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Lowell Wolff
Lowell Wolff

Lowell Wolff

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
Lowell H. Wolff, 83, of Park Rapids, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 18, at Faith Baptist Church in Park Rapids, with the Rev. Marty Giese and Pastor Russell Paulson co-officiating. Honorary casket bearers were George Tapper, Clyde Zirkle, Howard Warmbold and Russ Carter. Active casket bearers were Paul Schrader, Harold Becker, Bruce Henderson, Brian Haataja, Cliff Sawyer and Myron Amundson. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Osage. If you would wish to send a memorial, you may address cards to: Jane Wolff, 24642 590th Ave., Park Rapids, MN 56470. Arrangements were entrusted to the Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids.

Ronald Price

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
Ronald G. Price, 56, of Fargo, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Lake Maud, Minn. A memorial service for Ronald is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Church of the Nativity in Fargo. There will be a 7 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, with visitation one hour before. Arrangements have been entrusted to Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo. An online guest book is available at boulgerfuneralhome.com.

Ida Nefzger

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
Former Bejou and Ogema resident Ida Paulson Nefzger, 82, of Fosston, Minn., died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Midway Care Center in Fosston. A graveside committal service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Ogema City Cemetery in Ogema. Viewing and visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday in the cemetery. A time of gathering and refreshments will follow the service at the Hank Thompson Residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home in Mahnomen. An online guest book is available at andersonmattson.com.
Donald Gandrud
Donald Gandrud

Donald Gandrud

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
Donald E. Gandrud, 91, of Audubon, died Monday, August 18, 2008 at Good Samaritan Care Center in Minneapolis. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Richwood Lutheran Church, rural Detroit Lakes, with interment following at Richwood Lutheran Cemetery, Richwood. Memorials may be made to the Richwood Lutheran Church Building Fund. West-Kjos Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, is providing arrangements. Those wanting to share memories and condolences are invited to use the funeral home’s online messages of sympathy section at www.westkjos.com.
Faye Stanhope
Faye Stanhope

Faye Stanhope

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
Faye E. Stanhope, 91, of Detroit Lakes, died Monday, August 18, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at David-Donehower Funeral Home, in Detroit Lakes, with Chaplain Tim Cook officiating. Friends may call for one hour prior to the start of services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes. The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes is serving the family. Online guest registration is available at www.daviddonehower.com.
Christopher Carlson
Christopher Carlson

Christopher Carlson

08/19/2008 12:00 AM
Christopher W. Carlson, 29, of rural Lake Park, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 in Lake Park. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Lakes Area Vineyard Church, Detroit Lakes, with interment at Eksjo Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Park. A memorial account has been established at Bremer Bank under the name of Chris Carlson Memorial Fund. West-Kjos Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes is providing arrangements. Those wanting to share memories and condolences are invited to use the funeral home’s online messages of sympathy section at www.westkjos.com.
Lowell Herbert Wolff, 83
Lowell Herbert Wolff

Lowell Herbert Wolff, 83

08/19/2008 01:00 PM
Lowell Herbert Wolff, 83, of Park Rapids, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital, in Fargo.
Avison “Bud” Wendell Francis
Avison “Bud” Wendell Francis, 88

Avison “Bud” Wendell Francis, 88

08/19/2008 01:00 PM
Avison “Bud” Wendell Francis, 88, of Phoenix, AZ, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 at the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Alden “Al” John Norman, 86
Alden “Al” John Norman

Alden “Al” John Norman, 86

08/19/2008 01:00 PM
Alden “Al” John Norman, 86, of Robbinsdale, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008.
Mary Elizabeth Hile, 87
Mary Elizabeth Hile

Mary Elizabeth Hile, 87

08/15/2008 01:00 PM
Mary Elizabeth Hile, 87, of Park Rapids, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids.
Alvilde Johnston, 98
Alvilde Johnston

Alvilde Johnston, 98

08/15/2008 01:00 PM
Alvilde Johnston, 98, of Menahga, formerly of Park Rapids, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga.
Richard “Dick” Henry Betzenderfer, 74
Richard “Dick” Henry Betzenderfer

Richard “Dick” Henry Betzenderfer, 74

08/15/2008 01:00 PM
Richard “Dick” Henry Betzenderfer, 74, of Neenah, WI died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Cherry Meadows Hospice Residence in Appleton, WI.
Daisy Schmidt, 91
Daisy Schmidt

Daisy Schmidt, 91

08/15/2008 01:00 PM
Daisy Schmidt, 91, of Park Rapids, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at the home of her friends.
Elaine L. Geis, 77
Elaine L. Geis

Elaine L. Geis, 77

08/15/2008 01:00 PM
Elaine L. Geis, 77, of Park Rapids, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. She was born Jan. 3, 1931 to Noble and Elsie Lindberg in Minneapolis.

Lowell Wolff, 83

08/15/2008 01:00 PM
Lowell Wolff, 83, of Park Rapids died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Ambrose Zurn
Ambrose Zurn

Ambrose Zurn

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Former Maplewood, Minn., resident Ambrose J. Zurn, 63, of Forest Lake, Minn., died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Bay Front Blues Festival in Duluth, Minn. A celebration of Ambrose’s life is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Zurn residence, 21155 Fondant Ave. North, Forest Lake. Family will greet friends from 2-8 p.m. Friday at their home. The family has requested also for friends to wear their Harley apparel and please ride their motorcycles to the service in memory of Ambrose. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred by the family. Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Forest Lake provided arrangements.
Ruth Lerud
Ruth Lerud

Ruth Lerud

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Ruth A. Lerud, 80, of Detroit Lakes, died Monday, August 11, 2008 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at Eksjo Lutheran Church in rural Lake Park, with the Rev. Randy Whitehead officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the services on Saturday. The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes is serving the family. Online guest registration is available at www.daviddonehower.com.
Helen Halbakken
Helen Halbakken

Helen Halbakken

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Helen A. Halbakken, 87, of Detroit Lakes, died Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at West-Kjos Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at First Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, with interment following at Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Foundation (1415 Madison Ave. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501) or the donor’s choice. West-Kjos Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, has been handling arrangements. Those wanting to share memories and condolences are invited to use the funeral home’s online messages of sympathy section at www.westkjos.com.
Nora Olson
Nora Olson

Nora Olson

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Former Gueydan, La., resident Nora L. Olson, 68, of Detroit Lakes, passed away at St. Mary’s Innovis Hospital in Detroit Lakes on Friday, August 8, 2008. A wake will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, with a VFW Service at 7 p.m., in the David-Donehower Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes, with the Rev. Jerry Rogers officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes. Luncheon and fellowship following the interment will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 213 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes. The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes is serving the family.

Ethan Covey

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Ethan Wayne Covey, infant son of Jesse and Nancy (Thompson) Covey of Lake Park, was born and died on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Innovis Hospital in Fargo. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Lake Park Lutheran Church in Lake Park, with the Rev. Gary Erdmann officiating. Interment is in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Lake Park. The David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes is serving the family.

Area death-Jean Steinbach

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Jean K. Steinbach, 86, of Felton, Minn., died Monday, August 11, 2008, at Viking Manor in Ulen. Her funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Felton. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Korsmo Funeral Chapel in Moorhead.

Area death-Tala Lamblez

08/12/2008 12:00 AM
Tala Rose Lamblez, infant daughter of Jessica and Zachery Lamblez, Mahnomen, was born and died on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, Detroit Lakes. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at First Lutheran Church in Mahnomen. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson-Mattson Funeral Home, Mahnomen.

Eddie Bliss

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Edward “Eddie” Raymond Bliss, 82, of Crow Wing Lake Township, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 at his home.

Donald Nevala

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Donald Wayne Nevala, 59, of Menahga, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 while working in his yard.

Audrey Myers

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Audrey F. Myers, 79, of Roseville and Park Rapids.

Janet Will Bishop

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Janet Will Bishop, 83, died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Honolulu, HI. She was born Feb. 2, 1925 in St. Paul to Bill and Edna Will.

Avison Wendell Francis

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Avison Wendell Francis, 88, of Park Rapids, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 at the Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

Alvilde Johnston

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Alvilde Johnston, 98, of Menahga, formerly of Park Rapids, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008 at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home, Menahga.

Daisy Schmidt

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Daisy Schmidt, 91, of Park Rapids, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 at the home of Wilma and Harvey Girtz.

Charley Frank Mitchell

08/12/2008 01:00 PM
Charley Frank Mitchell, 90, of Blackduck, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 at Northern Pines Good Samaritan Home in Blackduck.
Francis Mansager
Francis Mansager

Francis Mansager

08/11/2008 12:00 AM
Francis L. Mansager, 78, Vergas, died on Friday, August 8, 2008 in the Perham Memorial Nursing Home, Perham. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, Vergas and also one hour prior to services in the church on Tuesday. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the United Methodist Church in Vergas, with the Rev. Gary Klempke officiating. Burial will be in Lake Sybil Cemetery, Vergas. Arrangements are being provided by the Furey Funeral Home in Vergas.
Alma Osten
Alma Osten

Alma Osten

08/11/2008 12:00 AM
Alma Osten, 89, of Pelican Rapids, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Pelican Valley Nursing Home in Pelican Rapids. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 11, at North Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, with the Rev. Curt Tilleraas officiating. Burial was in West North Immanuel Cemetery, Pelican Rapids. Larson Funeral Home of Pelican Rapids was entrusted with arrangements. An online guest book is available at larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com.
Judith Anderson
Judith Anderson

Judith Anderson

08/11/2008 12:00 AM
Former Glenwood resident Judith “Judy” Anderson, 66, of Garrison, Minn., died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Glenwood Lutheran Church in Glenwood, with the Rev. Randy Chrissis officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood.
Carl Schnitzer
Carl Schnitzer

Carl Schnitzer

08/08/2008 12:00 AM
Carl Schnitzer, 81, of Callaway, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Callaway, with the Rev. Del Stohs officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Lakeside Cemetery, Richwood Township. West-Kjos Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, is providing arrangements. Those wanting to share memories and condolences are invited to use the funeral home’s online messages of sympathy section at www.westkjos.com.
Charles Greene
Charles Greene

Charles Greene

08/08/2008 12:00 AM
Charles I. Greene, 81, of Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at St. Mary’s Innovis Health in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes and will continue one hour prior to service at the church on Saturday. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth, with interment at St. Columba Episcopal Cemetery. The David-Donehower funeral Home in Detroit Lakes has been serving the family.
Lynas Cloud
Lynas Cloud, 72

Lynas Cloud, 72

08/08/2008 01:00 PM
Lynas Cloud, 72, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1935 to Henry and Maggie (Johnson) Cloud in Ponemah.

Donald Nevala, 59

08/08/2008 01:00 PM
Donald Nevala, 59, of Menahga, formerly of Rice, and the husband of Pat (Nunn) Nevela, died unexpectedly while working at his new retirement home north of Menahga.

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