obituaries

Jun 1, 2025

Peter C. Piechowski, 89, Felton, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.

Peter Charles Piechowski was born on November 20, 1935, to Peter J. and Johanna (Vergeldt) Piechowski in Folsom Township, Browns Valley, MN.

He attended country school through 8th grade, then graduated Ag. School, Morris, MN....

May 30, 2025

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Gerard Howard Spaeth, affectionately known as "Rardy," passed away peacefully at his home in Ada, MN, on May 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on February 11, 1951, at the Ada Municipal Hospital, he was the son of Gerard...

May 29, 2025

Irma Y. Hendrickson, age 94, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen.

Irma Yvonne Ashmore was born on December 10, 1930 in White Earth, MN to Irvin and Hannah (Rikhus) Ashmore. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith which she continued until the time of her...

May 29, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Niemi, age 76, of Callaway, MN, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Kenny was born January 1, 1949, in Chisholm, MN, the son of John and Blanche (Rousu) Niemi.  Growing up, he attended school...

May 26, 2025

David V. Hogness, 75, New York Mills, MN, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.

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May 25, 2025

Christopher Eugene Fairbanks "Chris" (or to his brothers and sisters "Bubby") past on May 25, 2025.

Chris was born on the White Earth Reservation and though he lived in several states for short periods of time, he returned to family and friends to complete the circle of life.

Chris was preceded in his journey by...

May 25, 2025

Mrs. Linda Lou Counsell (née Hintzman) of Climax, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, Minnesota, on May 25, 2025, at the age of 83.

Linda was born on March 4, 1942, in Mason City, Iowa, to Mahlon Alvin "Curly" Hintzman and Flora Loine "Lou" Hintzman. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1960...

May 24, 2025

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Margaret (Maggie) S. Speer, 42, Dilworth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025 while in Minneapolis, MN.

Margaret (Maggie) Susan Speer was born on November 10, 1982, in Moorhead, MN, to Darrell (Pete) Speer and Debra Thomas....

May 20, 2025

Hans Thorvald Brakob, age 72, youngest son of G Hans and Irene Thoreson Brakob, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his home in Ruidoso, NM.

Hans was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strand Township.  He graduated from Twin Valley High school, worked at the Viking Snowmobile factory, and was an Army...

May 20, 2025

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Eugene Charles Roquet, 83, lifetime resident of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada. He was born on July 29, 1941, to Vernie and Lena (Braunschweig) Roquet, and spent his formative...

May 19, 2025

David Braseth, age 70, of Ulen Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Sanford Health Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

David Owen Braseth was born to Owen and Darlene Braseth on July 1, 1954, at St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN.  On April 30, 2025, he suffered a ruptured aneurism which led to an extended...

May 15, 2025

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Loren Gene Olson, 70, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Erskine, MN. Loren was born May 10, 1955, to Gerald and Dorothy (Dauner) Olson and grew up on the family farm south...

May 13, 2025

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Linda Schumann, age 70, of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Linda Marie Messer was born in Richardton, ND, the youngest child born to Michael and Magdalen (Reisenauer) Messer.  Her youth was...

May 12, 2025

Stevan Crompton, age 73, of Borup, MN, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Stevan Mark Crompton was born on November 21, 1951, in Ada, Minnesota, to Lawrence "Tommy" and Marian (Olson) Crompton. He graduated from Borup High School with the Class of 1969. Following graduation, he was drafted into...

May 10, 2025

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Kevin August Berhow,65, of Fertile, MN died on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. He was born on February 23, 1960 to Leon "Bud" and Corrine (Gudvangen) Berhow in Crookston, MN. Kevin was baptized and confirmed...

May 9, 2025

Frederick J. Groth Jr., 80, Fertile, MN, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Frederick J. Groth, Jr. was born on May 25, 1944, in Racine, WI. He attended William Horlick High School, graduating in 1962. While working for J.I. Case, he met his wife, Lillian Kangas, and they married...

May 8, 2025

Shirley Tangen, age 80, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at her home in Moorhead.

Shirley Jean Tangen was born July 22, 1944, to John and Selma (Muri) Broe.  Shirley was raised in Broe Township on the Muri farm that John and Selma farmed. She graduated high school in 1962 from Leeds, ND....

May 7, 2025

Marlon Roberts, age 38, of Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Marlon Solomon Roberts was born on November 8, 1986, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Julie Roberts. Marlon attended school in Detroit Lakes and later went on to get his GED. Over the years, he took various college classes. Marlon's favorite career was his...

May 6, 2025

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Patricia "Pat" Schoenborn, age 88, of Duluth, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Elysian Sr. Homes, Duluth, MN.

Patricia Karen Duncan was born on March 13, 1937, in Dawson, MN to parents Marvin Duncan and Ann Faaberg Duncan. Pat attend school in Cass Lake, MN, and...

May 5, 2025

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Dorothy J. Dunham, age 87, of Pelican Rapids, MN, formerly of Ulen, MN, passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Dorothy Jean Ronngren was born August 3, 1937, in Jamestown, ND, the daughter of Arnold and Emma (Baanna) Ronngren.  She spent...