Obituaries
Deloris Mae Judes
Feb 13, 2024
Deloris Mae (Nemmers) Judes was born June 24, 1930, and died February 13, 2024. She was 93 years 7 months 20 days old.
Born at her grandmother’s house in Murray County near Worthington, MN to Florian (Ole) and Lillian (Wulff) Nemmers.
Attended Lutheran school in Fulda until her father and mother moved to rural Sedan. She met Darwin Judes at Walter League...
Janice LaFrenz Flolid
Feb 6, 2024
Janice F. LaFrenz (Kramer) Flolid was born on December 15, 1946, to Raymond and Olga (Claussen) LaFrenz at St. Lukes Hospital in Alexandria, MN. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Orange Township on January 19, 1947. Janice was confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church on July 3, 1960. She graduated from Osakis High School in 1964.
During the summer she...
Marlene E. Kreemer
Feb 3, 2024
Marlene E. Kreemer, a beloved woman known for her love of laughter and warm heart, passed away on February 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on May 28, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, Marlene grew up in Golden Valley with her brothers Paul and Jim, close to their many LeBrun and Juetten aunts, uncles, and...
Eldora A. Finnegan
Jan 22, 2024
Eldora Arlene (Malo) Finnegan, 87 of Osakis, passed away on January 22, 2024, peacefully at Galeon nursing home. Eldora was born on February 18, 1936, to Lawrance and Viola (Garvin) Malo in Osakis, Minnesota. She was the eldest of two daughters born into the family that would eventually relocate to Evansville Minnesota, where Eldora would graduate from Evansville High School...
Shirlee Jane Rost
Jan 10, 2024
Shirlee Jane Rost, born on November 5, 1953, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2024, at Alomere Health in Alexandria. She was a dedicated wife, a loving mother, grandmother and soon to be great grandmother.Shirlee graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1972. Shortly after, she married her high school sweetheart, David Rost, on May...
Myron (Mike) K. Barber
Jan 2, 2024
Myron (Mike) Kenneth Barber passed away January 2, 2024, peacefully at the Galeon nursing home in Osakis with his wife Lucille by his side.
Myron was born on April 18, 1928, to Arthur and Ethel (Maus) Barber in Osakis. He was the second oldest child of 4.
Mike was a member of the Osakis Lutheran Church where he served as a deacon...
James "Jim" Hoosline
Dec 30, 2023
James "Jim" Hoosline, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Jim left behind a legacy filled with cherished memories and an enduring spirit that will forever be remembered. Born in Alexandria on May 19, 1956, Jim was the son of Donald...
Faye Ann Maus
Dec 26, 2023
Faye Ann Maus of Osakis passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Galeon Nursing Home in Osakis, MN at the age of 85 years.
Faye was born on August 22, 1938 to John and Freda (Wendlandt) Kasmaker in Osakis, MN. She attended Osakis High School and on December 7, 1954, Faye married the love of her life, Dwayne...
Shirley A. Marthaler
Dec 2, 2023
Shirley A. Marthaler, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, in Galeon. She was born on September 23, 1935, in Sauk Centre to her loving parents, George and Mary Minette. Shirley was a devoted wife, caring mother, and beloved member of the community.Shirley will always be remembered for her hard work and dedication as a successful waitress...
Eunice A. LiBaire
Nov 24, 2023
Eunice Anne LiBaire, age 97 of Osakis, MN died Friday, November 24, 2023.
Eunice was born the daughter of Otto R. and Selina (Rau) Biehn on November 29, 1925, in St. Peter, MN. On July 25, 1944, she married Milton Fred “Bud” LiBaire at St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Peter.
Eunice worked at the Community Hospital in St....
Richard H. Daas
Nov 3, 2023
Richard (Dick) H. Daas passed away unexpectedly due to a brain bleed on November 3, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1943, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Dick was united in Holy Matrimony to his wife Mary Ann (Hockert) on July 2, 1966. They raised four children. Dick’s Faith and Charity were evident to all...
Richard Allen Lafond
Oct 22, 2023
Richard (Rich) Allen LaFond, born on August 22, 1962, in Monticello, Minnesota to Virgil and Betty (Lanser) LaFond, passed away Sunday October 22, 2023, surrounded by family.
Rich graduated from Monticello Senior High School where he participated in sports (golf, football, and basketball), marching band (bass drum) and several theater productions.
Rich moved to Mahtowa, Minnesota where he was...
Delores Mae Stephens
Oct 14, 2023
Delores Mae (Hartman) Stephens, age 99, of Osakis, MN, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023, at the Galeon in Osakis surrounded by many loving family members. Delores was born on January 12, 1924, to Benjamin and Ada (Tefft) Hartman on a farm near Herman, MN. In 1929, she moved to the Osakis area where she attended Country School District...
Gerald "Jerry" Olson
Oct 13, 2023
Gerald John Olson, known to his friends and loved ones as Jerry, passed away on October 13, 2023. He was born on May 28, 1940, in Osakis, a son of Clarence and Olivia Olson.
Jerry spent his formative years in Osakis and graduated from Osakis High School in 1959. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United...
Gregory James Niehaus
Oct 2, 2023
Gregory James Niehaus was born in Alexandria, MN on December 8, 1983, to Joseph and Beth Niehaus of Osakis. Greg attended VesslAmor School for autistic children in Jamestown, ND until he was nine. He then continued his education at Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN until graduation.
Upon completing school, Greg went to work at the local Developmental Achievement...
Laurel "Punk" A. Marcyes
Sep 7, 2023
Laurel “Punk” Marcyes, of Osakis, MN, died on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Glacier Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, MN at the age of 77 years old.
A Celebration of Laurel “Punk’s” life will take place at Devlin Marcyes home, 24647 County Road #1, Long Prairie, MN 56347, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
A visitation will...
June D. Withers
Aug 30, 2023
June D Withers, 86, of Osakis, MN, passed away peacefully on 8/30/23 surrounded by loved ones at her home. A service will be held at Roy-Hetlund Funeral home on Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023, at 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.
June Delores Dell was born on 4/12/1937 to Irene Davis. Shortly after, she was adopted...
Eleanor Jeanette Larson
Aug 24, 2023
Eleanor Jeanette Larson was born on September 25, 1930, to Oswald and Gunda (Pederson) Klukken in the southeast upstairs bedroom of the farm house built by her grandfather in Gordon Township 6 miles east of Osakis, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Elim Lutheran Church in rural Osakis and attended District #63 “country” school for 8 years before moving...
Iva Mae Hevern
Aug 19, 2023
Iva Mae (Bechtol) Hevern, age 85, of Osakis passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Galeon Senior Living Center in Osakis. Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Mound Cemetery in Carlos, Minnesota on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Iva Mae Hevern was born to Flora Opal (Lathrum) and James Russell Bechtol on November 18, 1937...
Margaret E. Samuelson
Aug 17, 2023
Margaret Elizabeth (Rodgers) Samuelson was born on March 6, 1918, in Kindersley, Saskatchewan Canada to Alfred Edward and Elizabeth Anna (Kettler) Rodgers. She moved with her parents to Stearns County near Melrose, MN at the approximate age of two and grew up in the Padua and Brooten area. As a young adult, she worked at Shriners Children’s Hospital and...
