Obituaries

Mar 14, 2015

MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DANIEL "DAN" WALTERS Daniel "Dan" Walters, age 57 of Osakis, formerly of Bloomington, MN died unexpectedly on Sat. March 14, 2015 at his home. All are welcome to a "Graduation to Glory" Memorial Service to be held for Dan on Saturday, March 28 at 11 am at the Osakis Community Center. He is survived by...

Mar 7, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR DONALD BEUMER Donald Beumer, age 64 of Osakis, formerly of Blaine, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his home in Osakis, MN. On March 10, 1950 a son was born to Nickolas and Marthline (Hanisch) Beumer in Minneapolis, MN. They named him Donald Lee. He grew up and...

Mar 1, 2015

Ada Belle Owens, formerly of Osakis, MN, died on March 1, 2015 at the Littlefork Care Center in Littlefork, Minnesota. She was born on July 15, 1917 in Motley, MN to Albert and Susanna (Senti) Williams.

Ada graduated valedictorian of her class from Motley High School in 1936, and then completed teacher's college at Pine River Normal...

Feb 27, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR ROBERT 'BOB' SINOTTE Robert "Bob" L. Sinotte, age 71 of Osakis entered his new life on Friday, February 27, 2015 from his home in Osakis after a brave battle with cancer. On January 4, 1944 in Alameda, CA, a son was born to Robert K. and Tillie J. (Gaffke) Sinotte. He was their only son and...

Feb 26, 2015

Gordon 'Gordy' Larry Benson of Osakis, MN, born and raised in Alexandria, MN, and formerly of North Minneapolis, MN, in his 90th year passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, in Mission, TX, on February 26, 2015 after a brief illness. He grew up during the Great Depression and learned to work hard even as a young boy of six when...

Feb 12, 2015

Donald W. Hentges , 86 went to be with the Lord February 12, 2015 at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, MN after suffering a stroke during recovery from surgery. Donald William Hentges was born March 16, 1928 in Fargo, North Dakota, to William N. Hentges and Madge (Beach) Hentges. He graduated from Osakis High School in 1946 and enlisted in...

Feb 1, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR NATYN ANDERSON Natyn Anderson, age 89 of Osakis passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Natyn Herbert Anderson was born on August 8, 1925 in Osakis Township, Douglas County, MN to Herbert and Elizabeth (Felty) Anderson. He was raised on the family farm and attended Osakis High School,...

Jan 30, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR GENE WALDORF Eugene 'Gene' Waldorf, age 87 of Osakis entered his new life on Friday, January 30, 2015 from the Community Memorial Home in Osakis with his family by his side. Eugene Michael Waldorf was born on September 28, 1927 in Belgrade, MN, the son of John and Emma (Wuertz) Waldorf. Gene grew up while working...

Jan 29, 2015

Death Notice for Silas 'Si' Naas Silas Naas, age 84 of Alexandria went to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ from his residence at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, MN early January 29, 2015. Funeral services are set for Saturday, February 14 at 11:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN. Visitation hours are from 4 - 8 pm...

Jan 28, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR CRAIG TWAIT Craig Twait, age 55 of Alexandria went to meet his Lord on the evening of January 28, 2015 from his home in Alexandria, MN. Donald and Marjorie (Naig) Twait were proud parents when their youngest son, Craig Eugene was born on October 22, 1959 in Emmetsburg, IA. He moved with his family to the...

Jan 27, 2015

DEATH NOTICE FOR HENRY HANK BENDER Henry 'Hank' Bender, age 88 of Osakis passed away on Tuesday, January 27 at the St. Williams Home in Parkers Prairie, MN. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis. Visitation begins at the church at 1:00 pm on Monday.

Jan 26, 2015

Eva Jane, age 93 of Osakis entered her eternal life on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis surrounded by her family. On July 24, 1921 a baby girl was born to Allen and Rose (Gilbert) Stanford in Larrabee, Iowa. Eva grew up at Larrabee on the banks of the Little Sioux River. She graduated...

Jan 23, 2015

Voni Frisch, age 61, of Osakis died unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, MN. Voni Kathleen Proctor was born on October 5, 1953 in Mason City, IA to Vernon and Helen (Avery) Proctor. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1972. After school, Voni worked at various manufacturing and health...

Jan 23, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR LAVAUN "VONNIE" SCHOECK LaVaun Alice Good Schoeck was born to Rex and Sevilla (Belken) Good in Olivia, MN on May 29, 1930. She was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical United Brethern Church in Danube, MN. She graduated from Danube High School. On March 28, 1948 she was united in marriage to Jake Schoeck. They lived...

Jan 13, 2015

Life History for Robert 'Bob' George, Jr. Robert 'Bob' George, Jr., age 72 of Osakis died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN after suffering a fatal brain injury. On July 13, 1942 a son was born to Robert and Inez (Thornquist) George in rural Todd County, MN. They named his Robert, Jr....

Jan 6, 2015

Life History for Denise Collins Denise Larsen Collins, age 59 of Osakis passed away on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis where she had been a resident. On November 29, 1955 a baby girl was born to Don and Janice (Lovgren) Larsen in Alexandria, MN. She was named Denise LaRae and she was the...

Dec 27, 2014

Teresa 'Terry' Schulz, age 59 of Osakis passed away with her family by her side on Saturday evening, Dec. 27, 2014 in her home after a long hard battle with cancer. Terry was born on January 4, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN to Clyde and Allene (Hanson) Bencker. She graduated from Osseo High School in 1973. She lived in California...

Dec 26, 2014

Mildred 'Winnie' Barrett, age 92 of Osakis entered her new life on December 26, 2014 from the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Mildred Winnifred Kirk was born on January 20, 1922 in Minnehaha County near Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Alvin and Grace (Clark) Kirk. She moved with her family as a young girl to Osakis and graduated...

Dec 23, 2014

Richard Sjerven, age 72 entered his eternal life one day short of his 73rd birthday, passing away on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 while staying at his son's home in International Falls, MN. On December 24, 1941 a son was born to Chester and Jennette (Connors) Sjerven in St. Paul, MN. He was named Richard Allen. Richard grew up and...

Dec 14, 2014

Shirley Gran, age 77 of Osakis, formerly of Minneapolis, passed into her new life on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from the Bridgewell/Galeon facility in Osakis, MN. Shirley Ann Boisvert was born on August 26, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Leo and Ann (Fussy) Boisvert. As a young girl she moved with her family to central Minnesota and graduated from...