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Lucille Paa, 84, of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. Services were Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, with interment in New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield handled the arrangements.
Lucille was born Oct. 31, 1916, in New Ulm, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Dewanz) Wolf. She attended school in New Ulm. Following her education, Lucille worked as a caretaker/housekeeper for families in Blue Earth and Minneapolis before marriage. On Oct. 30,1948, she married Frank Paa at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. They lived in Sleepy Eye in the late 1940s, moving to Springfield in the 1950s. Lucille was a long time member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church and St. Anne's CCW. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading and caring for her husband, Frank.
She is survived by a brother, Art and wife Lucille Wolf of New Ulm; sisters-in-law, Marcella Wolf, Ann Dittrich, Fran Reinhart and Charlotte Savat of New Ulm; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank, in 1982; and brothers, Melvin and Stanley Wolf.
Casket bearers were Brian Wolf, Brian Boettcher, David Wolf, Bob Dittrich, Vern Ahrendt and Florian Dittrich. Honorary casket bearer was Alesia Fenger.
Sylvester P. Hertling, 77, of Sleepy Eye, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at the New Ulm Medical Center. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 28, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in the church cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
Sylvester Paul Hertling was born Sept. 8, 1923, to Frank and Adelaide (Brown) Hertling in Guthrie, Minn. He and his family moved to Wabasso in 1937, and later to Redwood Falls. He attended school in Guthrie, and farmed with his parents before being drafted in the U.S. Army in 1944. On June 25, 1946, he married Monica Steffl at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Sylvester was discharged from the service in January 1947. He farmed north of Sleepy Eye and did custom corn shelling and combining for many years. Following retirement in 1996, Monica and Sylvester moved to their present home just east of Sleepy Eye on Hwy 14.. He was a long time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Sylvester played softball for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and playing cards, but especially spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Monica of Sleepy Eye; children, Allan and wife Suzanne Hertling of Orangevale, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Garnet "Barney" Neumann, and Donald "Dan" Neumann.
Evelyn Mary Eckstein, 80, of Sleepy Eye, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Sleepy Eye Hospital. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, July 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Interment is in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Arrangements were handled by Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye.
Evelyn Riebel was born May 31, 1921 in Brown County, the daughter of William and Frances (Riebel) Zuhlsdorf. She attended country school and grew up in Brown County. Evelyn married Albert Eckstein Nov. 7, 1939 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye where she worked at Pietrus Foods and Del Monte. Evelyn later worked for B.F. Goodrich in New Ulm for 17 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Mary's Guild and VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting and playing cards. Evelyn especially enjoyed watching the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frances was born January 11, 1911 and lived most of her life in Sleepy Eye up until several years ago when she became a resident of the Health Care Center. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye.
She is survived by a son, Jerome "Jerry" Stockton, Jr., of Clark, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerome Stockton, Sr.; and by her siblings.
Rachel Henrietta Schieffert, 88, of Morgan, died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Sleepy Eye Hospital.
Funeral services were Monday, July 16, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye. Interment is in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Arrangements were handled by Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye.
Rachel Meyer was born April 18, 1913 in Sleepy Eye, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Guse) Meyer. She grew up and attended St. John's Lutheran School in Sleepy Eye. Rachel married Joseph Schieffert Oct. 2, 1930 in New Ulm. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye. She had made her home at Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan since January of 2000. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye and Ladies Aid. She also was a past member of the VFW and Legion Auxiliary. Rachel enjoyed crafts, flowers and especially her home and family.
She is survived by her sons, Gene and wife Lois Schieffert of rural Sleepy Eye and Myron "Mike" and wife Janice Schieffert of Bloomington; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; special niece, Orlene Horman of Sleepy Eye; and many nieces and nephews.
Rachel was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph in 1979; sisters, Alma Vollmer, Esther Grundmeyer, Minnie Domke and Adelia Schewe; brothers, Albert, Art, Alfred and Herman Meyer.
Casket bearers were Lori Dahlof, Tim Schieffert, Dave Schieffert, Michael Schieffert, Todd Schieffert, Brenda Schieffert-Wise and Cindy Childers.
Vernard "Vernie" J. Helget, 76, of Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services were Friday, July 13, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
Vernie was born March 20, 1925, in Stark Township, Brown County, the son of Louie and Mary (Haala) Helget. He grew up and attended country school in Stark Township, and later St. Mary's School in Sleepy Eye. On Aug. 8, 1945, Vernie married Delores Schmid at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Church in New Ulm. The couple lived and farmed in Home Township for many years, later retiring and moving to Sleepy Eye. Vernie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Sleepy Eye Eagles, and Card Club. He enjoyed fishing, playing baseball in his youth and watching baseball later in life. Vernie also enjoyed playing cards, farming, old time music and especially spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vernie is survived by his wife, Delores Helget of Sleepy Eye; children, Ronald and wife Gloria Helget of Sleepy Eye, Mary Ann and husband Richard Krebs of Sleepy Eye, Linda and husband Scott Peterson of Sleepy Eye, Larry Helget of Sleepy Eye, Lori and husband Thomas Deibele of Sleepy Eye, and Kathy and husband Craig Larson of Hanska; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Edwin Helget of Sleepy Eye; sisters, Adella and husband Raymond Tauer of Hanska, and Lucille and husband Robert Brand of New Ulm; sister-in-law, Donna Helget of Sleepy Eye; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Elvira and Stanley Wiltscheck; brother, Marvin Helget; and sister-in-law, Alice Helget.
Casket bearers were Jon Helget, Cori Krebs, Billy Helget, Joey Helget, James Peterson and Jeffrey Helget. Honorary casket bearers were Pat Tauer, Scott Brand, David Wendinger, Eldon Helget, Dennis Tauer and Donna Rae Beranek.
Albert Robert Johnson, 71, of Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, July 10, at Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital, Sleepy Eye. Funeral services were Saturday, July 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
Albert was born June 26, 1930, in Prairieville Township, Brown County, the son of Evald and Hazel (Borchardt) Johnson. He grew up and attended District 29 Country School and later, Sleepy Eye Public School. After he completed his schooling, Albert farmed with his father before entering the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean Conflict from July of 1953 to May of 1955 in Germany. Albert married Alice Mae Groff on May 18, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. The couple farmed in Ortonville and Clinton, and later Albert worked at the GTA Cargill Elevator and the Ebenhoh Body Shop. Albert later owned and operated a dairy farm in Prairieville Township for many years. He was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. Albert enjoyed farming, gardening, playing cards, and going to coffee with his friends. He also enjoyed going for drives in the country and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Albert is survived by his wife, Alice May Johnson of Sleepy Eye; children, Sherri Johnson of Sheboygan, Wisc., Linda and husband Patrick Stimpert of Zumbrota, Alan Johnson of Sleepy Eye, Ronnie and wife Tara Johnson of Albert Lea, Ryan and wife Jessica Johnson of Sleepy Eye, Gary Johnson of Sleepy Eye, Ricky Johnson of Sleepy Eye, and Becky Johnson of Sleepy Eye; seven grandchildren, Cassondra Johnson, Vanessa and Sissy Stimpert, Tory and McKenzie Johnson, Elexis Johnson and Hannah Johnson; brother, Russell and wife Clarice Johnson of Sanborn; sister, Virginia and husband Norbert Irlbeck of Browerville; and brother-in-law, Roman Pankratz of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy in 1989; sister Adeline Pankratz; and infant brother, Darold.
