Obituaries

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....

Apr 7, 2025

Sharon Jean Hamblin , age 86 of Akeley, MN, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home in Akeley. 

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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...

Feb 14, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 5, 2025

Donald William Wiese, age 96, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of St. Louis Park, MN, peacefully joined his wife Victoria in heaven on January 5, 2025 at Crystal Brook Senior Living.

 Donald was born in Pipestone, MN, to William and Margaret (Carrigan) Wiese on October 27, 1928. His family moved to the Park Rapids area in 1945 with the purchase of...