from The Paynesville Press
January 1999
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Benedict Schroeder Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond for Benedict Schroeder, 90, who died Thursday, Jan. 21, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Ben was born in Richmond, Minn., to Tobias and Mary (Koetter) Schroeder. He married Alice Thielman on June 21, 1939, in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. The couple farmed two miles north of Richmond all of their lives. Ben was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, Sts. Peter and Paul choir, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Boniface Catholic School Board in Cold Spring, and a past clerk for the Munson Township Board. Ben is survived by his children, Mary Streit of Watkins, Sister Elaine Schroeder, OSB, of St. Joseph, Jerry of Richmond, Marcy Dold of Richmond, Susan Mergen of Albany, Jim of Richmond, Joyce Hoelmer of Mankato, Yvonne Linz of Gilman, Tom of Richmond, and Dan of Richmond; sister, Della Flint of Richmond; 31 grandchildren; and 24 great-grand-children. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, on Feb. 19, 1983; infant daughter on June 13, 1947; brothers and sisters, Rose Kemper, Anne Koll, Heini Schroeder, Elizabeth Klehr, Hermann Schroeder, Andy Schroeder and Lorrayn Brinkman.
Anetta "Brownie" Flynn
The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in DeGraff, Minn., Father Steven Verhelst officiating. Interment was in the St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery in DeGraff, Minn.
Casketbearers were Richard Schaaf, John Schaaf, Steve Shinnick, Jerome Schaaf, Dennis Lang, and Joe Fath. Honorary casketbearers were Adeline Klassen, Vera Krattenmaker, Jeanette Hawkinson, Lola Clemen, Thelma Pahl, and Donna Fath.
She was born on May 16, 1914, in Dublin Township, Swift County, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Commerford) Schaaf. She was baptized and confirmed at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock. She grew up and attended school in Murdock.
In 1938, Anetta was united in marriage to Glen E. Flynn at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church by Father Walsh. Together Anetta and Glen were able to share in 41 years of marriage.
They farmed north of DeGraff for many years. In 1975 they moved to Benson. Anetta worked for the Viking Cafe in Benson for several years until her retirement.
She enjoyed giving of her time by delivering Meals on Wheels, visiting shut-ins, and working at Prairie-Five. She enjoyed walking, playing cards, gardening, and entertaining people.
She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson and moved to Paynesville in 1996 to be near her family.
Anetta is survived by her son, Donald (Lucille) Flynn of Paynesville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald (Dee) Schaaf and Raymond (Margaret) Schaaf, both of Benson, Minn.
Anetta was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Catherine Schaaf; her husband, Glen E. Flynn, in 1979; son, Thomas Flynn in infancy; great-granddaughter, Amanda Cannon; three brothers, Tom, Ed, and Bill Schaaf; and sister, Bernice Gustafson.
Bernard Robbins
The funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis, with entombment at Lakewood Mausoleum.
Bernard earned a B.A. degree in 1938 at the St. Cloud Teachers College with a major in industrial arts and a monor in history and math. He did post-graduate studies at the U of M. He also attended the Naval Trade School in aircraft procedure at the Naval Technical School in Chicago in 1941.
On March 28, 1942, he married Esther Aker. After graduating, he was transferred to the Naval Training Center at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, where he taught aircraft engine overhaul from 1942 to 1945. After 1945, he taught industrial arts for the the Minneapolis School District and the last eight years, he was a work experience coordinator at the Marshall University High School before retiring in 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; mother, Edith Robbins of Paynesville, Minn.; sister, Marjorie (John) Landgraf of Hudson, Fla.; brother, Lysle (Mari Lu) Robbins of San Jose, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
Bernard was preceded in death by his father, Joe Robbins; and niece, Darlene Landgraf.
John Hill
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, at Paynesville Lutheran Church. The Rev. Rick Hoyme officiated. Interment will be held at the Paynesville Cemetery at a later date.
John, the son of John W. and Katherine (Stern) Hill, was born on Nov. 23, 1917, on the family farm near Spring Hill, Minn. He grew up on the family farm and attended Dist. #135 in Stearns County for his education. As a youngster, John worked on many farms in Stearns County, helping with many of the farm chores. From 1948 to 1969, John worked for three farmers in the Lac Qui Parle area. After 1969, John moved to Anoka, Minn., where he worked for Hoffman Engineering until his retirement in 1982, when he moved to Paynesville.
John was baptized in 1917 at St. PaulŐs Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre and confirmed in 1935 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Belgrade. John was a member of Paynesville Lutheran Church at the time of his death.
John was a very quiet man. He loved to spend time with his friends and take long drives through the countryside, racking up over 150,000 miles on his Chevy pickup. He was a very religious man, never missing a Sunday service.
Survivors include his siblings, Elsie Hoffman of Morris, Lillian Lyght of Bemidji, and Lloyd (Ellen) Hill of Elk River.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe; and two sisters, Annie Lamprecht and Irene Stern.
Dolores "Dolly" Peterson
The Rev. Richard Leisen will officiate. Pallbearers will be Carey Nordstrom, Bryce Nordstrom, Heather Mostoller, Henry Akimori, Michael Akimori, and Leon Berg. Burial will be at a later date in the Burr Oak Cemetery in rural Meeker County, Minn.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. Parish prayers will be at 8 p.m on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Dolly was born on May 8, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Ralph and Marion (Galson) Walsh. She grew up in Minneapolis. She married Ken Peterson on April 12, 1944, in Minneapolis. They lived in Minneapolis until moving to Lake Koronis in 1978 and later to Paynesville in 1988.
She was an avid student of Charles Dickens. She was an accomplished craftswoman, especially at needlepoint. She was a great cook and a loyal fan of Jose Carreras. She was a member of the Paynesville Book Lovers Club, a 21-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the Dickensian Society. She was a past board member of the Paynesville Area Center, and a past volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital in Minneapolis.
Survivors include her husband, Ken of Paynesville; two daughters, Linda Nordstrand of Borrego Springs, Calif., and Debora Schnitker of New Brighton; son, David of Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and sister, Pamella Berg of Willernie, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, June Akimori, and Sheila Hedine.
Rose Anna Thurber
Burial will be in the Eden Lake Cemetery in Eden Valley.
Friends may call from 4-9 p.m., Wednesday, at Dingmann's Eden Valley Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the church in Eden Valley. Eden Valley Senior Citizens will pray at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home in Eden Valley.
Rose Anna Thurber was born in rural Eden Valley (Manannah Township) to John J. and Minnie (Neuman) Wendroth. She married Leland Thurber on Jan. 29, 1925, at Peace United Church of Christ in Eden Valley. She was a homemaker and lived in Eden Valley most of her life. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Peace United Church of Christ Guild, and Eden Valley Senior Citizens.
She is survived by Howard Thurber (Bernice) of Wahkon, Walter (Betty) Thurber of Buffalo, and LeRoy (Sandra) Thurber of Brooklyn Park; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland, on July 18, 1966; son, Dwain, on Nov. 15, 1994; and brothers, Arthur and Louis Wendroth.
Eunice Stahlke
Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church in S. D., with the Rev. Gary Westgard officiating. Judy Everson was the soloist, accompanied by A.J. Sherrill. Pallbearers were Steve Stahlke and Randall, Mark, David, Gerald, and James Maag. Interment was in the Lorinda Cemetery in Henry, S.D.
Eunice, the daughter of Erick and Regina (Olson) Erickson, was born on Aug. 2, 1903, in Hawick, Minn. She attended school at District #1 country school through the fourth grade. She moved with her family to Foley, Minn., for six years, and then moved back to Hawick to her grandfather's farm, and finished school there. She worked as a hired girl until she was married.
On Dec. 19, 1927, she married Herbert A Stahlke at Watertown, S.D. The couple moved to a farm south of Henry, S.D., for four years. Herbert and Eunice purchased a farm six miles north and one mile east of Henry, and lived there until 1962.
After Herbert passed away in 1962, she moved to Watertown, where she has lived since.
She babysat for about nine years and retired in 1973. She lived in the Manor House Apartments until 1980, then moved to Jenkins Town View Apartments, and lived there until she became a resident of Jenkins Living Center in 1997.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Church Women, and a member of the Phipps Extension Club. Her hobbies included crocheting baby afghans and embroidery. She lived to keep scrap books on Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin events. She also lived to read, and listen to baseball games and country music.
Eunice is survived by sons, James (Vi) of West Linn, Ore., and Larry (Mary Ann) of Watertown, S.D.; daughter, Delores Maag of Florence, S.D.; 20 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Robert; granddaughter, Kathleen Stahlke; grandson, Joseph Maag; and sister, Lizzie Gudrun Barber.
Albert Delgehausen
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, at Paynesville Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Rick Hoyme officiating. Interment was held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at the Orono Cemetery near Elk River.
Albert Wilhom Delgehausen was born on Oct. 26, 1906, in Shible Township, near Appleton, Minn. He was the son of Herman and Emma (Grages) Delgehausen. He grew up on the family farm near Appleton, and attended school in Shible Township.
On Sept. 27, 1934, he was married to Verda Fischer in Moyer Township, near Holloway, Minn. They were married for 64 years. Following their marriage they farmed for 10 years on Albert's home farm near Appleton. In 1947 they moved to Elk River. For 25 years, Albert owned and operated Crystal Plumbing in Crystal, where he was a construction plumber. He retired in 1968. In 1994 they moved to Paynesville, where they have lived since.
Albert was a member of Paynesville Lutheran Church and a former member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Elk River for 47 years. Albert had a good sense of humor, and was easy to get along with. He enjoyed sports, watching birds, and being out on Lake Koronis fishing with his dog and enjoying the outdoors. Most of all, Albert loved his kids and grandkids.
Albert is survived by his wife, Verda of Paynesville; daughters, Vivian (Bud) McMillan of Paynesville; Yvonne Sappenfield of Brighton, Mich.; and Inez Rydeen of Cleveland, Ohio; son, Daniel of Brooklyn Park; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Alma Schwartz, Martha Schmidt, and Sophie Delgehausen; and three brothers, Arthur, Henry, and August.
Rose Mary Knoblach
Rose Mary was born in Lake Henry, Minn., to Anton and Regina (Lieser) Fuchs. She married Harold Knoblach on Nov. 19, 1960, in St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Rose Mary worked as a nurses aid for the Paynesville Community Hospital from 1967 to 1979; as a cook and in administration for the Rocori School District, #750; the Cold Spring Bakery; and as the Structural Sales Record Manager for the Cold Spring Granite Company. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring and Christian Women.
Rose Mary is survived by her children, Debbie Viehauser of St. Joseph, and Doug of Alexandria; brothers and sisters, George of Paynesville, Urban of Paynesville, Theresa Meyer of Sauk Centre, Alice Stalboerger of Cold Spring, and Bernie Hedtke of Grove City; and five grandchildren.
Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, on Oct. 15, 1989.
Jane Kastel
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, at our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer, with the Rev. Felix Fasching officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Jane was born on May 9, 1949, in Melrose to Edmund and Mathilda (Berg) Wenker. She grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 1967.
She married Bruce Kastel on Dec. 26, 1969. They moved to Hawick in 1973. She worked for more than 10 years at the Wishin' Well Cafe in Paynesville.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce; son, Charles of Hawick; daughters, Michelle of Spicer and Erica of Hawick; one grandson; her parents, of Greenwald; brothers, Bob (Connie) Wenker of Cold Spring, David (Linda) Wenker of Greenwald, Alan (Brenda) Wenker of Melrose, and Tom (Shelly) Wenker of Bowlus; and sisters, Ruth (Duane) Massmann of Farming, Ann (Ralph) Mehr of Paynesville, Carol Wenker of Blaine, Laurie (Allen) Aaberg of Starbuck, and Lois (Joe) Wander of Oak Grove.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and two brothers in infancy.
Duane "Dewey" Jordan
Dewey, the son of Clemont Hubert and Marie Elizabeth (Klesath) Jordan was born on Sept. 27, 1924, in Milford, Iowa. He grew up in Milford, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith.
When Dewey was a teenager, his parents moved to Rothsay and from there to Hawick, where they owned and operated the Jordan Camp. In 1942, Dewey graduated from New London High School. After graduation, Dewey was inducted into the United States Navy on Sept. 29, 1943. He served on a United States destroyer in the South Pacific until May 4, 1946, when he was discharged from the service.
Dewey was united in marriage to Shirley Olson on June 1, 1948, at Paynesville Methodist Church. Together they made their home on a farm west of Lake Koronis for a few years before they moved to Litchfield. Dewey worked for the Minnesota Valley Breeders as an artificial inseminator for 33 years. He then went to work as a Harvestore silo salesman in Alexandria for six years before retiring in 1986. From 1986 to 1998, Dewey and Shirley made their home on Paguachuan Lake in Longlac, Ontario during the summer, and headed south to Hawick during the winter.
Dewey was an avid big game hunter. He hunted the last buffalo that was shot in Meeker County, as well as polar bear in Alaska, caribou, bighorn and dall sheep, elk, moose, antelope, deer, and black bear. During the summers, Dewey could often be found fishing on Paguachuan Lake. He received many awards from the conservation department for the many trees that he had planted. Dewey was also an avid sports fan who never missed a Vikings game, and loved to watch the Gophers on television.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, James (Vickie) Jordan of Dodgeville, Wis., Donald (Sue) of Malaysia, and Dwight of Wanamingo, Minn.; eight grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clemmie Dean; and sister, Arlene.
Joseph Thomes
Joseph was born in Richmond, Minn., to Henry and Catherine (Utsch) Thomes. He married Gertrude Mackedanz on June 10, 1947, in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe. He was a foreman for the Cold Spring Granite Company for 40 years prior to his retirement in 1988, and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe, St. Joseph Men's Society, Paynesville American Legion Post #271, the past president of the Catholic Aid Association, and a past treasurer of the Roscoe School Board.
Joe is survived by his wife; children, Gerald of Paynesville, Judy Erkens of Champlin, Kenneth of Andover, Jeanne Haither of St. Joseph, Alice Teicher of Eden Valley, Annette Fahnhorst of St. Cloud, Karen Schleicher of Albany, Grace Jelle of Champlin, Joseph H. of Cold Spring, Walter of Cold Spring, and James of Monticello; sisters and brothers, Mary Mackedanz of Paynesville, Helen Hjelm of Kent, Wash., Fran Jamieson of Marysville, Wash., Richard of Richmond, Gregor of Richmond, and Norbert of Minneapolis; and 23 grandchildren.
Joseph was preceded in death by his infant son, John in 1948; brother, Edmund; and sister, Verena "Vern" Scott.
Theresa Huschle
Theresa was born in Roscoe, Minn., to Ferdinand and Barbara (Niewind) Mackedanz. She married Anton Huschle on June 15, 1920, in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe. Theresa worked in housekeeping and child care services for families in the St. Cloud area. She was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Christian Women, and the Legion of Mary.
Theresa is survived by her children, Rose Marie "Rose Mary" Minnerath of Cold Spring, Martha Gertken of Richmond, Mary Ann Ruprecht of St. Cloud, and Lorraine Jungels of Rockville; sister, Frances Brinker of Jacobs Prairie; brother, Sylvester Mackedanz of Richmond; half sister, Gertrude Thomes of Roscoe; half brothers, Henry Mackedanz of Paynesville and Raymond Mackedanz of Roscoe; 31 grandchildren; and 54 great-grandchildren.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband in 1952; son, Ferdinand in 1936; brothers, Ben, Frank, Leo, and John; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Ione Nehring
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville, with the Rev. Ric Koehn officiating. Burial was in the Paynesville Cemetery in Paynesville.
Ione was born on Jan. 11, 1909, in Paynesville to Ted and Louise Siverling Brown. She was raised in Paynesville and attended country school. On Feb. 17, 1940, she was united in marriage to Harlow Nehring. They lived in Paynesville all their lives. After Harlow passed away in 1953, Ione continued to run their Pure Oil business for two years. After that she was a clerk for Schwartz-Anderson Drug Store, Paynesville Dry Cleaners, and Ben Franklin, where she made many friends. Ione was also a homemaker and loving mother.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville, where she was a Sunday school teacher in her younger years and an active member of MarthaŐs Quilting Circle.
She loved to knit, sew, crochet, and work on projects to make others happy. Her hands were never still.
She is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Gene) Stanger of Richfield, and Donna (Bud) Schmiginsky of Paynesville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice Wolfe of Paynesville; brother, Edwin Brown of Paynesville; sisters-in-law, Carmen Brown and Doris Nehring; and several nieces and nephews.
Erwin Nistler
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley. The Rev. Virgil Braun officiated. Burial with full military honors provided by the Eden Valley American Legion Post #381 was in the parish cemetery.
Erwin was born on Dec. 6, 1922, in Paynesville to Frank J. and Mary (Straus) Nistler. He married Viola Braegelman on Aug. 29, 1950, in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond. He served his country in World War II, serving in the Occupation Forces in the Army in Japan. He lived and worked as an electrician in the Eden Valley area his entire life.
Survivors include his wife, Viola of Eden Valley; son, Dennis of Eden Valley; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn (Paul) Kelly, Elizabeth Nistler, and Patricia (Robert) Kordiak, all of Minneapolis; two grandsons; and sisters, Dorothy Levno of Brainerd, Loretta Utecht of Richmond, Theresa Miller of New Hope, and Marion Nistler of Burnsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marcella Kemen.
Troy Bengtson
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at Paynesville Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Rick Hoyme officiating. Interment was held at the Burr Oak Cemetery in rural Grove City.
Troy, the son of Thingley and Christine (Peterson) Bengtson, was born on July 18, 1920, in rural Turner, Mont. Troy grew up in the Turner area, where he attended country school for his education. He was baptized and confirmed in Turner. At the age of 17, he helped his parents move back to Paynesville, and he headed back to Turner. From there he moved to Washington state, where he became a welder at a shipping yard. When World War II broke out, Troy joined the United States Army, serving his country as a medic in the European campaign.
After World War II, he moved to the Paynesville area and married Delores Dornsbach on Sept. 3, 1946. Together they lived in Atwater and Litchfield, before they made their home in rural Grove City. For the past three years, Troy has made his home in Willmar. Troy worked as a millwright from 1950 until 1982, when he retired. For most of those years, he worked for Nelson Mechanical Service out of Minneapolis.
He loved to hunt, shake dice, eat at Hill Top Restaurant in Paynesville, and fish for trout. He liked to travel in his car back to where he grew up, often taking his children to share the sites and take them hunting. He loved the time he spent with his grandchildren and other family members for reunions.
He is survived by his children, Fay (Jon) Warta of Delano, Ron (Viola) of Grove City, Richard (Sharon) of Paynesville, Doris (Wyman) Nepsund of Paynesville, Ray of Turner, Mont., Dorothy of Glencoe, Diane of Litchfield, and Tony (Deb) of Paynesville; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Reva Long of Chinook, Mont.; and brother, Anson (Faye) of Troy, Mont.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, on June 25, 1983; great-grandson, Michael; parents; and three brothers, Clarence, Newell, and Ross.
Jarvis Greeley
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 4, at the United Methodist Church in Litchfield, with the Rev. Robert Hunter officiating. Interment was at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Union Grove Township in Meeker County, Minn.
Jarvis John Greeley was born on Sept. 13, 1914, in Union Grove Township to Willis J. and Violet E. (Hislop) Greeley. He grew up on his family's farm in Union Grove Township and attended country school at District #27. He was baptized in Lake Koronis while attending Union Grove Methodist Church. Jarvis also attended high school in Paynesville through grade 12.
On July 2, 1939, he married Alice Wendroth at Friedmens Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Together they farmed in Union Grove Township, where he also drove trucks hauling livestock and grain. They moved to Litchfield in 1984, where they have lived since.
Jarvis and Alice were members of Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville, and when they moved to Litchfield, the United Methodist Church in Litchfield. Jarvis was a school board member of District #27 for many years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and many activities with the family.
Jarvis is survived by his wife, Alice of Litchfield; three daughters, Karen (Lee) Wendroth of Richmond, Clarice (Bradley) Midtling of Litchfield, and Lois Ann (James) Patten of Cloquet; two sons, Willis (Sharon) Greeley of Hutchinson, and Willard (Karen) Greeley of Willmar; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel Bednar of St. Cloud, Dorothy (Roy) Brown of Willmar, and Jeanette Greeley of Paynesville; sister-in-law, Dorothy Greeley of Wakon, Minn.; one niece; and two nephews.
Jarvis was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Leota Hawkinson; two brothers, Brenton and Robert; one niece; and one nephew.
Mildred Gunderson
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hawick, with the Rev. Janeva Stromberg officiating. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Mildred, the daughter of John and Laura (Thorson) Everson, was born on June 26, 1927, in Hawick, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Hawick, and was a member there at the time of her death. She grew up in the Hawick area and graduated from Paynesville High School. She later graduated from business college in Minneapolis. She then worked for Strutwear Hosiery in Minneapolis. After they closed, Mildred worked as a temp.
In 1949, Mildred was united in marriage to Don Scheidler at the Christian Science Church in Minneapolis. Together they made their home in Minneapolis.
Mildred was united in marriage on Feb. 1, 1975, to Morris Gunderson in Spicer, Minn. Together they made their home in Minneapolis.
Mildred was a member of the Mothers Club in Minneapolis, and loved the time she could spend with her son. She loved to spend time knitting, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune and news programs. She loved nature's beauty and took great care of the flowers and plants she always had around her home.
She is survived by her son, Jeff Scheidler of Minneapolis; siblings, Luverne (George) Blair of Lowry, Kathryn D. Ryks of Hawick, Palmer G. (Alice) Everson of New London, Beatrice (Ray) Visser of Willmar, Anna (Charles) Weber of Hawick, and Vangi Everson of Hawick.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Morris, on Sept. 3, 1995, and her parents.
Norbert Wuertz
The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, Jan. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer. Father Felix Fasching officiated. Interment was held at St. Margaret's Catholic Cemetery in Lake Henry.
Norbert, the son of Joseph and Mary (Kortenbush) Wuertz, was born on March 1, 1921, in Lake Henry, Minn. He grew up on the family farm near Lake Henry, and attended country school for his education. Norbert was baptized and confirmed at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Lake Henry. On Sept. 2, 1942, Norbert was inducted into the United States Army Air Corps and served until Feb. 21, 1946.
On Sept. 20, 1945, Norbert was united in marriage to Irene Uphus at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Greenwald. Together they made their home in Melrose, where Norbert worked for Kraft Cheese for three years. For three years they made their home on a small farm south of Regal, before moving to the Wuertz family farm near Lake Henry, where Norbert farmed for 33 years before retiring in 1983. After retirement, Norbert and Irene moved to New London, where they have lived ever since.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Spicer, and had been a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Lake Henry, where he had served as a deacon, a communion minister, and on the church board. He was a member of the Lake Henry Rosary Society, St. Joseph's Society, the Knights of Columbus, and the board of directors of Sibley State Park outside of New London.
Norbert had a great sense of humor. He loved his family. He also loved deer hunting, fishing, woodworking, wildlife (especially birds), helping with the family vegetable garden, and raising pigeons as a young boy.
He is survived by his wife, Irene of New London; children, Mary Lou (Don) Williams of Maple Grove, Ken (Jane) of Plymouth, Tom (Teddy) of Dayton, and Anna (Stewart) Erickson of New London; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Alma Wenker of Freeport, Rose Chladek of Modesto, Calif., Hilda Bertram of Greenwald, Isabel (Arnie) Spanier of Albany, Adella (Ozzie) Spanier of Farming, Helen (Tom) Garding of Bloomington, Margaret (Gilbert) Hagemier of Farming, Tony (Kathleen) of Lake Henry, Roman (Lila) of Laurel, Mont., and Wilbert (Jeri) of Cold Spring.
He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel; his parents; and one brother, Ralf.
Rev. Willert Zahl
Services to celebrate his ministry were held on Monday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Willmar, with the Rev. Dan Hair officiating. The interment was on Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Olivia City Cemetery. Memorials to the Seghe Lay Training Center in the Solomon Islands, the Heifer Project International, or the Rice Hospice program are preferred.
The Rev. Willert Zahl was born on March 30, 1909, near Odessa, Minn., the son of Anna (Gloege) and Oscar Zahl. He attended the Dist. 20 school near Odessa for four years. In 1919, he moved with his family to Anaheim, Calif., where he graduated from the Anaheim High School and later the Fullerton Junior College. In 1935, he graduated from the Westmar College at LeMars, Iowa, and in 1938, from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Ill. In 1939, he was married to Mae Schendel.
They served United Methodist churches in Hendricks, Cherry Grove Church at Spring Valley, Danube, Paynesville, and the Duluth Chester Park Church. Following his retirement, he supplied churches in Kentucky and Anchorage, Ala. Later, he served as an interim pastor in Juneau, Ketechikan, Wrangel, Homer, and Nome, Ala., and then in Maui, Hawaii.
He and his wife traveled extensively and shared experiences with schools, churches, and service clubs. He authored a book, "His World Was Ours to Share," which is in the Willmar Public Library.
He is survived by his wife, Mae; sister, Esther Wendland of Lancaster, Calif.; 11 nieces; two nephews; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Zahl of Anaheim, Calif., Roberta Schendel of Austin, Minn., and Verla Schendel of Willmar; and two brothers-in-law, the Rev. Lyndon (Doris) Schendel of Alexandria, Minn., and Stanley (Virginia) Schendel of Willmar.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and one brother.
Bertha Duis
Bertha Jane (Sandry) Duis, the daughter of David D. and Anna (Rebne) Sandry, was born on June 3, 1908, in Wheelock, N.D. She grew up and attended rural schools in the Wheelock area, and at the age of 14 her family moved to Thief River Falls, Minn., where she finished her schooling. Bertha was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls.
On April 15, 1925, Bertha was united in marriage to Carl Duis at her parents' home in Thief River Falls. For approximately 25 years, Carl and Bertha farmed in the Rosewood and Hawick areas in Minnesota. In the early 1950s they moved to Waseca, where she worked for the E.F. Johnson Co. After Carl's death in 1956, Bertha moved to Litchfield, where she became a nurses aid. She later moved to Washington, where she worked as a nurses aid and housekeeper. In 1985, she moved back to Minnesota, and has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Care Center.
Bertha was a member of Paynesville Lutheran Church, where she had been a member of the Hannah Circle. She had been active in Zion Lutheran Church, and later her church in Washington state.
Bertha loved to spend time outdoors in her flower and vegetable gardens, and then canning the produce she harvested. She was a wonderful cook, and loved to spend time cooking for Christmas and Thanksgiving, when all the family would get together. When her children were young, Bertha sewed all of their clothing. For her oldest daughter's wedding, she made her wedding dress and all the bridesmaids' dresses. Bertha enjoyed many crafts, including quilting, making beaded Christmas ornaments and crosses, and in her later years, reading and doing word find puzzles.
She is survived by her daughters, Lillian (Henry) Solbrack of Othello, Wash., Mildred (Harry) Nelson of Linn Grove, Iowa, Estelle (La Vern) Pickle of Atwater, Carol (Algene) Otteson of Paynesville, Elaine (Irvin) Solbrack of Othello, Wash., Lois (Lowell) Burgener of Franktown, Colo., and Sharon (Dean) Johnson of Isanti, Minn.; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Don (Bette) Sandry of Mankato; sister, Edna Braaten of Arlington, Wash.; and two sisters-in-law, Dorthey Sandry of Calif., and Leone Sandry of Litchfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her parents; six brothers; and five sisters.
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