obituaries

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

Gifford Rogers

Gifford Rogers

Oct 11, 2008

Gilford "Giffy" Leander Rogers, age 89 of rural Waubun, MN, entered into heaven on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND. Gilford was born on January 9, 1919 to Otto and Milla (Fossen) Rogers. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith at Wild Rice Lutheran Church near Twin Valley, MN. As a child, Giffy attended Banner...

Andy Bentley

Andy Bentley

Oct 10, 2008

Andy Bentley, 26, of Moorhead, formerly Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Friday in a one vehicle rollover east of Twin Valley. Andrew "Andy" William Bentley was born September 17, 1982 in Fargo, North Dakota, the youngest son of Roger and Denise (Bement) Bentley. He was raised on a farm east of Twin Valley with his family. Andy attended school in Twin...

Donna Thompson

Donna Thompson

Oct 8, 2008

Donna Thompson, age 58, of Gary, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, in MeritCare Health Systems, Fargo, North Dakota. Donna Mae Thompson was born February 8th, 1950, the daughter of Berdien and Ida (Boe) Thompson in Ada, Minnesota. She was raised on the family farm south of Gary and attended the Gary school. Donna always had a special interest in...

Theda A. Carlson

Theda A. Carlson

Oct 6, 2008

Theda A. Carlson, age 82, of Ada, Minnesota, formerly Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Monday, October 06, 2008, in her residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley while surrounded by her family. Theda A. Fogleman was born September 4, 1926, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Hubbard) Fogleman in Twin Branch, West Virginia. Theda grew up there...

Frank Murray

Frank Murray

Oct 4, 2008

Service Notice Frank Murray, age 53, of Sandstone, MN, died October 4, 2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Beaulieu, MN. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anderson ~...

George Roy

George Roy

Sep 30, 2008

George Roy, age 76 of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the Fargo VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND. George Louis Roy was born April 29, 1932 in White Earth, MN, the son of Paul and Frances (Manypenny) Roy. As a child, he lived with his grandmother in White Earth, later attending school in Flandreau, SD. In...

Raymond Ostenvik

Raymond Ostenvik

Sep 29, 2008

Raymond Ostenvik, age 72 of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Raymond was born on September 29, 1936 in Flom, MN, the son of Wilhelm and Elsie (Narum) Ostenvik. As a young boy, Ray grew up in Flom and attended school...

Gyda Gunderson

Gyda Gunderson

Sep 18, 2008

Gyda (Nelson) Gunderson, age 93 of Mahnomen, MN went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Gyda Nuella Nelson was born on December 11, 1914 to Helge and Gurine Nelson in Waukon Township near Gary, MN. She was one of 11 children. She attended rural Little Grove School though 8th Grade and completed 9th Grade at Mahnomen High...

Sharon Anderson

Sharon Anderson

Sep 17, 2008

Sharon Anderson, age 59, of Apple Valley, Ca, died on Wednesday, September17, 2008 at her home. Sharon Louise Anderson, the daughter of Robert and Sylvia (Kjos) Anderson, was born December 10, 1948 in Mahnomen, MN, where she lived with her family on a farm. At age 5, Sharon spent 14 months at Gillette State Hospital in St Paul MN. There...

John Lafriniere

John Lafriniere

Sep 15, 2008

John LaFriniere, age 66 of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, September 15, 2008, at his home surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. John William was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 3, 1942, the son of Floyd and Gertrude (Spicer) LaFriniere. At the young age of four, John moved with his family...

Arthur Gulbranson

Arthur Gulbranson

Sep 3, 2008

Arthur "Art" Gulbranson, age 90 of Erskine, MN, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at the Pioneer Care Center in Erskine. Art was born on February 24, 1918 in Clay County to parents Oscar and Nora Gulbranson. After his mother passed away he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Gilbert and Matilda Gulbranson, who resided near Alida, MN. On...

Mae Kersting

Mae Kersting

Aug 23, 2008

Mae Kersting, 101, Twin Valley, Minnesota, formerly Mahnomen, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 23, 2008, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. Mae H. Bakken Kersting, daughter of Halvor and Matilda (Wemark) Bakken, was born January 16, 1907 at Ridgeway, Iowa. When she was three years old, the family moved to Waubun, Minnesota, where they farmed. Mae attended Kings School...

Ione Marie Balstad

Ione Marie Balstad

Aug 23, 2008

Ione Balstad, age 89 of Fosston, MN, died on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at First Care Medical Services in Fosston. Ione Marie Geldaker was born on August 15, 1919 to Theodore and Bertha (Hustad) Geldaker in Alexandria, MN. As a young child she grew up in Winger, MN and was baptized and confirmed at Dovre Lutheran Church. Ione attended school...

Mae Kersting

Mae Kersting

Aug 23, 2008

Mae Kersting, 101, Twin Valley, Minnesota, formerly Mahnomen, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 23, 2008, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. Mae H. Bakken Kersting, daughter of Halvor and Matilda (Wemark) Bakken, was born January 16, 1907 at Ridgeway, Iowa. When she was three years old, the family moved to Waubun, Minnesota, where they farmed. Mae attended Kings School...

Maxine Beaulieu

Maxine Beaulieu

Aug 20, 2008

Maxine Beaulieu, age 74, of Halstad, Minnesota N, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, ND. Maxine Delores Beaulieu was born February 2, 1934 in White Earth, Minnesota, the daughter of Roger and Jane (McDonell) Beaulieu. She grew up in Mahnomen, Minnesota and later spent a short time in the Minneapolis area. As a young woman, Maxine...

Ida Paulson- Nefzger

Ida Paulson- Nefzger

Aug 16, 2008

Ida Paulson Nefzger, 82, of Fosston, Minnesota, formerly Bejou and Ogema, Minnesota, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in the Midway Care Center, Fosston, Minnesota. Ida was born June 12, 1926 near Ogema, the only daughter of Henry and Susie (Fletcher) Andresen. She was raised on a farm west of Ogema and attended school at Ogema. As a young woman, Ida...

John Mersy

John Mersy

Aug 15, 2008

John Mersy, age 90 of Mahnomen, Minnesota, died on Friday, August 15, 2008 at the Mahnomen Nursing Center. John G. Mersy was born October 4, 1917 in Pennington, Minnesota the son of John and Margaret (Vaughn) Mersy. He was raised in Oklee, Minnesota with his parents and nine sisters. After graduating from high school John entered the United States Army...

Tala Rose Lamblez

Tala Rose Lamblez

Aug 10, 2008

Heartfelt joy turned to sorrow for Jessica and Zachery Lamblez, with the birth and death of their infant daughter, Tala Rose. Tala was born and died on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN. In the single hour they were blessed with, Jess and Zach got to hear her cry, look into her big, blue...

Wallace Aakhus

Wallace Aakhus

Aug 7, 2008

Wallace Aakhus, age 83, of Winger, MN, died Thursday, August 07, 2008 at his home. Wallace Delman Aakhus, the son of Olaf and Theoline (Smeby) Aakhus was born November 12, 1924 in Sletten Township. He grew up on the family farm and attended Lone Tree country school. Wally always was amused by the fact that his elementary school was later...

Alfred Sauck

Alfred Sauck

Aug 7, 2008

Alfred "Fred" Sauck, age 69 of Twin Valley, MN, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at his residence. Alfred was born October 13, 1938 in Perham, MN, the son of Carl and Anna Sauck. He grew up and attended school near Waubun, MN. On November 4, 1961, Alfred was united in marriage to Arlene Horn. To their union came three...

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