obituaries

Nov 28, 2025

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Phyllis Hanson, 97, Pelican Rapids, joined her departed loved ones on November 28, 2025. Born at home on May 12,1928, in Lockhart Township, Norman County, MN. Her parents were Robert and Isabel (Askew) Lee. Phyllis was the third child...

Nov 28, 2025

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🕊️ Obituary for Richard Evenson

Richard Evenson , 74, a cherished family man, dedicated public servant, and lifelong pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a life well-lived. Richard was born in...

Nov 26, 2025

Harry Kettle Jr., age 69, of Ponsford, MN, died on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Harry Joseph was born on December 11, 1955, in White Earth, MN, the son of Harry Sr. and Hazel (Boswell) Kettle.  He grew up in Minneapolis, MN, where he attended school.  Following his schooling, Harry enlisted with...

Nov 25, 2025

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Lynelle Sue Slininger of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 at the Mahnomen Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

Lynelle was born on August 7, 1955, in Ada, MN, to Clayton and Juanita (Aasgaard) Thompson. She was baptized at Wild Rice Lutheran Church, rural Twin Valley,...

Nov 25, 2025

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Steven "Steve" Schultz, age 60, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Steven Raymond Schultz was born on November 1, 1965, in Port Clinton, OH, to Raymond and...

Nov 25, 2025

Mark Allen Cokley, age 69, of Ada, Minnesota, formerly of Shoreview, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, Minnesota.​

Mark grew up in the Twin Cities area and graduated from Kellogg–Roseville High School with the Class of 1974. From a young age he developed a strong work ethic and a...

Nov 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Becky Sue Gnadt

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Becky Sue Gnadt, 67, Ada, MN, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Becky was...

Nov 21, 2025

Gary Dunbar, age 81, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.

Gary William Dunbar was born on June 1, 1944. He passed away in his sleep on November 21, 2025, at the age of 81 years old. He was the baby of the seven children, born...

Nov 19, 2025

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Dolores Ahmann, age 105, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center under the loving care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Dolores Bertha was born February 18, 1920, to Julius and Veronica (Athmann) Kochmann on the homestead...

Nov 17, 2025

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Linda D. Aanenson, age 70, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on September 12, 1955, to Harvey and Lorraine (Bennen) Hegg in Crookston, MN.

Linda was...

Nov 17, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Voss, age 66, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Timothy Albert Voss was born on October 11, 1959, in Plum City, WI, the only son of Max and Cleo (Kahabka) Voss.  In May of 1960, the family moved from St. Paul, MN, to Waubun.  Tim attended...

Nov 17, 2025

Virgil Stenberg died peacefully on November 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Virgil was born May 18, 1935 near Grygla, MN. He graduated from Hendrum High School in 1952, Concordia College in 1956, and received a PhD in 1960 from Iowa State. He was a chemistry professor at the University of North Dakota until his retirement in 1993.  He received...

Nov 16, 2025

Julius Hanks, the infant son of Lisa Bray and Trevor Hanks, died suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Julius Michael Hanks was born January 7, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, shortly after his twin sister, Bitsie.  The twins made their debut early at only 23 weeks...

Nov 15, 2025

Darrel Siewert, age 65, of Twin Valley, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home.

Darrel DeWayne Siewert was born on October 3, 1960, in Fargo, ND, to his loving mother, Caroline Siewert. Throughout his childhood, Darrel lived in Fargo, Duluth, and Two Harbors, MN. At age 17, he entered...

Nov 11, 2025

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John Paul Melting was born October 13, 1962, at St. Ansgar Hospital. He died Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He is survived by his Uncle Scott Warner, brother Jeremy Melting, sister-in-law Kristi (Holte) Melting, nieces Nora (Gabriel) Rodriguez and Hanna (Brandon) Rademacher, nephew...

Nov 10, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Benjamin Leyendecker

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benjamin "Ben" Leyendecker, who departed this life on November 10, 2025, at the age of 40.

Born on January 22, 1985, in Kennewick, Washington, Ben was raised in Minnesota alongside his brother, Brian, where the two...

Nov 10, 2025

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In Loving Memory of Kimberly Danielle Gade

The world got a little quieter — and Heaven a whole lot brighter — when Kimberly Danielle Gade, age 46, of Ada, Minnesota, passed away on November 10, 2025.

Born...

Nov 6, 2025

Due to technical difficulties, the video of Shelby's service will be available next week .

Shelby Johnson, age 23, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center, following medical complications.

Shelby Rae Johnson born on January 9, 2002, in Detroit Lakes, MN, blessed to Janean...

Nov 4, 2025

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Richard "Dick" Andring, age 91, of Gary, MN, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.

Richard Joseph Andring was born on September 2, 1934, to Raymond and Gertrude (Martin) Andring at home on the family farm in Waukon Township near Gary, MN....

Oct 30, 2025

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Kevin James Chisholm, age 69, of Ottertail, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 19, 1956, in Crookston, Minnesota, Kevin was one of seven...