Obituaries
Clarence Raymond Pihlaja
Apr 3, 2018
CLARENCE RAYMOND “Ray” PIHLAJA September 24, 1928 – April 3, 2018 Clarence Raymond “Ray” Pihlaja, age 89, a lifelong Snellman, MN area resident, peacefully went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN with his loved ones at his side. Ray was born on September 24, 1928 to...
Lillian Carolyn Lustila
Apr 3, 2018
LILLIAN C. LUSTILA March 31, 1933 – April 3, 2018 Lillian Carolyn Lustila, age 85, a lifelong Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota with her loved ones at her side. Lillian was born on March 31, 1933 in Menahga...
Harold Lloyd Montzka
Apr 1, 2018
HAROLD LLOYD MONTZKA March 21, 1930 – April 1, 2018 Harold Lloyd Montzka, age 88, a long time Osage, MN area resident, peacefully but unexpectedly went into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 at his winter home in Alamo, TX. Harold was born on March 21, 1930 to Waldemar and Dorothy (McClintick)...
Irene Adeline Russell
Mar 29, 2018
IRENE ADELINE RUSSELL April 7, 1931 – March 29, 2018 Irene Adeline Russell, age 86, a long time Osage area resident, peacefully passed into eternity on Thursday, March 29, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Irene was born on April 7, 1931 in Wahpeton, North Dakota to Arnold & Margaret...
Barbara Anne St. Clair
Mar 26, 2018
BARBARA ANNE ST. CLAIR February 3, 1942 – March 26, 2018 Barbara Anne St. Clair, age 76, of Park Rapids, MN peacefully entered Heaven’s glory on Monday morning, March 26th, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Barb was born legally blind on February 3rd, 1942 in Albert Lea, MN to Robert...
Evelyn Ruth Melin
Mar 25, 2018
EVELYN RUTH MELIN May 18, 1922 – March 25, 2018 Evelyn (Mattson) Melin was born on May 18, 1922 in Sebeka, MN to Albert and Emma (Werth) Grewing. It was in the Sebeka area that she attended the Lucky Corners Country School through the eighth grade. She went on to attend the Sebeka High School. Evelyn was united in marriage...
Betty Marie Hensel
Mar 7, 2018
BETTY MARIE HENSEL December 7, 1932 – March 7, 2018 Betty Marie Hensel, age 85, a long-time Park Rapids area resident, passed away on March 7th, 2018 surrounded by her family. Betty was born December 7th, 1932 to David and Myrtle (Nygaard) Aljoe on her parents’ farm near Rochert, MN. She attended Dist. #40 school through the 8th grade and...
Judy Kay Keezer
Mar 6, 2018
JUDY KAY KEEZER March 20, 1950 – March 6, 2018 Judy Kay Keezer, age 67, of Parkston, SD, formerly a long time Osage, MN area resident, peacefully passed into the glorious splendor of heaven, following a valiant battle against cancer on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at the St. Benedicts Hospital in Parkston, SD. Judy was born on March 20th, 1950...
William Alexander Fritz
Mar 5, 2018
WILLIAM ALEXANDER “Bill” FRITZ January 12, 1928 – March 5, 2018 William Alexander “Bill” Fritz, age 90, of Park Rapids, MN formerly of McIntosh, MN, peacefully passed into his heavenly home on Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home. Bill was born on January 12, 1928 in Douglas County, WI to Alexander and Viola (Hawkins) Fritz....
Ellen Cochran
Feb 27, 2018
ELLEN “Ellie” RUBY COCHRAN April 17th, 1928 – February 27th, 2018 Ellen “Ellie” Ruby Cochran, age 89, of Park Rapids, MN. passed away Feb. 27, 2018 at her home in Park Rapids with her family by her side. Ellen was born April 17, 1928 to Arville and Isabelle Crosby in the little town of Osage, MN. She attended country school...
Mark Wilkins
Feb 22, 2018
Mark Louis Wilkins April 12, 1959 - February 22, 2018 Mark Louis Wilkins was called to heaven on Thursday February 22, 2018. He was born on April 12, 1959 to Charles (Charlie) and Beverly Wilkins. He graduated from Park Rapids Area High School in 1977. Mark was united in marriage to Kathy Schmitz on September 2, 1978. Mark and Kathy...
Suzanne Lynn Hoverson
Feb 20, 2018
Suzanne Lynn Hoverson 38 of Minneapolis, MN passed away February 20, 2018 in Pahoa, Hawaii. She was born November 27, 1979 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Loyd & Linda Hoverson. Suzanne had a deep love for her three boys Patrick, Jaden and Max, her family and friends and will be remembered for always bringing smiles to those around her. ...
Kara Blevins
Feb 17, 2018
Kara Rebecca Blevins, age 27 and her unborn daughter, Myla, both died tragically and unexpectedly after last being seen in the Akeley area on February 2, 2017. Kara was born on March 12, 1990 in Park Rapids to Danny Blevins and Connie Dickinson-Leckner Grimler. She attended Nevis Public Schools through the 11th grade and then graduated from the St. Cloud...
Lyle Byron Oja
Feb 17, 2018
LYLE BYRON OJA January 17, 1925 - February 17, 2018 Lyle Byron Oja, age 93, a long time Osage, MN area resident, passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home on Straight Lake near Osage, with his daughter, Eugenia at his side. Byron was born on January 17, 1925 in Sudan, MN to...
Simon Matthew Schiffler
Feb 14, 2018
Simon Schiffler age 33 of Mpls., died on February 14, 2018. Simon was born in Salt Lake City UT, graduated from Sauk Rapids/Rice High School and St Cloud Community and Technical College. He co-founded Trailer & Truck Equipment of Williston, a trailer and truck equipment dealership in Williston ND. He was a compassionate, creative, free spirited and independent thinker, not...
Lucille Rae Frieler
Feb 13, 2018
LUCILLE RAE “Lu” FRIELER November 3, 1954 – February 13, 2018 Lucille Rae “Lu” Frieler, age 63, of Sebeka, MN, formerly of Royalton, MN, peacefully passed into the glorious splendor of Heaven on Tuesday February 13, 2018 at the Tri County Hospital, Wadena, MN. Lu was born on November 3, 1954 in South St. Paul, MN to Merlyn and Norma...
Earl Lynn Miller
Feb 11, 2018
EARL LYNN MILLER August 28, 1934 – February 11, 2018 Earl Lynn Miller, age 83, a long time Lake George, MN area resident, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while busily working outside at his home on Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2018. Earl was born on August 28, 1934 in Schoolcraft Township near Lake George, MN to George and Mary (Burnham)...
Jerome Harold Hunke
Feb 11, 2018
JEROME HAROLD HUNKE March 11, 1938 – February 11, 2018 Jerome Harold “Jerry” Hunke, age 79 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully entered eternity on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. Jerry was born in Staples, MN to William and Martha (Pajari) Hunke on March 11, 1938. He grew up in Sebeka, MN where he...
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