A celebration of life will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Tara R. Webster, age 52, who passed away Sept. 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. There will be a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tara was born April 11, 1970, in Bemidji to Peter and Patricia (Yocum) Webster. She worked in human resources and accounts payable while living in Florida and in Minnesota. Tara loved all sports and had an extensive collection of signed jerseys and other memorabilia. She enjoyed concerts, plays, the arts, traveling, and loved to be around people as she made friends wherever she went. Tara was generous, thoughtful, self-reliant, independent and supportive.
Tara is survived by her parents, Peter and Patricia of Sauk Rapids; brother, Seth (Wendy) of St. Anthony; and nephews, Chandler and Jayden.
Guests attending the celebration are encouraged to wear their favorite sports attire.
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Sharon Viola (Leyk) Wentzlaff, passed away Aug. 28, 2022, in Carson City, Nevada. She was born at the St. Cloud Hospital, in St. Cloud, Dec. 30, 1942, to Leona (Grovender) Leyk and August Leyk. They were small dairy farmers 10 miles from St. Cloud, and it was where Sharon developed her love for animals and country living.
After attending a typical one-room country school, where one teacher taught eight grades (one schoolyear there were only 11 students total), she attended public school in Sauk Rapids, and graduated in 1960. Sharon was immediately hired by Quinlivan, Quinlivan & Quinlivan, attorneys-at-law, in St. Cloud. During her lifetime she held many job positions, including working side-by-side with her husband, Henry.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Popple Creek. On April 28, 1962, Henry Wentzlaff became her husband and love of her life. They were blessed with three wonderful sons; Todd and his wife Lori of Texas, Tim of New York and Brian of California. As well as two grandchildren Anna and Kyra of Texas. She was preceded in death by both her parents, but is survived by her brother Russell Leyk of Wisconsin, and many cousins.
Inurnment of Henry and Sharon will take place at the Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids.
Memorial contributions in Sharon’s memory can be directed to the Bethlehem Lutheran School or the Sierra Lutheran High School both in Carson City, NV or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations.
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Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Ann Marie L. Maurer, 92 who passed away Aug. 29, 2022, at St. Benedict’s Senior Community, St. Cloud. Deacon Larry Sell will officiate and burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to service Sept. 17 at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.
Ann was born Feb. 2, 1930, in St. Cloud to Michael and Anna (Weidert) Baron. She married Dennis Maurer Oct. 18, 1952, at Sacred Heart Church and they enjoyed 52 years of marriage together. The couple lived in Mayhew Lake and wintered in Arizona from 1982  to 1990.  She was an executive secretary for Liberty Savings and Loan for 39 years, retiring in 1990. She then worked as a corporate secretary and treasurer for Wells Fargo for 11 years, before officially retiring in 2004.  She enjoyed all music and was a faithful member of Civic Music and sang in choirs. Ann liked to square dance, travel and especially spending time at the lake with family and friends. Ann was very proud of her family.
Ann is survived by daughter, Patricia (Bob) Dols of Willmar; son, Greg (Sharon) Maurer of Woodbury; grandchildren, Kristine (David) Kuhlmann, Brian Maurer, Steven Maurer, Leah (Mike) Schammel, Trisha Loehr (Pat Eveland), Eric (Melissa) Dols, Peter (Karn) Dols; great-grandchildren, Sophia Schammel, Ella Schammel, Nora Schammel, Graham Eveland, Hadley Eveland, Tate Eveland, Anna Dols, Micah Dols and Silas Dols.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis on Feb. 23, 2004; sister, Marchella (Carl) Taerud.
Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Mass of Christian Burial was July 26 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Douglas W. Gravelle, Sr., age 70, who passed away July 19, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Doug was born Aug. 1, 1951, in Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal, to Orville E. and Verna Mae (Hoard) Gravelle. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army as a first sergeant for 20 years, retiring in 1989. He then worked as a corrections officer at the St. Cloud Corrections Facility and retired after 15 years of service. Doug married Gwenda Brown June 18, 1977, at Annunciation Catholic Church. The couple have lived in central Minnesota for the past 30 years since he retired from the Army. He was a lifetime member of Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 and was a DAV volunteer. Doug enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, listening to old time music, reading, watching the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with family and friends. He was generous, was there for everyone, and loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Gwenda of Sartell; son and daughters, Doug, Jr. of Sartell, Michelle Gravelle of St. Cloud, and Melissa Holland of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Shawn, Haley, Dylan, Mishayla, Michael, Alexanna, Mariah, and Amira; great-grandchildren, Ramon and Mia; and brothers, Eugene (Linda) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Don (Barb) of Rice, and Edward. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and best friend, Bob; mother-in-law, Delores; and sister-in-law, Michele.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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Funeral services were July 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Estelle “Stella” Johnson, 90, of Rice, who passed away July 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. the Rev. John Beck officiated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was July 28 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to services at the church Friday.
Estelle was born April 2, 1932, in Rice to Martin and Margaret (Binsfeld) Aschenbrenner. She married Darrell Johnson July 22, 1950, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids. Stella lived in the Sauk Rapids and Rice area for all of her life. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was involved in the Ladies Aide and she also saw the importance of donating blood in her community when she could. She worked as a homemaker and farmed beside Darrell. With farming, came gardening, baking and hard work, though she never complained, as she enjoyed doing those things. She was creative, generous and practical. Stella always saw the beauty in life and she loved to be in the company of family. The coffee pot was always on at her house, and everyone was always welcome. She made sure to have a sweet treat like chocolate cupcakes or oatmeal chocolate chip cookies to offer her guests and she was sure to treat you like family. Stella also loved to host for the holidays, hosting a large Thanksgiving feast, Christmas Eve gathering, and 3 p.m. coffee every Sunday, as family was the most important thing in her life.
Survivors include her children, Allen (Brenda) Johnson of Sauk Rapids, Dorothy (Steve) Janski of Rice, Wayne (Michelle) Johnson of Sauk Rapids and David Johnson of Rice; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Benjamin, Amanda, Joshua, Scott and Sara; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Margie Wunderlich of St. Stephen. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 26, 2002; brothers and sisters, Olivia Wolters, Florence Hall, Ed Aschenbrenner, Irene Goebel and Elmer Aschenbrenner.
Memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.
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Bonnie Jean (Volkl) Popp, age 70, Rice, passed away at her home July 10, 2022, after a short battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bonnie, the daughter of Lester Volkl and Dorothy (Volkl) Pappenfus, was born Dec. 17, 1951, in Brainerd. Bonnie was known for her witty humor and being a top notch second basewoman in addition to her love of sunflowers, almond M&M’s, dogs, Panama City Beach, Florida, and her family. Bonnie enjoyed working at the St. Cloud Hospital prior to retirement.
She is survived by her husband, Ted Popp; children, Melissa (Korey) Dobmeier and Jon Osendorf; stepchildren, Michelle (Aaron) Rosenberger, Derek (Sara) Popp, and Isaac (A.J.) Popp; nine grandchildren, Kris, Karson, Kenzie, Noah, Evan, Greta, Owen, Landon and Mason; and her brother, Michael (Michele) Volkl and sister-in-law, Joan Volkl. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Volkl and Dorothy Pappenfus, as well as her brother, John Volkl.
Bonnie’s legacy is love. She loved well and was well loved – and for that reason, we have no regrets.
A celebration of life for Bonnie is planned from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 13, 2022, at the Popp residence in Rice. The family has requested remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Moments Hospice Foundation, momentsfoundation.org, who provided outstanding care and friendship in Bonnie’s last days.
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Mass of Christian Burial was July 15 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Mary Lentner, 53 of Foley, who died July 9, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was Thursday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to services Friday at Annunciation Church in Mayhew Lake. Annunciation Parish prayers were Thursday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.
Mary was born Feb. 26, 1969, in St. Cloud to Ray and Marlys (Popp) Schlichting. She married Tom Lentner April 16, 1994 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake. She is a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake where she was active as a Sunday school teacher. She also volunteered at the Good Shepherd Home in Sauk Rapids. Mary had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time reading, listening to music and dancing. Most of all, Mary loved kids and really liked spending time with them especially her family members.
She is survived by her husband, Tom, of Foley; father, Ray, of Rice; brothers and sisters, Jim (Patty) of Royalton, Judy Weis of Clear Lake, Jane (Dan) Haats of New London, Dan (Corina) of Rice, John (Sara) of Loveland, Colorado, and Anne Schlichting (Nate Nordvik) of Maple Grove; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marlys; brother, David; and brother-in-law, Neal Weis.
The family thanks everyone for your expression of sympathy and attendance to the service. No acknowledgments will be sent.
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On June 30, 2022 James “Jim” Cornelius Fischer passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake, followed by lunch. Burial will be in the Annunciation parish cemetery. Visitation will 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Williams Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids as well as one hour prior to Mass at the church Wednesday.
James “Jim” Cornelius Fischer was born Sept. 12, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Cyril Louis Fischer and Mary “Mae” Julie (Heim) Fischer, the fourth of seven children. He grew up in St. Cloud and attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Cathedral High School, graduating in 1949.  He attended St. John’s University in Collegeville for two years, which is how he met the love of his life, Irene Mary Ernst, sister of his university friend Louis. Jim began working for the Soo Line Railroad in 1952, served in the U.S. Army in Korea for two years and returned to the Soo Line, working in the transportation department at the Soo Line building in downtown Minneapolis for nearly 40 years.
Jim and Irene were married at St. Joseph Church, the little church on the hill, in Plymouth, Nov. 26, 1955, and began growing their family of eight children at homes in Mounds View, then North Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, where they were members of St. Alphonsus Parish for over 25 years. His family, the Catholic Church and community filled Jim’s life as he served through the Knights of Columbus; sponsoring immigrant families; helping with countless school, family and church functions, ever ready to lend a helping hand. For relaxation Jim enjoyed tennis (even playing with his grandchildren into his 80s); card games, especially SKAT and cribbage which he took very seriously; family gatherings; annual deer hunting trips with Irene’s brothers; grouse hunting trips with his sons, sons-in-law and grandsons; and fishing with his children and brothers-in-law.
Jim and Irene moved to Little Rock Lake after retirement and joined Annunciation Parish in Mayhew Lake where Jim’s father and grandfather grew up and his great grandparents are buried in the first row of the parish cemetery. Jim began his years of volunteering at the St. Cloud Hospital, following in the footsteps of his mother.  Jim and Irene later moved to Sauk Rapids and Sacred Heart Parish and then to Country Manor apartments. Jim lived his last two years with daughter Rosanne and her husband, Mark Trainor, in Duelm.
Jim’s love lives on in the lives of his children, Jean (Barry) Nelson, Michael (Kim) Fischer, Rebecca Sienko, Rosanne (Mark Trainor) Fischer, Joseph Fischer, Mary (Greg) Meier, Mark (Tammy) Fischer, daughter-in-law Kara Fischer; grandchildren Emily, Betsy and Jonathan; Katie and Paul; Ryan, Laura, Meghan and Amy; Amelia; Abram, Laura and Francis; Daniel, Heidi and Caleb; Ben and Katherine; their spouses and children (17 great-grandchildren and one on the way); as well as his siblings, Sr. Rita Mae Fischer FSPA, Margie (Bernie) Kersting, Eugene (Joanne) Fischer, Mary (Joe) Terwey, Mark (Fidelina) Fischer; siblings-in-law Chuck (Pat) Ernst, Dennis (Shirley) Ernst, Jerry (Sherelyn) Ernst, Cathy (Dave) Huberty; and many nieces and nephews.  Jim’s spirit reunites in the realm of love, light and mercy with his parents; beloved wife, Irene; son, John; son-in-law, Mike Sienko; sibling Donald and Joan Fischer; siblings-in-law Louis and Doris Ernst and George and Rosie Ernst. Jim’s family extends sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers of Quiet Oaks Hospice House who provided a restful, caring place for Jim and for them in his final days; memorials will support their caring ministry and the Catherine Ernst Memorial Trust Fund.
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Mass of Christian Burial was July 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Anna Mae Tiemann, age 92, who passed away July 4, 2022, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Friday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Anna Mae was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Anamosa, Iowa, to Fred and Rose (Balk) Miller. She married John Tiemann July 21, 1951, in Anamosa, Iowa. Anna Mae was a homemaker and also was a bookkeeper in Seattle, Washington. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Christian Mothers (St. Monica’s Society). Anna Mae enjoyed visiting with people, making wine, gardening and canning. She was kind, friendly, encouraging, warm-hearted, a great teacher, and a good bookkeeper. Anna Mae was passionate about raising her sons.
Anna Mae is survived by her sons, Randy and Gary both of Sauk Rapids; and sisters, Gladys (Clifford) Payne of Monticello, Iowa, Irene (Richard) Nickels of Anamosa, Iowa, Lucille Swanson of Frankfort, Kansas, and Janet McAler of Arvada, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John on Nov. 23, 2013; son, Michael in July 1970; and brother, Leonard.
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Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Betty DeLong, age 92, who passed away June 30, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev.Brady Finnern will officiate and burial will be at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home Thursday.
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Mass of Christian Burial was June 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Elaine Krueger, age 82, of Sauk Rapids, who died June 24, 2022, at her home after a short illness. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach and Deacon Joe Kresky officiated and entombment was at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.  Visitation was June 27  at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the church in Sauk Rapids. St. Monica’s Society prayed the rosary followed by parish prayers at 7:30 p.m.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Elaine was born June 6, 1940, in St. Cloud to Joseph and Margaret (Mayer) Schroeder. She worked in the cafeteria at St. John’s in Collegeville prior to marring Sylvester Krueger Feb. 24, 1960, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Elaine was a homemaker and lived in the Sauk Rapids area most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was active in St. Monica’s Society, funeral lunch committee, bazaar, and Sacred Heart School lunch server. Elaine was also a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622, Sauk Rapids Sportsmen’s Club and Heartland Polka Swingers. Elaine had a strong Catholic faith that enabled her to be a foundation of support and role model for countless family, friends, neighbors and anyone who was blessed to know her. Her pride and joy was her role of being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Elaine was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook; and following in her mother’s footsteps, there was always extra room at the table for last minute guests and an abundance of homemade baked treats in the kitchen cabinet. She also enjoyed dancing, maintaining the house, mowing the lawn, and trips to the casino. Some of Elaine’s greatest gifts were her unwavering kindness, wonderful sense of humor, and ability to make everyone around her feel loved and appreciated.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Sy of Sauk Rapids; daughters and sons, Diane Bares of Rice, Donna (Allan) Regnier of Sartell, Ron (Cindy) of Sauk Rapids, Cathie Cairns of Brentwood, Tennessee, Connie (Raymond) Goulet of Foley, Roger (Jill) of Sauk Rapids, Kevin (Spencer) of New York, Keith (Joanie) of St. Cloud; brother, John (Ilene) of St. Joseph; sister-in-law, Marge Schroeder of St. Cloud; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard, Donald (Verna) and Wilfred “Sam” and sister, Lucille Schroeder.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Poor Clare Monastery, 421 Fourth St. S. Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.
The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Elaine’s medical care team at CentraCare and CentraCare Hospice.
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Susan (Moulzolf) Cremers, loving daughter and sister, passed away June 19, 2022, at the age of 55. Susan was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease at the age of 39 and put up a courageous fight with this diagnosis. Mass of Christian Burial was June 24 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. The Rev. Matthew Langager officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Visitation was Thursday at the Foley Funeral Home with parish prayers. Visitation continued at the church Friday before the service.  Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Susan was born Oct. 17, 1966, to Mike and Marie (Jutz) Moulzolf. Susan graduated from Foley High School in 1985. She worked in banking until shortly after her diagnosis. Susan married Scott Cremers Dec. 3, 1994, and the couple later divorced.
Susan loved the outdoors, cooking, crafting and spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephews who she liked to spoil. She enjoyed watching all the Minnesota Vikings and Twins games.
Susan is survived by her parents; Mike and Marie Moulzolf of Foley, siblings; Sandy (Duane) Thene of Sauk Rapids, Shelley (Scott) Timmerman of St. Michael, Doug Moulzolf (fiancé Carla Kuklock) of Foley. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Cory (Renae) Thene, Breanna (Dennis) Skroch, Tyler Thene (fiancé Angie Stevens), Jordan (Samantha) Moulzolf, Bret, Branden, Dustin and Cassydie Moulzolf as well as great-nieces and a great-nephew. The family wishes to thank the Good Shepherd Nursing Home staff for all of their care and compassion shown to Susan over the years.
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Memorial services will be private for Donald P. Jarnot, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away June 21, 2022, surrounded by family at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Donald Paul Jarnot was born Jan. 17, 1939, in Belgrade to Stanley and Regina (Kuklok) Jarnot. He grew up and lived in the Sauk Rapids area for most of his life. He married his soulmate, Virginia “Ginger” Prudhon at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake June 1, 1960 and together, the couple built a family and life they loved. Don worked as a truck driver for Jack Frost for many years until moving out to the farm in Sauk Rapids. He was very hardworking and was happiest spending long days on his farm. Don instilled that strong work ethic in his children and was proud of their successes in life. He enjoyed dancing, traveling, motorcycles, water skiing and racing. Don was a very private man, but he was down to earth and well-liked by others. He was a great friend, adventurous, caring and compassionate. Don truly lived his life without regrets.
Survivors include his loving wife Ginger of Sauk Rapids; children, Tammy (Ronald) Molitor of Sauk Rapids, Karri (Bob) Hoefer of Sauk Rapids, Scott (Sherri) of Brooklyn Park, Ann (Rick) Olson of Becker; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Leroy (Mary) of Rice; and sister, Lollie Skaj of Sauk Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Marlene Neu and Anna Yamry.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the nurses and staff at the St. Cloud Hospital that were involved in caring for Don. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Peterson for the compassionate care and for allowing Don to remain- “The cowboy that liked to ride his own horse to the end of his days.”
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Visitation  with a prayer service was June 23 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Melvin “Mel” Lovitz, age 89, who passed away June 18, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial will be  Monday, June 27, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.
Melvin Martin Lovitz was born May 22, 1933, in Sauk Rapids to Martin and Mary (Athen) Lovitz. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Army. Mel married Rosemary Nahan May 20, 1961, at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He lived in Sauk Rapids most of his life and worked as a pipefitter for the Sartell Paper Mill for 45 years. Mel was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254, and St. Cloud Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622. In his earlier years he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and especially enjoyed fond memories at the family cabins in Grand Rapids and Lake Osakis. Mel was gentle, talkative, had a great sense of humor and was a great family man who loved to tell stories.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary of Sauk Rapids; sons and daughter, John (Cheryl) of Sartell, Jim of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Julie (Rick) Holmes of Platteville, Wisconsin, and Joe of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Lucille Endersbe of Minot, North Dakota, and Shirley (Ray) Thompson of Rice; and grandchildren, Tyler, Sean, Latosha, Danielle, Megan, Devin, Jesse, Mikala, John and Anna. Mel was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Lisa Lovitz; and brother-in-law, Allen Endersbe.
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Funeral service was June 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Lewis R. Walker, age 90, of Rice, who died June 12, 2022, at The St. Cloud Hospital.  The Rev. David Hinz officiated and burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Rice American Legion Post 473 prayed at 6 p.m.; Eagles Order 622 prayed at 6:30 p.m. followed by Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Lewis was born March 5, 1932, in Popple Creek to Roy and Caroline (Golembeski) Walker. He married Patricia Gainor May 22, 1953, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Lewis was president of Woodcraft Industries until retiring in 2000. He served our country in the United States Army from 1952-54 and lived in the St. Cloud area most all of his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Shepherd Foundation Board, Rice American Legion Post 473, Riverside Lions Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622 of St. Cloud, Duck’s Unlimited, Rice Area Sportsmen’s Club, National Kitchen Cabinet Association, Home Builders Association, National Rifle Association, Amateur Trap Shooting Organization and National Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers. He enjoyed his time on the river, fishing especially in Alaska, hunting, traveling, feeding animals especially deer, and snowmobiling in the Swiss Alps.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Pat of Rice; niece, Jodi (Rico) Aizcorbe of Sartell; great nieces, Isabella and Abigail; and cats, Cece and Abear. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Orville and 16 half brothers and sisters.
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Memorial service will be at the home of Kathleen Patton at noon Wednesday, June, 22, for Mary A. Patton, age 68, who passed away June 8,  2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.
Mary was born Nov. 24, 1953, in St. Cloud to Ralph and Dorothy (Haaf) Patton. She lived in the St. Cloud area for her entire life and she worked as a child support officer for Sherburne County for many years. Mary enjoyed gardening, cooking, taking care of nieces and nephews, and traveling with the J-Club. She was kind, caring, honest and had a beautiful smile.
Mary is survived by her brothers and sisters, Mike (Linda) Patton of Rice, Bruce (Lorraine) Patton of Akeley, Kathleen Patton (Brett Lamphere) of Rice, and Renee Patton (Dirk Judge) of Sartell; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Mike and Chris Rybak and J-Club friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and nephew, Chad Potratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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Mass of Christian Burial was June 3 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Gerald “Jerry” H. Peckskamp, age 83, who passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital May 27, 2022. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated and burial was at the parish cemetery. Visitation was Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Parish prayers were 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Jerry was born Aug. 31, 1938, to Henry and Clara (Terway) Peckskamp in Grey Eagle. He was united in marriage to Lorayne Deters Aug. 16, 1958, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Jerry lived most of his life in the St. Cloud area and worked at DeZurik’s for 43 years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 622 of St. Cloud, and was a former member of the St. Cloud Loyal Order of Moose 1400. Jerry enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping with his family and bowling. He was a hardworking man who was always helping others and had a great sense of humor. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Lorayne of Sartell; children, Debra (Dean) Headley of Sauk Rapids, Daniel (Darcy) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Pamela (Randy) Steininger of Sauk Rapids; sisters, Darlene (Vern) Maselow of St Cloud, and Judy Groth of Clarissa; son-in-law, Troy Keske of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Blake (Mel) Headley, Drew (Hannah) Headley, Dane (Blair) Headley, Kayla Steininger, and Cory Steininger (Dani Jo Rae); great-grandchildren, Kensi, Liam, Levi, Layne, and Kynleigh. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jacalyn Keske; brother, David Peckskamp; brother-in-law, Dale Groth; and sister-in-law, Alice Peckskamp.
Special thank you to the all of the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for their care and support.
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Mass of Christian Burial was May 23 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Richard “Dick” J. Brand, 72, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away May 16, 2022, at Edenbrook of St. Cloud. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives visited from 4-8 p.m. May 22 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Parish prayers were 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home Sunday.
Richard was born Jan. 6, 1950, in St. Cloud to Raymond and Virginia (Peschl) Brand. He married Wendy Jarboe Sept. 6, 1980, in St. Cloud. Dick worked as a dairy farmer for all of his life, retiring in 2000. Following his farming career, he worked for Coborn’s in the maintenance department for 14 years. He was devoted, hardworking, and loved Oliver Tractors. Dick was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake and he participated in the Knights of Columbus Bishop Marty Council 3603 of Foley. He enjoyed playing cards, dice, and other games. Dick was strong, caring, and easygoing, but could certainly be described as a man of few words unless the topic of conversation was farming. Spending time with his family was important to him, especially when it came to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Wendy of Sauk Rapids; children, Theresa (Brad) Stebleton of Minot, North Dakota, Tim (Rita Vorachit) of Waite Park, and Kevin (Amy Kolden) of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren, Camron and Kira Vorachit, Alanah, Kylee and Kaia Brand and Rayce Stebleton; great-grandson, Rayvon Vorachit and siblings, Dennis (Sandy) of Sauk Rapids, Ronald (Diane) of Sauk Rapids, Bonnie (Tom) Oothoudt of Kansas City, Missouri, and Tom (Barb) of Rice. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Mass of Christian Burial was May 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Shirley (Petron) Gebhardt, age 88, who passed away May 21, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at Annunciation Cemetery, Mayhew Lake. Visitation was before Mass at the church in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Shirley was born May 5, 1934, in St. Cloud to Ralph and Virginia (Hess) Petron. She married John Gebhardt Oct. 26, 1957, at Annunciation Catholic Church, Mayhew Lake. She graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1952 and went on to Abbott Northwestern Hospital School of X-ray Technology in Minneapolis. She received her certification from the American Registry of Radiology in 1954 and worked in radiology at the St. Cloud Hospital for 10 years. She then worked at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center for 24 years, retiring as the chief radiologic technologist. Shirley was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Parish where she was a member of the choir, Christian Women’s Society and various other ministries. She was a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists where she was a past officer. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and attended all of her grandchildren’s school events. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters, and especially going north to “look at the leaves.” She was an avid golfer and quilter, and enjoyed gardening, playing cards, baking and cooking.
She is survived by her four daughters, Laurie (Rick) Bolin of Lakeville, Lisa (Jim) Beckmann of Faribault, Leslie (Ivar) Tait of Faribault, and Lynda (Andy) Reeder of Chicago; 13 grandchildren Katie Shead, Megan Rieb, Dr. Michael Beckmann (Samantha), Joseph Beckmann, Maggie Beckmann, Grace (Kyle) McAvoy, Robert (Hannah) Tait, James Tait, Thomas (Zanny) Reeder, Alex Reeder, Katherine Reeder, Jessica Bolin and Mitchell Bolin; three great-grandchildren, Carter and Cameron Shead and Maeve McAvoy; sisters, Gloria Buettner and Kathy (James) Gottwalt; brothers, James (Bev), Willard (Pat) and Gerald (Kathy); sisters-in-law, Dorrain, Renee, and Joyce Petron, Marilyn Hendricks, Carole Gebhardt; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John (2010); parents; brothers, Glenn, Donald, Gale and Dennis; brothers-in-law, Leo Buettner, Donald and Bill Gebhardt, John Gans; and sisters-in-law Louise Gebhardt and Muriel Gans-Zimmer.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Jeanette F. Henkemeyer, age 85, of Sauk Rapids who died May 8, 2022, at Good Shepherd Community. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and entombment will be in Assumption Mausoleum. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.
Jeanette was born Sept. 9, 1936, in Sauk Rapids to Arthur and Regina (Zinda) Oelrich. She married Richard Henkemeyer July 30, 1955, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Jeanette lived in the Sauk Rapids area her entire life and worked at Coborn’s in the deli and also at Holes Webway. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jeanette enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, baseball, chocolate chip cookies, traveling, watching sports, and solving crossword puzzles. She was patient, quiet, loved to laugh, and always looked for the best in people.
Jeanette is survived by her children, Cindy (Tim) Vogel, Richard (Cathy), Randall, and Barbara; sisters and brothers, Barbara (Herman) Schleicher, Richard (Connie) Oelrich, and Delores Schimke; grandchildren, Angie, Joshua, Jacob, Kyle, Andy, Jill, Lisa, and Kody; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; son, Kevin; daughter-in-law, Cindy; sister, Geraldine Ruprecht; and brother, Marvin Oelrich.
A special thank you to Good Shepherd Community and St. Croix Hospice especially Lori, Beth, Rose, and Molly for the excellent care given to Jeanette.
Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Mary Helen Rumpca was a caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly April 14, 2022.
Mary Helen was born to Helen and Raymond Reichkitzer April 27, 1940, in Stillwater. Mary Helen graduated from Stillwater High School and later from Mankato State College with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. After passing the Minnesota State Nursing Boards, she worked at Lakeview Hospital prior to meeting and marrying James Rumpca in 1962.
Mary Helen was very passionate about life and spending time with those she loved. Not only was she a very busy mother, she also managed various departments at Village Drug in Sauk Rapids, which she and James owned and managed. Mary Helen continued her education in interior design. For many years she provided piano lessons to several students in the Sauk Rapids/St. Cloud area.
Mary Helen was a skilled pianist and filled their home with classical, ragtime and jazz music. She loved decorating and gardening. Mary Helen enjoyed fishing excursions, waterskiing, and snowmobiling adventures along with the solitude of cross-country skiing. She was a fitness and biking enthusiast who was very passionate about “giving back” to others, having cycled the TRAM (The Ride across Minnesota) 15 times to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Both James and Mary Helen traveled the world, visiting over 40 countries.
Mary Helen is survived by husband James; children James Lee (Susan), Jill (Steve) Anseth, Joelyn (Steve) Barrett, and Janette Rumpca Burley; grandchildren Amanda (Erik) Bostrom and Ryan Rumpca; brother Jack Reichkitzer; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Kay (Pete) Curtis, brother Donald (Carol) Reichkitzer, and grandchildren Adam Rumpca and BB, Grace, Miles and Mia Helen Burley.
The Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, with visitation one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
André House (Ministry to the homeless and poor populations in Phoenix, Arizona) and National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., May 14 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Sauk Rapids for Donald F. Gapinski, age 88, of St. Cloud, who passed away April 22, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Timothy Gapinski will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Don was born July 28, 1933, in St. Cloud to John and Martha (Deppa) Gapinski. He married his beloved wife, Jane Fenlason, June 6, 1953, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen.
Don worked as a security guard for most of his life at St. Bens and the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud. Don was an avid deer hunter and loved to gamble at the casinos. He was a great storyteller and loved to complain, which was a healthy thing for him. Don loved old-time music, polka music, and going to sporting events. He always liked to enjoy a brandy with his wife Jane. Don was known for being an incredible caregiver and was always there for his wife and sons. He had a strong Catholic faith and would watch the rosary or mass two to three times a day. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Don is survived by his sons Mike (Lisa) Gapinski, Greg Gapinski and Daniel Gapinski; grandchildren Courtney, Christopher, Gretchen, Ryan, Breanna and Cameron; and great-grandchildren Nolan, Dylan, Aiden, Rayvon, Everett and Hazel Grace. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jane, in 2015; son, Patrick; and brothers and sister, Richard Gapinski, Maryann Goedert and Jerome Gapinski.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the St. Cloud Hospital and St. Ben’s nursing staff for their compassion and care of Don.
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A celebration of life will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Paulette M. Levasseur who died Jan. 11, 2022.
Paulette was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Springfield, to Edwin and Edna (Beilke) Arndt. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1967.  She attended Worthington Junior College for one year and the University of Minnesota for one year. She began working in the sales department at International Multifoods from 1969 through 1974, leaving to be a homemaker and daycare provider between 1974 and 1980. She continued her career at the John G. Kinnard Co. as a sales assistant until 1991 when she started working for PrimeVest Financial Services Inc. where she spent three years on the trading floor as a special projects trader and ran mutual fund operations, eventually leading her to create the Mutual Funds Operations Department and becoming a mutual fund marketing specialist. In 1999, she moved to a smaller brokerage firm of Nies, Schluchter & Associates, as a sales assistant, trader, and the sales and marketing manager while also serving as a financial adviser for her own clients. In 2003, Paulette furthered her career as a financial adviser for Educators Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Education Minnesota ESI (Economic Services Inc.) before retiring in 2020. She was also the owner/operator of Paulette’s Tax Service.
Paulette was a passionate volunteer throughout her life as a member of JC Women/Women of Today from 1978 to 1993, Sauk Rapids Youth Hockey/Sauk Rapids Booster Club from 1980 to 1993, Sartell Park Board and the Benton County Arena Board. Paulette also loved sharing the joy her certified therapy dog, Tyler, brought to both patients and staff when she volunteered within CentraCare Health. In addition to her hobbies of reading and cross-stitch, Paulette enjoyed crocheting so much that she started a crochet group at the Sartell Senior Center which made hats and scarves to donate to the homeless or anyone in need. She enjoyed traveling and had a talent of engaging people in conversations, always managing to make a new friend wherever she went. She made an impact on each person she knew and was skilled at finding the good in everyone and the positive in any situation. Paulette was hardworking and strong-willed, yet friendly and loved to tease and banter.
Survivors include her children, Nicole (David) Wickman of Crystal and Lance (Holly) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Colton and Josephine; sister, Sandie Mielke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; special friends, Jeff and Barb Meyer; brother-in-law Tasissa Moti; sister-in-law Geraldine (Tom) Rainbolt; former sister-in-law Lisa Arndt; and many nieces and nephews. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry; father and mother in-law, Louis and June; siblings, Geraldine Moti, Douglas Arndt, and Lennis “Red” Arndt; sister-in-law, Donna Arndt, and brother-in-law, Richard Mielke.
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Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ramey for Richard “Dick” R. Leyk, age 85, who passed away April 3, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Edward Clemens will officiate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church in Ramey. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
 Richard was born Nov. 23, 1936 in St. Cloud to Henry A. and Olga (Studenski) Leyk. He graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1954 and worked for his parents at Leyk’s Station. For a number of years, he worked for BNSF Railroad. Dick married RoseAnn Pietrzak April 27, 1962 in Sauk Rapids and in 1964 the couple bought Leyk’s Station. Dick was very hardworking and an excellent handyman. His work was very important to him. In 1976, Rosie and he installed 12 horseshoe courts for the area pitchers to enjoy. Throughout the years, the couple sponsored countless bowling, softball and horseshoe pitching teams and stock cars. When he wasn not running the family business, it was guaranteed that Dick and Rosie were out enjoying snowmobile rides in the winter and riding motorcycle in the summer. Leyk’s Station was sold in 2005, and Rosie and he moved to Morrison County. Dick loved being active in his community. He was very generous, caring and a good Christian man of integrity. Dick had a strong faith and served his church community by fixing various things around the church and mowing the church lawn. He liked feeding the birds, being around his pets, spending time with family and friends, and plowing snow.
 Dick is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosie of Royalton; sister-in-law, Jean Leyk of Sauk Rapids; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alvin “Sam” Leyk; sister, LaVerne (Ray) Glenn; and brothers-in-law, Ronald Pietrzak and Roger Vizenor.
 The family would like to extend a special thank you to CentraCare for the loving care that was given to Dick, especially Dr. Paul and Nurse Mya.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Todd J. Mastey, age 46, who passed away peacefully March 30, 2022, at his home. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Sunday 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, 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 St. Cloud State University 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 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.
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