Obituaries

Karen Sue McFadden

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

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

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

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

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,...

Michael Alan Palodichuk

Michael Alan Palodichuk

Mar 24, 2021

Michael Alan Palodichuk. Age 53 of Park Rapids, MN, unexpectedly passed from this life to eternal life at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Michael was born on November 13, 1967 in Vancouver, Washington. He attended Vancouver Public Schools, graduating from high school with the Class of 1985. He then went on to attend Vocational-Technical College. Michael moved to...

Roger Hutchings

Roger Hutchings

Mar 14, 2021

Roger Hutchings, a resident of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Sunday March 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 79 years old. Roger was born to Ray and Laila Hutchings on February 11, 1942 in Elbow Lake, MN. In his early years he attended a country school and worked on a farm with his family. This...

Lyle Albert Zubke

Lyle Albert Zubke

Mar 14, 2021

On March 14, 2021, the angels were at his side as Lyle Albert Zubke, age 84, passed away peacefully at the Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Lyle was born on May 16, 1936 to Albert and Pearl (Pies) Zubke in LaPorte, MN. Lyle grew up in LaPorte, where he attended school through 8th grade when he left to help...

James Cass " Jim " Shortridge Jr.

James Cass " Jim " Shortridge Jr.

Mar 14, 2021

James Cass “Jim” Shortridge, age 89, a long time Park Rapids/Nevis, MN area resident, peacefully passed to eternal life with Christ at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Jim was born on January 2, 1932 in Nevis, MN to James and Alice (Bergstrom) Shortridge, Sr. He attended Nevis Public Schools, graduating as valedictorian from...

Darwin Charles Shaver

Darwin Charles Shaver

Mar 11, 2021

Darwin Charles Shaver, age 76, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home. Darwin was born on June 5, 1944 in Park Rapids, MN to Calvin and LaVerna (Paulson) Shaver. He grew up on his parent’s dairy farm in Straight River Township, south of Park...

Raymond James Wolf

Raymond James Wolf

Mar 11, 2021

Raymond James Wolf, age 91, of Nevis died on March 11, 2021 in Brainerd Minnesota. He was born on July 2,1929, in Hinckley, MN to Thomas C. and Anna R. (DeRungs) Wolf. He was born on the family farm, the youngest of 10 children. He attended rural school through 8th grade. He graduated from Hinckley High School in 1947. He...

Paul Morris Schrader

Paul Morris Schrader

Mar 7, 2021

Paul Morris Schrader, age 80, a long time Lake George area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, March 7, 2021 with his loving wife, Beverly at his side caressing his hand. Paul grew up in Walnut, Illinois where he attended grade school. His family later moved to Lyndon, Illinois where he attended high school. As...

Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Pachel

Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Pachel

Mar 6, 2021

Kathleen Marie “Kathy” Pachel, age 51, of Park Rapids, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at her apartment on Saturday evening, March 6, 2021. Kathy was born on August 9, 1969, to John and Bette (Stephens) Pachel of Ponsford at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids. She attended grades 1-4 in Osage and then went on to attend Park Rapids Public Schools...

Kitty Jean Vorel

Kitty Jean Vorel

Feb 28, 2021

KITTY JEAN VOREL March 12, 1958 – February 28, 2021 Kitty Jean Vorel, age 62, a life long Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed unexpectedly from this life to eternal life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids. Kitty was born on March 12, 1958 in Fosston, MN to Loren and Betty...

Sharon Faye Koskela

Sharon Faye Koskela

Feb 28, 2021

Sharon Faye Koskela, age 73, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her loved ones at her side. Sharon was born on July 5, 1947 to Jim and Helen (Schrum) Weaver at the St. Joseph’s Area Hospital in Park...

Mary Lou Ann Williams

Mary Lou Ann Williams

Feb 10, 2021

MaryLou Ann Williams, age 72, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into the splendor of Heaven on February 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. MaryLou was born on May 30, 1948 to Edgar and Lelia (Miller) Murphy in Hettinger, ND. As a young teen she moved to Park Rapids to live with her...

Leila Jenny. Stansbury

Leila Jenny. Stansbury

Feb 8, 2021

Please check back soon for Leila's full obituary and service details.

Mary Jane Bohjanen

Mary Jane Bohjanen

Feb 7, 2021

During the last three years Alzheimer’s has slowly taken our mother away from us. Her struggle came to a peaceful end at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Charlie and Mary Isola Kyllonen named their second daughter, Mary Jane Christine. She was born on September 9, 1930 in Runeberg Township of Becker County west of Menahga....

John Lee VanNyhuis

John Lee VanNyhuis

Feb 4, 2021

John Lee VanNyhuis, 69, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. John had been fighting an aggressive brain tumor for the past three months that quickly deteriorated his health. John was born to Gloria (Brower) and William VanNyhuis on February 12, 1951, in Luverne, Minnesota, the third of five children. The family moved to Nevis in 1961,...

Larry Gene Luukkonen

Larry Gene Luukkonen

Feb 3, 2021

LARRY GENE LUUKKONEN August 1, 1948 – February 3, 2021 Larry Gene Luukkonen, age 72, a long time Lake Alice area resident, peacefully entered the Glory of Heaven where he was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus and reunited with his loved ones who had gone on before him, in the early hours of Wednesday, February 3,...