Obituaries

Mar 16, 2011

Derald W. Zabel, age 83 of Osakis passed away on Wednesday, March 16 at the Centra Care Center in Long Prairie, MN. Derald was born on June 13, 1927 in Leslie Township, Todd County to Fred and Elsie (Kowalke) Zabel. Derald was raised on the farm northeast of Osakis in Leslie Township ever since he was a young boy....

Mar 9, 2011

Life History for Gladys Smith Gladys Smith, age 101 of Osakis, went to her Heavenly home on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from her residence at the Knute-Nelson Nursing Home in Alexandria, MN where she had lived for the past eight years. Gladys Marie Severson was born on June 14, 1909 in Kaduka, South Dakota, one three children born...

Feb 28, 2011

Life History for Bob Mickelson Robert "Bob" Mickelson, age 70, formerly of Osakis, passed away early Monday morning at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Bob was born on July 30, 1940 in Alexandria, MN to Orten and Addie (McKay) Mickelson. He graduated from Osakis High School with the class of 1959. Bob played an active part on...

Feb 15, 2011

Life History for Gladys Schlosser Gladys Schlosser, age 85, left her earthly life unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from her home in Osakis, MN. Gladys was born on January 31, 1926 in Douglas County, MN to Frank and Esther (Quinn) Spieker. She grew up in Belle River township and did local housekeeping and worked at the City Bakery....

Jan 17, 2011

Life History for Dorothy Wells Dorothy Wells, age 87 of Osakis passed away on Monday, Jan. 17 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Dorothy Mary McCorkell was born on April 7, 1923 in Sheridan Township, Redwood Co., MN to Arthur and Christine (Andersen) McCorkell. She attended Wabasso High School and then married Herbert Wells on July 28,...

Jan 16, 2011

Life History for Margie Jung Margie Jung, age 84 of Osakis, went to meet her Lord on January 16, 2011 from the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN where she was a resident. Margie was born on April 24, 1926 in Osakis, MN to Carl and Emma (Swor) Jung. She attended and graduated from Osakis High School with the...

Jan 15, 2011

Life History for Johnny Johnson Johnny Johnson, age 79 of Osakis passed into the peace of Heaven on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Johnny J. Johnson, Jr. was born on August 7, 1931 in rural Todd County, MN to John and Hulda (Brakken) Johnson. He farmed with his family until moving to...

Dec 29, 2010

Life History for Aven Berg Aven Berg, age 83 of Osakis passed away on Wednesday afternoon, December 29, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. On January 2, 1927, in Osakis, MN, Carl and Grace (Williams) Berg had a son and named him Aven Wilton Berg. Aven attended school and also farmed with his family. He was...

Dec 26, 2010

Life History for Ralph Laven Ralph Laven, age 85, lifelong resident and supporter of Osakis passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN, where he was staying while recuperating from recent surgery. Ralph J. Laven was born on November 13, 1925 in Osakis, MN to Arthur and Carrie (Swore) Laven. He...

Dec 26, 2010

Marvin Berg, age 82 of Long Prairie passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at the Centra Care Health System in Long Prairie, MN. Marvin Frederick Berg was born on August 3, 1928, delivered by Dr. Haberman at his office above the corner drug store in downtown Osakis, Minnesota to John 'Fred' and Karen 'Carrie' (Borton) Berg. He attended...

Dec 16, 2010

Life History for Jim Nomeland James 'Jim' Nomeland, age 89 of Osakis entered the peace of Heaven on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. On December 9, 1921 in Redwood Falls, MN, Andrew and Ella (Johnson) Nomeland welcomed a new baby boy into their family. They named him James Knute Nomeland. He grew...

Dec 11, 2010

Patricia 'Trish' Zarbok, age 69 of Villard, passed into the peace of Heaven on Saturday morning, December 11, 2010 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. On January 18, 1941 in Madison, WI a beautiful baby girl was born to Robert and Jeanette (Wheeler) Baker. Trish graduated from Elmwood High School in Wisconsin and was married to...

Dec 8, 2010

Lawrence passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.

Lawrence was a resident of Osakis, Minnesota.

Visitation: Friday, December 17, 2010 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Roy-Hetland Funeral Home P.O. Box 340 Osakis, MN 56360 Visitation: Saturday, December 18, 2010 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Stl Nicholas Catholic Church Belle River, MN Service: Saturday, December 18,...

Nov 26, 2010

Life History for Janice Withers Janice Withers, age 75 of Osakis, passed away on November 26, 2010 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud surrounded by family. Janice Ann was born on October 2, 1935, the daughter of Frank and Rose McClellan on the family farm in Hudson Township. Rose died just three weeks after Janice was born,...

Nov 21, 2010

Peter Raymond Marcotte was born on August 24, 1939 in St. Paul, MN to Raymond and Harriett (Knight) Marcotte. He grew up in White Bear Lake, attending White Bear Lake public schools. He served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in June of 1961. Pete was then married to Sharon More and they had four children. On...

Nov 18, 2010

Life History for Carl Wells, Jr. Carl Wells, Jr., age 73 of Osakis died on Thursday evening, Nov. 18 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Carl was born on June 21, 1937 in Lamberton, MN to Carl and Laura (Schiffman) Wells, Sr. He lived in Lamberton for many years, marrying Kathy Voss in 1956 and raising...

Nov 4, 2010

Life History for Robert 'Bob' Gray Robert 'Bob' Gray, age 82, lifetime resident in Gordon Township, died peacefully at his home on Thursday evening, November 4, 2010 from his battle with cancer. Bob was born on December 31, 1927 in Gordon Township, Todd County to Bernard L. and Louise (McKindley) Gray. He graduated from Osakis High School in 1946....

Nov 1, 2010

Life History for John Markey, Jr. John Markey, Jr., age 71 of Villard, MN passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 at the Knute-Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria, MN. John James Markey, Jr. was born on October 5, 1939 in Omaha, NE to John and Edith (Castle) Markey, Sr. He lived and attended school in Omaha, graduating in 1958...

Oct 20, 2010

Marie M. Tenhoff, age 89 of Osakis, peaceful left this world for her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from Becky's on the Lake in Osakis, MN. Marie Margaret Knoblach was born on April 22, 1921 near Avon, MN to George and Mary (Salzer) Knoblach. She was raised near St. John's and then moved with her family to...

Oct 11, 2010

Alice Mensen, age 82 of Osakis, passed away early Monday morning, October 11, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis where she was a resident. Alice Irene Vortherms was born to parents, Joseph and Anna (Schlichte) Vortherms in Wilmont, MN on March 5, 1928. She was united in marriage to her sweetheart, Ray Mensen on September 17, 1946...