July 2026
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
July 2026
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Joyce Mackedanz, 84, Paynesville
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roscoe, for Joyce D. Mackedanz, 84, of Paynesville, who passed away with family by her side on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Koronis Place in Paynesville. Reverend Glenn Krystosek officiated. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville and one hour prior to services at the church in Roscoe. Joyce was born on Oct. 5, 1941, in Arctander Township, to Melvin and Doris (Nybakke) Mithaugen. She graduated from Brooten High School and attended St. Cloud Beauty College. Joyce married LeRoy Mackedanz on Oct. 7, 1961, at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Catholic Christian Women (CCW), and the Paynesville Legion Auxiliary. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. In addition to raising her family, she enjoyed gardening and canning. Joyce also worked on the family farm until she and LeRoy moved off the farm in 1988. She later worked for many years as a cashier at grocery stores in Paynesville and Pine River. Joyce cherished time with her family and especially enjoyed playing cards, Scrabble, diamond art, bingo, and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her children, Roxann (Dick) Knisley of Paynesville, David (Neva) of Watertown, Dennis (Teri) of Lake Shore, Keith (Ann) of Fridley, and Barb (Scott) Peterson of Floodwood; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy in 2011; granddaughter, Rachel Knisley in 1991; her parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Jeannie.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for Thomas R. Lindquist, 89, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, at his home in Roseville, Minn. Reverend Glenn Krystosek officiated. Visitation was held one hour prior to Mass at the church. Burial was in the parish cemetery following mass. Thomas Ralph Lindquist was born on Oct. 9, 1936, to William and Suzanna Lindquist in Cloquet, Minn. He attended and received his master's degree from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He worked in social work as an administrator and retired in 2007. Thomas married the love of his life, Kathryn "Katy" Kost, on June 24, 1961, in Paynesville, Minn. They were blessed with six children and lived a beautiful life together. As a couple, they enjoyed travelling to Myrtle Beach in the winters, as well as enjoying cruises, and even travelled to Germany and Sweden. He enjoyed reading, creative crafting, cooking, and paid close attention to details. He was persistent in his actions, loyal to his family, and an honest man. He never met a caramel roll he did not like! He is survived by his wife, Katy Lindquist; children; Patricia (David) Walsh, Jody Lindquist (Boje Siebels), Daniel Lindquist, Tony (Michelle) Lindquist, Peter (Cathy) Lindquist, and Jennifer Lindquist (Mimi Van Ausdall); brother, Jim Lindquist; siblings-in-law, Mary Lindquist and Ron Ruhnke; grandchildren, Teri, Samantha, Mary Kate, Phillip, Christine, Caroline, Erin, Elizabeth, Auden, and Reese. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Marie, Bill, Jack, Betty, Rod, Bob, Kathleen, Karen, and Sue. |