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Feb 10, 2022

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Lee Eken, age 64, of rural Ada, MN, died Thursday, February 10, 2022, at his home.

Lee Roger Eken was born December 2, 1957 to Willis and Betty (Skaurud) Eken in Ada, MN. Lee was raised and attended school in Twin Valley, MN, graduating with...

Feb 7, 2022

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Tom J. McArthur, age 63, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022, near Naytahwaush.

Thomas James McArthur, the son of Earl and Nellie (Hansen) McArthur, was born on January 30, 1959, in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He grew up in the Mahnomen area and proudly graduated from Mahnomen High...

Feb 3, 2022

Mike Cellette, age 62, of Mahnomen, MN passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Essentia Health, Fargo.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Feb 2, 2022

Janice Mickelson, age 88, of Twin Valley, MN died on Tuesday, February 2, 2022, in her home under the care of her husband and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Feb 1, 2022

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John J. Gordon, age 67, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN.

John Joseph Gordon was born on January 17, 1955 in White Earth, MN, to Harold Sr. and Christine (Clark) Gordon. John grew up in the Lengby/Pine Bend...

Feb 1, 2022

Russell Landreth Sr., age 77, of Twin Valley, MN, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Essentia Hospital in Ada, MN.

Russell Louie Landreth was born on November 19, 1944, in Staples, MN to Salah and Pansy (Koegh) Haynes. Growing up in an orphanage, Russell had a challenging childhood, and he began...

Jan 31, 2022

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Luella May Voit, age 86, of Mahnomen, MN, died Monday, January 31, 2022, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family.

Luella, the daughter of Ellsworth and Katherine (Coultas) Bjornson, was born December 17, 1935 at the Deaconess Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.  The family lived on a farm in Arville, ND, until...

Jan 30, 2022

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Florene Horn, age 78, of Ada, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Benedictine Care Community.

Florene Skuza was born July 11, 1943, to parents, Julius and Erma (Sites) Skuza in Ada, MN. She was raised and attended school in Ada, where she met her high school sweetheart, Milan...

Jan 27, 2022

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John Bjerken, age 77, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, surrounded by family.

John Lloyd Bjerken was born September 2, 1944, in Mahnomen, MN, the son of Julius and Eleanor (Walz) Bjerken. ...

Jan 26, 2022

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Allen R. Korinta Sr., age 71, of Ogema, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his residence.

Allen Rudolph Korinta was born on August 7, 1950, to Raymond and Alice (Weum) Korinta in Mahnomen, MN. He grew up in Ogema, MN, and graduated with the class of 1969 from...

Jan 26, 2022

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Phillip Peterick, age 77, of Twin Valley, MN, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, MN, surrounded by family.

Phil was born March 28, 1944, to Joseph and Irene (Kvamme) Peterick in Milwaukee, WI. In 1946, the family moved to...

Jan 25, 2022

Erling Holman, age 79, of Ulen, MN, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Erling Paulus Holman was the first child born to Peder "Orville" and Dorothy (Melbye) Holman in Moorhead, MN, on November 17, 1942. His family lived in the Ulen area where Erling attended school, graduating with the class of...

Jan 22, 2022

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Mark Kulzer, age 64, of Bejou, MN, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home.

Mark Ervin Kulzer was born on March 18, 1957 in Ada, MN, to Melvin and Anna (Sand) Kulzer. Mark, along with his 14 siblings, grew up on the farm outside of Bejou. He attended...

Jan 21, 2022

Gertrude Antell, age 96, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Gertrude Margerete Keim was born on May 13, 1925 on the farm near Clover Township, MN to John and Bernadine (Luechen) Keim. Gertrude attended school in...

Jan 19, 2022

Lane Erling Larson passed away peacefully in his home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, on January 19, 2022.  Lane was born in Fargo, ND to Loren and Laurell (Fevig) Larson August 18, 1961 and grew up on a farm near Ulen, MN.  He attended Sharp School and Harbor School before graduating...

Jan 15, 2022

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Paul Bernard Riegert, Gaboomiigizinini (Standing bald eagle man), age 52, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home.

Paul was born on July 23, 1969, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Leo and Germaine (Bray) Riegert and was raised in Waubun, MN. He...

Jan 15, 2022

David Caspers, age 65, of Ogema, MN died on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home.

David James Caspers was born November 23, 1956 in Detroit Lakes to Mildred (Mitzie) Kraker and Val Caspers.  Dave proudly lived in Ogema his whole life. He attended Ogema Elementary and graduated from Waubun High School in 1975. In high school,...

Jan 14, 2022

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Rosella Spaeth, age 100, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Rosella Marie, the daughter Adolph and Laura (Hillesland) Blaser, was born on December 27, 1921, at home near Mahnomen. She was a lifelong member of the Mahnomen community. Rosella attended country...

Jan 13, 2022

Barbara A. (Terway) Johnson passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022, from natural causes. Barbara was born April 9, 1948, in Wadena, Minnesota. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1966, and shortly afterwards married Arlen Johnson, who pre-deceased her. Before retiring, Barb worked at PG&E and Loaves & Fishes. She enjoyed spending time with family and traveling. Barb...

Jan 11, 2022

Rhoda Pantaleo, age 88, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Mahnomen Health Center, Mahnomen, MN, under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. In true Rhoda fashion, she privately and bravely fought cancer for three years.

Rhoda Louise Kraft was born August 25,...