In Memoriam ~ Douglas V. Schirmers ’57 January 4, 2025 Douglas V. Schirmers, of the Minneapolis area, was born March 23, 1939, and passed away January 3, 2025. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Schirmers, brother Gerald, his sister Diane Lehn, his parents Leo and Mary Schirmers and son in law Richard Cotton. Survived by his children, Shawn (Rony) Gregoire, Todd, […]
In Memoriam ~ John Edward Dreis January 4, 2025 John Edward Dreis Father of Mike Dreis ’74 and Chris Dreis ’80 John Edward Dreis, age 95, of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Preceded in death by their wife Patty, parents James, and Katherine, and siblings Beatrice, Everett, and Suzanne. Survived by children Michael (Marcia) Dreis, Barbara (James) Golombecki, Christopher (Angela) […]
In Memoriam ~ Joseph C. Machtemes, ’54 December 30, 2024 Joseph C. Machtemes ’54 Joseph C. Machtemes, age 88, of Faribault, entered into heaven on December 26, 2024, at Hastings Senior Health and Living in Hastings, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Visitation will be held […]
In Memoriam~ Br. Otto John Thole, OSB ’55 December 15, 2024 Brother to †Fr. Tom Thole, OSB ’49, and †Fr. Simeon Thole, OSB ’53 John Anthony Thole was born on June 13, 1937, in Moorhead, Minnesota, the third oldest of four children born to Otto and Margaret (Acheson) Thole. His father was a bookkeeper for the local power company, and his mother was a homemaker. John attended Saint […]
In Memoriam ~ Fr. Wilfred Theisen, OSB ’47 December 5, 2024 Father Wilfred Theisen OSB, died December 3, 2024. Robert John Theisen was the sixth of nine children born to John and Elizabeth (Tabery) Theisen in Wadena, Minnesota, on September 5, 1929. After completing elementary school he entered Saint John’s Preparatory School in 1943. Following graduation as valedictorian in 1947, Robert enrolled in Saint John’s University. Two […]
In Memoriam ~ Owen James Lynch ’71 November 17, 2024 Owen James Lynch Jr., age 71, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024.Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow. Interment to follow in Saint John’s Abbey Cemetery, Collegeville, […]
In Memoriam~Thomas M. Atkins ’68 November 13, 2024 Thomas M. Atkins ’68January 28, 1950 – November 8, 2024Saint John’s Preparatory Regent and Board Chair Thomas Michael Atkins, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 8, 2024. Tom is preceded in death by parents Bob and Betty Atkins, sister Nancy Doerfler, and in- laws Gordon and Bernie Spooner. He is survived by […]
In Memoriam~ John J. Twohy ’68 October 22, 2024 John J. Twohy ’68 December 5, 1950 — October 8, 2024 Age 73, of Lake Elmo, passed away on October 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, John and Rosemary; and sister, Reenie. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Christine; son, Edward; daughter, Margaret; grandchild, Tav; sisters, Eileen, Kathy, Maggie; brothers, Mike, Joe, Jim, and […]
In Memoriam ~ Michael John Ives September 10, 2024 Michael John IvesFather to Michelle Ives Carlson ’86Former Board of Regents Member Michael J. Ives, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at his home on Pokegama Lake. He was born to Roy and Mary E. Ives on March 7, 1944, in Albert Lea, MN while his father was serving […]
In Memoriam~ Josephine Ann “Jo” Brummer September 3, 2024 Josephine Ann “Jo” BrummerMother of James Brummer, Jr. ’74, William Brummer ’77, Henry Brummer ’79, and Daniel Brummer ’84 Josephine Ann Brummer (Moix), affectionately known as Jo, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, in St. Joseph, Minnesota at the age of 92. Born on March 6, 1932, in Conway, Arkansas, Jo lived a life marked by […]
