Obituaries
Madlyn Mae Manders
Jul 24, 2025
Madlyn Mae (Wendorf) Manders passed away on Thursday, July 24th, 2025, at Galeon Senior Living in Osakis, Minnesota at the age of 97. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 1st, 2025, at Osakis Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Osakis, Minnesota immediately following...
Kathleen J. Hetland
Jul 11, 2025
Kathleen J. (Collins) Hetland passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, July 11, 2025, at her home in AZ.
Kathleen June Collins was the second daughter born to Mike and Marie (Brouns) Collins. She arrived on a hot August 9, 1930, in rural Osakis, MN and grew up on the family farm in Belle River Township, Douglas Co....
Erma H. Ahrens
Jul 3, 2025
Erma H. Ahrens, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on July 21, 1932, in Sauk Centre, MN, she spent her early years on a family farm in Wards Springs, where her strong work ethic began to take shape. Erma graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1951, a...
David Eugene Serger
Jun 30, 2025
David Eugene Serger, 84, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at the Galeon Senior Living Facility in Osakis, MN.
David was born on March 5, 1941 at his grandpa Serger’s Farm near Watkins, MN. He was baptized on March 23, 1941, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Kimball, MN. His Godparents were Rosella and Mike Serger. The family moved to Osakis...
Larry Herbert Brustad
Jun 23, 2025
Larry Herbert Brustad passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home in Osakis, MN, at the age of 80. A graveside service to celebrate the lives of Larry and Judi will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Lakeside Cemetery in Osakis, MN.
Larry was born on February 26, 1945, to Roy and Yvonne (Collins)...
Richard Dale Peterson
Jun 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Dale Peterson, affectionately known as Richie, who left us on June 13, 2025, at the age of 78 at his home at Salmon's Adult Foster Care near Alexandria, MN. Richie was born on May 27, 1947, in Alexandria to Roy and Agnes Peterson. Growing up on the family...
Curtis James Kalpin
Jun 11, 2025
Curtis James Kalpin, age 83, of Osakis, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with colon cancer, surrounded by the family he so deeply cherished. Diagnosed in December 2024, Curt faced his illness with remarkable strength and grace, even keeping up his sense of humor—reminding everyone to get your colonoscopies, people!
Curt was born on December 2, 1941,...
Alice Corine Van Nurden
May 18, 2025
Alice Corine Mayes Van Nurden, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Osakis, Minnesota on May 18, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on October 6, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Alice was the daughter of William Ernest and Anna Corine (Smith) May.
Alice married William Aciel Van Nurden on December 20, 1952, in...
Lowell "Buzz" Ray Hanson
Apr 18, 2025
Lowell Ray Hanson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Born the son of Stanley and Loretta (Anderson) Hanson, on December 24, 1940, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, Buzz led a life characterized by hard work, love, and laughter.
A proud graduate of Long...
Shelly Lynn Engfer-Triebenbach
Apr 18, 2025
Shelly Lynn Engfer-Triebenbach, 52, of Osakis passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Born on June 15, 1972, in Alexandria to the late Allen and Lyla (Tonn) Engfer, she was welcomed home by her brother Rick in rural Osakis. She was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Shelly graduated from Osakis High School in 1990, and went on to...
Juanita "Pete" Hughes
Apr 14, 2025
Juanita Louise Hughes, affectionately known as "Pete," passed away at her home on April 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on July 31, 1945, in Bertha, MN, she was the beloved daughter of William Howard and Perle Audrey (Lamay) Oyster. Growing up on a dairy farm, Pete learned the values of hard work and dedication early on, helping...
Lorraine Agnes Cassell
Apr 7, 2025
Lorraine Cassell
*Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Family Gatherer, Gardener, and Quilting Artisan*
It is with great sorrow and tender remembrance that we announce the passing of Lorraine Cassell, who departed this world on April 7, 2025, at the age of 95. Lorraine’s journey was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family, whom she cherished above all else. She was...
Donald L. Peterson
Feb 12, 2025
Donald (Don) Lewis Peterson, age 86, of Nelson, Minnesota died on February 12, 2025, at his home.
Don was born to Selmer and Ida Peterson on August 23, 1938, in Harvey, North Dakota.
Don’s family moved to Fargo, North Dakota when he was young. Don graduated from Fargo North High School. Don was in the Air Force Reserves and was deployed to...
Dale LeRoy Hagen
Feb 6, 2025
Dale Hagen passed away on February 6, 2025 at the Galeon in Osakis, Minnesota.
Dale LeRoy Hagen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 2, 1949 and was welcomed home by parents LeRoy A. and Alyce (Hanson) Hagen. Dale was baptized at Sauk Valley Lutheran Church of rural Osakis. He was later joined by siblings Carol and Daniel. He attended country...
David John Jorgensen
Jan 31, 2025
David Jorgensen, age 67, of Pierz formerly of Osakis died on Friday, January 31, 2025. Graveside service will be held this Spring at West Evergreen Cemetery. Full obituary to follow.
Virginia Ginny Hoffman Sorenson
Jan 31, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Hoffman Sorenson was born on March 3, 1939, in Templeton, Iowa the daughter of Bill and Louise Eich. The family moved to Roselle, Iowa and then to Blooming Prairie, MN when Ginny was a Sophomore in High School. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1957.
After her graduation she worked at the Mayo Clinic until she married...
Lillian Lorraine Ortendahl
Dec 11, 2024
Lillian (Lil) Lorraine Ortendahl was born on December 12, 1935 to Roy and Pearl Borgen in Baudette, MN and was the oldest of six children. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on December 11, 2024 at her home in Osakis, MN.
Lil grew up on the family farm where she developed her strong work ethic. She loved her...
Juneal Agnes Martin
Dec 7, 2024
Juneal Agnes Martin, 81, of Osakis passed away at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Memorial services will be held at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis on May 3, 2025 at 11:00 am following Visitation starting from 10:00 am. Interment will place at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Eagle Bend, Minnesota after lunch.
Juneal Agnes Martin was born on January...
Barbara Jean Marie DeCann
Nov 25, 2024
Funeral services for Barbara DeCann, formerly of Osakis, will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis at 11:00 AM, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. A public visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Barbara Jean Marie DeCann, 87, made her peace with the world and quietly slipped...
Lester Martin Fiskness
Oct 26, 2024
Lester (Les) Martin Fiskness, aged 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 26, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Les was born on April 1, 1943, to Peter and Anna Fiskness of rural Osakis, MN.
Les married Rebecca Storry on November 25, 1978. Les and Rebecca have three children: an infant son, lost before...
