Patricia A. Genz
June 20, 1946 - April 18, 2023

Patricia “Pat” A. Genz, age 76 of Emily, MN passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Riverwood Hospital in Aitkin, MN. Pat was born June 20, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Anton and Elizabeth (Steichen) Fendrick. She attended St. Stanislaus School in St. Paul until 1961 and then graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1963. After high school she worked at St. Paul Companies until she met the future love of her life. On August 30, 1974, she  married Gene Genz in St. Paul, MN. They bought their first house in Crosby, MN and moved to Emily, MN in 1975, where they spent the remainder of their lives.

Pat was a loving mother, wife, sister and friend. She enjoyed cooking with Gene for family gatherings and for the Emily Volunteer Fire Department. Pat was known for her deviled eggs and horseradish pickles, she liked to bake cookies and she loved to dance. However, her greatest pride and joy in life was certainly her grandchildren.

Pat is survived by her two sons, Chad (Kami) Genz and Craig (Mindi) Genz; four grandchildren, Charlee and Cooper, Hope and Aric; brother, Jim Fendrick; sister Gayle (Fendrick) Stewart; her lifelong best  friend, Joann Cordie; and many friends and extended family members.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth “Betty” King and Anton Fendrick; her  husband, Gene; and her brother, William Fendrick.

A celebration of life for friends and family will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the park behind the Emily Fire Hall. Arrangements are through Koop Funeral Home of Crosby.

Eugene R. Genz
February 16, 1944 - February 2, 2023

Eugene “Gene” R. Genz, age 78 of Emily, MN passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Gene was born on February 16, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN to Alfred and Mabelle (Peterson) Genz and he was the eldest of 6 children. The family moved to Milaca, MN where Gene graduated at the top of his class. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1972. On August 30, 1974, he married Patricia “Pat” Fendrick in St. Paul, MN. They bought their first house in Crosby, MN and moved to Emily, MN in 1975, where they spent the remainder of his life.

Gene drove fuel tankers for over 40 years for Wayne Transport and Cummings Oil, until he finally agreed to retire at the age of 68. However, he wasn’t quite ready to retire just yet, so he worked for a few more years with his son, Chad, driving roll-off truck for Emily Rolloff. Gene was a proud retired firefighter for the Emily Volunteer Fire Department with over 38 years of service.

Gene loved to hunt, fish and garden and he shared that passion with his friends, his wife Pat, his sons and his grandchildren. Gene was known and loved by many. He will be greatly missed by his family and far too many friends to count.

Gene is survived by his wife, Pat; two sons, Chad (Kami) Genz and Craig (Mindi) Genz; four grandchildren, Charlee and Cooper, Hope and Aric; brothers, Darrel Genz and Howard (Lois) Genz; sisters, Marjorie (Joe Kiesling) Pekula, Nancy (Jim) Lucas; brother-in-law, Jim Sipper; and nine nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Mabelle Genz; sister, Shirley (Genz) Sipper; sister-in-law, Brecky (Wieland) Genz.

A celebration of life for friends and family will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the park behind the Emily Fire Hall. Arrangements are through Koop Funeral Home of Crosby.

Duane Robert Lennartson
July 16, 1949 - May 26, 2023

Duane Robert “Lenny” Lennartson, 73, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home in Rochester surrounded by loved ones after a 15 month battle with Leukemia (AML)

Duane was born on July 16, 1949 to Robert and Lindus (Thorburg) Lennartson in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1967. He attended University of Minnesota in Duluth and graduated from University of Minnesota with a Degree in Music and a Degree in Dentistry. He owned his own Dental Practice in Owatonna for 33 years and retired in 2007 to Crosslake, MN. Duane met the love of his life, Ardis Laue and they married on June 14, 1980 in Owatonna. They have one daughter, Robin.

Lenny loved music and sang in the Roger Tenney Chorale in Owatonna, NOVA in Owatonna, and Last Generation in Crosslake, MN. He had a passion for fishing, hunting, and the outdoors.

Lenny is survived by his wife, Ardie; daughter, Robin (Eric) Strop; grandchildren, Morgan (Rhett), Coltin, Addison, and Autumn; brother, Steven (LuAnn); nephews, Ryan and Ricky Lennartson; sister-in-laws, LaVonne (Rollie) Olson and Karen (Ken) Rossow; brother-in- law, Darvin (Anne) Laue; and aunts and many cousins.

Lenny was preceded in death by his parents; and uncles.

Memorial services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Brainerd, MN on June 17 and at True Life Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN on June 24 with visitation for both at 11am and service at 12pm.

Memorials to Mayo Clinic Leukemia Research.

Memories and condolences of Lenny may  be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com

James M. Engle
March 26, 1945 - May 7, 2023

James M. Engle, age 78, of Outing, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Mother of Mercy Care Center in Albany.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023 at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Grace Southside Cemetery near Annandale. Pastor Alex Becker will officiate.

James Martin Engle was born March 26, 1945 in Minneapolis to Martin and Shirley (Kleppe) Engle. He grew up in Richfield, graduating from Richfield High School with the Class of 1963. He moved to Annandale and Mound while his kids were in school, and for the past 20 years has resided in Outing. Jim started out working at Ostrom Sporting Goods in Minneapolis and at the Burnsville Sport Center, before starting his own company, Westside Yamaha, in Navarre. He was then self employed in construction doing remodel projects and as an antiques restorer and dealer. Jim had one of the most extensive collections of whale oil and kerosine early American lighting. He was a member of the Masonic Order. He enjoyed fly fishing, camping, and refinishing and restoring antiques. Jim will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his quick wit, and ability to tell a good story.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Bill) Sjoblom of St. Cloud; son, Tim (Michelle) Engle of Annandale; grandchildren, Nicole Engle, Bridget Engle, Rebecca Engle (Zach Bartsch), and Alexa (Hayden) Willner; sister, Judy Kerr; 2 nieces, 1 nephew, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles.