Obituaries

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,...

Harriet Ann Williams

Harriet Ann Williams

Jul 10, 2020

Harriet Ann “Yangie” Williams, age 78 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Hopkins, MN, peacefully entered the glorious splendor of Heaven on Friday, July 10, 2020 while in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones. Harriet was born on May 17, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Edith (Johnson) Westover. She attended the Hopkins Public...

Katherine Jane Rutherford

Katherine Jane Rutherford

Jul 7, 2020

KATHERINE JANE “Kathy” RUTHERFORD June 9, 1945 – July 7, 2020 Katherine Jane “Kathy” Rutherford, age 75, a Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal life unexpectedly at her home near Park Rapids on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Kathy was born on June 9, 1945 to Leslie and Lucille (Michaels) Getchell in Glenwood, MN. It was in Glenwood...

Conrad George Schmid

Conrad George Schmid

Jul 1, 2020

Conrad George Schmid August 22, 1959 - July 1, 2020 Conrad George Schmid, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. Conrad was affectionately known to many as “Uncle Monkey” or “Raddy”. He got these nicknames because he was always playing (or instigating) with the kids and he was known to be “radical” in life. Conrad was born to...

Margaret Lois Long

Margaret Lois Long

Jun 27, 2020

Margaret (Maggie) Brewer Long

May 24, 1931 - June 27, 2020

 

     Much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed peacefully atDiamond Willow Assisted Living, Park Rapids, MN on June 27, 2020. Her wishes will be honored with no publicservices planned. Special thanks to the entire staff at Diamond Willow and St. Joseph’s Hospice for their patientand loving care....

Steven Ray Huss

Steven Ray Huss

Jun 25, 2020

STEVEN RAY HUSS

January 8, 1966 – June 25, 2020

 

            Steven Ray Huss, age 54 of Park Rapids, MN, passed from this life on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones.         

            Steven was born on January 8, 1966 to George Martin and Shirley Anne (Hornbacher) Huss in Jamestown, ND. ...

Mary Elizabeth Larsen

Mary Elizabeth Larsen

Jun 11, 2020

Mary Elizabeth (Wilcox) Larsen November 5, 1925 - June 11, 2020 Mary Larsen, age 94, a resident of The Cottages at Heritage Living Center, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020. A lifelong native of Park Rapids, she worked at Minnesota Power for thirty-two years. After retiring, she enjoyed gardening and outdoor activities at her Fishhook Lake home and long...

Richard J Fieldsend

Richard J Fieldsend

Jun 5, 2020

RICHARD J. “Dick” FIELDSEND May 17, 1933 – June 5, 2020 Richard J. “Dick” Fieldsend, age 87, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, suddenly and unexpectedly departed this world for his heavenly home on Friday evening, June 5, 2020 at his home with his wife and sons at his side. Dick was born on May 17, 1933 to Robert...

James Duane Ihme

James Duane Ihme

Jun 5, 2020

JAMES DUANE IHME August 11, 1942 ~ June 5, 2020 James Duane Ihme, age 77 of Sebeka, MN formerly of Menahga, MN went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020 at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. James was born on August 11, 1942 in Park Rapids, MN to Nels and Anna (Parvi) Ihme. Jim...

Russell Lewis Winans

Russell Lewis Winans

Jun 2, 2020

Russell Lewis Winans, 88, of Park Rapids, passed away on June 2, 2020. He was born in Princeton, MN on April 20, 1932, the oldest of four boys to William and Theresa (Lambert) Winans.

Russell graduated from Princeton High School in 1950. At age 17, during his senior year of High School, he enlisted in the Army National Guard. On...