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

Donovan Vizenor

Donovan Vizenor

Jun 2, 2024

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Donovan "Don" Vizenor, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Don was born on May 21, 1934, in White Earth, MN, to Delmas & Doris (Cogger) Vizenor. He lived his...

Niindonis Goodman

Niindonis Goodman

May 28, 2024

Niindonis Jade Goodman, the daughter of Christin VanNett and Jonathan Goodman III, was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on January 3, 2022.  She died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the tender age of 2.  Niindonis was a sweet and innocent toddler whose favorite color was purple.  She loved to snuggle, and her favorite stuffed animal was Lambie....

David A. Pinske

David A. Pinske

May 26, 2024

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David A. Pinske, age 80, of Gary, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN.

David Allen Pinske was born on August 7, 1943, in Ada, MN, to Ben and Gladys (Ellingworth) Pinske. He grew up on the family farm near Gary where he attended school,...

Dennis Shambow

Dennis Shambow

May 22, 2024

Dennis Shambow, age 65, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Dennis Jay was born April 1, 1959, in Virginia, MN, the youngest son of Marvin and Darlene (Perrault) Shambow.  He grew up and attended school on the Iron Range in Northern Minnesota.  Dennis was united in marriage to...

Arvid Monson

Arvid Monson

May 22, 2024

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Arvid Dennis Monson, 82, of Fertile, MN, passed away on May 22, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

He was born on March 17, 1942, to Carl and Myrtle (Bartz) Monson at home in rural Fertile.  Arvid was baptized and confirmed at Little Norway Church of Fertile.  He...

Christian Roy

Christian Roy

May 19, 2024

Christian Roy, age 56, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his home after a long battle with cancer.

Christian David, the son of Robert and Margaret (LaRoque) Roy, was born on June 30, 1967, in Minneapolis, MN.  He spent his childhood in the Minneapolis area before moving with his family to Naytahwaush.  As...

Laura Christensen

Laura Christensen

May 15, 2024

Laura L. Christensen, age 84, of Twin Valley, MN, formerly of Waubun, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.

Laura Louise Nohr was born on June 3, 1939, in Tower City, ND, to Fred and Lillian (Stanhope) Nohr, one of 10 children. The Nohr family later moved to Gary,...

Roger Nelson

Roger Nelson

May 14, 2024

Roger Nelson, age 73, of Twin Valley, MN, formerly of Caldonia, ND, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Bethany Assisted Living in Fargo, ND.

Roger Mark Nelson was born on December 31, 1950, in Ada, MN, to Norvald and Marjorie (Grenvold) Nelson. Roger attended Ada High School and later enlisted in the United States Army...

Carol Benson

Carol Benson

May 9, 2024

Carol Benson, age 80, of Mahnomen, MN, formerly of Twin Valley, MN, died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.

Carol Jean, the daughter of Olender and Minnie (Jacobson) Lien, was born on January 23, 1944, at home near Borup, MN. She attended early elementary school in Borup, and after moving with her...

Teresa "Teri" Lehne

Teresa "Teri" Lehne

May 9, 2024

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Teresa "Teri" Lehne, age 88 of Fargo, ND formerly of Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House, in Fargo.

Teresa Jean London, the fifth of Robert and Dorothy (Lind) London's twelve children, was born on September 5, 1935, at home near Bejou, MN.  Teri grew up...

Aric Michael Redhorse

Aric Michael Redhorse

May 9, 2024

Aric Michael RedHorse, 33, of Detroit Lakes, MN, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  He departed peacefully while sightseeing in Wyoming.

Aric was born September 16, 1990, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Julie Bevins and Jess RedHorse.  Growing up, he attended school in Waubun and graduated with the Class...

Joel Gunderson

Joel Gunderson

May 6, 2024

Joel James Gunderson, age 18, of Northfield, MN, died Monday, May 6, 2024, from carbon monoxide poisoning sustained in an auto accident near Barnesville, MN.

Joel James was welcomed into this world on September 7, 2005, in Edina, MN, by his loving parents, Perry and Amy (Jesperson) Gunderson. Being the third of six siblings, Joel was the...

Burton Slininger

Burton Slininger

May 6, 2024

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Burton Slininger, age 95, of Twin Valley, MN, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN.

Burton Elmer Slininger was born on January 26, 1929, the son of Charles and Fanny (Hornby) Slininger, in Lake Ida Township, MN, where he spent most of his life. He was...

Gene W Schultz

Gene W Schultz

May 4, 2024

Gene Schultz, age 89, of Ulen, MN, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo.

Gene Waldo Schultz was born on June 20, 1934, to John and Ordella (Holte) Schultz on the family farm in rural Hitterdal, MN. Gene attended Ulen High School, graduating with the class of 1953. Following graduation, he farmed with his...

Nevaeh Fairbanks

Nevaeh Fairbanks

May 1, 2024

Nevaeh Fairbanks, age 18, of Detroit Lakes, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home.

Nevaeh AnnMarie Fairbanks, the daughter of Heather Wichern and Jacob Bachman, was born in Detroit Lakes on April 4, 2006.  At a young age, she was diagnosed with Epilepsy.  Her youth was not without a variety of trials and...

Samuel "Sam" Holl

Samuel "Sam" Holl

Apr 28, 2024

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Samuel "Sam" Harrison Holl, 59, of Waubun, MN, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

Sam was born on October 1, 1964 in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Sam, the son of Bob & Kathy Holl, grew up in Waubun.  He studied welding and autobody and pursued other...

Paul Domier

Paul Domier

Apr 27, 2024

Paul Domier, age 59, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, after facing health challenges over the years.

Paul Allen Domier was born on January 22, 1965, in Fosston, MN, to Lloyd and Renee (Roen) Domier. Paul attended Mahnomen High School and graduated with the class of...

Charles Snabb

Charles Snabb

Apr 24, 2024

Charles Snabb, age 75, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

A family led burial will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in French Lake, MN, at a later date.

Mary "Eileen" Tommervik

Mary "Eileen" Tommervik

Apr 24, 2024

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Mary Eileen Tommervik, 76, of Bejou, MN, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her children.

Eileen was born May 16, 1947, in Fosston, MN, to John Haldor and Grace Evelyn (Johnson) Hegg. She grew up in McIntosh, MN, graduated from McIntosh High School...

Lynette Straub

Lynette Straub

Apr 17, 2024

Lynette Straub, age 64, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Hospital due to respiratory complications.

Lynette Jean Turner was born March 16, 1960, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Thomas "Barney" and Lucille (Bellanger) Turner.  She grew up in Naytahwaush and graduated from Mahnomen High School.  Lynette was blessed with...

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