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Mary R. Farrell, age 78, of Belle Plaine and formerly Victoria passed away Saturday August 6, 2022 at her residence. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday August 13, 2022 at St. Victoria Parish Family (8228 Victoria Drive) in Victoria with Fr. Martin Shallbetter as Celebrant of the Mass. Visitation held AT THE CHURCH 4-7:00 PM Friday and Saturday one hour prior to the Mass. Interment in the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Mary Rose (Diethelm) Farrell was born December 8, 1943 in Shakopee the daughter of Eugene and Lorene (Kaley) Diethelm. Mary was baptized at St. Victoria Catholic Church in Victoria. She attended St. Victoria Catholic School and...

Kenneth O. Quaas, age 83, of Mayer passed away Friday August 5, 2022 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Memorial service 11:00 AM Thursday August 18, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church (121 Bluejay Ave. N.) in Mayer. Gathering of family and friends 4-7:00 PM Wednesday at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia and also Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Kenneth Otto Quaas was born January 26, 1939 in Minneapolis the son of Fred and Bertha (Rolf) Quaas. He was baptized February 19, 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church, Benton Township, Cologne and later confirmed his faith in the Lord on March 29,...

Beverly Violet, age 87 of Delano, passed away July 28, 2022. She was born on December 11, 1934 in Montrose, Minnesota to Edward and Mabel (Dalbec) Splettstoeszer. She married Clifford Lange on June 16th, 1954. A year later they welcomed their first daughter, Wendy, followed by Tammy, five years later. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother always sharing her hugs and warm smile. She and Clifford had an adventurous spirit, traveling when they could with other family members. She was a lovely woman who made sure her family was always taken care of. In 2003 they moved off the farm and built their dream home in Delano, where they shared 13 more wonderful years. In...

Mary F. Beckrich, age 92, of Cologne passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at The Haven in Norwood Young America. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at St. Bernard Catholic Church (201 Church St) in Cologne with Father Abraham George as Celebrant of the Mass. Visitation held Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. and 1 hour prior to the Mass on Thursday, all at the church. Interment in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mary F Feldmann was born January 16, 1930 in St. Paul, MN the daughter of Engelbert and Florence (Duffy) Feldmann. She graduated from Shakopee High School. On October 10, 1950 Mary was united in marriage to Donald Beckrich...

Carol Jeanne Snyder of Watertown, passed away on 7/25/22 at Auburn Meadows in Waconia, at the age of 80. Carol was born 1/9/42 in Lake Wilson, MN to Ernest and Alida (Hobben) Bloom. She was baptized on 7/19/42 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tyler, MN by Rev A.J. Maas. Following high school, Carol attended nursing school. On 8/25/62, she was married to Robert "Bob" Snyder at Trinity Lutheran Church in Slayton, MN. Carol & Bob were blessed with two daughters, Brenda and Theresa. Tragically, Bob was killed in an automobile accident in 1974, and Carol raised the girls on her own, with much support from her sister and her husband Velva and Melvin Schneider, and their...

Priscilla "Percy" Hoof, age 90, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at GlenField's Living with Care in Glencoe, MN. Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Friedens United Church of Christ (County Line) in rural Norwood Young America, Minnesota, with interment following at the Ferguson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M., one and a half hours prior to the service at the church. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Al Fiene; Organist: Carol Lagergren; Congregational Hymns, "How Great Thou Art," "Amazing Grace;" Casket Bearers: Cassandra Alexander, James Fabel, Ashley Fabel, Joel Herrmann,...

Lorraine E. Thaemert, age 94, of Norwood Young America formerly Buffalo and Mayer, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Harbor in Norwood Young America. Funeral Service to be held Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church (121 Bluejay Avenue) in Mayer with Rev. Andrew Mussell and Rev. Tom Colgrove as officiants. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment in the church cemetery. Lorraine Edna (Schendel) Thaemert was born July 25, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Gilbert and Irene (Gabbert) Schendel. She was baptized August 14, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN by Rev. E.G. Wachtschein and confirmed on March 17, 1940 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Robbinsdale MN...

Adeline E. Pawelk, age 93, of Winsted and formerly of Hutchinson died Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Adeline Eva Taylor was born on November 23, 1928 in Maple Plain, MN, the daughter of Carl and Martha (Wagner) Taylor. Adeline was Baptized in the Lutheran Faith on June 17, 1936 and Confirmed on April 30, 1944 at the Lyndale Ev. Lutheran Church. Adeline graduated from the Hennepin County Rural School District on June 14, 1945. Adeline Taylor was united in marriage to (the love of her life) Glennard Pawelk on June 19, 1947, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in New Germany, MN. Adeline and Glennard farmed near Lake Ida for many years. They sold the farm in 1997 and purchased a townhouse in...

Sharon Bromstad, age 79, of Norwood Young America passed away Sunday July 17, 2022, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at All Saints Lutheran Church (511 Merger Street) in Norwood Young America with Rev. Matt Schroeder officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service with interment in Forest Hill Cemetery in Norwood Young America. Sharon Lee Bromstad was born February 28, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Louis and Ethelyn (Meighan) Noeldner. As a young child, Sharon moved to Waconia where she was raised and cared for by Harold and...

Bernadette "Bernie" Sandquist, age 97, of Watertown passed away July 16, 2022 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Memorial service 11:00 AM Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church (513 Madison Street SE) in Watertown with Rev. Jeffrey Engholm officiating. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at church. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Bernadette Bernice Sandquist was born August 3, 1924 in Watertown, the daughter of Carl and Jeanette (Samuelson) Carlson. Bernie was baptized on September 23, 1924 at Trinity Lutheran Church by Rev. Hedeen and later confirmed her faith in the Lord on June 25, 1938 at Trinity...

Dorothy Adeline (Bleichner) Ess, age 77, formerly of Norwood Young America, MN, died peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Arlington Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, 10:30 AM with visitation 9:30-10:30 all at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 412 West Fourth Street, Carver, MN, with Father Tony VanDerLoop presiding. The casketbearers will be Cody Dewitt, Kayla Henkel, April Henkel, Hunter Henkel, R.J. Ess, Wyatt Brink. The burial will be at St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery, Carver, MN. Dorothy was born April 6, 1945 in Carver County, MN, to Clarence and Mary (Schmitt) Bleichner, one of 11 children. She was baptized at...

Carolyn Marie Raedeke, 80, of Keizer Oregon, passed away on July 7, 2022 after having myositis for the past 5-years. Carolyn was born on November 24, 1941 to Herbert and Esther Wroge in Waconia Minnesota and was baptized the Sunday Pearl Harbor was bombed. After graduating from Central High School in Norwood Young America in 1959, Carolyn was a devoted mother to four children. While raising her children, she worked in education and was active in community volunteer activities. In 1989, she earned her undergraduate degree from Augustana University with a major in psychology and sociology and later a master's degree in counseling and student personnel from Minnesota State University. While...

Wendell F. Herrmann, age 91, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, MN. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America with interment following in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Norwood Young America. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Matt Schroeder; Pianist: Jane Fasching; Casket Bearers: Alan Herrmann, Chad Feltmann, Dale Schmidt, Corey Feltmann, Mark Melcher, Andy Steinhagen; Military Honors: Norwood American Legion Edward Born Post 343. Wendell Fredrick Herrmann was born on May 16, 1931, in Young America Township, Carver County,...

Gladys Mary (Kostecka) Donnay, age 91, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Glencoe. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 1, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following in the Glencoe Catholic Cemetery in Glencoe, Minnesota. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Gladys Mary Kostecka was born on January 19, 1931, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was...

Michael R. Brazil, age 81, of Norwood Young America, MN, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Church of the Ascension in Norwood Young America with interment following at the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Norwood Young America. Visitation will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Church of the Ascension in Norwood Young America. Clergy Officiating: Father Abraham George; Organist: Marilee Widmer; Soloist: Mike Wendolek "The Lord's Prayer," "How Great Thou Art," "Ave Maria"; Congregational Hymns: "Amazing Grace," "On Eagle's Wings" ; Casket Bearers:...

Ardies J. Paul, age 65, of Cologne passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mau Cemetery in Norwood Young America. Ardies June (Rodewald) Paul was born August 31, 1956 in Watertown, MN, the daughter of Henry and Viola (Krueger) Rodewald. On August 27, 1982 Ardies was united in marriage to Dennis Paul. Ardies grew up in Watertown, MN and graduated from Watertown High School. She was an industrious worker, working for Foto Mark, in dry-cleaning, for Control Data and with the Young America Corporation. In her free time, Ardies enjoyed gardening, canning the fruits of her labor and...

Ronald R. Stender, age 88, of Hollywood Twp. Winsted passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at The Gardens in Winsted. Funeral Service to be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John Lutheran Church (17725 53rd Street) in Hollywood Twp. New Germany with Rev. Dean Mahlum as officiant. Visitation from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at church on Monday. Interment in the church cemetery. Ronald R. Stender was born May 10, 1934 in New Germany, MN, the son of Ruben and Anna (Ehmke) Stender. He was baptized May 27, 1934 and confirmed March 30, 1947 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hollywood Township. On December 4, 1954 Ronald was united in marriage to Marlys Tilly at Trinity...

John Henry Dalheimer age 79 of Watertown passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. He was born September 19, 1942 to Edmund and Laura (Pogreba) Dalheimer in Watertown, Minnesota. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He grew up in Delano and graduated from Delano High School in 1960. He went on to study at the Minnesota School Business completing his schooling prior to enlisting in the US Army. John was Honorably Discharged on February 28, 1967 at the rank of SP5 . John married the loved of his life Ann Hausladen on July 16, 1966 at St. Mary's Church in Waverly and to this union four children were blessed. John was active in his community. He served on the Watertown Fire...

James F. Lange age 87 of Park Rapids passed away peacefully Friday June 3, 2022 at his daughter's residence in Maple Grove. Memorial service 11:00 AM Friday June 10, 2022 at St. John's Lutheran Church (803 West 1st Street) in Park Rapids. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment 6:30 PM Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery (3030 Navajo Ave) in Watertown. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. James Frederick Lange was born April 12, 1935 in Minnetrista the son of William A. and Malinda W. (Tonn) Lange. He was baptized at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Watertown. On April 10, 1949 James confirmed his faith in the Lord at St. Peter...

Brian K. Kuntz, age 63, of Delano passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (505 Westminster Ave SW) in Watertown, MN with Rev. George Morris as officiant. Visitation held Monday, June 6, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday, 1 hour prior to the service, ALL AT THE CHURCH. Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Waconia. Brian was a carpenter by trade and a farmer at heart. He grew up coming to his grandpa's farm as often as his parents would drive him over. When he turned seventeen he bought his beloved '66 SS Chevelle, his first pride and joy. The...