obituaries

Recent obituaries in the Norman, Mahnomen, Polk, Clay and surrounding counties.

Timothy (Tim) Gene Bolstad

Timothy (Tim) Gene Bolstad

Dec 25, 2025

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Timothy (Tim) G. Bolstad, 70, Rural Fertile, MN, was called to heaven on December 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on September 10, 1955, to Knute and Adeline (Oswald) Bolstad. He was baptized and confirmed...

Leonard "Honeycutt" Smith

Leonard "Honeycutt" Smith

Dec 24, 2025

Leonard A. Smith, 88, of White Earth, MN, died December 24, 2025, at his home.

Leonard Allen, affectionately known by many as Honeycutt, was born September 11, 1937, in White Earth, MN, the 4th child of John Henry and Evelyn (Carl) Smith.  Growing up, Honeycutt attended White Earth Mission School and spent most...

Warren J. Brown

Warren J. Brown

Dec 24, 2025

Warren J. Brown, age 32, of Pine Point, MN, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Moorhead, MN.

Warren Justin Brown, the son of Donovan Brown and Pamela Ellis was born December 2, 1993, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He grew up in the Pine Point area and attended school at Circle of Life Academy...

William "Billy" Scott

William "Billy" Scott

Dec 23, 2025

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William "Billy" Scott, age 69, of St. Francis, MN, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home under the loving care of his family and Moments Hospice.

William Joel Scott was born on November 16, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to Alvin and Jacqueline "Jackie" (Casey) Scott, one of eight children....

Debra Sargent

Debra Sargent

Dec 22, 2025

Debra Sargent, age 72, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Sanford Health Center in Fargo, ND.

Debra was born April 23, 1953, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Clayton Paulson and Paticia Matson.  She grew up in the metro area and graduated from Henry High School in Northeast...

Kathleen Rae Johnson

Kathleen Rae Johnson

Dec 19, 2025

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Updated Service Information:

Memorial Service: 10:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026 at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the funeral home.

Interment:...

Linda Louise Carnegie

Linda Louise Carnegie

Dec 19, 2025

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Linda L. Carnegie, 68, Borup, MN, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home in Borup, MN.

Linda Louise Olich was born on April 24, 1957, to Allan and Marguerite (Miller) Olich...

Blanchard Krogstad

Blanchard Krogstad

Dec 14, 2025

Blanchard Krogstad, age 104, of rural Winger, MN, died on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at St. Catherine South Nursing Home in Fargo, ND, under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Honoring Blanchard's wishes, a Private Graveside Service will be held at Sandhill Cemetery, rural Winger, MN.

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Adam Webster

Adam Webster

Dec 14, 2025

Adam Webster was born on March 21, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tanya Eischens and Robert Webster. He was raised between the Minneapolis and Ponsford communities, both of which helped shape his life. In recent times, he had returned to the White Earth Reservation, where he was beginning a new chapter filled with reflection and hope.

Adam...

Kenneth Bellefeuille

Kenneth Bellefeuille

Dec 13, 2025

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Kenneth James Bellefeuille, 92, Spokane, WA (formerly of Ponsford, MN) passed away on December 13, 2025. Born in White Earth, MN, on March 14, 1933, Ken was raised in a large loving family in Callaway, MN, and graduated...

Janet Viola Nelson

Janet Viola Nelson

Dec 12, 2025

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Janet Viola Nelson, 88, of Ada, MN, formerly of Hendrum, MN, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, ND, from complications following colon cancer surgery.

Janet was born at home on September 20,...

Beatrice Adeline Swenson

Beatrice Adeline Swenson

Dec 10, 2025

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Beatrice A. Swenson, 90, Shelly, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Sanford Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, ND.

Beatrice was born on October 21, 1935, to Thomas and Alvina (Stene) Bjuland in Lee Township, rural Perley,...

Jane "Jayne" Thompson

Jane "Jayne" Thompson

Dec 8, 2025

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In Loving Memory of

Jane "Jayne" Thompson

September 23, 1955 - December 8, 2025

Jayne, age 70, of Mahnomen, MN, was welcomed into God's loving embrace on our Holy Mother Mary's Immaculate Conception, December 8th...

Avery Moody-Meyer

Avery Moody-Meyer

Dec 5, 2025

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Avery Moody-Meyer, age 12, of Bejou, MN, died on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Avery Ira was welcomed into this world by his loving parents, Dovlyn Moody and Geoffery Meyer on October 23, 2013, in New Richmond, WI. When Avery was only three months old his family...

Nicholas "Nick" Buck

Nicholas "Nick" Buck

Dec 5, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Lee Buck, age 44, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by family and under the care of HIA Hospice.

Nick was born July 13, 1981, to Merton R. "Butch" and Patricia "Patti" (Vizenor) Buck.  He grew up on the shores of Ice Cracking Lake...

Cynthia "Cindy" Roering

Cynthia "Cindy" Roering

Dec 3, 2025

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Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Roering, age 67 of Twin Valley, MN, passed away December 3rd, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND, with her loving family by her side.

Cindy was born July 3rd, 1958, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Rhoda (Kraft) Pantaleo. Cindy was raised in Tinley Park, IL and after graduating...

David "Dude" Prestegord

David "Dude" Prestegord

Dec 2, 2025

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David "Dude" Prestegord, age 68, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home.

David Olaf Prestegord was born on July 11, 1957, to Martin and Irma (Allrich) Prestegord in Ada, MN. He was baptized at Wild Rice Lutheran Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran...

Joleen "Jo" Beckman

Joleen "Jo" Beckman

Dec 1, 2025

Joleen "Jo" Beckman, age 47, of Fosston, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Joleen Lyn was born on December 13, 1977, to Paul and Christina (Agnew) Simon at the Mahnomen Hospital. She grew up in Mahnomen alongside her brother, Adam, and attended Mahnomen High School....

James "Jimmy" Bruce Duckstad

James "Jimmy" Bruce Duckstad

Dec 1, 2025

James (Jimmy) Bruce Duckstad, age 77, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on January 12, 1948, in St. Vincent, MN, to Clifford and Agnes (Geddes) Duckstad. As a young child, he moved with his family to Fertile, where he was...

Jody Wade Gudvangen

Jody Wade Gudvangen

Nov 30, 2025

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Jody W. Gudvangen, 54, Fertile, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 12, 1971 to Wilbur and Frances (Larson) Gudvangen in Crookston,...

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