Obituaries 2008

July 2008

Elmer Arceneau, age 72
St. Martin
November 18, 1935 – July 1, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, MN for Elmer Arceneau, age 72, who died Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Parish Hall in St. Martin. Parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. followed by the St. Joseph Society, Knights of Columbus, St. Martin Lions, Albany American Legion. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.

Elmer was born in St. Martin, MN to John and Theresa (Blonigen) Arceneau. He married Lucille Dirkes on September 5, 1960 in Seven Dolors Church, Albany. Elmer loved and cherished his family. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959 in Germany and Lebanon. Elmer and Lucille farmed North of St. Martin. He enjoyed baseball, softball, fishing, traveling, and mowing grass in retirement! He was a member of St. Martin Parish, St. Joseph’s Society. Knights of Columbus, St. Martin Lions, Albany American Legion, and a former member of the St. Martin Baseball Team (1956-1962).

Survivors include his loving wife, Lucille; children, Mary (Fred) Overman, Doris (Melvin) Schlangen, Alice (Alvin) Schlangen, Jeffrey (Sheela), Judy (Ron) Harley, Dennis (Diane), Brian, Glen (Lori), Kenny, Linda (Dale) Schroeder, Daniel, James (Lori), Neil (Angela); 23 grandchildren; brother, Bernard (JoAnn); sisters, Margaret Hellmann, Anna Mae Schneider; sister-in-law, Lola Arceneau; brother-in-law, Donald Herzog.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Lucille; brothers, Alois, Norbert, Edwin and Clarence; sisters, Hildegard Lemke, Jenny Blommel, Dorothy Wenker, Betty Herzog and Della Feldewerd.

Memorials preferred.

June 2008

Bertha B. Fuechtmann, age 95
Long Prairie, formerly of Melrose
May 28, 1913 - June 22, 2008

Bertha B. Fuechtmann, age 95, of Long Prairie, formerly of Melrose, died Sunday, June 22, 2008 at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.' Christian Mothers and Sts. Bernard & Elizabeth Council will pray at 6 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.''

Bertha Fuechtmann was born May 28, 1913 in Melrose to Frank and Elizabeth (Gramke) Wielenberg.' She was a graduate of Sauk Centre High School and Teacher's College. On February 6, 1934 she married Henry J. Fuechtmann Sr. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. The couple farmed north of Melrose.' After Henry's death in 1968, she continued farming with the assistance of her son, Henry Jr.' She moved to Sauk Centre in 1977, when Henry Jr. purchased the farm.' She enjoyed her retirement years gardening, canning, and driving her scooter around town.' She moved to rural Grey Eagle in 1998, where she again put her farming experience to use feeding the chickens and picking eggs.' In 2006, she moved to Long Prairie and lived with her daughter, Arlene.

Bertha was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian Mothers, and Sts. Bernard & Elizabeth Council.' She enjoyed gardening, reading, working on puzzles, quilting, and watching her favorite game show, Wheel of Fortune.

Survivors include her children, Edna Molitor (Robert) Kirchner of Elrosa, Dottie Ritter of St. Joseph, Bertie Hoeper of Villard, Ralph (Karen) Fuechtmann of Fridley, Marian (Joseph) Froehle of Cold Spring, Ethel (Robert) Donnay of Watkins, Henry (Agnes) Fuechtmann of Sauk Centre, Earl (Mary) Fuechtmann of Little Falls, Rose (Michael) Braegelmann of Richmond, Karen (Robert) Pugh of North St. Paul, Carl (Lisa) Fuechtmann of Shoreview, Arlene (Stan) Brinkmann of Long Prairie, and Allen (Laurie) Fuechtmann of Afton; 56 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marie Bosl of Sauk Centre.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry on May 12, 1968; children in infancy, Delores and Esther; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry, Edwin, and Joseph Wielenberg; sisters, Anna Kemper, Agnes Kemper, Magdalen Soenneker, and Alvina Strom; and sons-in-law, Elmer Molitor, Delbert Ritter, and Melvin Hoeper.

E. Jane Williams
St. Cloud – Cold Spring
December 26, 1924 – June 2008

Visitation for E. Jane Williams will be held on Saturday June 28th between 1:00-4:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud, 1010-North 2nd Street. Private inurnment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Jane was born December 26th, 1924 in Bayport, MN to Russell and Elva (Shortall) Chidester. She married Bill Williams on February 22, 1947 in St. Cloud. Jane has been a resident of St. Cloud and Cold Spring most of her adult life. She was active in VFW Post 428 Auxiliary, volunteered at the Cold Spring Middle School, and Cold Spring Senior Center.

Jane is survived by children; Russ Williams (Sandy) Cold Spring, Robb Williams (Jan) Richfield, Stephen Williams (Linda) St. Cloud, Ellen Williams (John Einerson) San Francisco, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and companion Harvey Libert.

“If we met and shared during life, Thank you!”

Gordon “Bud” Chappuis, age 67
Faribault, MN
December 10, 1940 - June 23, 2008

Gordon “Bud” Chappuis, age 67 of Faribault, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 at his home in Shieldsville Township surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Shieldsville. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Faribault.

Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to services. Memorials may be directed to the choice of the donor. Arrangements are with the Parker Kohl Funeral Home of Faribault.

Gordon Alfred Chappuis, the son of Alfred and Ellen (Chavie) Chappuis, was born on December 10, 1940 on his family’s farm in Shieldsville Township, Rice County. He graduated from Faribault High School with the class of 1959. He was married to Janice Dienst on October 12, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault. Bud was a lifelong farmer on the family homestead in Shieldsville, which has been a part of his family for five generations.

He is survived by his wife, Janice; 12 children, Loren (Amy) Chappuis of Faribault, Mary (Mark) Johannes of Cold Spring, Lee (Deb) Chappuis of Faribault, Connie (Ken) Johnson of Cold Spring, June Chappuis (significant other, Tony) of Faribault, Lance Chappuis (significant other, Cassie Fitzpatrick) of Faribault, Amy Chappuis of Faribault, Tim (Laurie) Chappuis of Faribault, Jody (Andy) Mathews of Faribault, Christina Berge (significant other, Josh Kalina) of Faribault, Ann Chappuis (significant other Jeremy Brown) of Faribault, and Jan Chappuis (significant other, David Simones) of St. Cloud; 26 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two sisters, Connie Lockwood of Grand Ronde, Oregon and Joann (Harry) Barry of Corona, CA; and many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maxine Stanton; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Chappuis.

For guestbook and further information visit www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com.

Joseph “Joey” Lieser, age 65
St. Martin
March 10, 1943 – June 22, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, MN for Joseph “Joey” Lieser, age 65, who died Sunday at the Paynesville Area Hospital. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Martin Parish Hall in St. Martin. Parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.

Joey was born in Paynesville, MN to Berthold and Arcella (Lenz) Lieser. He married Norine Imdieke on September 4, 1965 in St. John’s Catholic Church, Meire Grove, MN. Joey loved and cherished his family and will be most remembered for his ability to joke, tease and have a good time! Joey and Norine farmed together on the family farm west of St. Martin. He enjoyed playing cards especially “Schafskopf”, deer hunting, baseball and softball. Joey was a member of St. Martin Parish, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, Catholic Aid Association and Paynesville Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his loving wife, Norine; children, Cheryl (Steve) Schlangen, Karla Lauer, Tina (Joseph) Burbach and Keith Lieser; grandchildren, Ryan and Zach Lauer, Krista (fiancé, Andy Peach), Jenna, Matthew and Michael Schlangen, Charles and John “Jack” Burbach; siblings, Vicky (Alvin “Bub”) Hartman, Marion (Stanley) Olmscheid, Elvin “Smiley” (Elnora) Lieser, Ann (Leroy) Patrick, Verna (Norb) Kalthoff, S. Jean Lieser, O.S.F., Dorothy Welle, Irene (Duane) Bertram, Ralph (Sylvia) Lieser, Wilfred “Willie” (Deanna) Lieser; sister-in-law, Pat Carstens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald; brother-in-law, Junior Welle.

Schmidt, Ingeborg, Age 87
Richmond
June 29, 1920 – June 20, 2008

Ingeborg Schmidt (nee Kress) of Richmond, died on June 20, 2008 after a long illness. Born on June 29, 1920 in Tallinn, Estonia, she and her family immigrated from Germany to Paynesville in 1956 and moved to Richmond in 1959.

She was preceded in death by husband Herbert Juergen. She is survived by children Beate Krinke (Douglas), Andrea (Richard Rolling), Herbert J. Jr. (Debora Slee), five grandchildren (Sonia, Mara, Maren, Britta, Peter) and one great-grandchild (Trevor). Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Minnesota with a private family memorial service.

Gilbert “Gil” Buchheit, age 71
Rockville
May 3, 1937 – June 22, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville, MN for Gilbert “Gil” Buchheit, age 71, who lost his courageous 16 year battle with cancer on Sunday at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY) and from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m.

Gil was born in Festina, IA to Hubert and Irma (Moellers) Buchheit. He married Catherine Massmann on April 29, 1961 in Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, Rockville, MN. Gil graduated in 1955 from Calmer High School, Calmer, Iowa. He enlisted in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and spent 18 months in Guam. Gil worked at the Sartell Paper Mill for 32 years and was a member of the United Paper Workers International Union Local 274 and held Trustee and Stewart positions. He retired in 1999. Gil enjoyed the MN State Fair where he was on the ‘Mounted Patrol’ for 11 years. Gil and Cathy looked forward to spending winters in Donna, TX. He enjoyed hobby farming but his real joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren and his horses. Gil was a member of Mary of Immaculate Conception Parish, Rockville Lions, where he received the Melvin Jones Fellowship award in 2008. He was an active member of the Rocky Riders Saddle Club of Cold Spring and the Winneshiek Saddle Club of Decorah Iowa, 4H Leader, lecturer, usher and board member for Project Astride.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cathy; daughter, Kelly (Dan) Willard of St. Cloud and son, Troy (Janis) Buchheit of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Clay and Mitch Willard, Lindsey and Cody Buchheit; sister, Rosa Kay Jensen of Rochester and many in-laws; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Cathy (1970); parents; 2 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law.

Alice Blum, age 88
Cold Spring
February 18, 1920 – June 16, 2008

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring, MN for Alice Blum, age 88, who died at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Burial will be in the St. James Parish Cemetery, Jacobs Prairie.

A gathering of friends will be one hour prior to the service in the Wenner Funeral Home on Thursday morning.

Alice was born in Belgrade, MN to John and Helen Strodtman. She married August Blum on October 1, 1938 in Belgrade, MN. Alice was a miracle baby; being born at 2 pounds in the 1920’s was very uncommon. She was a survivor. Alice shared her love of life with her family and friends any chance she could. She volunteered many hours of her time in the Cold Spring area, especially at the Assumption Nursing Home. Alice enjoyed quilting, baking and playing bingo. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and many other area organizations.

Survivors include her children and their families, James (Barbara) of Houston, TX along with their son, Roman (Silvia) and children- Yasmina and Zoie, their daughter, Myriah (Mike) Davis; daughter-in-law, Ruth (+David) of Deerwood and her son, Samuel (Brandy) and children, Noah and Neven, and daughter, Katy (Nic) Hentges and Hannah.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, August; son, David and her siblings.

Memorials preferred to Assumption Nursing Home-715 1st. Street North, Cold Spring.

Ruth A. Lange, 83
Richmond
Sept. 12, 1924-June 14, 2008

Services will be private for Ruth A. Lange age, 83 of Richmond who died Saturday at Tadd's Lighthouse, Richmond. Ruth was born in Oakdale, WI to May & William Bloom. She married George Hitzler, they later divorced. Ruth later married Arvin Lange. Arrangments by the Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home in Albany.

Ruth is survived by her children, May Newman, Richmond; George (Mary) Hitzler, West Yellowstone, MT; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 (and another on the way) great-great-grandchildren, siblings, Moletta (Ronald) Fechner, Melrose, WI; Ernie Bloom, Milton, WI; & Robert (Rosella) Bloom, Oakdale, WI.

She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, LeRoy, great-grandson, Christopher Gothier, siblings, George, Bill, Earl, Al, Ted, Harley, Edward, Mabel, Lillian, & Mary.

Special thanks to Heartland Hospice & Tadd's Lighthouse, Richmond for their loving care.

Burial will be at a later date in the Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, WI.

Benedict J. Schlangen, age 84
Richmond
January 29, 1924 – June 14, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Benedict Schlangen, age 84, who died Saturday at the Paynesville Area Hospital. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the St. Joseph and St. Catherine Catholic Aid Association and the Richmond Knights of Columbus.

Benedict was born in Richmond, MN to Jacob and Catherine (Braegelmann) Schlangen. He married Amanda Stang on September 8, 1948 in St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. Benedict and Amanda farmed together northwest of Richmond. He enjoyed playing cards; especially Solo and Schafskopf, he loved driving tractor, watching his garden grow and the Minnesota Twins. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, St. Joseph and St. Catherine Catholic Aid Association and the Richmond Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife Amanda, children, Joey (Barney) Kiffmeyer of Luxemburg, Ron (Cindy) of Eden Prairie, Rich (Dorothy) of Marty, Roger (Nancy) of Richmond, Mary (Ron) Gillitzer of Stoutsville, MO, Chickie (Maynard) Meyer of St. Joseph, Mel (Doris) of St. Martin, Alvin (Alice) of Freeport, Fred (Phyllis) of Albany, Steve (Cheryl) of Albany, Ruth (Carl) Lieser of St. Martin, and Ralph (Missy) of St. Cloud; 49 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, S. Wilma Schlangen O.S.B., Cecelia (Ray) Silvers, and S. Lucille Schramel O.S.B.

He was preceded in death by his son Benedict, granddaughter Lucille, great-grandson Henry; brothers, Paul J., and Ray; sisters Ludwina Kemper, Theresa Theis, S. Cyrilla Schlangen O.S.B., and S. Florentine Schlangen O.S.B.

Leander “Lee” Ludwig, age 87
Cold Spring
September 4, 1920 – June 5, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Leander “Lee” Ludwig, age 87, who died Thursday at his home. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 p.m., at 8:00 p.m. the Cold Spring American Legion and VFW will have a prayers service followed by a rosary with the St. Nicholas Men’s Society and the Catholic Aid Association.

Lee was born in Eden Valley, MN to John and Gertrude (Nistler) Ludwig. He married Rita Schreifels on March 4, 1946 in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Cold Spring. Lee served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1942-1945. He farmed in the St. Nicholas area all his life. Lee loved spending time with his family, playing cards, fishing and taking trips to Duluth to watch the ships. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish, St. Nicholas Men’s Society, Catholic Aid Association and a life member of Cold Spring American Legion and VFW.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Rita; children, John (Sandra) of Waite Park, Sharon (Tom) Steil of St. Joseph, Paul (Trish) of St. Nicholas, Judy (Terry) Czech of Cold Spring and Bob (Julie) of Waconia; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers-in-law and 1 sister-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joseph Ludwig; sisters, Eleanor Ruprecht, Isabelle Steman, Millie Otterness, Adeline “Pat” Kielty and brother, Herb Ludwig.

May 2008

Loretta “Kraut” Olmscheid, age 66
Apple Valley formerly of St. Martin
November 18, 1941 – May 30, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, MN for Loretta “Kraut” Olmscheid, age 66, who died at her home from natural causes. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Martin Parish Center. Parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Catholic Aid Association on Monday evening. Arrangements were entrusted to the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.

Loretta was born in St. Martin, MN to Bernard and Rosa (Garding) Olmscheid. She worked for Pickwick-a record company, from many years. Loretta graduated from St. Catherine’s School of Nursing in 1992 and worked at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital retiring in May 2007. She enjoyed her family, friends and sports. Loretta was a member of St. Martin Catholic Aid Association, the Eagles Club and was the president of the Minneapolis USBC (United States Bowling Congress).

Survivors include her family, Mary Jo Kelly of Apple Valley, Eleanor (Jerome) Mohs of St. Cloud, Tillie (Norm) Wehlage of Meire Grove, Monica (David) Vig of Coon Rapids, Lu (Orv) Brang of New Munich, Ginny (John) Dingman of St. Joseph, Val (Glen) Poepping of Cold Spring, Clancey (Joan) of St. Martin, Linda (Joe) Roehrl of Redwood Falls, Alvie (Joyce) of Roscoe and Mary (Ken) Hiltner of Albany; sister-in-law, Joan Olmscheid of St. Cloud; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sylvester; nephew, Mark Olmscheid and great nephew, Isaac Funk.

Esther Schoenberg, age 87
Cold Spring
February 25, 1921 – May 29, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Esther Schoenberg, age 87, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. St. Boniface Christian Women will pray a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday.

Esther was born in Spring Hill, MN to John and Agnes (Humbert) Loehr. She married Arthur Schoenberg on June 9, 1941. Esther loved and cherished her family and spending time with friends. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening, embroidery, baking and playing cards - solo, 500 and cribbage. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish and the Christian Women.

Survivors include her; children, Carol (Bob) Crane of Anoka, Allen of Coon Rapids, Sharon (Pat) Timp of Albany and Earl (Irene) of Sartell; grandchildren, Bob, Bryan and Bruce Crane, Michele Timp-Pilon, Cheryl and Stacy Timp; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Ellen Isaacson of Sartell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alice (Pete) Williams, Rose Schoenberg, Lillian Schoenberg and Elmer Gerding.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Art (1999); daughter, Ruth (2007); parents; brothers and sisters, Edwin, Leo, Susan Novitzki and Marie Binczik.

Fred B. “Fritz” Albers, Age 101
Luxemburg
May 21, 1907 - May 28, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at St. Wendelins Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Fred B. “Fritz” Albers, 101, of Luxemburg, who died May 28, 2008. The Reverend Robert Rolfes will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Friday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg; Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue after 9:00 AM on Saturday at Mary Hall.

Fred was born on May 21, 1907, in Heron Lake, MN, to William and Catherine (Schulte) Albers. He married Rose M. Michels on July 17, 1928 in Cold Spring. Fred and Rose farmed in Rockville Township beginning in 1932 and Fred also worked at Franklin Manufacturing, retiring in 1971. Fred was an avid fisherman and deer hunter; he enjoyed gardening and traveling. He was a member of St. Wendelins Catholic Church, the International Association of Machinists, and the Cold Spring Catholic Order of Foresters.

Fred is survived by: his children, Fred Jr. (Mary Ann) of St. Cloud, Kenneth (Hermie) of Luxemburg, Rollie (Renee) of Luxemburg, Rosemary (Larry) Hinkemeyer of Mt. Prospect, IL, Georgia (Vernon) Koshiol of Luxemburg, Delores (Merrill) Hinkemeyer of Cold Spring, Virgie (Floyd) Beumer of Rockville, Bernie (Thomas) Swanson of Mesa AZ, Milt (Joyce) of Plymouth; 41 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law Claude Felling of Flint, MI, and sister-in-law Myrtle Albers of Alma, AR.

He was preceded in death by his wife, two infant children, six brothers, six sisters, daughter-in-law Mildred Albers, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

Fred’s family would like to thank the staff at Assumption Home in Cold Spring for their care and concern over the last six years.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Joanne M. Schramel, Age 64
Eden Valley
November 22, 1943 - May 25, 2008

Joanne M. Schramel died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Emmanuel Home in Litchfield. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley. Fr. Virgil Braun will officiate. Music will be by Mark Ertl. Casket Bearers will Chuck Hartkopf, Todd Hartkopf, Jesse Jost, Brett LaRose, David Bemboom, and Gus Bemboom. Arrangements are by the Ertl Funeral Home, Watkins.

Joanne Schramel was born on Nov. 22, 1943 at Watkins, the daughter of Greg and Loretta (Wortz) Ertl. She is a 1961 graduate of St. Boniface High School in Cold Spring and after graduation received her dental assistant degree. She married Martin Schramel in June of 1964 at Watkins. Joanne loved to shop, bake, watch her flowers grow and enjoyed a trip to play the slot machines. She was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She endured much pain and suffering the last year of her life and lost her courageous fight on May 25, 2008.

She is survived by her husband, Martin Schramel of Eden Valley; children, Paul Schramel of St. Cloud, Jodi Schramel of Shakopee, Pam (Tom) Kurtz of Waconia, Becky Schramel of Eden Valley; grandchildren, Katherine, Kylie and Ryan Kurtz; sisters, Pat (Larry) Hartkopf of Becker, Carol (Jim) Lennox of Kimball; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, MaryLou Theis and Mark (Dawn) Schramel of Eden Valley, Cyndi Bemboom of Mayhew Lake.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Greg and Loretta Ertl; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Kerry Kerstein; father and mother-in-law, Marcus and Louise Schramel; brothers-in-law, Fran Schramel and Gene Theis.

The family would like to thank all of the staff on the 4th floor progressive unit at the St. Cloud Hospital for the loving care given to Joanne during her long stays.

Paul G. Holthaus, age 70
Richmond
July 16, 1937 – May 25, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Paul G. Holthaus, age 70, who died Sunday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m on Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond and from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday followed by a rosary with the Richmond Senior Citizens.

Paul was born in Farming to Bernard and Catherine (Wessels) Holthaus. He worked at the same location for 47 years; currently Knife River-North Central Division in Richmond.

Survivors include Paul’s sisters and brothers; Rose Mary Schueller, Esther (Cyril) Hemmesch, Robert (Arlene), Frances (Alex) Hemmesch, and Sylvester Holthaus; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in-law Rose Ann Holthaus and brother in-law Donald Schueller.

Marcella Spohn, age 95
Richmond
January 4, 1913 – May 22, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Marcella Spohn, age 95, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by the Golden Smiles, American Legion Auxiliary, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association.

Marcella was born in Avon, MN to Theodore and Rose (Micklish) Hoeschen. She married Benedict Spohn on August 19, 1941 in St. Joseph’s Church, Waite Park, MN. Marcella loved and cherished her family. She was a homemaker and worked hard on the farm along side her husband. Marcella was a seamstress, enjoyed her vegetable garden, cooking, bingo and playing cards. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Christian Women, American Legion Auxiliary and Catholic Aid Association.

Survivors include her children, Charles (Ann) of MO, Kenneth (Betty) of Richmond, James “Pete” (Barb) of Richmond, Shirley Scott of CO, Mary (Ken) Farmer of GA and Mark (Linda) of AK. 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benedict (February 21, 1970); parents; brothers, Ralph, Robert, Sylvester, Ted, Jr., and Eugene; sisters, Verena Towsend, Julie Hausworth, Rita Peterson, Addie Hoeschen, Colie Bruemmer and Bede Reitmeier.

Carol I. Wieber, Age: 67
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Born: 1940-05-30 - Died: 2008-5-19

Memorial services will be on Thursday, May 22nd, at 6:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud for Carol I. Wieber, age 67, of St. Cloud, who died on Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Bernie Gruenes will officiate. Friends and Family may call on Thursday between 4:00-6:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Carol was born May 30th, 1940 in Morrison County, Minnesota to Benjamin and Irene (Ellis) Brummer. She married John 'Jack' Wieber on August 11, 1962 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. She was a resident of St. Cloud most of her married life. Carol was an x-ray technician for the Women's and Children's Clinic, and later was a buyer for the Children's Dept. at Fandels Dept. Store. She earned her elementary teaching degree at SCSU in 1989.

Carol was a beautiful woman with a lot of style. She had impeccable taste for clothing and decorating and often made her own outfits as well as those for her children. Carol was a creative cook who took pride in the dishes she served. She enjoyed travel and her favorite places include Williamsburg, VA, and Coronado, CA. Her appreciation for nature led her to explore the many state parks and trails across Minnesota.

Survivors include her children: David Wieber (Anne), Faribault and Cherie Wolter, Madison, WI, grandchildren, Alison and Meredith Wieber and Johannes Wolter, mother Irene Theis, Richmond, sisters Darlene Drosky (Frank), Surprise, AZ, Judi Wenner (Bob), St. Cloud, Linda Ruhland (Roger), River Falls, WI, Brenda Bechtold (Wayne), Belgrade, and Sandy Walz (Greg), Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, March 13th, 2008, her father Benjamin, and brother Joe.

Stanley Michael Smith, age 51
Rockville
February 18, 1957 – May 19, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008 at Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville, MN for Stanley Michael Smith, age 51, who died unexpectedly at his home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday morning in the Church in Rockville. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.

Stanley was born in Millington, TN to Mathias “Snuffy” and Doris (Schneider) Smith. Stanley worked for Burlington Northern for many years. He enjoyed hunting fishing and baseball.

Survivors include his parents, Snuffy and Doris of Rockville; brother, Matthew of WA, Kim (Al) Schneider of St. Cloud, Kelly (Don) Schneider of St. Cloud; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Jr. and Lauren Smith, Eric and Hillary Schneider and Kate Schneider.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert and Frances Schneider and Stanley and Louisa Smith.

Wayne Schreifels, age 42
St. Cloud
May 29, 1965 May 14, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Wayne Schreifels, age 42, who died Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Catholic Aid Association will pray a rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m.

Wayne was born in Paynesville, MN to Robert and Alice (Johnson) Schreifels. He served in the United States Army for three years stationed in Mainz, Germany. Wayne was a self employed carpet layer prior to his motorcycle accident in 1995. He enjoyed playing Texas Holdem, fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with family and friends and his beloved dog Buddy. He was a member of the Catholic Aid Association.

Survivors include his parents, Bob and Alice of Cold Spring; brothers, Warren & Lisa along with nephew, Blake and niece, Paige of Rochester, Timothy of Bemidji and Adam of St. Louis Park; grandmother, Loretta Schreifels of Cold Spring.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray W. and Isabel Johnson and Ben Schreifels.

Leander Matthew Wicker, age 92
Pearl Lake (Marty)
May 14, 1915 – May 11, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for Leander Matthew Wicker, age 92, who died Sunday at his home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday and from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Holy Cross Church, Pearl Lake. The Cold Spring Area Maennerchor will sing at 6:00 p.m. and Parish Prayers will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by a rosary the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Aid Association at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the church. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.

Leander was born in Pearl Lake, MN to Pius and Eva (Schreiber) Wicker. He married Walburga Kunkel on June 5, 1943 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pearl Lake. Leander currently owned and operated Wicker’s Whispering Pines Resort. He retired from dairy farming and enjoyed, gardening, cooking, baking and visiting with friends and campers. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Knights of Columbus and Cold Spring Area Maennerchor.

Survivors include his children, Richard P. (Gladys) Wicker of Litchfield, Robert J. (Kathy) Wicker of Cavalier, ND, and Wanda L. Wicker of St. Augusta; grandchildren, Shannon (Bretta) Wicker of Rockville, Nicole (Greg) Valley of St. Cloud, Mike Wicker of Glendale, AZ, Stacy (Tony) Peterson of Fargo, ND; great-grandchildren, Kaitli Wicker, James Wicker, Elle Wicker, Ashley Valley, Logan Valley, Coleton Valley, Brandi Rose Valley and Lauren Peterson .

He was preceded in death by his wife, Walburga; parents; grandson, Shawn Wicker; 1 brother and 2 sisters.

April 2008

Gerald “Jerry” P. Sand, age 62
Richmond
April 2, 1946 – April 28, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Gerald “Jerry” P. Sand, age 62, who died Monday at the Paynesville Area Hospital. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary lead by Diann’s sister, Alice and sister-in-law, Julia and the Catholic Aid Association. The Richmond American Legion will have a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. followed by a “celebration of Jerry’s life” ceremony afterwards.

Jerry was born in New Munich, MN to Paul and Dorine (Roering) Sand. He married Diann Blasius on June 14, 1969 in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond. Jerry was a well-known carpenter and woodworker in Central Minnesota. His attention to detail and creativity with special and unique projects is what he will be remembered most for. Jerry enjoyed fishing and being among great friends and family. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Catholic Aid Association, Army Reserves and Richmond American Legion.

Survivors include his family, Diann, Todd, Angie and Allen Duus; parents, Paul and Dorine Sand; brothers, Boniface (Bunny) Sand of Richmond and Michael Sand of Hewitt; sisters, Betty Klaphake of Albany and Marion Nelson of Alexandria.

Diann and Jerry Sand want to thank all the nurses at the Paynesville Area Hospital for the love, care and support shown to us throughout the past year. As special THANK YOU to Bryanna Kollmann for the wonderful bedside care and love at the end of his life.

William “Bill” Kaufman, age 55
Springfield, MO, formerly of Cold Spring
January 1, 1953 – April 20, 2008

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut and locally with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday with prayer services starting at 7:30, in the church.

William Richard Kaufman, 55, Springfield, died on Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Cox South Hospital from natural causes. He was born January 1, 1953 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Earl and Rosemary (Gross) Kaufman. Bill graduated from ROCORI High School, Cold Spring, MN in 1971 and from St. Johns University in Collegeville, MN in 1975. He married Mary O’Donnell on April 7, 1978. Bill was a self-employed Insurance Agent. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council # 698, and Pope St. Pius X Assembly 1877.

He is survived by his parents, Earl and Rosemary, of Cold Spring, MN; his wife, Mary; son, William and his wife, Courtney; daughters, Rachel and Maureen Kaufman; grandchildren, William and Aidan Kaufman; siblings, Mary Lee (George) Korman-Smith of Babbit, Sharon (Mike) Ahern of Sunfish Lake, Susan (Rich) Utecht of Richmond, Marty (Ruth) Kaufman of Sartell, Lori (Joe) Konz of Babbitt, Tracy (Bryan) Voit of Inver Grove Heights and Leah (Don) Kaufman-Papa of St. Paul; many nieces and nephews.

Florence L. Hamilton, age 93
Cold Spring, formerly of Minneapolis
July 1, 1914 – April 20, 2008

Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Assumption Nursing Home Chapel in Cold Spring, MN for Florence L. Hamilton, age 93, who died Sunday at the Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring. Burial will be in the Fort Snelling National cemetery.

Prior to moving to Cold Spring, Florence and Ervin were very involved in the Woodrow Wilson VFW in Minneapolis.

Survivors include many special relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ervin in 1992.

George W. “Woodie” Brodie, age 85
Cold Spring

BRODIE, George W. “Woodie”, age 85, of Cold Spring, formerly of Hopkins, died April 13, 2008 surrounded by loving family. Proceeded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy Babcock Brodie. Forever missed by wife, Evelyn Larson Brodie; children, Barbara (Ronald) Erickson, Stephen (Linda) and Dean (Christina); grandchildren, Andy (Lindsay), Amber, Jason (Jennifer), Dr. Emily (Jon), Cicely (Tom), Kelly, Betsy and Simon and 3 great-grandchildren. Woodie was loved by family and friends for his wisdom, wit and determination.

He graduated from Breck H.S., attended Williams College and graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy. He served in WWII, participating in D-Day. He was a longtime member of the Mpls. Shriners and Scottish Rite.

Memorial service 11 AM, visitation at 10 AM, Thursday, April 17 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1000 Red River Ave., Cold Spring. Interment 5 PM at Lakewood Cemetery, Mpls. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the MN Landscape Arboretum, the church or donor’s choice.

Floyd Bookey, age 83
Eden Valley
May 10, 1924 – April 10, 2008

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Floyd Bookey, age 83, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.

Floyd was born in St. Cloud, MN to Floyd, Sr. and Margaret (Westphal) Bookey. He married Iris Kaeter on May 16, 1946 in United Peace Church, St. Cloud, MN. Floyd served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked for the V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud for 35 years. Floyd enjoyed fishing and baseball. He was a life member of the St. Cloud VFW and Cold Spring American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Iris; sister, Margie Lueth; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Meinard J. "Meinie" Nies, 85
Sauk Rapids
December 19, 1922 - April 11, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Mayhew Lake for Meinrad J. Nies, age 85, of Sauk Rapids, who died Friday at Country Manor Health Care Center. Rev. Timothy Wenzel will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Sunday at Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church in Mayhew Lake. Parish prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Meinrad was born December 19, 1922 in Cold Spring to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Theisen) Nies. He married Mary Koltes on October 21, 1950 in Rockville. Meinrad was a farmer and has lived in the Sauk Rapids area since 1954. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of Sauk Rapids; children and their spouses, John & Lori of St. Cloud, James & Shirley of Grey Eagle, Paul of Sauk Rapids, Benedict & Tereasa of Rockford, Gary & Joey of St. Paul, Donald & Jean of Mankato, Steve & Dana of Richmond, Mary & Steve Heinen of Sauk Rapids, Roger & Jodi of Pequot Lakes, Robert & Cindy of Breezy Point; brothers and sisters, Bert of St. Cloud, Sr. Luella Marie of St. Paul, Marie Schmitt, Veronica Schneider, Lucille Foehrenbacher and Jean Williams all of St. Cloud, Betty Lemke of Union City, CA; and 22 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray, Fred and Alex; sisters, Sally Eisenschenk and Rose Nies; and granddaughter, Kaycie Nies.

Dorothy Willemsen, age 76
Roscoe
September 21, 1931 – April 15, 2008

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, MN for Dorothy Willemsen, age 76, who died Tuesday at her home with her loving family by her side until the end. Dorothy received her wings and went home to Heaven. Burial will be in the Gloria Dei Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.

Dorothy was born in Waconia, MN to John and Josephine (Rauschendorfer) Brandenburg. She married Jacob Willemsen on February 14, 1950. Dorothy cherished and loved her family. She worked as a nurse, waitress and a family bookkeeper. Dorothy loved spending time with family and friends. A Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Friend will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her children, Michael Willemsen, Susan (Howard) Stang, David Willemsen, Sandra (Paul) Bueckers, Randy (JoAnn Skaj) Willemsen, Brian (Margie Albrecht)Willemsen, Debra (Curt)Steil; sisters, Marge Grimm and Sandra Geisen; brother, Larry Brandenburg; 23 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob (2003); parents; brother, John Brandenburg; granddaughter, Candy Willemsen; great-grandson, Gabriel Veurink.

Eugene Massmann, age 87
Rockville
February 15, 1921 – April 14, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Mary of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rockville, MN for Eugene Massmann, age 87, who died Monday evening at the Assumption Nursing Home, Cold Spring. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday (TODAY) at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the Church in Rockville. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Eugene was born in New Munich, MN to Henry and Mary (Eickhoff) Massmann. He looked forward to visits with his nieces and nephews. Eugene enjoyed farming, playing cards and watching wrestling. He was a member of Mary of Immaculate Conception Parish.

Survivors include his siblings, Joe (Rita), Ed (Bernie), Ralph (Jean), Cyril, Marie (Richard) Dingmann, Felix, Daniel (Margie) and Cathy (Gil) Buchheit; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Alveria; sister and brother-in-law, Odelia & Jerry Zwilling; sister-in-law, Geraldine Massmann.

A special Thank You to the staff at the Assumption Home, for their kindness and care of Eugene for the last three years.

Floyd Bookey, age 83
Eden Valley
May 10, 1924 – April 10, 2008

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Floyd Bookey, age 83, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.

Floyd was born in St. Cloud, MN to Floyd, Sr. and Margaret (Westphal) Bookey. He married Iris Kaeter on May 16, 1946 in United Peace Church, St. Cloud, MN. Floyd served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked for the V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud for 35 years. Floyd enjoyed fishing and baseball. He was a life member of the St. Cloud VFW and Cold Spring American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Iris; sister, Margie Lueth; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Gordon John Schlichting, age 68
Wadena, MN
August 14, 1939 - April 4, 2008

Gordon John Schlichting, age 68, formerly of Deer Creek, passed away on April 4, 2008 at his home in rural Wadena, Minnesota. He was born on August 14, 1939 to Paul and Elsie Schlichting in Wadena.

Gordon was united in marriage with Luella Mae Scofield on August 23, 1958 in Hewitt. He was involved with 4-H, Boy Scouts, the Rice Creek and the North Dakota Hunting Dog Clubs, and the National Guard for 8 years. Gordon was a lifetime member of the community and retired from the United Parcel Service after 32 years. He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, dog training and woodworking.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Kriste and Kerry; and brother, Vernon Schlichting. He is survived by his wife; son, Gordon John (Marlene) Schlichting II; grandchildren, Brent, Phillip and Jason; mother-in-law, Bertha Scofield of Wadena; brother-in-law, Allen Scofield of Garfield; son-in-law, Joel (Sue) Brandvold of St. John, ND; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers were John Herr, Paul Friederick, Bob Wallgren, Elroy Evans, Kermit Jensen, Jason Friederick, Bill Hart, and Kevin Grondahl.

Funeral services were held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wadena with Reverend William Stockman officiating. Interment will be at Wadena Cemetery in Wadena. Arrangements were with the Johnson Memorial Home in Wadena.

Lucille H. "Lou" Huberty, age: 75
St. Cloud, Minnesota
January 22, 1933 - April 4, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Lucille "Lou" H. Huberty, age 75, of St. Cloud who passed away on April 4, 2008 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Monday and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Holy Spirit Christian Women will pray at 4 p.m. followed by Parish Prayers at 5 p.m., Women of the Moose at 6 p.m. and VFW Post 428 Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the church.

Lou was born January 22, 1933 in Rockville, MN to Henry and Rose (Molitor) Hennen. She married Donald Huberty on September 10, 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rockville. She retired from Stearns County Social Services where she worked for many years. She volunteered at many nursing homes providing musical entertainment.

Lou was Past President and Life member of the VFW Post 428 Auxiliary and active in the Women of the Moose where she currently served as Regent. She was a member of the American Legion Unit 428 Auxiliary. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Christian Women, Catholic Aid, active in Marriage Encounter and sang in the funeral choir. She was past President of both the Good Sam's Club Cloudy Town Chapter and of Guys and Dolls Square Dance Club. She was also a member of the Square Dance Federation, Polka Lovers Club, Heartland Polka Swingers and MN State Square Dance Association.

Lou is survived by her husband Don of St. Cloud, children Mary Jo (Tom) Froehle of Littleton, CO, Jim (Lynn) Huberty of Rice and Tom Huberty of Otsego, three grandchildren Nick and Mikaila Froehle and Matthew Huberty, brothers and sisters Alvin (Millie) Hennen of St. Joseph, Eileen (Norm) Scherer of St. Cloud, Doreen (Ken) Rooney of Waite Park, Marena (Arnie) Eisenschenk of Cold Spring, Donna (Lee) Eisenschenk of Millbank, SD and Shirley (Roger) Nistler of Cold Spring.

Preceding her in death were her parents. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Agnes R. Bell, age 97
Cold Spring
March 18, 1911 – April 9, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Agnes R. Bell, age 97, who died Wednesday at the Assumption Nursing Home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 5:00 p.m. followed by a rosary and prayer with the Christian Women, St. Julian’s Mission Group and Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary on Sunday evening.

Ag was born in Cold Spring, MN to Fred and Barbara (Muggli) Stein. She married John P. Bell on November 13, 1930. Ag loved and cherished her family. She was a homemaker all her life. Ag enjoyed gardening, painting, quilting, needlework and was an avid sports fan. She was in the first graduating class of St. Boniface High School. Ag was a sacristan at St. Boniface Church for many years and was a recipient of the Bishop’s Service Medal. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Christian Women, St. Julian’s Mission Group and the Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Jack (Dolores) of Cold Spring, Elaine (Ron) Buettner of Minneapolis, Barb (Elmer) Walz of Richmond, Dolly (Don) Smith of Broad Run, VA, Julie (Bob) Manuel of Bloomington and Paul of Cold Spring; sisters-in-law, Del Stein and Irene Stein; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; brothers, Albert, Aloysious “Veach”, Fr. Benjamin, OSB, Daniel, Fred “Fritz”, Joseph, Roger, Victor, Timothy; sisters, Laura Weber, Philomene DiGiacomo, Julia Stein, Baby Barbara; daughter-in-law, Darlene Bell.

Memorials are preferred to Assumption Campus Endowment Fund 715 1st St. North, Cold Spring, MN 56320.

Mildred Konz, age 82
Cold Spring
February 20, 1926 – April 5, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Mildred Konz, age 82, who died Saturday in the Assumption Nursing Home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday followed by a rosary with the Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association.

Mildred was born in Watkins, MN to Henry and Susie (Mies) Donnay. She married Vincent Konz on June 20, 1946, in Watkins. Mildred loved and cherished her family and will be remembered for her friendly smile and quiet way. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, camping, coupon clipping, gardening, cooking and baking. You would often find her “chit chatting” with people at the Nursing Home. Mildred enjoyed the time she spent volunteering with the Red Cross Bloodmobile and being an Election Judge in Cold Spring. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Christian Women, Catholic Aid Association and Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Steve (Dee) of Columbia, TN, Sue Meyer of Sauk Rapids, Diane Stomberg of Owatonna, Linda (Art) Zulawski of Foley, Margie Konz of Waite Park, Rob (Kathy) of Cold Spring and Doug (Diana) of Albany; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Norbert Donnay and Walter Donnay; sisters, Louise VanNurden, Maryann Nething and Dorothy Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent (2003); parents; sisters, Marge Hesse and Lorraine Konz.

Martha Behnen, age 99
Richmond
February 18, 1909 – April 3, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Martha Behnen, age 99, who died Thursday at the Assumption Nursing Home, Cold Spring. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Golden Smiles Senior Citizens, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association.

Martha was born in Richmond, MN to Herman and Anna (Kemper) Torborg. She married Edward Behnen on June 20, 1933. Martha was a homemaker who enjoyed praying the rosary, quilting and gardening. She hosted many nieces and nephews in her home. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Christian Women, Catholic Aid Association and the Mission Group.

Survivors include his children, S. Josue, O.S.B., John, Joan (Michael) Hasting; Mary (Dennis) Neu; Dick (Boni), Mike (Karen), Sev (Beth Peterson); sisters, Cora Becker and Dorothy Brisse; sisters-in-law, Martha Torborg and Bernie Schefers; grandchildren, Crystal and Shayna Behnen, Tom and James Hasting, Mark Neu, Kathy Engstrom, Chris Eliason, Kim Behnen, Ian Behnen, Amy and Kayla Behnen, Ezra Peterson Behnen; 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (1993); sons, Mark (7yrs old-1944) and James (18 months-1940); siblings, Helen Heying, Phronie Behnen, Al Torborg, Leonard Torborg, Hilar Torborg, Ted Torborg, Cy Torborg, S. Caroline Torborg, Catherine Stommes and Bruno Torborg.

March 2008

Lucile E. Hough, age 89
Ferndale, Washington
Formerly of Cold Spring, MN
March 7, 1919 – March 30, 2008

Lucile E. Hough, age 89, of Ferndale, WA, died on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the home of her daughter and son-in law, Mary Lou and Harry Pardue, with whom she lived. Lucile was a former resident of Paynesville and Cold Spring, Minnesota.

Lucile (Lou) Hough was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on March 7, 1919, to Frank and Mary (Trepanier) Gendron. She was married to Merel G. Hough on August 7, 1943 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. They moved to Minnesota where Merel was a teacher and Principal at Paynesville High School and Rocori High School. Lou was a Merchandise Associate at J. C. Penney Company at Iron Mountain, Michigan, prior to her marriage and some years later resumed that position at St. Cloud, Minnesota, retiring in 1984.

Lou was a member of the Paynesville Hospital Auxiliary, Paynesville Booklovers Club, and a charter and 20 year member of the Cold Spring Lioness Club. She volunteered many hours for school events and programs in both Paynesville and Cold Spring. After moving to Lafayette, Indiana in 1994 to be closer to her daughter, she belonged to the Home Hospital Auxiliary volunteering weekly in the Medical Records Dept. She crocheted countless baby blankets for the hospital's Perinatal Grief Support Program.

Lou moved to Ferndale, WA, in 2004, when her daughter and son-in-law retired there. She enjoyed her family, growing flowers, bird watching, crocheting, and quilting. Her family has many of her beautiful afghans and quilts as memories.

She was preceded in death by Merel, her husband of 49 years in 1992, her parents, Frank and Mary Gendron, brothers Frank, Joseph, Charles and Albert Gendron, sister Doris Tedeschi, two infant daughters, and son-in-law, Dennis Schultz. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lou Pardue (Harry), grandsons Brian Schultz, Chicago, IL, Michael Schultz, Lafayette, IN, step-grandson Jonathan Pardue (Kris), Sultan WA, great-grandsons Nicholas and Philip Pardue, and great-granddaughter Madisyn Schultz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring, MN at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12. A gathering of family and friends will follow the Mass at the Church. Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring, MN is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lucile's name to the Dollars for Scholars Program at Rocori High School, PO Box 304, Cold Spring. MN 56320, or to a charity of choice.

Mathias R. “Matt” Koltes, age 81
Pearl Lake
December 17, 1926 – March 30, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for Mathias R. “Matt” Koltes, age 81, who died Sunday at the Assumption Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring and from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Holy Cross Church in Pearl Lake. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Catholic Aid Association, St. John’s Men’s Society of Pearl Lake, Cold Spring Knights of Columbus #5344 and the Kimball American Legion #261 at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Matt was born in St. Joseph Township, MN to Joseph and Mary (Watry) Koltes. He married Rosemary “Rosie” Theisen on May 20, 1950 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pearl Lake, MN. Matt served in the Unites States Army during World War II. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and farmed his whole life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, gardening, spending time in his orchard, traveling and most of all, his family. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Catholic Aid Association, Cold Spring Knights of Columbus #5344, Kimball American Legion #261, St. John’s Men’s Society of Pearl Lake and NARVRE.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Rosie; children, Bernie (Karen), Jerry (Linda), Sue (Dave) Gill, Keith (Deb), Marlene (Mark) Goenner, Patty (Ray) Loehlein, Mary (Brian) Gohmann, Audrey (Jim) Gustafson and Bob (Melanie); 23 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Beckrich and Mary (Meinie) Nies; sister-in-law, Ione Koltes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Samuel; siblings, Theresa, John, Ben, Veronica, Aloysious, Margaret, Ann, Joe and Andrew.

Memorials are preferred to Holy Cross School, Pearl Lake, MN.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Assumption Nursing Home, for the care they have given Matt (Dad) during his stay.

Helena “Lena” Meemken, age 89
Richmond
April 26, 1909 – March 29, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Helena “Lena” Meemken, age 89, who died Saturday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Golden Smiles Senior Citizens, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association on Tuesday evening.

Lena was born in Collegeville Township, MN to Robert and Mary (Roske) Kalla. She married Herman Meemken on June 4, 1935 in St. John’s Abbey Church, Collegeville, MN. The couple moved to the Richmond area after their marriage where she lived until 1989, when she moved to the Good Shepherd Apartments. On July 11, 2007 she moved to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home at the age of 98. One of her greatest joys was fishing for food and in her later years, for enjoyment. Lena did a lot of gardening work and quilt making. She also enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Lena prayed many rosaries daily; especially for the past 25 years. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association.

Survivors include her children, Orville (friend, Margie Olsen) of Litchfield, twins Julitta (Ken) Malikowski of St. Cloud and Coletta (Jim) Legatt of Fridley, Walter (Ione) of Richmond; grandchildren, Mark Legatt (friend, Kathy Mulier), Maria (Tim) Taft, Kristi (James) Flury, Kevin (Jennifer) Legatt, Jodi (John) Scanlon, Jason (Anna) Malikowski, Leon, Terry and Michelle Meemken; great-grandchildren, Mollie and Maxwell Taft, Calvin Flury, Owen and Liam Scanlon and Emma Legatt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman (July 6, 1985); parents; daughter-in-law, Rosemary Meemken; all her siblings, Clara, John, Amelia, Joe, Veronica, Roman, Dorothy, Tom, Mary, Robert, Ann and Charlotte; twin infant grandsons.

A heartfelt thank you to all the ‘special’ people at the Good Shepherd Home who took such good care of Helena.

Marion “Honey” Wittock, age 89
Cold Spring
October 18, 1918 – March 28, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Marion “Honey” Wittock, age 89, who died Friday at her home. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning in the Narthex of St. Boniface Church. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Honey was born in Worcester, MA to Herbert and Margaret (Shea) Richardson. She married John “Jack” Wittock on August 14, 1948 in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Worcester, MA. They moved to Iron Mountain, MI in 1950 and lived there until 1997, which is the year they moved to Richmond, MN. Four years later, in 2001, Honey became a Cold Spring resident and has been here for seven years. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish for the past 11 years. For many years she belonged to the Lady Lion’s Club, was a Den Mother for Boy Scouts, was always in attendance at her family’s activities, and a member of the St. Boniface Christian Women.

Among her family and friends she was fondly referred to as Honey, Auntie Honey and Gramma Honey. This nickname of “Honey” was given to her as a small child, which was very fitting to her sweet, loving and sincere personality! Her greatest pleasure in life was the time she spent with her family members. She always looked forward to family gatherings, especially getting to spend time with her dear grandchildren, whom she loved so dearly! We will certainly miss her, but will always treasure the memories we made being together throughout our lives.

Being a devoted wife, a loving Mom, a warm and caring Gramma and Aunt was her ‘job’ here on earth. Her hobbies include being very artistic in drawings, floral arrangements and ceramics, reading, crocheting, knitting, traveling and shopping. If you knew her, there was probably a time she prayed for you, as a devout Catholic, she sure believed in the power of prayer.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Chirhart of Cold Spring and son, Gary Wittock of Naples, FL; sister, Dorothy Yates of Needham, MA; in-laws, Tom and Donna Wittock of MI, Jim and Pat Wittock of Fl, Marge Swanson of MI; grandchildren, Kelly Chirhart of Minneapolis, MN, Katie Chirhart of Portland, OR, Kimberly Wittock of Boston, MA, Michael and Matthew Wittock of Naples, FL; step-grandchildren, Brooke and Brad; godson and nephew, Brian Yates of Newton, MA and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack (2004); parents, Herbert (1954) and Margaret (1981); 5 infants; infant sister, Loretta; in-laws, Felix (1968) and Rose (1981) Wittock; brothers-in-law, Edmund Yates and Richard Wittock; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Wittock and Lucia Richardson; three nephews, Brian, Mark and Dickie Wittock.

Memorials are preferred to the St. Boniface School’s Pre-Kindergarten Program or the MS Society (Multiple Sclerosis).

Lawrence Dockendorf, age 90
Cold Spring
September 5, 1917 – March 21, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Lawrence Dockendorf, age 90, who died Friday at the Assumption Nursing Home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Narthex of St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring. The St. Joseph’s Society will pray a rosary at 4:00 p.m. with the Cold Spring American Legion saying a prayer at 6:00 p.m. and Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening in the funeral home.

Lawrence was born in Eden Valley, MN to Matthew and Christina (Oster) Dockendorf. He married Pauline Meyer on April 11, 1944 in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Richmond, MN. Lawrence was a mechanic at Cold Spring Granite Company for 30+ years. He loved fishing, playing cards and dancing. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish, St. Joseph’s Society, Cold Spring American Legion. Lawrence was an usher for St. Boniface Church, volunteered at the John Paul Apartments and Assumption Nursing Home for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline; children, Al (Karen) and Reene (Frank) Schreiner of Cold Spring, Patt (Clarence) Klocker, Jr. and Nick (Gail) of Sartell, Neecy (Ron) Terhaar of Richmond, Lee (Kathy) of Andover, Rich (Cheryl) of St. Cloud; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Mike; sisters, Viola and Millie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son; brothers, Alex, Gilbert, John and Leo; half-brother, Albert Neis; sisters, Betty and Olivia.

Norbert “Norb” Rothstein, age 64
Park Rapids, formerly of Richmond
June 16, 1943 – March 11, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Norbert “Norb” Rothstein, age 64, who died accidentally on Tuesday. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday (TODAY) and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. and the Richmond American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeire #622 of St. Cloud will pray at 8:00 p.m. Friday evening.

Norb was born in Richmond, MN to Leo and Florence (Rausch) Rothstein. He served with the United States Army National Guard for 6 years. Norb married Dolores Machtmes and they farmed south of Richmond for 20 years and later divorced. Norb eventually moved to Park Rapids and enjoyed the “up-north” lifestyle and retired from Central Specialties of Alexandria after 10 years of employment. Norb enjoyed life outdoors; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, gardening, working with his sawmill and wood projects. What he looked forward to most was spending time with his grandchildren and socializing with family and friends. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Knights of Columbus, Richmond American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeire #622 of St. Cloud.

Survivors include his partner, Marlene Yager and her children; his children, Rick, Darin “Lewis”, Lori Edlund, Lisa (Paul) Sand, LeAnn and Amy; 5 grandchildren; brother, Jerome (Cindy) Rothstein and sister, Rita Stommes.

He was preceded in death by his son, Rodney; parents; sisters, Angela and Bernice.

Ronald J. Hansen, age 30
Alexandria
October 14, 1977 - March 4, 2008

Ronald J. Hansen was born on October 14, 1977 in Woodland, CA, the son of Norman and Kathy Bogatzki. He attended Kimball High School and then lived in Cold Spring, MN. He met Kandi Johnson and together they moved to Alexandria in 2005. They were united in marriage on May 20, 2006 in the city of Granite Falls, MN. He worked as a semi-truck driver for the last six years.

Ronald loved his wife and family. He was always there to lend a helping hand or offer a suggestion to solve someones problem. He enjoyed being outdoors and working on the semi-truck with his best friend Mike. He also enjoyed hunting and ice fishing with Mike. He liked playing his Playstation and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Ronald was a loving husband, son, and big brother. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Ronald John Hansen died on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the age of 30 years old, as a result of a semi-truck accident. He is survived by his wife Kandi Hansen of Alexandria, MN; parents Norman and Kathy Bogatzki of Cold Spring, MN; sister Katie (Mark Thomes) Bogatzki of Minneapolis, MN; uncles Robert Hansen of Alexandria, MN; Michael Hansen of Alexandria, MN; Rick (Deb) Hansen of Brainerd, MN; Ervin (Kathy) Bogatzki of Bertha, MN; Richard (Lorenda) Bogatzki of St. Anthony, MN; Andy (Kathy) Bogatzki of South Haven, MN; aunts Dorothy Kalkbrenner of Laramie, WY; Lucy (Dave) Penkert of Hector, MN; Velma Young of Alexandria, MN; mother-in-law Ann Johnson of Granite Falls, MN; sister-in-law Michelle (Mark) McClenahan of Walnut Grove, MN; nieces and nephews KaiteLynn Harguth, Jessica Harguth, Andrew Harguth, David Giese, Rogan McClenahan, Keegan McClenahan, and Brady McClenahan; brother-in-law Nicholas Johnson of Marshall, MN; family friends Mike (Tanya) Steckelberg of Grey Eagle, MN; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law David Johnson.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria, MN. Inurment was in the Hudson Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Delton Henry “Del” Becker, age 55
May 28, 1952 - March 9, 2008
Montanna

Delton Henry “Del” Becker, 55 of Florence died on Sunday, March 9, 2008. He was born on May 28, 1952 in Watkins, Minnesota to William and Frances (Eichers) Becker.

He graduated from Kimball High School, in Kimball, Minnesota in 1970. He and Dorothy Rita Decker were married on May 2, 1980 at Cold Spring, MN.

Del was chairman of Ducks Unlimited of the Bitterroot Valley, Catholic Order of Foresters and a lifetime member of National Rifle Association. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing.

His parents and two brothers Daryl and David preceded him in death.

His wife Dorothy of Florence; two daughters, Cynthia Becker and financs’ Kevin Harms of Omaha, Nebraska, Jennifer Becker of Bozeman, survive him. Brothers, Duane (Jelda) Becker and Dennis Becker and a sister-in-law, Deb Becker all of Kimball, Minnesota; Also surviving are 31 nieces and nephews.

Rosary will be held at the Whitesitt Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Visitation will follow until 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 12 noon.
Cremation will take place following services, and Del’s ashes will be interred in Minnesota. Whitesitt Funeral Home, PO Box 12, Stevensville, MT 59870 406-777-571

Hortense Terhaar, age 92
Cold Spring
October 14, 1915– March 9, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Hortense Terhaar, age 92, who died Sunday at her home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation with family and friends will be one hour prior to the service in the Narthex of St. Boniface Church. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Hortense was born in Holdingford, MN to Nicholas and Amanda (Thull) Terhaar. She was a nurse in both World War II and the Korean War. Hortense retired from the St. Cloud Veterans Hospital where she was a nurse and an instructor. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, St. Cloud Hospital Nurses Association and the Veterans Hospital Nurses Association. Hortense appreciated her involvement with St. Boniface Parish prayer groups.

Survivors include her siblings, Dolores Manthey, Jeanette Mischke Andrews, James Terhaar and Claire Stock; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Mary Louise Andrews, Fred Terhaar, Doraine Terhaar, Jerry Terhaar and Dick Terhaar.

Helen Anna (Mehr) Wieber, age 91
St. Joseph formerly of Richmond
May 20, 1916 – March 9, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Helen Anna Wieber, age 91, who died at the Melrose Hospital after a week hospitalization. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the St. Catherine’s Catholic Aid Association of Farming and Golden Smiles Senior Citizens Wednesday evening.

Helen was born in St. Martin, MN to Michael and Anna (Schmitz) Mehr. She married Edwin Wieber on September 19, 1939 in St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martin, MN. Helen was a loving wife and mother of seven. Helen and Edwin farmed in Farming for years before retiring to Richmond and she lived the past two years at Arlington Place, St. Joseph, MN. She gifted us with her gardening, bread baking, canning, quilting and great housekeeping. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish.

Survivors include her children, Robert of Columbia Heights, Ione (Jerry) Torborg of St. Cloud, Dennis (Patricia) of Appleton, WI, Leon (Diane) of Richmond, Carin (Jerry) Schroeder of Richmond, Gary (Lynn) of