Obituaries
Richard "Dick" Louis Rutherford, Sr.
Sep 22, 2017
RICHARD “Dick” LOUIS RUTHERFORD, Sr. October 8, 1940 – September 22, 2017 Richard “Dick” Louis Rutherford, Sr. age 76, a lifelong Park Rapids resident, entered the peaceful splendor of eternity on Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Dick was born on October 8, 1940 in Bemidji, MN to Claude...
Eva Della Fritz
Sep 15, 2017
Eva Della Fritz, age 64 of Park Rapids, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home near Park Rapids, MN having died in her sleep early Friday morning, September 15, 2017 and waking up in the full glory and splendor of heaven. Eva was born on October 9, 1952 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids and grew up on...
Adele Ellnora Strike
Sep 10, 2017
ADELE ELLNORA STRIKE April 16, 1914 – September 10, 2017 Adele Ellnora (Mellesmoen) Strike, age 103, of Park Rapids, MN formerly of Sebeka, MN peacefully passed into eternity in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids. Adele was born on April 16, 1914 to William and Ella (Steinkraus) Petersen at...
Lillian Paananen
Sep 9, 2017
Lillian was born on July 22, 1923 in Rake, Iowa to Ludvik and Magda (Elstad) Bjerke. As a small child she moved with her family to Bricelyn, MN where she attended public school and graduated from the Bricelyn High School with the Class of 1940. She went on to attend Mankato State College where she studied office management. As a...
Hazel Nanny Schleicher
Sep 6, 2017
Hazel was born as one of 10 children to Arvid and Amelia (Arola) Suvanto at her parents farm in Green Valley Township northwest of Menahga, MN. She attended country school near her home and went on to attend high school in Menahga where she graduated with the Class of 1952. As a young woman, Hazel ventured to Minneapolis where she...
Greg Magoris
Sep 5, 2017
Greg Carpenter Magoris, age 69, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Mpls., died September 5, 2017 in Fargo, North Dakota from complications due to cancer. He was born March 3, 1948 in Warren, Minnesota to Gerald and Una Mae Magoris. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Magoris, brother Tom Magoris (Anna), sister Jayne Wisler (Glade), and brother in law...
Gail Kathleen Hawkins
Sep 2, 2017
Gail Kathleen (Leritz) Hawkins age 65 of Menahga, peacefully passed into the loving presence of her precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga following a valiant battle against cancer. Gail was born April 19, 1952, (along with her twin sister, Glenda) in Brainerd, Minnesota to Joseph and Phyllis (Jackson)...
Florence Ann Nyland
Aug 28, 2017
Florence Ann “Honey” Nyland, age 88, of Menahga, MN, formerly of Minneapolis, peacefully passed into the loving presence of her Lord on Monday, August 28th, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones at the Brookdale-Blaine Assisted Living Apartments. Honey was born on March 8, 1929 in Struble, Iowa to Orville and Angela (Conklin) Giese. As a young girl of 12 years,...
Lawrence Schindeldecker
Aug 27, 2017
Lawrence LeRoy Schindeldecker, age 91 of Wadena, MN, formerly a long time Menahga, MN area resident peacefully entered eternity in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN. Lawrence was born on June 17, 1926 in Leeds, North Dakota to Walter and Doris (Torgeson) Schindeldecker. As a small boy he moved...
John Patrick Higgins
Aug 25, 2017
John Patrick Higgins, age 65, a lifetime resident of Two Inlets and Park Rapids, passed into the loving presence of his Lord on Friday, August 25th, 2017. John was born to Fred and AnnaMae (Pachel) Higgins on June 10, 1952 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis. At two years of age, he moved with his family to the farm near...
Arvo William Alanen
Aug 24, 2017
Arvo William Alanen, better known as “Bill”, was born on July 31, 1937 in Park Rapids, MN. His parents were John Arthur and Anna Sophia (Westerinen) Alanen of Osage, MN. Bill passed away on August 24, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN at the age of 80 years and 24 days. Bill spent his child...
Dennis Arthur James
Aug 23, 2017
Dennis was born on July 8, 1952 in Park Rapids, MN to Marvin and Lela (Cripps) James. He grew into manhood in Park Rapids where he attended public school and enjoyed participating in sports. He graduated with the class of 1970. Dennis entered the United States Army where he proudly served his country stationed in Okinawa, Japan. On March 4,...
Helen Florence Rife
Aug 18, 2017
HELEN FLORENCE RIFE January 10, 1924 – August 18, 2017 Helen Florence Rife, age 93, a lifelong Sebeka, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternity in the early morning hours of Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN where she had been undergoing therapy following hip surgery. Helen was born on January 10, 1924 to...
Stephen John Pachel
Aug 13, 2017
Stephen John “Packy” Pachel, age 61, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Ponsford, MN peacefully entered the presence of God’s Amazing Grace, in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13th, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after fighting a valiant battle against cancer these past three years. Steve was born on January 25, 1956 at the...
Malissa Lorraine Rogers
Aug 13, 2017
Malissa Lorraine Rogers, age 25, a long time Park Rapids area resident, tragically and suddenly was taken from this life and ushered into eternity following an accident on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Malissa was born on August 2, 1992 in Montesano, WA to Leon and Mitzi (Bocardo) Rogers. She spent the first 3 years of her life in Montesano before...
Shirley A. Wothe
Aug 8, 2017
Shirley Ann Wothe, age 89, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered eternity on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born on April 20, 1928 in Lakeview Township of Becker County, MN to William and Anne (Lind) Wagner. She attended the Lakeview...
Donald Litzau
Aug 7, 2017
Donald LeRoy Litzau, age 82, a long time Park Rapids, MN resident, formerly of Frazee, MN peacefully passed into eternity, surrounded by his loved ones at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids on Monday, August 7, 2017. Don was born on October 26, 1934 on the family farm near Frazee to Herman and Hilda (Nelson) Litzau. As a boy,...
Rollin D. Carlson
Jul 29, 2017
ROLLIN D. “Rolly” CARLSON February 9, 1948 – July 29, 2017 Rollin D. “Rolly” Carlson, age 69 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Sartell and Good Thunder, MN, peacefully; but, unexpectedly passed away at his home near Park Rapids on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Rolly was born on February 9, 1948 in Mankato, MN to Claude and Evelyn (Pasbrig) Carlson. ...
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