Obituaries

Richard Skinner

Richard Skinner

May 30, 2012

Lind Family Funeral Service 218-338-2911 Richard C. "Dick" Skinner, age 83, of Miltona, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie, following a year-long battle with multiple myeloma. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided...

Celestine Debilzen

Celestine Debilzen

May 27, 2012

Celestine F. "Sally" Debilzen, age 76, of Vining, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Peaceful Bliss in Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Rev. Fr. LeRoy Scheierl officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir, organist, Angie Thoenes and vocalist, Yvonne Debilzen. Burial...

Donald Friese

Donald Friese

May 20, 2012

Donald Duane Friese, "Doc", age 81, of Rose City, died peacefully, Sunday, May 20, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. James Brown officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kim Byrne and vocalists, John Chandler and Andrew...

Roy Poltiske

Roy Poltiske

May 7, 2012

Roy was born on April 27, 1921 to John and Martha (Gluba) Poltiske in Leaf Mountain Township, Otter Tail Co, MN. Roy attended a one room schoolhouse (which still stands today) in rural Urbank. He spoke fondly of his childhood and life on the farm with his family. He shared many stories with his children and grandchildren. Roy joined the...

Richard Olson

Richard Olson

April 22, 2012

Richard "Dick" D. Olson, age 67, of Miltona, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2012, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miltona with Rev. Kari van Wakeren officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kevin Lee and vocalist, Kim Byrne. Burial...

Ethel Lorine

Ethel Lorine

April 15, 2012

Ethel Louise Lorine, 92, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at St. William's Living Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2012, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Jonathan Sorum officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Julie Lindgren, violinist, Kara Schillerstrom, vocalists, Brad Larson, Jim Larson and Jonathan Larson. Burial will take...

Tom Meyers

Tom Meyers

April 13, 2012

Tom passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012. Tom was a resident of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota.

Loretta Lien

Loretta Lien

April 7, 2012

Loretta A. Lien, age 90, of Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank with Fr. Jeff Ethen officiating. Music will be provided by Kim Byrne. Burial will take place at the church cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will...

Roger Smith

Roger Smith

March 22, 2012

Roger V. Smith, age 81, of Almora, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Robert Deugan and Rev. Dennis Walsh officiating. Music will be provided by pianist, Carol Nelson and vocalists, Jeanne Deugan and Brittany...

Helen Cigelske

Helen Cigelske

March 19, 2012

Helen E. Cigelske, age 85, of Parkers Prairie, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist, Rev. Clark Jahnke. Burial will take...

Florence Henry

Florence Henry

March 12, 2012

Florence Irene (Lindgren) Henry, age 92, of Alexandria, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Douglas County Hospital, with family by her side after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 16, 2012, at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Grant Aaseng officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Marcia Benson....

Elda Hollatz

Elda Hollatz

March 6, 2012

Elda Alvina (Johlke) Hollatz, age 92, of Parkers Prairie, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church, North Effington with Rev. Dane Compton officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Maureen Diedrich and vocalist,Dedra Zwieg. Burial will take place at the church...

Wayne Hanson

Wayne Hanson

February 16, 2012

Wayne D. Hanson, age 51, of Miltona, formerly of Hudson, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly, Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Western Maryland Regional Center, in Cumberland, Maryland. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in Spruce Hill Township with Rev. Kari van Wakeren officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Kevin Lee. Burial...

Florence Hinneberg

Florence Hinneberg

February 13, 2012

Florence E. Hinneberg, 92, of Renville, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, following surgery after suffering a fall on Sunday. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012, St. John's Lutheran Church in Renville with Rev. Rick Tuttle officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Cindy Hebrink and a quartet of Rev....

Tom Nelson

Tom Nelson

February 2, 2012

Thomas "Tom" P. Nelson, age 56, of rural Carlos, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 2, 2012, at home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in Spruce Hill Township with Rev. Jeanette Bidne officiating. Music will be provided by Kevin Lee. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Visitation will be...

Patricia Kalpin

Patricia Kalpin

January 29, 2012

Patricia Kalpin, age 66, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Parkers Prairie, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Burial will take place at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour...

Kenneth Tuil

Kenneth Tuil

January 2, 2012

Kenneth John Tuil Kenneth John Tuil was born in Bertha, Minnesota on June 23, 1945 to Jubbie and Elizabeth Tuil. He was baptized into the Christian Faith at Esther Lutheran Church on August 5, 1945. He joined a brother, Dave and a sister, Ardelle and was joined by a brother, Gary, 4 years later. He was a great worker on...

Josie Nelson

Josie Nelson

December 15, 2011

Josephine A. "Josie" Nelson, age 77, of Carlos, died peacefully, Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria, following her struggle with Alzheimer's. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River with Fr. Dave Petron officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Marlyn Lehmkuhl, vocalists,...

Helen Vacek

Helen Vacek

December 11, 2011

Helen M. Vacek, age 94, of Alexandria, died Sunday, December 11, 2011, at home peacefully, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria with Pastor Jay Jenson officiating. Music will be provided by Patty Kakac and Sue Ronning. Burial will take place at Lake Mary Cemetery....

Marvin Duberowski

Marvin Duberowski

December 5, 2011

Marvin J. Duberowski, age 86, life-long resident of Parkers Prairie, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz and vocalist, Mary Duberowksi. Burial will take place at Parkers Prairie...