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Gertrude C. Cremers, 92
Food shelf drive very successful
Gertrude “Gertie” Cresentia Cremers, 92, of St. Anthony, died peacefully at her home Dec. 1. Her funeral was held Dec. 5, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Anthony. The Rev. Michael Naughton officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery. Cremers was born Oct. 6, 1921 in Pittsville, Wis. to Joseph and Anna (Kirsch) Poxleitner. She married Alex Cremers on June 21, 1943 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. The couple took over the Cremers family farm north of Albany in St. Anthony where she worked as a homemaker and mother raising her four children. She was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, which was shown through her involvement in the choir and Catholic Aid groups throughout the years. Cremers had many activities that gave her joy in life including gardening, bowling, baking, knitting, crocheting and sewing. She also had a great love of driving.
She put her love of driving her car to good use by visiting the sick and elderly, delivering meals on wheels, delivering parts or supplies to those on the farm and just being an allaround taxi to those who needed assistance. Any time she got to spend in her car, even if it was just for a relaxing Sunday drive enjoying the countryside, was time well spent. To those who knew her best, Cremers will always be remembered for being a patient, caring and loving woman. In life, she was a peacemaker. What Cremers loved most in her life was time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren whom she loved so much. Survivors include her children Jim (Joan) Cremers, St. Anthony; Bob (Ann) Cremers, St. Anthony; Mary Kay (Mark) Hoeschen, St. Joseph; Joyce (Fritz) Hoeschen, Freeport; and her 13 grandchildren and 23 (soon to be 24) great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Alex Cremers, who passed in 2006; her grandson Chad Cremers; and her siblings Ray Poxleitner, Ceil Schwinghammer, John Poxleitner, Theresa Forster, Joe Poxleitner, Mary Schiffler, Benno Poxleitner and Rita Groetsch. Arrangements were made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany.
If any readers have tips concerning crimes, they should call the St. Joseph Police Department at 320363-8250 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes. Oct. 30 6:21 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Birch Street W. Complaint of suspicious vehicle in the area. Complainant stated this happens every morning. Vehicle turned out to be a paper delivery person. Oct. 31 2:23 p.m. Suspicious odor. Ash Street W. Complainant reported the smell of gas in the area of her home. On officer’s arrival, it was found a nearby farm was stirring their liquid manure pit. Nov. 1 2:08 p.m. Found property. Fourth Avenue NW. Female called and reported a bicycle in her lilac bushes in the backyard. Officer found a bicycle had been reported stolen. Officer called the owner of the stolen bike and found the bicycle matched the description of hers. Officer gave her
a ride to the location of the bicycle and she rode it home. Nov. 3 7:59 p.m. Custody. Hickory Drive. Complainant stated it was his day for visitation with his daughter. He stated the mother of the child is not telling child to go with him. Spoke to the mother. She stated it’s in fact his day to visit with daughter but daughter does not want to go. Child was dressed and ready. Mother again asked her to go with father and daughter refused. Officer asked child if she would like to go with dad, and she shook her head no. Father was advised and stated he would wait outside in hopes she would change her mind. Mother advised to call if issues arise with father. Father later left the scene. Nov. 8 6:17 p.m. Motorist assist. CR 133/19th Avenue NE. Red combine lost tire pressure on CR 133. When driver attempted to get it off the road, the combine slid down in the ditch and lost the front right tire. Corn was emptied from the combine and Andy’s Towing was called by the driver. Officer assisted with traffic control as combine was moved away from the telephone pole.
St. Anthony Oct. 6, 1921 - Dec. 1, 2013
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Above left: Chuck Kern, a member of the American Legion of St. Joseph Post 328 presents a $500 check to Sr. Joyce Iten of the St. Joseph Food Shelf. Iten says “a huge thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make our St. Joseph area-wide Food Shelf Drive on Nov. 9 one of the most successful ever conducted.” Donations included more than 200 grocery bags, 10 large boxes of food and household items as well as $7,196. Above right: St. Joseph Lions Club member Joe Bechtold presents a $5,000 check to Ann Scherer of the St. Joseph Food Shelf. All food, household items and monetary donations have made it possible to restock the empty food shelves and storeroom at this time. The Area Food Shelf Board hopes to raise $15,000 by Dec. 31 through local donations which will help to keep our food shelves restocked. Scherer said, “Thank you one and all for your generosity for those in need.”
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Above: Kantorei, an a cappella choir led by Axel Theimer of St. Joseph, will perform holiday music by Minnesota composers and others Dec. 14 and 15. At left: Four central Minnesota residents carpool for Kantorei practices and performances in the Twin Cities: Amanda Culver of Avon, Kayla Ward of Cold Spring, Axel Theimer of St. Joseph and Marlene Dingmann of Cold Spring.
St. Joseph choral director Theimer directs Kantorei holiday concerts Two holiday concerts will be performed by Kantorei, the Minnesotabased a cappella choral ensemble led by Axel Theimer, professor of music at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. Three other Central Minnesota residents sing in the choir: Amanda Culver, Avon, and Kayla Ward and Marlene Dingmann, Cold Spring. “Celebrating the Mystery: Choral Music of Advent and Christmas” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sat-
urday, Dec. 14 at St. Joseph Parish, 8701 36th Ave. N. in New Hope, and at 4 p.m Sunday, Dec. 15 at the St. Paul Seminary, Chapel of St. Mary, 2260 Summit Ave. in St. Paul. Kantorei’s performances combine the ancient singing traditions of Europe with modern choral works and hymn favorites, weaving an experience audience members have called “intimate, joyous, peaceful and reverent.” Theimer, a native of Tirol, Aus-
tria and alumnus of the Vienna Boys’ Choir, has led Kantorei since it was founded in 1988. “Our ensemble of about 40 voices pursues the highest standard of musical expression and artistry,” Theimer said. “During this hectic time of year, our concerts offer a musical oasis of peace and joy to audience members.” For more information, visit www.thenewsleaders.com and click on People.
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