obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Please see below for updated service information for Troy.

Troy Alan Tadych, 61, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 22, 2024, at his residence in Fertile, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on July 1, 1963, to Richard and Kathryn (Waldack) Tadych in Excelsior,...

Nov 21, 2024

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Donald Ordell Thompson, 91, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 30, 1933, near Shelly, MN, Don was the son of Leonard and Elvira (Paulsrud) Thompson. While attending Halstad High School, Don met Nora...

Nov 19, 2024

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LeRoy Clarence Hedahl, 92, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN, under the compassionate care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

LeRoy was born on May 10, 1932, to Clarence and Isla (Lindback) Hedahl on the family farm...

Nov 19, 2024

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Vincent H. Babler, age 87, of Borup, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Northern Lights Assisted Living, Ulen, MN.

Vincent Harold Babler was born May 6, 1937, in Ada, MN, to Elvin and Mrytle (Kappel) Babler.  He grew up in the Borup...

Nov 16, 2024

Elena Marie Renee Swenson, beloved daughter of Danielle and James Swenson, was born sleeping at Fairview - University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Though her time on Earth was brief, her presence left a lasting mark on all who love her. From the moment she was known, Elena was cradled in pure...

Nov 9, 2024

Melvin John Haider, age 99, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Melvin was born at home to John and Rose (Schoenborn) Haider in Rosedale Township, rural Mahnomen on April 25, 1925.  He grew up on the farm,...

Nov 9, 2024

Elaine Ruby (Duin) Jenson of Twin Valley passed away peacefully on Saturday November 9th at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Elaine was born on April 3, 1934 to John and Fannie (Boots) Duin in Graceville, Minnesota. She was the middle child between older brother David and younger brother Edward. They made their home in Johnson, Minnesota...

Nov 7, 2024

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Eleanor Carole Olson, 90, of Fertile, MN passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Fargo, ND.

The firstborn of five children, Eleanor spent her early years, in her own words, skinny and self-conscious, wearing...

Nov 7, 2024

Kevin Harman, age 52, of Twin Valley, MN passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, near Clearwater, MN.

Born on February 18, 1972, in Anoka, MN, to Larry and Joyce (Rustman) Harman, Kevin grew up with a heart as big as his smile. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1991. Known for his strong work...

Nov 6, 2024

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Kathleen "Kathy" Sullivan, age 88, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Kathleen Ann Corcoran was born on April 11, 1936, in Flandreau, SD, to Timothy and Mary (Theis) Corcoran. She was baptized and...

Nov 6, 2024

Robert W. "Bob" Keezer, age 40, of Elbow Lake Village, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Robert Wallace Keezer was born December 2, 1983, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Kenneth and Susan (Anderson) Keezer.  Affectionately know by family and friends as "Bob Bird", he grew up in Elbow Lake Village and attended school...

Nov 5, 2024

James "Jim" Vernon Christensen, age 80, of Waubun, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Jim was born on October 1, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Milo and Verna (Rue) Christensen.  He grew up on a small dairy...

Oct 31, 2024

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Orville Turner, age 84, of Waubun, MN, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Orville Ivan Turner was born on June 28, 1940, to Robert and Blanche (Antell) Turner in White Earth,...

Oct 30, 2024

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Rebecca "Becky" Dahl, age 68, of Bejou, MN, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home under the care of Essentia Hospice.

Rebecca Ann Roragen Dahl, beloved daughter of Milton and Marilyn (Bakken) Roragen, was born on January 6, 1956, in Fosston, MN. She spent her early years in Fertile,...

Oct 28, 2024

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Vivian E. Iverson, 94, Fertile, MN, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Vivian Evangeline Iverson was born on October 14, 1930 to Herman and Christine (Syversrud) Vidden. She was one of...

Oct 27, 2024

Harriet Londo, aged 40, of Naytahwaush, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Born Harriet Hazel Londo on April 13, 1984, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Corvin Londo and Bernadine...

Oct 26, 2024

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Johanna "Jo" Krueger, age 80, of Waubun, MN, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Jo was born August 7, 1944, in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of Walter and Muriel (Phelps) Asp.  She attended school in Goodridge, MN, and...

Oct 25, 2024

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Edith E. Lee, 90, Hayfield, MN, formerly of Fertile, MN, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Edith "Ede" Eleanor (Bergeson) Lee was born on March 1, 1934, in rural Twin Valley,...

Oct 22, 2024

How can I summarize 89 years in a few paragraphs? Wally Oien was born in Halstad on September 22, 1935 to Earl and Constance (Langaunet) Oien. The rumor was on one occasion mom put baby in bed with dad and crawled into the crib and slept. He was baptized and confirmed at Halstad Lutheran Church.

He attended...

Oct 21, 2024

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Richard Allan Lee was born on April 2, 1951, in Ada, MN to Grant and Verona Lee of Perley, MN. Born the youngest of five children, he grew up on the family farm in rural Perley. He went to school in Borup,...