Marge Latterell, age 90, formerly of Foley, passed away April 13, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church.  Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Marge Loretta (Kothman) Latterell was born May 23, 1931 to Vivian (Reese) and William Kothman. She attended Foley Public Schools and graduated in 1949. Marge married Norbert Latterell in 1949. Marge and Norbert raised their children in Foley.  Marge was a faithful member of St. John’s Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic minister. Marge loved the outdoors. She enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, smelting and camping with family and friends. Marge also loved to shop and go out to eat. Having a barbecue and watching the Foley Fun Days Parade from Marge’s front yard was a family tradition.
Marge cared for many children in the Foley area at her home daycare. In 1978, she began working as a nursing assistant at the Foley Nursing Home. Marge was very proud of the care she gave the residents.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, Barbara Thomas (Rob) of Walker, Deb (Tim) Helmin of Foley, Theresa (Ron) Zeppelin of Foley, Norman (Bernie) Latterell of Foley, and Ken (Jane) Latterell of Foley; brothers and sister, Jim (Ruth) Kothman of Foley, Robert (Virginia) Kothman of Rockville, Ken (Delores) Kothman of Minneapolis, and Kay (Robert) Larson of Sartell.  Marge has 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norbert; her son, Ralph; and her grandson, Nick Thomas.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of Wildwood Assisted Living for loving Margie and bringing her joy. The family would also like to thank the team from Moments Hospice for their care and support.
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Lorraine Novak, age 89, of Foley, passed away on the morning of April 9, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 13, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Brennyville. The Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, at the Foley Funeral Home with parish prayers at 4:30 p.m.  Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Wednesday, April 13.  Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Lorraine Catherine (Youso) Novak was born May 21, 1932, in Benton County to Frank and Dorothy (Otto) Youso. She attended Foley Public Schools, graduating in 1949. She married Alvin Novak Oct. 17, 1950, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. After their marriage, Alvin and Lorraine, raised their children on the farm. She remained on the farm until her death. She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Brennyville; the Crosier Apostolate in Onamia and an active member of the Christian Mothers of St. Elizabeth’s. Her vocation was a wife and being a mother to her nine children. In 1972, when her youngest child started school, she began working at the Foley Nursing Center where she cared for residents as a nursing assistant, physical therapy assistant and TMA until her retirement in 2004. Lorraine’s faith was a guiding principle of her life. In retirement, she was an extra ordinary minister of the Eucharist for St. Elizabeth’s. In this role, she visited home bound parishioners. Lorraine had 50 grandchildren and 115 great-grandchildren who she never failed to remember on their birthdays. They were her joy!
She is survived by her sons and daughters: Bradley (Doreen) Novak, of Becker, Brenda (Vern) Jurek of Becker, Bruce (Lois) Novak of Cambridge, Barbara (Chris) Kotsmith of Foreston, Bryan (Cindy) Novak of Coon Rapids, Bernard (Tammy) Novak of Aitkin, Bonnie (Todd) Warren of Sartell, Beth (Paul) Roberts of Lawton, IA, and Blaine (Lisa) Novak of New York Mills; sisters Dorothy Zimmerman and Karen (Reuben Richardson) Youso, brother-in-law Fran VonFeldt, sisters-in-law Rosemary Pulczinski, Eileen Bialka, Betty Motschke, Rita Novak and Linda Youso.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her parents, grandchildren Eric Novak and Anna Madison, great-grandchildren Owen Johnson and Emerson Trueblood, siblings Harvey Youso, Ramona Brenny, Shirley Kosloski, Audrey VonFeldt, and Frank Youso
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Pamela Elise Sklenicka, age 71, passed away at her home in Kasson April 4, 2022. She was born Nov. 6, 1950 in Wadena, to Lloyd and Katherine (Oothoudt) Bollin. Her family moved around a lot, always staying in Minnesota. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1968, and later got her two-year degree in accounting from Duluth Business School. In 1974, she met and married Ronald Sklenicka. They moved to Foley in 1986, where they lived until retirement in 2013. After retirement, Pam and Ron moved to Kasson to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Pam will be remembered by all who knew her as a loving, caring woman. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and welcomed all friends as though they were family. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ronald Sklenicka and her children Sasha Crutaire of Rochester, Dave and Heather (Bosse’) Sklenicka of Rochester, Becky (Sklenicka) and Adam Clark of Mantorville, her four granddaughters (Ivy Sklenicka, Julia, Samantha, and Autumn Clark), her sisters Pat (Bollin) Voltin and Peggy (Bollin) Frisbie, her brother Robert and Margaret Bollin, her sister-in-law Sandra (Sklenicka) and John Goman, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law Leonard Sklenicka and mother-in-law Wilma Sklenicka, brother Richard Bollin, brother-in-laws Kenneth Voltin and Harold Frisbie,  and sister-in-law Janet Sklenicka.
A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Donations can be made to the Kasson Public library in her memory.
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Mass of Christian burial was April 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Todd J. Mastey, age 46, who passed away peacefully March 30 at his home. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was April 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Monday also at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Todd was born Oct. 6, 1975, in St. Cloud to Ronald and Kathleen (Knuesel) Mastey. He grew up in Sauk Rapids and graduated from Sauk Rapids Rice High School. He then attended SCSU and graduated with a master’s degree in public safety. Todd married Renee Witte Sept. 26, 1998, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He worked at Benton County for 23 years. Todd was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He also was an assistant scout master for Troop 17 and a member of the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union. Todd enjoyed woodworking, cards, games, canning, gardening, planting trees, hunting, fishing, and spending time at the cabin. He was humble, witty, honest, and a great leader. Family was very important to him and he was very proud of his family.
Todd is survived by his wife, Renee of Sauk Rapids; daughter and son, Sara and Ryan; parents, Ron and Kathy of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Ann (Ernie) Kruger of Rice, Julie (Mike) Bukowski of Sauk Rapids, and Becky (Tim) Taszarek of Sartell; in-laws, Lowell and Mary Witte of Sartell; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers at CentraCare and M Health Fairview.
Obituary, guest book, and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com.
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Arlene Foss, age 82, of Rice, passed away peacefully March 23, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family.Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. The Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m., March 28, at the Foley Funeral Home with parish prayers at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. at the church Tuesday. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Arlene Foss was born March 12, 1940, in Alberta Township, Benton County to Vincent and Mary (Litzau) Stachowski. She grew up in the Gilman area and graduated from Foley High School, class of 1958. She co-owned the Morrill Bar and catered for many years. She also worked for Best Inc., as a food manager for the Stearns County jail. After she retired, Arlene worked for Jack’s Restaurant in Foley. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank everyone for their care and concern during this time. No acknowledgments will be sent. 
She is survived by her long time companion, Jim Zimmer of Rice, and her children, Alan (Deanna) of Santiago, Randy (Kim) of Foley, Jeff (Marla) of Morrill, Mary (Donald) Sobania of Foley, Brian (Lisa) of Morrill, Sherry Foss of St. Cloud, 27 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren and three on the way, and her brothers, Leonard and Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Kenny Foss, daughter Cindy, grandson Jamie Foss, and brother Robert, sisters Delores Moulzolf and Helen Swanson and a sister-in-law, Marcene Stachowski.
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Mary (Winkelman) Reiland, age 94, of Sartell, passed away March 19, 2022, at Edgewood Memory Care in Sartell. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 26, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill.  The Rev. Matthew Langager and The Rev Mark Stang will concelebrate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Friday, March 25, at the Foley Funeral Home with parish prayers at 5:45 p.m.  Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Saturday. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Mary Josephine (Winkelman) Reiland was born July 9, 1927, in Sherburne County to Harry and Alice (Robeling) Sullivan. She graduated from Tech High School, class of 1946. She married Jerome Winkelman April 5, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud.  Jerome preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1983, and she later married Robert Reiland. She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband, Jerome, near Morrill most of their married life. Mary enjoyed flowers, traveling, gardening and quilting and always liked a good garage sale or auction. Mostly, Mary enjoyed spending time with family and her grandchildren. Mary was also a long-time volunteer for Catholic Charities. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a past member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers.
She is survived by her children, Rita (John) Binsfeld of Sauk Rapids, Linda (Tom) Tadych of Foley, Richard (Teresa) of Foley, Tim (Karla) Winkelman of Lake Park, Leo (Sheila) Wolf of St. Cloud; daughter-in-law, Helen Winkelman of Sauk Rapids, stepchildren Cletus (Val) Reiland of Spokane, Washington, Joleen (Jasen) Lorenz of Jamestown, North Dakota, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Kathryn, son, Kenneth and a sister, Dorothy Kelzenberg.
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Lyman Ganz, age 82, of Palmer Township, Sherburne County, passed away March 16, 2022, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m., March 22, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duelm. The Rev. Joseph Backowski will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery.  Visitation was 4-8 p.m., March 21, at the Foley Funeral Home with parish prayers at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church Tuesday. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Lyman Francis Ganz was born March 10, 1940, in St. Anna, to Albert and Genevieve (Molus) Ganz. Genevieve passed away when Lyman was an infant and Albert then married Florence LaPage. Lyman graduated from Foley High School, class of 1958. He married Judy Hammer June 19, 1965, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Lyman worked as a silo builder, built cabinets and was a finish carpenter for many years. He was a member of the Local 930 Carpenters Union.  He was an avid coon hunter for most of his life. Lyman was a past council member, usher and active member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, of Palmer and son and daughter, Mike (Julie), Palmer and Joy (Rod) Schafer of Cold Spring; five grandchildren: Cassie (Brandon) Kozak, Jared (Marissa) Ganz, Jacob Ganz, Dylan Schafer and Brady Schafer; and three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Owen and Macy.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Kathy Monarski, Margaret Putnam, Mary Ganz, Gary Ganz and Joy Fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters, David Ganz, Audrey Gunderson, Lorraine Betzold and Harlen ‘Buddy’ Ganz. The family would like to thank the caregivers at St. Benedict’s for all their care and compassion.
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Eugene “Gene” Gapinski, age 82, of Oak Park, died March 1, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. The Rev. Matthew Langager will officiate. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the Foley Funeral Home. Parish prayers will take place Tuesday, March 8 at 5 p.m., and the rosary will take place at 7 p.m., lead by the Knights of Columbus 9261 Immaculate Mary Council. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
He is survived by his children, Matthew Gapinski, Linda (Steve) Bartell, Laura (Sam) Laudenbach, Andy Gapinski, Becky Gapinski, Justin Gapinski; eight grandchildren; brothers, David, Dennis and Tom; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Judy, and second wife, Linda; parents, Frank and Bernice; and brothers, Sylvester and Richard.
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Rock Lewandowski, age 61, passed away  Feb. 6 due to COVID-19.
Rock was born Sept. 2, 1960, (along with his twin brother, Gil), to Carl and  Virginia (Gapinski) Lewandowski.
He attended Foley Public Schools, St. Cloud State Univeristy, University of Minnesota, and SCTC. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Special Forces Division for four years. During this time he served in Grenada, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and in Central America.
He was employed by the Isanti  County Highway Department for more than 20 years.
Rock took great pride in owning his Taekwondo school where he taught many students the skills necessary for this art.
He will be remembered for his willingness to help others, his great smile and laugh, sense of humor and his friendly way to all.
He enjoyed family gatherings, good food, dancing, and especially, all of his family. He was a  proud husband, dad, grandfather, son, brother and favored uncle.
Mass of Christian burial was held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge, Minnesota, Feb. 11. The celebrant was The Rev. Don Wagner. Interment was at Minnesota State Veteran’s  Cemetery, Camp Ripley in Little Falls.
Rock is survived by his wife, Laurie, children, David (Heather), Aukstakalnis,  Laura (Josh) Welch, Charles (Samsam), Danielle, and Jessica.  Grandchildren Titan, Boden Rock, Ariana, Carlos, Zach, Yusuf, Adam, Lucy and Mila, Mother, Virginia. Siblings:Rory (Marcia), Cindy Novak (Bryan), Gil (twin) Gail (John), Vickie (Rob) Kempf, Mark (Julie), Gary (Margaret),Patric (Tiffany), sister-in-law, Lynn, (John Bryant), and many nieces and nephews.  He also had many other relatives and friends.
Rock was loved by most who knew him. He will be missed.
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Brian Ambrose Smelter, Jr. was born May 29, 1983, in Princeton.
Brian was an identical twin. Due to birth complaints, Brian was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy at the age of three months. He had a strong will to live his life to the fullest. At the age of four, Brian was placed in foster care by his parents.  He was lucky and only had two foster homes. His first home was in Sartell with the loving Guzman family, where he spent ten years.  As Brian became more difficult to care for, he was moved to Steve and Kathy Orton, where he spent 25 years.  He loved his extended family and was given amazing unconditional love. He was noisy and always needed to know what was going on around him. He loved having stories read to him by Steve and Kathy (foster parents). Their granddaughter, Hilde, was there to calm him.
He loved listening to Minnesota Twins baseball games and football on Sundays. He loved music, mostly old-time gospel music by Wayne R. He loved having his foster family’s grandkids around him; hearing the kids play brought a joy to his heart.  He loved his soft blanket, soft stuffed animals, and the outdoors in the summer sun.
Brian graduated from Milaca High School and was involved at the DAC in Milaca for several years.
He passed away Feb. 22, 2022, at Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park.
Brian is survived by his father, Brian (Connie) Smelter of Foreston; mother, Linda (Bob) Huro (Orton) of Danbury, Wisconsin; sister, Val (Dave) Tesch and brother, Chris (Katie) Pierson.
A God-felt special thank you to his phenomenal care team - foster family (his private angel team) Steve and Kathy Orton, Evan and Briana Orton, Erik and Trina Orton, grandchildren Rolin, Everett, Hilde, Finn, and Archer.
His foster family brought so much joy to Brian. Our appreciation for all the loving care they gave BJ.
They were truly his angel team!
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Dureen Marie Leason, age 81, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Coon Lake, Anoka, and Princeton passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2022.
Dureen is survived by children Kenneth Leason, Barbara Pahl, Charlene Bridgeman and husband Ken, Curtis Leason, Byron Leason and wife Jennifer, and Deborah Leason; grandchildren Michelle Dupree, Eric Pearson and wife Taylor, Bobbi Richard and husband Josh, Tim Bridgeman and wife Jessica, Kent Bridgeman and wife Tara, Nathan Bridgeman, Paul Leason and fiancée Soizic, Grant Leason, Kaelin Ireland and husband Paul, Dylan Leason and wife Leah, Kyle Leason; great-grandchildren Kira, Ryane and Aelyn Pearson, Waverly Bridgeman, Violet Bridgeman, Luke, Corban, Liset, Jotham, Micha, Elam, Zion and Eveli Ireland, Sylvia Leason, and Ginny, Lilly Richard.
Dureen was born in Benton County Dec. 28, 1940, to Louis and Tillie Bujarski. She was the youngest of four children. Her siblings were Clemence (deceased), Marcel (deceased) and Lester (deceased). She grew up in Foley and married Kenneth Leason (deceased) in 1957. Dureen and Ken were married for 37 years. Dureen was primarily a homemaker but also worked outside the home in a variety of administrative positions. She had strong family values.
Dureen believed in Jesus Christ and tried to follow his ways daily the best she could. Dureen opened up her home to several people in need of a home temporarily thereby giving the people an opportunity to get on their feet. Dureen passed her Christian faith on to her children and her love for animals and gardening to her grandchildren.
Dureen’s funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Gearhart Funeral Home with visitation at 3:30 p.m. on the same day. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery. www.gearhartfuneralhome.com.
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There are many ways to pass on from this mortal coil. Larry Falk was fortunate to peacefully slip the surly bonds of Earth while resting at home with his beloved wife Susan and family by his side. He was 76 years old. Visitation was Feb. 12, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Larry was born in Luverne to Amy (Bock) and Lloyd Falk. He spent his early youth attending school in Jasper, playing basketball and working on the family farm. Larry dedicated 40 years of his life to Land O’ Lakes as a milk production accountant. There wasn’t a gallon of milk that wasn’t accounted for, and he was always quick to decipher the production code on the bottle to let you know where it came from.
Larry’s big smile, big voice, his Donald Duck impression and big heart is no more. But his best attributes, his goodness and graciousness live on in those that are still here to remember him. His wife, Susan, will carry on his stories. His daughter Tonia (Jay) Hackett of Foley and sons Michael of Miller, South Dakota, and Daniel of Forest Lake carry on his name. His grandchildren Charles, Audrey, Calvin Hackett and Charlotte Falk carry on his charm. His many in-laws have been faithful companions and helpers throughout the years. His many friends and neighbors in the Roseville and St. Cloud areas will surely miss him as well.
Many thanks to the professionals at the Coborn Cancer Center, whose patience with this patient was notable. To the CentraCare healthcare specialists whom he loved to engage in banter and small talk, we thank you for making him feel special. And to the caregivers at Talamore Senior Living and Moment’s Hospice, who expertly and carefully alleviated many burdens in his final days, thank you all for showing the compassion that he deserved. In these times when there is so much stress and heartbreak, you never let it show.
Godspeed Larry, we hope there’s a comfy chair, an easy remote to operate, a nice big TV and a candy dish full of Werther’s ready for you when you get settled in. So long, dad.
Obituary, guest book, and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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Mass of Christian Burial for Maurine Herbst, age 84, of Milaca, was 11 a.m. Jan. 29,  at St. Louis Catholic Church in Foreston. Interment followed at the parish cemetery.  Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Friday at the church and continued one hour prior to the service at the church Saturday.
Maurine Ann (Johnson) Herbst was born May 10, 1937, in Moorhead, to Julian and Emma (Larsen) Johnson. The oldest child with three younger brothers, she grew up on the Iron Range in Marble. Her family lived within walking distance of Twin Lakes where she loved to swim and hang out with her friends and brothers. Her friends called her Renie and Johny. After graduating from Greenway-Coleraine High School in 1955, she moved to Minneapolis, working at the Franklin Cooperative Creamery where she became friends with Lenore Herbst who introduced her older brother, Richard, to Maurine in 1956. On their second date, Richard asked Maurine to marry him. They married the following year June 1, 1957, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley.
They settled in the Foreston area in 1962 where they lived and dairy farmed and together proudly raised 11 children. Maurine worked as a postal clerk in Foreston, Milaca and Onamia for over 20 years. More than her work, Maurine cared for the family home and all matters related to their large family.
Maurine was engaged in community organizations over the years, including the Milaca Township Board and Meals on Wheels. As an active and long-standing member of the St Louis Bertrand Catholic Parish in Foreston, Maurine served in many roles, including the Christian Mothers, making soup, peanut butter balls and crafts with her girls to sell at the annual Christmas bazaar, CCD teacher and organizer, lector, choir member, prayer chain and perpetual adoration adorer. She loved shopping for clothes, especially with her “girls,” and getting her nails done with her daughter, Nancy.
After a life well-lived, Maurine passed away Jan. 25, 2022, at the age of 84 years at her home along the Rum River in Milaca, surrounded by her family who collectively cared for her with assistance from St Croix Hospice. Comforted with knowing she was reunited with her beloved husband of 63 years, who died in February 2021, Maurine will be deeply missed by her children, Barbara (Jeffrey) Jacobson of Milaca, Paul Herbst (Sheryl) of Foreston, Daniel (Lorie) Herbst of Princeton, Karen (Albin) Swenson of Milaca, Mark (Carrie) Herbst of Foreston, Mary Stanley of St Louis Park, Lowell (Michele) Herbst of Foreston, Dale (Nancy) Herbst of Foley, Norman Herbst of Foreston, Nancy (Alan) Frerich of Foreston and Colleen (Steven) Kasella of Morrill; 24 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her brothers, Bruce Johnson, Wayne (Sue) Johnson, and Don Johnson, and also by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Herbst, her parents, and granddaughters Rebecca Jacobson and Elli Kasella.
Maurine devoted her life to her family and community. She will be remembered for her kind and loving nature, her quick wit and tendency to speak her mind, her deep devotion and daily practice of the teachings of her Catholic faith, handing out big Snicker candy bars to every person who visited her, and her willingness to help others.
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In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services at this time for John M. Cornelius who passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital Jan. 31, 2022 after complications of cardiac arrest.
John was born June 25, 1949, in Antigo, Wisconsin ,to Raymond “Shorty” and Doreen (Doucette) Cornelius. He married Marjorie (Warren) Hamlin Sept. 25, 1987. John worked as a railroad engineer and was also an entrepreneur throughout his life. He was an avid walleye fisherman and enjoyed deer hunting every year with his brothers in Wisconsin. John was fun-loving and kind. He was a father to one, a step-dad of two, a son of two, grandpa to three, Brother John to five, Uncle John to many and a loving husband to one very special wife. Even though there is the sadness that he has passed, that is far overshadowed by laughs, the love, and the life he has shared with all of us. There was never a stranger in John’s life; everyone who knew him ultimately was a friend.
Survivors include his loving wife Marge of Rice; son, Steve of New Berlin, Wisconsin; step-daughters, Amy Moerke of Slinger, Wisconsin, and Karen Schlenvogt of Rice; grandchildren, Nicole Schlenvogt and Andrew and Chad Moerke; great-grandchildren, Onnacka, Jordan and Lola; and brothers, Tom, Jim and Mike. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bob and Bill.
Don’t dwell on the sadness this transition may bring but revel in the joy that John Cornelius was in our lives and is now with our everlasting guardian angels.
Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Jerome “Jerry” Molitor, age 74, who passed away Jan. 23, 2022, at his home in Foley after a battle with cancer. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at Annunciation Cemetery in Mayhew Lake. Visitation was Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Saturday also at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.
Jerome Arthur Molitor was born Oct. 8, 1947, in St. Cloud to Walter and Bernice (Bidinger) Molitor. He married Linda Majerus June 21, 1969, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. In their early years of marriage, Jerry worked at Allen’s Woodworking, building cabinets. That is where he fell in love with all things woodworking and creating something beautiful and sturdy from nothing. In 1971, they purchased their dream dairy farm in Foley, where they worked and raised their kids together. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake and the Mayhew Lake Township Board. Jerry loved to play cards with his family and friends, in particular progressive rummy and 500. He was a hard-working, dignified man that was honest, patient and genuine. He was a pillar of his community and could always be counted on to help anyone, anytime. Jerry was a fiercely devoted family man and was always one to offer guidance. He will be missed by his family, friends and community more than any words can say. 
Survivors include his beloved wife of 52 years, Linda of Foley; son and daughters, Jeff (Shelly) of Foley, Jenny (Kent) Kleinwachter of Fargo, North Dakota, Sarah (Nate) Larson of Foley, Amy (Kirby) Krajsa of Foley, and Angie Molitor of Sartell; grandchildren, Melinda, Mallory, Ava, Ben, Halle, Brynn and Nora; sisters and brothers, Marlene of Sauk Rapids, Walt (Shirley) of Foley, Roy (Sandy) of Sauk Rapids, Kathleen (Allan) Wollak of Sauk Rapids, Ron (Tammy) of Sauk Rapids, Randy (Mary Ann) of Sauk Rapids, Ricky (Julie) of Holdingford, Betty (Otto) Lamecker of Rochester and Kenny (Kris) of Sauk Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Barney (Linda) and an infant daughter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Clare’s Monastery in Sauk Rapids.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at  www.williamsdingmann.com.
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Raymond O. Halvorson, age 98, of Foley, passed away Jan. 15, 2022, at the University of Minnesota Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Glendorado Lutheran Church in Princeton with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Raymond was born to Ole and Clara Bertina (Holter) Halvorson May 22, 1923, at the family farm in Foley. He joined the Army and served in the Allied Occupation in Japan, where he was a driver in the motor pool. After the Army, Ray worked at the Twin City Arsenal for a few years, but most of his life he farmed the family farm. He was a life-long member of Glendorado Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed.
On April 4, 1981, Ray was joined in marriage to Evelyn J. George. Ray and Evelyn loved country music and traveling to Branson, Missouri, and had many other adventures. They visited family and friends often and enjoyed when people visited them. Occasionally, there was a trip to the casino. Ray was a quiet, kind and caring man. He loved to garden and gave away most of what he grew to neighbors. He always had his dog, Lady Mae, by his side.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; siblings, Josie (Clifford) Stay, Nellie (Albin) Jenson, Elmer (Lucille) Halvorson and Hannah (Edgar) Keeler; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Russell (Naomi) Stay, Luella (Reuben) Peterson and Arlyss (Bernard) Abrahamson; and step-son, David George.
Ray is survived by his step-children, Gwendolyn (Louis) Severson, Audrie (Robert) Lambert and Theresa George; step-grandchildren, Scott Severson, Thomas Shea, Lisa Kollar, Neil Shea, Danielle George, Casey Quinn, Derek George and Brandon Lambert; step-great-grandchildren, Isaac Shea, Corbin Kollar, Austin Kollar, Katelyn Kollar, Ruby Shea, Brooklyn Anderson, Cruz Anderson, Thad Lambert, Zoey Quinn, Finn Severson, Walter Quinn, Philip Quinn and Ainsley Bialka; great-great-grandchild, Quinnly Kollar;  brother-in-law, Roger (Marlene) Stay; and many nieces and nephews.
While saying goodbye is hard, we are left with great hope and eternal peace knowing he is finally home with his Lord and Savior.
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Edman Otto Lezer, age 92, of Sauk Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at his home.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the New Life Church in Foley. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service at the Church on Saturday.  Arrangements provided by Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca.
Ed was born on March 5, 1929, in Foley, Minnesota, to Otto and Lydia Lezer and graduated from Foley High School in 1947.
Ed began his career in farming right after high school. He married Anne Clarissa (Hoekstra) on Jan. 29, 1954, and together, they had 3 biological children and were foster parents to 21 children throughout the years. Ed and Anne purchased a farm in Gilmanton township in 1957 where they raised crops, cattle and poultry.
Ed was a follower of Jesus, having a personal relationship with Him from early childhood. Ed shared his faith openly even in his last days. Ed was involved in many church activities. He was also involved in the Popple Creekers 4-H Club, Benton County Ag Society, and Benton County Fair Board and held positions as Glimanton Township Supervisor and was a DNR State Fire Warden for 35 years, and enjoyed participating in many tractor pulls at the Benton County Fair. Ed and Anne were recognized as Benton County, “Farmer of the year” in 1990. They retired from farming in 1991 and enjoyed wintering in Florida and Texas.
Ed was preceded in death by his infant son, his parents Otto and Lydia (Packert) Lezer, his siblings Esther (Gale) Kasperek, Donna (Al) Foss, and Danny (Rendy) Lezer; in-laws Martin (Clara) Hoekstra, Clarence (Betty) Hoekstra, Ted (Deloris) Hoekstra, and Chuck Peterson.
Ed is survived by his wife, Anne, his children Doug (Lori) Lezer, Nancy (Dean) Dahlstrom, and foster son Tim (Marcia) Jurek; grandchildren Kimberly (Felix) Valanzasca, Sherrie (Matt) Beck, Tammy Jurek, Ryan (Nicole) Lezer, Cody (Jenny) Lezer, Amy (Ben) Hageman, Kayla (Carter) Ash, Darin (Abby) Dahlstrom, and Megan (Zack) Ziwicki; great grandchildren Luca, Jax, Nick, Abby, Kyla, Leddy, Roux, Lydia, Logan, Caden, Rowan Otto, Brinley, Levi, and Theo; siblings Jim (Mary Lou) and Dennis (Gwen); in-laws Martha Peterson, and Connie (Mark) Johnson, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family expresses a special thanks to CentraCare Health Homecare and Hospice for the outstanding and compassionate care of Ed during his final days.
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Alvin Stumvoll, age 100 of Sauk Rapids passed away Jan. 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family of natural causes. Funeral Services were 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Popple Creek. Rev. Dr. Timothy Rehwaldt officiated and burial took place in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at the Foley Funeral Home and continued from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday. There was a prayer service Friday evening at 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Alvin Ross Stumvoll was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Becker, Minn. to Louis and Mary (Cox) Stumvoll. He grew up near Gilman and graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School, class of 1939. He married Rosalene Keske on July 6, 1945, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dixville and the couple celebrated 76 1/2 years of marriage together. Alvin worked for Bell Aircraft in New York building airplanes during WW II. The couple lived and dairy farmed near Popple Creek all of their life. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and gardening. Mostly, Alvin enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalene, Sauk Rapids and children: Alvin E., Sauk Rapids; Gwendolyn Berg, Royalton; Marlys (Dennis Bodine) Packert, Sauk Rapids and grandchildren: Jennell, David, Naomi and Jamie Stumvoll, Vicki (Doug) Stich, Richard Berg II, Justin (Elizabeth) Packert, Kirsten (Daniel) Lodermeier and great grandchildren: Lainey Priglmeier, Terrace (Manjack Tong II) Karls, Tiffany (Dan Ziwicki) Karls, Magnalina (Tyler Nies) Karls, Michael and Alexander Lodermeier, James (Brooke), McKaela, and Annabella Packert, Layla Thompson, Katelynn Capko and great great grandchildren: Hunter Karls and Scarlett Bixby, sisters: Ernestine LeMaster, Ill., Donna Jamieson, Bloomington and sister-in-law, Judy Stumvoll of Gilman.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Louis, Rodney and Duane and sisters: Arzella Schaapveld, Alice Wakeman and Adeline Thorsten.  Pallbearers will be: Justin Packert, James Packert, Richard Berg II, Doug Stich, Daniel Lodermeier and Mark Priglmeier.
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Henry D. Jurek age 77 of Foley, passed away Jan. 14, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sartell. Rev. Nino Molina officiated and burial was with full Military Honors provided by the Foley American Legion and took place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Waite Park. Visitation was from 9 to 11:00 a.m. at the church on Thursday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Henry David Jurek was born May 16, 1944 in St. Cloud to Henry J. and Clara (Tadych) Jurek. He married Christine Malikowski on Jan. 22, 1968, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Henry farmed most of his life near Foley. He was a member of the Foley American Legion and Immaculate Conception Church.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, Foley and his children: Pamela Broekemeier, Maple Grove; Natalie Herzog, Sartell; Jennifer (Todd) Puhalla, Sauk Rapids; Stephanie (Matthew) Herzer, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; Rebecca Jurek, St. Cloud; Matthew (Amanda) Jurek, Sauk Rapids; Mark (Sara) Jurek, Hillsdale, Wyo.; Philip (Mackenzie) Jurek, Foley as well as 29 grandchildren and sisters and brother: Doris Robak, Sartell, Janice Lachinski, Mora and Hillary Jurek of St. Cloud. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Christopher, 2001 and brothers: Valentine, Dennis, Adrian and Gordon.
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Francis Helmin, age 77 of Foley, passed away Jan. 13, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 18 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Brennyville.  The Rev. Matthew Langager and the Rev. Virgil Helmin will con-celebrate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery with military honors presented by the Foley American Legion.  Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. at the church on Tuesday, Jan. 18.  Service with dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Francis ‘Frank’ Joseph Helmin was born Nov. 1, 1944, in Foley to Adam and Selma (Imbiorski) Helmin.  After graduating from Foley High School, he served in the United States Army from 1965-1967. He married Elaine Juetten Oct. 24, 1969, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. Frank worked construction for 12 years, then at the Veterans Administration Medical Center as a mason until he retired in 2007. He was a member of the Foley American Legion, Post 298 and St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church where he actively volunteered and helped where needed.  Frank enjoyed gardening, mowing lawn, fishing and casino trips with good friends, Yvonne and Emil Broda. His true happiness was being with family and watching his grandchildren grow up. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Poor Clares Monastery in Sauk Rapids.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine and his children: Frank, Grey Eagle; Holly (Rod) Hacket, Foley and grandchildren: Jenny, Foley, John, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; Jordan, Wis.; Brady, Grey Eagle; Adam, Grey Eagle and siblings: Josephine Kvittem, Rochester; Imelda Lieser, Paynesville and Anne Sluss, Mounds View. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Jennifer and siblings: Bernadette, Odilia, Colette, Al, Chester, Pete, Syl and 2 infant sisters, Marie and Connie. The family wishes to thank everyone for their care and compassion, no thank you cards will be sent.  There will be no luncheon.
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Adam Kastner, age 29 of Foley, passed away January 5, 2022 at his home. Services will be at a later date. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Adam Brian Kastner was born Feb. 14, 1992, in Mesa, Ariz. to Glen and Susan (Midas) Kastner. He graduated from St. Michael-Albertville High School, class of 2010. He worked in construction as a framer for several years. When he was younger, he enjoyed BMX racing and mixed martial arts.  
He is survived by his parents, Glen and Susan Kastner, Motley, son, Aiden Kastner and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Donna Holmes, age 64, of Foley, passed away Jan. 3, 2022, at her home. A Gathering of family and friends will be 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Sartell Community Center, Sartell.  Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery, Rapid City, South Dakota at a later date. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Donna Faye Holmes was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Ralph and Hazel (Edens) Ferris. She moved to Minnesota where she attended and graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in creative writing. She worked most recently as a self employed realtor and owned and operated Holmes Property Management, specializing in residential property.  She loved writing and doing embroidery work. Donna was most proud of 31 years of continued sobriety.
She is survived by her husband, Nic, Foley; daughters: Crystal Markfort, St. Cloud; Jessica Koehn, St. Cloud, as well as step children: Shawn (Melissa) Holmes, St. Paul; Kelijo (Curt) Fernholz, Rice; Candice Holmes, New Orleans; sister, Lisa Royse, Wichita, Kansas, 19 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-daughter, Samantha Lynn McDougal. In lieu of flowers, seeds are preferred to be planted in a memorial garden. Donna loved all flowers and strawberries, sunflowers, pumpkins, weeping willows, apple trees and silver maples.
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Ed Bukowski, age 78 of Foley, passed away Dec. 31, 2021, as he was about to take his daily walk down Foley’s walking path, when God changed that plan to the path to heaven. Private graveside services were 11 a.m. Jan. 4 at North Benton Cemetery, rural Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer officiated and military honors were provided by the Hillman American Legion. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Edward Herman Bukowski was born April 7, 1943, in St. Cloud, to Joseph and Sophie (Ginger) Bukowski. Edward spent his younger years working on the farm. After graduating from Foley High School, he entered into the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany from 1961-65. After the passing of his father, Edward returned home to run the family farm and was a wonderful caregiver to his mother and younger sister, Janice until his mother passed away in 2016. After selling the farm to his nephew, Alphonse, he moved in to Foley. Edward continued to make regular trips in the summer to manicure the lawn or just to sit under the porch with Alphonse to discuss life. Many thought he felt closer to his mother when he was at the farm. Edward lived a simple life, but his heart was full of love for his family, never missing a family event. He was proud of each and every one of them. He always had a “thank you” even if it was just for a phone call to check up on him. He is loved and survived by his brothers and sisters; Georgiann (late husband, Eugene) Brenny; Ron; Roy (Judy); Jan (George) Helmin as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and his beloved friends at the assisted living in Foley where he volunteered calling bingo four days a week. Please keep Edward and his family in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Edwards wishes were to have a private graveside burial with family in attendance.  The family would like to thank the wonderful lady who helped Ed at the scene, the Foley emergency  response team and all the medical staff at the St. Cloud Hospital.  May you be blessed.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be in April for Michael “Mike” Schendzielos, age 83, who passed away Dec. 26, 2021, at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Clear Lake.
Michael Lee Schendzielos was born Dec. 15, 1938, in Duelm to Martin and Esther (Holter) Schendzielos. He married Carol Ann Beckers June 29, 1957, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud and they were later divorced. He then married Liz Burkhead Oct. 22, 2005 in Clear Lake. Mike was a master mechanic and farmer for many years prior to owning and operating M.L. Schendzielos & Son Excavating from 1976- to 2001. He was a member of St. Marcus Catholic Church, Lions Club and the Sherburne County Fair Board. Mike enjoyed collecting old cars and John Deere tractors, snowmobiling, traveling, farming and flying his own plane. He was hard-working, generous and had a good sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife, Liz, of Clear Lake; son and daughter, Todd (Yvonne) of Clear Lake and Melanie Roisland (Gary Erickson) of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Michael (Julie), Christopher (Amanda), Parker (Kelly), Katlyn, Ashley, and Allison; and great-grandchildren, Elle, Trace, Tarver, Claire, Boston, Lager, Lettie, Connor, Kali and Walker; and sisters, Sandra Larson of Clearwater and Mary Jane (Richard) Roering of Brooklyn Center. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jim, Pat, and Greg.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at  www.williamsdingmann.com.
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Richard Lee Shimanek, 84, of Leoti, Kansas, passed away tragically Dec. 16, 2021, from injuries he incurred while trying to save his house and farm from a prairie fire. Richard was born and raised on a wheat farm near Hennessey, Oklahoma, where he lived with his eight siblings and learned the value of hard work. He played football for Hennessey High School where he was an all-conference guard and carried on his school spirit by teaching the school fight song to his kids and grandkids.  He was drafted into the United States Army and served as a radio operator and was chosen to be on the rifle team.  Richard worked multiple jobs in the oil and gas business and custom harvested for 19 years. He married his beautiful bride Mary Peggy Brenny Nov. 26, 1964, at St. Joseph’s in Hennessey, Oklahoma. Richard and Mary Peggy settled in Kansas where they dedicated Richard’s last 44 years raising a family and farming.
Richard had an infectious smile and laugh. He talked to everyone he encountered (sometimes in Czech). He loved his family and friends fiercely and would travel many hours to be near them. He was a great storyteller, a hard worker and was always fixing something. His generous heart was always reaching out to those in need, even if it was a stranger on a street corner. He loved elk hunting and trout fishing in Colorado and spent many summers camping and boating with his family.  Richard was a Wichita County Commissioner, baseball coach, 4-H tractor instructor, and avid gun collector.
Richard is survived by his wife, Mary Peggy; four children, Melinda Shimanek Shively (Tim), Aurora, Colorado, Melissa Shimanek Ginther (Doug), Hays, Kansas, Brian Shimanek (Kristin), Montgomery, Texas, and Chris Shimanek (Erin), Boca Raton, Florida; 13 grandchildren, Madi, Drew, Grant, Hailey, Kenton, Grace, MaKayla, MaKenna, Allie, Gabe, Noah, Emmett and Sammie; and four siblings Bernie Shimanek, Jim Shimanek, Rose Ann Shimanek Schovanec and Danny Shimanek. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Bunk and Fannie Shimanek, his brothers Ernie and Steve Shimanek, and sisters Alice Shimanek Jones and Betty Shimanek Hudson.
The family held a viewing at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas, a vigil and rosary Dec. 27 at St. Anthony’s in Leoti, Kansas, followed by his funeral Dec. 28  at St. Anthony’s. There was a luncheon at St. Anthony’s hall immediately following the burial.
In lieu of a memorial, the family has asked that donations be made to a GoFundMe account to help his wife recover from the devastation of the prairie fire. Vigil and Funeral Services will be live-streamed at: https://m.facebook.com/Western-Kansas-Catholic-108601367460773/.
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