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Marian J. Keeney
Marian J. Keeney, age 56, a resident of Rice, MN, died August 18, 1997, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Funeral services were held August 21 at Dingmann Family Funeral Chapel in Sauk Rapids, MN with Rev. Donald Olsen officiating. Burial will be in Langola Cemetery at a later date.

Marian was born February 18, 1941, in Hinckley, MN to Nels and Blanche (Eastling) Bjerke. She married Richard Keeney on April 12, 1964, in Rochester, MN. She lived in the Rochester/Hastings area until she moved to the St. Cloud area in 1981. She was a bookkeeper for All-State Leasing and Landy Packing in St. Cloud. She also managed apartment buildings for INH Property Management in the St. Cloud area for the past six years. She was a member of the St. Cloud VFW Post #428 Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Richard of Rice; and is mother and mother-in-law to, Connie and David Efraimson of Rice; Anthony Keeney of St. Cloud. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Dorcas Bunnell of Cambridge, MN, Jeanette Moffatt of Hinckley, Evelyn Taylor of Dexter, MN, Albert Bjerke of Webster, WI, Gerald Bjerke of Webster, Irene Schlatter of Silver Bay, MN, Arnold Bjerke and Velora Handahl both of Rochester, MN; grandsons, Drew and Guy Efraimson and Scott and Richard Keeney. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Honorary pallbearers were Albert, Gerald and Arnold Bjerke, Caryl Moyar, Jim Popilek and Ronald Keeney.

Violet L. Pugh

Violet L. Pugh, age 81, a resident of Little Falls, MN died August 16, 1997, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. Funeral services were held August 19 at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Todd H. Charles officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls.

Violet L. Pugh was born on November 16, 1915, in Douglas County, MN to the late Lawrence and Jessie (Richardson) Craine. She grew up in Clough Township and attended country school there. She was united in marriage to John W. Pugh on December 12, 1933, in Little Falls. The couple lived in the Lincoln area and farmed for a few years. In 1943 they relocated to Clough Township. In 1952 the couple moved to a farm near Randall, MN. In 1980 the couple came to live in Little Falls. Violet was a devoted housewife and mother. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, sewing and gardening. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Little Falls.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Pugh of Cushing, MN, Lyle Pugh and wife Shirley of Little Falls, Wayne Pugh and wife Phyllis of Dayton, MN, Jerry Pugh and wife Mary Ann of Little Falls, and Larry Pugh and wife Joann of Fort Ripley, MN; daughters, Betty Billing and husband Chester of Little Falls, Jeanette James and husband Joseph of Little Falls, Shirley Japp and husband Richard of Cushing, and Sandra Weber and husband Tom of St. Cloud, MN; sister, Betty Mueller of Woodenville, WA; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John (December 31, 1995); parents; daughter-in-law, Sharen Pugh; brother, Gerald Craine; sisters, Gladys Erickson and Delpha Hallgren; grandsons, Robert and Richard Japp and great-grandson, Trevor Pugh.

Pallbearers were Jim and Gus Japp, Jason, Jamie, Kenny and Mark Pugh and Mike Billing.

Edward L. Masog

Edward L. Masog, age 87, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died August 14, 1997, at the Lutheran Senior Citizens Center in Little Falls.

Funeral services were held August 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls with the Rev. Leroy Kremer officiating. Interment was in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Little Falls with military rites conducted by the Little Falls American Legion Post #46.

Edward L. Masog was born on October 13, 1909, in Little Falls to the late Joseph and Mary (Sobiech) Masog. He grew up and attended school in Little Falls. He was in the U.S. Navy from 1927 to 1930. He was united in marriage to Gladys Hansen on November 28, 1933. Edward served in World War II in the 24th Red Bull Division in Ireland, North Africa and Italy. He then served in the Korean Conflict in Japan and Korea with the 1st Calvary Division. Upon completion of his time in the service, he was employed with the Minnesota National Guard at Camp Ripley. After a forty-one year career in the military, he retired in 1970 as a Chief Warrant Officer. Following his retirement, he resided in Texas for 23 years and in Little Falls for the past four years. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls and a life member of the American Legion and the Retired Officers Association.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys, of Little Falls; sons, Edward Masog and wife Ladonna of Verndale, MN, Terrence Masog and wife Connie of Houghton, LA, Jerome Masog of Apple Valley, MN and Thomas Masog of Laurel, MD; daughters, Shirley Ploof and husband Gerald of Little Falls and Joan Knopik and husband Gerald of Little Falls; brothers, Raymond Masog of Frazee, MN and Joseph Masog of Little Falls; sisters, Amy Hooper of St. Paul, MN and Cecelia Moran of Little Falls; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, two grandsons, two brothers and one sister.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Jeffrey, Michael and Douglas Masog, Galen Knopik and Gregory and Dennis Ploof.

Melvin W. Beierman

Melvin W. Beierman, age 76, a resident of Pierz, MN, died August 16, 1997, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN.

Funeral services were held August 19 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz with Rev. Kenneth Brenny and Rev. Alfred Heltemes officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Melvin W. Beierman was born April 5, 1921, in Lindsay, NE to the late Fred and Agnes (Kurtenbach) Beierman. He grew up in Lindsay and graduated from Holy Family High School in 1939. Mel worked in the CC camps in Blair, NE and in the Black Hills, SD. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in Africa and Italy until his discharge in 1945. Mel was united in marriage to Serene M. Zens on July 26, 1945, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Currie, MN. The couple farmed near Westbrook, Tracy and Amiret, MN until coming to farm northeast of Pierz in December, 1955. Mel also worked at Larson Boats for four years. He was a base crew foreman for Tri-City Paving from 1965 to 1983. Mel retired from farming in 1993. He enjoyed traveling, his animals, John Deere tractors and spending time with his grandchildren. Mel was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and served on the parish counsel, Pierz American Legion Post #341 where he was past post commander, was the Granite Township supervisor for 38 years, was a member of the Pierz Knights of Columbus and served on the Pierz Co-op Board for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Serene; sons, Charles Beierman of Genola, MN, Wayne Beierman of Albuquerque, NM, Dale Beierman and wife Dixie of Pierz, Bruce Beierman and wife Ila of Fridley, MN, Scott Beierman and wife Suzanne of Rice, MN, and Dennis Beierman and wife Brenda of Lake Belton, TX; daughters, Joann Gardner and husband George of Bemidji, MN, Lynn Underhill and husband Fred of Brainerd, MN, Mary Freihammer and husband Bill of Brainerd and Joyce Bell and husband Ernie of Sauk Rapids, MN; brothers, Bill Beierman of Platte Center, NE, Fred Beierman of Moses Lake, WA, Jack Beierman of Ephrata, WA, and Jerry Beierman of Grand Coulee, WA; sisters, Wilma German of Humphrey, NE, Mary Ann Fischer of Laurel, MT, Doris Cohrs of Dovray, MN, Pat Stone of St. Edward, NE, Delores Frazier of Phoenix, AZ, Carole Walker of Citrus Heights, CA and Charlene Suter of Wensichee, WA; and 30 grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Beierman; grandson, Lee Underhill; three brothers, and a sister.

Honorary pallbearers were Mel Gruber, Charlie Poser, Rollie Loidolt, Ole Loidolt, Leonard Kasper and George Kummet. Pallbearers were his sons.

Theresa ‘Tess’ B. Sand

Theresa ‘Tess’ B. Sand, age 71, a resident of Pierz, MN, died August 14, 1997, at her home.

Funeral services were held August 18 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz with Rev. Kenneth Brenny officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Theresa ‘Tess’ Sand was born April 16, 1926, at her parents’ farm home in Pierz, to the late Henry and Crescence (Meyer) Kruschek. Her early years were spent in Pierz with the family moving to Melrose, MN in 1937 where she graduated from Melrose High School. After completing her schooling, Theresa worked for the Kraft Company in Melrose. She was united in marriage to John ‘Al’ Sand on January 6, 1945, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Memphis, TN. The couple farmed in Balta, ND for four years. They came to live in Pierz in 1951. She was employed at Crestliner Boats in Little Falls, MN from 1962-1974. Al & Tess owned and operated Al’s Drive-In from 1964-1986. Tess was currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Mary’s Villa in Pierz. Tess was well known for her delicious barbecue sandwiches and homemade onion rings. She enjoyed picking berries, rocks and helping others. She also greatly enjoyed her family, church, friends and community. Theresa was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Pierz where she ministered as a lector and communicant, Pierz American Legion Auxiliary Post #341 where she served as chaplain, Christian Mothers and the German Gesundtheit Singers group.

Survivors include her sons, Claude Sand and wife Michelle of Sauk Rapids, MN, Jim Sand and wife Linda of St. Cloud, MN, Bob Sand and wife Joan of East Haven, CT, Neil Sand and wife Nancy of Zimmerman, MN, Paul Sand and wife LeAnn of Pine River, MN and Michael Sand and wife Tammi of Woodbury, MN; daughters, Mary Eileen Kiffmeyer and husband Ralph of Big Lake, MN, Kathleen Nutz and husband Bill, Sr., of Pierz, Juletta Bergren and husband Kenny of Little Falls, Marbeth Betsy Sand at home, Christine ‘Pixie’ Russek and husband Ed of Harrisburg, PA, Pamela Tapia and husband Mario of Winfield, KS, Ann Sand of Little Falls, Jane Blommel and husband Scott of Grey Eagle, MN; brother, Albert Kruschek of Madison, WI; sister, Grace Nilges and husband Mark of Iola, KS; 34 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John ‘Al’ Sand, on December 30, 1995; her parents; six brothers and five sisters.

Honorary pallbearers were Mary Austin, Helen Ross, RoseMary Preimesberger, Elvira Stumpf, Marcie Athman and Margaret Faust. Pallbearers were her sons.

Wells V. Wentworth

Wells V. Wentworth, age 89, a resident of Motley, MN, died August 16, 1997, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN.

Funeral services were held August 19, 1997, at St. Michael’s Church in Motley with Father Robert Landsberger officiating. Burial was later in Wisconsin.

Mr. Wentworth was born on September 16, 1907, in Willow City, ND, to Ernest and Mable (Jean) Wentworth. He married Theresa Pospychala on August 5, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley. He was a car man for the Soo Line Railroad, retiring in 1972.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Joan) DeGeest of Motley, MN and Mrs. Gerald (Marie) Jensen of Houlton, WI; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

Jenny Konz - Hollermann

Jenny Konz-Hollermann, age 24, a resident of Pearl Lake, MN, died August 17, 1997, at the Paynesville Hospital as the result of an automobile accident.

Funeral services were held August 21 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake with Fr. John Caskey officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Jenny was born April 5, 1973, in Litchfield, MN to David and Sue (Schutz) Konz. She married Scott Hollermann on April 7, 1990, in Richmond, MN. She was employed by the Frigidaire Corporation, St. Cloud, MN.

Survivors include her husband and children, Bridget, Justin and Chelsey at home; parents of Pearl Lake; sisters, Sheila, St. Cloud, Julie of Pearl Lake; brother, Anthony “Tony” of Pearl Lake; grandparents, Ebert and Ethel Konz, Pearl Lake; and John and Esther Schutz, Cold Spring, MN. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Julia Schutz (1976).

Pallbearers were Chuck, Joe, Paul and Ted Konz; Steve Hollermann and Rich Schutz.

Robert Braley
Robert Braley, also known as Chef Robert’s, age 61, a resident of Randall, MN died August 17, 1997 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN.

Funeral services were held August 20 at the Randall Funeral Chapel in Randall with Father Harold Kost officiating. Burial was in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley.

Robert Braley was born May 17, 1936, in Winona, MN to Al George and Aleen Ann (White) Braley. He moved with his parents to Mandan, N.D. at an early age. Robert entered the United States Army and served in the Korean conflict. Following his honorable discharge he was in the food service industry in various parts of the country. He then started Chef Robert’s Kitchen at Shady Inn Resort on Lake Alexandria that he operated till his illness in 1994. He enjoyed dancing, pool and cooking. He was a member of the American Legion VFW of Randall.

Survivors include a son, Robert Braley of Brainerd, MN; a daughter, Connie Jean Denning of Mt. Holly, NJ; two sisters, Aldine Feher of Murphy, NC, Mary Finklein of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Bud Braley of Phoenix; special friend, Zero Johnson of Cushing, MN; step-mother, Ellen Braley of Minneapolis, MN; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter and Al.

Honorary pallbearers were Josha Dombroski, Bryan Viethf, John Peterson and Brad Veith.

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