Philomene Kleinfehn was called home July 6, 2016, only 45 days after her husband, Roman passed away. She was a resident of the Community Memorial Home in Osakis.
Philomene Anna Hoppe was born on Sept. 27, 1923, in New Munich, to Herman and Anna (Schaefer) Hoppe. She grew up on a farm and attended country school. As a young woman Philomene did housekeeping work for area farm families for as little as a stick of gum and a dime per week. Later she was hired to do both housekeeping and dietary duties at the St. Cloud Hospital.
She married Roman Kleinfehn in New Munich, at the Immaculate Conception Church on June 19, 1951. They began a lifetime of working together and raising their family on farms in Todd and Douglas counties. They were married over 64 years and farmed over fifty of those years, retiring from dairy farming in 1987. She was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church and belonged to the St. Anne’s Christian Mothers, serving at one time as the treasurer. She belonged to the St. Theresa Mission group, and volunteered weekly at the Community Memorial Home.
Philomene was a wonderful farm wife and mother who enjoyed nature and grew beautiful gardens each summer. She spent hours canning the bounty she grew and was known to bake bread and the best apple pies around. Winter months found her working on one of many quilt projects for either the church or her family. She was a devoted mother, grandma and sister who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Noreen (Bob) Kleinfehn-Wald of Prior Lake, Harry Kleinfehn of Alexandria and Steve (Randee) Kleinfehn of West Union; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Edmund Hoppe of Blaine and Alquin (Mary) Hoppe of Crest Hill, Ill.; many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Roman; a great-granddaughter, Abigail Zander; siblings, Helen Holdvogt, Veronica Nathe, Roman, Raymond, Virgil and Aloys Hoppe.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union with Fr. Greg Paffel officiating. Visitation started that same morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment was at St. Alexius Cemetery in West Union.
Arrangements were handled by the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home, Osakis.

Mildred L. Pierson, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2016, at the age of 102 in Sauk Centre, at CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre.
A Memorial service was held on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ in Sauk Centre with a luncheon following at the church. Gathering of family and friends began at 10 a.m. Inurnment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre.
Millie was born June 3, 1914, and was raised on the farm north of town. She attended a one-room school for her first eight grades and then attended Sauk Centre High School. She married her next door sweetheart, Loren, and they traveled throughout central Minnesota as Loren worked for Standard Oil and Minar Ford. In 1957, they returned to Sauk Centre eventually living on the family farm. They moved to town in 1970 prior to Loren’s retirement and untimely passing.
Millie was a long-time member of the First United Church of Christ, the Red Hat Society and Birthday Club.
She is survived by her sons, Larry (Shirley) and Peter (Suzanne); grandchildren, Brad (Diane) Pierson, Lori (Jerry) Lyng and Kindra (Ron) Stutes; six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandsons; sister, Sue Neal; and many nieces and nephews.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband Loren; parents, Edwin and Laura Bosshardt; and siblings, Helen Gartner, Irene Bosshardt, Edwin “Bud” Bosshardt and Lowell Bosshardt.
Memorials are preferred to the First United Church of Christ.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services in Sauk Centre.

Iris Elaine Froh, age 91, Long Prairie, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at CentraCare Health Care Center, Sauk Centre.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 15, at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Long Prairie. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Long Prairie. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Iris was born July 17, 1924, in Round Prairie Township, to George and Emma (Bliese) Johnson. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 23, 1939, by Pastor E. T. Heyne. Iris married Randolph Froh on June 26, 1946, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie. She and her husband, Randolph, farmed in Kandota Township for 33 years. In 1980, they retired to a home in Long Prairie. Iris was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Survivors include sons, Dennis (Betty) Froh of Sauk Centre; Byron (Joyce) Froh of St. Francis; two grandchildren, Nathan and Jill; and seven step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Randolph in 1992, and two brothers, Royce and Dale Johnson.
God Be With You Till We Meet Again!

Linda C (Rodger) Proell age 76 passed away July 20, 2016 from a short battle of cancer.
Services will be held at the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church. Interment will take place at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre with a social gathering to follow in the basement. Time and date is pending.
Linda was born January 12, 1940, to John and Deloris Korteum. She married Rodger Proell on October 15, 1955. She worked at Fingerhut as a Supervisor in Animal fair, sewing and mailing division. Linda then went on to working at Cabinet Components. She enjoyed sewing, woodworking and the outdoors. She especially enjoyed her condo up in northern Minnesota with her grandchildren. Linda was a member of the Our Lady of the Angels Church and the Red Hatter’s Society.
She is survived by her family, Janet (Wayne) Kostreba of Sauk Centre, Tom (Tammy) Proell of Sauk Centre and Sandra (Glen) Bushman of Grey Eagle; grandchildren, Katrina, Joe, Kellin, Tomi, Tanner, LeAnn, Jamie, Linda and Gary; 13 Great Grandchildren; and sisters, Roma and Joan.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband August 1, 1983; brothers and sisters, Norma, Kenneth, Loren, Marge and her parents.
Memorial would be preferred.

Donna Backen
Donna Backen, age 50 of Monticello, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at her home. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church; 9300 Jason Ave NE in Monticello. Visitation was from 2 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Donna was born on May 5, 1966, in Sauk Centre to Darwin and Deloris (Nemmers) Judes. She married Robert (Bob) Backen on June 17, 2000.
She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob); mother, Deloris Judes; grandmother, Lillian Nemmers; brothers, Darron Judes of Montrose, and Delwin (Theresa) Judes of Sauk Centre; sisters, Doreen (Wade) Finch of West Richland, Wash., Diane Anderson of Buffalo, Debra (Dennis) Mostad of Eden Prairie and Denise (Brad) Harkman of Cokato; sister-in-law, Candi Peach of Brooklyn Park; brother-in-law, Bill (Shirley) Backen of Brooklyn Center; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Marie E. Korf, age 100 of Elrosa, was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at her home in Elrosa.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at STS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Joseph Korf officiating and Rev. Peter Kirchner presiding. Interment took place in the parish cemetery following the service. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, and one hour prior to the service Monday, all at the church. A rosary was prayed by the Christian Mothers at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m.
Marie Elizabeth Meyer was born Aug. 19, 1915, in Meire Grove to Bernard and Rose (Imdieke) Meyer. Marie grew up on the family farm in Meire Grove and attended school through 8th grade. She married Elmer Korf on June 2, 1941, at St. John Catholic Church in Meire Grove. Marie was a very gentle, faith-filled woman who loved Jesus. She attended daily Mass and received the Eucharist. Daily prayer influenced her life. The lessons she taught to her children included the love of God and the love of family. Marie enjoyed quilting, gardening, playing cards, embroidering and participating in parish activities.
Marie was a member of STS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Elrosa Senior Citizens and Catholic United Financial. Marie was also a faith formation teacher.
Marie, loved by her children, Giles Korf of Elrosa, Margaret (Ken) Elis of Sunset Beach, N.C., Mary Ellen (Don) Simon of Rockville, Father Joseph Korf of Staples, Rebecca (Anthony) Strupeck of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Norma (Douglas) Mahal of Lake City, Steven Korf of Sauk Centre, Irene Korf of Port St. Lucie, Fla., John (Peggy) Korf of St. Cloud and Dolores Korf of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Irene Kincannon, Marion Korf and Harriet Sailer; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her parents, Bernard and Rose; brother and sisters, Edwin Meyer, Thecla Caspers, Alma Meyer, Verena Marthaler and Marina Botz.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Jonathan W. Schlaak, age 44 of the Padua area, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at the home of his parents from complications of diabetes, which he dealt with since age 7.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove Lake with Rev. Philip Beyersdorf officiating. Family inurnment service will be held at a later time.
Visitation was from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Jonathan Wayne Schlaak was born on Nov. 26, 1971, to Wayne and Nancy (Poock) Schlaak in Waseca. He attended elementary school at Peace Lutheran School, 9th grade at Bethlehem Academy, and then senior high all in Fairbault. He graduated from Fairbault Senior High School in 1990. Jon then went on to Alexandria Technical College to work on small engines and later on went to Ridgewater College in Willmar for welding.
Jon had many interests and dreams. He loved music and was involved in bands with friends since age 15. He enjoyed spending time on the road on his motorcycle as well. Jon also liked to “farm” and would spend some of his time selling vegetables at farmer’s markets in the area. He worked various jobs, with his last one being an owner/manager of Highway 71 Liquor Belgrade until his struggle with diabetes prevented him from going.
Jonathan was much like his grandpa, Art Poock, from his gentle, generous soul to his balding head with the attitude, “I’m fine – don’t worry about me.” God bless the memories of Jon W. Schlaak.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Grove Lake.
Jonathan will be deeply missed by his parents, Wayne and Nancy (Poock) Schlaak; brothers, Timothy (Jennifer) Schlaak of Dundas, and Robert Schlaak (Jodie Rud) of Northfield; nephews, Jackson, Treyton, and Kaedon Schlaak; nieces, Kailey Schlaak, Evelyn and Anna Jordan; aunts and uncles, David Poock of Villard, Kathleen (Craig) Schuster of Faribault, Donald (JoAnn) Schlaak of Waseca, and Edward Schlaak of Morristown; cousins and many friends.
Jon was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Schlaak on Oct. 27, 2015; grandparents, Earl and Freida Schlaak and Arthur and Louise Poock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Meyer&pid=180638005#sthash.Q5JexJQU.dpuf

Roger F. Meyer of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away peacefully on July 9, 2016, on Hilton Head Island, SC., at the age of 80.
He was born in Melrose, in 1936, one of 11 children of the late George and Hilda Meyer. After enlisting in the U.S. Army for 2 years, Roger attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a degree in accounting in 1963. He started his professional career as a CPA with Dolan & Riddiford in Minneapolis. He joined Price Waterhouse in Pittsburgh, in 1966 where he specialized in tax services for over a decade. In 1977 Roger moved to Laurel Assets Group, a private family office in Pittsburgh, where he held the position of CEO and President at the time of his retirement in 2004. He continued to serve as a director of the Laurel Foundation until his transition to Director Emeritus in 2011. A lifelong avid golfer, Roger was a former President and member of the Board of Governors of St. Clair Country Club in Pittsburgh. He was also a part of development teams that created the award winning Colleton River, Belfair and Berkeley Hall golf communities in the Hilton Head area. Roger was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sarah; his daughter Deborah (Harrington), son-in-law Michael and granddaughters Courtney and Caitlin; and Tamara (McHugh), son-in-law Sean and grandson Connor. He is also survived by 6 of his 11 siblings: Bernard (Jane), Cletus, Mary (Bill Kobilka), Judith (Dick Trombley), Jane (Jack Ditmore), all of Minnesota, and Gordon, of Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian SeniorCare Foundation, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139, (www.srcare.org).

Elizabeth A. “Bette” Michels (Schammel), age 79 of Belle Plaine, formerly of Shakopee and Sauk Centre, passed away Aug. 3, 2016, at Kingsway Retirement Community in Belle Plaine.
Bette was born in Rose Creek on Dec. 9, 1936. She married Robert (Bob) Michels on Dec. 27, 1955.
They raised six children living the majority of their married life in Shakopee, but enjoyed spending summers at their cabin in Sauk Centre.
Bette was a homemaker, a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in Shakopee and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sauk Centre as well as a Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed her work at Michel’s Accounting and Tax alongside Bob and had many fond memories working at the A & W in Shakopee.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Cindy (John) Engebretson, Mari (Steve) Thomas, Dan (Liz Gammell) Michels, Katie (Jeff) Geske, Tony (Kathee) Michels; daughter-in-law, Linda Michels; grandchildren, Heidi (Tim) Hackbarth, John Engebretson, Jr., Jolene Nathe, David Engebretson, Crystal Engebretson, Mike (Theresa) Thomas, Joe (Sarah) Thomas, Jeff (Billie) Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Greg, Maggie and Mollie Geske, Lance (Emily) Michels, Cory Michels, Evan, Corbin and Julia Michels; great-grandchildren, Riley, Colin and Alayna Hackbarth, Shelby, Elizabeth, Bobbi and John Engebretson III, Teagan and Mathew Engebretson Jr., Finnegan Thomas, Eleanor Thomas, Gunther Thomas; brother, Art Schammel; sister, Sue (Pat) Geagan; along with many other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Bob; son, Jon; grandchildren, Matthew Engebretson and Griffin Michels; parents, Arthur and Catherine Schammel; sister, Marian Gannon; brothers, George and Mike Schammel; many other relatives.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Kingsway Retirement Community-Belle Plaine and Allina Health Hospice for their loving and compassionate care of Bette.
Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at McNearney Funeral Home, 1220 3rd Ave. E., Shakopee, 952-445-2755. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, 10 a.m. at the Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne in the Church of St. Mary, 535 Lewis St., Shakopee. Presiding was the Reverend Michael Daly. The pallbearers were Bette’s grandsons, John Engebretson Jr., David Engebretson, Mike Thomas, Joe Thomas, Jeff Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Greg Geske, Lance Michels, Cory Michels, Evan Michels and Corbin Michels. Interment Catholic Cemetery. The family prefers memorials which will be donated to Bette’s favorite charities.
Condolences may be shared at www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Tom L. Schwieters, age 67 of Melrose, died unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at his home, after a ten year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Mitchell Bechtold and Rev. Daniel Ohmann concelebrating. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers were at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Thomas Leo Schwieters was born Feb. 18, 1949, in Melrose, to Herbert and Aurelia (Stalboerger) Schwieters. He joined the Army National Guard Reserves. On May 30, 1970 he married Barbara Schoenberg at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill. Tom was the owner and operator of South Town Builders in Melrose for over 40 years. He enjoyed Nascar and sporting events. Tom’s passion was being outdoors – from chasing elk in Wyoming to turkey hunting in South Dakota. He loved it all. Tom loved spending time with his family, most of all his nine grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Knights of Columbus Council 1633 and the American Legion Post 101.
Survivors include his wife, Barb Schwieters of Melrose; children, Lynn (Jim) Thelen of Centerville, Peter (Tina) Schwieters of Cedar, Paul (Leah) Schwieters of Ramsey and Patrick (Amy) Schwieters of White Bear Lake; grandchildren, Max and Charlie Thelen, Gabe and Nora Schwieters, Bobbi Jo, Torii, and Amelia Schwieters and Will and Frank Schwieters; brothers and sisters, Dick (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; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Aurelia Schwieters; and brothers, Harvey and Phillip Schwieters.
Serving as urn bearers were Bobbi Jo Schwieters and Max Thelen. Cross bearer was Gabe Schwieters and scripture bearer was Will Schwieters. Flag bearer was Torii Schwieters. Gift bearers were Charlie Thelen, and Nora, Amelia and Frank Schwieters. Readers were Mary Schwieters and Peg Winkelmann. Eucharistic Ministers were Adam Meyer, Linda Van Beck and Mary Spanier. The eulogy was read by Mike and Reed Hiltner.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.

Rev. Ronald W. Mahnke
Rev. Ronald William Mahnke, age 75, St. Cloud, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids.
Funeral services were Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, St. Cloud. Visitation was Friday, July 22, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sauk Centre. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Ronald was born Feb. 19, 1941, in Carroll, Iowa to William H. and
Luella (Anton) Mahnke. After graduating high school Ron attended St. Paul’s Jr. College at Concordia, Mo., Concordia Senior College at Ft. Wayne, Ind.and Concordia, Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., where he received a Master of Divinity Degree in 1968.
He married Barbara Bohne on Dec. 27, 1967, at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. Ron served his seminary vicarage year at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre from 1966-1967.
Ron served as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dumas, Texas, served a dual parish at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Eden Valley, and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring and served at Oklahoma Ave. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis.
He began his chaplaincy ministry in 1978 doing a residency in Pastoral Care at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, and became certified with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. From 1980-2003 he served as Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education in a hospital setting in Minot, N.D. During this time he also received his masters in marriage and family therapy and became a licensed professional counselor.
Ron was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, former president of the local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind and received the Mayor’s Rock-On Award in 2012 during Granite City Days. Learning and spreading the Gospel message was his lifelong passion.
Ron is survived by his wife, Barbara of St. Cloud; children, Brad (Anita) Mahnke of West Fargo, N.D., and Dara (Steve) Brewer of St. Cloud; mother, Luella Mahnke of Manning, Iowa; grandchildren, Jensen Potts, Keaton Mahnke, Mesa Potts, Kenley Mahnke; sister, Shannon (Charles) DeVoll of Edgerton, Wis.; brother-in-law, David (Sharon) Bohne of Eagan; and eight nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, William and sister, Beverly.
Memorials are preferred to the Prince of Peace Lutheran School Scholarship Fund.

Frances C. Borgerding, age 91 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Visitation was from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church. The Goldenaires Senior Citizens and Christian Mothers will prayed at 9 a.m. Friday at the church.
Frances Catherine Kometscher was born Sept. 4, 1924, in Indianola, Neb. to Henry and Catherine (Kuppenbender) Kometscher. She was united in marriage to Alphonse Borgerding on Aug. 25, 1948, in Indianola. The couple came back to the family dairy farm west of Freeport and farmed until 1972. They moved into Freeport shortly after their retirement. For the past three years, Frances resided at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, Christian Mothers and the Goldenaires Senior Citizens. Frances enjoyed quilting and embroidery, playing cards, putting together jigsaw puzzles and never missed going to play bingo. In her younger years, she enjoyed gardening and raising chickens.
Survivors include her children, Clarence (Marilyn) Borgerding of Freeport, Patricia (Roger) Messer of Sauk Centre, Jerome (Esther) Borgerding of Sauk Centre, Rita (Gerald) Wiechmann of Freeport, Esther Borgerding of Clearwater, and Linda (Clair) Rogers of St. Joseph; 22 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Borgerding on July 15, 1986; daughter, Dorothy Gertken; son, Linus Borgerding; grandchildren, Kevin Gertken and Joshua Bueckers; brothers, Leo, August, Herman, Martin, Stephen and Lawrence Kometscher; and sisters, Elizabeth Kometscher, Margaret Kometscher, Mary Walz, Catherine Wolf and Anna Brahler.
Serving as casket bearers were Tom Messer, Mike Borgerding, Dave Borgerding, Jason Borgerding, Dustin Bueckers, Ryan Bueckers, Luke Kociemba, Darin Kociemba and Mike Kociemba. Cross bearer was Karla Massmann and scripture bearer will be Sarah Christian. Gift bearers will be Kelly Backes, Jennifer Hector and Jodi Kociemba.
The family would like to thank the staff and doctors who gave Frances such good care at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Freeport.

Viola M. Bromen, age 89 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at Fairway Pines in Sauk Centre.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating and Rev. Richard Gans, Rev. Thomas Myboya, and Rev. Andrew Marthaler concelebrating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.
Visitation was from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.
Viola Marie Gans was born March 13, 1927, in West Union, to Joseph and Lidwina (Bentfield) Gans. She graduated from high school in 1945. Viola then worked as a teller at Merchants National Bank in Sauk Centre. She married Vernon Bromen on Sept. 27, 1948, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. Viola and Vernon were married for 58 years. She loved to make quilts, garden and play bridge. She had a passion for music and dancing, and especially loved playing the piano, a talent she passed on to her children. Viola loved her family more than anything else and cherished every moment that was spent with them.
Viola was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and Daughters of Isabella. She also volunteered at the church quite often.
Survivors include her children, Jeanne (Steve) Drewes of Blaine, Mary (Pat) Miller of Sartell and Thomas Bromen of Sauk Centre; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Fr. Richard Gans “Norbert” of Rancagua, Chile; sister-in-law, Mildred Gans; and many nieces and nephews.
Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Bromen on April 26, 2007; daughter, Linda Narveson; sister, Gertrude Krebsbach; and brother, Roger Gans.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Fairway Pines Memory Care Unit Piano Fund.
A special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Fairway Pines where Viola resided for almost six years. Thanks also to the St. Croix Hospice who provided comfort and support during the final weeks.
Mass participants include: Ben Drewes presented Words of Remembrance; Alison Hawkinson and Megan Maher as the scripture readers; and Tony Bromen prayed the petitions for the mass. Special communion music was sang by Thomas Bromen as he accompanied himself on the piano. Casket bearers were: Ben Drewes, Tony Bromen, Tim Maher, Paul Hawkinson and Evan Christianson.
Arrangements were handled by Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services, Sauk Centre.

Gerald J. Meier, 68 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Patton-Schad Funeral Home and continues on Friday, Aug. 26 from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Kay (Merten) Meier; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Cory Sabrowsky of Sartell; son, Jeremy and his girlfriend, Heidi of Duluth; grandchildren, Kenna, age 9, Keaton, age 6, and Cannon, age 3; sister, Kathy Salaymeh; and brothers, Gary Meier and Jeff Meier; other relatives and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Lorraine (Sieben) Meier and his in-laws, Virgil and Marie Merten.

Lars Anderson
Lars Anderson, 87, of Belgrade, died on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. His funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Crow River Lutheran Church in rural Belgrade. Burial was in the church cemetery. A visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, at Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade and continued one hour prior to the service at the church. www.hafh.org
Lars Anderson was born on Feb. 26, 1929, on the family farm in rural Hawick, the son of Leonard and Barbara (Tjernagel) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at Nordland Lutheran Church in rural Hawick. Lars grew up on the family farm where he attended a country school completing the 8th grade. In 1952, he entered the United States Army. He served his country in Heidelberg, Germany, until 1954, when he earned his honorable discharge.
On June 1, 1957, Lars was united in marriage to Walda Fritzlar at Unity Lutheran Church in rural Sauk Centre. This union was blessed with three sons. The family made their home in rural Belgrade where they farmed and Lars worked road construction with the 49er’s Union.
Lars was a member of Crow River Lutheran Church in rural Belgrade, Belgrade VFW Post #1825, New London American Legion Post #537 and the 49er’s Union. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Lars also enjoyed visiting with his many friends whether it be at the local café or the New London Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Walda; children, Brian (Barb), Randy (Karla) and Todd (Mary) all of Belgrade; grandchildren; Ashley (Jeremy) Boeyink of Grove City, Bo Anderson of St. Cloud, Michaela and Shelby Anderson of Belgrade, Kayla Anderson of Fargo, N.D. and Kyle Anderson of Belgrade; and two great-granddaughters, Brinley and Bentley Boeyink. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Helen) Anderson of Willmar; sisters-in-law, Inez Anderson of Brooklyn Park, Karen Anderson of Pennock and Karemae Gravley of New London; and many nieces and nephews.
Lars was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law; Theresa (Urban) Anderson, granddaughter, Kally Morgan Anderson; brothers Alfred, Arnold, Leonard, Donald and Rudy; sisters, Lillian, Emma, Betty Alfreida, Bernice, Alice and Ellen.
May God bless the memory of Lars Anderson.

Steven L. Kane
Mass of Christian Burial for Steven Kane, 65, of Marshall, was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall.
Steven Lawrence Kane was born on Feb. 24, 1951, in Sauk Centre, to Lawrence and Bertha (Schlicht) Kane. He grew up in West Union and graduated from Sauk Centre High school. Steve then moved to Marshall to go to school at Southwest Minnesota State University. He joined the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 20 years. He took a job with Marshall Municipal Utilities where he worked, most recently as a Supervisor in the Water Treatment Plant, until retirement in 2010. Steve loved golfing and typically played daily at the Marshall Golf Club. He also enjoyed woodworking, especially creating projects for his grandson, Ben. Steve was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church choir for many years.
Steve died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at his residence in Marshall. He is survived by his son Jacob (and Amy) DeYonge of Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandson, Benjamin Steven DeYonge; brother, Patrick Kane (and Pam Acheson) of St. Cloud; brother-in-law Dr. David Mayer; special friend Yvonne Girard of Marshall; nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Mayer.

Arrangements with
Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Directors Marshall, Minnesota (507) 532-4522
www.rehkamp-horvath.com

Gerald “Jerry” Meier
Gerald J. Meier, 68 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta.
Visitation was held on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Patton-Schad Funeral Home and on Friday, Aug. 26, from 9–10 a.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.
Gerald “Jerry” Meier was born in Elysian on Feb. 3, 1948. He was the oldest child of Clarence and Lorraine (Sieben) Meier. His mother proudly wrote “Dad got his little fisherman.” His family lived in Mankato, Glenwood and on a turkey farm. His best childhood memories were living near Fairy Lake in Sauk Centre.
After graduating from high school, Jerry went onto earn a degree in Accounting at St. Cloud Area Vocational College. In 1968, he joined the MN National Guard and served for 14 years. He worked for an accounting firm in St. Cloud and lived there for eight years. He came back to Sauk Centre most weekends and would stay with his best friend Terry Merten’s family. Soon he was coming back one night during the week, this time to spend it with Terry’s sister, Mary Kay! Jerry and Mary Kay were married on Sept. 21, 1974, at St. Paul’s Church in Sauk Centre. Jerry was a spiritual man and his faith was an important part of his life.
They were approached by Gordon Schneekloth, owner of “Froz-N-Foods” in Sauk Centre to move back from St. Cloud to their hometown and start their own accounting business. He felt the town needed one. It all fell into place and in May of 1975, Jerry’s dream of having his own business came true. Meier Accounting began and is still flourishing.
On Sept. 2, 1977, we were blessed with our daughter Kristi. She was always “Daddy’s Little Girl.” She loved to go any place he did, including fishing. They had a very special bond. Our family was completed when our son Jeremy was born on Dec. 1, 1984. He shared Jerry’s joy of plants, rocks, being in a boat on a lake, gardening and cooking. They made salsa, canned tomatoes and froze corn every year. They each developed their own style of cooking and spent lots of time in the kitchen. He couldn’t have been prouder of his kids.
During the next years, life was busy. Jerry was a very hard-working man. He was devoted to all his clients and did his best for them. He cared for them and many have become good friends. Some clients have been with us since we first began. They have been supportive through all the ups and downs life has given us. He was very grateful for their support. Jerry also had the privilege of being asked to join the Sauk Centre Lions Club. He was a dedicated member for 28 years, 23 of those years as treasurer.
In 2007, he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for dedicated humanitarian service and the President’s Appreciation Award. In 2012, he received the Helen Keller Sight Award. He loved being a Lion and took pride in all the good they do for our community. The comradery of the guys was special to him. He also enjoyed being a member of the Sauk Centre Conservation Club and became very involved in their activities the last few years. He had hoped to spend much more time volunteering and to be more active in these clubs in his retirement years.
When his grandchildren came along, a softer side of Jerry appeared. He loved Kenna, Keaton and Cannon with all his heart. By that time we were living in our lake home on Higgin’s Long Lake. It was a great place for them. They built great memories. One tradition Jerry had was to make applesauce from the apples from our trees. Last year all three kids gathered in the kitchen to help. Any time he spent with them brought so much joy and laughter.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay; daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Cory Sabrowsky of Sartell; son, Jeremy and his girlfriend, Heidi of Duluth; grandchildren, Kenna, age 9, Keaton, age 6, and Cannon, age 3; sister, Kathy (Hisham) Salaymeh; and brothers, Gary (Mary) Meier and Jeff (Cindy) Meier; brothers-in-law, Terry (Ruth) Merten, Tom (Deb) Merten, B.J. (Lynne) Merten and Phil (Barb) Merten; nieces and nephews and extended family.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Lorraine (Sieben) Meier and his in-laws, Virgil and Marie Merten.
Any memorials will be donated to the Sauk Centre Lions Club, the Sauk Centre Conservation Club, Quiet Oaks Hospice House and St. Paul’s Building Project. Thank you all for your great support and ongoing prayers.

Barbara Lindemann
Barbara Lindemann, age 75 of Waconia, formerly of Osakis, died on Friday, Aug. 26 in Waconia.
On Sept. 30, 1940, twins were born to Ralph and Eleanor (Kjellander) Gray in Minneapolis. They named their daughter, Barbara. The family moved to Osakis and Barb graduated from Osakis High School in 1958. She attended the Minneapolis School of Business for training to became a legal secretary and administrative assistant. She married Vernon Lindemann on Aug. 11, 1962. Barbara and Vern then moved to Mound, where their son, Scott, was born. During her career, Barbara worked as a legal secretary and administrative assistant.
Barbara will always be remembered for her warm smile and the gift she had for making people feel special, whether a new friend or old. Family was most important. Barb’s determination and love of family drove her to join every activity she could, whether a family gathering, yard work, construction projects or driving a motorcycle; if it gave her a chance to be with family, she was in. She was a gift to us all.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Vernon Lindemann of Waconia; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Sherri Lindemann of Rosemount; three grandchildren; her sister, Jane Kasmaker of Alexandria and twin brother, Glen (June) Gray of Andover.
A Celebration of Life was held Friday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Chapel in Osakis with Rev. Greg Bilberg officiating.
Arrangements by Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis.
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Howard Majerus
Howard Majerus, age 74 of Osakis, entered his new life on Aug. 26, 2016, from the Galeon in Osakis.
Howard Joseph was born to Leo and Hildegard (Elfering) of Sauk Centre on May 26, 1942, one of 12 children born to this union. Both Leo and Hildegard died young and it was because of that difficulty that he and his siblings learned the importance of hard work and the value of family. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1960 and, after high school, worked in construction and joined the National Guard.
Howard married Janice Lentz on Oct. 13, 1962, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. The couple farmed near her parents’ farm north of Sauk Centre until 1967 when they bought their own farm near West Union.
In addition to farming and raising a family, Howard belonged to the Sauk Centre Flying Club where he took flying lessons from Donald Kummer. He quickly earned his pilot’s license for single engine airplanes and a separate license for flying helicopters; his family has many fun memories of flying in the yellow Piper Cub plane, including landing in his runway, the family’s alfalfa field! Howard’s flying adventures inspired four of his friends to take lessons and become pilots.
After Howard and Janice moved to a home near Lake Osakis, Howard was employed with Pollard’s Mills and Elevator and Osakis Meats & Processing. He also was a school bus driver for the Osakis Public Schools and it was there he developed and patented a seat belt system for school buses. Howard wrapped up his career at Engle Fabrication in Sauk Centre. After becoming disabled in a skid loader accident in 1996, Howard was no longer able to work. Although he lost his mobility, he never lost his smile and sense of humor. He was always ready to make new friends and loved to socialize and be around people.
Famous for his homemade sauerkraut, Howard had a green thumb that he put to good use in his vegetable garden. He also had a knack for small engine repair and often could be found in his shed working on a variety of projects. Other favorite activities included fishing and attending area antique sales. Howard’s grandchildren were delighted that he was the official “daycare” provider for them whenever they didn’t have school. He was a wonderful and kind husband, father, grandpa and brother who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Blessed be his memory.
Howard is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice Majerus of Osakis; children, Ronald (Dianne) Majerus of Osakis, Sandra (Greg) Lieser of Forada, Lori (Bob) Harguth of Ham Lake, Marie (Brian) Niehoff, Brenda (Brian Bangtson) Majerus and Sara (Kevin) Uhlenkamp, all of Osakis, and Adam (Amy) Hartle of Fort Sill, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; siblings, Delores (John) Ainali of St. Rosa, Leona (Virgil) Voller of Newport, Evelyn Krebs of Albany, Ben (Karen) Majerus of Sauk Centre, John (Rosanne) Majerus of St. Stephen, Rosemary (Rahn) Mogensen of New Brighten, JoAnn (Ron) Tamm of Albany, Sylvester (Annette) Majerus of St. Stephen, Steven Majerus of Philadelphia, Pa., and Karen (Mark) Gamradt of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, LaVern “Mooey” (Susan) Beckermann; sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Jim) Fynboh and Doreen Lentz; special family friends, Dave and Susan Crotteau and their children, Darcie, Matt, Jackie and Josh; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents; an infant daughter, Mary; sister, Alvina Beckermann; and best friend, Ron Kollman.
Memorial services for Howard will be Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis with Fr. Dave Petron officiating.
Crossbearer is Mitchell Majerus and lector is Jim Fynboh. Giftbearers are Zachary Harguth, Katie Niehoff, Meredith Lieser and Brody Uhlenkamp. Musicians are Ginger Hetland, Gretchen Majerus, Brody Uhlenkamp and the ICC Funeral Choir. Honorary urnbearers are his grandchildren and special family friends. A reception will be held at the Osakis VFW Post #7902 following the service. The family thanks Horizon Public Health Hospice and the staff at Galeon for their loving care.
Howard’s family thanks you for your kind expressions of sympathy. Please know that although we can’t respond to each kindness offered during this time, your expressions of sympathy are deeply felt and appreciated.
Arrangements provided by Roy-Hetland Funeral Home, Osakis.
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Stephen Walter Bartos
Stephen Walter Bartos was born in Alexandria, on July 19, 1953, the son of John and Clara (Klimek) Bartos. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm and was proud to live there his entire life. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971. He continued his education at the Alexandria Technical College receiving a degree in Farm Equipment Mechanics. After college Steve farmed with his father until he purchased the farm in October of 1978. He also worked for Midwest Machinery in Sauk Centre for 19 years as a John Deere farm equipment salesman. Steve volunteered his time as a fireman for the Forada Fire Department for 30 years and for 12 years as a Hudson Township supervisor.
Stephen married the love of his life, Doreen Frolek, on Nov. 28, 1987, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria in the midst of an ice storm. The storm could not diminish the warmth of the love and devotion shared that day, and for the next nearly 29 years. Together they enjoyed many outdoor activities. He especially loved trips to Minnesota’s North Shore in the fall, snowmobiling adventures to Upper Michigan and many sunny Sunday afternoon drives with the Mustang. Steve savored life’s simple pleasures such as watching a sunset from the boat on Lake Mary, Mollie B’s polka music, a good movie in front of the fire on a Saturday night or a nap in the sunroom with Lucy Kat on his lap. But most of all he enjoyed all family gatherings, especially the Mighty Bartos Christmas Extravaganza’s. He gave great hugs and was always ready with a hearty laugh.
Steve was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a man of great faith and took comfort in saying the rosary, especially during his illness. He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. Our lives were better for having known him.
Stephen died with grace and courage on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, after a long battle with kidney cancer under the care of Hospice of Douglas County at the age of 63.
He is survived by his loving wife, Doreen Bartos of Alexandria; sisters, LuAnn Schrader of Easton; Lorlee Bartos of Dallas, Texas and MaryJo Bartos of Minnetonka; in-laws Leonard and Josephine Frolek of Fargo, N.D.; Barb Bartos of Roberts, Wis.; Karen Frolek of Seattle, Wash., and Dean (Gayle) Frolek of St. Joseph. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews; Bil (Terri) Schrader, Lyn Schrader (Jeff Thompson), Chuck (Annie) Schrader, Tim (Julianne) Bartos, Tammy (Kent) Brusewitz, Chris Bartos, Brandi (Eric) Thoe, Lincoln Steffens, Lexi Steffens and ten great nieces and nephews (Kaitlyn and McKenzie Brusewitz, Carol, Emily and Laura Schrader; Elsie, Easton and Olin Thompson, Evan and Ellie Thoe).
Steve was preceded in death by his parents John and Clara Bartos; brother, Duane; and brother-in-law, Richard Schrader.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with Father Steve Binsfeld officiating. A visitation will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 9, from 4-8 p.m. with a 4 p.m. parish prayer service and a 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary. A visitation will also take place for one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Douglas County, St. Mary’s School Trust Fund or Douglas County Hospital/Medical Oncology.
Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net