obituaries

Nov 12, 2023

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James "Jim" L. Maurseth, 80, Ada, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.

James Leroy Maurseth was born on October 7, 1943 to Torfen and Norma (Christenson) Maurseth in Northwood, ND.

Nov 12, 2023

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Viola (Vi) (Hanson) Charboneau transitioned in life on November 12, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakoda.  Vi was surrounded by loving family the last several days before moving on.   Vi was born in Wolf Point, Montana to Charles and Viola Hanson on March 8, 1936.  Vi and her family moved to...

Nov 11, 2023

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Ruthann M. Hoffman-Fugleberg, age 57, of Ada, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Essentia Health in Ada.

Ruth was born on September 20, 1966, the second youngest child to loving parents, Russell and Rita (Geiser) Hoffman. She grew up in Moorhead, MN, and attended Shanley High School, graduating...

Nov 8, 2023

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Calman L. Bredman, 99, of Ada, MN, passed away in Benedictine Living Community Ada late Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023. He had recently moved to the long term care facility from Mission Court Assisted Living.

Cal, as he was...

Nov 4, 2023

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Kerry Johnson, age 61, of West Fargo, ND, passed away at his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley, on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Kerry Lee Johnson, the son of Burnett and Marilyn (Ellefson) Johnson, was born on July 8, 1962,...

Nov 4, 2023

David Pergl, age 63, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

David Alan Pergl was born on September 21, 1960, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of James and Delora (Wille) Pergl.  He grew up East of Mahnomen on the farm and attended school...

Nov 3, 2023

Mary Rose (Thompson) Benais, age 30, of Moorhead, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2023.

Mary was born on May 12, 1993, in Roseville, MN, to Kenneth Castonguay and Marion Thompson. She attended school in Pine Point, MN, and later in Park Rapids, MN. Mary exhibited her feisty spirit from a young age. At just 5...

Nov 3, 2023

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Brenda Hanson, age 53, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home.

Brenda Jo Bjorge, the daughter of Byron and Rita (LaVoy) Bjorge, was born February 15, 1970, in Mahnomen. She attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School and...

Nov 1, 2023

Ardyce Holte went home to be with Jesus at the age of 100 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, with her children by her side at the Halstad Living Center.

Ardyce Clara Genora (Evje) Holte was born December 27, 1922 in Shelly, Minnesota to Herman and Gina (Stole) Evje. She was baptized at Shelly Lutheran Church on February...

Oct 31, 2023

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Madeline Marie Benson, age 90, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on October 31, 2023.

Madeline was born to Michael and Katherine Ahles at their farm near Waubun, MN, on March 30, 1933.  She was raised on the farm with her brothers: Leonard, Ervin and Herbert.  She...

Oct 30, 2023

Kane Miller, infant son of Jake Miller and Jesse "Jaddey" Wadena, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.

Kane Jacob Miller came into this world on Friday, September 1, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.  In that moment, Jaddey and Jake knew their little Kane would...

Oct 23, 2023

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Phyllis Visser, age 79, of Gary, MN passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, October 23, 2023, after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer.

Phyllis Ann (Diehl) Visser was born April 17, 1944 to William and Mary Donnis (Conover) Diehl in Rugby, ND. Phyllis graduated from Fosston...

Oct 23, 2023

Imogene "Jeannie" Jacobson, age 97, of Ulen, MN passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Imogene Lorraine Buchholz, the daughter of Bernhard and Gyda (Wermager) Buchholz, was born on March 23, 1926, near Gary, MN.  Jeannie attended country grade school and after her family moved to Flom, MN, she enrolled...

Oct 23, 2023

Kevin "Scrap" Heinonen Sr., age 60, of Ponsford, MN, died on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Kevin Scott Heinonen was born October 9, 1963, in Park Rapids, MN, the son of Lester and Dorothy (Thompson) Heinonen.  He grew up in South Minneapolis, MN, where he attended Phillips...

Oct 21, 2023

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Roger Keith Nordby, 74, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, was called home for his last ride to his eternal resting place on October 21, 2023. He peacefully passed away while under hospice care in Cambridge, MN, at Prairie Senior Cottages...

Oct 19, 2023

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Jerome Hollis Orvik, age 87, passed away at Sanford Hillsboro Medical Center on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in Hillsboro, ND.

Jerome was born on June 7, 1936, to Palmer and Anne Josephine Orvik, in Halstad, MN. He was baptized...

Oct 18, 2023

Roger Duane Hanson, 84, of Beltrami, MN, left this earthly life to be with the Lord on October 18, 2023 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home after a long battle following his stroke.

Roger Duane Hanson was born to Ivel and Mae Hanson in Crookston, MN on April 11, 1939. He graduated from Fertile Beltrami High School in...

Oct 18, 2023

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Roger Fjeld, age 68, of Fertile, MN, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023, at Sanford Heart Hospital, Fargo, ND, after sustaining a head injury from a fall behind his home. His fall, which happened on September 22, resulted in...

Oct 17, 2023

Marci Lea Anderson (Lavold), 51, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Sanford on Broadway, surrounded by her immediate family.

Marci was born to Dale Lavold and Kathy Mickelson on August 8, 1972 in Hillsboro, North Dakota. Marci grew up in the Halstad and Shelly area with her parents and sister Mylie. Marci graduated from Norman...

Oct 14, 2023

Anna Matejcek, age 96, of Waubun, MN, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Anna Martha Matejcek was born August 9, 1927, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Spinler) Matejcek in Lake Grove Township, rural Waubun.  She attended elementary school at Espe School Dist. 12 and...