Obituaries

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...

Nileen Ruth Gully

Nileen Ruth Gully

Dec 9, 2018

NILEEN RUTH GULLY

April 25, 1941 – December 9, 2018

 

                Nileen Ruth Gully, age 77, a lifelong Park Rapids area resident, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones at the Essentia Health Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

                “Neen”, as she was often referred to, was born on April 25, 1941 in...

Mary Josephine Krachey

Mary Josephine Krachey

Dec 6, 2018

Mary Josephine Krachey, age 83, a longtime Park Rapids resident, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 6, 2018. No services are planned, but there will be a special memorial table set up for her at the Park Rapids Annual Community Christmas meal to honor her involvement with the meal.

Libuse "Libby" Olga Tweedale

Libuse "Libby" Olga Tweedale

Dec 5, 2018

 

      Libuse “Libby” Tweedale passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 5, 2018 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids, MN at the age of 96.

      The Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, December 17, 2018 at Calvary Lutheran Church at 11 a.m.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00...

Darrell Boots

Darrell Boots

Dec 4, 2018

 

            Darrell Dean Boots, 98, Long time Park Rapids resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living facility in Park Rapids, where he had been a resident since April of this year.

            Darrell was born on May 30, 1920 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to Howard and Bertha (Boots) Boots.  As a young boy,...

Reino Paananen

Reino Paananen

Dec 4, 2018

                Reino Wilburt Paananen, age 101, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, formerly of Mille Lacs Lake, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Rosehaven Assisted Living Home in Menahga with his loved ones at his side.

                Reino was born to Julius and Selma (Salinen) Paananen...

Jane Ardell Dennis

Jane Ardell Dennis

Nov 29, 2018

JANE ARDELL DENNIS July 1, 1935 – November 29, 2018  

                Jane Ardell Dennis, age 83, a lifetime Menahga/Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to the eternal splendor of heaven on Thursday morning, November 29, 2018 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids with her loved ones at her side.

                Jane was...

Lee Robert Barten

Lee Robert Barten

Nov 21, 2018

LEE ROBERT BARTEN January 15, 1969 –November 21, 2018  

                Lee Robert Barten, age 49, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Dewitt and Charlotte, Iowa, died unexpectedly at the CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

                Lee was born on January 15, 1969 in Dewitt, Iowa to Roy and...

Erlin Ervin Schultz

Erlin Ervin Schultz

Nov 18, 2018

  ERLIN ERVIN SCHULTZ April 28, 1946 – November 18, 2018         Erlin Ervin Schultz, age 72, a long time Park Rapids/Osage, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids with his loved ones at his side.       Erlin was born April 28, 1946 to Arnold and...

Vicki Ann Cheney

Vicki Ann Cheney

Nov 9, 2018

VICKI ANN CHENEY August 28, 1947 – November 9, 2018                   Vicki Ann Cheney, age 71, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Friday, November 9th, 2018 at the Essentia Health Hospital in Virginia, MN.                 Vicki was born on August 28, 1947 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Irving and Geraldine (Priebe) Roland. ...