Obituaries

Kari McVann

Kari McVann

Jul 4, 2016

KARI MICHELLE McVANN February 24, 1977 - July 4, 2016         Kari Michelle was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota on February 24, 1977.  Kari lost her battle with liver disease on July 4, 2016.  She passed away at the University Of Minnesota Hospital with her family by her side.       Kari grew up and spent most of her childhood in Park Rapids...

James H. Boyd

James H. Boyd

Jul 4, 2016

JAMES H. BOYD February 16, 1932 – July 4, 2016       James H. “Jim” Boyd, age 84 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids with his loved ones at his side.        Jim was born on February 16, 1932 in Edgeley, ND to Homer and Ivas (Brown)Boyd. ...

Lucille "Cathy" Cathy Johnson

Lucille "Cathy" Cathy Johnson

Jul 2, 2016

CATHY JOHNSON November 17, 1946 - July 2, 2016        Cathy Johnson, age 69 of Park Rapids passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 17, 1946 to Lucian “Bud” and Beryl (Scanlan) Smith.  Cathy has lived in the Park Rapids area since 1983 and worked...

Leila "Jean" Pearson

Leila "Jean" Pearson

Jul 1, 2016

LEILA JEAN PEARSON March 11, 1933 – July 1, 2016        Leila Jean Pearson, 83, of Foreston, MN went home to her Savior on July 1, 2016, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis following a sudden and brief illness.        Jean was born on March 11, 1933, in Drywood, MN to Sverre and Josephine Jensen. She attended grade school...

Gerald Tomperi

Gerald Tomperi

Jun 30, 2016

GERALD RUFUS TOMPERI March 14, 1943 – June 30, 2016       Gerald Rufus “Jerry” Tomperi,  age 73, of Menahga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his home near Menahga, surrounded by his loved ones.           Jerry was born at home in Red Eye Township of Wadena County on March 14, 1943 to Rufus John and Irene...

Susan Alvira Montzka

Susan Alvira Montzka

Jun 28, 2016

Susan “Sue” Montzka June 8, 1932 – June 28, 2016       Susan “Sue” Montzka, age 84 of both Osage, Minnesota and Alamo, Texas passed away June 28, 2016 in San Juan, Texas after an extended illness.  Sue was born on June 8, 1932 in Burtrum, Minnesota to Howard & Ethel (Covel) Hendrickson.  She was a graduate of Grey Eagle High School...

Robert Soren Nasser

Robert Soren Nasser

Jun 26, 2016

            Robert Soren Nasser February 20, 1948 - June 26, 2016      Robert Soren Nasser, age 68 passed away June 26, 2016 after an extended illness. Robert was born on February 20, 1948 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids to John & Janet (Van Den Eykel) Nasser.  He attended the first six grades of elementary school in Dorset before finishing his...

Lucas Dale Pike

Lucas Dale Pike

Jun 24, 2016

  LUCAS DALE PIKE July 10, 1979 – June 24, 2016    Lucas Dale Pike was born in Park Rapids on July 10, 1979 and joined his Grandfather in Heaven on June 24, 2016.     He married his wife, Michelle Koehler, in Hubbard on 8/08/08. He is survived by his wife Michelle; fur babies: Bentley, Babealicious, Peanut Butter & Bud-Bud; Father, Ken Pike;...

Marlys R. Erickson

Marlys R. Erickson

Jun 23, 2016

MARLYS R. ERICKSON December 20, 1934 – June 23, 2016      Marlys Ruth Erickson, age 81, of Clearwater and formerly of Park Rapids, MN passed away peacefully June 23, 2016 at Quiet Oaks in St. Augusta, MN.       She was born on December 20, 1934 to Martin and Grace (Voge) Brasel in Deer Creek, MN.       July 2nd, 1955 she married Denton Erickson...

Dean Frederick Johnson

Dean Frederick Johnson

Jun 22, 2016

DEAN FREDERICK JOHNSON March 23, 1930 – June 22, 2016      Dean Frederick Johnson passed away on June 22, 2016 at his home on Straight Lake, MN.      Dean was born March 23, 1930 in Mankato, MN to George & Ella (Ehlers) Johnson.  He was raised on a farm near West Mankato where he attended Roosevelt Elementary School and was a member...

Dale Alan Fischer

Dale Alan Fischer

Jun 20, 2016

DALE A. FISCHER August 19, 1955 – June 20, 2016      Dale A. Fischer, age 60, of Menahga, MN passed away June 20, 2016 in Hillsboro, North Dakota.  He was born August 19, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas to Jack W. and Betty L. (Collins) Fischer.  He was one of eight siblings.  Dale served proudly and honorably in the United States Air...

LuVern "Red" F Erickson

LuVern "Red" F Erickson

Jun 16, 2016

LuVern "Red" Erickson entered eternity on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN.

Alfred "Al" J. Neumann

Alfred "Al" J. Neumann

Jun 15, 2016

ALFRED JAMES “AL” NEUMANN April 3, 1928 - June 15, 2016        Alfred (Al) James Robert Neumann passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.      Al was born in Clover Township April 3rd, 1928 to Frank C. Neumann and Theresia M. (Sollinger) Neumann.  Al married Patricia A. Dahlberg February 5, 1954 in Park Rapids.  He...

Marcellus Kueber

Marcellus Kueber

Jun 12, 2016

MARCELLUS A. (MARSE) KUEBER January 16, 1936 – June 12, 2016 Marcellus (Marse) Anthony Kueber, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Park Rapids, MN Sunday, June 12, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones, following a long and valiant battle against cancer. Marse was born on the (then) Kueber family farm three miles north of Emmaville, MN in...

Gladene Jokela

Gladene Jokela

Jun 12, 2016

  GLADENE DORA MARGERET JOKELA February 4, 1923 – June 12, 2016        Gladene Dora Margeret Jokela, age 93, a life time resident of the Park Rapids, MN area, peacefully passed from this life into eternal life on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living Center in Park Rapids with her husband and loved ones at her side.      Gladene was...

Thomas Terry Kendall

Thomas Terry Kendall

Jun 10, 2016

THOMAS TERRY KENDALL October 4, 1956 – June 10, 2016 Thomas Terry Kendall, age 59, of Hibbing, MN, formerly of Osage, MN, entered eternity on June 10th, 2016 at his home in Hibbing.  Thomas was born on October 4, 1956 in Park Rapids, MN to Ollie and Alfrieda (Holler) Kendall. He attended school in Osage and Park Rapids, graduating with...

Edwin Donald Lund

Edwin Donald Lund

Jun 10, 2016

Edwin Donald Lund July 29, 1929  -  June 10, 2016         Edwin Donald Lund, age 86, of Menahga and most recently a resident of Green Pine Acres retirement community in Menahga, MN passed away peacefully June 10, 2016 with his loved ones at his side.  Edwin was born on July 29, 1929 in Spruce Grove Twp., Becker County, MN to Albert...

Grace M. Yliniemi

Grace M. Yliniemi

May 29, 2016

GRACE MARIE YLINIEMIMarch 8, 1934 – May 29, 2016 Grace Marie Yliniemi, age 82, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday morning, May 29, 2016 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids.             Grace was born to John and Rose (Glatzmaier) Gobernatz at the Park Rapids Hospital on March 8, 1934.  She attended...

Alda Ann Nelson

Alda Ann Nelson

May 29, 2016

ALDA ANN NELSON February 8, 1925 – May 29, 2016                   Alda Ann Nelson, age 91, a long-time resident of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living with her niece, Gayle Pierce and dear friend, Shirley Johnson at her side.                 Alda was born on February 8, 1925 to Albert and...

Kevin Lee Dotson

Kevin Lee Dotson

May 28, 2016

KEVIN LEE DOTSON December 21, 1955 – May 28, 2016   Kevin Lee Dotson, age 60, a long time Park Rapids, MN resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Gift Of Life Transplant House in Rochester, MN with his family at his side.             Kevin was born on December 21, 1955 to Gerald and Joanne (Cady)...

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