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Month: July 2017

In Memoriam ~ John Spiekermeier ’40

John J. Spiekermeier, age 95, West Fargo, formerly of Casselton, died on Thursday, July 06, 2017 at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo. John Joseph Spiekermeier was born on November 17, 1921 at Fargo, ND to John Henry and Elizabeth (Meierotta) Spiekermeier. John was raised and attended grade school at Sheldon, ND and graduated from St. John’s Prep School. […]

Important Back to School Dates and Details

Summer Update with  Important Dates and Details Saint John’s Prep is buzzing with activity as our staff prepares to welcome students and faculty back to campus in less than a month! Below is a list of important dates and details to help you plan for the start of school. Our Back-to-School Picnic is on Monday, […]

Mary Ellenbecker Johnson

Mary Ellenbecker Johnson, 63, passed away peacefully at her Pearl Lake home on Monday, July 3, with her family at her side. Mary was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 17, 1953 to Jack and Kate (Hollern) Ellenbecker. Mary graduated from Cathedral High School in St, Cloud, Minnesota in 1971. Mary attended several universities around […]

In Memoriam ~ Jerome “Jerry” Belair, ’52

Jerome (Jerry) Gabriel Belair, age 83, died Saturday, July 15, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Princeton, MN. Born in Minneapolis on February 27, 1934 to Gabriel and Beatrice (Zehnter) Belair, Jerry was raised in a devout Catholic family that instilled in him a strong faith as well as the family’s […]

Prayer Service and Grief Resources

As we come together to mourn the loss of Ian Lo, a member of the Class of 2019, we’re grateful for your prayers and support for his parents, sister and close friends. We are gathering tonight from 6:00-8:00 p.m. tonight in the Weber Center. There will be a brief prayer service and time to share […]

In Memoriam ~ Ian Lo ’19

Ian Benjamin Lo, brother to Sydney Lo, son of Dr. Yang Koua Lo and Dr. Rachel Schuneman, a student at St. John’s Prep in Collegeville, MN inexplicably left this world during his sleep on July 12, 2017. He leaves behind devastated friends and family that will forever be grateful for the precious little moments he gave […]

A message from Headmaster Fr. Jonathan Licari, OSB

Dear Saint John’s Preparatory School Community, It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Ian Lo, a member of the Class of 2019. Ian passed away in his sleep overnight. Please keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time. We are all praying for Rachel, Yang and […]