Obituaries

Nov 1, 2019

David Thieschafer, age 68 of Osakis, formerly of Swanville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at his home in rural Osakis, MN.

David Gerard was born in Little Falls on October 3, 1951 to Roman and Iris (Mootz) Thieschafer.  He was one of twelve children born into this family.  David attended Swanville Public Schools and...

Oct 30, 2019

Life History for Jordan Henry

Jordan Henry of Sauk Centre passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN at the age of 82 years.

On January 17, 1937 in Birchdale Township, Todd County, Leonard and Sylvia (Holmes) Henry became parents of a son they named Jordan Dwayne...

Oct 22, 2019

Russ Hevern, age 95, longtime resident of Osakis passed into his new life early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019 at the Galeon in Osakis, where he was a resident.    Russell Clayton Hevern was born in Hillsboro, North Dakota on August 7, 1924 to Josephine (Lund) and Francis (Irish) G. Hevern.   As a young man of 17, he served his...

Oct 7, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Hugger, age 77 of Santa Clarita, CA passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at the Olive View Medical Center – UCLA in Sylmar, CA.

On August 8, 1942 a son was born to Avin ‘Phil’ and Florence Margaret (Lammi) Hugger in Hibbing, MN.  Gerald Avin was the second of six children.  After graduating from...

Oct 2, 2019

Luverne Marion Schaefer was born on September 3, 1922 in Winneshieck County near Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Fannie (Harmon) Schaefer.  She graduated from Cresco High School and then continued her schooling to receive a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa in Cedar Falls and a Master of Science degree in Home Economics at Minnesota...

Sep 29, 2019

Glen Coykendall, age 93 of Osakis passed into his new life on Sunday, September 29 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN where he was a resident.

On January 8, 1926 a son was born to Marion ‘Mike’ and Mable (Fenstad) Coykendall in Alexandria, MN.  They named him Glen and he was one of four children born to...

Sep 29, 2019

Thad ‘Weed’ Robinson, age 60 of Osakis passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in rural Osakis, MN.

On July 22, 1959 a son was born to Marvin and Elvira (Anderson) Robinson in Alexandria, MN.  They named him Thad Richard and he was the youngest of their seven children.  Thad graduated with the Class of 1977 from...

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...