Obituaries

Joan Willenbring

Joan Willenbring

Dec 28, 2019

JOAN MARIE WILLENBRING December 30, 1963 – December 28, 2019                   Joan Marie Willenbring, age 55 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Ponsford, MN, peacefully passed into eternal glory where she joined her mother and brother in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 28, 2019 just two days before her 56th birthday.                 Joan was born on December 30, 1963 in...

Terry Lee Connell

Terry Lee Connell

Dec 27, 2019

 

TERRY LEE CONNELL

May 3, 1951 – December 27, 2019

 

 

     Terry Lee Connell, age 68, of Cabool, MO, formerly of Park Rapids & Detroit Lakes, MN, peacefully passed into Heaven’s splendor with his loved ones at his side in the early morning hours of Friday, December 27, at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in...

Anna "Izzi" Isobel Wisuri

Anna "Izzi" Isobel Wisuri

Dec 26, 2019

 

ANNA ISOBEL “Izzi” WISURI

March 10, 1935 – December 26, 2019

 

     Anna Isobel “Izzi” Wisuri, age 84, of Menahga, MN, passed into eternal life Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home, Menahga, MN with her husband George by her side.

     Anna was born March 10, 1935 in Gay, Michigan to Felix and...

Virgil Henry Gartner

Virgil Henry Gartner

Dec 17, 2019

VIRGIL HENRY GARTNER April 26, 1931 – December 17, 2019                   Virgil Henry Gartner, age 88 of New Hope, MN, formerly of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully joined his precious wife, Beverly in the splendor of Heaven on Tuesday evening, December 17, 2019 while in the familiar comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones.                 Virgil was born on April 26,...

Diane "Hootsie" Kay Gustad

Diane "Hootsie" Kay Gustad

Dec 11, 2019

DIANE KAY “Hootsie” GUSTAD

June 19, 1950 – December 13, 2019

 

                Diane Kay “Hootsie” Gustad, age 69, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of LeSueur, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life, in the warmth and comfort of her own home east of Park Rapids, surrounded by her loved ones including her two dogs: “Scooter” and “Little Guy” who she...

Melvin Paul Noeske

Melvin Paul Noeske

Dec 7, 2019

Melvin Paul Noeske

January 22, 1923 – December 7, 2019

 

          Melvin P. Noeske, a long-time resident of Osage, MN, passed away on December 7, 2019 at Heritage Living at the age of 96.

          Mel was born in Bertha, MN on January 22, 1923.  He was the only child to Charles and Lenna (Ketcher) Noeske.  He graduated from Bertha High...

Phyllis Ann Hatch

Phyllis Ann Hatch

Nov 28, 2019

 

PHYLLIS ANN HATCH

March 20, 1941 – November 28, 2019

 

 

            Phyllis Ann Hatch, 78, Park Rapids, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Villa Maria, Fargo, ND.

            Phyllis Baumgartner was born March 20, 1941 to Joe and Rose Baumgartner in Valley City, ND. She grew up at Oriska, ND and graduated from high...

Roy Merrill Swanson

Roy Merrill Swanson

Nov 22, 2019

ROY MERRILL SWANSON January 8, 1938 – November 22, 2019                   Roy Merrill Swanson, age 81, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of West St. Paul, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Heritage Cottages in Park Rapids, MN.                 Roy was born on January 8, 1938 to John and Elsa Swanson in Minneapolis, MN.  He graduated...

Alice Nerine Sunram

Alice Nerine Sunram

Nov 19, 2019

  Alice Nerine (Schwartz) Sunram January 25, 1922 – November 19, 2019               Alice Nerine (Schwartz) Sunram, age 97, a long-time Ponsford area resident, peacefully entered the splendor of Heaven on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.             Alice was born in Green Valley Township of Becker County, Minnesota on January 25, 1922 to William and...

Myron Dean Ready

Myron Dean Ready

Nov 18, 2019

  MYRON DEAN READY April 19, 1954 – November 18, 2019           Myron Dean Ready, age 65, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital, Park Rapids, MN.       He was born April 19, 1954, in Wahpeton, ND to Albert and Betty (Rossum) Ready.  He was raised and grew up to manhood in Wahpeton where he also graduated from Wahpeton...

Juana Garcia Sical

Juana Garcia Sical

Nov 9, 2019

JUANA GARCIA SICAL July 9, 1964 – November 9, 2019                   Juana Garcia Sical, age 55 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Canilla, Quiche, Guatemala went to be with her Savior, Jesus on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by her loved ones as the angels took hold of her hand and led...

Marcella "Marcie" Shirley Paulson

Marcella "Marcie" Shirley Paulson

Nov 4, 2019

MARCELLA SHIRLEY MARKKULA PAULSON August 14, 1940 – November 4, 2019                   Marcella Shirley Markkula Paulson, age 79 of Menahga, MN passed from this life to eternal life on November 4, 2019 at the Essentia Medical Center in Fargo, ND.                 Marcella was born in Menahga on August 14, 1940 to William and Selmi (Hietala) Lusti.   She attended public school and graduated...

David Lynn Larson

David Lynn Larson

Nov 1, 2019

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Larry Allen Baxter

Larry Allen Baxter

Nov 1, 2019

LARRY ALLEN BAXTER August 13, 1951 – November 1, 2019           Larry Allen Baxter, age 68, of Park Rapids, MN, passed into eternal life on November 1, 2019 in his home.       Larry was born August 13, 1951 to Tilford and Elsie (Cumber) Baxter in Park Rapids, MN.  He attended grade school and then graduated from Park Rapids High School with the...

Delores "DeDe" Elaine Marjama

Delores "DeDe" Elaine Marjama

Oct 29, 2019

DELORES ELAINE “Dede” MARJAMA February 28, 1949 – October 29, 2019                   Delores Elaine “Dede” Marjama, age 70, of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Huntington Beach, CA and Menahga, MN, passed from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in the arms of her daughter and primary caregiver, DeAuna Thayer while a patient at the North Memorial Medical...

Robbie Hewitt Keller

Robbie Hewitt Keller

Oct 29, 2019

ROBBIE HEWITT KELLER July 9, 1942 – October 29, 2019               Robbie Keller, 77, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2019 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN with his wife and brother-in-law by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.             Robbie Hewitt Keller was born July 9, 1942 in Downing, WI to the late Herbert and Edith (Shaw)...

Jonathan Lowell Cedarbloom

Jonathan Lowell Cedarbloom

Oct 24, 2019

Jonathan Lowell Cedarbloom March 9, 1982 - October 24, 2019        Jonathan L. Cedarbloom, age 37, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in his home.      He is survived by his mother, Dawn N. Cedarbloom; his father, Michael E. Cedarbloom; his brother, Michael B. Cedarbloom; and his son, Henry O. Cedarbloom.       A Celebration of Life service will...

Geraldine Lee Greenfield

Geraldine Lee Greenfield

Oct 22, 2019

Geraldine Lee Greenfield February 13, 1935 – October 22, 2019     Remembering the life of Geraldine Lee Greenfield             Jeri passed away Oct. 22, 2019 in Park Rapids, MN.  She was born February 13, 1935 to Wilbert and Velma Hobbs in Iowa Falls, IA.  She was raised in Kamer, IA where she graduated from high school in May 1953.  Three weeks later,...

John Edward Dobbs

John Edward Dobbs

Oct 20, 2019

JOHN EDWARD DOBBS October 2, 1940 – October 20, 2019                   John Edward Dobbs, age 79 of Park Rapids, MN formerly of Napa, CA, passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN with his loving wife, LuAnn at his side.                 John was born on October 2, 1940 in Deepwater, MO...

John Rudolph Mikesh Jr

John Rudolph Mikesh Jr

Oct 18, 2019

JOHN RUDOLPH MIKESH JR March 31, 1940 – October 18, 2019         John Rudolph Mikesh Jr., age 79, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, at home with his family by his side.       John was born in Osnabrock, Cavalier County, North Dakota on March 31, 1940, the son of John Rudolph Mikesh Sr. and Rose Theresa (Svoboda) Mikesh. ...