All Obituaries

Jerome Anthony Biessener, age 86, of Nevis Minnesota passed away on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.  He was born on January 23, 1934 in Akeley, MN to Mathias and Clara Biessener. Jerome resided in Akeley, MN where he graduated from high school, before enlisting in the United States Army in November 1953.  He received the National Defense Service Metal, Korean Service Ribbon, United Nations Service Metal, Good Conduct Metal, GO 21 Hq 32nd...

Marlene (Marney) Frances Johnson (Wild), age 85, of Whipolt, Minnesota passed away on September 18th, 2020 in Walker, Minnesota after a rapid four-month battle with cancer. Marlene was born on September 7th, 1935 in Mahtomedi, Minnesota to Ferdinand Wild and Frances Wild (Sullwold). She grew up in Mahtomedi and met her future husband Gordon Hicks in high school. They were married in 1952 and moved to St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Together they had three children, and Gordon passed away in 1979....

Aaron Osburnsen, 49 years old, died of cancer on September 18th, 2020, one day before his 50th birthday. He came here from Korea at 10 years old and lived on Stony Lake, one of 12 children.  He was always strong, a good worker, quiet and kind.  He worked at Mark’s Market, Bielohs and the Northern Lights Casino. Aaron is preceded in death by his brother Shawn. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Merrily; sisters, April, Kim and Anna; brothers, Mike, Peter, Jesse,...

Kelly Lynne Harper, 53, of Walker, Minnesota began her journey to the spirit world on Friday, September 11th, 2020 from the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.  She was born to Marcella (Tanner) Ardito and John Harper on August 29th, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN. Kelly was a very loving and smart woman who enjoyed hosting family cookouts and holiday events.  She was known at work for her smile and kindness to everyone.  Kelly spent her free time living it up...

Guy Downs Greene, Jr, age 82, of Federal Dam, Minnesota began his journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 from Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN with his family by his side.  He was born on July 26, 1938 in Kinmount, MN to Rachel (White) and Guy Greene, Sr. Guy spent his childhood in Sugar Point, Federal Dam and Princeton before enlisting in the United States Army in 1956.  He served in the 82nd Airborne as an Airborne Instructor, with the U.S. Special Forces and...

Bernard Wilbur Eckman, age 67, passed away at his home in Bemidji, MN with his family at his side.  He left us on August 7th, 2020 of cancer.  He was born on September 10th, 1952 in Walker, MN to Betty Lou (Sperlen) and Wilbur Eckman. Bernard loved fishing, hunting and his music.  He lived and loved life to the fullest.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  We will love and miss you forever. From his mother he was given to us, from us to his mother he...

Jacob Noah Shaw 11/06/96 to 09/01/20 Fortunately, the Sun Has a Wonderfully Glorious Habit of Rising Every Morning It is with heavy heart we inform you of the passing of Jacob Noah Shaw. It is never easy dealing with the loss of a friend or family member, and it is only compounded when the loss is unexpected and senseless. There will be a Memorial Service at the Walker City Park on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 4pm. There will also be a Remembrance Celebration honoring Jacob at Zona Rosa...

Ona Rae Thompson passed away in peace Sunday December 22, 2019 at the age of 82, in Dilworth, MN. She was born January 5, 1937 in Brainerd MN to Dearll and Ruth Nash. The family moved to Walker MN where she would spend her childhood and make lifelong friends while going to school. She married her High School sweetheart John Thompson 63 years ago. They had two children Sue and Mark.                             ...

Christopher Michael Robinson, 33, “Mukwa” of the Eagle Clan and Federal Dam, Minnesota journeyed to the spirit world on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 from the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.  He was born on June 16th, 1987 in Minneapolis, MN to Shannon (Robinson) Moore and Bennie Lee Gater. Chris loved and took very good care of his Mama.  He was a happy go lucky guy who loved the song “Devil went down to Georgia” by the Charlie...

John “Joey” Joseph Raisch, Jr., age 78, of Cass Lake, Minnesota journeyed to the spiritual world on Friday, August 21st, 2020 from the Cass Lake IHS Hospital in Cass Lake, MN. Joey was born at home in rural Cass Lake (Oakpoint), MN on July 8th, 1942 to Agnes (Reed) and John Raisch, Sr.  He was first speaker of Ojibwe and was fluent in it all his life.  Joey drove truck for many years which took him to all the lower 48 states.  He also drove logging truck and was a...