Garry Dean Lastine, 54

Garry Dean Lastine, 54, of Owatonna, formerly of Austin, died on Sunday, June 16, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester.

He was born Nov. 12, 1947, in Austin, to Martin and Hilda (Fetterly) Lastine.

He graduated from Austin High School and served in the Marines from 1965 to 1969.

Garry and Suzanne Tschida were married May 17, 1968.

Garry was employed at Owatonna Tool Co.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working around home.

Survivors include wife, Suzanne, Owatonna; children, Michelle (Rob) Tracy, Red Wing; Bradley (Jeri) Lastine, Austin; Jennifer (Kris) Lau, Owatonna; six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepsister, Lois.

Visitation: One hour before the service on Friday.

Service: 10:30 a.m. memorial service, Friday, June 21, 2002, at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Petersen officiating.

Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: To the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.

Robert A. Jones, 80

Robert Anson Jones, 80, of Austin, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, at the Stewartville Care Center.

He was born March 22, 1922, in San Diego, Calif., to Robert and Myrtle (Pease) Jones. He graduated from Sweetwater High School.

In 1940, he served with the California National Guard, was medically discharged, and then served in the Pacific during World War II with civilian construction units.

After the war, he worked as a carpenter, retiring in 1983. During the later part of his career, he developed and taught carpentry and home repair at Grossmont College in San Diego.

He was a life-time member of AFL/CIO.

He was married to Frances Hying from 1942 until her death in 1981.

He married Lillian Bartell on Sept. 1, 1982, in El Cajon, Calif. They lived in California until 1987, when they moved to Missouri. They moved to Austin in 2001.

Bob loved to spend time with his family, camping and fishing and joining his children's interests. He was a Boy Scout leader for over 15 years.

He and Lillian spent their 20 years together traveling and building their own home. In recent years, Bob learned and enjoyed wood carving.

Survivors include wife, Lillian Jones, Austin; sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Kathleen Jones, Rochester; Jim and Roberta Jones, San Diego, Calif.; John Jones, Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Terry Marshall, Missouri; Patty and Dennis Small, Black Hawk, S.D.; stepchildren, Donald and Karen Bartell, Chicago, Ill.; Joyce and Jim Getchell, Austin; 30 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Moore, San Diego, Calif.; Edith Eubanks, Yuma, Ariz.; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Frances; stepdaughter, Carole Luedtke; sister, Irene.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., today, June 18, 2002, and one hour before the service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Petersen officiating.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

William J. Stegeman, 94

William J. Stegeman, 94, of Austin, died Friday, June 14, 2002, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

He was born Aug. 31, 1907, in Wolsey, S.D., to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stegeman.

He graduated from Wolsey High School, Wolsey, S.D., in 1925. In 1929, he graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm as a teacher.

In 1930, he married Esther Moeller in Wolsey, S.D.

He was a teacher and band director for a few years. He was a Piano Technician and Tuner until his retirement at 85. He invented the intonation trainer.

He enjoyed playing the flute, drawing cartoons and building model airplanes.

He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin Noon Lions Club and Piano Technicians Guild Incorporated.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Evelyn Stegeman, Rockford, Ill.; Dr. Charles Stegeman, Mendota Heights; daughters and sons-in-law, June and Harlan Nelson, Austin; Violet and Richard Delhanty, Coral Springs, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

His parents, wife, and brother, Walter Stegeman, preceded him in death.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., today, June 18, 2002, at the funeral home and Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Barnett officiating. Organist will be Neal Erickson, soloist and oboist will be Pat Hulet, and claranist will be Ben Bednar. Casket Bearers will be Mark Marreel, Gary Nordland, Dave Asp, Len Astrup, Art Dubke and Dr. Mike Williams.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Memorials: To the Austin Noon Lions Club, Box 866, Austin, MN 55912.

Donald S. Berg, 79

Donald S. Berg, 79, of Austin, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Season's Hospice, Rochester.

He was born Aug. 29, 1922, in Cambridge, to Bernard and Sadie (Anderson) Berg. His family moved to the Oakland area where he lived until 1942. He graduated from Austin High School in 1941.

He enlisted in the Merchant Marines in 1942. After discharge, he moved to Albert Lea and worked for Johnson Cleaners. In 1947, he moved to Austin and had a small trucking business. He became involved in the real estate business in 1967.

On Nov. 22, 1958, he married Marilyn Hansen at Queen of Angels Church in Austin.

Don enjoyed working in the yard, feeding the birds and visiting coffee shops to have coffee and visit.

Survivors include wife, Marilyn Berg, Austin; sister, Atlanta Zech, Austin; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Sadie; step-father, Irvin Legried; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Vivian Berg; brothers-in-law, Orville Peterson and Gordon Zech; a nephew.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2002, with a 6:45 p.m. wake service on Wednesday and from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Service: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Ruth P. Sheedy, 83

Ruth P. Sheedy, 83, of Austin, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Sacred Heart Care Center.

She was born Nov. 2, 1918, in Austin, to Roy and Mary (Perl) Bumgarner.

She graduated from Austin High School in 1937 and attended St. Catherine College in St. Paul.

On Oct. 11, 1950, she married Edward J. Sheedy at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin.

Ruth was employed by Austin State Bank and the Mower County Treasurer's Office prior to her marriage.

She was a lifelong active member of St. Augustine Church and was a member of St. Ann's Unit and the Rosary Society. She also volunteered many years at the Philomathian Book and Gift Store in Austin.

In November 2000, she moved to Sacred Heart Assisted Living and in May 2002, she moved into Sacred Heart Care Center.

Survivors include husband, Edward J. Sheedy, Austin; son, John Sheedy, Albert Lea; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Daniel Carroll, Eau Claire, Wis.; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Kenneth Welken, Austin; sisters-in-law: Beatrice Sheedy, Austin; Eleanor Vandenberg, Los Angeles, Calif.; an aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and uncles.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., today, June 18, 2002, with a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. wake service and Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Memorials: to the American Cancer Society or St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Goldie V. Murphy, 96

Goldie V. Murphy, 96, of Austin, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Methodist Hospital, Rochester.

She was born Sept. 18, 1905, in Castalia, Iowa, to Orley and Emma (Olson) Moore.

On Sept. 24, 1922, she married Thomas J. Murphy in Chester, Iowa.

The couple farmed in York Township and moved to Austin in 1937. Goldie worked for Hormel Foods for 27 and one half years starting in December of 1944 until 1970.

Survivors include son, Joseph and Audrey Murphy, Austin; daughters, Madeline and William Ashton, Austin; Rosemary and Max Crowley, Austin; son-in-law, Robert Erickson, Austin; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; sister, Violet Denelsbeck, Minneapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Flossie, Sylvia and Pearl; brothers, Orval and Louis.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2002, with a 4 p.m. CCW rosary and a 6:30 p.m. rosary and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson and Father Virgil Duellman officiating.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Rochester.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.