All Obituaries

Charles (Chuck) Moller, 58, passed away unexpectedly on May, 25, 2020. Born on Jan. 19, 1962 to Lorraine (Morawczynski) and Kenneth Moller, he was raised on a farm in Eagle Bend, MN. He graduated from Eagle Bend High School in 1980, where he excelled in football and wrestling. He was a high school championship wrestler and is listed in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Chuck earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education at University of Minnesota-Morris in 1986 and continued...

Ione was born February 26, 1935, in Greenwood Township, Clearwater County to Clarence & Elnora (Johnson) Bjerke.  On July 10, 1953, Ione married Lloyd Hayes. Together they raised their children on the farm in Clarissa.  Ione was very active in her church, a member of the Golden Rule Homemaker’s Club, enjoyed baking and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Ione is survived by her children: Larry (Diana) Hayes, Kathryn (David) Nagel, Karen...

Yvonne was born August 29, 1929 in Lamberton, to August & Verna (Gode) Redemske.    On June 7, 1950, she married Phillip Dickman.  Prior to beginning her career as a homemaker, she spent 3 years employed in the local community.  Her accomplishments during her career included raising 10 children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  She had many interests and activities that spanned the years.  In the 60’s & 70’s, her focus was...

Jeffrey Hedlund, 46, of Baxter, passed away on March 18, 2020.  Jeff was born May 30, 1973, to Wally & Judy (Illies) Hedlund.  He graduated from the Long Prairie Grey Eagle High School in 1991, and from the University of Minnesota Mankato in 1996, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science and Geography.  Following graduation, Jeff was employed by the University of Minnesota Mankato in the Water Resources Department as a GIS Specialist. In 2000,...

Arlinda was born April 28, 1948, in Germania Township, Todd County, to Archie & Nora (Hengemuhle) Bakken.  She attended Country School District 97 in Germania Township and graduated from Clarissa High School in 1966.  On May 10, 1969, Arlinda married LeRoy Thrun at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clarissa.  She worked at the National Bank of Alaska in Nome for 13 years and the Northern Lights Casino for 17 years. A sweet and stubborn lady who loved and protected her...

Florence Carry, 83 of Cushing died Friday, February 7, 2020 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls.  A memorial service will be held for Florence at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the Church of Christ in Staples; with a time for visiting starting at 10:00 am. Burial will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Browerville. Florence was born April 12, 1936 to Jess & Julia (Koukol) Tepley.  She married Don Carry in Motley on October 29, 1952 and in 1957 they moved...

Donald George was born on January 28, 1927, in Turtle Creek Township, Todd County, to Thomas & Elizabeth (Biermaier) Brown.  He attended school in District 161 through the 8th grade.  He grew up working on the family farm until he reached the age of 21.  Don then moved to Minneapolis in 1948 and began his career working for the J.L. Shiely Company as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  He worked his entire 42-year career for the J.L. Shiely Company and was a proud...

Alice Dessie Lucile Juergens was born to William (Bill) and Irene (Redden) Juergens in Bertha, MN on August 10, 1930, baptized on September 14, 1930, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 13, 1944. She attended primary and secondary school s in Verndale, MN and graduated from High School in 1948.  On October 26, 1948 she married Vernon Cook and they began their life of 59 years together.  While Vernon began his job working on road construction, Alice began her life as a...

Diane Buchta, 70, of Browerville, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2020.  Diane was born September 11, 1949, in Thief River Falls to Samuel & Hannah (Olsen-Weikleenget) Kneiszler.  On June 18, 1977, she married Richard Buchta in Atwater.  They owned and operated the video store in Clarissa for 29 years, and continued with 4 Seasons Indoor Golf Simulator. Diane enjoyed doing crosswords, playing word games, shopping with all her sisters, birthday celebrations with her...