Obituaries 2009

June 2009

Violet O. Lee, age 69
Cold Spring
October 8, 1939 – July 1, 2009

Services will be 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, MN for Violet O. Lee, age 69, who died peacefully Wednesday at the Mother Theresa Home, Cold Spring. Inurnment will be at a later date, in Big Grove Lutheran Cemetery, near Brooten, MN.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tuesday morning prior to the service. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Violet was born in Stearns County, MN to Joseph and Christine (Fauskee) Lee. Violet lived the past 23 years in the Mother Theresa Home, part of Catholic Charities living in Cold Spring. She worked for 22 years at Wacosa, St. Cloud and the last 6 months she worked at the Independent Center, Waite Park. Violet looked forward to visits with her brother and other family members. Walks with Al were the highlight of her days. You could find Violet doing puzzles, sewing, sipping her favorite drink - “Root beer”, joking or teasing anyone in sight, or sitting outside. She also enjoyed traveling and camping.

Survivors include her brother, Al; sister-in-law, Bev Lee; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Lorraine M. Chaika, age 86
St. Cloud
January 11, 1923-June 19, 2009

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30AM Wednesday June 24, 2009 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Lorraine M. Chaika, 86 of St. Cloud who died Friday at the Talahi Care Center in St. Cloud. The Rev. Anthony Oelrich will officiate and burial will be in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud. Friends and relatives may call 1 hour prior to services Wednesday at the church in St. Cloud. Arrangements are being made by the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Lorraine was born January 11, 1923 in Cold Spring to Paul & Clara (Heisler) Theisen. She attended St. Cloud Vo-Tech for sales & management. She married Donald Chaika in September of 1945 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring. The couple lived all their married life in St. Cloud. She worked as a bookkeeper for Electric Motor Company, Meyers Transfer, the Typewriter Shop, Marco Business Products and finally at Flow Bob in St. Stephen. She was also a co owner of Donloc Kennels in St. Cloud. She is a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, and was a member of Granite City Kennel Club. She loved gardening, fishing and roller skating with family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Darling of St. Joseph; sister, Evie Gross of St. Cloud; grandson, Scott Light of St. Cloud; great grandchildren, Marissa Johnson of Royalton, and Dallas Light of St. Cloud. She is also survived by her loving german shepherd Paco who currently resides in Wisconsin.

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Theisen, mother, Clara Theisen-Stommes, husband Donald on January 8, 1974, sons, Dane on July 26, 1969, William on June 26, 1999, and brothers, Lee, Raymond, Arnold, Harold, and Sylvester.

Dorothy A. Anderson, age 82
Cold Spring, formerly of Mounds View
March 16, 1927 – June 16, 2009

Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oaks Drive, Mounds View, MN for Dorothy A. Anderson, age 82, who died Tuesday at St. Benedict’s Center, St. Cloud. Burial will be at a later date, in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, MN.

Dorothy was born in Minneapolis, MN to Enos and Goldie (Wilde) Phippen. She married Robert LuVerne Anderson. Dorothy enjoyed her “scooter” walks, bird watching, listening to Irish music, and will be missed by her family and her kitty, Koko.

Survivors include her children, June Anderson, Sherry (Darrell) Telschow, Kathy Anderson, Rick (Wendy) Anderson, Randy (Colleen) Anderson, Cindy Anderson and Kelly (Tim) Schneider; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nancy Peterson, Evelyn Olson and Doris Winberg.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert (1991); brother, Robert Phippen and nephew, Jeff Phippen.

Bernadine Hennen, age 92
Marty (Pearl Lake)
April 11. 1917 – June 4, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Marty, MN for Bernadine Hennen, age 92, who died Thursday at the Assumption Home. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery, Marty.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Bernadine was born in Robbinsdale, MN to Edward and Catherine (Rausch) Rossman. She married Herbert Hennen on November 10, 1938 in St. Nicholas Church, St. Nicholas, MN. Bernadine loved spending time with her family. She farmed along side her husband for 43 years near Kimball and was a homemaker. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan, and enjoyed playing cards, bingo, baking, sewing and quilting. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish and the Christian Women.

Survivors include her loving children, James (Audrey) of Maple Lake, Charles (Barb) of Rockville, Larry (Jeanie) of St. Cloud, Roger (Pat) Sartell, Eldred (Deb) of South Haven, Richard (Karen) of Grey Eagle, Doris (Dan) Voigt of Cold Spring, Wayne (Janelle) of Clearwater; 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Marie, Lucille, Isabelle, Erma and Helen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert; 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Josephine Kwatera, age 91
Cold Spring, formerly of Minneapolis
August 23, 1917 – June 2, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at St. John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville, MN for Josephine C. Kwatera, age 91, who died Tuesday at the Assumption Home, Cold Spring. Burial will be in the Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope.

Relatives and friends may call from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday in the Chapter House, Petters Pavilion at St. John’s, Collegeville. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home.

Josie was born in Minneapolis, MN to Michael and Barbara (Maslowski) Stecz. She married Joseph T. Kwatera on September 17, 1949 in Holy Cross Church, Minneapolis. Josie was a homemaker and she enjoyed sewing.

Survivors include her son, Michael Kwatera, OSB, St. John’s Abbey, Collegeville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joseph (1992).

Victor John Stommes, age 87
Owen, WI formerly of St. Nicholas, MN
December 17, 1921 – June 2, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2009 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in St. Nicholas, MN for Victor John Stommes, age 87, who died Tuesday at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen, WI. Burial will be in the St. Nicholas Parish Cemetery, St. Nicholas, MN.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday morning in the St. Nicholas Church, St. Nicholas, MN. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Victor was born in St. Nicholas, MN to Nicholas and Margaret (Boeckmann) Stommes. At the age of 18, he ran the family farm after his father died in 1940 until 1947. Victor worked out west for a number of years and moved back to the mid-west settling in Milwaukee, WI. He was a sub-contractor installing doors and windows. One of his passions was reading and learning about economics, as well as investing. He was an avid reader of the Wall Street Journal until recently. Victor retired on a small farm in Thorp, WI. In the late 1990’s, his nephew Richard Stommes (son of William and Laura Stommes) became his personal guardian.

Survivors include his seven siblings, William (Laura) of St. Joseph, Lorraine Spoden of Paynesville, Armella Malikowski of St. Cloud, Marie Stommes of St. Paul, Rosina (Donald) Ruprecht of Cold Spring, Evelyn (Dick) Otremba of St. Cloud and Rita (Rich) Feddema of Richfield; 63 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alphonse, Andrew, Joseph, Clarence, Wilfred and Ralph and his sister, Sister Alverna, OSF.

May 2009

Daniel J. Steichen, age 61
Pearl Lake
September 14, 1947 – May 26, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for Daniel J. Steichen, age 61, who died at home in the early morning, following a three year battle with prostate cancer. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Parish Cemetery, Pearl Lake.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Daniel was born in St. Cloud, MN to Alfred and Angeline (Bottema) Steichen. He served in the Army National Guard. Dan married Kathleen Margaret Pramann on April 12, 1975. He farmed the original Steichen homestead his entire life, and enjoyed over the road trucking in his later years. He was a loving husband and devoted father.

Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Kathleen; children, Paul (Kimberly), Ryan, Caryn (Benjamin), Carla (Jason), Keith and Chris; grandchildren, Abigail, Meghann, Edward, Anthony and one more on the way; siblings, John, Donald, Agnes Notch, Kathryn Schueller and Mary Ann Eull.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Angeline and Marlys.

Janet L. Hinnenkamp, age 56
Cold Spring
July 13, 1952 – May 21, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Janet L. Hinnenkamp, age 56, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.

Janet was born in Sauk Centre, MN to Herman and Olivia (Butkowski) Beste. She married Daniel Hinnenkamp on September 16, 1972 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Sauk Centre. Janet worked for Merril Corporation of St. Cloud as a Customer Service Representative. She loved to travel. She loved being surrounded by family and friends.

Survivors include her loving husband, Daniel; mother, Olivia Beste of Cold Spring; brothers & sisters, Bill and Pat Henry of Wolf Point, MT, Mary Lou and Matt Lieser of Cold Spring, Carol and Matt Stalboerger of Princeton, Norm and Barb Henry of Hinton, IA, Loren and Laurie Beste of Sauk Centre, Alan and Tina Beste of St. Joseph.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Beste.

Masses and memorials are preferred to the St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring.

Joseph W. Mergen, 80
Farming
September 25, 1928 – May 20, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Farming, MN for Joseph “Joe” Mergen, age 80, who died Wednesday morning at his home from cancer. Burial will be in the St. Catherine’s Parish Cemetery, Farming.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Farming Community Center in Farming. Parish Prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the St. Joseph’s Society and prayer with the Albany American Legion on Friday evening. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.

Joe was born in Farming, MN to John and Gertrude (Holthaus) Mergen. He married Marilyn Winter on June 21, 1955 in Greenwald. Joe is a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Navy from 1950 – 1954. He was a farmer and enjoyed woodworking, driving his John Deere tractors, cheering for the Farming Flames baseball team, and spending time with his 22 grandchildren. He was a member of St. Catherine’s Parish, Albany American Legion and St. Joseph Society.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Marilyn; children, Kerry (Barb) of Albany, Tim (Lynn) of Litchfield, Tom (Kim) of Fountain Hills, AZ, Michelle (Brad) Fleischacker of Winsted, Maureen (Ron) Schaefer of New Munich, Joe, Jr. (Joani) of Albany, Margo (John) Mackedanz of Lakeville, Kurt (Janice) of Maple Lake, Eric (Lisa) of Albany and Lee of Avon; 22 grandchildren; sisters, Kathryn (Ben) Dullinger of Waite Park and Louise (Mel) Grams of Little Falls; brothers, Mike (Renee) of Albany and Ben “Jimmy” (Darlene) of Cold Spring; sisters-in-law, Elsie Mergen and Alma Mergen of Albany and Irene Mergen of Waite Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed, John and George.

Gertrude V. Schutz, age 93
Eden Valley
April 11, 1916 - May 17, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley for Gertrude V. Schutz, age 93, of Eden Valley, who died Sunday at St. Benedict's Senior Community, St. Cloud. Rev. Virgil Braun will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday (Today) at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Eden Valley. Eden Valley Senior Citizens will pray at 4:30 p.m., followed by parish prayers at 6:30 p.m., and Assumption Christian Women Society and St. Joseph & St. Mary's Catholic Aid Council at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Gertrude V. Schutz was born April 11, 1916 on a farm near Richmond to Jacob & Mary (Braegelmann) Kron. She married Andrew Schutz on May 30, 1949 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. Gertrude and Andrew farmed for 29 years, and then moved to Eden Valley where they were employed by Assumption Parish doing janitorial work for 17 years. Gertrude moved to Benedict Homes in St. Cloud in 2005 and then to St. Benedict's Center in 2008. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Assumption Christian Women Society, Eden Valley Senior Citizens, Mother Teresa Mission Group, and St. Joseph & St. Mary's Catholic Aid Council. Gertrude enjoyed quilting, sewing, growing flowers, and hosting family gatherings.

Survivors include her daughters and sons, Laura (Ed) Hill of Cambridge, Ruth Schutz of St. Cloud, Jerry (Deb) Schutz of Richmond, David (Margie) Schutz of Paynesville, and Jane Brookstein of Washington, DC; brother, Eugene Kron of Richmond; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew on Oct. 5, 1996; sisters, Elizabeth Kron, Helen Winkels, Rose Blonigen, and Agnes Schutz; and brothers, Nick, Claude, Leo, and Othmar Kron.

Sylvester Boeckmann, age 87
Cold Spring formerly of St. Nicholas
February 6, 1922 – May 16, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in St. Nicholas, MN for Sylvester Boeckmann, age 87, who died Saturday at his home. Burial will be in the St. Nicholas Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.

Sylvester was born in St. Nicholas, MN to Joseph and Barbara (Nies) Boeckmann. He married Coletta Eisenschenk on May 2, 1956 in St. John the Baptist Church, Collegeville, MN. He was a farmer and enjoyed playing the concertina, drums, cards ~ especially “Sputnik”, and he was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. Sylvester was a member of St. Nicholas Parish.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Coletta; brothers, Wendelin (Ruth); Elmer (Marcella); sister-in-law, Mary.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Gregor (Agnes), Sr. Francetta, OSF, Marcella (Edward) Geislinger, Coletta (Raymond) Kuehnl, Alfred (Marvel), Ludvina (Andrew) Wagner, Hildegard (John) Bates, Othmar and Benedict.

Cyrilla Kammermeier, age 100
Cold Spring
October 20, 1908 – May 17, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Cyrilla Kammermeier, age 100, who died Sunday at the Assumption Home, Cold Spring. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery, Cold Spring.

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

Cyrilla was born in Albany, MN to Joseph and Gertrude (Fuerstenberg) Wedel. She married Albert Kammermeier on April 26, 1927. Cyrilla was a homemaker all her life. In the late 1960’s, she was instrumental in setting up group homes throughout Stearns County. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Christian Women, St. John’s and St. Julian’s Mission Groups.

Survivors include her loving children, Wallace of Minneapolis, Lila Bernick of St. Cloud, Cyril of WV and Mary Lee Kammermeier of St. Luke’s Group Home in Cold Spring; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert (1971); sons, Lloyd, Charles, Roger and Hugh.

Memorials are preferred to either the St. Luke’s Group Home or Assumption Nursing Home.

Arthur “Art” Ley, age 87
Roscoe
April 27, 1922 – May 16, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe, MN for Arthur “Art” Ley, age 87, who died Saturday at the Koronis Manor in Paynesville. Burial will be in the St. Agnes Parish Cemetery, Roscoe.

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 8:00 p.m. followed by the St. Joseph’s Society on Tuesday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Art was born in Roscoe, MN to John and Zitta (Zaczkowski) Ley. He married Lucille Schmitt on January 16, 1945 in St. Benedict’s Church, Avon. Art was a farmer, carpenter and loved to travel. He spent his retirement years in his shop; inventing and tinkering with just about anything he could get his hands on! He was a member of St. Agnes Parish and St. Joseph’s Society.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Lucille; children, Jo Ann (Richard) Stang of St. Augusta, LeRoy (Sandy) Ley of Roscoe, Duane “Mickey” of Cold Spring and Joyce (Alvin) Olmscheid of Roscoe; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucetta Meyers and Gisele Thole; brothers, Anthony and Cyril.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

John H. “Jack” Taplett, age 96
Cold Spring
August 8, 1912 – May 6, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the Chapel of Assumption Nursing Home, Cold Spring, MN for John H. “Jack” Taplett, age 96, who died Wednesday at the Assumption Home. Entombment will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday morning in the Chapel at Assumption Home, Cold Spring. Funeral arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Jack was born in Tyndall, SD to John J. and Barbara (Oliva) Taplett. He married Grace Deklotz on August 5, 1946 in Tyndall, SD. Jack served in the United States Navy during WWII from April 7, 1942 to November 25, 1945. He worked at Cold Spring Granite Company as manager of the Mausoleum Division. He retired on October 31, 1977. Jack loved golfing, baseball, bowling and traveling with his wife, Grace. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Knights of Columbus, Cold Spring American Legion and Rich Spring Golf Club.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Grace; nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

April 2009

James R. Totz, age 59
Richmond
April 3, 1950 – April 28, 2009

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for James R. Totz, age 59, who died Tuesday. Inurnment will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery, Cold Spring.

Jim was born in St. Cloud, MN to Herman and Freda (Diger) Totz. He married Diann Ehresmann in 1999, in Richmond. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Cold Spring Granite Company for 28 years. Jim enjoyed camping on the Mississippi River with his brothers and he loved his Argo.

Survivors include his mother, Freda; siblings, Patty Boe, Herman Jr., Marvin, Jean Ruprecht, Carol Stodolka, Bill, Richard, David, John, Mary Williams and Suzy Tschida; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Diann (2000), and his father, Herman.

Mary Ann Eiynck, age 78
Richmond
November 5, 1930 – April 27, 2009

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Country Manor Chapel in Sartell, MN for Mary Ann Eiynck, age 78. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Country Manor in Sartell. Arrangements were entrusted to the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.

Survivors include her son, Michael (Heide) and grandchildren, Jimmy and Heather.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert (2006).

Hildegarde Fischer, age 84
Cold Spring
June 13, 1924 – April 27, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Hildegarde Fischer, age 84, who died Monday at Country Manor, Sartell. Entombment will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery, Cold Spring.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Monday morning, at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. The Christian Women will pray a rosary at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday evening.

Hildegarde was born in St. Martin, MN to Peter and Anna (Buerman) Ehresmann. She married Andrew Fischer on June 13, 1946 in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Richmond. Hildegarde enjoyed raising her family, sewing clothes, cooking, quilting, gardening, playing cards, and visiting. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Christian Women and St. John’s Circle.

Survivors include her children, Joan (Jeff) Ratcliff of St. Cloud, Sharon (James) Goellner of Sauk Centre, Marlene (Bruce) Ruprecht of Grove City and Leon (Kathy) Fischer of Becker; sisters, Anna Mae Lauer, Eileen Kremer and Marie Glieden; brother, Greg Ehresmann; 6 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew (2004); parents; siblings, Hubert, Richard, Al, Raymond, Herbert, Julia, Viola, Lillian, and Lucille.

James J. Weber, age 70
Richmond
October 19, 1938 – April 21, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for James J. Weber, age 70, who died Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Cemetery, Richmond.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday 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. on Friday evening at the funeral home.

Jim was born in Munson Township, MN to John “Marlin” and Dorothy (Ressemann) Weber. He married Jeanie Haehn on May 30, 1962 in St. Peter Church, St. Cloud. Jim served in the Army Reserves for six years. He worked for Smurfit-Stone Container in St. Cloud for 43 years retiring in 2005. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, watching his kids and grandkids play sports. Jim was an avid amateur baseball fan~ having played for and watched the Roscoe Rangers for many years. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish.

Survivors include his loving wife, Jeanie; son, Dan (Carol) Weber of Cold Spring, daughter, Mary (Randy) Rothstein and grandchildren, Trent and Jill of Richmond; sister, Jeanie (Charlie) Mackedanz of Paynesville; nephews, Rick, Dale and Brian.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Kenneth “Kenny” Cater, age 91
Cold Spring
May 27, 1917 – April 17, 2009

A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in St. Cloud, MN for Kenneth “Kenny” Cater, age 91, who died Friday at the VA Medical Center. A private family burial will be at 11:30 a.m. in the North Star Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. There will be a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Ken was born in St. Cloud, MN to Charles and Margaret (Hawkins) Cater. He married Virginia (Jinny) Michaelson on April 18, 1947 at Peabody Avenue Methodist Church, Memphis, TN. Ken played for the All City Marching Band, Directed by G. Oliver Riggs. He graduated from St. Cloud Tech H.S. in 1935 then attended St. John’s University. Ken was an Army Air Force Pilot for four years during World War II. After the couple moved back to St. Cloud; from 1953–1956 he owned and operated Ken Cater’s Sports Shop in the basement of the old Guaranty State Bank. From 1956–1959 he was a salesman and gunsmith for Thielman Hardware. For the next 28 years, he went to work for Gopher Shooters Supply in Faribault as a sales representative for central and northern MN. Ken started trapshooting in the early 1950’s. He became a Director of the MN Trapshooting Association in 1965; in 1968 he was elected Vice President; in 1969 elected President and then back to serving as Director. Ken was treasurer from 1969–1975 and was appointed MTA Secretary and Treasurer for sometime after that. He helped a good many clubs get started. Ken has won several community service awards and trophies because of his involvement with trapshooting. In 1990, Ken was inducted into the Minnesota Trapshooting Association Hall of Fame. Ken was also an avid hunter. He loved duck and goose hunting and many years back he enjoyed spending the opener for deer hunting with his brother, brothers-in-law and nephews at the ’deer camp’. Many a story was told. He went partridge hunting with his wife and daughter and every spring he and his wife Jinny, would go prairie dog hunting in N.D. Ken loved to travel with his family all over the U. S. and overseas. He loved to play golf. Ken was a member of the St. John’s Alumni, Elks Club-for 32 years, the Cold Spring American Legion Post #455, the NRA, and Ducks Unlimited. Ken was known by some as “Hawk”. Ken always had a lot of stories to tell people regarding his life’s’ adventures. He treated everyone with respect and loved everything and everyone around him. He never missed anything his daughter or grandchildren were involved in. Ken was always there to wipe the tears away and bring a smile to your face. Life will never be the same without him.

Ken “Dad” spent the last year and a half at the VA Medical Center, Bldg. 49-1. He received the most outstanding care there and no words can express how wonderful the nurses are on that floor! They were always there when he ‘needed’ them and they were always willing to go that extra mile. They made Dad feel ‘extra special’. Dad was kept busy with the activities on ward and off ward outings. Last October he was able to go on his last deer hunt. Dad was touched so much by everyone. Thank you so very much for sharing in his life.

Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Cater-Phillips of Cold Spring; grandchildren, Nicholas, Jess and Kristi.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia “Jinny” (07-12-2007); brother, Harry; sisters, Edna Wilson and Helen Bensen; niece, Catherine and nephew, Cork.

Dorothy A. Honer
April 23, 1916 ~ April 10, 2009
St. Joseph, MN

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Dorothy A. Honer, age 92, of St. Joseph will be at 10 am on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Collegeville, MN. The Rev. Eugene McGlothlin OSB will officiate. Burial will be in St. Boniface parish cemetery in Cold Spring, MN. Dorothy died on April 10, 2009 at her home.

Family and friends may call between 4-9 pm on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph and after 9 am on Tuesday at the church in Collegeville. Parish prayers will be at 4 pm on Monday at the funeral home in St. Joseph, MN.

Dorothy was born on April 23, 1916 in St. Augusta, MN to Clement and Mary (Gohman) Potthoff. She married Waldemar "Wally" Franklin Honer on September 24, 1938 at St. Mary's Help of Christians Catholic Church in St. Augusta, MN. They were in their sixty-first year of marriage when Wally passed away in 1999.

Dorothy was a life-long resident of the St. Cloud area, a member of the Daughters of Isabella and Crosier Apostolate, and a member of St. John the Baptist church in Collegeville, MN.

Dorothy loved visiting with family and friends and always had a pot of coffee and cookies ready for anyone who stopped in. She was an avid Twins and Vikings fan and also enjoyed watching CNN. Her other interests included playing cards, watching birds, enjoying the activity of the maple syrup operation on her farm, and keeping track of her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons and daughters, Pamela (Daniel) Eller and Lancelot (Valerie) of Cold Spring, Michelle (Thomas) Carlson, Wayne (Doreen) and Frederick (Jean) of St. Joseph, John (Judy) of La Porte, Randall (Cheryl) of St. Augusta and William of Walker, twenty-four grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, sisters Olga Schneider of Watkins and Edna Kraus of Blaine.

She was preceded in death by her husband Waldemar on March 18, 1999, two sisters, two brothers and one great grandson.

Memorials are preferred to St. John the Baptist Church Building Fund, Collegeville.

Alfred W. Hinkemeyer, age 76
Cold Spring
August 14, 1932 – April 15, 2009

Funeral Service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Alfred W. Hinkemeyer, age 76, who died Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.).

Al was born in St. Augusta, MN to Theodore and Catherine (Gohman) Hinkemeyer. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was founder of Buffalo Collision Repair. Al was devoted to his family, and enjoyed spending time with his special neighbors and friends. He was an avid fisherman and gardener, who loved his more than 40 years on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes. He was a member of the Cold Spring American Legion Post #455 and Buffalo American Legion Post #270, where he was past commander.

Survivors include his children, Bill Hinkemeyer of Buffalo, Bonnie (Scott) Devitt of Buffalo, Barb McIntosh of Buffalo, Michael (Tracy) Hinkemeyer of Monticello, Michele Hinkemeyer of Buffalo, Stacy Hinkemeyer of Buffalo, and Patricia (fiancé, Gene Thompson) of Elk River; grandchildren, Jason (Chrissy) Hinkemeyer, Tina (Tracy) Vetruba, Erica Curtis, Brienne and Jenna Hinkemeyer, Ryan and Rachel McIntosh, Amanda Elsenpeter, Heather and Megan Mero, and Joshua Hinkemeyer; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry (Rosie), Merrill (Delores), Duane (Marlys) and Jerry (Shari); sister-in-law, Mille.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Erling.

Al will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Timothy J. Murphy, age 85
Cold Spring
January 4, 1924 – April 15, 2009

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Timothy “Tim” J. Murphy, age 85, who died Wednesday, peacefully at his home. Entombment will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Cold Spring, MN.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Friday evening.

Tim was born in St. Wendell Township, MN to Vincent and Anna (Pogatshnik) Murphy. He married Frances Zupan on April 18, 1944 at the Church of St. Stephen, St. Stephen, MN. Tim worked for Cold Spring Granite Co. for 22 years and then founded Murphy Granite Carving, Inc. in Richmond where he was president of the company until March 10, 2003. Tim was a member of St. Boniface Parish, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and a past member of Northwest Monument Builders, Monument Builders of North America, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include his children, Gary, Pat, Art, Mark, Dan, Kelly, and Carmel; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Melvina Brix.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie (02-06-09); parents; daughter, Marie; son, Jim; brothers, Joseph and Herbert.

Edwin I. Theis, age 84
Cold Spring
September 4, 1924 – April 13, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Edwin “Eddie” Theis, age 84, who died after a four year battle with cancer and met our Lord on Monday evening. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Friday morning in the Narthex of St. Boniface Church. Parish Prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Catholic Order of Foresters and Cold Spring American Legion on Thursday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Edwin was born in St. Nicholas, MN to William and Theresia (Schreiner) Theis. He married Adeline Nistler on September 5, 1949 in Assumption Church, Eden Valley, MN. Eddie served in the United States Army from February 23, 1945 thru December 16, 1946. He retired from the Cold Spring Granite Company after 41 years of employment. Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, playing cards, reading, playing the accordion, and baseball-especially the Minnesota Twins. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Cold Spring American Legion.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, 7 months, Adeline; children, Anna Marie (Richard) Holdvogt of New Munich, Donna Mae (Irvin) Wolbeck of Sauk Centre, Theresia of Colorado Springs, CO, Ronald (Karen) of Richmond, and Thomas (Kathy) of Eden Valley; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Monica (Lawrence) Huschle of Eden valley, Veronica (Donald) Kaeter of Sauk Rapids, Marie (Ralph) Nistler of St. Cloud, Rufina (Sylvester) Jagielski of Rogers; brothers, Roman of St. Paul, Alfred (Ludwina) of St. Nicholas and Alphonse (Alice) of Cold Spring.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Steven, Joseph and 3 infant brothers.

Patricia “Pat” Ryan, age 77
Cold Spring
October 7, 1931 – April 9, 2009

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Patricia Ryan, age 77, who died Thursday at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Inurnment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Litchfield, MN.

Gathering of relatives and friends will be an hour prior to the service in the church Monday morning. Arrangements are entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.

Pat was born in Excelsior, MN to Harry and Marie (Happ) Heutmaker. She married Richard James Ryan on May 1, 1950 in St. Joan of Arc Church, Minneapolis. Prior to her retirement, Pat worked in Advertising Sales for Cooperative Church Supply in St. Louis Park. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, gardening, and cooking. Pat volunteered with the Stearns County South Central Food Shelf, traveled the United States with her husband and traveled to Europe with her sister, Margie. She loved quilting and passed this gift on. She now resides with her Lord and Savior.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen (Sheldon) Johnson of Gemmell, Timothy Ryan of Minneapolis, Peggy Ryan of Richmond, Daniel Ryan of Mizpah, Marianne (Jeff) Scheel of Zimmerman and Teresa (Kurt) Greniger of Greenfield; 15 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Holl of Berkley, CA and Margie Olson of Eden Prairie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard James Ryan (2005): parents; brother, Gary A. Heutmaker (1991).

Memorials are preferred to the Rocori Trail Project in care of, City of Cold Spring, 27 Red River Ave. So., Cold Spring, MN 56320.

March 2009

Celestine G. Pierskalla, age 84
Cold Spring
November 18, 1924 – March 29, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Celestine G. Pierskalla, age 84, who died Sunday at the Assumption Home, Cold Spring. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be 4:00 p.m., at 7:00 p.m. the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor will sing a tribute, followed by a rosary with the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Society on Wednesday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Celestine was born in Collegeville, MN to August and Justina (Reisinger) Pierskalla. He married Marie Schmitz on June 4, 1946 in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond. He worked at St. John’s from 1944 to 1947, and at the Cold Spring Granite Company from 1948 – 1956. For the next 32 years he worked for Monumental Sales, Inc. in St. Cloud as a foreman until his retirement in 1989. He loved to watch and feed the birds, woodworking, traveling, enjoying trips to Irondale, AL and visiting with Mother Angelica and the EWTN staff. A favorite trip was to Germany with the Maennerchor in 1991. He loved the Lord and spending precious time with his family. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Knights of Columbus, 30 plus year member of the St. Boniface Church Choir and Area Maennerchor, St. Boniface Resurrection Choir, St. Joseph’s Society, TEC and Koinonia.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Marie; daughters, Rosie (Dave) Brickweg of Richmond, Alice (Stan) Jungels of Cold Spring, Carol (Dennis) Stevens of Aurora, CO, Ardis (Scott) Madsen of St. Cloud and Susie (Dennis) Hoffmann of Cold Spring; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Schneider of Waite Park; step-sister, Carolyn Roering of St. Joseph; step-brothers, Hubert Wasner of Albany and Sylvester Wasner of Rice.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald (1968); father, August (1927); mother, Justina (1994); step-father, Mathias Wasner (1963); step-brother, Lawrence (1998) and
8 grandchildren (his little angels).

Annalise Gabrielle Newberry, Infant,
Cold Spring

Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at the Wenner Funeral Home, Cold Spring.

Lorraine M. Ehresmann, age 79
St. Martin
October 5, 1929 – March 27, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, MN for Lorraine M. Ehresmann, age 79, who died Friday at the Paynesville Area Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. Burial will be in the St. Martin Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday morning in the St. Martin Parish Hall. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. by the St. Ann’s Christian Women, Catholic Aid Association, and the Rosary Sodality followed by Parish Prayers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening.

Lorraine was born in Lake Henry, MN to William and Margaret (Waldorf) Wuertz. She married Romuald Ehresmann on June 26, 1950 in St. Martin Catholic Church, St. Martin. Lorraine loved and cherished her family. She worked along side her husband at Mondloch Inc. in St. Martin for many years. Lorraine enjoyed baking (especially buns), quilting, bowling, sewing, upholstery and drapery work, fishing, playing cards and gardening. She was a member of St. Martin Parish, St. Ann’s Christian Women, Our Lady of Fatima Mission Group, St. Paul’s Mission Group, Catholic Aid Association, and the Rosary Sodality.

Survivors include her husband, Romuald; children, Joan (Clancy) Olmscheid of St. Martin, Mary (Jerry) Schneider of Cold Spring, Tom (Joelle) Ehresmann of St. Martin and Rosie (Bruce) Osendorf of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Jennifer, Curt, Eric, Tricia, Melissa, Jodi, Dana, Ryan, Nicole, Breanna, Kelsey and Shannon; great-grandchildren, Crystal, Chloe, Logan, Hanna, Aiden, Addison and Amelia; siblings, Vivian Mueller, Art (Leona) Wuertz and Vernon (Pat) Wuertz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Melvin Wuertz and one grandchild.

Bonnie Filiatrault, age 57
Eden Valley
March 5, 1952 – March 22, 2009

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, MN for Bonnie Filiatrault, age 57, who died Sunday.

Bonnie was born in Wheaton, MN to Warren and Mabel (Hoaglund) Pearson. She married George Filiatrault on January 1, 2001 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cold Spring. Bonnie worked for the past 17 years at Dezurik. She enjoyed doing crafts and writing to her many pen pals. Bonnie volunteered many hours to her church, school, Tri-Cap, Cold Spring area food shelf, and she also started the TOPS group in Cold Spring. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Bonnie was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the St. Cloud Aeire.

Survivors include her husband, George; children, Warren Schmidt, Kari (Michael) Murphy, Jeri Schmidt, Lana Schmidt, Scott Filiatrault, Eric (Jill) Filiatrault; 7 grandchildren; mother, Mabel (Don) Johnson; siblings, Barb (Jerry) Griewhan, Sharon Koshiol, Sheryl (Carl) Wesenberg and David Meyer.

She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Pearson.

Alan Koska, age 48
Cold Spring
October 26, 1960 – March 16, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Alan Koska, age 48, who died Monday at Regency Hospital in Mpls. after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Friday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Al was born in St. Cloud, MN to Victor and Esther (Terres) Koska. At the age of 4 the family moved to Cold Spring where Al attended St. Boniface Elementary School, ROCORI High School (graduating in 1979), and St. Cloud Technical College. Al worked 17 years at Fingerhut and was currently working at Border States Electric in St. Cloud. He was an avid bowler, bowling as many as 3 nights a week on different leagues. Al achieved several 300 games and held the title of ‘Bowler of the Year’ in Cold Spring several different years. He was a Boy Scout with Troop # 15 when he was younger. Al enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards and woodworking.

Survivors include his mother, Esther Koska (Assumption Nursing Home), of Cold Spring; brother, Gary (Nancy) Koska of Cold Spring; significant other, Diane of Richmond; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor (1971).

Stephanie J. Hommerding, age 17
Cold Spring
April 5, 1991 – March 8, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Stephanie J. Hommerding, age 17, who died Sunday at the St. Cloud Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Tuesday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.). Parish Prayers will be at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.

Stephanie was born in St. Cloud, MN to Nicholas and Lori (Goebel) Hommerding. She was a senior at ROCORI High School where she was a home coming queen attendant. Stephanie was a member of the St. Cloud School of Dance for 10 years…she loved to dance! She looked forward to spending time with her family and friends, and camping. Stephanie taught a lot of people the true meaning of ‘friendship’ and will be missed by her family, friends and her dog, Jerry. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish.

Survivors include her parents, Nicholas and Lori; sister, Jessi (fiancé Matt) and niece, Baili; grandmothers, Jean Goebel and Marian Hommerding; grandfather, LeRoy (Alice) Goebel; great-grandmother, Clara Klimmek; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her godfather, Joe Goebel; grandfather, Cuthbert Hommerding; uncle, Allen Hommerding and great-grandfather, Ruben Klimmek.

Memorials are preferred to the Stephanie Hommerding Memorial Fund.

Eileen Chirhart, age 92
Cold Spring
April 1, 1916 – March 7, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Eileen Chirhart, age 92, who died Saturday at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Royalton, MN.

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

Eileen was born in Litchfield, MN to Albert and Mary (Hogan) Heaton. She married George W. Chirhart on September 14, 1937 in St. Augustine’s Church, St. Cloud. Eileen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a homemaker and liked doing arts and crafts, sewing and playing cards. She was a member of St. Boniface Parish and Christian Women.

Survivors include her children, James (Penny) Chirhart, Jean (Les) Heying, Don (Marlene) Chirhart, Douglas (Gladys) Chirhart, Kathleen Chirhart, Robert Chirhart, Kevin (friend, Carol) Chirhart; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George (2005): daughter, Jane; parents; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Memorials are preferred to the donors’ choice.

Feburary 2009

Joanne M. Pratt, 49
December 2, 1959 - February 22, 2009

JoAnne Marie (Senart) Pratt was born December 2, 1959 in Holdingford, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Denk) Senart. She was raised in Holdingford where attended school. In 1976 her family moved to Cold Spring where she graduated from high school in 1978.

Following her schooling she enlisted in the United States Air Force. After a brief time with the Air Force she returned to Minnesota and lived in Melrose and later Avon where she worked as a waitress. On September 8, 1919 JoAnne was united in marriage to Douglas Brackin at the Forada Presbyterian Church. JoAnne was blessed with two children, Rachael and Bradley. The couple moved to Cedar Park, TX. JoAnne worked at a nursing home in Austin and later at Motorola. She then became a home health aide.

On February 14, 1994 JoAnne was united in marriage to Leland Pratt at Leland’s parents’ home. The family moved to New Mexico where JoAnne established a business making and selling pottery. While living in New Mexico, JoAnne was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease. As the disease progressed JoAnne’s daughter, Rachael, took over her mother’s care in 1998. JoAnne was brought back to Minnesota and made her home at the Viking Towers. As her disease progressed JoAnne eventually moved to Knute Nelson.

JoAnne enjoyed spending time shopping and going out to eat at Perkins. She enjoyed hot air ballooning and participated as a crewmember at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. JoAnne loved celebrating Christmas. She also served her family as historian and genealogist. Most special to JoAnne was the time she spent with her grandchildren; she couldn’t have loved them more.

On Sunday, February 22, 2009 JoAnne died at the age of forty-nine years. JoAnne was active with the Huntington’s Disease Society. As a gesture of love and hope for her family JoAnne chose to donate her body to science. The Harvard medical School, doing research on Huntington’s will benefit directly from JoAnne’s donation. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Senart; her twin sons, Jude & Simon; her brother, Duane Senart; and an infant niece, Kelly. JoAnne is survived by her daughter, Rachael Radil and husband, Matthew, of Alexandria; her son, Bradley Brackin and friend, Julia, of Fifty Lakes, MN; her grandchildren, James Radil, Evan Radil, Jordan Brackin, McKenzie Brackin, and Christian Brackin; one brother, Mike Senart of Wisconsin; and two sisters, Jolene Woodard and husband, Richard, of Osakis, MN and Barb Swanton and husband, Scott, of Florida.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. Rev. Joan Wittrock officiated. American Legion Post 87 and VFW Post 936 provided military honors.

Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home.

Leo M. Salzer
Cold Spring
October 12, 1917 – February 14, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring for Leo M. Salzer, age 91 who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Leo was born in Cold Spring, MN to Joseph and Anna (Fleischhacker) Salzer. He married Philomene A. Kohorst on June 14, 1949 at St. Martin Catholic Church. Leo loved spending time with his family. Farming was his passion to live off the land and supply a good income for his family. He spent lots of time tinkering with his Massey-Ferguson equipment, picking agates, cutting wood, and working with his cattle, pigs and chickens. There was never a boring time for him as he was always busy from sunrise to sunset. If he was not working, he was visiting with neighbors and friends. He will be missed for his humor and sarcasm and his loving heart.

Survivors include his children, Mike (Joyce) of Barnum, Don of Sartell, Myrna (Chuck) Loso of Willmar, Linda (Terry) Loso of St. Joseph, Laura (Paul) Hemmingson of Sioux Falls, SD, and Leroy (Sandy) of Cold Spring; sister, Sister Marcus of St. Cloud; brothers, Fred of St. Joseph and Robert of Cold Spring; 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Philomene; parents; brothers, George, Al, Leander, Mark, Alfred and infant brother Anthony; sisters, Sister Clarita, Marie Duerr, Katherine Stein; grandchildren, Chad Salzer, Kyle Loso and Jessie Salzer.

Alice A. Schulz, 89
Cold Spring
October 7, 1919 – February 11, 2009

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring for Alice A. Schulz, age 89 who died Wednesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Gloria Dei Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday (today) and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. There will be a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Alice was born in St. Cloud, MN to Louis and Louise (Donner) Golembeck. She was baptized October 26, 1919 and confirmed in 1933. Alice married William R. Schulz on July 18, 1942 at the Peace United Church of Christ in St. Cloud, MN. Alice was a homemaker and washed laundry at the ROCORI High School in Cold Spring for many years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, cross stitch and playing cards.

Survivors include her children, Herbert (Cathy) Schulz and Dee Dee Bruyere; grandchildren, Jessica (Christopher) Bryan and Kortnie, Jacqueline, Hailey, and Cody Schulz; great-grandchildren Trysta Bruyere and Jonathan Bryan.

Preceded in death by her husband William, parents, her sister Irene Pitschka, brother Arno Golembeck and an infant sister.

Frankie (Frances) Murphy, age 82
Cold Spring
January 4, 1927 – February 6, 2009

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring, MN for Frankie (Frances) Murphy, age 82, who died Friday peacefully at her home. Pastor Denny Curran will officiate. Entombment will be in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Cold Spring, MN.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Frankie was born in Brockway Township, MN to Felix Zupan and Anna (Zima) Zupan. She married Timothy Joseph Murphy on April 18, 1944 at the Church of St. Stephen, St. Stephen, MN. She was a loyal housewife and assisted her husband Tim in starting Murphy Granite and worked there for many years in an administrative/bookkeeping role.

Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Tim and children Gary, Pat, Art, Mark, Dan, Kelly and Carmel; and 8 grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Marie; son, Jim; brothers, Ernest and Jim; and sisters, Juliana and Hildegard.

Tresa I. Young, age 89
Formerly of Kimball
October 9, 1919 - January 28, 2009

Tresa I. Young, age 89 of South Haven, formerly of Kimball died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Lakeside Community Home of Dassel, where she was a resident for the past two weeks.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2009 at St. Annes Catholic Church, Kimball. Fr. Donald Wagner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Litchfield. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball. A prayer service will be held 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Tresa Irene Young was born on October 9, 1919 in Meeker County to Timothy and Florence (Gilman) Miller. She married Leo P. Young on April 18, 1936 in Darwin and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1998. She lived in Meeker County most of her life where they farmed and raised 10 children. Tresa worked at Travelers Inn and Nortronic in Golden Valley. She was a member of St. Annes Catholic Church, Kimball. Tresa enjoyed baking bread, pies and donuts, playing cards, ice fishing and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Carol & Raymond Wagner of Dassel, Leo & Patricia of Coon Rapids, Douglas & Leona of Watkins, Dorothy & Joseph Wolter of Sartell, Mary & Robert Vannurden of Kimball, Elizabeth Bryant of International Falls, Patricia & Donald Linz of Richmond and Darrell of South Haven; brother, Chuck of Sun City, AZ; sisters, Ann Nelson of Phoenix, AZ, Mae & Al Harrison of Denver, CO; 37 grandchildren; 95 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo; sons, David and Robert; parents, Timothy and Florence; brother, Bud Miller; sisters, Lorena Stiff and Grace Hartinger.

Pallbearers will be Adam Holm, Jordan Dietz, Jamie Pfitzer, Jordan Young, Timothy Krouth and Jonathan Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Catherine Krouth, Deneen Young, Irene Shoutz, Lisa Myers, Stacy Samuelson, Peggy Holm, Tresa Ringwelski, Dawn Pfitzer and Becky Darwin. Frosty Schiefelbein, organist, and the St. Anne Choir will provide the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care, Kimball. Obituary, Guestbook & Video Tribute online at dingmannfuneral.com

Clarence H. “Tiny” Gertken, age 87
Richmond
April 27, 1921 – January 31, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Clarence H. “Tiny” Gertken, age 87, who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

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. Richmond American Legion Post #292 will pray at 7:30 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Knights of Columbus Tuesday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Clarence was born in St. Cloud, MN to Tobias and Frances (Storkamp) Gertken. Tiny loved music and played in the St. Cloud Municipal Band. He married Hanna O’Keefe on June 8, 1944 in Louisville, KY. Clarence served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater. Prior to being shipped over seas he taught in the Tracked Vehicle School at Fort Knox, KY. He worked at International Harvester in St. Cloud for over 20 years as a mechanic. He later worked at St. Cloud State University from 1970 – 1983 where he was in charge of the motorized equipment. He also enjoyed mowing grass, building things, gardening and snowmobiling. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Richmond American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his children, Ed (Marlys) of Sauk Rapids, Carol F. Thompson of Lake Elmo, MaryAnn (Gregory) Johnson of Richmond and John S. (Joyce) of Eden Valley; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hanna (2007) and his parents.

January 2009

Eric H. Vogt, age 75
Cold Spring
January 4, 1934 – January 28, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Eric H. Vogt, age 75, who died Wednesday at his home from heart failure. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Eric was born in Richmond, MN to Leo and Christine (Thelen) Vogt. He married Nancy Spoden on July 25, 1953 in St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring. Eric loved and cherished his family. He was a butcher, meat cutter, and owner of Vogt Food Market. He served his community as mayor, councilman, planning commission and being part of the deputy sheriff’s special unit. Eric was proud of his community and always strived to help it continue to grow and prosper. His positive attitude in life will be missed, but sure to be carried on in his children and grandchildren. Eric enjoyed hunting, fishing, welding, building projects and just being an all around handyman. He was a member of St. Boniface Parish.

Survivors include his children, Dave (Donna), John (Sandy), Sandy Vogt Storms; brother, Denis (Pat); grandchildren, Tammy (Shawn) Garding, Amy (Joel) Theis, Christina (Nic) Stang, Ryan (Becky) Storms, Eric and Amber Vogt; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Shelby, Merideth, Alayna, Courtney, Abby and Savannah.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (2006); granddaughter, Shelly Storms; parents; brother, David.

Edwin M. Torborg, age 85
Richmond
January 10, 1924 – January 22, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Edwin M. Torborg, age 85, who died Thursday. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. and the Richmond American Legion #292 will pray at 8:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Aid Association Sunday evening.

Edwin was born in Richmond, MN to Henry and Mary (Hannekan) Torborg. He married Margaret Stommes on June 16, 1947 in St. Nicholas Church, St. Nicholas, MN. Edwin loved spending time with his family. He served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne during World War II. Edwin was a life long farmer and owner and operator of Torborg Manufacturing where he made and fixed many things from television antennas to snow blowers. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, cribbage and telling stories. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Aid Association, Richmond American Legion #292 and the Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery Committee.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 ½ years, Margaret; children, Rose Torborg, Jim (Joyce) Torborg, Paul Torborg, Mary (Rick) Winter, Helen (Russ) Prill and Sue (Daryl) Trautmiller; 18 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Margaret Worm, Meinrad (Del) Torborg, Rose Schleper and Bob (Shirley) Torborg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother; sisters Agnes Geers and Ann Nolan; brother, Raymond Torborg.

Jeanne H. Dreher, 77
St. Cloud
October 7, 1931 ~ January 21, 2009

Jeanne Hazel Dreher, age 77, St. Cloud, MN, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the home of her daughter in Rockville, MN.

Graveside services will be Friday, January 23, 2009 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.

Jeanne was born October 7, 1931 in Great Falls, MT to Robert and Hazel (Bureau) Lapeyre. She graduated from Great Falls High School and attended the School of Business, Minneapolis, MN for two years. She was employed by Travelers Insurance, St. Louis Park, MN for seven years, retiring in 1990. Jeanne moved to Annandale and then to St. Cloud in 1995. She belonged to Whitney Senior Center, was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Georgianne Dreher and Larry Dimatteo of Rockville, MN; two grandchildren, Adele and Peter, and a sister, Val Bilinski of Portland, OR.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Peter J. Dreher, son, Jeffrey, one brother, Bob and one sister, Ardie. Memorials are preferred to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Hildegarde Hansgen, age 85
Richmond
July 27, 1923 – January 18, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Hildegarde Hansgen, age 85, who died Sunday. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul 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 the Christian Women, Golden Smiles Senior Citizens, Catholic Aid Association, Daughters of Isabella, and the Mission Club-Maria Goretti on Tuesday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Hildegarde was born in Farming Township, MN to John and Anna (Behnen) Ramler. She married Everett M. Hansgen in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond. Hildegarde loved and cherished her family. She was a postal carrier in Cold Spring and was the Postmaster in Richmond for many years. She was a bus driver for Richmond Bus Service and she enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Catholic Aid Association, Christian Women, Daughters of Isabella and the Mission Club-Maria Goretti.

Survivors include her children, Nick (Diane) Hansgen, Dr. Diane Hansgen (Ted Ahlbrecht), Debra (Bruce) Cunningham, David (Mary) Hansgen, Dan (Beth) Hansgen, Denise (Brian) Kurowski, Everett Hansgen, Jr. and Jean (Don) Olmscheid; 20 grandchildren; sisters, Marcy Pivic, Erma (Vernon) Theisen, Edith Stein, and brother, Cyril (Darlene) Ramler.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett (1963), parents; daughters, Jackie Wenner and Joan Goebel; brothers, Walter and Art Ramler and one grandson.

Bonnie L. Hlebain, 57
Sartell
April 28, 1951 - January 9, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sartell for Bonnie L. Hlebain, age 57 of Sartell, who died Friday at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Rev. Lauren Germann and Rev. Patrick Riley will officiate and burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, St. Stephen. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church in Sartell. St. Monica's Society (Christian Women) will pray the rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.

Bonnie was born April 28, 1951 in Maple Lake to Basil & Kathleen (Raiche) Loch. She married Rick Hlebain on October 10, 1987 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, St. Stephen. Bonnie lived in the Sartell area all of her married life. She was a Special Education and classroom Teacher at Cold Spring Elementary School for most of her career, retiring in 2005. Bonnie was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where she was a religion teacher and a member of the Christian Women. Bonnie was a peer monitor with the State of Minnesota Department of Education.

Survivors include her husband, Rick of Sartell; sons, Kerry and Kenny of Sartell; sister, Connie (Mike) Nahan of Sartell; brother, Gary (Barbara) Loch of Becker; nephews and nieces, Patrick (Emily) Nahan, Kyra, Kyllin & Collette Loch, Jake Hlebain, Thomas and John Joyce, Ben (Chrystal) Huls and Molly Huls; step mother-in-law, Patricia Hlebain of St. Stephen; sisters & brothers in-law, Rosie (Barnie) Huls of St. Joe, Geri (Jack) Joyce of Maraga, CA, and Ann (Joe) Defoe of Tucson, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; mother & father- in-law, Frank & Rose Hlebain and brother- in-law, Mike Hlebain.

A special thank you to Centra Care Oncology staff and Quiet Oaks Hospice staff.

Memorials are preferred to St. Clare's Monastery, Sauk Rapids.

David Berger, age 41
Pearl Lake
March 17, 1967 – January 9, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, MN for David Berger, age 41, who died Friday.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning in the Church. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

David was born in St. Cloud, MN to Robert and Theresa (Merten) Berger. He loved spending time with his daughter and attending her swim meets. Any day David could hunt or fish was a good day.

Survivors include his daughter, Morgan; mother, Theresa; brother, Dan (Shelly) and their children, Chance and Aubrey; many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert (2006).

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Norman R. Pfaff, Age 72
November 10, 1936 - December 31, 2008

After a duration of several health complications, Norman Pfaff, 72, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on December 31, 2008 at the Melrose Hospital.

Norman was born November 10, 1936 in Burnhamville Township to John Adolf Pfaff and Marguerite Louise Day Pfaff. On September 15, 1956, Norman was married to the lovely Annabelle Irene Schindler at Swanville Lutheran parsonage. He was a machinist until poor health forced him into early retirement. He loved to camp, fish and hunt. Even in his later years when he was in constant pain, he always wore a smile and a joke was never far behind. He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor and ability to spread love and laughter to everyone who was fortunate to cross his path.

Survivors include his wife Annabelle Pfaff; children John (Roxy) Pfaff, Melrose; Sandy Pfaff-Wolf, Cold Spring; and Jim (Phyllis) Pfaff, Brainerd; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Norman is also survived by his brothers Glen (Esther) Pfaff and Bernard (Irene) Pfaff; and sisters Maxine (Tony) Lawrence and Harriet (Elmer) Nielson. He was preceded in death by his son Randy who died at 1 month on June 27, 1958; along with his parents John and Marguerite; brother Calvin (Mary) Pfaff; and sisters Audrey (Mike) Taube and Donna (Leonard) Johnson.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday January 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Grey Eagle. If there are any questions please contact Pastor Gary Taylor at 888-955-3942 or Annabelle Pfaff at 320-285-2518.

Delores Hansen, age 71
Waite Park, formerly of Cold Spring
April 14, 1937 – January 4, 2009

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2009 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Delores Hansen, age 71, who died Sunday at the Sterling Park Health Care Center, Waite Park. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

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

Delores was born in St. Paul, MN and raised by John and Mary Hansen. She loved visiting with family and friends, reading, cross word puzzles, cards, yahtzee and was a lover of animals-especially horses. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Waite Park and formerly of St. Boniface Parish in Cold Spring.

Survivors include her aunts, Rose Schwegel and Mary Ann Terwey; uncles, Willie Hansen and Lawrence Hansen; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 11 aunts and uncles.