obituaries

Feb 26, 2025

Rosanne Kuehn, age 76, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, surrounded by her family.

Rosanne Marie Prellwitz was born on June 1, 1948, in Mahnomen, MN, to Lawrence and Shirley (Klatt) Prellwitz. She graduated from Waubun High School with the class of 1966. After graduation, Rosanne moved...

Feb 26, 2025

Gail K. Larsen, 78, Fertile, MN, formerly Laporte, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Plainview, MN.

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Feb 24, 2025

Judith Sharon Grande (Morken) was born on October 11, 1948, in Redondo Beach, CA and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 at her home in Fertile, MN, she was 76 years old.

Judy was the only daughter of Arthur and Selma Morken. She graduated from Redondo Beach High School in 1966 where she attended beautician college...

Feb 22, 2025

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Franklyn David Preisler, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and community leader, passed away surrounded by his family on February 22, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on June 29, 1937, in Mahnomen, MN, to Frank and Pearl Preisler, Franklyn lived his entire life on the family homestead later...

Feb 21, 2025

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Marvin "Moss" Tibbetts Sr., age 68, of Waubun, MN, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Mahnomen, MN.

Marvin was born on March 27, 1956, in San Diego, CA, to Burnham and Marion Tibbetts (Sargeant).  Marvin married Lynn Olson of Grand Portage, MN, on December 6, 1974, in Grand Portage,...

Feb 19, 2025

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Duane C. Hanson, 83, Fertile, MN, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Duane was born on December 3, 1941 to Elmer and Mabel (Larson) Hanson in Fertile, MN. He graduated from Fertile High School in...

Feb 19, 2025

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Norman Odell Hillstad, age 87, of Gary, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at his home.

Norman, the son of Alfred and Christine (Haugen) Hillstad, was born on June 18, 1937, in Waukon Township, MN. He grew up on the family farm with his siblings, Orpha and Kenneth. Norman attended...

Feb 19, 2025

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Leola "Lee" Anderson-Rousu, age 86, of Callaway, MN, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Leola "Lee" Rae Nicholson was born in Vancouver, WA, on March 12, 1938, the daughter of Clifford and Blanche (Switzer) Nicholson.  As a young girl, the family moved to...

Feb 18, 2025

Edward (Eddy) Clarence Hegg, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Eddy was born on May 6, 1947, in Fosston, MN, to Richard and Ruth (Leslie) Hegg. He spent his early years on the family farm in Beaulieu Township, where he...

Feb 18, 2025

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Beatrice Lillian (Benson) Purdy, 84, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Oak Crossing, in Detroit Lakes, MN, with the loving care of her family, nursing staff and Hospice.

Beatrice was born on May 21, 1940, to Vernon and Edna (Krueger) Benson in Mahnomen, MN. She grew up in the Waubun...

Feb 13, 2025

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Lori Hilde, age 93, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Sanford Fargo Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Loris Irene Hilde was born May 19, 1931 to Clarence and Edna (Rhoades) Howe in Brainerd, MN.  Lori (her preferred name) the oldest of five children, grew up on a dairy farm near Backus, MN...

Feb 13, 2025

Douglas "Doug" Klemetson, age 77, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at SMP Health St. Catherine South in Fargo, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Douglas Lynn Klemetson was born on August 14, 1947, in Fargo, ND, to Lyle and Norma (Peterson) Klemetson. He grew up in Flom, MN, and graduated from Twin...

Feb 12, 2025

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Arlen R. Oanes, 81, rural Hillsboro, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.

Arlen Rangvald Oanes was born on March 9, 1943 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Rangvald and Emma...

Feb 11, 2025

Beloved husband, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, Gary Paul Litzau, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 71 years young.

Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Ferdinand and Lillian (Norcross) Litzau, Gary's life was defined by a remarkable blend of warmth, humor, and generosity. He grew up in a...

Feb 11, 2025

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Virgelia 'Virgie' Marcella Neisen passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 11 in Fargo, ND at the age of 100.

Born November 23, 1924, to Frank and Agnes (Sedivy) Machulda, she grew up in rural Waubun Minnesota where she and her siblings attended a one-room school in Grove Township. During...

Feb 9, 2025

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Gerald William Arends, 82, Perley, MN, left this world peacefully on February 9, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Gerald was born on September 9, 1942 to George and Leona (Brommenschenkel) Arends in Ada, MN.

Gerald attended High...

Feb 7, 2025

Leslie "Les" Fairbanks, age 62, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Leslie Allan Fairbanks was born March 14, 1962, (a PI baby) in Kenosha, WI, to Lewis and Merle (Mortenson) Fairbanks.  He attended St. John's School for...

Feb 7, 2025

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Gloria Sather Price, age 82, of Ulen, MN, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen.

Gloria Ann Sather, affectionately known to many as "Grandma Pete" was born at home on June 8, 1942, the daughter of Arnold and Mrytle (Ose) Sather.  She grew up on the farm, attended...

Feb 5, 2025

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Delores "Irene" Longtin passed away February, 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Her family surrounded her as angels took her to heaven.

Irene was born on February 18, 1934, in Neche, ND. She was one of eight children, born to Frances and Bernadette Snider....

Feb 5, 2025

Jedidiah Clark, age 45, of Lengby, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home.

Jedidiah Angus Clark, known to many simply as Jed, was born December 10, 1979, to Rickie Clark Sr. and Frances Lindberg.  He grew up near Lengby and attended school in Fosston, MN.  Following his high school graduation, Jed studied Computer...