Obituaries
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, of Osakis, MN, died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Galeon in Osakis, MN at the age of 52 years old.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 4-7 PM at Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Shelly's life will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11 AM at...
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...
Herman Robert Hendrickson
Oct 25, 2024
Herman Robert Hendrickson (87) of Sauk Centre passed away on October 25, 2024. He was living at the time at Knute Nelson Grand Arbor in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was born in a cabin on Mud Lake in Kandota Township, MN on October 10, 1937, to Herman and Ruth (Kircher) Hendrickson. Herman grew up in the rural farming community of Little...
James A. Niehoff
Oct 9, 2024
James Anthony Niehoff, of Osakis, MN, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home in the Galeon in Osakis, at the age of 78 years old.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 11AM at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Full military honors for James will be accorded by the Minnesota Naval Honor...
Daniel Otto Rooney
Sep 16, 2024
Daniel Otto Rooney was born August 28, 1947, at home in Osakis, Minnesota to Stephen and Ruby (nee Ensign) Rooney. Dan was the thirteenth of fifteen children and graduated from Osakis High School in 1965. He was a Marine who fought in the Vietnam War and came back home as a decorated veteran. Dan worked in the field of construction...
Genevieve Lillian Thieschafer
Sep 16, 2024
Genevieve Lillian was born on April 29, 1931 in West Union Township, the first born Michael and Lillian (Kortan) Ahrens. She attended Eagle Bend High School and graduated in 1949. After graduation, Gen married Donald Hoosline on May 14, 1949. After their marriage the couple moved to St. Paul where they lived for 3 years. In 1952, they moved to...
Lorraine Rosella (Sorenson) Buzick
Aug 21, 2024
Lorraine Rosella (Sorenson) Buzick, age 95 of St. Cloud, formerly of Osakis, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church in Osakis at 11:00 AM with a public visitation being held one hour prior to services at the church.
Lorraine Rosella (Sorenson) Buzick was born...
William Edward Loveland
Aug 16, 2024
William “BILL” Loveland 78, Of Villard (Owner of DB Little beagles) Passed over on August 16, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held At 2 PM, Sunday, September 22 at the VFW, Alexandria. Viewing begins an hour before.
Bill was born in Heron Lake, 3/23/1946 to Bud and Shirley Loveland. He grew up in the Glenwood/Alexandria area. He was...
James Arthur Barrett
Aug 12, 2024
James Arthur Barrett, born on April 2, 1949, passed away at St. Cloud Hospital on August 12, 2024.
To honor his life, a memorial service will be held on August 31, 2024, starting at 10:00 AM, at the Osakis VFW Post #7902, located at 701 8th Ave E, Osakis, MN 56360. This gathering will provide an opportunity for family and friends...
John Louis Pallow
Aug 4, 2024
John Pallow was born in the St. Cloud Hospital to Magdalen Landwehr and Frank Pallow on April 26, 1933, and passed away on August 4, 2024.
In January 1942 the family moved to a farm by Rockville, MN and in 1945 the family moved to a farm just south of St. Joseph, MN.
John's education started at St. Mary's Catholic School in...
