Obituaries

Jan 10, 2008

Shayna Kendall, age 4, daughter of Tom and Amy Kendall of rural Long Prairie died Sunday, Jan. 6. Shayna was a happy and active preschooler who loved to attend the EFCE preschool program at Osakis Public School. She was outgoing and loved to talk to people. She had a hello and smile for everyone she met. She enjoyed attending...

Jan 4, 2008

Joely Thompson was chosen to be with the Lord on January 3, 2008. She is one of twin daughters born to Randy and Christa (Hensley) Thompson of Alexandria on December 14, 2007. Private family services are being planned. Arrangements by the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis.

Jan 2, 2008

Donald David Hawkins was born on July 13, 1918 in Rudyard, Montana to Cloyd and Ruth (Afflerbough) Hawkins. As a three-month old infant, Don moved with his family from Montana to settle in rural Osakis and he attended and graduated from Osakis High School in 1936. He first worked for the Railroad and then moved to California in 1939....

Jan 2, 2008

Violet Geerdes, age 82, formerly of Richfield passed away on Wednesday evening, January 2, 2008 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN. Violet Esther Erdahl was born on January 5, 1925 in Frost, MN to Selmer and Arvilla (Larson) Erdahl. She graduated from Frost High School and on July 21, 1942 was united in marriage to Henry Geerdes...

Dec 29, 2007

Laura Juntunen, age 75, passed into eternal life on December 29, 2007 from her home in Osakis, MN. Laura Helen Koski was born on August 6, 1932 in Gackle, North Dakota to Emil and Edna (Bakkila) Koski. She moved as a young girl to rural Menahga and graduated in 1950 from Sebeka High School. Laura attended teacher's training in...

Dec 28, 2007

Inez Leona Peterson was born on a farm north of Osakis in Osakis Township, Douglas Co, MN to Marcus and Anna (Erickson) Clay on April 27, 1919. On January 30, 1939 she was married to Forrest Clay at Mason City, Iowa. They had five children. Inez and Forrest started the Little Store grocery on the east end of Osakis...

Dec 27, 2007

LIFE HISTORY for DENNIS WEISS Dennis Weiss, age 68 of Alexandria, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at his home in Alexandria, MN. Dennis was born on October 31,1938 to William and Agnes (Heber) Weiss in Zell, South Dakota. After high school, Dennis joined the South Dakota National Guards. After completing his service with the Guards, Dennis then...

Dec 19, 2007

Dr. Delbert Leckband, longtime dentist in Osakis died unexpectedly of a massive coronary on December 19 at the Dekalb Medical Center in Georgia. Delbert Wayne Leckband was born on April 8, 1927 in Wauburn, MN to Arthur and Muriel (Schmidt) Leckband. He attended school at Kimbrae, Worthington and Brewster, MN. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy on his...

Dec 17, 2007

Norman Luther Tolo, 76, a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandpa, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 17, 2007 at his winter home in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Norman was born on April 16, 1931 to Pastor and Mrs. G.W. Tolo in Fertile, Minnesota. He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated in 1952...

Dec 12, 2007

Jeanette Peterson Susens left this world to live with her Lord on December 12, 2007 from the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Jeanette Brooks was born on June 25, 1920 in Sioux Falls, S Dakota to Ray and Helen (Dwight) Brooks. After high school, Jeanette attended South Dakota State College and received her bachelor's degree in Home Economics...

Dec 11, 2007

Alpha Kay Anderson passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN. Alpha Kay Schroeder was born on March 11, 1942 in Pelican Rapids, MN to Alfred and Katherine (Falk) Schroeder. She graduated from Audobon High School and then attended Alexandria Technical College for Hotel and Restaurant Management. She married Bill Olson in...

Dec 3, 2007

Christina was born on January 13, 1924 and passed away on Monday, December 3, 2007.

Christina was a resident of Carlos, Minnesota.

Nov 29, 2007

LIFE HISTORY FOR TOM THIMMESH Tom Thimmesh, age 64 of Osakis passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 29 at his home in rural Osakis, MN. Thomas Benjamin Thimmesh was born on April 30, 1943 in Osakis, MN to Anthony and Ann (Ridler) Thimmesh. He was a graduate of Osakis High School in 1961 and then entered the U.S. Air...

Nov 28, 2007

Neal was born in Coon Rapids, Iowa to Ray & Iva (Visner) Goodwin. The family moved to Mountain Lake, MN when he was seven years old. After graduation from high school he accepted a job with Toro Manufactoring in St. James and also served with the Army National Guard. It was in St. James that Neil met Darlene Tresler...

Nov 23, 2007

LIFE HISTORY FOR AGNES BAKER Agnes Baker, age 97 of Osakis died on Friday, November 23, 2007 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis where she had been a resident for several years. Agnes Frances Schlosser was born on April 6, 1910 in Belle River Township, Douglas County, MN to John and Mary (Hoffman) Schlosser. She was married to...

Nov 22, 2007

Harvey was born on October 11, 1910 and passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007.

Harvey was a resident of Osakis, Minnesota.

Nov 17, 2007

Life History for Dorothy 'Dolly' Sorenson Dorothy 'Dolly' Sorenson, age 83 of Osakis passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at her home in rural Osakis, MN. Dorothy Ulrich was one of twins born on December 1, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN to William and Meta (Kruger) Ulrich. After high school, Dolly worked as a seamstress. She married Robert Thotland...

Nov 16, 2007

LIFE HISTORY FOR NEIL LARSON Neil Larson, age 75 of Osakis passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2007 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Neil was born on May 22, 1932 in Alexandria, MN to Harry and Regina (Brede) Larson. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria with the Class of 1950. He joined the...

Nov 9, 2007

LIFE HISTORY for LEE HOLDER Lee Holder, age 91 of Osakis died Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Community Memorial Home in Osakis. Leland "Lee" Holder was born on September 30, 1916 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Addison and Mabel (Rhinehart) Holder. He moved with his family to the Osakis area and was a graduate of Osakis High School. Lee...

Nov 9, 2007

LIFE HISTORY FOR JEANNE CLARK Jeanne Clark, age 67 of Osakis passed away on Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Bethany Home in Alexandria where she was recovering from recent heart surgery. Jeanne Winter was born on June 2, 1940 in Sauk Centre, MN to Oswald and Agnes (Nuessendorfer) Winter. She grew up in Sauk Centre and then moved...