obituaries

Recent obituaries in the Norman, Mahnomen, Polk, Clay and surrounding counties.

Teejay Alvarez

Teejay Alvarez

Jun 9, 2026

In loving memory of TeeJay Ignacio Alvarez "Bazhwewewiidam" age 31 of Fosston, MN, grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, which he has always considered home, left this world unexpectedly and started his journey to the spirt world on June 9th, 2026.

TeeJay was a son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, partner, and friend who meant so much to...

Charlene Garbow

Charlene Garbow

Jun 6, 2026

Charlene Clarice Garbow, age 77, of Callaway, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Charlene was born on January 16, 1949, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Allen Smith Sr. and Margaret (Fairbanks) Smith. She spent her early years in the White Earth...

Clarice Aanden

Clarice Aanden

Jun 6, 2026

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Clarice M. Aanden, age 99, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Clarice Myrtle Fossum was born August 16, 1926, to Pedar and Clara (Moen) Fossum in rural Fertile on a small farm.  Growing up she attended county school.  After school she...

Darleen "Doodie" Andring

Darleen "Doodie" Andring

Jun 5, 2026

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Darleen "Doodie" Andring, age 91, of Gary, MN, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Darleen Andring, lovingly known as Doodie, was born on September 11, 1934, to Norbert and Lillie (Schulstad) Dobmeyer, at the Schermerhorn Ranch in rural Mahnomen, MN.  She was...

Hope Degroat

Hope Degroat

Jun 3, 2026

In loving memory of Hope Christine DeGroat, who left this world unexpectedly on June 3, 2026. Born on February 28, 1990, at North Memorial Hospital in Robinsdale, Minnesota, Hope's life, though brief, was filled with laughter, love, and boundless generosity.

Hope was the cherished daughter of Tina Klingensmith and the late Floyd "Fritz" DeGroat. Her father's passing,...

Bertram "Bert" Lafriniere

Bertram "Bert" Lafriniere

Jun 2, 2026

Bertram Theodore LaFriniere, age 64, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, began his journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from North Ridge Health and Rehab in New Hope, Minnesota.

Bert was born in Mahnomen on November 9, 1961, to Eulalia (Brisbois) and Wilfred LaFriniere. He is the youngest of 11 children. Bert attended school at Mahnomen...

Barbara Scherping

Barbara Scherping

May 29, 2026

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Barbara Ann Scherping passed away May 29, 2026, on the family farm in Waubun, MN. Barb was born January 16, 1940, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Gordon and Mary Modey and grew up on a farm southeast of Ogema, MN.

Barb attended the Mission School in White Earth through...

Dennis Bueng

Dennis Bueng

May 25, 2026

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Dennis Bueng, age 89, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026, under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Dennis Armand Bueng was born on June 4, 1936, in Twin Valley, to George and Anna (Olson) Bueng. He attended school in...

Edwin Sullivan

Edwin Sullivan

May 23, 2026

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Edwin "Eddie" Sullivan, age 94, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Edwin William Sullivan was born on January 31, 1932, in Dale, MN, to Jerry and Alice (Brown) Sullivan. He was the third oldest...

Beverly Hovde

Beverly Hovde

May 22, 2026

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Beverly Hovde, age 88, of Twin Valley, MN, died peacefully at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN, on May 22, 2026. Bev was born in West Fargo, ND, on March 29, 1938, to Oscar and Blenda (Olman) Samshal. She grew up in Twin Valley and graduated from Twin Valley High School in...

Marjorie "Margie" (Kjolberg) Ellis

Marjorie "Margie" (Kjolberg) Ellis

May 21, 2026

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Marjorie Irene Ellis, lovingly known as "Margie," passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in Fargo, ND, on the very day of her 66th wedding anniversary. She was 87 years old.

Margie was born Marjorie Irene Kjolberg on June 23, 1938, in White Earth, MN, to Lillian "Marian" Bellecourt and Robert...

Craig Fish

Craig Fish

May 19, 2026

Craig Fish, age 69, of Twin Valley, MN, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home.

Burial was held at the Fargo National Cemetery in Harwood, ND.

Cherie Boe

Cherie Boe

May 17, 2026

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Cherie Brenda Boe, beloved teacher, devoted wife and mother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at home under the care of HIA Hospice on May 17, 2026, surrounded by family and love after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She was 67 years old.

Cherie...

Susan Ruud

Susan Ruud

May 12, 2026

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Susan Virginia Ruud, age 71, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the Benedictine Living Community in Ada, MN.  She was born on September 1, 1954, to Virgil and Edna Nelson, and was the first baby welcomed to their small dairy farm near Gary, MN. Susan grew up helping her dad in his...

Hermenegildo "Hermen" Tellez

Hermenegildo "Hermen" Tellez

May 11, 2026

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Hermenegildo "Hermen" Tellez, age 75, of Waubun, Minnesota, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Hermen, as he was known to many, was born on December 18, 1950, in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, México, to Eliodoro and Petra Tellez.

He grew up on the family ranch in...

Michael Azure

Michael Azure

May 8, 2026

Michael James Azure Sr., lovingly known as "Mike," passed away on May 8th, 2026, at the age of 47.

Michael James Azure, the son Debra Azure and Raymond Bellcourt, was born on February 2, 1979, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was raised in White Earth, where he attended school and built many lifelong friendships.  As a young...

Jacquar Rain "Jack" Burnette

Jacquar Rain "Jack" Burnette

May 7, 2026

Jacquar Rain "Jack" Burnette, age 21, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Jack was born Jacquar Rain Burnette on May 13, 2004, the son of James Burnette Jr.  His elementary years were spent growing up in Naytahwaush where he and his sister, Kaylene, were cared for by their father, James Jr. and his...

Irene "Chris" Mcarthur

Irene "Chris" Mcarthur

May 5, 2026

Irene "Chris" McArthur, age 76, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her home.

Per Chris' wishes no formal services will be held.

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Donna Manypenny

Donna Manypenny

May 2, 2026

Donna "Donna Ross" Lynn Manypenny, age 64, sadly passed away at her home in White Earth, MN, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, after battling an illness with tremendous strength until her body got too tired.

Donna is the daughter of Leonard "Honeycutt" and Mary (Bevins) Smith and Melvin Manypenny of White Earth. As...

Tammie Martinez

Tammie Martinez

Apr 26, 2026

Tammie Martinez, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Tammie Davis was born on June 19, 1962, in Tulsa, OK, to Merlin and June Davis. She attended school in her younger years before stepping away to help care for her father. Throughout her life, Tammie...

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