Obituaries

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...

Peggy Ann Rohloff

Peggy Ann Rohloff

May 27, 2020

PEGGY ANN ROHLOFF April 18, 1937 – May 27, 2020 Peggy Ann Rohloff, age 83, of Menahga, MN, formerly a lifelong Faribault, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Peggy was born the 7th of eight children on April 18, 1937 to Harry “Ed” and...

Don Ernest Pickett

Don Ernest Pickett

May 27, 2020

 DON ERNEST PICKETT

August 31, 1945 – May 27, 2020

 

      Don Ernest Pickett, age 74, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered Heaven on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, ten minutes after being brought home by ambulance where he wanted to spend the final moments of his life with his loved ones at his side.

      Don...

Ethel Virginia Benson

Ethel Virginia Benson

May 19, 2020

ETHEL LIIMATTA BENSON

March 12, 1926 – May 19, 2020

 

                Ethel Liimatta Benson, age 94, a lifelong Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN with her loved ones at her side.

                Ethel was born to Alben and Sybil (Johnson) Olson on...

Kenneth John Williams Jr

Kenneth John Williams Jr

May 14, 2020

KENNETH JOHN WILLIAMS Jr. January 23, 1944 – May 14, 2020 Kenneth John Williams Jr. 76, of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga on May 14, 2020. Kenneth was born in Perham, MN on January 23, 1944 to Kenneth John Williams and Elsie Erickson Williams. After an honorable discharge from the US Army,...

Curtis Samuelson

Curtis Samuelson

May 10, 2020

CURTIS SAMUELSON May 4, 1941 – May 10, 2020 Curtis Samuelson, age 79, a lifelong Sebeka, MN area resident, peacefully entered Heaven’s Glory on Sunday morning, May 10, 2020 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN surrounded by his loved ones. Curtis was born on May 4, 1941 in Red Eye Township of Wadena County, MN to Alex...

Marvin Walter Girven

Marvin Walter Girven

May 7, 2020

MARVIN WALTER GIRVEN December 21, 1938 – May 7, 2020 Marvin Walter Girven, age 81, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Marvin was born on December 21, 1938 in Bear Lake, Michigan to Robert and Anna...

Norma Lucille Lake

Norma Lucille Lake

May 7, 2020

NORMA LUCILLE LAKE

March 13, 1925 – May 7, 2020

 

      Norma Lucille Lake, a long-time resident of Menahga, MN, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home. 

      Norma was born on March 13, 1925 in Ortonville, MN to George and Gladys (Davis) Governor.  She grew up as the second child in a family...

Barry Richard James

Barry Richard James

May 4, 2020

Barry Richard JamesOctober 9, 1950 – May 4, 2020

 

      Barry Richard James, age 69, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, who formerly had lived and worked in Minneapolis, was promoted into Glory on May 4, 2020 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids.  He will be deeply missed by his loved ones.      Barry was the...

Cheryl Marie Crist

Cheryl Marie Crist

May 1, 2020

 

CHERYL MARIE “Sis” CRIST

November 25, 1950 – May 1, 2020

 

                Cheryl Marie Crist, age 69, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, following a courageous four-month fight to return to her earthly home since...

Mauri "Olli" Olavi Seppala

Mauri "Olli" Olavi Seppala

Apr 26, 2020

MAURI OLAVI “Olli” SEPPALA

May 4, 1924 – April 26, 2020

 

      Olavi Seppala, age 95, was born in Viipuri, Finland on May 4, 1924.  He was the youngest of eight children.  As a child, his whole family enjoyed skiing as that was the only way to travel in the winter.  In the summer, they rode their bicycle or...

Marjorie Hazel Francis

Marjorie Hazel Francis

Apr 18, 2020

Marjorie Hazel (Peterson) Francis January 22, 1921 – April 18, 2020 Former Lancaster Teacher dies at 99 years old. Marjorie Hazel Peterson was born January 21, 1921 on a farm near Renville, MN to Adolph and Hilma Peterson. She graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1939. On February 11, 1943, she married Avison Wendell Francis at Fort Dix, Trenton,...