Obituaries

Milo Holm

Aug 27, 2007

Milo was born on February 4, 1916 in Round Lake, MN to Osmund and Bessie (Ausham) Holm. On September 13, 1938 Mike was united in marriage to Helen Hartle in Emmetsburg, Iowa. They farmed near Round Lake and Sioux Valley until moving to a farm near Long Prairie. When Mike retired from farming in 1962, he went to work...

Thelma Omacht

Aug 20, 2007

LIFE HISTORY for THELMA OMACHT Thelma Andrea Omacht, age 101 of Osakis went to her final home with the Lord on August 20, 2007 at the Galeon - Community Memorial Home in Osakis where she had been a resident for almost nine years. Thelma was born October 28, 1905 in Long Prairie, MN to George and Gertrude (Shaw) Peterson....

Bonnie Rathke

Aug 19, 2007

LaVonne "Bonnie" Rathke, age 79 of Alexandria, formerly of Osakis passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Knute-Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria, MN. LaVonne "Bonnie" was born on Feb. 23, 1928 in Mpls, MN to Henry & Rose (Lussenhop) O'Neil. She lived 8 years in the "Stone House" (Lower Sioux Agency) which is now owned by the...

Desmond Quinn

Aug 10, 2007

Desmond was born on December 18, 1915 in Belle River Township, Douglas Co., MN to William and Katherine (Hagan) Quinn. He attended school in Morris and then returned to work on the family farrm. On October 1, 1946 Des was united in holy matrimony to Agnes Zehnle. They farmed in Belle River and retired in the early 1980's. He...

Sharon Euerle

Jul 7, 2007

LIFE HISTORY FOR SHARON MARY EUERLE Sharon Euerle, age 66 of Villard passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Sharon Mary Weitzel was born at home on September 15, 1940 in St. Paul Park, MN to David and Mae (Marty) Weitzel. She was a graduate of Par-Ki School. After school, Sharon...

Lena Vangstad

Jul 4, 2007

LIFE HISTORY for LENA VANGSTAD Lena Vangstad, age 105 of Osakis passed away on July 4, 2007 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Lena was born on July 29, 1901 in Gordon Township, Todd County, MN five minutes after her twin sister, Thilda to Mikal and Oline (Langdahl) Vangstad. She was a graduate of Osakis High School...

Adam Loxtercamp

Jun 14, 2007

Adam Loxtercamp, age 22 of Osakis died suddenly in an automobile accident early Thursday morning, June 14, 2007 in Gordon Township, Todd Co, MN. Adam was born in Alexandria, MN on April 20, 1985 to proud parents, Rick Loxtercamp and Mary Pohlmann. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Andy and attended school in Osakis. He graduated from...

Iris Hill

Jun 13, 2007

Iris Hill, age 89 of Osakis, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico died on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Iris was born on September 9, 1917, in Waskeda, Manitoba, to Thomas and Louisa (Mutter) Jones. She was united in marriage to George Hill of Bottineau, ND, on December 6, 1944 in the cathedral...

Mervel Reed

Jun 4, 2007

Mervel Reed, age 95 of Osakis died early Monday morning, June 4, 2007 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Mervel was born on October 27, 1911 in Newell, Iowa to Fred and Ida (Taft) Reed. He was married to Wava Akin on April 2, 1941 in at the parsonage of the Reynolds Baptist church in rural Long...

Elaine Hawkins

May 19, 2007

Elaine Hawkins, age 86 of Osakis passed away on Saturday, May 19 at the West View Apartments in Osakis, MN. Elaine Lola Cooper was born on July 11, 1920 in Carlos Township, Douglas Co., MN to Charles & Della (Yohnke) Cooper. In November of 1937, Elaine married Maynard Ahlbrecht in Washington. They moved to Iowa when Maynard found work...

Elvin Fezler

May 18, 2007

Elvin E. Fezler, age 94 and longtime resident of Osakis died early Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN where he lived for the last four years. Elvin was born on March 29, 1913 in Blue Earth, MN. His parents were Trask and Sarah (Nash) Fezler. He attended school in Osakis and was very...

Julius Helmstetter

May 18, 2007

Julius 'Juke' Helmstetter, age 98 of Osakis died on Friday, May 18 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Juke was born on March 31, 1909 to Julius and Louise (Mueller) Helmstetter in Carlos, MN. Juke was united in marriage to Irell Wagner in Carlos, MN on June 27, 1940. They farmed in Leslie Township for over 52...

Harry Rutten

Apr 27, 2007

Harry Rutten, age 92 of Osakis died on Friday, April 27, 2007 from injuries suffered in a grass fire at his farm on the northwest side of Lake Osakis. Harry was born on April 25, 1915 in Osakis to Christ and Mathilda (Roers) Rutten. On June 27, 1939 he was united in marriage to Amelia Zimmel at the St....

Billy Garvin

Mar 13, 2007

Billy Garvin, age 45 of Osakis died unexpectedly at his home in rural Osakis on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Billy was born on January 5, 1962 in Alexandria, MN to Alfred and Mae (Whiting) Garvin. He attended Osakis Public School and graduated with the class of 1980. Billy enjoyed country life and continued to work on the farm after...

Willard Adams

Mar 10, 2007

Willard was born on October 22, 1924 and passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007.

Willard was a resident of Alexandria, Minnesota.

Norman Meinke

Mar 9, 2007

LIFE HISTORY for NORMAN MEINKE Norman Meinke, age 80 of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Knute-Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria, MN. Norman Frederick Meinke was born on October 19, 1926 in Somerset, Wisconsin to Carl and Emilia (Diethart) Meinke. He grew up and attended school in Somerset. Norman served his country as a fireman...

Ernie Jensen

Mar 6, 2007

Ernie passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2007.

Ernie was a resident of Osakis, Minnesota.

Marie Maus

Mar 4, 2007

Marie Hendricks was born on August 16, 1904 in Belle River Township, Douglas County, MN to Leonard and Mary (Trapen) Hendricks. She grew up on a farm and one of her first jobs was working at Herbergers Department Store in Osakis and also at the Rexall Drug Store. Marie was quite an athlete and not only competed with the...

Terry Meinke

Mar 2, 2007

Terry was born on August 25, 1948 in Wadena, MN. He grew up and attended high school in Somerset, WI and entered the Naval Reserves during his senior year. He served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Black Beret, the special forces team that did river patrol. After his time in the service,...

Dorothy Brown

Feb 25, 2007

Dorothy Brown, age 83 of Niverville, New York passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at her daughter 's home in Osakis, MN. Dorothy Leah Miller was born on November 26, 1923 in Mahanoy City, PA to Wilson and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Miller. She attended Woodrow Wilson grade school in Waterbury, CT. She took business courses from Wilby High School...