Obituaries

Linda Suzanne Heaton

Linda Suzanne Heaton

Jun 28, 2019

 

LINDA SUZANNE HEATON

June 24, 1949 – June 28, 2019

 

      Linda Suzanne Heaton, age 70, of Nevis, MN formerly of Anita, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital, Park Rapids, MN on June 28, 2019 with her husband at her side.

      Linda was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Dewey Ohms and Marilyn Gibson...

Marlene Pearl Barg

Marlene Pearl Barg

Jun 25, 2019

                Marlene Pearl Barg, age 55, a lifelong Park Rapids area resident, peacefully entered the glorious splendor of Heaven on Tuesday morning, June 25, 2019 after fighting a valiant battle against serious complications following open heart surgery at the Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.                 Marlene was born on December 7, 1963 in Park Rapids, MN to Frederick and Eloyse (Horstman) Barg.  She...

Curtis Lee Grangruth

Curtis Lee Grangruth

Jun 23, 2019

Curtis Lee Grangruth, age 58, of Wadena, MN, formerly of Menahga, MN, passed from this life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Alexandria, Minnesota as a result of his valiant battle against cancer.  He was born on May 1, 1961 in Culver City, California to Sulo (Armas) and Shirley Grangruth.   Curtis was baptized at an early age.  He attended  Menahga...

Michelle Ann Koskiniemi

Michelle Ann Koskiniemi

Jun 20, 2019

        Michelle Ann Koskiniemi, age 52, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home in Osage, MN.  Michelle was born October 21, 1966 to Michael and Patricia (Stewart) Carlson in Minneapolis, MN.  She attended public school in Minneapolis and Staples, MN.  Michelle went on to attend the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis.           Michelle married and moved to Seattle,...

Loyel Clifford Salmela

Loyel Clifford Salmela

Jun 17, 2019

LOYEL CLIFFORD SALMELA August 13, 1935 – June 17, 2019                   Loyel Clifford Salmela, age 83, a lifelong Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully entered eternity on Monday, June 17, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones while at the Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.                 Loyel was born on August 13, 1935 to Clifford and Saima (Simi) Salmela on his parent’s...

Myren Joseph Kiefert

Myren Joseph Kiefert

Jun 17, 2019

MYREN JOSEPH KIEFERT September 16, 1935 –  June 17, 2019                 Myren Joseph Kiefert, age 83, a long time Park Rapids/Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully entered the glorious splendor of Heaven on June 17, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Myren was born in Lisbon, North Dakota on September 16, 1935, to Leo and Pearl...

Gerald "Jerry" C. Green

Gerald "Jerry" C. Green

Jun 15, 2019

 

GERALD C. “JERRY” GREEN

December 16, 1937 – June 15, 2019

 

      Gerald C. “Jerry” Green, age 81, of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Crystal Brook Care Center in Park Rapids, MN surrounded by his loved ones.

      Jerry was born on December 16, 1937, to Helen Eva...

Naomi Wilkins

Naomi Wilkins

Jun 12, 2019

Naomi Wilkins

September 1, 1923 – June 12, 2019

 

          Naomi Wilkins passed away peacefully at her home in Foreston, MN on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the age of 95.

          Naomi Wilkins was born on September 1, 1923, in Tyler MN to Nels and Selma (Marcia) Mickelson.

           Her family moved many times as she was growing up. At one...

Drew Alan Huntziger

Drew Alan Huntziger

Jun 11, 2019

DREW ALAN HUNTZIGER November 2, 1951 – June 11, 2019                   Drew Alan Huntziger, age 67, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, unexpectedly entered eternity on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home in Lake Emma Township.                 Drew was born on November 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Verna (Burnham) Huntziger.  He attended public schools in Worth,...

Algene Earl "Dude" Bomstad

Algene Earl "Dude" Bomstad

Jun 7, 2019

    ALGENE EARL “Dude” BOMSTAD August 16, 1922 – June 7, 2019                   Algene Earl “Dude” Bomstad, age 96, a long time Park Rapids, MN resident, was peacefully promoted into eternal glory on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Villa Maria Care Center in Fargo, ND with his family at his side.                 Dude was born on August 16, 1922 in Lake Lillian,...

Jonathan Dean Kimball

Jonathan Dean Kimball

Jun 4, 2019

JONATHAN DEAN KIMBALL May 30, 1964 – June 4, 2019                   Jonathan Dean Kimball, age 55, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on June 4, 2019 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones following a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer.                 Jon was born on May 30, 1964 in...

Roger Thomas "Smutt" Niemela

Roger Thomas "Smutt" Niemela

Jun 3, 2019

 

ROGER THOMAS “Smutt” NIEMELA

March 29, 1946 – June 3, 2019

 

      Roger Thomas “Smutt” Niemela, age 73, a long time Park Rapids area resident, formerly of Menahga, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2019, while being stabilized in a medivac helicopter for an emergency transport to Fargo, ND near his home north of Park Rapids,...

Tessie Maxine Blanchard

Tessie Maxine Blanchard

May 28, 2019

TESSIE MAXINE BLANCHARD

November 26, 1939 – May 28, 2019

 

                Tessie Maxine Blanchard, age 79 of Osage, MN, passed from this life to eternal life following an intense week of major health complications at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND in the early morning hours of Monday, May 28th, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.

                Tess was born...

Alfred "Al" R. Kable

Alfred "Al" R. Kable

May 26, 2019

  Alfred R. "Al" Kable September 1, 1925 – May 26, 2019               Alfred R. "Al" Kable, age 93, of Osage, MN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.             Alfred R. "Al" Kable was born on September 1, 1925, in Cedar, MN, to Rolland and Flora...

George Michael Kinker

George Michael Kinker

May 26, 2019

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Duane Arthur Long

Duane Arthur Long

May 19, 2019

DUANE ARTHUR LONG February 25, 1930 – May 19, 2019                   Duane Arthur Long, age 89, of Park Rapids, MN formerly of Arden Hills, MN, peacefully passed into eternal glory on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the comfort and beauty of his home, surrounded by his loved ones following suffering a series of strokes.                 Duane was born on February 25, 1930...

Andrew Lee Pixley

Andrew Lee Pixley

May 16, 2019

Private services will be held in Texas.

Troy Lee Bruce

Troy Lee Bruce

May 12, 2019

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Claudine June McMillen

Claudine June McMillen

May 8, 2019

CLAUDINE JUNE MCMILLEN June 29, 1925 – May 8, 2019                   Claudine June McMillen, age 93 of Elk River, MN, formerly a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on May 8, 2019 at the Guardian Angel Care Center in Elk River, MN.                 Claudine was born on June 29, 1925 in Hope, North...

Kermit Samuel Anstine Jr.

Kermit Samuel Anstine Jr.

May 6, 2019

Private family services are being held.