Obituaries 2008
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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
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