obituaries

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

Travis N Weaver

Travis N Weaver

Jan 25, 2025

Travis Weaver, age 41, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center, after losing his battle with addiction.

Travis Neil Weaver, the son of Veronica Weaver and Joseph Thomas was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on September 5, 1983.  He grew up in the Naytahwaush area and graduated...

Raymond E. Kraft

Raymond E. Kraft

Jan 23, 2025

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On January 23, 2025, Raymond E. Kraft, JR., 88, of Gary, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends at the Fargo Veterans Hospital.

Born on April 21, 1936, in Gary, to the late Raymond SR. and Esther (Schlenz) Kraft, Raymond grew up on the family farm in rural...

Todd Kjos

Todd Kjos

Jan 22, 2025

Todd Kjos, age 72, of Hitterdal, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND with family by his side.

Todd was born on December 27, 1952, in Moorhead, MN, to Waldo and Darlene (Erickson-Schultz) Kjos. He was the eldest of eight siblings. Growing up on the family farm in rural...

Lillian Winter

Lillian Winter

Jan 22, 2025

Lillian Rose Winter - Loving mother of Duane, Ron, Bev, and Curt.

Lillian Winter, age 100, of Fargo, ND, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Catherines North Nursing Home, Fargo, ND, surrounded by loved ones.

Lillian was born on June 29, 1924, to Frank and Elizabeth (Schwegman) Walz in Lake Grove Township, rural...

Delmar Fleisher Jr.

Delmar Fleisher Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

Delmar Fleisher Jr., age 82, of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN.

Delmar Jr. was born March 21, 1942, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Delmar Sr. and Evelyn (Klepetka) Fleisher.  He grew up in the Waubun area and graduated from Waubun High School with the Class...

Orlando "Punky" M. Sannes

Orlando "Punky" M. Sannes

Dec 29, 2024

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Orlando M. Sannes, better known as "Punky," age 80, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, where he had lived for the past three years. He was born the only son of Harry and Alma (Werpy) Sannes in Gary, MN, on September 9, 1944.

During his...

John Lervold

John Lervold

Dec 25, 2024

John Lervold, age 87, of Shelly, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Bethany in Fargo, ND.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Dustin "Dusty" Rock

Dustin "Dusty" Rock

Dec 20, 2024

Dustin "Dusty" Rock, age 22, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home.

Dustin Shawn Rock, lovingly known by his family as David Shawn Rock, Jr. was born September 22, 2002, in Fargo, ND, the son of Michelle Carter and David Rock Sr. He grew up in the Mahnomen Waubun area where...

Laura Andring

Laura Andring

Dec 14, 2024

Laura Andring, age 67, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home, following a brief cancer diagnosis this fall.

Laura Ann Andring was born October 2, 1957, in Ada, MN, the daughter of Richard and Darleen (Dobmeyer) Andring.  She grew up west of Mahnomen, MN, and graduated from Gary High School with the Class...

Betty C. Dickson

Betty C. Dickson

Dec 14, 2024

Betty Corrine Dickson, 92, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on December 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Dickson, son Richard (Butchie) Dickson III, step-son Richard (Dickie) Dickson II, step-daughter Eva DeyoSharber, parents Roy & Mildred Larson, sisters Janice Hall and Shirley Nappe, and infant granddaughter Jessica Welle. Survived by sister Myrna Mielke (Basil), son David...

Janice Raaen

Janice Raaen

Dec 3, 2024

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Janice Raaen, age 87, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Janice (Espeseth) Raaen was born on March 14, 1937, to parents Fred and Lena Espeseth near Winger, MN. She attended elementary school at Gossen District...

Gina Lang

Gina Lang

Dec 1, 2024

Gina Lang, age 58, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Gina Faye Burnette was born March 31, 1966, in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Edward J. and Ada (Beaulieu) Burnette Sr.  She attended elementary school in Naytahwaush followed by Mahnomen High School.  In her earlier years, Gina worked at Star...

Neftali Fuentes-Rios

Neftali Fuentes-Rios

Dec 1, 2024

Neftali Fuentes-Rios, age 34, of Grand Rapids, MN, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Emeralds at Grand Rapids care facility, in Grand Rapids, MN.

Neftali Alfonso Fuentes-Rios was born on December 11, 1989, in San Jose, CA, to Neftali Fuentes and Amparo "Ida" Rios. He was raised in a family that instilled in him a...

John Stall

John Stall

Nov 30, 2024

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John Stall, age 70, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

John Thomas Stall was born December 4, 1953,...

Gloria Bergstrom

Gloria Bergstrom

Nov 26, 2024

Gloria Bergstrom, age 94, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.

Gloria Ellen (Begg) Bergstrom was born on September 14, 1930, near Westport, MN to Sherman and Edna Begg. At two years of age, Gloria moved with her family to Ulen, MN. She attended country...

Kevin Mahto

Kevin Mahto

Nov 22, 2024

Kevin "Nates" Lee Mahto

Beloved son, father, brother and uncle began his journey to the Spirit world on November 22, 2024.  After a short battle with cancer, he passed quietly in his sleep.

Kevin was born on November 24, 1950, to Eunice Marie Mahto (nee King) and Teddy DeWitt Mahto Jr. in Ft. Yates, N.D....

Kenneth Boyum

Kenneth Boyum

Nov 22, 2024

Kenneth Oscar Boyum, a devoted family man and outdoorsman, was born on September 9, 1931, in Napoleon, ND, to Henry and Selma (Carlson) Boyum.  As a child, his family moved to a farm near Bejou, MN, in 1939.  Following graduation from Mahnomen High School in 1949, he continued to help on the family farm until he was...

Ronald "Ron" Ankeny

Ronald "Ron" Ankeny

Nov 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron Ankeny, age 64, at his home in Mahnomen, MN.  Ronald Karl was born August 23, 1960, to Linda Littlewolf in White Earth, MN.  He was later adopted by John and Lois Ankeny of St. James, MN.  Ron grew up in St. James and was baptized/confirmed and was...

Donald "Don" Thompson

Donald "Don" Thompson

Nov 21, 2024

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Donald Ordell Thompson, 91, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 30, 1933, near Shelly, MN, Don was the son of Leonard and Elvira (Paulsrud) Thompson. While attending Halstad High School, Don met Nora...

Leroy Hedahl

Leroy Hedahl

Nov 19, 2024

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LeRoy Clarence Hedahl, 92, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN, under the compassionate care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

LeRoy was born on May 10, 1932, to Clarence and Isla (Lindback) Hedahl on the family farm...

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