obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

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Lorna Anne (Kragnes) Rockstad, 84, Ada, Minnesota passed away on August 16, 2023, at the Benedictine Care Community.

Lorna was born on December 30, 1938, to Alvin and Adeline (Rosman) Kragnes in Fargo, North Dakota. She grew up on...

Aug 15, 2023

The exciting moments of pregnancy turned to sorrow for Jessica Lovejoy and Lawrence Jack, of Blackduck, MN, with the death of their precious baby girl, Cora Skye Jack, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN.

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 8:08 am, Cora Skye was born and also started her journey to...

Aug 15, 2023

Kathryn "Kathi" Haddeland, age 78, of Mahnomen, MN, and Causey, NM, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Kathryn Amy Hatlen was born as the youngest of four children to proud parents, Arnold and Ethel (Murdoff) Hatlen, on...

Aug 10, 2023

Marian Tibbetts, "Pawii–chiaa–kinue" which means "the one who comes with the eagles" age 33, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home.

Marian Charolette, the daughter of Terrance "Terry" and Carol (Warren) Tibbetts was born on February 13, 1990. She was raised with her six siblings in the Naytahwaush community and, being...

Aug 8, 2023

Douglas Mortenson, age 72, of Lake Park, MN died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Born on August 8, 1951, in Ogema, MN, Douglas was the youngest of 12 children born to Fred and Gladys (Larson) Mortenson. He attended school in Ogema before dedicating his...

Aug 8, 2023

Gerald C. Shulstad, 48, Fargo, ND, formerly of Halstad, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, ND.

Gerry was born on May 17, 1975 at Fargo, the son of Kathy (Benoit) and Gary Shulstad. He was educated at Norman County West schools in Hendrum and Halstad, graduating in May, 1993. He...

Aug 8, 2023

Linda Londo, age 73, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home.

Linda Sue Wadena was born in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Lawrence and Gladys (Turner) Wadena.  Growing up, she spent time between the Minneapolis, MN, metro and Naytahwaush.  Linda attended grade school...

Aug 7, 2023

Beverly Turner, age 79, of Naytahwaush, MN, died on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her home under the loving care of her family & Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Beverly Joyce Turpin, the oldest child born to William and Phyllis (Bunker) Turpin was born August 22, 1943, in White Earth, MN.  She grew up in Naytahwaush...

Aug 7, 2023

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Walter Schneidermann, age 89, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen, under the excellent care of the nursing home staff and Hospice.

Walter was born on April 24, 1934, to the loving parents Harm and Tillie (Baumann) Schneidermann in George, IA. His...

Aug 4, 2023

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Lorraine Gloe, age 89, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Lorraine L. Johnson was born in Tenstrike, MN, on March 16, 1934, to Henry and Pearl (Schutte) Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Blackduck, MN.  Following her high school graduation...

Aug 4, 2023

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Saundra Dietz, age 54, of Twin Valley, MN, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Essentia Health Systems in Fargo, ND.

Saundra Dawn Buckle was born March 21, 1969, in Fargo, ND, the oldest child of Danny and Sharon (Waller) Buckle.  She grew up and attended...

Aug 2, 2023

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Grace Haaland, 89, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.

Grace Elaine Espe was born on April 11, 1934, in White Earth, MN, to Edward and Alice (Viznor) Espe. Grace was...

Jul 31, 2023

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Darin J. Kolness, 55, Halstad, MN, formerly Hendrum, MN entered eternal life on July 31, 2023, at Halstad Living Center with his family by his side.

Darin was born January 16, 1968 in Moorhead, MN to Leydon "Laddie" Kolness...

Jul 31, 2023

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Penny Herzog, age 69, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley, after a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Penny Rae Dosland was born to LeRoy and Dorothy (Nichols) Dosland,...

Jul 27, 2023

Dietta "Dee" Watson, age 80, of Lengby, MN, passed away in her home on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jul 23, 2023

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Mary Anna Kragness, age 77, of Waubun, MN, died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her daughter's home with family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Mary Anna Kragness was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 9, 1946, to...

Jul 21, 2023

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Donovan E. Wright, 89, Mentor, MN, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, MN.

Donovan Eugene Wright was born January 21, 1934 at the farm of his parents Bernard and Drusilla (McDonald)...

Jul 16, 2023

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Lucille Roragen, age 94, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Bejou, MN, died on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Eventide in Moorhead, MN.

Lucille Harriet Barlund, the daughter of Albin and Elma (Solberg) Barlund, was born at home near Erskine, MN, on February 26, 1929.  She grew up...

Jul 15, 2023

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Roger Myers, age 88, of Ada, MN passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Benedictine Care Community in Ada.

Roger Myers, the son of Norman and Lena (Holte) Myers, was born on August 24, 1934. He was raised on the family farm near Perley, MN. Roger attended country school and...

Jul 15, 2023

Gisle Hilde, age 97, of Ulen, MN passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Gisle Belford, the son of Hanord and Amanda (Braseth) Hilde, was born on September 27, 1925, at home in Keene township, rural Ulen.  He was raised on the family farm and attended country school near there.  ...