obituaries

Jun 5, 2023

Celestine Ceceilia (Haider) Neisen, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND after suffering complications from surgery.

"Sally" as she wanted to be called, the daughter of John and Rose (Schoenborn) Haider, was born on April 21, 1933.  She grew up on the family farm in LaGarde Township.  ...

Jun 3, 2023

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Orlynn Wang, age 95, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 3, 2023 under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Orlynn Sylvester Wang was born on December 29, 1927 to Peder and Bernice (Fevig) Wang at home northwest of Ulen. He grew up and...

Jun 2, 2023

Loretta "Pebbs" Giard, age 57, of Frazee, MN, died on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN.

Loretta Jean Bush was born April 15, 1966, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mavis (Wadena) Bush.  She lived with her family in Minneapolis, MN, until 1975 when they returned to Detroit Lakes.  ...

May 30, 2023

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Danny Busby, 71, of Hitterdal, MN, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in home surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Danny Leo Busby was born March 21, 1952, in Moorhead, MN, the son of Loyal and Doloris...

May 30, 2023

Tyler Dykhuizen, age 36 of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Tyler David Dykhuizen was born on May 12, 1987, in Seattle, WA, one of twin sons born to Jody and Geri (Tonder) Dykhuizen.  Beginning at the tender age of 1, Tyler moved with his family to Iowa...

May 28, 2023

Carol Kuehn, 74, of Ada, MN, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Carol Sarah Pippin was born on October 28, 1948 in Ada, MN to Carl and Agnes (Aanenson) Pippin. In her younger years, Carol enjoyed riding horses and motorcycles. She graduated from Ada High School. Carol married the love of...

May 22, 2023

Patricia Porter, age 54, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Patricia Jo, the daughter of Fred and Adeline (Gamble) Porter, was born on March 3, 1969, in Minneapolis, MN.  She was lovingly given the Tlingit native name, Yeidichkhulatseen. As a young girl, Patty moved often with her family...

May 17, 2023

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Henry Alfred Aaby Jr. of Twin Valley, MN died May 17, 2023 (Norwegian Independence Day) at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen MN, under the care of hospice, with family at his side.

Henry was born July 12, 1932, in Twin Valley, MN, to Mildred and Henry Aaby Sr. He was...

May 15, 2023

Jean Wark: beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

J ean was born in Faith, MN, on December 3, 1926. She lived most of her life in the Mahnomen area, growing up during the Great Depression. She met Jim Wark, from Zerkel, MN, at a softball game in...

May 14, 2023

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Jon McArthur, age 68, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Jon was welcomed into this world on Dec 19th, 1954. He was the first born of Earl and Nellie...

May 13, 2023

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Arlo Lampton, 74, of Twin Valley, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Arlo Keith Lampton was born on July 8, 1948 in Glyndon, MN, to Lloyd and Martha (Janke) Lampton. Arlo grew up in Ulen, MN. In his younger years, Arlo pursued...

May 13, 2023

Jean Nelson, age 86, of Waubun, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Jean Aaron Nelson was born on December 6, 1936 in Mahnomen, MN to Ben and Agnes (Myhre) Nelson, the oldest of three children. As a boy, he helped his father on the family farm located northwest of Waubun. He graduated from Waubun High...

May 13, 2023

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Conrad Kvamme, 88, of Arlington, MN, died Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Conrad Harlan Kvamme was born on August 2, 1934, in Crookston, MN, to Carl and Hilda (Natwick) Kvamme. Conrad grew up on his family farm in rural Twin Valley, taking an interest in caring for the farm at a...

May 11, 2023

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LaVerne Schoenborn, age 99, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Mahnomen Nursing Center, under the care of Hospice.

LaVerne Christ was the 2 nd child born to Herman and Cecelia (Haider) Schoenborn on March 29, 1924. He grew up...

May 11, 2023

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Carman Frederick Dahl was born on November 16, 1933, to Olaf and Cora (Hagy) Dahl, on a farm east of Gary. Carman was one of nine children. He began helping on the family farm at a young age,...

May 8, 2023

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Bernard "Barney" Brandon, age 92, of Park Rapids, MN, died on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family, and under the care of hospice.

Bernard Charles was born January 8, 1931, in Grand Rapids, MN, the son of David and Lilah (Maddy)...

May 7, 2023

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Arlin Pederson, age 70, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Arlin O Pederson, along with his twin brother, Arvid, were welcomed into this world on January 15, 1953, by Calmer and...

May 6, 2023

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Kay Spielman, age 47, of Tofte, MN, died on Saturday, May 6th at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN as the result of injuries sustained in an accident.

Memorial Services will be held Wednesday May 31, 2023, at 6:30pm, at the...