August 2024
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
August 2024
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Ken Albrecht, 94, Paynesville
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynes-ville for Kenneth A. "Kenny" Albrecht, 94, of Paynesville. Kenny passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Glenn Krystosek will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Louis Parish Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday, Aug. 30. Kenny was born June 24, 1930, in Paynesville to Edward and Alvina (Knebel) Albrecht. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 in Korea. He married Catherine "Katie" Utsch on Oct. 9, 1954, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe. Kenny worked for Standard Oil driving truck for 15 years, drove local school bus, and for the City of Paynesville in maintenance and as a volunteer fireman. He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church and Paynesville American Legion Post 271. Kenny loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He loved to dance waltzes with Katie, enjoyed trips to the casino, and routinely met friends at Queen Bee's in Paynesville. Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Katie; children Linda Voss of Alameda, Calif., Ron (Mary) of Delano, and Rick (Susan) of Lino Lakes; five grandchildren, Alison, Megan, Evan, Ryan, and Austin; two great-grandchildren Cooper and Wilhelmina; siblings Doris Schmidt of Longville, Jenny Olson of Spicer, and Roy Albrecht of Buffalo, as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Ermin, Orlin, and Ardine Schmidt. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Rose Phelps of Paynesville passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, at 101 years of age. She was preceded in death by Walt Schedlbauer (brother). She is survived by Tony Schedlbauer (brother) and Martha Lafaro (sister); PeriAnn Farnsworth (niece); Corrine Schedldauer (sister-in-law); and Don Phelps Jr. (son). The family would like to thank the neighbors on Briorwood Road for their help with her golden retriever Pearle, and her bridge group at the R.O.S.E. Center, where she enjoyed everyone's friendship. She was a loving mother to Koreen (daughter) and devoted wife to Don Phelps Sr. (husband). She will be missed by her son.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville for Ronald D. "Ron" Menk, 84, of Paynesville. Ron passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Koronis Place. Reverend Glenn Krystosek will officiate. Burial will take place in the St. Louis Parish Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, both at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. The Knights of Columbus will pray a rosary at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday in the church. Ron was born Feb. 28, 1940, near Franklin, Minn., to William and Stella (Schmidt) Menk. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Franklin High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957-1961. He married Carol A. "Caidy" Carruth on June 27, 1964. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin. He owned a cabinet making business for the majority of his career. After retirement he worked at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville as a handyman for over a decade. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, St. Louis Knights of Columbus Council #3820, Paynesville American Legion Post #271, and was a former active member of the Maple Plain Lions. He enjoyed hunting, camping, and especially fishing, hosting tournaments and flying into Canada. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching their sports. Ron is survived by his son Brian (Wendy) Menk of Paynesville; grandchildren Alanna and Benjamin Menk; and sister-in-law Nancy Johnson, as well as many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; wife Caidy (2023); and brother Dennis (Dorothy) Menk. A special thank you to the staff at Koronis Place and CentraCare Hospice for all the care Ron received.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley for Travis J. Wendroth, 34, of Eden Valley who died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Pastor Al Wieling and Pastor Roger Fears will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home of Eden Valley. Travis was born May 8, 1990, in Litchfield to James and Roseann (Wimmer) Wendroth. He lived in the Eden Valley area most all of his life. Travis was a carpenter and also worked as a mechanic. He was a member of Free Grace Recovery Church in St. Cloud, where he was active volunteering in the sober community and wherever help was needed. Travis enjoyed the outdoors and was a jack of all trades. He was energetic, helpful, caring, generous, and had a big heart. Travis loved spending time with his son, Lucas. Survivors include his parents, James and Roseann of Eden Valley; son, Lucas of Litchfield; sister, Sara Wendroth (Mike Haglund) of Eden Valley; brother, James "Jimbo" (Kim) of Eden Valley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Obituary and guest book are available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Paynesville Lutheran Church, in Paynesville, Minn., for Gary Schmid, 84, of Eden Valley, Minn. He died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud, Minn. Pastor Paul Shumaker of Paynesville Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial of the urn will be in the Eden Lake Cemetery at Eden Valley. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Paynesville Lutheran Church on Saturday. He was born on Oct. 3, 1939, the son of Leonard and Lucille (Beach) Schmid in Minneapolis, Minn. Gary was raised in the Buffalo, Minn., area where he attended school. After school, he worked at Bongard's Creamery. He married Sharon Sandey on Sept. 16, 1961, in Minneapolis. Four children were born to this union. Gary worked for his brother Robert driving truck for five years before purchasing his own truck in 1965. He also farmed for several years in the Buffalo and Eden Valley area, both dairy farming, raising hogs, and working 388 acres of land. As the years went on, he continued trucking and in 1988 started Central States Express, Inc., operating 10 trucks and 13 trailers. He continued to be active in the trucking industry until 2018 when he retired. Gary loved mowing his lawn, golfing, riding in his truck, was an avid Vikings fan, bowling, feeding his birds, putting puzzles together, and beating his kids in the game Monopoly. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Eden Valley and lately was a member of Paynesville Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Gary and Daniel; and five brothers. Gary is survived by his wife of 62 years Sharon of Eden Valley; daughter Lori (William) Utsch of Richmond, Minn., son Dean (Deb Mahnke) Schmid of Coon Rapids, Minn.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; his brother Steven Schmid of McGregor, Minn.; and sister Carol Baus of South Dakota; and nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Crystal Hills Assembly of God in Paynesville for Jonathan E. Schau-mann, 86, of Paynesville, Minn. Jonathan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the CentraCare - Paynesville Hospital with family at his side. Visitation will be held after 10 a.m. on Friday at the church. Private burial will take place in the Zion Cemetery near Paynesville. Jonathan was born on March 25, 1938, in Paynesville to Edwin Sr. and Virginia (Gruetzmacher) Schaumann. After graduating from Paynesville High School, he was united in marriage to Glenice Olson on Sept. 12, 1959, at Nordland Lutheran Church in Paynesville. They were married for 62 years and made their home on Rice Lake. He worked as a truck driver most of his career, which included for International Transport, ATS, and Cenex. He was a longtime member of Crystal Hills Assembly and a supervisor for Eden Lake Township for many years. Jonathan enjoyed spearing, hunting, mowing lawn, spending time with people in conversation and his 3 o'clock coffee time. Jonathan is survived by his children Malissa (Tom) Johnson, Jonny (Gretchen), Pat (Cynthia), Jennifer (Glen) Athmann, and Vicki (Doug) Hawkinson; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters Marian (Gene) Tezel and Judy Yukon; and brother Roger Schaumann, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Glenice (2022);brother Ed Jr.; and sister Jackie Deming. Special thank you to the staff at Paynesville Hospital and CentraCare Hospice for their love and compassion, and Jan Ehrlichman for the care she provided for 22 months.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Elizabeth Ann Rothstein, 75. Elizabeth died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Eucmen Therapy Suites in Sartell. The Reverend Brady Keller will be the celebrant. Inurnment will be private at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5-8 p.m. at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to the services on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the church. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Elizabeth was born on May 6, 1949, in Belgrade, the daughter of Leonard and Catherine (Meyer) Horn. She attended school in Paynesville, where she graduated from Paynesville High School in 1967. She then went on to attend beauty school. She was united in marriage to Melvin R. Rothstein on Aug. 29, 1970, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Three children were born to this union. After they were married, they lived in the Twin Cities and later moved to Hutchinson in 1980. While living in Hutchinson, Liz worked as a cashier for 39 years at the Shopko's in both Hutchinson and in St. Cloud. She and Melvin moved to St. Cloud in 2002. She retired when Shopko closed their doors in 2019. She continued to make her home in St. Cloud after Melvin died on Oct. 19, 2019. Liz liked to play bingo, go to movies, watch game shows, go to the casinos, and spend time with her grandchildren. She loved to shop and always was looking for a deal. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jackson Voita; brother, Ralph Horn; and son-in-law, John Voita. She is survived by her children, Michelle (John T.) Voita, Nathan (Anne) Rothstein, and Tanya (Jason) Heitzinger; grandchildren, Cooper Voita, Allison Heitzinger, and Roman Heitzinger; brothers and sister, Richard (Mary) Horn, Allen (Laura) Horn, Steve (Geri) Horn, and Nancy (Mike) Backstrom; nieces and nephews; the Rothstein families; and many friends.
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Walter Michael Moorhouse, born Walter Michael Bechik, passed away peacefully with family by his side at his lake home in Richmond, Minn. Walter was born on a truly special day - May 21, 1947 - in St. Paul, Minn., to Walter M. Bechik and Bernadine N. (Willson Moorhouse) Bechik. Walter often reflected on the remarkable influence his grandparents had on his life. As a young boy, he spent time at both farm and factory learning life's most important lessons. His grandfather, Michael P. Bechik, an inventor and businessman, taught his grandson to live with a strong sense of purpose and drive, and ignited a relenting passion for tinkering and fixing anything he could get his hands on. His grandmother, Mary Bechik, the matriarch of the family, who gave Walter the nickname 'Butchy,' exuded love and compassion upon him, and wove the family traditions deep within his heart. During the summer, Walter would make the long journey to the farmstead to visit his beloved grandparents Goldie and Edwin Wilson. The farm, nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside, was a paradise for a young, curious, and energetic boy like Walter, and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. His grandparents (Wilson) fostered in him the value of hard work, the importance of family dinners, furthered his love and nurturing of animals, and provided the peaceful seclusion of the country to gain confidence in himself and in his abilities. With all the faith and wisdom gained in his younger years, Walter began his journey as a young man, attending Breck School in Golden Valley, Minn., and Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minn. He later transferred to the prestigious St. John's Northwest Academies in Delafield, Wis., where he fostered his love for aviation, the art of flight, and music, earning the rank of corporal and graduating on June 6, 1965. He attended college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan., and Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D., studying chemical engineering. A man of many talents and passions, Walter's love for music was evident throughout his life. He sang and played in bands such as The Mighty Magnificent 7 and The Soulful Seven, achieving a significant milestone with the signing of a five-year contract with MGM Records, appearing in the April 1970 issue of Teen Magazine, and performing on Aurthur Godfrey's "All American College Show" on three separate occasions. Later, he formed another band locally in St. Cloud, Minn., The Cloudy Towne Strutters, continuing his musical journey. No matter where life took him, the rhythm never left his soul. Neighbors, friends, and family would often find him in his garage sanctuary in front of a mixing board playing music with studio-quality sound into the late-night hours. Walter had a distinguished career in both aviation and sales. He worked as a sales manager for Combined Insurance and Van Dusen Aircraft Supplies, where he earned numerous top sales awards. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish World Aviation Services and World Airline Group, a business he passionately ran until his final days. His passion for aviation led him to attain his commercial pilot license, and numerable additional ratings and type ratings. Walter had one of the longest standing aircraft dealer licenses in the state of Minnesota. He was a worldly man traveling for business to the far parts of the world including Switzerland, Japan, South Africa, South America, and Canada. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of St. Cloud, the Center for Innovation at the University of North Dakota, and worked closely with the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences in Grand Forks, N.D., where his sons studied aviation and attended flight school. Walter married Cheryl A. Denney, having two cherished sons, David (Nikki) Moorhouse and Christian Moorhouse, both residing in Williston, ND. Though they later divorced, he remained a devoted father and grandfather to Kohen, Kenna, Carter, and Kiara. For the past 38 years, Walter shared his love and life with Mary Lou May, and her children, Angie (Wade) Keller of Prior Lake, Minn., and Stephanie (Tim) Sexton of Savage, Minn., along with grandchildren Ava, Bodhi, Luke, Kai, and Knox. Family and friends were of utmost importance to Walter, and his kindness and love were felt by many. He is also survived by his beloved brother Lawrence (Sandra) Moorhouse of Clearlake, Minn.; and nephews Mark, Shawn, and Matthew. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. A private ceremony will be held. The family would like to express deep appreciation to hospice care givers, Williams Dingmann Funeral Home of St. Cloud, and friends and neighbors that lent a shoulder or helping hand in their time of loss. From his sons: "Dad, with your wings now beneath you, push the throttle up, ease back on the stick, and give us your best and final rate of climb." |