Justin A. Harvey, age 18, of Montrose passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was born on March 19, 1998, in Johnson City, NY, to Robert Harvey Jr. and Kiley Hayes.
Justin was a 2016 graduate of Maple Lake High School. He played football and participated in track. Justin enjoyed hanging out with his friends, sketching and playing video games.
Justin is survived by his parents, Robert and Kiley; sister, Desiree Harvey; and many other family and friends.
Memorial service will be at noon on Friday, September 2, at the United Methodist Church of Montrose. Gathering of family and friends will be Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the church. Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home, Delano.

Jason Siemieniewski, of Maple Lake, died at his home on Sept. 12, 2016. Funeral service will be Friday, Sept. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Frank Family Funeral Home, Lidgerwood, ND with burial at St. Martin’s Cemetery, Geneseo, ND. A celebration of life will take place Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., at The V by HH.

Jeffrey M. Miller, age 68, of Annandale died Friday, September 9, 2016, after a 6-year battle with multiple myeloma due to exposure to agent orange in the Vietnam War.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale, with Fr. George Kallumkalkudy as the Celebrant. Burial followed at Pleasantview Cemetery, Annandale. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation continued at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Jeffrey Michael Miller was born June 9, 1948, in St. Cloud to Lee and Doris (Weidner) Miller. He graduated from Annandale High School with the Class of 1966. He attended St. Cloud State University from 1966-1968. On November 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Erickson at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale. Jeff was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 where he served 14 months in Vietnam. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in accounting in 1972. Jeff worked for the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson from 1972 until forming his own accounting firm in 1977 in St. Cloud with Tom Wolke. He later became the senior partner of Miller, Welle, Heiser, retiring in 2005. Jeff was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, the Clearwater American Legion Post 323 and the Maple Lake American Legion Post 131. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing and working on his cabin in Outing. He loved spending time at the cabin and cherished time with his family.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of Annandale; children, Nate (Jessica) of Annandale, Michelle (Damon) Clare of Delano and Heather of St. Paul; grandchildren, Claire and Oliver Miller, Davin and Sienna Clare; mother, Doris of Annandale; sisters and brothers, Sharon of Plymouth, Linda (Jeff) Schultz of Shawville, Quebec, Gary (Kim), Mark (Laurel), David (friend, Karla Lanie) and Bradley (Lisa), all of Annandale, and Jonathon (Laura) of Big Lake. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee.
The casket bearers were Gary, David, Mark, Bradley, Jonathon and Mason Miller and Tom Ponsford. The St. Ignatius Music Ministry provided the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

Bruce B. Dalbec, age 78, of Crosslake, formerly of Maple Lake, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 16, at St. Timothy Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas McCabe as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery in Maple Lake. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday, both at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Memorials are preferred to St. Timothy Catholic School.
Bruce Brian Dalbec was born November 25, 1937, in Waverly to Henry and Lucienne (Boisvert) Dalbec. He grew up in Waverly and attended Buffalo High School. On November 27, 1954, Bruce was united in marriage to Gloria Mae Boggs at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Together, they raised their family in Maple Lake. Bruce owned and operated Bruce Dalbec Contracting from 1957 until selling the business and retiring in 1999. After retirement, Bruce and Gloria moved to Cross lake. Bruce was a journeyman in the Brick Layers Union Local 1. Bruce enjoyed fishing, camping, deer hunting, snowmobiling and NASCAR. He loved his Arabian horses, antique furniture, motorcycles and was a car enthusiast. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gloria; children, Terri (Stan) Fuller of Maple Lake, Bruce (friend, Diane Heitkamp) of Delano and Kristi (fiancé, Jim McDonald) of Plymouth; nine grandchildren, Hollie, Heidi, Reggie, Derrick, Darin, Daniel, Cody, Tanner and Trevor; eight great-grandchildren, Emma, Zach, Gavin, Dylan, Parker, Cooper, Mason and Dalton; and siblings, Bernard (Arlene) of Breezy Point, Carol (Dick) Hogan of Maple Lake, Barrie (Char) of Monticello, Corliss Johnson of Cold Spring, Gordon (Woyle) of Olympia, WA and Kevin (Judy) of Buffalo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lucienne; son, Todd; and sister, Gretchen.
Bruce’s grandsons will serve as casket bearers. Sarah Goelz and Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox will provide the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

Myrtle H. Penn (Oel-schlager), age 96, of Mpls., previously of Albion Township, Wright County, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Sept. 12, 2016, at Lino Lakes Assisted Living. She was a spiritual woman and derived strength and inner peace as a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. Growing up on a farm, she had a strong connection to the beauty and wonder of nature. Gardening was her favorite pastime. Myrtle had a never ending thirst for knowledge, especially history, and loved learning through reading, research and travel.
Myrtle will be remembered as a hard-working, loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to her family. Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, George “Ted” Edward Penn; and son, Phillip Penn. She will be deeply missed by her children, James, Thomas (Barbara), Steven (William), Virginia Owens (Richard); grandchildren, Stephanie, Alexandra, Creighton, Scott, Craig; six great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; four step great-great grandchildren; many relatives and good friends. Per her wishes, private family services. In lieu of flowers, Myrtle would hope that you would do an unexpected and unsolicited act of kindness for a person in need.
Our mother was honest, tenacious and resourceful. Mother was our mentor and heroine. We learned how to live our lives by watching you live yours.

Jason James Siemieniewski, 45, of Maple Lake, MN, formerly of Geneseo, ND, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at his home. A gathering of family and friends was held Thursday, September 15, from 7-9 p.m. at The V in Maple Lake. Funeral service was Friday, September 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Frank Family Funeral Home, Lidgerwood, ND, with burial at St. Martin’s Cemetery, Geneseo, ND. Fr. Jason Lefor officiated. Pallbearers were: Joe Vaplon, Brian Lesner, Justin Siemieniewski, Jon Siemieniewski, Kevin Siemieniewski, Kevin Nelson, Les Bergstrom and Brad Glarum.
Jason James Siemieniewski was born December 27, 1970, at St. Louis Park, MN, the son of Paul and Gloria (Mulock) Siemieniewski. He grew up near Geneseo, ND, and graduated from Lidgerwood High School. After high school he lived in Florida for a couple years moving to Maple Lake in 2001. In 2001 he married Sherri Griggs at Cayuga, ND.
Jason enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time with his nephews, and helping people.
He is survived by his mother: Gloria Nord, Maple Lake; brothers: Gerald, Maple Lake, and Jeffrey, Cooperstown, ND; three nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jason is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; father, Paul; and brother, Jay Lee.
Frank Family Funeral Home, Lidgerwood, ND is in charge of the arrangements.

Vernon Louis Yager was born September 16, 1925, on the family farm near Waverly, Minnesota, the son of Louis and Meta (Wandersee) Yager. A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, he was baptized on November 1, 1925, by Reverend C.G. Seltz and confirmed in his faith on April 2, 1939, by Reverend Eugene Seltz.
He farmed his entire life and during the Depression he left home to work for area farmers earning a salary to support his family.
On August 29, 1950, he was married to Mildred Krause. Their marriage was blessed with six children. During the Korean War, he was drafted into the army and served our country for two years.
Returning to the family farm he and Mildred raised their family there as he enjoyed working on the farm until retiring at the age of 78. As important as the farm was to him, it always took a second to his family and faith.
It was on September 19, 2016, while with his wife, Mildred, at the Buffalo Hospital that Vernon Yager was called to his eternal rest at the age of 91 years and 3 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Meta Yager; son, Bradley; grandson, Daniel Yager; brother, Alvin Yager; sisters, Meta Krohn, Erma Krohn, and Elda Hagelin.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Mildred of Waverly; children, Kenneth (Lee Ann) Yager of Maple Lake; Kevin (Cheri) Yager of New Ulm; Allan Yager of Little Falls; Marlene (Greg) Rudenick of Buffalo; Brian (Darlene) Yager of Cokato; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Lila (Ron) Yager, many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Peter Yager, Markus Yager, Jeff Yager, Paul Yager, Joseph Yager, Justin Yager and Cameron Rudnick.
Officiating at the celebration of his life was Reverend Mark Loder. Nancy Butterfass serving as organist. Interment was at the St. James Cemetery on Dutch Lake.
Arrangements are by the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake.

Lois Jean (Mayne) Ward, age 87, lifelong resident of Maple Lake/Buffalo, Minnesota, died on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at her family home.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 26, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake, with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Burial followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Chatham Township, rural Maple Lake. Visitation was from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Monday, both at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. Parish prayers were held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Lois Jean Ward was born on June 23, 1929, to James and Grace (Planer) Mayne in Maple Lake. As a lifelong resident, Lois grew up and attended school in Maple Lake, graduating with the Class of 1947. She was united in marriage to Donald J. Ward on August 26, 1950, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. For over 30 years, Lois worked for Wright County Human Services as part of the office administrative staff, while also raising her 7 children. Lois enjoyed her life in the Maple Lake/Buffalo area. In her spare time Lois enjoyed traveling, knitting, crocheting and visiting with friends. Above all, she cherished the time she was able to spend with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lois is survived by children, Bruce (Rhonda) Ward of Buffalo, Gail (Gene) Pindzia of Oceanside, CA, Brad (Kirsty) Ward of Minnetonka, Jay (Dawn) Ward of Ramsey, Janny (Mike) Sturgeleski of Loretto and Russ Ward of Buffalo; 15 grandchildren: Ann Ward-Soto, Tammy Ward, Christine Gould, Jonathan Gould, Dani Ward, Katie Ward Christian, Natalie Ward, Adam Ward, Mitch Ward, Megan Ward, Jack Lengyel, Tom Lengyel, Jolene Lengyel, Kelsey Ward Bernard, and Becky Day; 9 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Ward of Orange Beach, FL; sisters-in-law, Helen Mooney of Maple Lake and Delores Fairbanks of North Branch; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Grace Mayne; husband, Donald Ward; son, David Ward; and siblings, Donald Mayne, John Mayne, Robert Mayne, Paul Mooney, Clayton Mooney and Ruth Donnelly.
Raymond and Pat Mooney, Jim, Joe and Jake Mayne served as pallbearers. Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox and Shannon Paumen provided music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

Virginia M. Rotsolk, age 83, of Silver Creek Township, died Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 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 morning at the church.
Virginia (Gina) Mae (Olson) Rotsolk was born on June 26, 1933 in rural Annandale 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 September 11, 1964, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. 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; sister-in-law, Maxine DeVitt of Redwood City, CA; niece, Carol (Greg) Bossuyt of Cottonwood, their children, Jared (Tessa) Bossuyt and their son, Grady of Clarkfield, Parry (Ginny) Bossuyt of Cottonwood, and Jory Bossuyt of Granite Falls, nephew, Curt (Karen) Crouse of Rosemount and their children, Carleen Crouse of Eagan, Olivia Crouse of Rosemount, and Mallory Crouse of Grand Forks, ND, niece, Cathie (Dan) Bueltel of Minneota, and their children, Dylan Fenger of St. Louis Park, and Quinn Fenger of Moorhead, and niece, Carin (Mark) Engler of Fargo, ND and their children, Mason and Madison Engler of Fargo, niece, Martha (Lin) McDevitt-Pugh of Amsterdam, nephew, Kevin (Jeannie) McDevitt of Gilroy, CA, and their children, Kenny, Kellen and Lauren, niece, Amy (Jim) Weishaar of San Carlos, CA and their children, Lisa and Garret, nephew, Kyle (Nicole) McDevitt of Woodside, CA, 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.

Douglas John Edward Maass, age 72, of Annandale, formerly of Big Lake and Watertown, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2016.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. on October 5, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Annandale, with Rev. Dave Nelson officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. 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 to Elmer and Emogean (Winkler) Maass. Doug grew up in Watertown, where he completed high school. As a young boy, Doug made many fond memories helping on his grandparents’ farm. After high school, Doug operated the Mobil Station in Watertown before he began his 30+ 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.
Doug 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 served as pallbearers, with Orville Mortensen and Mark Schinkel serving as honorary pallbearers. Orma Lou Jacobson and Mark Nelson provided music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

Vioka I. Loch, age 91, of South Haven, died Friday, September 30, 2016, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Kimball, with Fr. Thomas Olson as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Kimball ,and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Vioka Ida Loch was born April 18, 1925, to Alois and Mary (Kalkbrenner) Bowatz in Kingston Township, Meeker County. She was raised in Kingston Township and graduated from Kimball high school. On February 16, 1945, she was united in marriage to Waldemar “Wally’ Loch in Davenport, Iowa. During World War II, Vioka worked at an arsenal plant in Rock Island, Illinois. Vioka and Wally moved to the Minneapolis area where she continued working at an arsenal plant in New Brighton, as well as for Minnetonka Moccasin. In 1973, Vioka and Wally moved to their home in South Haven. During this time, Vioka worked for Maddens Nursing Home in South Haven in addition to St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. At the age of 76, she retired from Fingerhut in St. Cloud after 26 years of employment. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, tending to her gardens, and sewing. Above all, Vioka cherished the time she was able to spend with her family, especially grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Vioka is survived by her children, Dennis (Renee) Loch of South Haven and Melody (Randy Stauffer) Brower of Kimball; grandchildren, Sheila, Bill, Brady, Sara, Scott, Steve, Shelley, Leah, Brandi, Stephanie, Stacey, Adam, Troy, Aaron, Eric, and Kari; great-grandchildren, Jake, Heather, Brooke, Lauren, Ali, Chelsey, Greta, Veronica, Jesse, James, Jenna, Bailey, Sheena, Brittany, Jessica, Trevor, Sierra, Billy, Emily, Charlie, Katelyn, Tyler, Aubrey, Christopher, Peter, Wendy, Henry, Lily, Carson, Chloe, Madison, Lily, and Justice; great-great-grandchildren, Blake, Brody, Jesse Jr., Aubree, Liam, and Mia; sister, Josephine Bachinski; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wally; daughter, Darlene Loch; grandson, Dennis “Buck” Loch; daughter-in-law, Wendy Loch; brothers, Marvin, Otman, Ambrose and Alois Bowatz; and sisters, Rose Logeais, Lorraine Schmidt and Violet Elliot.
Troy, Aaron and Eric Hesse, Bill and Brady Brower, Jake Ergen, Billy Tadych, Tyler Kaskinen will serve as pallbearers. Jenna and Bailey Loch, Sheena Stuve, Brittany Frank, Jessica Gordon, Sierra Marquette, Emily Tadych, and Katelyn Kaskinen will serve as honorary pallbearers. Kathy Pauls and St. Anne’s Choir will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Kimball.

Richard J. Wurm, age 78, of Maple Lake, died Friday, October 7, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. October 15, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. Rosary to start at 10:00 a.m.
Richard (Dick) was born on March 10, 1938, in Maple Lake to George and Sadie (Jensen) Wurm. He married Jacquelyn R. Scanlon on June 11, 1960, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Maple Lake. He worked as a 49er operating heavy equipment for 40+ years. In his spare time, Dick enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, playing cribbage, and, of course, socializing at the Maple Lake American Legion Club. Above all, Dick enjoyed the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Bruce Wurm (Sandy Korkki) of Plymouth; Gayle Erger of Maple Lake; Tim Wurm of Buffalo; Pat Wurm (Jennifer Kohout) of Buffalo; siblings, Dorothy (Jim) McHugh of Burnsville; Rita (Charlie) Schoen of Watkins; Joyce (Jesse) Clayton of Emily; Bob (Carol Mae) Wurm of Maple Lake; Keith (Sandy) Wurm of Maple Lake; and his eight grandchildren, Jamie Wurm (James Sainio), Ashley Wurm (Shane Pierce), Zachary Wurm, Anthony Wurm, Brayden Wurm, Caleb Wurm, Travis (Rachel) Erger, and Traci (Brad) Salveson; and great-grandchildren, Connor, Hailey, Jaxson, Paisely, and Haylee. He was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Sadie; his wife, Jackie; brother, Maurice; and great-grandchild, Paige.

Leah Eva Stumpf, age 95, of Maple Lake, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at the Park View Care Center in Buffalo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 14, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake, with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Chatham Township. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, both at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. Parish prayers will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Leah Eva Stumpf was born on September 30, 1921, in Marysville Township, Wright County, to Wilfred and Angeline (Desotell) Vieau. She attended the Little Canada School in Marysville Township. On September 13, 1938, Leah E. Vieau and Elmer Stumpf were united in marriage at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly. God blessed their marriage with two children. For over 25 years, Leah was employed with Carlson Manufacturing, located in Maple Lake. She was a member of St. Timothy’s Catholic Church most of her life. Leah enjoyed gardening, her roses, feeding the birds, and the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Leah is survived by her two daughters, Elaine (Douglas) Marquette of Buffalo and Carol (Charles) Paumen of Maple Lake; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; three brothers, Harvey Vieau, Albert Vieau and twin, Leo Vieau.
Michael Marquette, Jason Paumen, Dennis Vieau, Byron Klitzke, Raymond Stumpf, and Roger Stumpf will serve as pallbearers. Marge Pavlik and St. Timothy’s Resurrection Choir will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

Catherine H. Helmbrecht, age 95, of Buffalo died Sunday, October 9, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Maple Lake, with Fr. John Meyer officiating. Burial followed at St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00–10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. Parish prayers were at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Catherine H. Helmbrecht was born on May 8, 1921, in Chatham Township, Wright County to Charles and Dena (Wurm) Smith. Catherine grew up on the family farm and attended country school. On May 2, 1944, Catherine was united in marriage to William A. Helmbrecht at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in Maple Lake. Catherine was an active member of St. Timothy’s Catholic Church as well as the CCW, as her faith and church were very important to her. In her spare time, Catherine enjoyed cooking, baking, and needlework. She loved to make quilts, especially for her family members. She treasured the time she was able to spend with her family.
Catherine is survived by her three children, Ralph and wife, Nancy, of Annandale, Mary Lou Helmbrecht of Buffalo, and Greg and wife, Debbie, of Annandale; daughter-in-law, Sharon Helmbrecht, and special friend, Dan Rassat; seven grandchildren, Chantell, Brandon, Andrea, Katie, Joel, William and Robert; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, Gary; grandson, Brian; an infant son and daughter; and siblings, Evelyn Fobbe and Ralph, Edward, Raymond and Robert Smith.
Brandon, William, Robert, and Joel Helmbrecht, Andrea Zwilling, and Katie Braun were pallbearers. Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox and Sarah Goelz provided music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

James Lionel Holt, was born October 7, 1930, in Brooten Village, MN. He and his five siblings grew up with their parents, Elmer and Opal Holt, in rural Belgrade/Brooten on a small farm. Jim married Jeanette Mae Johnson in 1950 at Nordland Lutheran Church in Paynesville. They started out living in a small home in Fridley. In 1953, they moved to Coon Rapids.
Jim was employed as a machinist and later as a tool and dye maker at Cornelius Co. in Anoka, MN. They raised their five girls, Sharon, Diane, Karen, Noreen and Paula, while they lived in Coon Rapids. They were charter members of Faith Lutheran Church and were very active in the church.
Jim and Jeanette built a lake home in Maple Lake, MN, and moved there with Paula in October of 1974. Jim retired from Cornelius in 1993 and drove school bus part-time after retirement. Jim and Jeanette moved to Monticello in 2003. Jeanette preceded him in death on September 21, 2007. Jim continued to live in their Monticello town home surrounded by friends and neighbors.
After a fight with cancer and a mild stroke, Jim died on October 1st, 2016, in the CentraCare Care facility in Monticello from complications of his cancer. Jim and Jeanette were long-time members of Holy Cross Lutheran in Maple Lake.

Bernice E. Schermer, age 80, of Annandale died Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Cloud.
Funeral ervices will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, at Silver Creek Community Church with Pastor Luke Baehr officiating. Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery, Maple Lake. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Bernice Eleanor Schermer was born July 2, 1936, in Hanover to Benjamen and Edna (Harff) Weese. She graduated from Buffalo High School with the Class of 1955. On June 25, 1955, Bernice was united in marriage to Norman Neal Schermer at Silver Creek Reformed Church. She worked as a pizza maker at Bernatello’s Pizza in Maple Lake for 15 years and as a farmer. Bernice was a member of the Wright County Saddle Club since 1966, was a 4-H leader from 1970-1974, and served on the Wright County Fair Board of Directors as president, vice president, secretary, and director at large. In 2009, she was awarded the Aquatennial Commodore Award. She enjoyed reading, embroidering, sewing, playing cards, flower and vegetable gardening, watching television, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Marsha Ziebarth of St. Cloud, Kevin (Kim) of Buffalo, Dale (Jean) of South Haven, and Gary of Lake Park; eight grandchildren, Mark, Mike, Alexis, Rebecca, and Ethan Schermer, Shelley Hartmann, Melissa and Matthew Ziebarth; nine great-grandchildren, Kennedie, Tristin, Tyler, Trevor, Weston, and Lilly Schermer, Olivia and Joshua Hartmann, and Adrian Ziebarth; brother Ken (Roxie) Weese of Buffalo; brothers-in-law, Keith, Jim, and Larry Schermer, and Fred Polinder; and sister-in-law, Ora Mae Weidama of Brooklyn Park. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamen and Edna Weese; husband, Norman Schermer; sister, Doris Polinder; and sister-in-law, Kathy Schermer.
Bernice’s grandchildren will serve as the casket bearers. The honorary casket bearers will be Sally Schermer, Gloria Triebwasser and Danielle Endberg. The music will be provided by Don DeBoer, Linda Veches, and Michelle Kivi. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

Inez I. Hanson, age 85, of Maple Lake, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Annandale Care Center.
Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake, with Rev. Tom Heyd officiating. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be held at a later date.
Inez Ingeborg Hanson was born October 24, 1931, in Benson, Minnesota, to Reinhart and Lillian (Franzmeier) Simonson. Inez grew up in Benson and attended school there. Inez worked as a waitress for the golf club and various cafes. On December 29, 1949, Inez was united in marriage to Clifford H. Hanson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Benson. In 1957, Inez and Cliff moved to St. Paul where she worked as a dietician’s assistant at Riverview Hospital, while also raising her children and caring for her home. In 1972, they moved to Silver Creek Township, where they have resided since. Over the years, Inez provided daycare for various families throughout the area. In her spare time, Inez enjoyed tending to her flowers, crocheting, bird watching, and watching football and baseball. Inez will be lovingly remembered for the many meals she prepared for her family, as well as the tasty pies she baked for her family.
Inez is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Clifford of Maple Lake; children, Connie (Leonard) Juaire of River Falls, WI, Betty Lindell of Inver Grove Heights, Marla Hanson of Buffalo, and Andrew (Debbie) Hanson of Silver Creek Township; grandchildren, Erin, Pamela, Renae, Darby, and Ellie; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene (Dannie) Meyer of Roseville, MN; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, friends and neighbors. Inez was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Michael; and brother, Myron Simonson.
Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

Jerome Bernard Berning, age 90, of St. Michael passed away on Thursday, November 10th 2016 at his home.
He was born on September 18th, 1926 in Frankfort Township, Wright County and the son of Markus & Teresa (Kasper) Berning.
Jerome farmed early and worked at Berning’s Mill prior to working sewer and water with Orfei & Sons and with Nodland for over 30 years. Following retirement, he worked at Fox Hollow Golf until his early 80’s helping maintain the course.
Jerome was a Korean War Combat Veteran. He entered Korea at Inchon and spent most of his tour along the 38th parallel and northern Korea serving with an anti-aircraft & ammo unit. He was a life-long union member of the Local 563 and Anoka Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
Jerome enjoyed life and loved to hunt and fish, spending many weekends over the years at Adrian’s Resort in Baudette and always getting his limit! Jerome rarely was still, he loved to work on the farm, go on rides and drive the country. He also enjoyed reading numerous agricultural magazines and papers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Raymond & Joseph, three sisters: Anita Berning, Doris Lee, and Evelyn Stupfel, by two brothers-in-law: Bob Lee and Norbert Stupfel, sister-in-law Agnes Berning.
Jerome is survived by his brother James (Mary) Berning, sister-in-law Dolores Berning, many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerome Berning will be held Tuesday, November 15th 11am at The Church of St. Michael in St. Michael. Interment will follow at The St. Michael Cemetery.
A visitation will be held at The Peterson Chapel, St. Michael, MN on Monday, November 14th from 4-8pm and also at the church Tuesday one hour prior to Mass.
The Peterson Chapel
St. Michael-Albertville
www.thepetersonchapel.com

Rose A. Saunders, age 81, of Maple Lake, formerly of Bloomington, died Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake, with Pastor Jerry Albert officiating. Visitation was from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake, and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial was at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Wright County Historical Society or donor’s choice.
Rose Ann Saunders was born January 8, 1935, in Sargent County, North Dakota, to Peter and Mathilda (Lundquist) Russell. Rose grew up near Cogswell, where she graduated from high school in 1953. On June 11, 1954, Rose was united in marriage to Jerald Allen Saunders in Cogswell, North Dakota. Rose and Jerry moved to Bloomington where she worked various jobs while raising their family. Rose was a gifted artist, especially when it came to painting with watercolors and oils. She was an excellent seamstress as well as a phenomenal cook. She was also a collector of fine antiques. With Rose having a keen eye for details, she also ran her business of Petals of the Past in which she created matting and picture frame keepsake pieces of art. Rose spent countless hours researching her family genealogy and was eager to share the many interesting facts she was able to discover about her ancestors. Rose truly treasured the time she was able to spend with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rose is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jerry of Maple Lake; children, Pamela Saunders of Savage, Rusty (Linda) Saunders of Washington, MO, Lori (Dan) Foss of Chaska, and Daniel Saunders of Minnetonka; grandchildren, Alicia, Andrew and Joseph Saunders, Jeremy Hurley, Jacqueline Dudley, Jon (Julia) Selleys, Evan (Jessica) Schnur and Kyla Nieder; great-grandchildren, Marshall and Natalie Selleys and Emmett Schnur; son-in-law, Vince Dudley of Apple Valley; brother, Clyde Gullickson of Edgemont, SD; brother-in-law, James Patterson of California; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Rose was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Dudley; daughter-in-law, Sandy Saunders; son-in-law, Tom Selleys; parents, Peter Russell and Mathilda Hanson; step-father, Sig Hanson; brothers, Lester and Dean Gullickson and Elvin Russell, and sisters, Maxine Patterson and Stella Shelton.
Andrew Joseph, Rusty, and Dan Saunders, Jeremy Hurley and Jon Selleys served as pallbearers. Sarah Goelz provided music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.

Helen Marjorie Christenson, age 94, of Buffalo, formerly of New London, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Lakeside Oasis in Buffalo. She was born July 2, 1922, in Strandburg, South Dakota, the daughter of August and Annie (Carlson) Linngren.
Helen graduated as valedictorian from Strandburg Public Schools in 1940. She worked for the Triple A office in Milbank prior to her marriage to Gordon Christenson on September 22, 1946.
Helen and Gordon were married for close to 60 years prior to his passing on July 10, 2006. The two lived and farmed in Stockholm, SD and then moved to New London in 1963 where Helen was employed at New London Elementary for many years. They were longtime members of Calvary Baptist Church in Paynesville where she served as Sunday school teacher, deaconess, church pianist, was on the music committee, and women’s society. Helen also was the lunch count taker at New London Senior Center, a member of the New London Women’s Legion Auxiliary and served numerous other volunteer positions in church and community.
Preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; parents; nine siblings, Ada Linngren, Doris Linngren, Ruth Lundquist, Alan Linngren, Elmer Linngren, Maynard Linngren, Arvid Linngren, Clarence Linngren, Lyle Linngren; sister-in-law, Lois Holaus; son-in-law, Don Tazelaar; and two grandsons, Grady and David Aanerud.
Survived by her daughters, Jean Tazelaar of Buffalo, Debbie (Tom) Ernst of Buffalo, Becky (Mike) Aanerud of Maple Lake; grandchildren, Jeff (Marisa) Tazelaar, Darren (Abby) Tazelaar, Carrie (Barry) Rhineberger, Jeff Perin, Bethany Aanerud, Lauryn Aanerud; great-grandchildren, Lexi Tazelaar, Grace Tazelaar, Braedon Tazelaar, Lindsey Tazelaar, Ashlyn Rhineberger, Evan Denkers, Kender Perin, Gelsey Perin, Ian Denkers; great-great-granddaughter, Emily Rose Denkers; and several nieces, nephews, friends and caregivers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Ave, Buffalo. Further visitation will be held Friday, one hour prior to services at Lake Ridge Friendship Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 9, at 11:30 a.m. at Lake Ridge Friendship Center, 310 Lake Blvd. S, Buffalo. Pastor Chuck Dake will officiate. Burial will be Saturday, December 10, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Cemetery in Strandburg, SD with Pastor Dave Fogal officiating.
Honorary casket bearers are Helen’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Casket bearers are Tom Ernst, Mike Aanerud, Jeff Perin, Jeff Tazelaar, Darren Tazelaar and Barry Rhineberger.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo.
763-682-1363.
www.thepetersonchapel.com