Obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Rose ‘Rosie’ Weldon, age 80 of Osakis, formerly from LeCenter, MN passed away at her home in Osakis on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Rosie was born on April 4, 1938 in Paynesville Township, MN to Mike and Loretta (McIntee) Mccann.  She grew up in Manannah Township and graduated from Paynesville High School.  Rosie lived in LeCenter and...

Oct 29, 2018

Paul Ahrens, age 89 of Osakis passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN.

On April 24, 1929 a son was born to Henry and Gertrude (Proell) Ahrens at their farm in rural Todd County, MN.  He was one of eleven children born to this union.  They lived and worked on...

Oct 18, 2018

Lammers, Dolores

Age 90

Dolores Lammers, a longtime resident of Morris, passed away peacefully in St Paul on October 18, with her family at her side. She came to Morris in 1962 with her three children and husband Raymond, who had taken a professorship at the newly created University of Minnesota Morris to develop the...

Oct 2, 2018

On the Feast Day of Guardian Angels, Herb Grundman met his own Guardian Angel when he entered his new life on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from his home in rural Osakis, MN at the age of 84 years.

On March 29, 1934 a son was born to James H. and Magdalena (Jennissen) Grundman in Sauk Centre, MN. ...

Sep 10, 2018

Bob was welcomed into his Savior’s arms on September 10, 2018.  He was at the Lakewood Health System hospital in Staples, MN.  He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Robert Harry Ferris was born on July 20, 1931 at the family farm near Osakis, MN to Harry and Alma (Reichmann) Ferris.  He grew up and attended...

Sep 8, 2018

Rulon Jessop of Osakis, MN entered into his new life on Saturday evening, September 8, 2018 from his home in Osakis at the age of 60 years.  Born on December 23, 1957 in Hildale, Utah, Rulon was raised with a large extended family. Leaving to seek his own adventures as a young man, he first learned hole shot prospecting/drilling. ...

Aug 9, 2018

EVELYN ‘EVIE’ CHAPIN, age 80 of Long Prairie passed away Thursday, Aug. 9 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie.  Memorial services are Saturday, Aug. 11 at 12 noon at the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie.  A visitation will be held from 9 am – 12 noon Saturday morning prior to the services at the church.  Inurnment is...

Aug 3, 2018

Margaret Kallstrom, age 96 of Alexandria, formerly of Carlos and Osakis, died under the loving care of the Knute Nelson Hospice on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, MN.

On October 8, 1921 Jesse and Alma (Hedin) Sibell welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their lives.   They named her Margaret Evelyn and...

Aug 3, 2018

Bradley James Brezinka, age 61, died unexpectedly on July 25, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 10th at Eagle Brook Church - Anoka. 1100 US Hwy 10, Anoka, MN 55303. Visitation at 10:00am, service at 11:00 with a light lunch following.

Jul 29, 2018

On Sunday, July 29, the feast day of St. Martha, Agnes Grundman entered into eternal life after 87 faith-filled years. She, like Martha, was a devoted servant of her Lord.

Agnes Madeline was born on May 2, 1931 to Louis and Frances (Wiewel) Ferrian in Sauk Centre, MN.  She graduated from Villard High School in 1948, then...

Jul 27, 2018

Joyce Engstrand, age 91 of Osakis went to meet her Savior early Friday, July 27, 2018 from the Knute-Nelson Home in Alexandria, MN.

Joyce Alene Jensen was born on April 8, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Oscar and Louise (Peterson) Jensen.  She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1945.  She was united in marriage on...

Jul 25, 2018

Jeannine Olson, age 73 of Osakis passed into her new life on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.

On October 13, 1944 a daughter was born to William ‘Bud’ and Charlotte (Studt) Lanoux in St. Paul, MN.  She attended beauty school as a first occupation and worked in South St. Paul for several...

Jul 21, 2018

Floyd Rooney, age 88 of Little Sauk, MN passed away late Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN, when he could meet his wife, Marge in a new life instead of having to mourn her passing at the memorial service scheduled for her that next afternoon.

Floyd was born on December 17,...

Jul 16, 2018

Patricia ‘Pat’ Rutten, age 83 of Osakis passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 16 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20 at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis. A gathering time will begin one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment is in the church cemetery.

Jul 10, 2018

FUNERAL NOTICE FOR HOWARD BERG

Howard Berg, age 74 of Osakis passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.  Funeral services are Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Osakis Lutheran Church with Rev. Rich Fitzer officiating.  Burial at the Gordon Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Visitation hours...

Jul 5, 2018

FUNERAL NOTICE for MARGE ROONEY

Marjorie Rooney, age 86 of Little Sauk, passed away on Thursday, July 5 at the Bethany Home in Alexandria, MN.  Memorial services will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Salem Lutheran Church in rural Osakis.  Inurnment is in the church cemetery.  A gathering time will begin...

Jun 29, 2018

Helen Botzet, age 80 of West Union/Osakis passed away on Friday, June 29 at her home.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union.  Interment is at the church cemetery.  Visitation hours are from 5 – 8 pm on Monday, July 2 at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in...

Jun 24, 2018

Nancy Gilsrud, age 75 of Osakis passed away on Sunday, June 24 at the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, MN.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 15 from 12 noon to 3:00 pm at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis with interment to follow at the West Evergreen Cemetery in Osakis.  Arrangements by Roy-Hetland Funeral...

Jun 22, 2018

Thomas Beyer, age 80 of Osakis, formerly of N. Mpls, died June 22 at his home.  A Celebration of Life for Tom will be held on Wed., June 27 from 4 - 7 pm at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis.  Burial is Friday, June 29 at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in N. Mpls.

Thomas was born...

Jun 19, 2018

Dennis Leaunart, age 77 of Osakis went to meet his Lord on the evening of June 19, 2018 from the Salmons Place Care Center in rural Alexandria, MN.

On August 21, 1940 a son was born to Arthur and Grace (Streeter) Leaunart in Hutchinson, MN.  They named him Dennis Orlynn.  He grew up and graduated from Osakis...