Obituaries
Barbara Annette Bengtson
Jul 26, 2021
Barbara Annette (Biermeier) Bengtson was born July 4, 1937 in St. Paul, MN to Joseph and Gunda (Hanson) Biermeier. She was married to Major ‘Jack’ Dudley in 1955. Together they were blessed with six children. Their marriage was dissolved in 1963. On November 13, 1970, Barbara was united in marriage to Loyd Bengtson in Hallock, MN. They were blessed with...
Donald Buerkley
Jul 21, 2021
Donald Dean Buerkley was born June 16, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN to Albert and Gail (Larson) Buerkley. He grew up in Park Rapids, MN and graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1962. Donald obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Donald was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Motley on September 4, 1965. Together...
Darryl Satkoski
Jul 10, 2021
Darryl Satkoski was born May 20, 1947 in LaPorte, Indiana to Joseph Bruno Satkoski and Helen Stella (Salat) Satkoski. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. When he returned from service he pursued a career in building trades. Darryl worked as a plumber pipe-fitter for thirty years. He was very active in various church groups...
Daniel James Traun
Jul 5, 2021
Daniel James Traun, 76 of Lake Itasca passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home in Lake Itasca. Daniel was born on March 19, 1945 in Park Rapids, MN to Francis and Elva (Korth) Traun. He attended grade school in Lake Itasca, followed by Bagley High School in Bagley, MN. Daniel joined the U.S. Navy on his 17th...
David Thelen
Jul 2, 2021
David George Thelen was born to James and Patricia (McGarry) Thelen on November 23, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN. He attended Benson High School and continued his education at Wilmar Vo-Tech, Wilmar, MN. Dave grew up in Benson, MN and went to the Twin Cities to follow his passion of music. He was a skillful guitar player and a songwriter. He...
Eugene George Eisterhold
Jun 27, 2021
Eugene George Eisterhold, age 77, of Lake George formally of Little Fork, Minnesota, passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Autumn Hills Assisted Living in Bemidji, Minnesota. Eugene George Eisterhold was born on February 10, 1944, to George and Dora (Gubbels) Eisterhold in Osage, Iowa. He attended Adams High School. Following high school he...
LaVerna Irene Ohlgren
Jun 7, 2021
LaVerna Ohlgren, 79, of Menahga, MN, passed away on June 7, 2021 at the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, MN. She was born April 24, 1942, at the family home near Wolf Lake, MN to Elmer and Irene Puttonen. She was raised on the family farm near Sebeka. LaVerna was baptized as an infant and later confirmed at the Paddock...
Gorden Marjama
Jun 1, 2021
Gorden Lee Marjama, age 74, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life in the comfort of his own home in Menahga with his two sons at his side. Gorden was born on June 21, 1947, to Rev. Herbert and Jean Marjama in Los Angeles, California. He grew up attending public schools, Paddison...
Ira J. Hefta
Jun 1, 2021
Ira J. Hefta, 67, passed away at his home with his loving family and his 2 faithful dogs by his side. Ira was born on Christmas Day, 1953 to Isadore and Mildred Hefta in Grafton, ND. He graduated from Sheyenne High School, Sheyenne, ND in 1971. He moved to Fargo and met Mari Beth Johnston. They were married at First...
Dorothy Kay Tieden
May 31, 2021
Dorothy Kay Tieden, age 80 of Bemidji, formerly of Lake George, MN peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on May 31, 2021 at the Gold Pine Nursing Home in Bemidji on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. Dorothy was born in Mapleton, MN to George F. and Alice (Hasbrook) Penhiter on October 24, 1940. She grew up and attended...
Michael Leonard Jablonski
May 21, 2021
MICHAEL LEONARD JABLONSKI February 3, 1943 – May 21, 2021 Michael Leonard Jablonski. Age 78, of Menahga, MN, formerly of the Twin Cities, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Friday, May 21, 2021 with his precious wife, Joyce at his side. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his wife for these past 46 years, Joyce...
Julie Alice Bebler
May 20, 2021
Julie Alice “Mimz” Bebler, age 68 of Nevis, MN, formerly of Wells, MN, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones, following a valiant battle against three different types of aggressive cancers these past 21 years. Julie was born on September 24, 1952 in Wells,...
Gerald Duane Skaja
May 19, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Duane Skaja, age 78 of Park Rapids, MN unexpectedly passed away into eternity on Wednesday May 19, 2021. Jerry was born on July 22nd, 1942 to Walter and Thelma Skaja in Deer River, MN. Jerry was married to Judith Stene in Fountain, CO. This union was blessed with 4 children. Jerry worked as a local carpenter in the...
Jeraldine Louise Alajoki
May 13, 2021
Jeraldine Louise Alajoki, age 80, of Menahga, MN, formerly of Roseville, MN, passed from this life to eternal life on Thursday May 13 at the Nelson-Gables Senior Community in Alexandria where she was surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Jeri was born on February 12, 1941 in Menahga, MN to Willard and Viola (Warner) Johnson. She attended Menahga Public...
Karen Sue McFadden
May 11, 2021
Karen Sue McFadden, 61, passed suddenly at home on May 11, 2021. Born in Loiret, France she grew up in Killeen, TX moving to Park Rapids, MN in 2015. She devoted her life to helping others and was a nanny to many children. Preceded in death by her parents Joe and Edith McFadden. Survived by sister Christie (Ken) Sullivan; brother...
Audrey Eischens
May 9, 2021
AUDREY THERESE EISCHENS September 11, 1942 – May 9, 2021 Audrey Therese Eischens, age 78, a long time Two Inlets, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. Audrey was born on September 11, 1942 at St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis, MN to John...
Ann Margaret Wagner
Apr 28, 2021
Ann Margaret Wagner, age 84, a lifetime Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into the precious arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, just two days short of her 85th birthday, at her home with her loving husband at her side. Ann was born on April 30, 1936 in Bremerton, WA to John and Amelia (Dubuque) Glatzmaier. Her...
Corlene " Sue " Schroeder
Apr 21, 2021
Corlene Sue (Richter) "Suz” Schroeder was born to Herman and Irma (Dunse) Richter on January 3rd, 1939 in Delafield Township, Jackson County, MN. She was baptized on January 22nd, 1939 and confirmed on April 4, 1952 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lakefield, MN. She attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Parochial School and graduated from Lakefield HS in 1956. After school, she...
Julian Franklin Schmitz
Apr 9, 2021
JULIAN FRANKLIN SCHMITZ February 1, 1934 – April 9, 2021 Julian Franklin Schmitz, age 87, of Fargo, ND, formerly a long time resident of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed from this life into eternal life on Thursday, April 9, 2021 at Bethany on University in Fargo. Julian was born on February 1, 1934 on his parent’s farm near Two Inlets,...
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