Obituaries

Betty Jean Rixen

Betty Jean Rixen

Jul 28, 2017

Betty Jean (Condiff) Rixen January 28, 1928 – July 28, 2017                   Betty Jean (Condiff) Rixen , age 89, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.                 Betty was born to Harold and Evelyn (Hulberg) Condiff on January 28, 1928 in Hubbard County.  She attended school in Park Rapids and graduated valedictorian of...

Kenneth Arvid Lohse

Kenneth Arvid Lohse

Jul 24, 2017

Kenneth Arvid Lohse February 14, 1928 – July 24, 2017                   Kenneth Arvid Lohse, age 89 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on July 24, 2017 at the Heritage Cottages in Park Rapids, with his loving wife at his side, where he was temporarily residing while receiving therapy.                 He was born on February 14, 1928 in Elbow Lake, MN...

Kenneth Francis Lamey

Kenneth Francis Lamey

Jul 22, 2017

KENNETH FRANCIS LAMEY June 6, 1940 – July 22, 2017   Kenneth Francis Lamey, age 77, a long time Park Rapids area resident, formerly of the Wabasha/Rochester, MN area, peacefully and unexpectedly passed away at his home on Gilmore Lake on Saturday July 22, 2017.  Ken was retired from a lifelong career with the Chrysler Corporation where he worked as  the...

Richard Gene Hyde

Richard Gene Hyde

Jul 20, 2017

RICHARD GENE “Dick” HYDE April 20, 1935 – July 20, 2017                   Richard Gene “Dick” Hyde, age 82, a long time Osage/Park Rapids, MN area resident and formerly of Warsaw, IN, peacefully entered eternity at his home in Park Rapids on Thursday, July 20, 2017.                 Dick was born on April 20, 1935 in Warsaw, Indiana to Walter and Irene (Holloway) Hyde. ...

Michael Wayne Hammond

Michael Wayne Hammond

Jul 10, 2017

MICHAEL WAYNE HAMMOND                 Michael Wayne Hammond, age 54 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Shelbyville, IN and Carrollton, KY. , passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the CHI St. Joseph’s Health Center in Park Rapids with his son Patrick and dear friend, Charolotte Wilson at his side.                 Michael grew up in Shelbyville, IN and Carrolton, KY where...

Philip William Schorn

Philip William Schorn

Jul 6, 2017

PHILIP W. SCHORN December 11, 1939 – July 6, 2017                   Philip W. “Phil” Schorn, age 77 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN.                 Phil was born on December 11, 1939 to Jake and Kathryn (Thissen) Schorn on his parent’s farm near Raymond, MN.  As...

Mildred E. Jourdain

Mildred E. Jourdain

Jul 1, 2017

   MILDRED E. JOURDAIN October 6, 1920 – July 1, 2017               Mildred E. Jourdain, age 96 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Lake George, MN, peacefully passed into eternity in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.             Millie was born on October 6, 1920 in Allen County, Kentucky to Henry...

Leland Eugene Hillberg

Leland Eugene Hillberg

Jun 23, 2017

LELAND EUGENE “Lee” HILLBERG September 8, 1952 – June 23, 2017                   Leland Eugene “Lee” Hillberg, age 64 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Ramsey, MN, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Walker Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Walker.                 Lee was born on September 8, 1952 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Virgil and Beverly (Mosterdt) Hillberg.  It...

Miles William Peterson

Miles William Peterson

Jun 19, 2017

MILES W. "PETE" PETERSON April 11, 1936 – June 19, 2017   Miles W. Peterson peacefully passed into the full splendor of Heaven on Monday, June 19, 2017 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health with his nieces, Kelley and Julie at his bedside. Miles was born on April 11, 1936 in Moose Lake, MN to William C. and Esther (Fichtner) Peterson.  As...

Wayne Albert Hildebrandt

Wayne Albert Hildebrandt

Jun 18, 2017

WAYNE ALBERT HILDEBRANDT September 30, 1940 – June 18, 2017                   Wayne Albert Hildebrandt, age 76 of Osage, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Sunday, June 18, 2017 while a patient at the Sanford Hospital South University Campus, with his loved ones at his side.                 Wayne was born on September 30, 1940 in Osage township of eastern Becker County to Albert...

James Edelman

James Edelman

Jun 16, 2017

JAMES DALE “Jamie” EDELMAN June 13, 1963 – June 16, 2017   James Dale (Jamie) Edelman entered the arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 16th, 2017, three days after his 54th birthday, in Duluth, MN.   Jamie was born on June 13th, 1963, to Manual and LaVonne Edelman, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN.  He was welcomed home...

Ruby M. Roberts

Ruby M. Roberts

Jun 9, 2017

    RUBY M. ROBERTS January 9, 1922  -  June 9, 2017             Ruby M. Roberts, age 95, a long time Menahga/Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Friday evening, June 9th, 2017 at Rose Haven Assisted Living in Menahga with her loved ones at her side. Ruby was born on January 9, 1922, at her parents home in...

Rev. Edward F. Behling

Rev. Edward F. Behling

Jun 9, 2017

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Park Rapids.  Visitation will begin two hours prior at the church.  A luncheon hosted by the church family will follow the service 

Jeanette Kusi

Jeanette Kusi

Jun 3, 2017

JEANETTE CAROL KUSI November 10, 1930 – June 3, 2017                   Jeanette Carol Kusi, age 86, a lifelong Menahga/Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered the splendor of eternity at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 3, 2017.                 Jeanette was born on November 10, 1930 in Wadena, MN to Ernest and Alice...

Mavis Ann Kussatz

Mavis Ann Kussatz

Jun 2, 2017

MAVIS ANN KUSSATZ May 5, 1945 – June 2, 2017                   Mavis Ann Kussatz, age 72 of Menahga, MN, peacefully passed from this life into eternal life on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN after a valiant battle against cancer, with her husband, Gordon at her side.                 Mavis was born on May 5, 1945...

James L Miller

James L Miller

Jun 1, 2017

JAMES L. “Jim” MILLER January 24, 1946 – June 1, 2017                   James L. “Jim” Miller, age 71, a lifetime Park Rapids/Lake George, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternity on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his apartment in Park Rapids, following a valiant battle against cancer, with special loved ones at his side.                 Jim was born in Bemidji, MN to...

Joseph John Charmoli

Joseph John Charmoli

May 25, 2017

JOSEPH JOHN CHARMOLI April 17, 1942 – May 25, 2017                   Joseph John Charmoli, age 75, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully entered the glorious splendor of Heaven on May 25, 2017 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids surrounded by his precious wife and children who had lovingly cared for him during his illness and his loyal...

Phyllis Brock

Phyllis Brock

May 20, 2017

PHYLLIS AUDREY BROCK December 5, 1929 – May 20, 2017      Phyllis Audrey Brock, age 87 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternity on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids where she was temporarily residing while receiving rehabilitation therapy.      Phyllis was born on December 5, 1929 in Frazee, MN to William and Pearl (Jensen)...

Virginia May Swenson

Virginia May Swenson

May 18, 2017

          VIRGINIA MAY SWENSON January 10, 1926 – May 18, 2017         Virginia May Swenson, age 91, a long time Ponsford area resident, formerly of Fallbrook, CA and Bussey, IA, peacefully entered Heaven’s glory on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee following a short illness.       Virginia was born on January 10, 1926 in Grand Park Township of...

Dale Clarin

Dale Clarin

May 18, 2017

DALE EUGENE CLARIN August 27, 1931 – May 18, 2017                   Dale Eugene Clarin, age 86, a life time Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternity on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga.                 Dale was born on August 27, 1931 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Henry and Edna Clarin.  As a young...