Obituaries
Edward Loranger
Jun 9, 2022
Edward “Steve” Stephen Loranger was born on April 3, 1943, in Argyle, MN to George and Doria (Asselin) Loranger. He graduated from Argyle High School in 1961. Steve was drafted into the U.S. Army and served at Fort Lewis in Washington. After an honorable discharge, Steve moved to the Twin Cities where he lived with his sister, Ann. ...
Marlys Ferris
Jun 3, 2022
Marlys Mae Ferris was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2022, at the age of 90. Marlys was born on December 17, 1931, to Everett and Cora (Johnson) Reddick in Osakis, Minnesota. She went to Osakis Public School where she met Robert Ferris, who became the love of her life. They joined in marriage on September 1, 1952 and lived on the Ferris Family Dairy...
Grayce Hughes
May 29, 2022
Grayce Almeda Hughes, age 102, left this world for her heavenly home on May 29, 2022.
Grayce was born on December 10, 1919, at Leal, North Dakota to George and Minnie (Parsons) Dailey. She was welcomed by 5 older brothers.
On November 1, 1939, Grayce married the love of her life, Loren Hughes, at Leslie...
Tyler Bjorstrom
May 27, 2022
Tyler Ray Bjorstrom was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed unexpectedly on May 27, 2022. He is survived by his mother Vicki, sister Sarah (Warren), brother Jacob (Yuri), and nephews Alex and Josh. ~ Tyler will always be Vicki's baby boy. She loves him dearly. Tyler will always be in her heart, and she will miss...
Loretta Becker
May 21, 2022
Loretta Marie (Schluender) Becker was born on February 2, 1926, in Osakis, Minnesota to Casper and Hyacintha (Fischer) Schluender. She graduated from Osakis High School, and then went to work at Woolsworth’s in Alexandria where she later worked as an accountant.
Loretta was united in marriage to Harland Becker on April 26, 1949, at the Immaculate Conception...
Elizabeth Housen
May 15, 2022
Elizabeth “Beth” Elaine Housen was born on May 4, 1967, in Alexandria, MN to Thomas and Shirley (Herrick) Housen. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN. She went to work in the kitchen at the Holiday Inn and later at Bonanza Restaurant where she was the manager. She later worked at Arrowwood Resort as the manager in...
Karen Ferris
May 13, 2022
Karen Ann (Mikkelson) Ferris was born on October 22, 1952, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Clinton and Victoria (Jensen) Mikkelson. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in rural Osakis. Karen graduated from Osakis High School in 1970.
Karen was united in marriage to Mark Ferris on March 27, 1971, at Salem Lutheran Church in Osakis. ...
Wayne Roquette
Apr 24, 2022
Wayne Jake Roquette was born on September 30, 1942, in Alexandria, MN to Clifford and Ruth Roquette. He lived on a farm near Osakis until he was 3 years old until the family moved to Long Prairie. He graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1960. Wayne attended a trade school in Winnipeg, Canada where he focused on Diesel...
Dorothy Adensam
Mar 27, 2022
Dorothy Mae Adensam, the daughter of Frank and Christina (Haefner) Bodanski, was born on November 2, 1933, in Osakis, MN. Dorothy grew up in Osakis where she graduated from high school in the class of 1951. Before turning 18, she met Nicholas Adensam at a dance near Osakis. Just after Dorothy’s 18th birthday, they were united in marriage on...
Dexter Baker
Mar 19, 2022
Dexter Arnold Baker was born on May 20th, 1938 in Osakis, MN to Bernice Baker and Alfred Garvin. He attended and graduated from Osakis Public School. After school he joined the Airforce and was honorably discharged after four years. While stationed in Moses Lake, Washington, he found work at a Conoco gas station where he met and fell in...
Nancy Johanson
Mar 16, 2022
Nancy Jane (Maus) Johanson was born January 7, 1946 to Harold and Gloria (Brouns) Maus of rural Osakis. She attended Country School District 17 and Osakis High School, graduating in 1963. After graduating from St Cloud St College in 1967 she worked at the hospital in St Cloud for 3 years. She married Wayne Johanson, her high-school sweetheart on...
Harlan Tenhoff
Mar 5, 2022
Harlan Wilmer Tenhoff entered his heavenly home Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, with beloved grandchildren at his side. Harlan was born March 18, 1924, in Osakis, MN at the family farm, to Amanda and Ed Tenhoff. He attended Country School District 12 and 22, attending through the 8th grade. He then continued to work with...
Lyla Engfer
Feb 22, 2022
Lyla Jane (Tonn) Engfer was born on February 24, 1943, to Louie and Elva (LaFrenze) Tonn in Hendricks, Minnesota. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in Hendricks. When Lyla was an infant, the family moved to Osakis. Lyla was confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Osakis. She graduated from Osakis High School in 1960. After graduation she moved...
Robert Didier
Feb 11, 2022
Robert Anthony Didier was born on January 22, 1953, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Aloyisus and Julia (Griebe) Didier. He graduated from Osakis High School in 1971. Bob went to work for his brother, Donald where he drove garbage truck for Osakis Refuse for 25 years. After his brother sold the business, Bob went to work for Osakis Silo...
Beverly Barglof-Tweedt
Feb 5, 2022
Beverly Agnes (McClain) Barglof-Tweedt was born on December 26, 1933, to Armour and Agnes (Jansen) McClain in Monroe Township, Lyon County, Minnesota. She graduated from Tracy High School. Bev went to work for Northwestern Bell which later became AT&T, where she was promoted to manager. She moved to many different locations for her work including Marshall, Twin Cities, Missouri...
Newton Earl Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Newton Warren Earl Jr was born on January 3, 1948, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Newton and Laura (Duin) Earl. He graduated from Eagle Bend High School in 1966 and attended Staples Technical School. Newt was drafted and served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam War. He was a door gunner in the Seawolves...
Glenda Michaelson
Jan 2, 2022
Glenda Dale (Niles) Michaelson was born on July 7, 1936, to Paul and Leona (Hayton) Niles in Sandwich, Illinois. She graduated from Plano High School in 1954.
On November 5, 1955, Glenda was united in marriage to Stanley Michaelson in Plano, Illinois. The couple made their home in Plano and were blessed with 3 sons, Wayne, Owen...
John Terwilliger
Jan 2, 2022
John Claude Terwilliger was born on December 13, 1950, in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Lawrence and Lillian (Hineline) Terwilliger. He graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1969 and attended Alexandria Technical School for Carpentry. John started working for a construction company in Brainerd and built his home in Garrison. He later built his parent’s home on Fairy Lake...
Lorraine "Ivy" Nomeland
Dec 27, 2021
Lorraine ‘Ivy’ Audrey (Iverson) Nomeland, was born on February 19, 1933, in Minneapolis, MN to Lawrence A. Iverson and Rose O. (Johnson) Iverson. Ivy fondly recalled her early childhood in Minneapolis, going to Sunday school, church, kindergarten, the movies, shopping downtown, riding the streetcar, and visiting family and friends. In 1938, Ivy moved with her parents to the family...
Jesse Holmquist
Dec 18, 2021
Jesse Roy Holmquist, 33, of Long Prairie, MN passed away on December 18, 2021 from an oil field accident. He was a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesse was born in Long Prairie to Kelly “Red” and Judith Holmquist. He was the oldest of six children. Being around his dad and grandfather on the farm sparked...
