obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Roger W. Miller, 80, Halstad, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at a friend's residence in Ada, MN.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Mar 20, 2024

Watch James' service

Life is a musical. If you don't spontaneously break into song & dance every once in awhile you're not doing it right.

James Alan Olson was born on September 25, 1971, in Ada, MN to Jim & Beverly Olson. He passed peacefully on March 20, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN.

James...

Mar 17, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view Duane's funeral and burial services.

Duane Trandem, 84, from Halstad, MN, died peacefully on Sunday evening, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by family following a courageous battle with ALS.

Duane was born at home in Anthony Township on April 5, 1939, to Orvis...

Mar 10, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view Betty's memorial and inurnment services.

Betty Ueland, age 88, of Fertile, MN, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024, with her family at her side.

Betty Arlene Haugen was born on November 11, 1935, to Helmer and Bergliot (Pederson) Haugen at home...

Mar 10, 2024

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Donald Hanson, age 85, of Shoreview, MN, and Winger, MN, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Casa Grande, AZ.  Don was a St. Paul, MN, Police Officer, retiring in 1996 after 32 years of service.

Donald Howard was born in Fosston, MN, to Hjalmar and Myrtle (Wold) Hanson on January...

Mar 8, 2024

Kevin Blomseth, age 55, of Hawley, MN, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Kevin Marlen, the son of Wally and Linda (Seykora) Blomseth, was born on August 23, 1968, at the hospital in Ada, MN.  He was baptized and later confirmed his faith at Wild Rive Lutheran Church, rural Twin...

Mar 8, 2024

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Linda Hagen, age 71, was called home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024.

Linda Diane Browne was born to William K. and Geraldine Mae (Newman) Browne on 24, June 1952, in Poughkeepsie, NY.  She lived with her parents in Fishkill, until around the age of 4, when she...

Mar 7, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view Mary Ann's funeral and burial services.

"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

Mary Ann Louise (Hagford) Wastweet was born on May 5, 1934 to Olaf and Edith Mabel (Johnson)...

Mar 7, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view the memorial and inurnment services for Babs.

On March 7, 2024 with open arms, God welcomed home His good and faithful servant, Barbara Jo Oistad, 85, Fertile, MN.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara (Babs) was born October 8, 1938 in Crookston,...

Mar 4, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view Walter's funeral and burial services.

Walter Everett Johnson Jr. was born on April 11, 1946 in Jamestown, ND to Walter Sr. and Anne Johnson, and passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Gilbert, AZ, he was 77 years old.

Walt was raised on...

Mar 2, 2024

Eleanor Sargent, age 56, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Eleanor Mary was born May 8, 1967, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Melvin and Avonelle (Wadena) Sargent.  At a young age, the family moved to the Naytahwaush area.  She attended grade school in Naytahwaush followed by Mahnomen High...

Mar 1, 2024

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Joan R. Wells, age 88, of Ulen, MN, died Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Joan Ruth Gregerson was born January 4, 1936, in Twin Valley, MN, daughter of Tilford and Blenda (Knutson) Gregerson.  She was a precious gift as the first grandchild born on...

Feb 28, 2024

Wayne M. Kjos, age 67, of Ulen, MN, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Wayne Marshal Kjos was born on May 29, 1956 in Moorhead, MN, to Waldo and Darlene (Erickson Schultz) Kjos. Wayne grew up on the family farm outside of Hitterdal and attended...

Feb 24, 2024

James "Jim" Bevins, age 70, of White Earth, MN, died on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home, Mahnomen, MN.

James Edward was born August 13, 1953, in Ann Arbor, MI, the oldest child of George and Lois (Smith) Bevins.  At a young age, the family moved to Detroit Lakes, MN, for a...

Feb 24, 2024

Myron McCollum, age 79, of Bejou, MN, died on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Myron Richard McCollum was born on August 16, 1944 in Mahnomen, MN, to Richard and Myrtle (Brodsho) McCollum. He attended and graduated from Mahnomen High School with the class of 1962. He worked in road construction and served...

Feb 24, 2024

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Leslie N. Pederson, 93, rural Shelly, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 while wintering in Arizona, where he had wintered since 1986.

Leslie was born at home on the family farm outside of Beltrami, MN on August 3, 1930,...

Feb 22, 2024

Shirley Hamre, long-time resident of Beltrami and Fertile, MN, and also Mesa, AZ, passed away February 22, 2024, at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Thief River Falls, MN. Cause of death was the result of complications from a fall.

Shirley Ann Wegge was born August 17, 1929, to Selmer and Agnes Wegge of Buxton, ND. She was the...

Feb 22, 2024

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George Barton Gilbertson, 95, of rural Ada, MN, died February 22, 2024 while living at the Benedictine Care Community in Ada.

George was the youngest son of Gilbert & Laura (Strand) Gilbertson. He was baptized and confirmed at West...

Feb 22, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view Lenore's Celebration of Life and burial services.

Lenore Evelyn Haug, Ada, Minnesota, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community at the age of 100. She was born January 27, 1924 in Erhards Grove township, Ottertail County, Minnesota.

Lenore was baptized and confirmed...

Feb 20, 2024

Please click on the video tribute below to view Curt's memorial and burial services.

Curtis Brent Parsons was born February 23, 1943 at Ada, MN, the son of Maurice and Vivian (Minette) Parsons. He died February 20, 2024 at Moorhead, MN after a short time in Hospice care. He attended school in the Ada, MN...