Obituaries

Leann Levesque

Leann Levesque

Aug 3, 2014

LEANN M. LUUKKONEN-LEVESQUE March 9, 1954 - August 3, 2014 Leann M. Luukkonen Levesque, Age 60 of Nevis, MN passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids. Leann was born on March 9, 1954 in Park Rapids, MN to MaryAnn (Hooker) Luukkonen and Roy A. Luukkonen. She attended school at Park Rapids Area Schools...

Forrest Oliver Spindler

Forrest Oliver Spindler

Aug 2, 2014

FORREST OLIVER SPINDLER August 24, 1920 - August 2, 2014 Forrest Oliver Spindler, age 93, a life long resident of Park Rapids, MN, was peacefully called to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the St. Joseph's Area Hospital with his family at his side. Forrest was born on August 24, 1920 in Browns Valley, MN to Joseph...

Helen Bertha Kramer

Helen Bertha Kramer

Aug 1, 2014

Helen announced she was through being seen and died peacefully in her 100th year. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris. She is survived by Children; Edward (Mary), James (Mia), Arlene (Alan) Krebs, Nancy, Larry (Denyse), and Paul (Shirley). Grandchildren; Chris, Cass, Stephanie, Anthony, Jeffrey, Joseph, Christopher, Gregory, John, Matt, and Mike. Great-grandchildren; Clara, Ali, Jacob, Jackson, and...

Beverley Ann Hostetler

Beverley Ann Hostetler

Aug 1, 2014

BEVERLEY ANN HOSTETLER May 11, 1921 - August 1, 2014 Beverley Ann Hostetler, age 93, entered eternity peacefully at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN on Friday, August 1, 2014. Beverley was born on May 11, 1921 in Norwood, MN to Richard and Mathilla (Baden) Daehn. As a small girl she moved with her family to Minneapolis,...

Donna Marie Carter

Donna Marie Carter

Jul 31, 2014

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday August 5th, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Tuesday, beginning at noon. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

Carol L Serns

Carol L Serns

Jul 31, 2014

No services are being planned at this time.

Ray Kumma

Ray Kumma

Jul 27, 2014

JOHN RAYMOND "Ray" KUMMA January 9, 1925 - July 27, 2014 John Raymond "Ray" Kumma, age 89 of Menahga, MN formerly of Seattle, WA, peacefully entered eternal life on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home, following a period of declining health. Ray was born on January 9, 1925 to Matt and Eva (Wickman) Kumma on...

James "Jim" Nelson

James "Jim" Nelson

Jul 23, 2014

JAMES RAY "JIM" NELSON June 29, 1953 - July 23, 2014 James "Jim" Nelson age 61 of Park Rapids, MN passed away peacefully at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Jim was born June 29, 1953 at St. Josephs Hospital in Park Rapids, MN to Bernard and Barbara Nelson of Hibbing, MN. He...

Gabriella "Gaye" E Maertens

Gabriella "Gaye" E Maertens

Jul 23, 2014

Gabriella "Gaye" Maertens, age 80 of Menahga, MN, passed away peacefully at St Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids, MN on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. She was born April 16, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Marcel and Zoe Degraer. The family lived in Chicago and then moved to East Moline, IL, where Gaye grew up and attended St Mary's Grade School....

Dorothy Josephine Melby

Dorothy Josephine Melby

Jul 20, 2014

Dorothy Josephine (Nelson) Melby July 27, 1926 - July 20, 2014 Dorothy Josephine (Nelson) Melby, age 87, of Park Rapids, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Winchester, Virginia. Dorothy was born on July 27, 1926 in Scandia Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to Elmer and Hilda (Rustad) Nelson. She graduated from Fergus Falls...

Orris A. Rasmussen

Orris A. Rasmussen

Jul 16, 2014

Orris Andrew Rasmussen, 77, of Park Rapids (formerly of Roseau,) was promoted into eternity on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids with his loved ones at his side. Orris was born March 15, 1937 in Roseau, MN to Eugene and Doris (Larson) Rasmussen. He graduated from Roseau High School with the Class of 1955. Following...

Francis "Fritz" C. Craig

Francis "Fritz" C. Craig

Jul 15, 2014

FRANCIS "FRITZ" CRAIG July 20, 1933 - July 15, 2014 Francis "Fritz" Craig, age 80, a lifetime resident of the Park Rapids,MN area entered eternity on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones, at the Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN. Fritz was born on July 20, 1933 near Park Rapids, MN to Asher and Thressa (McGuire)...

Ronald E. Maertens

Ronald E. Maertens

Jul 15, 2014

Dr. Ronald E. Maertens March 22, 1932 - July 15, 2014 Dr. Ronald Edward Maertens, age 82 of Menahga, MN, formally of East Moline, IL, and Coleraine, MN, passed away St Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids, MN Monday, July 15, 2014. Ronald was born on March 22, 1932 in Ghent, MN to Bernard and Clara (Windey) Maertens. He graduated high...

Ron Engst

Ron Engst

Jul 10, 2014

RON ENGST May 6, 1941 - July 10, 2014 Ron Engst was born on May 6, 1941 at the Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Tony and Helen Engst. As a small boy his family moved to Clarissa, MN where Ron attended public school and graduated from the Clarissa High School with the Class of 1959. On October 23,...

Veronica (Marlys) Irene Spaeth

Veronica (Marlys) Irene Spaeth

Jul 8, 2014

Veronica (Marlys) Irene Spaeth 8/12/1932 - 7/8/2014 Marlys Spaeth, 81, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 8, 2014 after a prolonged illness. With her for this journey were her children, Diane, Sharon, David, and beloved husband Sam. Veronica Irene "Marlys" Walbridge was born in Foreston, Aug. 12, 1932 to Tom and Hazel Walbridge. Later the family moved to...

Wayne Sanford Schroeder

Wayne Sanford Schroeder

Jul 7, 2014

WAYNE SANFORD SCHROEDER November 17, 1937 - July 7, 2014 Wayne Sanford Schroeder, age 76, a long time Park Rapids area resident entered Heaven on Monday, July 7, 2014 while a resident of the Heritage Living Center, in Park Rapids, MN with his loved ones at his side, following a valiant battle against brain cancer. Wayne was born on November...

Barbara Girven

Barbara Girven

Jul 6, 2014

BARBARA ANN GIRVEN December 10, 1939 - July 6, 2014 Barbara Ann Girven, age 74, a long time Menahga, MN area resident, entered eternity on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Essentia Health Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Barbara was born on December 10, 1939 in Muskegon, MI to Herbert and Ann (Kuenzer) Buckner. She graduated from the Bear Lake,...

Betty A. Liimatta

Betty A. Liimatta

Jul 6, 2014

BETTY A. LIIMATTA 4/28/1924 - 7/6/2014 Betty Liimatta was born on April 28, 1924 in Walker, MN, to parents Albin and Mabel Ekblad. She was the third of four children. When she was 15 years old, her parents bought the Ekblad Grocery in Menahga, MN. and the family moved to Menahga. Betty met her future husband, Cliff Liimatta, when she...

Anthony "Tony" David Aho

Anthony "Tony" David Aho

Jun 23, 2014

ANTHONY "Tony" DAVID AHO October 20, 1967 - June 23, 2014 Anthony David Aho, age 46, of North Branch, MN formerly of Menahga, MN, entered eternity on June 23, 2014 at his home near Stanchfield, MN. Tony was born on October 20, 1967 in Park Rapids, MN to Elias and Hazel (Koskela) Aho. He attended public school in Menahga where...

Penny Lee Redetzke

Penny Lee Redetzke

Jun 19, 2014

Penny Lee Redetzke 03/07/1957 - 06/19/2014 Penny Lee Redetzke, age 57, of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Penny was born on March 7, 1957 to Gerald and Geraldine (Thompson) Knudson in Grafton, ND, where she spent her childhood, was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran church, and...