Theresa Wells 1961 – 2023
Theresa Nell Wells, 61, Akeley, MN passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Theresa “TC” was born November 1, 1961 in Park Rapids, MN to James and Deloris (Semmler) Hayes. She grew up in Akeley and worked for Ah-Gwah-Ching during high school. She graduated from Akeley High School in…
Read MoreKarl Oja 1966 – 2023
Karl Hugo Oja, age 57, of Delano, died on October 9, 2023 after battling a lengthy illness. Karl graduated from Sebeka High School in 1984. He was united in marriage to Kathy on June 15, 1991. They were blessed with nine children. He worked as a mold designer until his death. Preceded in death by…
Read MoreTerry Gravely 1952 – 2023
Terry Preston Gravel, age 71 of Menahga, Minnesota died on October 2, 2023. Terry was born on August 17, 1952 to Dyre and Clara Gravely in Wasco, California. He lived in and graduated from Wasco, CA. After graduation he joined the Air Force. Around 1997 he started working at RDO as a refrigeration mechanic and…
Read MoreEdith Siegel 1939 – 2023
Edith Siegel, 84, passed away on October 8, 2023 at her home in Sebeka in the company of family and the gentle care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 3-5 p.m. at the Sebeka Event Center, 100 Frontage Road,…
Read MoreJanet Rydin 1937 – 2023
Janet E. (Kyrola) Rydin, a long-time Hingham resident, passed away on September 23, 2023 at the age of 86, following a long illness. Janet was born and raised near Sebeka, MN, a small rural town approximately halfway between Minneapolis and the Canadian border. She grew up on a dairy farm and attended a one-room country…
Read MoreWaneta Wanous 1968 – 2023
Waneta Wanous, age 55 of Nimrod, Mn passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, Mn. Waneta was born on March 24,1968, in Park Rapids, Mn to Charles and lone Lind. She graduated from Menahga High School. After graduation she worked many different jobs. She was united in marraige to…
Read MoreTheodore Wold 1940 – 2023
Theodore “Ted” Abel Wold, 83, of Park Rapids, MN died on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Ted Wold was born August 27, 1940 in Marshall, MN to Clarence and Marie (Abel) Wold. He was raised in Marshall and graduated with the class of 1958. He graduated from the University of…
Read MoreJohn Larson 1936 – 2023
After almost five years of struggling with dementia, on September 9, 2023 John Larson has flown away with the angels. John, 87, was born and raised in the little town of Canby, MN to Oliver and Helen Larson. There he had a paper route, worked in the greenhouse and sometimes helped with harvest. He…
Read MoreDarrell Gruis 1938 – 2023
Darrel Weldon Gruis, age 85 of Nevis, MN, died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN. Darrel was born on January 18, 1938, in Pipestone, MN. As a 12-year-old boy he moved with his family to Nevis, MN. He attended high school in Nevis where he earned the honor…
Read MoreDavid McCurnin 1945 – 2023
Beloved spouse, father, pop and friend, David Scott McCurnin (77) set sail on his eternal booze cruise on September 10, 2023. Dave was born to David and Isabelle McCurnin on September 25, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, IA and later moved to Des Moines, IA. Dave served bravely in the United States Navy during the Vietnam…
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