March 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
March 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Bernadine Fasen, 87, Paynesville
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville for Bernadine "Bunny" Fasen, 87, of Paynesville. Bunny passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will take place in the St. Louis Parish Cemetery in Paynesville. Visitation will begin after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. Bernadine "Bunny" Marie Fasen (Kennedy) was born on Oct. 16, 1937, in Peoria, Ill, to Bernard "Bus" and Vivian "Bid" Kennedy. As a young child she enjoyed the bustling city; however, in 1949, her family relocated to Minnesota. She attended a one-room schoolhouse - a big change for a girl accustomed to a large metropolitan school - until she transitioned to high school in Perham. Every summer, Bunny worked with her family at their resort on Star Lake. After high school, she moved to St. Cloud, attending St. Cloud State University, where she earned a degree in English and Latin and planned to teach high school. She met her future husband, Marvin "Marv" Fasen, through speech class and theater productions. The two were married on Nov. 15, 1958, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. They moved to Monticello, where Bunny completed her student teaching. They later relocated to Paynesville, where Bunny taught high school English and directed plays. She continued teaching until the birth of her first son, Kurt, in 1967. As a new mom, Bunny began working at St. Louis Catholic Church, where she would remain for 35 years as the director of religious education. After the birth of her second son, Neil, in 1976, she began an additional role as an instructor in a Community Cducation program for new parents called Seton Hall. Bunny and Marv loved to drive around the state, traveling and visiting family. One of their many joys was to join their family on an annual trip to Lake Mary near Alexandria. When Marv's health began to decline, they sold their family home and moved to Willows Landing in Monticello, where they made many dear friends. Bunny continued to have a zest for life even after Marv's passing in 2023. She enjoyed traveling, happy hour with friends, bingo, trivia, water aerobics, her beloved women's group at St. Henry's, grandkids' sporting events, concerts, many hours reading to her great-grandchildren, and Sundays attending Mass, going out for brunch, sipping wine, and playing Yahtzee. Bunny's faith and love for family and friends were felt by many. Bunny was preceded by her parents, her sister Phyllis, and her husband of 65 years, Marvin. She is survived by her two sons, Kurt (Louise) of Monticello and Neil (Sarah) of Minneapolis; her grandchildren, Emily (Geoff) Ferk, Joe (Nancy Brown), Anna (Evan) Fick, Ray, Paul, Ben, and Warren; and great-grandchildren, Oakley, Philip, Rose, Eleanor, Lillian, Monica, and Juliana Ferk, and Ruth and Maria Fick; her brother Mike (Carol) Kennedy of Brookfield, Wis.; and her sister-in-law, Doreen Knopik of Waite Park, Minn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to the charity of your choice to honor Bunny's legacy.
Ann Starken Turner passed away peacefully at the Orchard Path in Apple Valley on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Paynesville, Minn., where she was valedictorian of the Class of 1959. She graduated with a degree in chemistry from St. Catherine University. She earned a master of library science from the University of Denver and a juris doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. Ann enjoyed a long career as a law librarian for Minnesota law firms. Ann was a devout Catholic, an ardent supporter of anti-war causes, an avid traveler, and a loving giver of gifts to her family and friends. Ann was divorced.She was preceded in death by her brother Lee Starken and is survived by her sister Mary Valdivia; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and her loyal friend Bill Smith. A service for her will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Minneapolis.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Harvest Church in Freeport, Minn., for Benedict "Benny" Peltz, 93, who died on Wed-nesday, March 12, 2025, at Cherrywood in Richmond, Minn. The visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the church. Visitation will continue on Friday morning for one hour before the service at the church. Benedict was born in Richmond, Minn., to George and Mary (Schwope) Peltz. He farmed his entire life north of Paynesville. Benny enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren and his beloved dog, Molly. He is survived by his children, Darlene (Ron) Gruber, Julianne Stanger, Kevin (Paula), and Brian; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Leander, Marcella Dingmann, Laura Pierskalla, Cecelia Holthaus, Fintan, and Felix; and by one great-grandchild. Arrangements are with Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.
Shirley Marie Klenk was born on Nov. 26, 1932, in Amery, Wis., to Alf and Amanda (Ecker) Rude. She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1951, and attended Northwestern Bible College in St. Paul, where she worked as a secretary in the office of then-college president Billy Graham. In 1953, she married John R. Klenk. Their first daughter, Jeanne, was born in Hudson, Wis. Shirley and Jeanne followed John to Mt. Clemens, Mich., where he served in the U.S. Army at Selfridge AFB, where daughter Laura and son Tim were born. Upon returning to Minnesota, Shirley worked at Maple Island in Stillwater, while John worked for Nutrena Feeds. Their third daughter, Gloria, was born in Stillwater. The family lived in Buffalo, Minn., for a year, where Lois was born. In 1960, John took a job with Paynesville Turkey Industry. Shirley's attention was devoted to the care of her family. She raised a large garden every year, preserving most of the vegetables and fruits for her family of nine. She sewed most of the clothes the children wore, and she made sure the children stayed busy helping with chores. A social luxury for Shirley was her membership in the Paynesville Booklover's Club, which nurtured her intellectual curiosity and provided lifelong friendships. The entire Klenk family was active in Calvary Baptist Church in Paynesville. Shirley was a member of the choir and frequently sang solos. She served as the Sunday School superintendent and assisted with Vacation Bible School. Her husband John became employed by Jennie-O. Shirley joined the Willmar Public Schools as a paraprofessional aide to children with significant physical disabilities. She became certified in American Sign Language and was devoted to the children to whom she was assigned, staying in touch with them long after her employment ended. Following her retirement, Shirley took up golf at the behest of John, who was eager for her to join him on the links. She also studied and became certified in foot reflexology, eventually starting her own business, Footworks Plus. John and Shirley were active members of First Baptist Church in Willmar, where they made many special friends. Together they traveled overseas, to Austria where Jeanne was employed and to Norway to visit relatives of Shirley. After her husband's death in 1998, Shirley moved back to Stillwater to be closer to her siblings and cousins. She traveled often to visit family members, bravely driving by herself across the country. She was also a delegate to the Republican State Convention. Shirley fiercely maintained her independence until Alzheimer's made it impossible to live alone. Shirley's legacy of faith in Christ sustains and comforts her surviving children: Jeanne (Jerry) Titus, Laura Klenk, Timothy (Susie) Klenk, Lois (Joe) Bonner, Steven (Katherine) Klenk, and Paul Klenk; grandchildren Michael, Andrew, and David Klenk, Sarah (Chris) Verette, Amanda and Leah Bonner, Stuart (McKenna) Klenk, William and Elliot Klenk; and great-grandchildren Talitha and Stevie Verette and Sofia Klenk. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Gloria; and husband John. Arrangements are by Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville, Minn.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, Minn., for Clement Kalthoff, 90, who died on Saturday, March 8, at Quiet Oaks surrounded by family. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at www.christcatholic.com. There will be a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, and will continue from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14, at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. Clem was born on April 5, 1934, in Albany, Minn., to Bernard and Ottilia (Jacobs) Kalthoff. He married Jeanette Wehseler on June 24, 1958, in St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, Minn. Clem served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve in Paynesville. He was a lifetime member of the Paynesville American Legion #271 and served on the honor guard. Clem owned and operated his trucking business in Paynesville for 37 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and flying his planes for 69 years. Clem was a member of Catholic United Financial, Knights of Columbus, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, and Tri County River Bucks Chapter. He and Jeanette enjoyed wintering in Mesa, Ariz., for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; daughters, Judy (Gary) Schloeder and Brenda (Jim) Olmscheid; grandchildren, Jeremy (Liz) Schloeder, Brian (Melissa) Schloeder, Neil (Jillian) Olmscheid, and Reed (Brittney) Olmscheid and six great-grandchildren; siblings, Leander (Christine) Kalthoff, Clara Statz, Catherine (Leander) Wehseler, Ralph (Kathy) Kalthoff, Roman Kalthoff (special friend Sharon), and Lillian Hagen. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maryann (Lawrence) Fleischhacker; and in-laws, Arnold Statz, Stella Kalthoff, and Phil Hagen. Clem's family would like to thank everyone at Quiet Oaks Hospice for their loving care. Services are with the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, Minn.
Michael B. Niewind, 79, of Alexandria died on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at home after battling many health issues, under the care of his family and hospice. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Jonathan Jahnke presiding. Interment took place at Kinkead Cemetery. The visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m., on Monday, March 10, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria and continued one hour prior to the service at the church. Michael Bernard was born on March 22, 1945, to Albin and Estella (Blasius) Niewind in Richmond, Minn. He was baptized and later confirmed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Burnsville. Michael grew up in Roscoe, where he attended a one-room schoolhouse and spent many summers outside Richmond, working on his Uncle Ben's and Aunt Theresa's farm. He graduated from Paynesville High School in 1963, where he was a four-sport gifted athlete. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Kathryn Martha Olson, on Sept. 24, 1964, in Bessemer, Mich. Following their marriage, they moved to the Twin Cities. They were blessed with three children and 60 years of marriage. Mike began his career at Hitchcock Industries, where he worked for 25-plus years. He and Kathy purchased a 58-acre farm in Montrose in 1990. He worked an additional 15 years at Progress Casting and retired in 2005. Many of Mike's hobbies centered around the lake cabins they owned, both in Wisconsin and Minnesota where he enjoyed fishing, mowing, cutting firewood, and burning whatever he could. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage, and spending hours telling stories to his grandchildren and others. He had the gift of gab and appreciated a good joke. Mike was an avid Minnesota sports fan and took pride in his grandchildren's sporting activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John and his wife Darlene Niewind; sister JoAnn and her husband Leo Ripplinger; and brother-in-law Mike Phillipp. Mike is survived by his wife Kathy; two daughters, Brenda (Mike) Loosbrock of Slayton, and Stephanie (Dennis) Prudhomme of Woodbury; son, Michael (fiancée Kim) Niewind of Albertville; ten grandchildren, Bryce (Shelly) Prudhomme, Gabby (Donny) Foster, Josee' (Joe) Garrison, Ben (Haydn) Loosbrock, Evan Niewind, Kyle Prudhomme, Carlee Prudhomme, Mallory Loosbrock, Maddie Niewind, and LillyAnn Niewind; six great-grandchildren, Norah, Isla, Everlee, Cecelia, Reece, and William; three sisters, Carol (Denis) Holthaus of Cold Spring, Kathy Phillipp of St. Joseph, and Susie (Richard) Burg of Albany; two brothers, Chuck (Alice) Niewind of Grand Rapids, and Joey (Char) Niewind of Eagle Bend; and many nieces and nephews. The pallbearers were Michael Niewind, Dennis Prudhomme, Mike Loosbrock, Bryce Prudhomme, Ben Loosbrock, Evan Niewind, and Kyle Prudhomme. Arrangements provided by Lind Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Alexandria: lindfamilyfh.com.
David Norman Berg, 83, of Paynesville, Minn.,, died on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the Paynesville Health Care Center, with his loving wife by his side. David was born on June 2, 1941, in Pelican Rapids, Minn., to Norman and Inez (Randklev) Berg. He attended Pelican Rapids High School, graduating in 1959. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Tweeton on Nov. 18, 1961, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. He began his 48-year career at A.M.P.I in Pelican Rapids. His career brought him next to Turtle Lake, Wis., in 1982, for six years; then to Paynesville, where he retired from AMPI in 2003. David was active in Jaycees, Lions, and he served on the Pelican Rapids Fire Department. David loved to hunt, fish, and go camping with family and friends. David is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 63 years, Carolyn; his children, Tammy (Rick) Hanson, Collette (Jeff) Klaphake, and Andrea (Randy Hansen) Rothstein; his grandchildren, Derek (Katy) Hanson, Abbigail Rothstein, and Zack Klaphake; great-grandchildren, Madison and Mason Hanson; brother, Mike (Linda) Berg; sisters, LaVonne (Vern) Benson and Ilene Tehven; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Berg and June Berg; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Chuck and Doug Berg; father-in-law Carl Tweeton; mother-in-law Myrtle Tweeton; brothers-in-law Emery Fosmark, Wallace Tweeton, and Lowell Tehven; sister-in-law Carla Tweeton; and nephew Chad Fosmark. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Daniel James Jaeger of Lake Henry, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the age of 68. Danny was born on March 3, 1956, to Norman and Rita (Lieser) Jaeger in Paynesville, Minn. Danny spent his entire life on the family farm, working alongside his two brothers to cultivate the land that had been in their family. He lived simply but with great fulfillment, dedicating himself wholeheartedly to the farm and the work that sustained it. He also spent many years hauling cattle and providing custom work to his neighbors and friends. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. Danny was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Randy Krupke and Steve Olmscheid; and one great niece, Hailey. He is survived by his six siblings: Steve Jaeger, John Jaeger, Jeanne Olmscheid, Judy (Kip) Wendlandt, Mary Jo (Mark) Hieserich, and Patrick (Sheila) Jaeger; 14 nieces and nephews; and 34 grand nieces and grand nephews. A celebration of life for Danny will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Sportsman's Den in Lake Henry, Minn., from 2 to 5 p.m. All are welcome.
David "Dave" Wayne Weber, 72, of Menahga, Minn., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Salem Historical Church and Cemetery in rural Paynesville, Minn., with public visitation to be held one hour prior. Services provided by Karvonen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Wadena, Minn. Dave was born on Dec. 1, 1952, in Paynesville, Minn., to Robert and Vonnie (Cossairt) Weber. He lived a full and meaningful life, marked by his love and dedication to his family, a love for mechanical things, and a passion for adventure. Dave met the love of his life, Sharon Ann Sieben, in the summer of 1971. They were married on Dec. 30, 1972. Dave's adventurous spirit enabled them to live in several states during their first years of marriage: Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, and Montana. Dave was a member of the National Guard for six years after high school. Dave was a devoted father and "go to" Dad. Whether it was helping his daughter purchase and remodel her first home or assisting his son with furniture assembly, Dave was always there when his family needed him. His willingness to lend a hand and share his knowledge left a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him. In addition to his professional life, Dave was an avid motorcycle rider. He was a proud member of the Glacial Lake Motorcycle Club, where he formed lifelong friendships. Dave's adventurous spirit led him to achieve the prestigious Iron Butt Certificate, completing 1500 miles on his motorcycle, in just 24 hours. His love for the open road was only surpassed by his passion for woodworking, which he pursued in retirement by starting his own woodworking business. Dave's craftmanship produced beautiful, unique wood products that reflected his creative vision and attention to detail. One of Dave's "happy places" was on many of the local lakes. He was an avid fisherman; his patience and dedication enabled him to find and catch many wonderful fish suppers. Dave loved to share his bounty; he gifted many friends and family packages of fresh fish. Dave's legacy will live on through his wife, children, and the many people whose lives he touched. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon; daughter Sonya (Todd) Gylsen of Glenwood, Minn.; son Shane Weber of Orlando, Florida; brother Don (Sharon) Weber of Post Falls, Idaho; along with numerous sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Robert L. and Vonnie M. Weber. |