Obituaries

Sep 18, 2019

Frank Abers, age 85 of Villard entered his new life Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2019 from the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, MN.

Earl and Louise (Christensen) Abers named their new son Franklin Dee Roosevelt when he joined their family on January 26, 1934 in Osakis, MN.  He was a graduate of Villard High School in 1952...

Sep 16, 2019

Phyllis DeCann, age 90 of Osakis passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.

On May 1, 1929 a daughter was born to Joseph and Jessie (Lamb) Gaslin in Minneapolis, MN.  Phyllis was united in marriage to Edmund ‘Duke’ DeCann on June 11, 1946 in Osakis, MN.  They made their home in...

Sep 12, 2019

Gary Ellingson, age 80 of Osakis, MN passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Allomere Health Systems in Alexandria, MN.

Gary Michael Ellingson was born on February 1, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to Melvin and Dorothy (Thom) Ellingson.  He graduated from Richfield High School with the Class of 1957 and soon after served his country...

Sep 6, 2019

Dorothy Hart, age 89, of Osakis, formerly of Joliet, IL passed into her new life on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.

Dorothy Arlene Hodges was born in Davenport, Iowa to Benjamin and Ann Marie (Kregaski) Hodges on January 23, 1930.  She was their only daughter.  In addition, she had two brothers, Ralph...

Sep 3, 2019

Bruce Niehoff, age 68 of Osakis died on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at the U of M Hospital in Minneapolis, MN after a brave fight against lymphoma.

Bruce joined the Niehoff family on October 25, 1950 in Sauk Centre, MN.  He was born to parents, Raymond and Helen (Braun) Niehoff.  After graduating in 1969 from Sauk Centre...

Aug 15, 2019

Donna L.(Lupkes) Bergner, age 92, passed away on August 15th, 2019. She was born in Nelson, Minnesota to Mabel and Ralph Lupkes. She attended Nelson Elementary School, graduated from Alexandria High School and then attended St. Cloud Beauty College. In 1948, she married Lyle Bergner, also of Alexandria MN. They moved to St. Peter MN, where Lyle attended college...

Aug 13, 2019

Jerry Henry, age 57, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at his home near Sauk Lake, MN.

On September 19, 1961 in Sauk Centre, MN, Jordan and Helen (Ahrens) became parents of a son they named Gerald Lynn. He soon was given the nickname Jerry and was one of three children. He attended school in Sauk...

Aug 7, 2019

Carol Bearson, age 68 of Osakis passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

On December 23, 1950 a beautiful daughter was born to Alvin and Myrtle (Olson) Hansen in Alexandria, MN.  They named her Carol Ann and she grew up with her two brothers and a sister.  Carol...

Aug 6, 2019

Connie Martin, age 65 of Benson, MN, formerly of Osakis passed into her new life early Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from her home near Benson, MN after a brave battle with cancer.

Connie Jean Chapman was born on March 16, 1954 in Alexandria, MN to Carroll and Joan (Bodanski) Chapman.  She graduated from Osakis High School with...

Aug 4, 2019

LIFE HISTORY for LAMONT BLANCHARD

Lamont Blanchard, age 80 of West Union, MN passed away on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.

On April 25, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI a son was born to Miles and Henrietta (Behnke) Blanchard.  They named him Lamont and he was one of eight children...

Aug 1, 2019

Julie Zimmerley, age 77 of Long Lake, MN passed away on August 1, 2019 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.

Julie Ann Hehl was born on November 1, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN to Vernon and Harriet (Stafford) Hehl.  She was a graduate of Orono High School with the Class of 1959 and went to work as a...

Jul 30, 2019

Martha M. Wegener, age 84, of Osakis, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, surrounded by family in her home under the care of hospice.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2019, at New Life Christian Church with Pastor John Taplin officiating.  Music is provided by pianist, Sue Ronning....

Jul 26, 2019

Catherine “Marie” Cesafsky, age 78 of Osakis, MN, formerly of Le Center, MN died July 26, 2019 at her home surrounded by family, after a short but brave battle with cancer.

Marie was born on December 19, 1940 in Waterville, MN to Clyde and Gladys (Campbell) Miller.  She grew up in Outlook, WA and graduated from Sunnyside...

Jul 24, 2019

Roy Juntunen, age 91 of Osakis went to meet his Lord on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019 with family by his side at the Alex Assisted Living,, where he was loved and cared for by their wonderful staff.

Roy was born on May 20, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to August and Ina (Putikka) Juntunen.  As their...

Jul 23, 2019

Dorothy (Withers) Evert. Age 74 of Osakis passed away early Wednesday morning at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, MN.

Dorothy Jane Withers was born on December 17, 1944 in Alexandria, MN to Robert and Frieda (Reichmann) Withers.  She was one of six children born to this union.  She graduated in 1962 from Osakis High School and...

Jul 14, 2019

John Quistorff, age 87, lifetime farmer in the West Union / Sauk Centre area died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

John David Quistorff was born on September 5, 1931 in Kandota Township, Todd County, MN to Emil and Clara (Glockzin) Quistorff.  He grew up on the family...

Jul 11, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Redetzke passed away into his new life on July 11th 2019 at his home in Sauk Centre, MN.

Chuck was born on January 27th 1949 to Vinton and Eleanor “Babe” (Stephens) Redetzke. He attended Osakis High School and graduated with the class of 1967. After high school he served his country in the U.S Navy...

Jul 10, 2019

Life History for MICHAEL ELLEFSON

Michael Ellefson, age 76 of Osakis passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019 at the Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN.

Michael Bradley Ellefson was born on September 9, 1942 in Granite Falls, MN to Marvin and Yetive (Zimmerman) Ellefson.  He was one of four children, three boys and...

Jun 26, 2019

Raymond W. Gabler, age 85 of Long Prairie passed into his new life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from the Long Prairie Memorial Home where he had been a resident.

Raymond Winfield Gabler was born on December 4, 1933 in Burleene Township, Todd County, MN to Louis M. and Louise M. (Sadlemyer) Gabler.  After graduating from high school,...

Jun 15, 2019

Virginia Mae (Larson) Chapman of Osakis passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN, at the age of 95 years.

Virginia was born on February 8, 1924, in Orange Township, Douglas County, MN, to Hans and Emelia (Ries) Larson.  She was confirmed into the Lutheran faith in...