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New York Mills: 1-218-385-2345
Henning: 1-218-583-2511

All Obituaries

Our beloved Mark Johnson, 70, of Hutchinson, KS, entered God’s Kingdom on March 7, 2023. Mark’s passing was untimely. Mark Allen was born to Marilyn and Waylan Johnson on January 9, 1953, in Virginia, Minnesota. He lived on the Iron Range in Minnesota until he was a teenager when his family moved to Deer Creek, MN. He attended high school in Deer Creek then joined the Navy to serve his country. After discharge from the service, he married Shellee Maki and was blessed with two...

Our beloved Mark Johnson, 70, of Hutchinson, KS, entered God’s Kingdom on March 7, 2023. Mark’s passing was untimely. Mark Allen was born to Marilyn and Waylan Johnson on January 9,...

Ruby Aho Frazee, MN

Ruby Eleanor Johnson was born on July 5, 1940 to Elmer and Ina (Helmquist) Johnson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She attended New York Mills High School. On June 8, 1957, Ruby was united in marriage to Melvin Aho at Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Their marriage was blessed with four children: Randy, Rhonda, Lynnae, and Lana. Together they made their home in Wolf Lake, Minnesota. Ruby was employed at Ringers Sewing Company in Park Rapids, Minnesota, Wolf Lake Locker Plant, Wolf...

Ruby Eleanor Johnson was born on July 5, 1940 to Elmer and Ina (Helmquist) Johnson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She attended New York Mills High School. On June 8, 1957, Ruby was united in...

Homer "Chuck" Stinar Verndale, MN

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Frances "Franny" Rapatt Butler, MN

Frances Genevieve Rapatt (Tanko) passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-three on Friday, March 17, at 6:15 am. On April 27, 1939, a tiny three-pound baby girl was born in Chisholm, Minnesota. Frances Genevieve Tanko was so small that both the doctor and her mother didn't have much hope that she would survive; but her Grandmother Mary volunteered to take care of her. This included feeding this tiny baby with an eye dropper every two hours day and night and keeping her cuddled in a...

Frances Genevieve Rapatt (Tanko) passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-three on Friday, March 17, at 6:15 am. On April 27, 1939, a tiny three-pound baby girl was born in Chisholm,...

Loki Perry New York Mills

Loki Kyle Perry, cherished infant son of Jeremy and Kayla (Heidemann) Perry, was born December 20, 2022. He was the joy of his family for his brief time on this earth. Loki enjoyed his snuggles with his mom and dad. He had a smile that would brighten the room. He enjoyed baths, tummy time on his activity mat and his dinosaur toy. He loved to snuggle with Dad on Sundays and being held by his big sister, Mia and his brothers. He had an infectious little laugh and was such a happy baby. Above...

Loki Kyle Perry, cherished infant son of Jeremy and Kayla (Heidemann) Perry, was born December 20, 2022. He was the joy of his family for his brief time on this earth. Loki enjoyed his snuggles...

Greyson Hadley Big Lake, MN

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Faye Imsande-Jaaska New York Mills, MN

Faye Arlene Rice was born on June 25, 1933 at home in Dora Township, rural Vergas, MN. Her parents were the late George and Mae (Mathiason) Rice. Faye was one of three children. She attended Davies District #186 School in Homestead Township for her first seven grades. Her family then moved to Washington after the 1946 drought for employment. She attended 8th and 9th grade in Coulee Dam, Washington. The Rice family returned to their farm in Homestead Township and she attended 10th...

Faye Arlene Rice was born on June 25, 1933 at home in Dora Township, rural Vergas, MN. Her parents were the late George and Mae (Mathiason) Rice. Faye was one of three children. She attended...

Margaret Grefe Henning, MN

Margaret Grefe, age 92 of Henning, Minnesota passed away on March 15, 2023 at Willow Creek Assisted Living in Henning. Margaret Irene Cloeter was born on July 16, 1930 to Arnold and Lola (Nollman) Cloeter in Annandale, Minnesota. She attended Henning High School, graduating with the class of 1948. Following high school, Margaret worked as a nurse aide at Wesley Hospital in Wadena. On August 13, 1950, Margaret was united in marriage to Orville R. Grefe at St. John’s Lutheran...

Margaret Grefe, age 92 of Henning, Minnesota passed away on March 15, 2023 at Willow Creek Assisted Living in Henning. Margaret Irene Cloeter was born on July 16, 1930 to Arnold and Lola...

Becky Torgerson Dent

Becky Marie Ellingson was born on September 12, 1983 in Wadena, Minnesota to Ronald and Terry Lynn (Loock) Ellingson. Becky graduated from the Henning High School with the class of 2002. She was employed at B&D’s Grocery Store in Henning. On November 17, 2005 Becky was united in marriage with Daniel Steven Johnson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. They made their home in Perham, Minnesota where Becky was employed at United Community Bank as a teller. Becky furthered...

Becky Marie Ellingson was born on September 12, 1983 in Wadena, Minnesota to Ronald and Terry Lynn (Loock) Ellingson. Becky graduated from the Henning High School with the class of...

Darwin Bernu New York Mills, MN

Darwin Eugene William Bernu was born to Matt and Esther (Korkala) Bernu on May 8, 1932 in New York Mills, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Darwin attended Country School District 133 through the eighth grade. He attended New York Mills High School and later received an honorary diploma. When he was young, he worked for farmers and could fix anything that was broken. Darwin proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He...

Darwin Eugene William Bernu was born to Matt and Esther (Korkala) Bernu on May 8, 1932 in New York Mills, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills....

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