obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Lorraine Tastad, age 92, of Twin Valley, MN, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Perham Hospital, Perham, MN.

Lorraine Skauge was born on May 8, 1929, near Hendrum, MN, to Fred and Bertha "Toni" (Oftedahl) Skauge. When Lorraine was a young girl, the family moved to Twin Valley where she was raised. Lorraine...

Jan 6, 2022

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Bruce Alan Adams, age 62, of Waubun, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 6, 2022, from complications of Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy.

Bruce was born February 9, 1959, to Claryce (Kjolberg) and Louis "Buddy" Adams of rural Waubun, MN.  Bruce and his four siblings...

Jan 2, 2022

Dennis Sender, age 69, of Mahnomen, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home.

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Dec 31, 2021

Edward "Sandy" Turner Jr., age 81, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Edward John Turner Jr., the son of Edward Sr. and Shirley (Brown) Turner, was born on December 8, 1940, in White Earth, MN.  He spent many years living in the Minneapolis area before returning home to northern...

Dec 30, 2021

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Valores Larson, age 95, of Mahnomen, MN, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home in Mahnomen.

Valores Mae, the daughter of Raymond and Willamina "Minnie" (Pagel) Ford, was born on December 8, 1926, in Grand Forks, ND.  The family moved often, but made their home in Ada, MN...

Dec 26, 2021

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Lenore Marie Gunnufson, age 79, of Fargo, ND, formerly Gary, MN, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Sanford Health Systems in Fargo.

Lenore was born August 13, 1942, the daughter of Herbert and Dolores (Kochmann) Ahmann. She was born in Fosston, MN, and raised...

Dec 25, 2021

Ramiro Alvarado Jr., age 74, of Naytahwaush, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Vibra Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Ramiro Alvarado Jr. was born on May 1, 1947, in White Earth, MN, to Ramiro Sr. and Elizabeth (Wadena) Alvarado. Ramiro played football and basketball during high school in East Grand Forks, MN. Ramiro married the mother...

Dec 24, 2021

Sally Kupferschmidt, age 74, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, December 24, 2021, at her home.

Sally Jean Kupferschmidt was born March 23, 1947, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Henry and Marilyn (Dale) Kupferschmidt.  Her youth was spent growing up in the St. Paul area where she attended school.  As a...

Dec 24, 2021

Kenneth Coleman Jr., age 53 of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Kenneth Morgan Colman Jr., the son of Kenneth Sr. and Shirley (Fairbanks) Coleman, was born on October 20, 1968, in Mahnomen, MN.  He was proudly given the traditional Indian name of Animakii Inini, meaning...

Dec 22, 2021

DUE TO THE WEATHER: Ben's Memorial Mass will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend. CLICK HERE to watch the livestream on "White Earth Catholic, MN" Facebook page. The livestream will also be available here shortly following the service.

Leon "Ben" Stalberger, age 72, of Waubun, MN, died Wednesday, December 22,...

Dec 21, 2021

Kathy Person, age 42, of Minneapolis, MN, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home.

Katherine Rose Person was born November 2, 1979, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Vivian Person and Richard Thell.  She grew up in the St. Paul metro where she attended school.  Following high school, Kathy had two sons and later...

Dec 20, 2021

Sharon Zluticky, age 80, of Waubun, MN, died on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Essentia Health- St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Sharon was born on April 5, 1941, in Detroit Lakes, to Frank and Florene (Harvey) Janousek. She grew up and attended school in Waubun, graduating with the class of 1959. On May 29, 1969, Sharon...

Dec 19, 2021

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Duane Fuglie, age 82, of Ulen, MN died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen surrounded by his family.

Duane Charles was born June 13, 1939, the son of Henry and Alice (Wiger) Fuglie. He was born and raised west...

Dec 18, 2021

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Frances Gunkel, age 70, of Halstad, MN, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Halstad Living Center.

Frances Claire Gunkel, the daughter of Lloyd and Arda (Crown) Hanson, was born on March 21, 1951, in Oregon City, OR.  She grew up in Thief...

Dec 17, 2021

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Ronald Knutson, age 80, of Hawley, MN, died Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home.

Ronald "Ron or Knute" was born May 17, 1941 to George and Clara (Ulland) Knutson Thortvedt in Halstad, MN. He grew up near Blanchard, ND, then later Ulen,...

Dec 15, 2021

Anthony Steven Schoenborn, age 87, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away in the arms of his loving family at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND, on December 15, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Mahnomen, MN.  Visitation will be held one-hour prior at...

Dec 14, 2021

Catherine "Kate" Irene Bucholz, 87, Mahnomen, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Mahnomen Health Center shortly after her family arrived to surround her with love.

Kate, the second child born to John and Christine (Stech) Blattenbauer, was born on September 20, 1934 near Mahnomen. She attended Hart School, a small rural school near...

Dec 14, 2021

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Kevin Reed Zahl, 57 of Winger, MN, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was born August 11, 1964, in Fosston, MN, the fourth child of Marvin and Arlene (Vesledahl) Zahl.  Kevin attended high school in McIntosh, MN.  He enjoyed his childhood on the family farm and dreamed...

Dec 12, 2021

Veronica Elizabeth Revier, age 48, of Mahnomen, MN, went to be with her father God in Heaven on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 19th, at Lake Region Mennonite Church outside of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota with the Pastor Jesse Swiers officiating....

Dec 11, 2021

Everyl "Dolly" Louise Boswell, 62 years young, began her journey home on December 11, 2021, peacefully at her home in Waubun, MN.

Dolly was born on June 18, 1959, in Pine Point, MN, to Dennis Shady and Evelyn Marie (Brown) French. She grew up in Ponsford and Park Rapids, MN. Dolly graduated from Park Rapids High School...