Obituaries

Joshua Wolbeck

Joshua Wolbeck

Jul 6, 2010

Life History for Joshua Wolbeck Joshua Wolbeck, age 28 of Long Prairie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at his home in Little Sauk Township, Todd County, MN. Joshua was born on September 26, 1981 in Melrose, MN to Alvin & Debra (Wolf) Wolbeck. He graduated from Browerville High School with the Class of 2000. Joshua joined...

Russell VanValkenburg

Russell VanValkenburg

Jun 30, 2010

Russell Van Valkenburg, age 85 of Hopkins, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the Augustana Chapel View Care Center in Hopkins, MN. On April 28, 1925, Russell Atkins Van Valkenburg was born to Leon and Amanda (Manthorne) Van Valkenburg in Long Prairie, MN. He graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1943 and served in the Merchant...

Tanya Stoetzel

Tanya Stoetzel

Jun 29, 2010

Tanya Stoetzel, age 37, formerly of Osakis and the daughter of Leo and Sue Stoetzel of Osakis died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29 at her home in Nelson, MN. Tanya Marie was born on June 4, 1973 in Alexandria, MN to Leo and Sue (Robinson) Stoetzel. She was a graduate of Osakis High School with the Class of 1991....

David Collins

David Collins

Jun 11, 2010

David Roger Collins, infant son of Dr. Michael & Ann Collins of Osakis, was chosen to be with the Lord on June 11, 2010. His delivery was at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Family services were held on Sunday afternoon, June 13 at 2 pm at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Chapel in Osakis with Rev. Darryl Knappen and...

Laurel Hansmann

Laurel Hansmann

Jun 5, 2010

Life History for Laurel Hansmann Laurel Hansmann, age 83 of Grey Eagle, MN passed into the peace of Heaven early Saturday morning, June 5, 2010 from St. Michael's Nursing Home in Sauk Centre. On March 31, 1927 Laurel Everett Hansmann was born to Ervin and Esther (Warner),Hansmann in rural Sauk Centre, MN. He joined the Navy as a young...

Larry Koch

Larry Koch

May 27, 2010

Life History for Larry Koch Larry Koch, age 63 of Osakis, MN went to be with his Lord early Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Larry Lee Koch was born on December 30, 1946 in Fort Dodge, IA, to Everett and M. Ileen (Peters) Koch. He graduated from Nora Springs High School in...

RuthAnn Johnson

RuthAnn Johnson

May 22, 2010

Life History for RuthAnn Johnson RuthAnn Johnson, age 71 of Osakis passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. RuthAnn Swenson was born on July 17, 1938 in Benson, MN to Clifford and Evelyn (Ellingson) Swenson. She graduated from Benson High School in 1956. She first worked at the Jennie-O Turkey plant,...

Curt Giesler

Curt Giesler

May 12, 2010

Curt Giesler, age 57 of Osakis died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home where he was a resident. Curtis John Giesler was born on December 31, 1952 in Jamestown, N. Dakota to Harold and Fern (Vanderlinden) Giesler. He grew up and attended school in Walnut Grove, MN and then moved with his family to...

William Kienitz

William Kienitz

May 11, 2010

Life History for Bill Kienitz Bill Kienitz, age 60 of Osakis died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in Yuma, AZ surrounded by his three daughters. William 'Bill' Kienitz was born on Feb 23,1950 in Robbinsdale, MN to Marvin and Lorraine (Knoll) Kienitz. He grew up in Robbinsdale and then moved to the Osakis area after he met and married Jeanne...

LaVerne Listberger

LaVerne Listberger

May 10, 2010

LaVerne Listberger, age 91 of Osakis passed over into her eternal life on Monday evening, May 10, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis. LaVerne Elaine Norbeck was born on December 27, 1918 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Hannah (Jacobson) Norbeck. She grew up in Minneapolis and on July 11, 1938 she was united in marriage to...

George Kress

George Kress

May 9, 2010

George Kress, age 68 of Winder, GA died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his home in Winder, with his wife, Linda by his side. George was born on April 17, 1942 in Columbus, Indiana to John and Margaret Kress. After high school, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He returned to civilian life and...

Arnold Anderson

Arnold Anderson

May 5, 2010

Arnie Anderson, age 83, of Osakis went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from his home in Osakis, MN. Arnold Kenneth Anderson was born on October 17, 1926 in Osakis, MN to Bernard and Inga (Kjesbu) Anderson. He graduated from Osakis High School and then furthered his education at Luther College in Decorah, IA....

Martha McDowell

Martha McDowell

May 4, 2010

Martha (Jorgensen) McDowell, age 42 of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Osakis, died on Tuesday morning, May 4 at her home in Anchorage. Martha Alice Jorgensen was born on September 22, 1967 to Paul and Mary Ellin Jorgensen. She attended Osakis High School and graduated with the class of 1986. She continued her education at the University of MN, Morris...

Ray Mensen

Ray Mensen

Apr 24, 2010

Life History for Ray Mensen Ray Mensen, age 88 of West Union passed away on Saturday, April 24 at his daughter's home in Browerville, MN. Raphael Aloysius Mensen was born on October 19, 1921 in Hudson, WI to Gerhard and Clara (Vaske) Mensen. At the age of three, he moved with his family to Wilmont, MN. After his schooling,...

Ronald Proell

Ronald Proell

Apr 23, 2010

Ronald Proell, age 62 of Alexandria passed away on Friday morning, April 23 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Ronald Edward Proell was born in Sauk Centre, MN to Ervin and Gladys (Wallin) Proell. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School with the Class of 1966. He served his country during the Vietnam War. He was...

Wilbert Melzer

Wilbert Melzer

Apr 19, 2010

Life History for Wilbert C. Melzer Wilbert Melzer, age 105 went to meet his Lord on Monday evening, April 19, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Wilbert Carl Melzer was born in Courtland, MN on December 1, 1904, one of eight children born to Henry and Amelia (Wendland) Melzer. He was baptized and confirmed at St....

Loretta Marthaler

Loretta Marthaler

Apr 17, 2010

Life History for Loretta Marthaler Loretta Marthaler, age 95 of Osakis passed away on Saturday evening, April 17, 2010 at her home in the Terrace Heights Apartments in Osakis, MN. Loretta Catherine Bentfield was born on April 22, 1914 in Ashley Township, Stearns Co, MN. She was one of nine children born to Anton and Anna (Terhaar) Bentfield. Loretta...

Charlotte Hedin

Charlotte Hedin

Apr 12, 2010

Charlotte Hedin of Sauk Centre, MN passed into the peace of Heaven early Monday morning, April 12, 2010 from the St. Michael Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, MN. A memorial service will be held for Charlotte on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan with a gathering time begininning at 12...

Ralph Swor

Ralph Swor

Apr 10, 2010

Life History for Ralph Swor Ralph Swor, age 84 of Nelson, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Ralph Calvin Swor was born on April 24, 1925 in Osakis,MN to Cever and Marie Magalena (Dohman) Swor. As a young man, Ralph served his country in the U. S. Army. When he...

Norman Goodwin

Norman Goodwin

Apr 2, 2010

Norman Goodwin, age 97 of Bayport, MN, entered the peace of Heaven on April 2, 2010 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. Norman Jerome Goodwin was born on January 5, 1913 in Austin, MN to Nels and Nellie(Jerdet) Goodwin. He attended District #76 Country School, a one room school house in Lebar County. He graduated in 1931 from...

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