obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Watch Ron's Service

Ronald Voltz, age 80, of West Fargo, ND, formerly Mahnomen, MN, passed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of November 17, 2023, at Sanford Health on Broadway in Fargo, ND, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Ronald Allen...

Nov 13, 2023

Karl Schulz, age 86, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Karl Amund Schulz was born on June 23, 1937, in Hendricks, MN, to Clarence "Eddie" and Thelma (Ronning) Schulz. He was a native of White,...

Nov 12, 2023

Watch Vi's Graveside Service

Viola (Vi) (Hanson) Charboneau transitioned in life on November 12, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakoda.  Vi was surrounded by loving family the last several days before moving on.   Vi was born in Wolf Point, Montana to Charles and Viola Hanson on March 8, 1936.  Vi and her family moved to...

Nov 11, 2023

Watch Ruth's Funeral Service

Ruthann M. Hoffman-Fugleberg, age 57, of Ada, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Essentia Health in Ada.

Ruth was born on September 20, 1966, the second youngest child to loving parents, Russell and Rita (Geiser) Hoffman. She grew up in Moorhead, MN, and attended Shanley High School, graduating...

Nov 4, 2023

Watch Kerry's memorial service below.

Kerry Johnson, age 61, of West Fargo, ND, passed away at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley, on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Kerry Lee Johnson, the son of Burnett and Marilyn (Ellefson) Johnson, was born on July 8, 1962,...

Nov 4, 2023

David Pergl, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

David Alan Pergl was born on September 21, 1960, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of James and Delora (Wille) Pergl.  He grew up East of Mahnomen on the farm and attended school...

Nov 3, 2023

Mary Rose (Thompson) Benais, age 30, of Moorhead, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2023.

Mary was born on May 12, 1993, in Roseville, MN, to Kenneth Castonguay and Marion Thompson. She attended school in Pine Point, MN, and later in Park Rapids, MN. Mary exhibited her feisty spirit from a young age. At just 5...

Nov 3, 2023

Watch Brenda's Funeral

Brenda Hanson, age 53, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home.

Brenda Jo Bjorge, the daughter of Byron and Rita (LaVoy) Bjorge, was born February 15, 1970, in Mahnomen. She attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School and...

Oct 31, 2023

Watch Madeline's Mass of Christian Burial

Madeline Marie Benson, age 90, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on October 31, 2023.

Madeline was born to Michael and Katherine Ahles at their farm near Waubun, MN, on March 30, 1933.  She was raised on the farm with her brothers: Leonard, Ervin and Herbert.  She...

Oct 30, 2023

Kane Miller, infant son of Jake Miller and Jesse "Jaddey" Wadena, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.

Kane Jacob Miller came into this world on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.  In that moment, Jaddey and Jake knew their little Kane would...

Oct 23, 2023

Watch Phyllis' Funeral

Phyllis Visser, age 79, of Gary, MN passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, October 23, 2023, after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer.

Phyllis Ann (Diehl) Visser was born April 17, 1944 to William and Mary Donnis (Conover) Diehl in Rugby, ND. Phyllis graduated from Fosston...

Oct 23, 2023

Imogene "Jeannie" Jacobson, age 97, of Ulen, MN passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Imogene Lorraine Buchholz, the daughter of Bernhard and Gyda (Wermager) Buchholz, was born on March 23, 1926, near Gary, MN.  Jeannie attended country grade school and after her family moved to Flom, MN, she enrolled...

Oct 23, 2023

Kevin "Scrap" Heinonen Sr., age 60, of Ponsford, MN, died on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Kevin Scott Heinonen was born October 9, 1963, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Lester and Dorothy (Thompson) Heinonen.  He grew up in South Minneapolis, MN, where he attended Phillips...

Oct 14, 2023

Anna Matejcek, age 96, of Waubun, MN, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Anna Martha Matejcek was born August 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Spinler) Matejcek in Lake Grove Township, rural Waubun.  She attended elementary school at Espe School Dist. 12 and...

Oct 7, 2023

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Edith "Edie" Dunham, age 91, of Ulen, MN passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, October 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Edith Marie (Peterson) Dunham was born on July 10, 1932, in rural Solway, MN to Edgar and Zelma (Ward) Peterson. Edie graduated from Bemidji High School, and soon...

Oct 4, 2023

Stephanie Sue Boyum, age 58, of Moorhead, MN, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home.

She was born September 8, 1965, in Mahnomen, MN, to Kenneth and Rose Marie (Severson) Boyum. Stephanie graduated from Ada High School in 1984, at which time she moved to Moorhead, MN, to study at...

Oct 2, 2023

Des W. Little, age 66, of Twin Valley, Minnesota, passed away on October 2, 2023, in his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Services are currently pending.

Sep 30, 2023

James "Jim" Courtright Jr., 65, of Twin Valley, MN passed away September 30, 2023, at Essentia Health following a sudden heart attack.

James Arthur, the son of Martha Cook Courtright and James A. Courtright Sr., was born on July 15, 1958, in Bitburg, Germany.  He moved to the United States prior to his first birthday. Jim lived...

Sep 30, 2023

Marvin Slette, age 93, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Marvin Lloyd Slette was born at home in Norman County on June 9, 1930, to Leonard and Mabel (Kindseth)...

Sep 25, 2023

Dale Henry Hickman, 74, of Erskine, MN, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Dale was born on March 19, 1949, in Northwood, ND, to parents Leslie and Lorraine (Eider) Hickman.

Dale married Terry Lea Anderson on January 22, 1970, in El Paso, TX, with the Reverend James P. North presiding.  They settled in Mentor,...