Obituaries

Carol E. Norris

Carol E. Norris, age 63 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after a long battle with multiple sclerosis on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 19 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Carol Elizabeth Messer was born September 10, 1959 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to David and LaVerne (Bruder) Messer. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1977. She was united in marriage to Steven Norris on March 30, 1990 in Alexandria. Carol worked a variety of jobs in the area in addition to raising their children. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Christian Mothers, and volunteered at Al-Anon as a mentor. Carol loved all animals, competing in equestrian events, showing rabbits in 4-H, motorcycling, walking, watching football, fishing, and loved spending time with her children and grandsons.

Survivors include her husband, Steve Norris of Sauk Centre; daughters, Sara (Patrick) Beattie of Garfield and Tina Norris (partner, Nick Ter Doest) of Fargo, North Dakota; son, Adam Norris (partner, Tiffany Flesner) of Sauk Rapids; three grandsons, Logan and Connor Beattie, and Nicholas Baker; sisters and brother, Mary (Robert) Bertrand of Sauk Centre, Barb (Jesse) Jarmuzek of Park Rapids, Donna Messer of St. Stephen, Susan Schleppenbach of Albany, and Michael (Carolyn) Messer of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, David and LaVerne Messer; and infant sister, Jenny Messer.

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

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Margaret L. Holmquist

Margaret L. Holmquist, age 68 of Long Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie with Pastor Bert Holmquist officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Little Sauk.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church in Long Prairie.

Margaret Lidwina Krebsbach was born October 9, 1954 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Alphonse and Gertrude (Gans) Krebsbach. At the age of 11, Margaret suffered a sudden stroke.

She attended Osakis Public School and graduated in May of 1974. Margaret worked at a restaurant, Lake Regions Rehab Industries, and Hardees.

On October 21, 1989, she married David Holmquist. They lived in rural Long Prairie on a dairy farm. She was a farm housewife. She loved all animals, especially horses and dogs. Margaret enjoyed making crafts including latch hook rugs, embroidery, and diamond art. She always remembered all family members’ birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays by sending cards. She enjoyed giving handmade gifts at Christmas.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, David Holmquist of Long Prairie; siblings, JoAnn Walz of Sauk Centre, Rita (Daniel) Ohman of Duluth, Jeannette (Robert) Mugg of Melrose, Richard (Monica) Krebsbach of Osakis, and Theresa Krebsbach (significant other, David Refsal) of Sauk Centre; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers; grandparents; brother-in-law, Donald Walz; and nephew, Dylan Johnson.

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

Bernard A. Majerus

Bernard A. “Benny” Majerus, age 77 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with a prayer service starting at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Marty Porter will officiate. Military honors will be by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard following the service.

Bernard Andrew Majerus was born April 12, 1946 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Leo and Hildegard (Elfering) Majerus. After high school he served in the National Guard. On December 12, 1972 he married Karen Johnson in South Dakota. The couple lived in Sauk Centre all their lives. Benny worked at Engle Fabrication in Sauk Centre and refused to retire.

He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, drinking, and all his animals including cats, dogs, deer, birds, and many others.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre and North American Hunting Club.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Majerus of Sauk Centre; children, Karri (Jarrod) Barclay of Cushing, Shannon (Mike) Aadland of Watertown, South Dakota, Jodi Majerus of Sauk Centre, Misty (Jessie) Thom of Milaca, Lonnie Majerus, and Damion (Rachel) Majerus of Long Prairie; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Steven Majerus, Karen (Mark) Gamradt, Sylvester (Annette) Majerus, Rosie (Rahn) Mogenson, JoAnn Tamm, John (Roseanne) Majerus, Evie Krebs, and Delores Ainali; sister-in-law, Janice Majerus; and brother-in-law, Laverne Beckermann.

Benny was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Kathleen Majerus; infant son, Jimmy Majerus; brother, Howard Majerus; sisters, Leona Voller and Alvina Beckermann; father and mother-in-law, Leon and Beverly Johnson; brothers-in-law, Ron Tamm, Kenny Krebs, Virgil Voller, John Ainali, Roger Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, and Ricky Johnson.

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

Morrison Co. Sheriff’s Office

July 15, 2023: At approximately 4:59 p.m., received a report of a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Nature Road and Great River Road, approximately two miles east of Bowlus, MN in Two Rivers Township.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, a motorcycle driven by 28-year-old Meghan Bartkowicz of Bowlus, MN was traveling east on Nature Road. Bartkowicz lost control of the motorcycle, went off the roadway and hit a road approach. Bartkowicz was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance with unknown injuries.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Bowlus Fire Department, Bowlus First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.

Dennis Dwayne Weiner

Dennis Dwayne “Denny” Weiner, age 69 of Grey Eagle, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at River of Life Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Alan Pastian officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A private graveside burial service will be held at a later date.

Dennis Dwayne Weiner was born June 1, 1954 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Arthur “Bud” and Glee (Stevens) Weiner. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School and afterwards attended Alexandria Technical School. He served in the Air Force for three years, stationed in Guam part of the time. He worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and later was a security guard at Long Prairie Packing and Jennie-O Turkey plant in Melrose. Denny also provided home health care for family and a few friends. Denny loved music and playing guitar. He also enjoyed photography; always taking pictures of family, friends, and nature. Often family would receive the photos as gifts. But, most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed his friends.

Survivors include his sister and brothers, Cheryl and Alan Pastian of Sauk Centre, Kenneth Weiner of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and Steven and Melissa Weiner of Hot Spring, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Glee Weiner; sister, Sharon Lea Stevens; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Sherraden) Weiner; grandparents, Lyle and Merry Stevens, and Matthias and Esther Weiner; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

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

Riverlynn Rose VanNorman

Riverlynn Rose VanNorman, age 1 of Holdingford, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, July 12 at Church of All Saints -St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford with Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Riverlynn Rose VanNorman was born April 12, 2022 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Survivors include her parents, Raylynn Skroch and Zachary VanNorman of Holdingford; brother, Cayden VanNorman; grandparents, Glenn and Raquel Maciej of Holdingford, Brian and Sherry Skroch of Bowlus, Daniel VanNorman of Little Falls, and Amanda and Todd Defoor of Lawton, Oklahoma; great-grandparents, Dick and Peggy Fisher of Avon, Sharon Skroch of Elmdale, Patrick Wruck of Grey Eagle, Debra and Dale VanNorman of Browerville, Clarence Maciej of Elmdale, Larry and Gerry Gauthier of Mendon, Missouri; great-great-grandmothers, Liz Fisher of Avon and Dorothy Surma of New London; uncles and aunts, Tyler (Patsy) Skwira and their children, April and Emma, Jordan Skroch, Emily Skroch (Josh) and their children, Everly and Stanley, Brian Skroch Jr., Christian Gauthier, Amelya Bergeron, Maddox Defoor, McKyna Defoor, Avery VanNorman, Joshua Scofield, Kaisha Scofield, Caleb Scofield, and Nate Scofield.

Riverlynn was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Raymond Skroch and Virginia Maciej; great-uncles, Bob Cavegn and Billy Surma; cousin, Sam Fruechte; and family friend, Aaron Welle.

Birth Announcement

Mason Robert Frieler

Jacob and Amanda Frieler of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Robert Frieler, was born on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:27 a.m. at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital. Mason weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long.

He has a big brother Caden at home.

Grandparents are Bob and Shelly Boeckermann, and Tom and Barb Frieler.