Obituaries
Robert L. "Bob" Nash
Jul 29, 2016
Robert L. Nash, 88 of Park Rapids, MN died on Friday, July 29th after a long battle with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) in Bethany on 42nd Nursing Home, Fargo ND with his wife JoAnn by his side. Robert Lloyd Nash was born to Lloyd G. and Blanche M. (Gustafson) Nash on March 8, 1928 in St. Paul, MN. He grew...
Margaret "Marjean" Jean Engelhart
Jul 22, 2016
Marjean Engelhart, age 90, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, passed into eternal life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids with her loved ones at her side. Marjean was born on January 21, 1926 in Middleton, Ohio to Charles and Alice (Ulmer) Henderson. As a small child she moved with her family...
Karen E. Hinton
Jul 20, 2016
Karen E. (Pollock) Hinton, age 74, a long time Park Rapids, MN resident, peacefully entered Heaven on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids with her loved ones at her side. Karen was born at home on the family farm in Green Valley township of Becker County, MN to Louis and Laura (Schmidt) Pollock. She attended...
Delphine Anderson
Jul 17, 2016
Delphine Anderson, age 93 of Park Rapids, Mn formerly of Dillworth, MN passed away July 17, 2016 in Sanford University Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral mass will be held 11 AM Friday, July 22, 2016 at St Peters Catholic Church in Park Rapids with visitation one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial will be at 3 PM Friday...
Lawrence Philip Buck
Jul 17, 2016
?Lawrence P. Buck, age 80, of Lake George, MN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on Sunday morning July 17, 2016 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Lawrence was born to John P. and Mary A. (Krueger) Buck in a small two-room shack North of Emmaville, MN in the early spring of 1936. Shortly after...
Mavis M Huot
Jul 13, 2016
Mavis Mae Huot, age 82 of Hutchinson, MN and formerly of Menahga passed away in her home on July 13, 2016. She was born March 5, 1934 in Menahga, MN to Edward & Mayme (Ollila) Grangruth. She spent most of her adult life as a laundress working several years for Leef Brothers Laundry in Minneapolis. She lived in Menahga, Minneapolis,...
Vance A. Larson
Jul 12, 2016
Vance Allen Larson, age 63 of Indian Harbour Beach, FL passed away July 12, 2016 while at his summer cottage in Big Pines RV Park in Park Rapids, MN. No local services are being planned at this time.
James William Gray
Jul 8, 2016
JAMES WILLIAM GRAY July 8, 1925 – July 8, 2016 James William Gray, son of James R. and Elizabeth (Blood) Gray, was born July 8, 1925 at the farm in Traverse County, MN. The Dr. came out 14 miles by buggy to deliver him. He went to country school through 8th grade and then graduated from Graceville Public School in...
Wilbert "Bert" Ahern
Jul 6, 2016
WILBERT H. “BERT” AHERN July 12, 1942 – July 6, 2016 Wilbert H. (Bert) Ahern, Horace T. Morse-Alumni Distinquished Professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, Morris, passed away July 6, 2016, after handling cancer with the grace, courage, and optimism with which he lived his entire life. Bert saw the good in every person and every situation, and he...
James H. Boyd
Jul 4, 2016
JAMES H. BOYD February 16, 1932 – July 4, 2016 James H. “Jim” Boyd, age 84 of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids with his loved ones at his side. Jim was born on February 16, 1932 in Edgeley, ND to Homer and Ivas (Brown)Boyd. ...
Kari McVann
Jul 4, 2016
KARI MICHELLE McVANN February 24, 1977 - July 4, 2016 Kari Michelle was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota on February 24, 1977. Kari lost her battle with liver disease on July 4, 2016. She passed away at the University Of Minnesota Hospital with her family by her side. Kari grew up and spent most of her childhood in Park Rapids...
Lucille "Cathy" Cathy Johnson
Jul 2, 2016
CATHY JOHNSON November 17, 1946 - July 2, 2016 Cathy Johnson, age 69 of Park Rapids passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 17, 1946 to Lucian “Bud” and Beryl (Scanlan) Smith. Cathy has lived in the Park Rapids area since 1983 and worked...
Leila "Jean" Pearson
Jul 1, 2016
LEILA JEAN PEARSON March 11, 1933 – July 1, 2016 Leila Jean Pearson, 83, of Foreston, MN went home to her Savior on July 1, 2016, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis following a sudden and brief illness. Jean was born on March 11, 1933, in Drywood, MN to Sverre and Josephine Jensen. She attended grade school...
Gerald Tomperi
Jun 30, 2016
GERALD RUFUS TOMPERI March 14, 1943 – June 30, 2016 Gerald Rufus “Jerry” Tomperi, age 73, of Menahga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his home near Menahga, surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born at home in Red Eye Township of Wadena County on March 14, 1943 to Rufus John and Irene...
Susan Alvira Montzka
Jun 28, 2016
Susan “Sue” Montzka June 8, 1932 – June 28, 2016 Susan “Sue” Montzka, age 84 of both Osage, Minnesota and Alamo, Texas passed away June 28, 2016 in San Juan, Texas after an extended illness. Sue was born on June 8, 1932 in Burtrum, Minnesota to Howard & Ethel (Covel) Hendrickson. She was a graduate of Grey Eagle High School...
Robert Soren Nasser
Jun 26, 2016
Robert Soren Nasser February 20, 1948 - June 26, 2016 Robert Soren Nasser, age 68 passed away June 26, 2016 after an extended illness. Robert was born on February 20, 1948 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids to John & Janet (Van Den Eykel) Nasser. He attended the first six grades of elementary school in Dorset before finishing his...
Lucas Dale Pike
Jun 24, 2016
LUCAS DALE PIKE July 10, 1979 – June 24, 2016 Lucas Dale Pike was born in Park Rapids on July 10, 1979 and joined his Grandfather in Heaven on June 24, 2016. He married his wife, Michelle Koehler, in Hubbard on 8/08/08. He is survived by his wife Michelle; fur babies: Bentley, Babealicious, Peanut Butter & Bud-Bud; Father, Ken Pike;...
Marlys R. Erickson
Jun 23, 2016
MARLYS R. ERICKSON December 20, 1934 – June 23, 2016 Marlys Ruth Erickson, age 81, of Clearwater and formerly of Park Rapids, MN passed away peacefully June 23, 2016 at Quiet Oaks in St. Augusta, MN. She was born on December 20, 1934 to Martin and Grace (Voge) Brasel in Deer Creek, MN. July 2nd, 1955 she married Denton Erickson...
Dean Frederick Johnson
Jun 22, 2016
DEAN FREDERICK JOHNSON March 23, 1930 – June 22, 2016 Dean Frederick Johnson passed away on June 22, 2016 at his home on Straight Lake, MN. Dean was born March 23, 1930 in Mankato, MN to George & Ella (Ehlers) Johnson. He was raised on a farm near West Mankato where he attended Roosevelt Elementary School and was a member...
Dale Alan Fischer
Jun 20, 2016
DALE A. FISCHER August 19, 1955 – June 20, 2016 Dale A. Fischer, age 60, of Menahga, MN passed away June 20, 2016 in Hillsboro, North Dakota. He was born August 19, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas to Jack W. and Betty L. (Collins) Fischer. He was one of eight siblings. Dale served proudly and honorably in the United States Air...
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