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Obituaries Verena K. Thielen
Verena K. Thielen, age 95 of Melrose, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, January 22 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Verena Katherine Schulzetenberg was born January 22, 1915 in Allerston, Alberta, Canada to Bernard and Rose (Welle) Schulzetenberg. On October 25, 1939 she married Raymond Thielen at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. The couple farmed east of Melrose. After Ray’s death in 1981, Verena continued to live on the farm until she moved to town in 1991 and later to Pine Villa in 2006. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich, St. Anne’s Christian Women, and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Aid Council. Verena enjoyed baking, canning, cooking, gardening, and taking care of her family. Survivors include her children, Norman
Donald J. Ritter (Dee) Thielen of Mounds View, Dennis Thielen of Melrose, Paul (Mary) Thielen of Melrose, Marilyn (Dave) Weber of Melrose, Marvin (Judy) Thielen of Melrose, and Leon Thielen of Melrose; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ed (Lorraine) Schulzetenberg of Melrose, Joe (Jean) Schulzetenberg of Freeport, Evelyn (Ken) Cook of Bellevue, Washington, Doris (Cyril) Braegelmann of Melrose, and Alice (Al) Mayers of Eagan; sisters-in-law, Lydia Schulzetenberg of Melrose and Marion Schulzetenberg of Melrose; and brother-in-law, Joe Berscheit of Melrose. Verena was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Thielen on June 9, 1981; parents; nine month old twins, Lois Thielen on March 6, 1952 and Lyle Thielen on March 13, 1952; sisters and brothers, Caroline Mareck, Urban Schulzetenberg, Roman Schulzetenberg, Rita Hinnenkamp, and Frances Berscheit. Serving as casket bearers were Brandon English, Chad Thielen, Tony Weber, Mark Lund, Jennifer Middendorf, Rhonda Carrico, Laura Haehn, and Stacy Thielen. Cross bearer was Janelle Dees and scripture bearer was Sara Janorschke. Mass servers were Brian Thielen and Verena Weber. Lectors were Kelly Thielen and Lori Burg. Special music was by Missy Winter. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Thomas W. Sabrowsky Services celebrating the life of Thomas W. Sabrowsky, age 57, of Albany, were held Monday, January 24 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Albany. Burial was in the church cemetery. Tom died unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital from an illness. Tom was born February 27, 1953 in St. Cloud to Arnold and Louise (Hamann) Sabrowsky. He has lived in the Albany area all of his life. He was a farmer in Albany and he previously was the Fertilizer Manager for the Cenex in Albany. Tom married Janice Ayer
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in October, 1990. They later divorced. Tom was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Albany. Tom is survived by his mother, Louise Sabrowsky, Albany; his brothers and sisters; John (Judy Woitalla) Sabrowsky, Albany; Tim (Lisa) Sabrowsky, Mounds View; Susan (Roger) Thompson, Oakdale and Dayna Klein, Northfield. Tom is preceded in death by his father, Arnold Sabrowsky and his ex-wife, Janice Sabrowsky.
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The Mass of Christian burial, celebrating the life of Clarence “ C l a r e y ” Schueler, age 88 of Holdingford, was held Wednesday, January 26 at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Clarence passed away Friday afternoon, January 21, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Clarence was born January 1, 1923 in St. Paul to Herman and Lillian (Gerads) Schueler. He attended elementary and high school in St. Paul. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1943- 1946. Clarence married Lucille Scepaniak on August 20, 1947 at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. He worked 39 years at Holdingford elementary and high school as a custodial engineer, 17 years
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Donald J. “Don” Ritter, age 77 of Grey Eagle, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, January 24, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment was in St. Bernard’s cemetery in Ward Springs. Donald Jerome Ritter was born August 16, 1933 in Ward Springs, Minnesota to Peter and Laura (Knoll) Ritter. He was united in marriage to Doraine Douvier on October 23, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Don worked for Frigidaire in St. Cloud for over 30 years.
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He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. Don enjoyed the peace and tranquility that the outdoors provided while cutting wood. Survivors include his wife, Doraine Ritter of Grey Eagle; sons, Lonnie (Nancy) Ritter of Grey Eagle and Mike Ritter of Grey Eagle; 14 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Mary (George) Dumas of Blaine, Josephine Huhne of Mounds View, and Monica (Warren) Schrier of Apache Wells, Arizona. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pamela Smith; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Ritter; brothers, Duane Ritter, Harvey Ritter, and DelRoy Ritter; and sister, Rena Beach. Serving as casket bearers were Tim Ritter, Travis Ritter, Tyler Ritter, Josh Ritter, Andy Ritter, and Cody Ritter. Cross bearer was Chris Ritter and scripture bearer was Tiffany Ritter. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.
as a bus driver and was Holdingford City Clerk for many years. He was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. He enjoyed home gardening and family camping trips at Scenic State Park in the Big Fork area. Clarey was a member of St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church and a devoted member of the church choir for over fifty years. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holdingford VFW and the Stearns County Historical Society. Clarence is survived by his children, Carol, (Glen) Greener, Albany; Peggy Schueler, Colorado Springs, CO; Jerry (Kathy) Schueler, Holdingford; and Nancy (Danial) Bieniek, Holdingford. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jackie, Beth, Mike, Emily, Tim, Laura, Liana, Jon, Lindsey, Gabrielle, Benjamin and Luke and great-grandchildren, Kaydance, Jenna and Alexis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy in 1990, his parents, Herman and Lillian Schueler, his brothers, Frank Schueler and Ben Schueler and his sisters, Irene Saturnini and Mary DeLadi.
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