Obituaries

Ruth Thoennes

Ruth Thoennes

Aug 8, 2014

Ruth A. Thoennes, age 85, of Urbank, died Friday, August 8, 2014, at her home. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst and Fr. Herb Gappa officiating. Music is provided by pianist, Becky Koep, vocalists, Judy Koep, Yvonne Debilzen, Jerry Klein, and the church choir....

Ardith Barge

Ardith Barge

Jul 25, 2014

Ardith Ardella Munsterman was born to Henry and Viola (Grages) Munsterman near Appleton, Minnesota on December 14th, 1932. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Shible Township on January 4th, 1933. She was a graduate of Appleton High School in 1950. She attended Concordia Teacher's College in River Forest, Illinois, and taught at Red Wing and Brownton, Minnesota. On...

Melvin Ost

Melvin Ost

Jul 25, 2014

Melvin Ost, age 85, of Effington Township, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Roger Krebs officiating. Music is provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Burial is at Parkers Prairie Cemetery with full military honors accorded...

Arlene Schmidt

Arlene Schmidt

Jul 17, 2014

Arlene J. Schmidt, age 82, of Parkers Prairie, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Mass of the Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at St. William's Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Peter VanderWeyst and Fr. Herb Gappa officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Marilyn Lehmkuhl and Sacred...

Dick Frey

Dick Frey

Jul 12, 2014

Richard "Dick" J. Frey, 90, a life-long Duluth resident, died on July 12, 2014. Private services will be held at a later date at Dick's request. Richard Jay "Dick" Frey was born June 23, 1924, to Oscar and Wilma (Linder) Frey in Duluth. He grew up in Duluth where he attended public school. He served in the U.S. Navy during...

David Diedrich

David Diedrich

Jul 9, 2014

David S. Diedrich, age 25, of Fargo, North Dakota, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hosptial - Methodist Campus in Rochester, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 14, 2014, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Ed Borchardt officiating. Music is provided by organist, Gloria...

Dewey Steidl

Dewey Steidl

Jul 3, 2014

Dewey F. Steidl, 83, of Miltona, died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Bethany Home in Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dave Petron officiating. Music is provided by the Belles of St. Nicholas. Burial is at the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., with...

Carl Freeman

Carl Freeman

Jul 1, 2014

Carl (Carlton) was born April 15, 1926, to Tony Marshall Freeman and Mary Espy Falkner Freeman. He was named Junior Carlton Marshall. When Carl was 4 years old, a tornado destroyed their home, farm buildings and vehicle. A storm cellar saved them. The family moved to Texas and his father, a U.S. Marshall, Tony, changed their name to Freeman. June...

LeRoy Suchy

LeRoy Suchy

Jun 28, 2014

LeRoy Anthony Suchy, 71, of Millerville, died unexpectedly June 28, 2014, at St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Millerville with Rev. Matthew Crane officiating. Music is provided by Voices of Joy, lecturer, Craig Stich and servers, Lydia and John Hansen. Burial will take place...

Lorna Zunker

Lorna Zunker

Jun 23, 2014

Lorna I. Zunker, age 98, of Alexandria, formerly of Miltona, died Monday, June 23, 2014, at Bethany Community Home. Funeral services 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with Rev. William Stockman officiating. Music is provided by organist, Deb Joachim and vocalists Jon and Mark Hanson, accompanied by pianist, Lori Hanson. Burial is at the church...

Norma Erickson

Norma Erickson

Jun 9, 2014

Norma Marie (Ost) Erickson passed away on her 84th birthday on June, 9, 2014. Funeral services are 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Burial is at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Norma was born to Harry and...

Alice Thoennes

Alice Thoennes

May 17, 2014

Alice R. Thoennes, age 76, of Brandon, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at home, following a brief illness. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville with Fr. Matthew Crane officiating. Music is provided by organist, Rachel Wagner, vocalist, Lisa Henrichs and the church choir. Burial is...

Gilmore Jahnke

Gilmore Jahnke

May 7, 2014

Gilmore H. Jahnke, 83, of Parkers Prairie, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at St. William's Living Center. Memorial services are 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Dedra Zwieg. Military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and Parkers Prairie...

Lawrence Berkland

Lawrence Berkland

May 7, 2014

Lawrence T. "Larry" Berkland, age 60, of Big Fork, formerly of Owatonna, died peacefully with his wife by his side, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his home. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 12, 2014, at Elmo Lutheran Church, rural Parkers Prairie with Rev. Don Walker officiating. Music is provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich. Burial is at the church...

Lonny Pince

Lonny Pince

May 5, 2014

Lonny J. "Lon" Pince, age 38, of rural Parkers Prairie, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 5, 2014, at his home. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Fr. Matthew Crane officiating. Music is provided by Kim Byrne. Visitation will begin at 12 noon Friday and continue until the time of...

Agnes Hemquist

Agnes Hemquist

May 2, 2014

Agnes B. Hemquist, age 87, of Parkers Prairie, died Friday, May 2, 2014, at St. William's Living Center. Memorial service is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music is provided by organist, Julie Lindgren and vocalists, Dedra Zwieg and Arlo Pederson. Burial is at Swedish Lutheran Cemetery....

Ruth Haines

Ruth Haines

Apr 25, 2014

Ruth E. Haines (Cordes), age 93, died on April 25, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Ruth is survived by her children-Thomas (Diane), Elizabeth Achten (David), Nancy Sibley (David); grandchildren-JT Haines, Tommy Haines (Megan Samuelson), Kami Achten-Alvarez, Amber Nelson (Jon), Danen Achten, Nicole Walerius (Bobby), Ted Sibley (Erin), Brad Sibley (Mallory); brother Martin Cordes (Elvera); twelve great- grandchildren;...

Lowell Christianson

Lowell Christianson

Apr 6, 2014

Lowell E. Christianson, age 85, formerly of Spruce Hill Township, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in Spruce Hill Township with Rev. John Riggle officiating. Music is provided by organist, Kevin Lee and vocalists, Evangeline Anderson and Dan Hagen Family....

Joseph Dorn

Joseph Dorn

Mar 3, 2014

Joseph "Joe" H. Dorn, age 80, of Parkers Prairie, died suddenly Monday, March 3, 2014, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014, at St. William's Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie with Father Matthew Crane and Father Herb Gappa officiating. Music is provided by Kim Byrne and the church choir. Burial is at the...

Rosie Olson

Rosie Olson

Feb 17, 2014

Rosie M. Olson, age 76, died Monday, February 17, 2014, surrounded by her family at her home in Parkers Prairie. A Celebration of Joy will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Burial is at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation is 4-7 p.m., Friday at Lind Family...

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