obituaries

Aug 15, 2025

Jean Hansen, age 72, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Jean Delores Brenna was born on March 15, 1953, to Norman and Delores (Trapp) Brenna in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Keene Township, was confirmed at Keene Lutheran Church, and graduated from Ulen-Hitterdal High School...

Aug 14, 2025

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James "Jim" Andersen, age 85, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Detroit Lakes and Ulen, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo.

James "Jim" Martin Andersen was born on July 17, 1940, in Crookston,...

Aug 13, 2025

Dennis Buschette, age 95, of Waubun, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen, MN.

Dennis Kenneth Buschette, son of John and Florence (Starkey) Buschette, was born on May 14, 1930, on the family farm in Pembina Township. When he was a young child, the family moved to...

Aug 8, 2025

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Carl Olaf "Carlie" Lokken, age 81, of Lake Maud in Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN.

Carlie was born on June 17, 1944, at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, MN, the first child of Walter and Pearl (Wicker)...

Aug 6, 2025

LeRoy "Bud" Eugene LaFriniere, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at home, under the care of Hospice and surrounded by family.

Bud was born April 14, 1939, at White Earth, MN, to Joseph and Mary (Chmelar) LaFriniere, the fourth of eleven children. He attended Naytahwaush School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy at age...

Aug 4, 2025

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Caroline Gerving, age 80, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home.

Caroline Kay Pederson was born May 30, 1945, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Charles "Chas" and Marie (Hilstad) Pederson.  Growing up, she loved spending time with her dad on the farm east of...

Aug 2, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Hornbrook, age 71, of Waubun, MN, died on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at her home.

Liz is survived by her daughter, Joeleen (Joseph) Page of Granite Bay, CA; a son, Glen (Kimberly Morley) Forehand of Mahnomen; seven grandchildren: Paul Forehand, Kiah Walker-Forehand, Kaitlyn Forehand, Ashlyn Forehand, Kingston Forehand, James Page and Lilly Page; her significant...

Aug 1, 2025

Bernadette Brown, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home.

Per her wishes, no formal services will be held. Private family burial took place at the Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery in Naytahwaush, MN.

Jul 30, 2025

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Jessica Green, age 48, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Jessica Joy Haslerud was born June 28, 1977, in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Theodore and Elaine (Tufton) Haslerud.  She grew up in Ulen...

Jul 30, 2025

Ruth Waukazo, age 77, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her home.

Ruth Ann was born October 23, 1947, in San Bernardino County, CA, to Virgil and Bernice (Waukazo) Hall.  Her youth and school years were spent growing up in the California sunshine.  After graduating high school, Ruth attended the Institute of American...

Jul 28, 2025

Mary "Penny" Goldsmith April 1, 1940 - July 28, 2025

Mary "Penny" Goldsmith was welcomed into heaven on July 28, 2025, at the age of 85, after a long and courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer's. She passed peacefully at St. Catherine's North Nursing Home in Fargo, surrounded by love. She is now reunited with her beloved...

Jul 27, 2025

Dudley Broers, age 88, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his home.

Dudley Allan was born November 20, 1936, at home in Waukon Township, rural Gary, MN. He was one of 15 children born to Henry and Kate (Reiners) Broers.  He grew up on the farm and attended Gary...

Jul 27, 2025

Paul Rousu, age 77, of Callaway, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hearts in Action Hospice.

Paul Edward Lee Rousu was born on April 6, 1948, the 15th child of Ale and Emma (Pellinen) Rousu of Callaway. He proudly served his country after...

Jul 25, 2025

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Bobby Brevik, age 73, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, passed away on July 25, 2025, in a farm related accident.

Bobby Dean Brevik was born on March 20, 1952, in Ada, MN, to Cliffton and Dolly (Vigesaa) Brevik. He grew up in Twin Valley, graduating with the Class of 1970. While...

Jul 24, 2025

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Lowell "Marty" Martinson, age 87, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, due to complications from a fall.

Lowell, the son of Arnold and Anna (Evenson) Martinson, was born on October 12, 1937, near Gary, MN. He was baptized and later confirmed at Ness Lutheran Church near his...

Jul 24, 2025

Shirlene Wakemup, age 69, of Bemidji, MN, formerly of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Shirlene Claire Burnette was born on February 23, 1956, in White Earth, MN, to John Burnette and Thelma (Wadena) Coleman. She was given the Indian name Awanibiisikwe. Shirlene grew up on the White...

Jul 22, 2025

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Thomas "Tom" Rousu, age 87, of Callaway, MN, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Thomas Donald Delano was born December 28, 1937, the 10th child born to Ale and Emma (Pellinen) Rousu at home in Sugarbush Township, rural...

Jul 19, 2025

Curtis Henry Bennett Bentley, age 90, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN.

Born on November 19th, 1934, to Theadora (Thompson) and Ervin Bentley, Curtis was raised on the family farm in Wild Rice Township alongside...

Jul 19, 2025

Derien Jackson-Flores, age 26, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, as his residence.

Derien was born on June 28, 1999, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Elizabeth Jackson Flores and Darin Stone. He spent his early years in White Earth, where he attended school and was recognized for his intelligence and academic success. A proud member...

Jul 18, 2025

Beverly Paul, age 91, of Mahnomen, MN, and formerly of Waubun, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Beverly Josephine Rebhahn was born on February 19, 1934, in Kensal, ND, to Edward and Ella (Krantz) Rebhahn. She spent her early years in several small towns across North Dakota....