Obituaries 06/06/24
Daryl Carlson, 67
Daryl John Carlson, age 67, of South Haven, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on July 26, 1956, in St. Francis, MN, the son of John P. “Jack” and Joyce M. (Heidelberger) Carlson.
Daryl honorably served his country in United States Navy for twenty-four years from 1973 to 1997. He retired as a Navy Chief E7. Daryl later worked at The Buffalo Hospital in Registration from 1998 until his passing.
He was a Union Steward for S.E.I.U. Local #113. Daryl enjoyed playing cards and softball.
Survived by his loving wife, Wilai Carlson; children, Steven Carlson, Timothy (Sara) Carlson, and Cherie Carlson; three grandchildren; his mother, Joyce M. Carlson; a brother, David (Betty) Carlson; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his father in 2004.
A memorial service for Daryl J. Carlson will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church. Pastor Kari Bahe will officiate.
Visitation will take place at the church on Wednesday, June 12, from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. On-line condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Clarence Eull, 92
Clarence R. Eull, age 92, of St. Michael, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, when his life came full circle, passing in the very home he was born in.
Clarence was born on the original Eull homestead February 18, 1932, in Frankfort Township, Wright County, Minnesota, the son of Jacob and Catherine (Wey) Eull.
As a young boy, he was responsible at an early age for helping on the family farm and working with the draft horse teams for fieldwork, tending to the dairy herds, and in his mid-teens, began transitioning the farm to the first tractors and powered equipment. Clarence had an exceptional mechanical aptitude and was a natural at adopting and implementing updates and improvements around the farm throughout the years.
In 1952, Clarence was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in the Korean War. He had basic training at Fort Lewis, WA, and was then selected for NCO school for engineering in the 9th U.S. Corps in Korea, and later assigned to serve in the 194th Engineering Battalion in Korea’s Chorwon Valley until 1955, when he returned home. His fellow Army buddies remained near and dear to him throughout his life, as was his honor in serving the Nation.
On June 6, 1961, Clarence and Mary Ann Steichen were married at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with four children. Clarence was very active in the farming community and in various agricultural associations, such as the National Farmers Organization. He raised crops and produced Grade A Guernsey milk from his dairy herd for 30 years. In 1988, the dairy herd was sold, and Clarence became a certified real property appraiser, dedicated to this work for another 30 years.
Clarence was also involved in many organizations, such as the American Legion Post 567, where he served as commander, service officer, and led the honor guard for many years. Other organizations included volunteering for the Minneapolis and St. Cloud VA Hospitals, the St. Michael Catholic Church, and charity events in and around the Twin Cities. An additional hobby was his love of draft horses, of which he had several teams throughout the years; entering the teams in local parades and the annual Camp Courage Wagon Train. Other areas of interest were woodworking and constructing scale models of horse-drawn farm implements with harnessed teams of horses. The culmination of his craftsmanship included building the scale model of the historic St. Michael Catholic Church. Clarence was widely known for his friendly nature, his ability to befriend complete strangers, and his love of getting to know people. He was a prolific advocate for many social justice issues, such as the Wright County Food for Life organization, and was always concerned for helping the less fortunate and underprivileged. Most everyone who met Clarence considered him a friend.
Foremost, Clarence was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; he cherished being involved with his family and continuously expressed his love for them in many ways.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; children, Susan (John) Grancorvitz, of Hudson, WI, Timothy (Tina) Eull, of Buffalo, Thomas (Jane) Eull, of Rochester, and Nancy (Brian) Kopff, of Monticello; twelve grandchildren, Leah, Savannah, Isaiah, Tori, Mitchell, Tessa, Joseph, Frankie, Brooke, Sommer, Faith, and Sawyer; thirteen great-grandchildren; sibling, Helen Peloquin, of St. Michaell; and sisters-in-law, Marjorie Eull, of St. Michael, Aggie Steichen, of Waite Park, Jeannette Steichen, of St. Joseph, and Kathy Steichen, of Kimball; 44 nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Harold Eull, Isabel Eull, Veronica Becker, Elmer Eull, Eleanor Zachman, Adeline Kirchberg, and Raymond Eull.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Church of St. Michael in St. Michael, MN. Interment followed at the St. Michael Cemetery with Military Honors.
Visitation was held Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m., at Peterson Chapel, St. Michael/Albertville Funeral Home in St. Michael. Visitation was one hour prior to Mass at church.
Casket bearers were Joseph Eull, Mitchell Eull, Isaiah Grancorvitz, Sawyer Kopff, Savannah Grancorvitz, Tori Godnyuk, Sommer Kopff, and Faith Kopff.
Serving the family was the Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home in St. Michael. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Derek Lawrence, 82
Derek Dale Lawrence, age 82, of Buffalo, MN, formerly of Morrison, IL, died peacefully at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, MN, on May 30, 2024, after a long battle with lymphoma.
Derek was born on May 24, 1942, to Rev. Walter and Elinor (Fellows) Lawrence and grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He graduated from Delaware Township High School in 1961, then served in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic. While serving in Tucson, Arizona, he met Virginia Mahoney. Derek and Virginia were married on August 20, 1966, at the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Moose, Wyoming. They settled in Illinois where Derek attended Shimer College. Derek and Virginia spent the next 52 years making the communities of Mount Carroll, Chadwick, and Morrison, Illinois, their homes. Throughout this time, they were faithful members of the Church of St. Anne in Morrison. They were blessed with two sons, Dale and Michael. In retirement, they loved spending time at their condo in Fountain Hills, Arizona. After Virginia’s death, Derek was blessed to spend six years at Park Terrace Assisted Living in Buffalo, MN, where he was well loved and cared for.
Derek spent much of his career working in advertising for National Hardware in Sterling, Illinois. After his retirement from National, he spent several years as a college recruiter for Morrison Institute of Technology. Derek loved working on his hobby farm in Chadwick, collecting antiques, coins and artwork, volunteering at his church, and showing off his classic cars at various car shows. Most of all, he loved to make people laugh.
Derek was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elinor; his wife, Virginia; brother, Douglas (Doris Miller) Lawrence; and twin brother, Donald (Delphine) Lawrence.
He is survived by son, Dale (Amanda) Lawrence, of Buffalo; son, Michael (John Jordan) Lawrence, of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Lucas Lawrence, of Buffalo; and many wonderful friends.
A visitation will be held in the chapel at Park Terrace Assisted Living in Buffalo, MN, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Church of St. Anne in Morrison, IL. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., funeral and interment at 11 a.m., followed by a reception.
Memorials are preferred to Park Terrace Assisted Living (613 Montrose Blvd., Buffalo, MN 55313) or Church of St. Anne - Foundation Fund (401 N. Cherry St., Morrison, IL 61270).
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, Minnesota is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Dennis Sack, 76
Dennis Arlen Sack, age 76, of Elk River, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, surrounded by family.
Dennis was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on October 4, 1947, the son of Rueben and Betty (Schultz) Sack. He was raised in Mankato and then attended Dunwoody Institute for Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing.
On September 2, 1972, Dennis Sack and Janice Kocur (his Redhead) were united in Holy Matrimony in St. Charles, Michigan. They made their home in Dayton, Minnesota, and after 20 years relocated to Nowthen, Minnesota, where they bought a hobby farm. Dennis and Janice had been married nearly fifty-two years.
Dennis was a long-time proprietor of Northland Collision in Rogers, Minnesota. He worked hard but played harder. He was an avid outdoorsman and could often be found fishing or hunting, usually with his son, Chris, almost every day of the week, most days of the year. When Dennis and Janice moved to Nowthen, he added horses to his list of passions. He rode and trained horses for many years. One of his favorite accomplishments was a Missouri Fox Trotter stallion he rescued that eventually won a world championship model title in 2009. He also had a love for his many pets, including several dogs and cats over the years.
Dennis loved being with his grandchildren, especially bringing them to the “candy store” and buying them as much candy as they could enjoy, before having to go back home to Mom and Dad.
He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, generous spirit, and for always taking the road less traveled.
Survived by his loving wife, Janice Sack; and daughter, Stephanie (Ryan) Order, of Buffalo, Minnesota; son, Christopher Sack, of Nowthen, Minnesota; grandchildren Cayler, Cianna, Keaton, Blaise, and Josephine; sisters, Jan (Bob) Snitgen, of Wabasha, Minnesota, and Karen (Dan) Davis, of Reno, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews, along with several friends who were like family.
Preceded in death by grandson, Trace Roder; his parents; siblings, Judy, Mary, Brian, Steven, and Randy Sack; niece, Lisa Sack; and nephew, Michael Sack; Janice’s parents, Stephen and Arlene Kocur; and brother-in-law, Gary Kocur.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis Arlen Sack was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo, MN. Father Nathaniel Meyers was the Celebrant.
Inurnment at St. Francis Cemetery immediately followed the Mass.
Visitation was held at the church on Saturday, June 1, one hour prior to Mass.
The family wishes to thank Father Nathaniel Meyers for his spiritual guidance and all the incredible staff at Mercy Hospital, M Health Fairview Clinic in Elk River and Princeton, and M Health Fairview Southdale for their care and kindness over the years.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo assisted the family with funeral arrangements. On-line condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Chloe Schumacher, 12
Chloe Elizabeth Schumacher, 12 years old, passed away peacefully in her home, early in the morning, on Friday, May 17, 2024; surrounded by her family. She went to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous, nearly 13-month-long battle with stage 4 glioblastoma (an aggressive brain cancer). Through all her treatments, surgeries, blood draws, and infusions, she was courageous. She never felt sorry for herself, she chose to live, live her best life no matter the circumstances, bringing positivity and laughter wherever possible.
Chloe was born on August 17, 2011, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to James and Tessa (Dille) Schumacher. She lived in Buffalo with her family until they moved to Helena, Montana, in 2018.
She went to preschool and kindergarten in Rockford, MN. Next, she attended Rossiter Elementary in Helena, MT, 1st through 5th grade. In April 2023, she was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, and everything changed for Chloe. After her surgery, radiation, and chemo treatments in Rochester, MN, she entered 6th grade in the fall of 2023 at CR Anderson Middle School, Helena. There she was excited to learn to play the violin. But unfortunately, symptoms from her treatment eventually made it impossible for her to attend school in person.
Chloe was a loving big sister that liked to be silly and make her brother and sisters laugh. She was known to play the occasional prank that would end in surprise and laughter. She also enjoyed swimming, fishing, hiking, taking goat walks with her family, and looking for just the right shaped rock to use as a canvas for her next painting.
She was exceptionally artistic, no matter the medium, she loved them all. If there was paper and anything to draw with close at hand, she was creating. Chloe also delighted in painting pictures. She loved nature, animals in particular, and was actively involved in the small hobby farm her parents started. Holding the baby animals gave her joy.
At a young age Chloe was on the move, so it was only natural to bring her to gymnastics class. She became a competitive gymnast at Gym406 in Helena, and her favorite event was floor. Being in the gym and practicing her skills at home was second nature to her.
Chloe’s life on this earth was not nearly long enough. Only a love so deep could hurt this much, we are grateful God gave you to us.
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:14.
Chloe is survived by her parents, James and Tessa (Dille) Schumacher; her brother, Evan James (10); and her two sisters, Madelyn Grace (7) and Clara Josephine (4). Also survived by grandparents Ian and Pamela (Dille) Rich, Sooke, British Columbia, Canada; Jeff Jensen, Rockford, MN, and Scott Schumacher, Silver Bay, MN; as well as many Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
Richard Wren, 59
Richard George Wren, 59, of Buffalo, MN, passed away on May 15, 2024.
Born May 23, 1964, to George and JoAnn Wren, Rick was an accomplished painter and woodworker with a career spanning over 30 years. He founded and owned Wright Painting, a Rockford, MN-based small business.
When Rick was not running his business, he avidly pursued his love for the outdoors and spent time with his family. He was an accomplished outdoorsman who musket, bow, and gun-hunted deer, duck, and other game with his children and brothers. He frequented Lake Sarah and Lake Pulaski to fish and spend time on the water with family and friends. When the weather was not right for exploring the outdoors, he bonded with his family over movies. Rick loved to cook and never let a successful day of hunting or fishing go to waste. He enjoyed sharing his homemade summer sausage, jerky, and smoked meats with those around him. Rick loved seafood and accomplished his dream of taking his camper to Alabama to catch crab, fish on the ocean, and enjoy time with his dog, Madison.
Rick is survived by his beloved children, Megan (Nicholas) and Jacob; mother of his children, Shelley; siblings, Michael, Shawn, Kort, Zara (Robert); also many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and JoAnn; and a sister, Taria.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday June 22, 2024, at Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN at 11:00 A.M.
Attendees are welcome to visit with the family in the two hours prior to services, beginning at 9:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the memorial fund to help pay for the final expenses.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN.
Julie Youso, 68
Julie Lois Youso, age 68, of Buffalo, MN, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on January 2, 1956, the daughter of Sidney W. and Lois J. (Titterud) Anderson.
On October 1, 1977, Julie L. Anderson and Michael Youso were joined in holy marriage at Glen Cary Lutheran Church in Ham Lake, Minnesota. God blessed their marriage with two sons, Andrew and David.
Julie was formerly employed as an Art teacher in the many states she lived. She was a creative woman who loved art, fashion design, painting, horses, and all her other animals.
Julie was a faithful member of The Buffalo Evangelical Free Church and a horse ministry.
Survived by her loving husband of forty-six years, Michael Youso, of Buffalo, MN; sons, Andrew (Colleen) Youso, of Blaine, MN, and David (Kim) Youso, of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Joash, Ezra, Hadassah; Chase and Isla; two brothers, Robert Anderson and Douglas Anderson; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; and by a sister, Nancy.
A Memorial Service for Julie Youso will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at The Buffalo Evangelical Free Church.
A visitation will be held on Saturday morning, June 8, from 9:00 A.M. until time of services at the church.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
