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

Vincent Babler

Vincent Babler

Nov 19, 2024

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Vincent H. Babler, age 87, of Borup, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Northern Lights Assisted Living, Ulen, MN.

Vincent Harold Babler was born May 6, 1937, in Ada, MN, to Elvin and Mrytle (Kappel) Babler.  He grew up in the Borup...

Elena Marie Renee Swenson

Elena Marie Renee Swenson

Nov 16, 2024

Elena Marie Renee Swenson, beloved daughter of Danielle and James Swenson, was born sleeping at Fairview - University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Though her time on Earth was brief, her presence left a lasting mark on all who love her. From the moment she was known, Elena was cradled in pure...

Melvin Haider

Melvin Haider

Nov 9, 2024

Melvin John Haider, age 99, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Melvin was born at home to John and Rose (Schoenborn) Haider in Rosedale Township, rural Mahnomen on April 25, 1925.  He grew up on the farm,...

Elaine Jenson

Elaine Jenson

Nov 9, 2024

Elaine Ruby (Duin) Jenson of Twin Valley passed away peacefully on Saturday November 9th at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Elaine was born on April 3, 1934 to John and Fannie (Boots) Duin in Graceville, Minnesota. She was the middle child between older brother David and younger brother Edward. They made their home in Johnson, Minnesota...

Kevin Harman

Kevin Harman

Nov 7, 2024

Kevin Harman, age 52, of Twin Valley, MN passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, near Clearwater, MN.

Born on February 18, 1972, in Anoka, MN, to Larry and Joyce (Rustman) Harman, Kevin grew up with a heart as big as his smile. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1991. Known for his strong work...

Kathleen Sullivan

Kathleen Sullivan

Nov 6, 2024

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Kathleen "Kathy" Sullivan, age 88, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Kathleen Ann Corcoran was born on April 11, 1936, in Flandreau, SD, to Timothy and Mary (Theis) Corcoran. She was baptized and...

Robert "Bob" Keezer

Robert "Bob" Keezer

Nov 6, 2024

Robert W. "Bob" Keezer, age 40, of Elbow Lake Village, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Robert Wallace Keezer was born December 2, 1983, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Kenneth and Susan (Anderson) Keezer.  Affectionately know by family and friends as "Bob Bird", he grew up in Elbow Lake Village and attended school...

James "Jim" Christensen

James "Jim" Christensen

Nov 5, 2024

James "Jim" Vernon Christensen, age 80, of Waubun, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jim was born on October 1, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Milo and Verna (Rue) Christensen.  He grew up on a small dairy...

Orville Turner

Orville Turner

Oct 31, 2024

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Orville Turner, age 84, of Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Orville Ivan Turner was born on June 28, 1940, to Robert and Blanche (Antell) Turner in White Earth,...

Rebecca "Becky" Dahl

Rebecca "Becky" Dahl

Oct 30, 2024

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Rebecca "Becky" Dahl, age 68, of Bejou, MN, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home under the care of Essentia Hospice.

Rebecca Ann Roragen Dahl, beloved daughter of Milton and Marilyn (Bakken) Roragen, was born on January 6, 1956, in Fosston, MN. She spent her early years in Fertile,...

Harriet Londo

Harriet Londo

Oct 27, 2024

Harriet Londo, aged 40, of Naytahwaush, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Born Harriet Hazel Londo on April 13, 1984, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Corvin Londo and Bernadine...

Jo Krueger

Jo Krueger

Oct 26, 2024

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Johanna "Jo" Krueger, age 80, of Waubun, MN, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Jo was born August 7, 1944, in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of Walter and Muriel (Phelps) Asp.  She attended school in Goodridge, MN, and...

Paul Specht

Paul Specht

Oct 19, 2024

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Paul Specht, age 89, of Mahnomen, MN passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community in Ada, MN.

Paul Arthur Specht, the son of Arthur and Hilda (Wendt) Specht, was born on August 4, 1935, and spent his formative years on the family farm near Mahnomen, where he...

Fern Andersen

Fern Andersen

Oct 16, 2024

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Fern Andersen, age 102, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Ulen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Eventide Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Fern was born on October 4, 1922, on her family's farm northwest of Gary, MN, to Martin and Freida Ellson. She grew up with...

Melvin E. Buckanaga

Melvin E. Buckanaga

Oct 11, 2024

Melvin Buckanaga, age 66, of Mahnomen, MN, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN.

Melvin Eugene Buckanaga (Gidagaa bizhiw) was born in White Earth, MN, the eldest child born to Melvin J. and Bernice (Clark) Buckanaga.  His youth was spent growing up in the Minneapolis, MN, area where...

Sandra Levy

Sandra Levy

Oct 11, 2024

Sandra Levy, age 66, of White Earth, MN, died at home on Friday, October 11, 2024, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Sandra was the 3rd child born to Edwin and Merceline (Warren) Levy on June 5, 1958, in Fort Hood, TX.  With two military parents, her early years...

Carol Myers

Carol Myers

Oct 8, 2024

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Carol Ann Myers, age 85, of Ada, MN, formerly of Borup, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Born on January 10, 1939, St. Ansgar Hospital, Moorhead, MN, Carol was the only child of Clarence and Evelyn (Berg) Hovland. She graduated from Borup High School...

Kristi Prestegord

Kristi Prestegord

Oct 7, 2024

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Kristi (Kjos) Prestegord, age 67, of Twin Valley, MN, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7th, 2024. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Kristi was born to Waldo and Darlene Kjos on June 15th, 1957. She was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Hitterdal,...

Marvin Staska

Marvin Staska

Oct 7, 2024

Marvin Staska, age 84, of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Marvin Paul Staska, the youngest child of Roy and Emma (Paul) Staska was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on March 1, 1940.  He grew up in the Mahnomen area where he attended school.  Following his high school graduation,...

Gary Stueness

Gary Stueness

Oct 6, 2024

Gary Stueness, age 74, of Gary, MN passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Born on November 19, 1949, in Ada, MN, to Bennie and Veronica (Berray) Stueness, Gary spent his early years in Home Lake Township, rural Twin Valley. He graduated with the class of 1967 from Twin Valley High...

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