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

Stanley Fagre

Stanley Fagre

Dec 27, 2022

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Stanley Steven Fagre was born January 11, 1965, to Darlene (Olson) and the late Stanley J Fagre in Detroit Lakes MN.  Darlene later married John Bartos and Stan was raised by Darlene and John.  He passed away at his home, in rural Waubun, on December 27, 2022.

As a young boy...

John Gunderson

John Gunderson

Dec 26, 2022

John Myron Gunderson, 87, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2022 and now is with his heavenly Father.  He was born to Ole and Clara (Slette) Gunderson of Gary, Minnesota on November 26, 1935.  John graduated from Gary High School in 1953 and began farming with his father.

John was united in marriage to the...

Dennis Pfau

Dennis Pfau

Dec 22, 2022

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Dennis Ray Pfau, 69, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away December 22, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Dennis Ray, the son of Mike and Mary (Bachmeier) Pfau, was born on January 28, 1953, in Harvey, ND.  He grew up, along with his 14 siblings, on the family farm near Esmond,...

Debra Kier

Debra Kier

Dec 17, 2022

Debra K Kier, age 57, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away at the Mahnomen Health Center Hospital, after several months battling cancer.

Debra Kay, the daughter of John and Shirley (Roy) Kier, was born in Mahnomen on November 18, 1965.  As a small child, she moved with her family to Seattle, WA, where she attended elementary school.  They...

Gary " Louie" Bevins Sr

Gary " Louie" Bevins Sr

Dec 16, 2022

Gary "Louie". Bevins Sr., age 68, of White Earth, MN, died on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Gary L Bevins was born to George and Lois (Smith) Bevins in Michigan on September 2, 1954.  As a young child, his family moved to the White Earth area.  Gary attended school at the White...

Enid C Burkholder

Enid C Burkholder

Dec 16, 2022

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Enid Carolyn Nysetvold was born September 2,1934, to Ole and Mina (Aasgaard) Nysetvold of Twin Valley, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran, a church her father built. She...

Larry Harman

Larry Harman

Dec 14, 2022

Larry Harman, age 81, of Twin Valley, MN, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Essentia Hospital in Ada, MN.

Larry Harman was born on October 22, 1941, in Lake Wilson, MN, to Kenneth and Anna (Verdoorn) Harman. Larry graduated from the Lake Wilson High School and as young man; he worked various jobs throughout the area....

Rose Marie Boyum

Rose Marie Boyum

Dec 10, 2022

Rose Marie Boyum, 81, of Bejou, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Fort Myers, FL.  She was born October 3, 1941, in Rock, MI, to Joseph and Miriam (Sivula) Severson.  Rose graduated high school in 1959, at which time she moved from Lathrop, MI, to Grafton, ND, where she worked as a...

Sally Nelson

Sally Nelson

Dec 9, 2022

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Sally Nelson, age 72, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN.

Sally Fay, the daughter of Warren and Florence (Lovas) Rick, was born in Valley City, ND on February 16, 1950.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. ...

Esther Jacobson

Esther Jacobson

Dec 6, 2022

Esther Jacobson, age 72, of White Earth, MN, died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home.

Esther Louise Alexander was born April 15, 1950, in Mahnomen, MN, the youngest child born to Harvey and Viola (Nickaboine) Alexander.  Esther grew up on the White Earth Reservation and as a young lady moved to Arizona.  She met her 1...

Marshall Hegreberg

Marshall Hegreberg

Dec 5, 2022

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Marshall Hegreberg, age 83, of Ada formerly of Borup, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Moorhead Rehab Center under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Marshall Duane Hegreberg was born on January 16, 1939, in Ada, MN, to Edgar and Marvella (Eastvold) Hegreberg. He...

Vincent Raaen

Vincent Raaen

Dec 3, 2022

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Vincent H. Raaen, age 94, of Erskine, MN, passed away December 3, 2022, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine.

Vincent was born August 9, 1928, to parents Syvert and Ragna (Erickson) Raaen. He graduated from McIntosh High School in 1946 followed by Concordia College in 1950 with degrees...

Opal Voit

Opal Voit

Nov 29, 2022

Opal Voit, age 101, of Waubun, MN, died on Tuesday November 29, 2022, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Opal Marcella Doucette was born on August 17, 1921, on her family's farm near Waubun, MN, to Alvin and Catherine Doucette, as the youngest...

Mary M. Babler

Mary M. Babler

Nov 27, 2022

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Mary Magdelene (Nirschl) Babler, 87 of Olivia, Minnesota died peacefully on November 27, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on July 5, 1935 to Carl and Amalia "Mollie" (Wallnofer) Nirschl at home in Ada, Minnesota, the eighth child of nine. She attended school in Ada until the 8th grade...

Kenneth Nefzger

Kenneth Nefzger

Nov 23, 2022

Kenneth Nefzger, age 84, of Hawley, MN, formerly Bejou, MN, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Meadows on University in Fargo, ND.

Ken was a quiet and gentle man who lived close to nature. Although faced with challenges, he maintained his independence with hard work and a subsistence lifestyle throughout most of his adult life....

Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley

Nov 21, 2022

Sean O'Malley, age 52, of Twin Valley, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 21st, 2022, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. The family will be honoring him privately.

Suzanne Bishop

Suzanne Bishop

Nov 18, 2022

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Suzanne Bishop, age 75, of Waubun, MN, passed away on November 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Suzanne Rose McDougall was born in White Earth, MN, on December 19, 1946; one of ten children born to Leonard...

Ace Hudson Froseth

Ace Hudson Froseth

Nov 4, 2022

Ace Hudson Froseth, infant son of Adam and Leah Froseth, of Fargo, entered the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 4, 2022.

In March 2022, Adam and Leah (Martinson) Froseth found out their family was expanding and they were elated to be expecting their third baby boy.  Heartbreakingly, at 20 weeks gestation, Ace was diagnosed with bilateral...

Adam James Roy

Adam James Roy

Nov 3, 2022

Adam "Kat Dog" Roy, age 39, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home.

Adam James Roy "Waabishki-ma'iingan" was born July 7, 1983, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Timothy Roy Sr. and Elaine Kier.  Growing up, he attended school at Mahnomen Public School and graduated from...

Richard "Rick" Koenig (Jackson)

Richard "Rick" Koenig (Jackson)

Nov 3, 2022

Richard "Rick" Koenig (Jackson), age 60, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, November 2, 2022, under the loving care of family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Rick was born on November 20, 1961 to Raymond Jackson and Georgiann Stitche in Detroit Lakes, MN. Rick was adopted by Joseph and Marcella Koenig who raised him alongside their...

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