Obituaries

May 6, 2015

David Proell, age 59 of Alexandria died early on Wednesday, May 6 at the Bethany Home in Alexandria, MN. David Joseph Proell was born on May 16, 1955 in Sauk Centre, MN to Ervin and Gladys (Wallin) Proell. He graduated from Jefferson High School with the class of 1973 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, taking his basic...

May 2, 2015

NATHAN "NATE" GEORGE, age 56 of Osakis died peacefully at his home May 2, 2015 in rural Todd County, MN. Outdoor memorial services will be held on Sat., May 9 at 3 pm at his home. Please bring a lawn chair. Visitation hours are from 4 - 7 pm on Friday, May 8 at the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in...

Apr 9, 2015

Daryl Danzl, age 84 of Osakis, formerly of Denver and Longmont, Colorado passed into her new life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from the Galeon Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Daryl Haff Markwitz was born on Nov. 28, 1930 in Denver, CO to William and Lenore (Haff) Markwitz. She was raised in Colorado and California. She attended college...

Apr 1, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR JIM ELLIS

April 13, 1915-April 1, 2015

In 1915, Ray and Martha (Jensen) Ellis, along with their two young sons Meryle and Howard, rode the train from Osakis to San Francisco. Martha was with child, and stopped in Lewistown, Idaho to stay with her sister. On April 13, 1915, James (Jim) Frederick...

Mar 17, 2015

Russell Peterson, age 59 of St. Cloud, formerly of Osakis passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the VA Medical Health Care System in St. Cloud, MN. Russell Mark Peterson was born on May 27, 1955 in Alexandria, MN, the youngest son born to Roy and Agnes (Fuchs) Peterson. He grew up on the family farm and graduated...

Mar 14, 2015

MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DANIEL "DAN" WALTERS Daniel "Dan" Walters, age 57 of Osakis, formerly of Bloomington, MN died unexpectedly on Sat. March 14, 2015 at his home. All are welcome to a "Graduation to Glory" Memorial Service to be held for Dan on Saturday, March 28 at 11 am at the Osakis Community Center. He is survived by...

Mar 7, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR DONALD BEUMER Donald Beumer, age 64 of Osakis, formerly of Blaine, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his home in Osakis, MN. On March 10, 1950 a son was born to Nickolas and Marthline (Hanisch) Beumer in Minneapolis, MN. They named him Donald Lee. He grew up and...

Mar 1, 2015

Ada Belle Owens, formerly of Osakis, MN, died on March 1, 2015 at the Littlefork Care Center in Littlefork, Minnesota. She was born on July 15, 1917 in Motley, MN to Albert and Susanna (Senti) Williams.

Ada graduated valedictorian of her class from Motley High School in 1936, and then completed teacher's college at Pine River Normal...

Feb 27, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR ROBERT 'BOB' SINOTTE Robert "Bob" L. Sinotte, age 71 of Osakis entered his new life on Friday, February 27, 2015 from his home in Osakis after a brave battle with cancer. On January 4, 1944 in Alameda, CA, a son was born to Robert K. and Tillie J. (Gaffke) Sinotte. He was their only son and...

Feb 26, 2015

Gordon 'Gordy' Larry Benson of Osakis, MN, born and raised in Alexandria, MN, and formerly of North Minneapolis, MN, in his 90th year passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, in Mission, TX, on February 26, 2015 after a brief illness. He grew up during the Great Depression and learned to work hard even as a young boy of six when...

Feb 12, 2015

Donald W. Hentges , 86 went to be with the Lord February 12, 2015 at Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria, MN after suffering a stroke during recovery from surgery. Donald William Hentges was born March 16, 1928 in Fargo, North Dakota, to William N. Hentges and Madge (Beach) Hentges. He graduated from Osakis High School in 1946 and enlisted in...

Feb 1, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR NATYN ANDERSON Natyn Anderson, age 89 of Osakis passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Natyn Herbert Anderson was born on August 8, 1925 in Osakis Township, Douglas County, MN to Herbert and Elizabeth (Felty) Anderson. He was raised on the family farm and attended Osakis High School,...

Jan 30, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR GENE WALDORF Eugene 'Gene' Waldorf, age 87 of Osakis entered his new life on Friday, January 30, 2015 from the Community Memorial Home in Osakis with his family by his side. Eugene Michael Waldorf was born on September 28, 1927 in Belgrade, MN, the son of John and Emma (Wuertz) Waldorf. Gene grew up while working...

Jan 29, 2015

Death Notice for Silas 'Si' Naas Silas Naas, age 84 of Alexandria went to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ from his residence at Grand Arbor in Alexandria, MN early January 29, 2015. Funeral services are set for Saturday, February 14 at 11:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN. Visitation hours are from 4 - 8 pm...

Jan 28, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR CRAIG TWAIT Craig Twait, age 55 of Alexandria went to meet his Lord on the evening of January 28, 2015 from his home in Alexandria, MN. Donald and Marjorie (Naig) Twait were proud parents when their youngest son, Craig Eugene was born on October 22, 1959 in Emmetsburg, IA. He moved with his family to the...

Jan 27, 2015

DEATH NOTICE FOR HENRY HANK BENDER Henry 'Hank' Bender, age 88 of Osakis passed away on Tuesday, January 27 at the St. Williams Home in Parkers Prairie, MN. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Osakis Lutheran Church in Osakis. Visitation begins at the church at 1:00 pm on Monday.

Jan 26, 2015

Eva Jane, age 93 of Osakis entered her eternal life on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis surrounded by her family. On July 24, 1921 a baby girl was born to Allen and Rose (Gilbert) Stanford in Larrabee, Iowa. Eva grew up at Larrabee on the banks of the Little Sioux River. She graduated...

Jan 23, 2015

Voni Frisch, age 61, of Osakis died unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, MN. Voni Kathleen Proctor was born on October 5, 1953 in Mason City, IA to Vernon and Helen (Avery) Proctor. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1972. After school, Voni worked at various manufacturing and health...

Jan 23, 2015

LIFE HISTORY FOR LAVAUN "VONNIE" SCHOECK LaVaun Alice Good Schoeck was born to Rex and Sevilla (Belken) Good in Olivia, MN on May 29, 1930. She was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical United Brethern Church in Danube, MN. She graduated from Danube High School. On March 28, 1948 she was united in marriage to Jake Schoeck. They lived...

Jan 13, 2015

Life History for Robert 'Bob' George, Jr. Robert 'Bob' George, Jr., age 72 of Osakis died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN after suffering a fatal brain injury. On July 13, 1942 a son was born to Robert and Inez (Thornquist) George in rural Todd County, MN. They named his Robert, Jr....