Richard ‘Dick’ Gunderson May 18, 1947-Jan. 13, 2021 Sartell Richard “Dick” Gunderson, 73, of Sartell, died after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 13 at the Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo. A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller-Carlin Funeral homes. Survivors include the following: his wife; son, Troy Gunderson
Jan. 8 St. Joseph people
Derek Larson, St. Joseph, joined the Board of Directors at the Stearns History Museum in November. Larson is a history and environmental studies professor at College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. He will be on a research sabbatical from January through August 2021, exploring the impacts of the 1918 influenza pandemic on Stearns County. Larson will work with
Jan. 8 Sartell people
Two Sartell students have been named to Montana State University undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2020. Margaret Kulus was named to the president’s list for a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the semester. Nolan Miller was named to the dean’s list for earning a grade-point average of 3.5 or above for the semester. The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named
Funeral for Eric Sylvester ‘Sly’ Wochnick, 33, of Sartell
Eric Sylvester “Sly” Wochnick, 33 Sartell Nov. 11, 1987-Dec. 29, 2020 Eric Sylvester “Sly” Wochnick, 33, of Sartell died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 as a result of a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident. His funeral will be at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held
Death notice: Kathleen ‘Kay’ Vouk, 77, of St. Stephen
Kathleen “Kay” Vouk, 77 St. Stephen Feb. 12, 1943-Dec. 22, 2020 Kathy (Kay) Vouk, 77, died at home on Dec. 22, with her adoring husband by her side. Her funeral will be held at a later date when all those who loved and cared for her can be together to celebrate her life. Memorials are preferred. Survivors are her husband
Dec. 25 Sartell people
Thomas Raden, of Sartell, participated in NCAA Division II men’s golf for Bemidji State University during the 2020-21 season. He is a junior majoring in project management. Four Sartell students recently graduated Dec. 12 during virtual commencement from Minnesota State University-Mankato. Mckenna Hupf, bachelor’s degree in sociology; Bailey Mumm, bachelor’s degree in nursing, magna cum laude; Virginia Pilles, bachelor’s degree
Dec. 25 St. Joseph people
Noel Teigen of St. Joseph was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Teigen is majoring in nursing. To qualify, students must earn a 3.5 or greater grade-point average. Traci Haugen, clerical, and Theresa Kotsmith, behavior resource specialist, of Kennedy Community School were recognized at the Nov. 18 Educational Support Staff Awards by
Death notice: Rose Ann Reischl, 83, of St. Joseph
Rose Ann Reischl St. Joseph April 21, 1937-Dec. 19, 2020 Rose Ann “Rosie” Reischl, 83, died Dec. 19, eight months to the day, after her late husband, Jerry died, just in time to share Christmas together. In her last days, the house was filled with close family members who made her journey home easier. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, Reischl