obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Watch Lonnie's Prayer Service and Funeral Here

Lonnie Anderson of Ogema, MN, formerly of Ulen, passed away on August 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at the home he built on White Earth Lake.

Lonnie Richard Anderson was born on March 19, 1955, to Lila (Berland) and Russel Anderson. They made their home in rural...

Aug 7, 2024

Shirley Weaver, age 87, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Shirley Ann Weaver, born on July 30, 1937, was the cherished youngest of 14 children born to George and Annie (Treichel) Malakowsky. Her early years were spent on the...

Jul 31, 2024

Watch John's Memorial Mass

John Spalla, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

John Gregory Spalla was born January 27, 1961, to Angie and Ray Spalla in Moorhead, MN. John attended grade school in Moorhead as well...

Jul 29, 2024

Terri Fairbanks, age 56, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Terri Lynn, the daughter of Shirley Belland and Spencer Fairbanks, was born on August 9, 1967, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  As a child she grew up with her family in the Naytahwaush community. She attended Circle of Life School and...

Jul 28, 2024

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Julie Syverson, age 79, of Ulen, MN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, in her home, under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Julie Ann Burnside was born on November 9, 1944, to John and Opal (Reideberger) Burnside in Cromwell Township, MN. She attended Hitterdal High...

Jul 26, 2024

Raymond Villebrun, age 68, of New Hope, MN, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Northridge Nursing Home, New Hope, MN.

Raymond Arthur Villebrun was born on January 16, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and Beryl (Beaupre) Villebrun. Early in his life, Raymond faced significant challenges when he contracted polio, which led to lifelong health complications. Raymond...

Jul 16, 2024

Alexis Phillips, age 37, of Moorhead, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Alexis Beryl, the daughter of Darcy Sue Villebrun and David Phillips Sr., was born on September 24, 1986, at St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  She grew up in Northern Minnesota, spending most of her years in the White Earth and Detroit Lakes...

Jul 13, 2024

Michael "Budd" David Annette Jr. – 'Inni Sug' (Little Big Man) of Pine Point, MN, started his journey home at 38 years young.

Budd was born on a beautiful sunny day, June 22, 1986, to Monica (Gillespie) and Michael D. Annette Sr. in Bemidji, MN. He graduated from HHH Job Corps in 2004 and continued his education...

Jul 11, 2024

Mark Becker, age 75, of Sartell, MN, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Mark David Becker was born in Mahnomen, MN, on June 11, 1949, to Sylvia (Flicek) and August Becker.  He attended St. Michael's Catholic School and then the family moved to East Grand Forks, MN, where Mark...

Jul 11, 2024

Watch Andy's Funeral Services

Andrew Bjerken, age 67, of Hanover, MN, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Andrew Lloyd Bjerken was born on May 24, 1957, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Arthur and Ardelle (Johnson) Bjerken. He grew up in...

Jul 9, 2024

Gunder A. Hanson, age 86, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Born on May 9, 1938, in Norway Township near Hillsboro, ND, Gunder Andrew Hanson was the son of Severin and Clara (Gilbertson) Hanson. In 1943, his family relocated to a farm near Ulen, where Gunder...

Jul 6, 2024

Watch Barbara's Funeral Service

Barbara Ann Bakke, 74, of Ulen, MN, gracefully departed from this world on July 6, 2024, at Viking Manor Nursing Home. Born on March 13, 1950, to Donald and Pearl (Nygaard) Asleson, Barbara was the beloved second of five siblings: Bonnie, Beverly, Michael, and Beth. She grew up in Ulen and proudly graduated...

Jul 4, 2024

Shawn P. Warren, age 26, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home.

Shawn Paul Warren was born August 26, 1997, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Andrea Bellanger and Wayne Warren.  He was raised in the Naytahwaush area and attended school in Waubun, MN.  Following his schooling, Shawn entered the workforce...

Jul 1, 2024

Watch Norman's Funeral here

Norman Gunderson, age 80, of Gary, MN, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Twin Valley Assisted Living, Twin Valley, MN.

Norman Arnold, the son of Arnold and Mildred (Gorder) Gunderson, was born at home on February 23, 1944, near Gary.  Growing up on the family farm, Norman's world...

Jun 28, 2024

Rebecca A. Bellanger, age 55, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Rebecca Ann Bellanger was born on May 7, 1969, in Milwaukee, WI, to Kenneth and Josephine (LaFriniere) Bellanger. A few years later, the Bellanger family relocated to the Roy Lake area, where Rebecca grew up and graduated...

Jun 27, 2024

Marlene Joann Sanders, age 87, of Ada, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Marlene was born in Ada, MN, on July 27, 1936, to Louis and Ovidia (Holte) Braunschweig.  She graduated from Ada High School in 1954.  On January 27, 1956, Marlene married Myron Sanders in Ada.  To...

Jun 27, 2024

Kathleen Joan Krogstad died peacefully in her own home at 87 blessed years on June 27th, 2024. Kathleen (Katy) was born to Johnny and Mary Gunufson on February 26, 1937. She was the oldest of six children. Katy graduated from Fertile High School in 1955 and from Saint Luke's Nursing School in 1958 as a Registered Nurse.

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Jun 25, 2024

Darwin "Dar" Shaugabay, age 55, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Darwin James Shaugabay the youngest son of Margaret Shaugabay, was born April 5, 1969, in Warroad, MN. Dar grew up and attended school in Warroad. Following his high school graduation, Dar entered the workforce, working at...

Jun 11, 2024

Watch Aldon's Celebration of Life Service

Aldon Drewes, age 79, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Aldon "Al" Albert Drewes was born on July 20th, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Albert and...

Jun 3, 2024

On June 3, 2024, Jane Melissa Olson lost her courageous battle with cancer surrounded by all of her family at Altru Health in Grand Forks, ND.

Jane was born July 17, 1967, to Joel and Irene Vesledahl. She spent her childhood on a farm near Winger, MN. She was affectionately called "Baby Jane" by her parents and...