Obituaries
Richard Dean Henshaw
Jul 5, 2018
RICHARD DEAN “Dick” HENSHAW April 20, 1926 – July 5, 2018 Richard Dean “Dick” Henshaw, age 92, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Oelwein, Iowa, peacefully passed into eternity at the home of his daughter in Alexandria, MN on Thursday, July 5, 2018 following a period of declining health while being cared for by his loving family. Dick was born...
Erwin Roy Makinen
Jul 3, 2018
ERWIN ROY MAKINEN March 17, 1967 – July 3, 2018 Erwin Roy Makinen, age 51, a lifelong Osage/Ponsford area resident, died unexpectedly at his home near Ponsford from injuries sustained in a fall in July 3rd, 2018. Erwin was born on March 17, 1967 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids as the first born to bless the family of...
Bernard Allen Vorel
Jul 2, 2018
BERNARD A. VOREL May 22nd, 1936 ~ July 2nd, 2018 Bernard A. Vorel, 82, Park Rapids, formerly Hackensack, MN, died Monday, July 2nd, 2018, in the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home, Menahga, MN. Bernard was born May 22nd, 1936 in Deer River, MN to Mildred Vorel. He graduated from the 12th grade in 1952 and one week later, enlisted into...
Marjorie C. Kumma
Jul 1, 2018
MARJORIE C. KUMMA May 9, 1931 – July 1, 2018 Marjorie C. Kumma, age 87, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, and a former long-time resident of Seattle, Washington passed into the eternal splendor of Heaven on Sunday morning, July 1, 2018 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN with her son, Gary at her side. ...
Iona Lavern Petrie
Jul 1, 2018
IONA LAVERN PETRIE August 12, 1931 – July 1, 2018 Iona Lavern Petrie, age 86, a long time Osage/Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered the splendor of Heaven on Sunday morning, July 1, 2018 at the Rose Haven Assisted Living Center in Menahga, MN with her loved ones at her side. Iona was born on August 12, 1931 on...
Ronald Ralph Lindbom
Jun 14, 2018
RONALD “Ron” RALPH LINDBOM October 27th, 1942 – June 14th, 2018 Ronald “Ron” Ralph Lindbom returned to his heavenly home on June 14th, 2018 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ronald was born to the late Ralph and...
Virgil Leopold Linkert
Jun 10, 2018
Virgil L. Linkert Nov. 27, 1933 - June 10, 2018 On June 10, 2018 Virgil went to be with the Lord. Survived by wife, Molly; Sisters: Monte (David) Lee, Mona Hover & Gloria Rudolph; Brothers: Neil Linkert & Butch(Debbie)Linkert as well as Molly's brothers & sisters. Funeral services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Park Rapids,MN on...
Mary Elizabeth Ganyo
Jun 6, 2018
MARY ELIZABETH GANYO December 11, 1946 – June 6, 2018 Mary Elizabeth Ganyo, age 71 of Nevis, MN formerly of Belgrade, MN, peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN with her loved ones at her side. Mary was born on December 11, 1946 in Breckenridge, MN to...
Patricia Ann Butzin
Jun 1, 2018
PATRICIA ANN BUTZIN August 24, 1946 – June 1, 2018 Patricia Ann Butzin, age 71, a long time Osage, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN with her loving husband, Harold at her side. Patricia was born on August 24, 1946 in...
Marjorie R. Johnson
May 30, 2018
MARJORIE HELEN (REPPERT) JOHNSON February 28, 1918 – May 30, 2018 Marjorie R. Johnson, age 100, a long-time resident of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 30, 2018 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. Marjorie was born on February 28, 1918 in Fremont, Nebraska to Elmer and Naomi (Howell) Reppert. She attended public school in Fremont where she...
Agnes Lucille Milton
May 28, 2018
Agnes L. “Aggie” Milton March 29th, 1925 - May 28th, 2018 Agnes L. “Aggie” Milton, age 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away Monday, May 28th in Fargo, ND. Aggie was born on March 29th, 1925 to Charles M. and Kathryn F. (Kemper) Griffin in Crystal, MN, the youngest of 5 children. As a young woman, Aggie...
Janet Louise Turbyne Ahern
May 23, 2018
Janet Louise Turbyne Ahern February 22, 1941 – May 23, 2018 Janet Louise Turbyne Ahern brought her sweet melody into the lives of parents Clara and James A. Turbyne on February 22, 1941 in East Orange, NJ. She left us on May 23 with her grandchild’s music in her ears. She leaves a wake of song. From those early years...
Mary Ellen Polley
May 11, 2018
Mary Ellen Polley June 30, 1930 – May 11, 2018 Mary Ellen Polley, age 87, of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 11, 2018. Mary was born on June 30, 1930, weighing 1 lb, 10 oz, in Minneapolis, MN to Loren and Lydia (Fuhrman) Franklin. Mary graduated from Washburn High...
Louis Charles Mertz
May 9, 2018
LOUIS CHARLES “Lou” MERTZ August 7, 1927 – May 9, 2018 Louis Charles “Lou” Mertz, age 90, a long time Osage, MN area resident, peacefully slipped into eternity on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones at the home of his long time soulmate, Sharrie Noble, on beautiful Straight Lake north of Osage. Lou was born on August...
Martha Marie Hand
May 4, 2018
MARTHA MARIE HAND July 29th, 1934 – May 4th, 2018 Martha Marie Hand, 83, of Osage, MN, formerly of Minneapolis and Ponsford, MN peacefully died on Friday, May 4, 2018 to be raised in the first resurrection to live eternally in the coming kingdom. Marie was born on July 29th, 1934 in Casselton, ND to Chris and Martha (Lehrke) Christianson....
Wayne Lee Patton
Apr 28, 2018
WAYNE LEE PATTON July 3rd, 1967 – April 28th, 2018 Wayne Lee Patton, age 50, of Perham, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 28th, 2018. Wayne was born to Bruce and Judith (Steinke) Patton on July 3rd, 1967 in Park Rapids, MN. He attended Park Rapids public schools, graduating with the high school class of 1985. On Sept. 5th,...
Charlotte Lavonne Robbins
Apr 18, 2018
CHARLOTTE LAVONNE ROBBINS September 10th, 1947 – April 18th, 2018 Charlotte Lavonne Robbins, age 70, of Sebeka, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga with her loved ones at her side. Charlotte was born on September 10th, 1947 in Wadena, MN to Chris and Anna (Montgomery) Christiansen. It...
Blythe Christine Wyard
Apr 13, 2018
BLYTHE CHRISTINE WYARD June 7th, 1918 – April 13th, 2018 Blythe Christine Wyard, age 99 of Park Rapids, MN passed away on April 13th, 2018 at Bethany Homes in Fargo, ND. Blythe was born on June 7th, 1918 to George and Linda (Rettke) Caldwell in a sod hut on her parent’s homestead claim near McIntosh, South Dakota. As a small...
Bruce Robert Barth
Apr 10, 2018
Bruce Robert Barth December 9th 1948 – April 10th, 2018 Bruce Robert Barth, age 69, was welcomed into heaven on April 10th, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born December 9th, 1948 in Breckenridge, MN, son of Robert D. Barth and Mary C. (Schauff) Barth. Bruce graduated from Campbell High School in 1966 and attended Alexandria Technical...
Johnathon Alden Gaylord
Apr 4, 2018
JOHN A. GAYLORD March 18, 1918 – April 4, 2018 John A. Gaylord, age 100, of Osakis, MN, formerly of Wadena, MN, passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Lakeside Lodge Adult Foster Care near Osakis, MN with his loved ones at his side. John was born to Samuel and Phylliss Gaylord on...
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