Obituaries

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...

Francis Western Crandall

Francis Western Crandall

Jul 18, 2020

FRANCIS WESTERN CRANDALL July 28, 1937 – July 18, 2020 Francis Western Crandall, age 82, of Quartzsite, Arizona, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020. Francis was born July 28, 1937 to Eddie and Leola (Splittstoeser) Crandall on the home farm of Todd Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota. He grew up in Park Rapids attending country school through the 8th grade...

Edward Anton Jonas

Edward Anton Jonas

Jul 17, 2020

EDWARD ANTON JONAS March 28, 1936 – July 17, 2020 Edward Anton Jonas, age 84 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly a long time resident of Deer River, MN, was promoted into Glory on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, following a valiant battle against cancer. Edward was born on March 28, 1936 to...

Marilyn Joan Hjermstad

Marilyn Joan Hjermstad

Jul 16, 2020

MARILYN JOAN HJERMSTAD October 30, 1942 – July 16, 2020 Marilyn Joan (Enney) Hjermstad passed peacefully on July 16, 2020, at age 77, after a brave battle against cancer. Marilyn was born on October 30, 1942, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to Rodger and Hildred Enney. She was the middle child of 5 children, fiercely independent, and unquestionably one-of-a-kind. From a...

Patricia Carol Wall

Patricia Carol Wall

Jul 16, 2020

PATRICIA CAROL WALL December 7, 1932 – July 16, 2020 Patricia Carol Wall, age 87, of Edina, MN, peacefully passed into eternity to join her loved ones who went on before her on July 16, 2020 at the Fairview-Southdale Hospital in Edina. Patricia was born on December 7, 1932 to Clifford Fredrick and Peggy (King) Davenport in Rockford, England. In...

Lola M Christianson

Lola M Christianson

Jul 14, 2020

LOLA MARIE CHRISTIANSON November 18, 1929 – July 14, 2020 Lola Marie Christianson, age 90, a lifelong Ponsford Prairie area resident, peacefully passed into eternity on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Crystal Brook Memory Care Center in Park Rapids, MN with her loved ones at her side. Lola was born into a family of 13 children on November 18,...