Obituaries
James William Gray
Jul 8, 2016
JAMES WILLIAM GRAY July 8, 1925 – July 8, 2016 James William Gray, son of James R. and Elizabeth (Blood) Gray, was born July 8, 1925 at the farm in Traverse County, MN. The Dr. came out 14 miles by buggy to deliver him. He went to country school through 8th grade and then graduated from Graceville Public School in...
Wilbert "Bert" Ahern
Jul 6, 2016
WILBERT H. “BERT” AHERN July 12, 1942 – July 6, 2016 Wilbert H. (Bert) Ahern, Horace T. Morse-Alumni Distinquished Professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, Morris, passed away July 6, 2016, after handling cancer with the grace, courage, and optimism with which he lived his entire life. Bert saw the good in every person and every situation, and he...
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. ...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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