Obituaries

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,...

Harold "Harry" Walter Floyd Nevala

Harold "Harry" Walter Floyd Nevala

Apr 17, 2020

Harold “Harry” Walter Floyd Nevala October 11, 1941 – April 17, 2020 Harold “Harry” Walter Floyd Nevala, age 78, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, passed away at his home with his beloved wife, Cookie by his side in the early morning hours of April 17th, 2020. Harold was born in Green Valley Township of Becker County southwest of...

William "Bill" Frederic Anderson

William "Bill" Frederic Anderson

Apr 15, 2020

WILLIAM FREDRIC “Bill” ANDERSON

July 15, 1932 – April 15, 2020

 

                William Fredric “Bill” Anderson, 87 a longtime Park Rapids, MN area resident, formerly of Mpls, MN and Sioux Falls, SD, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN.

                Bill was born...

Elizabeth "Betty" Joan Henshaw

Elizabeth "Betty" Joan Henshaw

Apr 9, 2020

ELIZABETH J. “Betty” HENSHAW

JANUARY 16, 1955 – APRIL 9, 2020

 

                Elizabeth J. “Betty” Henshaw, age 65, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Oelwein, Iowa and Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. 

                Betty was born on January 16, 1955 in Oelwein, Iowa...

Edith Elizabeth Pike

Edith Elizabeth Pike

Apr 3, 2020

EDITH ELIZABETH PIKE

July 21, 1920 – April 3, 2020

 

      Edith Elizabeth Pike, age 99, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.

      Edith was born on July 21, 1920 in Crow Wing Township to Edward and Freda (Bement) LaBonte.  She attended Hubbard School, later graduating as...

Margrette Emmaline Eischens

Margrette Emmaline Eischens

Apr 1, 2020

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Joshua James Betts, Sr.

Joshua James Betts, Sr.

Mar 31, 2020

JOSHUA JAMES BETTS Sr.

May 21, 1981 – March 31, 2020

 

      Joshua James Betts Sr., age 38, passed away in Cottage Grove, Minnesota on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. 

      Joshua was born on May 21, 1981 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Maurice Betts Sr. and Anita Schleicher.  He attended elementary and middle school in Wausau, Wisconsin where he...

Rosemary Helen Cumber

Rosemary Helen Cumber

Mar 14, 2020

ROSEMARY HELEN CUMBER February 7, 1932 – March 14, 2020 Rosemary Helen Cumber, age 88, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones. Rosemary was born on February 7, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to George...

Darlene Mae Williams

Darlene Mae Williams

Mar 13, 2020

DARLENE MAE WILLIAMS December 15, 1939 – March 13, 2020 Darlene Mae Williams, age 80, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Cambridge, MN and Euclid, MN, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life in the early morning hours of Friday, March 13, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her husband, Frank and sister, Marge at her side....

Carlton "Ozzie" Anderson

Carlton "Ozzie" Anderson

Mar 11, 2020

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: CARLTON ( OZZIE ) ANDERSON: Saturday July 24, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., visitation will begin at 10: A.M. Faithbridge Church, Park Rapids, MN. Carlton "Ozzie" Anderson, 85, departed peacefully in the presence of family from his home at Diamond Willow in Park Rapids, MN on the evening of March 11th. He was born December 28th, 1934 in...

Kathleen Ellen Carver

Kathleen Ellen Carver

Mar 5, 2020

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Marjorie Faye "Nanny" Amick

Marjorie Faye "Nanny" Amick

Feb 19, 2020

MARJORIE FAYE “Nanny” AMICK May 27, 1920 – February 19, 2020 Marjorie Faye “Nanny” Amick, age 99, a longtime Park Rapids area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort and familiarity of her home on Island Lake. Marjorie was referred to as “Nanny” by all...

James "Jim" Lowell Christenson

James "Jim" Lowell Christenson

Feb 18, 2020

James Lowell “Jim” Christenson February 16, 1938 – February 18, 2020 James Lowell “Jim” Christenson, age 82, of Park Rapids, MN peacefully entered Heaven on Tuesday February 18, 2020 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Jim was born on February 16, 1938 in White Oak Township to Arnold and Gladys (Larson) Christenson. He graduated from Nevis High School...

Mary Louise Roberts

Mary Louise Roberts

Feb 17, 2020

MARY LOUISE ROBERTS

August 30, 1943 – February 17, 2020

                Mary Louise Roberts, age 76, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Cottage Grove, MN, peacefully passed into Heaven’s glory on Monday morning, February 17, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids.

                Mary was born on August 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Frank...

John "Jack" Eldon DeMaris

John "Jack" Eldon DeMaris

Feb 16, 2020

JOHN ELDON “Jack” DeMARIS

August 27, 1944 – February 16, 2020

                John Eldon “Jack” DeMaris, age 75, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully left this earth on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loved ones.

                Jack was born on August 27, 1944 in Park Rapids, MN to John and...

Patricia Joanne Burns

Patricia Joanne Burns

Feb 10, 2020

PATRICIA JOANNE BURNS December 16, 1943 – February 10, 2020 Patricia Joanne Burns, age 76, of Laporte, MN formerly of Bend, Oregon, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Heritage Living Center, Park Rapids, MN. with her husband, Chuck at her side. Pat was born on December 16, 1943, to Ralph and Maryann Gant at the Dago...