Steven L. Stern, 50

Steven Lynn Stern, age 50, of Austin, died Wednesday morning, April 23, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Aug. 10 1952, in Austin, the son of Roland and Dorothy (Sukow) Stern.

He attended school in Austin, graduating from Austin High School in 1970. After graduation, he attended community college before entering the United States Navy on Feb. 27, 1972. He served aboard the USS Sylvania in the Great Lakes and out of Norfolk, Va. He was discharged Feb. 15, 1978, and returned to Minnesota where he worked at the Blooming Prairie Golf Course, Northstar Supper Club and for Don Watts as a cook. In 1980, he moved to Willmar, Minn. where he worked at the Country Kitchen. While working in Willmar, Steven met his wife, Patricia Nelson and they were married on March 27, 1982, in Willmar. They made their home in Willmar until 1984, when they moved to Austin. While living in Austin, Steven worked at Hormel Foods until 1996. From 1996 to 2002, he worked at the Austin Herald in the mailroom. From 2002 until his death he was employed at the Holiday Inn as a cook.

He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Stern of Austin; three children, James H. Johnson of Athens, Ohio, Shawn P. Johnson of Austin and Stephany (Keith) Oldenkamp of Austin; two grandchildren, Anthony Rosett of Owatonna and Nicholas Johnson of Austin; his mother, Dorothy Stern of Austin; two brothers, Wayne H. Stern and Dennis L. Stern, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

His father Roland Stern and his grandparents preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev. Glenn Monson officiating. Burial with military honors by VFW Post #1216 and American Legion Post #91 will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The Worlein Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the family.

Sister Terence Gilbert, 85

Sister Terence Gilbert, 85, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, who served as an educator, died April 22, 2003, at Assisi Heights.

Born Geraldine Gilbert on July 21, 1917, in Chicago, Sister Terence entered the Franciscan Congregation in 1934 from Saint Priscilla Parish, Chicago. She made profession of vows in 1937 and began her teaching career at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Easton. Sister taught in various schools in Minnesota including Currie, Waseca, Winona and Sleepy Eye. She taught at Lourdes High School, Rochester from 1956 to 1958; and in Austin from 1968 to 1986, where she served as assistant principal and counselor at Pacelli High School. She also taught in Ironton and Portsmouth, Ohio and Chicago. She retired to Assisi Heights in 1992 and celebrated her diamond jubilee in 1997.

Sister Terence is survived by her Franciscan community.

Visitation: At the 4:30 p.m. wake service today, April 24, 2003, and until the time of service on Friday.

Service: 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Assisi Heights, Rochester.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Marguerite L. Bergstrom, 99

Marguerite L. Bergstrom, 99, of Adams, formerly of rural Austin, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Adams Health Care Center.

She was born Jan. 16, 1904, in Arlington, Iowa, to Lloyd and Bertha (Boyer) Weiler. She graduated from Charles City High School.

On July 16, 1923, she married Rudolph Bergstrom at Fort Atkinson, Iowa. They lived in Charles City for three years until moving to the Rose Creek and Austin area. In 1940, they moved to a farm on Highway 56 south of Brownsdale. Marguerite moved to the Adams Health Care Center in January of this year.

Marguerite was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and was active in the ladies organization of the church. She enjoyed flower gardening and playing cards and games.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, LaVerne Bergstrom, Dexter; Donald and Shirley Bergstrom, Austin; eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; special friend, Nancy Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Shirley; and sister, Vivian.

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2003, at the funeral home and Saturday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Michael Omlsted and Robert A. Morgan officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Pearl L. Lamon, 90

Pearl L. Lamon, 90, of LeRoy, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the Adams Health Care Center, Adams.

She was born Jan. 20, 1913, in Howard County, Iowa, to Peter and Delia (Niehaus) Wolthoff. She graduated from Grundy Center High School and then attended Normal School.

On Sept. 3, 1939, she married Merle Lamon in Grundy Center. They had two children. Pearl taught in LeRoy schools, Howard County Schools, and also did some home schooling.

She was a member of the Garden Club and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church when she was able. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, and flowers.

Survivors include son, Terry (Jan) Lamon, Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter, Sharon (Dan) Regan, Wayzata, Minn.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Robert Wolthoff, Grundy Center, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters and three brothers.

Visitation: One hour before the service Saturday at the church.

Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2003, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy with the Rev. Kay Steddom officiating.

Interment: LeRoy Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Hindt-Hutchins Funeral Home, LeRoy.