Obituaries 7/7/22
Doris Anderson, 83
Doris A. Anderson, age 83, of Albertville, formerly of Maple Lake, died Thursday, June 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, both at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website.
Doris Ann Demarais was born February 13, 1939, in Maple Lake, Minnesota, to Vincent and Viola (Fobbe) Demarais. Doris grew up and attended school in Maple Lake. She graduated with the Class of 1957. On June 14, 1958, Doris was united in marriage to John A. Anderson at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake. In addition to providing a loving home for her three children, Doris also worked as a bookkeeper for Carlson Dolls for 27 years. Doris was a member of the CCW, as well as the Maple Lake Legion Auxiliary. Doris enjoyed traveling with John and spending winters down in Arizona. She also liked to play cards or spend time outdoors camping, playing a round a golf or shuffleboard. Even though she claimed to not like to play bingo, Doris played bingo. She also had a hard time passing by a garage sale and not stopping to search for treasures. Above all, Doris treasured the time she spent with her family.
Doris is survived by her children, Connie (Mark) Arrington, of Buffalo, and Ron Anderson (friend Joannie Adams), of Longmont, CO; daughter-in-law, LaReycia Anderson, of Cheyenne, WY; five grandchildren, Ryan (Andrea) Smith, Rachel (Daniel) Gagnon, Kyle (Annie) Smith, Breanne (Randy) Burtis and Ashley (Brett) Siclair; 12 great-grandchildren, Alivia, Kate, Josie, Brady, Paige, Abby, Bailly, Harper, Audrey, Easton, Maxwell, and Finlay; brother-in-law, Richard Kuechle; and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Viola; husband, John; son, Mike; and sister, Colleen Kuechle.
Dan Gagnon, Kyle Smith, Ryan Smith, Terry McNamara, Mike Goelz, and Kenny Kuechle will serve as casket bearers. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Maple Lake.
Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.
Orlan Dahl, 74
Orlan R. Dahl, age 74, of Annandale, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family while under the care of hospice.
Memorial Services was held 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale, with Rev. Tyler LaGrave officiating. Burial followed at Corinna Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. There will be a brief prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. The services will be live-streamed on the funeral home website.
Orlan Roy Dahl was born November 30, 1947, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Obert and Ovidia (Morvig) Dahl. He grew up on the family farm near Bejou, along with his nine siblings. He attended school in Mahnomen, graduating in 1965. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he attended school to become a Minnesota State Trooper. On May 30, 1968, Orlan was united in marriage to Carrie Ann Vaa in McIntosh, Minnesota. They made their home in Roseville, prior to moving to Annandale in 1974 to raise their family. Orlan served 27 years with the Minnesota State Patrol, retiring in 1998. Orlan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Maple Lake American Legion Post #131, volunteered at the Annandale Food Shelf, and provided foster care along with his wife, Carrie. Orlan was always up for a game of cribbage or pinochle. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing softball, bowling, and attending music concerts. Orlan loved to travel with Carrie, hosting Monday night pork chop dinners for his family and friends, or to slow down and relax at the cabin on Sugar Lake. Orlan was drawn to people and enjoyed visiting with everyone. His greatest enjoyment in life came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Orlan is survived by his children, Denis (Gina) Dahl, of Elk River, Tina (Brian) Diedrick, of Maple Lake, and Bradley (Stacy) Dahl, of Greenbush; grandchildren, Mason and McHayl Diedrick, Morgan (Brendan) Reich, Monte and Max Diedrick, Cassie, McKenzie, Lexie, Grady, Addie, and Josie Dahl; one great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Roger (Geraldine) Dahl, Ervin (Linda) Dahl, Jerry (Becky) Dahl, Ron (Sheryl) Dahl, Linda (Terry) Brevik, Sandy (Roger) Kujava, and Don Dahl; sister-in-law, Lynne Dahl; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie; parents, Obert and Ovidia; siblings, Lorraine Sweep, Jim Dahl; infant brother, Obert Jr.; and other dear family members.
Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.
Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute, and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.
Albert Doll, 98
Albert Doll, age 98, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Margie, in Trophy Club, Texas, on October 26, 2021. He was born and raised in Buffalo, Minnesota.
He graduated from Buffalo High School as the “small, jolly, liked by all” class president. On May 25, 1946, Al married Lillian Copeland (whom he had coincidentally been baptized with, even though they didn’t meet again until several years after high school). They were blessed with six wonderful girls and a son.
When not tending to his children or his various gardens, Al was very involved in Buffalo’s St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He served as a trustee, sang enthusiastically, and played the church organ. Al was also instrumental in establishing the St. Francis’ Knights of Columbus Council more than 70 years ago, where he held the positions of Financial Secretary, Grand Knight, and District Deputy.
Al was an avid woodworker, building cradles for his great-grandchildren and intricate crafts for church bazaars well into his 90’s. In fact, after Vatican II, he took it upon himself to build the first altar facing the people for St. Francis. After retiring from work, Al also decided to retire from shoveling snow and moved to California where he continued to keep busy by volunteering in his church and community. He was recognized by LA County as Volunteer of the Year, but the real prize for Al was the chance to turn every new acquaintance into a dear friend, and perhaps the free shows that came with being a volunteer usher at the community theater.
Al never lost his passion for life, going for hour-long hikes in his 80’s, and continuing to travel well into his 90’s. He loved to play cards into the night well after bedtime until his final days, and he consistently amazed his family by recalling specific card games they had played decades earlier.
After the passing of his first wife, Al married Espie Mondok in California.
Al was preceded in death by Lillian and Espie, as well as his son, David, and his daughters, Jane and Joanne.
Al is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann, Margaret, Kathleen, and Bernadette, as well as eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. His funeral mass was held at St. Francis of Assisi in Grapevine, Texas.
There will be a graveside service at St. Francis Xavier cemetery in Buffalo on July 15 at 11:30 am. Father Nate Meyers will be presiding.
Eldor Pawelk, 89
Eldor A. Pawelk, age 89, of Maple Lake died Thursday June 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. Steven Pawelk as the Celebrant and Fr. Mark Juettner as the Concelebrant. Burial followed at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, and 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, both at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. A rosary and prayer service were held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Services were livestreamed on the funeral home website.
Eldor Albert Pawelk, the son of Fred and Elsie Pawelk, was born November 15, 1932, in Montrose, MN. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1951. He went to Radio School in Chicago and then enlisted in the Army; he served in Germany. After his discharge, he returned to Minnesota where he married Joan Elizabeth Ahrendt on May 7, 1955, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Delano. They were blessed with eight children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which brought him great joy.
Eldor enjoyed playing 500, puzzle building, old-time music, reading, watching western movies, and traveling with family and friends. Eldor was a devoted member at St. Timothy ‘s Catholic Church and was a man of great faith. He has left a void that can not be filled. Knowing that Eldor is in God’s hands is a comfort to all that loved him.
Eldor is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan; eight children, Susan (Dale) Fieldseth, Daniel (Michele) Pawelk, Frederick Pawelk (significant other Debra Kviz), Timothy (Patty) Pawelk, Fr. Steven Pawelk, Bob (Jodie) Pawelk, Kathy (Frank) Patterson, and Patrick (June) Pawelk; 27 grandchildren; an honorary grandchild; many great-grandchildren; an honorary great-grandchild; sister, Priscilla Sievert; sisters-in-law, Adeline Pawelk, Barb Pawelk, Robbie Ahrendt, Caroline Healy, and Bea Ahrendt; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded into death by his parents, Fred and Elsie Pawelk; grandsons, David and Tyler Pawelk; daughter-in-law, Kim Pawelk; grandson-in-law, Tony Swanson; brothers, Willard (Bernice) Pawelk, Glennard Pawelk, DeLoyd (Elaine) Pawelk, Orville (Bonnie) Pawelk, Eldon Pawelk, and Kenneth (Germaine) Pawelk; brothers-in-law, Wayne Sievert, Allen, James, and Jerry Ahrendt, and Richard Healy.
Eldor’s sons served as the casket bearers. Krista Elsenpeter and Anne Pribyl provided the music for the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Maple Lake.
Obituary, Tribute Wall, Video Tribute and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.
JoAnn Stevens, 88
JoAnn Stevens, 88, passed away June 21, 2022, in her home in Independence. She was surrounded by her loved ones.
JoAnn Alice Weldele was born July 13, 1933, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to Joseph and Edna (Abel) Weldele. JoAnn attended a nearby one-room schoolhouse for elementary school. In 1947, she started high school in Buffalo, where she met Thomas Stevens. After graduating as valedictorian of the class of 1951, JoAnn worked in the accounting department of Minneapolis-Moline in Hopkins. JoAnn and Thomas married in 1957 and resided in Medina. In 1975, they moved to a farm in Independence, where they raised their family.
JoAnn is survived by her children, Paul, Joe (Sue), Kelly, and Clare; brother, Richard (Joan); and grandchildren, Thomas, Alexander, Erika, and Julia.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; siblings, Jerome, Audrey, and Joyce; and infant son, Daniel.
A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on July 30 at St. George Catholic Church in Long Lake with visitation prior to mass at 9:30 a.m.
Steven Swanson, 62
October 28, 1959 -
July 3, 2022
Services for Steven will be held at Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362, on Saturday July 9, 2022. Visitation will be at 2:00 p.m., followed by a service at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor John Rogers officiating. Luncheon to follow at the Church.
Steven R. Swanson, age 62, of Monticello, passed away while enjoying time in Cass Lake, Minnesota on Sunday July 3, 2022.
Steve was born on October 28, 1959, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard and Susan (nee Hedden) Swanson. Steve grew up in Bloomington, MN, attending grade school through his junior year at Jefferson High School. He then moved with his family to Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he graduated from Red River High School in 1978. Steve then went out to Colorado to be a ski-bum and live life to the fullest, returning back to Minnesota a few years later. He attended Dakota County Vocational Technical school and obtained his meat cutter apprenticeship. Steve joined the Meat Cutter Union and was an active member of the union for 30 years. He worked at the old Town & Country Foods in Spring Park, Minnesota, for many years until they closed. Then, he went on to work for Cub Foods throughout the Twin Cities.
Steve married Dawn Murray in 1987, and together, they raised Angela, Sarah and Brent in Mound and Rockford. Steve loved camping at Cass Lake loop, water skiing and fishing on Cass, playing cribbage, hunting and WWE wrestling with Brent and was the best Grandpa to his grandkids. His other hidden talents were his amazing cooking and a skilled wood worksman.
In March 2011, Steve fell ill and was hospitalized for six months battling for his life. He recovered but had life changing obstacles now - blindness, seizures, and other health matters. But what remained was his humor, his love for his kids and grandchildren, and his daily talks with his Dad and his Mom before she passed.
Steve is survived by his father, Richard Swanson, of Grand Forks, ND; brother, Michael Swanson, of Grand Forks, ND; sister, Kelly Swanson, of Cavalier, ND; his daughters, Angela (Nick) Kinneberg, of Buffalo, MN, and Sarah (Zach) Ericson, of Hanover, MN; grandsons, Jacob Kinneberg and Carter, Bentley, Abel, and Colt Ericson; granddaughters, Claire, Natalie, and Gracelyn Kinneberg and Evelyn Ericson; loving family members including, Dawn Swanson; in-laws, Mac and Norita Murray; Rick Murray, Cheryl and Jeff Solorz, Barb and Tom Liefert, Mike and Susan Murray, along with many more family members and friends who all became family as well over the years.
Steve was preceded in death by his son, Brent, and mother, Sue.
Losing our beloved Dad is heartbreaking. We know how loved he was and are so incredibly thankful for the time we had with him. He is now free of suffering. Dad is with Brent to talk about their hunting adventures. And “Joe and Greta” (his Mom) are reunited, eating the best food and sharing many laughs together.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Alvin Welch, 81
Alvin Joseph William Welch, age 81, of Buffalo. He was born June 18, 1941, and passed away at home with his wife and daughter at his side on June 18, 2022.
Al graduated from International Falls High School with the class of 1959. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served until 1967. While enlisted, he served in Laon, France, where he met the love of his life, Colette Venet. The two were married on April 10, 1965, and were blessed with two children: Nathalie and Anthony. Al and Colette enjoyed 57 wonderful years together, raising their family and enjoying many travels.
Al loved his family and was always available to help with any fix-it project. Papa Joe was a big supporter of his grandsons, attending many school and sporting events. He was a craftsman, making many beautiful cribbage boards in his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony; parents, George and Margaret; infant sister, Doris; and brother, LeRoy.
Al is survived by his loving wife, Colette; daughter, Nathalie (David); grandsons, Daniel (Jessica), Matthew, Steven; great-granddaughter, Riley; sisters, Darlene Carlson, Janice (John) Ludwig; brother-in-law, Jean-Pierre Venet; sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Shaw, Ginette (Dennis) Cravoisier, Penny Welch; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 2:00 P.M., with visitation one hour prior, at The Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Avenue, Buffalo, MN. A private family interment with Military Rites will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Special thank yous to Drs Behbahani, Carter, Haley, nursing/support staff, Park Nicolett Hospice for their compassion and care.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, MN, 763-682-1363, www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Timothy Youngren, 86
Timothy David Youngren, age 86, of Howard Lake, MN, passed away June 29, 2022, at The Lodge assisted living facility in Howard Lake. Tim and his twin brother, Ted, were born March 29, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, to Theodore and Eunice (Schwalen) Youngren.
He was baptized at Calvary Lutheran in Minneapolis and confirmed at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato. He graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1954. On September 24, 1960, he was united in marriage to LaVonne Carlson at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato.
Tim served his country in the United States Army from 1957 through 1958. He was honorably discharged, to return to the farm.
Born in Minneapolis at the Swedish hospital with brother Ted, early in their childhood the Youngren family moved south of Waverly to a rental farm. Later, their parents purchased the Youngren Farm in Howard Lake. Tim and LaVonne subsequently purchased their farm, just down the road, north of Waverly in the 1960’s and enjoyed raising their family at the farm.
Tim was a selfless man with a strong faith in God. He was a dairy and crop farmer that enjoyed life to the fullest. Tim was accident prone. The most notable of which was losing his thumb in a waterskiing accident. As a result of this accident, he met LaVonne where she was a receptionist at the hospital.
He had time for everyone, and no one was a stranger for very long. He loved treats and coffee, butter on everything, mowing the lawn, snowmobiling and ATV rides with friends, and feeding and watching birds. He loved spending time with his family whether working at the farm, around a dinner table, at the lake, or on vacation.
Traveling and the outdoors were passions of Tim and LaVonne’s, including enjoying time in Arizona with LaVonne’s family, traveling to Germany, Israel, New Zealand, and many national and state parks. He enjoyed every school event: sports, music, FFA, and 4-H.
He was Grandpa Tim, Timmy, or Timbo to more than his family, and he loved every person and the joy they brought to his life.
Tim is survived by his wife, LaVonne; children Cindy (Roger) Heuer, Scott (Kim) Youngren, and Wendy (Ryan) Youngren Doran; grandchildren, Alyssa (Adam) Farrell, Josh (Brittany) Myers, David Youngren, Courtney (Travis) Duxbury, Derek (Emily) Youngren, Carl (Ellie) Heuer and Dylan (Kennedy) Youngren and Tessa (Troy) Taylor, of New Zealand; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Grayson and Haylen Farrell, Brodee, Addisyn, Evelyn and Charleigh Myers, Maren, Myla and Maggie Duxbury, Teddy and Henrik Youngren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Eunice Youngren; sister, Lois Hoseth; twin brother, Ted Youngren; and great-granddaughter, Rosalie Heuer.
A funeral service for Tim will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022, with visitation beginning at 10 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake.
Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com.
