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

Jenna Askelson

Jenna Askelson

Feb 3, 2025

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Jenna Erin RaeAnn Askelson, 32, of Audubon, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  She will be remembered as a vibrant and adventurous soul who brough light and laughter to everyone she met.  Jenna's spirit will live in the hearts of...

Timothy Fugleberg

Timothy Fugleberg

Feb 1, 2025

Timothy Ole Fugleberg, age 66, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Benedictine Living Center in Ada.

Born on November 25, 1958, in Gary, MN, to Arthur and Gloria (Bak) Fugleberg, Tim faced the challenges of epilepsy from an early age. Despite these hardships, he approached life with resilience and a spirit...

Phyllis Garberg

Phyllis Garberg

Jan 28, 2025

Phyllis Mae Arneson was born on April 23, 1929, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Arne and Mayme (Miklebost) Arneson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Phyllis grew up in Fergus Falls, where she attended school and was an active member of the band, Girls Athletic Association, Campfire Girls, Jobs Daughters, and her church's...

Gladys Trapp

Gladys Trapp

Jan 27, 2025

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Gladys Trapp, age 88, of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at The Willows of Arbor Lakes Care Facility, in Maple Grove.

Gladys Esther, the daughter of Harry and Delphine (Tibodeau) Mishke, was born on September 18, 1936, near Waubun, MN.  Gladys, along with...

Thomas "Tom" Stock

Thomas "Tom" Stock

Jan 27, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Stock, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Private Family Services are being held.

Thomas "Tom" Stock, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Thomas James Stock, the son of James and Joyce...

David J. Underdahl

David J. Underdahl

Jan 26, 2025

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David Underdahl, age 78, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

David Jerome Underdahl was born on January 23, 1947, in Ada, MN, to Lloyd and Pearl (Burns) Underdahl. He was baptized in Ada and Confirmed in...

Travis N Weaver

Travis N Weaver

Jan 25, 2025

Travis Weaver, age 41, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Mahnomen Health Center, after losing his battle with addiction.

Travis Neil Weaver, the son of Veronica Weaver and Joseph Thomas was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, on September 5, 1983.  He grew up in the Naytahwaush area and graduated...

Rev. Philip Martin Larsen

Rev. Philip Martin Larsen

Jan 24, 2025

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Rev. Philip Martin Larsen passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 24th, 2025, two years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. He lived each day with an overwhelming sense of gratitude...

Raymond E. Kraft

Raymond E. Kraft

Jan 23, 2025

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On January 23, 2025, Raymond E. Kraft, JR., 88, of Gary, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends at the Fargo Veterans Hospital.

Born on April 21, 1936, in Gary, to the late Raymond SR. and Esther (Schlenz) Kraft, Raymond grew up on the family farm in rural...

Todd Kjos

Todd Kjos

Jan 22, 2025

Todd Kjos, age 72, of Hitterdal, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND with family by his side.

Todd was born on December 27, 1952, in Moorhead, MN, to Waldo and Darlene (Erickson-Schultz) Kjos. He was the eldest of eight siblings. Growing up on the family farm in rural...

Lillian Winter

Lillian Winter

Jan 22, 2025

Lillian Rose Winter - Loving mother of Duane, Ron, Bev, and Curt.

Lillian Winter, age 100, of Fargo, ND, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St. Catherines North Nursing Home, Fargo, ND, surrounded by loved ones.

Lillian was born on June 29, 1924, to Frank and Elizabeth (Schwegman) Walz in Lake Grove Township, rural...

Delmar Fleisher Jr.

Delmar Fleisher Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

Delmar Fleisher Jr., age 82, of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN.

Delmar Jr. was born March 21, 1942, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Delmar Sr. and Evelyn (Klepetka) Fleisher.  He grew up in the Waubun area and graduated from Waubun High School with the Class...

Myrna Kay Crampton

Myrna Kay Crampton

Jan 11, 2025

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Myrna K. Crampton, 84, Fertile, MN, formerly of Minot, ND died Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Myrna was born on July 22, 1940, in Bowdon, ND, the daughter of Florence and Reuben Martin. She attended...

Darlene H. Mahlum

Darlene H. Mahlum

Jan 11, 2025

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Darlene Mahlum passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 due to complications from Multiple Myeloma.

She was born April 7, 1935 to Harry and Dorthy (Broers) Benson at Faith Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She started...

Roderick (Rod) Simon Schmidt

Roderick (Rod) Simon Schmidt

Jan 8, 2025

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Roderick (Rod) Simon Schmidt, 82, of Halstad, MN, sadly and unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours of January 8, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He was a husband to a strong and loyal wife,...

Elsie B. Olson

Elsie B. Olson

Jan 1, 2025

Elsie Bernice (Muehlbeier) Olson was born January 20,1929 in Leola, SD and passed away January 1, 2025 at Clearwater Care Center in Phoenix, AZ.

The youngest daughter of Adam and Barbara Muehlbeier, Elsie was confirmed in the Lutheran faith June 21,1942. She graduated from Leola High School in 1947 and moved to Fargo, ND where she attended...

Nancy Barbara Christian

Nancy Barbara Christian

Dec 30, 2024

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Nancy Barbara Christian, 90, of Fertile, MN, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by family. Nancy Barbara Fritz was born on December 19, 1934, in Austin, MN the youngest of eight children born...

Orlando "Punky" M. Sannes

Orlando "Punky" M. Sannes

Dec 29, 2024

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Orlando M. Sannes, better known as "Punky," age 80, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, where he had lived for the past three years. He was born the only son of Harry and Alma (Werpy) Sannes in Gary, MN, on September 9, 1944.

During his...

Marlys P. Shockley

Marlys P. Shockley

Dec 28, 2024

Marlys P. Shockley, 86, Halstad, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad.

Burial will take place in St. Pauli Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Hendrum, MN.

Please view our guestbook and share condolences online for the family.

John Lervold

John Lervold

Dec 25, 2024

John Lervold, age 87, of Shelly, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Bethany in Fargo, ND.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

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