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Karen K. Schlichter
Karen Kay Schlichter, age 65, of Rochester passed away with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at St. Marys Hospital after a brief illness due to complications of diabetes.
Karen was born June 27, 1952 in Lake City, Iowa to Walter and Bernice Pudenz. She was raised in Rose Creek, Minnesota and graduated from Rose Creek High School. On April 29, 1972, she married Harold M. Schlichter from Rose Creek, Minnesota. They were married for 45 years and had two children; a daughter, Michele; and a son, Brandon. She worked for Mayo Clinic Health Systems for 40 years, her last position as Appointment Coordinator in Gynecology, retiring December 31, 2014.
Karen was a loving wife and mother, caring friend and compassionate person. She spent her time, love, and energy with family, cooking, going to soccer games, camping and enjoying her grandchildren. She was the original “Soccer Mom”. Karen’s warmth and friendship has touched many lives and created many lasting memories that will be cherished.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Schlichter of Rochester; two children, Michele (Anthony) Keller of Elgin, MN, and Brandon of Fort Collins, CO; two grandchildren, Matthew and Kaylee; siblings, Mary Lee (Terry) Kueper of Rochester; Janet (Ron) Henry of Zumbrota; Glen (Linda) Pudenz of New Lisbon, WI; Jay (Lisa) Pudenz of Rose Creek, MN; in-laws, Robert Walerak of Rose Creek, MN; and Therese Pudenz of West Salem, WI; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bernice Pudenz; and siblings, Dale Pudenz and Rosanne (Pudenz) Walerak.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. There will be a private burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Rose Creek, MN at a later date.

Roseanne Walerak
Rosanne Walerak, age 60, of Rose Creek, died Friday, December 18, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by her loving family.
Rosanne was born June 20, 1955, in Carroll, Iowa to Walter and Bernice Pudenz. She was united in marriage to Robert Walerak at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek 36 years ago. Rosanne enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, and spending time with family-especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Walerak, Rose Creek, MN; four children, Michael (Joni) Walerak, Zumbrota, MN, Sara Walerak, Kasson, MN, Amy (Joshua) Hanzlicek, Medford, MN, Joseph (Alexis Peck) Walerak, Hayfield, MN; four grandchildren, Riley, Bentley, Mya, and Kora; six siblings, Mary Lee (Terry) Kueper, Rochester, MN, Janet (Ron) Henry, Zumbrota, MN, Dale (Therese) Pudenz, West Salem, WI, Karen (Harold) Schlichter, Rochester, MN, Glen (Linda) Pudenz, New Lisbon, WI, Jay (Lisa) Pudenz, Rose Creek, MN; many other family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rose Creek with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Rose Creek.
Memorials are preferred to the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester.

Mathias H. 'Matt' Stork, 1914 - 1976. Photo from the St. Bernard Parish Centennial book.

Mathias Henry 'Matt' Stork
Matt H. Stork, 62, of 1821 Quint Avenue, Carroll, died early Saturday, July 31, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital after a lingering illness. He was a retired fanner.
Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry B. Karhoff at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Lawrence Church. Interment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery at Breda. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, where the faculty and student body of St. Lawrence School will recite the rosary at 3 p.m. Monday. The parish rosary at 8 p.m. Monday will be followed by a scriptural prayer service at 8:45.
Mr. Stork, son of Henry and Helen Julich Stork, was born at Breda July 27, 1914, and most of his life was spent in the Breda area. He farmed one-half mile west of Breda and continued to farm after moving to Carroll in 1967, until retiring because of his health two years ago. He married Mary Ann Grabner at St. Bernard's Church in Breda Aug. 25, 1942, with the late Rev. E. L. Schleyer officiating at the ceremony. He was a member of St. Lawrence Church.
He is survived by his wife, 17 children, 18 grandchildren and 11 brothers and sisters.
The children are Alan, Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Lappe, Gordon, Matt Jr., Michele, Kenneth, Sandra and Henry, all of Carroll; T.Sgt. Robert L., with the Air Force in Guam; Donald, Thomas and William of Breda; Phyllis of Des Moines, Mrs. Gene (Susan) Love of Ames, Mrs. Keith (Pat) Miller of Dow City, Margaret of Ames and Mary of Ankeny.
Brothers and sisters include Joe of Lincoln, Neb; John of San Antonio, Tex; Henry Jr. of Sacramento, Calif; Richard, Julie and Mrs. Don (Helen) Wessling of Breda, Fred of Odebolt, Mrs. Verle (Josie) .Reinken of Bancroft, Sr. Mary Myron of Carroll, Paula of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Donald (Margie) Ballard of Long Island, N.Y.
A brother, Victor preceded Mr. Stork in death.³

Ruth Lappe
Ruth Marie (Stork) Lappe, age 70, of Auburn, passed away peacefully in the early evening of July 31st, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She was surrounded by her husband, sons, and grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. Those in attendance will be required to wear a face covering and abide by Covid-19 Social Distancing Restrictions. There will be no public visitation before the mass on Friday morning. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Those in attendance will be asked to abide by Covid-19 practices, and face coverings are recommended.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Ruth’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
She was born May 16, 1950, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital to Mathias and Mary Ann (Grabner) Stork. Ruth graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School. Ruth Stork was married to Fred L Lappe on January 3, 1970, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. They had four children. Ruth enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, gardening, and trips to the casino with a very good girlfriend. Above all Ruth enjoyed the time she spent with her family.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; Mathias and Mary Ann Stork, her eldest son; Christopher Lee Lappe, her brother Kenneth Stork.
She is survived by her husband Fred of Auburn, 3 sons, Jeff (Tina) Lappe of Milford, Brian Lappe of Coal City, Illinois, and Cory (Mary) Lappe of Lapeer, Michigan. 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Her sisters: Phyllis Davis (Larry), twin sister Susan Benedict (Robert), Patricia Stork, Margaret Gross (Patrick), Mary Eickman (Lynn) Michele Stork, Sandra Hackerson (Ron); her brothers: Alan Stork (LuJean), Robert Stork (MaryLou), Donald Stork (Marsha), Thomas Stork (Mary Jean), Bill Stork (Pat), Gordon Stork (Carol), Matt Stork Jr. (Teri), Henry Stork (Amy); sister-in-law: Michelle Stork; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Patricia L. Stork
Patricia Louise Stork was born on August 29, 1951, to Mathias Henry and Mary Ann (Grabner) Stork in Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Kuemper Catholic Highschool in Carroll. After high school, Patricia married Keith Miller on June 30, 1969, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The couple made their home on a farm near Dow City, Iowa, and were blessed with five children. Patricia later moved to Deloit, Iowa. She was employed as a waitress and at Farmland for many years, where she met many close friends.
Patricia was a member of the Volunteer Dow City and Deloit Fire Departments, and she was also an EMT. She was an avid gardener. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters visiting casinos and traveling. She especially cherished spending time with her family and friends.
Patricia died on October 25, 2020, at the age of 69 years, one month and 27 days in Denison, Iowa.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; two siblings, Ruth Lappe and Kenneth Stork; and two nephews, Christopher Lappe and Christopher Love.
She is survived by her five children, Milissa (Kevin Handke) Miller of Sioux City, Iowa, Kathleen (Michael) Harris of San Augustine, Texas, John Miller of Denison, Guy (Krystal) Miller of Dow City, Iowa; Larry (Jessica) Miller of Glenwood, Iowa; grandchildren, Travis Slusher, Jenna (Brice Uehling) Slusher, Madison (Trey Cobb) Johnson, Sara Miller, Jessica (Austin Moss) Harris, Kristen (Scott) Haynes, Joseph Harris, Savannah Miller, Keith Miller, and Abigail Miller; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Phyllis (Larry) Davis, Susan (Robert) Benedict), Margaret (Patrick) Gross, Mary (Lynn) Eickman, Michele Stork, Sandra (Ron) Hackerson, Alan (LuJean) Stork, Robert (MaryLou) Stork, Donald (Marsha) Stork, Thomas (Mary Jean) Stork, Bill (Pat) Stork, Gordon (Carol) Stork, Matt Jr. (Teri) Stork, and Henry (Amy) Stork; sister-in-law, Michelle Stork; brother-in-law, Fred Lappe; and many other relatives and friends.