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Mary P. Pyfferoen
Mary P. Pyfferoen, 86, Sleepy Eye, formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield. Funeral services were Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Franklin, with interment in St. Patrick's Birch Coulee Cemetery, Franklin. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Mary was born March 1, 1917, in Birch Coulee Township, the daughter of John and Nellie (Lorden) Ruff. She grew up in Franklin and graduated from high school in 1934. Mary attended the Minneapolis Business College and moved to Nebraska. The couple moved to St. Paul where Mary worked for the IRS for many years. Edward died in 1974, and Mary returned to the Franklin area in 1975, spending her winters in Minnesota Valley Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Frieda Caroline Hoffmann, was born Dec. 15, 1913, in Moltke Township, Sibley County, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Buchl) Klement. She attended District 24 Country School in rural Gibbon. On Sept. 3, 1940, Frieda was united in marriage to John Conrad Hoffmann at the St. Willibrords Catholic Church in Gibbon. After marriage, they farmed in Cottonwood Township, Brown County. In 1971, Frieda and John moved to New Ulm, but continued farming. On Aug. 25, 2000, Frieda moved to the Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Mankato and since April 29, 2003, she has been a resident of Divine Providence Community Home. Frieda was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm for 63 years, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Aid Society, the St. Monica's Society and the St. Jude Guild.
Frieda is survived by her daughters, Rosemary Stadick of New Ulm and Joyce and husband Anthony Hoffmann of rural Sleepy Eye; sons, John R. Hoffmann, Kenneth and wife Linda Hoffmann and Gary and wife Darlene Hoffmann, all of rural New Ulm; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Arthur and wife Dorothy Klement of New Ulm; sister-in-law, Delores Klement of Gibbon; brothers-in-law, Alois Schneider and Arnold Schweiss, both of New Ulm; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Hoffmann on May 20, 1990; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hoffmann in 1992; son-in-law, Leander Stadick in 1998; parents, Edward and Marie Klement; sister, Anna Fahrenkamp, Sister M. Arilda O.S.B., Hilda Schweiss, Marie Mohr, Cecelia Schneider; and brothers, Robert Klement and Frank Klement.
Casket bearers were Steven Hoffmann, Daniel Hoffmann, Peter Hoffmann, George Hoffmann, Mark Hoffmann and Patrick Stadick.
Paul V. Mathiowetz
Paul V. Mathiowetz, Milwaukee, Wisc., formerly of Sleepy Eye, died Sunday, July 13, 2003. Funeral services were July 16 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Milwaukee, with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Paul was born July 19, 1921, at home in Eden Township, Brown County, the son of Frank and Margaretha (Rauch) Mathiowetz. He grew up on the farm, and attended school in District 35, Eden Township. Paul helped on the farm until he was drafted to serve in WWII at the age of 21 years. From Sept. 8, 1942, until Oct. 25, 1945, Paul served in northern Africa and Italy. Paul married Barbara Schmitz of Milwaukee on Aug. 20, 1949. He worked as a tool and die maker in Milwaukee. Paul and Barbara were blessed with three children, Michael, Judith and Denis.
Paul is survived by his sister, Anna Zinniel, Winnebago; brothers, Martin Mathiowetz, Redwood Falls; Lawrence Mathiowetz, Richland, Wash.; and Andrew Mathiowetz of Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents; sister, Estelle Mathiowetz; brothers, Francis Mathiowetz and George Mathiowetz.
George James McCutcheon
George James McCutcheon, 91, died Dec. 24, 2002. He was born Aug. 6, 1911, in Zumbrota, the son of William and Iva Mae (Rueber) McCutcheon. When he was in the fifth grade, his family moved to the Pine Island area. George graduated as Valedictorian of the Pine Island High School class of 1929. He enrolled at the University of Minnesota. In 1950, George started teaching at the University of Minnesota. George retired from teaching at the University in 1980. He continued to be a volunteer teacher for the University Extension evening classes. George was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, MEA and he enjoyed playing the drums. For over 20 years, he played the snare drum with the Sleepy Eye Drum and Bugle Corp., which was the state champion for many years.
George is survived by his wife, Gertrude; daughter, Arlene Nellis of Minneapolis; and grandson, Tim Nellis of Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William McCutcheon; and an infant sister.
A memorial celebration to commemorate the life of Professor McCutcheon will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 176 North Minnesota General College, 128 Pleasant St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The scholarship fund supports first generation, low-income General College students.
Lyle Herbert Nelson
Lyle Nelson, 74, New Ulm, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at his home. Funeral service were Saturday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Rev. Donald Sutton officiating. Burial with full military honors was conducted by the New Ulm Veteran's Organizations at the Morgan City Cemetery.
Lyle Herbert Nelson, the son of Nels and Mary (Discher) Nelson, was born Oct. 27, 1928, in Morgan. He grew up on the family farm and attended District 19 School in Brown County and parochial school in Fairfax. Lyle entered the United States Army Nov. 9, 1951, proudly serving in the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge on July 24, 1953, he settled in New Ulm where he owned and operated the Coffee Cup Caf/ with his mother. He also worked for Pamida in New Ulm for twenty years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm.
Survivors include his sister, Phyllis and husband Clarence Buboltz of Fairfax; brother-in-law, Ervin Hinderman of Sleepy Eye; sister-in-law, Christine Nelson of Sleepy Eye; 10 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Lyle was preceded in death by his sisters, Mabel Hinderman and Lucille Buboltz; brother, Earl Nelson; and a brother in infancy.
Clarence "Click" J. Paulson
Clarence "Click" J. Paulson, 92, Sleepy Eye, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Prairieville Cemetery, rural Evan. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Clarence was born Feb. 19, 1911, in Prairieville Township, the son of Nels and Carrie (Knudsen) Paulson. He grew up and attended country school in Prairieville Township and in 1929, graduated from Sleepy Eye High School. Clarence worked for Snow Hatchery for a short time and then began farming with his father in Prairieville Township. Clarence married Frances Rice on April 3, 1935, in Hanska. The couple made their home in Prairieville Township where they farmed until retiring. They remained on the family farm until moving to Sleepy Eye Care Center in October of 2001. Frances preceded Clarence in death on April 2, 2003. Clarence was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye, the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home chapel in New Ulm, with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Jamestown, N.D. The family requests memorials go to either St. John's Lutheran Church building fund or to the Oak Hills Living Center Auxiliary.
James was born March 15, 1915, in New Rockford N.D., the son of Daniel and Clara Rich. He graduated from Hope High School in Hope, N.D. in 1934. James married Edith Nygaard on Aug. 17, 1936, in Hope. After marriage, the couple moved to Jamestown in 1937. In 1946, they moved to Cooperstown, N.D. and then to Sleepy Eye in 1957. They have lived in New Ulm since 1962. James worked for Current's Meat Market and Berens Rodenberg and O'Connor Law Office. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. James enjoyed flying, archery and woodworking.
James was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith; sister, Arlene Mary Knian; son, Ronald Rich; daughter-in-law, Donna Rich; grandchild, Andrew Rich; and sister-in-law, Joann Rich.
Richard F. Berdan
Richard F. Berdan, 88, Sleepy Eye, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 12, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery. Sleepy Eye Honor Guard performed military rites. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.sturmfh.com. The family prefers memorials to St. Mary's School and the St. Mary's Church Building Maintenance Fund.
Richard was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Morgan, the son of Fred and Sophie (Reinhart) Berdan. He grew up in Morgan and Sleepy Eye and graduated from St. Mary's High School. Rich served in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theatre, with the Water Purification Unit attached to the 31st Engineers Division. He moved to Sleepy Eye, where he owned and operated a well-drilling and plumbing business. Rich married Lucille Moelter on Sept. 18, 1951, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Wabasso. He served as director of St. Mary's Girl's Drum Corp and was a drummer for 15 years in the Sleepy Eye Drum and Bugle Corps. Rich served on St. Mary's Parish Board of Education and Parish Council. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Aid and Catholic Order of Foresters. He was an avid football fan, particularly of St. Mary's, St. John's and Notre Dame.
Rich is survived by his wife, Lucille of Sleepy Eye; children and their spouses, Ron and Mary Berdan of Sleepy Eye, Carol and Jim Prokosch of New Ulm, Jerr and Jayna Berdan of Lorretto, David and Penny Berdan of St. Cloud, Joyce and Lynn Krenz of Sleepy Eye, Diane and Wes Dodson of Dallas, Tex., Brian and Lisa Berdan of Montgomery and Denis and Lisa Berdan of New Ulm; 20 grandchildren; sister, Marcella "Buddy" McReady of Berwyn, Ill.; brother, Roland Berdan of Fairfax; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Berdan of Fairfax. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Agnes, Elsie, Stella, and Rose in infancy; and brothers, Hubert Berdan, Ted Berdan, Al Berdan and Hank Berdan.
Elvis Schindele
Elvis Schindele, 74, Sleepy Eye, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center, Sleepy Eye. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 8, at First Baptist Church in New Ulm, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.sturmfh.com.
Elvis was born July 4, 1929, in Aitkin, the son of William and Hattie Schindele. He grew up and attended grade school in Swatara and attended high school in Aitkin. Elvis married Corice Walsh on Oct. 24, 1953, in Hill City. He worked for the Erie Mining Company and Osmoses Wood Preserving, before moving to Sleepy Eye. Elvis owned and operated the Phillip 66 Service Station from 1962, until 1984. He then developed his hobby of owning and managing apartments. Elvis enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling. He was a past member of the Lions. Elvis loved the Lord and had a personal relationship with Him. He shared this love by being a Sunday School teacher and serving as Deacon at First Baptist Church in New Ulm.
Elvis is survived by his wife, Corice of Sleepy Eye; daughter, Donna and husband Tom Miller of Litchfield; son, James and wife Beverly Schindele of Sleepy Eye; grandchildren, Andy, Erik, Chris and Megan Miller of Litchfield, Melissa Miller of Jupiter, Fla., and Mary and Kristin Schindele of Sleepy Eye; great-grandchild, Alexis of Litchfield; sisters, Virginia Edwards of Mountain View, Calif., Edith Smith of Ozark, Mich., Ruth Wynkoup of Kaselof, Alaska and Mary and husband Ray DeFelici of Lander, Wyo. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mable Beebe and Erma Butterfield; two nieces and three nephews.
