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Alvina Jane (Lawler) Schefers
Alvina J. Schefers, age 94, of Kimball left the world peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Kimball. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. Fr. Thomas Olson and Fr. Eberhard Schefers will celebrate the Mass. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and one hour prior to the service, Monday at the church. Parish Prayers will be held 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Alvina Jane Schefers was born March 22, 1918 in Kimball to George and Edna (Guptill) Lawler. On January 10, 1941, she was united in marriage to Alois Schefers in St. Martin. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and the Kimball American Legion Auxiliary Post 261. Alvina loved life and enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing cribbage, and going to Texas in the motor home. She was very caring and loved when friends stopped in; no one ever left her house hungry.
A special thank you to the Quiet Oaks Hospice Home for the wonderful care they gave to our mom.
Alvina is survived by her children & their spouses Allen & Judy of Wayzata, Marcy & Larry Kelsey of Sauk Rapids and Bonnie & Doug Smith of Shakopee; sister Gladys Spaulding of Kimball; grandchildren Chad Walberg, Tanya Sop, Kiley Schefers and Lonny Kelsey; great grandchildren Jake, Spencer, Kelsey, Emily, Alexa, Adrienne, Erika and Brandon; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents George & Edna Lawler; husband Alois; son Marlin; siblings Roseann, Justin and Ambrose Lawler; and grandsons Aaron Kelsey and Troy Schefers.
Pallbearers will be Lonny Kelsey, Tanya Sop, Kiley Schefers, Tom Schefers, Tom Ehlinger and Terry Fritoial. Stan Welle, Jerry Bierschbach, and Marcie Givens will provide the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care, Kimball.
Wesley William Wiegand
Wesley W. Wiegand, age 72, of South Haven died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Victor Valencia officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the Church one hour prior to services.
Wesley William Wiegand was born March 11, 1940 in St. Cloud to the late Everett and Lydia (Thompson) Wiegand. He was a 1957 graduate of Annandale High School and married Barbara Knutson on November 5, 1960 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale. For the past 23 years he was Pit Manager and Fabricator for Annandale Rock Products. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
He is survived by his wife Barb of South Haven, two daughters Wendy (John) Douglas of South Haven, Nancy (Terry) Rathwell of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, five grandchildren Emma & Audrey Douglas, Shonah, Brina & Wesley Rathwell, and sister Helen (David) Bullock of Clinton Township, Michigan.
The pallbearers will be Dub Ferrell, Marv Smith, John Bishop, Leo Johnson, Steve Nelson, and Todd Nilson. The music will be provided by the St. Ignatius Music Ministry and the arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.
Mary Jo (McNeil) Anhalt
Mary Jo Anhalt, age 65, of South Haven died Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Buffalo Hospital.
Mary Jo Anhalt was born June 30, 1947 at Windom to Wendell & Lorraine (Fairbairn) McNeil. She was a 1965 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and married Lawrence D. Anhalt on August 28, 1965 in St. Paul. For 40 years she provided children’s day care in south Minneapolis and has lived on Clearwater Lake the past 3 years. She was a member of Annandale Free Church and had a deep love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She enjoyed her grandchildren and life on the lake, especially the wildlife.
She is survived by her husband Lawrence D. of South Haven, son Lawrence W. (Jackie) of South Haven, Randy Michael (Anita) of Albert Lea, sister Joyce (Norel) Fenster of Vadnais Heights, brother Bruce (Cheryl) McNeil of Garland, TX, grandchildren Angel, Randy, Kendra, Aden, Ariel, & Anita, and also several nieces and nephews. Her parents and brother Roger McNeil preceded her in death.
Martha (Hillstrom) Jurgens
Martha Jurgens, age 82, of South Haven died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fair Haven with Rev. Timothy Nerud officiating. Burial will follow at the Fair Haven Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and at the Church one hour prior to services. There will be a prayer service 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Martha Bernice Jurgens was born November 24, 1929 at Snellman in Becker County to Ludwig and Violet (Nurmi) Hillstrom. She married George “Roger” Jurgens on July 20, 1952 in Concordia Lutheran Church, Fair Haven and he preceded her in death on September 13, 2011. She was a homemaker and farmed along with her husband. Martha was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church & the Ladies Aid and was a former member of the Fair Haven Lioness Club. She enjoyed sewing & knitting and baked the best bread.
She is survived by her four children Roland (Betty) of Clearwater, Robert (friend Cindy) of South Haven, Kathleen (Darrel) Kotila of Litchfield, Susan Froelich of Fargo, 12 grandchildren Shannon Bollman, Stacy Jurgens, Stephanie Danger, Corinne Weyer, Crystal Larson, Catherine Jurgens, Jennifer, Daniel & Matthew Kotila, Candace Engelson, Rachel Voight & Heather Froelich, 15 great grandchildren Naomi & Jack Bollman, Delainy & Sawyer Danger, Gunnar, Gilda & Greta Larson, Hayden Weyer, Jayante, Kailee & Preston Kotila, Quinten & Kyza Engelson, Wesley & Isabelle Voight. She was preceded in death by her husband, sister Lydia Johnson, and an infant brother.
The pallbearers will be her grandchildren and the organist will be Lynn Hoff with special music by Martha’s Great Grandchildren. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Kimball.
Edward Leo Kunkel
Edward L. Kunkel, age 53, of Ham Lake died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. There will be a prayer service at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Edward Leo Kunkel was born March 4, 1959 in Buffalo to Richard and Ruth (Meemken) Kunkel. He was a 1977 graduate of Maple Lake High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Electronics from Northwestern Electronics Institute. He enjoyed bicycling and participated in the MS 150 ride from Duluth to Minneapolis for several years to raise money for multiple sclerosis. He also enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Ed was a caring, gentle, and well loved uncle to 20 nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his parents Richard & Ruth of Maple Lake, brothers & sisters Mike (Sherry) of Sheridan, WY, Richard of Maple Lake, Harlan of Maple Lake, Linda (John) Northenscold of Maple Lake, Joe (Judy) of Byron, Ralph (Jessica) of Glencoe, Duane (Pam) of Norwood, Marvin (Janelle) of Mora, Judy (Troy) Miller of Champlin, and Sharon (fiancé Miguel Lopez) of Little Canada. His brother Frank preceded him in death.
The music for the service will be provided by Sarah Goelz and Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Maple Lake.
Esther Julia (Peterson) Johnson
Esther J. Johnson, age 87, of Annandale died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Centennial Villa, Annandale.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Ali Boomershine officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the Church one hour prior to services. There will be a prayer service 7 p.m. Monday.
Esther Julia Johnson was born April 14, 1925 at Maple Plain to Ernest Vernon and Georgia Martha (Gustafson) Peterson. She married Harold Wilton Johnson on October 21, 1950 at Maple Plain and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2008. She worked at Miller's Grocery Store, Maple Plain and was a Sunday School Teacher at Christ Lutheran Church, Maple Plain. She was a homemaker and member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale where she was a member of the WELCA. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and her flower gardens. Esther was a loving wife & mother and will be dearly missed by her family & friends.
She is survived by her children Laura (Gerald) Stoppelman of Buffalo, David Johnson of Annandale, Bruce (Shelley) Johnson of Lawrenceville, GA, grandchildren Arron Stoppelman, Amy Johnson, Christopher Johnson, and brother Earl (Lorraine) Peterson of Hastings.
The pallbearers will be Lloyd, Lyndon, Curt, & Jim Johnson and Gerald & Arron Stoppelman. The music for the service will be provided by Orma Lou Jacobsma and Judy Johnson. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.
Robert Milton Karie
Robert M. Karie, age 82, of Annandale, formerly of Duluth, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Annandale Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale. Pastor Robert Karie will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to the Annandale Care Center or the American Cancer Society.
Robert Milton Karie was born on September 13, 1929 in French Lake Township to Lindsay and Hilma (Hendrickson) Karie. He graduated from Annandale High School with the class of 1948. Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He owned and operated his own farm operation near French Lake for most of his life. Bob was a member of the Maple Lake VFW Post 7664 and Maple Lake American Legion Post 131 and a former member of the Duluth VFW Post 37 and Duluth American Legion Post 571. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and sports.
He is survived by his children & their spouses Patrick & Phyllis of Rapid City, SD, Bruce & Laura of West Bend, WI, Robert & Laurie of Dickenson, ND, Pam & Forrest Sartell of Coon Rapids, Diane Karie Gearhart of Brimfield, OH and Elizabeth & Stacy Karie Cox of Audubon, PA; ex-wife Cathy; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson Chad; brother Tom; and sister Pearl Thompson.
Nordica Martha (Mikkelson) Ahsenmacher
Nordica “Dixie” M. Ahsenmacher, age 97, of Annandale died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Buffalo Hospital while surrounded by family.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Thomas Queck officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.
Nordica Martha Ahsenmacher was born on September 2, 1914 in Belgrade, MN to Lewis and Jennie (Johnson) Mikkelson. She attended Warner Country School and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1932. She was united in marriage to Joseph Ahsenmacher on June 24, 1944 in Belgrade. Together they farmed in Corinna Township on Clearwater Lake.
Dixe was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Camp Friendship Auxiliary and volunteered at the Annandale Care Center. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. One of Dixie’s greatest passions was using her artistic abilities to create works of art.
She is survived by her children, Becky Jancik of Buffalo and Bruce Ahsenmacher of Annandale; grandchildren, Ryan Jancik of Brooklyn Park, Robyn Jancik of Buffalo, Jesse Ahsenmacher of South Haven, and Travis Ahsenmacher of New Town, North Dakota; and many other family and friends. Dixie is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph on July 13, 1994; her 5 siblings; and grandson, Jacob Ahsenmacher.
Pallbearers will be Jesse and Travis Ahsenmacher, Robyn Jancik, David, Jon and Wayne Steffensen. Music for the service will be provided by Julie Starke. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care, Annandale.
Penny Lou Nelson
Penny Lou Nelson, age 54, of Maple Lake, formerly of Annandale, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her home under hospice care surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake with Rev. Peter J. Martinson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Penny Lou Runquist was born May 23, 1957 in Boise, ID to Gordon & Eva (Wanhala) Runquist. At a young age, Penny moved with her family to Annandale, where she attended school. One June 29, 1997 Penny was united in marriage to Eugene H. Nelson in South Haven. Together they resided in Maple Lake. She was employed by Roger’s BP for the last 9 years until she was unable to work due to her failing health. Penny enjoyed the arts, especially sewing. She liked doing crossword puzzles, but she mostly enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Gene of Maple Lake; children, Kelley Aase of Minnesota, Brandy Stegeman of Montevideo, Andrea Hewitt of Crystal, Jeremy Nelson of Florida, Shannon (Chris) Paumen of Maple Lake, Jason Degroat of Plymouth, and Jessica (Brandon) Deyo of Maple Lake; siblings, Yvonne (Gus) Johnson of Lockhart, TX, Faye Randall of Redwood Valley, CA, Bev Rohde of Cokato, and Billie Movern of Buffalo; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other family and friends. Penny is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Runquist and Eva Olson, her sisters, Ann Marie & Carol, and her grandparents.
Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Maple Lake.
Donna Julia (Zabinski) Adolph
Donna J. Adolph, age 79, of Kimball died Friday, January 20, 2012 at TLA Foster Care in Waite Park under hospice care.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Kimball with Fr. Tom Olson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball and one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Donna Julia Adolph was born August 25, 1932 at home in St. Cloud to Joseph & Clothilda (Weyrens) Zabinski. Upon graduating from Cathedral High School in 1950, Donna took accounting courses through the business college. She received on the job training at Thielman Hardware, thus beginning her accounting career. She was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Adolph on July 25, 1959 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Dick and Donna farmed in Maine Prairie Township all their married years. Donna also worked at DeZurik in Sartell for 40 years, retiring in 1993. She continued with her tax preparation/accounting business for many years. Donna was an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church and enjoyed her dogs, fixing puzzles, watching tennis, and her trips to the casino.
She is survived by her siblings, Joe, Jerry (Kathy), and Robert (Nancy) Zabinski of Waite Park, Alice (Ben) Supan of St. Stephen, Jean (Ray) Weyer of St. Joseph, and John “Jack” (Lue) Zabinski of North Prairie; special friends, Gary and Vicki Woods and their family of Kimball; also several nieces & nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick in 2005; parents; brother, Jim Zabinski; sisters, Mary Zabinski and Carol Borman; sister-in-law, Joan Zabinski; brother-in-law, Don Borman; and nephew, Andy Zabinski. A special Thank You to the staff of TLA Foster Care.
The pallbearers will be Lee Zabinski, Jeff Swanson, Chris Woods, Keith Donnay, John Adolph and Leo Supan. The music for the service will be provided by Mary Streit, organist and the St. Anne’s Choir. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Kimball.
John Connelly
John Connelly, age 55, of Annandale passed away on Tuesday, January 10th 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids after a brief but unexpected illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale with Father Victor Valencia officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Annandale. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and at the church one hour prior to services.
Louis John Connelly was born on February 28th, 1956 at St. Cloud hospital to Julius John & Eileen (Prendiville) Connelly. At that time his family was farming in the French Lake area. In his youth, John worked the summers at his uncle’s sawmill in northern Canada where he learned the value of hard work and the challenges of life in a very dangerous and physically demanding wilderness environment. He was a 1974 graduate of Annandale High School and went on to earn a bachelors degree and a masters degree from St. Johns University. John worked as a social worker until he was struck by mental illness at the age of 30 which ended his career.
He lived for many years in the Isanti area until he returned to live in Annandale where he resided until his death. John was a dreamer who saw everything in a positive light no matter how hard he was struck by reality. He was the rare individual who made no enemies in life. Animals loved him instantly and he returned the favor. John was raised in the Catholic faith and was a true believer in the churches teachings. He expressed those thoughts in the hour preceding his death even though he did not know that his time on earth was about to expire.
It is difficult to express in these few words the thoughts and memories of a life lived by our brother, cousin, brother in law and uncle; it will have to suffice to say that we will miss him and he will live on in our memories.
He is survived by his siblings & their spouses Mary & Bernie Brown of Portland, Oregon, Margaret & Frank McGovern of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Bill & Peggy Connelly of Annandale and Mike & Jill Connelly of Maple Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Flora Watson and her husband Watty.
The family will be honored to have as pallbearers Ailbie Prendiville, Mike Dean, Jon Howard, Randy Fish, Ryan Connelly and Bill McGovern. The music for the service will be provided by the St. Ignatius Music Ministry and arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.
