obituaries

Oct 4, 2024

Vernon Clifford Nelson, the eldest child of Clarence and Myrtle (Christianson) Nelson, was born on the original family farm in Sundal Township, rural Fertile, MN, on March 20, 1935. He was raised there, where he developed a strong work ethic and love for the land. Vernon enjoyed the simple pleasures of farm life and the beauty of rural Minnesota....

Oct 3, 2024

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Steven "Steve" Olson, age 72, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Born on September 9, 1952, in Crookston, MN, to Charles "Chubby" and Delores (Groslie) Olson, Steve spent his early years in Fertile before the family settled in Twin Valley, the town...

Sep 25, 2024

Timothy Fjeld, age 44, passed in his home on September 25, 2024.

Timothy Lyle Fjeld, son of Lyle and Carrie Fjeld was born August 2, 1980, at Riverview Hospital, Crookston, MN. He was raised in the country in rural Twin Valley, Faith, MN area. Following his high school graduation in 1999, in Mahnomen, MN, he furthered his...

Sep 24, 2024

Frank Sundahl, age 74, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his home.

Frank was born to Alex Sundahl and Geraldine LaRoque Sundahl on January 14, 1950. Frank grew up in South Minneapolis and later moved to Long Lost Lake and then to his last home in Mahnomen.

As a young man,...

Sep 19, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Makwaanakwad "BearCloud" Peake-Rogers, age 29, of White Earth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Kenny was born on July 21, 1995, in Minneapolis, MN, to Kenneth Peake and Angela Flores. In 2001, he was lovingly adopted by James "Tam" and Marlene Rogers, joining a large and close-knit family in White Earth. Kenny...

Sep 16, 2024

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Denice Stueness, age 64, of Twin Valley, MN, died peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at home under the loving care of her family after a stoic cancer diagnosis.

Denice Karen Andring was born on December 9, 1959, in Madison, Minnesota, the third of four daughters, to Vernon and Ione...

Sep 14, 2024

Thomas Keezer Sr., age 67, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home under the care of his family and Essentia Hospice.

Thomas Allen, was lovingly brought into this world on November 11, 1956, to Robert Keezer Sr. and Cecilia LaFriniere.  Growing up in Northern, MN, Thomas attended school in Ebro, MN,...

Sep 11, 2024

Wesley Gustafson, age 60, passed away at his home in Twin Valley, MN, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after several years of health issues.

Wesley Gerald Gustafson, the son of Gerald "Jerry" and Joan (Effhauser) Gustafson, was born on December 12, 1963.  He spent his early childhood living in Mound, MN, before his family relocated to Waubun,...

Sep 10, 2024

Richard Alvarado, age 72, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his residence with his sister Sheila and niece Liz by his side.

Richard Charles Alvarado was born on May 7, 1952, in White Earth, MN, to Ramiro Sr. and Elizabeth (Wadena) Alvarado, one of 11 siblings. In his early years, Richard attended...

Sep 7, 2024

Donald "Don" Wichern, age 89, of Nevis, MN, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Don was born on June 26, 1935, in Gary, MN, to Henry and Rosa (Allrich) Wichern. He graduated from Twin Valley High School and shortly after, in July of 1958, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his...

Sep 2, 2024

Tyler Sargent, age 37, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024, at North Memorial Hospital.

Tyler Jordan Sargent was born in Minneapolis, MN, on July 25, 1987, the son of Lisa Carpenter and Brian Sargent Sr.  His youth was spent in the metro where he attended grade school.  Around the...

Aug 29, 2024

Orville Borchardt, age 95, of Waubun, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Orville Eugene Borchardt was born on June 18, 1929, in St. Paul, MN. As a child he lived in rural Hassan Valley, MN, and worked on the family farm....

Aug 27, 2024

Marlys Hogetvedt, age 81, of Brainerd, MN, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in her home, under the care of St. Croix Hospice and her son.

Marlys was born on August 2, 1943, in Ulen, MN, to John and Opal (Reideberger) Burnside. Growing up on the family farm, she found joy in helping with chores and riding horses....

Aug 26, 2024

Hereditary Chief James "Jim" A. Loud, of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Ogimaa Binesi of the Bear Clan began his journey on August 26, 2024, at his home.

For the past 22 years, he made his home in Mahnomen, MN.  Jim was born in Red Lake, MN, to Johnson & Clemence Loud. He was raised...

Aug 17, 2024

David Shavinsky, age 79, of Mahnomen, MN, formerly of Aitkin, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

David Franklin Shavinsky was born in Knoxville, TN, on April 29, 1945, the son of Isaac and Thelma (Sumpter) Shavinsky.  He grew up in the Minneapolis, MN, metro area where he attended...

Aug 13, 2024

Stacie Folstrom, age 57, of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Stacie Lynn Kiehl, the daughter of Kenneth Kiehl and Jeannette VanWert, was born on October 11, 1966, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  She grew up in the White Earth, MN area...

Aug 12, 2024

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Donald "Butch" Klinkhammer, age 83, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Sunny Side Care Center in Lake Park, MN, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born October 1, 1940, in Fosston, MN, the son of Jerry and Laura (Kirsch)...

Aug 12, 2024

Gordon Oquist Sr., age 70, of Bejou, MN, died on Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home.

Gordon Wayne Oquist was born on April 5, 1954, in Naytahwaush, MN, to Eugene Sargent and Irene Coleman. Gordon started school in Fosston, MN, before moving to Braham, MN, when he was adopted by Andrew and Mary Oquist. He did...

Aug 11, 2024

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Sherman Hoseth, age 93, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Sherman Harold Hoseth was born February 26, 1931, in Crookston, MN, to Arnold and Harriet Hoseth. He lived on a farm in rural Twin Valley, MN. He attended Banner (a rural grade...

Aug 10, 2024

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Marilyn Natwick, age 75, of Winger, MN, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice.

Marilyn Sue McCollum was born on January 12, 1949, at the Mahnomen Hospital.  She was the daughter of Loren and Mary...