Obituaries

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...

LuVern "Red" F Erickson

LuVern "Red" F Erickson

Jun 16, 2016

LuVern "Red" Erickson entered eternity on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN.

Alfred "Al" J. Neumann

Alfred "Al" J. Neumann

Jun 15, 2016

ALFRED JAMES “AL” NEUMANN April 3, 1928 - June 15, 2016        Alfred (Al) James Robert Neumann passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.      Al was born in Clover Township April 3rd, 1928 to Frank C. Neumann and Theresia M. (Sollinger) Neumann.  Al married Patricia A. Dahlberg February 5, 1954 in Park Rapids.  He...

Gladene Jokela

Gladene Jokela

Jun 12, 2016

  GLADENE DORA MARGERET JOKELA February 4, 1923 – June 12, 2016        Gladene Dora Margeret Jokela, age 93, a life time resident of the Park Rapids, MN area, peacefully passed from this life into eternal life on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living Center in Park Rapids with her husband and loved ones at her side.      Gladene was...

Marcellus Kueber

Marcellus Kueber

Jun 12, 2016

MARCELLUS A. (MARSE) KUEBER January 16, 1936 – June 12, 2016 Marcellus (Marse) Anthony Kueber, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Park Rapids, MN Sunday, June 12, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones, following a long and valiant battle against cancer. Marse was born on the (then) Kueber family farm three miles north of Emmaville, MN in...

Edwin Donald Lund

Edwin Donald Lund

Jun 10, 2016

Edwin Donald Lund July 29, 1929  -  June 10, 2016         Edwin Donald Lund, age 86, of Menahga and most recently a resident of Green Pine Acres retirement community in Menahga, MN passed away peacefully June 10, 2016 with his loved ones at his side.  Edwin was born on July 29, 1929 in Spruce Grove Twp., Becker County, MN to Albert...

Thomas Terry Kendall

Thomas Terry Kendall

Jun 10, 2016

THOMAS TERRY KENDALL October 4, 1956 – June 10, 2016 Thomas Terry Kendall, age 59, of Hibbing, MN, formerly of Osage, MN, entered eternity on June 10th, 2016 at his home in Hibbing.  Thomas was born on October 4, 1956 in Park Rapids, MN to Ollie and Alfrieda (Holler) Kendall. He attended school in Osage and Park Rapids, graduating with...

Grace M. Yliniemi

Grace M. Yliniemi

May 29, 2016

GRACE MARIE YLINIEMIMarch 8, 1934 – May 29, 2016 Grace Marie Yliniemi, age 82, a lifelong Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday morning, May 29, 2016 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids.             Grace was born to John and Rose (Glatzmaier) Gobernatz at the Park Rapids Hospital on March 8, 1934.  She attended...

Alda Ann Nelson

Alda Ann Nelson

May 29, 2016

ALDA ANN NELSON February 8, 1925 – May 29, 2016                   Alda Ann Nelson, age 91, a long-time resident of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully passed into eternal life on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living with her niece, Gayle Pierce and dear friend, Shirley Johnson at her side.                 Alda was born on February 8, 1925 to Albert and...

Kevin Lee Dotson

Kevin Lee Dotson

May 28, 2016

KEVIN LEE DOTSON December 21, 1955 – May 28, 2016   Kevin Lee Dotson, age 60, a long time Park Rapids, MN resident, peacefully passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the Gift Of Life Transplant House in Rochester, MN with his family at his side.             Kevin was born on December 21, 1955 to Gerald and Joanne (Cady)...

Ted Godfrey

Ted Godfrey

May 23, 2016

Ted Donald Godfrey, age 84, a longtime Park Rapids, MN area resident passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN with his loved one at his side.      Ted was born November 21, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa to Fred and Ethel (Billingsly) Godfrey.  Ted was united in marriage to Mardelle Hedeman in June of...

Lee Hinds

Lee Hinds

May 22, 2016

Lee W. Hinds May 25, 1938 to May 22, 2016        Roy and Audrey (Tollefson) Hinds welcomed their son Lee Roy Wright Hinds Jr. on May 25, 1938 on the second floor of Grandpa John Symonds Hinds’ hardware store in Park Rapids, MN.  Sister Jeannie joined the family four years later, and within a few more years, the Hinds family made...

Joanne Ruth May

Joanne Ruth May

May 21, 2016

   Joanne Ruth May, age 79, of Park Rapids, MN,  unexpectedly passed into eternal life, on Saturday, May 21, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones at the Essentia Health Medical Center in Fargo, ND following a massive brain hemorrhage she had suffered hours earlier.    Joanne was born on August 20, 1936 in Akeley, MN to Axel and Ella (Hoberg) Ingman. She...

Charles L. Wallin Jr.

Charles L. Wallin Jr.

May 19, 2016

   Charles Leroy Wallin, Jr., age 69, of Menahga, died May 18, 2016 at his home from a heart attack. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. His memory will live on in the stories he told so often with great humor and wit. Chip was the oldest of eleven children and did not stray too far from his family...

Hazel M. Camp

Hazel M. Camp

May 18, 2016

HAZEL M. CAMP June 8, 1924 – May 18, 2016             Hazel Mildred Arola Maninga Camp, age 91, a longtime Menahga, MN area  resident entered heaven’s gates on May 18, 2016 at Woodside Manor in Menahga, MN.           Hazel was born in Green Valley Township of Becker County, MN on June 8, 1924 to Gust and Elma (White) Arola.  Hazel grew to...

William A. Maves, Jr.

William A. Maves, Jr.

May 16, 2016

   William A. “Bill” Maves Jr., age 80, a long time Park Rapids, MN area resident, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 16, 2016 at his residence west of Park Rapids.    Bill was born on May 15, 1936 at Frazee, MN to William and Amalia (Fischer) Maves.  He moved with his family to the Park Rapids area in 1943...