Obituaries

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...

Robert Soren Nasser

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

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

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

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

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...