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Deaths
Henry W. Kruschke Henry W. Kruschke, 89 of Belle Plaine, passed away on May 5, 2015 at Kingsway Assisted Living in Belle Plaine. Funeral service was on Monday, May 11 at 11 a.m, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in rural Henderson (on Hwy 19). Visitation was Sunday from 4 p.m. and concluded with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. Pastor Diane Goulson officiated. Interment was in the Redeemer Lutheran Church Cemetery. Henry was born on May 8, 1925 to Gustav and Sarah (Oldenburg) Kruschke in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County. He was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church, where he was a lifetime member. Henry farmed the family farm in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County his entire life and also did livestock trucking. He enjoyed old time music, farm auctions, time at Emma Krumbee’s Restaurant and was a charter member of Pioneer Power. Henry was very active in his church and was a member of the Church Brotherhood. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Harold Kruschke of Milaca, Donald (Marion) Kruschke of Princeton, Loren (Evie) Kruschke of Belle Plaine, Luella (Orville) Heitkamp of Belle Plaine, and Willard (Doris) Kruschke of Belle Plaine; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Henry is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen Hardel and Myrtle; brother, Gordon; brother-in-law, Lawrence Hardel; sister-in-law, Erna; half-sister, Delia Kruschke Paulson; nephew, Robert; and grand nephew David Keup.
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Bank for transplant. Bottom line, Stacy loved life, life loved Stacy and she will be so greatly Stacy Ann Dvorak, 41, of missed. PRESS ON! Belle Plaine, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at HCMC in Minneapolis. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 15 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Diane Goulson will officiate. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until service time at the church. A private interment will be in the Czech Cemetery in New Prague. Stacy was born March 22, 1974 in New Prague to Roger and Mary (Miller) Dvorak, Sr. She currently lived in Belle Plaine after growing up on the family farm in Jordan and living a few years in New Prague. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1992. Prior to graduating and until 1999, Stacy worked as a Nursing Assistant at the Belle Plaine LuAlice Ann Maria Staab, 79, theran Home. of St. Cloud, MN formerly of She was employed for 10 years at Marquette Real Estate Group Little Falls, MN passed away (formerly United Properties) in Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Bloomington where she was Benedict’s Senior Community the Learning and Development in St. Cloud. Funeral service will be held at Coordinator. For a short time, she worked as 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 at an Independent Marketing Rep- Holy Family Catholic Church resentative/Social Media Coor- in Belle Prairie with Father dinator/Pro Staff for Women of Jeremy Ploof officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy the Wild Outdoors TV. She worked at RZ Mask LLC Family Parish Cemetery. A visworking on her own business, itation will be held from 10-11 Porter Creek Outdoors. The last a.m. on Saturday at Holy Famthree years she worked for JD’s ily Church. Alice Ann was born August Auto in Belle Plaine. 10, 1935 in Sleepy Eye to the Within the community, Stacy could be found anywhere at any late Norbert and Lucella (Fecktime. She was part of two mis- er) Pietrus. She grew up in sion teams, one to Honduras Sleepy Eye where she attended and graduated from St. Mary’s and another to Puerto Rico. Stacy’s favorite pastime was Catholic School in Sleepy Eye. hunting and she could be found Upon graduation Ann taught working with the Scott County special needs children at Sister Pheasants Forever Board and Anne Maria School in St. Paul. Banquet Committee where she Ann was united in marriage served as the Banquet Chair. to Richard Staab December Stacy was coordinator of Char- 27, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholies Hero Hunt and Operation lic Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in Puppies for Soldiers. Stacy earned many awards Belle Plaine for a time and later throughout her life through her moved to Little Falls in 1975 artwork, employer, volunteer- and most recently had been living; pheasants forever, but her ing in St. Cloud since 1990. greatest award was helping Ann lived a very active life someone else in need by paying volunteering at the hospital, delivering meals on wheels, and it forward. She loved hunting, primarily loved teaching CCD. She loved pheasant, deer and turkey, fish- socializing with her friends and ing, camping, boating, kayak- family. ing, four-wheeling, photogra- Ann enjoyed playing and phy, snowmobiles/snowmobile teaching people how to play racing, motorcycles/superbikes, bridge as well as playing 500 sprint car racing, volunteering, and cribbage. Most importantly, hockey, soccer, mountain bik- her children were her top prioring, hiking and just spending ity, she was always involved in their lives and always showed time with family and friends. Stacy is survived by her mom, them great love and support. ‘Best Friend’ Mary Dvorak and Ann was an awesome wife, step-dad, James Legg of Hen- and was devoted to her famderson; siblings, Roger (Nancy) ily. She will forever be rememDvorak of Shakopee, Jon (Sher- bered for her wonderful sense ry) Dvorak of Jordan, Shane of humor, her kind and caring (Deb) Legg of Belle Plaine, spirit, and her ability to listen to Kim (Chad) Roehler of Le others. Ann was greatly loved Sueur, Cory Legg of Le Sueur and will be dearly missed. and Tony (Kathy) Legg of Hen- Ann is survived by loving husderson; nephews and nieces, band of 56 years, Richard Staab Travis Legg, Jessica (Mark) of St. Cloud; children, John Oestriech, Gabrielle Phillips (Janell) Staab of Little Falls, (Will) Wise, Tyler “T.J.” Phil- Katie (Don) Calhoun of Cold lips, Breanna, Anthony ‘AJ’ Spring, Michael (Debbie) Staab and Daniel Dvorak, Derrick of Ankeny, IA, and Christopher and Kendra Keilty, Angela and (Julie) Staab of Marshall, MI; Josh Malz, Breana Legg, Pat- sister, Jeanne (Mike) Schmid rick (Maria) Wojohowski and of CO; 13 grandchildren; and Cory Wojohowski; great-nieces three great-grandchildren. and nephews, Hailey Marie Ann is preceded in death by and Dalton Oestiech, Jade and parents, Norbert and Lucella Liam Wise; and godparents, Pietrus. Chuck “Papa Bear” and Donna Kaiser; and best buddy, Charlie Senior Dining (chocolate Labrador); uncle, Seniors 60 years and older are Leo Miller; aunts, Rose (Frank) invited to join us for Lunch at Meyer, Helen (LaDon) Morsh11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. ing, Ann Schulz; and friend, For dining reservations please John Simek. call 952-873-6311 three days She is preceded in death by her prior between the 9 a.m. & 12:30 father, Roger; grandparents, Jop.m. weekdays. seph and Anna (Lunak) DvorA contribution of $3.75 is ak; Edward Miller and Gerrequested for each meal. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. trude Shankey; uncles, Robert Cardinal Ridge Apartments Dvorak and Fred Schulz; and CAP Agency Senior Dining best friends of 12 years, Tobie (chocolate Labrador) and Sugar Wednesday, May 13 Tigger (white Labrador). Chicken Stir Fry, OrienStacy’s eyes are being donated tal Vegetables, Brown Rice, to the Minnesota Lions Eye Diced Pineapple, Cookie Thursday, May 14 Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Cheese Biscuit w/Marg., Banana Bar Friday, May 15 All Beef Hot Dog on Bun, Tator Tots, Marinated Vegetables Salad, Ketchup Packet, Mustard Packet, Fresh Fruit Monday, May 18 Lasagna, Diced Carrots, Tropical Fruit, Breadstick w/ Marg., Ginger Cookie Tuesday, May 19 Swiss Steak w/Tomatoes, Squash, Sliced Cinnamon Apples, Multi-Grain Bread w/ Marg., Lemon Bar Wednesday, May 20 Lemon Pepper Tilapia OR: Chicken Breast, Wild Rice Pilaf, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Chip Bar
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Cecelia (Ceil) M. Elwood
Cecelia (Ceil) M. Elwood, 80, of Belle Plaine, passed away on May 11, 2015 at the Mala Strana nursing home in New Prague. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 18 at the Kolden Funeral Home Chapel in Belle Plaine. Rev. Diane Goulson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Our loss is heavens gain on May 11, 2015 Ceil passed away peacefully in her sleep. Ceil was born in St. Peter, MN July 30,1934. She graduated from St. Peter High School in 1952.
She married Duane F. Elwood and later divorced. She worked at the Gas Company in St. Peter and later worked 26 years for Green Giant/Pillsbury Company in Le Sueur and Minneapolis. She moved to Belle Plaine in 1985 where she has called home and retired there in 1990. After she retired she enjoyed traveling the Western United States and Mexico in a motorhome and on motorcycle. Ceil volunteered at the Thrift Store and The Lutheran Home, and she delivered Meals on Wheels in Belle Plaine. She was an avid bowler on many women’s leagues and went on to become the Bowlerama Champion in 1956. Her hobbies included playing cards with friends and going to
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Bingo. She was a diehard Vikings and Twins fan. She spent hours doing embroidery while watching old movies and her favorite sports teams. She is survived by her son, Michael and daughter-in-law Melodie Elwood; one grandson, Jordan; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Howard Schneider of Arlington; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Linda Frey of Chaska; four nephews, Wayne Schneider of Arlington, Wade and Kim Schneider of Gaylord, Warrren and Stacy Schneider and Tom and Amy Frey of St. Peter; and two great-nieces, Abby and Katie Frey. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Alzada Frey; and brothers, Harold Frey of St. Peter and Duane Elwood of Mankato.
Church News
Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564
St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, May 13 6:00 Connect & Confirmation Service Fellowship Thursday, May 14 7:00 Executive Comm. Saturday, May 16 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, May 17 Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:30 Worship 2:00 Recital Monday, May 18 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, May 19 1:00 Quilting Wednesday, May 20 3:00 Staff Meeting St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. & St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m. Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.) Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet.net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Wednesday, May 13th Visitations Sunday, May 17 9:00 am Worship service May 17 - 20 Pastor Don gone fishing
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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Sunday, May 17 10 a.m. Worship
West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, May 13 7 p.m. Choir Friday, May 15 5-7 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, May 16 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group 9-6 Reserved for Wedding Sunday, May 17 Ascension 9 a.m. Worship R: Joy Heimark A: Conner Selken Monday, May 18 10 a.m. Newsletter articles due Wednesday, May 20 7 p.m. Choir
Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, May 13 7 p.m. Confirmation Examination 8 p.m. Confirmation Examination Reception (Hosted by TLCWM May Hospitality Team) Thursday, May 14 Ascension Day 8:25 a.m. School Chapel 1:15 p.m. Pastor Nate Scharf from Luther Prep visits Trinity 7 p.m. Ascension Day Worship Service with Communion (Usher Team 2) Grades 3-4 and Men’s Choir sing Friday, May 15 1:15 p.m. AIMSweb Testing 1:50 p.m. K-2 visits the Zoomobile at Kingsway Saturday, May 16 Zion Lutheran Church & School 9 a.m. Church Work Day 14745 County Road 153 Sunday, May 17 Cologne, MN 55322 8 a.m. Bible Study 952-466-3379 Worship Service w/ e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ 9 a.m. Confirmation & Communion gmail.com (Usher Team 3/Video: Meuleners/ Pastor: Eric Zacharias Communion Team 1) Thursday, May 14 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by 10:15 a.m. Chapel at the Harbor TLCWM May Hospitality Team) Friday, May 15 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study and 8:10 a.m. Chapel Sunday School (last session of the Sunday, May 17 school year) 8:45 a.m. SSFF 6:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult 9:30 a.m. Worship Volleyball 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Monday, May 18 Tuesday, May 19 7 p.m. Financial Stewardship 8:00 p.m. Evangelism Meeting Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 20 Tuesday, May 19 8:15 a.m. Play Day at Zion 10 a.m. PK3 visits Kingsway 5 p.m. Bowling Tournament in South St. Paul 7 p.m. Council Meeting 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters Wednesday, May 20 10 a.m. PK4 visits Kingsway Americanism Essay Contest Awards Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, May 13 6:30 pm Confirmation: 8th graders only Fri.-Sat., May 15-16 Synod Assembly, Ramsey, MN (Barbara Payne & pastor Diane Goulson) Sunday, May 17 Last Day of Sunday School for 2014-15 8:30 am Sun. School, Teen Times, Adult Ed 9:30 am Worship with Communion 11:30 a.m. Worship at Millpond Apts, NP Wednesday, May 20 No Confirmation
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Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service St. Thomas Catholic Church St. Thomas Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Roger at 9 a.m. on May 25 with a Memorial Service to follow in the cemetery