Obituaries

Charlene Lenore Schmid

Charlene Lenore Schmid

Feb 8, 2019

CHARLENE L. SCHMID September 23, 1935 – February 8, 2019                   Charlene L. Schmid, age 83, a lifelong Dorset, MN area resident, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, February 8, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Deb Anderson near Park Rapids.                 Charlene was born on September 23, 1935 at St. Lawrence, South Dakota to Clair and...

George Casper Joseph Reller

George Casper Joseph Reller

Feb 5, 2019

George Casper Joseph Reller

June 17, 1942 – February 5, 2019

 

       George Casper Joseph Reller passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Tuesday morning at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.

       George was born in St. Paul, MN, but grew up on a farm in Blackduck, MN raised by his 2 bachelor uncles.  He graduated...

Joseph Clarence Taylor

Joseph Clarence Taylor

Feb 1, 2019

JOSEPH CLARENCE TAYLOR

October 5, 1936 – February 1, 2019

 

 

                Joseph was born in Pipestone, MN October 5, 1936 to Ephraim and Rose Taylor. Joseph grew up in Menahga and graduated from Menahga High School in 1955.  He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959.  Joseph began his career as a civilian working at Radar Stations...

Scott Eugene Taylor Sr.

Scott Eugene Taylor Sr.

Jan 27, 2019

SCOTT EUGENE TAYLOR, Sr.

June 25, 1966 – January 27, 2019

 

                Scott Eugene Taylor, Sr. age 52, of Menahga, MN formerly of Little Falls, MN peacefully but unexpectedly entered the glory of Heaven on Sunday morning, January 27, 2019.

                Scott was born on June 25, 1966 in Little Falls, MN to William and Betty (Beto) Taylor. He...

Ronald Edward Buntrock

Ronald Edward Buntrock

Jan 21, 2019

RONALD EDWARD BUNTROCK January 29, 1945 – January 21, 2019                   Ronald Edward Buntrock, age 73, of Osage, MN, formerly of Ramsey, MN, peacefully but unexpectedly passed away at his home near Osage, MN.                 Ron was born on January 29, 1945 in Albert Lea, MN to August and Olga (Aase) Buntrock.  He graduated from the Albert Lea Public High School with...

June Irene Yliniemi

June Irene Yliniemi

Jan 19, 2019

JUNE IRENE YLINIEMI

June 18, 1937 – January 19, 2019

 

                June Irene Yliniemi, age 81, of Edina, MN formerly of Osage, MN, peacefully passed from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Ebenezer York Gardens Assisted Living in Edina, MN with her loved ones at her side.

                June was born on...

Jerry Keith Sherk

Jerry Keith Sherk

Jan 17, 2019

Jerry Keith Sherk January 1, 1967 – January 17, 2019                 Jerry Keith Sherk passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2019 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.             Jerry was born January 1, 1967 to Jerry and Barbara (Benham) Sherk in Park Rapids, Minnesota.  He grew up in Park Rapids and Minneapolis with his two brothers.  Eventually settling in Park Rapids, where he lived...

Suzette Amelia Parkos

Suzette Amelia Parkos

Jan 15, 2019

 

SUZETTE AMELIA PARKOS

November 30, 1961 – January 15, 2019

 

            Suzette Amelia Parkos, age 57, of Fargo, ND formerly of Park Rapids, MN passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Fargo of natural causes on January 15, 2019.

      Suzette was born on November 30, 1961 to Melvin and Ann (Glatzmaier) Parkos in Park Rapids.  She attended...

Larry Lee Koca

Larry Lee Koca

Jan 13, 2019

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Susanne Kim Johnson

Susanne Kim Johnson

Jan 6, 2019

SUSANNE KIM JOHNSON

September 30, 1958 – January 6, 2019

 

      Susanne Kim Johnson, 60, died of cancer at CHI St. Joseph’s, Park Rapids on January 6, 2019.  She wrote her own obit.

      On September 30, 1958, I was born in St. Paul, MN.   I was raised in Fridley and graduated at Coon Rapids in 1976.  A girlfriend and...

Patricia Ann Tiffany

Patricia Ann Tiffany

Dec 31, 2018

Patricia Ann Tiffany

March 27, 1962 – December 31, 2018

 

            Patricia Ann Tiffany passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2018, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota following a heart attack.

            Patty was born on March 27, 1962, to Theodore and Elizabeth (McNearney) Nordstrom in Minneapolis, MN.  She grew up on Nicollet Avenue in Richfield with her three sisters...

Sadella Marie Herlitz

Sadella Marie Herlitz

Dec 31, 2018

         Sadella Marie Herlitz, age 96, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into the eternal glory of heaven on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids surrounded by her loved ones.           Sadella was born on January 11, 1922 in Savannah Township of Becker County, MN to Andrew and Mary (Wehage) Gartner.  She attended...

Derek Joseph Dean

Derek Joseph Dean

Dec 27, 2018

Derek Joseph Dean

Feb 26 1970 (Gardena, CA)- Dec 27th 2018 (Park Rapids, MN) age 48

Derek will be lovingly remembered by his siblings Jackie Campbell, Micheal, Tina, Lisa, and extended family and friends. To know Derek was to love him. His compassionate nature showed not only through his volunteer work with animals but through his daily interactions with anyone...

Karen Gravalin

Karen Gravalin

Dec 26, 2018

KAREN R. GRAVALIN

July 12, 1956 – December 26, 2018

 

            Karen R. Gravalin, 62 of Nevis MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 with her husband of 43 years and daughters by her side. She was a loving and beloved wife to Bruce, mother to Sarah (Gravalin) Warrington, Katie (Gravalin) Jendro, Rebecca (Gravalin) Ceminski, and Jenny (Gravalin)...

Larry Al Monico

Larry Al Monico

Dec 17, 2018

LARRY AL MONICO

November 26, 1942 – December 17, 2018

 

          Larry Al Monico was born in Park Rapids on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1942 to Al & Ruth Monico. Growing up he worked with his father, Al learning the carpentry business and enjoying raising and riding horses. He attended school in Park Rapids, was active in FFA, played basketball,...

Joseph Robert Stein

Joseph Robert Stein

Dec 15, 2018

JOSEPH ROBERT STEIN

August 15, 1935 – December 15, 2018

 

                Joseph Robert Stein, Jr., a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal glory on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Methodist Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN with his loved ones at his side.

                Joe was born on August 15, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI...

Betty Mae Bjornson

Betty Mae Bjornson

Dec 14, 2018

BETTY MAE BJORNSON December 28, 1932 – December 14, 2018         On Friday, December 14, 2018, Betty Mae Bjornson born 12-28-31, passed away at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids at the age of 86.  Betty will be lovingly remembered as a caring wife to Jay L.; mother to Gary (Sandi), Dan, and Brenda (Mark); sister to Shirley (Lyle) Sorensen,...

Glenda Mae Kluver

Glenda Mae Kluver

Dec 12, 2018

GLENDA MAE KLUVER

February 11, 1940 – December 12, 2018

 

                Glenda Mae Kluver, age 78, a long time summer resident of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into the eternal splendor of Heaven on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids with her loved ones at her side.

                Glenda was born on February 11, 1940...

Margie Mae Kesler

Margie Mae Kesler

Dec 12, 2018

MARGIE MAE KESLER

May 7, 1932 – December 12, 2018

 

      Margie Mae Kesler, age 86, a long time Sebeka, MN area resident, peacefully passed into the glorious splendor of eternity on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.

      Margie was born on May 7, 1932, in...

Thomas Eugene Dickinson

Thomas Eugene Dickinson

Dec 11, 2018

                Thomas Eugene Dickinson, age 64, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed away at his home in Park Rapids, MN on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

                Tom was born on June 1, 1954 in Park Rapids to Roscoe and Ada (Ogden) Dickinson.  He attended Park Rapids Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1972.  As a young man, Tom...