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James Connor, infant
James Thrawl Connor was born into heaven on March 11, 2010 at the Buffalo Hospital.
A moment in our arms...a lifetime in our hearts.
Connor is survived by his loving family: parents, Brent and Amanda (Benson) Thrawl of Delano; grandparents, Tim and Julie Benson of Monticello, and Tracey Dooley of Delano; and many other relatives.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, March 18 at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo from 6-8 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date.
The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo is proud to serve the family.
Alice Harff, 92
Alice F. Harff, (nee Conzet), age 92 of Greenfield, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Monticello-Big Lake Nursing Home.
She was born on February 12, 1918 in Independence Township, Hennepin County the daughter of George and Ethel Snodgrass Conzet.
Alice and her husband Lawrence "Slim" Harff engaged in dairy farming in Greenfield for many years. Lawrence preceded her in death on January 11, 1991.
She was a faithful member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenfield and belonged to its Ladies Aid.
Survived by daughter-in-law, Shirley Harff of Loretto; granddaughters, Dr. Kim (Michael Motl) Harff of Browerville and Christine (Richard Marshall) Harff of Thief River Falls; great- grandchildren, Ann and Emma Motl; Victor, Francis and Patti Marshall; a sister, Carol (Dean "Buck") Dixon of Sandstone; five sisters-in-law: Eileen Conzet of Victoria, Doris Conzet of Loretto, Lillian Conzet of Maple Lake, Lois Conzet of Alexandria and Clarian Conzet of Rockford; other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, Alice was preceded in death by a son Wilferd L. Harff in 1993, her parents, five brothers: Glen, Vernon, Floyd, James and Russell Conzet and by a sister: Elaine Harff.
Funeral services for Alice Harff were held at 4 P.M. Tuesday, March 16th at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenfield. Pastor Dennis K. Strong officiated and interment followed at Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Congregational hymns were "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, " "The Lord Is My Shepherd, IOll Not Want" and "I Know that My Redeemer Lives."
A visitation at the church was held on Tuesday, March 16th beginning at 2 P.M.
Casket Bearers were Richard Marshall, Doug Beise, Duane Beise, Kent Dixon, John Conzet and Steve Conzet.
The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home served the family.
Harvey Johnson, 93
Harvey H. Johnson, 93, of Buffalo, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at the Park View Care Center in Buffalo.
Harvey was born in Buse Twp., MN the son of Simon and Katherine (Steinberger) Johnson on June 5th, 1916.
On June 22nd, 1940 Harvey was united in marriage to the love of his life Gwen McCloud in Fergus Falls, MN.
Harvey is survived by his loving family: children: Barbie Johnson of Fargo, ND; Gary (Barbara) Johnson of Randall, MN; Kathleen (Richard) Jerome of Delano; grandchildren: Pat (Stephanie) Johnson, Deborah (Mark Hanson) Johnson, Timothy (Danie) Johnson, Julie (Thomas) Knutson, Karen (John) Hinkey, Jennifer (Daniel) Nordstrom, Daniel (Kim) Jerome and Matthew (Jenny) Jerome; 19 great-grandchildren.
Harvey is preceded in death by wife Gwen, parents Simon and Katherine Johnson, brothers Chester, Robert, Lloyd and Wesley and sister Dorothy.
Memorial Service Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo at 2 PM with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment is at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fergus Falls, MN.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is proud to serve the family.
John Scharenbroich, 52
John E. Scharenbroich, 05-24-57 - 02-22-10, age 52, of Monticello died unexpectedly on Feb. 22, 2010 at North Memorial in Robbinsdale, MN.
John was born in St. Cloud, MN the son of James and Irma Jean (Koch) Scharenbroich. On May 5th, 1990 John was united in marriage to Christine R. Fisher at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo.
John is survived by: his loving family, including his wife, Christine; children, Timothy Fisher of Buffalo and Laura Scharenbroich of Monticello; father, James (Arlene) Scharenbroich of Sun City, AZ; brother, Paul (Nancy) Scharenbroich of Sioux Falls, SD; mother-in-law, Georgia (Maurice) Danielson, of Buffalo; father-in-law, Oralyn (Patricia) Fisher of St. Cloud; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald Fisher of Big Lake, Julie Busse of San Antonio, TX; nieces, April (Ben) Peterson of Brandon, SD, Jamie Fisher of Appleton, WI, Jill Fisher of Big Lake, Brittney Busse of San Antonio, TX; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother Irma Jean; nephew Eric Scharenbroich.
Casket Bearers were: Paul Scharenbroich, Tim Fisher, Ben Peterson, Darwin Bartel, Ed Garcia, Chris Robasse.
Funeral Service was held on Friday, Feb. 26 at Zion Lutheran Church, Buffalo, 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior at Zion Lutheran Church and Thursday 5-7 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.
The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo is proud to have served the family.
Bruce Stotko, 50
Bruce P. Stotko age 50 of Isle, formerly of Buffalo / Delano died on Friday, March 7, 2010. He was born December 8, 1959 to John and Delores (Bernick) Stotko in Watertown, Minnesota.
Bruce worked as a carpenter throughout his life, just as his father, grandfather and son. He loved to spend time up north near Isle, Bruce called it "GodOs country." Motorcycle rides on his Harley were things to look forward to and spending time with family was always a priority.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father John "Jack" Stotko and a brother David. He is survived by his children Justin, Krista, Marissa; mother Delores and Noel Joyce; and his brother Ron Stotko.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Delano. Rev. Michael Izen officiated at the Mass with inurnment in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Delano.
Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.
Floyd Hoover
Floyd William Hoover, 87 passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2003.
He was born to William and Jenny Mae (Bowers) Hoover on July 15, 1915. He was raised and lived on the Hoover farm in Victor Township all of his life. Floyd attended school in Howard lake.
He loved to farm, and enjoyed having coffee with everyone who came on the farm. He was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church, and was united in marriage there on September 28, 1940 to Evelyn Shepperd. Their union was blessed with four children.
Floyd enjoyed his family.
He served on the Victor town board for 37 years, served on the board of directors for the Howard Lake Creamery, served on the AMPI board and the C&H board. On July 9, 2001 he moved to Howard Lake Good Samaritan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marion and Roy, an infant sister Eleanor, brother-in-law Ken Snyder, and daughter-in-law Yvonne Hoover.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn; children Glee (Gene) Main of Howard Lake, Donna (Allan) Munson of Howard Lake; David (Maureen) Hoover of Howard Lake and Joan (Daniel) Olson of Reeds Spring, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and sisters Helen (Warren) Reed, Mildred (Ben) Vickery, Dorothy (Ernie) Hendrickson and Betty Snyder.
Services were conducted Saturday, June 21. Reverend Mark Winther and Rev. Dan Olson served as officiates. Music was provided by Patricia Munson, Sarah Olson, Melissa Olson, Jessica Olson and a choir of friends.
Pallbearers were his grandchildren: Deborah Ayako, Curt Main, Aaron Munson, Jennifer Field, Corey Munson, Wendy Hoover-Carpenter, Ann Hoover, Jill Hoover, Nathan Olson, Jessica Olson, Joseph Olson, Matthew Olson, Melissa Olson, and Sarah Olson.
Interment took place at the Howard Lake City Cemetery.
Albert Ernhart
Albert Casper Ernhart, 75, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2003 at home in Howard Lake.
He was born on April 1, 1928 in Winsted to Martin and Bertha (Schmalz) Ernhart. At 8 months old, his mother passed away. Mollie and Herman Woyke raised him in their home on Granite Lake. He attended Granite Lake School, Dykman School and Annandale school. He was baptized at Holy Trinity of Winsted and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran of Middleville Township.
Albert served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 and was a member of the Howard Lake Legion.
On February 20, 1950, he married Elaine Posusta at St. Joseph Church in Sliver Lake (by Rev. SJ Skluzacek). They first made their home in Dassel before moving to a farm east of Silver Lake, then to Winsted, Howard Lake, Annandale, and back to Howard Lake in 1967, where they made their home of 37 years. During this time Albert farmed and drove truck for Howard Lake Ready Mix, hauling gravel and cement.
Albert was a devoted husband to Elaine for 53 years, a father who ruled with a stern, soft hand yielded with love, and a grandpa who's lap was always safe and full of advice. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and many woodworking projects. Albert's wit and humor touched all: family, countless friends and even strangers.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Martin and Bertha, his surrogate parents, Molly and Herman Woyke, and siblings Mary Syse, Bertha Belisle, Louis, Jim, and Frank Ernhart.
He is survived by: wife Elaine; children Dave Ernhart of Cokato, Bev (Dan) Dreis of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Barbara (Guy) Jarvi of Webster, MN, Tim (Beth) Ernhart of Buffalo, and Lisa (DeNeil) Thompson of Silver Lake; grandchildren Joel Libor, Shawn Libor, Dawn Libor, Lori Baird, Sarah Mattson, Darren Thompson, Mitchell Thompson, and Chad Thompson, great-grandchildren Brooke and Jazz Baird, special friends Steve Suess, Justin Taraldson and Jay Baird; brother Ambrose (Clara) of Winsted; and sisters Annabelle Millerbernd of Winsted, Irene Bairel of St. Paul and Monica Ernhart of Montana.
Services were held Monday, June 23 at the Zion Lutheran Church of Annandale, officiated by Rev Thomas Queck. Music was provided by Orlo Thompson.
Pallbearers were: Leonard Saftner, Dale Penaz, Warren Kern, Bruce Semke, Larry Mattson, Les Libor, Jay Baird, and Richard "Satch" Schumann.
Interment took place at Corinna Cemetery.
Lester Baumgartner
Mr. Lester P. `Les' Baumgartner, age 46, of Annandale died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2003 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Scott Jakel officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to the service on Friday. There will be a prayer service 6:00 p.m. Thursday.
Lester Paul `Les' Baumgartner was born September 8, 1956 in Monticello to Clarence and Bernadine (Greving) Baumgartner. He grew up in Clearwater and graduated from Annandale High School in 1974. He married Vicky J. Carlson in 1980 and the couple later divorced. Les was a shipping & receiving manager for Akona of Maple Plain and he also bartended for many years at JJ's Bar in Annandale. He has lived in Annandale for many years where he was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Les enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and snowmobiling.
Les is survived by three daughters, Lynn of Annandale, Wendy of Buffalo, and Heidi of Annandale; brothers and sisters, Donna Allen of Reno, NV, Gerald of Annandale, Robert of Annandale, Nancy (Kenneth) Oksendahl of Burnsville, Joan Robinson of Monticello, Alice (Al) Meemken of St. Cloud, Thomas of St. Cloud, and Margaret (Dan) Schumacher of Milaca; grandchildren, Bree Seagraves and Kimburly Loycano. Les was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy and Annette; and brother, Francis.
Music for the service provided by Orma Lou Jacobsma and Ardis Nelson.
Memorials are preferred.
Arrangements were by Dingmann Funeral Care of Annandale.
