Obituaries

Gordon Timothy Hart

Gordon Timothy Hart

Sep 5, 2020

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Isidor "Izzy" Clarence Mahowald

Isidor "Izzy" Clarence Mahowald

Sep 1, 2020

Isidor Clarence “Izzy” Mahowald

August 7, 1938 – September 1, 2020

 

 

Devoted husband and father; beloved brother and grandfather; repairer and creator of all things metal: All of these describe but do not do justice to the wonderful man that was Izzy (Isidor Clarence) Mahowald, who passed away on September 1st, after a long courageous battle with brain...

Carol Ann Sandberg

Carol Ann Sandberg

Aug 29, 2020

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Viola Stuefen

Viola Stuefen

Aug 28, 2020

VIOLA STUEFEN June 13, 1922 – August 28, 2020 Viola Stuefen, age 98, a long time Lake George, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternity to again dance with her beloved Clarence across the floors of heaven. She passed at the May Creek Cottages in Walker, MN on Friday morning, August 28, 2020 with her loved ones at her side....

Steven George Zilka

Steven George Zilka

Aug 28, 2020

STEVEN GEORGE ZILKA

August 24, 1959 – August 28, 2020

 

                Steven George Zilka, age 61, a lifelong Park Rapids/Two Inlets, MN resident, peacefully passed into the splendor of Heaven on Friday evening, August 28, 2020 at the Essentia Health Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

                Steve was born as the 11th of 13th children to Simon and...

Ann Marie Schultz

Ann Marie Schultz

Aug 25, 2020

ANN MARIE SCHULTZ

July 28, 1958 – August 25, 2020

 

                Ann Marie (Torvinen) Schultz, age 62, a lifelong resident of Menahga, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in the comfort of her own home with her loved ones at her side.

                Anne was born on July 28, 1958 in Park Rapids, MN to Phillip...

Byron James Beedle Sr.

Byron James Beedle Sr.

Aug 17, 2020

BYRON JAMES BEEDLE Sr.

September 12, 1939 – August 17, 2020

 

 

      Byron James Beedle Sr., age 80, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Heritage Living Center.

      Byron was born in Benson, Minnesota on September 12, 1939 to Irvin and Mathilda (Reinke) Beedle.  He was raised and attended school in Benson,...

Elmer Jacob Porter

Elmer Jacob Porter

Aug 16, 2020

ELMER “SAM” PORTER

March 10, 1935 – August 16, 2020

 

            Sam Porter, 85, passed away quietly on August 16th, surrounded by family in Menahga, MN.       

            Porter, born North of Clarissa in 1935 to William and Sophie Porter, moved to the Menahga area in 1949, graduating from Menahga High School in 1953. After graduation, he attended Bemidji State University,...

Lois Marian (Lydell) Green

Lois Marian (Lydell) Green

Aug 16, 2020

 

LOIS MARIAN LYDELL GREEN

July 23, 1943 – August 16, 2020

 

      It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Lois Marian Lydell Green, of Dorset, Minnesota on Sunday August 16th.  Lois had valiantly waged a battle with cancer for the past 11 years.

      Lois was born at home on July 23, 1943, in Green...

Dean "Sonny" M. Andrus

Dean "Sonny" M. Andrus

Aug 14, 2020

 

DEAN M. ANDRUS

June 30, 1923 – August 14, 2020

 

      Dean M. Andrus, age 97, of Rincon, Georgia, formerly of Nevis, Minnesota, went home to be the Lord on August 14, 2020.

      Dean was born on June 30, 1923 on a farm in Hewitt, Minnesota to Bruce and Eva (Russell) Andrus.  At age 18, after the...

Emeline Frances (Jabas) Cook

Emeline Frances (Jabas) Cook

Aug 7, 2020

EMELINE FRANCES JAAS (DZIABAS) COOK August 7, 1927 – August 7, 2020 Emeline Frances Jabas (Dziabas) Cook passed away on her 93rd birthday, August 7, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. Emeline was born on August 7, 1927, at home in Pike Creek Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to Stanley and Frances (Suska) Jabas. Emeline and her husband...

Frances "Fran" Staffenhagen

Frances "Fran" Staffenhagen

Aug 7, 2020

FRANCES “FRAN” STAFFENHAGEN APRIL 14, 1936 – AUGUST 7, 2020 Frances “Fran” (Safratowich) Staffenhagen, age 84, of the Park Rapids/Akeley area, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 from injuries due to a fall after suffering a stroke. Fran was born on April 14, 1936 in Belfield, ND to Frank and Tillie Safratowich, and moved to Park Rapids as a small...

Eva Marie Beck

Eva Marie Beck

Aug 6, 2020

EVA MARIE (THIELBAR) BECK November 2, 1937 – August 6, 2020 Eva Marie Beck, age 82 years, of the Park Rapids/Nevis area, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Eva Marie Beck was born November 2, 1937 in Rice County, Minnesota to Raymond and Clarabelle Thielbar. She attended school in Faribault,...

William Maurice Jackson

William Maurice Jackson

Aug 4, 2020

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Paul J. Bridwell

Paul J. Bridwell

Aug 2, 2020

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Jason William Roberts

Jason William Roberts

Jul 28, 2020

JASON WILLIAM ROBERTS February 9, 1978 – July 28, 2020 Jason William Roberts, age 42, of Park Rapids, MN, died tragically from injuries sustained in a motorcycle/deer collision on state highway 34 east of Park Rapids on July 28, 2020. Jason was born on February 9, 1978 in St. Paul, MN to William and Mary (Arvis) Roberts. He grew through...

Michael Dean Harding

Michael Dean Harding

Jul 27, 2020

MICHAEL DEAN HARDING April 14, 1962 – July 27, 2020 Michael Dean Harding, age 58, passed away July 27th, 2020 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Blackketter) Harding. They shared 39 wonderful years of marriage together. Most individuals know Nancy as their rural mail carrier in Nevis, Minnesota. Mike...

Richard Allen Crane

Richard Allen Crane

Jul 24, 2020

RICHARD A. CRANE August 21, 1942 – July 24, 2020 Richard A. Crane, age 77 of Park Rapids, Minn. passed away July 24th, 2020 at the Heritage Living Center with his family by his side. Richard was born on August 21, 1942, one of 12 children, to the late Robert and Eleanor (Springcolt) Crane. He was married to Marion (Conklin)...

Gerald "Jerry" Allan Munson

Gerald "Jerry" Allan Munson

Jul 21, 2020

GERALD A. “Jerry” MUNSON July 31, 1936 – July 21, 2020 Gerald A. “Jerry” Munson, age 83 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Nevis, MN, peacefully entered the splendor of Heaven on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born on July 31, 1936 in Frazee, MN to...

Zachariah Joshua Hooker

Zachariah Joshua Hooker

Jul 19, 2020

ZACHARIAH JOSHUA HOOKER December 17, 1993 – July 19, 2020 Zachariah Joshua Hooker, age 26, a lifelong Lake Hattie/ Lake Alice area resident, died suddenly and tragically while suffering a seizure at his home Sunday morning, July 19, 2020. Zach was born six weeks premature on December 17, 1993 at the Dakota Hospital in Fargo, ND to Dean and Monica...