John Van Den Einde
Oct 15, 2026
John Peter Van Den Einde, age 80, of Bejou, MN, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the loving care of the nursing home staff, and HIA Hospice.
John, better known as “Sonny”, was born September 23, 1946, in Mahnomen, MN, to John and Violet (Ose) Van Den Einde. He grew up on a farm...
Pamela Rose Roquet
Nov 3, 2026
Pamela R. Roquet, age 71, Ada, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at her residence in Ada.
Pamela Rose Hitner, the daughter of Emil and Avenelle (Landrow) Hitner, was born on February 15, 1955, in Waukon, IA. Pam faced many challenges throughout her childhood, but her strength and determination helped her overcome life's obstacles. As a teenager, she moved...
John Saude
Nov 1, 2026
John Saude, age 73, of Ada, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family and in the care of Sanford Hospice.
John Howard Saude was born on May 7, 1953, in Rugby, ND, to Alton and Esther (Hagen) Saude. As the oldest in his family, John set an example by...
Ellsworth Sulerud
Oct 31, 2026
Ellsworth Sulerud, age 102, of St. Francis, MN, formerly of Fertile, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Vista Prairie Eagle Point Assisted Living in St. Francis.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 23, 2026, at "The Lodge" at Vista Prairie Eagle Point Assisted Living in St. Francis. Inurnment will be at Concordia...
Sandra Bertsch
Oct 31, 2026
Sandra Kay Bertsch, age 77, of Ada, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo, ND.
Sandra Kay Stene, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Eastvold) Stene, was born on January 12,1949, in Anthony Township, rural Ada, MN. After graduating from Ada High School with the class of 1967, Sandy was united in marriage to...
Charles Abele
Oct 30, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Abele, age 93, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the VA Community Living Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles Bernard Abele was born on July 25, 1933, in Fosston, MN, to Bernard and Evelyn (Schultz) Abele. He grew up on the family farm in rural Mahnomen County, where he...
Michael Renna
Oct 29, 2026
Michael Renna, age 76, of Winger, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fosston, MN.
Michael Dennis Renna was born on November 3, 1949, in Crookston, MN, to Gilbert and Louise (Kappedal) Renna. He grew up on the family farm near Fertile, MN, and was baptized and later confirmed at Faaberg Lutheran Church in rural...
Lorraine Peterson
Oct 27, 2026
Lorraine Peterson, age 91, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Heathers Hospice House, Fargo, ND.
Lorraine Carol Bjerken, the 8th child born to Gustav and Nettie (Olson) Bjerken was born April 7, 1935, at home in Mahnomen County. She grew up in Mahnomen where she attended school and graduated with the Class of 1953. Following...
Vernon L. Holland
Oct 27, 2026
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Vernon Holland, age 89, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Sanford Hospice in Fargo, ND.
Vernon LeRoy Holland was born on November 17, 1936, in Halstad, MN, to Ludvig and Nora (Enger) Holland and was the youngest of five boys. Growing up he spent time working on...
Gwendolyn O. Moen
Oct 24, 2026
Gwendolyn O. Moen, 55, Shelly, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.
Gwendolyn Orrianna Moen, the daughter of Orris and Gayle (Stene) Moen was born in Crookston, MN on March 18, 1971. She spent her first few months in Fertile, MN, before her family settled in Shelly, where she grew up. Gwen...
Dorothy (Socha) Taylor
Oct 24, 2026
Dorothy (Socha) Taylor, age 88, of Halstad, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Halstad Living Center.
Dorothy Socha was born on January 19, 1938, to Gertrude and Walter Socha. She grew up alongside her brother, Dick, and graduated from Minot High School with the class of 1955. She continued her education at the University of North Dakota,...
Jeraldine "Jeri" Thompson
Oct 23, 2026
Jeraldine “Jeri” Thompson, age 81, of Ada, MN, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home.
Jeri was born on January 19, 1945, in Roseau, MN, to Louis Norman LaVoy and Connie Larson. She grew up in Greenbush, MN, alongside her three sisters, Joanne, Joyce, and Jeanette, and her brother, Jeffrey.
She was united in marriage to David C. Thompson,...
James G. Anderson
Oct 23, 2026
James “Jim” G. Anderson, age 87, of Ulen, MN, died on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.
Jim was born on July 31, 1939, to Ed and Minerva Anderson on the family farm near Hitterdal, MN. Growing up, he worked alongside his brothers, caring for the animals and helping with the crops. He attended school in...
Lynda Fleisher
Oct 22, 2026
Lynda Fleisher, age 77, of Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
Lynda Rae Jensen was born July 18, 1949, at home near Redwood Falls, MN, to Arvin and Imogene (DeGroat) Jensen. She grew up in rural Ogema, MN, and then Waubun, where she attended school in Waubun. Following her high school graduation in...
Dora Olson
Oct 21, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearest mother, Dora Avis Olson, longtime resident of Ada, MN, on October 21, 2026. Dora had resided at Benedictine Care Community in Ada since the spring of 2023.
A woman of extraordinary passion, strength, and grace, Dora was surrounded by devoted family and close friends, as she was...
Susann Marie Bahner
Oct 21, 2026
Susann Marie Bahner, age 79, passed away on October 21, 2026. She spent the past year at the Halstad Living Center, but her heart was always rooted in the Hendrum-Halstad area, where she lived most of her life and became a beloved member of the community.
Susann was born on October 31, 1946, in Fargo, ND, to John and Helene Quam....
Delvin Keezer Jr.
Oct 20, 2026
Delvin Keezer Jr., age 51, of Akeley, MN, died on Tuesday, October20, 2026, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
Delvin Harry Keezer was born September 3, 1975, in Park Rapids, MN, the fourth child born to Delvin Sr. and Connie (Conklin) Keezer. He grew up and attended school in Park Rapids. Following his schooling, Delvin entered the workforce. He met Michelle...
Ruth Foss
Oct 18, 2026
Ruth Foss, age 84, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice.
Ruth Ann LaVoy was born August 12, 1942, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Sidney and Gerda (Nordberg) LaVoy. She attended school in Mahnomen and graduated from Mahnomen High School. Following high school, Ruth entered...
MaryAnn Miller
Oct 18, 2026
MaryAnn Miller, 69, of Mentor, MN, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.
Mary Ann Schuster was born March 20, 1957, in New Rockford, ND, to Milo and Ida (Lura) Schuster. She grew up in New Rockford and graduated from New Rockford High School with the class of 1975. Following graduation, MaryAnn served in the United...
Ricky Gish
Oct 16, 2026
Rick Gish, age 70, of Litchfield, MN, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice.
Ricky Raymond Gish was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on February 7, 1956, to Raymond and Lucille (Andring) Gish. He was baptized on April 15, 1956, and later confirmed in his faith on May 2,...
