obituaries

Jul 29, 2026

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Clark Miller, age 83, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away with family and friends by his side on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Heather's House HIA in Fargo, ND, following a courageous battle against stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Clark Edwin Miller was born on February 12, 1943, in Des Moines, IA, to...

Jul 29, 2026

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Duane "Butch" Johnson, age 81, of Flom, MN, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN.

Duane "Butch" Johnson was born on June 25, 1945, to Boyd and Dorothy (Voltz) Johnson in Ada, Minnesota. He spent his childhood growing up in Hillsboro, ND, Gary, MN,...

Jul 28, 2026

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June Arlene Dale, former owner and operator of Dale's Tanning Salon and Dale's Meat Processing Plant, Fertile, died July 28 at Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN.  She had lived for the past 5 years at Edgewood Senior Living in Baxter, MN.

She was born to Abe and Clara (Johnson) Olson on June 16, 1933,...

Jul 28, 2026

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Steven Donald Ogaard, 74, of Moorhead, MN, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Steve was born June 7, 1952, in Ada, MN, to Don and Marlys (Fristrom) Ogaard. He grew up on the family farm, where he developed the strong work ethic that shaped his...

Jul 25, 2026

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John "Jack" McArthur, age 88, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

John William the oldest son of Bernard and Delphine "Teta" (Ross) McArthur was born in White Earth Township on November 8, 1937.  He attended St....

Jul 24, 2026

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Marsha Kay (Gibson) Olson was born to Clarice (Knutson) and Howard Gibson on May 17, 1946. She died peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Mayville, ND.

Marsha graduated from Ulen High School in Ulen, MN, with the Class of 1964. On March 20, 1966, she was united in...

Jul 24, 2026

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Milan Horn, age 85, of Twin Valley, MN, died on Friday July 24, 2026, at HIA Heather's House in Fargo, ND.

Milan Henning Horn was born on January 3, 1941, in Rindal, MN, to Alfred and Mabel (Stene) Horn. As the oldest of six children, he attended a small country school...

Jul 23, 2026

Ruth Basswood, age 31, of Virginia, MN, died on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Ruth LeAnna Basswood, Waabishkii-Binesii-ikwe, the daughter of Rebecca (Cyr) Hart and Robert Basswood was born September 10, 1994, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Growing up, she attended school in Mahnomen and...

Jul 23, 2026

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Karen Elaine (Hofer) Balsbaugh, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 17, 1939, in Menno, South Dakota, Karen spent most of her adult life in Fargo, North Dakota, where she raised her family and built a life centered on faith,...

Jul 20, 2026

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Jon Gunderson, age 57, of Thompson, ND, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Thompson.

Jon Ole Gunderson was born on October 5, 1968, in Hillsboro, ND, to Omer and Adeline (Bagne) Gunderson. He grew up with his family near Caledonia and attended school in Hillsboro, graduating with the...

Jul 19, 2026

Karen Anderson, age 64, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Karen Theresa Buschette was born on April 26, 1962, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Lawrence and Rosemary (Johnson) Buschette. She was raised on the family farm outside of Waubun and graduated from Waubun High School...

Jul 18, 2026

Willard Duane Solie, May 26, 1938 – July 18, 2026

Willard passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2026, with his family by his side.

Willard left an unforgettable mark on the lives of everyone who knew him.  He was a self-employed owner operator for 60 plus years of Solie Trucking.  Willard was...

Jul 15, 2026

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David A. Thorson, 84, of Fertile, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota.

David Allen, the son of Forrest and Evangeline (Kronschnabel) Thorson, was born on November 21, 1941, in Crookston, MN. He grew up on the...

Jul 13, 2026

Robin G. Larson, age 66, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home under the care of HIA Hospice and his family.

Per Robin's request, no services will be held.

Jul 12, 2026

Gerald "Pete" Thompson, age 70, of White Earth, MN, died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home.

Gerald Wayne Thompson was born in White Earth to Myrtle Boswell Thompson and Maurice Jackson on February 24, 1956.  Growing up, he attended elementary school in Park Rapids, MN, and his family later moved to Minneapolis, MN.  Following his...

Jul 9, 2026

Theresa Thielen, age 83, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen, MN.

Theresa Mary Ackerman was born on October 20, 1942, in Northwood, ND, to John and Pauline (Hemberger) Ackerman. She was raised on the family farm near Ogema, MN, and graduated from Waubun High...

Jul 7, 2026

David Hanks, infant son of Lara Hanks and Harold Hill, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

David Ezra Hanks and his twin brother, Ezekiel, were welcomed into this world on January 16, 2026, and he was tenderly given his Indian name "Gizhiibaayaate".   The twins were immediately welcomed by excited...

Jul 6, 2026

Donald Knopfler, age 60, of Ulen, MN, died on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home.

Don was born on November 12, 1965 to Roger and Linda (Wang) Knopfler.  He attended school in Ulen and grew up on the family farmstead just north of town.

Don's hobbies included camping, hunting, fishing, going for drives with...

Jul 3, 2026

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Stephen Taylor, age 65, of Fertile, MN passed away at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Stephen John, the son of Scott and Patricia (Rust) Taylor, was born on November 5, 1960, in Pierre, SD. He spent his early childhood on a ranch near Highmore, SD, before...

Jul 3, 2026

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Loretta Johnson, age 87, of Ada, MN, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the Halstad Living Center.

Loretta May Geving was born on August 20, 1938, in Ada, Minnesota, to Orton and Dora (Docken) Geving. She grew...