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Vivian Leah Schneider
Vivian Leah Schneider, died April 15, 1997 at the Mille Lacs Hospital in Onamia at the age of 85.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on april 18 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, MN with Father William McNiff officiating. Burial was at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Onamia.
Vivian Leah Schneider was born on June 25, 1911 in Alton, IL to J. Harvey and Marie (Tunker) Gent where she grew up and attended schools. She was united in marriage to Clarence Schneider on June 27, 1931 in Ft. Wayne, IN. The couple made their home in Ft. Wayne and began to raise their family. While living in Ft. Wayne, Vivian drove street car during WWII in 1945 they moved to the south end of Mille Lacs Lake where they purchased Mac’s Inn. They later changed the name to Schneider’s Place, which they owned and operated for 25 years. Vivian was also a sales representative for Avon products and after selling the resort, devoted most of her time to sales. She was very active with the American Legion Auxiliary for many years and was Past President. She was a member of the Senior Federation in Onamia. She was also a member at Holy Cross Catholic Church where she was active with St. Anne’s Society.
Survivors include two children, Bob Schneider of Crawfordsville, IN, and Jean Athman and her husband Jerry of Onamia, MN; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor Dimoff of Harrisburg, PA; one brother, Gene Hummel of Oldsmar, FL; nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and a great grandson.
Casketbearers were John Blomer, Owen Haeg, Bob Courteau, Leonard Vanderpoel, Bob Schmolke and Jim Bitzan.
Ruth A. Gustafson
Ruth A. Gustafson, age 91, a resident of Little Falls, MN, died April 25, 1997, at the Lutheran Senior Citizens Home in Little Falls.
Funeral services were held April 29 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls with the Rev. Kent Garlinghouse officiating. Burial was in the Darling Cemetery, Darling Township, Morrison County, MN. Ruth A. Gustafson was born November 29, 1905, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN, to the late John and Cora “Hughes” Nordholm. In 1917 her family moved to Darling Township where they farmed. She attended Little Falls schools. On November 29, 1921, her 16th birthday, she was united in marriage to Hjalmer Gustafson. Following their marriage the couple lived in Little Falls and in 1945 moved to Darling Township and farmed. In 1955 they moved to Green Prairie Fish Lake where they built, owned and operated Gustafson’s Lakeside Cabins until 1967 when they retired. After their retirement, Ruth and Hjamler continued to live at Green Prairie Fish Lake in one of the cabins they built until the summer of 1989 when they moved to Little Falls and became residents of the Pine Grove Manor. After her husband’s death in January of 1990, Ruth continued to live at the Pine Grove Manor residing there until her death. She was a life member of the Darling Church, presently a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Ladies WELCA, Bible Study, Morrison County Historical Society and the Pine Grove Zoological Zoo Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter, Donald Gustafson of Little Falls, Marjorie Kaiser and husband Steven of Aberdeen, SD; sister, Thelma Thelander of Anahem, CA; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Hjalmer, parents, and a sister, Margaret Nordholm.
James Robert Winscher
James Robert Winscher, age 25, a resident of Pierz, MN, died April 26, 1997 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Morrill, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 29 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman, MN, with the Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
James R. Winscher was born December 26, 1971, in Little Falls, MN to Garold H. “Gary” and Patricia A “Poster” Winscher. He grew up in the Pierz area attending St. Michael’s Catholic School in Buckman and Healy High School in Pierz. He was united in marriage to Lori Boser on April 5, 1991, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz. They later divorced. He was a former employee of Falls Fabricating and presently working for Ideal Tree Service in Buckman and Golden Plump in St. Cloud. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman. He loved spending time with his children, friends, working on cars and fishing.
Survivors include a son and daughter, Amanda Marie and Nathan James Winscher, both of Pierz; parents, brother, Mark Winscher of Pierz; sisters, Kimberly Winscher of Pierz, Paula Rouchleau and husband Dean of Pierz; grandparents, Sydney and Rita Winscher and Lawrence and Leora Poster, all of Pierz; nephew and niece, Joshua and Michaela Rouchleau of Pierz. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents.
Casketbearers were Jason and Jennifer Gruber, Kristine Kowalzek, Karla Popp, George Dehler and Brian “Whitey” Funk. Leo S. Urbanski Leo S. Urbanski, age 78, a resident of rural Rice, died April 25, 1997 at his home.
Funeral services were held April 28 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Morrill with Fr. Thomas Olson officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Leo Urbanski
Leo Urbanski was born January 30, 1919, in Graham Township, Benton County, MN, to Stanley and Leona (Pokornowski) Urbanski. He married Clara Scheper, December 12, 1942, in Oakland, CA. He was a lifelong resident of rural Rice where he had farmed. He was a US Coast Guard Veteran of WW II. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Morrill where he was a past church trustee and parish council member. He was a member of the Gilman Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council #9261; a member of the the Foley American Legion Post 298; a direct on the AMPI Creamery Board; a supervisor in the Graham Township; and also a director on the board of the East Central Electric.
Survivors include his wife, Clara of Rice; son and daughter, Conrad of Rice, Glorine and Roger Pekarek of Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Tim, Bob and Regina Pekarek; sisters, Doris Stachowski, Foley; and Deloris Dyke, Orford, NH. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers were Jeff Mastey, Mark Schmitt, Terry Rakotz, Robert Pekarek, Tom Stachowski, and Charlie Stachowski.
Luvern C. Schomer
Luvern C. Schomer, age 66, a resident of Lastrup, MN, died May 1, 1997 at his home from injuries received in a farm related accident.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lastrup with the Father Roger Thoennes, Father Kenneth Brenny and Father Frank Tomasieury, con-celebrating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Luvern Charles Schomer was born September 15, 1930 in Lastrup, Morrison County, MN to the late Fred and Alma (Voelker) Schomer. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps on February 13, 1952, served in the Marshall Islands and received an honorable discharge on February 12, 1954. During his military stay he received the National Defense Service Medal. He returned to Lastrup where he farmed until 1966. He was united in marriage to Elaine (Waytashek) Hill on April 23, 1966 at St. Augustines Catholic Church in St. Cloud, MN. The couple lived in St. Cloud for two years returning to the family farm in July of 1968. After retiring in March of 1990, Luvern and Elaine enjoyed traveling, helping his friends and neighbors with odd jobs, doing carpentry work and showing his model “A” car. He was a member of St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lastrup where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and the HRA Board.
Forever in the hearts of his wife Elaine; daughters and sons, Bonnie Fuhr and husband Tom of Becker, MN, Brenda Beierman and husband Dennis of Belton, TX, Bryan Hill and wife Debbie of Little Falls, MN, Karla Hill of Andover, MN, Eric Schomer of Mendota Heights, MN; grandchildren, Chad and Jennifer Thomas, Bradley, Joshua, Cody and Kali Beierman, Jamie, Stephanie and Cory Hayes, Carly and Kelly Fuhr; brother, Elmer Schomer and wife Betty of Pierz, MN; sisters, Edna Stuckmayer and husband Matt of Pierz, Virginette Tinsley and husband Don of Brooklyn Park, MN and Godchild Wayne Schomer of Sauk Rapids, MN; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Willie Schomer and a godchild, Gina Schomer.
Honorary pallbearers were Don Meyer, Donald Will, Dale Beierman, Art and Joe Stumpf, Ray Poepping, John Tax, and Virgil Weiss.
Casketbears were Chad Thomas, Brad and Joshua Beier-man, James and Corey Hayes, Wayne Schomer and Corey Waytashek.
Vernon E. Riitters
Vernon E. Riitters, age 75, a resident of Randall, MN died May 5, 1997 at his home.
A Memorial service was held May 8 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Pastor Suzanne Cekalla officiating. A private interment will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Vernon E. Riitters was born on July 24, 1921 in Randall, to the late William and Maryanna E. (Mueller) Riitters. He grew up in Randall and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1939. He attended St. Cloud State for one year before entering the Army. He served over seas in World War II and the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Margie Gosch on April 28, 1945. Following his service, Vernon was employed at Camp Ripley until his retirement in 1981.
Survivors include his wife, Margie of Randall; sons, Bob and wife Bobbie of Randall, Jon and wife Sally of Little Falls, Kurt and wife Betsy of Andersonville, TN, and Jay and wife Juliette of Little Falls; daughter, Jane Meyer and husband Ed of Grand Forks, ND; brother, Marvin of South Carolina; sister, Arlene Mason of Florida and grandchildren, Tim Riitters and friend Sarah Huneke, Tom Riitters and wife Katie and Hans, Liza, Miles and Orion Riitters.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wally Riitters and two infant siblings.
Effie Emily Olson
Effie Emily Olson, age 91, a resident of Swanville, died May 1, 1997, at the Park Health and Center in St. Louis Park, MN.
A Memorial Service was held May 10 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls. There was no visitation prior to the services.
Effie E. Olson was born June 13, 1905, in Elmdale Township, Morrison County, MN to the late Rasmus and Kirsten (Olsen) Jorgenson. She attended Upsala school graduating from the class of 1923. She attended Moorhead State University and then taught school in northern Minnesota. She returned to the Swanville area and taught school in a country school near Swanville. She was united in marriage to Ronald W. Olson. After their marriage the couple lived with her father on the family farm. She managed Gosch’s Grocery store in Swanville and later worked as a bookkeeper for the Swanville Creamery until age 65 when she retired. Following her husband’s death on June 3, 1995, she continued to live in Swanville until February of 1997 when she became a resident of the Park Health & Rehabilitation Center in St. Louis Park, residing there until her death. She enjoyed reading, crafts and politics.
Survivors include her daughter, Audrey Thompson and husband Milo of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Lisa Thompson of Minneapolis, MN; Leigh LaBarbera and husband Stephen of Cincinnati, OH; Martin Thompson and wife Lori of Minneapolis, and great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christopher LaBarbera of Cincin-nati. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters, Gertie Johnson, Thelma Johnson, Marie Ottestetter, Olga Holmen, Thera Peterson, Esther Jacobson and Kathryn Erickson.
Sister Mary Regis (Dorothy) Gartner
Sister Mary Regis (Dorothy) Gartner, 87, died on May 5, 1997 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, MN. Funeral and burial service were at St. Francis Convent on May 9.
Sister Mary Regis was born on February 13, 1910, in Melrose, MN. She was the first of nine children born to the late George and Julia (Fuhrmann) Gartner. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, MN, on August 12, 1936. She made her first profession of vows on August 12, 1938, and final vows on August 12, 1941. She celebrated 60 years as a Franciscan Sister in 1996. Sister Regis ministered in various ways as a religion teacher, piano teacher, organist, choir director, office manager/accountant, teacher aide and switchboard operator. She served at St. Henry’s Parish, Monticello, 1938-1939; St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, 1939-1948, 1956-1957; Our Lady of Mercy Hospital and St. Mary’s Parish, Alexandria, 1948-1956; St. Cloud Children’s Home, St. Cloud, 1957-1959; Sacred Heart Covent, Flensburg, 1959-1960, 1964-1966; St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls, 1961-1964; St. Elizabeth Convent, Osakis, 1966-1967, 1975-1977; St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, 1960-1961 and 1968-1975; St. John’s Convent, Foley, 1978-1983 and Holy Cross Parish, Onamia, 1983-1985. She served part-time in hospitality at St. Francis Convent and was part-time organist at St. Otto’s Care Center 1985-1989. She retired in 1989.
Survivors include brothers Gerald, New Richmond, WI and Norbert, Sauk Centre, and sisters, Alvina Schaefer, Minneapolis; Aurelia Thibodeau, Janeau, AK, Helen Wruck, Salem, OR, and her sisters in religious life.
Sister Mary Severine (Hildegard) Frerich
Sister Mary Severine (Hildegard) Frerich, 97, died May 2, 1997 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, MN. Sister’s funeral and burial service were at St. Francis Convent on May 6.
Sister Mary Severine was born on September 15, 1899, near St. Kilian, MN. She was the eleventh of fourteen children born to the late Herman and Catherine (Marx) Frerich. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, MN, on June 12, 1923. She made her first possession of vows, June 13, 1925, and final vows, August 11, 1928. She celebrated 70 years as a Franciscan Sister in 1993. She ministered as a clerical worker, receptionist and seamstress at St. Cloud Children’s Home, St. Cloud, 1925-1938, 1967-1972; St. Francis High School, Little Falls, 1938-1942; St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls, 1942-1944; St. James Hospital, Perham, 1944-1953, 1972-1976; St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, 1953-1955, 1957-1959; St. Anthony Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 1955-1957, 1959-1961 and St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, 1961-1967. She retired to St. Francis Convent in 1976, but remained involved in ministry there as the need arose.
Survivors include many nieces and nephews and the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls.
