald and Oswald; sisters, Carol Osmundson and Alice Mullenbach; great-grandson, Nathan Dorsey.

The family wishes to thank the ER and ICU Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester for the loving care they showed our family during this difficult time.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Austin with Father James Steffes officiating. Friends may call 4-6 pm on Friday, May 24 at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mayer Funeral Home Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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Funeral Notice for Catherine Mae Hays:

April 30, 1928 - May 12, 2019

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Friday, May 31, 2019, at St.Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home - 24 MAY 2019

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Obituary for Catherine Mae "Katie" Hays

April 30, 1928 - May 12, 2019

Catherine Mae "Katie" Hays, 91 passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Grand Meadow Senior Living, Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Catherine was born on April 30, 1928, near Cresco, Iowa, to Emmett and Edna (Doherty) McGee. She graduated from Austin High School in 1946.

Katie was united in marriage with Harold J. Peterson on August 18, 1948. They became parents when they lovingly adopted their children Randy and Mary. Harold passed away on February 20, 1967. Katie later met Everett E. Hays and the two were wed on February 7, 1969.

Katie was proud of being a Teachers Aid, working with academically challenged children for the Austin Public School District. She was honored that her students respected her and she was delighted when they expressed their appreciation when seeing her years after graduation.

Katie was a fan of any team or sport from Austin or Minnesota including the Vikings and Twins. She was enthusiastic about bowling, golf and playing cards with family and friends. After retirement, she would play golf many days a week, however her greatest love was her family.

Katie is survived by her children, Randy (Amy) Peterson of Champlin, MN and Mary (Paul) Skifton of Stewartville, MN; grandchildren, Nate Peterson, Josh (Shannon) Shatek, Jena (Nick) Feltis, Nikki Skifton, Matthew Skifton; great-grand-children, Lily Shatek, Wyatt Feltis, Sage Feltis; siblings, Jan (Mike) Seidel, Joe McGee, Nadine Spencer, Pam Donovan, plus many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Emmett and Edna McGee; stepmother Doris McGee; spouses Harold Peterson and Everett Hays; siblings, Rita Hummel, Mickey Wilson, Chuck McGee, Jerry McGee, Jackie Granahan, Nancy Theobald.

Katie's children would like to thank friends and family, Seasons Hospice, and Grand Meadow Senior Living for your love and support.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Friday, May 31, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home, 14 JUN 2019

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June 25, 1929 - May 22, 2019

Gertrude Caroline “Gert” Retterath, age 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her home.

Gert was born June 25, 1929, in Stacyville, Iowa, to George and Theresa (Biederer) Firsching. She grew up in Stacyville and graduated from Visitation High School.

On September 4, 1948 she married Fred Retterath at Visitation Catholic Church in Stacyville. They moved to Austin where Fred was working at the Hormel Company until his retirement in 1980.

Gert’s faith in the Catholic Church was one of the most important parts of her life. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin and held various positions in the Rosary Council and was an active participant in church functions.

She was proud of being a homemaker most of her life. Her family was also a most important part of her life and she liked more than anything to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Gert was much loved by them all.

Gert loved to read, garden, and travel. The highlight of her travels was going to Germany and seeing the house her grandfather grew up in, and visiting the cities where her mother lived. She also loved visiting Rome and the Vatican.

Survivors include her children, Louise (Ken) Hrabak, Austin, MN, Linda Ness, Coon Rapids, MN, Lavonne Retterath, Coon Rapids, MN, Don (Traci) Retterath, Missoula, MT, Dan Retterath, Maplewood, MN, Julie Carberry, Plymouth, MN, Janine (Michael) Daum, Eagan, MN, Patrick (Pamela) Retterath, Austin, MN; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa Ungaro, San Pedro, CA.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred; parents; 7 siblings, Lawrence Firsching, George Firsching, Alma Retterath, Laura Firshing, Rose Rauen, Margaret Schmitt, and Joseph Firshcing.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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January 28, 1948 - May 22, 2019 (age 71)

Douglas “Doug” Frank Winter, age 71 of Ellendale, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at his home.

Doug was born January 28, 1948, in Morris, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Arllette (Staldorf) Winter. He went to high school in Janesville, Minnesota, and graduated with the class of 1967.

On August 3, 1968, Doug was united in marriage to Shirley Volkmann in Elysian, Minnesota. This union was blessed with three sons. Doug enlisted into the United States Army. After his tour of duty in 1970, the couple moved to Faribault. Then for 5 years the family lived in Warsaw before moving back to Faribault in 1978 until 2008. After Faribault, they moved to Blooming Prairie, and had spent the past 2 years in Ellendale.

Doug worked as a self-employed landscaper most his life. He liked fixing things, working on vehicles, and building bird houses. He also enjoyed putting puzzles together, and loved watching enduro racing, country western shows, and PT 109. He treasured his family and their time together. They will miss him dearly.

Doug is survived by his two sons, Robert Winter of Waseca and Joseph Winter Sr. of Faribault; four grandchildren, Joe, Jr. (Nicollette) Winter of Zimmerman; Klarissa and Dallas Winter of Ellendale, and Michael Winter of Waseca; two great grandchildren, Carter and Rydan Winter; two brothers, Darwin (Penny) Winter of Lake Crystal, Dave Winter of Faribault.

He was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Arllette Winter; wife, Shirley in 2017; a child at birth; and his son, Danny Winter in 2016.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Elysian, Minnesota. Military honors by the Blooming Prairie Honor Guard. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Robert F. “Big Bob” Reimers, 83, of Granby, Missouri, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin.

Robert Frederick was born April 12, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota to Fred and Edith (Wolter) Reimers and attended Austin schools.

Bob was united in marriage to Shirley Saack in Austin in 1954. Together they had six children, Debbie, Dian, Donna, Douglas, Dennis, and Dale. Later they divorced. Bob met Leslie Pratt and together they had two children, Lindsey and Robert II. Early on Bob worked for Harrington Sanitation, and later Bustad Crane Service. For many years he owned and operated Northstar Truck Stop in Austin.

Bob loved attending farm auctions, going to tractor pulls, collecting John Deere tractors, and taking his daughter and granddaughters to compete in horse shows. He was a member of the Root River Antique Historical Association, and enjoyed attending the Antique Power shows in Racine. He helped start the farm exhibit at the Mower County Fairgrounds, and was active in the Mower County Historical Society. He was a Christian man of Lutheran denomination but enjoyed attending a number of different churches.

He was in preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Donna Reimers; siblings, Naomi, Basil, Cecil, Ioane, and Charles.

Bob is survived by his children, Debbie Boysen, Carthage, Missouri, Dian (Mark) LeBlanc, Athol, Massachusetts, Douglas (LuAnn) Reimers, Austin, Minnesota, Dennis (Karie) Reimers, Austin, Minnesota, Dale Reimers, Austin, Minnesota, Lindsey (Hector) Preciado, Stotts City, Missouri, Robert Reimers II, Lansing, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; Siblings: Phyllis Jensen, California, Ardith (Edward) Erickson, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Teri Johnston, Maple Island, Minnesota, Lloyd (Rose) Reimers, Walnut, California; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society

A memorial service will be held at Noon on Saturday, June 22nd at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel in Austin. Visitation will be on Saturday for one hour before the service. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

SOURCE: Austin Daily Herald

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April 23, 1940 - April 16, 2019

David Eugene Lyle, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, following a short battle with incurable Interstitial Lung Fibrosis. His loving wife of 58 years was at his side as he entered his eternal home in Heaven.

Dave was born on April 23rd, 1940, in Austin, Minnesota, to Bruce and Agatha Lyle of Oakland. He attended a country school near Oakland for eight years, then attended Austin High School and graduated in 1958. He grew up on his family’s farm where he toiled alongside his father and two brothers doing crop farming and feeding beef cattle and hogs. He learned how to work hard and passed on to his three sons a great work ethic. Dave was very active in the 4-H Club program in Freeborn County and held several offices in his 4-H Club and County. He loved showing cattle and was awarded a trip to National 4-H Club Congress in the Beef project. He was also very involved in FFA through Austin High School and held local and district offices, and participated in many judging contests on the state level for both 4-H and FFA.

He attended Austin Community College for one year and then started farming with his father. He took a break and served in the MN National Guard, then married his neighbor, Lucretia Lightly, on September 30th, 1961, in Austin, MN. Dave loved the soil and was a true farmer at heart. He highly valued the fact that he was farming 4th generation land and the family was given the “Century Farm” award. His favorite time of year was harvest and over the years he progressed from simple to high tech harvest equipment. Harvest was usually done with his father and cousins. He also loved to plow, as turning the soil over brought him great pleasure in preparing the soil for spring planting.

Dave was very involved in his community as 4-H volunteer leader and he and his wife, Lu, started the County 4-H Ambassador Leadership program and led this for many years. He was active with Mid America Dairy Assn., Farm Bureau and Fairview Cemetery. He also served the Lord through his church in Austin as Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee and Deacon and worked with the Youth, along with his wife. He enjoyed mowing the church lawn and helping out in many areas. He was a member of First Baptist and Grace Baptist Church.

Dave was a loving father and taught his three sons many skills of farm work and worked alongside the boys in doing farm chores, milking cows, field work and working with their 4-H animals. When the family went through the farm crisis in the 80’s, he went to work at Hormel to provide for the family’s needs. He held jobs in the kill and then became a Retort Cooker. He was employed there for 20 years but still managed to farm his land, golf, and was an avid sports fan. He especially loved watching his grandkids play various sports, or perform in a concert.

He and his wife Lu took their sons camping for many years and had fun going places and doing things together. Many years later, they enjoyed “Cousins Camp” with five of their grandkids. Dave and his wife Lu loved visiting Ireland and Scotland in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. They enjoyed 55 years in their country home until they moved to the Village Co-op in Austin where they currently reside. He was a wonderful, caring husband, father and grandpa. He loved his family and was proud of who they were. He had a ready smile for everyone and loved to talk “farming”, but his priorities were his faith in Jesus, his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and son, Jeffrey Lyle.

Dave is survived by his wife, Lu of Austin, sons, Thomas (Mary) of Maplewood, Minnesota, Robert (Jacinth) of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Lauren, Jake, Rachel (Fiancé Caleb Baker), Samantha, Alexandra, Olivia and William Lyle; brothers, James (Pat) of LaPorte, Minnesota and John (Mary) of Monmouth, Illinois; sister-in-law, Mary Hansen, Austin, Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Charles (Shirley) Lightly, Austin, Minnesota and Ken (Cathy) Lightly, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 1st at Grace Baptist Church in Austin. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Oakland. 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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January 16, 1967 - May 28, 2019

Obituary for Tony Christopher Green

Tony Christopher Green, age 52, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at home in Austin, Minnesota.

Tony was born January 16, 1967 in Austin, Minnesota to Bryan and Carol (Greenameyer) Green. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School. He graduated from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and worked in IT for several years before becoming disabled and unable to work.

On May 23, 1992 he married Shelby Renae Ross in Superior, Wisconsin. Their daughter Paige Renae Green was born March 29, 2001. They later divorced.

Tony enjoyed video gaming, hunting and spending time with his daughter, who was the joy of his life.

Survivors include his daughter, Paige Green, Superior, WI; mother, Carol Green, Owatonna, MN; sister, Tracy Green, Owatonna, MN; former wife, Shelby Green, Superior, WI; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bryan Green.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:30 am on Monday, June 10, 2019 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with pastor Todd Buegler officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

SOURCE: Mayer Funeral Home

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July 31, 1953 - May 27, 2019 (age 65)

Diane M. Whipple, age 65 of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home.

Diane Marie Newell was born in Rochester, Minnesota, to Lauren and Merna (Kleiber) Newell on July 31, 1953. She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Central Junior High and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971. Diane then went on to attend Rochester Community College and Minnesota School of Business with a degree in Veterinary Technology with both state and national certification.

On May 6, 1972, she married Ronald Whipple at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota. After Diane and Ron got married, they lived in Germany while Ron was in the service and their first son was born while they were there. The couple returned to Rochester and then in 1977 moved to Dexter where they still lived. Diane worked 28 years for Mayo Clinic in a variety of jobs in both hospitals and the clinic, 4 years as a certified Veterinary Technologist and 4 years as an Animal Health Department Manager at Runnings in Austin. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elkton, Minnesota, where she was involved in WELCA and served on church council.

Diane enjoyed dogs and worked with Mower County 4-H Clubs. She won many awards working with her dogs. Diane belonged to the American Kennel Club and had several champion dogs, she served on Board of Directors for National Welsh Springer Spaniel Club, and was a charter member of the Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club, where she held various offices. Diane enjoyed all crafts, trips to “the cabin” fishing, and loved watching her kids and grandkids in sporting events.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Ronald Whipple of Dexter, MN; sons, Russel (Amanda) Whipple of Appleton, WI, Aaron (Karla) Whipple of Elkton, MN; six grandchildren, Airman First Class Bailey, Haley, Chloe, Alex, Lacie, Brittnee; two step-grandchildren, Logan and Brianna; brothers, Michael (Barb) Newell of Des Moines, IA, Bradley (Tracy) Newell of Plymouth, MN, Eric Newell of Racine, MN, David (Myong Hee) Newell of Oklahoma City, OK; four aunts and two uncles, Bonnie Newell, Burnetta Dicke, Marilyn (Fred) Kahn, Karen (Dale) Marxhausen; five nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lauren and Merna Newell; grandparents; two uncles, William Newell and Leonard Dicke; and one aunt, Elvira Carlyle.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elkton, Minnesota with Pastor Liz Erickson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, Minnesota, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Elkton. Memorials can be directed to the Hormel Institute or St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elkton. Services are prearranged and performed with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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February 19, 1940 - May 27, 2019 (age 79)

LaRayne M. Jochumsen, age 79 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 27, 2019 at her home.

LaRayne was born on February 19, 1940 in rural Lyle, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Hazel (Means) Lomholt. She grew up in Lyle and graduated from Lyle High School in 1958. On June 29, 1958, LaRayne married Robert Jochumsen in Austin. LaRayne then went on to attend the Austin Vo-Tech, receiving her Medical Assistant Degree. She worked as a nurse’s aide for over 32 years at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare, St. Mark’s Living, and at Burr Oak Manor. LaRayne was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. She enjoyed traveling to see her family, loved crocheting, knitting, baking and needlepoint. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Jochumsen of Austin, MN; children, Kevin Jochumsen of Austin, MN, Kellee Jochumsen of Austin, MN, KaLyn Ellis of Seattle, WA, Kendahl Jochumsen of Rochester, MN, Karyn Nelson of Austin, MN, Kerry (Kathryn) Jochumsen of Austin, MN; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, LaFerne Mangan of Rochester, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Hazel Lomholt; brother, Louis “Bud” Lomholt; sisters, LaVonne Griese, LaDonna Bohn, LaRena Bartholomew, twin sister, LaRaye Anderson; daughter-in-law, Alberta Jochumsen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the family. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

SOURCE: Worlein Funeral Home

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Fay Lavonne Strouf, 89, of St. Ansgar, Iowa, lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville, Iowa.

Fay Lavonne (Read) Strouf was born March 21, 1930 in Ledyard, Iowa, to Merwin and Leona (Hamilton) Read. She was the oldest of 11 siblings. She graduated from Lyle High School in 1947. Fay was united in marriage to Norman R. Strouf on December 15, 1947. Together they had five children. They later divorced.

Fay lived her entire life in the Mona, Iowa, area and was a lifelong member of Mona Lutheran Church. She worked at Burghard Egg Produce and then for Hormel Foods from which she retired.

Fay was the strong and loving matriarch of the family. She was greatly loved by her grandchildren and they loved spending time with their Grandma Tudy. Fay loved to garden both vegetables and flowers and was famous for her dill pickles.

Fay was preceded in death by her Father, Merwin, Mother, Leona, brother, Merwin Jr (Sonny) Read, infant sister Phyllis, brother-in-law, Leonard Ehmke and granddaughter Mandy Mullenbach.

Survivors include her 5 children, Cheryl Jones of Mona, IA, Monte (Diane) of Austin, MN, Darcy (Darlene) of Lyle, MN, Wesley of Otranto, IA, and Arlen of Mona, IA; 9 siblings, Betty Nedderson of Austin, MN, Joyce (Otto) Duren of Lyle, MN, Marilyn (Ron) Reuter of Austin, MN, Bernice (Walt) Konken of Austin, MN, Sharon Ehmke of Waltham, MN, Shirley (Duane) Jendersee of Austin, MN, Bonnie (Phil) Block of Oakdale, MN, Jerry Read of Austin, MN,and Sandy (Curt) Olsen of Del Rio, TX; sister-in-law, Gloria Read of Woodbury, MN; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11:00 am with lunch to follow. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service.

SOURCE: Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, Iowa

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Jonell's Obituary

Jonell D. Dowdell, age 36, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home in New Prague, Minnesota.

Jonell Davon was born June 21, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald Holmes and Linda Dowdell. He attended grade school and middle school in the Chicago area, before moving with his family to Austin. Jonell graduated with the Class of 2004 from Austin High School. Most recently he was employed as a welder with BDM Manufacturing in Farmington.

Jonell was blessed to have accepted Christ at an early age through the Austin Baptist Chapel.

He loved fishing, biking, barbequing, and visiting with friends and family. Jonell enjoyed people, and was always the life of the party.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rebecca Holmes; aunt, Sinnita Holmes; uncle, Emory Dowdell.

Jonell is survived by his mother, Linda Dowdell and father, Ronald Holmes, of Austin; five brothers, Ron (Cheryl) Dowdell, Dee Dowdell, and Gary Dowdell, all of Austin, Rondell Dowdell of New York, NY, and Brian (Toneisha) Porter of Chicago, IL; significant other, Ashley Crews and stepson Ethan Crews, of New Prague; seven nieces; Yanna, Ellie, Dominique, Gabrielle, Kaylynn, Gemma, and Isabelle; four nephews, Quentin, Dashon, Dion, and Elijah; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A visitation gathering will be held from 12:00 noon to 2 pm on Friday, June 7th at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Ramona's Obituary

Ramona Edna Krulish, age 88, formerly from Portland, Oregon, died peacefully during her afternoon nap, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Touchmark at All Saints, assisted living facility Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Ramona’s health had declined after a bad fall in May of 2017, spending the next six months in and out of seven facilities before settling in at Calaroga Terrace assisted living facility in Portland Oregon. In October of 2018, Ramona moved back to her home state, South Dakota so her nieces, Mary Bakker and Jody (Jack) Lundie could help care for her. It was a good choice as she was able to have a steady flow of visitors weekly.

Ramona Edna Krulish was born December 11, 1930 to Joseph Krulish (43) and Mary (Benesh) Krulish (41) in Volga, South Dakota. Joseph was a farmer, Mary a housewife.

Ramona graduated Woodrow Wilson High School, Long Beach California in 1948. She attended Long Beach City College one year, before attending Dental Nurses Training School in San Francisco, graduating November 1949.

Just by happenstance, an opportunity to work in the Department of State, Agency for International Development in Washington D.C became available. Two weeks later, Ramona moved across the United States at the age of 22.

May 22, 1952 Ramona began her first overseas assignment being Naples Italy, which ended up being one of her favorite places to live. Ramona traveled the world living in Kenya, Africa; Saigon, Vietnam, Pakistan, Sudan, Siberia, Ethiopia and more, often sending gifts, birthday and Christmas cards to her family members.

On January 31, 1959 Ramona was baptized, in Cite Maire Paul, Saigon, Vietnam converting to Catholicism.

Ramona retired January 17, 1981 after completing 29 years of loyal and meritorious service for the United States Government. A few years later, Ramona made Portland Oregon her home, purchasing a condominium in the well-known Fontane building in the Lloyd District where within blocks she had access to banks, restaurants, shops, theatres and traveling out of the area was easy to do without owning a vehicle. Friends from the Fontane report that she was a lady, on the go. She loved the theater, music, reading, and traveling.

Many years ago, during a hospital stay, at the Providence Medical Center, Ramona met Father Jon Buffington during a patient visit. Fr. Jon loved traveling and so did Ramona which created an instant bond. He became her best friend for over a decade. He was very special to her.

Ramona was a member of the St. Mary Magdalen Church of Portland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary (Benesh); brothers, Anton Krulish and Calvin Krulish.

Ramona is survived by her nephew, Daniel (Lynda) Krulish, Lonsdale, Minnesota; nieces, Mary Bakker, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Jody (Jack) Lundie, Lake Madison, South Dakota; Arlene Krulish, Fort Totten North Dakota; Arliss Krulish, Fort Totten, North Dakota and Shelly Dumarce, Sisseton, South Dakota.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8th at Bohemian National Cemetery in Myrtle, Minnesota with Father Thomas Niehaus officiating.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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Alissa's Obituary

Alissa Leann Fuentes, 20, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Alissa was born December 12, 1998 in Wichita, Kansas and raised by her parents Jessica and Weezie Fuentes. She graduated from Austin High School in 2017. Family was most important to her and she was devoted to her son, Cassius. She loved music. In Alissa’s short life, it was all or nothing with her; she was very real and told it like it was without a filter. She was a fighter and very tough. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Alissa is survived by her parents, Jessica and Weezie Fuentes, Austin, Minnesota; son, Cassius Drenth, Austin, Minnesota; siblings, Raymond Lucero, Aleena Fuentes, Alianna Fuentes, Angel Fuentes, Izaiah Fuentes, and Michael Fuentes, all of Austin, Minnesota; grandmother, Rita Ontiveros, Newton, Kansas.

A prayer service will be held at noon on Tuesday, June 11th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Intern Pastor Lucas Lekander officiating. Friends may greet the family after the prayer service until 2:00 p.m. and a reception will follow the visitation.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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June 06, 1940 - June 02, 2019

Lois Jean Clark, age 78, experienced a sudden health event on May 13, 2019 and died on June 2, 2019 at Good Samaritan Comforcare in Austin, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family.

Lois Jean (Falck) Clark was born on June 6, 1940, as an only child to Emma (Bos) and James Falck. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith and continued to follow the Lord throughout her life. Lois attended school and graduated from Austin High School in 1958. She married Lenard D. Clark on June 21, 1958, spending 51 years together, until Lenard passed away in 2009. Together they raised three daughters, Dianne, Gwen, and Roxanne. Lois’s passion was her family, keeping her home and yard immaculate and celebrating many family gatherings and preparing delicious holiday meals. She looked forward to family and friend visits, and Sunday meals with family, and drives to Blooming Prairie, Minnesota to visit her Grandma Hannah.

After her children were grown, Lois provided in home child care, worked outside the home as a nanny, and also worked for the Austin School District for a short time. Additionally, for many years, she cared for her oldest grandchildren, Adria and Clint, after they came home from school and this continued into the next generation with her great-grandchildren. Lois loved attending her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities and performances, including watching Clint’s baseball games.

Her hobbies included bowling, cards, puzzles, board games, TV game shows, word puzzles, and she was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. Lois will be truly missed by her devoted family and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Lenard (October 2009); her parents; and her in-laws, Bertha and Martin Clark.

She is survived by her children, Dianne (Ron) Ripley, Gwen (Jeff) Maag, and Roxanne (Terry) Nelson; her grandchildren Adria (Raul) Vargas, Clint Ripley, Justin (Amanda) Maag, Josh Maag, and Meghan (Nathan) Andersen; great-grandchildren Isaac, Gabe, Valerie, Hope, Ian, Mason, Leah, and Micah; sisters-in-law, Verdell Clark, and Peggy Clark; many cousins and relatives, and life-long friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor James Groleau officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, and will continue on Friday morning for one hour prior to services, at church.

SOURCE: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home

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November 10, 1947 - June 2, 2019 (age 71)

Timothy Gerald Fechner, age 71, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at AASE Haugen Home in Decorah, Iowa.

Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, MN. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Following the burial at Chester Hill Cemetery please join the family for a Celebration of Life from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Laddy’s in Chester, IA.

Tim was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Gilbert and Dorothy Fechner on November 10, 1947. The oldest of five children. He graduated in 1965, from Kenosha Bradford High School. He attended Kenosha Technical Institute and graduated in 1967 with a marketing degree. Upon graduation he was drafted in the United States Army. After the Army his career was a furniture salesman which he enjoyed.

On December 7, 1974, he was united in marriage to Shirley Diane Alden at the United Lutheran Church in Chester, IA and to this union two sons; Timothy Duane and Matthew Duane were born.

Tim loved sports. He loved to golf, fish, but the time he cherished the most was with his grandchildren. Maverick was his buddy, Annie his princess, and Tyler is board game champ.

Tim is survived by his wife Shirley Diane of LeRoy, son Timothy D. of Decorah, son Matthew D. (Karissa Seeley) of LeRoy, grandchildren Tyler Murray, Maverick Fechner, and Anna Mae Fechner, brother Randy, sisters Romayne, Marilyn and Sally, and his mother-in-law Shirley Alden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and father-in-law Melvin Alden.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com

SOURCE: Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home

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