Obituaries

Gary Lee Bohall

Gary Lee Bohall

Aug 13, 2016

Gary Bohall, age 60 of Park Rapids, MN passed away at his home on Saturday, August 13 2016 with his loved ones by his side. Gary was born February 17, 1956 in Crosby, MN to Garold Dean & Lorretta Ann (Buchite) Bohall.  Gary served in the military and was a welder for many years.  No public services are being planned,...

Walter "Wally" Frank Hejhal

Walter "Wally" Frank Hejhal

Aug 11, 2016

WALLY HEJHAL December 13, 1948 – August 11, 2016         Walter Frank “Wally” Hejhal, age 67, of Park Rapids passed away suddenly at his residence on August 11, 2016.  He was born December 13, 1948 in St. Paul, MN the son of William & Dorothy (Phillips) Hejhal.  He graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul in 1967 and later that...

Lyola A. Girtz

Lyola A. Girtz

Aug 11, 2016

LYOLA A. GIRTZ March 16, 1925 – August 11, 2016         Lyola A. Girtz, age 91, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident and formerly of Pierz, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Thursday evening, August 11, 2016 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids surrounded by her loved ones.       Lyola was born on March 16, 1925 in...

Vernie Melvin Anderson

Vernie Melvin Anderson

Aug 4, 2016

Vernie Melvin Anderson, age 90, a lifelong resident of Sebeka, MN passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Henning, MN.Vernie was born on August 9, 1925 on his family's home near Sebeka to Frank and Lydia (Roiko) Anderson. He graduated from the Sebeka High School in 1944. Vernie went on to proudly serve his...

Colleen M. Conley

Colleen M. Conley

Jul 30, 2016

Colleen Marie Conley, age 58, of Menahga, MN passed away at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN on July 30, 2016 surrounded by her family and close friends.  She was born on March 8, 1958 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of Vincent & Lois (Rittenburg) Conley.  She married David Magaard in Denver, Colorado on March 17, 1979 and...

Robert L. "Bob" Nash

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...