Walter “Walt”
Junkin
Walter “Walt” Junkin, age 82 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2015, following a long battle with heart and kidney failure at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. A family entombment service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, N.D.
Walter Edward Junkin was born on Aug. 31, 1933, to Floyd Junkin and Adeline Junkin (nee Howley). He spent his entire childhood in Fargo. During his adolescence, Walter developed a passion for photography and music. His first professional photograph was taken in 9th grade. He also developed into a fine jazz trumpet player, touring with the Bob Calamese band, out of Nebraska, at age 17. He also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts.
On March 20, 1954, Walter Junkin married Karen Jean Amundson at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Fargo, N.D. They lived briefly in Moorhead and then purchased the Sauk Centre photography studio owned by Irv Ledel. They moved to Sauk Centre in February of 1956. Together they ran Junkin Studio for 40 years.
Our dad continued his professional career as a photographer throughout his life in Sauk Centre. He was a past president of several photographic associations, including, the Central MN Professional Photographers Association, the MN Professional Photographers Association, and the MN Society for Photographic Artists. He was known for his work throughout the state, and a large print of Fr. Torborg, of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, was displayed internationally. He received numerous photographic awards throughout his life.
Dad played his trumpet up until 2013. He was a member of several bands within the region, as well as leading his own jazz band in the 1950s. He played with the River City Jazz Band, the Alexandria Big Band, the Dick Thompson Orchestra and the Denny Zaviska Orchestra. He loved big band jazz. He led the Sauk Centre band and the First Lutheran Church choir during the 1950s. One of dad’s other accomplishments was the fact that he was the Sauk Centre Honor Guard’s bugler for 58 years. He played “Taps” for many, many veterans’ funerals.
Dad was a devoted member of the Sauk Centre Lions Club. He was a past president of the club (1975), and had achieved an amazing 60 years’ perfect attendance. He was quite proud of his time with the Lions Club. When asked how the Lions meeting went, he’d often say, “We roared.”
Walt Junkin is survived by his children, Tracy Junkin of Lakewood, Colo., Doug Junkin (Roxy) of Fargo, N.D., and Matthew Junkin (Cheryl) of Long Prairie; grandchildren, Gabriel Junkin of Long Prairie, Spencer Junkin of Fargo, N.D., and Patrick Junkin of Fargo, N.D.; and sisters, Mary Jane Halvorson (Jon) of Grand Forks, N.D., and Doreen Vangerud (Paul) of Valley City, N.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years, Karen Junkin, and his sister, Doris Junkin.

Ruth E. Stenzel
Ruth E. Stenzel, age 88 of Sauk Centre died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 19, at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mike Carlson officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Ruth Ellen Lueck was born Feb. 10, 1927, at the hospital in Glencoe to Fred and Kunda (Butterfuss) Lueck. She grew up in Norwood and graduated from Central Young America High School. Ruth worked for more than 30 years at Snyder Drug Store restaurants, where she was the manager. On Oct. 29, 2007, Ruth married Donald Kendle at the First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Becky officiating. Among many hobbies Ruth especially enjoyed baking pies; her favorites were lemon and apple. She also enjoyed quilting with friends and making prayer pillows for children of the church. You could count on Ruth for grilled cheese during Lent season and her famous potato salad during the church rummage sale.
Ruth was a member at the First Lutheran Church of Sauk Centre.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Kendle of Sauk Centre; children, Sandy (Cary) Mihalow of Andover, Lori (Wayne) Dalida of Brooklyn Center, Mark Stenzel of Otsego, David (Chris) Kendle of Baudette, Valerie Kendle of Sun City, Ariz., Laura (Seth) Putz of Baudette, Larry Kendle of Rockford, Mary (Scott) Johnson of Warroad; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Myrtle Lueck of Norwood; and many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Kunda; and her three brothers and three sisters.
Casketbearers included: Patrick Stark, Darin Dalida, David Kappel, Rick Kendle, Tyler Kendle and Paul Kendle.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Adeline Regine Wolbeck
Lifelong Sauk Centre resident, Adeline Regine Wolbeck, age 84, was reunited with the love of her life, her late husband, Christian, on Christmas morning, 2015.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment was at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Born the youngest of eight children to Mathew and Katherine (Helten) Michels in Sauk Centre on May 20, 1931, Adeline established her independent and adventurous spirit early, despite the ever-present watchful eyes of her doting siblings. Adeline began working at the Sauk Centre Creamery before marrying Christian. She also dabbled in entrepreneurship as owner of the Hilltop Grocery and drove truck in the family business before beginning her 20-year career at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Sauk Centre. Adeline’s compassion for the kids there led her to pursue a degree in Behavioral Sociology, all while balancing her work and raising eight children.
Whether pulling up to the Ding Dong Café in the Wolbeck Construction dump truck for coffee and conversation or catching a ride to the Mainstreet Coffee Company for a game of dice with friends, throughout her life Adeline always found time to share her joyous spirit with others. As a champion of the kids at the “Home School,” it was not unusual for her to invite kids from the Correctional Facility who had no real home of their own to join the Wolbecks for Christmas dinner. She also started day camp exchanges that served to create connections between children in the local schools with those at the Home School. Adeline was a gardener, all-season camper, smelt fisher, and serious bowler. She stayed active in retirement, taking road trips with friends, and in doing so, once even slightly disobeyed the advice of her physician, Dr. Sayovitz, whom she respected and adored.
Adeline leaves behind a loving, close-knit family, including: Kathy Smith of Bonita Springs, Fla.; Richard (Elizabeth) Wolbeck of Sauk Centre, James (Lisa) Wolbeck of Sauk Centre; Mary (Gary) Metcalf of East Grand Forks; Suzanne (William) Kvas of Eagan; Joseph (Melanie) Wolbeck of Lino Lakes; and Christina (Timothy) Gapinski of Sauk Centre. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Adeline always remembered each and every birthday. Her capacity for love kept pace with the growth of her adoring family and continues to grow through them.
Adeline was preceded in death by her loving husband, Christian, and their son, Michael, as well as her parents, brothers Joseph, Albert, Charlie, Leo, and Walter Michels; and sisters Margaret Scott and Evelyn Dowell.
Serving as casket bearers were Jon Wolbeck, Kolya Kvas, Brad Wolbeck, William Kvas, Jesse Wolbeck, Luke Metcalf, Jamie Wolbeck, Nathan Metcalf, Joshua Wolbeck, and Mathew Metcalf. Serving as cross bearer was Brittany Sayler; scripture bearer was Danielle Gapinski; gift bearers were Sarah Toftey and Amanda Goerdt; and lectors were Eric Smith and Danielle Gapinski.
Memorials are preferred to the Eagles Healing Nest, Sauk Centre.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre. Services of Sauk Centre.

Leona R. Bromenshenkel
Leona R. Bromenshenkel, age 92 of Sauk Centre died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at the CentraCare Health Pine Haven Nursing Home in Melrose.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Father Greg Paffel presiding. Interment was at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Leona Regine Minette was born Oct. 18, 1923, in Sauk Centre, the daughter of George and Mary (Zenzius) Minette. Leona grew up in Sauk Centre and graduated from Sauk Centre High School. She was united in marriage to Leonard H. Bromenshenkel on Sept. 19, 1944, in St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Together, Leonard and Leona farmed outside of Sauk Centre and later moved into town in 1994.
Leona enjoyed being a mother to their eleven children and “mom” to many others kids including nieces and nephews and friends. Leona participated in the Paul F. Donart VFW Post 2853 Auxiliary and the St. Paul Christian Mothers. She was always excited to attend the Sauk Centre Ladies Club meetings. Leona’s greatest joy came from spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Playing cards, enjoying music and reading is how Leona passed her time. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.
Leona is deeply missed by her children, Darlene (Dick) Rousslang of Sauk Centre, Jack Bromenshenkel of Calif., Karen (Rich) Dirkes of Sauk Centre, Mary (Butch Moritz) Sunderman of Sauk Centre, Jan Bromenshenkel of Sauk Centre, Deb “Bubbles” (Jim Deters) Bromenshenkel of Sauk Centre, Wayne (Pat) Bromenshenkel of Sauk Centre, Anita (Bill) Berg of Sauk Centre, and Randy (Kim) Bromenshenkel of Albany; daughters-in-law, Linda Bromenshenkel and Deb Behlings; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters, Mary Mae (Virden) Olson of Sauk Centre, Bernice Proell of Sauk Centre, Delphine (Bernard) Nietfeld of Greenwald, and Shirley Marthaler of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard H. Bromenshenkel on Dec. 14, 2009; sons, Joseph Bromenshenkel on Oct. 14, 1981, and Donald Bromenshenkel on Nov. 6, 2012; son-in-law, Jim Sundermann on Dec. 2, 1996; brother, Bud Minette; sister, Millie Rieland; sister-in-law, Lucille Minette; and brothers-in-law, Dave Proell, Roman Rieland and Jim Marthaler.
Serving as casket bearers were her grandsons, Tom Rousslang, Shawn Dirkes, Eric Bromenshenkel, Tony Sundermann, Joe Sundermann, Brad Bromenshenkel, Bill Bromenshenkel, Derek Bromenshenkel, Blake Bromenshenkel, and Paul Bromenshenkel. Cross bearer was her granddaughter, Joby Van Drehle and Scripture bearer was her granddaughter, Katlyn Kaiser. Eucharistic ministers included Brian Rousslang, Tina Rousslang, Marilyn Uhlenkamp and Bob and Pam McLellan.

Phyllis B. Messer
Phyllis B. Messer, age 72 of Sauk Centre, was reunited with her soulmate, Jerome on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, following a courageous and hard-fought fight with brain cancer. Phyllis was being lovingly cared for by the staff at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre with her children at her side as she made the transition to heaven.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Father Tim Wenzel presiding. Interment was at the St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Phyllis Bernadine Toenyan was born June 16, 1943, in Millwood Township, near Melrose, the daughter of Edward E. and Marie M. (Schmidt) Toenyan. Phyllis attended school and graduated from Melrose High School. On May 19, 1964, Phyllis was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jerome J. Messer at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. Phyllis worked side-by-side with her husband, Jerome and their six children on the Messer Family Farm which they purchased in 1973. She resided there until 2013, when she moved to her home in Sauk Centre.
Highly devoted to her strong Catholic faith, Phyllis can be remembered as a loving, appreciative, compassionate woman with many interests. From cooking and baking, trips with the family camper, bonfires, boat rides, fishing and going to the beach to playing cards and attending country music concerts, she made everything she did fun and enjoyable. Phyllis was a proud and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed watching her sons and grandsons participate in demo derbies, babysitting her grandchildren and an occasional trip to the casino with her friends. She enjoyed traveling and in September, 2014, Phyllis took a trip of her lifetime which included stops in Rome and Venice, Italy, the Greek Isles and Turkey. She enjoyed her time as a volunteer at Holy Family School lunchroom and often received special hugs from her grandchildren there. A priority in her life was attending school programs and sporting events of her children and grandchildren. She always had her camera ready to capture these memories. Phyllis will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Phyllis was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and the St. Paul’s Faith Sharing. She was also an active member in the local Red Hat Society, Card Club, Homemakers Club, and enjoyed dining with the Tuesday Lunch Group.
Phyllis will be dearly missed by her children, Julie (Gerald) Woida of Villard, Joyce (David) Brinkman of Grey Eagle, Pamela (Lee) Wolbeck of Sauk Centre, Jeffrey (Sharon) Messer of Sauk Centre, Jason (Koni) Messer of Sauk Centre, and Paula (Matthew) Walter of Moorhead, Minn; grandchildren, Janis (Preston) Iverson, Rebecca Woida, Stacy (Mark) Woeste, Kristin Woida, Ashley (Matt) Stangler, Nicole (Jonathon) Spaid, Kayla Brinkman, Austin Brinkman, Zachary Wolbeck, Mitchell Wolbeck, Adam Wolbeck, Evan Wolbeck, Ryan Wolbeck, Jenna Messer and Kaylee Messer; great-grandchildren, Emmett Iverson, Jakobe King, Mario Watson, Shyla Woeste, Ethan Woeste, Gavyn Stangler, Mason Stangler, and Chiara Spaid; sister, Jane (Melvin) Wielenberg; brothers, Claude (Susan) Toenyan, Carl (Mary) Toenyan, Harold Toenyan, and Tom (Julie) Toenyan; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome J. Messer on August 19, 2005; her parents, Edward and Marie Toenyan; and infant brother, Frank Toenyan.
Casket bearers were her grandsons and Godsons, Austin Brinkman, Zachary Wolbeck, Mitchell Wolbeck, Scott Toenyan, James Wielenberg, Matthew Toenyan, Kevin Toenyan, and Brian Wessel. Jane Wielenberg served as Cross bearer while Tom Toenyan was the Scripture bearer for Phyllis’ Mass. Special music was provided by Nicole Spaid, Kayla Brinkman, Kevin Gwost, Lawrence Gwost and Carol Trisko. Honorary casket bearers include: Betty Wessel, Susie Benson, Arlis Borgerding, Margaret Klasen, Lorrayne Traut, Mary Lou Lieser, JoAnn Middendorf, Elaine Meier, Jean Yarke, Lorraine Peschel, Rose Betow, Margaret Meyer, Margie Schmiesing, Claudette Jennissen, Kathy Kerfeld, Lynn Mehelich, Alice Peters, Betty Wiedendorf, Joan Tegels, Jan Schlichting, Vonnie Zirbes, Ruth Ann Zastrow, Darlene Dols, Dorreen Arens, Lorraine Kollman, Jane Meyer, Maria Minette, Virginia Meyer and Kathy Thomas.
Arrangements are with Patton-Schad Funeral Home, Sauk Centre.

Mark A. Larson
Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, 1900 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Minn., 56303 for Mark A. Larson, 33, of Fargo, N.D. who passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 2. Rev. Chris Smith will officiate and burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church of Vega Cemetery in Warren, Minn. Visitation will be two hours prior to services at the funeral home on Saturday.
Mark was born on Feb. 19, 1982, in LeMars, Iowa to Conrad and Eileen (Roley) Larson. He graduated from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School and attended North Dakota State College of Science; where he received his Associates Degree in Automotive Maintenance and Repair. Mark earned the nickname “Big Pun.” He ran a pharmaceutical transport company, Punisher Transportation. Mark dreamed of becoming a golf pro; his heart and aspirations always led him to the fairway. He touched many lives with his inviting, charismatic and charming personality. With his contagious laugh, Mark rarely met a person who did not become a friend. Most importantly, his family and friends meant the world to him. His joyful spirit and generosity will be missed by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his parents, Conrad and Eileen Larson of Fargo, N.D.; brothers, Travis (Michelle) of Cambridge, Craig (Deborah) of South Haven, Tim of Fargo, N.D., Matthew (Alicia) of Prior Lake; nephews and nieces, Aidan Larson, Dakota Foster, Eagan Larson, Dane Larson, Britta Larson, Elin Larson, Hannah Larson and Emily Larson; godson, Bryson L. Bernard of St. Louis, Mo. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, extended family, and friends. Mark is preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Haiti Orphan Project (HOPE), 135 West Adams Avenue, Kirkwood, Mo 63122 or haitiorphanproject.org.

Pearl E. Zutter
Pearl E. Zutter, age 90 of Sauk Centre, died Dec. 31, 2015 at CentraCare Health Center.
Pearl was born in Birchdale Township, Todd County, on Sept. 15, 1925, to Stanley and Elsie Gardner. She attended Sauk Centre Public School. After graduation in 1943, she was employed in Minneapolis. She married Artie Zutter on Sept. 27, 1944. After Artie’s discharge from service, they lived in Grey Eagle until 1958 at which time they moved to Sauk Centre.
Pearl was a member of First United Church. She was a church organist most of her adult life. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Pearl is survived by daughter Shirley; three grandchildren, Lisa, Paul and Christian; two great-grandchildren, Cole and Jordan; and two brothers, Eugene and Jim.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Artie, parents, three sisters and one brother.
A memorial service and interment will be private and held at a later date.
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Paul P. Mitchell
Paul P. Mitchell was born May 11, 1929, in Avoca, Murray County, Minnesota, and died on Dec. 28, 2015, in Mesa, Ariz.
Son of Raymond and Clara [Wille] Mitchell, he was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer after over forty years of service with the US Army and the Minnesota Army National Guard. He married Mary Lou Neal on Jan. 6, 1949, in Sauk Centre. Lived in Minnesota for many years before moving to Washington State in 1990. They had eight children Mary Kukowski, Paul Mitchell, Margaret “Peggy” Kerr, Dennis Mitchell, Diane Mitchell Landrum, Julie Dahl, Jean Mitchell, James Mitchell, step daughter Barb Dearing and stepson William Wendt; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Paul married Theresa Wendt on Aug. 17, 1991, in Bellevue, Wash. He was preceded in death by parents Raymond and Clara Mitchell, brother Albert Mitchell, wife Mary Lou Mitchell, daughter Margaret “Peggy” Kerr, stepson William Wendt, wife Theresa Mitchell, and sister Bertha Barhorst. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.mariposagardens.com or call (480) 830-4422.
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Ervin R. Dettler
Ervin R. “Erv” Dettler, age 80, of Melrose, died peacefully on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. David Mommens officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Ervin Rudolph Dettler was born Aug. 14, 1935 in Swanville to Rudolph and Hilda (Strom) Dettler. On March 2, 1957, he married Rosemary Bentley at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville. Together the couple owned and operated the Belgrade Observer Newspaper for a number of years. After they sold their business, they continued working in the newspaper business at the Sauk Centre Herald and Melrose Beacon. In 1979 Erv began working at Kraft in Melrose as a boiler operator until his retirement in 1989. After retirement, he continued working various jobs. Erv started as a volunteer with the Melrose Fire Department and later became a member of the Melrose Ambulance. He was very passionate about the Melrose Ambulance; becoming coordinator in 1979 and continued serving the community for 13 years. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he was an elder and on the planning committee for the existing church.
Ervin enjoyed traveling, visiting and spending time with his family, especially giving his grandchildren rides on the lawn mower. He also enjoyed hosting family reunions.
Survivors include his children, Barb (Tim) Dettler-Petermeier of Melrose, Kevin Dettler of Willmar, James (Grace) Dettler of Colorado Springs, Colo., DeWayne “Rudy” (Peggy) Dettler of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Cindy Imdieke of Melrose; 11 grandchildren, Travis Petermeier, Michelle Petermeier (Josh Traut), Skyler Dettler, Autumn Dettler, Adrianne Dettler, Brad MacGregor, Sarah MacGregor, Jamie (David) Leonard, Misty Maus, Dustin Maus and Eric Imdieke; seven great-grandchildren, Cade Petermeier, Kanon Petermeier, Calvin Traut, Wyatt Traut, Everett Traut, Olive Leonard and Hadley Leonard; sisters, Goldie Miland of Sauk Centre and Janet Koehn of Upsala; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Hvezda of Alexandria, Frances Dahl of Osseo, Effie (Richard) Martin of Roseville and Alfred Haagenson Jr. of Clitherall.
Ervin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosemary Dettler; sister, Lorna Koehn; brothers and sister-in-law, William Gamradt, Ken Miland, Don Koehn, Melvin Koehn, Russell Dahl, Ron Hvezda, and Polly Haagenson.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Robert A. Bense
Robert A. “Bob” Bense, age 87 of Grey Eagle, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at his home in Grey Eagle.
A funeral service was held on Wed., Jan. 13 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Mike Bitz officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle.
Robert Alton Bense was born April 18, 1928, in Grey Eagle Township, Todd County, to Herman and Elsie (Schwanke) Bense. On Sept. 19, 1950, he married Darlene Kleinschmidt at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle. Together the couple farmed southeast of Grey Eagle and after retiring, they continued to help out on the family farm. During the early years of farming, Bob worked at Franklin in St. Cloud for a number of years (now known as Electrolux Home Products). Bob was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle and served on the Grey Eagle Township Board for many years.
In his younger years, Bob enjoyed snowmobiling and working with draft horses. Later he enjoyed collecting antiques and toy tractors, going to auctions, playing cards, listening to polka music, an occasional trip to the casino, and visiting with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Darlene Bense of Grey Eagle; children, Bonnie (Joe) Kemper of Grey Eagle, Connie (Gene) Waldvogel of Grey Eagle, Donnie Bense of Grey Eagle, and Pam (Mark) Dziengel of Grey Eagle; four grandchildren, Kelly Burg, Bob Waldvogel, Katie Dziengel, Nic Dziengel; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Shelby and Justin Burg; and brother, Ray (Ruth) Bense of Grey Eagle.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother and sister, William and Unalane.
Casket bearers were Nic Dziengel, Mark Dziengel, Tom Bense, Bob Waldvogel, Gene Waldvogel and Chris Bense.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

Virgil Quade
Virgil Quade, age 97 of Sauk Centre, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Galeon Community Home in Osakis.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Becky Thomas and Pastor Mike Carlson officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Sauk Centre, following the funeral service.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and one hour prior to the service on Friday, Jan. 15 at First Lutheran Church.
Gustave Virgil Quade was born June 25, 1918, in Winter, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Gustave and Ernestine (Wehrhahn) Quade. Virgil grew up near Sauk Centre, and attended school through the eighth grade. He courted Frances A. Graber for 12 years before marrying her on Aug. 20, 1947, at the First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. They had a great marriage and celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in 2015. Virgil worked as a farmer; milking a dairy herd before establishing a registered Angus cow-calf herd. Virgil served on the Creamery Board, Country School Board, the Farmer’s Union Board where he served as president, and the First Lutheran Church Council. Virgil also was the Beef Superintendent for the Stearns County Fair. Fishing and hunting, traveling and playing cards, along with spending time with his family were some of his favorite pastimes.
Virgil was proud to be a member of the First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre.
Virgil is deeply missed by his wife, Frances; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Allen Gamradt of Sauk Centre; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jana Quade of Sauk Centre; six grandchildren, Eric Quade, Angela (Seth) Hanson, Neal (Eposi) Gamradt, Kayla (Shawn) Hunstiger, Cory Quade, and Colton Quade; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his son, Gary Quade on July 8, 2008; his parents, Gustave and Ernestine Quade; granddaughter-in-law, Grace Gamradt; brothers, Eugene Quade and Ervin Quade; and sister, Velma Barchenger.

MaryAnn Johnson
MaryAnn Johnson, age 76, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2015, at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. Wed. evening at the funeral home.
MaryAnn Mozis was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Minneapolis, to Frank and Mary (Theide) Mozis. MaryAnn grew up in the Twin Cities area and graduated from West High in 1958. After school she moved to California for a year where she taught ballroom dancing at the Arthur Murray Studio. When she returned home she began working for Honeywell where she met the love of her life, Harold Johnson. MaryAnn and Harold were married on Feb. 27, 1960, at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. The couple went on to raise five wonderful children and after her job as a mother went back to work for the Carlson Company for over ten years. Upon retiring they moved to Sauk Centre on the lake, which was MaryAnn’s dream.
MaryAnn was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
MaryAnn is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harold Johnson of Sauk Centre; children, Mike Johnson of Nowthen, Connie (Kyle) Moorhead of Maple Grove, Steven Johnson of Toronto, Canada, and Jennifer Johnson of Champlin; daughter-in-law, Jan Johnson of Ramsey; and grandchildren, Lindsay Langham, Madison Moorhead, Hannah Johnson, Max Johnson, Tom Johnson, Elis Johnson, Aron Johnson and Breanna Johnson.
MaryAnn is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Mozis; son, Joseph Johnson on Oct. 31, 2014; and grandchildren, Jeremy Langham and Samuel Johnson.
Serving as casket bearers will be Kyle Moorhead, Max Johnson, Tom Johnson, Mike Johnson, Steve Johnson, Richard Asmus, Lindsay Langham and Madison Moorhead. Cross bearer will be Hannah Johnson and scripture bearer will be Breanna Johnson.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Geraldine “Geri” Schley
Geraldine “Geri” Schley, age 83 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Jan. 13, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.
Geri was born Aug. 30, 1932, in Spring Hill to Alphonse and Florence Athmann. She married Louis Schley on Sept. 3, 1951, and started their family in Melrose. They moved to Sauk Centre in 1956 and have lived there since. She gave her love and energy to her children, her husband and her job at St. Michael’s Hospital where she worked for many years. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and keeping everyone warm with handmade blankets, mittens and slippers.
Geri is survived by her loving husband Louie, her six children; Pat Schley, Jim (Janet) Schley, Ron (Dee) Schley, Rick (Mary) Schley, Jeff (Dawn) Schley and Pam (Gary) Blank; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brothers; LeRoy (JoAnn) Athmann, Dennis (Kathy) Athmann, Duane (Bev) Athmann and her sister in-law, Bette Cerny.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Allan; sister Marcy; granddaughter Leah and brothers- and sisters-in-law.
Services will be held at the Our Lady of the Angels Church in Sauk Centre Minnesota on Friday January 22nd. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m.

Raymond J. Dierkhising
Raymond J. “Ray” Dierkhising, age 69 of Sauk Centre, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.
An inurnment will take place at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Raymond Joseph Dierkhising was born Aug. 5, 1946, in Sauk Centre, to Anthony and Alvina (Primus) Dierkhising. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1964 and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam where he earned a purple heart. Ray worked at Emblom’s in Sauk Centre for a number of years and later was a self-employed truck driver. Ray’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family and his friends.
Survivors include his sons, Jay (Amy) Dierkhising of Becker and Corey Dierkhising of Nisswa; two granddaughters, Kayla and Claire Dierkhising; mother, Alvina Dierkhising of Sauk Centre; sister, Kathy (Vern) Botz of Sauk Centre; and brothers, Roy (Carol) Dierkhising of Sauk Centre, Virgil (Sharon) Dierkhising of Hugo, and Mark (Dee) Dierkhising of Melrose.
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Anthony “Tony” Dierkhising.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Sharen M. Kutter,
Sharen M. Kutter, age 65 of Melrose, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Mike Carlson officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery in Grey Eagle following the lunch.
Sharen Marie Law was born in Valley City, N.D. to Henry and Ione (Dahl) Law on Aug. 4, 1950, having been born the second twin. She grew up in Cooperstown, N.D. until the age seven. The family then moved to Seattle, Wash. Her mother passed away when Sharen was the age of ten. At age 15, Sharen moved to Brainerd, to live with her aunt and uncle, Illa and Donald Hines.
In 1968, Sharen met Roy Kutter of Grey Eagle. The couple married in 1969 and from this union, they were blessed with three beautiful daughters. Sharen worked at the Grey Eagle School District for five years and then at the Farmer’s Cooperative Elevator in Sauk Centre. For the next ten years, she worked for Long Prairie Produce in Long Prairie. She then moved on to be the Credit/Office Manager for St. Martin Cooperative Association in St. Martin for 15 years.
Sharen was a member of First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. She was on the Sauk River Watershed board for nine years and was also on the Planning and Zoning board for the city of Melrose for two years. Sharen enjoyed rosemaling (Norwegian painting) and doing crafts with her husband. He was the woodcrafter and Sharen painted everything. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, playing cards, especially Pinochle, and spending time with her family. Sharen felt truly blessed to have such a supportive and loving family, which meant so much to her. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years, Roy Kutter of Melrose; daughters, Tamara (Gary) Von Wahlde of Sauk Centre, Kristi (Brian) Wiechmann of Melrose, and Jennifer (Bryan) Wiens of Albany; eight grandchildren, Carstin, Dylan, McKenna, Derek, Coltin, Kiana, Lauren, and Caiden; special loving cousins who she considered brothers, Donald T. Hines of Brainerd and Todd Hines of Stacy; very dear aunt, Roberta Law of Little Falls; special Godchild, Kaitlyn Erickson of Merrifield; brothers and sisters, Karen Imoe of S.C., Kay (Blair) Ostenson of Fort Worth, Texas, Wesley Law of Naples, Maine, Diane (Keith) Roberts of Puyallup, Wash. and Randy (Michelle) Law of Weatherford, Texas.
Sharen was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Renee Boe, and special loving aunt and uncle, Illa and Donald Hines.
Serving as casket bearers were Tim Brastrup, Don Hines, Todd Hines, Gary Von Wahlde, Brian Wiechmann and Bryan Wiens. Honorary bearers will be Carstin Von Wahlde, Dylan Wiechmann, McKenna Von Wahlde, Derek Wiechmann, Coltin Von Wahlde, Kiana Wiechmann, Lauren Wiens and Caiden Wiens.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Aurelia S. Schwieters
Aurelia S. Schwieters, age 91 of Melrose, died peacefully, with family at her side on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at the CentraCare Health Pine Haven Nursing Home in Melrose.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Aurelia Stalboerger Schwieters was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Spring Hill, to John and Caroline (Dickmann) Stalboerger. She married Herbert Schwieters on May 26, 1948. Together they started a dairy farm and had 12 children – nine boys and three girls (they often joked that they had a baseball team and three cheerleaders!). Aurelia was a lifelong Minnesota Twins fan. Along with her love of baseball, she loved cooking, baking, reading, traveling, praying, and playing cards but most importantly, she loved being surrounded by family and friends.
Aurelia was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald.
Although impossible to put 91 years into words, we feel the following seven best describe this incredible woman and mother: Adorable, Understanding, Resilient, Ethical, Loving, Inspirational, and Appreciative.
Survivors include her children, Tom (Barb) Schwieters of Melrose, Richard (Shari) Schwieters of Brooklyn Center, Bob (Kathy) Schwieters of Glenwood, Dennis (Lorine) Schwieters of Prior Lake, Joel (Cindi) Schwieters of Stillwater, John (Lynnea) Schwieters of Dellwood, Leo (Robin) Schwieters of Rogers, Mary (Kevin) Athmann of Hopkins, Caroline (Dan) Wander of Dayton and Gloria (Randy) Welle of Melrose; 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Aurelia was preceded in death by her husband, Herb Schwieters on Feb. 20, 2010; sons, Harvey and Phillip Schwieters; granddaughter, Jackie Lynn Schwieters; and all of her brothers and sisters.
Serving as casket bearers were Richard Schwieters, Dennis Schwieters, Joel Schwieters, Bob Schwieters, Leo Schwieters, John Schwieters, Caroline Wander, Mary Althmann and Gloria Welle. Cross bearer was Peter Schwieters and scripture bearer was Carly Schwieters.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Dr. James Francis Hammarsten
Dr. James F. “Jim” Hammarsten, 95, of Melrose, passed away peacefully at Pine Villa Center in Melrose on Jan. 13, 2016.
Per Jim’s request a graveside service celebrating his life will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery, (Big Birch Lake), Grey Eagle in July.
Jim was born on March 25, 1920, in Grey Eagle to Francis Ragnar “Hammar” and Julia Linnea (Hammargren) Hammarsten. He graduated from Grey Eagle High School in 1938. He received his Bachelor’s Degree and Medical Degree (1944) from the University of Minnesota. He married his medical school classmate Dorothea “Dee” Jung on April 15, 1944. Jim went on to complete his internship at the University of Oklahoma Hospitals, OKC and his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and the Minneapolis VA Hospital.
Jim served in the US Army from 1945-1947 and in the US Air Force in 1953. He later joined the Army Reserves, retiring as a Colonel in 1984.
Between 1949 and 1986, Jim served as Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, University of Oklahoma, and the University of Washington. From 1982 to 1986, he served as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Health Sciences at Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
From 1953 to 1962, Jim served as Chief of Medicine at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital. From 1962 to 1966, he served as Chief of Medicine at the St. Paul-Ramsey Hospitals in St. Paul. From 1967 to 1977, he served as Professor of Medicine and Head, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Oklahoma OKC. From 1977 to 1986 he served as Chief of Medicine at the Boise VA Hospital. Jim retired in 1986 and started his next career, lasting ten years, as the medical expert testifying at Social Security disability hearings in Minneapolis.
During his career, Dr. Hammarsten was the author or co-author of approximately ninety publications on a variety of scientific subjects including numerous papers (and lectures) on one of his favorite subjects; the Physicians on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He began as a student researching the expedition, but became an expert on the subject.
Dr. Hammarsten’s honors are numerous and include induction into the American Lung Association Hall of Fame, being made an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, having a conference room dedicated in his name at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City, having the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Thoracic Society named in his honor, “The Hammarsten Pulmonary Conference,” being awarded the Breath of Life Award from the Oklahoma Lung Association, having an annual teaching award named in his honor at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, being awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Minnesota Board of Regents (one of only a thousand at the time), Mastership in the American College of Physicians and receiving the Minnesota Laureate Award from the American College of Physicians.
Jim and Dee played a major role in encouraging and supporting various individuals to pursue careers in medicine. After the fall of South Vietnam, he created programs in Oklahoma City arranging for housing, financial support, and the American medical education/licensing for over 200 Vietnamese physicians.
Jim was an outstanding professor of medicine/teacher and attending physician who willingly gave of himself to the needs of his students, residents, fellows and patients (especially the veterans). He once stated he wanted his epitaph to read “He taught his students to be complete, compassionate physicians.”
Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who was proud of his small town upbringing and enjoyed the outdoors. He was always happy to host a gathering on shore or on the island at Big Birch Lake which, to him, was Lake Wobegon.
Jim and Dee were avid world travelers. Special trips included many to Saigon and Paris. For many decades, Jim’s favorite way to relax was to have a beer while cooking; having honed his skills at a cooking school in Paris.
Survivors include his children, Linnea Louise Ingold of Melrose, Dr. James Eric (Beth) Hammarsten of Tulsa, Okla., Richard Anders (Cathy) Hammarsten of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Kristi, Jacki, Kirk (Mandi), Eric (Allicia), Britt and Carl (Dee); 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Jarsko of White Bear Lake; brother-in-law, Frank Jung (Carol) of Sun City West, Ariz.; special friends Wayne (JoAnn) Tschida and family of Melrose; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dee; infant son; son-in-law, Harry Ingold; sisters, Lorraine Johnson and Dorothy Ericson; as well as many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Ina May Taylor
Ina May Taylor, 80, passed away on Jan. 26, 2016, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Missoula Mont. Ina May was born in southern Minnesota and grew up on the family farm; the eldest of 6 children. She attended and graduated from Mankato College where she received her teaching degree. It was also at Mankato that she met and married Charles Taylor. Over their years together, they lived and worked in South Dakota, Alaska, Texas and finally, Sauk Centre. After teaching elementary school for many years, she retired to north Idaho.
Ina May was a skilled baker, crafter and gardener but her passion was quilting and teaching others to quilt. She was also active in her church and many clubs and activities. She enjoyed traveling around the USA and Europe throughout her life. After retiring, she spent a year traveling around the states in an RV visiting friends and family and looking for a new home to retire. In the end, the mountains of northern Idaho won and she made her new home there. She loved the beauty of northern Idaho.
Ina May is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Taylor, son-in-law Bob Edwards of Seattle, daughter Carey Taylor, son-in-law Philippe Landais of Missoula, Mont., and grandchildren Dylan, Kailin and Morgan. She is also survived by her three sisters and two brothers. Ina May was also fortunate to have had many true friendships throughout her life and we are thankful for every one of them.
We are grateful to Candy Crocker who is a caregiver, a friend and a treasured member of our family. We would also like to express our gratitude to the staff at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Missoula and the hospice staff who cared for her lovingly and compassionately.

Brett Allen Colgrove
Brett Allen Colgrove, age 44, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at his home near Motley. 
Brett was born on May 28, 1971, in St. Cloud, to Kenneth and Susan (Claude) Colgrove. 
Brett married Tracee Ziebell on June 15, 2002, and together they raised four children. 
Brett was an avid hunter, he loved the outdoors. Brett also was a bowyer; he loved to make bows and arrows for hunting. 
Brett is survived by his loving wife Tracee; four children, Karley Colberg of Parkers Prairie, Hailee Colgrove, Cooper Colgrove and Sawyer Colgrove, all of Motley; father, Ken (Kathy) Colgrove of Alexandria; mother, Susan Colgrove of Foley; siblings, Cindy Claude of Foley, Travis (Jessica) Colgrove of St. Cloud, Stephanie (Jason) Walton of St. Cloud, and many nieces and nephews. 
Brett is preceded in death by his uncles, Carl Claude, Leroy Colgrove, Arthur Colgrove; aunts, Carole Inderrieden, Patricia Anderson; grandparents, Agnes Claude and John Claude. 
Celebration of life will be held on Sat., Feb. 6, from 12-3 p.m. at Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home-Baxter Chapel.

Mava R. Barchenger
Mava R. Barchenger, age 100 of Sauk Centre, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.
A memorial service will be held later this spring with details published in the Sauk Centre Herald.
Mava Ruby Shanahan was born May 10, 1915, in Scott, Saskatchewan, Canada to William and Etta (Wehrhahn) Shanahan. She moved to the United States at an early age. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School, attended Normal Teacher’s Training and St. Cloud State University and taught in rural schools. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Vocational Nursing in Rochester, and was a nurse for 30 years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Sauk Centre Seniors.
Mava had many interests. Her love of music brought her great joy, as did her church and her garden. Mava loved to visit her daughter, Bonnie, and son-in-law, Dennis, in the many places they lived. Mava had a curiosity for life and the most important things to her were her family, her church and her many friends. She was a loving and devoted mother and enjoyed life to the fullest.
She married Robert Durham in 1941; he and an infant son preceded her in death. She married Raymond Barchenger in 1974 and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ramona Randall; brother, Vernon Shanahan; and son-in-law, Dennis Parsons.
Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Parsons of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; sister, Marie Hanson of Minneapolis; and several nieces and their families.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.