Charles ‘Chuck’ Ward, age 72 of Osakis passed into his new life on Monday, May13, 2019 from his home near Lake Osakis, MN.      On June 29, 1946 a son was born to Elmer and Julia (Johnson) Ward in Montevideo, MN.  They named him Charles Dale Ward and he was one of the seven children in their family.  He graduated from Montevideo High School in 1964 and soon after entered the U. S. Navy.  Chuck returned from serving his...

     Shirley Gillan, age 93 of Sauk Centre passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Getty Street Assisted Living home in Sauk Centre, MN.      Shirley was born on Sunday, August 30, 1925 in Birchdale Township, Todd County, MN to Christian and Verna (Martin) Schultz.  She was their only daughter and was baptized into the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre, MN and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran. ...

        Ruth Lahmon, age 94 of Osakis, formerly of Elk River, MN passed into her new life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home.      Ruth Irene Bray was born on September 14, 1924 in Floyd, Iowa to Charles and Grace (Monroe) Bray, one of 16 children born to this union.  She married Lewis C. Lahmon on June 8, 1943 in Waverly, Iowa and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.  They settled in Charles City, Iowa and raised two children,...

    Karen Vangstad, age 67 of Osakis passed into her new life from her home on Monday morning, April 15, 2019 surrounded by her family.      Karen Ann Rende was born on July 11, 1951 in Browns Valley, MN to Oscar and Dorothy (Kruger) Rende.  She graduated from Wheaton High School with the Class of 1969.  After attending Willmar Technical College, Karen met the love of her life, Bob Vangstad, who was also attending Willmar Tech, and on August 14, 1970...

     Jesse Johnson, age 85 of Osakis passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2019 at the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, MN.      On June 19, 1933 in Gordon Township, Todd County, MN a son was born to Jesse and Lula (Averill) Johnson.  They named his Jesse Jay and he was welcomed home by his three sisters, Roma, Theone and Irene.  Jesse grew up on the family farm and attended country school.  He was hired by the local Osakis Silo...

     Paul Roman, age 82 of Alexandria passed into his new life late Wednesday April 3, 2019 from Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria, MN.      Paul Robert Roman was born on June 19, 1936 in Minneapolis with unique characteristic traits that limited him in some ways but allowed him to experience the world with purity and innocence.  Paul was institutionalized most of his life, later moving to the Douglas County area where he lived and was supported...

Loretta Ann Johnson, wife of Dennis Johnson, passed away in Mesa, Arizona last week.  Comittal services will be held for her on Friday morning, March 29 at 11:00 am at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Osakis, MN with Rev. Lindell Quam officiating.  A gathering time and viewing will be held in the church on Friday morning starting at 10:30 am.  Arrangements by the Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa, AZ and the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, MN.

Donald 'Donny' Eral was born on February 24, 1950 in Glenwood, MN to Donald Jacob Eral and LaVonne Baurngardener.  He attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria and graduated with the Class of 1968.  After starting studies at Alexandria Technical College, Donny entered the military.  He joined the U.S.Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War.  He served two tours of duty and was a member of the Brown Water Navy reconnaissance missions. ...

FUNERAL NOTICE FOR LYDIA OLSON Lydia Olson, age 86 of Osakis passed away on Thursday, March 21 at Bethany on the Lake, Alexandria.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 pm at Elim Lutheran Church in rural Osakis.  Burial is at the church cemetery.  Visitation begins one hour prior to the service at the church.    LIFE HISTORY FOR LYDIA -      On April 17, 1932 a baby girl was born to Edwin and Estella (Bakken) Brendmoe...

Peter Hjelm 03/18/2019   Peter R. Hjelm, age 76, of Wayne, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019.   Born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of Roy and Mary (nee Casey) Hjelm’s three children, Peter spent a portion of his early years on first the north side of the city and then the south side.   After graduating from high school, Peter entered seminary for the priesthood. It was at that time that he met a sweet young lady named Lauren Lotak through her brother, who...