Obituaries
Harriet Lois Johnson
Apr 21, 2025
Harriet Lois (Madson) Johnson, age 89, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Nevis, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025, at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN, with her family by her side.
Harriet Madson was born on November 3, 1935, in Wright, MN, the daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Whitton) Madson. She lived in...
Darrell L Trumble II
Apr 19, 2025
Darrell Lewis Trumble II age 47, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.
Dean Walter Christianson
Apr 13, 2025
Dean Walter Christianson was born to Kent & Lola Christianson on April 30, 1953, in Park Rapids, MN. After a long battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, with his family by his side. He was raised on the family farm on the Ponsford prairie, attending school in Park Rapids graduating with the Class of 1972....
Sharon Jean Hamblin
Apr 7, 2025
Sharon Hamblin of Akeley, Minnesota, passed away in her home, on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Sharon Jean Wilbur was born on January 20, 1939 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Raymond and Mildred Wilbur. After living in the Twin Cities for more than seventeen years, the Wilbur’s relocated to Akeley, where her parents opened Hillside Resort. Sharon married in January of 1958...
Christopher Todd Mueller
Apr 2, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Todd Mueller was born on Thursday, May 6th, 1965 in Little Falls, MN to Kenneth “Ken” “Kenny” and Kathleen “Kathy” “Grace” (Hemry) Mueller. Chris passed away on Wednesday, April 2nd at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menaga, MN.
As a child Chris attended Swanville Schools, graduating with the Class of 1983. In his high school years, he...
George Bebe Richardson
Mar 30, 2025
George Bebe Richardson, Jr., age 66, of Park Rapids, MN, passed on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
George was born on December 26, 1958, in Red Lake, MN, the son of the late George and Geraldine (Beaulieu) Richardson, Sr.. He was the oldest child. He was raised and attended school in Minneapolis. He moved to Park...
Virginia Ada Haapala
Mar 17, 2025
Virginia Ada Haapala, Age 97, of Menahga, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Rose Haven Assisted Living in Menahga. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Runeberg Apostolic Lutheran Church in Menahga. The visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the church, on Friday, March 21, 2025,...
Patricia "Patty" Louise Shepersky
Mar 17, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Louise Shepersky, age 82, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away at her home on Monday, March 17, 2025. A funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Park Rapids. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with prayer service on Friday, March 28. 2025, at the...
Gary Lee Richardson, SR.
Mar 7, 2025
Gary Lee Richardson, Sr., age 63, of Park Rapids, MN, started his spiritual journey on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
Gary was born on January 14, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late George and Geraldine (Beaulieu) Richardson, Sr.. He was raised and attended school in Minneapolis until joining the Job...
Calvin Shaver
Mar 5, 2025
Calvin Shaver, age 67 of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Arrangements are pending.
Patricia "Patty" Jean Pachel
Feb 28, 2025
Patricia Jean “Patty” Pachel, age 61, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by family. Patty was born on June 6, 1963, number 6 of 8 kids to John and Bette (Stephens) Pachel of Ponsford at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.
She attended grades one through four at...
Ruth Ann (Salonek) Rolfzen formerly Berthiaume
Feb 24, 2025
Ruth Ann Rolfzen (Salonek) formerly Berthiaume, age 77, of Menahga, MN, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 24, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Ruth Ann was born in Watertown, MN, to Harold and Caroline (Otten) Salonek on Dec. 1, 1947, and was a devoted Catholic. She married Raymond F. Berthiaume, Jr., on Dec. 21,1964, in Wright County and they...
Philip Lee Kaley
Feb 13, 2025
Philip Lee Kaley, age 88, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN, with his family by his side.
Phil was born on March 30, 1936, out in the country near DeLong, IN, the son of the late John and Bodie (Lang) Kaley. He attended country school in DeLong and...
Sharon Ruth Carlson
Feb 12, 2025
Sharon Ruth Carlson, age 85, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in her home in Park Rapids, MN, following a lengthy illness. Her family was by her side.
Sharon was born on September 10, 1939, to Einar and Claire (Hanson) Carlson in St. Paul, MN. She worked for many years as a receptionist at Regions, United...
Linda Aline Franich
Feb 3, 2025
Linda Aline Franich, age 75, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Diamond Willow Nursing Home in Park Rapids, MN, with her family by her side.
Linda was born on July 18, 1949, in Seattle, WA, to the late Milton and Lorraine (Ayers) Smotherman. She grew up in Seattle, WA, where she graduated from Highline High...
Ida Aileena Maninga
Jan 23, 2025
Ida Aileena (Niemela) Maninga, age 82, of Menahga, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Green Pines Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Spruce Grove Lutheran Church in Wolf Lake, MN, with a visitation at 10:00 a.m..
Ida was born on May 2, 1942, to Onni...
Mark Carven Ristinen
Jan 19, 2025
Mark Carven Ristinen, age 65 of Menahga, Minn., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at his home in Wolf Lake, Minn. Mark was born April 26, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Lester and Carol Ristinen.
Mark grew up in Fergus Falls, Minn., where he graduated from high school in 1977. He was active in Boy Scouts where he became...
Loraine Sarah Stone
Jan 11, 2025
Loraine S. Stone, age 81, of Park Rapids MN, passed into eternal life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Perham Health in Perham, MN. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 12, 2025 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Two Inlets, MN. with a visitation one hour prior to service. To leave online condolences please visit...
Judith Clare Fieldsend
Jan 9, 2025
Judith (Judy) Clare Fieldsend, age 84, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, unexpectedly departed this world the morning of Thursday January 9, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. She spent her last moments with family by her side. Judy was born on December 21, 1940, to Clifford and Clara (Beck) Harsha and was one of ten children. Judy attended Park Rapids...
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