Obituaries 9/17/20

Kathleen Ryan, 93

Kathleen “Kay” Ryan, age 93, of Annandale, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Annandale Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2020 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery, near Little Falls. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Masks or face coverings are required, and attendees must follow social distancing guidelines. The service will be live-streamed on the funeral home’s website.

Kathleen Josephine Ryan was born March 19, 1927 in Hopkins, Minnesota to Leonard and Catherine (Ess) Pauly. Along with her four siblings, Kay grew up in Hopkins, where she attended school and graduated with the Class of 1946.

On June 16, 1951, Kay was united in marriage to Patrick Ryan at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hopkins. They continued to make their home in Hopkins for a few years before moving to Buffalo. In 1966, they moved, along with their two children, to Maple Lake. They made their final move in 1982 when they built their home on Moose Lake, in rural Annandale.

Kay worked at different jobs over the years, including various positions at Camp Courage and for many garden centers. As a nature and outdoor enthusiast, Kay was happy to spend many years caring for flowers and plants at Weber’s Folly Greenhouse and later at Gardendale, both near Annandale. She also worked at Carlson’s Orchard picking apples. Being surrounded by God’s beauty was truly Kay’s happy place.

In her spare time, Kay enjoyed tending to her own gardens, completing puzzles, sewing, and braiding rugs. She will lovingly be remembered for the fancy Christmas cookies and candies she would make. Kay liked to remain active and spend as much time as she could being outdoors, whether it be ice-skating, downhill or cross-country skiing, or walking. Animals also held a special place in her heart, especially her cat and dog, Kit and Daisy. Above all, Kay cherished the time she was able to spend with her family and friends, especially her two granddaughters, Danielle and Chenin.

Kay is survived by her daughter, Anna Ryan, of South Haven; son, Rollin (Karin) Ryan, of Camarillo, CA; grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Luke and Chenin Ryan; siblings, Charlotte Anderson, of Belleair, FL, Mary Lou (Raymond) Holmberg, of Waconia, and Shirley Banning, of Kent, Washington; sister-in-law, Cathy Pauly, of Plymouth; and nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat; parents, Leonard and Catherine; son-in-law, John Latour; brother, Leon Pauly; and brother-in-law, Richard Anderson.

Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.

Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute, and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.

 


Frederick Stalberger, 66

Frederick John (Fred) Stalberger, age 66, of Buffalo, formerly of Avon/Albany passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020 at the Buffalo Hospital following his final battle with bilateral pneumonia … and yes, he did avoid getting COVID.

He was born on July 12, 1954 to Anthony and Marie Stalberger. He attended Albany High School and received his Certificate of Attendance.

Over his years, Fred was employed by WACOSA, Options, and Functional Industries/Jacob’s Center. His retirement years were spent attending the Seniors program at Jacob’s Center until his move to Park View Care Center in May 2014.

Fred’s life was filled with so much joy and happiness … his hats, Super Hero coloring books, looking at books/magazines, listening to music, stories, cartoons; sorting his sports cards, painting with Suzy, the sound and lights of his sonic phasers, his guitar and accordion, spending time at the lake, fishing, Perkins and McDonalds … he loved food especially pizza, cheeseburger, French fries and POP (POP even in his final days)!

Fred was a very special gift to all who knew him. We learned many life lessons knowing him … unconditional love, patience, determination, endurance, tolerance, and understanding. He taught us well.

Fred is survived by his loving family, Judy Steeber, Leon (Barb) Stalberger, Charles (Mary) Stalberger, Mary (Robert) Smith; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; Marsha Eull, his foster care provider for 18 years; and many, many special friends and caregivers at Park View and the Buffalo Hospital. We will miss him, but his memory will remain in our hearts forever.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Marie Stalberger; niece, Michelle Ann Smith Growth; and brother-in-law, Michael Steeber.

A private Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will be held in Buffalo at a later time.

Arrangements by Miller Carlin Funeral Home of St. Cloud, MN.

 


Roger Walhowe, 66

Roger Dwight Walhowe, age 66, of Thornton, CO passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the St Anthony North Hospital in Westminister, CO from cancer.

Roger was the fourth child born to Wilbur Charles Walhowe and Johnny Lenore (Hall) Walhowe on April 26, 1954 in Buffalo, MN. On July 14, 1957, Roger, along with his mother and four siblings were baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN by Pastor Carl Okerbloom and was witnessed by Mrs. Ruby Anderson and his father, Wilbur Walhowe.

Roger attend his grade school years at the little Carlson Country School and at Buffalo School District. Roger helped with farming chores for Marvin Bjorklund and Clarence Johnson. After reaching the age of 16, Roger decided to leave the public school to look for work and did oil exploration on land and water. This gave him the opportunity to visit different states across the US, as well as Alaska, the South China Sea in the Hong Kong area, and Susin Bay near San Francisco, CA. Roger was happiest when he could ride his motorcycles.

Roger was preceded in death by his father; mother; sister, Cheri; and brother, Joseph and significant other, Marie.

Roger is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters, Vankeia (Brian Woodworth) and their sons, Jaxon and Kamren, Jamie Arnold; and his special friend, Linda Balzer aka “RW.” Further survived by his sister, Carol and Dan Bitzer, and brother, David Walhowe; his nephews and nieces, Scott Bitzer and Chris Kalway, Sarah and Jeff Hochstedler, Steven Bitzer and Cassandra Sienkowicz, Christine Drum and Dann Haus, Jessica and Nate Miller, Chad and Amanda Walhowe, Jared Walhowe and Lauren Keamer. Great-nieces and nephews, Hannah and Trevor Hochstedler, Gracelynn Bitzer, Naomi and Michael Kersey, Devin DeMarais, Claire and Oliver Miller, Charlie, Taylor and Allie Walhowe, Jaslynn, Madalynn Hudek, Sterling Kersey, Aurora DeMarais.

Arrangements pending.

 

Publication: 

The Drummer and The Wright County Journal Press

PO Box 159
108 Central Ave.
Buffalo MN 55313

www.thedrummer.com

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