Dennis Norbert Buesgens passed away on Jan. 9, 2017, at the age of 67. Peacefully at Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, Minnesota, Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Waconia, Minnesota. Visitation starting at 9 a.m. with mass at 11 a.m.
Dennis was born in Shakopee, Minnesota, on March 24, 1949 to Germain & Annie (Rademacher) Buesgens, he attended St Victoria Catholic School and Waconia High School. In 1969, Dennis entered the United States Army and served in Korea. On May 6, 1972, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Debra Ann (Laumann) Buesgens at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waconia, Minnesota and they were blessed with two beautiful children Belinda & Brian.
Dennis’s children & 7 grandchildren were his pride & joy and loved to spend every chance he could get with them, his favorite place to take them was the Buesgens Family Cabin in Richmond, Minnesota, he loved to show them how to fish and water ski and dive off the dock with campfires in the evening. He also loved to have them tinker in his workshop on wood projects or build them a fort and four wheeling and hunting techniques. Dennis & Deb enjoyed traveling with family & friends. He also loved spending time with his brothers and son and nephews at the deer shack. He enjoyed working part-time with Koch Bus Co in Waconia and all the children on his bus route as he loved all their smiling faces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Germain H. Buesgens and his sister-in-law, Jean Laumann
He is survived by his loving family: wife, Debra Buesgens; children, Belinda (Jeremy) Rosckes of Cologne and Brian (Amanda) Buesgens of Jordan; grandchildren, Natasha Rosckes (special friend Chad Dobratz), Brennen Rosckes, Raegen Buesgens, Preston Buesgens, Kainen Buesgens, Julyssa Rosckes, Blake Buesgens; mother, Annie Buesgens; father in law & mother in law, Gerald and Rose Laumann; brother, sisters, brother in laws & sister in laws, and many nieces & nephews: Roger Buesgens (Bonita), Dianne Kopp (William), Nancy Lachermeier (William), Michael Buesgens (Crystal), Gerald Buesgens (Laurie), Rosanne Scott (Brian), Richard Buesgens, Germain T Buesgens (Brenda); in-laws, Kathy Sether (Richard) Diane Vanderlinde (Henry), Judy Hernandez, and Kristine Eveslage ( Jeffery)
Urn Bearers will be Dennis’s Grandchildren.

Marty E. Gilbertson, age 89, of Mound, MN, passed away on December 12, 2016.
Born in Minneapolis on December 2, 1927 to Otto and Esther (Duval) Larson. After losing her mother at a very young age, she was raised by her god parents Sven and Esther Lindborg until she was adopted by Alice and Elmer Almquist at age nine.
Survived by her loving children, Mike (Cindy), Gary (Julie), Jim, Mark (Debe); her amazing grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Dana, Kurt, Brianna, Autumn and Hailey; sister-in-law Kay; many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 with visitation one hour prior at the Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN. Memorials to the Marty Gilbertson EOE Scholarship Fund at Mound Westonka High School.

Marilyn J. Knuth, age 71 of Waconia, Minnesota, passed away at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital on Jan. 4, 2017.
Memorial service on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hanover with a visitation on Sunday, Jan. 8 from 3-6 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel, St. Michael, MN and one hour prior to service at the church on Monday.
Survived by her daughter, Tammy (Chris) Kainz and granddaughter, Miranda Kainz.
The Peterson Chapel 763-497-5362
St. Michael/Albertville
www.thepetersonchapel.com

Elsie M. Henschen, age 89 of Carver, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Funeral service Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Benton Twp., Cologne with Rev. Eric Zacharias officiating; visitation one hour prior to the service at the church; interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
Elsie M. Herrmann Henschen was born on October 28, 1927 in Hancock Twp., Carver County, MN, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Rolf) Herrmann. She was baptized on November 6, 1927 and confirmed on April 6, 1941 at Zion Lutheran Church in Benton Twp., Cologne by Rev. Herman AmEnd.
Elsie attended Zion Lutheran School in Cologne and went on to Waconia High School. She helped out around home and in October of 1946 she married Lester S. Henschen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carver by Rev. Paul Panning. In March of 1948, Elsie and Lester moved to their present farm where they worked and raised their family. For the first couple of years Elsie helped Lester on the farm and in 1961 she went to work for Massey Ferguson in Hopkins for 18 years and later cleaned doctor offices and homes. Elise volunteered at Auburn Manor in Chaska for 13 Years.
Elsie loved traveling with Lester to Europe, Colorado and the East Coast several times. She enjoyed baking, canning, playing cards, old tyme music, visiting with company, and making delicious meals.
Elsie was preceded in death by her father and mother Henry and Emma Herrmann; brothers and sisters-in-law Ray and Darlene Herrmann, LeRoy and Anna Mae Herrmann, Henry and Carlene Herrmann; father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Hulda Henschen; brothers-in-law Eldon Herrmann and Dale Lenzen.
Elsie is survived by her loving family: husband Lester Henschen; sons and daughters-in-law Tom and Donna Henschen of Colorado Springs, CO, James Henschen of Chaska, John and Becky Henschen of Mayer; grandson Nathan (Patty) Henschen of Colorado Springs, CO; sisters and brothers-in-law Irene Herrmann of Hamburg, Delores Lenzen of Waconia, Dorothy and John Miller of Cologne, Judy and Roger Wichelman of Waconia; brother Robert Herrmann of Cologne; brother-in-law Hilton Henschen of Otsego; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Casket Bearers are David Henschen, Roger Wichelman, John Miller, Steve Buetow, Jerry Buetow and Mike Lenzen.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Glenn D. Zellmann, age 56, of Young America, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
Funeral Service Monday, January 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America with Rev. Eric Hutchison officiating. Visitation Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 3 – 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service all at the church. Interment St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
Glenn was born on June 9, 1960 in Waconia the son of Curtis and Dorothy (Bessel) Zellmann. He was baptized on June 26, 1960 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in NYA by Rev. Schuelt and later confirmed on April 7, 1974 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in NYA by Rev. Henry Frey. On May 8, 1982, Glenn was united in marriage to Debra J. Knick at First Lutheran Church in Glencoe by Rev. Harvey Kath.
Glenn grew up on a farm with his three brothers, Larry, Keith and Kevin. A household of boys had to be playing sports. Whether it be football or baseball in the yard or hockey in whatever patch of ice they could find in the driveway, Glenn and Kevin always had to win. It was also the farm and a good family that he learned importance of hard work and good values.
Soon Glenn grew up and met the love of his life at Play-mor Ballroom in Glencoe. Debbie and Glenn went on to marry on May 8, 1982. Glenn loved Debbie and his only child, Melissa, more than anything in the world. He loved spending time with his family, talking, joking around, and just being together. His competitive nature shined through playing games, as he would yell out the answer to any question, regardless of whose turn it was or what team he was on. He never stopped during Pass-the-Pigs, insisting to get to 100 points in one turn, only to get to 80 and go back to zero.
He was very proud of his daughter and was happy when she got married. On that day, he gained a son whom he loved as his own. His favorite pastime was to hang out with his wife and best friend, whether it be bike riding, going for a walk,or going out to eat for lunch.
Other things he enjoyed were watching and playing sports. He was always up for a snuggle with his dog and best buddy, Gunner, in front of the TV watching the Vikes or Gophers.
He was pitcher on a modified softball team that won a state tournament. He also coached his daughter’s softball team. He enjoyed visiting his brothers at the farm and helping out whenever he could. He insisted on lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
A smile was always on this face, one that we will never forget.
Glenn is preceded in death by his father and mother Curtis and Dorothy Zellmann, father-in-law Eugene Knick and grandparents.
Glenn is survived by his loving family: wife Debbie, daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Anthony Elling of Chaska, brothers Larry Zellmann of Young America, Keith Zellmann of Young America, Kevin Zellmann of Young America, mother-in-law Bernice Knick of Glencoe, sister-in-law Sherri (Mike) Urban of Glencoe, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Casket Bearers are Don Zellmann, Mike Zellmann, David Zellmann, Lee Bessel, Bruce Bessel, Duane Bartels, Ralph Pawelk, Kris Raether.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, www.johnsonfh.com.

Darlene Lorinda (Hunter) Olson, age 80, of Carver, MN, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Ridgeview Hospital, Waconia, MN.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, 12 Noon with visitation two hours prior to the service all at East Union Lutheran Church, 15180 Co. Rd. 40, Carver, with Pastor Steve Thompson officiating. Casketbearers will be her nephews Steve and Bob Olson, Keith, Bob, Brian and Doug Hunter. Honorary casketbearers are her nephews Scott, Kevin, James Hunter and Jeff Stewart. Burial at East Union Lutheran Cemetery, Carver.
Darlene was born March 3, 1936 in Peever, SD to Henry and Ida (Stai) Hunter, one of seven children. She was confirmed at East Union Lutheran Church and also married Richard Olson on November 24, 1954 at that church. Richard and Darlene lived in the East Union area for their whole married life. She was a member of East Union Lutheran Church and the Carver Lioness’s. She loved being with her family, especially attending family reunions. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, baking and canning.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard (2009); her parents, Henry and Ida Hunter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrell Hunter, Sanford and Mary Anne Hunter, Arnold and Patricia Hunter, Kenneth Hunter; brother-in-law, Harry Stewart.
Survivors include her children, Ron (Mary) Olson of Cologne, Shirley (Terry) Ostlie of Waconia; grandchildren, Corey (Megan) Olson, Adam Olson, Tara (Derek) Boettcher, Holly (Mike) Wellens, Carter (Lisa) Ostlie; great-grandchildren, Cooper and Sawyer Olson, Kaylee Boettcher, Ryan and Levi Wellens; brother and sister-in-law, Vernel and Edna Mae Hunter of Inver Grove Heights, Margaret Ann Hunter of Inver Grove Heights; sister, Lois Stewart of Inver Grove Heights; brother-in-law, Don (Marge) Olson of Carver; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements were with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska, MN, (952) 448-2137.

Mavis Kaye (Roseth) Gustafson, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 14, 2017 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Funeral services was held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church, in Hanley Falls with Rev. David Peterson and Rev. Dale Peterson officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church.
Mavis was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on December 15, 1941 to Roy and Mabel (Olson) Roseth. She was raised in the Christian faith and was a baptized and confirmed child of God. Mavis had many happy memories of growing up in the South Dakota towns of Seneca, Summit, and Canton and the Minnesota towns of Clinton, Westport and Morristown. As a child, she learned to play piano, tap dance and twirl baton. Mavis, with sisters Lois and Gwen, enjoyed spending time at their Aunt Nellie’s farm near Butler, South Dakota. In 1955, Mavis moved with her family to Hanley Falls, Minnesota. During high school she participated in band, was a majorette and cheerleader. As a young girl, she met many of her life long friends and also her soul mate, Lowell Gustafson.
Lowell and Mavis were united in marriage on December 27, 1959 at Yellow Medicine Lutheran Church. They raised their three daughters, Kathy, Kelly and Molly, on their farm where they lived and worked side by side for 55 years. They took joy in collecting antiques, playing accordion together, and traveling. Mavis loved her role as a farm wife. She passed on her gift for music to the dozens of students who took piano lessons from her. Over the years, she shared her musical talents at church where she was organist and directed choirs. She was most proud to serve as one of the first female council members of the congregation. Much of Mavis and Lowell’s free time was dedicated to the Minnesota Machinery Museum in Hanley Falls where Mavis served as museum director from 1990-2010. She was the Yellow Medicine County representative of Western Minnesota Prairie Waters and she enjoyed working with the Minnesota Historical Society on museum exhibits and displays.
After Lowell passed away in 2015, Mavis began a new chapter of her life in Waconia, Minnesota. In the short time she lived there, she made many new friends. She enjoyed frequent outings to concerts and theaters. Her faith was renewed by attending regular services and activities at Faith Lutheran Church.
Mavis cherished her family. She was welcomed to her heavenly home by Lowell, her parents and many friends and family who have passed before her.
Celebrating her life on earth are her girls and their husbands-Kathleen and Greg Steinmetz of Tomah, WI, Kelly and Brian Olson of Hanley Falls, MN, Molly and Mike Aalfs of Waconia, MN; grandchildren Branden and Austin Steinmetz, Abbey (Nick) Richter and Taylor Olson, Garrett and Avery Aalfs; sisters Lois Amen of Canton, SD and Gwen (Dave) Herrick of Sioux Falls, SD.
She is also survived by brothers-in-law, Stanton Gustafson and Earle (Bonnie) Gustafson, many nieces, nephews and family members.
Lynner Funeral Home,
PO Box 8, Clarkfield, MN
320-669-4416

The family of Elaine Pijahn will be hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday at

Peace Villa

Community Room

Sat. Jan. 21, 2017

(2 p.m. – 4:30 pm)

No gifts, please

Jason and Angela (Pruden) Gustafson of Waconia, Minnesota, announce the birth of their son Charles O’Fallon Gustafson, born on Nov. 30, 2016 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia Minnesota, weighing 7 lbs, 14 oz, and 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Arthur and Esther Pruden of Waconia (Deceased) and Paternal grandparents are Sharon Johnson (Randy) of Bloomington, Minnesota and Thomas Gustafson of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Lillian, his sister, was there to welcome him home.

Shirley M. Brown, age 81, of Aitkin, and formerly Waconia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Cologne with Father Gregory Abbott as Celebrant of the Mass; a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the Mass at the church; interment St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery.
Shirey Mae (Paschka) Brown was born on June 8, 1935 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Alfred and Anna Dorothy (Thaemert) Paschka. She attended grade school and Junior High School in Mason City, Iowa. After the death of her father, she and her mother moved back to Cologne, Minnesota in 1950. She graduated from Central High School in Norwood Young America, Minnesota in 1953. Shirley spent most of her life in the Waconia area. She worked at West View Acres in Waconia for many years and was involved in community events and the local VFW’s.
She enjoyed life with her son Steven Brown and her husband Edward Brown. Together over 55 years, she and Ed lived and moved from Waconia to Farragut, Iowa, then to Jasper, MN, then to Montevideo, MN and most recently to Aitkin, MN and made many new friends along the way. Shirley enjoyed cooking, her teddy bears and spending time with family and friends.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Dorothy Paschka; father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Mary Brown; brothers-in-law Jerome Brown, Clarence Brown, James Brown, Lloyd Laumann and Bill Regan.
Shirley is survived by her loving family: husband Edward Brown; son Steven Brown; cousin Corinne (Thaemert) and Terry Drahosh and their children Sabrina and Mike; sisters-in-law Karen Brown of Waconia, Sharon Brown of Waconia, Jean Laumann of Waconia and Florence Regan of St. Paul; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, www.johnsonfh.com.

Genrose M. Schmid, age 84 of Waconia, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Waconia Good Samaritan Center.
Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia with Rev. Helmar Heckel officiating; gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service.
Genrose M. (Kelzer) Schmid was born on September 4, 1932 in Waconia Twp., the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve (Schmieg) Kelzer.
Genrose was a 27 year friend of Bill W. She was a 40 year member of the Waconia VFW Auxiliary and served as treasurer for over 30 years. At Genrose’s request her body was donated to the University of Minnesota for education and research.
Genrose was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Genevieve Kelzer; daughter Jeanne Braunwarth Clapp; son Joseph Schmid; great-grandson Austin Bermel; sisters Hildegard Zwack, Jeanette Arndt, Lyra Heath, Sister Joann Kelzer SCC, Ardis Kelzer; brothers Killian and Hubert Kelzer.
Genrose is survived by her loving family: children Cynthia (Ron) Mellum of Delano, Mary (Dave) Lubker of Mounds View, Karen Schneider of Spring Lake Park, Daniel Braunwarth of Zimmerman; son-in-law and wife Stan (Theresa) Clapp; grandchildren Chad (Lee Ann) Mellum, Angela (Andrew) Merges, Ryan Clapp, Jason Erickson, Heidi Braunwarth and fiancé Josh Holzworth, Donald Braunwarth, Anna (Steve) Bermel, Joey Schmid, Jacob Schmid, Jessica Schmid; six great-grandchildren; brothers Denis (Marilyn) Kelzer of Waconia, Leon (Marilyn) Kelzer of Waconia; sisters Eunice Vinkemeier of Chaska, Erna (Donald) Gallagher of LaCrosse, WI; sister-in-law Alice Kelzer of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials preferred to Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, 110 E. 42nd Street, 16th FL, NY, NY 10017.
The family extends a sincere Thank You to the staff at Waconia Good Samaritan Society for their compassionate care of Genrose these past four years.
Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Hilton W. Born, age 87 of Cologne, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Memorial service Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia; gathering of family and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church with Rev. Phil Wagner officiating; interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
Hilton was born on December 4, 1929 in Dahlgren Twp., the son of William and Laurenda (Guethling) Born. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia by Rev. William Schneider and confirmed on March 18, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia by Rev. William Schneider. On November 2, 1951 Hilton was united in marriage to Betty Schumacher at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hollywood Twp. by Rev. W.L. Ernst.
Hilton’s biggest treasure in life was taking his family on the annual trip to Branson. He liked to waterski and participate in tractor pulling. Hilton took a lot of pride taking care of the farm and his family.
Hilton was preceded in death by his parents William and Laurenda Born; son David Born; great-granddaughter Finley Lou Scherber; brothers Kenneth, Lauren, Marlin and Willys Born; father-in-law and mother-in-law Adolph and Agnes Schumacher.
Hilton is survived by his loving family: wife Betty; daughter Paulette (Steve) Erhard of Waconia; grandchildren Amanda (Josh) Schmidt, Ryan (Jen) Erhard, Rachel (Jesse) Scherber; great-grandchildren Aubrey and Aiden Schmidt; Isaac, Brant and Levi Erhard; Kenton, Evren and Harlyn Scherber; brother and sisters-in-law Silas and Mary Born of Mankato, Lorraine Born of Edina, Marilyn Born of Waconia; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Donald and Arlene Schumacher of Hutchinson; special friend Elaine Buesgens of Young America; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Urn Bearer (grandson) Ryan Erhard.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

David F. Hintze, age 64 of Delano, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Memorial service Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Watertown Evangelical Free Church in Watertown with Rev. Dan Osborn officiating; gathering of family and friends half hour prior to the service at the church; interment Watertown Public Cemetery in Watertown.
David Frederick Hintze was born on July 9, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Beauford and Lila (Helgens) Hintze.
As a young boy, David kept busy with lawn mowing jobs, and in the winter he shoveled snow for the neighbors until he earned enough money to buy a large snow-blower.
He enjoyed the outdoors, loved swimming and camping. He joined the Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout.
He attended school in South Minneapolis, also Vocational School. His church home was Asbury Methodist. The minister from there took a tour group to the Holy Land; our entire family joined the tour. So David at the age of 18 was able to walk where Jesus walked, saw all the sacred places and was baptized in the Jordan River.
During his adult years, he worked at several places; starting with Tonka Toys, and on to various janitorial jobs.
He was married to Denise Hovereid. In later years he developed health problems, including heart surgery and was not able to work. He will be missed by friends and family.
David is preceded in death by his father Beauford Hintze.
David is survived by his loving family: mother Lila Hintze of Watertown; sister Dianne (Dale) Nephew of Watertown; nieces Monica (Jason) Gabrick, Megan (Ryan) Chadwick; great-nephews Weston Gabrick and Brooks Gabrick; aunt Loretta Jensen of Howard Lake; many cousins and friends.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Carol A. Maas, age 80 of St. Bonifacius, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Boniface Catholic Church (4025 Main Street) in St. Bonifacius with Fr. Martin Shallbetter as Celebrant of the Mass. Visitation held 4-7 p.m. Thursday and also Friday one hour prior to the Mass ALL AT THE CHURCH. Interment in the church cemetery.
Carolann Maas née Hoen was born and raised in Cologne, Minnesota. After graduating high school, Carol went to work at Nagel Hospital, along with many great friends. Carol met Leon at the Paradise Ballroom and they later married in 1955. Carol lived her entire married life in St. Bonifacius where she and Leon raised five children. Carol had a deep faith and she was involved in the church in many ways. Carol enjoyed singing and loved to sing in the church choir. She also directed many choirs for some years. Carol enjoyed gardening, baking, volunteering, fishing, playing games and cooking. She liked to watch movies, plays, and especially watch ice skating. She loved to travel. One of her favorite places to go was to her daughter’s house in Arizona, where she soaked up the sunshine with friends and family. Carol was always ready with a smile. She was a loyal friend, good neighbor and always willing to help. She will be greatly missed, but we know she is with her ever-lovin, LTM.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband Leon T. Maas; father and mother Matthew and Margaret (Willems) Hoen; sister Marjalane Hoen; father-in-law and mother-in-law Louis and Lorraine Maas; sister-in-law LaVonne Maas OSB, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Rose Maas; brothers-in-law Jerry Hilgers, Don Moonen, John Nalevanko, Fred Segner Jr.; nephew Tom Segner.
Carol is survived by her loving family: children Randy (Vicki) Maas of California, Cindy (Jim) VanWinkle of Red Wing, Ron (Cindy) Maas of Waconia, Marty (Mary) Maas of Texas, Jody (Jay) Fellows of Arizona; grandchildren Matthew and Bradley VanWinkle, Ryan (Kim) Maas, Jennifer Harold, Jennifer (Dave) Swanson, Zachary and Abby Fellows, Dennis Smith; great-grandchildren Gavin VanWinkle, Audrey and Calvin Swanson; brothers and sisters-in-law Leon and Judy Hoen of Cologne, Kevin and Marge Hoen of Cologne; sisters-in-law Eileen Nalevanko of Long Lake, Marilyn Hilgers of Waconia, Arlys (Don) Knopick of Crystal, Bonnie Moonen of St. Bonifacius, Dianne Segner of St. Bonifacius; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Serving as casket bearers are Carol’s grandchildren.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Paul “Chumly” Scheuble, age 48 of Waconia, MN, was welcomed into Heaven by his daughter Lucy on Jan. 19, 2017.
Paul was a lifelong member of the Waconia Community and Trinity Lutheran Church. He was the loving husband of Vici, awesome and proud father to Sally and Mac. He was owner of Chumly’s Bar in Waconia and 4 Star Distributing.
Paul had a smile that could light up a room and was often the life of the party. He enjoyed traveling with his family and challenging any off road course out there with anyone of his jeeps. He loved socializing with his “Chumly’s Family” and also getting away from it all on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Every year it was tradition, you would find Paul in the beer garden at the Carver County Fair. He also volunteered his time with the Waconia Lions and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Paul will be deeply missed by his family and many, many, many friends.
“To the world you are a dad, to our family you are the world.”
Paul was preceded in death by his daughter Lucy Scheuble and mother Ginni Klein.
He is survived by his wife Vici Scheuble; daughter Sally Scheuble and son Mac Scheuble; father and step mother Ron and LeAnn Scheuble; father-in-law and mother-in-Law Ozzie and Donna Moonen; many more family and friends.
Social gathering of family and friends Thursday, Jan. 26th from 4-8 p.m.
Funeral services held on Friday, Jan. 27th at 3 p.m. Family will visit with guests two hours prior to service. All services at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Team Chum Chum at any Klein Bank location.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Helen J. Johnson, age 82 of Watertown, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Elim Home in Watertown.
Memorial service Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia with Rev. Dave Solberg as officiant. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service.
Helen J. Johnson was born December 28, 1934 in St. Paul, the daughter of Dewey and Helen (Head) Johnson. Helen attended the Montrose High School. On December 12, 1965, Helen was united in marriage with Marlow Johnson.
Helen was an amazing and strong person with the most beautiful singing voice. She had a tremendous amount of love and spirit. Helen never went anywhere without making someone laugh or without forming a new friendship. She welcomed all who came into her home with a gracious smile and a hug. Helen’s love for her family and friends was abundant and unconditional.
Helen enjoyed knitting, reading and visiting with family and friends.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents; son David Elletson; grandsons Joshua Johnson and James Johnson.
Helen is survived by her loving family: husband Marlow Johnson; children Gordon “Butch” Elletson and his wife Jackeyline, Gayle Adams and her husband Richard, Daniel Elletson, Cynthia Dullnig and her husband Les, Catherine Elletson, Gregory Johnson, Patricia Gravelle, Brenda Littfin; 23 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Eunice Sorenson and Rose Strege.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. www.johnsonfh.com

Kathleen Ruth (Biermann) Kearney, age 67, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 23, 2017, 11 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Pastor Eric Hutchison officiated. Organist was Rita Luecke. Soloist was Pastor Eric Hutchison, singing “The Lord’s Prayer.” Special music by Vince Gill was “Go Rest High On That Mountain.” Congregational hymns were “Amazing Grace,” “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” and “How Great Thou Art.”
Casket bearers were Adam McDonald, Christopher Biermann, Jonathan Biermann, Aron Teppo, Justin Schuster, Quintin Biermann, Spencer Biermann, Lincoln Biermann.
Kathleen Ruth (Biermann) Kearney was born on October 15, 1949, in Glencoe, Minnesota, the daughter of Lawrence and Ruth (Horrmann) Biermann. She was baptized on October 30, 1949, by Rev. Schaller and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 4, 1963, by Rev. Plocher both at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Helen Township, Glencoe, Minnesota.
Kathleen grew up on the family farm in rural Glencoe and was active in 4-H. She received her education at District 53 from 1st to 3rd grade, St. John’s Evangelical Parochial School from 4th to 8th grade and Glencoe High School from 9th to 12th grade, graduating with the Class of 1967.
Kathleen was united in marriage to John Kearney on November 21, 1986, by Rev. Henry Fry at St John’s Lutheran Church in Young America, Minnesota. Kathleen and John made their home in Prior Lake, Minnesota where they shared over 30 years of marriage.
Throughout the years of her employment, Kathleen always worked in the helping profession where she was a wonderful caregiver. She worked at several nursing homes and hospitals including Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glencoe, Glen Lake Hospital in Chanhassen, Rice Hospital in Willmar, and Fairview Hospital in Edina. After leaving Fairview, Kathleen went to work at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee as a Correctional Counselor until she retired in 1992.
Kathleen loved maintaining her flower gardens, watching the many birds that landed on their deck, and watching all the wildlife that frequented the pond across the road. It was not uncommon for her to get out her binoculars to watch, (and count) the many ducks, geese, deer, or the occasional slow moving turtle that moved around the pond or crossed the road to wander on their yard.
Kathleen always had a smile on her face, she loved to laugh, and she loved to make other people laugh. Family was the most important to Kathleen and always came first for her. As families grew, she became the beloved “Auntie” to her many nieces and nephews, all of who loved their special times with Auntie and Uncle John. Kathleen never forgot anyone’s special day, whether a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, or a new job, and always was sure to send just the “right” card. (The Hallmark Co. will miss her as well!) Throughout her life, Kathleen always demonstrated her love and concern for all of her family through her many calls and visits, offering her care and support to everyone when they needed it. She often times said that she would “plug in another hotline” when she felt that some extra prayers were needed. Kathleen was strong in her faith in the Lord and was a firm believer in the power of prayer!
Kathleen passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota, at the age of 67 years, 3 months and 4 days. Blessed be her memory.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, John Kearney of Prior Lake, MN; mother, Ruth Biermann of Norwood Young America, MN; siblings, Bruce Biermann of Hopkins, MN, Bradford Biermann and his wife Sara of Mound, MN, Patrice Thomas of Litchfield, MN, Brian Biermann and his wife Kari of Hamburg, MN; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Rosemary Kearney of Prior Lake, MN; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Steve Kearney of Seattle, WA, Mary Jane Ryan and her husband Gerry of Panama City Beach, FL, Judy Kearney and her husband Rick Redetzke of Bloomington, MN, David Kearney and his girlfriend Lori Broen of Hopkins, MN, Mike Kearney of Bloomington, MN; nieces and nephews, Jessica McDonald and her husband Adam of Shakopee, MN, Christopher Biermann and his fiancée Sehaj Sethi of Astoria, NY, Jonathan Biermann and his wife Laura of Hopkins, MN, Valerie Teppo and her husband Aron of Petersburg, ND, Stephanie Schuster and her husband Justin of Buffalo, MN, Quintin Biermann and his fiancée Meghan Dohman of Roslyn, SD, Spencer Biermann of Fort Bliss, TX, Lincoln Biermann of Roslyn, SD, Meagan Kearney of Eden Prairie, MN, Courtney Algama and her husband Shenal of St. Michael, MN; great nieces and nephews, Duncan McDonald, Jaemon McDonald, Ewan McDonald, Caroline McDonald, Jasper Biermann, Angelo Kearney, Amelia Kearney, Anita Kearney, Patrick Kearney, Hayden Algamo; aunts, Rose Kroeger of Lake Crystal, MN, Harriett Bergs of Glencoe, MN; other relatives and many friends.
Kathleen is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Biermann; brothers-in-law, Lane Thomas and John Fritts; and sister-in-law, Heidi Kearney.
Arrangements by the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel of Norwood Young America, MN. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com. Please click on Obituaries/Guest Book.

Roger D. Melquist, 74, of Norwood Young America and formerly of Morton, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from the Assembly of God Church in Redwood Falls. Military honors will follow, with burial in the Morton City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, from 5 until 7 p.m., at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Redwood Falls and will continue on Thursday, from 9 until 10 a.m., at the church.
Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.
Roger Dale Melquist, the son of Philip and Evelyn (Norskog) Melquist, was born January 19, 1943 in Redwood Falls. He was baptized in the English Lutheran Church, Palmyra Township, Renville County and confirmed in First English Lutheran (Gloria Dei) Church in Redwood Falls. Roger grew up in the Beaver Falls/rural Morton area and received his formal education in Morton Public School. He graduated from Morton High School in 1961 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Roger later earned his Master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. He attended Berean Bible School and Luther Seminary where he became equipped to be a minister of the Gospel.
Roger was inducted into the United States Army on May 19, 1966 and served our country with the 93rd Engineering Battalion in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on March 17, 1968.
Roger married Helen M. Viesselman on December 19, 1970 at the Congregational Church in Fairmont. His life’s work of teaching history and science on the high school level, coaching cross country and track, teaching college courses, and pastoring took the Melquists to several Minnesota towns, including St. James, New Richland, Hartland, St. Paul, Beaver Falls, Morton, Verndale, Perham, and Fairfax – as well as a year-long stint in Vermillion, South Dakota. Roger retired from the Fairfax United Methodist Church in April 2015 and he and Helen relocated to Norwood Young America.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, the American Legion, and the Gideons. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunting, sand casting, gardening, and genealogy.
Roger is survived by his wife, Helen of Norwood Young America; children Wendy (Dwayne) Boyum of Glencoe and Jason Melquist of Chaska; grandchildren Christopher Boyum, Elizabeth (Tyler) Palma, Gregory Boyum, Ryan Melquist, Mackenzie Melquist, and Eli Melquist; and sisters Lois Conner of Hugo and Elaine (Kurt) Melquist-Schroeder of New Hampshire.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Evelyn (Norskog) Melquist, and brother-in-law Wallace Conner.
Blessed be his memory.

Loving Wife and Mother

Nancy I. Rockvam (Eischens), age 60, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017 in Waconia, MN.
Born on May 29, 1956 to Andrew and Florence Eischens in Glencoe, MN. She was well-known in Mound and Waconia and worked as an office manager in a few local businesses, including Bill Clark Oil and Mound American Legion Post 398.
She is survived by her sons, Steven ‘Rocky’ (Kari) Eischens and B (Katie) Rockvam; and grandchildren Kolay Eischens and Max Savage. Her family would also like to acknowledge her friends at Chumly’s and the Mound Legion.
Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Florence Eischens; brother, Tom Eischens; and sister, Sue Getz.
Please join family and friends in a celebration of her life on Monday February 6, 2017 from 3-7 p.m. at the Mound American Legion Post 398. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer a donation to a local food shelf.