obituaries

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

Val C. Burslie

Val C. Burslie

Feb 11, 2014

Valborg "Val" Burslie, 95, of Fertile, MN, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile. Val was born on September 19, 1918, to Helmer and Christina (Neslund) Ostun in Liberty Township, rural Fertile. She was baptized and confirmed at Varnes Lutheran Church, rural Fertile. Val attended country school at Sunny Brook District 67, near her...

Eileen Hanson

Eileen Hanson

Feb 9, 2014

Eileen Hanson 87, Ada, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN. Eileen was born on March 18, 1926, at home at rural Minot, ND, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Brue) Trontvedt. She moved with her family to rural Fertile, Minnesota in 1934, where she attended school. Eileen was a graduate of Fertile High School....

Curtis Bueng

Curtis Bueng

Feb 8, 2014

Curtis Bueng, age 67, of Twin Valley, MN, died Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Curtis DeLyle Bueng, the son of George and Anna (Olson) Bueng, was born in Ada, MN, on March 14, 1946. He grew up in Twin Valley and graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1964. As a young man, Curtis worked...

Steven Douglas Kennedy

Steven Douglas Kennedy

Feb 6, 2014

Steve Douglas Kennedy, 60, of Fertile, MN, died suddenly Thursday, February 6, 2014, at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1953, to Ralph and June (Pesola) Kennedy at Perham, MN. They moved to Valley City, ND, where he graduated from Valley City High School in 1972. Following his schooling, Steve worked in Spiritwood, ND, near Valley City, in...

Marlyn Knoll

Marlyn Knoll

Feb 5, 2014

Marlyn Clair Knoll, age 83, of Twin Valley, MN, died on February 5, 2014. Services were held at a later date.

Wallie Burnette

Wallie Burnette

Feb 3, 2014

Wallie Burnette, age 30, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Monday, February 3, 2014, in his home. Wallie Joseph was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on August 25, 1983, to Gina Burnette and Wallie Lang. He grew up in Naytahwaush and graduated from Mahnomen High School with the class of 2001. Following graduation, Wallie attended Northland Community and Technical College in...

Harald I. Moen

Harald I. Moen

Jan 31, 2014

Harald Moen, age 86, of Ulen, MN, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at Twin Valley Living Center under Hospice Care of the Red River Valley. Harald Ingvald Moen was born at home on November 8, 1927, the youngest son of Eddie and Inga (Bakken) Moen. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Harald grew up on a farm...

Pearl R. Holland

Pearl R. Holland

Jan 28, 2014

Pearl Ruth Holland, 96, Shelly, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. Pearl Ruth Johnson was born February 1, 1917, at home, near Buxton, ND. Her parents were Adolph and Eunice (Hoie) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bennitt, two sisters Edith Rustall and Edna Merkins and a brother Franklin...

Howard Milton Erickson

Howard Milton Erickson

Jan 27, 2014

Howard Milton Erickson, 91, died on January 27, 2014, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN. Howard was born in Herman, MN, on September 3, 1922, to Oscar and Edna (Johnson) Erickson. He moved with his family to Dilworth, MN, where he attended school and graduated from Moorhead High School, Moorhead, MN. He enlisted in the US Army in...

James Russell Erikson

James Russell Erikson

Jan 23, 2014

James Russell Erikson, 89, died on January 23, 2014 at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN. He was born at home in rural Fertile, Polk County, on March 5, 1924, to Herman and Elma (Erickson ) Erikson. James grew up and attended Nelson Country School, District #70, in his home. After graduation from grade school, James attended Northwest School...

Kenneth Kirsch

Kenneth Kirsch

Jan 21, 2014

Kenneth Kirsch, age 67, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at his home. Kenneth Thomas Kirsch, son of Leo and Vereena (Barten) Kirsch, was born on May 2, 1946, in Mahnomen. He grew up on the family farm east of Mahnomen and attended country school. Following his schooling, he helped his father on the farm and worked...

Robert "Bob" Olson

Robert "Bob" Olson

Jan 20, 2014

Robert "Bob" Olson, age 73, of Fargo, ND, formerly Ada, MN, died Monday, January 20, 2014, in Essentia Health, Fargo. Robert G. Olson was born August 26, 1940, the son of Andrew and Anna (Olstad) Olson in Sisseton, SD. At the tender age of two, Bob's mother died, and he was raised by his father. As a young man, Bob...

Bernice Vanderlinden

Bernice Vanderlinden

Jan 16, 2014

Bernice Vanderlinden, 92, Ada, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN. Bernice was born at home near Twin Valley, MN, on September 11, 1921, to John and Marie (Bauman) Schroeder. She attended country school until the 8th grade, then assisted at home with her siblings. Bernice was united in marriage to Clifford Vanderlinden on December...

Ronald "Butch" E. Balzum

Ronald "Butch" E. Balzum

Jan 15, 2014

Ronald "Butch" Balzum, 80, Ada, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada, MN. Ronald Eugene was born at home, near Ada, on April 22, 1933, to Robert and Mabel (Pinske) Balzum. He attended Ada High School and later worked for Kitchell Farms near Ada. Ronald was united in marriage to Florence Aarestad on September 30, 1955,...

Gary Burnside

Gary Burnside

Jan 14, 2014

Gary Burnside, 72, of Hawley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Gary John Burnside was born on August 7, 1941, the son of John and Opal (Reidberger) Burnside at home in Keene Township, near Hitterdal. He attended school in Hitterdal, MN, and as a young man was employed by several farmers in the area....

Lorraine Betty Marie Scheff

Lorraine Betty Marie Scheff

Jan 13, 2014

Lorraine Scheff, age 87, of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, January 13, 2014, at First Care Medical Services in Fosston, MN, following a short stay. Lorraine Betty Marie Hogenson was born to Harry and Ethel (Larson) Hogenson at home near Erskine, MN, on August 8, 1926. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Growing up she attended Gosen Country...

Melba Schwartz

Melba Schwartz

Jan 12, 2014

Melba Schwartz, age 97, Fargo, ND, formerly Ada, MN, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, in the home she shared with her daughter, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Melba Ruth Brandt was born June 7, 1916, the daughter of Minnie (Powell) and Paul Brandt in Borup, MN. She graduated from Ada High School and began working...

David G. Johnson

David G. Johnson

Jan 8, 2014

David G. Johnson, 89, of Ada, Minnesota passed away January 8, 2014, at Benedictine Care Community, Ada under the care of Hospice. David was born to Gustaf and Albertina (Wilkens) Johnson, on December 25, 1924, on the family farm in Pleasant View Township. He attended country school thru eighth grade and then attended Northwest Agricultural College in Crookston, MN for...

Roy Chounard

Roy Chounard

Jan 7, 2014

Roy Chounard, age 70 of Twin Valley, MN died January 7, 2014, at the Mahnomen Health Center Hospital under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Roy Z. Chounard was born on December 18, 1943, the son of Victor and Rose (Carriere) Chounard in Cavalier, ND. In June of 1962, he married Julie Burnside in Hitterdal, MN. They...

Dorothy Schaumburg

Dorothy Schaumburg

Jan 7, 2014

Dorothy Schaumburg, 87, Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at her home. Dorothy Lucille (Crandall) Schaumburg was born December 11, 1926, in Hutchinson, MN, daughter of Myron and Viola (Dunn) Crandall. As a young child, she attended the El Salem Country School in Nye County, WI. She graduated from Anoka High School in 1945 and attended Minneapolis Business...

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