Allen O. Thompson, 78

Allen O. Thompson, age 78, of Austin, died Friday, July 11, 2003, at his home. He had been in ill health for many years suffering with heart problems, diabetes and kidney failure.

Allen was the son of the late Oscar and Jennie (Anderson) Thompson. He was born September 22, 1924, in rural Ellendale, Steele County. He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1942.

Allen was united in marriage to Marjean I. Randall on March 29, 1944.

They farmed in rural Ellendale for 36 years along with running two gasoline businesses. He drove school bus for 17 years. In later years he helped out at Farmer's Elevator and Brian's Pioneer Seed Store in Ellendale.

Allen was a member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale where he served as president and financial secretary. He was a member of the Elk's Club, Ellendale Commercial Club and State Guard.

Allen was a kind, dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed all sports, especially high school and college. He loved attending all of his children's and grandchildren's activities. Allen also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He lived in rural Ellendale until 1992 when he moved to Austin. He became a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law: Bruce and Faye Thompson, Longmont, Colo., and Rodney and Cheryl Thompson, North Bend, Wash.; daughter, Cheryl Dunlap; six grandchildren: Jess and Betsy Dunlap, Brett Dunlap, Travis and Sonja Thompson, Chad and Sarah Thompson, Holly Thompson and Payton Thompson; five great grandchildren: Skylar, Ashley, Courtney, Brendan and Nicholas; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjean Thompson on July 14, 2000; parents, Oscar and Jennie Thompson; sister, Margaret Uptadel; brothers-in-law: Eugene Berntson and George Uptadel; son-in-law, James Dunlap.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2003, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Barnett officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Ellendale.

N. Wyelene Fredericksen, 88

N. Wyelene Frederick-sen, 88, of Owatonna died Thursday, July 10, 2003, at Cedarview Nursing Home.

Wyelene was born July 28, 1914, in Lincoln Township, Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County, Minn., to Frederick A. and Nina I. (Addleman) Fredericksen. She taught elementary education and art at Dodge Center, Minn., and Clarion, Iowa. In 1944-45 she was an occupational therapist in Boston. She taught in Fairmont and then spent a year at the University of Minnesota getting a master's degree. In 1950-51 Wyelene taught at the American Military Dependents School in Heidelberg, Germany. She was an elementary art supervisor at Austin Public Schools for 25 years until her retirement in 1976. She has been an Owatonna resident for the past 17 years.

Wyelene traveled in Europe, Mexico, Venezuela, and across the United States. She was a member of the Austin and Owatonna Retired Teachers Associations.

Wyelene is survived by her sisters, Elsie Williams of Lake Crystal, Minn., Frances (and George) McGuire of Litchfield, Minn., and Nada (and Donald) Wiggins of Owatonna, Minn.; nieces and nephews, Jean (and Ray) Hanson of Apple Valley, Dennis (and Joan) Fredericksen of Rapid City, S.D., Douglas (and Nancy) Fredericksen of Lake Crystal, Larry (and Judy) McGuire of Litchfield, Marilyn (and Doug) Kronbeck of Red Wing, Kathy (and Ken) Johnson of Danube, Fred (and Becky) McGuire of Anchorage, Alaska, Jana (and Monte) White of Cottage Grove, Diana (and John) Vasicek of Vadnais Heights, Laurie Stewart of Owatonna, Jeff (and Shari) Wiggins of Minneapolis and many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother and sister-in-law, Earle and Marge Fredericksen.

Visitation will be held at Michaelson Funeral Home, 1930 Austin Road, Owatonna, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 and an hour before the service on Monday. Funeral services will be at Michaelson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 14. Interment will be at the Lake Crystal Cemetery on Monday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m.