In Memoriam ~ Ralph Braun ’47 May 3, 2017 Ralph Braun ’47 was born on February 19, 1929 and passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Ralph was a resident of Minnesota at the time of passing. Ralph graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College, served in the Korean War and worked for Northern States Power Company for many years. Visitation Friday, May 12 at […]
In Memoriam ~ Father Mark Thamert, OSB, ’69, former Headmaster May 2, 2017 Father Mark Lee Thamert OSB ’69 Feb. 6, 1951 – April 29, 2017 Mark Lee Thamert and his twin sister, Mary, were born in Owatonna, Minnesota, on February 6, 1951, to Melvin and Marie (Deml) Thamert. Mark and Mary, along with his other siblings, Virginia, Richard and Robert, grew up on the family farm. Mark […]
In Memoriam – Bishop John J. McRaith, ’52 March 20, 2017 OWENSBORO, KY — A prominent figure in the Catholic Church passed away. Bishop John McRaith served the Diocese of Owensboro for over 20 years. He passed away around 3:30 Sunday morning, March 19, 2017. He was 82 years old. Bishop McRaith was appointed on Oct. 23, 1982, and served as the third Bishop of Owensboro. […]
In Memoriam ~ Vernon John Berning, ’43 March 14, 2017 Vernon John Berning, ’43 December 10, 1924 – March 8, 2017 Buffalo, Minnesota Vernon John Berning, age 92, of St. Michael passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1924 in St. Michael the son of Oscar & Anna (Endres) Berning. Vernon engaged in farming for many […]
In Memoriam ~ Leonore “Norie” Tucker Mahowald, mother to Bob ’68, grandmother to Bob, Jr. ’95, Amy ’99, Michael ’04, Jane ’07 & current student, Tyler ’22 March 1, 2017 Age: 91 Born: 08-08-1925 Died: 02-27-2017 Service: Saturday, March 4 at 11:00 am Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict’s Monastery, St. Joseph, MN Leonore Marie Tucker was born in White Plains, NY to the late William and Leonore Tucker. She grew up with her three siblings in Rye, NY, attended the Urseline School in New Rochelle and graduated from Trinity […]
In Memoriam ~ John ‘Jack’ Niedenfuer, Father of Elizabeth “Liz” Niedenfuer ’00 and Hannah Niedenfuer Hart ’03 February 23, 2017 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 February 21, 2017 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 February 20, 2017 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 February 16, 2017 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 February 6, 2017 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 […]
