obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

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Bobby Brevik, age 73, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, passed away on July 25, 2025, in a farm related accident.

Bobby Dean Brevik was born on March 20, 1952, in Ada, MN, to Cliffton and Dolly (Vigesaa) Brevik. He grew up in Twin Valley, graduating with the Class of 1970. While...

Jul 24, 2025

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Lowell "Marty" Martinson, age 87, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, due to complications from a fall.

Lowell, the son of Arnold and Anna (Evenson) Martinson, was born on October 12, 1937, near Gary, MN. He was baptized and later confirmed at Ness Lutheran Church near his...

Jul 24, 2025

Shirlene Wakemup, age 69, of Bemidji, MN, formerly of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Shirlene Claire Burnette was born on February 23, 1956, in White Earth, MN, to John Burnette and Thelma (Wadena) Coleman. She was given the Indian name Awanibiisikwe. Shirlene grew up on the White...

Jul 23, 2025

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Ga yle Ann Norby

"I am with you always." Matthew 28:20

Gayle Ann Norby of Ada, MN passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in...

Jul 22, 2025

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Thomas "Tom" Rousu, age 87, of Callaway, MN, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Thomas Donald Delano was born December 28, 1937, the 10th child born to Ale and Emma (Pellinen) Rousu at home in Sugarbush Township, rural...

Jul 19, 2025

Curtis Henry Bennett Bentley, age 90, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN.

Born on November 19th, 1934, to Theadora (Thompson) and Ervin Bentley, Curtis was raised on the family farm in Wild Rice Township alongside...

Jul 19, 2025

Derien Jackson-Flores, age 26, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, as his residence.

Derien was born on June 28, 1999, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Elizabeth Jackson Flores and Darin Stone. He spent his early years in White Earth, where he attended school and was recognized for his intelligence and academic success. A proud member...

Jul 18, 2025

Beverly Paul, age 91, of Mahnomen, MN, and formerly of Waubun, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Beverly Josephine Rebhahn was born on February 19, 1934, in Kensal, ND, to Edward and Ella (Krantz) Rebhahn. She spent her early years in several small towns across North Dakota....

Jul 18, 2025

Joseph "Alex" Greene, age 32, of Bagley, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND, after battling health issues for several weeks.

Joseph Alexander Greene, lovingly known as Alex or Joe by his family and friends, was born on December 11, 1992, in...

Jul 14, 2025

Frank J. Mislivec July 26, 1940 – July 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Frank J. Mislivec, who died in his sleep after a joy filled family reunion in White Earth, MN.  He spent his final days doing what he loved most: enjoying time with his beloved siblings, telling...

Jul 13, 2025

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Caroline C. Rolland, 85, of Fertile, MN, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home after a long battle with dementia.

Caroline grew up on a farm near Fertile, the beloved daughter of William (Bill) and...

Jul 13, 2025

Ruby Sylvia Olson, age 92, of Winger, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston, MN.

Ruby was born on August 26, 1932 to Nick and Tilda Overbo in St. James, MN. At the age of two, she moved with her family to Winger, MN. She attended school in Bejou...

Jul 9, 2025

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Joan Zimmerman, age 81, of Ulen, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Joan Marie Zimmerman—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God—who departed...

Jul 5, 2025

Michael "Nawagwaneb" Turner III was born July 30, 2011, to Alicia "Sis" Weaver and Michael "Black" Turner Jr.  He suddenly passed on July 5, 2025.

Nawagwaneb spent his life in Naytahwaush with his mother, Dawn Kier and his Gram, Carol Turner. As a younger kid, he enjoyed spending time at home with his mom and going on...

Jul 3, 2025

Ilene Carol Allrich, 77, Dilworth, Minnesota, died Thursday, July 3, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family.

Ilene was born July 6, 1947 to Harry and Ella (Rinerson) Broers in Ada, MN.  She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley, MN. She graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1966.

Ilene was a...

Jul 3, 2025

Kailene Villebrun-Bevins, age 34, of White Earth, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home.

Kailene Cheri was born December 20, 1990, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Jamie Bevins Sr. and Theresa Villebrun.  Most of her childhood years were spent in the White Earth area except for the time she spent with...

Jul 3, 2025

Darlene Mae (Seado) Adkins, 96, of Shelly, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 3, 2025 at the Lilac Memory Care Home in Moorhead, MN. She had a fall that resulted in a broken hip. We are thankful she was kept very comfortable and only lingered for a couple days.

Darlene was born in Bemidji,...

Jul 3, 2025

Rosalie "Diane" Kier, Bi-naagozi giizhigak Anangookwe "Day Star Woman", age 83, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice.

Rosalie was born April 8, 1942, in Red Lake, MN, the daughter of Daniel and Cynthia (Mountain) McKenzie.  She attended school in Red Lake and...

Jul 2, 2025

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David Petrik, age 67, of Ada, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND.

David John Petrik was born on 2-17-58 to Edward and Lucille (Oberbroekling) Petrik in Platte, South Dakota. He attended Bovee Country School and Geddes High School graduating in 1976. He...

Jul 1, 2025

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Virginia A. Aanenson, 89, Ada, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND.

As written by Virginia...

Virginia Ann (Schultz) Aanenson was born July 7, 1935 in the hospital in Mt. Lake,...