Obituaries

Donald L Lindquist

Donald L Lindquist

Dec 25, 2014

DONALD LEE LINDQUIST March 28, 1933 - December 25, 2014 Donald Lee Lindquist, age 81, formerly of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully joined his precious wife, Rose in heaven on Christmas morning with his loved ones at his side while residing at the Autumn Lane Assisted Living Center near Cohasset, MN. Don was born and raised in St. Paul, MN. After...

Norman T. Skottegard

Norman T. Skottegard

Dec 13, 2014

NORMAN THORVALD SKOTTEGARD December 6, 1933 - December 13, 2014 Norman Thorval Skottegard, age 81, of Park Rapids, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Area Hospital in Park Rapids with his wife at his side on Saturday morning, Dec. 13, 2014. Norman was born on December 6, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MN to Milton and Ethel...

Katherine Nora Hochstatter

Katherine Nora Hochstatter

Dec 13, 2014

KATHERINE "Katy" HOCHSTATTER August 6, 1936 - December 13, 2014 Katherine "Katy" Hochstatter, age 78, a life long resident of Park Rapids, MN, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at her residence in Park Rapids surrounded by her loved ones. Katy was born on August 6, 1936 in Park Rapids to Vern and Belinda (Peeler) Weekley....

Tony Maurice Tretbar

Tony Maurice Tretbar

Dec 13, 2014

TONY MAURICE TRETBAR October 26, 1953 - December 13, 2014 Tony Maurice Tretbar, age 61, of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of Ponsford, MN peacefully passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday morning, December 13, 2014 at his home in Detroit Lakes following a valiant battle against cancer with his wife and soul mate, Sandy who was his main...

Robert Schmidt

Robert Schmidt

Dec 13, 2014

Robert J. Schmidt Robert James Schmidt, 68, of Park Rapids, MN died December 13 in Arlington, VA with his daughters, Randi and Terri, by his side. A memorial service for Bob, also known as the Big Party at the Lake, will be held in July 2015 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. For more information or to share a memory or uplifting...

Avery Charles Billings

Avery Charles Billings

Dec 10, 2014

AVERY CHARLES BILLINGS September 4, 1933 - December 10, 2014 Avery Charles Billings, age 81, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN, passed from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home on Lake Gilmore, north of Park Rapids with his wife at his side. Avery was born on September 4, 1933 in Delhi,...

Leonard Anderson

Leonard Anderson

Dec 9, 2014

LEONARD WILLIAM ANDERSON July 25, 1925 - December 9, 2014 Leonard William Anderson, age 89, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, peacefully entered eternity on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Leonard was born on July 25, 1925 in Menahga, MN to William and Agnes (Knudson) Anderson. He attended the Menahga Public...

LaVonne Shelton

LaVonne Shelton

Dec 9, 2014

LAVONNE SHELTON May 7, 1932-December 9, 2014 LaVonne Shelton slipped away from us quickly and quietly on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 6:30 AM at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. At the age of 82, she now has joined her parents, Ernest and Ruby (O'Hearn) Shelton, her brothers: Tom, Jack & Rudy Shelton and her many beloved...

Ray "Jack" G. Olmstead

Ray "Jack" G. Olmstead

Dec 8, 2014

RAY G. "JACK" OLMSTEAD February 25, 1921 - December 8, 2014 Ray G. "Jack" Olmstead reached his destination Monday morning, December 8, 2014 just before 8:00 am at St Joseph's Area Health Services Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. With his family by his side, he passed peacefully and quietly as he made his journey home to meet his Lord and...

Harriet Beaverlander

Harriet Beaverlander

Dec 8, 2014

HARRIET BEAVERLANDER March 9, 1931 - December 8, 2014 Harriet Beaverlander, age 83 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Robbinsdale, MN, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids, surrounded by her daughters. Harriet was born on March 9, 1931 in Deer River, MN to Ralph and Sarah...

Roger William Carlson

Roger William Carlson

Dec 5, 2014

ROGER WILLIAM CARLSON September 18, 1929 - December 5, 2014 PSG Roger William Carlson, age 85 of Menahga, MN entered eternity on December 5, 2014 at his home south of Park Rapids, in Straight River Township, surrounded by his loved ones. Roger was born on September 18, 1929 to Gust and Claira (Johnson) Carlson in Osceola, WI. He joined his...

Francis Booge

Francis Booge

Dec 4, 2014

FRANCIS MARTIN "FRANNY" BOOGE January 31, 1928 - December 4, 2014 Francis Martin "Franny" Booge, age 86, a long time Nevis, MN resident, peacefully entered into Christ's Heavenly Kingdom on Thursday morning, December 4, 2014 at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids surrounded by his loved ones. Franny was born on January 31, 1928 in Palmer, Iowa to Romanus...

Arnold R Wenger

Arnold R Wenger

Dec 1, 2014

ARNOLD RALPH "Arnie" WENGER August 4, 1931 - December 1, 2014 Arnold Ralph "Arnie" Wenger, age 83 of Park Rapids, MN unexpectedly went to be with his Lord Jesus after suffering a brain aneurism in the early morning hours of Monday, December 1, 2014 with his wife at his side at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids. Arnie was...

David R. Gartner

David R. Gartner

Dec 1, 2014

DAVID RICHARD GARTNER June 17, 1951 - December 1, 2014 David Richard Gartner, age 63 a life long Park Rapids, MN area resident, peacefully entered eternity on Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones, following a valiant battle against COPD and lung cancer. Dave was born on June 17, 1951 in Park Rapids to Richard...

Alice M. Sorenson

Alice M. Sorenson

Nov 30, 2014

ALICE MILDRED SORENSON December 7, 1922 - November 30, 2014 Alice M. Sorenson, age 91, of Menahga, MN passed away on November 30, 2014 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Litchfield, MN. Alice Sorenson was born December 7, 1922 in Blueberry Township of Wadena County, MN, to William and Florence (Bennett) Crandall. She received an 8th grade education at the...

Leone Jeffers

Leone Jeffers

Nov 28, 2014

LEONE GAIL JEFFERS July 19, 1936 - November 28, 2014 Leone Gail Jeffers, age 78 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Seattle and the Spokane, WA areas, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Heritage Living Center following a period of declining health. Leone was born on July 19, 1936 in Park Rapids to Harry and Alma (Ruhnke)...

Virginia Ruth Moats

Virginia Ruth Moats

Nov 28, 2014

VIRGINIA RUTH MOATS April 26, 1923-November 28, 2014 Virginia Ruth Moats passed away on November 28, 2014 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids, MN. She was born April 26, 1923 to Wilmer and Lillie Lennea (Hadlund) Buck in Council Bluffs, IA. She attended school there and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1941. She...

Roger Kinnunen

Roger Kinnunen

Nov 24, 2014

ROGER KINNUNEN November 20, 1945 - November 24, 2014 Roger Kinnunen, age 69 of Hawley, MN, formerly of Menahga, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home near Hawley, MN. Roger was born on November 20, 1945 to Edwin and Julia (Nevala) Kinnunen on the home farm near Menahga. He attended public school in Menahga, graduating...

Nancy Jane Miller

Nancy Jane Miller

Nov 15, 2014

NANCY JANE MILLER OCTOBER 18, 1948-NOVEMBER 15, 2014 Nancy Jane Miller, age 66 of Menahga, MN, born October 18, 1948, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, with her loved ones by her side. She was an inspiration for her family members and many people who loved her and knew her well....

Vera L. Ritts

Vera L. Ritts

Nov 11, 2014

VERA LOUISE RITTS Nov. 10, 1926 - Nov. 11, 2014 Vera L. Ritts, age 88 of Akeley, MN, entered eternity on November 11, 2014 at the Pleasant Akers Assisted Living Facility near Akeley, MN, after a valiant battle with Parkinson's. Vera was born on November 10, 1926 at home in Decatur, NE. She was the first child born to Paul...