obituaries

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

Florence Nehasil

Florence Nehasil

Jul 8, 2010

Florence Ann Nehasil, age 74, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away July 8, 2010. Preceded in death by loving husband, James W. Nehasil. Survived by loving son, Jamie of Brentwood, TN; sister, Margaret Barsody Miniatt of Elk River, MN and brothers, Jack Starkey of Mahnomen, MN & Don Starkey of Callaway, MN. Mass of Christian Burial...

Lowell Thorwald Odegaard

Lowell Thorwald Odegaard

Jul 7, 2010

Lowell Odegaard, 74, of Halstad, Minnesota, died of cancer Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Lowell Thorwald was born on April 14, 1936, in Fargo, ND, the son of Lloyd and Solveig (Jostad) Odegaard. He was raised and attended school near...

Harold Bergstrom

Harold Bergstrom

Jul 6, 2010

Harold Alvin Bergstrom, age 79, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Tuesday, July 06, 2010 after a battle with cancer at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and his family. Harold was born February 15, 1931, the son of Albert and Effie Bergstrom of Eagle Bend, Minnesota. He was baptized on March 22, 1931, in...

Frank Michael Stech Jr.

Frank Michael Stech Jr.

Jul 4, 2010

On July 4th, 2010 at 3:53 in the afternoon, at his home surrounded by family and friends, the Great Spirit finally said, "OK, Wa goosh Bim bi Wa too (Running Fox), it is time for you to begin your journey home." Frank Michael Stech, Jr was born on July 25, 1952 to Frank and Harriet (Heisler) Stech, Sr. in Detroit...

Donald Joop

Donald Joop

Jul 1, 2010

Donald A. Joop, age 76, of Borup, MN passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a long courageous battle with heart problems. Don was born march 5, 1934 to Charles and Gena Joop of Borup. He was educated in area schools. A farmer at heart, he farmed the family farm and continued...

Elsie Knutson

Elsie Knutson

Jun 29, 2010

Elsie Knutson, age 77, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. Elsie R. Knutson was born February 4, 1933, the daughter of Andrew and Oline (Holte) Knutson in Twin Valley, Minnesota where she was raised and attended school. As a young woman, Elsie was employed in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Houston,...

Wanda A Walls

Wanda A Walls

Jun 28, 2010

Wanda A. Walls, age 47, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, died Monday, June 28, 2010 at Innovis Health Systems in Fargo, North Dakota. Wanda was born in Lansing, Michigan, on May 17, 1963 the daughter of Robert and Cheryl (Cable) Peach. Wanda moved with her family to Oregon, Virginia, Ohio, and eventually returned back to Oregon. Following Wanda's schooling, she traveled around...

Martin Joseph Alvarado

Martin Joseph Alvarado

Jun 23, 2010

Martin Alvarado, age 61, of East Grand Forks, MN died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Martin Joseph Alvarado, the son of Ramiro and Elizabeth (Wadena) Alvarado was born on August 18, 1948 in White Earth, MN. As a young boy, he moved around with his family, but spent most of his childhood in the...

Olive Pederson

Olive Pederson

Jun 22, 2010

Olive Regina Martel was born July 10, 1918 in Grand Forks, ND, to Eddeas and Annie (Kindseth) Martel. At the young age of 2, Olive moved with her family to Alberta, Canada, where she attended school and spent her childhood. When she was 16, she moved back to the Gary, MN, area. On February 15, 1943 Olive was united in...

Gabriela Luecken

Gabriela Luecken

Jun 21, 2010

Gabriela Luecken, age 89, of Mahnomen, MN died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Mahnomen Health Center. Gabriela Tschida was born on September 2, 1920 to Joseph and Martha (Schlueter) Tschida in New Munich, MN. At the age of 6, she moved with her family to Mahnomen County. Gabriela grew up in La Garde Township, where she attended the Becker School...

Norma Carlson

Norma Carlson

Jun 19, 2010

Norma Elaine Dahl was born September 10, 1939 to Theodore and Mable (Skoien) Dahl in Ada, MN. She grew up on a farm near Borup, MN. Norma was baptized and confirmed at Jevnaker Lutheran Church and at a young age, she came to faith in Jesus Christ through special meetings and loved the Lord all her days. Norma was united...

Jay Burington

Jay Burington

Jun 19, 2010

Jay Burington, 48, Ada, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his residence after a brief illness. Services will be held at Jay's home on July 1st, 2010

Wesley Michaels

Wesley Michaels

Jun 17, 2010

Wesley Michaels Wesley Ronald Michaels, 58, Mentor MN, passed away June 17, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in a tornado while heroically saving the life of his daughter Heidi. Wesley was born June 17, 1952, to Edmund and Doris (Gudvangen) Michaels at St. Francis Hospital, Crookston. Wesley was baptized at Our Saviors Church, Fertile. He was confirmed in...

Walter Lutnes

Walter Lutnes

Jun 16, 2010

Walter L. Lutnes Walter L. Lutnes, 85, Erskine, MN, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine. Walter was born November 30, 1924, on the home farm, near Fertile, MN. His parents were Arthur and Oline Lutnes. He attended #114 Lake Region country school near Fertile, before starting to farm with his uncles. Walter was united in...

Darlene Nelson

Darlene Nelson

Jun 16, 2010

Darlene V. Nelson Darlene V. Nelson, 77, Shelly, MN, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Walla Walla, WA. Darlene Violet Iszler was born March 16, 1933, at Ashley, ND, the daughter of John and Elsie (Rohrbach) Iszler. She attended school in Halstad and graduated from Halstad High School. Darlene was united in marriage to Kenneth Nelson on July 7, 1951,...

David "Earl" Hoagland Sr.

David "Earl" Hoagland Sr.

Jun 7, 2010

David "Earl" Hoagland Sr., age 63, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at the VA Hospital, Fargo, ND. David Earl Hoagland, the son of Leland and Julia (Little Wolf) Hoagland, was born on January 15, 1947 in Bagley, MN. He grew up in the Rice Lake area and graduated from Bagley High School. He served in the United...

James G. Sargent

James G. Sargent

Jun 6, 2010

James G. Sargent, age 72, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. James Glen Sargent was born October 29, 1937, the son of Marvin and Stella (Dyczewska) Sargent in Chicago, Illinois. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic faith on September 11, 1938. In Jim's life he wrote this personal...

Jean Radtke

Jean Radtke

Jun 6, 2010

Jean L. Radtke, age 85, of Mahnomen, MN, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. Jean L. Paskewitz, the daughter of Samuel and Rose (Johnson) Paskewitz, was born on May 14, 1925, in Todd County, Minnesota. At the age of two she moved with her family to Pleasanton, CA and lived there until the 8th grade. Her...

Wesley J. Bakkum

Wesley J. Bakkum

Jun 3, 2010

Wesley J. Bakkum Wesley J. Bakkum, 59, of Ada, MN, formerly of East Grand Forks, MN, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, in his home. Wesley Joseph Bakkum was born on February 22, 1951, at Bemidji, MN, the son of Raymond and Bonnie (Healy) Bakkum. He grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in EGF....

Vernon Benson

Vernon Benson

Jun 2, 2010

Vernon E. Benson, age 97, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly Waubun, MN, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at The Cottage on Emmanuel Community Campus in Detroit Lakes, MN. Vernon Emil Benson was born January 9th, 1913 in Waubun, Minnesota to Ben and Hannah Benson. He grew up in the Waubun area and attended Adam's School and Waubun High School. Vernon...

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