obituaries

May 10, 2014

Phyllis Pearl Turpin, age 90, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN.

Phyllis was born on March 21, 1924, in Naytahwaush to Nelson Daniel Bunker and Flora Winnie Bunker. She married William C. Turpin on October 10, 1942, and they were blessed with seven children; Beverly, Gayle, Cheryl,...

May 10, 2014

Joyce Nelson, age 64, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Sanford Palliative Care Unit in Fargo, ND. Joyce Virginia, and her fraternal twin sister, Joy, were born on October 13, 1949, to Orlyn and Kathryn (Fuglie) Nelson in Moorhead, MN. As a young girl, Joyce lived with her family on the farm near Ulen....

May 8, 2014

Jerry Dean Grieve, 75, died Thursday, 08 May 2014, in Life Care Roseau Manor, Roseau, Minnesota. Jerry was born 31 March 1939, near Ada, Minnesota, the oldest of six children born to Ervin and Helen (Manning) Grieve. He grew up on the family farm northeast of Ada, where he also attended the local country school. On 19 April 1957, Jerry...

May 8, 2014

Irene Stone, age 59, of Mahnomen, MN died Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. Irene Mae Stone, the daughter of Andrew F. Stone and Sophie H. Fairbanks, was born on January 3, 1955, in Park Rapids, MN. Her given name is Giiwedin Zhii Baabaakwe, meaning Northwind Woman going about. She was raised by her mother and...

May 7, 2014

Arlene Sauck, 72, of Erskine, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Arlene Myrna Horn was born January 17, 1942, the daughter of Alfred and Mable (Stene) Horn near Twin Valley where she was raised. Arlene graduated from Twin Valley High School and on November 4, 1961, she was united...

May 6, 2014

Margaret Ruth Webster, 87, Beltrami, MN, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the Villa St. Vincent, Crookston, MN. She was born on September 7, 1926, to Benjamin and Josephine (Christianson) Hamre, at Scandia Township, rural Beltrami, MN. Margaret attended school in Beltrami, graduating from the Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1944. She continued her education at Aaker Business College, Fargo,...

May 6, 2014

Richard "Dick" Orvis Berhow, 79, of Fertile, MN, died on May 6, 2014, at his home.  He was born on May 25, 1934, to Emmet and Olive (Alm) Berhow at their home in Garden Township, rural Fertile.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Maple Lake Lutheran Church, near his home.  Dick attended country school until 8th grade and graduated...

May 4, 2014

Lester Darco, known by many as "Cowboy", age 89, of Gary, MN, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Bemidji Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.

Lester Herman Darco, the 6 th of 8 children was born April 22, 1925, to Dan H. and Nettie (Terway) Darco. He grew up on a farm near Beaulieu, MN, and attended school in...

May 3, 2014

Edith Christine Olson (nee Anderson) Edith "Edie" Christine Anderson was born on the family farm outside of Winger, MN on February 12, 1923 to Johanna and Carl Anderson. She had 2 older brothers, Sydney and Arnold and a younger sister Joyce. She lost her mother before she was 10 and because of her new roles as the "mom" and "the...

Apr 30, 2014

Wilbert Miller

Wilbert Leander Miller, 84, died on April 30, 2014, at his home, Mahnomen, MN. Wilbert was born on April 12, 1930 to Stephen and Mary (Stalberger) Miller in Mahnomen County, MN. He attended country school near his home and following his schooling began working on a potato and turkey farm near Zerkel, MN.

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Apr 24, 2014

Darlene Eleanor Puhalla, 94, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Felton, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

Darlene was born on July 10, 1919, to Norton and Selma (Berg) Fosmark in Dwight, ND. She attended school in Dwight and Wahpeton and after graduation attended Hair Design School in Fargo, ND. On November 13, 1940, Darlene was...

Apr 23, 2014

Matthew Charles Wang, 48, Fertile, MN, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in his home. He was born on March 17, 1966, to Stanley and Barbara (Riley) Wang in Mahnomen, MN. He grew up in Fertile and attended Fertile-Beltrami School District, graduating 1984.

Matt applied for his first job at the age of 5, but actually became employed...

Apr 22, 2014

Paula Robinson, age 51, of Lengby, MN, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, in Minneapolis, MN.

Paula Jean was born March 25, 1963, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Paul and Janet (Gordon) Roy. Her family lived in several different communities including Crookston, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Brainerd and even...

Apr 22, 2014

Ronald C. Sirjord, age 76, of Gary, MN, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home. Ronald Chester Sirjord was born on November 25, 1937, to Morris and Josie (Hagy) Sirjord on the farm in Bear Park Township. Ron grew up on the family farm Northeast of Gary and was baptized and confirmed in his...

Apr 13, 2014

Lorraine Eveslage, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Lorraine Elizabeth Liebl, daughter of Peter and Hedwig (Neubauer) Liebl, was born on February 16, 1924 in Mahnomen. She grew up in the Mahnomen area and graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1942.   Lorraine then attended St....

Apr 12, 2014

Elizabeth M. Olson, 91, Shelly, MN, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. Graveside was held on Friday, April 18, 2014, at the Shelly Cemetery, Shelly, MN.

Apr 10, 2014

Diane C. Borgen, 65, Dilworth, MN, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Diane Cheryl Erickson was born August 17, 1948, in Ada, MN, the daughter of Erick and Hannah (Sorenson) Erickson. She was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran church, near Hendrum, MN. She first lived in Perley, MN, with her family...

Apr 5, 2014

Merrill "Bud" Olson, 85, Ada, MN, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada.

Merrill Murray Olson was born at home on March 22, 1929, in Winchester Township, near Borup, MN. His parents were Oscar and Lucy (Babler) Olson. He attended rural school...

Apr 4, 2014

Glenice Virginia Jensen, 89, rural Borup, Minnesota, died Friday, April 4, 2014, in her home. She was born on October 27, 1924, to Everett and Ruth (Ridenour) Turnbull in Mountain Lake, MN. Glenice graduated from Jeffers High School, Jeffers, MN. She went on to college, graduating with a teaching Certificate from Mankato State Teachers College, Mankato, MN, in 1943.

Apr 2, 2014

Michael Krebsbach, age 70, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at his home.

Michael Walter Krebsbach, the 8 th of 9 children, born to Arthur and Caroline (Klinkhammer) Krebsbach was born on March 16, 1944 in Mahnomen. He...