July 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
July 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Brenda Rolfhus, 81, Paynesville
Brenda Joyce (Naumann) Rolfhus, 81, of Paynesville passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 23, 2025, due to complications of Stage 4 lung cancer. A service will be held at Nordland Lutheran Church in rural Paynesville at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Brenda is survived by her children Robin Ruprecht of Paynesville, Ryan (Carrie) Rolfhus of Paynesville, and Reed (Jodie) Rolfhus of Annandale; grandchildren Nikki (Eric) Allbee, Shane Ruprecht, Shelby (Mitchell) Nordmann, Sadie (Jonathon) Amundson, Courtney, Chloie (Bailey), Allison Rolfhus, Angie (Jacob) Prior, and Wyatt Rotter; great-grandchildren Eli, Ezra, Emmett, Emery, Easton Allbee, and Elizabeth Amundson, Thorren and Eden Prior, and Malcolm Rotter. She is also survived by her sister Ruth Deadrick of Paynesville, in-laws Marlene Naumann of Long Prairie, Robert (Kathy) Rolfhus of Stoddard, Wis., and Donald Stanger of St. Cloud, along with numerous nieces and nephews, a cousins' group, and longtime special friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth; her parents; and siblings Dorothy Schleper, Paul (Buck) Naumann, and Dale Naumann. Brenda was born in Paynesville, Minn., to Paul and Frances (Brossard) Naumann, on April 24, 1944. Brenda attended Paynesville High School and graduated in 1962. She loved spending time with family and roller skating, where she met Kenny. Brenda married the love of her life, Kenny M. Rolfhus, on June 16, 1962, at the Paynesville Methodist Church. They were blessed with three children. The family moved several times for Kenny's job as a teacher. They settled in Annandale in 1972 for 46 years. Brenda was a homemaker, worked for Coast to Coast, and in December 1983 she graduated from the Saint Cloud Beauty College. She worked at a couple places until she started Brenda's Shear Delight in South Haven. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed all the people she met. She retired in 2006. They were moving home to Paynesville in 2018 when Kenny passed away. She purchased a house in town where she lived until her passing. Brenda was an Avon lady for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends daily, preferring in person but also on the phone. Brenda loved going to their lake place, fishing on the pontoon, flower gardening, bird watching, meat raffles, casinos, traveling, playing games of any kind, and of course Elvis. Everything she loved doing was better with family and friends. You always knew you were valued and loved by her.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Gerald M. "Jerry" Binsfeld, 82, of Paynesville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Jerry passed away peacefully at home, with loved ones by his side, on Monday, June 23, 2025. Reverend Glenn Krystosek will officiate. Inurnment with military honors will be in St. Louis Parish Cemetery Columbarium. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at the church. Arrangements are with Daniel Anderson Funeral Home, Paynesville. Jerry was born on Sept. 26, 1942, in Litchfield to Robert and Teresa (Arnold) Binsfeld. At age 17, Jerry left high school to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy. After the military, Jerry worked in the cities for a few years prior to his move to Hutchinson. Jerry obtained a vocational degree in tool and die while in Hutchinson. He married Mary Knisley on July 27, 1968, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville. Jerry started his career at 3M in Hutchinson and ended it at Goebel Fixture Companies, while farming in between. Jerry was a member of the St. Anastasia Parish, where he was active in the choir and served on the parish council. They retired to Paynesville in 2007. After his move to Paynesville, he enjoyed helping farmers and became a member of the Eden Valley American Legion. Jerry had a love for farming, horses, and hunting. He enjoyed taking the family on wagon and sleigh rides with his team of horses. He also enjoyed westerns and lived in the olden days. He will be remembered for his love of family, sense of humor, and having an unforgettable laugh. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary; children, Michael (Gretchen) of Hutchinson, Melissa (Jim) Schlangen of New London, Matthew (Kimberley) of Lakeville, and Joshua of Paynesville; nine grandchildren, Eleni (Seth), Brett, Claire, Taylor (Corey), Jack, Cole, Rylie, Paityn (Devon), and Adyson; five great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Quinn, Lennyn, Jett, and Amelia; siblings, Lois Gruenwaldt of Eau Claire, Wis., Betty Benjamin of Hutchinson, Donald (Colleen) of Cold Spring, and Dorothy Bistodeau of Blaine; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Dick, and Jack; and sisters, Mary DeMorrett, Kay Binsfeld, and Joann Binsfeld. Livestreaming of his service will be available at: https://youtube.com/live/NmXtXlKhUho?feature= share.
Tammy Jean Weinke, 61, passed away at her home in Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with her husband Ron by her side. She was born in Paynesville, Minn., on May 2, 1964, to Robert and Margaret Anderson. She graduated from Paynesville High School in 1982. Tammy was a loving and caring Christian woman. She loved her three children dearly. She would pray for them every day that they would be safe. She loved to travel with Ron, going camping and going on cruises. She lived to help others. She is survived by her husband Ronald of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla.; children, Tony Thielen of Paynesville Minn., Todd (Emma) Thielen of Wasilla, Alaska, and Jessica (Jason) Parks of St. Joseph, Minn.; grandchildren, Kyleigh, Telissa, Tidus, and Tatum; siblings, Debi (Greg) Bork, Mike (Rita) Anderson, and Karen (Scott) Mayer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret. Tammy will be laid to rest in Paynesville, Minn., in the fall. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.purcell funeralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home - Purcell Chapel in Bushnell, Fla. |