obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

Stacie Folstrom, age 57, of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Stacie Lynn Kiehl, the daughter of Kenneth Kiehl and Jeannette VanWert, was born on October 11, 1966, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  She grew up in the White Earth, MN area...

Aug 12, 2024

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Donald "Butch" Klinkhammer, age 83, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Sunny Side Care Center in Lake Park, MN, surrounded by his family.

Donald was born October 1, 1940, in Fosston, MN, the son of Jerry and Laura (Kirsch)...

Aug 12, 2024

Gordon Oquist Sr., age 70, of Bejou, MN, died on Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home.

Gordon Wayne Oquist was born on April 5, 1954, in Naytahwaush, MN, to Eugene Sargent and Irene Coleman. Gordon started school in Fosston, MN, before moving to Braham, MN, when he was adopted by Andrew and Mary Oquist. He did...

Aug 12, 2024

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Harold V. Olson, 98, Rural Fertile, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, North Dakota.

Harold Vernon Olson was born on October 19, 1925, in Rindal, Minnesota to Arthur Olson and...

Aug 11, 2024

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Sherman Hoseth, age 93, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Sherman Harold Hoseth was born February 26, 1931, in Crookston, MN, to Arnold and Harriet Hoseth. He lived on a farm in rural Twin Valley, MN. He attended Banner (a rural grade...

Aug 11, 2024

Grant C. Sannes , age 70, of Fertile, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Grant Carter Sannes was born on October 21, 1953, to Ray and Bernice (Ashling) Sannes in Crookston, MN. He graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1971. Shortly after, he moved to Fort...

Aug 10, 2024

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Marilyn Natwick, age 75, of Winger, MN, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice.

Marilyn Sue McCollum was born on January 12, 1949, at the Mahnomen Hospital.  She was the daughter of Loren and Mary...

Aug 9, 2024

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Marlen (Pete) Vernon Peterson, 86, Ada, Minnesota, died on Friday August 9, 2024, at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN. He was born June 22, 1938, to Vernon and Mollie (Sluka) Peterson in Badger, MN. He was raised on a family...

Aug 8, 2024

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Lonnie Anderson of Ogema, MN, formerly of Ulen, passed away on August 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at the home he built on White Earth Lake.

Lonnie Richard Anderson was born on March 19, 1955, to Lila (Berland) and Russel Anderson. They made their home in rural...

Aug 7, 2024

Shirley Weaver, age 87, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Shirley Ann Weaver, born on July 30, 1937, was the cherished youngest of 14 children born to George and Annie (Treichel) Malakowsky. Her early years were spent on the...

Aug 3, 2024

Maynard Rindahl, 91, rural Fertile, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his residence in rural Fertile.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

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Aug 3, 2024

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Wayne Alan Wilkens, 63, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 3, 2024. Born in Ada, MN on June 14, 1961, to Betty and the late William "Willie" Wilkens, Wayne dedicated his life to his career of...

Aug 3, 2024

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Bruce Michael Shirley, 72, Fargo, ND, died on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Essentia Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Bruce was born on July 12, 1952 in Ada, MN, the son of Leland "Smokey" and Nina (Vigesaa)...

Jul 31, 2024

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Tamra "Tammy" Jean Ness, 59, of Ada, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born on February 11, 1965, in Oakes, N.D., she was the first daughter of Gene and Janet Hajek.

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Jul 31, 2024

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John Spalla, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

John Gregory Spalla was born January 27, 1961, to Angie and Ray Spalla in Moorhead, MN. John attended grade school in Moorhead as well...

Jul 29, 2024

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Walfred "Wally" Alvin Nyland was born, at home, in Becker County to Thomas and Lillian (Harvala) Nyland. Wally earned his GED and enlisted in the United States Army on November 19, 1953. His training began at Fort Riley, KS and continued in Japan...

Jul 29, 2024

Terri Fairbanks, age 56, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Terri Lynn, the daughter of Shirley Belland and Spencer Fairbanks, was born on August 9, 1967, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  As a child she grew up with her family in the Naytahwaush community. She attended Circle of Life School and...

Jul 28, 2024

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Julie Syverson, age 79, of Ulen, MN, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, in her home, under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Julie Ann Burnside was born on November 9, 1944, to John and Opal (Reideberger) Burnside in Cromwell Township, MN. She attended Hitterdal High...

Jul 28, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Franklin Vasquez, 67, Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his residence in Moorhead.

Born in Chicago, Joe was a class of 1975 graduate of Foreman High School.

Joe was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired after working in manufacturing at GPK Products, Inc. in Fargo, ND.

Joe...

Jul 26, 2024

Raymond Villebrun, age 68, of New Hope, MN, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Northridge Nursing Home, New Hope, MN.

Raymond Arthur Villebrun was born on January 16, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and Beryl (Beaupre) Villebrun. Early in his life, Raymond faced significant challenges when he contracted polio, which led to lifelong health complications. Raymond...