obituaries

Jan 12, 2024

Noah Jackson Bevins, beloved son of Kayla Bevins and Gary W. Jackson, was born sleeping at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Although his time here on Earth was not long enough, Noah's family is grateful for the brief moment they were given with him.

Noah is survived by his loving parents, Kayla Bevins and Gary Jackson;...

Jan 11, 2024

Wesley LaFriniere, age 50, of Bejou, MN, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Wesley Robert LaFriniere was born August 6, 1973, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Edith LaFriniere and Wesley Neeland Sr. After briefly...

Jan 11, 2024

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Janis Anita Cheeseman, 73, rural Fertile, MN was called to heaven on January 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Janis was born on January 26, 1950 in Crookston, MN to Knute and Adeline (Oswald) Bolstad. She was...

Jan 11, 2024

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Tim Gunnerson, 66 of Ada, MN peacefully departed this world Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada. Timothy Lance was born May 28, 1957, in Fosston, MN to Paulette (Motteberg) Gunnerson. He grew up and attended school in Ada.

Jan 3, 2024

RikkiLyn Koppang, age 54, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her home.

RikkiLyn Marie Lund was born on September 4, 1969, in St. Paul, MN, to Harry and Denise (LaDoux) Lund. Rikki attended school in St. Paul before transferring to Fargo South High School, Fargo, ND, where she proudly graduated with the class...

Jan 3, 2024

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Marvin "Ben" Syverson, age 74, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Born on June 27, 1949, in Ada, MN, to proud parents Marvin "Bud" and Clarissa "Chris" (Halverson) Syverson, Ben grew up in...

Jan 1, 2024

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Muriel J. Klemetson, age 89, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, MN.

Muriel Janice, the daughter of Arthur and Gina (Syverson) Hansen, was born on April 15, 1934, at home east of...

Dec 31, 2023

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Georgia Fuchs, 97, Fertile, MN, formerly of Lake Park, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Georgia Louise Hamernik was born on a farm in Becker County,...

Dec 28, 2023

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Sharon K. Spaeth, age 82, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home under the loving care of her family and Essentia Health Hospice.

Sharon Kay VanDenEinde was born June 14, 1941, in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Marvin and Petrina "Patsy" (Sakrismo) VanDenEinde.  She grew up in...

Dec 25, 2023

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William "Willie" Wilkens, Jr., 87, rural Ada, MN, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Ada, December 29, 1935, to William D. Sr. and Olga Wilkens, and grew up in Pleasant View Township, where...

Dec 25, 2023

***Due to heating issues at the church, Caroline's Service has been moved to the Naytahwaush Sports Complex***

Caroline Boswell, age 50, of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center.

Caroline Kari Boswell was born June 8, 1973, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter...

Dec 25, 2023

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Beverly Luckow, age 85, of Mahnomen, MN went to heaven on Monday, December 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  What a glorious gift she received… to spend Christmas with Jesus.

Beverly Ann Wolbeck was born on November 14, 1938 in Oak Grove Township to Norbert and Helga (Vik) Wolbeck at...

Dec 24, 2023

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Delores Agnes Winter, 96, of Mahnomen, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023.  She passed away at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home surrounded by love from her family.

A Visitation/Prayer Service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 5pm to...

Dec 23, 2023

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Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at the First Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mahnomen, MN, on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 3:00 pm .

Lewis "Chub" Cox, age 90, of Mahnomen, MN, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends and under the care of Hospice...

Dec 21, 2023

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Jean Truman, age 74, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Jean Elaine Moen was born February 17, 1949, in Orlando, FL, the daughter of Oliver and Doris (Gosnell) Moen.  At the young age of 3...

Dec 20, 2023

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Omer J. Gunderson, 80, Shelly, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his residence in Shelly under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Omer Jerome Gunderson was born in Hillsboro, ND, on June 20, 1943,...

Dec 17, 2023

Owen Kraakmo, age 79, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Twin Valley Assisted Living Center, Twin Valley.

Owen, the son of Oscar and Esther (Otterson) Kraakmo, was born on March 9, 1944.  He grew up on the family farm South of Twin Valley and attended Syre Lutheran Church.  Upon the...

Dec 12, 2023

Kenneth Hillstad, age 95, of Bejou, MN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN.

Kenneth Arley Hillstad was born on July 15, 1928, in Waukon Township, MN, to proud parents, Alfred and Christine (Haugen) Hillstad. In his youth, Ken attended a small country school and worked...

Dec 11, 2023

Brad Estey, age 68, of Naytahwaush, MN, surrounded by family and close friends, passed away on December 11, 2023 at Sanford Health Center, Bemidji, MN.

Bradford Neal Estey (Niizhoo-Binesi, "Two Eagles") was born on October 18, 1955 in White Earth, MN to Clyde and Lucille (Robinson) Estey. He attended elementary school in Naytahwaush, MN, and later attended...

Dec 11, 2023

Alan "Sonny" Wichern Sr., age 57, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Alan Fred Wichern was born December 10, 1966, in Mahnomen, MN, the only son born to Bert and Victoria (Littlewolf) Wichern.  He grew up east of Waubun and attended school in Waubun.  As a young man, Sonny...