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Dewayne Martin Skillings age 86 of Browerville, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 12 surrounded by his family. Dewayne was born January 16, 1933 to Elbert and Henrietta of Long Prairie, Mn. He was one of 13 children. Dewayne served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean War. A time of which he was extremely proud. Dewayne raised his family on a farm north of Browerville where he developed his passion for John Deere tractors. He married the love of his life...

Dennis was born July 17, 1947 in Belle River Township to Arnold and Anna (Fraisl) Berg.  He was raised on the family farm, graduated from Osakis High School and enrolled in the electrician program at Wadena Technical School.  Dennis served his country in the U.S. Army from July 21, 1966 until May 23, 1968 and was transferred to the Army Reserve.  He married Ruth Klimek July 18, 1970 in Osakis and worked construction for several years and then partnered with Mike Klimek to...

John Martin, 80 of Staples and Austin, passed away on August 7, 2019.  Funeral services for John will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at the Church of Christ in Staples with Pastor Barry Klein officiating.  Friends may call on the day of the funeral from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church.  John William was born April 1, 1939, in Austin to Charles Joseph & Ester Effie (Frisby) Martin.  In 1957, John married Karen Jeannette Madison at the...

Darlene Ann Tepley, 87, passed away on August 1, 2019, at the Lakewood Health System.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on August 6, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples with Fr. Arlie Sowada officiating.  Burial will be held at the St. Isidore’s Catholic Cemetery in Moran Township. Darlene was born August 3, 1931, in Moran Township, to John & Mabel (Kliem) Palava.  On June 28, 1952, she married James E. Tepley.  Darlene loved to go...

Gasper Wolf, 88, of Browerville, passed away on July 19, 2019.  Funeral services for Gasper will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at the Faith Lutheran Church in Eagle Bend with Pastor Kali Christensen officiating.  Burial will be held at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Clarissa. Gasper was born February 6, 1931, in Raymond, to Gasper & Dorothy (Miller) Wolf.  He married Sheila Hoffman on July 28, 1956. They moved to Eagle Bend where they farmed and ran...

Donaven was born February 14, 1940 in New Ulm to Rudolph and Olga (Randen) Bode.  He grew up on the family farm in Courtland, attending Immanuel Lutheran School and was active in 4-H.  In 1951 he contracted polio, which affected his legs and spent the next year at the Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Minneapolis.  Donaven attended the School of Agriculture in Waseca, graduating with the class of 1959.  He worked as a livestock and gravel hauler for RW Zimmerman in...

Lorraine was born on the family farm October 16, 1927, in Moran Township, Todd County, to Joseph & Emma (Cline) Johnson.   Lorraine was united in marriage to Nick Parteka on November 20, 1948. Lorraine worked at the Central Todd County Care Center for 15 years.  She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, playing bingo and traveling.  Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents; husband Nick, siblings:  Evelyn Gray, Irene Carlson, Richard Johnson, Willard Johnson and...

Darel was born August 3, 1946, in Crookston to William & Mae (Carl) Norton.  Darel enlisted in the US Air Force on January 6, 1965 and was honorably discharged on September 21, 1966.  Over the years, Darel lived in Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Illinois, Florida and Texas.  He worked as a truck driver, carpenter and worked at Wal-Mart until his retirement.  Darel enjoyed working with wood, mechanic work, watching football and Nascar and spending time with his...

Wilfred Line 94-year-old resident of Long Prairie, MN passed away CentraCare Health System in Long Prairie.  A private burial will be held at a later date at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples, MN.  Arrangements are with the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville, MN.