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Recent obituaries in the Norman, Mahnomen, Polk, Clay and surrounding counties.
Micheal Goodman
Oct 28, 2025
Micheal Goodman, age 67, of White Earth, MN, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home.
Micheal James Goodman was born in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Joseph and Esther (Ahbedaush) Goodman. Â Growing up, Mike attended school in Pine Point, MN, and as a school age boy enjoyed a few years living in San Jose,...
Lori Beck
Oct 25, 2025
Lori Beck, age 61, of Ulen, MN, formerly of Twin Valley, MN, died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Lori Ann Fevig was born on December 31, 1963, in Moorhead, MN, to Verne and Patricia (Olson) Fevig. From a young age, Lori had a creative and giving spirit. She excelled at playing...
Michael Syverson
Oct 24, 2025
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Michael "Mike" Bruce Syverson, age 78 of Twin Valley, MN, died October 24, 2025, at HIA Heather's House, Fargo, ND, his loving family by his side.
Born, 5 July 1947, in Everett, Washington, Mike was the son of Hillery and Verna (Prestegord) Syverson. His family later settled in...
Michell "Grandma Mike" Olson
Oct 16, 2025
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Michell "Grandma Mike" Olson of Fertile, MN died on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home with her family by her side.
She was born on January 7, 1943, in Geneva, Pennsylvania to Sam and Thelma...
Barbara Kirschbaum
Oct 13, 2025
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Barbara Kirschbaum, age 94, of Ada, MN, died on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.
Barbara Gay Kirschbaum/Greer, was the child of William Lee Greer and Blanche Etta Vest/Greer. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on March 23, 1931.
There are two...
Leslie "Les" Alan Balzum
Oct 12, 2025
Leslie "Les" A. Balzum, 75, West Fargo, ND, formerly of Ada, MN, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in West Fargo.
Leslie "Les" Alan Balzum was born on July 27, 1950, in Ada, Minnesota, to Carl and Bernice Balzum. Rooted in the Midwest, he grew up in Ada and attended elementary and high...
Dennis Johnson
Oct 10, 2025
Dennis Johnson, age 78, of Twin Valley, MN died on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Fargo Veteran's Hospital in Fargo, ND.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Raymond "Ray" Kaster
Oct 10, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Kaster, age 85, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, under the loving care of Moments Hospice and his family at Mother of Mercy in Albany, MN.
Raymond Henry Kaster was born on May 23, 1940, in Beaulieu, MN, to Bernard and Martha (Tschida) Kaster. He attended Ahmann country school and Mahnomen...
Bruce A. Benbo
Oct 9, 2025
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Bruce Allen Benbo was born August 30, 1948, to Charles and Bernice Benbo of rural Winger, Minn., and died October 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.
The oldest of four children, Bruce grew up loving the farm, fishing with his brother and...
Russell W. Jacobson
Oct 7, 2025
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Russell "Russ" Jacobson, age 77 of Lake Park, MN, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.
Russell Wallace Jacobson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, to parents, Wallace and Lorraine (Anderson) Jacobson. Â He grew up with his sisters: Ruth,...
Eva Mae Helland
Oct 6, 2025
Eva Mae Helland, age 97, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada.
Eva was born on March 20, 1928, on the family farm in rural Ada, Minnesota, to Frank and Bernice (Benton) Johnson.
In 1952 Eva was united in marriage to Donald Helland at the home...
Vernon Anderson
Oct 5, 2025
Vernon Ronald Anderson, age 78, of rural Waubun, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 5, 2025, under the loving care of his family.
Vernon was born on July 30, 1947, in Park Rapids, MN, to Vernon and Genevieve (LaGue) Anderson. He grew up in the Tulaby Lake area, east of Waubun, where his...
Gordon Warren
Oct 5, 2025
Gordon Warren, age 44, of Minneapolis, MN, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Hennepin Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Gordon Warren, the son of Elizabeth "Betty" Warren, was born September 18, 1981. He grew up in the Minneapolis area before returning to the White Earth Indian Reservation. Gordon had a special relationship with his mom,...
Lois Bement
Oct 4, 2025
Lois Bement, age 86, formerly of Waubun, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Lois Irene Pedersen was born on April 19, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Edvin and Lorene (Stenerson) Pedersen. The Pedersen family traveled frequently when Lois was young. Lois' family moved to Waubun when she...
Julia Bueng
Oct 4, 2025
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Julia Bueng, age 91, of Ulen, MN, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.
Julia Elenore (Bakken) Bueng was born on April 1, 1934, in Ulen to Christian and Sophie (Hollevoet) Bakken. Her father died when she was 6 months old and she was raised...
Annabelle Boman
Oct 3, 2025
Annabelle Marie Boman, age 20, passed away at her family home on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on January 21,2005, in Fargo, North Dakota, she was the beloved daughter of Seth Boman and RaChelle (Kraft) Boman. She grew up near Flom, Minnesota, surrounded by generations of love from family and dear friends.
As the middle child between...
Juliane "Julie" Moyer
Oct 2, 2025
Juliane "Julie" Moyer, age 55, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center.
Service details are pending.
Beverly Ellis
Oct 1, 2025
Beverly Jane Bellanger (Ellis) was born on March 10, 1945, in White Earth, MN, to John Bellanger and Eliza Rock. In 1967, she married Delmar Ellis, and together they had 3 children.
Bev graduated from Park Rapids High School, class of '63. She started her education in nursing before switching to chemical dependency. She went on to...
Kyle Olson
Sep 26, 2025
Kyle Olson, age 40, of Ada, MN, died Friday, September 26, 2025.
Kyle Lyle Olson, the only son of Stacy Agnew and born to Gayln Olson came into this world on December 11, 1984, in Fargo, ND. Â He grew up in rural Gary, MN, and attended school in Ada. Â While in high school, Kyle played both football...
Joyce R. Klinkhammer
Sep 25, 2025
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Joyce Klinkhammer, age 83, of Lake Park, MN, formerly Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park.
Joyce R. Miller was born December 6, 1941, at home near Beaulieu, MN, the oldest child of Ervin and Florence (Voit) Miller. Â When she was old enough...
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