obituaries

Jun 25, 2026

Marilyn Halstensgard, 65, Fertile, MN, passed away from Mesenteric Ischemia on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 at Essentia Health in Fargo ND.

Marilyn Teresa Payment was born to the late James and Bertha (Gustafson) Payment on September 26th, 1960 in Newton, Iowa. On July 4, 1992, She married Luther Halstensgard at Polk County Roadside Park and they enjoyed...

Jun 24, 2026

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Matthew Lee Finney, 50, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the beautiful home he built, holding hands with his soulmate, Emily.

Matt was born on November 13, 1975, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Jeffrey Finney of...

Jun 24, 2026

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Vivian Jensen-Warnsholz, age 95, of New York Mills, formerly of Twin Valley and Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Perham Living Center in Perham, MN.

Vivian Eldora Johnson was born on January 31, 1931, in Twin Valley, to Alvie and Ellen (Estrin) Johnson. The youngest...

Jun 22, 2026

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Shirley J. Woltjer, 83, Borup, MN, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley Joann (Gunderson) Woltjer was born on September 19, 1942, in Fertile, Minnesota, to Marvin and Helen (Fjeld)...

Jun 21, 2026

Ernest "Ernie" Clark Sr., age 81, of Callaway, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his daughter's home under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Ernest Duane Clark was born April 17, 1945, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Daniel and Rena (Spry) Clark. Ernie grew up in Callaway and attended...

Jun 21, 2026

Stacey Wadena, age 54, of Ada, MN, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home.

Stacey Ann Wadena was born September 3, 1971, the daughter of Selim Keezer and Lois (Wadena) Brown.  She grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, where she attended elementary school.  After graduating from Mahnomen High School, Stacey was blessed with twin girls, Bethany...

Jun 16, 2026

Vicki L. Van Vleet, 78, Borup, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2026 at Essentia Hospital in Ada, MN, with family by her side.

To honor Vicki's wishes, no services will be held.

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Jun 15, 2026

Nancy Franklin, age 62, of Gary, MN, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2026, under the care of her family and HIA Hospice.

Nancy Marie Halstad was born on August 8, 1963, in Crookston, MN, to Harold and Mary (Riepe) Halstad. She was raised in Fertile, MN, and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States...

Jun 10, 2026

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Margaret Kathleen Pelzman (Piatz), 78, peacefully took Rudy's hand and entered eternal rest on June 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Essentia Health in Ada, Minnesota.

Margaret was born on November 27, 1947, to Casper and Esther (Myhre) Piatz...

Jun 10, 2026

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Douglas Selmer Paulson, 71, Halstad, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Fargo Sanford Hospital with family by his side.

Doug was born on December 20, 1954, to Selmer and Verna (Swenson) Paulson in Fargo, ND...

Jun 9, 2026

Trey Beauchamp, age 16, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family and under the care of HIA Hospice, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Trey Marquecee entered this world on November 28, 2009, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of...

Jun 9, 2026

In loving memory of TeeJay Ignacio Alvarez "Bazhwewewiidam" age 31 of Fosston, MN, grew up in Naytahwaush, MN, which he has always considered home, left this world unexpectedly and started his journey to the spirt world on June 9th, 2026.

TeeJay was a son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, partner, and friend who meant so much to...

Jun 6, 2026

Charlene Clarice Garbow, age 77, of Callaway, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Charlene was born on January 16, 1949, in White Earth, MN, the daughter of Allen Smith Sr. and Margaret (Fairbanks) Smith. She spent her early years in the White Earth...

Jun 6, 2026

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Clarice M. Aanden, age 99, of Fertile, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile.

Clarice Myrtle Fossum was born August 16, 1926, to Pedar and Clara (Moen) Fossum in rural Fertile on a small farm.  Growing up she attended county school.  After school she...

Jun 5, 2026

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Darleen "Doodie" Andring, age 91, of Gary, MN, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home.

Darleen Andring, lovingly known as Doodie, was born on September 11, 1934, to Norbert and Lillie (Schulstad) Dobmeyer, at the Schermerhorn Ranch in rural Mahnomen, MN.  She was...

Jun 3, 2026

In loving memory of Hope Christine DeGroat, who left this world unexpectedly on June 3, 2026. Born on February 28, 1990, at North Memorial Hospital in Robinsdale, Minnesota, Hope's life, though brief, was filled with laughter, love, and boundless generosity.

Hope was the cherished daughter of Tina Klingensmith and the late Floyd "Fritz" DeGroat. Her father's passing,...

Jun 2, 2026

Bertram Theodore LaFriniere, age 64, of Mahnomen, Minnesota, began his journey to the spirit world on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from North Ridge Health and Rehab in New Hope, Minnesota.

Bert was born in Mahnomen on November 9, 1961, to Eulalia (Brisbois) and Wilfred LaFriniere. He is the youngest of 11 children. Bert attended school at Mahnomen...

May 29, 2026

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Barbara Ann Scherping passed away May 29, 2026, on the family farm in Waubun, MN. Barb was born January 16, 1940, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Gordon and Mary Modey and grew up on a farm southeast of Ogema, MN.

Barb attended the Mission School in White Earth through...

May 25, 2026

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Dennis Bueng, age 89, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 25, 2026, under the loving care of his family and HIA Hospice.

Dennis Armand Bueng was born on June 4, 1936, in Twin Valley, to George and Anna (Olson) Bueng. He attended school in...

May 23, 2026

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Edwin "Eddie" Sullivan, age 94, of Ulen, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen.

Edwin William Sullivan was born on January 31, 1932, in Dale, MN, to Jerry and Alice (Brown) Sullivan. He was the third oldest...