August 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
August 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Gordon Glenz, 93, Paynesville
A celebration of life was held for Gordon "Gordy" Glenz at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynes-ville, Minn., on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Gordy, 93, of Paynesville passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 1, at the Paynes-ville Health Care Center. Gordon Arthur Glenz was born on June 10, 1932, to Arthur and Estella (Gordon) Glenz in Regal, Minn. He attended the Regal schoolhouse and was called to work back at the farm. He took pride in the disciplines and knowledge he had growing up on the farm. He married Helen Gronli in Hawick, Minn., in 1952. Gordy worked installing natural gas pipes across 14 states, doing this work for nearly a decade. He then went on to start his business, Glenz Sand and Gravel, where he worked for over 20 years. In the early years, he and friends built a track in Paynesville and had a couple of years racing stock cars. Gordy enjoyed keeping busy, mowing the lawn, deer hunting, spearfishing, fox hunting (back in the day), and spending time with his family. He was down to earth, firm, decisive, and quick witted. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Helen; children, Patrick Glenz, Dawn (Mark) Schramel, Michael (Debora) Glenz, and Vonda (Pat) Christian; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Gordy was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Velda Robbins, Donald Glenz, Fern Hertzberg, Betty Mauer, and Betsy Kingsriter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville for Marlene L. VanderBeek, 85, of Paynesville, who passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at the Hilltop Care Center in Watkins. Reverend Ric Koehn will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Paynesville Cemetery in Paynesville. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville. Marlene Lillian, the youngest of five children, was born June 27, 1940, to Frederick and Lilly (Reins) Harding in Lake Lillian, Minn. She graduated from Atwater Public School in 1958. Later that year, Marlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerrit VanderBeek, on Aug. 22, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian. This union was blessed with five wonderful children. Gerrit and Marlene farmed for many years south of Lake Koronis while raising their family. Later on Marlene held multiple retail jobs, but she is probably most remembered for her time in the sewing department at Ben Franklin. In her retirement years, she continued to help the community by cleaning area businesses. Marlene enjoyed crafts and sewing, which was verified by her overflowing sewing room; evidently she was her own best customer at Ben Franklin. She loved her flowers and welcomed all birds to her feeders, except blue jays of course. Every year she canned vegetables out of Gerrit's garden to share, and was able to fill the house with family by announcing a pot of simmering garden soup. It wasn't until later in life she found her true passion... bingo and penny slots. Marlene was also quite proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always made time to attend their activities. Marlene is survived by her children Diane (Mike) Keller of Paynesville, Carol (Mark) Spoden of Richmond, Jeffery (Susan) of Eden Valley, and Angela (Justin) Braun of Paynesville; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; husband Gerrit; son Brian; and grandson Ryan Keller.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Clearwater for Darwin "Doc" Gohman, 87, of Clearwater. Doc passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Willows Landing in Monticello. Reverend Dennis Backer will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery with full military honors. Visit will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater and one hour prior to services on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the church. Darwin Theodor Gohman was born on the family farm on Nov. 30, 1937, to Herman and Olga (Hinkemeyer) Gohman. He graduated from St. Cloud Tech. Doc served honorably in the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan. He married Mary Jane Clement 64 years ago... on Nov. 17, 1960. Doc worked for NSP Electric for many years, working as a chief operator, air quality control specialist, and machinist. He was an active member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, the Lions Club (winning the prestigious Mel Jones Award twice), and the Clearwater American Legion Post #323 (where he served as commander of the honor squad for many years). He enjoyed working on the farm, woodworking, welding, butchering, playing cribbage, and fox. Doc was known for playing Santa and Mrs. Claus with his wife and for the Hootenanny Clown Band. Doc is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; children, Janet (Barry) Flanders of Paynes-ville, Mike (Marie) of Clear-water, and Kay (Pat) Hickey of Maple Lake; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dave of Detroit Lakes, Ron (Rose) of Clear-water; and Jim of St. Cloud; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly; infant brother, Joseph; siblings Bill and Kathy; sisters-in-law, Gloria and Diane; and niece Diane. |