Individual Details

Marie Elizabeth Herdering

(September 18, 1928 - December 10, 2005)

Marie Wielenberg

Marie E. Wielenberg, age 77, of Melrose died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at her home in Melrose Township, Stearns County. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Vince Lieser, Rev. Dale Ettel and Rev. Richard Walz concelebrating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Marie Wielenberg was born on Sept. 18, 1928, in Millwood Township, Stearns County, to August and Theresa (Stoermann) Herdering. She was united in marriage to Joseph M. Wielenberg, Sr. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. They farmed in Melrose Township. Marie loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and scrapbooking, baking, painting, sewing, quilting, making homemade candy and maintaining the family history. Marie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and Holy Family Catholic Aid, St. Rosa.

Survivors include her children, Joseph Wielenberg, Jr. (Magdalen) of Burtrum, Kathleen Bauer of Melrose, Melvin Wielenberg (Jane) of Long Prairie, Dennis Wielenberg (Mary) of Upsala, Lawrence Wielenberg of Grey Eagle, Bernadette Holdvogt (Alvin) of New Munich, Vincent Wielenberg (Bernadette) of Grey Eagle, Mary Wielenberg of St. Cloud, Bonita Haugrud (Keith) of Pelican Rapids; brothers and sisters, Anna Hellerman (Elmer) of Melrose, Alvin Herdering (Carol), Ambrose Herdering (Bertha), Joe Herdering (Kathy), Alfred Herdering (Marlene) and sister-in-law, Doris Herdering all of St. Rosa; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Wielenberg, Sr.; son, Patrick Wielenberg; infant brother, Hubert Herdering, brother, Bernard Herdering and sister, Angeline Arnzen; and one infant grandson. Casket bearers were Ronnie Herdering, Kenny Wielenberg, Charlie Arnzen, Neil Wielenberg, Lori Wielenberg and Theresa Holdvogt. Cross bearer was Melissa Johnson. Scripture bearer was Diane Brickweg. Honorary bearers were the neighbors. Memorials are preferred.

Events

BirthSeptember 18, 1928Millwood Twp, Stearns Co., MN
BirthSeptember 18, 1928
DeathDecember 10, 2005Melrose, Stearns Co., MN
MarriageSt. Rosa, MN - Joseph Meinulf Wielenberg Sr.

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