Obituaries

Lowell J. Erickson

Lowell J. Erickson

Feb 26, 2019

LOWELL JUANE ERICKSON

April 24, 1936 – February 26, 2019

 

                Lowell Juane Erickson, age 82, of Park Rapids, MN formerly of Duluth, MN and originally from Lake Park, MN, peacefully passed into the glory of his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids with his loved ones at his side.

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Shirley M. Thelen

Shirley M. Thelen

Feb 20, 2019

SHIRLEY M. THELEN

January 26, 1948 – February 20, 2019

 

                Shirley M. Thelen, age 71, a long time Park Rapids area resident, peacefully entered heaven’s glory on Wednesday morning, February 20, 2019 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home after having suffered a stroke two years earlier.

                Shirley was born on January 26, 1948 in Park Rapids to...

Margaret Catherine Henry

Margaret Catherine Henry

Feb 13, 2019

MARGARET CATHERINE HENRY

October 2, 1918 - February 13, 2019

 

      Margaret Catherine Henry, 100, of rural Park Rapids, MN died on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 while under the loving care of her family and Our Lady of Peace Hospice facility home health care staff in St. Paul, MN.

      Margaret C. McDonald was born in Straight River Township, Hubbard...

James "Jim" Dennis Conklin

James "Jim" Dennis Conklin

Feb 13, 2019

James Dennis Conklin May 4, 1961 – February 13, 2019                     James Dennis Conklin, (Jim), was born in Washburn, WI, on May 4, 1961 to Janet Bratley Conklin and Robert Glen Conklin.  He was baptized as an infant at Christ Lutheran Church in Washburn, WI.  Jim graduated from Sebeka High School in 1979.  Jim passed away on February 13, 2019, in...

Judith "Judi" Rae Lydell

Judith "Judi" Rae Lydell

Feb 9, 2019

JUDITH RAE “Judi” LYDELL

December 13, 1946 – February 9, 2019

 

                Judith Rae “Judi” Lydell, age 72, a longtime Osage, MN area resident, passed away in her sleep at her home on Saturday, February 9, 2019. 

                Judi was born on December 13, 1946 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Walter and Rachel (Gandesbury) Stanton.  Judi was born...

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,...