obituaries

May 3, 2025

Todd Scheff, 63, of Mahnomen, passed away at Fosston Essentia Hospital on May 3, 2025.

Todd was the youngest of four sons born to Reuben and Lorraine (Hogenson) Scheff. Except for a brief time away at college, he spent his entire life on the family farm. He farmed alongside his father until Reuben's passing in 2013, and...

May 3, 2025

Waase Binesi (Glowing Thunderbird), Anthony Montoya, age 25, of West Fargo, ND, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Though his time with us was far too short, Anthony filled every moment with kindness, laughter, and a deep love for life.

Born on December 28, 1999, in Bagley, MN,...

May 1, 2025

Patrick C. Offerdahl, 77, passed away on May 1, 2025, at Bethany Senior Living in Fargo, ND.

He was born on September 28, 1947, in Jamestown, ND, to Leland and Clarissa (Flicek) Offerdahl. Pat was one of eight children.He graduated from Mahnomen High School at the age of 17 and soon after enlisted in the United States...

May 1, 2025

Donovan Guinn, age 53, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Donovan David Guinn was born on May 17, 1971, in Bagley, MN, to Roy and Joyce (Bush) Guinn. He was raised in the Rice Lake area and graduated with the Class of 1989 from Circle of Life...

Apr 30, 2025

Sylvia "Litzie" Bueng, age 83, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND, following complications from a recent fall.

Sylvia Pauline Sletten was born on April 20, 1942, to Palmer and Alvina (Thorson) Sletten in Ada, MN. Affectionately nicknamed...

Apr 27, 2025

Pedro A. Ruiz, Sr., 84, Ada, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, surrounded by family members.

Pedro was born on August 1, 1940. Growing up in a bigger family, Pedro was very religious and made sure to practice his Catholic beliefs. Pedro met Francisca Galvan in Asherton, TX, where...

Apr 25, 2025

Laura Spicer, age 77, of Lengby, MN, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Edgewood East Grand Forks Memory Care under the loving care of her family and Ethos Hospice.

A family led Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Lengby Community Center, Lengby, MN....

Apr 25, 2025

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Carol Liebl, age 84, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Carol Marie was born to Enos and Mary (Tschida) Klinkhammer on December 18, 1940, on the Klinkhammer farm near Beaulieu, MN.  Growing...

Apr 24, 2025

Watch Rena's Funeral Mass

n Loving Memory of Marina Bruggeman April 16, 1926 – April 24, 2025

We celebrate the extraordinary life of our beloved mom, Marina Bruggeman, who passed away peacefully at the age of 99—a woman of immense faith, strength, and grace.

Marina was one of eight children born to Joseph...

Apr 22, 2025

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Marlene Louise Sprenger, 84, Borup, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Marlene (Pallum) was born on May 21, 1940, the daughter of Oscar and Hilma Pallum of rural...

Apr 21, 2025

Marilyn Ericson, age 79, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Marilyn Rose Greene was born on July 26, 1945, in White Earth, MN, to Charles and Dorothy (Jackson) Greene. As the eldest of ten siblings, Marilyn naturally took on a nurturing role from an early age,...

Apr 19, 2025

Eugene J. Rock, age 78, of Chicago, IL, formerly the White Earth, MN, area, died on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Rock was born on December 13, 1946, in White Earth, MN, to Joseph Badboy and Malina Roberts Anywaush. Gene grew up in the White Earth area and graduated from...

Apr 19, 2025

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Kimberly Ann Paulson, 66, Halstad, MN, formerly Perley, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad.

Kim was born on January 3, 1959, to Lloyd and Lorraine (Georgeson) Ziegler in Fargo,...

Apr 18, 2025

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Carole L. Stoltenow, 92, of Ada, MN, died Friday, April 18, 2025 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN, under the care of her family and hospice.

Carole Stoltenow, born January 31, 1933, in Sikeston, MO. was the only child...

Apr 14, 2025

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Kenneth (Kenny) James Oien, 90, Fertile, MN, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Kenneth was born March 17, 1935, to Carl & Catherine (Jorgenson) Oien in Hillsboro, ND. He attended Bloomfield Country School,...

Apr 14, 2025

June E. Stene, 83, Wadena, MN, formerly of Ada, MN, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

A complete obituary to follow.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Apr 13, 2025

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Charles Earl Littlefield (Chuck) passed away unexpectedly at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 70.

Chuck was born July 25, 1954, to John and Dorothy (Anderson) Littlefield in Spartanburg, SC. His family moved...

Apr 11, 2025

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Elizabeth "Betty" Larson, age 87, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Benedictine Care Community of Ada in Ada, MN.

Elizabeth Marie Nohr was born on October 29, 1937, in Tower City, ND, to Fred and Lillian (Stanhope) Nohr. She was raised in Gary,...

Mar 29, 2025

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Violet Lee, age 81, of Gary, MN, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Benedictine Care Community of Ada in Ada, MN.

Violet Lucille, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Hall) Tunks was born on July 16, 1943. She spent her early years in the Ada, MN area growing up...

Mar 28, 2025

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Margaret (Mug) J. Larson, 67, Fargo, ND, formerly Ada, MN, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Born on April 14, 1957, in Fargo, Mug was the daughter of Glenn and Myrna (Ruch)...