obituaries

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

Robert "Bob" Kaste

Robert "Bob" Kaste

Dec 3, 2007

Robert "Bob" Kaste, 75, of rural Waubun, MN, died after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Monday, December 3, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Robert Louis Kaste was born April 27, 1932, in Mahnomen, MN, to Manda (Kindseth) and Louis Kaste. He was a 1950 graduate of Mahnomen High School, and married his high school...

Clarence Beaulieu

Clarence Beaulieu

Dec 2, 2007

Clarence Beaulieu, 75, Rice Lake, MN, died on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN. Clarence M. was born April 28, 1932, on the White Earth Indian Reservation, the son of Robert and Jenny Mae (Smith) Beaulieu. As a young child he lived in Naytahwaush, MN, until moving to Flandreau, SD, to attend school. After graduating...

Palmer Carlsrud

Palmer Carlsrud

Nov 28, 2007

Palmer Carlsrud, age 96, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, in MeritCare Health Systems, Fargo, North Dakota. Palmer Carlsrud was born November 6th, 1911, one of ten children born to Tosten and Karen (Aure) Carlsrud near Gary, Minnesota. He was raised on a farm east of Gary and also attended country school in that area. As a...

Pearl Wiger

Pearl Wiger

Nov 23, 2007

Pearl Wiger, age 83, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, died Friday, November 23, 2007, in Mahnomen Health Care Center. Pearl Alta Borgen was born November 11, 1924, the daughter of Henry and Agnes (Bakken) Borgen in Ada, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm west of Gary, Minnesota. Pearl attended school in Gary, graduating with the class of 1942. She was...

Liz Syverson

Liz Syverson

Nov 22, 2007

Liz Syverson, 55, Twin Valley, MN died Thursday, November 22, in the Palliative Care Unit of MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota. Lizabeth Ann Voje was born August 24, 1952, the daughter of Norman and Valia (Baltgalvis) Voje in Ada, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith in the Gary Lutheran Church in Gary, Minnesota. Liz grew up in...

Jewell "Kathy" Hoagland

Jewell "Kathy" Hoagland

Nov 21, 2007

Jewell Kathleen "Kathy" Hoagland, age 54, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 in her home. Kathy, a heroin in her own time, made her home in Naytahwaush, MN, with her husband of 11 years, Earl Hoagland. From the beginning, Kathy enjoyed family, being with her kids as they grew. Her love for her children was endless as she shared her time...

Stacy Koons

Stacy Koons

Nov 20, 2007

Stacy Koons, age 47, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at her home. Stacy was born November 29, 1959, in Mahnomen to Dr. WR and Herdes (Anderson) Koons. She grew up and attended school in Mahnomen and was baptized at First Lutheran Church. Stacy excelled in school and was a very accomplished pianist, even participating in many...

Eunice Henderosn

Eunice Henderosn

Nov 20, 2007

Eunice Marlene Henderson, 56, of Fosston, MN, formerly Fargo, ND, died on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at First Care Nursing Home in Fosston. Eunice was born on May 20, 1951 in Mahnomen, MN to Julius and Gertude (Folstrom) Omang. She grew up in the Bear Park and Winger, MN area and graduated from McIntosh-Winger High School. Following graduation, Eunice moved...

Kathleen Perry

Kathleen Perry

Nov 19, 2007

Kathleen Edna (Helgaas) Perry, age 44, Winger, MN, died Monday, November 19, 2007 at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, ND, due to complications from surgery. Kathy was born August 6, 1963 at the Fosston Hospital to Ervin and Edna (Rude) Helgaas. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Winger, where she is still a member. Kathy attended elementary...

Marvin Manning

Marvin Manning

Nov 19, 2007

Marvin Manning, age 83, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, formerly Gary, Minnesota, died Monday, November 19, 2007, in Twin Valley Living Center. Marvin M. Manning was born June 14, 1924, the son of Ed and Bergetta (Habeck) Manning in Ada, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith in St. Johns Lutheran Church, rural Ada. As a youngster, Marvin was...

Sylvia Westby

Sylvia Westby

Nov 18, 2007

Sylvia Westby, age 93, of Ulen, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen. Sylvia Huseby was born February 19, 1914, the daughter of Ove and Charlotte (Nelson) Huseby near Twin Valley, Minnesota. She grew up in rural Twin Valley, where she attended country school. On October 10, 1934, Sylvia was united in marriage to C....

Sandra Blazek

Sandra Blazek

Nov 8, 2007

Sandra "Sandy" Blazek, 62, of Waubun, MN, formerly of Hunter, ND, died Thursday, November 08, 2007 in her home. Sandy was born May 9, 1945, in Minot, ND, the oldest daughter of Rueben and Viola (Williams) Halvorson. She grew up and attended school in Mohall, ND. On February 23, 1963, Sandy was united in marriage to Ronald J. Blazek. Ron?s...

Lawrence Pollock

Lawrence Pollock

Nov 4, 2007

Lawrence Pollock, age 72, of Ulen, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 4, 2007, in Innovis Health, Fargo, North Dakota. Lawrence D. Pollock was born January 1st, 1935, the son of Benjamin and Edna (Jensen) Pollock in Fargo, North Dakota. As a youngster, Lawrence was raised on a farm east of Ulen. He attended country school near there and graduated from Ulen...

Doloris Busby

Doloris Busby

Nov 3, 2007

Doloris Hogenson was born in Goose Prairie Township September 3, 1926, to Alvi & Calma Hogenson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen, Minnesota. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Ulen High School in 1943. She married Loyal Busby, Jr. on July 29, 1944, on her family farm in Hagen Township. She then moved with...

Elaine Heiberg

Elaine Heiberg

Oct 29, 2007

Elaine Heiberg, age 88, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly Twin Valley, Minnesota, died October 29, 2007, in Frederick. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, November 4, 2007, at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick. Elaine was born on April 18, 1919, in a log house in Heiberg, the daughter of Andreas and Gerda (Olson) Heiberg. Elaine graduated from Twin Valley High School with...

David Nicholson

David Nicholson

Oct 24, 2007

David "Dave" Nicholson, 62, Ogema, MN, died on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 in his home. Dave was born on February 23, 1945 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. He was raised and attended school there. As a young man, Dave enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return, he worked as a mechanic in the Minneapolis area....

Stephen "Bill Jeep" Bellanger

Stephen "Bill Jeep" Bellanger

Oct 23, 2007

Stephen "Bill Jeep" Bellanger Jr., 73, Naytahwaush, MN died Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in his home. Bill was born on December 7, 1934 in Little Elbow Lake Township, Mahnomen County, to Stephan and Nellie (Sullivan) Bellanger. He attended school in Naytahwaush and following his education entered into the United States Air Force. After serving his country, Bill returned to Naytahwaush...

Viola Asleson

Viola Asleson

Oct 13, 2007

Viola Asleson, age 92, of Ulen, Minnesota, died Saturday, October 13, 2007, in the Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen. Viola Beatrice Asleson was born on a farm in Goose Prairie Township, Clay County, Minnesota, on October 11, 1915, to the family of Oscar J. and Sophie (Hammer) Olson. She attended country school at Sunnyside School, rural Hitterdal, Minnesota, until 1929,...

Floyd Trusty

Floyd Trusty

Oct 13, 2007

Floyd Charles Trusty, 78, of Waubun, MN, died Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Mahnomen Health Center-Hospital. Floyd was born February 5, 1929, in Kidder County, ND, the son of Amos and Anna (Draton) Trusty. He grew up and attended school in Tuttle, ND. On November 13, 1949, Floyd was united in marriage to Lillian Martin. The couple made their home...

Ethelbert Lavoy

Ethelbert Lavoy

Oct 12, 2007

Ethelbert LaVoy, 101, of Mahnomen, MN, died Friday, October 12, 2007, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home. Ethelbert Alyce was born May 12, 1906, in Beaulieu, MN, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Beaulieu) Person. Growing up, she attended Flowing Well School and later graduated from Mahnomen High School. Ethelbert furthered her education at Pipestone Indian School, receiving a degree...

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