Obituaries
Joseph Edward Tegels
Apr 4, 2024
Joseph Edward Tegels, 95, Osakis, MN passed away on April 4, 2024, at Galeon Senior Living. He was born on August 17, 1928, to John and Veronica Tegels. Graduating from Osakis High School marked the beginning of Joe's educational journey. However, his real passion lay in cultivating the land and caring for his livestock. Joe led a remarkable life as a...
Dorothy H. Hedlof
Mar 25, 2024
Dorothy Hedlof of rural Nelson died unexpectedly on March 25, 2024. She was born April 3, 1943, to Hazel and Harold Drum in rural Garfield, MN. After high school she married Richard Hedlof and lived on a farm near Nelson.
She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Hedlof, her parents and siblings.
She is survived by her 3 children: Jerry...
Donald LeRoy Jensen
Mar 23, 2024
Donald “Don” LeRoy Jensen, age 94, passed away serenely at Galeon Senior Living on March 23rd, 2024. Don was the first of five children born May 30th, 1929 to Charles Roy Jensen and Ethel (Laudahl) Jensen, in St. Crois Falls Township, Wisconsin. Don spent many of his adolescent years helping haul milk with his dad. He then went on to...
Merle Eldon Bloom
Mar 8, 2024
Merle Eldon Bloom, age 81, of Osakis, MN, formerly of the Twin Cities, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Friday, March 8, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Merle was born on December 3rd, 1942 in Mondovi, Wisconsin to Albert and Julia (McDonough) Bloom. He was the youngest of nine children. Merle grew up on a farm...
Daniel E. Klukken
Mar 5, 2024
Daniel E. Klukken, age 77, of Osakis, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Salmons’ Place Senior Care near Alexandria, MN peacefully with Sue, Theresa, Jeff, and the loving staff surrounding him in the early morning.
A memorial Service for Dan and his sister, Marilyn will be held at Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis, MN with the Pastor Luke...
Duane Phillip Barrett
Mar 1, 2024
Duane “Snook” Phillip Barrett, Sr. of Osakis MN passed away peacefully March 1, 2024, at 86 years of age. He was born on March 14,1937 in Osakis, MN to Phillip and MaryJane Barrett. He was the oldest of 5 boys: Denny, Tom, Amos, and Charlie.
He is survived by his boys: Duane Jr. (Gail), Robert, and Mark (Tonya) and his...
Joan M Kraemer
Feb 27, 2024
Joan Marie (Kulzer) Kraemer, age 88 of Osakis passed into the glory of Heaven Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, from the Galeon in Osakis surrounded by her loving family.
Joan (Joanie) was one of thirteen children born into the family of John and Rose (Tillman) Kulzer. She was born in Greenwald, MN on October 22, 1935. She graduated in 1953 from Melrose High School....
Virginia Mae Hansmann
Feb 21, 2024
Virginia Mae Hansmann, known as “Ginny” passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2024, at Meadow Place in Long Prairie, MN at the age of 93.
Ginny was born in Parkers Prairie, MN to Walter and Mildred Peterson, they later moved to Stillwater, MN where she graduated from High School. Shortly after graduating, she worked for Andersen Windows. In 1953 she...
Craig Robert Tischler
Feb 20, 2024
Craig Robert Tischler, born in Saint Paul, on October 1, 1980, has left a profound impact on all who knew him. A beloved father to Crespin Herrera II - Kult, Tina Kult, and Maria Bailey, he cherished his role as a parent. His love extended to his grandchildren, Joshua, Linden, and Grace Bailey, whom he adored.
In his professional journey as...
David F. McLain
Feb 19, 2024
David Franklin McLain, known affectionately as "Duff," sadly passed away at St. Cloud Hospital on February 19, 2024. His journey began on May 16, 1938, in Eagle Bend, MN. Duff led a remarkable life defined by dedication and service to his country and family.
His career was marked by a deep sense of duty and honor. Duff proudly served in the...
Dellis Marvin Byland
Feb 19, 2024
Dellis Marvin Byland, a devoted family man; father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend to many passed away on February 19, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Osakis, MN on August 13, 1932, Dellis lived a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work.
Throughout his life, Dellis found joy in the simple pleasures of nature. He loved being...
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...
