Obituaries
Lawrence Schindeldecker
Aug 27, 2017
Lawrence LeRoy Schindeldecker, age 91 of Wadena, MN, formerly a long time Menahga, MN area resident peacefully entered eternity in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN. Lawrence was born on June 17, 1926 in Leeds, North Dakota to Walter and Doris (Torgeson) Schindeldecker. As a small boy he moved...
John Patrick Higgins
Aug 25, 2017
John Patrick Higgins, age 65, a lifetime resident of Two Inlets and Park Rapids, passed into the loving presence of his Lord on Friday, August 25th, 2017. John was born to Fred and AnnaMae (Pachel) Higgins on June 10, 1952 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis. At two years of age, he moved with his family to the farm near...
Arvo William Alanen
Aug 24, 2017
Arvo William Alanen, better known as “Bill”, was born on July 31, 1937 in Park Rapids, MN. His parents were John Arthur and Anna Sophia (Westerinen) Alanen of Osage, MN. Bill passed away on August 24, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN at the age of 80 years and 24 days. Bill spent his child...
Dennis Arthur James
Aug 23, 2017
Dennis was born on July 8, 1952 in Park Rapids, MN to Marvin and Lela (Cripps) James. He grew into manhood in Park Rapids where he attended public school and enjoyed participating in sports. He graduated with the class of 1970. Dennis entered the United States Army where he proudly served his country stationed in Okinawa, Japan. On March 4,...
Helen Florence Rife
Aug 18, 2017
HELEN FLORENCE RIFE January 10, 1924 – August 18, 2017 Helen Florence Rife, age 93, a lifelong Sebeka, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternity in the early morning hours of Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN where she had been undergoing therapy following hip surgery. Helen was born on January 10, 1924 to...
Stephen John Pachel
Aug 13, 2017
Stephen John “Packy” Pachel, age 61, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Ponsford, MN peacefully entered the presence of God’s Amazing Grace, in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13th, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after fighting a valiant battle against cancer these past three years. Steve was born on January 25, 1956 at the...
Malissa Lorraine Rogers
Aug 13, 2017
Malissa Lorraine Rogers, age 25, a long time Park Rapids area resident, tragically and suddenly was taken from this life and ushered into eternity following an accident on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Malissa was born on August 2, 1992 in Montesano, WA to Leon and Mitzi (Bocardo) Rogers. She spent the first 3 years of her life in Montesano before...
Shirley A. Wothe
Aug 8, 2017
Shirley Ann Wothe, age 89, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered eternity on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born on April 20, 1928 in Lakeview Township of Becker County, MN to William and Anne (Lind) Wagner. She attended the Lakeview...
Donald Litzau
Aug 7, 2017
Donald LeRoy Litzau, age 82, a long time Park Rapids, MN resident, formerly of Frazee, MN peacefully passed into eternity, surrounded by his loved ones at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids on Monday, August 7, 2017. Don was born on October 26, 1934 on the family farm near Frazee to Herman and Hilda (Nelson) Litzau. As a boy,...
Rollin D. Carlson
Jul 29, 2017
ROLLIN D. “Rolly” CARLSON February 9, 1948 – July 29, 2017 Rollin D. “Rolly” Carlson, age 69 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Sartell and Good Thunder, MN, peacefully; but, unexpectedly passed away at his home near Park Rapids on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Rolly was born on February 9, 1948 in Mankato, MN to Claude and Evelyn (Pasbrig) Carlson. ...
Betty Jean Rixen
Jul 28, 2017
Betty Jean (Condiff) Rixen January 28, 1928 – July 28, 2017 Betty Jean (Condiff) Rixen , age 89, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Betty was born to Harold and Evelyn (Hulberg) Condiff on January 28, 1928 in Hubbard County. She attended school in Park Rapids and graduated valedictorian of...
Kenneth Arvid Lohse
Jul 24, 2017
Kenneth Arvid Lohse February 14, 1928 – July 24, 2017 Kenneth Arvid Lohse, age 89 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on July 24, 2017 at the Heritage Cottages in Park Rapids, with his loving wife at his side, where he was temporarily residing while receiving therapy. He was born on February 14, 1928 in Elbow Lake, MN...
Kenneth Francis Lamey
Jul 22, 2017
KENNETH FRANCIS LAMEY June 6, 1940 – July 22, 2017 Kenneth Francis Lamey, age 77, a long time Park Rapids area resident, formerly of the Wabasha/Rochester, MN area, peacefully and unexpectedly passed away at his home on Gilmore Lake on Saturday July 22, 2017. Ken was retired from a lifelong career with the Chrysler Corporation where he worked as the...
Richard Gene Hyde
Jul 20, 2017
RICHARD GENE “Dick” HYDE April 20, 1935 – July 20, 2017 Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde, age 82, a long time Osage/Park Rapids, MN area resident and formerly of Warsaw, IN, peacefully entered eternity at his home in Park Rapids on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Dick was born on April 20, 1935 in Warsaw, Indiana to Walter and Irene (Holloway) Hyde. ...
Michael Wayne Hammond
Jul 10, 2017
MICHAEL WAYNE HAMMOND Michael Wayne Hammond, age 54 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Shelbyville, IN and Carrollton, KY. , passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Health Center in Park Rapids with his son Patrick and dear friend, Charolotte Wilson at his side. Michael grew up in Shelbyville, IN and Carrolton, KY where...
Philip William Schorn
Jul 6, 2017
PHILIP W. SCHORN December 11, 1939 – July 6, 2017 Philip W. “Phil” Schorn, age 77 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Phil was born on December 11, 1939 to Jake and Kathryn (Thissen) Schorn on his parent’s farm near Raymond, MN. As...
Mildred E. Jourdain
Jul 1, 2017
MILDRED E. JOURDAIN October 6, 1920 – July 1, 2017 Mildred E. Jourdain, age 96 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Lake George, MN, peacefully passed into eternity in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Millie was born on October 6, 1920 in Allen County, Kentucky to Henry...
Leland Eugene Hillberg
Jun 23, 2017
LELAND EUGENE “Lee” HILLBERG September 8, 1952 – June 23, 2017 Leland Eugene “Lee” Hillberg, age 64 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Ramsey, MN, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Walker Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Walker. Lee was born on September 8, 1952 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Virgil and Beverly (Mosterdt) Hillberg. It...
Miles William Peterson
Jun 19, 2017
MILES W. "PETE" PETERSON April 11, 1936 – June 19, 2017 Miles W. Peterson peacefully passed into the full splendor of Heaven on Monday, June 19, 2017 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health with his nieces, Kelley and Julie at his bedside. Miles was born on April 11, 1936 in Moose Lake, MN to William C. and Esther (Fichtner) Peterson. As...
Wayne Albert Hildebrandt
Jun 18, 2017
WAYNE ALBERT HILDEBRANDT September 30, 1940 – June 18, 2017 Wayne Albert Hildebrandt, age 76 of Osage, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Sunday, June 18, 2017 while a patient at the Sanford Hospital South University Campus, with his loved ones at his side. Wayne was born on September 30, 1940 in Osage township of eastern Becker County to Albert...
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