Obituaries

Bernice M. Uhlenkamp

Bernice

M. “Bernie” Uhlenkamp, age 84 of Elrosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, April 5 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Bernice Marie Kortan was born May 1, 1938 in Melrose, Minnesota to Frank and Loretta (Vogel) Kortan. She was united in marriage to Ernest “Ernie” Uhlenkamp on June 1, 1957 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bernie primarily worked as a Teacher’s Aide at Holy Family School in Sauk Centre. She later became a foster grandmother at Holy Family School and was also a hospice volunteer. She was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa, Christian Women, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, and the Two Cylinder Club. Bernie enjoyed crocheting, watching the Minnesota Twins and her grandchildren’s sporting events, puzzles, coloring, and loved socializing with friends and family.

Survivors include her children, Tom (Jolene) Uhlenkamp of Villard, Gerard (Kristina) Uhlenkamp of Brooten and Mark (Sherrie) Uhlenkamp of Melrose; grandchildren, Brendan, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, James, Faith (Noah), Zachary (Makala), Daniel (Bella), Micah (Katlin) and Dante; one great-granddaughter on the way; brothers and sisters, Darlene (John) Dols of Sauk Centre, Jeanette (Joe) Loehr of Melrose, Michael (Theresa) Kortan of Melrose, and Julie Grams of St. Cloud.

Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Uhlenkamp on October 10, 2015; parents; infant daughter, Marie Uhlenkamp; infant son, Charles Uhlenkamp; and sister, Karen Moening.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Raymond G. Sunderman

Raymond G. “Ray” Sunderman, age 90 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday, April 10 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Tim Wenzel officiating and Rev. Jim Maderak concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Raymond Gerhard Sunderman was born February 5, 1933 near Grey Eagle, Minnesota to Leo and Clara (Pluth) Sunderman. He graduated from Grey Eagle High School in 1951 and worked for Peschel Hardware after graduation. He was united in marriage to Irene Ruhland on July 6, 1959 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Ray worked for Standard Oil from 1955 through 1964 and then worked at Vigortone Pre-Mixes and Ration Maker Pre-Mixes until his retirement in 1996. After retirement, Ray worked part-time at Centre Rental in Sauk Centre.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre and the Knights of Columbus. Ray had the gift to gab and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Irene Sunderman of Sauk Centre; children, Debra (Gene) Fondow of Mosinee, Wisconsin, Barbra (Todd) Gapinski of Sauk Centre, and Robert Sunderman of Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Abby and Bella Fondow, and Zach, Josh, and Lynsie Gapinski; and sisters-inlaw, Barbara Sunderman of Woodbury and Alice Sunderman of Grey Eagle.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evelyn Gartner; brothers, Ronald and Richard Sunderman; and brothers-in-law, Norb Gartner, Ray and Harold Ruhland.

Ray was a friendly man and will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.