Donald Horace Petersen, age 92, of Sebeka, Minn., passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. Donald was born on April 4, 1932, in Wadena, the son of the late Carl and Adeline (Priebe) Petersen. He was raised in Sebeka, MN, and attended District #49 Country School. Afterwards, he enlisted in the…

Harlan Ray Stoehr, age 95, of North Oaks, MN, and formerly of Shoreview, MN, died September 3, 2024, following complications from a Covid infection in November 2022. Harlan was born at Ridgeway, MN, on February 4, 1929, and was raised on farms in Winona and Olmsted counties. He served in the United States Marine Corps…

Marlene Joan Banttari (Salmela), 87, of Roseville, passed away on October 15, 2024. Marlene was born in Wadena, MN on April 14, 1937 to Laurie and Lempie Salmela. Growing-up on a farm near Sebeka, Marlene began an active career in 4-H in 1947 at the age of nine. Her committed involvement earned her a trip…

David Warren Schultz, age 71, of Menahga, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. David was born on March 2, 1953, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Walter and Delores (Warmbold) Schultz. He attended school in Calumet and Minneapolis and graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1971.…

Douglas DeWayne Hanson was born to Robert and Delores Hanson on May 17, 1954. He spent his childhood hunting and fishing with his dad and brother and continued those hobbies throughout his whole life. He married Sherry Hennessey in 1973 and welcomed daughter Shawna the same year. His daughter Christina completed the family in 1978.…

Ronald LeRoy Hillstrom, 83, Moose Lake began his eternal rest on September 21, 2024 in Duluth. Ron was born on September 3, 1941 in Duluth, the first son of Erland and Ellen Hillstrom. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Menahga High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in English from UMD in 1964.…

Doris Josephine Harvala, age 100, of Park Rapids, Minn., formerly of Wolf Lake Township near Osage, passed away on October 24, 2024 at Heritage Living Nursing Home in Park Rapids Minnesota. Doris was born August 8, 1924, in Runeberg Township of Becker County near Menahga Minn.. As a young girl, Doris moved with her family…

Chris Robert Butler, age 58, Menahga, Minn.. passed away on October 10, 2024. Chris was born at Chisago City Hospital on April 19, 1966. Lived in North Branch until moving with his family to Nevis in 1971. In the Fall of 1979 Chris had a hunting accident. Doctors said he would never walk again. With his strong will…

Kimberly Sue (Pauna) Bahr, 53, of Bemidji, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home on October 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Bemidji, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be…

Katherine “Kathy” Brose, 75, of Park Rapids, Minn., joined her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2024 while holding the hands of her husband and daughters at home singing Jesus Loves Me. Kathy was born on October 27, 1948 in Park Rapids to J. Oscar and Eleanor (Haanpaa) Yliniemi. She was raised and educated in…