McBride Funeral Chapel

Mary Jane Schmitz, age 85, of NYA, MN, passed away peacefully on Wed., Sept. 11, 2024, at The Haven in Peace Village in NYA. Memorial Service was held Mon., Sept. 16, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's United Church of Christ in Bongards, MN, with interment following in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating, Pastor Scott Seifert; Pianist, Levi Schmitz; Congregational Hymns, "Great is Thy Faithfulness," "Precious Lord Take My Hand," "How Great Thou Art," "In The Garden"; Urn Bearer, Simon Schmitz; Honorary Urn Bearers, David Anderson, John Anderson, Emily Anderson, Megan Miller, Matthew Miller, Levi Schmitz & Micah Schmitz. Mary Jane (Kyllo) Schmitz was born on September 22, 1938, in...

Marlene W. Mueller, age 89, of Norwood Young America, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN. Memorial Service was held Thursday, September 12, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at All Saints Lutheran Church in NYA, with interment following in the Forest Hill Cemetery in NYA. Clergy Officiating, Pastor Matt Schroeder; Organist, Jane Fasching; Special Music, "Beyond The Sunset;" Congregational Hymns, "On Eagle's Wings," "Lord You Have Come Down To The Lakeshore;" Urn Bearer, Grandson, Adam Glander. Marlene Wilhelmina Mueller was born on July 16, 1935, in Bongards, MN. She was the daughter of Jerry and Elizabeth (Hoernemann) Flusemann. Marlene...

Linus E. Groenke, age 84, of Glencoe, MN, passed away Tues., Aug. 20, 2024, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Funeral Service was held Mon., August 26, 2024, 4:00 P.M. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Interment was held Tues., Aug. 27, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery in New Germany. Military Honors by Glencoe Military Honor Guard. Clergy Officiating was Pastor Aaron Beckman and Pastor Jon Niebuhr. Linus Elmer Groenke was born on Oct. 1, 1939, in Camden Twsp., rural New Germany. He was the son of Oscar and Helena (Baumann) Groenke. Linus was baptized as an infant on Oct. 22, 1939, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on Mar. 29, 1950, both at...

Anna May (Beninga) Oelfke, age 87, of Hamburg, MN, passed away Mon., June 24, 2024, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, MN. Funeral Service was held Mon., July 1, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, with interment following in the church cemetery. Memorials preferred to Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. Clergy Officiating, Pastor Donald Andrix; Organist, Kathy Oelfke; Soloist, Dan Sprengeler, "The Lord's Prayer," "On Eagle's Wings"; Congregational Hymns, " I Know That My Redeemer Lives," "Softly & Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling"; Honorary Casket Bearers, Hamburg Lions; Casket Bearers, Jacob Oelfke, Alan Clark, Galen Willis, Brandon Malz, Nathan Mueller,...

Allen Bruce Timmers (Al) was born July 16, 1964, the youngest of six children. Number 6 was a planned addition: his father, Marv, really wanted to add one more child to his expanding Catholic family. The youngest of four boys, he soon learned the hierarchy of the pack and stayed close to the safety of his father. Unfortunately, his Dad died when Al was only twelve years old - and that forever changed his life. As a teenager, Al enjoyed playing football and baseball in high school, He was a left-handed pitcher for the Waconia Chiefs and lettered in both sports. In 1996 he married Julie Jablinski, truly the love of his life! Together they enjoyed boating on Lake Minnetonka, cruising in...

Former Central High School Teacher, Edward F. Ozga, age 93, passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home in Plymouth, MN. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 10:00 A.M., at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue S, Minneapolis, Minnesota, with interment following in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held Monday, June 17, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 P.M., at Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, and also Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 9:00-10:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church on Tuesday. Clergy Officiating; Pastor Rebecca Freeman; Keyboardist; Miriam Jensen; Vocalist; Dr....

Steven R. Oelfke, age 66, of Hamburg, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home in Hamburg. A Funeral Service was held Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, with interment following in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating, Pastor Todd Bentz; Organist, Kathy Oelfke; Special Music, Violinist, Jack Noennig, "The Time To Say Goodbye," "The Prayer"; Congregational Hymns, "Amazing Grace," "Here I Am Lord," "Built On The Rock"; Honorary Casket Bearer, David G. Schrupp; Casket Bearers, Jim Schrupp, Lance Kloempken, Jim Malaske, Troy Vertina, Ron Eanes, Dave Clark. Steven "Steve" Richard Oelfke was born on October 22, 1957, in Granite...

Anita E. Thiesfeld, age 98, of Glencoe, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota. Funeral Service was held Thursday, April 4, 2024, 2:00 P.M., at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 12:30-2:00 P.M., 1 1/2 hours prior to the service at the church. Clergy, Pastor Daniel Welch; Organist, Paul Otte; Congregational Hymns, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," "Softly & Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling," "Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won;" Casket Bearers, Leah Koentopf, Layna Koentopf. Anita Ella Thiesfeld was born on...

Bruce Allan Schneewind, age 69, of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at EdenBrook Edina in Edina, Minnesota. Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's UCC in Bongards, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family & Friends was held Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Scott Siefert; Organist: Marjorie Hemmann; Congregational Hymns: "In The Garden," "The Old Rugged Cross," "How Great Thou Art;" Urn Bearers: Brian Schneewind, Robert Schneewind. Bruce Allan Schneewind was born on September...

Margaret Ann Stoeckmann, age 78, of Hamburg, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota, with interment following in the church columbarium. Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 9:00-11:00 A.M., two hours prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in NYA. www.mcbridechapel.com

Elda Emily (Kloth) Taylor, age 96, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. Funeral Service was held Saturday, November 25, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, with interment following in the Mau Cemetery in Norwood Young America. Clergy, Pastor Josh Bernau; Organist, Rita Luecke; Congregational Hymns, "How Great Thou Art," "Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won," "Amazing Grace"; Special Music, "I Can Only Imagine"; Casket Bearers: Elda's Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Elda Emily (Kloth) Taylor was born at her home in Benton Township, Carver County, Minnesota on May...

Michael "Mike" L. Haag, age 78, of Norwood Young America, formerly Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minnesota. Funeral Service was held Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's Lutheran Church in Plato, Minnesota, with interment following in the church cemetery. Casket Bearers, Wayne Mathews, Randy Neubarth, Cheryl Turgeon, Brian Wiebe, DuWayne Stuedemann, Roy Arrieta. Michael "Mike" Larry Haag was born on June 12, 1945, in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. He was the son of Hilary Sr. and Olga (Krienke) Haag. Mike was baptized as an infant on September 27, 1945, and was later confirmed in his...

Mary Lou Gray, age 79, of Hamburg, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo, MN. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, MN, with interment following at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 A.M., an hour and a half prior to the service at the church. Clergy Officiating, Vicar Todd Bentz ; Organist, Kathy Oelfke; Soloist, Vicar Todd Bentz, "The Lord's Prayer"; Congregational Hymns, "Amazing Grace," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"; Casket Bearers, Mary Lou's Grandchildren, Matthew Gray, Tim Gray, Giovonni Gray,...

Elizabeth "Betty" L. Weidendorf, age 81, of Glencoe, formerly Sauk Centre, Minnesota, mother of Timothy Weidendorf and Tammie Norrish, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment at a later date in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gathering of Family & Friends was held Friday, September 15, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 A.M., one and half hours prior to the service at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota. Clergy Officiating: Father John Hayes Song Leader/ Guitarist:...

Marian J. Danielson was born on April 15, 1946, in Wadena, MN, the daughter of Joeseph and Edith Mounts. She graduated with honors from Henning High School in 1964. After high school, Marian and a friend ventured to Minneapolis in pursuit of the American dream. In the summer of 1968, Marian and Tom met on a blind date. Three weeks later, Tom had to return to Vietnam. In December, Tom returned and on January 10, 1969, they were married. They finished Tom's last tour of duty in London, England for two years. In 1973, Marian and Tom were blessed with a son, Anthony. After Anthony was in junior high, Marian started her academic journey. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of...

Marian J. Danielson was born on April 15, 1946, in Wadena, MN, the daughter of Joeseph and Edith Mounts. She graduated with honors from Henning High School in 1964. After high school, Marian and a friend ventured to Minneapolis in pursuit of the American dream. In the summer of 1968, Marian and Tom meet on a blind date. Three weeks later, Tom had to return to Vietnam. In December, Tom returned and on January 10, 1969, they were married. They finished Tom's last tour of duty in London, England for two years. In 1973, Marian and Tom were blessed with a son, Anthony. After Anthony was in junior high, Marian started her academic journey. She received her bachelor's degree from the University...

Myra Mae (Wilkens) Franke, age 86, of Plato, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Auburn Manor in Chaska, Minnesota. Memorial Service was held Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Plato, MN, with interment following at the church cemetery. Myra Mae (Wilkens) Franke was born on May 3, 1937, at her home in rural Plato, McLeod County, MN. She was the daughter of Henry Herman and Lorna Mathilda (Kruschke) Wilkens. Myra was baptized as an infant on May 16, 1937, by Rev. G. Nussmann and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth on Easter Sunday in 1951, by Rev. Peter Schild both at Frieden's County Line UCC Church in rural Norwood Young America,...

Beverly Mae Mellgren, age 91, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's UCC in Bongards, Minnesota, with interment in the St. John's United Cemetery in Bongards. Clergy Officiating, Reverend Scott Siefert; Organist, Penny Rolf; Congregational Hymns, "How Great Thou Art," "On Eagle's Wings," "Amazing Grace"; Honorary Casket Bearers, Shannon Noelder, Dustin Ensign, Joshua Lindemeier, Brandon Haugen, Neil Mellgren, Paige Mellgren; Casket Bearers, John Lindemeier, Parker Mellgren, Shawn Roiger, Jake Mellgren, Randy Roiger, Brad Haugen. Beverly Mae (Lingen) Mellgren was...