Obituaries
Robert "Bob" A. Maher
Mar 19, 2026
Robert Allen Maher, known as "Bob," passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026, after bravely fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 8, 1963, in Alexandria, Minnesota, Bob was the son of Charles and Ardell (Svee) Maher.
Bob was a proud graduate of Osakis High School, class of 1982 where he was a talented wrestler. Following...
Harold Dean Withers
Mar 10, 2026
Harold Dean Withers was born to Robert and Frieda (Reichmann) Withers in Alexandria, Minnesota on May 1, 1943. He grew up on the family farm, only a couple miles from Osakis, Minnesota where he graduated from Osakis Public School. He enjoyed playing sports during high school, especially football. After graduating Harold attended Mankato State University for a year with the...
Judy Ann Jensen
Mar 4, 2026
Judy Jensen, 83 of Osakis, Minnesota passed away in Alexandria on March 4, 2026. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April, 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM at United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre. A luncheon honoring Judy will be served at the Osakis VFW following the service. Public visitation will be held at the church on Friday, April 10,...
Eileen Marie Trisco
Mar 3, 2026
Eileen Marie Trisco, age 88, of Idaho City, Idaho, passed away peacefully to join her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 3, 2026.
Eileen was born on September 4, 1937, in Powers Lake, North Dakota, to Jacob and Esther Erickson of Osakis, Minnesota.
Eileen married the love of her life, Dean Trisco, and together they built a large and loving family. She was...
James "Ole" Lewis Olson
Feb 25, 2026
James Lewis (Ole) Olson was born on October 6th 1941 in Medford, Minnesota to Lewis and Pearl Olson. As a teenager he broke horses and even rode bulls in some local rodeos. He then went on to bone beef and worked for a packing plant in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later became the night foreman at Landy Packing in St.Cloud.
He...
Rose Florence Kreemer
Feb 13, 2026
Rose Florence (Stoetzel) Kreemer was born on December 15, 1941, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Feda) Stoetzel. The third of four children, Rose grew up on a farm near Miltona. She attended Miltona School District #55 and high school at Saint Francis Catholic School in Little Falls.
After high school she worked as a nurses’ aide at St. Williams in...
Matthew Douglas Hjelm
Feb 6, 2026
Matthew Douglas Hjelm, age 53, passed away on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at his residence. A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family and will be donated to a charity in memory of Matt.
Matthew Douglas Hjelm, born on November...
Florence D. Grewe
Feb 2, 2026
Florence D. Grewe, 80, was born on December 4, 1945, in Montevideo, MN, to Harry and Vi Lietz. She died on February 2, 2026, at the St Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. Florence grew up in Deer Creek, Minnesota, where she graduated high school in 1963. She embarked on a lifelong journey of love and family when she married Jerome...
JoAnn R. Clay
Jan 18, 2026
JoAnn Ruth (LaFrenz) Clay of Osakis, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters at Galeon in Osakis, MN. She was born on July 2, 1941, in Elton, SD to Raymond and Olga LaFrenz. JoAnn was the oldest of five. JoAnn graduated from Osakis High School with the Class of 1959.
Funeral for JoAnn will be...
Ina Marlene Larson
Jan 15, 2026
Ina M. Larson, 90 of Alexandria, formerly of Osakis, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis beginning at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will take place from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, as...
Gladys Otilia Leckband
Dec 30, 2025
Gladys Otilia Leckband, left this world peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 93 under the care of Edgewood Health Care in Alexandria. Gladys was born on November 4, 1932, in Askov, Minnesota, where she graduated as Valedictorian from Askov High School in 1950. She further her education at the University of Minnesota in the Industrial Relations program...
Beverly Ann Schultz
Dec 22, 2025
Beverly Ann Schultz, born on April 27, 1935, in Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. Beverly led a life characterized by her unwavering commitment to her family, community, and faith.
For over 60 years, Beverly embraced her role as a farmer's wife, diligently managing both household chores and actively contributing to the farm. Her dedication extended beyond the...
Lloyd Albert Schmidt
Dec 13, 2025
Lloyd Schmidt passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Born September 1941 to Ervin and Dorothy (Fritz) Schmidt in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the eldest of 9 children. Lloyd survived thoracic polio and conquered his paralysis by the time he graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral High School in 1959. He joined the army for three...
Tanya Marie Willard
Dec 8, 2025
Tanya Marie (Ruff) Willard passed away on December 8, 2025 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Tanya was born on October 14, 1959 in Minneapolis, MN to Jack and Nellie (Moriak) Ruff. She enjoyed playing the flute in high school as well as her job in the boys clothing department at the Montgomery Ward department store. In 1977 she graduated...
Ruth Verena Hinnenkamp
Dec 6, 2025
Ruth Verena Hinnenkamp was born on January 5, 1934, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota the daughter of Jake and Olivia (Otte) Moser. She attended grade school in Sauk Centre and graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1952. In 1952 she worked as a nurses aide at the hospital in Sauk Centre.
Ruth was united in marriage to James “Jim” Hinnenkamp on...
Brady Allen
Nov 23, 2025
Brady Allen was born on March 7, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He left this world on November 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, a testament to the deep connections he fostered throughout his life.
Brady began his career as a chef, showcasing his culinary talents and passion for food. With time, he transitioned into the landscaping business, where he...
Dallas H. Triebenbach
Nov 12, 2025
Dallas Henry Triebenbach, a beloved member of the Osakis community, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 16, 1938, in Long Prairie, MN, Dallas dedicated both his life and career to service, family, and his passions.
Dallas's professional journey was defined by his long-standing commitment to others. For over 20 years, he served...
Terry Michael Nelson
Nov 11, 2025
Terry Michael Nelson, born on March 15, 1947, in Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 78. A devoted family man and cherished friend, Terry's memory will live on through the countless lives he touched.
Terry began his life of service with a brief tenure in the United States Navy, after which he dedicated himself to...
John M. Wysoski
Nov 9, 2025
John (Jack) Wysoski was born on October 3, 1929 in Grafton, ND to John and Amelia (Lizakowski) Wysoski. He grew up in Warsaw, ND and graduated from high school in Minto ND 1948. After high school he went into the Navy as an Aviation Ordnance (AO) man and made the rank of AO2. After the service he went to North...
Paul David Wruck
Oct 27, 2025
Paul David Wruck passed away on Monday, October 27th, 2025, in Osakis, MN at the young age of 46. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, at Osakis Lutheran Church with visitation two hours prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Gordon Pleasant Hill Cemetery immediately following the service.
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