DigElogROCORI MEMORIALS

Gerald “Jerry” P. Sand

Age 62

Richmond

April 2, 1946 – April 28, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Gerald “Jerry” P. Sand, age 62, who died Monday at the Paynesville Area Hospital.  Inurnment will be at a later date.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday (TODAY) and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary lead by Diann’s sister, Alice and sister-in-law, Julia and the Catholic Aid Association.  The Richmond American Legion will have a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. followed by a “celebration of Jerry’s life” ceremony afterwards. 

Jerry was born in New Munich, MN to Paul and Dorine (Roering) Sand. He married Diann Blasius on June 14, 1969 in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond.  Jerry was a well-known carpenter and woodworker in Central Minnesota.  His attention to detail and creativity with special and unique projects is what he will be remembered most for.  Jerry enjoyed fishing and being among great friends and family.  He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Catholic Aid Association, Army Reserves and Richmond American Legion.

Survivors include his family, Diann, Todd, Angie and Allen Duus; parents, Paul and Dorine Sand; brothers, Boniface (Bunny) Sand of Richmond and Michael Sand of Hewitt; sisters, Betty Klaphake of Albany and Marion Nelson of Alexandria.

Diann and Jerry Sand want to thank all the nurses at the Paynesville Area Hospital for the love, care and support shown to us throughout the past year.  As special THANK YOU to Bryanna Kollmann for the wonderful bedside care and love at the end of his life.

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Dorothy Willemsen

Age 76

Roscoe

September 21, 1931 – April 15, 2008

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, MN for Dorothy Willemsen, age 76, who died Tuesday at her home with her loving family by her side until the end.  Dorothy received her wings and went home to Heaven.  Burial will be in the Gloria Dei Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. 

Dorothy was born in Waconia, MN to John and Josephine (Rauschendorfer) Brandenburg. She married Jacob Willemsen on February 14, 1950.  Dorothy cherished and loved her family.  She worked as a nurse, waitress and a family bookkeeper. Dorothy loved spending time with family and friends.  A Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and Friend will be greatly missed. 

Survivors include her children, Michael Willemsen, Susan (Howard) Stang, David Willemsen, Sandra (Paul) Bueckers, Randy (JoAnn Skaj) Willemsen, Brian (Margie Albrecht)Willemsen, Debra (Curt)Steil; sisters, Marge Grimm and Sandra Geisen; brother, Larry Brandenburg; 23 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob (2003); parents; brother, John Braudenburg; granddaughter, Candy Willemsen; great-grandson, Gabriel Veurink.

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Eugene Massmann

Age 87

Rockville

February 15, 1921 – April 14, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Mary of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rockville, MN for Eugene Massmann, age 87, who died Monday evening at the Assumption Nursing Home, Cold Spring.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday (TODAY) at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the Church in Rockville.  Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Eugene was born in New Munich, MN to Henry and Mary (Eickhoff) Massmann.  He looked forward to visits with his nieces and nephews.   Eugene enjoyed farming, playing cards and watching wrestling.  He was a member of Mary of Immaculate Conception Parish.

Survivors include his siblings, Joe (Rita), Ed (Bernie), Ralph (Jean), Cyril, Marie (Richard) Dingmann, Felix, Daniel (Margie) and Cathy (Gil) Buchheit; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Alveria; sister and brother-in-law, Odelia & Jerry Zwilling; sister-in-law, Geraldine Massmann. 

A special Thank You to the staff at the Assumption Home, for their kindness and care of Eugene for the last three years.

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Floyd Bookey

Age 83

Eden Valley

May 10, 1924 – April 10, 2008

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN for Floyd Bookey, age 83, who died Thursday at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, St. Cloud.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. 

Floyd was born in St. Cloud, MN to Floyd, Sr. and Margaret (Westphal) Bookey. He married Iris Kaeter on May 16, 1946 in United Peace Church, St. Cloud, MN.  Floyd served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He worked for the V.A. Hospital in St. Cloud for 35 years.  Floyd enjoyed fishing and baseball.  He was a life member of the St. Cloud VFW and Cold Spring American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Iris; sister, Margie Lueth; many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

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Agnes R. Bell

Age 97

Cold Spring

March 18, 1911 – April 9, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2008 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Agnes R. Bell, age 97, who died Wednesday at the Assumption Nursing Home.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.  Parish prayers will be at 5:00 p.m. followed by a rosary and prayer with the Christian Women, St. Julian’s Mission Group and Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary on Sunday evening.

Ag was born in Cold Spring, MN to Fred and Barbara (Muggli) Stein. She married John P. Bell on November 13, 1930.  Ag loved and cherished her family.  She was a homemaker all her life.  Ag enjoyed gardening, painting, quilting, needlework and was an avid sports fan.  She was in the first graduating class of St. Boniface High School.  Ag was a sacristan at St. Boniface Church for many years and was a recipient of the Bishop’s Service Medal.  She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Christian Women, St. Julian’s Mission Group and the Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include her children, Jack (Dolores) of Cold Spring, Elaine (Ron) Buettner of Minneapolis, Barb (Elmer) Walz of Richmond, Dolly (Don) Smith of Broad Run, VA, Julie (Bob) Manuel of Bloomington and Paul of Cold Spring; sisters-in-law, Del Stein and Irene Stein; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents; brothers, Albert,  Aloysious “Veach”, Fr. Benjamin, OSB, Daniel, Fred “Fritz”, Joseph, Roger, Victor, Timothy; sisters, Laura Weber, Philomene DiGiacomo, Julia Stein, Baby Barbara; daughter-in-law, Darlene Bell. 

Memorials are preferred to Assumption Campus Endowment Fund 715 1st St. North, Cold Spring, MN  56320.

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Mildred Konz

Age 82

Cold Spring

February 20, 1926 – April 5, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Mildred Konz, age 82, who died Saturday in the Assumption Nursing Home.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday followed by a rosary with the Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association.

Mildred was born in Watkins, MN to Henry and Susie (Mies) Donnay. She married Vincent Konz on June 20, 1946, in Watkins.  Mildred loved and cherished her family and will be remembered for her friendly smile and quiet way.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, camping, coupon clipping, gardening, cooking and baking.  You would often find her “chit chatting” with people at the Nursing Home.  Mildred enjoyed the time she spent volunteering with the Red Cross Bloodmobile and being an Election Judge in Cold Spring.  She was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Christian Women, Catholic Aid Association and Cold Spring American Legion Auxiliary. 

Survivors include her children, Steve (Dee) of Columbia, TN, Sue Meyer of Sauk Rapids, Diane Stomberg of Owatonna, Linda (Art) Zulawski of Foley, Margie Konz of Waite Park, Rob (Kathy) of Cold Spring and Doug (Diana) of Albany; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Norbert Donnay and Walter Donnay; sisters, Louise VanNurden, Maryann Nething and Dorothy Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent (2003); parents; sisters, Marge Hesse and Lorraine Konz.

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Martha Behnen

Age 99

Richmond

February 18, 1909 – April 3, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Martha Behnen, age 99, who died Thursday at the Assumption Nursing Home, Cold Spring.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Golden Smiles Senior Citizens, Christian Women and Catholic Aid Association.

Martha was born in Richmond, MN to Herman and Anna (Kemper) Torborg. She married Edward Behnen on June 20, 1933.  Martha was a homemaker who enjoyed praying the rosary, quilting and gardening.  She hosted many nieces and nephews in her home.  She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Christian Women, Catholic Aid Association and the Mission Group.

Survivors include his children, S. Josue, O.S.B., John, Joan (Michael) Hasting; Mary (Dennis) Neu; Dick (Boni), Mike (Karen), Sev (Beth Peterson); sisters, Cora Becker and Dorothy Brisse; sisters-in-law, Martha Torborg and Bernie Schefers; grandchildren, Crystal and Shayna Behnen, Tom and James Hasting, Mark Neu, Kathy Engstrom, Chris Eliason, Kim Behnen, Ian Behnen, Amy and Kayla Behnen, Ezra Peterson Behnen; 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward (1993); sons, Mark (7yrs old-1944) and James (18 months-1940); siblings, Helen Heying, Phronie Behnen, Al Torborg, Leonard Torborg, Hilar Torborg, Ted Torborg, Cy Torborg, S. Caroline Torborg, Catherine Stommes and Bruno Torborg.

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