All Obituaries

Ronald Lee Meyer, 78, of Bemidji, MN passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at Sanford Fargo Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Turtle River Community Center, Bemidji. He was born July 8, 1945 in Madelia, MN to Clarence and Jean (Hines) Meyer. He joined the Marines in 1962 and served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1966. Ron married Sadie Steele on October 26, 1991. They have one son, Keegan. For the past 30 years he has...

Arliss Joslyn, 87, of Bemidji, MN passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Greenwood Connections in Menahga, MN. Visitation will be held for family and friends on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji. She was born on September 17, 1936 to Iva (Vezina) and Leroy Braman in Lengby, MN.  She grew up and attended school in Cass Lake, MN. Arliss married Devere (Slim) Rognstad and they had six children, Sue, Deewayne, James Dean, Rodney, Tim and Mike. She...

Richard Johnson, 80, of Bemidji, MN died Monday, April 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji, MN with Pastor Kent Dudley officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Richard Lawrence Johnson was born April 7, 1944, in Bemidji, MN to Carl & Sylvia Johnson. He grew up and graduated from Bemidji High School in 1962. After high school, Richard worked for the...

Live stream for Alice's service is https://youtube.com/live/K7KXWPGanuc?feature=share Alice Joy Lapp (known to most as AJ), 92, of Bemidji, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long life filled with cherished memories, a deep love for her family and friends, and a generous spirit that touched the lives of many. Born on February 12, 1932, in Concordia, Kansas to Arthur and Francis (Samson) Christensen, Alice was a happy baby who loved...

Ricky Schlee, 64 of Becida died Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at his home from a heart condition. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 26th at 2:00 at the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji with Kent Dudley officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at the Fern Township Cemetery in Becida. Pallbearers will be Roop Roberts, Dave Schneider, Mike Schlee, Merlin Bannor, Jeff Mayer, Dale Malterud, Keith Roberts, and Jered Malterud. He was born...

On April 24th, 2024, Bruce Evan Bauer passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after a long fight with COPD and other health issues. "With a heavy heart, I inform you that the Lord has called his angel home. Bruce Evan Bauer has ascended to heaven and earned his wings." At 4:09 P.M., he went home to the lord.  He was 67 years old at the time of his passing.  He is truly loved and missed by his loved ones and friends he met in life. Bruce was born on June 17,...

Lucille Wright, 85 of Bemidji, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024 at Christian Community Home in Osceola Wisconsin.  Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Bemidji. Lucille Margeret Klasen was born July 24, 1938 to Herman and Clara (Huewe) Klasen in Puposky MN. She grew up and attended school in Bemidji. She married John “Cort” Rowles on April 13, 1956 in Grand...

Pete Hoie a proud Vietnam Veteran passed away peacefully at the Mahnomen Health Care Center at the age of 75.  Pete fought a tough battle against cancer since 2017 and always hoped he could win the fight but God’s plan was to take Pete to his heavenly home in the afternoon, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Bethel Lutheran Church, Bagley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in...