Obituaries

Oct 1, 2020

Carolyn Ann  Holty, age 77 of Rose Creek, formerly of Osakis passed into her new life on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 from Mayo St.Mary’s Hospital  in Rochester, MN.

On July 3, 1943 a baby girl was born to Clinton and Victoria (Jensen) Mikkelson in Gordon Township, Todd County, MN.  She was one of seven children and grew up...

Sep 29, 2020

Pauline Doris (Cook) Kraemer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 29, 2020. Pauline was the beloved wife of Ronald J. Kraemer with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Pauline was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on November 28, 1933, the firstborn of Jean (Morin) and Charles Cook. She attended St. Michael...

Aug 29, 2020

MEMORIAL MASS will be held for him on FRIDAY, JULY 16, at 11:00 AM at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in OSAKIS, MN.

Jerome “Chopper” Sauer, age 63 of Osakis, MN passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

Jerry was born on February 23, 1957 to Edwin and...

Aug 28, 2020

LIFE HISTORY for KATHRYN ARRETCHE

Kathryn Arretche of Osakis, formerly of Sebeka, died peacefully August 28, 2020, at the age of 78. She was born August 18, 1942, to Vernon and Mabel Hepokoski, in Menahga MN.

Kathryn graduated from Menahga High School with the Class of 1960 and then moved out west to attend a...

Aug 22, 2020

Life History for Joyce Rossi

On a tranquil August 22, 2020 morning, a beautiful soul returned to her Lord when Joyce Rossi passed away at her daughter’s home in rural Osakis, MN.  She enjoyed eighty-five blessed years here on earth.

Joyce Maydelle Niemi entered into the lives of her family on July 24, 1935 in...

Aug 12, 2020

LIFE HISTORY for GERALD KALLSTROM

Gerald Kallstrom, age 79 of St. Cloud passed away peacefully early Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from the Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

Gerald Lavern Kallstrom was born on November 6, 1940 in Belle River Township, Douglas County, MN to Woodrow and Margaret (Sibell) Kallstrom.  He was baptized and confirmed...

Aug 10, 2020

Edna Sargent, age 93 of Osakis passed into her new life on Monday, August 10, 2020 from the Galeon Community Memorial Home in Osakis.

Edna Adell Paulsrud was born on February 27, 1927 in Nielsville, MN to Julius and Cora (Viker) Paulsrud.  She attended Climax High School, then graduated from Northwest School of Agriculture, now known as...

Jul 26, 2020

This beautiful child of God, Clare Glenetske , left her parents, Christopher and Louisa and their family unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 from Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN to return to Heaven after a mishap while swimming.

Clare Kathleen entered the world on January 25, 2017 in Alexandria, MN and was joyously welcomed by...

Jul 14, 2020

Diane Lynch, age 77 of Osakis, formerly Alexandria passed away on Tuesday, July 14 at the Alomere Health hospital in Alexandria, MN.  A visitation for family and friends will take place on Monday, July 20 from 5 – 7:00 pm at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, MN.  A private family service will take place at a...

Jul 3, 2020

Mary Jo Walsh, age 64 of Osakis passed away July 3, 2020 at her home in rural Osakis surrounded by her family.

Mary Jo was born on April 11, 1956 with her twin brother, Michael and was excitedly welcomed home by her siblings and parents, James and Phyllis (Wilde) Schmidt.  She graduated from Osakis High School with...

Jul 1, 2020

FUNERAL NOTICE for BRADY BERBERICH

Brady Berberich, age 21 of Osakis passed away early Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home in Osakis surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will be Tues. July 7 at 11:00 am at the LeRoy Mackove Athletic Complex baseball field. Interment is at Gordon Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Osakis. A visitation...

Jun 29, 2020

LIFE HISTORY for LAUREL ‘PAT’ MOHROR

Surrounded by her children, Laurel Patricia “Pat” Mohror, 93, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on June 29, 2020, from her home in Osakis, Minnesota. She was born February 9, 1927, the youngest child of John and Olga (Salley) Welsh and grew up during the Dust Bowl years on...

Jun 27, 2020

Ella Brynjulfson was born the youngest child to Christ Peter ‘Pete’ Christensen and Anna Johanna (Howe) Christensen on July 3, 1923.  She passed into her eternal rest at age 96 on June 27, 2020 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN with her son and daughter at her side.

Ella grew up in rural Long Prairie and attended...

Jun 25, 2020

Samuel Douglas Schad

December 26th, 1987 – June 25th, 2020

On Thursday afternoon, June 25th, 2020, Samuel Douglas Schad, age 32, passed away unexpectedly with his mother by his side.

Born in Alexandria, Minnesota on December 26th, 1987, Samuel was the third-born son of Scott and Danette Schad. His dad caught him as...

Jun 24, 2020

Arlene Sorenson, age 94 of Osakis entered into the peace of heaven early Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020 at the Elk River Senior Living in Elk River, MN.

On October 11, 1925 in Gordon Township, Todd Co, MN a baby girl was born to Mikkal and Olga (Johnson) Mikkelson.  She was one of nine children born to...

Jun 13, 2020

Don Larsen, lifetime resident of Osakis passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020 from the Galeon in Osakis at the age of 88 years.

On November 9, 1931 a baby boy was born to Seymour and T. Orell (McDowell) Larsen in Osakis, MN.  They named him Don Seymour and he would...

Jun 13, 2020

Mark Gonser, age 45 of Marcell, MN in Itasca County, died peacefully Saturday morning, June 13, 2020 under hospice care at his mother’s home in rural Osakis, MN, just two days short of his 46th birthday.

Mark was born on June 15, 1974 in Stillwater, MN to Richard and Sheryl (Clark) Gonser.  He had worked at Minnesota...

Jun 6, 2020

LIFE HISTORY for JOAN POLLARD Joan Pollard, age 83 of Osakis entered into her new life early Saturday, June 6, 2020 from the Galeon in Osakis, MN. Joan Marie Bodanski was born to Frank and Christina (Haefner) Bodanski in Osakis, MN on July 18, 1936. She married Carroll Chapman on September 12,1953. They dairy farmed and Carroll also owned and...

Apr 28, 2020

Janet Mostad of Osakis passed away on Tuesday evening, April 28, 2020 at the Centra Care Center in Sauk Centre, MN at the age of 89 years.  Private graveside services will be held at Sauk Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Osakis next to her husband, Robert.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In the meantime,...

Apr 19, 2020

Barbara Malvin of rural Carlos passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in the comfort of her home with family by her side.  A family graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Carlos Prairie Cemetery in rural Carlos, MN with public memorial services to be held at a...