Obituaries: Weber, Funk, Herdering, Kaminski Kantor, Dzieweczynski

Pamela A. “Pam” Weber, age 60 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A memorial service was held Monday, November 8 at the Sauk Centre United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jacob Holck officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Pamela Annette Martinson was born April 15, 1961 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Roy and Gladys (Covel) Martinson. She graduated from Little Falls High School in 1979 and furthered her education at the Regency Beauty College in St. Cloud, graduating in 1980. On January 15, 1983 she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Weber at Randall Presbyterian Church in Randall. Pam worked at the printing press at Camp Ripley. She was secretary for the United Church of Christ and United Methodist Churches in Sauk Centre for 39 years. Pam worked at local restaurants including Pizza Hut and Hardee’s, and for the past 14 years was in administration and a bookkeeper at McDonald’s.

She was a member of Sauk Centre United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre. Pam’s family was the most important thing in her life. She cherished the time they spent traveling, fishing, and just being together. Pam loved gardening and her flowers, enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking and anything crafts, baking, and was recently learning how to quilt. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy; they meant the world to her.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Weber of Sauk Centre; children, Russ (Heather) Weber of Brook Park and Madolyn Weber of Sauk Centre; stepchildren, Janel Deel of Alexandria and Robbie (Jessica) Weber of Sauk Centre; six grandchildren, Kaitlin (C.J.), Paige, Tyler, Jaida, Alexia, and Matthew; great-grandchild, Quinn; brother, Curt (Jan) Martinson of Randall; and sister, Kathy Martinson of Sauk Centre.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Gladys Martinson; and brother, Jim Martinson.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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Kathy I. Funk, age 73, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 8 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Rick Aubol officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.

Kathleen Irene Austing was born on March 23, 1948, to Bernard and Rogaria (Stoerman) Austing. Kathy graduated from Melrose High School. After moving to the metro area with her former husband Jerry and having two children, Jason and Josh, they moved back to Melrose and opened Funky’s Bar and Restaurant. After getting divorced, Kathy moved to Sauk Centre and moved in with her current partner, Larry Marthaler. In 1986, Kathy and Larry opened the Mustang Bar. Over the next 18 years that she owned the Mustang, the bar patrons became her extended family, and Kathy became family to the patrons.

Kathy was truly a woman who loved and cared for everyone that she knew. She brought joy and kindness to everyone she encountered. Through the very end, Kathy still enjoyed cheering for the Gophers, Vikings, & NASCAR. Other pastimes included reading, shopping on QVC, jewelry, camping, boating, and spoiling her four grandchildren!

Survivors include her significant other, Larry Marthaler of Sauk Centre; sons, Jason (Holly) Funk of Park Rapids and Josh (Sylena) Funk of Woodbury, grandchildren, Logan, Emily, Samantha, and Boston Funk; sisters and brothers, Carol (Maurie) Stangler of Melrose, Patty Klaphake of Albany, Linda (Bernie) Beuning of St. Cloud, Ron (Toni) Austing of St. Rosa, Marilyn (Jerry) Breth of St. Cloud, and Karen (Dave) Mueller of St. Rosa; sisters-in-law, Dorts Austing of Freeport, Carole Austing of Big Birch Lake, and Judy Austing of Inver Grove Heights; and ex-husband, Jerry (Susan) Funk of Grey Eagle.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ervin, Rich, and Mel Austing; and brotherin-law, Jim Klaphake.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Ambrose J. Herdering

Ambrose J. “Amby” Herdering, age 77 of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, due to Covid 19. A Private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Ambrose Joseph Herdering was born April 6, 1944 in St. Rosa, Minnesota to August and Theresa (Stoermann) Herdering. He was united in marriage to Bertha Gerads on June 10, 1965 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis, Minnesota. Ambrose was a man on the move. He was proud of his family and U.S. Heavy Equipment Brokerage Company. He traveled many places and met many faces. That is what he loved, meeting people.

He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa.

Survivors include his soulmate and wife of 56 years, Bertha (Gerads) Herdering of St. Rosa; four children, Ken Herdering (DeAnna Anderson) of Big Lake, Linda (Dennis) Fuchs of St. Cloud, Shirley Herdering (Josh Arnold) of Avon, and Allen Herdering of Freeport; grandchildren, Mitchell (Lindsay) Herdering of Avon, Heidi (Cody) Roos of Buffalo, and Madison Fuchs; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Tolefson, Aubree Roos, and Brantley Roos; brothers and sisters, Anna (Elmer) Hellermann of St. Rosa, Alvin (Carol) Herdering of St. Rosa, Joe (Kathy) Herdering of St. Rosa, Alfred (Marlene) Herdering of St. Rosa.

Amby was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bernard “Ben” Herdering; and sisters, Angeline Arnzen and Marie Wielenberg.

Memorials are preferred.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose. Theodore C. “Ted” Kaminski, age 82, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, November 9 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Burial was held Wednesday, November 10 at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Theodore Chad Kaminski was born November 7, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Theodore and Marguerite (Lane) Kaminski. He married Barbara Gramhill on June 25, 1960 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Minneapolis. In 1962, Ted enlisted in the National Guard, completing his term. He sold real estate for a few years before working as a tax assessor for the State of Minnesota and City of Anoka. Ted was involved in assessing farmland to make way for Highway 94. After retiring in 2000, Ted and Barbara purchased a farm near Padua and built a cabin on Little Sauk Lake.

Ted’s best quality was his stubbornness. He enjoyed fishing and was great at fixing things. He could fix anything and didn’t stop working on it until it was fixed. Ted was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kaminski of Sauk Centre; sons, Dean (Patty) Kaminski of Columbia Heights, Jon Kaminski of Minneapolis, and Ted (Tracy) Kaminski of Brooklyn Park; grandchildren, Jenny (Joe) Tiemann, Tyler Kaminski, Jon Jon Kaminski, Anthony Kaminski, and Teresa Kaminski; sisters-in-law, Suzanne Kaminski of Minneapolis and Kimberly Kaminski of Columbia Heights; and many nieces and nephews.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brothers, Joan Oglesbee, Timothy Kaminski, and Jaime Kaminski; and brother-in-law, Wesley Oglesbee.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Edward Stanley Kantor

Edward Stanley Kantor, 80, of Opole, Minnesota entered into eternal life on November 2, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his life will be Thursday, November 11th at 11 AM with Visitation at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Ed was born August 1, 1941 in Holding Township to Thomas and Mary (Beam) Kantor. He was the youngest of ten children. He attended country school near Opole and graduated from Holdingford High School. After trade school, he was employed at Conlon Construction in St. Cloud and rose to the ranks of Construction Supervisor. Ed married Dolores Maslonkowski on September 6, 1965 in Foley, MN. They first settled in St. Cloud and then moved to the Kantor farm in 1976. They were blessed with three daughters. Ed worked numerous prestigious construction sites throughout the area. Later, he worked as Head Maintenance Supervisor for the Crosier Seminary in Onamia until he retired in 2014.

Ed had a great love for the outdoors, especially farming and gardening. He took great pride in his groomed yard, his numerous gardens, his chickens and his dogs. He loved fishing all year around, hunting and Polka music. He often shared the bounty of his harvest with family, friends and neighbors. He was actively involved in the Opole parish as a server boy, lector, choir member, building maintenance and parish board.

Ed is survived by his two daughters, Roxanne (Joseph) Becker of Eagan, MN; Nancy Kantor, (Max Ferguson, fiancé) of Chatfield, MN; two granddaughters Katie, and Anna of Eagan MN, and brother Leo Kantor.

Ed was heartbroken when his eldest daughter Kerry died April 28th 2018 and then his wife Dolores, of 53 years, passed away on December 26th 2018. He is also preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Adella Bollig, Sophie Scepaniak, Rita Stangler, brothers Alois Kantor, Sylvester Kantor, Thomas Kantor Jr., and twins Viola and Vince Kantor.

Memorials preferred.

Jeremy Lee Phillips (The Frog), 59, of Upsala, MN, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Upsala, MN.

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Leonard S. Dzieweczynski

Leonard S. Dzieweczynski, 95 year old resident of St. Cloud, MN formerly of Swanville, MN passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ron Dockendorf. Burial took place in the St. John's Parish Cemetery in Swanville, MN. Caring for Leonard and his family was the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN.

Leonard was born on October 31, 1926, in Holdingford, MN to the late Anton and Anna (Kurtz) Dzieweczynski. After Leonard completed his schooling, he volunteered his service as a teenager to the United States Merchant Marines. He served also in the U.S Coast Guard during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. Leonard was united in marriage to Romona Kardash on September 21, 1948, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flensburg. Together Leonard and Romona owned and operated the 12 Mile Tavern in Swanville, MN for 27 years. He also owned and operated a coin amusement games business in the area from 1963 until 1997. Soon after selling the 12 Mile Tavern, Leonard began working for the Morrison County Sherriff’s Department as the transportation coordinator and special deputy retiring in 1994. In his free time, he enjoyed carving and painting spearing decoys as well as painting folk art. Leonard was a lifetime member of the Swanville VFW and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Leonard is survived by children, Larry (Julie Opatz) Dzieweczynski, Roger Dzieweczynski, Robert (Marilyn Zylka) Dzieweczynski and Dennis (Paula Quinn) Dzieweczynski; brothers, David (Vicki) Dzieweczynski and Kenneth (Bernadine) Dzieweczynski; grandchildren, Paul (Chiaki) Dzieweczynski, Tony (Amy) Dzieweczynski, Katie Dzieweczynski, Anna (Marcus) Jobe, Bradley Dzieweczynski, Mark (Meggan) Dzieweczynski, Audrey (Brett) Witucki, Zachary Niedzielski and Molly Niedzielski; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Leonard was preceded in death by parents, Anton and Anna Dzieweczynski; wife, Romona Dzieweczynski; daughter, Denise Niedzielski; and brothers, Alois Dzieweczynski, Jerome Dzieweczynski and Clement Dzieweczynski.

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Swanville students in the play include (front from left) Travis Bellefeuille, Delaney Chuba, Isaac Gapinski, Abby Wimmer, Karley Loven, Kennedee Chuba, Lexi Hanson, Jasmine Johnson, Allie Bernadot; (back) Ronelle Hasse, Emily Johnson, Hannah Kruchten, Zach Wimmer, Nicholas Mettler, Alic Tepley, Laurelle Domaika, Morgan Bellefeuille, Braydon Loven, and Zach Gapinski.

Swanville students are hard at work in preparation to perform their fall play Murderous Night at the Museum by Kate Sparacio, Matt Steele, Mike Steele, and Melissa Stumbaugh. In this zany comedic murder mystery, local celebrities have gathered for the unveiling of the stuggling museum's new exhibit. The problem is celebrities start dropping dead. As the characters try to figure out who's to blame, the mummy exhibit comes to life and the audience will be called on to aid in solving the case. Come ready to laugh and be a part of the show. The students will perform Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Swanville High School auditorium. This show is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.

Swanville Senior High Student of the Month

Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the September Senior High Student of the Month, senior Mackenzie Morris. She is the daughter of Kim and John Lindemann and Justin Morris. Mac enjoys sports, spending time with friends and family and being outside. She plans to get her Associate of Arts before graduating high school and then attending college to become a teacher. She is a well-rounded athlete, participating in basketball, volleyball and softball since seventh grade. She has also been very active in student council, serving for multiple years, and is currently the student body president. Mackenzie is involved in her church Vacation Bible School and also helps where she can with the Swanville Athletic Boosters. Her achievements include being on the A Honor Roll since 9th grade. She has also been selected for all conference volleyball, all conference honorable mention in basketball, is on the CLC President’s list and represented Swanville as an ExCEL recipient. Mac’s favorite thing about school is making memories with friends and classmates. She advises other students that “Hard work pays off and to always believe in yourself.”

Elementary teacher Diane Schleicher says, “I am honored to be able to say a few words about Mackenzie Morris. She has been a teacher’s assistant in my classroom for the last two years. Mackenzie makes a favorable impression on the students and staff members and easily gains acceptance by others. She is always willing to go the extra mile to benefit the students. Mackenzie has earned the student’s respect by setting goals, limits and by being a positive role model.”

Physical education teacher and coach Chad Brever adds, “Mackenzie is a hard worker on and off the volleyball court. She is a leader that can make connections with others easily. Mackenzie motivates others through those connections and with her actions. It is a pleasure to be able to coach Mackenzie in multiple sports. Through her dedication and effort Mackenzie will be successful in whatever she chooses to do.”

Swanville Junior High Student of the Month

Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the September Junior High Student of the Month, ninth grade student Lily Peterson. Lily is the daughter of Kim and Luke Peterson. She enjoys sports and hanging out with friends. Her future plans include going to college for elementary education. Lily has played volleyball, basketball and softball since sixth grade. She has been in band since fifth grade and has also served on student council as a seventh-grade student and is currently on the council. Outside of school, Lily is also very active. She volunteers at Vacation Bible School and for the Swanville Athletic Boosters Club. She is consistently on the A Honor Roll, has been selected for academic all-conference for volleyball, the music student of the year and most improved player in 2020 for volleyball. Her favorite thing about school is playing sports and having fun and making memories with friends. Her advice to other students is “to work hard even when it is hard, because it will pay off in the end.”

Social studies instructor Tom Bzdok says, “Lily is an excellent choice for student of the month. Whether she is in the classroom or participating in an extracurricular activity, she will always give you her best effort. She isn’t distracted by negative influence and makes good choices in her lifestyle. Lily possesses numerous attributes that will make her successful throughout life. Congratulations Lily!”

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Photo Courtesy of Star Post Airman Linda Budde Dec. 3, 1971

When Airman Linda Budde joined the United States Air Force in 1971, her only goal was to do her best at whatever she was asked to do.

On Dec. 3, 1971, she left for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She was headed for tech school at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.

A few years ago as she was working on her “bucket list,” she finally join the American Legion. The only goal she had was to work a fish fry. Recently, she was honored by being elected Commander, the first female Commander of Post 101, Melrose.

She shares her big appreciation to the surrounding communities for supporting the Melrose Legion fundraisers and to all the Auxiliary and Post Volunteers for making them happen.

The Melrose American Legion fish frys are held the third Friday of the month, except for December. The fourth Friday of the month they have various supper menus, etc. that are announced. Sunday dances have begun. Watch for upcoming advertisements for details.

Veterans, thank you for serving our nation and for continuing to serve communities through the various veteran’s organizations.

Book Signing Event at the Grey Eagle Library

The Grey Eagle Library Association invites everyone to the library Nov. 20, for a book signing of its recently published book, A History of Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

Author Robert Kutter will be present from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to sign books. The book makes an excellent Christmas gift for family and friends.

The book will be available at the library for a suggested donation fee to the Grey Eagle Library Association. If you plan to mail books to people across the country, you will want to get them early as the postal service expects a heavy volume of packages this year.

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