MARY MOTHER OF GOD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Vigil Mass - Thursday, December 31, 2020 - 6:30pm
Holy Day Mass - Friday, January 1, 2021 - 9:30am
Viola Hennes, a lifelong resident of Jordan, passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2020 at the age of 82. A Private Family Mass will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Friends and extended family are invited to stream the service at the following link: Viola Hennes Funeral Service. Vi will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.
On December 28, 1937, Viola Margaret Gregory was born to Peter & Theresa (Budde) Gregory. She was the oldest of nine kids and loved growing up on the family farm in Jordan. After graduating from Jordan High School, Vi married Bill Hennes. They exchanged wedding vows at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on June 5, 1956, and their marriage was blessed with 54 years together and seven wonderful children.
Throughout her life, Vi enjoyed being involved with the local Threshers Association and volunteering with the Jordan Historical Society. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She taught her family the importance of a devout faith and a strong work ethic.
Viola is survived by her children, Mary Hennes, Ellen (Curt) Hoffman, Dave (Jan) Hennes, Sandy (Kevin) Kalisch, Linda (Joel) Webster, Janet Jacobs (Dale), John (Kasie) Hennes; 26 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Pet Schmitt, Helen Lenzmeier, Bernice (Joe) O’Brien, Carol Mourer, Sally (Bernie) Rosckes, Ben (Mary Jo) Gregory, Marilyn Pint, Ruth (Marlin) Pint; other loving relatives and many dear friends.
Vi was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Hennes.
Jeron Pint, age 76 of Jordan, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 28, 2020. A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan, on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11AM. Father Neil Bakker will preside and Jeron’s wife, Marilyn, will act as his urnbearer.
Friends can live stream the service by visiting the church’s website and clicking on the live streaming tab.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=516v3E9ueuc) In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed by Jeron’s family in his memory.
On June 16, 1944, Jeron Andrew Pint, was born on the family farm near St. Benedict’s to parents, Joseph and Alma (Steinhoff) Pint. He was the third of eight children. From a young age, Jeron knew the importance of family. Always active, he could be found outdoors with his brothers or playing baseball with the St. Benedict Saints. Later, Jeron took on the role of scorekeeper at baseball games. His youth was filled with good memories—spending time with family, hunting, fishing, and working hard on the family farm.
Along with his siblings, Jeron attended country school at St. Benedict’s and later attended New Prague High School. After his graduation, Jeron joined the Army National Guard and began a 40-year career with MVE (Minnesota Valley Engineering) later known as Chart Industries. Before officially retiring, he also worked at Jordan Transformer. No matter where he worked, Jeron made friends. Working was never difficult for him because he had good people beside him.
In his free time, Jeron enjoyed dancing. It was at the New Prague Ballroom that he met Marilyn Gregory of Jordan. The two simply knew they were meant to be together. On October 26, 1968 Jeron and Marilyn were united in marriage at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Despite it being pheasant season, they still managed to get the entire family to attend!
Jeron and Marilyn were blessed with 52 years together. Their years were filled with laughter, love, and countless games of Sheepshead with family. They often joked that Jeron teaching Marilyn cards was part of their marriage ceremony. Jeron loved his family deeply and shared his pastimes with them. For 52 years, Jeron and Marilyn were joined during their summer vacation by their siblings, nieces, and nephews at Lake Edward near Brainerd.
In recent years as his health declined, Jeron felt privileged to have his family by his side, especially his nieces and nephews. In his last days, Jeron often asked Marilyn, “where are my other children today?” He lovingly referred to his brother Marlin’s children Deb, Julie, Amanda, Andrew and Joe as his own. Jeron was an amazing uncle. He had a special relationship with all his nieces and nephews. They knew they were loved even when he joked the best part was being able to send them home after a day together.
Throughout life, Jeron was a kind and good-humored man. He was always willing to help others and appreciated when they did the same. Jeron is forever loved and missed by his wife, Marilyn; siblings, David (Joan) Pint, Earl (Judy) Pint, Lois (Jim) Giesen, Marlin (Ruth) Pint, Lori Moylan, Adele Pint; brother-in-law, Ken Palma; many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jeron is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jayne Palma; nephew, Chuckie Giesen.
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Kathleen (Kay) Hartmann, age 81, of Jordan, MN, died peacefully in the presence of her family on November 19, 2020. Her influence as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sibling and friend will be cherished. Nothing lit up Kay’s life more than when her children and grandchildren were around. They truly were her heartbeat and her legacy will live on through them.
Kay was born November 13, 1939, in St. Paul, MN, to Leonard and Evelyn (Ryan) Seifert. She was raised on the family farm with four brothers and three sisters in Helena, Township. At 15, Kay, attended a dance at Mertz Hall, in Jordan, and always maintained she “fell in love at first sight” with Gilbert (Gil) Hartmann. Kay and Gil, both literally and figuratively danced their way through life. It was common for them to dance three days a week in the early years. While Gil was in the Navy, Kay wrote to him every single day. They were married on July 1, 1958, at Saint John the Baptist Church in Jordan, MN. Gil and Kay had five daughters and one son.
Kay’s interests were all nurturing and caring by nature. Those who knew her best saw her as the life of the party who was always good for a practical joke. Kay and Gil loved to entertain friends and family. She was a professional at hostessing parties. She loved her friends and her friendships were many and long lasting. Those who called Kay “friend” ranged in all ages as she had a young and timeless soul and playful personality. Her most recent friend group was endearingly called “The Beetles” and she was “Mama Beetle”. She would go to the moon and back for them.
Kay was actively engaged in the community. She lived life out-loud. Kay was a Community Theater member in her early years and had a flair for drama. She was an avid singer at her church and amongst her family. Kay belonged to the Be-frienders Group, the Women’s Card Club, the Charter Lioness Club, New Prague Queen of Peace Auxiliary, and the JCCW (Jordan Council of Catholic Women). Kay was a left fielder for the Red Owl softball team and played until she was 40 years old. She was known as “the vacuum” because it was rare she would miss a catch.
Kay had an entrepreneurial spirit. She held an annual garage sale which people attended in droves. At her local church festival, she started the Coffee and Donut booth with her friend, Jan. She also used her creative talent and started a Jewelry Booth at that church festival that continues to this day.
Kay and Gil loved spending hours and hours at French Lake. She had a very green thumb, everything she touched flourished. She loved working outside with her flowers and burning brush at their lake home. Before they purchased the cabin, they spent a few winters in Florida, took vacations to Oregon to see family, and often took cruises with friends. One of her most cherished trips was to Jerusalem.
Kay’s love language was Acts of Service. Her family is most proud of her over 40 years in the medical profession. She worked at Queen of Peace Hospital, Jordan Medical Clinic, and New Prague Medical Clinic where her caring and compassionate nature shined. She gave and gave and gave to her family, friends, and community. She gave back to her church by cleaning the home of many priests. If a friend was sick, Kay was there with a plate of cookies or a hot dish. Words that come to mind to describe Kay are empathetic, genuine, thoughtful, smart, creative, giving, faithful and fun.
Kay will be greatly missed by her husband, Gil, five daughters, Laurie Hartmann (Kevin) Green, Renee (Robert) Wagner, Patty (Kent) Mollberg, Mary (Jeff) Ouellette, Jodi Budin and special friend Paul. Grandchildren, Tim, Tynan, Johnny, Clayton (Alissa), Christine (Ryan), Katie (Kris) Joe (Kayli), Mariah (Klay), Maddie (Blake), Taylor (Devon), Maddie O., Josh, and Luke. Four great-grandchildren, Lilly, Cortland, Ione, and Withrow.
She will be greeted with open arms by her only son, Timothy John; brother, Jim Seifert; parents, Leonard and Evelyn; parents in-law, Joseph and Susan Hartmann; and brother in-law, James Hartman. When she enters heaven many more friends and loved ones better be ready to dance!
Adoration from 8:30am-7:00pm
Hourly Rosary
Confessions - 4:30-5:30pm
Mass - 6:15pm
Benediction - 7:00pm
Marge Kochlin, age 89, a lifelong resident of Jordan, MN, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Auburn Manor, in Chaska, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 28, at 12 (noon), with a time of gathering starting at 10:30 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street SE, Jordan. Masks are required, and social distancing maintained. Guests are also welcome to join the mass by visiting the church’s website and clicking on the live stream tab. Father Neil Bakker will preside and urn bearers will be Marge’s granddaughters, Ashelyn Moriarty, Jenna Kes, Madi Kes, and Tara Garten. She will be laid to rest at St. John’s Calvary Cemetery.
Nick and Christine (Wick) VonBank announced the birth of Marjorie Mae on August 5, 1931. She was the middle child of five and the sister to Clete, Mary, Jack, and Sue. Born and raised in Jordan, Marge grew up learning the value of family and faith. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School through the eighth grade and finished her education graduating from Jordan High School, in 1950.
Following her graduation, Marge went to work as a teller at Northwestern State Bank, in Jordan, now known as Frandsen Bank. Over the next 50 years, Marge became a vital employee to the bank and held many positions, but what she loved most, was being surrounded by her wonderful friends and serving the Jordan community. Even after retiring, Marge remained close to many of her colleagues, gathering several times a year.
Life was enriched for Marge, after a class play in her senior year. Curt Kochlin was encouraged by his buddies, to ask Marge out on a date. The love story began and after six years of dating, they exchanged wedding vows on January 28, 1956, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Marge and Curt were blessed with six children, Ricky, Steve, Kathy, Scott, Deb, and Julie. The Kochlin family was fortunate to travel in the motorhome, visiting sights across the United States and Canada. In the later years, Marge and Curt enjoyed traveling and spent 17 years wintering in Tucson, AZ where they met many life-long friends.
Marge was active in all aspects of her children’s lives and her front door was always open welcoming those who entered. She made sure everyone was well fed and offered either a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a cold beer along with great conversation and laughter. Marge loved entertaining and decorating her home, especially at Christmas. Her grandchildren were her pride and glory. She loved each one unconditional and they went to her for any life questions, especially as the grandchildren were growing up. When they spent time with Grandma, she would let them bend the rules a bit and defend it by saying its fine when “Marge is in Charge.”
Besides her family, Marge also devoted her life to the Jordan community. She was active in the Jordan Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, a member of St. John’s Church in the CCW and a lifelong member of St. John’s Church where she was involved with the annual Fall Festival. In her leisure time, Marge enjoyed playing cards with her card club of several decades, meeting friends for coffee, lunch or shopping and tending to her flowers. Her love over the past several years has been watching and supporting her grandchildren as they participated in activities and athletics. She quickly became their #1 fan and was very proud to talk about them to anyone she ran into. She also enjoyed cheering on the Woman’s Gophers Basketball, the Timberwolves and the Minnesota Twins.
Marge was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. Her family and strong faith remained essential in her life. Marge was a loving, caring and warmhearted person who stayed positive in whatever life dealt her. She will be forever loved and missed by children, Steve (Cathy Moriarty) Kochlin, Kathy (special friend, Tom Redman) Skinner, Scott (Kelly) Kochlin, Deb (Lee) Kes, Julie (Jay) Garten; grandchildren, Dave (Sarah) Moriarty, Ashelyn Moriarty, Eric (fiancé Jena Pace) Skinner, Cody Skinner, Nick (Tami) Kochlin, Nate Kochlin, Zach Kes, Jenna Kes, Madi Kes, Tara (fiancé Trever Precht) Garten, Russ Garten; great grandchildren, Mason Moriarty, Owen Kochlin; siblings, Clete VonBank, Jack VonBank, Sr. Sue VonBank SSND; other relatives and friends.
Greeting Marge home is her husband, Curt; son, Ricky; sister, Mary (Russ) Wood; sisters-in-law, Shirley VonBank and Jeannie VonBank, and her parents Nick and Christine VonBank.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a unique method of faith formation that we are excited to offer for 3-5 year olds on a weekly basis.
This method strives to proclaim the message of Jesus to children by presenting the mysteries of our faith in a Montessori learning environment which incorporates beauty and silence in a prepared setting called the Atrium.
WHAT WE OFFER
We Offer Level I for 3-5 Year Olds:
Children are attracted to the Good Shepherd’s abiding love for His sheep. They develop a special love for Jesus, the Good Shepherd, even before they realize that they are the sheep. The children hear the Bible story in the words of the Catechist, using actual scripture verses, and discuss and reflect on what they heard. Materials that accompany the teachings are available for the children to re-enact the story.Classes meet every week on Wednesdays at 10am, 4:45pm and 6:45pm.
Mark Schommer, age 80, of Chaska, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 am, with a time of gathering starting at 9:30 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 East Second Street, Jordan, MN. Live streaming of the mass will also be available by visiting sjbjordan.org and clicking on the Live Stream tab. Father Neil Bakker will preside and acting as urn bearers will be Tim, Pete, Sean, and Gene. Mark will be laid to rest at St. John Calvary Cemetery, in Jordan.
Mark William was born on April 29, 1940, in Jordan, to Henry and Theckla (Haus) Schommer. He was the eighth of nine children. The family lived across the street and up the hill by St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Living close to the church, the family formed a strong foundation in God. As a young boy, instead of playing outside, Mark served as an altar boy. Through serving his Lord, he remained dedicated to his faith throughout life. He had a great passion for volunteering at St John’s with his service to the church choir and painting efforts.
Mark took a strong interest in sports and loved playing basketball and baseball in high school. Mark was extremely proud of his country boys beating the elite teams from the Twin Cities. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1958. After high school, he continued his love of sports in fast pitch softball and bowling.
Mark started picking on the neighbor girl, Sherry Potthast. They eventually started dating and on October 10, 1964, Mark and Sherry were wedded, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. They remained living in Jordan and were blessed with children Sue, Tim, and Pete. Mark and Sherry also were blessed with and welcomed into their family Sean and Mary. Family was always important, and he was most content being home, surrounded by them and friends. Mark and Sherry’s front door was always open to anyone who entered. The Schommer’s home was a safe and fun gathering place for the kids’ friends. These gatherings brought Mark so much joy. Whenever possible, he loved attending the childrens’ school events and activities and as a family visiting his sisters, Rosella, Andrinne & Andriette , at the convent. Mark relished becoming a grandparent and cherished each relationship. At the age of 74, he was given another opportunity from God and welcomed Remy to the family.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Mark learned the painting trade. His father taught him well. Upon the passing of Henry, Mark took over the family painting business. For decades, he served clients all around the area, with many of those years alongside his faithful coworker, Ed Briemhorst. Mark also volunteered countless hours to different faith communities, completing their painting projects. Mark was extremely proud just a month ago, to put his brush to work once again and helped complete a painting project at St John’s Church, alongside his son. Three generations have helped maintain the beauty of St Johns.
Mark was a humble man with a caring and generous heart. Faith and Family provided the core inspirations for Mark throughout his life.
Forever loved, Mark will be forever missed by wife, Sherry; children, Sue (Eugene) Stifter, Tim Schommer and his daughter, Remy; Pete Schommer, Sean (Renee) Stuke and their children, Dane, Alena, Anneli, Wyatt and Brock; Mary Hoen and her children Brandon and Richele; siblings, Beth Schommer, twin sisters, Sr. Andrine OSB and Sr. Andriette OSB, Lois (Jim) Kohout; brother-in-law, Arvid Sorenson; other relatives and friends.
Mark is preceded in death by parents, Henry and Theckla; siblings, Ed (Ceil), Estelle (Bert) Cola, Sr. Rosella OBS and Fran.
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Rita Allmann, age 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, July 6, 2020, at her home in Jordan.
Rita was born in Jordan on April 28, 1926, to Michael and Lucy (Marxen) Stocker. She grew up on the family farm, together with her brothers Gerry and Tom. As a girl, she enjoyed the wildflowers she saw in the woods on the farm and on her walk down the Jordan hill to town.
She attended St. John’s parochial school and later Jordan High School. Following high school, she moved with friends to an apartment in Minneapolis and worked as a secretary for Northwestern National Life Insurance in the Loring Park area. While on a weekend visit back to Jordan, she was introduced to Hubert “Ozzie” Allmann, who had recently returned home from serving as a Captain in the Army in WWII. He would become her best friend, her husband, and the love of her life. They married in 1950, initially planning to live in Minneapolis where he was a teacher in the Mpls. Public School system. Instead, they resettled in Jordan to care for Hubert’s father, Sebastian “Seb” Allmann, and then stayed to raise their own children, Phil, Mary and Laurie.
As the kids grew up, Hubert continued to make the commute to Minneapolis, while Rita kept things rolling on the home front. She later took up secretarial work again, and was a friendly face in the counseling office at Jordan High School. For many years after, it was common for young people in passing cars to beep and wave when they saw her, calling “Hi Mrs. Allmann!”
She was very social but also was restored by solitude, and always loved her home. When her dear Hubert passed away too young in 1992, she never stopped missing him, but in time learned to manage. She was a wonderful and beloved friend, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.
A lifelong reader, she was insightful and perceptive. She liked a laugh and was quick with a quip. She was a great cook and known for the cookies she generously shared: “Grandma cookies” were a brand all their own, more treasured than anything by Oreo or Pepperidge Farm.
She had an eye for beauty. She loved the wild birds, prairie grasses, and the way that leafless trees look in winter against the sky. She loved working with color, whether arranging a bouquet or designing a room, or choosing what to wear. She followed the news and was endlessly curious. Even to her last days, she had a remarkable memory and could tell detailed stories about dancing to the Big Bands, the many road trips that she and Ozzie took to “widen their horizons,” the parties where friends would gather around the piano after dinner to sing. Although many of her family members and closest friends passed before her, she often raised their names in conversation, saying, “Oh, we knew how to have fun.”
Her faith was a constant. Since she was a girl, her guardian angel was a presence in her life, as were daily prayers.
If she were here, she would say thank you for all the goodness that came her way, from her devoted friends, to relatives who stayed in touch with calls and letters, to the trusted carpenter and plumber who responded so kindly and quickly when things came up to ease her worries. She never took any of this for granted.
She accomplished so much. One of the things she did was to inspire her kids.
Years ago, when an ultrasound technician told her she had a beautiful heart, her family laughed and said, yes, we already knew that.
Rita Allmann will never be forgotten and is survived by: son Phil, his daughter Jessica Hohmann (husband Gary), and their children Ben, Andy and Natalie; and his daughter Audrey Allmann; daughter Mary Andrist (husband Gary), and their children; daughter Emily Macoskey (husband, Brad) and their children Liam and Stella; and son Nick Andrist (partner, Sarah Benkstein). Daughter Laurie Allmann (husband, John Gorka) and their children Joe and Noelle Gorka.
Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Allmann; grandson Steven Allmann; parents Michael and Lucy Stocker; brothers Gerry Stocker and Tom Stocker.
Private Family Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan. Friends may watch the live streamed Mass by going on to the Church’s website. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Jordan.
FUNERAL MASS
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 - 11:00 AM MASS
It is a Spiritual Act of Mercy to pray for the deceased,
so please stop and say 3 Hail Mary's for the blessed repose of the soul of Carol Tillman.