Service Information
Dolores M. Brunner, age 97, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 20204, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Dolores Marie Brunner was born on July 21, 1927, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Ament) Wey. Dolores was baptized as an infant at the St. Cloud Orphan Home, as her father was employed there as well as where the family resided. She was confirmed in her faith as a youth in St. Cloud. Dolores received her education in St. Cloud and was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1945.
On February 14, 1949, Dolores was united in marriage to Louis “Louie” Brunner at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, LuAnne, Charles, and John. They shared 65 years of marriage prior to the passing of Louie on April 18, 2014.
Dolores was employed at the Stearns County Abstract Office in the Stearns County Court House. She started her career as a Dental Assistant while Louie was stationed in the Army. In June of 1960, Dolores and Louie moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. She continued working as a Dental Assistant for Dr. D.S. Chernausek and Dr. R.W. Prochnow. After Dr. Chernausek retired in 1984, she continued to work for Dr. Prochnow for 36 years. During this time, Dolores furthered her education and acquired her Associate Degree in Applied Science and Radiology at the University of Minnesota to become a Certified Registered Dental Assistant. She retired in 2002. Dolores was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Dolores was active with Girls Scouts, Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, and the Minnesota Dental Assistants Association, serving as President of the 3000-member group. She went with the delegation of University of Minnesota Dental Professionals to China in 1982. Dolores served on the Pioneerland Library Board for 7 years and also on the Board of the Southwest Area Multi County Multi Library Inter Library Exchange (SAMMIE). Along with community work, she was very active in her church, starting the nursery, President of the Pastoral Council, funeral cook, member of the Capital Campaign Committee, and Guardian-Ad-Litem. Dolores was extremely proud of being awarded the Bishop’s Medal in 1999. She held all offices in the Council of Catholic Women and received the New Ulm Diocese Woman of the Year Award in 2011.
Dolores had a love for computers and in the early days of computers owned one of the first Mac Computers. She enjoyed teaching and helping people learn computer skills. Dolores also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her husband, Louie, and also as a delegate to dental meetings. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Dolores passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 97 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Dolores is survived by her:
Children, LuAnne Kockelman and her husband, Mark of Fairfax, MN,
Charles Brunner and his wife, Kim of Coon Rapids, MN,
John Brunner and his wife, Nita of Hutchinson, MN;
8 Grandchildren;
5 Great-grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.
Dolores is preceded in death by her Parents Joseph and Helen Wey; Husband, Louis Brunner; Brothers, Father Willima Wey, Anthony (Lorraine) Wey, Father Richard Wey, James (Joan) Wey, Edward Wey; Adopted Sister, Mary Hotra.
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
My sympathies John and Nita and family. Hugs to all.
Deb Mies-Niehaus says
John & Nita, I am Sorry, Your Mom Was a Wonderful Woman…My Deepest Sympathy to You and Your Family
Mary Ann Kerkvliet says
I was sorry to read of Dolores’ death. We worked together a lot throughout church events. I remember her as always having a smile and cheerful greeting when we would meet. I moved to Chanhassen years ago so we didn’t have any contact in the past years but she will always remain in my treasure chest of memories. My sympathies to the family.
Mary Ann Kerkvliet
Jo Moldestad Reck says
Dear LuAnne, Chuck, and John~
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother. It’s always hard to lose someone we love and share so many memories with. Your mom was a very nice lady and I remember her from spending time at your house playing with LuAnne when we were young! Also, being neighbors, I saw your mom a lot in those younger days, and later after you all grew up, at church and at church functions. May you find comfort and peace in all the wonderful times you shared with her~
Patti Lowinske says
I am so sorry for the loss of a fine lady. She helped me in so many ways, especially when I was having computer problems! God bless you all.
Patti Lowinske
Rochelle Drahos says
John, Nita & family we are sorry for your loss. Dolores had quite the full life; cherish the memories.
Our deepest sympathies.
Todd & Rochelle
Scott & Becky says
With our deepest sympathies to the Chuck and family. So sorry for your loss
mary christensen says
Your mother was an amazing woman. She was bright, talented and a joy to be around. My father and mother were friends of both your parents for years.( Hank and Luverna).
Oh, the stories my mom would tell me of their adventures in traveling with the big Cadillac convertible.
I like to think they are all together riding that great highway in the sky.
Blessings to your entire family.