obituaries

Jul 20, 2024

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Helen Louise (Schiefer) Holland, age 90 of Fargo, North Dakota passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024.

Helen was born on June 3, 1934 in Kenmare, North Dakota, where she grew up and graduated from high school before attending Concordia College...

Jul 18, 2024

Thor "Art" Arlen Gilbertson, 77, of Ada, MN, died July 18, 2024 under the care of Benedictine Care Community and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Art was born on March 19, 1947, in Ada, MN, the son of Allen "Dutch" and Margaret (Johnson) Gilbertson. He graduated from Ada High School in 1965. He then attended Moorhead...

Jul 16, 2024

Alexis Phillips, age 37, of Moorhead, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Alexis Beryl, the daughter of Darcy Sue Villebrun and David Phillips Sr., was born on September 24, 1986, at St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  She grew up in Northern Minnesota, spending most of her years in the White Earth and Detroit Lakes...

Jul 13, 2024

Michael "Budd" David Annette Jr. – 'Inni Sug' (Little Big Man) of Pine Point, MN, started his journey home at 38 years young.

Budd was born on a beautiful sunny day, June 22, 1986, to Monica (Gillespie) and Michael D. Annette Sr. in Bemidji, MN. He graduated from HHH Job Corps in 2004 and continued his education...

Jul 11, 2024

Mark Becker, age 75, of Sartell, MN, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Mark David Becker was born in Mahnomen, MN, on June 11, 1949, to Sylvia (Flicek) and August Becker.  He attended St. Michael's Catholic School and then the family moved to East Grand Forks, MN, where Mark...

Jul 11, 2024

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Andrew Bjerken, age 67, of Hanover, MN, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Andrew Lloyd Bjerken was born on May 24, 1957, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Arthur and Ardelle (Johnson) Bjerken. He grew up in...

Jul 11, 2024

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Obituary: Ronald "Ron" Ohren (January 16, 1966 - July 11, 2024)

Ronald "Ron" Ohren, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Moorhead, MN, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

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Jul 9, 2024

Gunder A. Hanson, age 86, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Born on May 9, 1938, in Norway Township near Hillsboro, ND, Gunder Andrew Hanson was the son of Severin and Clara (Gilbertson) Hanson. In 1943, his family relocated to a farm near Ulen, where Gunder...

Jul 6, 2024

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Barbara Ann Bakke, 74, of Ulen, MN, gracefully departed from this world on July 6, 2024, at Viking Manor Nursing Home. Born on March 13, 1950, to Donald and Pearl (Nygaard) Asleson, Barbara was the beloved second of five siblings: Bonnie, Beverly, Michael, and Beth. She grew up in Ulen and proudly graduated...

Jul 4, 2024

Shawn P. Warren, age 26, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at his home.

Shawn Paul Warren was born August 26, 1997, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Andrea Bellanger and Wayne Warren.  He was raised in the Naytahwaush area and attended school in Waubun, MN.  Following his schooling, Shawn entered the workforce...

Jul 2, 2024

Mary A. Jacobs, 94, Halstad, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Hillsboro Medical Center in Hillsboro, ND.

Mary Alice Stieneke was born on November 28, 1929, to Walter and Delia Stieneke of Cherokee County, Iowa. She was the youngest of five siblings. After graduating from high school, she attended Wayne State Teacher's College....

Jul 1, 2024

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Norman Gunderson, age 80, of Gary, MN, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Twin Valley Assisted Living, Twin Valley, MN.

Norman Arnold, the son of Arnold and Mildred (Gorder) Gunderson, was born at home on February 23, 1944, near Gary.  Growing up on the family farm, Norman's world...

Jun 28, 2024

Rebecca A. Bellanger, age 55, of St. Paul, MN, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Rebecca Ann Bellanger was born on May 7, 1969, in Milwaukee, WI, to Kenneth and Josephine (LaFriniere) Bellanger. A few years later, the Bellanger family relocated to the Roy Lake area, where Rebecca grew up and graduated...

Jun 27, 2024

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Patricia "Pat" M. Treptow, 93, Ada, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 under the care of Benedictine Care Community and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Patricia Marie (Lofshult) Treptow was born on September 11, 1930 in...

Jun 27, 2024

Marlene Joann Sanders, age 87, of Ada, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Marlene was born in Ada, MN, on July 27, 1936, to Louis and Ovidia (Holte) Braunschweig.  She graduated from Ada High School in 1954.  On January 27, 1956, Marlene married Myron Sanders in Ada.  To...

Jun 27, 2024

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Cheryll (Dawn) Kotrba, age 77, of Ada, MN, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family, after bravely battling illness with her trademark sarcasm and humor intact.

Born on June 19, 1947, in Grand Forks,...

Jun 27, 2024

Kathleen Joan Krogstad died peacefully in her own home at 87 blessed years on June 27th, 2024. Kathleen (Katy) was born to Johnny and Mary Gunufson on February 26, 1937. She was the oldest of six children. Katy graduated from Fertile High School in 1955 and from Saint Luke's Nursing School in 1958 as a Registered Nurse.

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Jun 25, 2024

Darwin "Dar" Shaugabay, age 55, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Darwin James Shaugabay the youngest son of Margaret Shaugabay, was born April 5, 1969, in Warroad, MN. Dar grew up and attended school in Warroad. Following his high school graduation, Dar entered the workforce, working at...

Jun 24, 2024

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Rory Dean Hamre, age 67, of Beltrami, MN, after an 11 year battle with cancer, died peacefully on Monday, June 24th at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family.

Rory was born on October 11, 1956, in...

Jun 23, 2024

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Myrna J. Larson, 88, Ada, Minnesota, passed away at her home on June 23, 2024.

Myrna Joy (Ruch) Larson was born November 17, 1935, in Page, ND, to Harold and Bertha (Conner) Ruch. She moved with her family to...