March 2026
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
March 2026
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Sylvia Sanborn, 72, Paynesville
Sylvia M. Sanborn, 72, of Pay-nesville died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial are preferred. Arrangements were with the Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville: www.hafh.org. Sylvia Margaret Sanborn was born on March 17, 1953, in Alexandra, the daughter of Mathias and Clara (Thoennes) Hockert. She grew up on a farm near Millerville and attended Brandon High School, graduating in 1971. She continued her education at Alexandria Technical School for interior design. On June 21, 1975, Sylvia was united in marriage to Mark Sanborn. This union was blessed with four sons. They moved the Paynesville area in 1986, where she raised her four sons and worked in retail sales throughout the area. Sylvia was a faithful member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe. She enjoyed volunteering for her church, gardening, mowing lawn, watching sports and her animals through the years, especially her dogs and chickens. Her family recalls her deep faith, acts of kindness and selflessness to others, great sense of humor, and her ability to make friends wherever she was. Sylvia died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Mark; sons, Mat Sanborn, Jon Sanborn, Karl (Cara) Sanborn, and Bob Sanborn; 10 grandchildren; and siblings, Audrey Boll, Ron Hockert, and Keith Hockert. She was preceded in death by her parents.
John E. Weber Sr., 68, of Hawick died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital. His celebration of life will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Green Roof Area Center in Paynesville. A private interment will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, near Hawick. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home of Paynesville. John Edward Weber Sr. was born on Aug. 8, 1957, in Paynesville, Minn., to Charles and Anna (Everson) Weber. He graduated from Paynesville High School in 1975 and went on to build his life. John began turkey farming even before finishing high school. He dedicated many years to farming before later becoming an over-the-road truck driver, traveling coast to coast. He found great companionship on the road, often bringing his dogs along for the journey. In addition to trucking, John also spent time working in the septic business, whenever his schedule allowed. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time in nature. Montana held a special place in his heart, offering the kind of open spaces and natural beauty he truly appreciated. John was also known for his willingness to help others. He is survived by children, Jessica (Phil) Carpenter of Marshall; John Jr. (Mellody) Weber of Hawick; Jackie (Devon) Reutzel of Belgrade; and Josh (Holly) Jannsen of Marion, Texas; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Beth Tersteeg; nieces and nephews; special friend, Carla; and beloved dog, Agnes. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his dog, Joseph.
Carol O. Miller, 79, of Paynesville, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Annandale Care Center in Annandale. A private family Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minn. Carol Olga Miller was born on Nov. 3, 1946, in Kimball, Minn. She was the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Schill) Unterburger. Carol grew up in the Darwin, Minn., area, and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1964. On Feb. 13, 1965, Carol was united in marriage to Dale "Mouse" F. Miller at St. John's Catholic Church in Darwin, Minn. This marriage was blessed with two children, Craig and Marcie. Carol and Mouse resided in Darwin, and later moved to Aberdeen, S.D., in 1973. In 1976, Carol and Mouse made their home in Paynesville, Minn. They shared 61 years of marriage. Carol was employed with Paynesville Area Schools as a paraprofessional. Carol passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Annandale Care Center at the age of 79 years. Blessed be her memory. Carol is survived by her: husband, Dale "Mouse" F. Miller; children, Craig Miller and his wife, Amy; and Marcie Miller; grandchildren, Hannah (Skylar) Meiners, Sam Miller (fiancé, Jozie), Gabrielle Spence, and Isabelle Spence; great-granddaughter, Vivian Meiners; siblings, Kathy, Jeanette, Theresa, Ralph, Duane, Dave, Joyce, Mary, Barb, Rita, and Betty; and many other relatives and friends. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruth Unterburger; brothers, Donald Unterburger and Jeff Unterburger; and sister, Linda Fuchs. Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com.
Dory Robert Stoen, 56, of Paynesville passed away suddenly from a blood clot on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on Friday the 13th of February 1970, to Donald R. Stoen and Angela (Wilcox) Stoen. Dory was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church, where he attended school through the eighth grade. He loved sports, and played football and also wrestled until he was injured his senior year. Dory graduated from HowardLake-Waverly High School in 1988. He moved to Montana in June 1988, where he learned to cook by the best. He later attended junior college in Brainerd, Minn., for landscaping. He returned to Montana and continued cooking at Lolo Hot Springs Resort. While in Montana, he also worked for an outfitter from Idaho, cooking and guiding. Dory moved back to Minnesota and worked at various cooking jobs, until he became a welder and then moved to management at Bobcat/Doosan. Later, he went back to cooking until his passing. He loved landscaping and gardening, but his biggest passion was grilling under the name "Stoens Badboy BBQ." He was always experimenting with different rubs and seasonings, each one better and sometimes hotter than the next. His sense of humor was unmatched. He was always willing to help people, including after his passing, by being a donor. He is survived by his parents; daughter Caitlyn Brendan of Billings, Mont.; son Riley Stoen of Forest Lake, Minn.; sister Carrie (Ryan) Rolfhus of Paynesville, Minn.; half-sister Donna (George) Chap of Nevis, Minn.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Ryan Blair Stoen; and grandparents, Elmer and Lillian Stoen of Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Harold and Ruth Wilcox of Moweaqua, Illis. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Green Roof Area Center (1105 Main Street, Paynesville, Minn.) on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A private interment will be held at a later date at Dutch Lake Cemetery in Howard Lake, Minn.
Dale A. Burg, 65, of St. Cloud passed away unexpectedly at the St. Cloud Hospital on Wednes-day, March 11, 2026. A visitation to celebrate Dale's life will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville. Burial will be held privately at a later date. Dale was an avid sports fan, spending a lot of time playing fantasy football and baseball; feel free to come dressed with your favorite team apparel if you wish. Dale was born on July 5, 1960, to Linus and Kathleen (Meyer) Burg. He graduated from Paynesville High School in 1978. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1978 and was honorably discharged in 1981. He then went into the Army Reserves for an additional 16 years. He attended SCSU (St. Cloud State University) upon his return from active duty. Dale enjoyed spending time at his buddy's cabin hunting and gathering with friends. His family and friends were always cared for by Dale; they were the most important to him. Dale was caring, kind, honest, and was always willing to lend a hand. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dale was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Rick (Marian) of Lake Henry, Lori (Mark) Lieser of Paynesville, Sherry (Randy) Bertram of Spring Hill, and Tami (Jeff) Funk of Melrose; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Frederick "Fred" Mueller, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Burial will be at the parish cemetery. A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Fred was born on Jan. 7, 1950, in Paynesville, Minn., the son of Aloys M. and Mary Magdelena (Illies) Mueller. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Regal. He grew up on the family farm near Regal where he attended grade school. He graduated from Paynesville High School in 1968. Fred joined the U.S. Army in 1969, served as a Specialist 4 stationed in Europe until 1972, and then served in the Army Reserves until 1975. He married the love of his life, Cecilia Schmitz, on Aug. 10, 1974, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Regal. They were blessed with a son and two daughters. Fred continued his education at Willmar Technical College and received a certificate in machining. He worked at Owatonna Tool Company for three years before moving with his family to the Twin Cities. Fred spent the next 28 years working for FMC and Kurt Manufacturing as a machinist. He retired from machining and returned to school to receive his CDL and was an over-the-road truck driver until his full retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors and taking his children and grandchildren hunting, fishing, and exploring nature. He loved playing cards, board games, doing puzzles, and baking treats, including making his famous oatmeal raisin cookies and lemon meringue pie from scratch. Family meant everything to Fred, and he enjoyed sharing family history and his experiences with his children and grandchildren. He made people laugh with his witty sense of humor and was a wealth of knowledge. He had a kind heart and was always willing to help others in need. Fred is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cecilia; his children Eric (Andrea) Mueller, Marcia (Jose) Velez, and Julie (Roselveth) Guzman; six grandchildren; and his brother Butch (Bev) Mueller. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Barbara Mueller; and two grandchildren.
Arlene Marie Lindeman, 72, of Paynesville passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, after a lengthy fight with muscular dystrophy and leukemia. Arlene was born on April 29, 1953, in Duluth, Minn., to Merlyn and Helen (Corbin) Nelson, of Wrenshall, Minn. She grew up on their family farm. She graduated from Wrenshall High School in 1971 and continued her formal education at the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis. While attending school, Arlene met her future husband, Bruce Lindeman. Arlene graduated as a medical laboratory technician. She would later receive her laboratory technologist (HEW) certification. Arlene interned in Bagley, Minn., and moved back to Minneapolis to start her career at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, where she worked for several years. Arlene and Bruce were married on May 26, 1973. Together the raised four children. Their jobs had them moving several times. Throughout her career, Alrene worked at the U of M Hospitals, Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, and the Paynesville Community Hospital. She looked forward to her patient contact and time with her co-workers. She often referred to her time with her colleagues as her "social club." She really didn't think of it as "work." She loved to talk; she just couldn't help herself. Bruce often commented that Arlene even talked in her sleep. Arlene had to retire when her muscular dystrophy would no longer allow her to complete her lab duties. After retiring, Arlene enjoyed reading and traveling. When Bruce retired, they spent winters in Arizona with Arlene's family and friends from Minnesota, until Arlene could no longer negotiate safely life in her motorhome. Arlene was always focused on her family. She loved spending time with her children, her brother and sisters, Bruce's family, but especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You could really see her light up when they came to visit. Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bruce; children Andrew (Kari) of Rice, Timothy (Susan) of Florida, Matthew (Jordan O'Brien) of Sauk Rapids, and Abby Schannauer (Jake Britton) of Rogers; ten grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren; brother Dean (Peggy) of Wrenshall; sisters Myrna (Keith) Johnson of Henderson, Nev., Connie (Dwain) Wilson of Sturgeon Lake, Kathy (Randy) Wolfe of Wrenshall, and Tina (Roger) Hedalen of White Bear Lake; brother- and sister-in-laws, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was proceeded in death by her mother and father, and many aunts and uncles. A celebration of life is being planned for late spring. |