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Category: Obituaries

In Memoriam ~ John ‘Jack’ Niedenfuer, Father of Elizabeth “Liz” Niedenfuer ’00 and Hannah Niedenfuer Hart ’03

John Stephen ‘Jack’ Niedenfuer, Father of Elizabeth “Liz” Niedenfuer ’00 and Hannah Niedenfuer Hart ’03 Age 63, St. Joseph, MN, died unexpectedly 2/16/17. He was a gifted draftsman, builder, brewmeister, woodworker, avid reader, music-lover, gardener. Survived by beloved wife Mary (Kurilla) Niedenfuer; daughters Elizabeth and Hannah; brother Tom (Susan); sisters Jeri Reilly, Mary Ellen (Butch) […]

In Memoriam ~ Michael J. Hogan, ’61

Michael J. Hogan, ’61 Mar 28, 1943 – Feb 18, 2017 Michael J. Hogan was the Founder and CEO of The Hogan Group, Inc. consulting firm. He was proud to be a contributing member of the Omaha business community. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Margaret Hogan; and sister, Mitzie Johnson. Mike is […]

In Memoriam ~ Fr. Magnus Wenninger, OSB – Class of 1937

Joseph Wenninger was born the second of eight children on October 31, 1919, to Henry and Josephine (Weber) Wenninger in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Joseph attended the local Catholic grade school of St. Anthony. At a young age Joseph expressed a desire to become a priest and on the advice of two cousins, Joseph entered Saint […]

In Memoriam ~ Oswald “Ozzie” Schmitz, ’42

Oswald “Ozzie” Schmitz, 92 May 30, 1924 – Feb. 14, 2017 Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Oswald “Ozzie” Schmitz, age 92, who died Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital.  Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and […]

In Memoriam ~ Timothy Paul Ojile ’66

Timothy Paul Ojile ’66 June 29, 1948 – January 31, 2017 Timothy Paul Ojile ’66 passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017. He was born in Minneapolis on June, 29 1948, to Geraldine and Frederick Ojile, Sr., who preceded him in death. He is survived by his partner-in-life, Darius Homayounpour, and his brothers and sisters […]

Father Thomas J. Ryan ’46, brother of James Ryan ’52

Father Thomas J. Ryan ’46 May 2, 1928 ~ January 17, 2017 The Reverend Thomas J. Ryan, a priest of the diocese of Sioux Falls, died in Johnston, Iowa on January 17, 2017 at the age of 88. His body was donated to the Creighton University Medical School of Omaha. His Memorial Mass will be […]

In Memoriam ~ John Niedzielski, Jr. ’47

John Niedzielski, age 87, of Gilman, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.  Friends may call from 9:00 […]

Edwin M. Neisen, 89, Father of Michael ’71, Dave ’73 & Pat ’81

Edwin M. Neisen, 89 Father of Michael ’71, Dave ’73 and Pat ’81  Sept. 1, 1927 – Jan. 4, 2017 Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Edwin M. Neisen, 89 of Maple Grove, formerly of Cold Spring and Watkins, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Anthony […]

In Memoriam ~ Dr. Dean E Goblirsch ’52

Dr. Dean E Goblirsch ’52 November 14, 1934 – November 21, 2016 Dr. Dean E. Goblirsch ’52 of Las Vegas, Nevada, died peacefully November 21, 2016. Dean was born November 14, 1934 in Little Falls, MN to Dr. Edmund and Hyacinthe (née Felix). He married Leila (née Kissel) on December 29, 1956. He was a […]

Lawrence “Larry” Duerr ’52

Lawrence “Larry” Duerr ’52 Nov. 16, 2016  Larry Duerr went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2016, he was 82 years old. He was a cultivator of hearts. His language of love was his time, service and energy. He worked three jobs when he had to, but knew how to sit in the […]