All Obituaries

Dale “Hans” Edward Kaasa, 57, died on June 16, 2020. Dale was born June 12, 1963 to Eivind “LeRoy” and Grace (Holey) Kaasa of Puposky, MN. As a child his family moved and made their home in Maple Ridge Township, MN. As a teenager and throughout his adult life, Dale has worked for numerous farms to name a few are John Gilbertsons, his uncle Oscar Kaasa and Gary and Jeanette Deray. He loved working in the woods. He worked for a construction company in Fargo, ND and...

Loretta Lorshbough, 89, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Havenwood Care Center, Bemidji. Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Pinewood-Dodge Cemetery, with Pastor Alex Schuld officiating.  Visitation one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Wearing of masks is strongly encouraged at both the visitation and memorial service. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect and it is requested that you bring your own mask if you have one as well a lawn...

Althea Miller, 81, of Bemdiji, MN, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her home. Althea Alvina Schleh was born January 19, 1939 to Louis & Ellen Schleh in Alida, MN.  She eventually married Gerald Miller on November 10, 1956 in Bemidji.  They would make their home in Grant Valley Township where they farmed and raised their 7 children. She is survived by children, Ellen Miller, Louis (Kelly McClary) Miller, Annette McCarthy, Barbara (Ted) Hamersma, Donna Miller, Clyde Miller and...

Danny Monson passed away June 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Danny Alwood “Lutefisk” Monson was born March 9, 1952 in Minneapolis to Kathleen Johnson (Monson). Dan grew up and lived most of his life in Bemidji. As a child, he had many fond memories of time spent in Puposky on the “farm” with family. Dan joined the Army after graduating Bemidji High School. He was known and loved by many in the...

Delbert Peck, 83, of Bemidji MN died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Eckles Community Center, 9735 Cardinal Road, Bemidji MN. Family will greet family and friends one hour prior to the service. Delbert Eugene Peck was born April 4, 1937 in Aberdeen, SD to Fred & Leola “Dode” Peck.  As a young boy, the family moved to a farm near Nebish, MN.  Delbert went to work for Ron Tryson...

Shawna M. Vojak was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and friend. Shawna Margaret Vojak, 37, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was born on March 1, 1983 in Bemidji, Minnesota, the daughter of Julie (Jacobson) Baumgard and Randall Vojak.She was a graduate of Bemidji High School and went on to receive her Medical Coding Diploma through Northwest Technical College as well as a Medical Assistant Diploma in St. Cloud, MN.  Shawna was...

Shayne Bock, 59, of Bemidji, MN died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home Private family services will be held. Shayne was born January 6, 1961 in Duluth, MN to Donald and Jennifer (Olander) Bock. On May 2, 1992 he married Debra McAllister in Puposky, MN. Shayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, trips to Canada and anything outdoors.

Carol J. Nelson, 81, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji, MN. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Carol Joan Nelson was born March 11, 1938 in Bemidji, MN to LeRoy and Gladys (Strand) Depew. On March 30, 1955 she married Walter Nelson. Carol owned and operated the Economy Shop for 50 years.  We will all miss her. She is survived by one son, Ricky; three...

Arthur Heldt, 82, of Bemidji MN died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Art was born August 22, 1937 in Kelliher, MN to Arthur and Marjorie Heldt. He grew up on the family farm north of Kelliher. As a young man, Art went to work for his uncles on their farm near Eagle Bend, MN. In 1956, Art entered the U.S. Army where he became a paratrooper. After he left the military, he moved to Chicago and worked as a...

David Thomas Lapp, 64, of Bemidji, passed away on May 25, 2020 at Sanford Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds with Pastor Mike Naylor officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the fairgrounds. David (affectionately known as: Dave, Lapper, Wavey Davey and Papa) was born in Bemidji to Alice and Thomas Lapp on January 31, 1956. He went to school at J.W. Smith Elementary School and...