Obituaries 4/28/22
Sylvia Barthel, 90
Sylvia Marie Barthel, age 90, of Albertville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Monticello Care Center. She was born June 14, 1931, in Rogers, MN to Emil and Helen (Weber) Scherber.
On May 6, 1947, Sylvia met the love of her life, Louis, while at a dance hall in Rogers, MN. Sylvia Marie Scherber and Louis Paul Barthel were united in Holy Matrimony on October 8, 1949, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Anoka, MN; the two were blessed with ten children. Sylvia enjoyed being home, raising her ten children, and helping Louis with the farm.
Sylvia was a faithful member of St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville, MN, and a member of the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, mowing the lawn, gardening, canning, and chewing gum day and night.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Louis Barthel; parents, Emil Scherber, Helen Barthel, Al Barthel; daughter, Joanne Brant; son-in-law, Gary Helmbrecht; siblings, Richard (Irene) Scherber, Eugene Scherber, Francis Scherber, Betty (Clarence) Eicher; and siblings-in-law, Clarence Barthel, Ernie (Joyce) Barthel, Benno (Margaret) Barthel, Donald (Betty) Barthel, Norman (Dorothy) Barthel, Alicetine (George) Schroepfer, Florence (Pete) Isenberg, Cecelia (Delbert) Fish, Catherine (Clifford) Elsenpeter, Norbert Zachman.
Sylvia is survived by her children, Mary Lou (Ron) Broll, Kathy (Daryl) Hennen, Sharon Helmbrecht (Dan Rassat), Diana (Dave) Quinn, David Barthel, (Jeff) Brant, Donna Barthel, Dennis Barthel, Lori (Matt) Martin, Nancy (Ray) McKenzie; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Verena Zachman, Betty (Harvey) Zahler, Mary Scherber; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville, with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 2, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with visitation one hour prior, at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville with Father Joe Zabinski as Celebrant. Interment at St. Albert’s Cemetery in Albertville.
Casket bearers are Michael Broll, Brad Hennen, Joel Helmbrecht, Nicholas Quinn, Jamie Brant, Cory Martin, Tyler McKenzie.
A special thank you to the loving nursing staff at Monticello Care Center for the wonderful care they took of our mother.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home, 763-497-5362, www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Samantha Cote, 35
In the early hours of April 23, 2022, Samantha Anne Cote passed away peacefully after an unexpected complication with Type I diabetes. She was surrounded by her loving parents and sister at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was 35 years old. Samantha’s tragic and early passing has shocked and devastated her family, friends, and horse community deeply.
Samantha was born December 28, 1986, to Delia and Marc Cote in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. As a toddler, she was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. She nearly lost her life at 17½-months-old as the medical teams worked feverishly to determine her diagnosis and care—the rest of Samantha’s life from that moment has been God’s miracle.
At the age of five months, she moved to Concord, CA with her family and eventually Minnesota at the age of six. Samantha graduated from Buffalo High School in Buffalo, MN, in 2005 and went to University at Concordia College and Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. Samantha lived in Bozeman until returning to Minnesota in 2016.
Those who were fortunate enough to know Samantha knew that she lived a bountiful life, despite her short 35 years on earth. She embodied a passionate intensity in all areas of life, whether it was her work, her play, her love for her family and close friends, or her love for animals. Samantha’s wisdom was akin to that of someone who had spent many decades on earth, and those around her looked up to her for advice and counsel in some of life’s most challenging moments where she was a source of comfort, strength and wisdom.
Two of Samantha’s most epitomizing character traits were perseverance and endurance - despite her diagnosis of Type I diabetes, Samantha’s life became a daily miracle as she took on the responsibility of self-care much earlier than anyone should have to as a young child, monitoring and managing her blood sugar. She did it with grace and strength, fighting for things that most people take for granted. Type I diabetes could have been a barrier to her passions, but she never allowed it to be. In fact, her tenacious and ever-curious spirit was fueled by her determination to win against the disease she did not choose to have but endured so gracefully.
Samantha grew up thinking she wanted to be a marine biologist, but this career ambition was quickly thwarted when she discovered her passion for horses. She jumped on a horse for the first time in 1994 at Summer Run Arena, and it was clear to all that she was a natural born rider, completely enamored. The rest of her life would be marked by a natural prowess in barrel racing, training, and medical care for horses—she will forever be a cornerstone of the horse community.
In addition to horses, Samantha was a friend of all animals – she took in animals that would have otherwise been left behind and gave them unconditional love and care. She had a knack for securing the trust and companionship of animals that would trust few other humans.
Samantha cherished all of God’s gifts in nature, not just animals. She was the happiest in the mountains and on beaches and loved nothing more than hiking, skiing, riding horses, exploring, and attempting fly fishing. She was a green thumb with a passion for both indoor and outdoor gardening.
A foodie at heart, Samantha didn’t let diabetes get in her way of exploring and loving the culinary arts. She lived to eat vs. eating to live. She loved trying new things and the adventure that could come from exploring new cuisine. She had a refined and sophisticated palate, along with a deep appreciation for cheese curds.
Samantha was selfless and deeply caring. She touched lives of so many. She created family and community wherever she went – throughout her life, she moved frequently and was never alone due to her innate ability to attract close friends. People gravitated to Samantha due to her selfless grace, kindness, and compassion, which created a strong foundation of friendship. She thrived on taking care of and supporting the people around her.
Samantha was a relentlessly hard worker, recently holding positions at ATS, Starbucks, and Costco where she worked in several parts of the organization, and, most recently, was the bakery manager. Samantha worked at several ranches across Montana and Minnesota and cared for horses in her spare time. Samantha also spent a significant amount of time at Sola Café in Bozeman, Montana, where she was most recently a manager.
She is survived by her mother, Delia Alicia Cote; father, Marc Allen Cote; stepmother, Dorie Ann Remer-Cote; sister, Aimee Louise Cote (Kevin); grandparents, Maurice and Doreen Cote; auntie, Olga Sorensen; cats, Remington “Remy” and Milo, and countless close friends and extended family.
She was preceded in death by Virginia Sorensen “Nana”; Uncle Scott Cote; Chevy “Kitty”; Max (dog); Rumor (Horse); and Hawk (Horse).
A special thanks is extended to the St. Cloud hospital staff (ER, ICU and Oncology Unit), including Nurse Rosa Jarvis, Dr. David Shuster, Dr. Nudrat Tasneem, Dr. Paula Lindhorst, Nurse Claire, Nurse Bobbi, and the many others in the ICU and Oncology Unit.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Buffalo Covenant Church in Buffalo, MN, at 11 A.M. Her family will receive visitors beginning at 10 A.M. and lunch will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family will be setting up a memorial for a high school rodeo scholarship in her name to commemorate her deep and selfless passion for horses and the horse community in Central Minnesota.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, MN, www.thepetersonchapel.com, 763-682-7363.
“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not. Heaven gained an angel.”
Verna Dupont, 95
Verna “Marie” Dupont, age 95, of Monticello, passed away on April 19, 2022.
Marie was born the daughter of Walter and Verna (Pugh) Combs on July 4, 1926, in Middleville Township, Howard Lake, MN.
Marie is survived by her son, Richard (Lois) Piram; daughters, Susanne Steenerson, Bonita (Allan) Cote and Jean Cote; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter (Jean) Combs, Glenn (Vi) Combs, Franklin Berthiaume; sisters, Bernice (David) Sands, Ruby Valenta, Gladys Miller, and Donna Anderson; also, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Piram and Henry Dupont; son, David Piram; brother, Ervin and Ruth Combs; son-in-law, Robert Steenerson; granddaughter, Michelle St. Ledger; brothers-in-law, Stanley Miller and Gerald Anderson.
Mass of Christian Burial for Marie will be held Friday, April 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo, MN. Celebrant will be Father Nathaniel Meyers. Interment will be held at St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery in Maple Lake, MN. Luncheon to follow the burial at Huikko’s Bison Creek Event Center in Buffalo, MN.
Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN, 763-682-1363, www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Richard Klemz, 67
Richard E. Klemz, age 67, of Maple Lake, died on April 23, 2022, after a short battle with melanoma cancer.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Maple Lake with visitation two hours prior to the service. Rev. Culynn Curtis will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website.
Richard Eugene Klemz was born to Marguerite and Ervin Klemz at the St. Cloud hospital on June 24, 1954. He was baptized, confirmed, and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silver Creek and attended school in Annandale. Dick lived in Corinna Township his entire life. On July 13, 1974, he married Connie Engel. They were blessed with three children and five grandchildren. Richard was a master mechanic, working many years at Lake Region Coop in Maple Lake. In 2001, he opened Dick’s Tire and Auto until his retirement in 2021.
Dick’s hobbies include tinkering in his shop, building with wood and metal, competing in demo derbies, working on and driving muscle cars, and socializing with friends. It was always a recipe for laughter and good times whenever Dick arrived! His wit and ability to make people laugh was part of his charm and something that his family and friends loved about him. He was definitely one of a kind.
He is survived by his wife, Connie, of Maple Lake; children, Rich Klemz, of Howard Lake, Vicki Klemz (Melissa Joseph), of Otsego, and Amanda (Kory) Kunze, of Oriska, ND; five grandchildren, Rylie, Espen, Jayda, Mikayla, and Jentz; brother, Gerald (Sharon) Klemz; and sister, Marlys (Thomas) Williams.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Marguerite Klemz.
The casket bearers will be Jake Paumen, Paul Braun, Gerry Mahler, Jason Williams, Gerald Klemz, Jr., and Loren Lee.
Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.
Obituary, Tribute Wall, Video Tribute and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.
Cheryl Olsen, 78
Cheryl Ann Olsen, age 78, of Buffalo, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born December 27, 1943, the daughter of Alvin and Nathalie (Sexauer) Clark.
Cheryl was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, and currently at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo where she was on the church member and past secretary. She was also a member of the Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlepoint work, being outside, and enjoying the flowers and birds, and especially spending time with her family and friends.
Cheryl had a heart of gold and was always there to leave a smile on people’s face with her funny and caring personality. She was a supportive person to her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by many!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Nathalie Clark; and sister, Donna Etzel Maas.
Cheryl is survived by her sons, Brian Olsen and Tim Olsen; brother, Billy Ray Clark; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 302 2nd St. NE, Buffalo, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial are preferred to the Animal Humane Society or to your local Veteran’s organization.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, MN, 763-682-1363, www.thepetersonchapel.com.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Eileen Johnson
We invite family and friends to join us as we celebrate Eileen (Robeck) Johnson’s life. Please visit the link below to register for the event (RSVP) so we can plan accordingly.
Eileen was a beloved wife (Pete), mother (Stacy, Kelly, Andrea, and Victor), grandmother (Sydney, Madison, and Carson), sister (Pearl, Jeanette, and Shirley), and friend to so many. To know Eileen was to love her.
Mom loved a good party and always loved to meet new people, so even if you didn’t have the chance to meet her…you knew her by knowing us...come give us and her some loveª; we would love to see you all at this celebration!!
Snacks and drinks will be served, and a memory jar will be set up so that people can share their favorite memories of her for our family to enjoy for years to come.
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