obituaries

Jul 24, 2026

Watch Marsha's service

Marsha Kay (Gibson) Olson was born to Clarice (Knutson) and Howard Gibson on May 17, 1946. She died peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Mayville, ND.

Marsha graduated from Ulen High School in Ulen, MN, with the Class of 1964. On March 20, 1966, she was united in...

Jul 24, 2026

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Milan Horn, age 85, of Twin Valley, MN, died on Friday July 24, 2026, at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, ND.

Milan Henning Horn was born on January 3, 1941, in Rindal, MN, to Alfred and Mabel (Stene) Horn. As the oldest of six children, he attended a small country school...

Jul 23, 2026

Ruth Basswood, age 31, of Virginia, MN, died on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Ruth LeAnna Basswood, Waabishkii-Binesii-ikwe, the daughter of Rebecca (Cyr) Hart and Robert Basswood was born September 10, 1994, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Growing up, she attended school in Mahnomen and...

Jul 23, 2026

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Karen Elaine (Hofer) Balsbaugh, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 17, 1939, in Menno, South Dakota, Karen spent most of her adult life in Fargo, North Dakota, where she raised her family and built a life centered on faith,...

Jul 20, 2026

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Jon Gunderson, age 57, of Thompson, ND, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Thompson.

Jon Ole Gunderson was born on October 5, 1968, in Hillsboro, ND, to Omer and Adeline (Bagne) Gunderson. He grew up with his family near Caledonia and attended school in Hillsboro, graduating with the...

Jul 19, 2026

Karen Anderson, age 64, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Karen Theresa Buschette was born on April 26, 1962, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Lawrence and Rosemary (Johnson) Buschette. She was raised on the family farm outside of Waubun and graduated from Waubun High School...

Jul 18, 2026

Willard Duane Solie, May 26, 1938 – July 18, 2026

Willard passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2026, with his family by his side.

Willard left an unforgettable mark on the lives of everyone who knew him.  He was a self-employed owner operator for 60 plus years of Solie Trucking.  Willard was...

Jul 15, 2026

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David A. Thorson, 84, of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota.

David Allen, the son of Forrest and Evangeline (Kronschnabel) Thorson, was born on November 21, 1941, in Crookston, MN. He grew up on the...

Jul 13, 2026

Robin G. Larson, age 66, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home under the care of HIA Hospice and his family.

Per Robin's request, no services will be held.

Jul 12, 2026

Gerald "Pete" Thompson, age 70, of White Earth, MN, died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home.

Gerald Wayne Thompson was born in White Earth to Myrtle Boswell Thompson and Maurice Jackson on February 24, 1956.  Growing up, he attended elementary school in Park Rapids, MN, and his family later moved to Minneapolis, MN.  Following his...

Jul 9, 2026

Theresa Thielen, age 83, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen, MN.

Theresa Mary Ackerman was born on October 20, 1942, in Northwood, ND, to John and Pauline (Hemberger) Ackerman. She was raised on the family farm near Ogema, MN, and graduated from Waubun High...

Jul 7, 2026

David Hanks, infant son of Lara Hanks and Harold Hill, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

David Ezra Hanks and his twin brother, Ezekiel, were welcomed into this world on January 16, 2026, and he was tenderly given his Indian name "Gizhiibaayaate".   The twins were immediately welcomed by excited...

Jul 6, 2026

Donald Knopfler, age 60, of Ulen, MN, died on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home.

Don was born on November 12, 1965 to Roger and Linda (Wang) Knopfler.  He attended school in Ulen and grew up on the family farmstead just north of town.

Don's hobbies included camping, hunting, fishing, going for drives with...

Jul 3, 2026

Shirley Hegg, age 85, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, died July 3, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Jackson, MN.

Shirley was born on August 15, 1940, at her aunt's home in Gary, MN, to David and Agnes (Jacobson) Stene. After Shirley's birth, the family moved to Halstad, MN where Shirley attended Halstad Public School through the 6th...

Jun 24, 2026

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Vivian Jensen-Warnsholz, age 95, of New York Mills, formerly of Twin Valley and Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Perham Living Center in Perham, MN.

Vivian Eldora Johnson was born on January 31, 1931, in Twin Valley, to Alvie and Ellen (Estrin) Johnson. The youngest...

Jun 21, 2026

Ernest "Ernie" Clark Sr., age 81, of Callaway, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his daughter's home under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Ernest Duane Clark was born April 17, 1945, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Daniel and Rena (Spry) Clark. Ernie grew up in Callaway and attended...

Jun 21, 2026

Stacey Wadena, age 54, of Ada, MN, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home.

Stacey Ann Wadena was born September 3, 1971, the daughter of Selim Keezer and Lois (Wadena) Brown.  She grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, where she attended elementary school.  After graduating from Mahnomen High School, Stacey was blessed with twin girls, Bethany...

Jun 15, 2026

Nancy Franklin, age 62, of Gary, MN, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2026, under the care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Nancy Marie Halstad was born on August 8, 1963, in Crookston, MN, to Harold and Mary (Riepe) Halstad. She was raised in Fertile, MN, and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States...

Jun 9, 2026

Trey Beauchamp, age 16, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family and under the care of HIA Hospice, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Trey Marquecee entered this world on November 28, 2009, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of...

Jun 9, 2026

In loving memory of TeeJay Ignacio Alvarez "Bazhwewewiidam" age 31 of Fosston, MN, grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, which he has always considered home, left this world unexpectedly and started his journey to the spirt world on June 9th, 2026.

TeeJay was a son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, partner, and friend who meant so much to...