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Janet Hinderager, 94
Janet Irene Maehling Hinderager, 94, passed away peacefully with family at English Rose Suites (Braemar Hills Residence) in Edina, Minn. on Aug. 22, 2016.
She was born in Montrose, Minn. to Leo and Anna (Robertson) Maehling on Oct. 18, 1921. Janet’s childhood was spent on a dairy farm west of Buffalo, Minn., where she helped with the farm, gardened, rode horses, and was a member of the “Wide-A-Wake” 4-H Club. Janet graduated from Buffalo High School in 1939 and continued onto business school in Minneapolis.
She married Morris “Morrie” Hinderager on June 3, 1944 and lived in Minneapolis, Green Bay, Wis., and Fort Dodge and Spencer, Iowa, where Morrie worked for Cargill.
After being married for only three years, Morrie died from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on Oct. 22, 1947, after which Janet spent several years in the tourism/ hospitality business. She worked seasonally in Glacier National Park, as a clerk at the Greenbrier Hotel in Virginia and the famous Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., where she was executive secretary to the hotel manager. In 1953, Janet decided to take a summer job at the Palm Beach County Court House in the criminal courts division to tide her over to the next season. Thirty-five-plus years later, she retired in 1989 after growing her office of 7 employees to over 300 employees.
Janet held many management roles, including deputy and clerk of the criminal courts. She was a pioneer, bringing the office into the newest technological age with an automated telephone answering system and computerized filing systems. She was also instrumental in eliminating the municipal courts and incorporating their cases into the criminal courts division. Janet had advanced from a clerical position all the way to director of the criminal division; her name became well known around the courthouse in the process. She was also known for her witty sense of humor and was loved by her staff.
For many years, the Palm Beach Bulletin newspaper would publish an article every April 2 to share the shenanigans and elaborate practical jokes that her staff would pull on her for April Fools’ Day. One year her office and car were filled to the brim with balloons. Another year an entire high school marching band greeted her at work. Christmas appeared in April when her staff overly-decorated her office in anything and everything Christmas-related. Another year her staff moved all of her office furniture out of her office and moved in several tables and chairs, vending machines, coffee pots, and other kitchen accoutrements, turning her office into the employee break room. She was loved and respected by her staff, the attorneys and the judges.
Outside of her career, Janet was active in volunteerism, including at Immanuel United Presbyterian Church, the American Cancer Society and the Soroptimist Club. In the 50 years she resided in West Palm Beach, Janet had a rich life filled with great friends and neighbors. She loved shopping and enjoyed dressing to the nines. She was equally at home wearing a designer suit as she was wearing a pair of Bermudas. She loved to travel the world, which she did until she was 83, when she traveled to China and walked part of the Great Wall. She always made time to visit her family in Minnesota every summer and often hosted them during the rest of the year! Her final years were spent in Minnesota in a small residential care home specializing in memory care. She enjoyed being closer to her family in Minnesota and, even in her final days, she had her wonderful smile, great sense of humor and terrific manners.
Janet was preceded in death by: her husband, Morrie Hinderager; parents; sister, Jean Maehling Kobbe; and brother, Bob Maehling.
She is survived by: five nieces and one nephew: Judy Maehling Klatt, Mary Kobbe DesMarais, Suzan Kobbe, Linda Maehling Zimmerman, Kevin Maehling, and Penne Kobbe Holt; plus many great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Janet had a fun-loving, adventurous spirit and was a thoughtful, caring, compassionate woman who will be so missed. We know she is in a better place, smiling at all of us! A private family memorial and graveside service will be held in October.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.
Connor Korblick, Infant
Connor James Fradella Korblick, age 3 months, of Monticello passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at CentraCare Health in Monticello.
He was born on June 29, 2016 in Buffalo, the son of Jay Fradella and Sara Korblick.
In addition to his parents, Connor is survived by: a brother, Elias Fradella Korblick; grandparents, Jerry and Janean Fradella of Big Lake, and Mike and Barb Korblick of Monticello; and many beloved relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by an uncle, Christopher James Korblick.
Funeral services are taking place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m., at the Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. Pastor Kenneth Smith will officiate.
A family burial will be held at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Delano.
The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family.
Gertrude Lenz, 94
Gertrude “Gertie” M. Lenz, 94, of St. Michael passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 at Wellstead of Rogers.
A full obituary is forthcoming. The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family.
Douglas Maass, 72
Douglas John Edward Maass, 72, of Annandale, formerly of Big Lake and Watertown, died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Funeral services were scheduled at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Annandale, with Rev. Dave Nelson officiating and burial following at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled on Tuesday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Douglas John Edward Maass was born May 19, 1944 in Watertown, Minn. to Elmer and Emogean (Winkler) Maass. Doug grew up in Watertown, where he completed high school. As a young boy, he made many fond memories helping on his grandparents’ farm. After high school, he operated the Mobil Station in Watertown before he began his 30-plus-year career as a forklift operator for Sysco. In his spare time, Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and listening to music, especially oldies and classic country. He had a knack for finding a good deal, whether at the store or at a garage sale. He was often found cheering on his grandchildren at their sporting events or spending time with his dear friends. Above all, Doug treasured the time he was able to spend with his family, especially with his six adoring grandchildren.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tara (Jeff) Kubian of Annandale and Tiffany (Ron Schulz) Maass of Mankato; and his six grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley, Brandon, Beckett, Kirsten, and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie Batdorf.
Steve and Jeff Mortensen, Ed and Corey Walker, Howard Kasheimer, Ken Nolte, and Carl Schinkel were asked to serve as pallbearers, with Orville Mortensen and Mark Schinkel serving as honorary pallbearers. Orma Lou Jacobson and Mark Nelson were asked to provide music for the service.
Arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale
Andrew McClay, 97
Andrew D. McClay, 97, of Delano passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2016 at the Legacy of Delano.
We want to thank the Legacy staff for all their love and support these last seven years, and to Brighton Hospice who supported and guided us all through Andy’s last weeks. We could not have asked for better care, you are all angels.
Andy was born Dec. 30, 1918 in Smith Lake, Minn. to parents Kathryn and William “Harry” McClay.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Luella (Sunday) McClay; brothers, Robert, Arnold and Aubrey McClay; and sister, Garnet Downing.
Survived by: sons, Gary (Lynn) McClay and Jeff (Nita) McClay; grandchildren, Wendy (Rob) Bidwell, John (Lori) McClay, Chad (Teresa) McClay, and Heather (John) Kadlec; step-grandchildren, Tony Lombardo and Lisa Prawdzik; great-grandchildren, Zach and Jacob Bidwell, Wyatt and Chase McClay, Issac and Niccole McClay, and Evan and Mason Kadlec; step-great-grandchildren, Anna and April Prawdzik, and Nick and Amanda Lombardo; and step-great-great-grandchild, Riley Lombardo.
Andy grew up and graduated in Montrose, Minn. He married Luella on Sunday, June 6, 1945. After living in Minneapolis for several years, they moved back to Delano, where they made their home. Andy was an avid sportsman who enjoyed, fishing, hunting, basketball, baseball, football, boxing, and NASCAR. He especially loved winter ice fishing with his buddies! He was a member of the Delano Athletic Club and the Delano Sportsman’s Club, where he was a past treasurer for 20 years. He was well known at the Delano ballpark as he ran the popcorn stand during all the town team baseball games. Andy and Lou also loved the Delano 4th of July Celebration. He would get up at 5:00 a.m. to put out their chairs on the parade route so no one would get their spot. Andy and Lou spent endless hours working at the food and bingo stands during the Fourth of July celebration. Andy was honored as Mr. Delano on July 4, 1982. He enjoyed gardening and working on his lawn. All the neighbors always mentioned there was never a blade of grass out of place.
He worked as a laundry driver for Gros. Bros Kronicks 40 years. The next 10 years after retirement he enjoyed driving school bus, especially for the after school sports activities. The students loved him as their driver and biggest supporter!
Andy was loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Delano, with visitation in the church prior to the time of service. Interment was planned in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.
Leonard Payne, 77
Leonard D. Payne, 77, passed away at home surrounded by family after a long illness.
Len was born to Leonard and Thelma Staph in St. Cloud, Minn. and was later adopted by Donald and Gladys Payne. He grew up in Buffalo and served in the Marine Reserves.
He married Madelon Grothe in 1963, and they had four children. They raised their family in Chaska, Minn. Leonard worked as a Sales Rep for Larson Industries, Northland Group, Proguard, and Midwest Sports Marketing. He very much enjoyed working with independent hockey retail stores and provided exceptional customer service. Everyone who knew him loved him.
Len is survived by: his loving wife of 53 years, Madelon; children, Todd (Robin) of Chaska, Lisa Robinson (John) of Florida, Steve (Mary Ann) of Illinois, and Linda McCune (Robert) of Lakeville, Minn.; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers and sister, Roger (Heide), Edwin (Sharon) and Shirley Kreyling (Larry).
Celebration of Life was held at Crown of Glory Lutheran Church, Chaska on Monday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Visitation was held at Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska on Sunday, Sept. 25, 3- 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to the Crown of Glory Lutheran 2015 Building Expansion Fund.
Virginia Rotsolk, 83
Virginia M. Rotsolk, 83, of Silver Creek Township died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Memorial services are taking place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Dave Nelson officiating. Burial will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Virginia (Gina) Mae (Olson) Rotsolk was born on June 26, 1933 in rural Annandale, Minn. to Fred F. and Annie D. (Carlson) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. She graduated from Annandale High School in 1951.
She married the love of her life, Howard Rotsolk, on Sept. 11, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo, Minn. She worked at Lakedale Telephone Company until 1969, and then Lundeen Brothers Ford for approximately 30 years, retiring in 1998. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where her church family was ever so important to her. She loved gardening and flowers, going to Christian Women, Christian Seniors, and her former sewing club. She also enjoyed rummage sales.
She is survived by: her husband of 52 years, Howard of Silver Creek Township; sisters, Elizabeth Olson of Annandale and Barb Crouse of Cottonwood, Minn.; sister-in-law, Maxine DeVitt of Redwood City, Calif.; niece, Carol (Greg) Bossuyt of Cottonwood, their children, Jared (Tessa) Bossuyt (and their son, Grady of Clarkfield, Minn.), Parry (Ginny) Bossuyt of Cottonwood and Jory Bossuyt of Granite Falls, Minn.; nephew, Curt (Karen) Crouse of Rosemount, Minn. and their children, Carleen Crouse of Eagan, Minn., Olivia Crouse of Rosemount and Mallory Crouse of Grand Forks, N.D.; niece, Cathie (Dan) Bueltel of Minneota, Minn. and their children, Dylan Fenger of St. Louis Park, Minn. and Quinn Fenger of Moorhead, Minn.; and niece, Carin (Mark) Engler of Fargo, N.D. and their children, Mason and Madison Engler of Fargo; niece, Martha (Lin) McDevitt-Pugh of Amsterdam; nephew, Kevin (Jeannie) McDevitt of Gilroy, Calif. and their children, Kenny, Kellen and Lauren; niece, Amy (Jim) Weishaar of San Carlos, Calif. and their children, Lisa and Garret; nephew, Kyle (Nicole) McDevitt of Woodside, Calif. and their children, Monique and Sophia; and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her in-laws, Henry and Nina Rotsolk; her oldest sister, Helen Olson; and her brother-in-law, Robert Crouse.
Orma Lou Jacobsma will provide music for the service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.
Gregory Dickerman, 64
Gregory Richard Dickerman, 64, was lifted to heaven in the loving arms of God on Oct. 31, 2016 at 8:25 a.m.
Gregory (Greg) was born on Nov. 5, 1951 in Yakima, Wash. to Richard and Virginia Dickerman.
While Greg loved flowers, he had asked for memorials to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Preservation and to St. Francis Xavier Knights of Columbus to continue their good works.
Services are pending at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, Minn. A complete obituary is forthcoming.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo is serving the family.
Gary Hillstrom, 70
Gary Hillstrom, 70, of Clam Lake, Wis. Memorial service on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Princeton, Minn. Interment at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Wis. at a later date.
Survived by: his sister, Wendy (David) Fransen of Milaca, Minn.; brother, Wayne (Mary) Hillstrom of Buffalo, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo is serving the family.
