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Shirley C. (Eisenschenk) Molitor

Age 49

Rockville

April 26, 1960 – January 29, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rockville, MN for Shirley C. (Eisenschenk) Molitor, age 49, who died Friday as a result of a car accident. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Rockville.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in RICHMOND.  Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Christian Women, Consecration and Rosary Groups.

Shirley was born in Richmond, MN to Jerry and Elaine (Kuehnl) Eisenschenk. She married Joseph Molitor on October 6, 1984 in St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring.  Shirley lived life fully and was a Christian witness to everyone around her.  She was a devoted wife and mother and farmed along side her husband east of Rockville.  Shirley fed calves, loved to garden and was a well-known volunteer in the community.  She was a counselor at Birthline and helped to start the Annual Rockville Women’s Conference.  She spread her love for the Blessed Mother by hosting a weekly Friday morning rosary group and making rosaries in schools and all across the state. Shirley was a member of Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Church Choir, Christian Women and Consecration and Rosary Groups.

Survivors include her husband and best friend, Joe; daughters, Melaine, Kristin, Leah (Adam) Brix of Farming, Hannah, Maria, Abby, Angela and Maggie; siblings, Carmen (Don) Capelle; Laura (Dave) Taufen, Brian (Deb) Eisenschenk; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Delores (Schlangen) Molitor; many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant son, Aaron Joseph.

DigElog Moments capturing Shirley's talented, giving and beautiful family.

 

 

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John A. Feldhege

Age 42

Richmond

June 22, 1967 – January 13, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for John A. Feldhege, age 42, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday (TODAY) and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.  Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

John was born in Paynesville, MN to Albert and Darlene (Ganzer) Feldhege. He married Cyndi Bauer on June 13, 1998.  John was self employed as a Stone Mason.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and being with family and friends.  His sense of humor was always quick to bring a smile.  He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish.

Survivors include his loving wife, Cyndi; sons, Paul Norling (Erica and granddaughter, Gracie), Gunnar and daughter, Jonna; brothers and sisters, Dave (Pat), Cheryl (Dave) Kammermeier, Beth (Alvin) Decker, Tom (Linda), Carla Meyer, Lori (Denny) Mueller; mother and father-in-law, Carolyn and Gordon Bauer; many nieces, nephews and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  

 

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Cyrilla Hageman

Age 87

Roscoe

September 7, 1922 – January 7, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2010 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe, MN for Cyrilla Hageman, age 87, who died Thursday at the Koronis Manor in Paynesville. Burial will be in the St. Agnes Parish Cemetery.  Celebrant for the mass will be Fr. Glenn Krystosek.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.).  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m., and the Christian Mothers will pray a rosary at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Cyrilla was born in Roscoe, MN to Benedict and Mary (Niewind) Hageman. She worked for years as a factory worker for poultry and egg factories in the area.  During the war she worked as a housekeeper in a hospital in Minneapolis.  She took pride in providing fresh flowers for the church during the summer months.  Cyrilla was a world traveler; she visited every state except Utah!  She enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing and visiting with family and friends.  She was a member of St. Agnes Parish and Christian Mothers.

Survivors include her sister, Stella Gruber of Paynesville; 3 nieces and 9 nephews; sister-in-law, Donna Hageman; friend and caretaker, Jan Ehrlichman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Melvin and Raymond; sisters, Lucille Flint and Viola Hormann.  

 

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Howard M. Dodge

Age 69

Cold Spring 

October 6, 1940 – January 4, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Howard M. Dodge, age 69, who died peacefully Monday at Assumption Nursing Home from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Interment will be in the St. Boniface Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning in the Narthex of St. Boniface Church.  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Cold Spring American Legion and Catholic Aid Association.

Howard was born in Winchendon, MA to Earl Dodge and Viola Hammond. After high school, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Duluth, where he met his wife of 47 years.  Howard married Darlene on October 7, 1961 in Kimball.  After leaving the Air Force, Howard moved to Cold Spring, where he worked at the Cold Spring Granite Company, the State Bank of Cold Spring, as a taxi driver in St. Cloud.  He also joined the Army Reserve.  Howard worked at the St. Cloud Post Office for 30 years retiring in 1999.  His last years there were spent serving customers at the retail window in Waite Park, a job he loved doing.  He was a member of St. Boniface Parish, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Aid Association and the Cold Spring American Legion.

Symptoms of a neurological disorder began in 1991, and Howard was diagnosed with PSP in 1998.  His illness forced him to retire in 1999.  Darlene retired soon afterward to take care of him.  In late 2006, Darlene was diagnosed with cancer.  The following summer, Howard and Darlene both moved into the Assumption Nursing Home, where they shared a room.  Darlene’s illness progressed much faster than Howard’s, and in her final months, Howard returned the love and support that Darlene had given him during his many years of declining health.  Darlene died November 10, 2008, and Howard missed her greatly.

Together, Howard and Darlene lived a life of boundless love, devotion and generosity toward each other and their family.  Howard’s gentle spirit and his ability to see the goodness in life will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his children, Daniel (Heidi) of Monticello, Toni (Randy) Scheper of Lakeville, Steven (Marcia) of St. Louis Park, Joseph (Stephanie) of Oregon City, OR, Robert (Debbie) of Coon Rapids, Kenneth (Heike) of Little Falls, and Tammy (Brian) Ecker of North Mankato; 17 grandchildren; brothers, Bernard of Maine, Doug Dodge and Arnold Hammond of Arizona.

 

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Daniel P. Backes

Age 81

Cold Spring

October 17, 1928 – January 1, 2010

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN, for Daniel P. Backes, age 81, who passed on Friday at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Joseph’s Society, and Catholic Aid Association, and the Cold Spring Area Maennerchor will sing at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home Monday evening.

Dan was born in Richmond, MN, to Medardus “Dick” and Bertha (Phillipi) Backes. He married Vivian Landwehr on September 1, 1952 in St. Mary Help of Christians Church, St. Augusta, MN.  Dan served in the United States Army from January 1951–October 1952 and fought in the Korean War.  He was a welder in Minneapolis after the war before moving to Pearl Lake to pursue his passion for farming.  Dan and Vivian later moved and settled on a farm outside of Richmond, which they developed into a modern dairy and Gold’N Plump Poultry operation.  During Dan’s 40 years of farming, he was known for his innovative farming techniques.  He retired from farming in 1994 to a lakeshore residence where he enjoyed creating things in his “well-stocked” metal shop, singing in the Maennerchor, working on his computer, and fishing.  In February 1971, he pursued his love of flying and received his private pilot’s license later that year.  He loved to travel the back roads of America and traveled abroad to Korea, China, Russia, and numerous European countries.   He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic Aid Association--St. Joseph’s Society, Cold Spring Area Maennerchor (member for over 50 years), 25th Infantry Division Association, and River Lakes Days Committee.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian; sons, Keith of Mariposa, CA, Terry of Cold Spring, and Michael (Kathy) of Port Angeles, WA; 2 step-grandchildren, Laura and Scott; 2 great-grandchildren, Peyton and Danika; and siblings, Walter (Mary) of Cold Spring, Willard (Bernie) of Cohasset, MN, Allen (Marcy) of Cold Spring, Jean (John) Becker of Maple Lake, and Mary Kay (Ed) Cotter of Hanahan, SC.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vera Scherer; and brother, Timothy. 

See video of Dan and the Maennerchor singing in Rothenburg, Germany

Photos of Dan and the Maennerchor:

Dan was also a key inspiration and guide to a total Backes Family reunion held during the summer of 2007 that brought hundreds of the Backes family lineage together for a grand picnic at Richmond, Minnesota.  Check out the Backes Family Reunion Blog here:
Backes Family Reunion 2007

 

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